University of Maine at Portland - Reflection / Umpire Yearbook (Portland, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1955 volume:

I C: .m a m. B R .2 THE STAG l955 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE STUDENTS OF PORTLAND JUNIOR COLLEGE, PORTLAND. MAINE CONTENTS FACULTY SENIORS FRESHMEN PRE-COLLEGE ACTWITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISING A FOREWORD 1n the following pages will be found the sincere attempt of a few to preserve for many the cherished memories of this year at Portland Junior College. Speak- ing for the stuff, i certainly hope that we have accomplished this. We have spent minutes and hours trying to set on paper. in print and by picture, the memorable incidents of a whole college year. The time that we spent is relatively short, but it will have all been wasted it in the years to come the men who thumb through this book do not feel their hearts swell with pride and beat faster because of the bitter and the sweet recorded on these pages. When 0 child is born he has a unique set of God-given characteristics, and so every man at P. J. C. has his own set which, when combined with every other man's creates a truly strange but wonderful situation. This situation can never be duplicated; it can only be recalled by those who were a part of it. The purpose of this, the 1955 STAG is to create a memory that will long linger in the minds of the men whose personalities are iniected into its pages. Our book has no definite theme, but drawings of stogs are spread out through it. These animals have the combined characteristics of men and stays. It is proper that they should because the college animal is the stag. The stag will symbolize the college for the men who were a part of it. Therefore. the combina- tion is further iustitied. These stogs are shown in various stages of development, which indicate the progress of the students. Each stag has his own characteris- tic; together these make the college. Without these things the college would have oniy the physical attributes which contribute nothing to mankind. These stogs that seemingly romp and frolic through the book are the pen and ink conception of the personality of the college. This personality can be likened ta that of a man; as a man ages in years so does he grow in significance, and such is this book: it continues to grow in significance as long as there is a man to read it and be affected by its contents. That which has been said thus far is in the name of the whole STAG staff,- ncw as editor I shall say a few words of my own. I feel that the stat? has done all within its power to accomplish a goal that was set high, and this is the moior factor that will make the STAG of 1955 0 suc- cess beyond the staff's anticipation. I am certain for this reason that they have done a task which will be appreciated more by their classmates as the sands of time form great pyramids in the lives at all of us. Your editor, Thomas Merrill DEDICATION MR5. ELIZABETH W. EASTMAN The class of 1955 of Portland Junior College wishes to show its appreciuiion to Mrs. Elizabeth W. Eus1mun who has long been a friend of the college. She served the college during its First twenty-one years as secretary 10 +he dean; ihis official post was only a small part of her contribution to Me college. When Mrs. Eastman left the college last June she left wi1h us someihing of herself. Her love for and onuliy to Portland Junior College will long be appreciated and remem- bered. H is whh deepest sincerHy that we of the class of 1955 dedicate this, THE STAG of 1955, 10 Mrs. Elizabeth W. Eastman. BONNEY DEAN LUTHER I. E. B. FRED CLARK B.A.E. Wniversify of FloridaJ M.A. tUniversity of Floridm Head of Foreign Language Dept 1nstructor in French, Spanish, English and Biology ALFRED E. CLARKE A.B. tDurtmouth Coilegej Director of Admissions Head of Hisfory Dept. Instructor in History and American Gov- ernrnen'r ROBERT F. GOFF A.B. mowdoin Coliegej M.A. EEctes Colleg$ Instructor in Philology, Sociology, Alge- bra and German JOHN F. JAQUES AB. Gowdoin Collegej A.M. Kolumbia Universitw Head of English Dept. lnsfrucfor in English and Speed Reading JOHN H. KEENAN A.B. wartmouth CollegeJ M.C.S. OAmOS Tuck SchooH A.M. tCofumbia Universitw Head of Economics Dept. Insirucfor in Economics. Banking and Finance and Accounfing JUSTIN O. JOHNSON 3.8. tCol'by Colleg$ Dean of the Faculty Head of Mathematics Dept. Instructor in Maihematics, Survey of Physical Science and Business Statis- tics JOHN D. KERSHAW Col. HAROLD M. LAWRENCE. Me. N.G. 3.5. Springfield Colleg$ 3.5. in Business Administration tBosion Director of Physical Education and Aih- Universibd Iefics Registrar and Bursar Instructor in Aigebra and History Head of Accounting Dept. Superintendent of Buiidings and Grounds Insfrudor in Accounting MURIEL B. LEIGHTON ISimmons Collegei College librarian DOROTHY FISHER CHARLOTTE MCCORMICK Secretary to the dean Secretary fo 1he Bursar HAMLET P. COLLINS 3.5. muigers Universirw Instructor in Algebra GERALD E. DINSMOORE LOUISE S. DUNHAM B.5. wniversi'ry of New Hampshirei A.B. tBates Colleg$ LiH. M. Wniversiiy of Pittsburm Instructor in Remedial Reading Instructor in Salesmunship ARTHUR L. FREUNDLICH A.B. Northeastern UniversityJ A.M. moston Universify1 Direc1or of Psychology and Testing a: Westbrook Junior College Instructor in Psychology JOHN LEE GORDON G. STEPHEN JOHNSTON 3.5. in Chemistry tUniversify of Mainei A.B. fGordon Collegw Head of Chemistry Department :11 West- Instructor in United States History brook Junior College Instructor in Chemisvy RALPH H. LONG 8.5. mates Collega Instructor in Physics at Deering High School Instructor in Pre-College Physics p.. SAMUEL C. ROSENTHAL J. WESTON WALCH 3,5. wniversity of MaineJ 8.3. wowdoin CollegQ Head of Chemistry Department at Port M.Ed. wareQ land High School lnstmcfor in Economic History Instrudor in Pre-College Chemistry GEORGE WOODWARD 3.5. 030510;: University, College of Busi- ness Administrationl instructor in Corporate Finance and Money and Banking BOARD OF DIRECTORS Raymond S. Oakes President rheodare 5. Johnson Philp l. MiHiken Vice Presidem Treasurer Louis B. Fornhum Secremry Frederick M Ailen Edmund P. Mahoney George E. Baal George B. Merrill, Jr. Louis Bernstein George T. Nickerson Percy F. Crone Edward D. Noyes Ftunklin A. Ferguson H. Duncan Oliphunt Chesrer R. Hall Milton D. oncmr Edward 5. Hammond Hurry W. Rowe Walter H. LinleEield Ralph M. Som'nerviHe Harrison C. Lyscth J. WesTon Wulch Soutod thtt to Right?! Puuiios, O'Garu, Bernier, Kilbrida Standing Gait to Righti Smith, Richards, Mogui This year the seniors saw fit to re-elect ail their freshmen officers to lead the graduating class and, in addition, voted representative posts to Norm Richards, John Smith and Norm Mogul. Continuing the influential lead- ership which had marked the previous year's administration, the officers took immediate action to alleviate a serious parking problem here and set the social wheel in motion by staging an early fall Cabaret to which all were invited. Leadership qualities were not restricted to the officers alone. Under the guidance of seniors new clubs were born and some al- ready organized were reiuvenated by second year students whose interest in school spirit was beyond the yea stage. Pepulur Frank Stein, with the assistance of Lloyd Mudie. formed the Pinochle Club which sponsored monthly suppers to which ail stu- dents were invited. Seniors Dick Winckler and Paul Bankson gathered together the many TEHOWS interested in the art of iazz and came up with one of the college's most successful organizations, the Jazz Club. To Clem Bernier fell the task of gathering interest in a club charted to be at assistance not only to the college but also to the com- munity, a club beset with various misfortunes since its originai inception here a few years ago. The Circle K, a branch of the lecul Ki- wanis has developed to become a most in- fluential voice on campus. Television celebrated its first birthday at P.J.C. and with seniors Dick Kiibride, Bill O'Gara and Earl Hyier at the helm, continued into another year discussions of public issues on a level that all could understand. The After Dinner Club was organized for those who consider eating and talking cm in- separable pair in the proper promotion oi good teliowship. Dick Winckler was elected to lead the new group, the first club at P.J.C to invite the alumni to active membership. A new ieurnalistic voice was added to the college atmosphere this year with the intro- duction of The Rag, a weekly newspaper edited by George Linscott with the assistance of both seniors and freshmen. The Newsance went into its second year of publication under the guidance at'- seniors Norm Richards, L. R. Media, and John P. Smith. The untiring efforts of editor Norm Pierce and the assistance of an able sta'H placed the monthly publication P.J.C. News on a higher informative plane then many papers of col- Ieges twice this size. The work of the STAG stafF under the iecde ership of Tom Merrill is herewith presented for your consideration. That is part of the story of this class of fitty-five. We have a record of achievement unequalled in the twenty-one year history of Portland Junior College. But this has been but the groundwork of what we hope will be a new era of great good fortune for our be- loved college and Alma Mater, as the result of enthusiastic participation by students in extra-curricuiar activities. ROBERT CHAPLIN ANDREWS Yarmouth BusineSs Administration Baseball Manager I Fu'rure Plans - College and Navy The sleepyvsyed naval nsewm to whom distance poses no robfam when his mind is determined. Wi I be remembered by us all and M1. Woodwmth. Abide with me. BRIAN BARNARD Portland Future plans w undecided From Brian you always get a smile and a cheery good day. PAUL ALLEN BANKSON Cape Elizabeth Business Adminisfrurion Jazz Club 1, President 2, Basket- ball 1. Future phans - undecided The squares have got to be converted to fuzz. Pauf wiEE probably be another Nor- man 0mm CLEMENT LOUIS BERNIER Lewiston Business Administration Outing Club 2, Student Council Vice President 1, 2. Stag Adver'ris- ing manager 2, P. J. C. News Ad- vertising manager 'I, 2. Jazz Club 2, Fresh Report Co-Edifor 1. Future pIGns - college Sharp talker . Future Kiwanian and politician His manner always has that business like upset. He can faugh. even at himseif. You might be my frimd bu: youarc not my brother? ' Tremendous. LEIGHTON BROWN South Portland Business Administration Camera Club Secretary-Treasurer Future plans - Portland University Leighton should be a competent 56601211!- cmt Im the near luture for the frozen fish mduury. RONALD J. CURRIER Westbrook Business Administration Basketball 1, 2, Baseball 1, 2 'Butsch , am athiete, fave: W. J. C. best. FRANKLIN O. COBB Ill Cape Elizabeth Business Adminisfrulfon STAG Business Manager 2, Baskei- ball 1 Future plans - college Another jine resident of Cape Eiimbeth Frank should do well in life. GERALD N. DAVIS Cape Elizabeth Business Adminisfmtion Future plans - University of New Hampshire Gerry carries a lot of weight around here. We predict that he will suppie- mam Col. Lawrence in the National Guard. WILLIAM F. DODGE Porllund Business Administration Future plans - business Biggest man in the school, with a big voice. Never in the way but at'wayj wilf- ing to help. GEORGE W. ELLINGWOOD, JR. Rumford, R. 1. Liberal Arts Fulure plans - Colby Typical Joe Coflege from the melt state. ROBERT JOSEPH DOHERTY South Portland Business Administration Future plans - college Where there is Jaughter there is bliss? Bob Is a cheerful, wetflliked Irishmafn from South Portfand. Hi: humor wail heIp pave his way to success. DONALD L. GATTI Wayne Business Administration Outing Club 2. Fuiure plans - Miami Universify Don't worry about that test, we can always study tomorrow Good luck. Dan, on the sunny sands of Fiorida. ALTON J. GRENIER Winslow Business Administration Service Company 1, 2. Longhair Club Future plans - College WCH known and liked by ail. Anoiher Tripofi Campaigner who Iikes good times and Pendleton shins. For a laugh ask At about Sgt. Keregg. 'To know Hie: world - travel it. WILLIAM J. HODGKINS, JR. South Fenland Business Adminis1ration Future plans a Bordon Universigr The Hunter 1' saw a fmir of eyes In the bushes and shot? Good luck Bill. L. EVERETT HAWKES, JR . Portland Business Administration Jazz Club Director 1, 2. Wind- Iammers Director 1. Fuiure plans - business Where there is music there is Iaughter. Ed is one of the real cats on campus. EARL 5. HYLER, JR. Portland Liberal Arts Fuiure plans - college Radio Club 1, 2. T. V. Club 'I, 2. Dean's list 1A. Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Armm'cccn Ear! is a natural ,for radio and T. V. GERALD JOHNSON Portland Future picns - undecided You. are liable to find Gerr uimqst anywhere on campus. With 1': abiltty to get around he is bound to succeed. NORMAN J. JUTRAS Lewiston Business Administraiien Future plans - W. T. Gram Co. Another er' dressed man - quiet, steady and marked f0! SUCCESS. RICHARD S. JOHNSON Cups Elizabeth Liberal Arts P. J. C. News 2 Fufure plans - undecided Ought to make a good sideshow barker. He looks cofiegialel ROBERT ARNOLD KELLY Wes1brook Liberai Arts Service Co. 1. 2. Basketball Cup- min 'I, 2. Fumre plans - college Popufar friend to alt. Teams with Dick in English Lit. and History of the Americas. His yellow Cheuie is a cam- man sight here and W. I C. If ambi- tion and personality are any criteria Bob will go a long way. To teach an example, as! one. THOMAS RICHARD MERRILL Raymond iibercxl Arfs Outing Club, Chairmanihunring and Fishing 2, EDITOR-lN-CHIEF, THE STAG 2. P. J. C. News 2. Longhair CFub 2. Independence Plus 2. Future plans h Miami or the ser- vice t'nrr'r '! 0rrN rm: om gain mid Bowv rFm'Hlv fuss. Hr mm... nora'n'ug of swinr wing Pmm'nw Pond. Hating huge bowfs of 5H: rJ'rmH or shooting mum Ifthle-FS. 1' mm! H giu'. Pm .mm- n'gmL-Hes on HH' Frdn'r' mrH. Likc's mm: m by Fikrn' best. LLOYD R. MUDIE Cope Elizabefh Business Administra'r'ron P. J. C. Newscnce 2. Jazz Ciub ?, 2. Pinochle Club 2. Future plans - Boston University and ?ben AdverTising. .4 quip! rmm'nr m'grrm'u': zrho films to gr! H'dugx done. Lv'mrr' u-EH be a goad ad'- mmr .mmr dm'. NORMAN A. MOGUL Portland Business Administration Student Council 1, 2. Radio Club 1. Public Reluiions Committee 1. Assembly Commmee 1. Baseball 1. Deans list 13 Future plans - Boston University From ideas are born artomph'shmenu. Normss coffege activities have bzen har- rowing for his wife but B. U. wIH gm :1 good man. JOSEPH J. NELSON Portland Liberal Arts Future plans 7 Undecided .4 gm?! studious veteran who's 105: at R f. C, it'r'rhou! Biff and Bob. His com- mon 5mm: and wit me assets which wit! man 10: far. Reach for the moon. WARREN W. NOYES South Portland Business Administration Outing Club 2. Future plans - undecided Easy going sportsman who gets his deer the first day. Collects guns, fishing rods, and many friends. ' Nm way to play a sport is to be one. WILLIAM H. PALMER, JR. Westbrook Business Adminisirmion Jazz Club 'I, 2 Future plans - Boston University Man dig that Ted Heath Jazz . Wiiiie is the future 000! Baron of West- brook. WILLIAM B. O'GARA Westbrook Liberal Arts Ou'ring Club 2, Student Council Treasurer 1, President 2, Class President 1, 2, T. V. Club 1, 2. Pinochle Club 2, Fresh Report 1, Baseball 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2. Future pians - Springfield college Popuian quick tempered, Democrat from Westbrook. Thirds our popuration is divided into two groups. . . the Irish and those who want to be. Likes at! sports, some women, and English Lit. In the future to find. Bil! look for Cia'm and. Dick. You never cease to amaze me. EDWARD H. PERLEY Lewision Fufure p1ans - undecided A man of knowledge and humble ways. His results speak well for him. NORMAN E. PIERCE Outing Club, Chairman of camp- ing, 1, 2. STAG Staff 1, Managing Editor 2. Windiammers l, Inde- pendence Plus 2. Longhair 1, 2. Newsance 1. Radio Ciub 1. Golden Key Players Dramatic Club 2. P. J. C. Newrs, Co-Ediior 1, Editor-in- Chief 2. Future plans - Northeastern Uni- versity Schoal of Liberal Arts for Journalism. Hard working, well fiked, influentia! rabbizsskinning Editor of the NEWS. How far is it to Westbrook, Norm? P. J. Css answer to Westbmok Pegier. PLUTO POULIOS Portland Business Administration Student Council 'I, 2. Class Treas- urer 1, 2. Future plans - University of New Hampshire A picture of vitality, sincerity and par- 058. No one can know him without iking him. WILLIAM IRVING PETERSON Westbrook Fu1ure plans - undecided Bit! has been making the munch of various colleges. When are you going to settle down? NORMAN V. RICHARDS Worcester, Mass. Business Administration Outing Club 2. Student Council 2. Associate Editor 5mg 2. P. J. C. News, Advertising Manager 1. Co- Editor NeWsunce 1, 2. Jazz Club Director 1, 2. Future plans - University of Maryland, School of Public Rela- Tions. The hard. working journalist who? greatest asset is the art of winning friends. Where there is music there is the heartbeat of true character. Norm loves music, sports, humor, and wrilirzg. He possesses that essential mien: far 51.156855. CLARE EDWARD RIPLEY Cornish Business Adminisfruiion Student Council Recording Secre- tary LPre-Collega Radio Club tPre- Collegeq Future plans - business Mr. Freundh'ch': chief aide . Hip knows more stories Umn he cares to re- fute. Hi5 knowl'edge is graced by the smile of contented youth. ROBERT V. SAWTELLE Porilund Business Administration Future plans - Boston or North- eastern Universiiy He invaded the mystery of married bliss. A steady man weEHikcd for his quiet- HESS. ROGER PAUL ROBERGE South Portland Business Adminisfrafion qure plans - business Quiet, unassuming veteran of the Tripols Campaign. He will hear wedding balls in the near future! We wish them well. Silence is golden? GEORGE FRANK SCAMMON, JR. Suco Business Administration Basketball Manager 2, Basebal'l 1, 2. Future plans -- Portland University He never fails to say Hi . CHARLES VAUGHN SCOTT Bathursi, N. 3., Canada Business Administration Dean's Lisf 1A, 15. Future plans - University of Maryland A real student. P. J. C. needs more Eike r2$couty . DAVID SHOREY SILSBY Bangor Liberal ArIs Outing Club 2. Jazz Club 2. Dramatic Club 2. Fu'rure plans - Portfcnd University School of Law. Daveishaui'd be a great lawyer with his patience and anafyfical mind. Bangor's own Clarence Darrow. MAURICE E. SHARPE, JR. Cape Elizabeth Business Administruiion Future plans - Business A portrait of sincerity, his hand ciasp is sure and jErm. JOHN F. SMITH Portland Business Administration Studem Council 2. P. J. C. News- unce T, 2. sCOaEdHorjs Pinochfe Club 2. Radio Club T. Future plans - Boston Universify 'kual's the matter with you guys? Luis get or: the ball Heir a go-geuer who :5 bound to succeed. FRANK R. STEIN South Portland Business Administration Deanis List 13 Future plans - Boston University A tremendous worker and good student Those who think a guy remit work his way through coilege should lake a. look :1: Frank; he is bound to succeed. ELLIOT BRADBURY TOWLE Hollis Center Business Administration Future plans - Boston Universify It's not where you. come from bus when: you cm: going that counts. The quiet man. s- JOSEPH E. TIERNEY Portland Business Administration Baseball 1, 2. BuskeruIl Likabie but reserved Korean veterars whose smiie is a famiiiar sight to all. Has made most of the schoo! dances and all of Clem? parties. NICHOLAS PRAXITELIS VAMVAKIAS Portland Business Administration Service Co. 1, 2. Dean's NM 13 Future piuns - Boston Universin Vitality, dependability, high quaiity . . . will never be without a friend. JAMES K. WARBURG Folmouth Business Adminishmion Future plans - Navy Th? erj' NEH gr! u gum! mrm. TWH'A' Hf rfmn-d'iggiug Imm- mmh' Mm meHim' n-Frh .rhr' .xr-n, r! dru'i-Jmfm'rf Irm'hm' . . , :N'H fun! xnrrr'ss. RICHARD E. WINKLER Portland Business Adminisirmion Jazz Club Treasurer 2, Radio Club 1. Circle K Club 2. Future plans Boston University Schoo! of Public Reluiions A frimri :0 HI! mind m MJ- rwry mm. THE BEST IN THE CLASS Mos: Likely 1o Succeed Most Popular Best Personality Best Looking Best Dressed Best Student Hardest Worker Wiiiiest Sleepiest Biggest Bluff Ciem Bernier Pluto Poufios Norm Richards Frank Cobb Dick Winckier Charlie 5:01? Frank S1ein Clare Ripley Bob Andrew's Gerald Davis Freshman Class Officers gm. Seated Heft to rightt, W. David Derepentigny,Paul I.. Caron, Joseph J. Murphy, Edward L. Lugue When the Freshman Class invaded Portland Junior College in September of 19.54, the upperclassmen stood aghast at their number. Following the trend set by their predecesaors, the Class of t56 boasts a maiority of veterans. With the largest enrollment in recent years the Fresh soon began to follow the ex- ample of the Senior Class. Political murmuring led to the establishment of two strong slates of candidates for the Student Council. Under the leadership of Paul L. Caron, class President, the freshmen who were placed on the Council were Joseph J. Murphy, class Vice President; W. David Derepentigny, class Secretary-Treesurer; Edward l. Legue and James A. Caselden, class representatives. Clubs and other organizations on the campus attracted a considerohie number of the class, and the fact that freshmen have added talent to these activities is now a matter of record. Some who have stood out as examples of good college citizenship are, Donald Linscoft, c: candidate for the Editorship of the News next year; Dale Eltiot, whose humor contributed to the morale of the Outing Club,- Robert Barber, mainstay of the Golden Key Playerts Dramatic Club; Bruce Laughlin, STAG Art Editor; and Frank Moore, a key Figure in the Radio Club. With Ct little incentive the freshmen of Portland Junior College should prove to be more than capable to carry on the traditions of the college in the coming year. .. n ms: an'mntrf . .m; gamma; ' 3 Sealed Elsi? Io rightl, D. Linsccm, F. lute, R. Leo, C. McDonald, 3. Luughlin Standing Ge?! to righ0, H. ieamun, A. Luiler, J Keznl They'te not painters, they're actors. $au1ed tleh 1n righn, R. Marsh, H4 Moody, D. Nunan, P. Mnhnny, H. Strom Sfunding ilef! fa righiL D. McGonagle. F. Morrison, R. Morrison Could fhfs be our Direclor of Admissions at work? Seated Uefl lo righiL F. Morre, G. Canframs, E. Purken J. Tayfor, R. Brown Standing Heft 10 righn, R. Vorney, J'. Hansen, B. Sadier, J. Tierney Coeds! No, iust some more actors. HIIIIII'IIII unleash vv wmu- .1- m. 7! 1- a .u: . aiauq-d..ia IIIII gala mm amnwz'ma uamaunm IIIIEIIIIIE'EIE EIHIIIEIIIII Seated tiefr to righli, P. Roberts, R. Merrill, R. Renshuw, G. Brouks, E. Pexeckis Standing 02H to righiL F. Torrey, R. Thurston, R. Brysnn H Closer, my dear. come closer ...... Seahd Gefi m rigl-IIL O. Ereau, E. Cheque, P. Caron, W. Densmare 1?. Bowen Standing Heft lo righil, R. Barber, R. Carmichael P. Anderson, W.D.D2repen1igny, R. Duvi; What's lhis, the music stopped? Seated Heft in rightL R. Drapeau, D. Elliot, L DeCas'ter, in Greene. G. Vachon Standing 62?? in righn, H. Gault, M. Dion, J Caseidenl J. Rundeau, E. Logue Relax, Bill, he's not our 'ud e, '05! an ussernbl s eaker. Y I 9 I Y P Seated flefi lo righlL W. Gauss, DA Hoffman, C. Horlfcrd. R. Hooper. W. Gagnan Standing 09?? H: righil, J. Murphy, F. Hinxmon, R. Leighfon, 0. F099, D. deDoes look Mu, I'rn dancing. Sealed Heft to righn, W. Kaup, J. Gable, C. Keefe, J. Levesque, F. Howard Standing um Io riglm, W. Johnson, H. Kelley, W. Kellaway These men were no! present when pictures were taken. A. Antil, L. Bernard, R. Brown, W. Burnell, D. Cnnfuru, E. Clark, T. Connor, P. Costello. C. Crown , I.. Cummings, V. Degif'rca, N. Dvilinsky, R. Emery, C. Ferrante, J'. Ferri, J. Gilbrida, R. Gold, J. Hansen, D. Hurmom H. Higgins, R. Jackson, 0. MerrHI, P. Merrill, 0. Mitch, P. O1Tnofe, Cv. Pasta, C. Pierce, D. Redmun, 3. Redmun, R. Robbins, R. Shea. D. vaer. K. Taylor, and A. Burpee. Samed Heft fa RightL R. Ward, K. Atherion, J. Parker Standing Hoff fa RighfL B. New, W. Wylund, P. Tenggtan Smils prony, Illis picture might ha in the STAG. Seated ileft to Rightt, H. Staples, D. Wirta. D. Chumpean THE VOICE OF PRE COLLEGE The pictures on the following pages show but one of the attributes of the Pre Cnlfege class of Portland Junior College - its ability to dress well when the occasion cails far it. This, however, is minor when compared with its school Spirit. Pre College men attend most college activities, are active in ail campus clubs and organizations, and what is more they have more classes than freshmen or seniors. The only regretable thing about this class is that too many of them will be ieaving the college this spring for other callings. Richard Bouchard and Norman Shaw are but two of the many examples of spirited students. Dick is active in the. Outing Club, Camera Club, was chairman of the Sna-Ball' dance ta huge successt, and has taken a seriea at colored slides for college promotion. Norm is active on the News and STAG, is an officer in the Drama Ctub, and OIWCIys has a good idea when one is needed. The impression that this year's Pre College class has made will certainly aut- Iive the names connected with it. Seated Gaff Ta rith, D. Robinson, C. Ramsay, H Staples. R. Bouthard, R. Fuss Standing Heft to rightL R. Webber, W. Butiarnaid, R. Hudgdon, F. PiHis, R. Allen Walt: me around again Willie. Sealeci ileff to n'gHL W. Beuucoge, P. Huinhinson, 0. Knight C. Chumpaun, WA Gaider Standing Ueff i0 righfl, W. Malone, DI Wirta, t Mchihy Dancing in the dark. Seuied Heft 9a righli, R. Turner. J. Oueilelie, PA Daoufakos, D. Smolley, R. Jendmsku Standing tlefl to figll'mI G. Gillis. W. Ledger, J. Berube, R. Woodside. J. Gobefl The follom'ng men were not presem when pictures were taken: R. Carleton, R. Kelson, F. McCrum, P. Nizzc, J. Parker, 5. Pieper, and N. Show. 3M! - I HISXIE'QH? , - n riff k $1, ., ,IIIIJ , .- ' First Row tLeft to Rightj, DeRepentigny, Logos, O'Garul Murphy, Caren Second Row ileft to Rightt, Cuseiden, Richards, Smith, Kitbride, Bernier. Staples. Wirtu, Mogul CO-ORDINATO RS At an October supper meeting in Cumber- land Center at the home of Dean and Mrs. Luther l. Bonney, o'FFieers of this year's out- standing Student Council were elected. Bill O'Gara as president of the Senior Ciass was given the post on the council traditional with the office, that of President of the Student Council. After assuming the position OiGara presided at the election of the remaining offi- cers. Joseph Murphy gained the Vice-Presidency while Edward Lague was appointed Treas- urer. Richard Nutting and Richard Kilbride were given the respective posts at Recording and Corresponding Secretaries. Harry Stapies aSsumed the duties of Recording Secretary early in the year upon the withdrawal of Nut- ing from the college. The biggest problem facing the new Coun- cil was to get the clubs on campus activated, and with this end in sight a committee was appointed to see inst what kind of activities the muiority of students wanted. Senior Frank Stein proved at immeasureabie value with his help in arranging monthly smokers at the college, giving everyone a chance to gather together in good Fellowship. Frank also lined up the smokers sponsored by the Pinochte Club. The second task before the Council was the allotment of money without which it could not function. A special committee was ap- pointed to investigate each request and re- port back to the council. Dick Kiibride, Ed Logue and Harry Staples served on it the first Semester with Clem Bernier, Dave De Repetigny and Joe Murphy becoming bud- geteers far the second half of the year. When it became obvious last semester that some students were losing interest, not only in school activities but in the Student Council it- self, an emergency session was called to meet in the Roma Cafe and after a very delicious steak supper the Council decided to sit back and see what happened. The reaction by the students was quick, de- cisive and exactly what the Council had heped for. Rather then see their activity fund money squandered by the Student Council the men ioined the various clubs in large numbers and school Spirit at P.J.C. rose. Council sponsored dances and a special dinner for the entire student body held in the school auditorium highlighted the special so- cial functions of this year's group. A serious parking problem was alleviated on Campus with the addition of ct part of the ball field for this purpose. We have related here but a small part of the story at one of P.J.C:'s most active Student Councils. it is gen- erally felt that this group will rank high in the annals of P.J.C. history when the chapter dealing with Student Councils in unfolded. THE l955 STAG The stuff of the T955 STAG of Portland Junior Coilege has attempted many things, all of which are contained within the pages of this book, so we therefore devote this space to flue recognition of those who helped make this book possible. EditorAin-chiaf Adverlising Manugnr Thomas Merrill '55 Clement Burnier '55 Associate Ediiur Advertising Assistants Norman Pierce '55 Circle K Club Feoiure Editor Phoiogmphy Ediior Richard Kilbride '55 3:011 Loveioy '55 Personaiify Editcr Faculty Sedion Piclums Norman Richard: '55 Richard Bauchard tPra-CQIJ Edifuriul Assisiunf Photography Assistants Donald Llnlan '56 Camera Club Business Manager An Editor Franklin Cobb '55 Bruce Luughlin '56 Business Assistant Family Adviser Robert Borbar '56 E. 3. Fred Clark Fin! Row tlefi fa RightL Richards, Merrill, Cobb, Luugblin Second Row Hail to RighlL Shaw, D. Linlcott, Burniar First Row tuft to Righn, G. Linseo'lt, Menitt, smut Second Row Heft ta Righti. Kezai, Gagnon, Pierce, Kilbtide Third Row iLeft to RightJ. Scott, OiGara, Smith. Richards, Berniar, Morrison, Winskler, D. linscott, Johnson JOURNALISM - - - The Portland Junior College NEWS, under the editorship of Norman E. Pierce, concen- trated its efforts in the continuuticn of the paper's motto, A Mirror of Student Minds . Throughout the year, the NEWS had ample opportunity to indicate its mind in editorials on contemporary issues, and in more than one instance the NEWS was able to stir up consid- erable response from the student body. Con- sidered in review, the NEWS was retained on a high standard throughout the year. Some of the people who made the success of the news possible were seniors Richard Kil- bride, William OiGara, Clem Bernier. Charles Scott, and Scott Loveioy. Thomas Merrill, the STAG editor who came to P.J.C. from Bowdoin College, also proved to be a valuable mem- ber of the NEWS stuff. Freshmen members of the staff included Richard Johnson, Dole EL liat, Donald Linscott. Jr., William Gagnon. and James Cuseidon. This year's NEWS has been able to persuade some pre-cellege men to iein the stafF. in pre- vious years this has not always been possible. Among them were Norman Shaw, Phillip Pe- ters and Richard Bouchard. One of the most significant contributions at the NEWS this year has been to effect a change in the editorial page. Further, the NEWS has used many new tricks of iournal- ism. Outstanding has been the use of difter- ent styles of eye catching headlines and four column banner heads. in April the stat? took o vocation from the more serious news to present the second an- nual April Fool's edition that Was started in 1954 under the editorship of Louis T. Maguire and Norman Pierce. The newspaper is a member of the Colum- bia Scholastic Press Association, an agency that has devoted itself to the encouragement and analysis of scholastic publications. In competition with other college newspapers of the same class, the Portland Junior Caliege NEWS is among the top-rated. In coniunction with the Columbia Scholastic Association, the NEWS sent two delegates to New York City in March to attend a press conference of col- legiate puhiications. Another first by this year's stuff was to increase the number at pages of some edi- tions from four to six or more. We found that despite the fact that the NEWS has a week's lag between deadline and publication date, there were many instances where the paper was abte to present original news not brok- en by other newsheets in the interim. The reason the P.J.C. NEWS is able to do this is that its reiativeiy small number of reporters were able to dig up news from sources not usually covered by the other papers. Before we of the NEWS enter out final thirty, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the student council and the students at large for the support that they have given the NEWS during the year. To the future staff of the ?ortlancl Junior College News we ex- tend out sincere goed luck'il P.J.C.'s weekly newspaper, The Newsance, has completed its third successful year of re- porting the latest happenings, gossip, and club activities of the school. Copies are avail- able every week in the cafeteria and library for the student body and faculty. The items are written in an informal, easy-geing style that seems to appeal to most students. The staff of this weekly paper is cemprised of three editors: Norm Richards, John P. Smith, and Lloyd Mudie. These journalists handle the writing, editing, production, and distribution of the paper. The three profess to be staunch individualists. and they never hesi- tate to air their opinions and views in the NEWSANCE editorials, even though these edi- torials have sometimes been the subiect of centroversy and have drawn wrath from some quarters. Being individualists. the three edi- tors disagree with each other occasionally. Daring the hotly-contested senior elections last felt, Editor Richards and Edith Smith rem on opposite tickets for election to the Student Council. tThe NEWSANCE stayed neutralJ Editor Mudie touched off quite at stir around Campus in January when he t'expoaed the fact that the Student Council had heid a steak dinner at the expense of the student activity fund. Considerable controversy raged about campus untii the Student Council announced that a big ham and turkey dinner had been arranged for the entire student body. The affair proved so successful that it may now be. held yearly. 50, peace and contentment returned with full stomachs. However, Editor Mudie was presented with the Steve Wilsen Memorial illustrated Press Award for his tlefl to Righll, Richards. Smith, Mudio IN REVIEW crimebusting reporting, in front of Cl packed, cheering assembly. During December, c: considerable lull was observed in student participation in extra- curricula activities. The editors of the NEWS- ANCE roundly criticized the students of P.J.C. in no uncertain terms for their apparent lethargy, and this action drew criticism from some students. But the NEWSANCE thrives on liveiy issues, and the editors upheld their views. The NEWSANCE biils itself as the voice of the students , and the frequent campus inter- views confirmed the validity of this statement throughout the school year. Students selected at random were encouraged to give their views on questions and issues of current in- terest. This proved to be quite a popular fea- ture. In October, the NEWSANCE sponsored a World Series Contest . Students were asked to predict the outcome of the World Series - the winning team, number of games, and probable scores of the games. The winner, who correctly predicted that the Giants would take it in four games was a freshman named Guy Pesce. and he was presented with a prize by the NEWSANCE stafF at an assembly. The above report illustrates some of the accomplishments of this yearts NEWSANCE staff. We have done our best to serve both the students and the school by satisfying their desire for weekly, on the spot coverage of the new:. We hope that the NEWSANCE wili continue to serve the students of P.J.C. in years to come. First Row iLeft to Righti, Gcgnon, Drupeuu, Laughlin, Randeuu Second Row tlett to Righti. Dean Bonney, Winckler. Bowen, Sernier, Logue, Murphy, Mrt Miltiken Third Raw daft to Rightt, 6055, Deans, Barnard, DeRepentigny, Morrison, Eerube, Shaw, Anderson, Levesque, Ccniy, Alherton YOUNG KIWANIANS City-wide interest was fecused on Portland Junior Coilege last March when the Circle K Club, an associate of the Portland Kiwanis, staged a three week becrd-grewing contest in cm short to stimulate interest in the CEUb-spon- sored Beavers Bclltt which was held in the college auditorium on the eighteenth of that month. Norm Mogul was the win- ner of the grand prize and proof of the con- test's success and popularity was attested to by the fact that the dance was a sellvout, a rare occurence in this college's activities. Fa- culty members John F. Jacques, Alfred E. Clarke and Dean Bonney and their wives served as iudges. The proceeds of the Beaver Bali were put into a special fund to be used this summer to send needy children to Camp. This was but one of the many worthwhile proiects teckfed by this unselfish group in their efforts to better both P.J.C. and our community. Last Christmas the Circte K, under the su- perb leadership of its president, Ciem Bernier, distributed food baskets to the needy families of Portiand and vicinity. A successful supper to benefit the Corn- munity Chest. and the coilection of out-grown wearing apparel and toys for use on the Kiwanis Radio-TV Auction were among other worthwhile activities of the Club, all of which have given the College G fine reputation for participation in community proiects. Robert Brown has assisted Bernier in the capacity of Vice-President with Edward Logue. the club's Secretary and Joe Murphy hotding the treasurer's post. The Executive Committee members are David DeRepentigny, William Gagnon, Donald DeDoes, John Berube, Law- rence Bernard and Fred Hinxmcn. It is with a great deal of indebtedness that the STAG staff thank the members of this Fine organization who solicited the mciority of ads contained herein, thus making it possible For the students to acquire their copies of the yearbook at a reduced price. May the fire of the Circle K continue to burn through the years to come with the steady flame that benefits both the college and the community. The Outdoor Men ii The Outing Club of Portland Junior College, which is known as one of the most active and diversified dubs on campus, has continued this year in its tradi. tional capacity. Alfred E. Clarke, the club adviser, made it possible for the club to acquire a cabin at Dyke Mountain on which many hunters, skiers and fishermen were seen thrnughout the year. The organization of the club this year proved to be a little different from past years. We had a general chairman, in the person of Richard Blanchard. Under him there were three chairmen, Norman Pierce who served as chairman of camping and hiking, Thomas Merrill acting as chairman of hshing, and serving as a spare chairman to use AI Clarke's phrase, was David Silsb . 5:iilitter the struggle to organize and deputize, the mighty Outing Clubbers struck out for the north woods during the hunting season. Numbering fifteen strong, and including the mighty freshman wit Dale Eliott, the hunters invaded the Carrying Place Plantation area that was excellent deer country and came home tour days later looking like the defeated Confederate army, having achieved about as much as the fellow who spent his life shoveling dust into the teeth of a gale, tthet is, no deert. Occasionally the out of door woodsmen would strike of? for Dyke ML, on CI weekend to cut wood for the winter months . On one otcusion, two brave mem- bers faced a howiing early morning blizzard and struggted over some Flve mites of mountain road with certain supplies thcxt were later consumed by a feliow member of the ciub now considered an ingrute. Merrill wants to know how he dared to even touch these cans. Other members of the club who deserve more then passing mention for achieving the honored award of a certain distinction were Bill Hodgkins, and Tom Merriil. Some of the less honored but equally renowned members who rate mention include Ken Taylor, twho got his squirrelt and John Berube twho went hornet. The few winter weekends that were blessed with snow suw mun members exercising their abilitiesu on skies, while others were formulating plans to invade all of tisthm this spring with lures and skills uncountable. These are some of the many occasions that will remain in the memory of the members of theOutingClub for a long time. this has indeed been an active, suc- cessful and fun-Filled year for the Outing Ciub. Seated, left to right: Mr. Clarke, Bouchurd, Morrison, Mani . Standing, left to right: Keup, Richards. Hyler' Pierte, Kilbride. Barube. Show. Bernier, Cantaru. Dion. Silsbyt tleft to Rightt, ioveioy, Merrill, Hinxman tt MUSICALLY - n ,. The Longhair Club was faced with a dearth of membership this year, and us a result got off to a slow start. However, through the e'FForts of freshman Fred Hinxrnan and seniors Scott Loveioy and Norman Pierce, the club was maintained on a reasonably active basis. Mr. Robert Goff, the faculty adviser to the music club, served as host several times dur- ing the year. This proved to be another fac- tor in keeping the Longhairs active. As has always been the case with the Long- hair Club, one of the oldest organizations in the college, the meetings that were held-dur- ing the year proved to be interesting and in- formative. Discussions ranged from the music of Brahms, Beethoven, Tschoikovsky to the modern idiom music of Grofe. Some of the albums of classical music that belong to the Longhair Club were pressed into use during several of the campus smokers hetd during the year. . In the second semester, the Longhair Club utilized some of their funds to purchase more classical albums thus increasing the now quite extensive library. One of the highlights 0? the club's activities was an informal and extemporuneous discus- sion of organ music given by Dr. Rupert Love- ioy. At the some meeting, Dr. Loveioy played several selections of music in the classical vein that he had com posed himself. It has not been a proiec! of the Longhair Club, but many of the members have been attending the various concerts held in Portfond City Hall. Besides a good library of records, the club owns a record player, thus making it possible for the club to have much to otter in the way of good music to future members. SPEAKING The Jazz Club, which was born last year at P.J.C- got at? to o flying start this year, end quickiy become the largest and one of the most popular clubs on the campus. The club's founding Fathers, Norm Richards and Leon Hawkes, were back at the start of the toll semester, and together with another reol hipster , Paul Bonkson, arranged on immedi- ate merger with o simiior iuzz group at West- brook Junior College. An election was held to appoint otTicers representing both schools. The club Officiants elected were Pow! Bankson and Anna Son- torts, Directors; Sally Brown, Secretary and Dick Winckier, Treasurer. Norm Richards was appointed Publicity Chairman, and served as club representative on the Student Council. The purpose of the Jazz Club Is to foster the appreciatiori of iazz music and its artists. The club members feel that jazz is one of the few Original Ameritan contributions to our civil- ization and culture, and is worthy of being honOred us such. The club contains tons den voted to many different stages of iozz, throughout its evolution from early New Oru teens Dixieland on up through swing: ib0pf and contemporary modern jazz. Club activities were many and varied. Mr. Donald Ferguson, Portiondjs leading iozz authority, gave many lectures on diHerent iazz artists and techniques of iazz. He is a personal friend of mcmy of the greatest figures in the world at iozz. Panel programs were held, at which time members wouleI discuss current jazz records. The Jazz Ciub had its own trio of musicians, known as i'Chet Keefe and his Wild Ones , who played to enthusiastic student audiences at P.J.C. assemblies. Other club activities were field trips to see as well us hear some of the country's leading iozz musicians. One in February was a iaunt to Lewiston to attend :3 concert by Dove Bruebeck, the foremost figure in modern Jazz today. Another feature activity was the holding of live iem sessions by local jazz musicians, with permission of the local jazz musicians' union. 'iWorkshops in chz were staged in which the musicians explained and demonstrated how the various sounds and techniques of jazz ore evolved. The club established excellent relations with local disc iockeys, and members were fre- quently seen as guests of the announcers in the studios. Members Bob Gold, Sally Brownl Dick Winckler. and Anna Santorro were feu- tured on station WPOR's program, Jazz Jeur- neys as a discussion panel. The Club also sponsored dances at the Westbrook Junior College campus as weil as on our own. Some were highlighted by the appearance of the popular cnn0uncer, Howie leonord, of statien WPOR who acted as mos- ter of ceremonies and record spinner. He gave away a number of excellent iozz record albums at these dances. This young Club has earned its present reputation as one of zhe most outstanding on campus. The lively pace set by the Jazz Club kept it in continual prominence as one of the most enterprising P.J.C. has ever had We hope that this year's members have set a pre- cedent that will guide Jazz Club members in the years to come. First Row ELett ta Rightt, Wincklen Mr. Ferguson, Bunhson. Strom, Morrison Second Row tleft to Right, Show, Brawn, Lungzetlei, Bevin. Keefe Third Row Heft to Righti, Richards, Silsby, Kezul, Gotti, Palmer. Lnughlin First Raw tLeft to Rightt, Shaw, Mr. McCormick, Loveiay. ledger Second Raw Heft to Right:' Morrison. Mr. Clark. Matrison ART, ON PAPER The Camera Club has taken all the pictures for the Han and most of those in this book. Leading it has been Scott Loveioy, president. Other than these two activities the club has also found time to cover many other activities. Some of them are dances, basketball games, and political campaigns. Some of the members, being veterans, have collections of colored slides that they took while in one of the four corners of the world; these provided many evenings of informative and enioyable entertainment. Occasional guests to the meetings gave the men a chance to exchange ideas concerning photography. Faculty adviser, Mr. E. 3. Fred Clark was always on hand to give suggestions for proiects. Other members of the club include Alex Lindholm, vice president; Leighton Brown, sec- retary-treasurer; Richard Bouchurd, Richard Marrison, Richard Marsh, Norman Shaw, and Wilfiam Ledger. In this club ail members are active. There is more to this camera club than iust taking pictures. They explore all methods of developing and printing pictures, try new lighting techniques, and experiment with new types of film. The darkroom has a new en- larger and with it many fine pictures have been printed. Scott Loveioy and Dick Bauchard are re- sponsible for the faculty portraits in this STAG. Clubs in the years to come will find it a chal- !enge to meet the standards set by the Com- era Club of 1954-55 at Portland Junior Col- lege. - - - AND ON STAGE ii For the first time in the recent history of this College a national fraternity has invaded the campus thus adding a high-level note of prestige to the recently revived P.J.C. Dromo- tic Club. Delta Phi Omega, well known on all College Campuses, made its appearance here shortly after the successful presentation of our semi- annual stage productionIOur Tawn,written by Thorton Wilder. To become 0 member of the Frat certain qualifications had to be met by each, the most important being cm appear- ance in an omciel public stage performance. Because of their efforts on behalf of Our Town and considering other associated out- side work, seven men of the club were initi- ated into Delta Phi in a ceremony held on Campus last semester. Many new additions to the fraternity are expected upon comple- tion of the second stage play of the year scheduled for presentation in May. As this is being written its title is not available For pub- Iicotion. With the help of the Westbrook Junior Col- lege Dramatic Club and under the leadership of Miss Mary Lee Hugom, its director, Our Town played to near capacity audiences both evenings thus becoming a great financial suc- cess for both colleges in addition to inspiring new interest in modern drama. Credit For the revival and resultant success of this year's Dramatic Club must go to its oFFlcers under the Fine leadership of Robert Barber, who served as president. Helping him were Norman Show of rudio-TV Fame, the club's vice-president cmcl poupler Philip Peters acting as secretarydreasurer. It is the hope, not only of the members of the Dramatic Club, but of all who have appre- ciated their fine work, that with the coming of the fall semester another group will present themselves to carry on the splendid work that the Dramatic Club of nineteen fifty-tive has so dmbitiously revived. First Row lLeft to Rightl. Shaw, Barber, Peters, Keefe Second Row Heft to Rightt, Lune, Silsby, D. LinscaH, Gutti First Row ileft to Righti, O'Guru, Shaw, Kilbride. Hyler P.J.C.iON THE SPOTii Former Governor Burton M. Cross, State In- stitution head Norman Greenluw and Portland Planner Roger Creighton were among the many controversial personalities put On The Spot the past season by students of this cal- iege in a Series of informative tetecctsts ever the Portland facilities of WCSH-TV. Organized last year through the efforts of Earl Hyler and Dick Kiibride and placed under the supervision of faculty adviser John F. Jaques, the TV Club has grown to mammoth proportions and has become a powerful voice through its expres; sion of public sentiment on issues which con- cern everyone. The aim oF the present series has been to bring to light eSpects G : the news which affect the ordinary mcm but are usually last, if printed at all, in a mess of journalistic doubIe-talk. To Portlandis new Deputy Fire Chietc Carl F. Johnson the Club owes a great vote of thanks For his able and conscientious assistance in arranging what proved to be the seastn's most interesting program. This was a dis- cussion of Portland's slum-cieamnce program and what was being done to eliminate slum areas. In addition to the Planning Board ad- viser, Roger Creighton, the panel of club mem- bers fired questions at Portlandis Fire Chief, Harry W. Murr, and Mr. Roger Martin of the City Health Department. Frank Moore, Norm Shaw, Dave DeRep- entigny and Roy Leo have acted as modercte tors and announcer over this series of pro- grams with the rest of the Ciub members ui- ternctting us panei members. Art AntiI, Bill OiGuru, Earl Hyler and Dick Kilbride are the tried and proved TV artists. They have been the backbone of the TV Club since its birth two years ago. These four men will be great assets to any organization, for their coolness, Ievel-hecdedness and courtesy are the prized assets of young peeple who are much in demand in today's world. As the STAG goes to Press the club is nego- tiating with the State House for a special pro- gram with Gevernor Muskie who is a personal acquaintance of a-few of the members. Art Antil, Bill O'Guru and Dick Kilbride were his guests at the Inaugural Ball held at the Au- gusta Armory in January. The State Highway Commissioner, Mr. George Stevens, was unable to fill a March 20th commitment because of the pressing busi; ness with the new State Legislature. Because of Senator Smith's Formosa trip she has had to decline :3 repeat appearance. She was a guest on One of last yeuris programs. TV Club program On The Spot has be- come a tradition in Maine television circles and when next September arrives c: group will again be present to carry on where we left OFF. AND ON The novelty of television has not distracted from the steady progress of the second otdest student activity on the Portland Junior College campus, the weekly public service radio pro- gram prepared and presented by the students and their faculty adviser. This has been the second year of cooperation with WGAN, and the result has been a full schedule of fifteen minute presentations of Campus Roundup, the weekly survey of headlines on coltege campuses in the Greater Portland erect. The guiding spirit of the show this year has been Frank Moore, a freshmen who has been active also in the Portland Children's Theater and in the Golden Key Society. He has been on almost every program and has substituted many times for someone who was unable to make the deodtine. Frank tried all parts of the program: he announced the opening and closing, he interviewed the guests, and he col, leafed the news from other campuses. For such a busy fetlow he did an outstanding iob and certainly deserves special mention. But the radio program is far trom a one- mon iob. Over the years the policy of the stat? has been to encoumge as many students as possible to try their luck on radio. This year even the interviews involved students at Portland Junior College more than in post yeors. Among those interviewed were Wil- Item Kellawuy and William Gagnon, two stu- THE AIRtt dents who earn money as professional musi- cians while they attend college; Donald Gotti, student assistant tn our librarian; Nathaniel Kelley, the oldest student of the college; Jomes Rondeou and William O'Goro, chairmen of dances and special events on campus. Most of the interviews were done by Robert Davis. The ones he enioyed most were undoubtedly those with the only coed, the mathematits stu- dent from Westbrook Junior College, and Mrs. Carolyn Kostner, a member of the committee in charge of the joint winter cornivol. The iob of scouring the Stag campus for news tell on the shoulders of Earl Hyter, Ken- neth Taylor, Frank Moore, and faculty eid- viser, John Jaques. But towards the end of the year Don Gotti and Robert Barber took over the iob us their contract in pubtic speak- mg. Thus once again the college has benefited by the progression of Stags, from neophytes to top-ftight radio personalities. And while the students Were thus developing, the college was gaining in reputation for its c00peration with other institutions in the community. Nor- man Luce and Frederic Hinxmon especially found the students and faculty very friendly and cooperative in supplying the weekly col- lection of news from other composes. Cer- tainly, for the year 1955, the program's theme song, Guudeemus lgitur, was well chesen. Cleft to Rightl, Hinxmcn, Luce, Barber, tlufumwersl Gerri, Richards, Moore, Davis First Row Heft to Rightt, Kezul, Mudie. Stein Second Raw Heft to Eighth Tierney, linscott, Kitbride, O'Gara, CImk THE CARDSHARKS Another club is born at Portland Junior. Frank Stein and c: few of his card-playing friends decided that it was about time that all men with this interest should organize for the benefit of all students. The club plays pinochle at various times at the members' homes and sponsors socicls for the whole student body. Besides card playing at these student 50- cials, the dub provides refreshments. The ordinary term refreshments is not quite up to the task of describing the feeds giver: free of charge at these Stag geMogethers. At the first Stag in December all present were treated to hamburgers, coffee, and several kinds of delicious pastries. By the time that the club was ready to have another most of the stu- dents had heard of the good food and fellow- ship and turned out en masse and every one left with the hope that there would be more in the very neat future. And more there were, but the club did not stay Within its own circle; they were acttve in the 5110-30 dance sponsored by the combined clubs on campus. Some who gave of their talents for this endeavor were Richard Kil- bride, William O'Gnra, and Joseph Murray. This club has a rather unique membership; its faculty advisor is Mr. Harold Lawrence, and it boasts another member who is not a stu- dent, Joe Murray. Members of this organiza- tion include Lioyd Mudie, Donald Linscott, Joseph Tierney, James De Giftco, Frank Scam- mon, John Smith. Kenneth Leonard, Joseph Kezal, Peter Tengren, Ronald Thurston, Robert Carleton, and Warren Clark. With the several freshmen in the club it is likely to be one of the active clubs on campus in the future. 'l' Stagsl Defenders A new group was added to the activities on Campus last year with the addi- tion of a Service Company to serve not only the College but the State of Maine and our country as well. Its purpose has been to provide training in military techniques and conduct to prepare its members for more advantageous positions when they eventually io'm or are inducted into the Service. The entire College was introduced to the Service Campany at a special full assembly held in the auditorium last fall. The demonstration and information presented a unique picture of the group and proved equally interesting to vet- erans and non-veterans alike. John 5. Berlube has copobly guided the group in the position of 'Ist Sergeant through the many meetings held during the year. Philip A. Roberts was appointed Supply Sergeant by the Commander of the group and according to reports has been doing an excellent job. Serving with the group are some names familiar to all students out P.J.C. Among them are Robert Kelly, Nick P. Vomvokius, Richard Leighton and Donald Munson. Because of its great success this year it is generally felt that when September once again rolls round our Service Company will again be present to answer the call . First row, left to right: Vamvokias. Second row, left to right: leighton, Kelly. Third rcwwl left to right: Berube, Roberts. l .1 '- . .emu-m-r t 'M Heft to Righti. Eerniet, Mathews, Leo, Joquest Bonkson. Kilbride, Clark, Winckler, Loughlin, Leighton, Sharpe, Redmon, Mogul, Logue GOOD EVENING GENTLEMAN ii The after dinner, which encourages public speaking, has one distinctive Feature that de' serves Special notice: it actively encourages olumni membership and participation. The club was organized at the annual Pub- lic Speaking Closs Banquet in February. The first semester's bonquet was held at the Lou foyette Hotel under the special handling of Dick Winckler and Ed Clark. Abcaut twenty members of the class and their guests ate steaks and mode impromptu speeches us is customary of such occasions. The idea wormed into the suggestion for o permonent club. Some of the guests were students who planned to take the course in the second semester and they were mode port of the organization to assure continuity. At the suggestion, and even the insistence. of Norm Mogut, who was on otumnus of the class, recently returned to the campus as on undergraduate, the alumni were represented in the ofticers of the club, as vice presidents. The idea of the club is to encourage an in- terest in speaking, and eating The present members of the club plan to have supper meetings at the campus during the semester as an initiation tor the iotest recruits from the one-semester speech class. Since about seven- ty-five or one hundred students struggle through public Speaking each year, the club looks like a potential strength on campus, even if it may be mostly hot air power. The most interesting feature to speculate about is the olumni participation. Since the otticiol alumni organization of Portland Jun- ior College has been somewhat limited to Commencement activity, this club may be a great move in the right direction. Perhaps the atmost six hundred alumni whose address is still Portland or thereobouts will find this club an excuse to come to the campus and sample the good food of Mrs. Hibbord ond Colonel Lawrence. At the some time the very nature of the club may allow the oiumni to express themselves on the college Fife and work here on campus. This new club seems to offer 0 chance for good growth for the Stags. Alumni coopera- tion may mean o lot to the students, and like the members of the Circle K, the After Dinner Speokers may find the older men helpful! as well as stimuioting. Certainly public speaking is o recognized must for any college men. The fact that the locoi Toostmoster's Club hos developed two more clubs here in the city proves that men in the community know that obiiity to Speak be- fore a group takes practice and pays divi- dends. The STAG wishes the new club, its present members, and its future prospects continuing good luck. TH E RAG Something new in the line of iournalism ap- peared on campus this year. It first took the form of the Independence Plus and then at c: tater date the name was changed to the Rug. This weekly paper is iointly edited by George linscott, Norman Pierce, Richard Morrison, Bruce Loughlin, Frank Moore, and Thomas Merrill. For the most part, the members of this edi- torial board wrote under their own names but one of their number chose to use a pen name. Thomas Merrill used Torn Turkey, Wiil E. Bite, and J. Samoh Llirre. Whether they wrote under their own or an assumed name these men succeeded in turning out a paper with humor as Well as seriousness of purpose. One at the issues carried two letters to the editors on the subiect of school spirit. Through its cartoons, drawn by Bruce Laughiin, the paper boosted school activities and provided various campus topics-of-discussion. It is interesting to note thctt the paper at- tracted the interest of the faculty as well as students. This might be due to the fact that only a limited nUmber at the papers are printed each week. Another reason could be that the paper boasts the oniy original comic strip in campus publications. This strip Gp- peured severai times in color and handles the sensitive problems at: the campus in a light and straight forward manner. Contrary to the general Opinion the Rag was not started to give competition to the news publications here at Porticnd Junior Col- lege, but rather to give the neWs a new look here on campus. The Rag merely tried to do that which the others cannot do and still stay within their scope. George Linscott, the senior editor, trained the freshmen to take over the Rag next year. Their training consisted of publishing one paper on their own; this they did with so much proficiency that seniors Linscott, Merrill, and Pierce almost lost control of their own brain child . First Raw Heft to Rightt, Kuughlin. G. Lil'urtvottf Menison Second Row Heft to Righti, Merrill, D. Linscott FRANCES HIBBARD VERA A. STEVENS These are the paople who make our stay at Portland Junior College just a little bit beHer. Mrs. Hibbard's friendiy smile is always in the cafe- teria to greei us . . . Joe Murray is al- ways ready to give a helping hand . . . Mrs. Stevens is a welcome addi- tion 10 our Caf ; the faithfulness wifh which these people work is appreci- aied by everyone. JOSEPH MU RIAY Maurice Mela em Henry Leemun Currier William O'Gnm, capt. Led by captain Bill O'Guro the basketball team of 1954-55 carved deep its notch in this year at Portland Junior Callege. Little Bob Kelly proved to be one of the best ball handlers among the teams that the Stags played. O'Garu and Odie Kourcspis worked the Buckbcards to give the team many of its winning points and 'Butch Currier fascinated the Jab Kershaw' ml' fans with his accuracy from the outside corners. As a general rule the games were close, with the victor being de- cided only at the Final gun. Ricker College shared the lead with the Stags off and on all through the game and eventually won by a slim three l points. Gorhum State Teucherst' College JVs gave the team even at rougher time of it, but this time P.J.C. came out on tap by one point. Many of the other games were just css close and our team won in the total point column. The final game, with Portland University, was the most exciting because the game was all tied up at the end of regular playing time. In the overtime period the Stags managed to tally two more points to win the game. This impressive record proved that the daily practice sessions and rigid training program under the coaching of John Kershaw payed OFF t in the final analysis. Robert Keiiy Currier Kouropis Kelly Cuseiden DeGifico O'Gara Leernun Meloon James DeGifico POINT TOTALS 249 209 192 185 150 117 22 James Caselden Odie Kourapis 1954 - 1955 SEASON At Univ. of Maine Frosh At Gorham State Teachers JVs Ncsson College Bridgton Academy AT Univ. of N. H. Frosh At Nichols Junior College A? Springfield College JVs Maine Vocaiional Tech. Inst Ricker College OPP. 78 69 65 P.J.C. Les? 8 Total P.J.C. 1203 Total Opp. 1184 Average points per game P.J.C. 67.1 Average points per game Opp. 65.3 OPP. New England College 85 At Bridgfon Academy 51 Portland Universiiy 53 At Bates College JVs 49 Gorham Sims Teachers JVs 65 Nichols Juniar College 100 At Colby College Frosh 69 At Maine Vocational Tech. Inst. 56 At Portland University 53 II .g. 7 t . 6-1 I1.':L-; ' . . m 932.213 : .tufti if! 'I' .3 fl I . . 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