Waterville High School - Nautilus Yearbook (Waterville, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1947 volume:

AL.-' I .Jv ,,. I s -v. A .. J' ., .- ' '-s 'P 1 ig o 2+ 9 , 4 -1 vw ' 3' .f.. '1 f 19. Isabel gif. ffflztrlt a M L ff H mfiww Q ' , 1- pw A W' 'QM- -'V-'i,Q , . 1 jf. i ,H ,M 1,1 Q Vx: N, ,YL a'3:Q. :A.,.k,z4,,- fi ml ,lm wh., Q , , A w - ' M ' is v g?mg, -f , ag1, ,. 'f +1 ' X v - ' A 5 N K4 'N , 4 , , L-. gg iw' I 1 ,f.,, ,, Q W, zl 1 i H K Q ll si . -43 gi 'li 4 ., 5 V ' -. K .z, xx L. 1. 14 lv ,fr X if if Q M' f f .f , , ,Q M ,ff-if f , QL it Si-bb. , .u', -Q11 , V, ,., -- -frfg . -,f '4 f, Sz-X Q' 1 .. if 4.1 ,pf V! 1 f f' ff W X Lv W WW 31 7 fri 2, 2, lv r' , f Z? 02'-3 aff l fL-?f',9f1b7 ,456 ffff- 'Z - ' if X X22 pq' ', f , .. , ff 'Zz ', 1 ,gf, 2 1-1 Waco 146 Now, in the full Hush of school life, we take many things for granted: teachers, friends, activities, and the fact that We shall remember them always. Not so. The years will cover the memorles with a thick layer of concealing dust. Try as we may, the old faces will not resolve from a hazy blur, just beyond the boundary of recognition. As with the faces and forms we used to know, so will fade the knowledge of a mind once attuned to ours, of a sunny soul or a serious one. Come, dear old comrade, you and I Will steal an hour from days gone by, The shining days when life was new And all was bright with morning dew, The lusty days of long ago, When you were Bill and I was Joe. So, in years to come this NAUTILUS will enable you to call back happy memories of your years in Waterville High, and it will always be a help and a comfort, come bright moods or dark moods, blue skies or gray. MRS. ELVIRA D. WHITTEN 35a6'mfzm We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-seven, respectfully dedi- cate our NAUTILUS to Mrs. Elvira D. Whitten in grateful appreciation of her understanding, initiative, and assistance. OUCZWOZ Thanks for the memory! Of Tuffy's roguishnessg Of poems writ by Stepheng The fidelity of J enness. The basketball of Albieg And Miriam's violing Jean Dustin's throaty chuckle, Lee Peters' bashful grin. The tardy slips for Jobber, How Charlie led the bandg The busy days of Thomas, The dance Loretta planned. The dancing feet of Glory!', Shirley Simpson's merry smileg Flo Bolduc's flashy neckties, Phil Bird in the mile. A broken field and Butler, The courage Stubby showedg How Anne excelled in acting, How Shirley Poulin glowed! The happy heart of Putnam, The humor of Coutureg The pilgrimages of Landry, Onie's skating, swift and sure Dolores' singing sweetly, Ray Gagnon at the keysg The crooning ways of Preble, The strength of Leo Pease. These and a hundred others Of our happy high school age, Will linger 'midst our souvenirs On Memory's printed page. Thanks for the Memory! 'Twill last unto the endg Not just a mill of knowledge, But every one a friend! -Clair E. Wood MH First row, left to right: Catherine Reilly, Commercial Subjects, Alice llunne- well, Home Economics, Ruth Wort, Biology, Ernest Simpson, Submaster, Commercial Mathematics, Mary E. Warren, Latin, Clair E. Wood, Principal, Gladys S. Perry, French, Norman J. Kel-ley, Physics and Chemistry, Elvira D. Whitten, English, Mur- iel Robinson, Art. Second row: Eunice Baker, English, Amy Thompson, Girls' Physical Education, Isabel Harriman, English, Isabel Clark, Mathematics, Margaret Early, English, Ida Kimball, Commercial Subjects, Jean Hilliard, English, Betty Ann Maheu, French and Spanish, Altice Richardson, Music, Juliette Maheu, Secretary, Mary Jules, Commer- cial Subjects. Third row: Welton P. Farrow, Woodworking, John Eagan, Machinery Tools, Hamilton Giberson, Mathematics, Wesley Wixon, Automobile Mechanics, Benjamin Wood, Electricity, John Gilmore, History, Ivie Mann, Bookkeeping, Dr. Ermanno Comparetti, Orchestra and Band, Wallace Donovan, Athletic Coach, Forrest Taylor, Mathematics. Absent from the picture: Alice A. Clarkin, History, Franklin Downie, Boy's Physical Education. ,. 4 3- 3 is .f F XG 1? If ffffy L4 f fi ff' 5 I f' I f 1 X f fl ff X ,lkhfff f Tjgr SX NYSX ww fl f ff! ff I f , A X mwxQwXm ws ff X542 .,4,-,- . hr 1 'V '51 - i X UE, l4 d 'f , X X . J b' 1 Q 4 'fl I-SI' 4 1 , N , l - 'IJ af : 1- :L ' 1 N X X X' W I E 171- L X X 7 0 ll- 5 f , 4 E ,Q 1 X 5 , ' f X , - 1312 - X , , - X ' 1 1,1 jgff X I K 4 IZ 5 L X xgx f X X ' S a t'0j.'b'gFf0ff:Y?9' f QNX N ---, L A N f A 4A' f ' fy' ' X , X X , xi I QS! 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QM 0 IQ47 Hlxl IIISIII 'l'ini0 :inn ll 'nrcrl lu-1'orc nn- thc- otlwr flziy and sziiil, Got lvusj: mul writi- tliv finzil yvzir's zwtivitivs ol' your class. So lwrm- goes. ...... In Fc- ntvnilwi vit' vlcvtwl our lm'arlci's for the yvzxr. Vvrszitilt- .loc 'l'li'oni:1s was I gin-n the post ol' I'r1-siila-nt with gvnial Fuzzy MacQuillan, Vim--I'i'vsicleii1.3 Mary l'lllt-ii Sullivan was cliost-n S1-t'i'0taryg :ind Holm Jcnnvss as TI'1'2ISIlI't'I' was intrusiml with our rlzlss ' ' inlits AI2IllI'l'l'll Iiilwrty was vhosvn Ilistorizin. VVitli our ot'l'irvi's in f'II21I'IL'1' wt- ln-guru ilu- yvar Witli hopes hiprli. Tlit- first pro.itrc't Iacoliy, was tlio Mzxuazinm- CLIIIIIIZIIHII, capulmly carried on by Stuplit-n In Ilcm-iiilivi' tlw Annual Ifootlwull Dance was lTeltl. Two of our momlwrs woro vliosvn to rc-ign at the claiiw, Gloria Moxcvy was cliost-n as Quevn and Ct-cil Butler ns King. Many ol' our nunilwr wt-rv menilwrs ol' NAUTIIIUS Bozirml and other sm-liool 1-lulis: Music-ul, Ilulinting, Ilramatics, Purple :incl Whitt-, Art, and Stumlvnt i':inncil. gpm, th,-N. yt-urs lizivt- Iirouglit tlivir shari- ol' joys and sorrows, and nic-inorivs will coinu floorlingf bark to us wlim-in-V1-1' wr open tlic vovr,-rs of this book. 'l'lia-y liavv lwvn good yn-msg and thouggli in tho futiurv wv may wzmmlvl' fair from tlicsv lizxlls, thx- l'IIlHVlIIUlll wlurli wo lmvv lizul Iwrv and tht- knowlvdgrv wliicli we lizivv gluimwl lu-rc' will Stay xrilli Us always. Miriam I.. Wort, '-17 ALLEN, LEE College Course Track, 1, 2, Basketball, 1, Pan- ther News, 1. Yes ANDREWS, CHARLES RICHARD College Course Band, l, 2, 3, President, 3, Or- chestra, 2, 3, Vice President, ZZ, School Play, 3. A drive to create beauty in- spires both composer and musi- cian. BELLANGER, LOIS GERTRUDE Commercial Course Basketball, l, 2, Baseball, 1, 2, Volleyball, 1, 2, Tennis, 1, 2, Glee Club, 1, Speaking Contest, 1. Right with Eversharp. BIRD, PHILIP STANLEY College Course Football, Basketball, T ra c k, Secretary Debating Club, Presi- dent Latin Club, Band, Orchestra, Radio Club in Cony High School, Augusta. Football, 2, 3, Letter- man, 2, 3, Basketball, l, 2, Letter- man, 2, Sports Editor Nautilus, 3, Junior Representative, Orches- tra, 2, 3, Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, Jun- ior Rotarian. Men prize the thing ung'ain'd more than it is. BISHOP, SHIRLEY ARLENE Commercial Course Honor Roll, l, Typing Award, 3, He lives in fame that dies in Vl1'tl16,S cause. BOLDUC, FLORIAN ADRIAN College Course Hockey, 1, 3, Track, 1, 2. Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. BOURQUE, MARY JULIETTE Commercial Course Glee Club, 1, 2, Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 3, Basketball, 2, 3, Softball, 2, Volleyball, 2, Bowling Club, 2, Wearer of School Letter. HO Wind, it' Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? BRAGDON, BEVERLY E. Coll-ego Course Purple and White, 1, Cashiers Club, 1, Glee Club, 1, 2, Art Club, 2, Art Club Show, 2, Nautilus, 2, 3, Basketball, 2. I hope I shall have leisure to make good. BRANN, SHIRLEY LORRAINE Commercial Course Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Mixed Cho- rus, 3, Cashiers Club, 2. Love it, Kid, just love it. it BREARD, .IEANNINE L. Commercial Course Cashiers Club, 3, Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 3, Homeroom Representative Magazine Drive, 3, Glee Club, 1, Panther News Ty- pist, 3, Typing Award, 3, Basket- ball, 2, 3, Volleyball, 2, 3, Soft- ball, 2, 3, Badminton, 2, 3, Physi- cal Education Demonstration, 2. 3, Wearer of W , 2, State of Maine Letter, 3, Senior librarian English library, 3, Volleyball Playday, 2, 3. Whose yesterdays look back- ward with a smile. BUTLER, CECIL D. College Course Football, 1, 2, 3, Captain, Ji, Letters, 2, 3, Student Council, 2, 3, Vice-President, 3, Nominating Committee, 1, 2, 3, Military Drill, 1, 2, Home Room Captain Maga- zine Drive, 2, Attendant to Foot- ball King, 2, Football King, 3, Baseball, 1, Basketball, 1. Quitters never win, winners never quit. BUZZELL, JUSTIN ARTHUR College Course Military Drill, l, 2, Physical Ed- ucation, 1, 2. Men shut their doors against a setting sun. BYRNIC, ISABI'II.LI'I LUCY Commercial Course Glee Club, 2. The fair, the chaste, and unex- pressive she. CARICY, IC. RICIIARIJ College and General Courses Band, I, 2, Il, Glee Club, ' , I 3 Orchestra, Sig 'z , '. Twist my arm. CAREY, RICHARD .IAMICS Industrial Arts Course Baseball, I, 2, Ii, Football, I, 2, 35 Basketball, Ig Wearer ot W g Cashiers Club, 2, Vire-l5res- ident, 2, Treasurer, 25 Panther News Sports Editor, Il, Nautilus Assistant Sports Editor, Kg First Prize Panther News Litp-rary Con- test, 2, Editorial Writer of Pan- ther News, Ii. It, is all right to kiss a Miss but to miss a kiss is terrible. CAREY, TIIIGRICSA LORRAINIC Commercial Course Basketball, 2, Volleyball, 2, Ilonor Roll, I, 2, Bowling Club, 2. Tis better to have lov'-rl and lost, than never to have loved at all. CARRIICR, IlIIHl'1R'l' I.AWRI'2NCI+1 Industrial Arts Military llrill, I, 2. Answer me in one word. CIIAMBI'IRI,AIN, ROI5I'lR'l' .I. Industrial Art Football, I, 23 Basketball, I, 2, Il, Baseball, I, 2, JS, Home Room Representative, I. Let children play. CONTI, RITA MARY Commercial Course Orchestra, 1, 2, 23, President. 13, Glee Cl-ub, I, 2, Sig Cashiers' Club, I, 2, 3, President, 39 Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus, 2, 33 Chief Typist Nautilus Board, 33 Home Room, Captain Magazine Drive, 23 Executive Committee, 3, Gregg Shorthand Award, 60, 2, Gregg Typing Awards, 40-50, 233 Sta.e Festival, 2, 35 New England Festi- val, 2, 39 Purple and White, 2, 33, Treasurer, 23 Dramatic Club, 2: Basketball, Jig Volleyball, 2, Il, Softball, 2, Cl, Badminton, Sly Wearer ot' WHL State of Maine Letter, C43 Pin, Cl, Ilome Reom Representative, Il. Lite without laughter is a dreary blank. COTIC, ONICSIIVIIC JOSICPII College Course Hockey, 2, 33, Captain, Il, Gl-ee Club, 1, 33 Military Drill, I. Ambition should be made ol sterner stuff. COUTURIC, CLARIC Commercial and General Courses Purple and White Club, I, 2, IS: Dramatic Club, 2, Debating' Club, 2, Librarian, 25 Girls' Sports, I, 25 School Letter, 25 Cheerlead- er, 3. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, an,l tomorrow, ereeps in this petty pace from day to day. CROCKICR, IJCONARD DAY Industrial Arts Football, I 3 Basketball, I 5 Track, I. Do wrong: to none. CRONKITIC, ARLICNIC MARIIC College Course Glee Club, I, 2, Sly Mixed Cho- rus, I, 2, II, Purple and VVhite, Il: Operetta, 3. No legacy is as rich as hon- esty. 7! CROSBY, SIIIRLICY MAIC Commercial Course Purple and VVhite Club, 2, C., Glee Club, I, 23 Bowling: Club, 2: Honor Roll, I, 23 Gregg: Typing: Award, 3. And departing, leave behind us footsteps on the Sands of Time. CURRIE, EMMA CECILE Home Economics, Ig Honor Roll, lg Glee Club, I, 2, Purple and White Club, 15 Filing, 3. Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. CURTIS, KEITH MERLE Industrial Arts Art Club, 1, Military Drill, Ig Baseball, I, 2, 3, Captain, 33 Class President, lg Student Council, 1, 2, Secretary, 2, Ways and Means Committee, 33 Nautilus Board, 2, Sl, Activity Editor, 3, Home Room Representative, lg Wearer of Baseball W , 2, 33 Junior Ro- tarian, Il, Nominating Commit- tee, 2. Words are women, deeds are men. CYR, JACQUELINE LUCILLE Commercial Course Home Room Representative, 1. 23 Class Officer, 2, Purple and White Club, 2, 33 Glee Club, 2, Panther News Typist, 3, Nominat- ing Committee, 2, Cheerleader, 3: Attendant to Queen, 33 Gregg Shorthand Awards, 25 Bookkeep- ing Awards, 2, Honor Roll, I, 2, 3, The future belongs to those who prepare for it. DEBLOIS, BEVERLY MAE Commercial Course Cashiers' Club, l, 2, Glee Club, 2. 33 Purple and White, 2, 3, Nau- tilus Typist, 3, Honor Roll, Ig Gregg Typing Awards, 3, Book- keeping Awards, 2. Always think before you Work. DESCHAINE, ROLAND E. Commercial Course Track, 2, 3. I call the Gods to witness. DES VEAUX, DOLLY College Course Glee Club, 2, Art Club, lg Pur- ple and White Club, l. I am the master cf my fate. I am the captain of my soul. DUBOIS, DORIS Commercial Course After School Sports, 2, i i'The only way to have a friend is to be one. DUSTIN, JEAN ARLENE College Course Purple and White Club, 1, Dra- matic Club, Ig Assistant Cashier, Ig Basketball, 2, 3, Glee Club, l, 25 Honor Roll, I, 2. This is my work, my blessing, not my doom. ECONOMU, HELEN College Course Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, Debat- ing Club, 2, 33 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, American Le- gion Speaking Contest, 29 Volley- ball, 2g Gym Demonstration, 2, Mixed Chorus, 3, Operetta, 3, Purple and White Club, 3. Give me the young man who has brains enough to make a fool of himself. FINNIMORE, NATALIE MAE College Course Orchestra, 1, 2, 3g Band, 23 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus, 3, Dramatic Club, I, 2, 3, Nau- tilus Board, 2, 3g Editor of Pho- tography Department, 3, Purple and White Club, I, 2, il, New Eng- land Music Festival, 2, 3, String' Ensemble, 3, State Festival, 2, Jig Musical Concerts, 1, 2, Il. Slower than cold molasses 1'un- ning up hill. FITCH, GILDA AMBER Commercial Course Nautilus, 53, Honor Roll, 1, 2. i'Profit by your mistakes. FLYNT, JERROLD M. College Course Dramatic Club, l, 2, Il, Senior Play, I, 3, Band, 1, 2, Orchestra, lg Military Drill, I, 25 Track, lg Dramatic Club Assembly, 2, Sl. Love blows where the wind blows. GAGNUN, RAYMOND HENRY l'rac'ti1'al Arts tiles- Club, l, 2, Ji, Military ilrill, l, 2, llraniatie Club, Z, 153 Art Club, Zig Aeeompanist in As- Semblies. lCz1rly to b'-cl and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, anml wise. lll'lNl'IS'l', l'IlVlll,l'I l,l'fUNARlJ College Course lfoolball, l, 23 Panther News Sports l'1clitor, I, 2, Nautilus, 2, Ii, Assistant lflrlilur, Z, Il, Glee Club, l, 2, Treasiirer, I, Vive Presiclrnt, 2, Music Festival, I, 2, Soloist, Z3 Vim- President ot' Junior Classy Triangular Speaking: Contest, 23 Debating: Club, I, 2, Jig Dramati: Club, l, Z, 33, Executive Commit- tee, 23 Nominating Committee, 2, Sehool Play, l, 2, llonor Roll, 2, Lite is real! liifv is earnest! GI'1Ultfil'I,CiCl,lA ANCICLA Conuus-rcial Course Purple and White Club, 2, Sig llramatie Club, 2, Jig Panther News l riut.er, fig Nominating Committee, 35, Chairman ot' Dee- orating' Committee t'0l' Football Dance, 533 Vhysieal lidueation, l, 2, ::. HA merry heart cloth growl like 4- vi a lllt'tlll'Illl'. KDICOIUZIC, .lUSl'll'll l'raetic'al Arts Military lirill, I, 2. lie sure that you're right-f-A then go ahead. GIIUDUX, IJCUNA Conimervial Course- l'aulher News Typist, 333 Purple anal White Club, Jig Bowling: Club, 2. 'tliearn by the mistakes you make. IIUIQIHCN, l'Il,IZAlil'I'l'll li. College Course I'hysi1'al lflduc-ation, 2, Il. For God so lovefl the worlrl that lle gave llis only begott-Jn son, that whosoever believeth in llim shall not perish but have ev- erlasting life. GULLIFICR, LEOTIA ERIJCNIG Commercial Course Executive Committeeg Glee Club 2, 33 Purple and White Club, 2, 35 Panther News, Ii: Nautilus, Sig Shorthand Award-60 Words, 1, Typing' Award-50 Words, 13 Jun- ior Bookkeeping: Awards, 2, llvn- or Roll, 2. The waves of thy hair are likr the waves of the sea, they ripple on, and on, and on. HALLEE, RICHARD NORMAN Industrial Arts Military Drill, l, 23 Traek, l, 2 33 Baseball, lg Football, l, 2, Iii Basketball, lg Member of State Championship Football Team, lg Wearer of W , 1, 2, 3, Captain of Track, 3, Cashiers' Club, 3, Honor Roll, 2, Doing things by halves is worthless, because it may be the other half that counts. IIANSEN, STANLICY College Course We boil at different cl':gre,'s.' IIICBICRT, TlllCRlCSA C. Commercial Course Bookkeeping Award, 2. Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today. IIUVVAHD, GLAHYS A. M. l'rac'tic'al Arts It is better to give than Lo lend, and it costs about the samsf HUARD, TIIICRINIE-A MARIIC Commercial Course Gregg: Award, 2: Basketball, l, 25 Softball, lg Volleyball, 1. Beauty is truth, truth beauty. Home Room Representative, 1, I JABAR, THERESA Commercial Course Glee Club, 1, 2, Honor Roll, 1. Let the buyer beware. JACKSON, CHARLES M. College Course Military D1'ill, 1, 2, Ways and Means Committee, 3, ReprPsenta- tive to Junior State Legislative, 3, Honor Roll, 1. There is no real substitute for brains, but silence goes a long way. JACOBY, STEPHEN DOLLIFF College Course Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, Military Drill, 1, 2, Football, 1, Debating Club, 1, 2, 3, President, 3, Bates Award, 2, Knights of Pythias Prize Speaking Contest, 1st prize, Waterville district, 2, State Med- alist, 2, Dramatic Club, 1, 2. 3, School Play, 1, 2, One-Act Play Contest, 2, Art Club, 2, Band, 2, 3, Orchestra, 2, 3, Manager, 2, 3, Eastern Maine Music Festival, 2, 3, Nev: England Music Festival, 2, 3, Master of Ceremonies Annu- al Football Dance, 3, Pinafore, 3, Panther News, 3, Spindrift, 3, Nautilus, 2, 3, Literary Editor, 3, Senior Captain Magazine Cam- paign. You live badly, my friends. It is shameful, to live like that. JACQUES, LOUISE MAE D. Commercial Course Glee Club, 1, Dramatic Club, 1, After School Gym, 2. -the mills of God grind slow- ly, yet they grind exceedingly small. JENNESS, ROBERT MELVIN Practical Arts Course Panther News, 2, 3, Assistant Art Editor, 2, Art Editor, 3, Art Club, 1, 2, 3, Nautilus Board, 2, 3, Art Editor, 3, Executive Board, 3, Nominating Committee, 3. A cultured person knows no evil. JENNINGS, FRANCES JULIA College Course Glee Club, 1, 3, Purple and VVhite Club, 3, Cashiers' Club, 2, Physical Education, 2, 3, Honor Roll, 1, 2. May our faults be written on the seashore and every good ac- tion prove a wave to wash them out. JOBBER, THERESA LaPOIN'TE College Course Physical Education, 2, Gymnas- tic Exhibition, 2, A1't Club, 1, 2, 3, Executive Board, 1, 2, Vice President, 3, Dramatic Club, 1, 2, School Play, 2, Purple and White Club, 1, Glee Club, 1, Debating Club, 1, Nautilus Board, 1, 2, 3, Art Editor, 2, Panther Nevis, 1, 2, 3, Prowler Editor, 3, Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3. The Force that through the green fuse drives the flow- er 'Drives my green age. JOHNSON, FRANCES MARY College Course Cashiers' Club, 2, Physical Ed- ucation, 2, 3, Glee Club, 3, Purple and White Club, 3, Honor Roll, 1, 2. To be or not to be, that is the question. JOLER, RICHARD LEO Practical Arts Course Band, 1, Orchestra, 1, 2, Foot- ball, 1, 2, Military Drill, 1, 2. Favorite Quotation: Conceit is God's gift to little men. JONES, BEVERLIE LORRAINE College Preparatory Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, Glec Club, 1, 2, Nautilus Board, 2, 3, Purple and White Cl-ub, 1, 2, Ii, Girls' Athletics, 2. With mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage. JOSEPH, SELMA Commercial Course Give and you shall rectivef' KING, AUGUSTUS J., JR. College Course Hockey Manager, 3, Military Drill, 1, 2, Boys' Glee Club, 3. A jest breaks no bones. . . KING, MARIE General Course Art Glub, l, 2, 3, Secretary, 3, Purple and White Club, 1, 2. Thou are my master, but I am not thy sl-ave. I.aClIANCE, EVANGELINE I.. Commercial Course Ilonor Roll, 2. Life is as you make it. LaCIlANCE, THERESA MARY Commercial Course 60 Minute Shorthand Awaral, 21, Bookkeeping Awards, 3. The past is over, but tomorrow lives forever. LAGRANGE, JEANNINE JULIA Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 53, Glee Club, 2, Il, Cashiers' Club, 35 Pan- ther Nev-s Typist, 3, Bookk:-'-ping Award, 2. A stitch in time saves nine. LAMARRE, ROBERT JEROME Commercial Course Track, 2, 255 Military Drill, I, 23 llonor Roll, 13 B o ok ke e p i n gf Awards, 23 Typing Award, 3. No man should profit by his own deceit. LANCASTER, LINWOOD W. Practical Arts Military Drill, 1, 2. l What is the city but the peo- p e. LANDRY, REGINALD G. College Course Military Drill, 1, 23 Physical Education, 2, 3. He who laughs last laughs best. LATULIPPE, ROLAND NOEL Practical Arts You only got to go once. LEAVITT, BRUCE E. Col-lege Course Executive Board, lg Military Drill, 1, 2, Assistant Baskeiball Manager, 23 Basketball Manager, 35 School Play, lg Nautilus Pho- tographer, 3. Keep trying. LEFEBVRE, YOLANDE M. Commercial Course Gles Club, 1, 2, Purple and White Club, 2, 3. 'tEvery door is barred with gzwld, and opens but to golden keys. LEPAGE, RENALD JOSEPH Commercial Course Track, I, 2, 33 Basketball, l, 35 Hockev, 3, Gli-e Club, 2, 33 Mil- itary Drill, 1, 23 State Festival, 2, 33 New England Festival, 2, 3, Panther News Staff, 3, Honor Roll, 1. A person can not be compelled to do the impossible. LESSARD, HAROLD DANIEL General Course Hockey, 1, 2, Football, 3. Draw two. LIBERTY, MAUREEN HELEN Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 35 Glee Club, 1, 2, Nominating Com- mittee, 1, 3, Panther News Typist, 31 Cheerleader, 35 Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, Gregg Shorthand Award-60 Words, 2, Bookkeeping Awards, Prize in Nationwide Bookkeeping Contest, 23 Secretary Sophomore Classg Historian Senior Class, At- tendant to Queen of Football-. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. LOISEL, DONALD RICHARD Commercial Course For I looked into the future far as human eyes could see, saw the vision of the world and the wonders that would be. LOUBIER, WILLIAM ARMAND College Course Military Drill, 1, 23 Glee Club, 2, 3, Assembly Profram, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus, 35 Basketball, 1, 35 Hockey, 1, 2, Hockey Letter, 23 Panther News, 1. A wise man never loses any- thing if he have himself. LYNCH, PAUL R. College Course Life is what you make itg not how its made. LYONS, GLORIA J. College Course If you want something done and done right, do it yourself. MAGAW, PAULINE DELORES Commercial Course Glee Club, 3, Purple and White Club, 3. A thing of beauty is a joy for- ever. MAHEU. PRISCILLA MARY Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 3' Glee Club, 2, 33 Physical Educa- tion, 2, 3. Secret study, silent thought, is after all the mightiest agent in human affairs. MAROON, JOHN R. Practical Arts Course Football, Zig Baseball, 3, Mili- tary Drill, 1, 2. No kidding. MAROON, MARY YASMINE Commercial Course Nominating Committee, 3, Home Room Representative, 33 Execu- tive Board, 33 Purple and White Club, 2, 3, Dramatic Club, 2, 33 Cashiers' Club, 2, 3, Physical Edu- cation, l, 2, 33 Panther News Printer, 3: Chief Typist for Nau- tilus, 33 Salesmanship Award in Magazine Drive, 60 Word Gregg Shorthand Award, 33 40 Word Gregg Typing Award, 33 Book- keeping Award, 3. There are no rules for friend- ship, it must be left to itself. MARSHALL, MARTHA College Course Nautilus Board, 2, 3, Assistant Alumni Editor, 2, Assistant Activ- ity Editor, 3, Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 3, Glee Club, lg Dra- matic Club, 1, 23 Class Repre- sentative, 15 Class Vice President, 2: lst Winner Essay Contest, 1, Home Room Captain Magazine Drive, 2, Wearer of WH: Foot- bal-l Queen's Attendant, 3, Cheer- leader, 3. This I give thee, not to keep, but to keep for me. MATHIEU, JACQUELINE J. Commercial Course Glee Club, 1, 2, Typing Award, 3, Bookkeeping Award, 23 Cash- iers' Club, 3, State Festival, 23 Usher at Graduation, 2. Sell no virtue to purchase wealth 3 nor liberty to purchase power. MATHIEU, THERESA JOAN Commercial Course Plrysical Education, 23 Typing Award, 2, Bookkeeping Award, 2. Personality is to man what per- fume is to a flower. r McCOY, EDNA MAE College Course llraniatic Club, 1, 2, 33 Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Mixed Chorus, 2, 33 State Musisal Festival, 2, 353 New England Music Festival, 2, 33 Prop Committua- for School Plays, 1, 2, 3, Chairman, 33 Decorating Com- niitter Football Dance, 1, 2, 31 Oll- erctta, 33 Local Music Festival, 1, 2, 3, All State Chorus, 2. Laugh and the world laughs with you3 weep and you Weep alone. McFARLANll, EMILY W. Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 32 Clee Club, 1, 23 Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 33 Vice President Dramatic Club, 33 Cashiers' Club, 23 Ways and Means Committee, 3. Show me the steep and thorny way to heaven. Mc-CRATH, ANNA MAY Commercial Course 'l'he whole of human wisdom is contained in these two words- wait and hope. McQUlLl,AN, ROBERT ARTHUR College Course Vice President of Senior Class: Military Drill, 1, 23 Sergeant, 23 Nominating Committee, 13 Cash- iers' Club, 13 Football, 1, 2, 33 Football VV , 33 Attendant to Football King, 33 Member Stat- Championship Football Team, 13 Basketball, 1, 2, 33 Track, 2, 55. So shines a good deed in a naughty world. MlCllAlllb, MARCELLA P. Commercial Course Bookkeeping Awards, 23 Gregg Shorthand Award, 23 Gregg Typ- ing Award, 3. Where there's a will there's a way. MlTCllELL, ALBERT College Course Football, 1, 2, 33 Basketball-, 1, 2, 33 Baseball, 1, 2,33 Nominating Committee, 23 Captain of Basket- ball, 33 Member ot' State Cham- pionship Football Team, 13 Mem- ber ol' State Championship Basket- ball Team, 13 Eastern Maine Championship Basketball Team, 13 All Bus Line League Catcher, 13 All Eastern Maine Tourney Cen- ter in Basketball, 23 Member of New England Championship Bas- ketball Team, 1. I consider myself superior to some, equal to all and inferior to none. MITCHELL, PHILIP College Course Debating Club, 33 Football, 1, 2, 33 Hockey, 2, 33 Track, 2, 33 Junior Rotarian, 3. The man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. MORENCY, DONALD Industrial Arts Military Dril-l, 1, 23 Basket- ball, 3. Lost time is never found again. MOSHER, JUDITH HOPE College Course Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Mixed Cho- rus, 2, 33 Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 33 Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 New England Music Festival, 2, 3g State Music Festival, 2, 33 Op- eretta, 33 All State Chorus, 23 Prop Committees School Plays, 1, 23 Honor Roll, 2. Small but mighty. MOXCEY, GLORIA ELIZABETH Commercial and General Courses Purple and White, 1, 2, 33 Vice President, 2: President, 33 Glee Club, 1, 23 Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 33 Art Club, 1, 2, 33 Treasurer, 33 Assistant Art Editor Panther News, 23 Nautilus Board, 2, 33 President Student Council, 33 Cheerleader, 2, 33 Head Cheer- leader, 33 Attendant to Football Queen, 23 Queen of Football, 33 Class Captain Magazine Drive, 13 High Salesgirl of Magazine Drive, 23 Salesmanship Awards, 1, 2, 33 State Music Festival, 23 New Eng- land Music Fesiival, 23 Nominat- ing Committee, 1, 23 Wearer of KKWYY. It is bettir lo give than to re- ceive. MOXCEY, RALPH College Course Nautilus Board, 33 Assistant Photography Editor, 33 Football Letter, 1. T'was a rough night. MURPHY, THERESA MARIE College Course Glee Club, 1, 33 Mixed Chorus, 2, 33 Orchestra, 1, 2, 33 D1-amatig Club, 1, 23 Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Debating Club, 33 Treas- urer, 33 Art Club, 1, 2, 33 Cash- iers' Club, 13 Panther News, 2, 33 Assembly Editor, 33 Treasurer Sophomore Class: Nautil-us Board, 2, 33 Stage Manager School Play, 2. . For she was jes' the quiet kind. NAWFEL, DOLORES Commercial Course Art Club, 23 Debating Club, 2, 33 Executive Committee, 3g Pur- ple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Glee Club, 2, 33 Dramatic Club, 2, 33 Mixed Chorus, 33 Operetta, 33 Panther News, 33 Rally and Dance Editor, 33 Nautilus Board, 2, 33 Business Manager, 33 School Let- ter, Softball, 23 Honor Roll. Men may rise on stepping stones of their dead selves to high- er things. NELSON, RICHARD O. Practical Arts Course Military Drill, 1, 23 Physical Education, 2, 3. Wisely and slow3 they stumble that run fast. O'BRIEN, SHIRLEY ANN College Course Glee Cl-ub, 2, 33 Dramatic Club, 33 Panther News, 33 Nautilus, 33 Junior Miss Assembly, 33 School Play, 33 Mixed Chorus, 33 Talent Show, 23 Christmas Assembly, 33 Usher at Gym Demonstration, 23 Operetta, 33 Gym Demonstration, 33 French Activities Demonstra- tion, 3. Simply can't take it, honey. PACKARD, PATRICIA RUTH College Course Basketball, 23 Softball, 23 Gym- nastic Exhibition, 23 Art Club, 1, 2, 33 President, 33 Secretary, 1, 23 Dramatic Club, 1, 23 Purple and White, 13 Nautilus Board, 1, 2, 33 Panther News, 1, 2, 33 Stu- dent Council, 1, Treasurer, lg Del- egate to Maine Student Legisla- ture, 33 Member of Committee for Teacher's Retirement Bill3 Cheer- leader, 33 Honor Roll, 1, 2, 33 Sport Letter, 23 Applicant Pepsi- Cola Scholarship, 3. Who in the love of Nature holds communion with her visible forms, She speaks a various language. PETERS, BERNARD LEE College Course Basketball, 1, 33 Ways and Means Committee, 3. Honor my honor. PETERS, MORRIS FRANCIS College Course A glass is good, and a lass is good, And a pipe to smoke in cold weath- er, The world is good, and the people are good, And we're all good fellows togeth- er. PETTEE, CHARLOTTE E. College Course Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Dramatic Club, 2, 33 Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3. 'There are no rules for friend- sh1p3 it must be left to itself. PHILBRICK, ETHEL HARRIET Practical- Arts Course Glee Club, 1. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. PILON, JEROME RICHARD College Course Basketball, 23 Military Drill, 1, 23 Ways and Means Committee, 33 Honor Roll, 1. Practice what you preach. POMERLEAU, BERNARD E., JR. College Course Football, 2, 33 Military Drill, 1, 2, 33 Student Council, 13 Member State Football Champs, 23 Art Club, 13 Panther News Staff, 13 Sophomore Assembly, 1. Only God can make a tree. POULIN, RICHARD A. Practical Arts Course Basketball, 13 Military Drill, 1, 2 There's the humour of it. POULIN, SHIRLIE M. Commercial Course Cheer Leader, 33 Football Queen's Attendant, 33 Student Council, 23 Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Executive Commit- tee, 13 Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 33 President, 33 Glee Club, 1, 23 Nau- tilus Board, 2, 33 Assistant Busi- ness Manager, 2, 33 Home Room Captain for Magazine Campaign, 23 Gregg Award-typing3 Book- keeping, 23 Basketball, 23 W. H. S. Apple Queen, 3. A good heart's worth gold. POULIN, TIIERESA LEONA College Course Clee Club, 1, 2, 3. Because of you we will be glad and gay. POWELL, KERSHAW College Course Basketball, 1, Ways and Means Committee, 3, Chairman, 3, Rep- resentative to Junior Stat: Legis- lature, 3, Military Drill, 1, 2, Physical Education, 2, 3, Squad Leader, 3, Honor Roll, 1, 2. A woman is a dish for the gods. PREBLE, ALLAN ROBERT College Course Cl-ee Club, 1, 2, 3, President, 2, Band, 1, Student Council, 1, 2, 3, Executive Committee, 3, Class President, 2, Football, 1, Base- ball, 1, Basketball, 1, Spring Con- cert, 1,, 2, 3, Pinafore, 3, State and New Engl-and Festivals, 3, State Student Council Meeting, 2, 3, Chairman of Debate, 3, Junior R0ta1'ian, 3. Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. PUTNAM, MARY ELIZABETH College Course Monroe Iligh School Speaking Contest, 1, 2, Monroe Flash, Busi- ness Manager, 2, Glee Club, 3, Mixed Chorus, 3, Debating Club, 7f3.PL1rple and White Club, 3, Spindrift Board, 3, Assembly Pro- gram, 3, Girls' Athletics, 3, Honor Roll, ll, 2, 3, Second Honors, Speaking Contest, 2, Pepsi-Cola Candidate, 3. I only ask for information. RATTE, RENA College Course Debating Club, 1, 2, Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 3, Secretary, 3, Basketball, 3, Senior Captain, 3, Softball, 2, 3, Volleyball, 2, 3, Badminton, 3, Physical' Education Demonstration, 2, Paddle Tennis, 3, Nautilus Board, 3, Ways and Means Committee, 3, Home Room Captain Magazine Drive, 3, Soft- ball Play Day, 2, Volleyball Play Day, 2, llonor Roll, 1, 2, 3, Wear- er of W , Winner of State of Maine Letter. Familiarity breeds contempt. ROBERCE, JAMES THOMAS Practical- Arts Course Band, l, 2, 3, Orchestra, 1, 2, Vice President Band, 3, Band Let- ter, 3. I hope I shall have leisure to make good. li fix ROWE, WALTER Practical Arts Course Ther-e is a history in all men's lives. ROY, THERESA Commercial Course Glee Club, 2, 3, Purple and White Club, 3, Cashiers' Club, 3, Gregg Typing Award, 3. Her voice was low and sweet- a pleasant thing in woman. SAHAGIAN, HERMAN D., JR. College Course Few men make themselves masters of the things they write or speak. SAUCIER, FREDERICK W. Commercial Course Dramatic Cl-ub, 33 D1'am8tiC Club Assembly, 2, 3, Treasurer of Class, 2, Ways and Means Com- mittee, 3, Bookkeeping Award, 2, Typing Award, 3. Trouble is wherever you look for it. SAWTELLE, THELMA E. Commercial Course It is better to be alone than in bad company. SIAS, PETER College Course Dramatic Club, 1, 2, Panther News, 2, Class Historian, 1, Jun- ior Legislative, Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Football, 1, 2, 3, Basketball, 1, 2, 3, Baseball, 1, 2, 3, Member Championship Baseball Club, 2, Operetta, 3, Festival, 3, Assembly Club, Honor Roll, 1, 2. I don't believe the half I hear, nor the quarter of what I see! SIMON, HELEN Practical Arts Cou1'se Purple and White Club, 33 Bas- ketball, 2, 33 Softball, 2, 33 Vol- leyball, 2, 33 Badminton, 33 Wear- er of W 3 State of Maine Letter. Let us be brief. SIMPSON, SHIRLEY ELAINE Commercial and General Courses Honor Roll. 1, 2, 33 Nautilus Staff, 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief, 33 Panther News, 1, 2, 33 Editor-in- Chief, 33 Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 33 Debating Club, 2, Vice President, 23 Student Council, 33 Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Cheerleader, 33 Attendant to Queen, 33 Vice- Prcsident of Sophomore Cl-ass: American Legion Contest, 23 2nd Frize Knights of Pythias Contest, 23 State Winner Essay Contest, 23 Shorthand Award, 23 Bookkeeping' Avfard, 23 Wearer of W 3 Pepsi- Cola Scholarship Candidate, 33 D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award, 3. Our priceless heritaege is our whole majestic past. It is also our shining future. SPAULDING, JEANNINE College Course Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 33 Panther News, 1, 23 Nautilus Board, 2, 33 Mixed Chorus, 2, 33 Music Festi- val, 2, 3g Operetta, 3. Everything happens for the best. STAPLES, DONALD G, Commercial Accounting' Boys' Glee Club, 33 Mixed Cho- rus, 153 Junior Miss , 35. It is better to live rich, than to die rich. ST, PETER, LORETTE MARIE Commercial Course Glee Club, 1, 23 Dramatic Club, 23 Purple and VVhite Club, 23 Nominating Committee, 2. Pay your debts and I will be your friend. SULLIVAN, MARY ELLEN College Course Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Debating C'ub, 2, 33 Treasurer, 23 School Play, 2, 33 Mixed Chorus, 23 Pur- ple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Cash- iers' Club, 23 Art Club, 1, 2, 33 Nautilus, 2, 233 Panther News, 23 Secretary Class, 33 Executive Committee, 33 Ope1'etta, 33 Music Festival, 2, 3. All passes. Art alone enduring stays to us. TARDIFF, PRISCILLA Co1nme1'cial Cou1'se Panther News, 23 Dramatic Club, 1, 23 Basketball, 2, 33 Volley- ball, 2, 33 Softball, 23 Gym Dem- onstration, 23 School Letter W 3 State' Letter, Badminton, 33 Usher at Sophomore Reception, 23 Gym Play Day, 23 Gregg Typing Award, 33 Honor Roll, 13 Junior Achieve- ment Certificate in Bookkeeping, 23 State of Maine Pin, 3. t'Where there's a will, there's a way. 2 TAYLOR, BARCLAY Commercial Course Tiark, 2, 233 Nautilus Board, 2, 3. Assistant Sports Editor, 2, Treasurer, 33 Squad Leader, 253 Home Room Representative, ii. Live and learn. THERRIEN, ANTOINETTE MAY Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 2, 553 Glee Club, 23 Gregg T y p i n if Award, 33 Bookkeeping' Award, 2. Honest failure is no dishonorf' THOMAS, JOSEPH DANIEL College Course Debating.: Club, 13 Dramatic Club, 13 Mixed Chorus, 1, 2, 33 State Festival, 2, 33 New Engl-and Festival, 1, 2, 33 Panther News, 1, 2, 33 Roving Reporter, 2, 33 Nau- tilus, 2, 3, Editor, 33 School Play, 33 H. M. S. Pinafore, 33 Track Manager, 13 Football Manager, 2, 33 Military Drill, l, 23 Junior Ro- tarian, 2, 333 Class President, 243 Nominating Committee, 33 Execu- tive Committee, 33 Student Coun- cil, 33 Student Council Conven- tion, 33 Football Letter, 23 Track Letter, 1. 'tYou aint heard nothin' yet. THOMAS, MARY WESTON College Course Purple and White Club, 13 Glee Club, 13 Art Club, 13 Nautilus Board, 1, 23 Panther News, 1, 2, 33 Literary Editor, 33 Dramatic Club, 1, 23 School Play, 1, 23 Jun- ior Legislature at Augusta, 33 Honor Roll, 1. I laughed 'til l cried. TUFTS, MARY BELLE College Course Orchestra, 1, 23 Executive Sen- ior ClU.SS, Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 33 Cheerleader, 33 Nautilus Board, 2, H3 Girls' Athletics, 2, 333 Glee Club, 1, 23 School Sport Let- ter, 23 Home Room Representa- tive, 13 Home Room Captain of Magazine Campaign, 13 State of Maine Letter, 3. Big things come in little puck- ages. TULLY, DOLORES RITA Commercial Course Nominating Committee, 13 Glee Club, 1, 2, Purple and White Club, 1, 23 Cashiers' Club, 3. Be good and you'll always be happy. TUTTLE, LUCILLE CARMEN Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 2, Glue Club, 1, 2. True words ot' cheer are free and clear! VEILLEUX, CLEMENT NOEL Industrial Arts Football, 3, Hockey, 3. Home was never like this. VEILLEUX, DOLORES ELAINE Commercial Course Physical Education, 1, 2, Cafe- teria, 35 Assemblies, 1, 2, 33 Cash- iers' Club, 35 Dramatic Club, 3. I add my name to yours to give it strength. VEILLEUX, MARIET'l'A Y. Commercial Course Purple and White Club, 1, 2, 35 Dramatic Club, 1, 23 Glee Club, I 5 Nautilus Board, 3, Junior Book- keeping Award, 25 Typewriting Award, 33 Shorthand Award, 3. Whose words all ears took cap- tive. BUREAU, ANTONIO JAMES BUREAU, ROMEO FRANK Industrial Arts Industrial Arts You got it. Split 'em in two. WATSON, ERNESTINE LILLA Commercial Course Glte Club, 2, 3, Purple and White Club, 2, 3, Panther News, 35 Honor Roll-, 1, 25 Typing Award, 33 Junior Bookkeeping' Award. If a man deceive me once, shame on hung if twice, shame on me. WESTON, ROLAND MURRY Industrial Arts Military Drill, 2. 'tAlways look to the future. WORT, MIRIAM LOUISE College Course Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Mixed Cho- rus, 2, 3: Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, String Ensemble, 2, 33 Band, 1, 2, 39 Op- eretta, 3, All State Chorus, 2: State Festival, 2, 33 New England Festival, 2, 35 Concerts, 1, 2, 3g Assembly, 1, 2, 35 Class Executive Committee, 35 Nautilus Board, 1, 2, 33 Purple and White Club, 1, 2, Dramatic Club, 1. Without music life would be a mistake. YORK, DORIS MARIE Commercial Course Glee Club, 2, 3, Purple and White Club, 2, 3, Basketball, 2, 3, Volleyball, 2, 33 Softball, 2, 33 Badminton, 33 Bowling, 2, Bas- ketball, Volleyball, Softball Play Day, 2, 33 Gym Demonstration, 2, 3, State Music Festival, 2, 33 Cap- tain of Intramural Basketball Team, 2, School Letter, 25 State Letter, 3, State Pin, 3. Better late than never. YOUNG, RICHARD THOMAS College Course Basketball, 13 Military Drill, 1, 23 Junior Rotarian, 3. Young in limbs, in judgment old. BOUCHARD, BERTRAM Commercial Course Hockey Team 1, 2, 33 Captain as f'44J. Draw two. JOHNSTON, CLINTON DELMAR Industrial Arts Military Drill 1, 2. Cowards die many times be- fore their deaths, The valiant never taste death but once . . . JOSEPH, DARRELL General Course He too serves a certain pur- pose who only stands and cheers. Four year honor student. NAGEM, ROBERT E. College Course Football 23 Basketball 2. Everybody's a nice fel-low. PARENT, DANA General Course Band 1, 2, 3. Gee, ma, I wanta go home. ilu illllvmnrimn it PEASE, LEO J. Industrial Arts To be or not to be, That is the question. ROUX, HARRY J. fJr.J Practical Arts Course Football 1, 2, 33 Hockey Basketball 1. Past and to come seem things present worst. The class of 1947 was deeply grieved by the deaths of Meredith Downing and Frances Morin. They left a few hearts empty, a handful of lives more bare, But we shall not think upon them, who do not breathe our air. They only started sooner on the journey all must fare . . . Pity them not-they are no more, pity you1' fellow-men For the sake of two who nevermore shall human feelings ken- For the chance to help a limping soul will never come again. S. J., '47 1 , 2 best X ik 'NX X xiii .4 xy ass if JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Patricia Adams, Rita Doyon, Harriet Hart, Donald Freeman, David McMahon, Cfaaa of fQ48 We, the members of the Junior class, are proud to present our page in this year's NAUTILUS. We hope to keep up the fine tradition of high scholarship and athletic powers which has been left behind by our predecessors. For our class officers we elected Patricia Adams, Presidentg Donald Freeman, Vice-Presidentq Harriet Hart, Secretary, Rita Doyon, Treasurer, and David Mc- Mahon, Historian. Some of our class who we1'e prominent in athletics were: Donald Freeman, Paul Jabar, Paul Joseph, Philip Joseph, Joseph Michaud, Richard Simpson, Rupert Staf- ford, and James Stanley. Many of our class were members of the Student Council, Panther News, Purple and White Club, Debating Club, Dramatic Club, Orchestra, Band, and Glee Club. Students who have proved to be very successful in these various clubs arc: Jeannine Toulouse, Secretary of the Dramatic Clubg Earline Gurney, Secretary of the Student Councilg Peggy Strout, Vice-President of the Purple and White Club, Anne Royal, Vice-President of the Debating Club, Roger Ham, Secretary of Debating Club. Members of our class have contributed much to the success of all of our school activities and hope to carry on the work in their remaining year at Waterville Senior High School. Colleen Proulx, '-18 gg ggi ,Fw ' W, .,.. 7 W 4 1 O ik EV .il J SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Philip Stewart, Robert Hardy, Charles Bucknam, Paul Paganucci Cfai 05 1949 This year we have been lucky t0 have for our president Paul Paganucci, who is worth his weight in gold. In case Paul might have become overcome by the weight of his problems, capable Phyl Stewart could have taken over. We decided that Rob- ert Hardy would do a good job of keeping notes, so he was elected secretary. We fully trusted Robert Mitchell with our money, and that gave him the honor of being treasurer. Robert Mitchell. Members ot' our class began to show their initiative by actively participating in the various organizations of the school. We are proud that sophomores are well represented in each club and that many have firmly established themselves in band, orchestra, and glee club. In football this year, the sophomores had three lettermen: Barrows, Bishop, and Stewart. Orlotf, Nagem, Paganucei, and Mitchell all saw considerable action, and McQuillan and Delaware were also varsity members. There were several Jayvee per- formers who should be in the varsity next year. In basketball Bobby Mitchell was a consistent scorer and one of the best all-round players on the team. Nagem, Bishop, and Stewart were all good enough to make Coach Wally Don4ovan's varsity. The girls' basketball team was in good form under the leadership of 'tKitty Preble. In hockey, the sophomores really went to town with four members in the starting line- up. They were: Johnny Carey, John Viens, Duke Caron, and Spat Roy. Other per- formers were: Valmont Gilbert, Robert Preble and Denis Mathieu. The sophomores have several outstanding track performers in Bob Harmon, pole-vaulterg Dick Bara- ket, sprinterg and Robert Thibedeau, weight man. Bob Hardy was our ace half-miler, and Paul Orloff ran the mile. Al-l in all we have a seemingly outstanding class oi' athletes and a great future ahead of Us. Anne Littlefield, '49 9 st me Co 9, 5 ' Q' Y' SCHOLARSHIP N V XAX WI-IS y xX fl 1-up I lllffl A jflltle The year 1947 will be considered a very important one in the history of Waters vil-le Senior High because it marks the organization of Cum Laude, a society which will become, it is hoped, a cherished part of the traditions of this school. Such a society has long been the sincere desire of Principal Clair E. Wood, and it is through his inspiring leadership -that Cum Laude has become a reality. Election to membership in Cum Laude is the greatest honor that any student can be paid here, for it is granted asa recognition of excellence in scholarship to students who further qualify by having shown sincerity in their relations with others and who have a record of wil-ling Service to their school. Because the acquisition of knowledge is, after all, the primary purpose of a school, the determining factor for membership in Cum Laude is scholarship. Not more than 1092 of each Senior Class, and not more than 5636 of each Junior Class may be elected from the honor students of those classes. The initiation of the charter members of Cum Laude took place at an afternoon assembly on May 8, when the center of attraction on the stage of the auditorium v-'as a huge replica of the medal that is awarded each member of the society. The medal and stage decorations employed the colors symbolic of the three qualities for which membership is granted: gold for scholarship, royal blue for sincerity, Ameri- can beauty red for service. Principal Clair E. Wood spoke of the history of the founding of the new or- ganization, and the members of the faculty committee who founded it, conduc-ted the simple but impressive ceremony. They were: Miss Mary E. Warren, Chairman, Mrs. Eunice G. Baker, Mrs. Margaret C. Early, Miss Jean Hilliard, and Mr. Norman J. Kelley. And address was given by Dr. Herbert C. Libby, distinguished alumnus of Waterville High, editor of the first issue of the NAUTILUS. Guests at the cere- mony were Mr. Kermit C. Nickerson, Superintendent of Schools, members of the Board of Education, and parents of the initiates. Following the initiation, the mem- bers of the society were honored at a banquet at the Elmwood Hotel. Cum Laude offers a challenge to every student, and it seeks to give recognition to those who will accept that challenge and through scholarship, sincerity, and service prove themselves worthy of the honor of being elected to its membership. Senior members of Cum Laude, 1947: Philip Bird, Jeannine Breard, Ruth Cur- tis, Roland Deschaine, Gilda Fitch, Leotia Gullifer, Stephen Jacoby, Maureen Liberty, Dolores Nawfel, Patricia Packard, Leo Pease, Charlotte Pettee, Kershaw Powell, Mary Putnam, Rena Ratte, Shirley Simpson. ' f f V U lr ' fi - A gr N V , ,, .,. wry . f- V,.- f .f- I xl, - Y -- -gf , D , NT- - ,-i. ! I r It 3 V 1 lu 111' I, K, , l I If ' V, ,lf w 3 X . ' X 7 J f f f fff 5 L f U 1 f 3 V ir 'LL' 'f 1 L .- 2 iff jr 77 15 '1 f' LLL... 1,6 ' f .I ,LL ' 131' KV .I X . rua, .4 .www-gg:-gfA,,,,.x,,.,,,.A, v , 1 1 X 1 1' f . , f ,!, 1 , 1 1 1 4 'X fv Y A , --M W . ff X '+ffM 'A -'-:if X ji,-' 'wit L 316. ,f Y!! 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' I started reading the cleverly written report, but as I read on, I could feel my flesh crawl, because I was living in that story. Plainly I could see the bloatedi body, the anguish torn rface, and that terrible greenish pal-lor of the skin. Without realizing it I stopped reading. 'The paper ilell across my lap, my mind wandered back three years. I could feel once more the rocking of the boat with its bilge filled with water, a heavy gust of cold spring rain, and then the icy water. Plainly imprinted in my mind forever, is the long wait on the overturned sailboat that Bernard, Ray, and I made, with our clothing frozen to us. After hours of waiting we decided to try to swim the dis- tance to shore. As if it were yesterday I can remember Bernard saying, Every one for himsel-fg don'-t wait for the other fellows. On reaching the shore I turned just in time to see Bernard struggling some twenty feet off shore. Ray and I both started for him. Too late,-our best friend was gone forever. Many hours later Ray and I were picked up by a searching party. During the third day, Bernard's body was recovered. Never, in all my life have I seen such a sight. I was glad the search was over, for -then I could relax. Suddenly I was brought back to the world of today by my little spaniel who hopped into my lap. Again, with the dog in my arms, I began to read. The paper had brought back a memory, far from pleasant, of one very dear to my family. ' Janice Burton, '48 AND THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS The people of this world Have gone through many hardships, From one generation to another They have gone through wars, Depressions, and starvation, But their voices cried, And this, too, shall pass ! And it did. Now we have just gone Through a long and hard warg And we may go through a period Of depression and starvation, But the voice of the people will cry, And this, too, shall pass! And it will. Antonio J. Bureau, '47 WINTER FIGHTS BACK , Maine, January 20, 1947. Today Old Man Winter fought back with all his fury. About 8 a. m., scouts were sent out by his forces to determine the extent of the humans' preparedness for the weather. Returning with the information that there were very few ready for rain, Old Man Winter's large artillery opened up with a softening-up barrage of rain. Using good maneuvering, nature's forces allowed the temperature to drop so that the rain would freeze, halting safe transportation of defensive troops. The barrage was continued with renewed strength and kept up-once in a while bombarding with hail-. At 2:30 p. m., the streets and sidewalks were so coated with the ice that General Equilibrium, on the defensive force's right flank, was crushed-the ice all but stopping any means of transportation. The sand crews, the defensive's lerft flank, were busily counter-attacking at all strategic points. A.t dusk the offensive laid down a smoke-screen of fog to hide its attackg but soon the defensive started to recover lost ground. That night the defensive forces were pretty well in control, and although the barrage was still going on, the right flank of the defensive was pretty well strengthened with reinforcements of sand. In Washington the top Generals stated that the crisis was nearly over and that soon we would be in complete control- once more. Richard Chamberlin, '48 WINTER WONDERLAND On the morning after a snow or sleet storm, everything is beautiful and calm. The whole world is bewildering and intoxicatingly magnificent. The snow clad fields are like a sea of colored diamonds, tiny tinted lights, that makes my eyes and my head ache furiously. Every bough and twig is strung with little beads od' iceg soft breezes play around the stiffened branchesg and the sun comes out, turning the beads into tiny prisms that burn and glow like wee autumn fires. Theychange continually from red to blue, from blue to green, from green to silver-thousands of neon lights in miniature. The trees and bushes, even the tall field grass-es, twinkle cold and white -a fountain of dazzling jewels, far prettier than those of any queen. The snow plow like a huge monster, comes coughing through the country lanes throwing snow on each side as it plunges through the great drifts. The sky is a Dutchman's blue, sprinkled occasionally with cotton-like clouds. My neighbors are already out shovel- ing their driveways and brushing the heavy snow from the roofs of their houses. Now and then icicles, which have formed on the gutters, fall to the ground with a thud. A little chestnut-haired boy passes. There is no doubt as to where he is going, for his arms are filledwith many colored books. He has one point against the weather, and it is shown by the way he is dressed-the heavy stockings, sturdy tan coat, snug gloves, and the warm red cap which seems to find its reflection in his cheeks. The wind helps a chestnut-colored ringl-et escape from the light cap, and his blue eyes sparkle with happiness as he merrily hurries along. ' Patricia Erskine, '48 GIFTS Right now I am in an antieattitude toward one Mary E. Coleridge. I have read her essay Gifts, which was taken from her collection of essays, Non-Sequiture. I hope I shal-l never lay my eyes on that book. Reading the short summary of her life at the beginning of her essay, made me wary of her from the start. All poet, and three-quarters saint! Can you imagine a woman who is three-quarters saint? I can just picture her: a beautiful, angelic per- son with long golden hair which shines in the glow from the halo above her head. She probably has three wings-I don't know where the other quarter of her saintly soul is. One knows immediately upon reading the summary of this worldly ang-el that she is about to tell us some of her inspired thoughts. I heartily agree that the gift without the giver is bare, but I thoroughly disa- gree with some of her radical ideas. She even goes so far as to list articles which are not gifts, and to say that Christmas presents are not gifts but a kind of tax! Obviously, anyone would be surprised to receive a gift on Midsummer Day, but, personally, I would either feel obligated or be inclined to wonder who was trying to bribe me. ' Also, Mary Coleridge writ-es that a giflw-to be a gift-must not be asked for. We all ask for ithingsg and when we receive them, we think of them as gifts. As for the child who wrote to Santa Claus for the things he wanted, that is only natural. Of course the child supposed he was really writing to Santa and not to his mother. Even though the mother knew that her child wanted a Wfhole Family of Giraifesf' that would make no difference to the child, since he wanted Santa Claus to bring the family to him. I have no way of knowing whether or not Mary E. Coleridge is a mother, but I am wil-ling to bet that she isn't. Can you imagine her as a mother? Or, could you imagine yourself as her happy child? Having asked for a doll or an elec-tric train you could be sure that you would not receive it, for it would not be a gift, as you had asked for it. Oh, well, Mary E. Coleridge has her opinions as Shirley Frewin has hers. No doubt she wrote her essay, as I have written this, to impress someone-in my case, my English teacher. Shirley Frewin, '48 MY ALARM CLOCK The sound which fel-l upon my ears Was one that froze my hearty It almost took my breath away, And waked me with a start. The shivers crept along my spine- That creature, how it screams! In fright I looked around to see What had disturbed my dreams. At last I saw the horrid thing, It seemed to fairly rockg It stood up boldly on the stand My trusted Big Ben Clock.. Priscilla Gerow, '48 VISION I heard his laughter . . Fill the silent night, I saw his profile . . . In the dimming lightg I felt his touch . . . And quickly turned to s-eeg A sudden closing blackness . . . Where he should standing, be. I heard a cfootstep . . . To my rightg A sudden vision . . Filled my sightg I felt him near me . . . And reached to press him closeg I knew it was an impulse vain, For he was dead- a ghost! Joan Sargent Hill, '48 TOWN MEETING The people came from miles around To speak their minds and stand their ground. Th-ey met at eight, and at that hour The old town bell reached every bower. For those who dwelt beyond the town, In rambling farms of small renown, The old time meetings were a joy- To maw and paw, to girl or boy. So on that night they gathered there, And entered with a reverent air Into the hall they knew so well, Those people from each nook and dell. These meetings were of great value To towns and farms and people, too. So all, who could, would come to be A part of their democracy. They talked about the town affairs And straightened out all worries thereg So when they left the hall that night, They felt that everything was right. I wish that we could meet like they And straighten problems of our day. We need that sense of democracy To make us realize that we are free. Geneva Glazier, '49 GOSSIP What are they whispering, under the pillars: what are they saying, the friends of the King? vii HF 'lf The whispers scurry to and fro, like black, malicious flies, Like evil shuttles weaving their cobwelbry of liesg Both ways they cargo carry, to every gossip bring, New whispered, dirty rumors of courtier or king. No surcease found in solitude, no shield in majesty, Under the pillars, they say two words and flee, Did you notice yesterday? or Have you heard, my dear? Till the whispers grow to thunder, and the King's mind comes to fear. No work of his, no gesture, no little oversight, Nothing that the King does is hidden from the light, The devil himself who starts the tale, gossips who give it feet, The honest man who hears it, and cannot hel-p repeat. At last the gnawing of the worms will crumble trust away, The Phantoms they have spawned at night do haunt the King by dayg The liars and the honest men, their gossip will at length Rob the King of majesty, the kingdom of its strength. . Stephen Jacoby, '47 RECEIVING LINE I hadn't had much to do with receiving lines until I reached Senior High, but here I found we had to go through them quite frequently. I have never once ended with my own name, and I doubt if any one else ever has. The farthest I ever landed from Johnston was Fish. Here is how it happened. My escort and I told the ushers our names very distinctly. Carefull-y pronouncing the T in my name, I was off. Miss Johnston-Mr.- How do you do. Miss Johnson-Miss- -groaned, already I had lost the T . From Miss Johnson I was announced as Miss Jackson-then-Miss Jackman, then Ackman, and Ackley. Finally, I reached a friend who exclaimed, Why hello, Jean, how are you? I assured her that I was fine, and she turned to the person next to her and said, You know Jean, don't you? The poor man had never seen me before, but he nod- ded bravely--making his first mistake. As he only knew me by Jean , he turned to the woman next to him and announced I was Miss Genes. She promptly changed me to Miss. Beans, and I was off. . As I neared the end of the line, I met a man who knows my grandfather well. Well-hello there l he boomed. Has Gramp been up to Moosehead fishing lately? I shook my head, and turned to the person next in line. I guess the woman had heard part of our conversation for she beamed, Hello, Miss Fish. I reached the end as Miss Fish and paused to wait for my escort. We walked across the floor, and then he told me he had changed from Smith to Pinkington. We laughed, and I had one small compensation: I felt it was better to be Miss Fish, than Miss Moosehead. Jean Johnston, '48 AT PARTING I shall not say :farewell as others do, With longing in the eye for things long pastg I shall not clasp your hand in wisping awe, And linger, sadly, 'till the last. For we shall carry, locked away, Some image, that no time can 'spell, A treasure, of the things we knew, A secret, to no whistling breezes tell. And so adieu, till fortune bid us greet, I long shall whisper, soft, your name, And if, in life's long span, I wait, The feel-ing in my heart's to blame. Madeleine Karter, '49 - - THE TIME WILL COME . . . I am told that the time will come when my joints will be stiff, my skin no longer satin smooth, my hair the color of the winter's snow, my back no longer straight with the strength of youth. I am told that time will fly swiftly by, and that I will hardly notice that the years have sped by as if they were wearing the winged sandals of Mercury. Eternal youth is not mine to possess, I am told, because I am a mortal, and no mortal can possess eternal you-th. My grandmother is deadg my mother will dieg and in the course of years, so will I . . . I have been told. Also have I been told that my children will take the curl from my hair, the blush from my cheek, the fulness from my bosom, and the sparkle from my eye. What they do not know is-that I am to have no children. The years will rob me, so they say, of everything that is dear and close to mc. My daring mind I will no l-onger haveg my eyes will not tell me all that goes ong I will no longer possess a quick wit for jokesg a sharp tongue will replace my now gossiping one. But I will defy time. I will rob time. It will not rob mel For tonight I lie down to sleep, never to rise again to greet the incoming tide, along with the first rays of day. Tonight I lie down to sleep the eternal sleep of Death, -for I have nothing to live for. Life has snatched from me my greatest possession-my only love-Dick. Marceline Meserve, '49 LITLE ROADS Little roads in early springtime Winding through a mossy dell Where pale roses and the violets Mingle with the tall bluebell. Little roads in summer fragrance Leading to a sweet surprise, Or a patch of clover covered With the bees and butterflies. Little roads in autumn splendor, By the maple's vivid hue, Where the fields are filled with haystacks, And the wild flowers drip with dew. Little roads in winter coldness Running to the frozen pond, Where stand stately pine and fir trees As if touched by fairy's wand. Little roads so white and silent- Soon the earth will wake again, Then the trees will- deck their branches, Hastened by the spring's warm rain. Doris Loftus, '49 COMPARISON I wonder Why they say a teacher Is human just like us: With eyes to see, And ears to hear, Emotions, brains, and joys, They like to dance, Sing cock-eyed songs, and have a real good time! I wonder Why a teacher seems To have unusual radar eyes, Sound-system ears, Unbending wills, machine-like brains, Strait-l-aced ways, and proper speech, Doggonit! Not a bit like us! Patricia R. Packard, '47 QUESTIONS Have you ever walked down a country road When the leaves were turning red? Have you ever climbed to the highest hill And looked down at the world out-spread? Have you ever stood on a bridge and looked At the waters swirling below? Or raced through a field of golden wheat Or walked in the drifting snow? Have you ever thought of a world in which These things we enjoy were denied? How completely unhappy most people would be If their lives were spent sitting inside! Edna Mae McCoy, '47 MAINE Your state, my state, our state-always our state. Listen to the mournful pines sing a mournful tune, and the thrashing and dashing brook sing out the happiness of the day-the whipporwill sing the news of the ever fallen night. The night so dark and still--the wilds filled with glee and joy-the midnight air filled with the sound of the wilds. The still and quiet of the untold-and behold we are all wide awake and nothing to be said, seen or told. The midnight darkness prevents our view--the sound to be heard is that of the wild animal-s and that of the ever running brook. David Paradis, '49 ..i.i.i..1.-i........- MOTHER When the sun sinks low on the ocean, And the stars glitter like gold, I think of one person onlyg And she is that Mother of mine. , When I am sad and lonely, And need a guiding hand, Whom do I always turn to 'But that dearest Mother of mine. She is that plain-looking woman, So tender-hearted and kind, Who will stick by me in trouble, Whatever be the kind. At the end of the day, as I go below, To sleep again, far, far, away, I say, Goodnight, Mother, it's good to know I'm closer to you by a day. C. S., '48 WANDERLUST Oh, I like to walk down a country road On a moonlit winter night When the air is clean and crisp and cold And the trails are snowy white. And it's fun to stroll through the fields and lanes On a sunny day in spring, Where the violets hide and the daisies sway And the happy song birds sing. It is peace to roam in the cool green woods Away from the summer's sun, Where the sweet wild fern and the mosses grow And the murm'ring brooklets run. But to roam o'er the hills and through the vales 'Neath the golden beach-nut trees, Where the leaves of purple.and red and gold Are fluttering in the breeze, When the soft white clouds Heck the blue sky On a lovely day in fall, When the scarlet sumacs wave their hands . . . Oh, that is the best of all! ' Jean Shuman, '48 FINIS Curious fly, Vinegar jug, Slippery edge, Pickled bug. Paul Paganucci, '49 N-J xv A Nwoig -fw.X,m W. 5 1. f N mmwe-Q fm 8 'T ifrusfl 4' 5f3g15T.tl bw A ggwkx x .MQ ' 4? 'S 1 f 1 X ,, x I , , ' 1 f ' Q, A h.. 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The staff was composed of: Editor-in-chief: Shirley Simpson Co-editors: Emile Genest and Joseph Thomas: assistants, Donal-d Freeman, Ann Royal, Peggy Strout, Charles Bucknam, and Carl Rancourt Treasurer: Barclay Taylor Literary Department: Editor, Stephen Jacoby: assistants, Theresa Murphy, Rena Ratte, Fern Chick, Roger Heb-ert, Joan Hill, Arthur Kimball, Peggy Randall Business Department: Manager, Dolores Nawfelg assistants, Edward O'Brien, Shirley O'Brien, Mary Belle Tufts, Shirley Poulin, Patricia Adams, Dwight Holmes, John Strong, Raphael Curtis, Donald French. Sports Department: Editor, Philip Bird: assistants, Patricia Erskine, James Stanley, Robert Mitchell Activities: Editor, Keith Curtis: assistants, Beverlie Jones, Martha Marshall, Con- stance Berry, Richard Chamberlain, Roger Ham, Richard Baraket, David Bur- bank Alumni: Editor, Jeannine Spauldingg assistants, Ann Dutille, Jean Johnston, Jacque- line Michaud, Paul Paganucci Photography: Editor, Natalie Finnimoreg assistants, Beverly Bragdon, Raymond Douglass, Bruce Leavitt, Ralph Moxcey, Katheryn Crane, Robert Strout, Alvin Fields . Class Representatives: Senior, Miriam Wortg Junior, Colleen Proulx, Sophomore, Ann Littleneld. Art: Editor, Robert Jennessg assistants, Theresa Jobber, Gloria Moxcey, Patricia Packard, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Joan Hill, Robert Paulette Typists: Head typists, Rita Conti and Mary Maroon: assistants, Beverly DeBlois, Gilda Fitch, Leotia Gullifer, Shirley Poulin, STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, under the leadership of Miss Reilly, has had a most suc- cessful year. This body, which helps to govern the students, elected the following officers for the school year: President, Gloria Moxceyg Vice President, Cecil Butler: Secretary, Earline Gurney: and Treasurer, Paul Barrows. With the help of Miss Reilly the constitution has been improved. As usual, the members sponsored the annual magazine campaign, the proceeds of which were to be used for a gift to the school. The council's assembly gave a brief picture of several types of students found in school today, and then prophesied what was in store for them in the future. This year the annual meeting of the Stud-ent Councils of Maine met in Water- ville. The registration and the business meeting were held in the morning, and of- ficers for the following year were elected. In the afternoon Allan Preble led the discussion on teen-age problems.- At the end of the meeting it was voted to meet again here in Waterville next year. ,,. PURPLE AND WHITE CLUB The Purple and White Club-for the last fourteen years--has been the it club for W. H. S. girls during their high school career. As in the past, this club is under the guidance of one of the facul-ty. Miss -Hunnewell, the home economics teacher, is at present the club's popular advisor. NAUTILUS BOARD First row, left to right: Keith Curtis, Rita Conti, Barclay Taylor, Mary Maroon, Dolores Nawfel, Emile Genest, Mrs. Elvira Whitten, Shirley Simpson, Joseph Thomas, Natalie l innin1ore, Philip Bird, Miriam Wort, Robert Jenness, Stephen Jacoby. Second row: Richard Carey, Dwight Holmes, Leotia Gullifer, Beverly DeBlois, Rena Ratte, Gloria Moxcey, Theresa Murphy, Patricia Packard, Shirley 0'Brien, 'Theresa Johlmer, Beverly Bragdon, Beverlie Jones, Shirley Poulin, Mary Belle Tufts, Raymond Douglass, Ralph Moxcey. Third row: Ann Royal, Martha Marshall, Gilda Fitch, Anne Dutilile, Constance Berry, Patricia Adams, Patricia Erskine, Jean Johnston, Fern Chick, Joan Hill, Mar- garet Randall, Anne Littlefield, Colleen Proulx, Peggy Strout, Bruce Leavitt. Fourth row: Donald Freeman, Donald French, Charles Bucknam, Raphael Curtis, Rolnert Mitchell, Richard Chamberlin, Roger Ham, Edward O'Brien, Arthur Kimball, Paul Pafranucci, Alvin Fields, Richard Barakat, David Burbank, Roger Hebert, John Strong. STUDENT ,COUNCIL First, row, left to right: Miss Catherine Reilly, Cecil Butler, Earl-ine Gurney, Paul Barrows, Gloria Moxcey, Principal Clair E. Wood. Second row: Patricia Erskine, Fern Chick, Constance Berry, Allan Prelile, Joseph Thomas, Margaret Randall, Shirley Simpson, Barlmette Blackington. PURPLE 81 WHITE CLUB First, row, left to right: Carolyn Preble, Doris York, Norma Joler, Joan Soule, Shirley York, Betty Poulin, Jeannine Breard, Peggy Strout, Rena Ratte, Alice Hun- newell, Gloria Moxcey, .Ieannine Roy, Judith Mosher, Dorothy Moxcey, Priscilla Giroux, llarrict llart, Patricia Erskine, Earline Gurney, Ernestine St. Peter, Connie St, Peter, Gloria Nagein. Second row: Beverly Dt-Blois, Mary Maroon, Celia George, Barbara Bragfdon, Colleen Proulx, Dolores Nawfel, Madeline Carter, Della Veilleux, Barbara Janelle, Helen Simon, Rita Conti, Janet Cyr, Marilyn Belanger, Dorothy Spares, Antoinette Tberrien, Vivian Gagnon, Natalie Dulac, Marcelline Meserve, Urania Datsis, Barbette Blackington. Third row: Theresa Murphy, Mary Putnam, Betty Ivers, Priscilla Genest, Shirley Simpson, Ethel Vigue, Beverly Jones, Martha Marshall, Shirley Poulin, Mary Belle Tufts, Emily McFarland, .Ieanne lluff, Fern Chick, Loretta Young, Marilyn Hagerman, Shirley Crosby, Juliette Bourque. Fourth row: Beverly Emery, Carol Prentiss, Margaret Bragdon, Paula Couture, Ina Morin, Jackie Cyr, .Ieannine Toulouse, Geraldine Pinnette, Margaret Randall, Barbara Squire, Anne llutille, Theresa Roy, Jeannine LaGrange, Greta Pelkey, Natalie Finnimore, Edna McCoy. Fifth row: Patricia Adams, .Ioan Hill, Ernestine Watson, Frances Johnson, Leotia Gullifer, Leona Giroux, Maureen Liberty, Rita Sack, Joyce Mallar, Constance Berry, tiarolyn Nickerson, Clare Taylor, Winifred Soule, Florence Wentworth. PANTHER NEWS First row, left to right: Joseph Thomas, Stephen Jacoby, Theresa Murphy, llo- lores Nawfel, Miss Catherine Reilly, Shirley Simpson, Miss Isabel Harriman, Theresa Jobber, Shirley 0'Brien, Richard Carey, Robert Jenness. Second row: Maureen Liberty, Fern Chick, Jeannine Toulouse, Patricia Adams. Leona Giroux, Carol Prentiss, Ernestine Watson, Peggy Strout, Mary Maroon. C2ll'0lYl1 Preble, Jeannine Breard, Jackie Cyr, Jeannine l,aGranH0- Third row: Joan Hill, Barbara Warren, Renald l,aPag:e, Richard Barakall, Paul Paganucci, Richard Chamberlain, Dwight llolmes, Arthur Kimball. Roger Hebert. Ia-otia Gullifer, Patricia Packard. .-11 - 4 f' - 'YL Around Hallowe'en time the members of the club were treated to a party at the Junior High Gym. A gay time was had by all attending. The Annual Football Dance, sponsored by the club in the fall, was a big suc- cess. The auditorium was lavishly decorated, and much time and patience were put into the preparations by the girls. At this time the crowning of Queen Gloria Moxcey, head cheerleader, and King Cecil Butler, captain of 1946 football team, took place. The officers elected for the year were: Gloria Moxcey, Presidentg Margaret Strout, Vice Presidentg Jeannine S. Roy, Treasurerg Rena Ratte, Secretary. The Purple and White Club has once again lived up to its high standards, and its members have had another happy and successful year. PANTHERfNEWS Our own student paper, the PANTHER NEWS, is edited twice a month by the combined efforts of the students. The reading material is based on the school and its activities. Editor-in-chief is Shirley Simpson. A very outstanding feature of the paper is the col-umn entitled the ROVING REPORTER. This column is written by Joe Thomas. Perhaps one of the most popular features is the PANTHER PROWLER which is written by Theresa Jobber and her staff. The column's very name implies its work. The SPORTS COLUMN is Written by Richard Spike Carey and his staff and is very well liked by the student body. All sports activities are included in this col- umn. Stephen Jacoby and Barbara Warren team up to write the CLUBS SECTION. Activities of the various clubs in school make up the column. Every week the school- presents an assembly which is capably written up by Theresa Murphy and Marcy Meserve. Recently there have been a number of special columns entitled WHAT THEY THINK. A question concerning the school is put before several students, and they give their opinions. The results of the various departments constitute a truly fine paper. ORCHESTRA Every Wednesday morning queer sounds may be heard coming from the audi- torium. You may be surprised to know that these are produced by the high school ORCHESTRA. Under the very capable direction of Dr. Comparetti the orchestra has had an enjoyable as well as a successful year. There were many new faces among the old ones at the beginning of the year, and the number has increased along with a greater variety of instruments, which in- clude several new ones such as the lyre and the oboe. These all blend into perfect harmony. With the leadership of the following officers, the year has passed very success- ful-ly: President, Rita Contig Vice President, Charles Andrews, Librarian, Stephen Jacoby. The orchestra played for the three-act play, JUNIOR MISS, and appeared in several assemblies throughout the year, very much to the enjoyment of everyone. Dr. Comparetti and the members have done a great deal toward making the student body's taste for classical music more keen. Plans have been made to take part in the Maine and New England Music Fes- tivals. llnp ORCHESTRA First row, lx-t'1 ln right: Nzltziliv l innininrv, lvlirizini Wort, Rita Conti, Viviun l ignnn Coiisturivv Berry, IR-grgy Randall, Jozin llill, John Strong, Dwight Holmes, v llclvn livmioiiiil, -I2lIlt't Vyr, l'hil Bircl Sn-vuiifl row: Dr. l'Irniunno f'n1npzir1-tti, I'z1tric'iz1 lfliwzkiiw, Carol Prontiss, Ann liltlvlivlrl li2ll'llZll'i1 Wzirrvn, Iievc-rly Amlmrosa-, 'l't-wszi Murphy, Jenn Huff, Elizabeth kins, ircy lVIos1-rvv, Alvin lfiolnls, Marjorie- llill, Carol- Farrow, Bovvrly Jones. 'l'l1ir4l row: Rivhard Jolor, Orin Bvarc'v, Htophm-n Jacoby, G1-ruldine Pinncttu, Xlfri-cl llnlzi day, John McCoy, Vlnirles Anclrows, Richard Chamberlain, Robert Philips, l'l72ll'2l SClUlY'l' BAND First row, loft to right: Constancc- Bvrry, Gvraldino l'iniu'tiv, Paul Mvl'l-ay. Orin Bozircc-, Payson George, Carolyn Nivkerson, Peggy Randall, Curl Viguu, Richard Pin- nc-tto, Dean Jzickins, Marcy lllc-sc-i'vv, Natalie llulzw. Scconml row: Joycv Chamlierlain, Paul Marshall, Carroll Fzlrrow, Mzirjoric llill, Lois Armstrong, lfaith Rvsnivk, Dwight llolmvs, Janvt Cyr, Riclmrml llziniron, Norma Jost-, John Strong, Bvverly Jonvs, Burliarzi Squirv. Third row: Frodrick King, Floyd Kronkitv, 'l'lim-ix-sa Willihnn, Nancy Clniinlior lin, Russell Squire, Carol Twist, H1-vorly Ambrose, Ruth Crockvtt, Nlirizun Wort, Mol- vin Batt-s, llnviml Rollins, Nancy Cutting, Arthur Kllllllllll, Clizirlic Ainlim-ws, l7r, lir- inzinnn fl1bIllI1Zll'i'itl, llircrtor. lfnurtli row: Mauricv Lilrliy, Wm-slvy Murmlvn, Barinfy l,i-igrliton, llzirlund Wm-ks, llonnlil l'inncti.v, .lorry Oliver, Alvin lfielcls, liliznlivtli Hopkins, llzirryl Crum. Arlinv llordon, John Molloy, Kicliarrl fllT2llllll0l'llli, Alfrvml llzillimlzly, Jzinios limilvm-11:1-, Stuplwn .lzu'oliy. Alisa-nt wlivn pivturc was takvn: llirvctor ol' llrunis, Mr. Own-n liziilcy. 'l'lico1iol'u linlvliins, .Ivan l'lrir'kson, Joan llill, listcllr- Jzicolison, Paul Burrows, Kvnclri-fk Selwyn-r, Arthur Eustis. . ., , BAND With many improvements over last year, the Waterville High School band has had one of its best years. During late winter and early spring, the members con- ducted a campaign to raise money for new uniforms, and bythe last of March they arrived. Soon afterwards came the Maine Music Festival at Gardiner, Maine, and the New England Music Festival at Gloucester, Mass., where we walked away with superior ratings. This last fall another attraction was added to the ranks of the band. Stanley Gilman, our drum major for eleven years, having graduated in June, l-eft the posi- tion open. Dr. Ermanno Comparetti, our director, was unable to find any boy to fill the place, so for the first time in our bandhistory, drum majorettes were chosen, and under the leadership of head drum majorette, Margaret Randall, the girls added a great deal to the appearance of the group. Another development, that in the size of the band, came this year. Many new and talented members were accepted, and when the band appeared in public for the first time, the town saw one of the largest and best sounding groups that Waterville High School has ever produced. Following the teams to out-of-town football games, the members made quite a display when they formed the letters of the two playing teams. This year's president, Charles Andrews, deserves much praise for the fine job of leading and managing that he has done when Dr. Comparetti has been unable to be present. Charlie was also instrumental in the drawing up of a constitution for the band. Participating in the Music Festivals this year, the band has kept its place in the sun. - DRAMATIC CLUB The high spot in the activities of this year's Dramatic Club was the production of JUNIOR MISS, the current Broadway hit. Under Miss Maheu's able direction, the play became a success. Credit should also be given to all who assisted in staging, make-up, ticket selling, and all 'the other behind the scenes activities which play an important part in the success of a production. The cast of characters was as follows: HARRY GRAVES-Gerald Flynt, JOE--Dwight French, GRACE GRAVES-Mary Ellen Sullivan, HILDA-Carmel Couture, LOIS GRAVES-Shirley 0'Brien, JUDY GRAVES-Barbara Squire, FUFFY ADAMS--Patricia Erskine, J. B. CURTIS-- Blaine Gove, ELLEN CURTIS-Peggy Strout, WILLIS-Richard Chamberlain, BARLOW-Donald Staples, WESTERN UNION BOY-Roger Hebert, MERRILL- Charles Buckn-am, STERLING-Charles Andrews, ALBERT-Joseph Thomas, TOMMY-Maurice Libbey, CHARLES--Melvin Bates, HASKELL-Robert Dobbins. In addition to this, members participated in the Spear, Triangular, and State of Maine Contests. CASHIERS' CLUB The purpose of the Cashiers' Club is to encourage students to save a certain amount of money regularly. As incentives for this, the officers of the club have stressed the need for money for the Washington trip, for class dues, and for class activities of all kinds. Rooms 6 and 7 should be congratulated upon th-e large per- centage of regular bankers each week. As its offering for assembly, the Cashiers' Club gave a minstrel show. Jeannine Breard and Rita Conti were in charge. The following officers were elected for the year: Rita Conti, President, Raphael Curtis, Vice President, Constance Berry, Secretary. DRAMATIC CLUB First row, left to ritrlitz Judith Mosher, Gloria Nagrem, Shirley York, Betty Pou- lin, Penny Randall, Jean Johnston, .leannine Toulouse, Miss Betty Maheu, Shirley Poulin, Emily MacFarland, Mary Belle Tufts, Joan Soule, Patricia Erskine, Paula Couture, Barbette Blackington, Della Veilleux, Madeline Karter, Barbara Janelle, Collette Caron, Ina Morin. Second row: Peggy Strout, Marilyn Belangrer, Barbara Bragdon, Natalie Dulae, Marcy Meserve, Dorothy Spares, Barbara Sterns, Betty Rosenthal, Gloria Moxeey, Ernestine St. Peter, Geraldine Pinnette, Shirley U'Brien, Beverly Jones, Joan Ilill, Shirley Frewin, Barbara Warren, Rita Sack, Joyce Mallar, Jeannine Roy. Third row: Joanne Robbins, Shirley Simpson, Carol Prentiss, Margaret Brag- don, Dorothy Nawfel, llelen Eeonomu, Anne Dutille, Ann Royal, Fern Chick, Carolyn Preble, Beverly Emery, Barbara Tully, Mary Maroon, Celia George, Eleanor Goddard, Ann Littlefield. Fourth row: Barbara Squire, Constance Berry, Patricia Adams, Priscilla Ge- nest, Arlene lV1oreney, Charles Andrews, Stephen Jacoby, Maurice Libby, Jerrold Flynt, Florence Wentworth, Edna Mae McCoy, Natalie Finnimore, Greta Pelky, Jean lluff, Colleen Proulx, Jean Libby, .lean llallee, Dolores Nawfel. Fifth row: Charles Bueknam, David Rollins, Roger Hebert, Dwight Freneh, Rog- er Ham, Melvin Bates, Don Staples, Arthur Kimball, Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Gagnon. CASHIERS' CLUB First row, left to right: Jeannine Breard, Mary Maroon, Arlene lifloreney, Ra- phael Curtis, Rita Conti, Miss Mary Jules, Constance Berry, Patricia Erskine, Earline Gurney, Barbara Squire, Madeline Karter. Second row: Theresa Boudreau, Jeannine LaGrange, Peggy Strout, Theresa Roy, .lean .Ioh'nston, Jean Erickson, Carolyn Preble, Colette Caroli. l70l0l'l'S Tlllly. Jean llut't'. Tliird row: Barbara Carll, Phyllis Balkirk, Carl Raneourt, Ralph Gigruere, Philip lililflillllill, Richard llallee, David Parady, Joy Dunean, Jean Johnston. ,--..- ff-rv 7'-W-. .few -:...,,...,...,.,..,,.n,.,, ART CLUB The Art Club, under the supervision of Miss Muriel Robinson, Art Director, elected their officers at the beginning of the year. Pat Packard was elected Presi- dentg Theresa Jobber, Vice President, Marie King, Secretary, and Gloria Moxcey, Treasurer. The club sponsored a Hobo Dance which was very successful. Prizes were given to the two best characterizations. During the first semester, the members participated in making posters for the high school play, JUNIOR MISS. Advertisements were placed in practically every business in the city, and the public of Waterville was very conscious of the coming event. Many holiday cards were made for the Thayer Hospital and were enjoyed by the patients. Favors like these are done each year. Last year oil paintings were made for each room in the hospital and were donated by the Art Club. Original illustrations were on exhibition. These had been done by the nations top most illustrators: Al Parker, Jon Whitconrb, Colby Whitmore, Robert G. Harris, and Alex Ross, and were loaned by the LADIES HOME JOURNAL and the GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, leading national magazines. The Art students enjoyed them and studied them thoroughly. Many exhibitions were given in the corridors of the school. On April 11, a night club Cabaret was presented for the benefit of the Art Club. It was called the CLUB MONTMARTRE and a floor show was given. Reserved tables were sold, as well as ramp seats. The cabaret was in 'the fomn of a Parisian Night Club. The auditorium was decorated in the Parisian manner with street scenes of Paris, Paris awnings, etc. Plans were made to do a mural for the school to be presented by this year's graduating class. It was to be entirely financed by the class of 1947 and would be done by the art students Qin oil paints.l An exhibition was planned for the end of the school year to show the public of Waterville the talent of the high school art department. DEBATING CLUB The topic for the year 1947, Socialized Medicine, has been timely and stimulat- ing. Club members, in addition to regular meetings, heard several speakers on the various aspects of socialized medicineg they also attended the Bates Debating Cl-inic at Bangor. Four of the club members presented an exhibitive delbate before the assembly. The varsity team was selected on the merits of the debates held during club meetings. Mrs. Early has been sponsor of the club, with Mrs. Baker as assistant. A group of capable sophomores promises good debating again for next year. The officers for the year were: Stephen Jacoby, President, Ann Royal, Vice President, Roger Ham, Secretary, Theresa Murphy, Treasurer. The varsity team was composed of the following members: Emile Genest, Car- rol Prentiss, Ann Royal, Stephen Jacoby. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club had a very successful year under the supervision of Miss Alice Richardson. At Christmas time the combined choruses presented THE NATIIVITY in a can- dle l-ight service at the assembly. Selections from it were broadcasted from Station WTVL, and the entire program was given at the South Grammar Parent-Teacher meeting. Soloists were Katheryn Crane, Miriam Wort, Allan Preble, Shirley Brann, Onesime Cote, Donald Staples, Natalie Finnimore and Edna McCoy. ART CLUB l irst row, lvfl to right: llvlvn Nzxwfcl, Shirluy Jusvpli, l':2il'lilll' Gurney, 'l'lwrvSa Iulilwr, l'2lll'll'l2l l':1ckarcl, Misa Muriel Robinson, Gloria Moxccy, Barlwlto Blacking- lon, .lmnnnc Rulmliins, Alim- limlgv, 'l'm-11-sei Murphy. l Sormid row: Iuula fl0lltlll'l', Rose Mariv Morrison, Dorothy Voilleux, Joan Hill, zircy Mc-svrvv, H1-tty R2lIli'0lll't, Joyce- King, G1-ral-dine Pinnvlte, Nam-ttv Landry, Ann liiltlcfivlfl, .lc-an Lilrlwy, llc-lvna llluclloiialrl, Carolyn Nickerson. Thirll row: Juhn Mc'Quillun, Dwight Sparrow, Robert Strout, Arnold I ourni0r, dvmrd 0'liri1-n, Richard Hizicr, Iiicliard B1-sscy, Arthur Kimball, Rohn-rt Jenness, lil on aim- Guvo, Ruynmnrl Gagn l'ii DEBATING CLUB -SL row, lz-ll to right: Mrs. Marg'ar1-t Early, Bzlrliottm- Blzu'kin5:.un, llk'lL'Il ldfmminu, 'l'li'ci-vm Murphy, Stephen Jacoby, Ann Royal, Rugm- llum, Mrs. liunim liznkvr. S:-cnnrl ruw: l'ai,ric'ia Erskine, Anno llntillv, Mary lllllllillil, llvvlsrly lilnn-ry fl2ll'Ul l'l'1'NiiSS. ll0l1n'0s Nawfvl, Colvtto Caron, Rim Sack, Marilyn Bs-laligc-r. 'l'hircl row: Priscilla Gem-st, Arlene Mori-nvy, Grvtzx P1-lky, limilff llvm-st. Man tin I'lzu'in, Philip Mitclivll, Ina Mnrin, Peggy Rzinrlzlll. H. M. S. PINAFORE by Gilbert and Sullivan was the largest project of the year. Previews and radio broadcasts were given, and on Friday the 14th the operetta took place. On March lst sixty members gave a benefit performance at North Anson in order to help raise funds for the new Anson' Academy. Those playing leading parts were: Captain Cororan, Robert Hardy, the Captain's daughter, Katheryn Crane, Ralph, Allan Preble, Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B., Peter Siasg Bob Becket, Onesime Cote, Little Buttercup, Shirley Frewing Cousin Hebe, Miriam Wort, Dick Deadeye, Joseph Thomasg Tom Tucker, Arnold Frewing Carolyn Nickerson was the accom- panist, and Eddie 0'Brien pain-ted the scenery. ' All groups participated in the Eastern Maine Music Festival at Bangor on May 39 and in the New England Festival at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on May 23 and 24, the Boys' Chorus and Mixed Chorus took part. For these activities Shirley Frewin and Carolyn Nickerson were accompanists. There were participating 102 girls in the Girls' Glee Club, 21 boys in the Boys' Glee Club, and 21 boys and 39 girls in the Mixed Chorus. SPIN DRIFT The SPINDRIFT was first published last year because of the lack of space in the anniversary issue of the NAUTILUS for al-l the original poems, essays, and stories written by the students. It was so favorably received that we feel that it should continue as an inde- pendent publication. All members on the board of the SPINDRIFT are chosen by the English depart- ment on the basis of excellence in composition. This board chooses from the ma- terial submitted for publication, compositions of a proper standard and edits them. The members of the board are expected to contribute generously of their own work. The main purpose of this magazine is to give to every student the opportunity to see his creative writing in print. It also seeks to print as many contributions as it can from as many different students as possible. 9 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB lfirst row, lcft to right: .Ioan Sonic, Pat Vyr, Shirley 0'Hricn, Joanne liohhins, luis Arinstronlg, lVlar51arct Hr:u.fcloti, Beverly Emery, Natalie llulac, Miss Alice Rich- irelson, Varolyn Nickerson, Shirlcy Brown, .Iuclith Mosher, Dorothy Spares, Jackie Matte, llclla Veillcnx, Maclelinz- Kart.-r, Geraldine Pinette, Betty Poulin. gl'l'0llfl row: lflthcl Yigue, Norma Joler, Muriel Poulin, Tlicr-:sa Murphy, Bar- lrn i Warren, Ann l,ittlcl'ielcl, Mary Putnam, Helen lflconomu, Arlene Guite, Dorothy Moxccy, Gcralrlinc Ilallairc, Jackie Bourque, .lean Johnston, Jeannine Toulouse, Mar- ilyn H4-lanigcr, lioris York, 2 2 'l'hirfl row: llorolhy Shores, llorothy Nawfel, Loretta Young, Marilyn Hager- lat hance .lean Hul't', Frances Johnson, Paula Houjot, .loan Laffy-oix Ship-lp' York, . , ' . Y s l'lll'll'I2l lzrskinc, onli man, Rita Sack, .Ioycc Mallar, .Iacquclinc Viguc, Marie King, Gloria Forlin, Ursula l ourt,h row: Lt-otia Gullifer, .lean Hallcc, Beverly IR-Hlois, Gloria Nagrem, .lcanA nint Roy, Rita ljooler, Iileanor Gotltlarrl, Natalie Fininmore, Cecile Giroux, Muriel Ouellette, Iirng-stine Watson, Frances .lt-nninirs, Shirley l'll'8VVlll, Constance Berry, Rita l il'th row: Virginia Ft. Peter, Arlene Cronkite, Frances Thompson, Ann Royal, lloimncc Wentworth, l'Itlna Mae Blcfoy, Miriam Wort. Katherine Gran-f, Janice Bur- ton, Vharlottc Pcttc, Hcvcrly Hanson, Harriet Hart, Priscilla Giroux, Ernestinc St. l,l'lt'l' First rovr, lel'l lo right: Renaltl lim-I'ap.:e, William Louhier, Onesiinc Vote, Holi I'r'-hle, Miss Alice Richardson, Carolyn Nickerson, R,US2lll'0 Grcnier, -lamcs Goulc BOYS' GLEE CLUB Irvin 'Fhilu-au, Richard Poirier. Yecoml row: Spill Roy, Don Staples, litlwarql U'Brien, Rziymontl Gagnon, .losti I 7 Thomas, Allan lrehle, Rohert Hardy, lcrley Carey. Thirll row: Carol Rogcrs, Earl Soulter, llick fllT2lllllH'l'l2llll, John Trainor, Mau rice Lihliy, Phil Blackman, Augustus King. lla MIXED CHORUS First row, loft to right: William Loubior, Oncsimc Cotc, Ronald LePage, Miriam Wort, Natalie Fimiiinore, Katherine Crane, Edna McCoy, Shirley Brann, Miss Alice Richardson, Shirley lfrcwin, Carolyn Nickerson, Mary Putnam, Shirley Brown, Mar- grarct Bragdon, Joseph Thomas, Phil Blackman, Robert Hardy. Second row: Ernostine St. Peter, Natalie Dulac, Beverly Emery, Lois Armstrong, Muriel Poulin, Dorothy Spares, Jeanninc Roy, Janice Burton, Cecil-e Giroux, Jean Ilalleo, Virginia St. Peter, Arlene Cronkite, Barbara Warren, Ann Littlefield, Helen Econoniu, Eleanor Goddard, Theresa Murphy, Joanne Robbins. 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' f ,N V' f '-'A' , f r , f ,, -1--.,........., , ..,, .- .,.,...., ,,.,. V d M l KM 1 H IIN!! W X, I I i t Q -' -' 'ff'. .. W-Q.-w0mn'un , n Af,f4 ! 4. -5 ,,,, 11. 1 il f , 4' pf ' 11+ f , f ff -4 ' , , ,i Af X4.4y '7'f2ff3f?'g . Qf' 4,11 . X I ,I Q7 N - 1 f f X CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Shirley Poulin, Jacqueline Cyr, Maureen Liberty, Gloria Moxcey, Colleen Proulx, Martha Marshall, Shirley Simpson, Clare Couture. ODE TO THE CHEERLEADERS Uh, the light of foot and spirit, Maidens of the Purple Panthers, Soaring hearts and skirts flaring Sing the praises of our teammates. Sisters, true in all anxiety, From the depths our hopes up-raising, From our souls our voices coaching To join the chants of Alma Mater. Never waning are your voices Bearing roles of hopeful promise, Ever salient are your spirits With youth's sparkling, bubbling vigor To you do we turn when doubtful, To your voices do we harkened Then we answer hack--rekindled Is the flame of vict'ry. And the athletes whom you cheer for What think they of you, their champions? Ann Royal, '48 To them what is the urgent shouting, The trusting' faces of these nmidens? 'Tis like a drink from some pure strramlet Bubbling, dancing, living' merry, Whose taste refreshes saddened spiritL'-- Brightens, strengthens, gives them courage To be near you is to feel it, This sheer joy and love of living- Love of the suspense, excitement 01' hard and honest sporting. May you lead as you have led us In the paths which you may follow, May you brighten them as ours With sincere and happy laughter. For the youth which makes you merry, Makes you funful, hopeful, cheerful, Is not a fleeting, flickering candle- But the eternal youth of spirit. FOOTBALL WATERVILLE PANTHERS DEFEAT STEARNS MINUTEMEN 13-7 IN FIRST CONTEST OF YEAR After trailing 7-O for two periods, the Panther Pigskinners, lcd by the fine pass- ing of Albie Mitchell, overtook and defeated the Stearns Minutemen in the last period, 13-7. Albie passed to Phil Bird, star left end, for the first Waterville score. Then for the second tally, the passer turned runner as he pivoted his own right end for a 12 yard dash and a score. The extra point was made by a pass from Mitchell to Bird. POWERFUL LEWISTON TEAM ROLLS OVER PANTHERS 32-7 Having waited for three years, Coach Mose Nanigian finally got his revenge- and sweet it was, as his Blue Streaks rampaged to score after score which sent the Waterville gridiron men down to their first defeat. Hank Nagem scored the touch- down and extra point for Waterville on two line plunges. UNDERDOG PANTHERS OUTPLAY, BUT DO NOT OUTSCORE RUMFORD 20-0 In what proved to be Waterville High's best game of the year, thc underdog Panthers outplayed the powerful Maine State Champs for three periods, but there's always a fourth period, and this game was no exception. At half-time the Score read 7-0 in favor of the Rumford Panthers, who were favored to win by 32 points. PANTHERS ON VICTORY WAGON BY SNEAKING PASS THROUGH WINSLOW, 6-0 A fumble, football's most feared fluke, won a game for the Panthers when Son- ny Giroux fell on one, after Barney Morrisett-e dropped a 55-yard McQuillan pass. Paul Barrows drove hard all the game to score the only touchdown. FOOTBALL SQUAD First row, left to right: John Maroon, Clifton Giroux, Robert McQuillan, Al- bert Mitchell, Richard Carey, Cecil Butler, Philip Mitchell, Peter Sias, Dick Hallec, Philip Bird, Emile Genest. Second row: Dick Delaware, Philip Joseph, Donald French, Joe Michaud, Paul Barrows, Paul Paganucci, Paul Jabar, Robert Hardy, Robert Mitchell, Richard Bara- kat. Third row: Rupert Stafford, Francis Bishop, Phil Stewart, James Stanley, Ar- thur Eustis, Frank Dusty, Paul Orloff, Roy Hamblet. PANTHERS BOW LOW TO BANGOR RAMS 32-6 Although the Panthers fought with fang and claw, the Bangor eleven showed too much power in passing their vfay to an easy 32-6 victory. Watervilie's only 6-pointer came in the second period at the end of a 57-yard march led hy Bob Mc- Quillan, who went over for the touchdown from the 6-inch line. EDWARD LITTLE TAMES PANTHERS 26-0 The Purple and White eleven played against a heavier and superior Edward Little team in its first night game for six years. It was so foggy that the spectators eouldn't see much of the third and fourth periods. The final score was Edward Little 26, Waterville 0. WATERVILLE HELD TO 0-0 TIE WITH LAWRENCE Un a day in which Mother Nature gave us all she had in the way of had weather -rain, wet snow, and more rain-the muddy Panthers were held to a scoreless tie with Lawrence. Another character, namely Father Time, was against us also. Time ran out at the end of the half with the Panthers four yards from a touchdown, sec- ond down and goal to go. Twice in the last half, the Lawrence Bulldogs pushed within five yards ot' the Waterville froal only to he thrown hack hy the Panther for- vrard wal-l. WATERVILLE LOSES T0 CONY A happy Clony team went home with a 6-0 victory over the unhappy Panther erew. Playing equally well on a rain-soaked Seavern's Field, the Rams and Panthers fought desperately for a lead Over each other. In the third quarter Cony finally managed to push across what turned out to be the all important six-pointer. FOOTBALL JAY-VEES First row, left to right: Paul Rogers, Frank Dusty, Arthur Eustis, Joe Michaud, Roliert Hardy, Richard Barakat, James Goulette. Second row: Coach Gilmore, Don Pelletier, William Gordon, William Proveneher, Robert Bishop, Douglass McLaughlin. Third row: Arthur Aude, Laurien Gagnon, Robert Frost, Ilon French, Rohert Thilmodeau. HOCKEY SQUAD First row, left to right: Augustus King, Noel Roy, James Goulette, Unesimc Cote, Donald Carson, Renald Leljage, Richard Caron. Second row: Robert Landry, Wilfred Pelletier, Valmont Gilbert, John Viens, Jerome Veilleux, Clement Vigue, Philip Mitchell, John Carey. HGCKEY - After many postponements and rescheduling of games, the Panther llockey outfit finally managed to play al-l nine of its games. Considering the fact that the Waterville club played many of its games with' stronger and more experienced teams, it did very well. The Panther puck pushers finished the season with four wins and five losses, Captain Onie Cote was a major sparkplug in his team's offense. Dukel' Car- on was high scorer for Waterville's congregation of stick swingers. Speaking of stick swingers, Spa't Roy received a fractured jaw and the loss of a tooth as the result of a high swinging stick. Goulette, Landry, and Carey al-l performed well in Waterville's ice capers. Three cheers should be given to John Viens for the splendid performances he gave. As goalie, John did more than any other man on the team in preventing the Panthers' opponents from scoring. The following is a list of the games with the results of each one: Waterville Opponents January Waterville St. Dominics . . 1 9 January Waterville Kents Hill .... 5 4 January Waterville Bath Boys' Club 6 3 January Waterville St. Dominics .. 1 6 l eln'uary VVaterville M. C. I. ..... 23 0 l eln'uary Waterville Madison .. ll l l 'elm1'uary Waterville Gardiner . . . 1 2 February Wate1'ville M. C. I. .... 0 2 February VVatervillc Kents Hill . . . 1 5 BASKETBALL WATERVILLE TAKES OPENER FROM FORT FAIRFIELD 35-24 Captain Albie Mitchell led the scoring attack with 13 points, and Robbie Mitchell was next with 8. WATERVILLE WALLOPS ORON0 59-37 With the return of Dickie Simpson, one of last year's regulars, the Purple and White crew took shape as a very strong club. Albie continued to set the pace with 14 points. Simpson scored 11 to take second-pl-ace scoring honors. WATERVILLE LOSES TO POWER LADEN JOHN BAPST 55-44 Albie scored 13 points. Jim Stanley's defensive work was a highlight for the Wa- terville five. WATERVILLE BENFDS FORT FAIRFIELD 44-42 Up north for two days, the Panthers had a tough time against the Fort boys. Albie Mitchell and Paul Jabar were outstanding as they kept the Panthers in the run- ning with their two-pointers. PRESQUEHSLE DEFEATS PANTHERS Again the Panther's spearhead proved to be brilliant Albie Mitchell whose in- dividual ball handling and team play were great to watch. He dumped in 9 points and Robbie Mitchell scored 7 for the cause. Simpson's work on the boards was good. PANTHERS UPSET ,CONY 33-22 Albie Mitchell was again the outstanding player as he broke -up many of his own vfhich clicked for baskets. Simpson and Jabar made most of Waterville's points. Jim Stanley did a fine job at his guard position. PANTHER SECONDS ROLL OVER J. V. WINSLOW TEAM 49-20 Waterville's second stringers won a game all by themselves as they rolled over a Jay Vee Winslow team who replaced the suspended varsity team. High scorer for the evening was Robbie Mitchell with 10 points. Little Stubby Chamberlain's fast play kept the crowd cheering throughout the game. PANTHERS STRANGLE STEARNS 39-37 The Panthers defeated Stearns on Simpson's uncanny shot in the last 15 sec- onds of the game. Dickie Mousie Simpson ,turned out to be the star of the 39-37 heated contest. Captain Albie Mitchell paced the prancing Panthers with 14 points, but it was the top notch guard play of Stanley and Jabar that kept many a Stearns threat from upsetting the apple cart. WATERVILLE PUSH OVER PRESQUE ISLE 33-22 Presque Isle led at the end of the first quarter 6-3, but after that the Panthers surged ahead. Dickie Simpson led the Panthers with 10 points and Joe Michaud came in for a close second with 9 points. WATERVILLE ROLLS OVER STEARNS 51-35 Dickie Simpson led the team to a 51-35 victory with 21 points. Robbie Mitchell was the only other Panther to hit the double figure, netting 11 points. Michaud, Captain Albie, and Stanley played their usual good game on the backboard. WATERVILLE DOWNS BANGOR 43-37 During the first half of the game, Waterville's shooting and passing was off the beamg however, the Panthers came roaring back in the second half and went on to win the game 43-37. The 11 points sunk by Dickie Simpson made him high scorer for the evening. Jabar and Captain Albie followed up with 9 and 8 points. WATERVILLE WHALES LAWRENCE 45-30 The Lawrenc-e five were unable to score a basket from the floor during the first half. They scored 4 foul shots to Waterville's 32 points in the first half. Joe Michaud was high man for Waterville with 16 points. Albie played his usual dazzling performance. WATERVILLE OUTPOINTS JOHN BAPST 49-45 Leading 15-20 at the half, Watervil-le managed to stay ahead with the steady playing of Stanley, Simpson, and Jabar. Captain Albie made the most spectacular basket of the night. Simpson made 17 points, Jabar, 15. WATERVILLE CONQUERS BANGOR 55-46 Led by Dickie Simpson, who garnered 17 points for his evening total, the Pan- thers came out on the long end of a 55-46 game with the Rams of Bangor. Jabar and Stanley helped the cause along with 13 and 10 points respectively. As usual Capt. Albie played a stellar game on the backboards. PANTHERS PACK AUP TENTH STRAIGHT 52-26 After a slow first period the' Waterville High club roared back to score 17 points in the second quarter to lead 20-6 at half- time. Dickie Simpson was once again the high scorer for the evening with 18 points. Capt. Albie put, on a sparkling perform- ance by sinking 5 of his famous hook shots plus 3 extra points. RAIDERS DEFEAT,iPANTHERS IN OVER TIME 38-36 Although the Winslow five trailed the Panthers for the first three quarters, they managed to creep up point by point until they tied with Waterville at 36-all at the end of the game. In a three-minute over time, Barney Morissette sunk the two point- er wh'ich won the game for Winslow. Dick Simpson was high man for the fourteenth straight game with 12 points to his credit. EASTERN MAINE TOURNAMENT 'WATERVILLE DEFEATS JOHN BAPST 55-45 In thirty-two fast, action-packed minutes, two even-matched teams fought for the lead. Dickie Simpson was high man in the game with 22 points. He turned out to be the highest scorer in any game of the tournament. Capt. Albie proved to be an important scoring threat by sinking 16 points. 'BASKETBALL 'TEAM First row, left to right: Joe Michaud, Francis Bishop, James Stanley, Albie Mitchell, Phil Stewart, Richard Simpson, Henry Nagem. Second row: Bruce Leavitt, Robert Mitchell, Lee Peters, Coach Wall-y Donovan, Paul Joseph, Paul Jabar, Robert Chamberlain. BASEBALL During the spring of 1946, Watervill-e High School baseball team, coached by Wallace Donovan, entered the Northern Kennebec Valley League. They played eight league games of which they won five and lost three-tying for second place in the league. They also played two practice games with Cony High School. Captain Teddy Shiro, Waterville's famous three-sport star, was the leading batter of the sea- son, followed closely by Robbie Mitchell, a fre hman. At the end of the season the boys elected Keith Curtis to captain the team in 1947. The scores of their games were as follows: Waterville 30 ...................... . . . Skowhegan Waterville 1 . . Madison Waterville 6 . . Winslow Waterville 6 . . Lawrence Waterville 9 . . Madison Waterville 3 . . Lawrence Waterville 1 . . Skowhegan Waterville 2 .. .............. Winslow TRACK Track interest was aroused at Waterville in the 1946 season, and under the di- rection of a new coach, Johnny Gilmore, a better than average season was enjoyed. The team was at a disadvantage in small meets, since there were few competitors. The Panthers were swamped in a duel meet with Cony, 80-373 and they finished sec- ond to Skowhegan in a triangular meet in which Winslow was the third contestant. What the team lacked in numbers, however, was made up in the ability of indi- vidual starsg and, in the larger State meets, Waterville was very much in the runnery. In the Bowdoin Interscholastic Meet the Panthers finished fifth 'with sixt-een schools competing. Captain Harry Marden and player Dick Hallee won the 220-yard dash and the high jump respectively. In the Kennebec Valley Meet Waterville finished third with Captain Marden again leading the way, winning both dashes and the shot-put. Bob Hardy won the half mile. In the State Meet the Panthers once again made a good showing and had a chance for the championship right up to the final event. Harry Marden proved him- self the fastest man in the State, winning his specialties, the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. Bob Hardy won third place in the 880. Bob Harmon took second place in the pole vault, and Dick Janelle took second in the high jump. The team finished fifth out of nineteen schools competing and were only five points from first place. Marden, Hallee, Hardy, Harmon, and Janelle, with Coach Gilmore, traveled to Providence, R. I., for the New England Interscholastic Meet. The competition was too keen and the Panthers failed to score. However, valuable experience was gained. Although failing to place, Bob Harmon cleared 10 feet in the pole vault and will be a threat in future Maine competitions. Dick Hallee was elected captain for the 1947 season. Other returning lettermen will be Rupe Stafford, Bob Harmon, and Bob Hardy. A BASEBALL Bottom row, left to 1'ig'h't: Robbie Mitchell, Dick Diversi, Pete Sias, Spike Carey, Albin- Mitchell, Teddy Shiro, Keith Curtis, Rupert Stafford, Jim Stanley, Fulxlillznnml Gilbert, Spat, Roy. Back row: Dick Delaware, Duko Caron, Donald French, Paul' Pagrnnucci, Dick Simpson, John Trainor, Bob Carr, James Goulette, Dick Boudreau, Stubby Chambor- lain, Dick Janelle, Coach Wally Donovan. TRACK Left to right: Robert Ilardy, Robert Harmon, Harold Marden, Dick Ilallev, Dick Janelle, Coach John Gil-more. GIRLS' SPORTS First row, left to right: Shirley York, Vivian Gagnon, Helen Simon, Doris York, Rena Ratte, Jeannine Breard, Rita Conti, Mary Belle Tufts. Second row: Gloria Moxcey, Janet Cyr, Urania Datsis, Constance Berry, Ernes- tine St. Peter, Patricia Erskine, Priscilla Tardiff, Miss Amy Thompson. Third row: Theresa Carey, Juliette Bourque, Jean Johnston, Jean Hallee, Pa- tricia Packard, Constance St. Pete1'. GIRLS' INTRA-MURAL SPORTS It wasn'L until 1946 that our school was introduced to girls' athletics: but already that department, under the direction of Miss Army Thompson, has become one ot' the most active in the school. Waterville High school belongs to the State of Maine Girls' Athletic Association which sponsors a point system of athletic awards for girls in many high schools of the State. In this point system a girl must earn one hundred points for her school letter ono hundred and fifty for her State letter, and two hundred for her State pin. It is considered a great honor to be able to wear the State letter or pin. After tvfo years of active participation in after-school sports, the following stu- dents have earned awards: School Letter 1100 pointsj-Seniors: Gloria Moxcey, Patricia Packard, Martha Marshall, Edna McCoy, Beverley Jones, Theresa Jobber, Dolores Nawfel, Mary Putnamg Junior: Shirley Frewing Sophomores: Carolyn Preble, Margaret Poulin, Barbara Warren. State Letter 1150 pointsl-Seniors: Priscilla Tardiff, Mary Belle Tufts, Juniors: Connie Berry, Janet Cyr, Urania Datsis, Patricia Erskine, Vivian Gagnon, Jeanne Hallee, Jean Shuman, Ernestine St. Peter, Shirley York. State Pin C200 pointsj-Highest Award-Seniors: Rena Ratte, Helen Simon, Doris York, Rita Conti, Jeannine B1'eard. MQ! f ,K C J! HClZf17 Gllnmnz Dear Alumni: Perhaps you would like to know the changes that have taken place in your Alma Mater in the past twelve years. As we go back to 1935, we find that Mr. Norman L. Matthews was principal of our high school. Leaving in 1943, he is now employed by the Silver Burdett Com- pany. He was followed by Mr. Clair E. Wood. Here is a brief report on the other faculty members, of years 1935 and 1936, who are no longer teaching in Waterville High School. Mrs. Grace Mitchell, Dean of Girls and stenography teacher is now retired and living here in town. Mr. Arthur C. Lowe, who taught mechanical drawing and art, is now employed by Raytheon in Waltham, Mass. Mr. Arthur Sprague, now employed by the Internal Revenue Department at Augusta, Maine, taught bookkeeping and business organization. Miss Helen M. Freeman, who taught English, became the head of the social science department as well as librarian at Warrick High School in Warrick, Mass. Miss Lenore Gross QMrs. Allan Hiltonj whose classes were in typing and social science, is living here in Waterville. Miss Evelyn Bell CMrs. Mahlon Rowej who is now teaching at Nasson College, Springvale, Maine, formerly taught English here. Miss Evelyn Foster is an English teacher in North Easton, Mass., which subject she also taught here. Miss Imogene Hackett fMrs. Jack Turnerj, who was teacher of industrial geography, commercial law and economics, is now living in Ventura, California. Miss Violette Daviau QMrs. Charles Brochameault, Jr.D one of our French and history teachers, now resides in Nashua, New Hampshire. Mr. Herman E. Rowe remained here as teacher of instrumental music until his death in 1939. Dr. Ermanno Comparetti followed him as director of the orchestra and the band. Miss Lian Rancourt, biology and French teacher, has now retired and lives here in the city. Mr. Raoul Violette, athletic director, is now employed in the con- tracting business vfith his brother, Charles. We find a new typing instructor, Miss Eleanor Tolan fMrs. Wade Hookerl. She is now living in Massachusetts. Also, we had a new vocal teacher, Mrs. Lila Ather- ton, who is now teaching in Oakland, Maine. In 1938, we find several new additions to the faculty. Miss Helen Madsen taught home economics and is now employed in the State Department of Education, Augusta, Maine. Miss Elizabeth Miller, an English instructor, is now teaching in F. H. Faye High School, Dexter, Maine. We are unable to give you the whereabouts of Miss Maxine Hopkinson who was a typing instructor. Mr. Leslie Brown taught history and industrial geography here, and later served in the Army and is now teach- ing in New Jersey. ' Mr. Robert Hussey was the only new teacher to join our faculty in 1939. He was a general science instructor and English teacher, and he later served in the Navy. At present, he is an accountant in Augusta, Maine. In 1941, Miss Adeline Bourget fMrs. Charles Simonettij and Miss Marjorie Moulton QMrs. Fosterj joined the faculty. 'The former, teacher of French and social life, is now residing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The latter who taught history and English here, continued teaching until her death. Mr. Buell Merrill instructor of history and social problems, who joined our high school faculty in 1942, is now teaching in Massachusetts. Mr. Norman Tremblay, former athl-etic director, is now living in Waterville. Miss Marjorie Lovett, history instructor, is now teaching in Columbia School, Rochester, New York. Mrs. Muriel Wardwell fMrs. Dulacl came here in 1943 to teach English. She later went into the Spars and is now in Providence, Rhode Island. Miss Frances Creamer came this same year as Director of Girls' Physical Education classes. Dur- ing the war she served as a U. S. O. hostess. In 1945, we had two changes: Miss Ernestine Wilson left here to go to Lincoln School in P1'ovidence, Rhode Islandg and Miss Zilda MacKenzi-e left to teach in Wake- field, Mass. At that time one of the history teachers was Mr. James M. Whitten, who is now at the University of Maine. Mrs. Virginia Dare Fitzgerald cam-e here from Kentucky and conducted our musical group. She is now teaching history in Queensboro, Kentucky. During this year, too, Mr. Charles E. Glover retired as su- perintendent and Mr. Kermit C. Nickerson took his place. In this year of 1946, we had other changes in the faculty. Miss Rhoda Wein, an English teacher, and dramatic coach left us and is now at the Radio School, Columbia University, New York City. Mrs. Mary Biuck left and is living here in Waterville. We hope we have brought you up-to-date as to the whereabouts of the former teachers whose pictures you do not see in the faculty section. We have enjoyed col- lecting the information and hope it will be of interest to you, too, as you finger through these pages, and scenes of days gone by flash before your eyes. Sincerely, Class of 1947 North Berwick, April 4, 1947 Helen M. Freeman passed away after several months of illness. WHEREFORE, SEND NOT TO ASK . . Young minds, that grew in sunshine Beneath her guiding handy Young hearts, no longer young, now weepg She goes to the eternal sleep- Our Teacher passed away. Stephen Jacoby, '47 miy 1 WM' vfxn 23 H4 Q . Sv if -sr f AX 9 KIA, ... W if X , W Q U , ,ag I N ,SSS 2 1 1 1. SHOP NEWS The Machine Tool Department first opened in Waterville Senior High School in September, 1936. Government money, matched with the local funds, financed the building of the wing and the equipping of the shop. Less than on-e third the estimated cost of equipemnt was available when it was neededg and, to make matters worse, England was starting to arm for World War II, so she came to the American market for used machines. Because of this, prices rose. The senior and junior classes were handed the job installing the machines, and these original classes did a our thanks. In July, 1940, the defense program made its first August, 1940, the Watervil-le Senior High School with started classes to prepare men for entrance into machine of preparing the room and wonderful job and deserve demand for machinests. In three other Maine schools, tool plants where arms and other equipment would be turned out. Men worked at their regular jobs and put in eight hours overtime in these classes. When the war came, two shifts were operating from four P. M., to twelve midnight, and from twelve to six, A. M. This training con- tinued for three yearsg and during this period, the government added equipment until the shop was as we know it today. The total valuation is S18,000. We are one of three high schools in N-ew England that have a furnace with which to 'treat metals by the use of heat. The training received today consists of learning to run most of the machines to be found in l-arge machine shops, to do accurate work, to handle machinist's tools efficiently, to learn the fundamentals of blue print reading, and to carry out the orders of our bosses and instructors. The Automotive Mechanic Course is comparatively new in Waterville. When the idea was first conceived, there was the problem of finding a place to hold the classes, but this was settled when it was decided to use the Walnut Street School. Since this building had not been used for several years, it had to be cleaned up and converted into a shop. The next thing was the problem of transportation back and forth to high school, and the decision was made to use Jackson's bus. The purpose of the automotive course is to help those boys who are better able to use their hands than they are to get material from books. It also provides an opportunity for pupils to learn desirable skills not obtainable in the regular class room. It is the job of this course to teach the boys to do well what they will do anyway. Sooner or later every boy will probably drive an automobile and perhaps own one. Therefore, he should know how to take care of the machine he will be using. He should at least know how to change a tire and make minor. repairs. Another aim of the course is to familiarize the boys with the parts and workings of the automobile, so that they will be able to fol-low automotive mechanics as a voca- tion, if they so desire. The method of teaching used is to let the boys learn by doing, as well as by the use of standard text books and classroom methods. First, there is actual practice in doing a job, and this is followed by a lecture with visual aids which show a mechanic actually doing the work. This is to make the job familiar. Text books are used where the text pertains to the work being done. Along with the automotive course is one in acetylene welding. There is a fair supply of tools, some of which were bought by the school, and others which came from the government surplus, however, many more could be used. There are not very many machines as yet. One reason for this is that they are unobtainable, and another reason is the high cost. In the near fiuture, it may be possible to get some of the most needed machines. Another of the three new departments of the practical arts course is the electri- cal and radio department, which may be broken down brieiiy into three main divisions: wiring, communication, and maintenance of electrical equipment. Working with a very limited amount of equipment all year, the classes succeeded in getting some practice in wiring electrical outlets to all of the work benches. They have studied the different wiring involved in some of the more common circuits in p-resent day use, and they have tested and made repairs to some of the fixtures around different school buildings. Ag material becomes a little easier to obtain, the department succeeded in get- ting a few unassembled radio kits, which have provided a chance for all of the upper classmen to assemble and put-in working order at least one type of radio receiving set. For maintenance, it has been possible to have boys bring in from their own homes a number of different types of small electrical appliances, and make what repairs of a minor nature the limited equipment would allow. Electricity in this present day and age is probably one of man's greatest servants. To work with it and thoroughly understand it with all of its different applications is the noble aim of any man. In this course, a step is taken in the process of building toward that better understandingg to do so, will require much equipment, so that we may study and keep up with progress in this fast moving field. Carpentry, the art of working in wood, was finally brought to Waterville High School in the new industrial arts course. Because of the lack of space in the high school, the classes have been held at the Walnut Street School, along with auto- mechanics, in the spacious three-room first fioor. The class was composed of 13 boys Q3 seniors, 10 juniorsj. A miniature house was built by two future nail pounders, while bookcases, a desk, cabinets, a chest, tables, clothes presses and telephone stands were projects of the remaining welders of the saw, square, plane and hammer. The shop is well equipped wi-th a circular saw, a jointer, two lathes, a hand saw, a surface planer, and a combination mortiser and drill press in a power machine, and a generous supply of hand tools. It was thought at first to put the carpentry class in the Junior High School, but the limited space and equipment there brought up the problem of a larger and better equipped building. The fact that the Walnut Street School already had modern mach- ines in it, decided its choice as the likely spot. The machines, it must be said, were the property of the city and were used by Mr. George Moore, the city carpenter. This was, and still is, his workshopg and pl-ans were made so that both the classes and Mr. Moore could use the same shop at the same time. Bookwork played an important part in the construction of the house previously mentioned, and sketches had to be done by all workers before they started on their individual projects. The interest and enthusiasm of the students who have been taking these courses have proved that this new trend in Waterville's secondary education program is a move in the right direction. .Al , .f Z V w f 1947 OFFICAL PHOTOGRAPHER f' The Nautilus ir NEW ENGLAND'S LEADING HIGH SCHOOL and C0llEGE PHOTOGRAPHER if The Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. 132 Boylston Street :-: Boston, Massachusetts NEWS WHEN IT IS NEWS Emery Brown Co. WATERVILLE'S Take Your Home Town Paper LEADING DEPARTMENT . STORE WATERVILLE MORNING Always Emphasizing STYLE and QUALITY RESTO-TONE Compliments METHOD IRVING A MooDY DRY CLEANING 0 National JEWELER Steam Laundry Telephone 210 Waterville JAMES L. BOYLE G. 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Box 395 We specialize on fine screen engravings in black and white or color for school annuals, letterlreads, catalogues, programs and other purposes for which high grade engravings are needed. We shall be happy to have you consult us regarding your engraving problems, and to quote new prices. I - -J Compliments of Mowry Jewelery Co. CREDIT JEWELERS SMITH 85 COMPANY 45 Main si. Waterville, Me. INVESTMENT AND Tel' 864 REAL ESTATE N I 193 Main Street William F. Kiersteacl Waterville, Maine D,M,D, Tel- 636 173 Main street Water-ville, Me. F. HAROLD .DUBORD ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Compliments of Kennebec. Fruit and Confectionery Co. Buy Your Graduation Clothes including DRESSES, COATS MEN'S SUITS, FURNISHINGS at J. C. PENNEY CO. Department Store Waterville, Maine Compliments of DUNHAM7S Messalonskee ' Dairy Farm OUTFITTERS County Road Tel. 766-R Tel. 391-M for Young Men for Over 50 Years Waterville, Maine Branch Machine Shop Walter L. Kerslrner, Prop. 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Ompfmen S O Grace 8x Ideal Beauty Sulllvan s Cleaners Shoppe 5 Getchell Street Walk-In Service Tel. 399 Tel. 174 Tel' 629-R Side Entrance Professional Buil-ding DELISLE STUDIO BARROWS Transfer 8: Storage Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS LOCAL and INTERSTATE For Living Portraits MOVING 50 Main st. Tel. 1925-M FURNITURE STORAGE Waterville, Me. Office 2 Common St. Waterville , l Wdwkd , . . Gnu cmoums or '47 For pleasant work with Viendiy associates. . Before you make any decisions as to what you are going to do after graduation, why not investigate the job opportunities which the Telephone Com- pany olfers you? Good pay is among the many advantages you gain by working for the Telephone Company. You earn while you learng the pay for beginners is good and you can earn increases beginning in a few months. Then, too, you will be working at an interesting job with congenial people in pleasant surroundings. Your job can be the first step in a real career in public service. y,.i.m...,QI Your teacher or vocational adviser can tellyou S 3 23 more abou! work in this interesting industry. I Q Q 2 i-vig fag of mm L NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE 81 TELEGRAPH COMPANY W. B. ARNOLD CO. HARDWARE MERCHANTS S-E OIL FURNACES FRIGIDAIRE Ranges and Refrigerators BENDIX HOME LAUNDRY Established over a Century SPRING BROOK ICE 8: FUEL CO. ICE-COAL-WOOD FUEL AND RANGE OIL Telephone 8 12 Sanger Ave. Waterville, Me. Compliments of H. L. DURRELL Distributor CAIN'S MAYONNAISE You're Welcome at Bill's Filling Station RANGE and FUEL OILS Texaco Dealer 19lXQ Temple St. Tel. 2369 Compliments of Waterville Steam Laundry West Street Market J. M. Ayotte, Prop. MEATS, GROCERIES, FRUITS and VEGETABLES-Free Delivery 30 West St., Tel. 402, Waterville, Me. Farwell's Fabric Shop 75 Templ-e Street LADIES' WEAR-FINE FABRICS McCall Patterns Compliments of Harold W. Kimball Co. 21 Silver St. Waterville, l Compliments of F lo's Green Houses Compliments of BARNEY'S LUNCH SILVER STREET Service Station 27 Silver Street Phone 622 B. F. GOODRICH TIRES CITY SERVICE OIL Sz GAS Don Ka Bud Fitch. Props. Visit Our New Lounge This Mutual Savings Bank always has money on hand to loan to those, Tel' 1540 worthy of credit, who may wish to Emile Roderigue, Prop. buy or build a home. - Waterville Savings Bank Merrill 8: Mayo, Inc. WIRTHMORE FEEDS 45 Front St. Waterville, Me. Compliments of Claire's Candy Shop Lufkin's Candy, Webber's Ices Freshly Cooked Nuts Next to Haines' Theatre Prop. Mrs. Mathieu 183 Main St. Tel. 1770-R J. HOBART PIERCE LIFE INSURANCE Waterville Maine Compliments of Elias B. Nawfel D.D.S. ' Compliments of PARK VIEW Service Station 1 Front Street MOBILE GAS KL OIL Perley W. York, Prop. Compliments of Theodore J. Richards District Manager Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. GEORGE J. DOYLE Insurance Agency Compliments TO A GREAT CLASS Peters 8: Hillman Photographers 50 Main St. Tel. 1925-M Waterville, Me. .1.l1.....-A 5 x Q 1 if, DNN- Mn 4' ,-4' rbi, ,Lv-4..- W ' rl f-W fs i,M 'HQ- Y N 'Y This NAUTILUS was Produced by the CITY JOB PRINT I Creators of Distinctive Printing Telephone 207 173 Main Street Waterville, Maine THOMAS BUSINESS COLLEGE OFFERING SPECIALIZED TRAINING For MEN For WOMEN Junior Executive Training, Accounting Secretarial Training VETERANS COUNSELED For full information write or call 165 Main St., Waterville, Maine Tel. 362-R GOOD SHOES BEST MAKERS RIGHT PRICES ir Gallert Shoe Store EVELYN CARDIN SPECIALTY SHOP The Store Where Quality Counts Waterville, Maine F arrow's Book Shop sCIIooL SUPPLIES and Rooxs RECORDS and SHEET MUSIC Telephone 312 Main Sz Temple Sts. Waterville, Me. Compliments of J. A. MICHAUD 25 Summer Street Waterville, Maine The Home of Good Used Cars and Groceries Poliquin Jewelry Store BULovA WATCHES' Compliments of Jones' Barber Shop PARKER PENS JEWELRY Cash or Credit and Beauty Parlor 39 Main Street Waterville, Me. 111 Main Street Tel. 1069 For Service, Dependability and Quality CALL DEXTER DRUG STORES, INC. 118 Main St. Waterville, Me. 2 Clinton Ave. Winslow, Me. J Compliments of ATH.ERTON'S S. A. 8z A. B. Green Co. flncorporatedj COAL, OIL, ICE 251 Main St. Waterville, Me. F ERRIS Waterville Auto Sales SHELL SUPER STATION Battery Service Heated Storage FORD SALES AND SERVICE Open 7 A- M- to 1 A- M- Telephone 23-W EXCELLENT FOOD Try our SHORE DINNERS and DAILY SPECIALS Puritan Restaurant 151 Main St. Tel. 201, Waterville Compliments of Caron's Real Estate 53 Main St. Waterville, Me. Dakin Sporting Goods Company 25 Central St. 67 Temple St. Bangor Waterville Where Sportsmen Meet Ammunition Repair Work Fishing Tackle Athletic Eqwipment and Sportswear Compliments of C. F. HATHAWAY COMPANY l J ff--- S HARRIS BAKING COMPANY Bakers of BETTER BREAD, CAKE and PASTRY Wholesale Retail'Store HARVEY D. EATON Compliments of WARE-BUTLER, INC. ATTORNEYMLAW LUMBER C. K. Mathews Sz Co. Waterville, Maine A. W. Blake, Mgr. GENERAL INSURANCE Compliments of J. P. Poirier, D. D. S. LEVINE'S The Store for Compllimeflts Of MEN and BOYS Where High School Boys Meet DINE and DANCE Tel. 81923 76 Front Street A Compliments of A. M. DRUMMOND 8: CO. The Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. ANNOUNCES The Opening Of A New Studio Location AT . 132 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts ir Providing Greatly Enlarged Quarters Modernized with the Newest, Most Up-to-Date Studio Equipment and Enabling Us To Offer The finest In SCHOOL PORTRAITU RE and Yearbook Service fllzfnza 4 Graduation night. Can't you see it? Can't you hear it? Can't you recall its hectic excitement? Then reniinisce. Here it is-the night and the ceremony that you knew you'd see and hear and feel and be a part of, from that memorable first day you spent in the institution that you came to think of quite casually as school. Graduation night-come back to it! Come back to it! Remember? It was orderly and solemn-yet noisy and confusing. Even as we marched slowly into the auditorium to the cadence of the processional, and made the way to our seats with steadiness and uncertainty, we became well aware of the meaning of 'mingled emotions'. Yes, that signifies precisely the way we felt as some of us asked ourselves, Am I really glad this day is here? And some others asked inaudibly, Do I actually feel sorry this day has come ? Don't the rhythmic tones of that processional still beat in the back of your mind? Vaguely, hazily, doesn't the Purple and White still move to that beat before your eyes? Can't you recall its almost uncomfortable for- mality? Graduation night! Had the speakers at that occasion been the most skilled orators available, none could have moved us to think clearly of the full significance of those moments. Yes, it was a long ceremony, but it seems now as though it lasted but a moment. Then, eagerly, reluctantly, we withdraw to the steady strains of the recessional. Once in the classroom again, we wanted to see everyone and wish him the best of luckg but we obtained audience with only one or two and ex- citedly wished them luck, until we saw that everyone else was gathering up his things and starting to take the first step on a course that might never cross our own. Though each of these first steps seemed alike, the courses they introduced have proved divergent. But we thought not of all this then. We left the school that night as we had left it countless times before- the school that had loomed so important and that now recedes persistently into memory. May this NAUTILUS, the symbol of our common starting place, im- pede the persistent recession of that school into memory. May it cast a guiding light upon our chosen courses in life by causing us to think of those memorable days spent at Waterville Senior High School. -,, ,...l-111 ' MY THANKS When I returned from the Service, I was dreading only one thing- finishing my high school education. I expected it would be hard to re- member things which would have been fresh in my mind had I been able to continue uninterrupted. I did feel out of place at first, but with the aid of the teachers and other students my fears were soon gone. I felt that I received no more credit than what I deserved, and was shown no more favoritism than the other pupils. I want to thank the faculty for not asking too many embarrassing questions, and the students for being so friendly. Leonard Crocker, '47 ilCAlfLOW!6 ldflelfliai The composition, editing, and publishing of a yearbook is no easy task. The staff of the NAUTILUS wishes to express its sincere thanks to those who, through their friendly help and guidance, have aided us in the production of this book. Our thanks go out to the following: To Mrs. Whitten, our faculty adviser, whose kindly devotion and cheery manner will not be forgotten. To our principal, Mr. Wood, whose advice in moments of doubt was a godsend. To Miss Jules and her capable typists. Theirs was the hardest job of all-manual labor. To the art department under Miss Robinson for the excellent art work in this issue. To our Business Manager, Barclay Taylor, who made sure that none of our checks bounced! To Vantine's studio for the fine photography and candid camera shots. To the Waterville Morning Sentinel who made our plates. To the City Job Print of Waterville, from whose presses this edition of the NAUTILUS rolled, and whose advice helped us over many a rough spot. Special thanks are hereby -extended to our Editor-in-Chief, Shirley Simpson and to Dolores Nawfel, Advertising Manager. Shirley's unending en-ergy and bright charm are as much a part of this book as the paper it is printed on. To Dolores, a tip of the hat for a job well done. Her supervision of the advertisements was letter perfect. jailofne If the concealing dust which covered the memory of your schooldays has been partially removed, if the old familiar faces seem to be nearby you again, then this yearbook has served its purpose. I have hadlplaymates, I have had companions, In my days of childhood, in my joyful schooldays- All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. But they are not gone! So long as mementos like this yearbook seem to make your hear again the voice of a once close friend, the careless laugh- ter of the girl you'd been so fond of, and the quiet advice of a well-loved teacher, then this NAUTILUS has a message for you. 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