Wilton Academy - Eagle Yearbook (Wilton, ME)

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FACULTY Seated, left to right: Mrs. Petersen, Miss Marden, Mrs. Hellen, Miss Blanee, Miss Greenleaf, Mrs. Hatlield, Mr. Keay. Standing: Mr. Slattery, Mr. Toothaker, Mr. Hunter, Mr, Crouse, Miss Bailey, Mr. Knowles, Miss Young. FACULTY DATA HARLAND l.. KEAY, A.B.. Colby College, Principal, General Mathematics Appointed 1945 LEAH T. PETERSEN. Boston University, Skidmore College, Vocal Music Appointed 1930 ELOISE M. HATFIELD, B.S., Farmington State Teachers College, Home Economics Appointed 1938 EDNA F. BAlLEY, A.B.. Colby College, English Appointed 1941 OTHO KNOVVLES, Busch Conservatory, Chicago, lnstrumental Music Appointed 1943 MARY L. YOUNG, A.B., Colby College, Languages Appointed 1948 NEWELL N. TOOTHAKER, B.S., Bates College, Science Appointed 1948 lVAN H. CRUUSE, B.S., University of Maine, Agriculture Appointed 1949 EUGENE A. HUNTER. A.B., Colby College, Physical Education, Coach of Basketball and Baseball Appointed 1949 PATRICK A. SLATTERY, A.B., Bowdoin College, Social Studies, Coach of Football Appointed 1949 CHARLENE F. BLANCE, A.B., Colby College, English Appointed 1950 ELIZABETH L. MARDEN, A.B., University of Maine, Mathematics, General Science, Coach of Girls' Field Hockey Appointed 1950 FLORENCE E. GREENLEAF, B.S., University of Maine, Commercial Subjects, Voca- tions, Coach ot Girls, Basketball and Softball Appointed 1951 CAROLYN L. HELLEN, VVilton Academy Secretary Appointed 1941

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Wilton Academy Cafeteria APPRECIATION The members of the EAGLE staff in behalf of the students and faculty of Wilton Academy wish to express their appreciation to the following who have done so much to make our school a better place in which to live and work and play: Mr. Roy Gilford, for the new cafeteria and the electric mimeo- graph machine. Mr. liarle Foss, Sr., for the public address systems in the Academy building and the new gymnasium. The Lions' Club, for money for new band uniforms. The Boosters, Club, for money for new band uni- forms, and for the Boston trip. The Parents, for providing transportation to and ' from games.

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A Q f my Q9 vfoii THEME It was related by the Celts that in ancient times a fabulous king named Arthur estab- lished a fellowship consisting of the most valiant and virtuous men of that time. This fellowship developed into the Knights of the Round Table. His castle housed the pro- spective knights, and therein was a schedule fashioned to develop in them all the virtu- ous habits and the powerful physique essential for a successful quest of the Holy Grail. Since King Arthur's order proved very successful in creating persons of strong char- acter, it is easily understood why a later fellowship like that of us Seniors, who are striv- ing to attain the same great heights as our predecessors, should wish to identify ourselves with the knights in the days of old. Because we respect the traditions of the Knights of the Round Table We have adopted the King Arthur theme, and the shining walls of our castle, Wilton Academy, resound with our cry of Follow the Gleam ',. The Gleam is our conscience-that perpetual spark which glows with ever-increasing intensity as it serves to guide us along the golden stairway to success. Our castle has been an excellent setting for the mental, physical, and spiritual growth of us young knights. Our company is not now so large as when we entered as pages and squires, but We have retained our undaunted spirit. Iust as the hardiest knight re- quired occasional diversion from court life, our curriculum is spiced with banquets and festivities which are struck off with every bit as much gaiety and colorfulness as those in the old days. We Seniors have become able participants in these festivities, our class boasts its share of bards and minstrels, and more than one bold knight has sallied forth to the tournament ground where he has successfully defended the castle's honor. To the tutors who have carefully watched over us and led us across the rough spots, We extend our sincerest gratitudeg for without their expert guidance we could never have attained the confidence necessary to thrust ourselves vigorously into the world. We pledge ourselves to the underclassmen, although at times we may have seemed rather haughty to them. We shall watch their progress with interest as they follow the paths which we have traversed before them, and we shall be ready to offer assistance when they are distressed. A tribute also to the townspeople, whose loyal attendance at our castle's functions has contributed tremendously to its success. Soon each member of our class will be knighted, and he will receive a scroll which will open a new world to him. With a sadness in his heart he will bid farewell to his beloved castle and to those whom he is leaving behind. This volume is a record, drawn up as accurately and as interestingly as possible, in the hope that the achievements of our class will be remembered as favorably as the legend of King Arthur. Myles Brown '52