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A Record of School Activities
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Sanford, Maine (York County)
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YEAR BOOK
CLASS OF 1918
A RECORD OF
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
1914-1918
PREFACE
Today, as our work goes to press, we feci in our young hearts a spark of
pride, ignited by an inward assurance that success has crowned our earnest
and untiring efforts.
The motive that inspired us to write this book was a great desire that
the class of 1918 might have for the future a visible memento in which would
be recorded a few of the many pleasant occurrences in our Alma Mater dur-
ing four happy years, and some permanent remembrance of the distinguish-
ing traits and characteristics of our classmates.
Xow as this book comes before your eyes for perusal, we beg of you,
dear classmates, be lenient in your judgment of its modest contents, and do
not take too seriously any comment that is not entirely pleasing, as ill-
intention has not once entered our minds.
When in future years your thoughts wander back over your path of life.
we hope that you will find upon the pages of this book, tender memories of
our high school life.
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Donald Dyer
Bert Taylor
Delwin Denby
Raymond Wright
Willis Littlefield
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Wesley Richardson
Leon Hartford
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EDITORS
ARTISTS
EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Walter Mason Brown
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Loleta Bright Blagden
Clara Judith Russell
Lucille Akroyd
Anna Elizabeth Merrill
BUSINESS MANAGER
Porter Arion I lobbs
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS
Jeanette Ridley
Ralph Brearey
Allen Ridley
ARTISTS
Laura Lillian Villairc
Floyd Goodwin Folsom
Harold Jefferson Smith
EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
NEW HIGH SCHOOL BOLDING
H. A. FOSTER. Principal
A. R. MACK, Sub-Master
CLASS OFFICERS
President—Francis Mitchell Sugden
Vice President -Porter Arion Hobbs
Secretary— Helen Sanborn
Treasurer—Walter Mason Brown
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^riiiurs
CLASS OF 1918
Ardelle Sarah Adams.
"I am resolved to grow fat and look young until
forty.’’
It has just been reported that she is to give up
her job at the Colonial and join the circus. She is
to be the “Snake Charmer.” Some charmer, her
constant smile qualifies her for “The Road to
Happiness.”
Hallowe’en and Senior Play.
Marion Elizabeth Adams.
“What I have been taught, I have forgotten;
What I know, I have guessed.”
Marion is easy-going. She isn’t lazy but study-
ing is her bug bear.
Lucille Akroyd. “Lucy."
"Born a little shaver,
And a little shaver still.”
Lucy is our literary genius. We all appreciate
her splendid work on the “Red and White.” Her
heart was lost while a Sophomore and is still roam-
ing among the Juniors.
Associate editor, YEAR BOOK. Junior Play.
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Harold Albert. “Snoot le.”
“God bless our Baby.”
The Editors are at loss to think of anything
sharp enough to pierce that wonderous organ of
thought??
Samuel George Albert. "Sam.”
"An hour in the morning is worth two in the af-
ternoon.”
Surely we should miss having Sammy slide into
the room about three minutes late.
Ego. mihi, me, me!!?:-.,!()!
My sentiments.
Frederic Augustus Allen.
“Like a red meteor on the troubled air.”
Verily the earth did shake when he was born.
Frederic is a darling boy. He was chosen as a
delegate to the Girls’ Conference at Kennebunk,
but for some reason, he declined this honor. He
never indulges in anything rougher than checkers.
Senior Play.
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CLASS OF 1918
Gladys Chadwick Bartlett. “Glad.”
"A certain dignity of manners.”
Gladys' worse fault is blushing. We wonder
why she takes so many trips to Portland. We hear
there is some attraction there. What is it Gladys?
Class treasurer 1915-16.
Loleta Bright Blagden. “Leetie.”
“Then she will talk; ye gods, how she will talk.”
A regular chatter-box. No one can say that
•'Leetie" is a slacker for sooner or later we find her
at the front (seat). We think the teachers must
like to have her near them. Cupid wounded her in
the Sophomore year. Poor child, she never has
been the same girl since. Sportsmanship is one of
her qualities.
Junior Play. Associate editor YEAR BOOK.
Gladys Evelyn Bradford.
“Forbear to judge for we are sinners all.”
To the great amazement of the class, Gladys has
fallen in love. The victim is a certain Sophomore.
It is rumored that she even indulges in Sunday
afternoon walks. All we say is, "Watch your step
Gladys.”
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S. H. S. YEAR BOOK
Ralph Breary. "Bricktop.*’
“An e’en tho vanquished he could argue still.”
This is our only athlete and shines particularly
on the diamond. Cupid has pierced his heart many
times but now he has settled down to Hunt(h)er.
Are you going to be married in a cap and gown’?
Captain of Baseball 1918. Basket Ball 1918.
Walter Mason Brown. “Brownie."
“My words fail me."
Easy, Easy, he’s the editor.
Editor-in-chief YEAR BOOK, Junior play, Hal-
lowe’en and Senior play. Class treasurer 1917-18.
Grace Etta Cole.
“Her voice is ever soft and low.”
Grace hailed into our little circle (luring our
Sophomore year. We know but little of her past
history. A megaphone would be a useful article
for the sake of those sitting several seats away,
when this maiden recites.
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Ruth Lenora Davis. “Ruthie"
"Love thou knowest is full of jealousy.”
She finds that variety is the spice of life espec-
ially in beaux. Her greatest disappointment came
when Wilbur left school; but never-the-less she
still keeps to her motto and thereby receives letters
daily from Camp Dix.
Floyd Goodwin Folsom.
"Comb down his hair, look! look! it stands
upright.”
Floyd has been taking acrobatic lessons, his first
performance proved successful under the direction
of Miss Buzzell. He is a dreadful fusser. When
in want of entertainment, just call on Floyd.
Artist YEAR BOOK, Senior play.
Rodney Gerry Folsom. “Bobby.”
"A worthy Gentleman who sits with Esther far
into the night."
“I'm little but ch. my!” We take it for granted
that Bobby is a Biblical student from his choice of
names. First it was Ruth and then Esther. Who
next, Bobby?
Manager of Baseball 1918, Senior play.
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Wilton Hale Gowen. "Ruf-neck.”
"And when a lady's in the case.
You know all other things give place.”
Wilt is one of our wanderers. He journeyed to
the wilds of Alfred for a short time, but by some
mysterious power was again lured back to our
midst. It is rumored that he is the hitching post
of a certain Frost(y) individual.
Vice-president 1917. President of Athletic
Association 1918, Senior play.
Eunice Mary Hammond.
"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.”
Eunice is a poetical genius, the author of our
class ode and of sundry poetical notes which may
be found in Isabel Wilson’s desk.
Doris Violetta Hardwick. “Dolly.”
“She sayeth what she will.”
We see little of Dolly except when whizzing by
on the State Road with Batchy and the "Buick.”
Result: She is becoming an expert “chaufferess”
and a candidate for a bungalow built for two.
Junior Play. Hallowe'en and Senior Play.
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CLASS OF 1918
Porter Arion Hobbs. “Hobby.”
“Come boys with me, my thoughts are ripe in
mischief.”
A funeral would as soon be funny as Porter not
funny. His antics amuse the class. Placing tacks
in his own seat causes much merriment.
Vice President 1918. Manager of Football 1917.
Business Manager YEAR BOOK.
Viola Evelyn Leckenby.
"My conscience is my crown.
Contented thoughts my rest.”
Before her Senior year, she was determined to
make her life work the converting of African
heathens, but now, after four years in S. II. S. she
has decided that there is need of missionary work
at home. Frederic seems to be the first to come
under her spiritual influence.
Hallowe'en Play 1918.
Anna Elizabeth Merrill.
"Never idle a moment, but thrifty.”
Anna is one of the quiet sort, but in an exciting
class meeting she shows her ability as a debater.
In stenography she’s a shark and we predict a
great future.
Hallowe'en Play 1918. Associate Editor YEAR
BOOK.
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Allen Willard Ridley, "Punt."
"I go, I go; look how I go;
Swifter than an arrow from the Tartar’s bow.”
Allen is the speed boy of the class. A very en-
thusiastic individual who never fails to attend
class events. He is a good guy to have around and
that “lets him by.”
Jeannette Louise Ridley.
"And 1 know a woman who doth ke6p
Where praise comes not at all,
Like the modest cloud that could but weep
Because she was so small.”
Jeannette is destined to be a model housekeeper
when she finds "him.” She, too, is very quiet but
"still water runs deep."
Luella .Marguerite Ridley.
“Thou art a scholar.”
Luella is another studious member of our class.
She has spent most of her life “among the cows
and chickens.” We all feel sure she will make a
fine farmer's wife as she is very quiet and never
gets into trouble.
Salutatorian.
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CLASS OF 1918
Roger True Ridley.
"Happy the man who tills his field.”
Roger is becoming very daring of late. He even
took a girl to the beach a short time ago in the
“Flivver.” In his spare moments, he hoes spuds
to help win the war.
Clara Judith Russell.
"When once the young heart of a maiden is stolen,
The maiden herself will steal after it soon.”
How would we get along without Clara, for she
has often saved the reputation of the class when
our gray matter has failed us. We aren’t knock-
ing, but if we had those brains, we would control
Room 207 next year. She found a certain "HIM"
among the rocks of Kennebunk Beach and believes
that Bowdoin is the best college in the state.
Associate Editor YEAR BOOK. Hallowe’en
Play. Valedictorian. Senior Play.
Helen Sanborn.
“ ’Tis well to be off with the old love,
Before you’re on with the new."
Helen is the butterfly of the class. She is more
often seen dancing than doing anything else. We
usually hear her singing "I Like to Have a Crowd
of Men Around Me.” Say Helen, What was the
amusement in the jitnies after the class socials?
You can tell us on the quiet.
Secretary 1915-1916-1917-1918. Junior Play.
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Phyllis Lucy Shackleton.
"True as the dial to the sun
Although it be not shined upon.”
Phyllis is the musician of the class. She will
soon ascend from our midst into the class of Hoff-
man. She is right there with “the power of intel-
lect.” In fact, she can tickle the ivories of a Rem-
ington as well as those of a Baby Grand.
Margaret Marie Shaw. “Maggie."
“Hark, (to) the martial tread!”
Margaret is a silent partner of the class except
when striding down the hall. Studying is her fav-
orite pastime judging from results.
Harold Jefferson Smith. “Shunny."
"A nice youngster of excellent pith;
Fate tried to conceal him by naming him Smith.”
We always considered “Shunny" as a mere in-
fant until our Sophomore year when he sprung out
into long pants. We immediately saw in him a
promising young man. In passing, we must re-
mark that he is an artist.
Artist YEAR BOOK.
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CLASS OF 1918
George Kenneth Stackpole. “John.”
"Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee.
At all his jokes, for many a joke had he.”
"Kenn” always shines at sleigh rides. He at-
tempts to amuse us with his original songs. A
regular shark In faking recitations. He has suc-
ceeded in revising every text book he has used.
We plainly see that your career as a professor
would be a great success!!!
Senior Play.
Francis Mitchell Sugden. “Muggle.”
“I am no orator as Brutus was. I only speak right
on.’
Suggie's favorite pastime is dancing. Music, a
smooth floor, and a girl completes his happiness.
Rumor has it that he is losing faith in women; but
while there's life, there’s hope.
Vice-President 1915-16. President 1917-18.
Cheer Leader 1917-18. Junior Play; Hallowe'en
Play. Senior Play.
Dorothy Isabel Taggart. "Dot.”
“Take life easy while you may."
"Dot” spends the most of her time in amusing
the class. She is never quiet and causes endless
trouble, in fact she is the most troublesome ele-
ment in or about the school. Her name is con-
stantly on Miss Buzzell's lips when she is found
giving a vaudeville act seen the night before. Do
be a little more quiet, Dot.
Hallowe’en Play.
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Avis Esther Trafton.
"Women are not measured by their inches."
Avis is one of the best natured girls in our class.
She is a good sport and is always ready to help out.
Mary Elizabeth Trafton.
"Blessed are the meek.”
Mary is the old maid of our class, little seen or
heard. The most daring feat of her young life
was to watch the dancers with envious eyes. Ver-
ily we say unto you, "Get a man."
Laura Lillian Villaire.
“A merry heart goes all the day.”
We wonder where Laura gets all her sailor s
uniforms for she appears out in something new
quite often. Her talent runs in the line of art.
We think that her future will be spent on the
briny deep painting scenery.
Artist YEAR BOOK.
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CLASS OF 1918
Isabel Wilson. "Pussy.”
"I love her for her smile, her look, her way of
speaking gently.”
This little girl is the worst of the bunch, she is—
that is, we mean to say, that is she—really our
brains fail us.
Hallowe'en and Senior Play.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN*
Allen, Hazel G.
Blanchard, Elmer
Bodwell, Corliss L.
Butler, Albert L.
Chadbourne, Ruth M.
Denby, Dehvin J.
Dyer, Donald
Gallant. Ernest E.
Gregory, Paul
Ham, Grace J.
Hanson, Thurlow
Harmon, Winfield
Haltford, Leon E.
Houston, Fred S.
Hc.wgate, Althea !l.
♦Those students left school some time
Hoyle, Frank E.
Libby, Laurence
Littlefield, Leland L.
Littlefield, Ruth
Muccl, Alice
Newbury, Edward W.
Richardson, Wesley M.
Shalit, Saul
Shaw, Wilbur G.
Smith, Evelyn I.
Stansfield, Samuel B.
Taylor, Bert E.
Wilkinson, Frances I. (Mrs. E. L. Shaw
Wright, Raymond
during the four years.
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SALUTATORY
In behalf of my classmates I bring to you the message of welcome. I
extend to each and all cordial greetings to these, the graduating exercises of
the class of 1918.
Teachers, parents, and friends, 1 am glad to welcome you to this even-
ing’s program. Tonight we do not regret the time and energy which we
have devoted to our high school education. Due to your help we are now
better prepared to carry our desire, whether it be further education in school
or in life’s career. Doubtless, during our course you have felt your efforts
partially repaid, but tonight may you consider yourselves amply rewarded
for all your sacrifices and denials.
Superintendent and Members of the School Committee, we owe much to
you for the many services you have rendered us during our school life. You
have always worked for the interest of the schools of Sanford and not less
for the class of nineteen eighteen. It is with great pleasure that I greet you
this evening.
Undergraduates, what a privilege it is to look once again into your
cheerful faces. May you derive some benefit from these exercises which will
aid you during your next school year. Hoping each class in succession will
fill with honor the place we now occupy. I give to you a joyous salutation.
We. the members of the graduating class, appreciate the presence of
everyone here this evening. If ever we have needed advice and support it is
now as we launch on life’s waters the ships which we have been toiling for
the past four years to produce. Behold, how stately they stand with the flag
of our nation floating proudly over their masts! See how the refreshing
breezes fill the white sails! The unevenness of the water’s surface causes
these structures to sway to and fro. What pleases the eye more than the
sight of these virgin ships which are the result of all our labors?
The building of these works has meant many a weary, studious hour.
Every piece of architecture must be thoughtfully considered and planned
before its erection. Our principal and teachers wisely laid out for us the
foundation on which we could build most effectively. Under their instruc-
tion we have performed a task which otherwise would have been impossible.
We decided at the beginning that nothing can be accomplished without
work. The trees in the forest were abundant and through skill and aid. we
have changed them into finished lumber for our building.
Although we were working in the same yard, each ship differed in style
as much as does each individual character. From the material which we had
obtained we each fashioned our ship according to our own fancy.
As in all experiences, with prosperity were intermingled discouragement
and trial. This was an advantage to those whose will power was strong
enough to overcome it. Others, however, became utterly discouraged ami
had no further desire to finish what they had just begun. Who changed this
dying spark in a live flame? No one but our parents and friends who are
always ready to inspire us with words of encouragement. Through these
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clouds of despair shone the cheerful light of hope. Relieved of our troubles
and anxieties we resumed our labors with renewed vigor.
Thus, during our freshman year we had with difficulty accumulated part
of the material which was necessary for our undertaking. The style of our
ships was also determined by many of us.
The second year showed great improvement over the first, for we
profited greatly by the errors which we had already committed. The laving
of the timbers occupied much of our time. The yard of new ships began to
attract the eye of the public. The co-operation of teachers and parents was
not slackened but seemed to be stimulated. When the end of the year nine-
teen sixteen arrived, each ship was half completed.
The third year brought many difficulties and hardships. The manufac-
ture of lumber from the trees of the forest was more of a task than formerly.
This recalled to us our motto. “Through Trial to Triumph.’’ Then out*
strength was re-enforced and we willingly continued. The erection of the
masts required a great deal of care and skill, but after a few fruitless at-
tempts we succeeded in bringing about the desired result.
After the completion of this year’s work the general appearance of the
ships was satisfactory. Yet it was evident that another year was necessary
to render them safe for the journey on the deep waters before us. We were
informed that polishing and painting would be beneficial to each of them.
During this last year the place to which we were to sail had to be considered
as few of us had decided which port we desired to enter.
Still we are lacking one equipment. Our knowledge of the paths of the
ocean is so limited that we do not feel confident in risking its dangers with-
out some guide. This evening the Superintendent of Schools will remove this
want by presenting to each of us a chart. We are certain that this will clear
all doubts, if such may arise during our future.
.As we launch this evening may this not be an hour of sorrow, but of re-
joicing. Although we will not associate with one another so closely, the feel-
ing will not be altered, for true friendship never fades. W hen our voyage
on life’s threatening waters is ended we will enter the harbor of everlasting
peace and rest. There we will anchor our ships with satisfaction and then
alone can we truly repeat our motto, “Thru Trial to Triumph.”
LUELLA MARGUERITE RIDLEY.
VALEDICTORY
Tonight after four years in our dear Sanford High School, another grad-
uating class goes forth to take up the various duties in life’s great school.
There is a feeling of sadness in the heart of each one of us. Our futures are
uncertain, and the many happy hours in High School will long remain in our
memories. Perhaps we think what joy it would mean to us to tarry longer.
Ah, no! We must think of it only for a moment, for the duties in the school
of life arc greater still, and it is this generation which must perform them
with earnestness and vigor.
S. H. S. YEAR BOOK
Whatever the task, each must rely upon himself. The world lies before
us with outstretched arms. As we go forth, we no longer have our parents
and teachers who have been so helpful and thoughtful upon whom to depend.
The great problem of self-reliance confronts us which we alone must cour-
ageously strive to master.
The lives of all should be strong and wholesome. The true life is for ser-
vice to others—service, the foremost word of our American nation today.
Each must take the watchword of the nation as a guide. Not only are our
boys able to do their bit, but each one is able to do something no matter how
small, for—
“The daisy by the shadow that it casts,
Protects the lingering dewdrop from the sun.”
There is service by fighting, service by conservation, working for the
government in various peaceable ways, and helping the Red Cross. The war
has taught the necessity of serving where we are best able if we are to win.
In fact, this idea of service has permeated the whole country. May each one
live in such a way that he may be of service to his neighbor. Sam Walter
Foss suggests the true service in his poem,
“I see from my house by the side of the road,
By the side of the highway of life.
The men who press on with the ardor of hope.
The men who are sick with the strife.
But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears—
Both parts of an infinite plan—
Let me live in my house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.”
Emerson says. “Whatever the tasks of life, trust thyself.” Be sure of
each step in life. Do not be afraid but have confidence. Many times the
weak man has brought himself to this point by lack of confidence finds him-
self concealing a thought proclaimed and heralded by some great orator.
“There is a kind of greatness which does not depend upon fortune; it is a
certain manner that distinguishes us and which seems to destine us for great
things; it is the value we insensibly put upon ourselves; it is by this quality
that we gain the deference of other men. and it is this which raises us more
above them than birth, rank, or even merit itself.” Then too those who con-
quer are those who believe they can.
The world wants confident men. The world wants men to renovate life
—men with ideas and ideals. The ideals of man should be fastened to a star,
and that star the star of the ascending impluse, must forever be used as a
goal, to be reached. Learn to battle for yourself.
Another qualification necessary for the ideal young man of today is to
be natural. Insist upon yourself, never imitate. “Those who quit their
proper character to assume what does not belong to them are ignorant for
the most part of the character they leave and the character they assume.”
Shakespeare will never be made by the study of Shakespeare; neither will
we make our lives by copying that of some other.
Our motto. “Through Trial to Triumph.” suggests to the mind a battle.
On the battlefield of life as well as the wastes of France and Belgium, the
soldiers must be heroic. We must face the difficulties with the determination
to conquer, and at last be triumphant. Make the country in which you live
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tiering over the greatest part of Mount Hope, we went to Hanson’s Ridge
where we felt sure the Sophomores would never find us. Just when we had
finished our lunch and were leaving for home who should appear on the scene
hut the Sophies. We gave them credit for their gameness upon that chase.
Our Junior sleigh ride was to Bauneg Beg. We left town in a snow
storm but with singing and cheering and little effort on the part of the horses
we managed to reach the Grange Hall where everything was prepared for us.
Dancing and games were enjoyed while our chaperones prepared a delicious
oyster stew whose tempting odor soon brought us to the floor below where
we eagerly participated thereof. As it had stopped snowing we found our
ride home a tine one.
On May 11, the class gave a social and entertainment at the Elizabeth
Hall under the name of “The Junior Dramatic Club.” A play entitled “The
Girl Who Paid the Bills,” was successfully presented and as there was a large
crowd attended it greatly aided the class financially.
During the last week of school our annual picnic was held at Long Pond.
The chief feature of the outing was a ball game between the boys of the
classical and commercial divisions. The commercial division ran up a large
score and the game was called off to save the classics from further disgrace.
The day quickly passed and we returned home to hear the parting words of
the class of 1917.
Senior Year
After a long vacation thirty-nine Seniors entered the new building.
How strange everything seemed! We felt like Freshmen until we became
more familiar to our surroundings and even then, we were unable to assume
the dignity of Seniors.
Changes had taken place among our instructors. Our former principal.
Mr. Burnham, had accepted the position as principal of the Kennebunk High
and his place was taken by our former sub-master, Mr. Grant, who was soon
called to the colors, the vacancy being filled by Mr. Foster under whose guid-
ance we have spent a pleasant year.
The class officers remained the same except that Porter Hobbs was
elected Vice President. ,
The annual Hallowe'en Social was given at Elizabeth Hall and a farce
entitled “The Haunted Gate” was presented and was as successful as that of
our Junior year. At this time, much to our surprise and regret Wilbur Shaw
and Samuel Stansfield left school.
The only surprise party of the year was on Loleta Blagden. A delightful
evening was spent in playing games and singing, after which we all enjoyed
a Hoover Lunch which had been carefully prepared by our hostess.
Rehearsals for the Class Play were next begun and on March 15. we pre-
sented “A Bachelor’s Romance” in this hall to the largest audience that ever
attended a Senior play. The play went off successfully ami was well received
by the general public. After the play a banquet was held at Spinney’s Hall
for the cast.
During the year several social times were held by the class in the Gym-
nasium which were successful from a social standpoint.
When the time came for our last sleigh ride we again went to Bauneg
Beg where we made the Grange Hall a scene of merriment. The usual oyster
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stew was as delicious as ever and much advice born of experience could be
given to future sleigh riders.
On the whole, our Senior year has been spent quietly except in the num-
erous class meetings where the question of caps and gowns, class gifts and
many other important questions were vigorously argued for and against.
The last social event was a picnic at Wells Beach.
The class of 1918 is honored by having seven of its former members in
the service of this country. The stars on our service flag are for Delwyn
Denby. Donald Dyer. Leon Hartford. Willis Littlefield. Wesley Richardson,
Bert Taylor and Raymond W right.
How quickly the years have passed and tonight our High School life is
brought to a close, but although our history of the past four years may be
barren of great events, we will "Through trial to triumph" make up for it in
after life.
WALTER MASON BROWN.
ORATION
America’s Aim
Three years ago last August this old world was astounded by the news
of a war across the seas. People of the world were utterly amazed and
stupefied at the collapse of the European civilization and the broken freedom
of Belgium.
It is safe to say that the cause of this world-wide catastrophe was simply
greed—greed for possessions and honor, but separately defined the three
causes which seem to have contributed most largely toward bringing about
the war were the clashing of national interests in Europe, the maintenance of
secret military alliances, and the economic rivalry of the nations of Europe.
The big. cowardly, avaricious Germany pounced unawares upon peaceful
Belgium. Ever since Belgium’s independence was first established she had
declared herself neutral, but at this time it was the sense of her international
obligation as well as that of her dignity and honor that drove her to resist-
ance.
The consequences suffered by Belgium were not confined purely to the
harm occasioned by the forced march of a German invading army. This
army not only seized a great proportion of Belgian territory, but it com-
mitted incredible acts of violence, the nature of which is contrary to the laws
of nations. Peaceful inhabitants were massacred, defenseless women and
children were outraged, open and undefended towns were destroyed, costly
and not replaceable historical and religious monuments were reduced to dust.
At once all the world seemed to look down in horror upon this dastardly
act of Germany.
Before invading Belgium. Germany declared war on France and a day
later England declared war on Germany.
"On to Paris” seemed to be the watch word of this rash army. France
and England, with several day's notice (a second’s time compared with Ger-
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many’s years of preparation) were ready with their armies and defeated the
Germans in the great hattie of the Marne. The Germans had nearly reached
Paris, but then they retreated and dug themselves in. Here it was that the
plans of the German staff were defeated, Paris was saved and France was not
crushed.
Courageous Italy in spite of the Triple Alliance with Austria and Ger-
many refused to aid her allies on the ground that they were waging an ag-
gressive instead of a defensive war.
Early in the war President W ilson issued a proclamation of neutrality
but the United States found the position of a neutral a trying one.
The United States protested against what seemed to be interference with
American trade by the British, an interference which the British justified on
the grounds that much of our trade with Germany’s neighbors was actually
finding its way into Germany. Trade difficulties speedily sank into compara-
tive insignificance on account of the more serious problem of the submarine.
Germany declared the waters around the British Isles to be a war zone,
within this zone she proposed to sink all enemy ships whether armed or not
without regard for the lives of passengers. In May. 1915. the world was
horrified by the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine with a loss
of 1152 lives of whom 114 were known to lie American citizens. By a long
series of notes President W ilson tried to avoid an open clash with Germany.
Vessels of every description whatever their Hag, cargo, character or destin-
ation were ruthlessly sent to the bottom without warning or without help or
mercy for those on board. Even hospital ships and ships carrying relief to
the suffering people of Belgium were sunk with the same disregard of pity
for humanity.
What was America’s attitude toward Germany? Was she amazed at the
violation of Belgian neutrality: was she horrified by the sinking of the Lusi-
tania: did she listen unbelievingly to the tales of German cruelty to women
and children in conquered territory; was she dumfounded at the effrontery
of the replies of the German Gevernment to President W ilson’s many notes
in the interest of peace? The answer to these questions may be found in the
act of May 18, 1917. when the I’nited States declared war on Germany.
Many of us have sat by the hour listening to the tales of privation, hard-
ships and heroism of some of our ancestors In the wars for freedom of this
dear old land, America, but never did we dream that the young men of our
generation would be called upon to bid goodbye to home and dear ones and go
forth to fight for the world's liberty.
1 wonder as we look upon the old grand army veterans as they march
past us on Memorial Day if we fully appreciate the brave and valiant deeds
which they have done for our country. I think not. but perhaps this trying
experience through which our nation is passing will help us to realize their
valuable service. If we were heedless of their great sacrifice surely the pa-
triotic spirit of America was aroused when we were plunged into this horrible
war. large numbers of men offered themselves for service, our meager war
equipments were extended as quickly as possible. People all over the United
States responded readily with money not only for bonds and war saving
stamps, but for the Red Cross \\ ork. No one will be able to fathom the com-
fort and cheer brought to the soldiers through the Red Cross and other be-
nevolent organizations.
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The old adage. “There is no great loss without some small gain” is true
even in this great conflict. This wasteful nation has been taught economy,
economy in food, clothing and time; not from necessity only, hut from a pa-
triotic standpoint.
Our aim in war is to save America, to preserve self-respect, to justify
our rights to live as we have lived, not as some one else wants us to live.
We fight Germany because of the injustice shown Belgium. France,
England, and Russia and because of other peoples with their hope that the
world may be free from Government by the soldier. We are fighting Ger-
many because she tried to terrorize us. We still have in our mind the vivid
picture of the helpless men. women, and children as they were engulfed by
the heartless waters at the time of the sinking of the Lusitania.
The world longs for peace, but there can be no real peace permitting the
nations of the earth, great and small to walk unarmed and unafraid until the
teaching and the leadership of an autocracy shall have become discredited in
the sight of the German people, until that people shall have awakened to a
consciousness of guilt for their awful deeds inflicted on mankind, until a de-
sire of penitence and of a decent respect for the opinions of mankind shall
have supplanted treachery.
We have no selfish end in view, we do not wish conquest, dominion or
indemnities. W e ask that the rights and liberties id all nations be respected.
that considerations and rights of humanity be shown from seas to seas, a
right which shall bring peace and safety to all nations and at last make the
world itself free.
PORTER AR LON HOBBS.
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noble. “That country is the noblest where dwell the noblest minds.” Hero-
ism is not shown by doing what is easy and pleasing, but by doing the diffi-
cult and often unpleasant duties of life for our country and our fellowmen.
There will not be a day in our lives in which we cannot reveal the heroic
spirit although times of heroism are generally times of terror. “The truly
valiant dare anything but doing anybody an injury." After the trials and
problems of life have been solved and triumph reigns supreme, then peace
will rule each one.
As the years pass quickly by. Time will find the members of this grad-
uating class filling various positions. Perhaps some will have oratorical
ability, others following some business profession, others as teachers, still
others bidding public positions, hut whatever the task or wherever the in-
dividual. the character of each stands foremost to the public. “Character is
nature in its highest form." It has been said that those who listened to Lord
Chatham felt that there was something finer in the man himself than in what
he said. “Every man has within himself a continent of undiscovered char-
acter. Happy is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul." “Give us the
man," shout the multitude, “who will step forward and take the responsibil-
ity.” He is instantly the lord, the king among men. He. then, who would
command among his fellows, must excel them more in the energy of will than
in the power of intellent. Character is most prominent. Therefore, weld it
in such a way that you may be proud of it.
Now as we go forth ever bearing these things in mind, we ask you, under-
classmen. strive to do your best in everything you undertake in order that
you may bring honor upon yourself and your school. Think always of your
responsibility. It is upon you that the future of our High School depends.
Members of the Junior Class, the time has come when you should fill our
places as members of the Senior Class. Take advantage of every opportun-
ity. and profit by our mistakes. May the success which has followed us thus
far go on with you.
The task of rendering thanks to our esteemed principal and faculty is
indeed a difficult one. Although your work has often been discouraging, you
have continued with patience to point out to us the ways of knowledge. You
have taught us to appreciate the things at haifil and also to prepare for our
future. If it has seemed that we do not appreciate your work, pray pardon
our mistakes, and accept our most heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses
and the help which we have reserved.
Classmates:
Now. dear classmates, we have at last reached that day which we have
so much anticipated. In times of discouragement, we have almost longed for
it. As we go forth into the great, open world, may each one of us strive to
be the ideal man and woman. Be strong and noble, for the service you may
render and the good that you may do.
Press on, surmount the rocky steep.
Climb boldly o’er the torrent’s arch ;
He fails alone who feebly creeps;
He wins who dares the heroes march.
Be thou a hero! let thy might
Tramp on eternal snows the way.
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And through the ebon walls of night.
Hew down a passage unto day.
Press on ! if once or twice thy feet
From him who never dreads to meet
Danger and death, they’re sure to fly.
To coward ranks the bullet speeds.
While on their breasts, who never quail,
Gleams, guardian of chivalric deeds.
Bright courage, like a coat of mail.
Therefore press on. and reach the goal
And gain the prize and wear the crown;
Faint not. for to the steadfast soul
Come wealth, and honor, and renown.
To thine own self be true, and keep
Thy mind from sloth, they heart from soil;
Press on. and thou shaft surely reap
A heavenly harvest for thy toil.
Now as our High School career is ended, and the time of parting is come.
a word of farewell is fitting. This last word is indeed a sad one, spoken from
the heart of each one of us to our faculty, dear schoolmates, parents, and
friends. Our interest, love, and honor will forever be with our school al-
though we may be far away.
“Farewell! a word that must be, and hath been
A sound which makes us linger—vet—farewell.”
CLARA JUDITH RUSSELL.
PROLOGUE
We. the class of nineteen eighteen, wish to extend to you on this, the
night of our class day exercises, a most cordial welcome. You have come
here expecting to hear the various members of our class reveal to you the
record of our past, present and future. We sincerely hope that you will not
be disappointed, but will go away feeling much enlightened concerning us as
individuals.
We have in our midst mortals of unusual talent. Two of our members
will tell you of our favorite expressions, names, and occupations, in the giv-
ing of our statistics. Through these the prophecy will be even more inter-
esting than otherwise. The ability of these two pupils to do the same will
soon be noted.
It is said that all great organizations make history. Since our class is
one of the finest, most learned, noblest, and best behaved classes which ever
entered or graduated from Sanford High. it. too. has a history. We are very
thankful to possess for our historian one who throughout his high school
career, has been most prominent. We feel quite confident that he will do
justice to the honor bestowed upon him.
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You may never have realized before that this class of our contains a
prophet inspired by the Greek prophets of old. She will foretell, tonight, the
destiny of us, her classmates. So when she begins to speak, listen, for then
it is that you may picture us in our destined future.
Demosthenes, were he living today, would indeed have been compelled
to admit that in this twentieth century class of ours, his equal in oratory has
at last been developed. For well we remember our vice president’s ability
to quote Shakespeare. Certainly no more worthy member could have been
chosen for our orator.
A sense of humor is an excellent thing. The gifts of our class will be
presented by two members chosen by their comrades because of their gift
derived from the goddess of mirth. They have always spread merriment
wherever they have gone, and have made our activities most joyous. Let us
hope that tonight they will enthrall you with their kindly wit.
Since we must now bid idieu to dear old Sanford High, we must have a
will and testament, made out to those who follow us, written in concise and
legal form. For this most solemn duty, we have chosen our class President.
who has proved to us his ability to draw up, and exercise parliamentary pro-
ceedings.
Thus you have heard in outline that to which you will soon have the
pleasure of listening. To you. my classmates. I will say. take whatever may
be said of you in the spirit in which it has been given. Last night we had the
solemnity of our graduation exercises. Tonight let us enjoy to the uttermost
our class day exercises. For you. our teachers, parents, and friends, may this
night bring such satisfaction and pleasure that it will not soon be forgotten.
RUTH LENORA DAVIS.
HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1918
On September Sth, 1914. sixty-eight boys and girls enrolled in S. IL S.
as the class of 1918. Several weeks later the class was organized with the
help of Mr. Burnham and the following officers were elected:
President—Samuel Stansfield.
Vice-President—Francis Sugden.
Secretary—Helen Sanborn.
Treasurer—Gladys Bartlett.
We were confronted by the same difficulties which are experienced by
all Freshmen but as the Sophomores were busy with troubles of their own,
we were compelled to work out our own destiny which in some cases proved
to be somewhat embarrassing. Like all Freshmen, we found our studies to
be a bore and that quatrain which runs.
“Latin is a puzzle.
Algebra is worse.
English is a non-sense
And History is a curse.”
was soon endorsed by each member of the class.
'I'lic first social affair held by the class was a surprise party on Luella
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and Roger Ridley. A pleasant time was enjoyed and it was far into the
morning before many of us sought the saffron-hued domicile of Morpheus.
We next had a hare and hound chase to Mount Hope. The hares were aided
by a few uninvited Sophomores who tried, but failed, in leading the hounds
off the trail. After disposing of the lunch which the girls had brought along,
we returned in gay spirits, much to the surprise of the Sophies. The year
passed verv quickly ami we were soon bidding farewell to the Seniors of
1915.
Sophomore Year.
Upon returning to school in the fall, we found our class reduced to forty-
four members. A class meeting was soon called and the same officers were
elected. Blue and white were chosen for class colors in place of the blue and
gold of our Freshman year. Class pins were next bought and it was not long
before they were being displayed by upper classmen whose relationship to
the class of 1918 was somewhat vague.
Our thoughts next roamed to a hare and hound chase and we invited the
Juniors to accompany us. The classical divisions led the chase which ended
at the Devil’s Den. After exploring Satan’s abode we started for home,
strange to say. in couples.
We were later invited by the Freshmen to go on another chase, this time
to Wild Cat’s Rock. This trip also proved to be a pleasant one and we ar-
rived home several hours after sun-set.
Our first sleigh-ride was to Little River Falls. Upon arriving at the
Grange Hall after a cold ride, we found to our disappointment that the oyster
stew which we had expected, had not been prepared. Wilt and Ralph hiked a
mile to a store and brought back coffee and cookies which were relished by
all. After dancing and games we started for home.
The following spring we again went on a hare and hound chase to Wild
Cat’s Rock, where we spent a pleasant afternoon in toasting marshmallows.
A picnic at Long Pond brought to a close our Sophomore Year.
Junior Year
Our Junior year opened auspiciously due to the fact that we were now
upper-classmen. A class meeting resulted in the election of the following
officers:
President—Francis Sugden.
Vice President—Wilton Gowen.
Secretary—I lelen Sanborn.
Treasurer—Walter Brown.
The first event of the year was a surprise party given on Helen Sanborn.
This proved to be another fine time, particularly during our walk home when
we were honored by hearing several selections by the male quartet, the mem-
bers of which have always been a secret.
During October a social at Alfred was given by the class which although
poorly attended proved to be successful, especially to Samuel Albert, who
somewhat delayed our departure for home.
We found it necessary to have a hare and hound chase so we invited the
Sophomores to be the hounds. The trail which we left led through the woods
which we are positive were never before visited by white man. After wan-
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NAME
COMMONLY CALLED
FAVORITE EXPRESSION
FAVORITE SONG
Ardelle Adams Sarah What do you mean? No one to love
Marion Adams Marion Let George do it! You're a great big lonesome baby
Lucille Akroyd Lucy You nut! I want to forget
Loleta Blagden Leetie He loves me, he loves me not I'm a rare and radiant maiden
Gladys Bartlett Glad Oh, Pickles! Love me, love my dog
Gladys Bradford Gladys Kershaw! There’s a little bit of bad in every
* good little girl
Grace Cole Grade Got your Shorthand done? Come over on my veranda
Ruth Davis Ruby Oh, yes! Come to me. love, at twilight
Doris Hardwick Dolly Darn you! I’m the youngest in the family
Eunice Harmon Eunice Oh, gee! Pick me up
Viola Leckenby Bige I don't care! You’re a great, big blue-eyed baby
Just because she comes from a
Anna Merrill Ann Oh. piffle! one-horse town, that’s no sign she’s a one-horse girl
Luella Ridley Lulu Oh pshaw! I'm all dressed up and no place to go
Jeannette Ridley Jennie That’s right! What do you want to make those eyes at me for
Clara Russell Buster Oh say! The Little Old Ford rambled right along
Helen Sanborn Helen Is that so? Massa's in de cold, cold ground
Phyllis Shackleton Phyllis Oh my! You’ll always be the same sweet baby
Margaret Shaw Maggie Oh darn it! When you and I were young, Maggie
Dorothy Taggart Dot Former la mouche Alnt it a grand and glorious feeling
Avis Trafton Avis That’s what he said when the lights went out Oh you great big baby grin
Mary Trafton Miss Trafton Too modest to have one Stick to your mother, Mary
Laura Villaire Joe Shoot! I’m old enough for a little loving
Isabel Wilson Puss Too numerous to mention If you ever get lonely
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PRESENT OCCUPATION FUTURE OCCUPATION
Looking wise Member of Grand Opera
Trying to reduce Physical Director
Writing poetry Writing good poetry
Expostulating the news Director of the Big Six
Concealing deep secrets Grocery-store keeper, specializing in pickles and berries
Looking after Kershaw Toe dancing
Concealing a certain string of pearls Missionary
Flirting Being somebody’s baby Wedding a Bachelder
Adorning a Buick Share-owner in Wrigley’s gum
Chewing gum Factory
Teaching Frederick to drive with one hand Waiting for Leap Year A seamstress
Dodging Allen School Marm
Expounding the merits of Willy’s Teacher of Mathematics
English Handhoojr^_ Studying .Helping Uncle Sam’s Sammle over
Waiting for the mails from Bow- doin the rough spots. Training her voice to reach A -
Kidding ’em along Student at Bryant & Stratton
Playing (or the rest to dance Becoming a War-bride
Making Senior banners Woman suffrage advocate
Giggling Bare-back rider for Barnum & Bailey
Furnishing ballast for her class Red Cross Nurse
Looking demure Telephone operator
Keeping Bryce Long awake nights * Chorus girl
Getting by easy WILTON HALE GOWEN
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NAME
KNOWN AS FAVORITE EXPRESSION
APPEARANCE
Francis Mitchell Sugden Suggie “Order Please!"
Harold Jefferson Smith Shunny “Aw come on!" Bashful
G orge Kenneth Stackpole John “Nothin’ to it" Wise and knowing
Roger True Ridley Roger “Oh Gee!" Jolly
Allen Willard Ridley Punt Determined
Porter Arion Hobbs Hobby “Where’s my book hag?” Mischievous
Wilton Hale Gowen Wilt “Oh Boy!” Sporty
Rodney Garey Folsom Bobbie “The plague on thing” Cute
Floyd Goodwin Folsom Floyd “Gosh darn it" Childish
Walter Mason Brown Brownie "No kiddin’ now" Good-natured
Ralph Brearey Hrlcktop “Oh Baby!” Serious
Frederic Augustus Allen Freddy Saintly
Harold Albert Snooky “Let me take your knife” Happy and carefree
Samuel George Albert Sammy "Let her go" Self-satisfied
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PRESENT OCCUPATION
Writing notes
Blushing
Coming to school late
Taking girls to ride
Taking parties to Rochester
Hunting for his book bag
Visiting Augusta
Popcorn and curls on Saturday
night
Chewing gum
Being a good sport
Thinking of all the mischief Wilt
can’t think of
Looking after Vtola
Grinning
Borrowing pencils
HIGHEST AMBITION
To be a movie hero
To find a cure for blushing
To be conspicuous
To translate French correctly
To get a girl
To be able to look innocent
To have Frost all the year 'round
To go to U. of M.
To be able to dance all the latest
fancy dances
To be able to control his temper
To be a designer of ladies' costumes
To marry a missionary
To grow big
To be famous
FUTURE OCCUPATION
Dancing teacher
Cartoonist
Writing school text books
French teacher
Lawyer
Bookkeeper
Trying to settle down to one
girl
Civil Engineer
Artist
Writing a dictionary of
choice expressions
Proprietor of a hotel
Persuading Viola that home
missionary work is more
important than foreign
Clown in a circus
Detective
ANNA ELIZABETH MERRILL
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PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF 1918
The year of 1928 found me in France doing social service work. Our
college unit of one hundred girls between the ages of twenty and thirty-eight
years arrived over there in the early spring. Our work was certainly inter-
esting and a great deal of it was found to be done.
One late afternoon I received a message to be at a former Y. M. C. A.
building to discuss the progress of our unit’s work. I immediately responded
to the call and had taken a taxi when, to my surprise, the driver suddenly
stopped. 1 gazed from the window quickly, and four armed men. fierce look-
ing and rough came to mv view. I knew at once that I was suspected of be-
ing a spy. They hand-cuffed me and swiftly we rode through the dark night
to the Justice. My examination was a severe one. As questions were asked
me. my mind seemed to turn and for a while I was rather dazed. Who was
this Justice? Could I think? Certainly I had seen him. but where? For sev-
eral moments 1 thought and whom should I recognize, none other than Walter
Brown, my classmate in the year 1918. 1 remained silent and did not express
my recognition until my case was settled. The lawyers had left the room
and Walter and 1 remained. We talked with each other and. at length. I in-
formed him who I was and how I happened to be in France. Walter, as I
later heard, was a remarkable lawyer and through his great skill in arguing
he had won over many cases.
Not only did Walter and I converse about each other, but our thoughts
turned to our classmates in Sanford High. Walter immediately asked me
about his old chum. Francis Sugden. I told him that Francis was the Presi-
dent of the greatest textile manufacturing concerns of the middle West, and
that his engagement to a distinguished Y. M. C. A. worker had recently been
announced. At this. Walter was certainly surprised and "words failed him.”
lie informed me that Allen Ridley had recently arrived in France with his
young bride and they both were becoming very popular in the developement
of reconstruction work, lie also told me that Harold Albert was doing line
work as an agent for the electric washing machine and that Samuel was an
editor for the Literary Digest and had his office in New York.
The moments passed only too quickly. I had to return to my unit.
Several days later while I was busy with my work, a knock came at my office
door and upon opening it. I found Clara Russell and her husband, a young
banker, who were making a tour through France on their honeymoon. We
talked immediately about our schooldays. She told me that Rodney Folsom
had been ordained as a minister and had taken his first pastorate at the
Dudley Street Baptist Church in Boston where he had married them. This
indeed surprised me as 1 never dreamed of Rodney as a minister. She asked
me if 1 had heard that Isabelle Wilson had become one of the leading
actresses in the Passion play of 1922. 1 had always pictured Isabelle as an
actress. She also told me that Eunice Hammond had become an heiress
through a wealthy uncle and was staying with Isabelle as a companion. In
speaking of Eunice my thoughts turned to Margaret Shaw and Dorothy
I'aggart and I was interested to know about them. Clara told me that Mar-
garet had married and was living on a Western ranch with her large and
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happy family. Dot I learned was a great society leader in New York. Doi
othy had always said she would be glad when there was no more studying
and hard work.
After talking with Clara for several hours she left me. The days fol-
lowing were strenuous ones in spite of mv happiness over the success of my
classmates.
Several weeks later I received a package of papers from home. In my
room one evening when my days work was over ami as I was glancing over
the news, my attention was brought to a big advertisement in the New York
Times stating that a famous quartet was to appear in the city hall at Phila-
delphia. As I was to take a leave of absence in the near future. I was inter-
ested to know of the singers, (dancing over the names of the quartet 1
found that Ralph and Wilton were among the soloists. Little did I realize
that when they were members of the High School quartet that they would
ever be so famous. 1 was determined if possible to hear them. 1 arranged
my plans to leave Erance for America the following week. I spent a few
days in London reviewing the city. As I had not attended a theatre for some
time. I secured a ticket for the Rawley. It was a magnificent theatre and as
the curtain rolled up a young cartoonist appeared. I became very much in-
terested in him. Something about him reminded me of someone whom 1 had
seen before but whom I could not exactly place in memory just then. Think-
ing the matter over, and paying a little attention to his work, it flashed upon
me that it might be Floyd Folsom, a member of my class. I was greatly
amazed that a member of my class should by holding such a strenuous posi-
tion. Of course after the vaudeville. 1 was anxious to talk with him. After
speaking with him a few moments 1 learned that he had been very successful
in life and as for the other members of the class, he knew only of Laura Val-
iaire and Frederic Allen. Floyd told me that Laura had married and was
living at the seashore with her happy family, while her husband travelled to
and from foreign countries as a merchant. I was extremely interested to
hear about Frederic, he. indeed, became the inventor of a Gyroscopic Car.
In justice to Frederic. Floyd told me a little concerning them. Frederic
had always been interested in automobiles especially. He exhibited before
the Royal Society of England a car moving on one rail which kept its equil-
ibrium perfectly while going around sharp curves and when its load was
shifted from one side to the other. In foreign countries these cars were num-
erous. but Frederic still prefers riding in his Chalmers rather than in his
Gyroscopic car.
Having met the cartoonist of my class. 1 naturally wished to meet the
inventor. I started for New York and arrived there when the weather was
beautiful. I found Frederic settled in a nice home with a fine wife. 1 re-
mained with them several days ami had a grand time. While there I learned
that Ardelle Adams had become a famous violinist and had won great ap-
plause during her stay in that city. 1 also learned that Gladys Bradford and
Mary Trafton had been in India as missionaries ever since their graduation
from High School. Frederic told me that Porter Hobbs was the editor of
the ‘’Farm Dale News" printed in Mexico and Lucille Ackroyd was his as-
sistant. 1 always thought this of Porter and Lucille for in their High School
days their ability seemed inclined to this work. My happy visit with Fred-
eric and his wife soon ended when I boarded the train for the East. W hile
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waiting at a small station I saw another member of my class, who from the
books under her arm and her precise manner of walking made me shortly
conclude that she was teaching school in that vicinity. As I spoke to her she
recognized me. Loleta was teaching a kindergarten school and was enjoying
her work greatly. I walked to the little red school house with her and there
we talked for several hours. Of course we talked of our classmates. Luella
1 learned was the Dean of a large girls college in the South and Jeannette
was one of her head assistants in bookkeeping and was earning a large
salary. Loleta informed me that Harold Smith had at last succeeded in be-
coming a postmaster in a small country village. Loleta and 1 soon left the
little school house and returned to the station where 1 left for Lawrence. 1
boardded the train and took my seat beside a young lady. She looked famil-
iar, yet 1 could hardly place her. We talked with each other and through her
conversation I learned that she was studying in a large Western University.
At last 1 came to the conclusion that she was Ruth Davis. It surely was
Ruth and she was going to her old home in Sanford for a short visit. Ruth
told me that only a few stations back Phyllis Shackelton had left her. Phyllis
was a private secretary for a large firm and was enjoying her work greatly.
The moments passed only too quickly and I left Ruth at Lawrence.
Before leaving she told me that Doris Hardwick was living somewhere in
that city but that she did not know' just where. I inquired in Lawrence for
Doris and found that she was living on Essex Street. I took the train for her
home. It was a beautiful mansion with elaborate surroundings. 1 walked
up a long concrete walk and rang the bell. A negro servant answered my
call. 1 entered into a large reception hall and for a few moments I waited
for her. Doris at once recognized me and was very glad to see another of
her classmates. Doris was the mother of two dear little children. 1 asked
her of Viola Lcckenby and Avis Trafton. I found that Viola had been a gov-
erness for the Mayor of New’ York ever since her graduation from High
School, and that Avis, for two years had been studying telegraphy in
Arizona. For a while 1 talked and visited Doris. While walking down Essex
street 1 met a dignified young lady dressed in a white costume whom I at
once recognized as Marion Adams. Marion’s ambition had always been to
train for a nurse and 1 was pleased to know that she was completing her
desire. 1 walked to the hospital with her and there a surprise awaited me,
for when arriving, I met Kenneth Stackpole. While chatting with him 1
learned that for several years he had attended Tufts Medical School and had
succeeded in receiving his degree as a surgeon.
The next day found me on my way home. Such a change awaited me,
Springvale had grown to a nourishing city. 1 entered a taxi and how good it
seemed to see familiar faces once more. Several days later I received a wed-
ding announcement stating the marriage of Gladys Bartlett on the following
evening. The wedding was an elaborate one. many flower girls and brides-
maids attending. I at once recognized one of them as Anna Merrill, a very
charming and attractive young lady. Anna was our city’s leading dress-
maker. Gladys had been formerly employed as a bookkeeper for the Pickles
Candy Company in Newton. Massachusetts. On that same evening I met
Grace Cole and her young son. George. Jr. Grace was soon married after
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her graduation from High School. She told me that Roger Ridley had pur-
chased a large goat farm on the outskirts of our city and by all rumors he
would have a fortune.
1 returned home from the wedding and went to my room. There I sat
wondering and thinking. 1 had heard of or seen every member of my class.
How good it seemed to know that thev had all been so successful in life.
HELEN SANBORN.
CLASS GIFTS FOR GIRLS, 1918
These very costly gifts have been selected according to the dispositions
and fancies of your highly esteemed personages. It has been our highest aim
to bestow upon you what you most desire. If by any strange chance your
gift does not seem to suit your exact taste, please try it on and make it tit.
Ardelle Adams:
We all know that your favorite hobby is style in every way. shape and
manner. This fashion magazine will furnish you with the information in re-
gard to hair dressing and all the various arts of beautifying yourself. Prac-
tice the contents of this book, and we will see you with a different felluw
every night.
Marion Adams:
There isn’t one of us here. Marion, that would like to see you get pinched
for driving your uncle’s Tin Lizzie without a license. Take this number plate
with you. and in case of emergency, attach this firmly over the old license.
When you see a speed cop coming, just jam on the gas and trust to luck.
Lucille Akroyd:
In choosing a gift tor you. 1 decided that what you most desired was this
little package of weight reducer, and so Lucille, accept it with my best
wishes. Here’s hoping it's not a fake.
Gladys Bartlett:
After racking my brain for a century. I at last decided on a berry dish.
1 hope it will last you many years. A pickle fork would have been very
charming to go with it a short time ago. but as the case is. “Give you berries
or give you death.”
Loleta Blagden:
W e have all heard. Loleta, that one night you chased a little runaway pig
about 1,369,482 and .06 miles before you caught him. and so in order to avoid
that trouble in the future, 1 succeeded in procuring this collar and chain to
hold him securely, lint believe me, Leetie, you don’t want to count too much
on its strength when Sir Pig grows up.
Gladys Bradford:
Knowing how well you like dancing, Gladys. 1 succeeded in obtaining
these two dance tickets. This dance is to be given for the benefit of the Red
Cross, and you may take a partner, preferably a Sophomore by the name of
Kershaw.
Grace Cole:
We all know that one of your favorite expressions is "Let George Do It”.
and so we all let George do it. Sometimes George stays rather late doing it,
and when Ma calls down stairs. "Send that bonehead home,” just hit him
over the head with this, and we guarantee that he will move in a hurry.
I Rolling pin.)
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Ruth Davis:
Here is a nice little airship of the type that is made down in Texas. The
aviator who runs this machine sometimes climbs to some very frosty alti-
tudes, nevertheless there is room enough for two. and we are all sure you
will get a great deal of pleasure out of the ride.
Eunice Hammond:
1 have heard. Eunice, that you are very poetical, and so I thought that
the thing for you was this copy of Mother Goose Rhymes. These works are
probably more widely read than Shakespeare's, and we don’t see why, by
careful study of this famous book, that you will not be able to equal and even
surpass Shakespeare.
Doris Hardwick:
This little run-about is a Buick and is run by a confirmed Bacheldor. but
if you ride with him often, we think he will not remain a bacheldor very long.
at least we are afraid he won’t.
Viola Leckenby:
Accept this copy of Billy Sunday’s famous hymns. We all know you will
find them much more attractive than the Sanford hymns (hints) of which
you are very fond. You will find these very useful when you begin your
missionary services at Sprague City.
Anna Merrill:
While 1 was looking into a candy store window. I saw some fine large
brownies, five cents apiece. 1 said to myself, one of those will be just the
thing for Anna. If you should eat it. which I hope you won’t, you will find
it almost as sweet as a certain Brownie in the Senior Class.
Jeanette Ridley:
Remembering that you were one of the noisest girls in our class, we all
thought that you needed something to keep you quiet. This rattle is very
strongly made, and if you don’t use it too roughly, it will last a lifetime.
Luclla Ridley:
You are so good-natured, I.uella, that you probably won’t need this
bottle of sunshine, but in case you do it would come in very handy. We hope
it won’t be necessary to resort to this.
Clara Russell:
Owing to your high standard in classes. Clara, this celebrated class
wishes to confer upon you this tin medal. It is the highest honor ever
granted by any class, higher even than that which may be given to a certain
freshman at Bowdoin.
Helen Sanborn:
You are such a bashful miss in the presence of boys, Helen. I bought you
this little girl for a chaperone. Take her with you everywhere you go and
she will make you feel a lot more comfortable.
Margaret Shaw:
I wish to present to you, Margaret, this man. Since the time of the
Sammies, we have noticed that no man has ever completely taken his place
in your affections. We hope this one will.
Dorothy Taggart:
They tell me. Dot, that you are very strong on beach courtships. Here
is a little pamphlet on "Courtship” which will give you a great deal of aid in
your various exploits. It gives the plan of attack from A to Z.
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Avis Trafton:
We have noticed that you seem to get a great deal of pleasure out of
your talks with Freddie at recess time. You may not he aide to see him so
often after we graduate. Avis, and so Freddie gave me this little snapshot
which will help you to remember him by.
Phyllis Shackleton:
As you are a regular movie fan. Phyllis. I thought that these movie
stars’ pictures would please you. I am very sorry that I could not get one
of that famous actor Charlie Chaplin.
Mary Trafton:
I succeeded in obtaining from the famous Doctor Staples, this package
of nerve pills for you. You will find them very effective if taken just before
inviting a young man on a sleighing party. If they don’t work, don’t blame
me, blame Doc.
Laura Villaire:
We knew that you would like to receive a little remembrance from Lit-
tiletield. This bunch of daisies came from a little field, and we know that
you will appreciate them very much.
Isabel Wilson:
Knowing your love for sailors like “Wet” and as I couldn’t get him, I
wish to present to you “Izzie” this ship. Perhaps after the war you and
“Wet” can go on a honeymoon trip in it together.
Ida Watkins;
I wish to present to you. Ida, this picture of the NEW HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING. You were not with us very much during the year and I thought
that you needed something to remember the old school by.
RODNEY GERRY FOLSOM.
CLASS GIFTS FOR BOYS, 1918
The following gifts, boys. 1 have chosen for you.
Now take them as jokes as you surely should do.
You have camouflaged many of your traits.
But for them to be known just leave to the fates.
The gifts are inexpensive and of little size,
But to be patriotic, we must all “1 looverize.”
Francis Sugden:
Here’s to our president, large and ample,
And of our class he’s a good example.
You’ve worked hard for the class of 1918.
Your works were not fruitless as is readily seen,
Your efforts are appreciated by the smallest and up.
In behalf of the class, this Loving Cup. (Tin Dipper).
Walter Brown:
You have a quality often missing in a male.
For when you begin to talk your words soon fail.
Your temper oft got away in school.
So here is a fan. now please keep cool.
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Allan Ridley:
The following words must be stamped on your brai'.,
"If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again.”
Some moonlight night when you want to roam,
.And you ask Anna if you can escort her home,
If she should refuse with a pert reply,
Th»s doll will console you. next time just try.
Rodney Folsom:
Saturday nights and into Sunday morn.
We know you and Esther just sit, and pop corn.
So in case the old popper is falling apart,
I give you this new one to keep close to your heart.
Wilton Gowen:
Hard times are being felt by all.
And to my mind comes scenes of last spring and fall,
When you spent so much money on jitneys and rail.
To go see Augusta who lives in Springvale,
I therefore, give you this auto with room just for two,
Now drive with both hands as all good boys should do.
Floyd Folsom:
You know the maxim. "All work and no play,
Makes Jack a dull boy.” that's what they say.
So in case a plaything you should lack.
With my best regards this jumping jack.
Ralph Brearey:
You often spoke of your nurse with cross of red.
We wondered from whence these rumors were fed.
We do not know just to whom you refer.
But this may help when you go Hunt(h)er. (Gun).
Samuel Albert:
Every morning this year but about ten. you were late.
If at college you do this, yon will soon meet your fate.
So in case your watch should forget to go,
1 give you this then the time you will know. (Alarm Clock.)
Frederic Allen :
"In works of labor or of skill, you should be busy too.
For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.”
We have heard you remark, day after day.
That you wished you knew just how to crochet.
Here are some rules that you should not shirk.
The class joins in wishing great success in your work.
T’orter Hobbs:
It was with pleasure we learned that beside mowing hay,
You were planning to find one new word each day.
“And still the wonder grew and grew.
How one small head could hold all you knew.”
The task will grow harder as the days go by.
Here is a dictionary on which to rely.
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Harold Smith:
The little dog you lost last year.
Seemed to have grown to your heart most dear.
You searched and searched for him in vain,
It gives me great pleasure to return him again.
Kenneth Stackpole:
Since you’ve been in High School, you've been full of hot air.
We’ve never known when for these spells to prepare,
I give you these ribbons so we will then know,
lust exactly the way the hot air will blow.
Roger Ridley:
Your hair looks so smooth and sleek each day.
To fix it you must throw hours and hours away.
To save you this trouble into which you must get.
I give as an aid these pins and hair net.
I larold Albert:
You are the youngest in our class.
Your knowledge of books will always pass.
We are expecting great things of you.
When your high school and college days are through.
1 give you this bottle so from your mind will not pass.
The da vs, when vou were the l.abe of our class.
LOLETA BRIGHT BLAGDEN.
CLASS WILL OF 1918
Be it remembered, that we. the class of 1918. Sanford High School, of
Sanford. Maine. County of York, State of Maine, being of sound mind anti
memory, but realizing that our school days in Sanford are about to end. do
hereby make this our last will and testament.
As a result of our being extremely economical and farsighted we have
laid in our treasury a vast sum of money so that after the payment of all our
just debts, as we hear some of the previous graduating classes have not done,
we do lavishly dispose of our treasury as follows:
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath, to Sanford High School the ser-
vice flag of our class to be hung in gorgeous display in some prominent po-
sition in the Assembly Hall.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Faculty our sincere thanks
for all guidance they have given us in many trying hours during the last four
years, and the permission to divide among themselves all material left in our
desks which might be found next year.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Junior Class the honored
and dignified position as Seniors, on the condition that they cast aside their
gum chewing and learn how to originate rather then duplicate. We also will
them their class ribbons valued at 18c which so mysteriously disappeared on
one basket-ball night this last winter.
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We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Sophomore Class the in-
terest accumulated on the $3 which was wrested from their grasp by the un-
rivaled skill and shrewdness employed by our noble class.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Freshman Class, a bag of
Worcester salt which we hope they will use freely, in hope of retaining their
standing of Fresh----man in the eyes of upper classmen.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the under classes the un-
daunted standard of accuracy and scholarship which we have established.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Florence Shaw. Lucy's art of
dancing with the hopes that she will profit by it.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Velma Goodwin the noise made
by the boys of our class, after the bell has rung, so she may be heard WHEN
she recites.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Llewllyn Low Floyd Folsom's
art of flirting. We hope that he will progress.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Junior boys, the Gym ap-
paratus. provided they pay for it.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Junior. Sophomore and
Freshman girls the artistic ability of the Senior girls from whom they have
copied.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Agnes Bates. Ruth Davis' mel-
low voice and Phillis Shackleton’s shyness.
* We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Janitor. Porter Hobbs’
book bag which may be used if the fuel runs out this fall.
W e do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Harold Mugridge and Hiram
Allen, Wilton Gowen and Ralph Breary’s melodious voices.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Mildred Nason, Ardelle Adams’
Goo-Goo eyes.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Marion Whitney. Clara Rus-
sell's hair net.
W e do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Ruth and Helen Emery, Dor-
othy Taggart and Ruth Davis' tortoise shell Goggles.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Gordon Dimock the reserved
seat in front of the Civics Class beside "Lizzie,” recently vacated by Brown.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Mildred Ford and Lenora
Thompson money for two bottles of Sloan’s liniment to take down the
bumps.
W e do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Lloyd Batchelder, our beloved
classmate, Doris Hardwick.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Junior Class, our excellent
example of discipline.
W e do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Selwyn Kershaw, the tender
affection of Gladys Bradford.
W e do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Freda Grant, a book on "How
to get a beau.” written by Frederic Allen.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to "Lizzie” Whiteside. Samuel
Albert’s ability of dancing.
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We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Marion Bod well, a private
secretary to help her keep account of her moving picture dates and corre-
spondence.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Neva Rowe, Helen Sanborn's
undisputed position as Vampire.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Mamie Villaire Kenneth
Stackpole’s alarm clock which never goes off on time.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Ithel Prescott and Florence
Shaw two adjourning seats in any secluded position of the room where they
may converse to their heart’s content.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to any bright young fellow of
the Junior Class, who has acquired some skill in steam engineering, the cor-
ner seat next to the steam pipes in hopes he may regulate the temperature
of the room to suit all people.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Review Math. Class, Por-
ter Hobbs' advanced theory of Algebra, highly recommended by Wilton
Gowen. Bachelor of Arts, and Ralph Breary, Bachelor of Science.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath “Leetie’s” front seat to Agnes
Bates, so she will not have the inconvenience of changing her seat during
the year.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Lloyd Batchelder, Frederic
Allen’s love of speeding.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to the Freshman girls, the ro-
mantic love affairs of the Senior girls.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Bert Staples. John Shaw, and
Selwyn Kershaw. Shunny Smith’s blushes.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath Earl Roberts, Ralph Breary’s
ability as an athelete.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Earl Roberts. Ralph Breary's
ford’s voice.
We do hereby will, devise and bequeath to Gertrude Brook, a portion of
the curtain string with which she may tie her goat, in order to keep it from
running away.
In testimony whereof, we hereunto set o'ur seal and declare this to be
our last will and testament, this twenty-eighth day of June, in the year of
our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and eighteen.
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named class of 1918,
Sanford High School, to be its last will and testament in our presence and
the presence of one another, and at its request, subscribe our name hereto as
witnesses this twenty-eighth day of June A. D., 1918 at Sanford, Maine.
Witnesses:
“Hiram” Allen,
“Doc” Staples,
“Teddie” Willard,
"Bart” Dorrington.
“Mike” Wiggin.
The Class of 1918, Sanford High School.
FRANCIS MITCHELL SUGDEN.
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CLASS ODE
Now the class of '18 meet to make its farewell,
And of four happy years we all tell;
Though the parting is sad, our hearts all feel glad.
And our motto we all know quite well.
CHORUS.
"Through trial to triumph” shall e’er be our aim.
As the years on our class make their claim.
And our teachers and schoolmates, dear school-chums, and friends.
Have helped us all onward toward fame;
Remember these years all our whole lives through.
As we ardently follow the gleam.
And when finally we meet, and our motto repeat.
These years will seem more than a dream.
Though we’ve lingered quite long.
In our hearts, there’s a song.
Which tells of the days now gone by;
We’ve had both joy and work, which sometimes we might shirk.
lint through all. comes the joy, and we sigh.
Our teachers and classmates, endeared to our hearts,
All meet here tonight e’er we part;
We’ve put both work and fun toward that “place in the sun”
And sadly, we say good-bye.
We must all have a purpose, a goal to gain,
As up Ambition’s ladder we go.
Hand in hand with our teacher’s, our classmates and friends,
’Till the “blue and white” gleams at the end.
♦
EUNICE MARY HAMMOND.
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THE GIRL WHO PAID THE BILLS
________
Our first effort at dramatics was on May 11. 1917. We say dramatics,
but our first play was neither dramatic or tragic alhtough it promised to be
both. Rehearsals were difficult because the boys were determined to enjoy
life all they could. It spite of this, the play was a success. Amy and Jack
were successful in their love making in spite of the butler’s many interrup-
tions and Mrs. W est’s severe(?) fainting spells. The butler had an interest-
ing character and helped to terminate the play happily.
Cast of Characters:
Mrs. Henry West ________________________________________ Loleta Blagden
Her daughters:
Nathalie West ___________________________-----------------------------___-------------Helen Sanborn______________
Lillian West ________________ Doris Hardwick
Amy West, her niece ___________ Lucille Akroyd
..
....
Jack W eston, a young gentleman of fortune _...___.......... Francis Sugden
Saunders, the butler ...___________________________________________________Walter Brown
_________
THE HAUNTED GATE
________
Our annual Hallowe'en social was held at Elizabeth Hall. A farce in
three acts entitled “The I launted Gate” was presented to the interest and
amusement of the large crowd which attended. Unusual care was taken in
the selection of the play which resulted in unusual success both dramtically
and financially.
Those who made up the case, were the following:
High School Girls:
Marion Hunter _—------------——-------—------------—____......Anna E. Merrill
Grace Hunter Clara J. Russell
Marie Kingsley_________________________ _________..................................—_______Isabel WiL..n
Irene Dodge _____________________________________________________________________________Dorothy Taggart
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______________
Ruth Morse __________...............___........_______________Doris V. Hardwick
High School Boys:
Philip Dodge Samuel Stansfield
___________________________
Ralph Dodge _________................................... Francis Sugden
_________
Donald Herrick ____................................................... Walter M. Brown
Miss Angeline Dodge. Irene’s aunt _______________—________________________Viola Leckenby
Miss Matilda Morse, Ruth’s aunt __________________________Ardelle Adams
__________
A BACHELOR’S ROMANCE
_______
We doubt if any class play ever presented was as well received as our
own. “A Bachelor’s Romance.” We say this without egotism, merely relying
upon the comments of the public. Every part was skillfully and successfully
presented. We watched the play with interest from the entrance of the first
character until David found that he himself was the man for whom he was
searching. The cast of characters was as follows:
David Holmes, literary critic on the Review _______________Francis Sugden
Gerald Holmes, his brother, pleasure loving, a man of the world _.......
___________________________________________________________________________Wilton Gowen
Martin Beggs, David’s secretary and confidential man _______Frederic Allen
...
Harold Reynolds, on the staff of the Review —.. Kenneth Stackpole
Mr. Mulberry, a literary man with a classical education which he cannot
turn into money __ _______________________________......... —Rodney Folsom
“Savage.” a modern literary man ______________________ Walter Brown
Miss Clemantina. a maiden lady with a sharp tongue ______Ardelle Adams
Helen LeGrand, David’s sister, a widow of the world -Doris Hardwick
Harriet Leicester, a society girl _______________................___......Clara Russell
Sylvia Somers. David’s ward __....._____ —______—___ Isabel W ilson
James ________________________.................................__________-________Floyd Folsom
__________
WISHES
______
Suggie To be able to keep order.
Anna—To be a first class flirt.
Brownie—To find the words that failed him.
Gladys—To perfect her sneezing signals.
Floyd—To find a girl who is a sport.
Lucy—To be the sport.
Ken.—To be brilliant.
Puss—To be beautiful.
Bricktop—To graduate in a cap and gown.
Laura—To boss the home ship.
Porter—Not to loose his book bag.
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Bige—To drive the Chalmers in style.
Sam—To be on time.
Luella—To get rid of the blushes.
Leetie—To catch her pig.
Bobbie—To make his Biblical study complete.
Jeannette- To be a dance shark.
Snooty—To outgrow his childish ways.
Maggie—To keep her martial tread.
Punt--To be speedy.
Dot.—To be serious.
Wilt.—To have a continual Frost.
Eunice—To listen to Isabel’s secret.
Roger—To have his girl to himself.
Glad—To decide which one.
Frederic—To be a bad boy.
Marion—To slip the cops.
Ardelle—To perfect her grin.
Dolly—To fulfill Helen’s prophecy.
Phyllis—To dance, not to play the accompaniment.
Clara—Dolly’s ditto.
Ruth—To fly.
Avis—To put one over on us all.
Grace—To make George do it.
Mary—To surprise ’em all.
Helen—To have a man.
ODDS AND ENDS
Impossibilities.
Sam on time.
Wilt with his Review Math. done.
Suggie not dancing.
Helen without beaux.
Grace knowing where the shorthand lesson is.
Frederic speeding.
Loleta quiet.
Clara flunking.
Lucy not busy.
Ardelle not grinning.
Avis cross.
Charade
My first is the ocean.
My second is a maid.
My third is a preposition.
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My fourth is a German negative.
My fifth is a beverage.
My sixth is a contraction of even.
My seventh is a part of the verb to eat.
My eighth is as my sixth.
Answer: Class of 1918.
Thatbannerfite
I )iduseethejoonierbanner ?
Nowherewasit?
Onthebank.
Tainttherenow.
Whynot ?
Senyorsgotit.
Rahforporterandshunny.
Hooray! Hooray!
What is your opinion of the Kaiser?
” !- X x ( & !
Well, that’s exactly my opinion.
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JUST A FEW HAPPENINGS
We. the Seniors, arc preparing a book.
In which years to come we will often look.
1'here are photos of each, and quotations too,
And the funny thing we all say and do;
I will try and tell, aided by drawings by Folsom.
Some of the funny things which were good and wholesome.
Our President is an engineer it seems.
He manages the pipes and steam.
He turns the knobs to make it hot or cold.
He certainly is an engineer bold.
One line summer day in our Sophomore year.
We went on a picnic, we were all full of cheer.
But Breary got hilarious and his trousers tore.
He says he will go on picnics no more.
Some of our class are artistic and bright.
And often sayings on the hoard they write.
Our room often looks like a children's bower.
And on every member slams are showered.
One day our boys were feeling gay.
When Shunny and Bobby came their way.
They locked them in the closet with glee.
But at last Miss Buzzell set them free.
Some in our class, girls surely need mention.
Always need something to take up their attention.
So they take the two bags which are now gone to smash,
Tie on them a string and hang ’em over the sash.
Sugden bought a new bag and saw trouble ahead,
He was going to show that he wasn’t dead,
He bought a chain with a lock and key.
And his bag by his desk you can always see.
Some of the girls are often late.
Especially Margaret and Phyllis, her mate.
Thev come straggling in at eight five or ten,
We have wondered where on earth they’ve been.
One da\ Wilt and Breary were attempting feats.
So they lowered way down a number of seats.
Brownie sat down with a very loud roar.
And for two days or more he sat on the floor.
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Marion Adams is wise and also sly,
For when school goes wrong she says “bye-bye”.
She puts on her coat and with girls about three.
She takes them to ride in her new “tin-Lizzie.”
One cold windy night in our Sophomore year.
We went on a sleigh ride the hall was cold and drear.
The boys started out after coffee or coni,
And were not found until early next morn.
We think Clara has been where the fishes grow.
For she wears a “fish-net” as perhaps you all know.
The fever is spreading, and it was rumored today,
That it is the vogue to wear it that way.
Our class has formed an alliance this year.
With the Sophomores for one of our classmates dear.
Is riding around in a Buick each day.
With Batchy. Dan Cupid surely now has full sway.
Last but not least in our good times not few,
Are the dances and socials which we all went to.
Our High School days are over.
And with our farewells we all sigh.
But we can never forget.
Our good times in Sanford High.
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Tap, tap. tap, on each Senior’s head.
Sounds like that woodpecker
g (3 That we all hope is dead ;
J tK Knock, knock, knock, on each Senior's block
W hich have filled our High School life
With its humorous shocks.
On a certain auspicious occasion Loleta was heard to remark, “Is this
New Hampshire.”
Who doesn’t envy a person that gets thru commencement without any-
thing to do? If any. speak, for him have I offended.
Wells Beach, the home of “Sugden’s Wiggle.”
Helen Sanborn is forever singing. "I Like To Have A Crowd of Men
Around Me.” (Aw. for the love of Mike, have a heart.)
Ken seemed to be at home when he lit those fangs in the Class Play.
Oh where, oh where, have our book bags gone,
Oh where, oh where, can they be?????
Hobbie & Brownie.
“You’ve Got to Stop Kicking My Dog Around.” Shunny.
Suggie found it necessary to lock his bag to the desk. We wonder why.
There have been classes of old.
And there are classes to be;
But the class of eighteen
Is the class to see.
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S. H. S. YEAR BOOK
FOR
WILLIS LITTLEFIELD
WESLEY RICHARDSON
BERT TAYLOR
DELWIN DENBY
LEON HARTFORD
RAYMOND WRIGHT
DONALD DYER
WILTON GOWEN
FLOYD FOLSOM
DOT TAGGART
RL'TH DAVIS
CLARA RUSSELL
HAROLD ALBERT
GLADYS BRADFORD
LUELLA RIDLEY
VIOLA LECKENBY
PHYLLIS SHACKLETON
FRANCIS SUGDEN
porter hobbs
LUCILLE AKROYD
CLARA RUSSELL
LOLETA BLAGDEN
HELEN SANBORN
GLADYS BRADFORD
WILTON GOWEN ? ? ?
GRACE COLE
MARGARET SHAW
WALTER BROWN
PORTER HOBBS
CLARA RUSSELL
LUCILLE AKROYD
LOLETA BLAGDEN
ANNA MERRILL
FRANCIS SUC,DEN
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
To tiie advertisers, whose generous
response to the solicitation for space
in this book, has materially assisted
in its production, the Class of 1918,
Sanford High School, extend sincere
thanks. We request that the business
firms herein represented, be patronized
liberally.
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1 here are eleven National with deposits Ocean National Bank Banks in York County as follows: Kennebunk $261.956 53
Saco National Bank Saco ... 266.955.81
North Berwick National Bank North Berwick 277.403.16
The Kezar Falls National Bank Kezar Falls 302,247.41
The York National Bank 308.676.77
York Countv National Bank Y ork \ illagc 315.088.07
First National Bank Biddeford 380,962.26
Biddeford National Bank Biddeford 405.156.01
Limerick National Bank Limerick 721 448 12
The Springvale National Bank The Sanford National Bank Springvale 982.045.05
Sanford.... 2.695.326.59
This shows that 50 per cent. of. the money de-
posited in the eleven National Banks of York
County is in THE SANFORD NATIONAL BANK.
The Largest National Bank in Maine Outside of
Portland
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COMPLIMENTS OF
GOODALL WORSTED
COMPANY
SANFORD, MAINE
III
STANSFIELD BROTHERS
Geo. Stansfield, Jr. Samuel B. Stansfield
Dealers in
Fancy Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables and
Farmer’s Products
Hathaway’s Bread and Berwick Cake
YOUR PATRONAGE WILL BE APPRECIATED
Mechanic Street - - Sanford, Maine
COMPLIMENTS OF
SANFORD, MAINE
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COMPLIMENTS OF
SEARS, ROEBUCK CO.
SHOE FACTORIES 3 AND 4
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Springvale - - - Maine
E. E. WENTWORTH
COAL, WOOD AND FORD CARS
THRIFT SERVICE
Be Patriotic
Patronize the Jitneys
Y. B. S.
High Class Touring Cars
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FOR YOUR NEXT SUIT TRP
TETREAU THE TAILOR
ALSO
Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothes Dyed, Cleansed
Pressed and Repaired
161% MAIN STREET - SANFORD, MAINE
4 Per Cent. 4 Per Cent.
THINKING IN MILLIONS
Is all right, but SAVING IX PENNIES. dimes and dollars
will give you a better start. THE WAY TO START is to
begin: the way to begin is to take some sum. if only One
Dollar, and deposit it in our Bank; add to it frequently. It
will be ease after a little—BUT MAKE THE FIRST
START.
THE SPRINGVALE NATIONAL BANK
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“Get the Habit”
TRADE AT
A. C. HOLMAN CO.
BEST VALUES IN
Clothing and Furnishings
CENTRAL SQUARE - SANFORD, MAINE
TUB THEM. RUB THEM. SCRUB THEM
KEEP THEM CLEAN. YOU C\N’T HURT
WARNER’S RUST-PROOF CORSETS
The Height of Style. Luxurious Comfort and Every Corset
Guaranteed Not to Rust. Break or Tear
$1,25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $3.00 and up to $5.00
GEORGE W. CLARK
NOWELL BLOCK - - SANFORD. MAINE
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FOLSOM BROS.
HOUSE FURNISHERS
Springvale ...
VICTROLAS
and
VICTOR RECORDS
(None Better)
Maine
WE INVITE YOU TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US
SANFORD TRUST
COMPANY
“The Bank for You"
SANFORD
MAINE
ARMED
WITH YOUR DIPLOMA AND A
Hart, Schaffner and Marx Suit
YOU MAY BE SURE OF SUCCESS
E. W. NELSON CO.
Home of Hart, Schaffner and Marx Clothes
SHOES OF QUALITY FOR GRADUATION
The Best Will Not Be Too Good as You Graduate
But Once From S. H. S.
C. F. WIGGIN
FINE FOOTWEAR
HUTCHINS’ STUDIO
FORMERLY GERRY’S
3 Mechanic Street
Portraits of Merit
We frame diplomas, also carry a large line of mouldings suit-
able for any picture yon may have.
AMATEUR DEVELOPING AND FINISHING A SPECIALTY
THOMPSON’S PHARMACY
FOR
Ice Cream Cold Soda and Pure Drugs
Our intention is to give you the best possible service and by
courteous treatment and lowest possible prices, we hope to be
favored with your continuous and liberal patronage.
LESTER D. CLARK
Jeweler and Optometrist
Springvale - - Maine
N. O. BROOKS & SON
MEATS AND GROCERIES
Springvale - - Maine
Compliments of
Thompson & Richardson Co.
Springvale - - Maine
Compliments of
STILES BROS.
Springvale • • Maine
HERBERT PITTS
Meats, Provisions and Fish
Springvale - - Maine
A. C. Hanscom, D. D. S.
DENTIST
Leavitt’s Block Sanford, Maine
ROY E. GOWEN
Fruit, Confectionery
Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco
Springvale - - Maine
Compliments of
TERMINAL CAFE
Springvale - - Maine
Post Cards Stationery
School Supplies
at
The Dexter Store
Main Street Springvale, Maine
Randall & Johnson
Tailors, Clothiers and
Haberdashers
Monument Square Sanford, Me.
L. E. GRAVES
THE ELECTRICIAN
Springvale - - Maine
DR. H. S. MILLER
DENTIST
Brown’s Block Sanford, Maine
Dr. Chas. E. Bocher
DENTIST
Springvale - - Maine
Compliments of
Ideal Cash Market
Sanford - - Maine
Compliments of
DR. W. P. SCOTT
Sanford - - Maine
G. W. TRAFTON
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes
Springvale - - Maine
Dr. Ralph P. Lowell
DENTIST
Sanford - - Maine
HOTEL SANFORD
GORDON BREAREY
TEACHER OF PIANO
Studio, 9 Bodwell Street
Sanford - * Maine
N. J. PRESCOTT
PLUMBING
Sanford - - Maine
W. E. Sanborn & Son
Insurance and Real Estate
Springvale - - Maine
Mrs. Leora Hanson Osborn
TEACHER OF PIANO
Sanford - - Maine
Compliments of
F. W. WOOLWORTH
Mildred Caroline Lowe
Piano and Organ T eacher
16 Paine St. Springvale, Maine
F. D. FOLSOM CO.
Dry and Fancy Goods
Ladies’ Ready to Wear Goods
Sanford ... Maine
Dr. Philip H. Yung
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Sanford National Bank Building
Sanford - • Maine
0. F. BRIGHAM
DENTIST
Springvale - - Maine
CORINNE TILESTON
Teacher of
VIOLIN AND MANDOLIN
2 Grove St. Springvale, Maine
A. F. ALLBEE
CUSTOM TAILOR
Sanford - - Maine
For Livery Go To
York County Garage
22 Mechanic Street
High Grade Cars to Let at
Popular Prices
Florence M. Smith
Teacher of
PIANO AND HARMONY
18 Frost St. Springvale, Maine
Notary Public Bail Commissioner
George A. Goodwin
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Springvale - - Maine
George P. Chase Co.
GENERAL INSURANCE
Sanford National Bank Building
Sanford - - Maine
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