Williams High School - Messalonskee Ripple Yearbook (Oakland, ME)

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time this year September 15, in the library. We decided 8 THE MESSALONSKEE RIPPLE .1 fn U Q Q. 1 , A - 1 STUDENT COUNCIL l 1RS'I' IUNV llw-fl In riirlltjt -lllilllllil XVuo1ls, 1 l'am4-is .lulizl lirown, Sm-l Vlisnnlle-r. Natalie Hilbn-rt. Monzllisln. 1 lrul York. liouw-r l.ilcv. Xlurk ill-lvlu-l!. SECOND HOW: Mr, Merrill Lkrlviserl. llowurql l'luli-les. l.oruim- Morlou, lmmild Ilusli. llowi-nu Wris:l1-N. liiclmrzl linstow, Grace llmlly, 'Flmnms llobinsmi. Mr. Nhlrxl ll'rincipzilr. !l'HlllD RHW: lmliglus Small. lflliznlwc-Ili llarrn-tt. lhumoml Stiiielkrrnl, Hlonellv- ltm. llurolll lluzzm-ll, .lane-I l'ie-1-cv. liobinson Whitney. Clmrleln- Mc'l'uu's:art. K:-ith Suutimrd. Ilobn-rt lluzzcll und ltulh Wrigley were ribs:-nt xvlnfn this The Student Council met for the first to meet every Thursday after school. We have done a number of things this year. A committee was appointed to find out about a flagpole for the school. We voted to let cheerleaders try out for the basketball team. We also voted to clect all of the cheerleaders each year by popular vote of the high school. To raise money, the Student Council sponsored dances after several home basket- ball games. We also showed movies in room 22, Fridays. We asked the school committee to pay the iemainder of the debt on the chairs. pu-Iliw was taken We voted to have the Ripple lloard elected by the Student Council. All those who we1'e interested in being' on the Board were asked to give their names to Student Council members. It was voted not to give any basketball awards such as letters, certificates, or sweaters, to anyone who hadn't bought a Student Athletic ticket. We voted not to give out a baseball uniform to anyone who didn't have a ticket. Instead of buying' anything' for the school, our project this year was to help the athletic department as much as possible to improve their financial situation. We lowered the athletic tax from 10 per cent to 5 ed the athletic tax from 10 per cent to 5 per cent and turned over to the athletic de- partment the money made in the magazine campaign.

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THE MESSALONSKEE RIPPLE 7 There are many schools in Maine that have a driver training course-large schools like Portland High to small schools like Belgrade High. People may ask, 'tls this course worth the work and money our town puts into itll The answer is definitely, Yes. For many years now, the reason for a great percentage of our accidents through- out the country is the teen-age driver, but not because he isn't a good driver. It is because he hasn't been taught to drive correctly, to respect traffic rules, or to re- spect the safety of others. In Maine, up to this date, not one person who has taken the driver training course in high school has had an accident. When we, the students of Williams High School, say that we want a driver training course, it is not only to benefit ourselves alone but also to guard the safety of every- one on the road. Oakland can do its part in keeping our highways safe, and helping our generation to become good, careful drivers by having a teen-age driver training course in Williams High. JOE READY '51 SELF-CONTROL Self-control is one of the most important characteristics anyone can possess. It is one of the principal reasons why some students get along with classmates and teachers so much better than other students do. Naturally, teachers are not too fond of a smart-aleck who persists in making uncalled-for remarks in class. Neither will students care much for someone who is al- ways having an outburst of temper. Self-control is especially important to those who take part in sports. Regardless of how good an athelete he may be, no one who talks back to officials, makes uncom- plimentary remarks on all their decisions, or picks a fight with an opposing player at the slightest provocation will be popular with the spectators. Eventually, he will probably find himself sitting on the bench. Self-control is equally essential to those who watch the games. Spectators and students certainly don't help the reputation of the school by booing or by making sar- castic comments aimed at the officials and the members of visiting teams. CAROL YORK '50

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THE MESSALONSKEE RIPPLE 9 HILDA JOY BALDIC Hildie Strike up the drums, let's all be gay. Inter-class Basketball 1, 2, 3, Inter-class Softball 3: Inter-class Volley Ball 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4, Band 2, 3, 4: Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prize Speaking Usher 3, Senior Play Usher 4, Blue Triangle 4, Commercial Club 4, Washing- ton Club Secretary 4, Perfect Attendance 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH M. BARRETT KiL.iZY7 When angry, count to ten before you speak, if very angry count to a hundred. Student Council 4, Class Secretary 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Letter 2, 3, 4: W Club 2, 3, 4, Inter-class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Inter- class Volley Ball 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Majorette 2, 3, 4: Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Prize Speaking Usher 3, Senior Play Usher 4, Winter Carnival Committee 3, 4, Blue Triangle 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Commercial Club 4, VVashington Club Treasurer 4, Ripple Board 4, Perfect Attendance 4. JOAN O. BERUBE KIJOU Be silent always when you doubt your sense. Class Secretary 4, Inter-class Volley Ball 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Baccalaureate Choir 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Prize Speaking Usher 3, Senior Play Usher 4, Blue Triangle 1, 2, 3, 4: Secretary- Treasurer 3, Commercial Club 4, Washington Club 4, Ripple Board 2. RAYMOND BICKFORD URay!! A live wire never gets stepped on. Football 2, 3, 4, Letter 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Letter 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Music Festivals 1, Inter-class Basketball 2, 3, 4, W Club 3, 4, J. V. Basketball 2. JULIA H. BROWN Julie QFirst Honor Commercial Coursej There is no royal road to learning. Student Council 1, 4, Treasurer 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary-Treasurer 4, Class Librarian 1, Robe Keeper 2, 3, Bac- calaureate Choir 1, 2, 3, Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, Concert Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Dance Committee 2, Magazine Campaign Room Secretary 1, 2, Carnival 2, Freshman Reception Com- mittee 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Usher at Junior Prize Speaking and Graduation 3, Student Legislature 3, Dirigo Girls' State 3, Inter-class Volley Ball 3, 4, Senior Play Stage Manager 4, Dramatic Club 4, Commercial Club 4, Washington Club Presi- dent 4, Eagle Staff 3, 4, Business Manager and Typist 4, Ripple Board 3, 4, Business Manager 4, D. A. R. Award 4, Perfect At- tendance 1, 2, 3, 4, Office Girl 4. DONALD MELFORD BUSH il Oni! Lord, reform thy world, beginning with me. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Manager 1,'2, 3,1 4, W Club Stu- dent Council 4, Washington Club 4, Senior Play 4.