West Paris High School - Nautilus Yearbook (West Paris, ME)

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JES' LIKE MY OL' MAN Oh when I said my prayers tonight I felt jes' awful bad, Coz jes' this mornin' I told God l'd be a real good lad. This mornin' when I milked the cow The milk it sorta spilt, An' I slipped down an' broke the stool Thet Dad an' -lim had built. At dinna time I broke a dish An' made Ma raving mad, She said she didn't see jes' why I was so awful bad. Wal, this went on the whole long day From one end to the otha, If it wasn't Dad, wal then t'was Ma, Or -lim my bigges' brotha. My Ma says thet she neva saw A naughty boy ez me, An' Dad says thet I'm jes' a boy, A boy - ez once was he. I know God watches every day An' hope thet He can see, I'm jes' a boy like my ol' man When he was young like mel Louise Gammon '56 31

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soon as possible. Telling Nancy that he will talk with her on the morrow, he hur- rtes away. Nancy turns to face her children. Again the question, Mother? This time she must answer and answer well. Come children, let us sit before the fire. With one strong arm around each ol' her children she begins to speak. Your father is not coming home tonight. We must go to meet him one day, but not until we have worked to make this land a safe home for those who will come after us. This is what your father would have wanted. We are pioneers and this is a hardship which we must face. Be happy my children, be happy with the knowledge that we are helping to build a country that would make your father rightly proud. Rosalie Curtis '56 NIGHTFALL IN SUMMER Now the night is creeping Clouds drift through the sky, Hear the bullfrogs peeping, Their nightly lullabye. Stars are gems of beauty Glittering one by one, The silvery moon gleams brightly, For another day is done. A distant cry of a whipoorwill Breaks through the solemn night, The world around is faintly hushed Patched in the bright moonlight. The murmuring of the pine trees, The towering waves of grass Lend a mystery to the nightfall, And chant to those who pass. Donna Andrews '58 SUNSET When the sun sinks in the West Casting its glow ore' mountain crest, Making the valley an artist's dream, Reflecting in the babbling stream. Nature sprinkling her carpet with dew, Closes the eyes of the flowers, too. Calling her birds to the swaying trees, Sending her message by the whispering breeze. That day is done and night is nigh, An' th' golden parade marches from the sky. One more check to see all is well, While being caught in the sunset's spell. Gerry Andrews '56 30

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Activities .szwlenfa , anal lgarenfa i Hgh ls lietty doing well in school? XVhy does Mary never have any homework? To answer many such questions and for the entertainment of parents and friends. a parent-student night was held during American Education Week. -james Todd, master ol' ceremonies, introduced a program which included several musical selections by the high school orchestra and two radio scripts. which proved to be points of interest. lt Takes Time, the presentation of the sophomore class depicted a problem of emotional crisis which was settled through the cooperation ol' the parents and the local high school principal. The partici' pants ol' this script were: Mr. Ferris, a busy American father Douglas Perham Mrs. Ferris, equally busy Nancy Yates Don Ferris, high school sophomore Mark Sundelin Mr. Sham, principal ol' Don's high school Duane Hayes The script ol the senior class discussed the reading problem which many teachers and parents face today. Reading And --lu was put on the ait ' bv: I Mrs. Fold, an average American mother Rosalie Curtis llanice, her daughter, high school sophomore lileanor Coffin Mrs. liverett, school librarian Felicia Collette Mr. XVayne, principal of -lanice's school X'Vayne Penley Announcer Roland Morey Mr. Howard Libby, superintendent ol' schools, gave a brief speech concerning the growth ol' enrollment in our schools. After this program in the gymnasium the guests were invited to visit the classrooms where regular classes were in session. Many attended the classes in his- tory, French, English, shorthand and business law which were conducted by thc respective teachers. Alter the classroom activities light refreshments were served under the leadership ol' the Student Council. In the interest ol' education, both teachers and students feel that our guests lound their visit most interesting and informative. fffmiis 32