Thomaston High School - Sea Breeze Yearbook (Thomaston, ME)

Page 11 text:

T H E S E A F R E E Z E MORE EASYETEALL GAMES It is usually agreed that basketball is the most popu- lsr sport played in T.H.S., but is.Ht known that not more then twelve or fifteen boys have anything to do with basket- ball? Usually only fifteen or sixteen games are scheduled with opyonents. If more games were scheduled, wouldn't this arouse interest end school spirit? Games could be arranged with teams from other sections of the state provided trans- portetion could be found. The added expense could be met by having more home games with tosms from non-county schools. Basketball could be played for the some length of time which is now used, and a twenty-five game schedule could be arranged by playing only two or three games e week over tho four or five month period. Some of the long prectiee sessions could be omitted when three games were played in one week. And, why not have e KnoxeLincolh-Waldo County Tournament? Both boysf and girls' teams could enter end approximately ton teams from each division would be represented. It is known thot in tournament play the favorites do not always win. This would arouse interest if it seemed that one or two teams hed greet edvsnteges. The two winners would be called regional champions. A plan of this sort would be backed by everyone concerned. D. R. '46 THE CEMENT PLANT Those massive chimneys which can be seen towering be- hind the Knox :dismiss and the Old Church on the Hilln are well known to many people from all Sorts of New England, as well as those of Thomnston and surrounding towns to be en important part of one of the greatest industries of this locality--Lawrence Portland Cement Go. But to the seniors of Thomeston High who have IOne from here before us, and to after us, tho Cement Plant means far more which to obtsin cement or cvcn s position School, to those those who will leave than a place from after our Graduation. when our baseball diamond needed to be repaired, the Cement Plant came to the rescue. Often if we have needed anything unobtninsblc from any other source, n call on someone from the Cement Plant has solved our problem. Lest year, friends there made it possible for the Boys' Baseball Team to have a Championship bcnquct--about the best reward a team could ask for their hard practices and good games. All the boys enjoyed it end were very greteful to the Company for such n hnppy ending to besobrll season. 5 their Championship

Page 10 text:

T H E S E A B R E E Z E fear of dishonest preparation for marks that have not been earned. The Council-Court might be allowed to try cases of theft. Other small cases might also be entrusted to student judgment. It might be an excellent idea for fellow-students to make uncomfortable through some conspicuous punishment those members of the classes who could, but don't try to get good marks. This may appear to be rather a childish idea, but I'm sure it would make the nlazy-daisiesu pick up a little and at least pass, because if a group in a class flunk while the rest soar up into A's it spoils the place of the class among the other Cscmetimes younger! classes, and it dulls the recitation hours and the students feel depressed. Let's do something about placing a guard on our own home front where we know it's needed. Thy not have an assembly and discuss the possibilities of adding a Council- Court to the Student Council and next year take a more active part in keeping Thomeston High on the list of the finer small High Schools of Maine? L. O'N. '46 ACTIVITY C?D PERIOD After having subjects to study all day there comes an end to the monotony of classes, a half hour or so at the close, which we call C!! ACTIVITY PERIOD. I think some in our midst, and I wouldn't say it was the pupils, have the idea that ACTIVITY means to stay in one's seat and study. New I have looked up all the definitions of that word, and I can well assure you that none of these seem to fit the idea quoted above. In my opinion, and I speak for my classmates, I am sure, I believe that all pupils, everyday, should be allowed to have something to do. I say all, for not over half the school are benefited by sports, Orchestra or Glee Club. The other half, unprovided for at present, might have spe- cial rooms where, for instance, they could have dancing classes or games or hobby clubs, or just talk. If such accomodations are not to be obtained, I suggest that pupils be allowed to nroamn. The Sophomores recently made out a list of what they would like to do in Activity Period. Other classes might also offer suggestions and submit them to the Student Council for consideration. Then there might come of this, for many oi us, empty half hour, the chance to end the day more happily. he have done our study-duty all dey, and we could then, before dismissal, do things we like to do for the fun of it, and make ACTIVITY live up to its name and purpose. E. P. '46 2

Page 12 text:

T H E S E A B R E E Z E For these and all the other things not mentioned, but known and appreciated, we wish to express our gratitude and to inform the people that to us, those massive chimneys stand for friendliness and cooperation, as well as industryg and we are thankful that UNew England's Own and Only Cement Plantn is located here in our town of Thomaston. V. R. '45 THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION Are you thinking seriously of'leaving school, of give ing up the opportunity of a free high school education for the sake of earning good wages while the war continues? School life may seem a dull routine to some, especially boys of sixteen and seventeen, and it is natural that they should feel as they do. The experiences of their older friends and brothers only feed their desire for excitement, and both boys and girls would like to feel that they are really contributing to the winning of the war. However, in the end you will serve your country much more by stay- ing in school as long as possible, for military victory will not end our problems. We must also win the peace, and for this task we must have well-educated citizens, citizens who are broad-minded and aware of the problems to be solved. Not only your country's future, but your own future is vitally affected by the decisions you make now. Jobs may be easy to obtain at present, but the time is coming' when it will be increasingly difficult to get a position. The amount of formal schooling you have had will be one of your most precious assets when this time arrives, for more and more occupations are requiring at least two'years of high school, and in many cases, the full four years. Even if you already have a good position, in order to advance very far you will need your high school diploma. There are many little things that you can do to speed the day of victory--saving paper and tin, buying war stamps and bonds, refusing to hoard scarce articles, and countless others. If this still does not satisfy your craving for excitement, there are part-time jobs to be had by which you may aid more directly in the war effort. For your ceuntry's sake and your own, obtain as much , education as you can. Educators, government officials, servicemen, and others all advise you to stay in school. Once you leave it will be very hard to return. By remain- ing, you will help to insure a happy, progressive post- war period for America, and lay a firmer foundation for a just and lasting peace. M, C. '45 4