St Martin of Tours High School - Victoria Yearbook (Millinocket, ME)

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FEBRUARY l Once more our boys tried their athletic skill at Lagrange. Skill . . . St. Martin 41, Lagrange 46. 4 The honor parts are announced: Olga Brigalli, Valedictoriang Robert Guimond, Salutatorian. The honor essayists read as follows: Shirley Pelkey, john Costello, Mary Griffin, Theresa jamieson. 7 Water comes to the third floor: lavatories. drinking fountains, etc .... have been installed. All for us . . . we, who have been thirsty for so longl 20 Some more pictures for the Yearbook. We're trying our photographer's patience. 21 Today we have the honor and privilege of listen- ing to Miss Mary Kiely, our Public Librarian, at an assembly period. She very interestingly depicted the value of Catholic Literature and its sources. 26 lf at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Again tonight, we play basketball at home with Lagrange. Hurrah! St. Martin 38, Lagrange 33. MARCH I0 Vocation Week. Reflection, prayer, and study to know our vocation. Grant, Lord, that I may see, and give me courage to follow the light. Posters are exhibited to feature the different fields of apostolate. I3 Again, the photographer is called to take pictures for the Senior Class Play. These are the last ones for the 1952 VICTORIA. I7 Our last work: photos and write-ups for the year- book leaves today. What a relief. I9 Triple event: Father Quinn's patronal feast day. We offer him our congratulations and renew the expression of our gratitude. At long last . . . the Senior Play. We have a chance to exhibit our theatrical talents. For some of us it is our first and . . . last chance. An ann chair, donated by Mrs. joseph Vienneau, is raflled off after the Senior Play, for the benefit of the Senior Class Fund. An- other financial success, due to the generosity of the people of the town in behalf of their Catholic school. 20 Luxury! Looking-glasses are installed in the girls' beauty parlor ftoilet roomj. If any of the girls happen to be missing, we will know where to find them. 24 The Seniors are already busy composing songs, speeches and skits for Class Night and Graduation. Time seems to fly faster and faster. APRIL 1 We are dreaming of a Graduation Trip. Will our dream come true? . . . Our Fund will answer the question. 9 Another break in the scholastic routine-Easter va- cation. 23 Another social. We certainly do have fun in a small school, don't we? MAY 20 Sodality elections. We are proud of our new offi- 26 Th: Yearbooks have arrived. Are we glad? JUNE l CLASS NIGHT. We do not know whether we should laugh or weep. We are glad to graduate but sad to leave our Alma Mater. 4 The Seniors are given a farewell social by the jun- iors. Leave it to them, they know how to keep you going. We had a swell timel 8 Baccalaureate ceremony observed at the eight o'clock Mass. followed by a buffet lunch served in the parish hall. 8:00 p.m.-Graduation at the Municipal Building. I0 We've finally made it. We're off for our trip to Canada. Good-byel MARY GRIFFIN '52 M agnificent the August night descends A nd all its radiant beauty to us lends G reat is the joy in our magic town N ow the Queen of Fatima's smiling down I n the midst of the crowd she stands F orehead inclined and folded hands I ntently she listens to our pleas C arefree or careworn-on our knees A ddresing many an earnest request T honking her for being our guest

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S . Zaenld For the twelfth time, the September sun has risen on a new school year. This year, however, the sensation is somewhat different, for we realize that it is the last time that we, as children, will be going to school. A feeling of joy, mingled with regret, enhances us. Upon our arrival, the merry group, who, for so many years, shared our toils and leisures, are-no more. It seems strange, but they tell us that we will gradually become accustomed to it. Days glide into weeks, and the various activities take form once more. SEPTEMBER 7 First day of school. 17 Witnessed the election of officers of: The St. Thom- as Aquinas Study Circle, The Knights of Our Lady, Forum, Civics, Latin, French, Science and Athle- tics Clubs. 18 Something new: a Y.C.S.A., Young Catholic Stu- dents' Association. Yes, we're out to improve St. Martin's: its standards, morals, studies, manners, sportsmanship, and so on. Wish us success. With God's help we'll get places. 20 It's about time that we Seniors get organized. Elec- tions revealed the choice of the following officers: President, Robert Guimondg Vice-President, John Costello: Secretary, Mary Griffin, Treasurer, Mary Murphy. ' 26 The afternoon off. So sudden! 14th anniversary of the Sisters' arrival in this parish. 27 Our first social sponsored by the Seniors was en- joyed by all. 29 Days of salvation. Two Redemptorist Fathers gave us teen-agers very enlightening talks during the mission held here this week. It is up to us to pro6t by them. OCTOBER 10 First open Forum. Our new chairman, Cecile La- gassey, tries her authority. Our little Freshmen are not so green after all, they already took an active part in discussions. 19 Principal's feast day. Greetings, congratulations and especially GRATITUDE. 24 Study Club meeting. With such an able President as Francis Vienneau, we are going to improve our manners and study habits or else . . . 25 The Seniors spent a good part of the afternoon beautifying themselves. Easy to understand that it would take some time . . . Graduation pictures taken. 31 Last minute decision for a Hallowe'en Social. Cos- tumes were elaborate, funny, ridiculous, apropos, etc .... NOVEMBER 5 The Latin Club received its junior Classical League Charter. The dead language is surely get- ting lively. 4 At a sodality meeting today, the sodalists voted to receive communion and pray the rosary in a body on the first Saturday of every month. 8 Eureka! A spaghetti feed. Nice financial success. The Senior Class Fund is progressing slowly but surely. ll We open Education Week by organizing our New Library. Books are purchased with the proceeds of the school socials, It makes us look smart, re- gardless. 14 Education Week assembly: the important school clubs perform skits, demonstrating their various activities. Parents and friends compose the au- dience. 16 Eloquent speech by Father L'I-Ieureux was fol- lowed by an open forum on Christian Education. 22-23 No school. Thanksgiving recess. 27 Last social before Advent. Let's enjoy ourselves, it's later than we think. DECEMBER 18 Pictures for the yearbook. Look pretty, everybody! 20 First basketball game played by our brand new team against East Millinocket. We lost. 21 Christmas Vacation begins! Believe it or not, but we need a rest. 27 Alumni Meeting. The Class of '51, all smiles as usual met in their Home-Room to draw up plans for the Alumni Constitution. That same night they are entertained at a Social put on by the Class of '52. - JANUARY 7 School reopens. Time is gliding! Senior Play re- hearsals. More pictures taken for the Yearbook. We feel more and more like Seniors, but do we show our feelings? . . . 8 Basketball game down East . . . We lost again. We, at least, are learning good sportsmanship in losing. I4 Today, no school for the Seniors. A holiday? . . . Oh, no. We are out soliciting ads for the l952 VICTORIA. The schools are fortunate to have co-operative businessmen. 21-22 Mid-Year Exams. Why do we have to do such things? 23 Bang! That was the balloon and fun at the Social prepared by our dear little Freshmen. We needed to relax after the strain of the Exams. 28 Lo and behold! A bright plastic wall finishes the new Freshman Class which leaves the former Freshman Class a long, well-lighted spacy room for Home Ec. where the girls learn the art of good housekeeping.

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.S - ew ma, A CREDIT T0 THE FAMILY by Lee Sherman FATHER ,... MOTHER ....,. JERRYSTONE ..4. HELEN STONE A..,. MARY-ANNH. JANE .... A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS O Characters , .,..... 1 ..........,.. MR. STONE Francis Vienneau .. MRS. STONE Olga Brigalli SON John Costello OLDEST DAUGHTER Cecile Lagassey . , , . . . . . .THE YOUNGEST OF THE FAMILY Mary Griilin ...,.,...............,.MARY-ANN'S FRIEND Rena Santerre MARY ..... ...,......,.......,.... M ARY-ANN'S FRIEND Shirley Pelkey JO ......... ...................,.... M ARY-ANN'S FRIEND Margaret Andrick ELLIOTT ..... .,,.,.....,............ M ARY-ANN'S FRIEND Paul Laplante JACK .....,,..... ...................... H ELEN'S. BOY-FRIEND William Rush TRUDY JONES ......,,............, OF UNCERTAIN NAME Mary Murphy MRS. TYSON ..... ....................... A WEALTHY WIDOW T. Jamieson ROBERT .............,........................ .... H ER SON Roland Blanchette A STATE TROOPER. .. ..........,....,....... ...THE LAW Robert Guimond It's hard for a fellow to remain a credit to the family and at the same time keep up with a girl-friend who has gone mad over celebrities. To Jerry's despair, Trudy is deeply impressed with a ballet dancer, so with a sofa pillow as a partner, Jerry tries to learn ballet. Then Trudy switches to aviation, and the anxious Jerry starts building model planes. Meanwhile Jerry's home life gets more and more complicated as he tries to follow Trudy's hilarious mental quick changes. The tlnal blow falls when Trudy starts reading Elizabeth Barrett Browning's sonnets. Jerry is sadly deficient in English Literature, but he tries to make up for it in a rush. His frantic maneuvers get the whole family into trouble, and things look pretty serious for Jerry. In despair, Jerry resorts to a real last resort and the humorous and unexpected reversal brings this last paced comedy to a pleasant and satisfying conclusion.