Solon High School - Dirigo Yearbook (Solon, ME)

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For H919 ,,..A. ,------------,--------f..n-,-----------,,-------, just no go. The boys, however. walked over the Harmony live, making the girls' defeat seem a little less disheartening. January 26, 1948. Uur good friends from Jackman came down tonight. and after being served a lovely supper by some of the thoughtful ladies in town. and enjoying a little dancing on the side, our girls were defeated in a close game. while our boys won an even tighter game by one basket. january 28, 1948. Tonight we rolled to Madison to play the Junior High. The girls broke their long stand- ing record and beat Madison 16-11. The boys added another win to their list when the game ended 16-8. February 6, 1948. The girls' team, with two team members sick, suffered a bad defeat at the hands of the Skow- hegan varsity girls. at Skowhegan tonight. but the boys pulled an upset and literally stole the game from the junior varsity boys. ' February 13, 1948. In our last basketball game here tonight with Madison, both teams were successful. The girls chalked up their second win of the season, 17-9, and the boys won their eighth game in twelve starts. 40-21. February 27, 1948. The All-Star game was held tonight on North Anson's floor. The winner of the Upper Ken- nebec Valley League, Central girls, and North Anson boys, were presented awards. The All- Stars made some very good plays, but went down in defeat before the onslaught of the league winners. March 19, 1948. The Sophomores' box social was a huge suc- cess tonight. Itls queer that when other classes tried it they lost money. Somehow, no matter what the Sophs try it turns out to be a big money-maker, 8 March 22. 1948. lVhat are all these flashy red and white shirts we see everyone wearing? Oho! the sophomore class is at it again-selling polo shirts stamped with Solon High School. April 16, IQ48. The Seniors and Freshmen got together and put on a public supper. entertainment. and dance at the Grange Hall tonight. The enter- tainment consisted of all local talent. and as a whole it went over very well. - April 30, 1948. The high school chorus. and the grade school's tonette band. directed by Mr. Alpert, had their spring concert at Solon tonight. It was enjoyed by all. May 1, 1948. The baseball and softball season officially started for us today, when both teams played North Anson at Solon this afternoon. May 8, 1948. The high school chorus, along with the choruses of North Anson and North New Port- land attended the Eastern Maine music festival in Dexter today. A good time for everybody. May 14, 1948. The Starlets presented a play, Revolt of Mama, tonight, and the dance following it was sponsored by the Student Council. The pro- ceeds will go toward new basketball uniforms. june 6, 1948. The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered to the unusually subdued Seniors tonight. It won't be long now! june Io, 1948. Wfell, itls all over for the Seniors tonight. We couldn't quite decide whether those were tears of joy or sadness that we saw. The Sen- iors seemed to perk up when the dance started though, F

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p Fog Horn October 31. 1947. Tonight the high school helped the Fresh- men put on a free Halloween party for the entire school. Refreshments were served. The purpose of the party was to provide entertain- ment for the young folks who were requested by the Governor to stay off the streets Hallowe- en Night and lessen the danger of more forest fires. Mrs. Loomis played the piano so we could dance. XVhat would we do without her? November IO, 1947. NYhat won't they think of next? Tonight the Juniors had a Blue Jeans Party. Everyone wore dungarees. and there were cider and doughnuts on sale. Pretty successful on the whole. Seems to me their funds should be greater now. November 19, 1947. Basketball practice started last night. Twelve girls and seven boys are going out for it. We were all present and accounted for this morn- ing, but-oh! our aching backs. Our rugged he-men don't seem to suffer many ill effects though. November 26. 1947. The name drawn for the Seniors' Thanks- giving Basket this afternoon was Teddy Hilton. We hope he doesn't try to eat all that food himself. December 1. 1947. Our Ingrid Bergmans and one lone Humph- rey Bogart assembled today to organize the famous Solon Starlets. Here's to their suc- cess! December 5, 1947. It was a rather shaky girls! team which met North Anson on our Hoor tonight with only two veterans. The boys, who lost only one player through graduation last year, were hop- ing for the best. Even though the cheerleaders, Marie Boynton, June McCollor, and Barbara Burrows. aided by Mrs. Loomis and Helene, ----------------------Q gave their all for the teams, the girls lost by the narrow margin of 22-27 and the boys lost 29119- December 12. 1947. Both teams had high hopes as they headed for Jackman this afternoon, chauffered by Mr. Scribner, Mr. Shepardson, Mr. Brewster, and Mr. Cross. Their spirits descended. however, when the snappy Jackman girls took over the Solon lassies, 23-10, and the boys lost 26-27 in a battle that was nip-and-tuck all the way. December I7, 1947. Mr. Alpert and the chorus members put on a Christmas Operetta. The Shepherds' Christ- mas. Although they had just two rehearsals at the hall. it went off very well. December 19, 1947. The biggest event in our Christmas party this afternoon was the play, Home for Christ- mas. which was presented by the Starlets. Our basketball game with Central High was played on our floor tonight. This brought our school activities to a close until December 29. December 26, 1947. Vl'e had gobs of fun tonight playing our old schoolmates. To the surprise of everyone- even themselves-the H. S. boys won, but the girls lost again. January 9, 1948. The seniors presented their play tonightg T he Stroke of Twelve. Their brilliant act- ing in this mystery-thriller kept us in suspense until the end-Amen! January 16. 1948. North Anson took both games on their home fioor tonight. leaving a rather disappointed boys' team. and the girls-oh. well. they're getting used to losing! January 23, 1948. Since Harmony beat our girls by only four points over there, we were hoping to take them over here on our own floor tonight, but it was 7

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,-,------------ The Seniors now have reached the high point of their school life here MARY .XNIJRIQXYS --1 lwlfing Izumi and 41 rlierrfzrl 5-mile . . .'Xll'llllIl0llillt'H1lIlCl?lll. Sports Club 15 Starlets 3, 45 Treasurer of Star- lets 45 Correspondence Club 25 Science Club 15 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Music Festival 2, 35 Courier Staff 3, 45 Courier Award 3, 45 Editor-in-chief 45 DIRIGO Stat? 3, 45 Editor-in-chief 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 Senior Play 45 Student Council 1, 2, 45 Treasurer 45 Secre- tary of Class 45 D.A.R. Candidate 45 Usher at Graduation 35 Usher at Senior Play 35 Class Prophecy. BARR.-XR.-X BVRRK PWS This fuorld and l will izvfw' i1g1'm'. Ambition- Successful llmiscwife. Transferred from Falmouth 25 Class President 35 Student Council 35 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Captain 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 President of Crafts Club 45 Crafts Club 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 Correspondence Club 25 Courier Staff 3, 45 DIRIGO Staff 3, 45 Starlets 3, 45 Presi- dent of Starlets 45 Rifle Club 35 President 35 Captain of Magazine Campaign 35 March of Dimes Representative 45 Cheerleader 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 35 Basketball Coach for Junior High 45 Class Will. LEON Hll.'l'UX Hrs an Vlllllll-V fn 1101142 frieml to all. Ambition-Auto Mechanic. President of Class 45 Treasurer 15 Student Coun- eil 1, 45 Basketball 25 Baseball 1, 3, 45 Manager of Basketball 45 DIRIGO Staff 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Junior Prom Committee 35 Rifle Club 1, 25 Sports Club 1, 25 Movie Committee 15 Class Gifts.