Solon High School - Dirigo Yearbook (Solon, ME)

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We Report . STORY of the YEAR Fruits of Success Put on Display Captain Virgil Beane places the league tro- phy, symbolic of the Upper Kennebec Valley basketball championship for 1949-50, in the new trophy case. Looking on are Dick Davis, forward and high scorer, and Mr. Raymond Dean of the faculty. Oddly, the other trophy in the picture was won exactly ten years ago. 193940- V.B.'5o Leisure Enjoyment at S.H.S. At our school we have many leisure activi- ties but none more popular than dancing. At recess, and noon you will find students whirl- ing to some fast record or waltzing to a nice slow tune. It's no wonder the Vic is always broken, but even so this doesn't stop the dancers. Where's Pauline, Shirley, Dotty?i' the cry goes until one is seated upon the rickety stool successfully pounding out snappy rhythm from the battered piano. Senior Play This is not a picture of a group going to a masqueradeg it is a picture of the cast of the senior play, Mystery at Midnight. Characters included everything from a charming young lady running away from home to a sick old lady, kept prisoner by a cold-blooded murderer. There were many headaches and worries during rehearsals but, like the play itself, it had a happy ending, as it was a big success. The play was presented to a large crowd at the Town Hall on December 9, 1949. Pounding the Keyboard Although our school is small, we are for- tunate to have a commercial course. Pictured here are some of the typing students at work. This year a new Smith-Corona was pur- chased for the typing room. In this room, too, is the mimeograph which prints the school paper and programs for all occasions, and the adding machine which is much in demand by members of the Bookkeeping class. f Every year the commercial student who has made the most progress during the year receives the Becker Award at the graduation exercises. Cheerleaders W-I-L-D-C-A-T-S! Five lovely young la- dies lead the crowd to a rousing cheer for Solon's team. Directed by Beverly Davis, the girls worked up many new and lively cheers. The crowds especially liked their singing cheers to the tune of The Hucklebuck and Chatta-Chatta- noogie Shoe Shine Boy. In the bright red jumpers this year were Shirley Coombs, Thea Foster, Betsy Loomis, Mary Woods, and Betty McCormack. Later in the year Betty was ill, and Helen Brann took her place. Comic Characters Come Calling Comic strip characters roamed the halls of S.H.S. all day. This was no dreamg it was Freshman Reception. The original sophomores commanded the greenies to come to school, each as a different person from the funny pa- pers. Humphrey Pennyworth, c omm o nl y known as Bernard Berube, caused uproarious laughter. Little Luluf' Black Samba, and Orphan Annie also were popular characters. All day long there were stifiled giggles and the very charming, blushing freshmen posed for many snapshots. Microscope With Mr. Pippin looking on, Betsy Loomis gazes intently through the new Bausch-Lomb microscope, while David Woods waits his turn, and Mary Woods looks through one of the two cases of plant and animal slides. These were presented to the school through the kindness of Mr. Loen Burbank and Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Davis. Included with the gift was a spare eye- piece and high and low power lenses. M.Tf'51'r Chemistry Puts Ideas to Work Experience is the best teacher, Here, chem- istry students are getting practical experience from their experiments. Pupils learn faster and remember longer if they set up an experiment and actually see the reactions. Looks like a pleasant way to learn. C.C.'5o 7

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STQRY of the YEAR 6

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SENICRS We Look Aheaa VIRGIL E. BEANE BUCUli0'y Ambition-To be a Sportswriter. Class Part-Salutatorian. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4g Baseball 1, 4, Manager 2, -3, Cross Country 3, Cheerleading 13 Letter for Sports 1, 2, 3, 43 Courier 1, 2, 3, 4, DIRIGO Sports Editor 3, 43 Courier Award 1, 4, Magazine Drive 1, 2, Captain 3, 45 Senior Play 43 Class Office, President 1, 4, Secretary 3, Student Council, Vice-President 1, 3, President 4. VVe kept Beanie with us for the laughs he brought. XVhen he becomes a great sportswriter we hope he keeps his humor. lYe hope happiness follows you. v MCRRY BUBAR Ambition-N o ambition. Class Part-Will. Basketball Manager 1, 2, Assist- ant Manager 3, Baseball Manager 23 Letter for Sports 1, 2, 3, Cou- rierv 15 DIRIGO 33 Photography Editor 4g Magazine Drive 1, 2, 3, 4g Starlets 1, 2, 3, Senior Play lg Cho- rus 1, 2, 4, Class Office, Treasurer 1, 2, 3, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Marshal 2. XVe will miss Murry's knack for inventing, his acting ability, and also his sense of humor. Best of Luck! CUNSTANCE COOMBS Connie Ambition-Teacher. Class Part+Valedictorian. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, Manager 33 Cheerleading 35 Letter for Sports 2, 3, 4, Courier 1, 2, Business Manager 35 DIRIGO 3, Feature Editor 4, Magazine Drive 1, 2, Assistant Manager 3, Man- ager 4g Starlets 1, 2, 3, Senior Play 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Office, Secretary 4, President 3, Vice-President 2, Student Council 1, 2, Sec- retary 3, Vice-President 49 Athletic Association 4g Usher 2, 3. XYe will miss this carefree girl when she goes to Farmington. Were sure she will return, as her heart is in Bingham. May the best be yours. RICHARD E. DAVIS Diffs Ambition-To be a Basketball Coach. Class Part-Essay. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Cross Country 35 Letter for Sports 1, 2, 3, 43 DIRIGO 3, 4, Magazine Drive 1, 2, 3, 43 Senior Play 45 Class Treasurer 43 Athletic Association 4. VVe will wish we had Dick back with us when in future years we need his ability in sports. We hope you become a great coach. May success be yours, Dick. ' 8