Wilton Academy - Eagle Yearbook (Wilton, ME)

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1949 EDITORIAL WHAT A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION MEANS EVERY individual should complete his high school course. Without such an educa- tion, one has small hope of securing a good working position today. Even though it may be impossible to attend college, there should be no excuse for not having a high school diploma. A high school student has an opportunity to learn a great deal more than just that which he Finds in textbooks. Extra-curricula activities are varied. There is at least one activity in school in which every student is interested. Sports, musical organizations, dramatics, and class projects are only a few outstanding inter- ests. By participating -in these one realizes the importance of co-operation and sharing. He not only understands better how to get along with people, but also gains many new friends. After his high school days are over, he is better prepared to go out into the world and to do things for himself. As for the classes themselves, there is a course to fit each student's need. A lot of studying has to be done, of course, for making the most of our four year preparation is the fundamental reason for attending school. A few schools have started a new plan for classes. Only one subject is taught during one term. The atten- tion of the student is concentrated on this one subject, and confusion which might sometimes arise from several studies is eliminated. This plan also proves better for the teacher as well, for he can include in his Held of study much more than before. The problem today in education is not how to keep the young people in school. There are more students' in school today than ever before. During the past few years there has been an in- creasing number of overcrowded schools and classrooms, and a decreasing number of good teachers. e X What is to be done? We must see. that more buildings are built, and that more teachers are in training. If the teachers' salaries were raised, more would be likely to choose that pro- fession. Since our children and young people need and desire an education, we must not let them down. It is our duty to see that they are prepared for the future. Esther Packard '49 APPRECIATION WE take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the following persons who have contributed generously to Wilton Acad- emy during the past year: Miss Anne Bass and the former members of the Wilton B. P. W. Club for the fine piano. Mr. Edwin S. Hall for the three prizes and the subscriptions to The New York Times, The New York Herald Tribune, The Christian Sci- ence Monitor, and The Boston Herald. 1 5 'la

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1949 EAGLE BUARD 1. Front Row, left to right: L. Ranger, P. Nadeau, S, Harnden, E. Packard, W. Ellsworth, E. Adams, E. Melcher. Second Row: Miss Bailey, N. Collins, C. Swett, E. Masterman, M. Robinson, J. Baker, S Smith Third'Row: 'B. Maxwell, M. Brown, P. Raymond, T. Farrington, L. Toothaker, F. Randell, H. Brown. Editor-in-chief Literary Editor Senior Class Editors Iunior Class Editor Sophomore Class Editor Freshman Class Editor School Activities Editors Esther Packard Earlene Adams Priscilla Nadeau Stanley Harnden Barbara Maxwell Nancy Collins Myles Brown Edith Masterman Eleanor Melcber Shirley Smith Alumni Editor Exchange Editor Business Manager Advertising Managers Circulating Managers Faculty Advisor Iacqueline Baker Lorraine Ranger Wesley Ellsworth Thayden Farrington Herbert Brown Lyman Toothaker Philip Raymond Marilyn Robinson Christina Swett Frank Randell Edna F. Bailey

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1949 EARLENE ANN ADAMS Intended vocation: Medical Secretary Avocation: Dancing and Sports Course: Classical - Honors - Activities: One-Act Play 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Winter Sports 43 Field Hockey 13 G. A. A. 43 Eaglet 3, EAGLE 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Cheerleader 2, 3, Head Cheerleader 43 Trafiic Squad 2, 33 Magazine Drive Award 3, 43 Basement Duty 2, 3, Head Basement Girl 43 Ofiice Girl 3, 43 Social Com- mittee 3, 43 Carnival Queen Candidate 43 Librarian of Glee Club 23 Chorus 13 Minstrel Show 43 Class Prophecy. Who is that blonde sailing around? That's Earlene. We couldn't ask for a more able cheerleader. We also know that Earlene has a certain interest in Livermore. Best wishes in your future. IACQUELINE Rose BAKER Intended vocation: Nursing Avocation: Movies Course: Home Economics Activities: Class Secretary 33 Future Homemakers of America 1, 3, President 43 EAGLE 43 Minstrel Show 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 43 Trafiic Squad 43 Carnival Queen Can- didate 43 Higgledy-Piggledy 3. Crash - Bang!! Here comes Spitfire with her safety valve wide open. Ask Tinag she should know. Here's a toast to success in your future, Jackie. HERBERT CARROLL. BROWN Intended vocation: Medicine Avocation: Movies Course: Classical Activities: Football 1, 2, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 2, 43 Eaglet 23 EAGLE 43 Traffic Squad 2, 3, 43 Higgledy- Piggledy 33 Magazine Drive Award 3, 43 Student Council 43 One-Act Play 3, 43 Senior Play3 Class Will. Herbie's always willing to help on any job that has to be done. His cheery personality is bound to aid him in the future. WESLEY YORK ELLSWORTH Intended vocation: Engineering Avocation: Sports Course: Scientific - Honors - Activities: Class President 13 Class Secretary and Treas- urer 23 Class Vice President 33 Class Treasurer 43 One-Act Play 1, 2, 3, 43 Senior Play3 Football 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Winter Sports 13 Boys' W Club 2, Secre- tary 3, Treasurer 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Trafiic Squad 2, 3, 43 Winter Carnival 43 Higgledy-Piggledy Asst. Manager 33 Student Council 2, 3, 43 Minstrel Show 43 Track 43 Eaglet 33 EAGLE 43 Graduation Essay. Who is the boy in the Class of '49 with the great determina- tion? None other than Wesley. As you can see by the report above, he has been a very active member of our class. We wish you great success in all that you undertake, Wet. 8