Woodstock High School - Eureka Yearbook (Bryant Pond, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1957 volume:

eureka WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL Bryant Pond, Maine We, the students of Woodstock High School would like to dedicate the 1957 Eureka to Mr. Robert Stetson our former principal who did much to improve our high school and who helped the students in many, many ways, both as a principal and as a friend. I'roni: Leatrice Farnum, Geraldine Cushman, Beverly Poland, James Swan, Pearl Farrington, Denise Noyes, Nadine Waterhouse. Back: Mrs. Crockett. Kaye Ring. Beverly Roberts, Eva Harlow, Wallace Hussey, Arthur Collin, Kent Martin. Doris Brooks, Lorraine Billings, Hazel Crocker, Christine Bern Aurelia Editor in Chief James Swan Assistant Editor Pearl Farrington Advertising Geraldine Cushman Leatrice Farnum Beverly Poland Nadine Waterhouse Pearl Farrington Denise Noyes Literary Editors Lorraine Billings Doris Brooks Activity Editor Denise Noyes Sports Editors Boys, Arthur Coffin Girls, Kaye Ring Alumni Editor Eva Harlow Exchange Editors Christine Berry Hazel Crocker Seniors Edison Henderson Richard Me 1 tints Juniors Nadine Waterhouse Leatrice Farnum Sophomores Christine Berry Hazel Crocker Freshmen Beverly Roberts Typists Pearl Farrington Denise Noyes Eva Harlow Geraldine Cushman Leatrice Farnum Beverly Poland Nadine Waterhouse Lorraine Billings Kaye Ring Kent Martin Wallace Hussey 3 SEPTEMBER JANUARY Set, oo tc ci I en ilar 5—School begins 8—Dance sponsored by Sophomores H—Curtis magazine drive begins 20— Seniors go to Portland for Pictures 21— Freshman Reception 22— Sophomore Roller Skating Party 28— Square Dance sponsored by Freshmen 29- —Junior paper drive OCTOBER 4 5—State Teachers convention 8—Commercial Law class visited Court 25— Sadie Hawkins dance sponsored by Freshmen 26— Student Council visited West Paris 29—Woods Safety Program NOVEMBER 2—Ping Pong Tournament 5—Junior High joined us 10— County Convention 11— Armistice Day; no school 12— Book fair and open house 16—Round Robin (boys) 19— Junior High Play 20— Round Robin (girls) 20—Individual pictures of every one in school 24 25—Thanksgiving; no school 30—First Basketball game, Andover DECEMBER 6—Senior Play 13—Christmas Program in Gym 17—Christmas tree and refreshments in afternoon 17- 31 —Christmas vacation 18— Junior Roller Skating Party 3— Phantom Magic Show 9—Cowboy Show sponsored by Senior Class 21—Wendall White took pictures for Eureka 26—Saturday night Alumni dances began FEBRUARY 15-21—Vacation 15— Handicap Basketball game 16— Carnival events and ball MARCH 4— Town Meeting; High School attended in morning 7—Junior High Cowboy Show 9—Army Day at South Paris 11—Mr. Stetson left and Mr. Purinton joined us. 19 Junior Class “Lone Pine” Show 30—Senior Food Sale APRIL 12- 22—Vacation. Seniors trip to New York 26—Junior Prom MAY 11-12—Fishing Derby sponsored by Sopho- mores 14—Baton Show 30— Memorial Day; No school JUNE 9—Baccala u reate 10— School closes if no days are missed 11— Graduation 13— Alumni banquet and ball 4 itoria � A SENIOR LOOKS AHEAD A senior in High School now lias a very wide choice of things to do alter graduation. Seniors today iiave many more opportunities than they used to have. Not many years ago graduates would go out and find a job of some sort and be satisfied. Now if a senior wants to, he or she can usually go on to school. This is easier because there are many scholarships given. Girls can take up nursing, teaching, secretarial work, or medicine, or they can train to be a technician. Boys can learn to be doctors, lawyers, teachers, mechanics or machinists. There are two other possibilities if a senior has no desire to continue with school. He can go into the service or find a job he likes. There are opportuni- ties in any branch of the service, for boys and girls to make a career. If anyone does have a desire to make a career of the service, he would probably be able to earn good money in a few years. If a boy just wants to fulfill his obligation, he has a choice. He can go in for two years of active duty and have two or three years of active reserve. However, if the boy wants to spend only a short time in active service, he can enlist in the six months plan. In this plan the boy has six months of active service and the rest of his time is spent going only to Monday night meeting and two weeks of summer camp. This is actually the best plan for boys between the ages of 17-18' 2. If a boy just wants to get a job, he has a choice of mill, factories, logging jobs, office, and different kinds ol work in stores. Girls have a choice of working in a factory, finding secretarial work or working in one of the many stores or mills. On the whole, seniors have many more opportunities today than they used to have. Drive according to the condition of the road. Obey the laws, and remember that the State Police are only doing their job protecting you. Phillip Davis Safety on the road is Maine's biggest problem. There are more people killed in highway accidents than any other kind. 11 people realized what a car could do, they would think twice before doing some crazy thing on the road. I think perhaps teenagers are living too last; they just don’t seem to slow down and think. Whenever a bunch of teenagers happen to get in an accident, the news is splashed all over the front pages of the newspapers. If a man gets run into, he gets a short write up on the back page. James Swan SAFETY Dick Mclnnis Nadine Waterhouse - When we go out with a bunch of teenagers, our folks usually say, “l ake it easy”; “Drive carefully”; “Don’t fool with the driver”; or give similar advice. All ol us as teenagers have heard similar remarks at one time or other, lint we think we know more than our parents that nothing can happen to us. Well, we are right some times; nothing does happen to us. Hut we are the lucky ones. Some day we may not be so lucky. Leatrice Farnum The driver should take safety into consideration before he does any hot rodding. Drivers should think of the people with them as well as other people on the highway. Wallace Hussey There are a lot of rules for us to follow, but here are a few suggestions to think about now, not after something has happened: S—Serve others as you would want to be served. A -Always pay attention to your driving. F—Follow all traffic rules. E—Examine or have regular check-ups on your car. T—Try to train others who are careless. Y Yell at yourself when you catch yourself doing something wrong or something careless. Gerry Cushman I he trouble with driving today is that there are so many cars on the road, and crazy and careless nuts holding the wheels. Seventy-five per cent of the American citizens today own cars or have licenses to operate an automobile. A large per cent of those drivers are between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five. More accidents are caused by drivers of that age group. Eddie Henderson Drive by the Golden Rule of the Highway, drive safely.” Drive as you would have others Herb Hatfield Yes, today we live in a fast and busy world. But what is going to happen to our teenage drivers? Are they still going on saying, This will never happen to me”, and drive just as fast? Or are they and we going .to do something about it? Kaye Ring I HE VALUE OF PESSIMISM Some people look upon pessimists as persons who worry all the time about little things. But I would disagree with such people. Of course predicting some terrible thing and worrying about it can lead to serious trouble, but to a certain extent there’s a value in pessimism. For instance if you owe monthly payments and you lose your job before the payments are due, it's better to be a little pessimistic, and look ahead and try to find a job, than to sit back and say, “Well, it will all come out in the wash.” The same thing applies to studies, as well as to much larger things. What il our government didn’t keep its eyes open to foreign situations, and perhaps worry about them a little? I'm afraid the U. S. wouldn’t come out on top if it took the optimistic trend that many individuals have. So I say it pays to be a little pessimistic. Remember that if you’re watching and worrying a little, you can block the punches; but if you’re too optimistic, you may get a foul blow when you’re not looking. Kent Martin (i CLASS HONORS Valedictory Denise Noves Salutatory James Swan Honor Essay Doris Brooks CLASS COLORS Blue and White CLASS FLOWER Carnation CLASS MOTTO Not For Ourselves, But For All CLASS MARSHAL Herbert Hatfield ELWINA LORRAINE BILLINGS “Lorraine” College Course “Life is just one thing after another ” Born in Lewiston, Maine. July 14, 1939. Gould Academy 1. Carnival Attendant 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speaking 3: Public Speaking 3; Eureka I; Class Officer 3. 4. DORIS EVANGELINE BROOKS “Doris” College Course Strong iti wilt to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” Born in Greenwood, Maine, June 13, 1938. Carnival Attendant 4; Senior Play 4; Minstrel Show 1; Prize Speaking 3; Eureka 4; Student Council 1. 4; Girls State 3. AR I IU R COEEIN. JR “Art” Industrial Art Course “To take things as easy as he can.” Born in Woodstock. Maine, January . 1938. .Basketball 1, 4; Carnival Attendant 4; Senior Play 2, 4; Eureka 4: Class Officer 3; Baseball 1, 4. I.KORA PEARL FARRINGTON “Pearl” Commercial Course “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players Born in Woodstock, Maine, July 28, 1939. Softball I. 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 3, 4: Minstrel Show 1; Prize Speaking 1. 2. 3. 4; Public Speaking 1. 2. 3, 4; Eureka Jr. I 2, 3. 4; Eureka I. 2, 3, 4; Music 1, 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Cheerleader I, 4; Carnival Queen 4. 'Minnie Min' EVA GLADYS HARLOW Commercial Course “Love is the greatest of all educators ” Horn in Woodstock, Maine, January 3, 1938 Senior Play 4; Minstrel Show I; Eureka Jr. 3, 4; Eureka 1. EDISON CROSBY HENDERSON “Ed” Industrial Aits Course “A icitty saying proves nothing” Horn in Norway, Maine. December 15, 1938. South Paris High School I yr. Basketball 3, 4; Carnival Events 4; Carnival Attendant 4: Senior Class Play 4: Eureka Jr. 4; Student Council 2; Class Officer 2; Basel) il 2, 3. 4: Boys State. h' WALLACE EUGENE Ht SSEY “Fuzzy” Industrial Arts Course “All things come round to him who will but wait.” Born in New Gloucester, Maine. March 9. 1936. Carnival Events 4; Carnival Attendant 4; Senior Play 3. 4; Prize Speaking 1, 2; Eureka Jr. 3, 4; Eureka 3; Baseball I. RICHARD KEN I MAR I IN •Kent” Industrial Arts Course Have a good time while you can” Horn in Bethel, Maine, August 19, 1939. Carnival Events 3; Senior Play 4; Eureka 1. 2; Class Officer 1; Baseball 1. Eureka Jr. 1. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD AUSTIN McINNIS “Dick Industrial Arts Course A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men Horn in Rumford. Maine. November 29, 1938. Basketball I. 2; Carnival Events 1. 2, 3, 4; Carnival Attendant 2, I: Senior Play I: Minstrel Show I: Eureka 4; Eureka Jr. 3; Student Council 3; Class Officer 1. 2. 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2. si WLEY El AVOOI) NEW EM ‘Dermic” Industrial Arts Course The woods were made for the hunter of dreams” Born in Bethel. Maine. July 31. 1938. Could A cadent I. 2; Carnival Events I: Senior Play Manager I; Baseball 3. I: Basketball Manager 3, 1: Carnival King 4. ■ DENISE ARLENE NOYES “Denise” Commercial Course “Come live in my heart and pay no rent” Born in Wv-st Paris. Maine. May 30, 1939. Carnival Yttcndant 4: Senior Play 1: Minstrel Show I; Prize Speaking 3; Eureka Jr. 3. 1; Eureka 2, 3. 4; Music I, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Class Officer I. JAMES CAREY SWAN Jim” Industrial Arts Course Hit eh your wagon to a star.” Born in Berlin. New Hampshire. September 24, 1938. Could Academy I. Basketball 2. 3. 4: Carnival Events 2, 3, 4; Carnival Attendant 4: Senior Play 4; Eureka Jr. 2. 3. 4; Eureka •!: Student Council 4; Class Officer 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Senior Calais JJhlonj e entered Woodstock High School in the fall of 1953, with the following members — Pearl Farrington, Ormond Andrews, Eva Harlow, Orene Mason. Charlotte Scholl , Robert Sweetser, Elaine Cushman, Leona Davis, Kent Martin, Geraldine Walker, Beverly Morgan, Carolyn Dean, Denise Noyes, Wallace Hussey, Richard Mclnnis, Doris Brooks, and Arthur Coffin, Jr. We lost one classmate from our freshman year, Leona Davis, who became the wif- of Cecil Farnum, is living at West Paris now. We entered our sophomore year with twenty classmates. The new additions to the class were Edison Henderson, from South Paris; James Swan, Harold Stimans, and l.orraine Billings from Gould Academy, in Bethel. Harold Simian-, left in the fall, and the last of February, Geraldine Walker left school. At the beginning of our junior year we had only thirteen members in cm; i iass. Orene Mason had left us tit the end of our sophomore year to get mar- ried. During the summer, Beverl Morgan, Carolyn Dean, and Ormond Andrews had till left to get married. Eva Harlow went to South Lancaster Academy, but returned to finish our junior year with us. Stanley Newell transferred from Gould Academy to make fifteen members in our class at the end of our junior year. When we entered our senior year as the class of ’57, we had twelve in our class. Charlotte Shultz had become the wife of Roger Strout and is living ii Bryant Pond. Elaine Cushman became the wife of Robert Sweetser. who also left our class. On September 20, we went to Portland to have our class pictures taken. We had a very good time. On December ( , we put on our class play which was titled, “The Whisper- ing Room.” On April IS,—nine seniors, with Mr. and Mrs. MacKillop and Robert Ben son as chaperones, will leave for New York on our class trip. We have enjoyed attending W.H.S., and will always have memories of our High School days. 11 From Row: Fear! Farrington, James Swan, Mrs. Herrick, Coach: Edison Henderson. Denise Noyes. Back Row: Eva Harlow, Richard Mclnnis, Doris Brooks, Wallace Hussey, Arthur Coffin, Stanley Ncweil, Lorraine Billings, Kent Martin. On December 6, the Senior Class of Woodstock High School put on a three- act mystery comedy, “The Whispering Room. ’ Our coach was Mrs. Herrick. I he Cast of Characters Donald Gray, a young man Rosalie Gray, his sister Grace Henderson, their aunt Stephanie, the maid Bill Spencer, from next door Mary, the housekeeper Mrs. Jennings, a real estate agent Dr. Trask Inspector Smith, of the police Regan, a policeman Tim Property Manager Edison Henderson Pearl Farrington Doris Brooks Denise Noyes Jim Swan Eva Harlow Lorraine Billings Kent Martin Wallace Hussey Arthur Coffin Richard Mclnnis Stanley Newell I '1 Eva— Lorraine— Denise— Pearl— Doris— Dermy— Jimmy— Dick — Kent— Wallace— Arthur— Eddie— Eva— Lorraine— Denise— Pearl— Doris— Dermy— Jimmy— Dicky— Kent— Wallace— Arthur— Eddie— Eva— Lorraine— Denise— Doris— Pearl— Dermy— Jimmy— Dicky— Kent— Wallace— Arthur— Eddie— Eva— Lorraine— Denise— Doris— Pearl— Dermy— Jimmy— Dicky— Kent— Wallace— Arthur— Eddie— Senior Statistics NOTED FOR Perfume Flirting Her late hours Her Personality Her brains Hunting rabbits Dependability Skipping school Red hair Studying Hot rodding Blushing FAVORITE DREAMS Wife of a cop Elvis To be the wife of H. S. 1 o be a I. V. and radio star io be a nurse A game warden A wedding ring A college education Becoming an artist A physical specialist to be a cop A jet pilot WILLS TO UNDERGRADUATES Parking at public wharf Her glasses Her “A” average Her quietness Her cute smile His whiskers Mathmatical ability All of his school books His typing skill His brown eyes His Ford His wise cracks FUN WITH INITIALS E. G. H. E. L. B. D. A. N. I). E. B. L. P. F. S. E. N. J. C. S. R. A. M. K. R. M. W. E. H. A. C. E. C. H. Eva’s got Henry Elvis lures Billings Denise adores nights Doris ever busy Little Pearl fools Stanley enjoys noon Jimmy’s Cushman's suitor Richard’s always meddling Kent races madly Wallace enjoys homework Arthur’s curious Eddie can’t hurry 13 Wallace Hussey Small 3, V Doris Brooks tT Kent Martin Edison Henderson Arthur Collin Richard Mclnnis James Swan Leora Pearl Farrington Denise Noyes Stanley Newell cjLiterciru SO YOUNG — SO FOOLISH Larry Trent was like any other teen-age boy of his age. He liked the thrills and chills and the excitement that go with living dangerously, and he had a souped-up Ford that always seemed ready to race. These two things together made life for Larry very exciting, but also very dangerous. He attended Center- ville High, was average in his studies, and got along well with the other students. His mother and father were ordinary parents, who ran a small store in the next town. Larry helped them weekends. Larry may have been just “the hoy next door” during the day, but at night he turned into a demon, craving speed and excitement. On this particular night he left home to meet his girl friend and go to the Centerville drive-in theater. After leaving town, he headed down Route 16 for the drive-in. He wasn't in any particular hurry. Then the road behind them became illuminated, and headlights came into view in his mirror. “Moving pretty fast!” he said. “Probably it’s that kid with the new Mercury; he’s been asking for a race all day.” When the car came close enough to see that it was the new Mercury, Larry tramped on the gas. The engine settled to a deep throb that rose with the car’s speed. The wind, whistling through the vents, seemed to add new excitement. At first his girl had shrugged the matter off, but now she was alert and showed her enthusiasm with her encouraging words. They were now on “French’s Flats”—a straight strip of macadam five miles in length. The Mercury was pulling up fast and blowing its horn as if to pass, so Larry gave his car all it had. The speedometer needle was rising more slowly now, 90-95-97-102 and on to 108 m.p.h. This couldn’t keep on forever, Larry knew. It had to end sometime, but he wasn’t one to give in. Now they were approaching a series of curves and embankments where construction had been going on for the past year. As they rocketed through the first curve, Larry felt the rear wheels slip a little, but he held fast. Now the Mercury was passing on the flat before the next curve. So it happened that they hit the curve at the same time. The Mercury slowly gave way until it was crowding Larry's car towards the bank. Larry saw what was happening and hit his brakes in an effort to pull in behind the leading car. But it was too late. With a rending crash of metal on metal the two cars came together and hurtled through space into the ravine, with a crash that echoed and died in the night. They were so young and foolish! Kent Martin DISCOVERY IN THE ATTIC Jan awoke slowly from a happy dream. This was the morning she did not have to go to school as it was Saturday, but that didn’t make it any better. There was always house work to do. She could hear her mother moving about in the kitchen. Getting reluctantly into her blue jeans, she went downstairs. “Good morning, dear,” her mother said in a tone which Jan knew meant there was something for her to do. Sure enough, right after breakfast Jan was informed that she was to start cleaning the attic this morning. Jan wasn’t very fond of going up in that dusty old attic, but a lot of difference that made! Rags and broom in hand she went up the stairs. The attic surely was a mess. There were old broken lamps, boxes of clothes, an old sewing machine, and a score of other old dusty articles. 15 As much as she hated to clean, Jan wasn’t so sure but what she would like picking through the old attic that is, providing there weren’t any mice or spiders. She pulled out cardboard boxes full of everything but anything. In one ol the bigger boxes she found some pictures which were the silliest looking things she had ever seen. How women ever could have worn such crazy stvles was beyond her! In back ol one ol those discarded, long mirrors, she found an old black trunk with a broken catch. This to Jan was the best yet. As she opened it, one ol the first things she came upon was an old box filled with papers. I here were a few letters which were so faded [an couldn’t read them very well, but no one could say she didn't try. Then she pulled out a long white envelope. Jan, being the curious type, opened it. As she unfolded the paper, what she saw before her left her thunderstruck. It was adoption papers lor Janice Carol Lang. Her last name was Bacon, but she was sure that she had been adopted. Jan didn’t know what to do. She ran down stairs with the paper in her hand. Her mother was in the kitchen. Jan couldn’t cjuite bring herself to say it. She just handed her mother the paper. Mrs. Bacon looked at it; then smiled, as she asked, “Why, where did you find that, dear? I thought that was gone long ago.” Jan just couldn t understand how she could be so free and easy about it I p in the attic, she said slowly. “Mom, why didn’t you tell me about it?” Her mother looked surprised. “Why I thought you knew about it, dear. Anyway what difference does it make?” What difference did it make! Jan was getting a bit angry. “Well, wouldn't you like to know il you had been adopted?” 1 have always known I was adopted, dear” her mother said. My mother showed me that paper long ago. You see she couldn’t have any children, so she adopted me.” Jan sank into the chair. “Oh. I forgot your name was the same as mine ” she sighed with relief. “I thought I was the one that had been adopted.” She went back upstairs feeling much happier than when she came down. Her mother, a strange smile on her face, watched her go. Margie Cox ELVIS AND GIRLS I, personally, have no grudge against Elvis Presley. I am, therefore, writing this story to gall a few girls I know. How anyone could go “ape” over Elvis is more than I can understand. A person who stands with an oversized guitar in his hands and shakes as he does must be loose under the skull. He sounds and acts like one who has had too many drinks and has fallen into a nest of red ants. Some girls think he is handsome with his hair dripping with grease and still looking like a worn-out broom. Adding to his beauty are “bags” under his eyes, which make him look as if he hadn’t slept for a week. I he lad that he has lour or five Cadillacs and a few other expensive cars, proves he is very spend thrift. What girl in her right mind would want a husband who is so extravagant. Certainly, one Cadillac would do! I hey say day-dreaming is a sign of mental sickness. In that case, lots of iris are going insane. Some girls spend so much time thinking of him, they never get things done in reality. Why do they spend so much time on him? They will never marry him, nor ptobably see him in person. Those things I’ll never understand. Burton Cole lfi WEEKDAY ROUTINE Whew! Boy, am I glad to get ofl that crowded bus! Oh, golly! Just fifteen more------- Hi! ------ minutes and that Good morning---------bell will ring. (Puff! Puff)! Wow! That’s a lot of stairs to climb this early in the morning. Hey, Nadine! May I borrow your comb? Gee! What a mop! ------------------ There, it doesn’t look much better, but it will have to pass.-----Thanks. Hi, Denise!------Oh, no! Here comes Mr. Stetson. The bell’s going to ring. ------Ring-g-g-g-g----------Our Father which art in heaven,---------- I pledge allegiance to the Hag------Ring-g-g-g-g---------Shorthand! Come on Denise, let’s go. Good morning, Mrs. Crockett. (We get through one class.) Ring-g-g-g-g-------Typing next, Hey! You got some paper I can use?----------- Thanks. Come on, I’m using that one.-----------Click,------Click--------Click,--- Oh! This old typewriter doesn't work well.-----------The keys stick or something. What? Just two more minutes? Well, that class went fast. Now ten minutes recess. I guess I'll go talk to Kaye. Oh, hi, Beverly, I haven't seen you all morning. (After ten minutes of gossip and laughs, back to work.) Ring-g-g-g-------Study period. Hope it’s not too noisy this spare. I’ve just got to get some work done.-------------Now, let’s see,----I’d better do my English first. Hey, Denise, you got my pen?--------Thanks.---------Oh, did you really? I didn’t see you.------Golly, don’t start talking; I've got to get busy. I'm behind already. (After a lot of thinking, but not much done, the bell rings once more.) Ring-g-g-g-g-----Hm-m-m-, let’s see now, another spare. I’d better work on my history.—Hey, got your history done?--------Lucky dog,—No, not yet, I’m just going to start it. Time passes---------More minutes fly by and the hands on the big clock finally point to twelve. The bell rings, and everyone hurries in from the different classrooms. Once again we hear the sound of the bell.-------There is a mad dasli for the door and down the stairs, for the school is out for one hour.-------Of course, it passes by in no time at all.------There are now fifteen minutes left before we dig into our studies again. We all look at the clock, wishing that the hands didn’t move so rapidly at noon hours. Well, of course, the fun must end, and work must begin. Here we go again. The bell rings------------- Some go to their classes, some study, some try to study, and of course there are always a few that don’t want to study, and don't want anyone else to. 1:50----------The classes change again. The same routine over for the last class of the day. 2:40-------For some now it’s activity period, and for others, staring at the pages of their school books. Some days this period goes fast, and other days slowly. Naturally it makes a difference whether you're outside playing different sports, or inside wishing you had your work done so you could be out there, too.------------The time is 3:25. For the last time in the day Mr. Stetson places his finger on the switch, and presses it slowly while everyone is waiting anxiously for it to ring. There it goes! ! School is out for another day. Some rush to their cars, others run to the bus, and still others walk to their separate homes. Night falls, and dew settles on the ground. The lights in the different houses go out, one by one. We all go to sleep to get our rest, for there is school again tomorrow. Pearl Farrington 17 THE CHOICE The brook was peaceful in the summer sun, as the butterflies played kol- low-the-Leader above it, and the fish played hide-and-seek-within it. 1 he trees were asleep with their arms outstretched to the sky. As the sound ol a foot step was heard, the butterflies Hew away, and the fish swam to their home beneath the rocks. Oidy the trees stayed the same, still sleeping with their arms outstretched to the sky. The foot step was that of a beautiful girl who sat down on the banks of the brook, and gazed thoughtfully into it, whispering aloud, Maybe you can help me.” The brook made no reply, except to look at her as il to say, “Maybe I can.” She sat thinking which she should c hoose—Steve, whom she loved so dearly, or her parents. Should she respect their wishes enough not to marry him? Their reasons for not wanting her to marry were perfectly unreasonable: they always wanted her around to look after them in their old age or whenever they needed her; and her sister had been jilted. After all, that was no proof she would be jilted, too. Oh, how foolish they were! She loved them, but she loved Steve, too, so very much, and she couldn’t bear the thought ol life without him. She thought, “I could marry Steve, and 1 know we would be happy. But then my folks and I would always be enemies. They are like that—they never forgive when someone turns against their wishes. If 1 don’t marry Steve, I’ll have to stand by and see someone else take him from me, see someone else happy with him, and oh, dear God, I couldn’t stand that! Neither can I have my parents hate me.” These things passed through her mind, and a worried look was on her brow. What should she do? “Oh, dear God,” she prayed aloud, “Help me in this time of trouble.” She looked in her billfold at the pictures of Steve, and of her family. She kissed them both. Finally she laid the billfold on the bank of the brook; then, still clasping in her hand the pictures, she slipped slowly into the water. Her last words were, “Goodby, my loved ones, I hope I have made you all happy.” Then she saw the fish come out to play hide-and-seek; she saw the butter- flies come out to play follow-the-leader; she saw the trees asleep with their arms outstretched to the sky—she saw all this only because she was now a part of it. She was now as peaceful as the day. She had made her choice. Beverly Poland GRADUATION ft was early May. Every senior was getting ready for graduation and all the other students were waiting patiently for school to be out. Jill and Bob Parks came running into the house. Jill was a senior and Bob a junior at Rockwood High School. Jill exclaimed, “Mother I am so excited! I am Valedictorian, and Bob is going to be our Marshal at Graduation! Everyone was very happy that night at dinner. Mother and father were very proud of their daughter. The next night Jill had to go out to a meeting of her class. She left the house at 6:30, as the meeting was ter be held at the house of a friend, a ten-minute walk away, At 7:15 the phone rang. Jill’s mother went to answer. It was Sally, Jill’s friend. She asked, “Is Jill coming to the meeting to-night?” Mrs. Parks replied, “Yes, she left about an hour ago. Hasn't she got there yet?” At that moment the door bell rang and a policeman stepped in. Mrs. Parks said good-by to Sally, with a promise to call her back. 18 After listening anxiously, Mrs. Parks found out that Jill had been crossing the street when a car with no lights had run into her. Mr. and Mrs. Parks grabbed their coats and ran outside and down the street to the scene ol the accident. The ambulance was there then. They rushed [ill to the hospital, where she was taken directly to the operating room. The dot tor’s verdict was that she would never walk again. She was very downhearted to think she couldn’t finsh school anti have the leatling part at graduation. Through the weeks that followed teachers and friends were very kind to her. They brought her assignments to the hospital and later to her home, so that she could keep up with her class. By June, Jill was feeling well enough to graduate with her class in a wheel chair. Beatrice Farnum MOONLIGHT On a beautiful night in June, as I walked across the bridge on my way home, I noticed how enchantingly the moon shone on the water. The ripples were like little (lakes of silver floating by. The moon, from behind silver-gray clouds, played hide and seek with me. As I continued my walk home, it seemed to follow me around corners, up hills, and finally, right to my door, as though to say, “Good night. 1 had a delightful time walking you home!” Lena LaValley 19 OlIR TREES BEAUTY It was on a hot, dry, summer night When we noticed the forest all lighted bright We knew from the smoke it was burning down So we rushed to the phone to call into town. The men fought for days and days To put out the hot, burning blaze. After it had stopped and trees were burned flat, We look at our scenery, all scorched and black. The home of the animals, birds and bees, But missed most of all arc our beautiful trees. So remember next time when you see a tree l.ook at it carefully and enjoy its beauty. Geraldine Cushman EARLY SPRING I heard the brook as it tumbled free Between the snow-capped rocks; 1 heard the trill of the chickadees Among the dark pine tops. The sound of a squirrel’s chatter At a bluejay came to me; And I heard a woodpecker knocking On a hollow old dead tree. A warm breeze whispered through trees Snow sparkled under the sun’s bright glare, And I thought to myself, as I left the woods. That spring at last was here. Kent Martin A TEENAGER A teenager is a mixed-up kid. Of clumsy acts he can't get rid. Though parents never understand, We try to do the best we can. We play our music much too loud, Anti like to be a rocking crowd. They should remember their young tlays I think they’d find them like our ways. Margie Cox 1 strolled along the shore of the lake; The water was calm and still, The sun shining on it Made a beautiful sight. l)o we all enjoy the beauty In the things in life today? Or are we in such a hurry To be on our way That we can not stop to see What God has made for you and me? Kaye Ring EDUCATION Education isn't something We acquire over night. We go to school cause that's the rule, To try to learn things right. No learning problem we would have In this wide world of ours. If kids left Rock and Roll alone, And had more study hours. Christine Berry MV DOG My tlog is a mutt, And nothing else but; He acts and seems like a clown. His coat is like honey, He’s not worth much money, His forehead is creased in a frown. When neighbors come in, He makes such a din He barks like a hound on the trail; No lesson he learns, But affection he earns Simply by wagging his tail. Thurl Hutchins 20 Jhu ut lies A total of 51 students enrolled at Woodstock in September. Since that time seven students have left: Eleanor Cox, Peter Cox, Rita Pingree, Gayle Kennison, )i in Sprague, Charlene Sprague, and Herschel Reed. We missed Leon Poland, Margaret Henley, Charlotte Schultz, Elaine Cushman, and Robert Sweetser, who did not return this year. We also welcomed a new student, Herbert Hatfield, who hails from South Paris. This year the Freshman Reception policy was changed. The seniors gave the freshmen a party instead of a hazing. A full length movie, “It Came From Outer Space”, was shown. Each freshman had to wear a cap and name his favorite senior girl or boy. In September we had a magazine drive for the Curtis Publishing Co. Otir profit was $140. Managers were chosen from each class, and prizes were given ;o the five highest salesmen. I he highest salesman was Geraldine Cushman, with Nadine Waterhouse second. Because of the crowded classrooms in the grades, the back of the main room was partitioned off into a classroom for the 7th and 8th grades. Mr. Toothaker is their teacher for most subjects. Mrs. Herrick is their English teacher, and Mr. Purinton has math class. For High School subjects, Mr. Toothaker has U. S. History, Biology, and Civics. Alter these grades leave, the room will be used for a hbraiy. Ea. n c.ass now has a home room. The Seniors have the English room, the juniors the Commercial room the Freshmen and Sophomores the main room. For a while we had two Post Graduate students with us, John Chase and Evelyn Bean. About the middle of the year both left for jobs. Evelyn is now employed at the South Paris Casco Bank, and John is working in the woods. The junior girls have been responsible for gathering ads for the Eureka. We also have printed three Eureka Jrs. to date. The next edition will be the senior's responsibility and the profit will belong to them. All classes have been working hard ter earn money by sponsoring cowboy shows, dances, paper drives, and various other activities. As usual, the Junior Class has the candy concession, profits from the coca-cola machine go to the school. Our thanks to Sam Sumner who sells the coke and tends the machines. The Senior Class has been very busy this year. September 20, they went to Portland to have their pictures taken. Some also visited the Poland Spring TV station. On October 8, the Commercial Law Class and other Seniors visited a court session at South Paris; we also visited some of the business places of interest. The Student Council took a big step this year by joining the National Association of Student Councils. On October 26 they went to West Paris to a meeting of their Student Council to gain new ideas and organization methods. A welcome addition to the commercial room this year was the presence of two new typewriters and also typing chairs. This year also, the High School and grade students have the chance to attend dances sponsored by the Alumni. These dances every Saturday night are enjoyed very much, as more and more students are learning to dance and taking part. Mr. Fred Marshall of Rangeley has been giving baton-twirling lessons, for a small fee, to students i i the grades and hign school who wish to take them. Those in the high school taking the course are Leatrice Farnum and Nadine Waterhouse. 21 We bought a new duplicating machine to help teachers run off our tests, lor announcements, and tor our Eureka Jr. The handicap game proceeds went to help pay for it. 1 he big event of the winter, the carnival events and ball, was held February 16th. 1 he carnival events were held Saturday morning at the ba 11 field. The winners of the most events were Jimmy Swan and Geraldine Cushman. The coronation was held at the ball that evening. The new queen. Pearl Farrington, was crowned by last year's queen, Gloria Johnson. Mr. Stetson crowned the king, Stanley Newell. Attendants were: Doris Brooks, Denise Noyes, and Lorraine Billings. Ruth Fournier’s orchestra played for the dance and everyone had a wonderful time. We were very sorry to have our principal, Mr. Stetson, leave in March. He is now teaching in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Edwin Purinton from Portland, took his place to finish out the year. Lorraine Billings, Pearl Farrington, Kaye Ring, Sam Sumner, Leatrice Farnum, Nadine Waterhouse, Margie Cox, Louise Martin, Lena LaValley, and Evon Gerrish, went out for Public Speaking this year. March 27, Pearl Farring- ton and Kaye Ring represented Woodstock at Mexico. From: Eva Harlow, Beverly Poland, Geraldine Cushman, Denise Noyes, Pearl Farrington, Beverly Roberts, Leatrice Farnum. Back: Nadine Waterhouse, Kent Martin, James Swan, Phillip Davis, Edison Henderson, Larry Whitman, Mrs. Crockett, Kaye Ring. Editors Activity Editors Literary Editor Sports Editor (Girls) (Boys) Jokes Gossip Denise Noyes Sales Manager Kaye Ring Pearl Farrington Exchange Editors Nadine Waterhouse Beverly Poland Geraldine Cushman Geraldine Cushman Artists Pearl Farrington Kaye King Kent Martin Leatrice Farnum Nadine Waterhouse Class Editors Eddie Henderson Senior Denise Noyes Jim Swan Pearl Farrington Larry Whitman Junior Nadine Waterhouse Pearl Farrington Phillip Davis Leatrice Farnum Sophomore Larry Whitman Beverly Poland Freshman Beverly Roberts 23 WlVT r Fj Car vMVaL ns CROMfiiriOy 2 Jr,' Siodwslnce. $aS H Try. 5 H� ro TSt y,iv« «r- Gerry LeaT cJi v y Front Row: Herbert Hatfield, Jr., Edison Henderson. John Cole. James Swan. Alan Farrington. Back Row: Stanley Newell, Rodne Cary. Thurl Hutchins, Samuel Sumner. Mr. Keniston. The Woodstock Tigers had a very poor season in basketball, winning ONE and losing 12. Although we lost a big percentage of the games we played, most ol them were close scores. The player who scored the most points was Alan Farrington with 9( points. Other high scorers on the first live were: The substitutes were: Cole 95 Hathaway 19 Hatfield 84 Sumner 2 Swan 80 Cary Henderson 57 Whitman Coffin 32 Hutchins 25 IEAM PLAYED WHERE PLAYED SCORE HIGH NO. OF WE-THEY SCORER POINTS Andover Andover 33-11 Cole and Swan 9 Andover Woodstock 38-15 Cole 11 Alumni Woodstock 43-50 Hatfield 15 West Paris Woodstock 53-59 Hatfield 21 fiasco Casco 42-58 Farrington 12 West Paris West Paris 3b-bb Farrington 10 Canton Woodstock 39-45 Swan 17 Alumni Woodstock 39-50 Cole 10 Buckfield Woodstock 48-44 Cole 13 Canton Woodstock 42-81 I lenderson 12 Canton Buckfield 40-50 Cole 12 (Tournament) Canton 27-75 Hathaway 13 Buckfield South Paris 40-45 Casco Total Points 510-709 956 The Baseball season in players out lor the team: John Chase Jim Swan Robert Sweetser Charles Johnson Ed Henderson the spring of 195b started ? Henry Bowers Robert Benson Herbert Whitman Howard Emery Stanley Newell ay 7, with the following Gilbert Dunham Sam Sumner Larry Whitman Alan Farrington We enjoyed a very profitable baseball season, winning eight, losing one and tying one. Floyd Keniston was the coach, and we hope we’ll have as good a team this year as we did last spring. Opponent Rumford J.V.’s West Paris Leavitt Rumford J.V.’s Buckfield Leavitt Buckfield Andover West Paris Alumni Where Played Rumford Woodstock Woodstock Woodstock Woodstock Leavitt Buckfield Andover West Paris Woodstock Score WHS They 9 2 6 2 7 6 12 10 5 1 0 7 9 2 4 0 29 0 9 9 90 39 2b Total Runs Mary and Eva Boys Basketball Kaye Ring Jr. High In Action Saturday Nights Our Principal Mr. Purinton Our Boys Jr- High Larry Burnham Mr. Loot baker FamiLar Ft BOYS’ BASEBALL 1956 Front Row: Howard Emery. Charles Johnson, Herbert Whitman. John Chase, Henry Bower . Second Row: Coach. Mr. keniston, Alan Farrington. Stanley Newell Larry Whitman. James Swan. Third Row: Samuel Sumner, Eddie Henderson, Gilbert Dunham. Robert Sweetscr. GIRLS’ SOFTBALL 1956 Front Row: Evelyn Bean. Evon Gerrish. I.eona I.aYalley. Pearl Farrington. Christine Bern Second Row: Manager, Beverly Poland. Lena La Valiev. Nadine Waterhouse, Elaine Cushman. Charlene Sprague, Coach Mrs. Briggs. 1 bird Row: Hazel Crocker, Dorothy Bean. Kaye Ring, Charlotte Shultz: absent when picture was taken, Geraldine Cushman. From Row: Lena LaValley, Hazel Crocker, Geraldine Cushman, Kaye Ring. Christine Berry Leatrice Farnum. Back Row: Pearl Farrington, Manager; Margie Cox. Dorothy Bean, Nadine Waterhouse, Mr. Toothaker, Coach; Beverly Roberts, Charlene Sprague, Evon Gerrish. Cjir(s ’ (J-5cishetha(( TEAMS PLAYED AT THEIRS OURS Andover Andover 35 25 Casco Casco 49 30 West Paris West Paris 62 21 Canton Woodstock 74 21 West Paris Woodstock 41 17 Buckfiekl Woodstock 29 38 Casco Woodstock 49 35 Buckfiekl Buckfiekl 31 33 Canton Canton 98 14 Alumni Woodstock 33 7 Alumni Woodstock 54 19 Total Points Scored Christine Berry Charlene Sprague Leatrice Farnum Lena LaValley 30 JIMOR HIGH CLASS Front: Sandra Bulick, (Gilbert Haskell, Eva Mae Mills, Mr. Toothakcr, Susan Hathaway, Wil- liam Knights, Mary Jane Mclnnis. Back: Stephen Howe, farilyn Harlow, Sylvia Cushman, Priscilla Cary, Charles McAllister, Lawrence Burnham. David Schultz, Carolee Porter, Kathleen Twitchell, Nancy Cassidy, Randall Cary. David Farnum. CHEERLEADERS Geraldine Cushman, Beverly Poland, Nadine Waterhouse, Kaye Ring. Leatrice Farnum, Pearl Farrington. M on or A an J saliva nls In the spring of 1956, the American Legion sponsored the annual Essay Contest. The essays they selected were: First Gilbert Dunham Second.............................. James Swan Third____________________________ Wallace Hussey The names of Pearl Farrington, Charlotte Schultz, Kaye Ring, and John Cole are on the plaque as winners of the 1956 Alumni Prize Speaking. The Alumni Award, given by the Alumni to an outstanding senior, was presented at graduation to Howard Emery. '1 his year the South Paris Savings Bank again sponsored a contest for an advertisement in the Eureka. They chose the ad submitted by Denise Noyes. Honorable mention was given to Herbert Hatfield and Kent Martin. Certificates for perfect copies in typewriting submitted to the Order of Artistic Typists have been received by Geraldine Cushman, Herbert Hatfield. Richard Mclnnis and James Swan. In the 10-minute typewriting speed tests, certificates have been won by: 30 Words a Minute — Pearl Farrington, Nadine Waterhouse, Geraldine Cushman, Eva Harlow. 40 Words a Minute — Kent Martin, Denise Noyes. Denise Noyes has been awarded certificates for transcription of shorthand at 60 words a minute, and for Complete Theory in shorthand. HONOR ROLL Straight A's Half A ’.v Rest It’s It or tetter First Quarter Rodney Cross Doris Brooks Denise Noyes James Swan John Cole Hazel Crocker Burton Cole Wallace Hussey Kaye Ring Lena LaValley Beverly Roberts Second Quarter Denise Noyes John Cole Hazel Crocker Doris Brooks James Swan Third Quarter Denise Noyes Doris Brooks Geraldine Cushman Hazel Crocker James Swan Wallace Hussey John Cole Burton Cole Rodney Cross Louise Martin Geraldine Cushman Gilbert Dunham PERFECT ATTENDANCE — First 3 Quarters Seniors — Pearl Farrington Juniors — Nadine Waterhouse, Kaye Ring. 32 FACULTY Mrs. Annie Crockett, Mr. Roe Toothaker, Mr. Robert Stetson. Mr. Floyd Keniston, Mrs. Avis Herrick. STt DENT COt'NCIL Front: Beverly Poland, Doris Brooks, Mr. Stetson, James Swan, Alan Farrington Back: Burton Cole. Clinton Cushman, John Cole. 33 W-H-5. Favorites First Row: Louise Martin, Margie Cox, Mr. Keniston, Beverly Roberts. Rodney Cary. Second Row: Kenneth Poland, Thomas Bcrryment, Rodney Cross, Burton Cole. }reslmcin n cws The officers elected by the Freshmen were: President ___________________________ Michael Hathaway Vice President Rodney (.m Setretary Margie ( Tr asurer Louise Martin Student Council ______ —.......... — Michael Hathaway Burton Cole Eureka Editor ........ Beverly Roberts The Freshman Class has worked very hard to earn money. We have had two dances, a “Square Dance” and a “Christmas Dance.” By selling Christmas wreaths we made ten dollars. We sold hotdogs at two of the home basketball games. Our reception was a “Cinch”. We had to wear Caps for two weeks and address the seniors as “Sir” and “Madame” all the time. On September 21 we had the reception at the gym. The girls told which senior boy they liked best, and the boys told which senior girl they liked best. After that, movies were shown for everyone. 35 NAME SONG THAT FITS 3rJ Mil'll l ummy Ain’t Got No Home. Rodney Cary ...................Out ol Sight, Out oi Mind. Margie True I.ove. Burton Race With the Devil. Michael Rock Billy Rock. Louise________________________________________________________ Baby Doll. Rodney Cross _ ______________________.________— Singing the Blues. Kenny......... Butterfly. Beverly Don’t Forbid Me. NAME FOR SALE PAS FEME EXPRESSION Louise Tommy Rodney Cary Margie Burton Michael Beverly Kenny Rodney Cross glasses wavy hair Algebra book red hair books knowledge gum looks “Bing” talking to Lorraine Bueky’s garage reading seeing Thurl cars piano arguing with Margie flirting girls “1 don’t know” “1 didn’t either” “Yeah” All right” “Well” Let’s see now” “You know what” “Oh shut up” “Well I don’t know about that” xclcuiiji'S THE CADUCEUS — Norway High School Your yearbook was well liked, especially the jokes. How about having class pictures? NAUTILUS — West Paris High School All of your yearbook was enjoyed very much, especially the collection of snapshots. THE PILOT — Mechanic Falls High School A well arranged yearbook. We liked the poems about each member ol the Senior Class. THE CRIER — Andover High School A very good literary section. How about some jokes? AMARACUS — Monmouth Academy An excellent yearbook with good covers. Your “Wit Parade” made a hit with us. THE PEP — Mexico High School A good yearbook with a lot of interesting pictures. BR1STOLITE — Bristol High School Your yearbook was very good with nice covers. Your athletic section was good. THE OUTLOOK — Porter High School An excellent yearbook and good pictures. It shows hard work from cover to cover. 3(i Front: Charlene Sprague, Hilda Henley, John Cole, Mrs. Crockett, Advisor; Hazel Crocker Dorothy Bean, Lena LaValley. Back: Jesse Pierce, Maynard Harlow, Evon Gerrish. Gilbert Dunham. Thurl Hutchins, Christine Berry, Alan Farrington, Larry Whitman. Class Officers; So,, , lomore a «jj President _______ Vice President ... Secretary _______ Treasurer ..... Student Council _____ John Cole Ha el Crocker Hilda Henley Dorothy Bean Alan Farrington John Cole We started out in the fall of 1956 with sixteen sophomores. We were sorry to lose Orin Sprague early in the fall, and Gayle Kennison who moved to Cali- fornia. This winter Charlene Sprague left, leaving us with thirteen in our class. We haven’t earned very much lor our treasury this year. Our main projects were selling Woodstock High School pencils and name labels. We are plan- ning to have a fishing derby in May at Lake Christopher. Most of the students wrere very active in basketball this year. Those who took part were: Christine Berry, Dotty Bean, Lena LaValley, Charlene Sprague, Hazel Crocker, Evon Gerrish, John Cole, Alan Farrington, Larry Whitman, and Thurl Hutchins. We hope that all thirteen sophomores will be back again next year and until we graduate as the class of ’59. 37 NAME FAVORITE PASTIME Soph om ore A DESIRED OBJECI John Letters from New Jersey Writing letters Christine Cedar chest Playing basketball Alan A girl friend Flirting Dotty The right guy Eating Larry New jokes Fooling Hilda A sailor Seeing Stan Thurl A certain red-head Cracking jokes Evon A trip to Berlin, New Hampshire Dancing Maynard Fords Driving a Ford Hazel More week-ends Day dreaming Jesse Sandra H. Fishing Lena Boys Arguing Gilbert A good car Loafing at Langway’: NAME FIRST GLIMPSE T.V. PERSONALI John Egghead Charles Van Doren Christine Slinky Dinah Shore Alan Real gone Bob Cummings Dotty Hep cat Joan Davis Larry Clown George Gobel Hilda Luscious Ann Southern Thurl Crazy! man! crazy! Gordon Hathaway Evon Dreamy Pearl Bailey Maynard Bored Buddy Hacket Hazel Studious Gracie Allen Jesse Bachelor Percy Dovetonsils Lena Daring Blondie Bumstead Gilbert Shy Captain Kangaroo SOPHOMORE STATISTICS NAME John Cole— Most likely to succeed Dotty Bean— Most likeable Alan Farrington— Best looking Hazel Crocker— Best natured Larry Whitman— Clown Hilda Henley— Flirt Maynard Harlow— Nicest teeth Lena LaValley— Quickest temper Jesse Pierce— Most romantic (on school bus) Evon Gerrish— Most dependable Gilbert Dunham— Shyest Christine Berry— Most inquisitive Thurl Hutchins— Biggest problem 38 Front Row: Lcatrice Farnum, Clinton Cushman, Mrs. Herrick, Advisor; Geraldine Cushman, Kaye Ring. Rack Row: Nadine Waterhouse, Samuel Sumner, Phillip Davis, Herbert Hatfield. Beverly Poland. 3tm ior C lass l leius We started out with 12 juniors this year. They were Clinton Cushman, Phillip Davis, Samuel Sumner, Herschel Reed, Peter Cox, Beverly Poland, Cer. aldine Cushman, Leatrice Farnum, Kaye Ring, Nadine Waterhouse, Rita Pin- gree, Eleanor Cox. Eleanor left us to become Mrs. John Mason, Rita left us to work, Peter transferred to Gorham, N. H., and Herschel went to Massachusetts to work. Herbert Hatfield came in the fall from South Paris which makes 9 in our class now. Our Class officers are: President Clinton Cushman Secretary ...-........................ Leatrice Farnum Treasurer _________________________ Geraldine Cushman Student Council ________________________ Beverly Poland Jr. Eureka Editors ________________ Nadine Waterhouse Phillip Davis Eureka Editors .................... Nadine Waterhouse Leatrice Farnum We have made quite a bit of money this year. Thanks to Nadine and Gerry, our class sold the most magazines in the school magazine campaign, so we received a per cent of the profit. We had a paper drive in the fall. We sell candy, potato chips, and Italian sandwiches at school, and on Carnival day we sold dinner at noon and hot dogs at the dance. Our basketball players are Leatrice Farnum, Geraldine Cushman, Nadine Waterhouse, Kaye Ring, Herbert Hatfield, Sam Sumner. Cheerleaders: Gerry Cushman, Leatrice Farnum, Nadine Waterhouse, Beverly Poland, Kaye Ring. Baton: Nadine Waterhouse and Leatrice Farnum. Public Speaking: Kaye Ring, Leatrice Farnum, Nadine Waterhouse. We have had a very good year. We hope to be back here as seniors at W.H.S. next year. 39 NAME Beverly Poland Geraldine Cushman Nadine Waterhouse Kaye Ring Lea trice Farnum Phillip Davis Clinton Cushman Herbert Hatfield Samuel Sumner tailor a «jj AGE Unchangeable Who knows Who cares Sweet 16 Hard telling Bashful Disturbing Not telling Just out of diapers HAUNT Where Herb is At Jim’s Where site bangs her hat At Jean’s At Lockes At his shop At Phil’s At Bev’s Bucky’s WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF: Beverly Couldn't see Herb. Kaye Couldn’t go in the 7th and 8th grade room. Nadine Couldn’t flirt. Geraldine Couldn’t chew gum. Leatrice Couldn’t ride in a black Chevy. Clinton Didn't have blond hair. Phillip Wasn’t ( ft. 2 in. tall. Herbert Didn’t have a car. Samuel Couldn’t walk. NAME FAULTS AMBITION MOVIES THAT FIT: Nadine Men Secretary (scientific) Best Things in Life are Free Geraldine Studying Jim Love Me Tender Leatrice Glasses Teacher (John) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Kaye Worrying Gr iping Nurse Cinderella Beverly Freckles Housewife (Herb’s) Never Say Good-bye Herbert Bev. U ndecided Never Say Good-bye Clinton Cars Industrial Arts Teacher Quiet Man Phillip Height Carpenter The Tall Man Samuel No car Electrical Engineer Giant Junior Class We’re No Angels -10 iinuii Officers of the Alumni Association: President Vice President Elden Hathaway Gardnei Cole Leslie Thurlow Miriam Morgan Treasurer Secretary As in the past, we are listing the graduates in every fifth year: CLASS OF 1911 Edwin E. Howe, Milan, New Hampshire, works at Brown Co., Berlin. Raynor Farnum, Deceased. Lewis Tirrell, Deceased. Roydon Billings, lives in Milford, Maine, Principal at Old Town Junior Fligh School. Leland Morse, Auburn, works for Central Maine Power Co., Lewiston. Robert Cushman, 115 Park Avenue, Auburn, Maine. Chester Kimball, lives in the town of Bethel, works at Lockes Mills. Ruby Willard Davidson, South Ryegate, Vermont. Dorthea Billings, Mrs. Donald Hooper, 185 Ashmont Street, Portland, Teacher at Kalex School, South Portland, Maine. Ha .en Emery, Bryant Pond, works at the Paris Manufacturing Co. Rena Farrington, Mrs. Everett Howe, lives at Bryant Pond. Helen Andrews, Mrs. Linwood Ring, Bryant Pond, works at Mann’s Mill Mary Whitman, Mrs. Winton Abbott, 437 Vally Street, West Hills, New Haven, Connecticut. Nelson Whitman is living in Rumford, working at the Oxford Paper Co. Wilbur Wilson, Deceased. Donald Bennett, Lockes Mills, works at Ekco Tibbetts. Carl Brooks, West Paris, Maine is a railroad worker. Sylvia Lapham, Mrs. Rodney Cross, lives in Lockes Mills. Robert Farrington, Bryant Pond, office manager at Stowell Silk : Spool Co. Lester Felt is teaching at East Corinth, Maine. Ray Hanscom, Bryant Pond, works at Chadbourne Mill. Lillian Lapham Sanborn is living at Carroll Street, Springdale, Connecticut. Hope Ring, Mrs. Fred Caskey lives at 358 Westbrook Street, Portland, Maine. Earl Noyes owns a barber shop at Bryant Pond. Walter Tyler is working at Kezar Falls, Maine. Beatrice Andrews, Mrs. Gordon Farnum, living in Bryant Pond works for Mann’s. Harland Abbott, Farmington, Maine, Principal at Mallet Training School. Raymond Bryant lives at 15 Eddyway Street, Bangor, Maine, A.N.G., Dow Air Field, Clerical Work Instructor. Gordon Roberts of Lockes Mills, works for Ekco. Doris Coffin, Mrs. Ellsworth Lawrence, living in West Paris. Helvi Heikkinen Tucci lives in Revere, Massachusetts. Paul F. Cole, Deceased. Carroll Yates is living at Bethel and working on the State Road. Donald Emery, 2 Houlton Street, Portland, works for the Cushman Bakery. Bernard McMillian is in San Francisco, California. CLASS OF 1921 CLASS OF 1926 CLASS OF 1931 CLASS OF 1936 11 CLASS OF 1941 Herbert Allen, 25 Longfellow Drive, Westbrook, Maine, works for S. I). Warren Paper Company. Allan Stephen Chase is a dentist in Norway, Maine. Kenneth Buck, Bryant Pond, works at Oxford Paper Co. Velma Cummings works in the Home Lunch at Bryant Pond. Ardella Fuller, Mrs. Jerry Gallant, lives in Mexico, Maine. Helvi Koskela, Mrs. Norman Hale, is living in Massachusetts. Wayne Redman in the Air Force, stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Rosalia Palmer Batchelder is living in Bethel. Eleanor Stanley, Mrs. Taisto Koskela, West Paris. Abbott Twitchcll, 58 Willard Street, Berlin, New Hampshire, machinist for Cross Machine Co. Richard Felt is a farmer at Bryant Pond, Maine. Richard Vittum living in Bryant Pond, and working for Maurice Benson at West Paris, Maine. Russell Yates is doing carpenter work in Portland. CLASS OF 1946 Irving Cushman living at 156 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, is a farm machinery salesman. Emma Davis, Mrs. Lee Billings, Bryant Pond, works at McKeen's Stand. Alice Hathaway, Mrs. Kenneth Mclnnis is living in Bryant Pond. Ruth Mclnnis, Mrs. Lester Paradis, Alpine Street, Norway, Maine. Robert Harlow living in Bryant Pond and is working for Ripley Fletcher, South Paris, Maine. Elizabeth Noyes, Mrs. Gilman Whitman, helps run the Maine Wildlife Den at Bryant Pond. Evelyn Poland, Mrs. James Dunn, lives at Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth, Maine. Elsie Redman, Mrs. John Alexander, 34 Beacon Street, Hyde Park, Mass. Janet Silver, Mrs. Alison Benson is living in West Paris. CLASS OF 1951 Alfred Allen, West Paris, is working for Grafton Lumber Co. Bernard Brooks is a woodsman in Bryant Pond. Lloyd Cushman, Wentworth Institute, 118 Hemenway Street, Boston, Mass. John Davis, Lockes Mills, is working at Leach’s store. Alice Farnum, Mrs. Kenneth Hoyt, lives in Bryant Pond. Harriet Hathaway is doing office work in South Paris. John Hathaway is living in Bryant Pond, working at Thurston’s Farm at Bethel. Richard Mills, Bryant Pond, is working at Langway’s, Lockes Mills. Patricia Scribner, Mrs. Lewis Curtis, 6802 W. Minnesota, Indianapolis, Ind. Orene Whitman is a nurse in Los Angeles, California, and is attending college. CLASS OF 1956 Evelyn Bean, West Paris, is working at the Casco Bank in South Paris. Robert Benson, West Paris, is working in Norway. Henry Bowers, Jr., Greenwood, works for Stowell Silk Spool Co. John Chase, Lockes Mills, is working in the woods. Shirley Crockett, Mrs. Charles Morse, is living in Lockes Mills. Robert Davis, Bryant Pond, works for Stowell Silk Spool Co. Howard Emery is in basic training in the Navy, in Maryland. Charles Johnson is in the Navy, doing clerical work at the Naval Base in Phila. delphia. Gloria Johnson is studying at the Pelletier Beauty School in Lewiston. Leona LaValley is working at Jordan’s Restaurant in Lockes Mills. Colby Martin is in the Navy, attending radio school at Bainbridge, Maryland. Herbert Whitman is in the Navy, stationed at Great Lakes, and studying elec- tronics. 42 FRANKLIN GRANGE NO. 124 P. of H. BRYANT POND MAINE Compliments of ALVAH HENDRICKSON WEST PARIS MAINE Eagle Picher Insulation Combination Doors and Windows HAYDEN INSULATORS BRYANT POND and RUMFORD (P. O. Box 188) Tel. Rumford 185 WESSO ORCHARDS Compliments of JOHN H. McKEEN AND SON 1. W. ANDREWS SON Fruits and Vegetables Funeral Directors Apples Wholesale and Retail 24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 839 — Telephone 833 Res. Tel. 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CHASE BOX 466 BETHEL, MAINE NORWAY MAINE Tel. 60 Res. 60-3 Read Your dome News Oxford County BETHEL CITIZEN We Do Good Printing BETHEL MAINE NORWAY Compliments of FARMERS UNION BRYANT POND Wirthmore Feeds TELEPHONE COMPANY NORWAY MAINE Bryant Pond Maine COMPLIMENTS OF AUERBACH SHOE COMPANY Norway Maine 49 Compliments of HUNT’S AMOCO BRYANT’S MARKET Elliott M. Hunt Self-Service I G A Amoco White Unleaded Gas M. G. Bryant, Prop. PI 3-2442 PHONE 126 BETHEL MAINE NORWAY MAINE BRYANT POND, MAINE TEL. 25-3 Cole s Hardware and Variety Appliances TELEVISION SALES and SERVICE Medicines HOUSEWARES BENNETT’S GARAGE Compliments of Chevrolet Sales and Service BROWN’S WRECKER SERVICE SHOE REPAIR Gas and Oil E. N. Swett's Basement LOWER MAIN STREET NORWAY MAINE RIPLEY FLETCHER CO. Ford Dealers Since 1909 110 MAIN STREET SOUTH PARIS, MAINE 50 Compliments of DOW’S LAW OFFICE Norway Maine Compliments of MERTON RAWSON, JR. SOUTH PARIS MAINE Compliments of COCA-COLA BOTTLING PLANTS, INC. Lewiston Maine CONRAD W. LAMB AGENCY Insurance of all Kinds SHELL PRODUCTS Montgomery Ward Batteries Tires and Auto Accessories West Paris Dial 2281 Maine Paris Farmers Union Carey Asphalt and Metal Roofing Blue Seal Feeds - Nails - Sugar - Eggs - Royal Lily Flour - Grass Seeds AGRICO FERTILIZER SAGADAHOC FERTILIZER SOUTH PARIS MAINE Compliments of LEWIS W. MANN SON BRYANT POND MAINE Compliments of CHASE’S GENERAL STORE WEST PARIS MAINE 51 P. H. CHADBOURNE CO. We Buy Logs and Standing Timber BETHEL MAINE Firestone Compliments of MARKET SQUARE MAY’S SHELL STATION DRUG STORE Home and Auto Supplies Phone PI 3-6421 SOUTH PARIS MAINE SOUTH PARIS MAINE IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Dividend Dates Are June 1st and December 1st Norway National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BELLMONT W. HOUSE WEST PARIS Manufacturer of Rustic HARDWARE BIRD HOUSES BIRD FEEDERS General Hardware, Plumbing Supplies, Paints, Etc. Tel. 21-3 SPORTING GOODS BRYANT POND MAINE Telephone 411 BETHEL AUTO SALES Tel. 199 BETHEL MAINE RUTH CARVER AMES SHELL PRODUCTS Telephone 52-2 BETHEL MAINE Compliments of LAMBERT'S NORWAY QUALITY MERCHANDISE MAINE For Men - Women - Children Compliments of BETHEL MAINE NEWBERRY’S Compliments 5c - 10c - 25c - $1.00 Dept. Store of Where Values Outweigh Dollars A 193 MAIN NORWAY FRIEND TYLER’S GARAGE Harold G. Tyler, Prop. L. M. LONGLEY SON Tires and Accessories Plumbing and Heating GENERAL REPAIRING HARDWARE Tydol-Veedol Products Esso Range and Fuel Oil Arc Welding NORWAY MAINE PHONE 10-11 BRYANT POND 53 Blacksmithing - General Repairs MARKET SQUARE CALSO STATION Accessories Washing - Polishing - Lubrication SOUTH PARIS MAINE ELLINGWOOD BROS. TRUCK BODIES BUILT Appliance Repairs, Refrigeration Service and Electric Wiring WEST PARIS MAINE KEITH EMERY Dealer in Pittsburgh Paint - Flintkote Gold Bond and Dragon Building Material TEL. 334 WEST PARIS, MAINE CHASE’S A. M. Chase Co. Dependable Merchandise Medicine — Sundries Film Service DeLuxe BRYANT POND SINCE 1876 Compliments of ARLINE E. SWAN BELL Opera House Block MINERALS CO. NORWAY, MAINE TEL. PI 3-6369 WEST PARIS MAINE Mimeographing and Typing Welding Repairing HIBLER BROS. DARLING AUTOMOBILE CO. 72 MAIN STREET PHONE PI 3-8311 GARAGE South Paris Maine WEST PARIS MAINE Compliments of CUMMINGS’ FILLING STATION LOCKES MILLS MAINE Compliments of GOODWIN’S INC. Insurance 158 Main Street Norway, Maine General Hardware Compliments of BROOKS BROS. INC. E. S. NOYES HEATING OILS - BOTTLED GAS Plumbing - Heating Bethel Maine BARBER SHOP Bryant Pond Maine PENLEY BROTHERS Manufacturers of Clothespins WEST PARIS MAINE W. B. RAND LOCKE MILLS MAINE Meats - Groceries - Frozen Foods 55 Compliments of N. DAYTON BOLSTER CO. SOUTH PARIS Compliments of BAKER’S GENERAL STORE Groceries - Dry Goods Boots and Shoes Tel. Dial 431 WEST PARIS MAINE Royal Sewing Machines Drapery Fabrics THE FABRIC SHOP Rayons Cottons 175 MAIN STREET Norway Maine PACKARD OIL CO. Distributors of All City Service Products For Oxford County HEAD OF MAIN STREET Telephone PI 3-9861 NORWAY MAINE TRAP CORNER STORE L. B. Hooper, Prop. Gas — Oil — Lunches Meats and Groceries TEL. 876 WEST PARIS, MAINE Phone 891 ELLINGWOOD SON WOOD PRODUCTS Manufacturers of Pick Poles, Axe and Hammer Handles BOX 333 WEST PARIS, MAINE Stowell Silk Spool Co., Inc. BRYANT POND MAINE Manufacturers of Novelties Slabs and Edgings Kiln-Dried Blocks for Sale at our Factory 5(i CASCO BANK TRUST COMPANY PORTLAND MAINE South Portland - Woodfords - Deering BETHEL BUCKFIELD LIMERICK SOUTH PARIS BRIDGTON FRYEBURG RUMFORD WEST BUXTON Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ROLAND M. LABAY CO. BUCKY’S Plumbing - Appliance - Heating ESSO SERVICENTER 165 MAIN STREET Tires - Batteries - Accessories Lubrication - Washing - Polishing Phone PI 3-6378 ROUTE 26 TEL. 47-5 SOUTH PARIS MAINE BRYANT POND MAINE HARLOW'S Gifts - Luncheonette - Cosmetics - Drugs - Gourmet Shop 145 MAIN STREET NORWAY, MAINE Compliments of Compliments of HUTCHINS BURNHAM JEWELRY STORE end 213 Main Street MORRILL NORWAY MAINE SOUTH PARIS MAINE 57 CITY SERVICE Gas and Oil MAC KILLOP'S MEATS GROCERIES - DRYGOODS DAILY DELIVERY Request All Orders In by 9:30 Bryant Pond Tel. 20-11 58 Twin Town Chevrolet Co., Inc. Sales and Service 223 MAIN STREET Phone PI 3-6341 SOUTH PARIS, MAINE Phone PI 3-6451 Compliments of ANDREWS ELECTRIC SERVICE Electrical Contracting CLIFFORD’S Electric Appliance and Motor Repairs REXALL STORE Homer Aldrich 9 TANNERY ST. NORWAY, ME. SOUTH PARIS MAINE MACGOWN YOUNG Complete Stock of Records and Record Players TV Antennas Installation and Service PHILCO RADIO — TELEVISION FACTORY SUPERVISED SERVICE ENGINEERS Guaranteed Quality and Dependability TEL. PI 3-2571 MARKET SQUARE SOUTH PARIS, MAINE Compliments of BENSON S COAL OIL CO. We Sell and Service Electrol Oil Burners Lumbering, Bulldozing and Trucking Gas and Electric Appliances of All Kinds Backhoe and Power Shovels WEST PARIS MAINE 59 Compliments of NORMAN MILLS SONS Polled Hereford Cattle Timberlands TEL. 33 BRYANT POND, MAINE Compliments of JACK AND JILL SHOP NORWAY MAINE Portraits Film Service CHICK STUDIOS 4 Paris Street Norway, Maine Tel. Pilgrim 3-6264 Commercial — Laminating BROWN BUILDING SUPPLY CO. ON ROUTE 26 Lower Main Street CENTRAL TAXI AND BOWLING ALLEY Norway Maine Tel. 103 Bethel, Maine MANSION'S TURKEYLAND Breeder-Hatcher of MARSTON’S Broadwhite Turkeys Larry and Helen Marston - Owners HEBRON, MAINE and ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA 60 Compliments of A. W. WALKER SON Tel. 40-8 Bryant Pond John Deere Farm Equipment FRANK A. BEAN Coal and Coke Insecticides INSURANCE AGENCY Cement and Tile Insurance of All Kinds SOUTH PARIS MAINE Tel. PI 3-2525 Flatwork - Dowels - Woodturnings Registered Jerseys SWAN WOOD PRODUCTS CO. DAIRYING A SPECIALTY LOCKES MILLS MAINE Market Eggs a Sideline Ernest A. Swan HILLCREST FARM PHONE BETHEL TRemont 5-2344 Owned and Operated by L. G. Twitchell and Family J. H ELLINGWOOD SONS WEST PARIS, MAINE Compliments of MODERN SHOE REPAIR BROWN’S APPAREL SHOP MARKET SQUARE NORWAY MAINE South Paris Maine (51 Telephone Pilgrim 3-6361 Compliments of Wilner Wood Products Co. NORWAY MAINE Millers of Fine White Pinewood Flour • Manufacturers and Designers of Wedgie Heels DAIRY SOUTH PARIS MOTEL GOODWIN’S SOUTH PARIS DAIRY BARS AUBURN Compliments FRANK W. BJORKLUND Lawyer NORWAY MAINE W. J. WHEELER CO., INC. Stanley M. Wheeler Res. Phone PI 3-6286 Lewis D. Wheeler Res. Phone PI 3-2949 Howard W. Cole Res. Phone Bethel 242 South Paris Phone PI 3-2313 Insurance of All Kinds SOUTH PARIS MAINE LANGWAY’S VARIETY STORE Texaco Gas and Oils Groceries, Cigars, Cigarettes and Candies Beverages of All Kinds Telephone TR 5-2414 LOCKE MILLS MAINE Compliments of DR. THOMAS NANGLE WEST PARIS MAINE IT DESERVES TO BE WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTERS HOUSE OF THRIFT South Paris Savings Bank “The House of Thrift” Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation SERVING YOU SINCE 1873 This ad submitted by Denise Noyes Compliments of JAMES D. BILLINGS Wood - Coal - Coke RENA HOWE BRYANT POND MAINE BRYANT POND MAINE Dealer in Johnson Motors Compliments Trap Corner Garage Charles Collette, Proprietor Automobile Repairing - Oils Good Year Tires WEST PARIS MAINE C� 3 KING COLE Potato Chips Potato Sticks Popcorn Fiddle Sticks KING COLE FOODS, INC. 174 CASH STREET South Portland Maine Phone 94 G. L. KNEELAND Osteopath Hours 10-12 2-4 6-8 Office Closed Thursday Afternoon and Sundays BETHEL MAINE SMALL’S JEWELRY STORE Your Friendly Credit Store NORWAY MAINE Diamonds - Watches - Gifts Cash - Charge - or Pay Weekly Your Graduation Gift Headquarters Remember you always save here Compliments of EVERETT COLE’S FILLING STATION Shoes Confectionaries and Groceries TEL. 24-31 ROUTE 120 BRYANT POND, MAINE Compliments of CARNE'S I.G.A. MARKET FINEST FOODS — LOWEST PRICES BRYANT POND MAINE