Strong High School - Mussul Unsquit Yearbook (Strong, ME)

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We the class of 1955 respectfully dedicate this 34th edition of the Mussul Unsquit Dedzkatzbn to to Mr. Donald M. Mailloux Mrs. Elizabeth Knox in appreciation for the time and effort in appreciation for her instruction he has given us in the supervision in English and her Willing helpfulness of all school activities. in music and public speaking. VVe extend to each of these wonderful teachers our heart-felt thanks and gratitude.

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Facu IU Sitting left to right: Mrs. Knox. Prin. Mailloux, Mrs. Mailloux Rear-row standing left to right: Mr. Burrill, Mr. Gulezian, Mr. Folsom, Mr. Parlin , HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY DONALD M. MAILLOUX Principal B. S. in Education and Oratory - Curry College Madison College, Tenn. Gorham Teaches: Advisor RALEIGH L. FOLSOM B. S. in Education and Industrial Arts State Teachers' College Teaches: Industrial Arts Coaches: Grammar School Basketball, Track and Cross Country DANIEL S. GULEZIAN B. S. - Bowdoin College Teaches: Social Studies and General Science Advisor of Monthly Star H State Teachers' College Math and Science of Yearbook and Student Council MRS. ELIZABETH KNOX' B. A. in Liberal Arts - University of New Hampshire Teaches: English, French Coaches: Chorus, Public Speaking, Yearbook WILLIAM E. BURRILL Husson College -- Bangor B. S. in Education -- University of Maine Teaches: Commercial Subjects Coaches: Boys' Basketball, Baseball -- Gorham IUNIOR HIGH FACULTY MRS. LUCY MAILLOUX MILLARD PARLIN, IR. B. S. in Education - Gorham State Teachers' B. S. in Education - Farmington State Teachers College College Teaches: 8th Grade Coaches: Girls' Athletics Teaches: 6th and 7th Grades Coaches: Dramatics MRS. HILDA STEWARD MRS. GEORGE EMERY Coaches: Music, Band, Chorus Coaches: Art

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I A Message From The Primqml To many of you Seniors, the term H School H has meant an institution where you may broaden your scope of knowledge. However, to many others, it signifies a place where one may receive training in mental and in social procedures as well. In early school days, a child was taught to cooperate with all others of his own age and in his own class. At the same time, he is taught cooperation with those with whom he comes in contact, either in the classroom or elsewhere. Dur- ing the years in high school, he begins to broaden out socially. All these steps and many others, too numerous to mention, are the building stones for character. Character, like the multiplication tables, takes time to develop and become a fixed part of your basic intelligible personality. In our school life, we build constantly for character with its many attendant blessings. School and its social aspects, however, must be interesting subject mat- ter and presented by a strong and effective person- nel. A teacher's outlook must be broad enough to recognize and encompass the individual pupil en- trusted to him. Their needs and shortcomings then improved upon by the teacher. Small children are great imitators. Thus, upon the teacher is placed the responsibility of guiding and setting an example in order that the child imitations may be real and produce a character that will make him outstanding as a future citizen of our town and country. VVhen a pupil enters high school, he has reached the age of understanding and reason. As the years go by, this power of reasoning enables the students to form opinions and to conceive ideas of their own. This process represents the basis for character building. Investigation proves that many people fail in many of the bigger and better things which they attempt, because of the deep-seated notion that character has only a brief time of formation. How- ever, while the character traits in an individual receive their fundamental foundation during youth, the actual building of it should go on until the end of the individual's life span. And so to you Seniors graduating this year, I say remember whether we have a great or small mind, whether we are a genius or just an average person, character is still the vital factor that covers our lives, and we may continue to build it whether we are graduates or grandfathers. Therefore, you the Class of 1955, take this ability to learn, turn it into a lifelong desire to learn, and cherish it and nourish it, and make it part of your daily living. It is one of the greatest assets you may have. It is the way to remain happy, young in mind and spirit, alert, and inter- esting to others in everyday contact. It is the keystone to contentment and a satisfying life. During these troubled times, the world needs something, and character might be the answer.