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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1968

Page

8

TA Students To Play In All State Concert

Thornton Academy students travel to Dartmouth College New Hampshire for teletype games with a 2.5 million computer and campus tours. Tomorrow several TA students depart for the Maine All State concert in Caribou. tickets for the Spring Carnival go on sale this week with children 25 cents students 50 cents adults 1 dollar.

Donna Thornton Academy Dartmouth College Hanover N.H Dominic DiBiase Kiewit

Induction Ritual At SAH Honor Society Bursts With Events

Tomorrow marks a major SAH Honor Society induction with MARIE D Ambroise and RITA BELLEFEUILLE. March 26 27 Vocation Days at St Andre s High School featured folk masses led by Rev David Fitzpatrick and Rev Maurice Morin followed by group discussions. Freshmen and sophomores spoke Tuesday while juniors and seniors met Wednesday. Jeanne Montembeau gained acceptances at Farmington State College and St Francis College planning elementary education. Senior class prepared a spaghetti supper for April 7 430 730 pm at the fish hall with tickets at the door to fund the class trip.

St. Andre's High School David Fitzpatrick Maurice Morin Father Fitzpatrick Jeanne Montembeau Farmington State College St. Francis College Jeanne Johnquette

Girls chosen for Dirigo State to attend in June

Paulette Sa inte Simone Binette and Es sie Beauchesne are selected with alternates Theresa Landry Rita Bisson and Pat Paquette to represent St. Andre at Girls State at Colby College Waterville in June.

Dirigo State Paulette Sainte Simone Binette Essie Beauchesne Theresa Landry Rita Bisson Pat Paquette St. Andre Colby College Waterville

Student Council Primaries Held March 28

Primary voting occurred March 28 as Paula Martel, Student Council president, asked candidates questions for three offices. After answers and discussion, voting proceeded and results were announced for the corresponding offices.

Paula Martel

Cecile Gagne Accepted at Two Colleges This Month

Cecile Gagne was accepted this week at the University of Maine and earlier this month at Merrimack College in North Andover Massachusetts. The sequence shows multiple college acceptances for the student within a short period.

Cecile Gagne University of Maine Merrimack College North Andover Mass

NHS Plans Induction Ceremonies For Tomorrow

The National Honor Society is completing plans for induction ceremonies to be held tomorrow, outlining guest speakers and new members.

The National Honor Society

Fair Ladies Beauty Contest Entries Sought At BHS

The article notes Fair Ladies beauty contest entries are being sought at Biddeford High School. AFJROTC cadets may tour simulated jet training at Pease AFB after school, with potential weekly sessions. Maine officials visit BHS to assist students, while York County prepares for a Saco Jaycees sponsored contest.

Kath! Garnache Everett B. Thurlow Biddeford High School Pease Afb York County The Saco Jaycees

Captain Ford Visits R.O.T.C. Unit at Local School

Captain James C. Ford of Air Diversity Maxwell AFB arrived last Thursday to spend two days with the ROTC unit and meet school officials about the program.

James C. Ford Air Diversity Maxwell A.F.B R.o.tc

Cadet Talks Promote ROTC at Biddeford Junior High

Two AFJROTC cadets Keith Doyon and Barry Noble spoke to freshman boys at Biddeford Junior High School last Tuesday about enrolling in ROTC in high school.

Biddeford Keith Doyon Barry Noble Freshien

Fourth edition Tiger Rag prints presidential poll results

The staff conducted an informal poll of 600 students asking Who Do You Want For President. Kennedy led with 197 votes, followed by Rockefeller 44, Johnson 42, Nixon 38, McCarthy 28, Wallace 17, Reagan 13, Muskie 4, Romney 3. A follow up survey will assess campaign effects later this year.

Tiger Rag Kennedy Rockefeller Johnson Nixon MacCarthy Wallace Reagan Muskie Romney

College Night Draws Wide Student Turnout

A good turnout of college students gathered last Wednesday for College Night planned by and for students in F T A. Speakers shared views on college life with attendees from Clarke University, Dartmouth, Farmington State, Gorham State, Nassan College, St Francis College, and U M P.

F.T.A Richard Gillis Babson Institute Arthur Lerman Diane Wagner Andre Turcotte Clarke University Richard Beaudette Dartmouth Patricia Banker Catherine Cantara Farmington State al Letellier Susan Wakefield Gorham

Guidance director completes senior interviews for college plans

Harold Pinansky, guidance director, is finishing interviews with all seniors to review their post high school plans. Students are reminded they have until April 6 to sign up for college.

Harold Pinansky

FTA Starts Second Project Selling Book Covers

The F.T.A. has launched a second project focused on selling book covers. The effort expands the organization's activities beyond its original mission, aiming to generate revenue through a new product line and engage readers and retailers alike.

F.T.A

F.B.L.A. Sells Black Orange Tiger Sweatshirts

The F.B.L.A. offers black short sleeve sweatshirts featuring an orange tiger. Orders are taken during the week for 3 dollars each. Proceeds fund office machine purchases.

F.B.L.A

F.H.A. Members Choose Materials for May Fashion Show

On Friday March 29 F H A members picked fabrics and sewing materials for their upcoming projects. The creations will be displayed at a fashion show scheduled for May 22 featuring the group’s work and designs.

F.H.A

Student journalism trip to Syracuse University

The annual project by the Student Council will send one student for 10 days starting August 11 to Syracuse University. It is an all expense paid trip for a student interested in journalism or joining the yearbook staff next year. At Syracuse, the student will attend journalism classes and live on campus with about 150 schools represented.

Jis Syracuse University Syracuse

Law Students Aid New York City Attorneys in Poverty Law

Law students devote about 15 hours weekly assisting NYC lawyers by interviewing clients and preparing for trials within Mobilization for Youth's legal services division. Lester Evans notes these dedicated students, versed in social issues, aim to work in poverty law and justice for the underprivileged.

New York City Lester Evans Evens

MJA Honor Parts To Be Announced

March 31 at Ma rie Joseph Academy notes a 10th annual Sodalities and Christian Action gathering at Cheverus High School Portland with a mass. Activities included a poetry recital and a vocations campaign supported by Father David Fitzpatrick. The academy will announce the term honor roll and graduation parts soon.

MJA Marie Joseph Academy Jeanne Frechette Sodalities Cheverus High School Portland David Fitzpatrick Central Theater Biddeford Academy

Parent Gives Opinion On Car Owning Teens

MICHAEL LAMM DE OR MIKE discusses teen car ownership, arguing chores align value and effort with costs while warning studies may suffer if teens pay for vehicles. A concerned reader seeks cheaper interior repairs for a 1957 MGA roadster, with DIY terrycloth seat covers and replacement kits suggested.

Michael Lamm DE Mike

Students Tackle Consumer Problems in City Firm Case

The students work on issues such as consumer fraud, installment purchases, and defective merchandise. They also examine salary garnishees, welfare, taxation, and sometimes immigration as part of their studies.

Teen pet passions divide dogs over cats among teens

A survey of a thousand teens finds seven in ten favor dogs as ideal pets with boys largely preferring large breeds for durability and watchdog duties while girls lean toward smaller lap dogs. Three to one favor cats among girls for cuddliness, and other pets like parakeets rabbits and horses also gain fans.

Minis Maxis Maureen Becker Philadelphia Louis Kruger New Haven Conn Silver Spring Judith Norton Kathleen Nolan Miami Fla Rod Smith Amarillo Tex Colleen Flaherty LaSalle Tit Paula Scali Washington D.C Denver Colo Marcia Reeter Eric Ellis Pocatello Idaho David Stroud St. Paul, Minn New Orleans

Crocodile Maturity Rate in Kenya Around Three Percent

A Kenyan study finds only about three percent of newly hatched crocodiles reach maturity. Researchers cite predation, habitat loss, and human pressures as key factors reducing survival to adulthood.

Kenya

Donaton Of Trees Mulled At OOBHS

Old Orchard Beach seniors met with the school board to discuss donating trees on Arbor Day. A follow up class meeting tomorrow will plan fundraising. The annual prize speaking contest is set for April 29 in the gym with eight participants.

Donaton Patricia Presby Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Marcia Joncas Caroline Simpson Dianne Sweeney Dawn Girard Constance Melancon Steven Ryan Ronald Dyer Steven Zafirson Dino Vakas

Driver Education Course Concludes With Permit Tests

The driver education course under Bernard Neveux has completed this year with about 22 students. They took their permit tests last Tuesday, marking the successful completion of the program.

Bernard Neveux

Prom plans with Hawaiian theme for junior class

The Junior Class advances a Hawaiian prom theme with no date set yet. Prom committee members include Donna Moutsatsos, Dennis Pittfield, Lorie Grenier, Deborah White, Leo L Heureux, Karen Horne, Patricia Presley, William Cushir, and Karen Brousseau. Arthur Lachance directs the effort.

Donna Moutsatsos Dennis Pittfield Lorie Grenier Deborah White Leo L'Heureux Karen Horne Patricia Presley William Cushir Karen Brousseau Arthur Lachance

Spaghetti Supper Planned by Student Council

The Student Council plans a spaghetti supper on May 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. with adult tickets at $1 and 75 cents for students. Proceeds will fund the Student Council Scholarship Fund. Future bottle drives and car wash events were also proposed. The fifth annual science fair was held last Thursday night at the high school, with each science class displaying projects for the public. Chairs included Miriam Leonard and Robert Boisjoly for Chemistry under Arthur Dickson. Janice Hamilton and Bruce Boyer for Biology under Dewey Thompson. Terry Tucker and Rebecca Barker for General Science under Lawrence Beam. and Patricia Michaud and John Pipinias for Physics under Emerson Cummings.

Miriam Leonard Robert Boisjoly Arthur Dickson Janice Hamilton Bruce Boyer Dewey Thompson Terry Tucker Rebecca Barker Lawrence Beam Patricia Michaud John Pipinias Emerson Cummings

High School Students Named for Travel and Speech Festival

Jerome LePelletier plans a literary pilgrimage for juniors and seniors to Cambridge and Boston landmarks and author homes. Dianne Sweeney to represent at Cape Elizabeth High April 1 with a selection from The Cruel Sea. Twenty two boys sign for baseball under Coach Laton and Urbain chance at Community College.

Jerome LePelletier Cambridge Boston Mass Dianne Sweeney Cape Elizabeth High School Nicholas Monsarrat Dean Koepp Virginia Polytechnic Institute Steven Bryant East Coast Aero-Tech John Pipinias University of Maine Bowdoin College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Joseph Pipinias Colby College Patricia Michaud Middle Tennessee State University William Sullivan St. Francis College University of Hartford Susan L'Heureux Mary Jane Morris Elaine Bouchard Andover Institute Dana Duhamel Northeastern Business School Thomas Egan Ronald Lemire Maine Maritime Academy Lynn Pittfield Gorham State Scott Wood Career Academy Marc Beauregard Paul Beauregard Ston University Dennis Rioux Laurel Connecticut Gloria Schmitt Arthur Laton

Music Makes This a Youth World

Smokey Robinson discusses how rock n roll reflects today’s world and unites youth across races. He notes a recurring 20 year music revolution, cites Bobby Darin’s big band rock beat, and says pop songs now speak out while youth culture ties black and white performers to new fame.

Smokey Robinson Miracles Smokey Bobby Darin The Claudette Bobby Rogers Pete Moore Ronnie White

Wells High School rehearsal opens for Sound of Music

Wells High School advances to final rehearsal for The Sound of Music with cast led by Kathy Call Janice Guilford Ken Call Dave Tufts Doreen Danis Susan Ireland Elissa Littlefield General Diane Ducharme and Jay Colby. Honorable mention to Bever ly Reeves Jack Gordon Dallas Duglas Sydnie Smith Steve Glanville Andrea Hopkins Kathy Littlefield Diane Metcalf Richard Hamlyn. Barbara Morse first in biology B section biology winner will compete in State Fair. Rehearsals begin for May 10 production.

WELLS Dents Kathy Call Janice Guilford Ken Wells Jn- Call Dave Tufts Doreen Danis Nior Audi Susan Ireland Elissa Kirk Allen Luda Colburn Teenlan San Sieiain Beverly Reeves Jack Gordon Dallas Duglas Sydnie Smith Steve Glanville Andrea Hopkins Kathy Littlefield Diane Metcalf Richard Hamlyn Bessie Hubbard Diane Cameron Kathy Searles Lynne Hamlyn Susan Buckley Nancy Johnson Tom Amirault Jim Gough Cheryl Brooks Ronald Young Juliet Fournier Steve Libby Debbie Buswell Rayette Huden Kathy Tracy Susan Cole Mike Hamlyn David Moulton Craig Dievennss Douglas Cady Janet Coombs Cheryl Gray Heather Jamieson Jeff Jones William Litchfield Bernard Nickerson Brian Perry Howard Ryerson Janice Hanson Patricia Tuttle Barbara Morse Tim Tower Wells High Wells High School Jane Ahern University of New Hampshire Linda Basten Burdett Martha Bragdon Pierre School of Beauty Christine Brooks University of Maine Stetson University Hillsdale Jr. College Moody Bible Institute Miami - Dade College Smith Anne Galligan Rose Galligan Plymouth State Janice Gilford Northeastern University New England Deaconess Hospital Linda Gordon Carole Gowen Albert Johnson Thomas Keyes Elissa Littlefield Howard Littlefield Patricia Milliard Green Mountain Junior College Diane Sevigneuv Endicott LaSalle Junior College

1967 SLH Yearbook Wins A Certificate

Donald Lauzier a senior at St Louis High will take part in the All State Music Festival in Caribou April 3 7 representing the Eagle Band with director Marcel Drapeau Don will contribute his trumpet to the All State Band The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded a first place certificate to the 1967 Eagle Yearbook Strong points cited lay outs photography theme development and student coverage Responsible for publication were Brother Edgar St Pierre moderator Richard Bedard Judith Fontaine Ronald Guilmette Donald Lavigne Mary Lou Robert and Jeannine Vachon and the girls jayvees The JV s defeated the cheer leaders 35 13 A varsity girls and boys game featured boxing gloves with the boys winning 56 54 Dave Pelletier led the boys with 22 Joanne Petit led the girls with 15 The 67 68 varsity basketball team attended the Boston Celtic Detroit Piston playoff on March 24.

Donald Lauzier St. Louis High Caribou Eagle Band Marcel Drapeau Don Columbia Scholastic Press Association Edgar St. Pierre Richard Bedard Judith Fontaine Ronald Guilmette Donald Lavigne Mary Lou Robert Jeannine Vachon Jayvees Dave Pelletier Joanne Petit

Seven St Louis High students win regional science fair

Seven St Louis High students judged winners at Marshwood High regional science fair on March 73 with five advancing to the State Science Fair at Bates College Lewiston on April 6. Winners include Bos ton second in physics Les sard third in physics Grondin second in chemistry Remillard third in chemistry Gendron second in biology Boucher second in biology Petrin second in other sciences.

St. Louis High Marshwood High School Bates College Lewiston Daniel Boston Leo Lessard Patricia Grondin Michael Remillard Doris Gendron David Boucher Marc Petrin

Season tickets for 1968 St Louis baseball season

Brother Richard Hebert athletic director announces season tickets will go on sale. Student tickets are priced at 50 cents and adult tickets at 1 dollar.

St. Louis Richard Hebert

Soft Femininity Sets Spring Fashion Shade

Fashion experts predict a gentler teen look this spring with softened colors and fabrics. High waists, reduced hemlines, ruffles, and romance inspired by the Edwardian era emerge as designers push a softer, girlier silhouette.

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