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

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We, the students of Woodstock High School, dedicate the Eureka of I960 to Mr. Waldron Fernald In appreciation of his past two years' I I I I I faithful service as our principal. I

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Boys 1 State To my good fortune, I was chosen representative to Dirigo Boys' State from the Jackson Silver Post, American Legion, in Locke Mills. This is an annual event which is held on the University of Maine Campus at Orono. Last year's date was June 14-19. At Boys' State, our primary business was to study government: state, county, and local. During the first three days, most of our time was spent in classes, leaving about three hours a day for leisure. To- ward the middle of the week, however, we had some relief. We had guest day and the late Governor Claus on spoke. For our feast we had fried chicken and other such goodies. The governor's speech was broadcast over the radio. We had a party that night, and all the towns took part in a stunt night the following evening. We had a great Boys' State band and a good pick-up group also. We were divided into eight towns, each town occupying a dormitory floor. Each day we had room inspection. Later on in the day we had a test on the preceding day's instructions on government. A flag raising was scheduled for each morning, but due to the soggy weather, we only had one. We also had a daily newspaper. On the last day we toured the campus before graduation. Of course, as in any group, there was a lot of comedy and fooling. Each night we were charmed to sleep by tapping water pipes and our meetings were largely joke sessions. Although it was a serious affair, we all had a very enjoyable time. I wish to thank those who had a hand in sending me. Thank you Burton Cole NEED FOR EDUCATION TODAY Years ago when some of our parents were young and in school it was thought that if they finished grammar school it was all that was necessary. For a priviledged few there was the opportunity of a high school education as well. Not many of the young people, especially the boys figured that they would need anything more than the basic teachings in grammar school. Today those same people are singing a quite different tune. They found out that the good jobs, where a fellow can earn a good living with- out working so hard, are being taken by people with a high school educa- tion or better. The student today who gets the urge to quit school for some foolish reason; like, earning money enough for a better car, doesn't realize that if he does quit what a rough time he will have in life. Sure, there are jobs for uneducated people: ditch digging, street sweeping, working in some small factory as a common laborer. But what if in later years you see your friends who stayed in school going on to higher and higher positions, with better pay and lots better working con- ditions? It is at that time you wish you hadn't been so anxious to quit school and go to work. Everyone has enough time to work in his life, with- out rushing things. It is a must for every boy and every girl to complete their high school education. And for anyone who has the intelligence and ambition required to go even further. Some students say, I can't afford to go on to school after I graduate. But today one can't afford not to go. Today with all the scholarships and people interested in helping students, anyone who wants to get the highest possible education bad enough can make it all the way. Rodney Cross Senior Assistant Editor