Evening In Paris Prom Theme At SLH
The SLH prom to be held at St Joseph’s Parish Hall on May 18 features the theme Evening in Paris and the song L Amour Est Bleu. The St Louis High School Band joins a Drury High School exchange trip to North Adams Massachusetts with rehearsals and classes.
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Paris
St. Louis High School
Drury High School
North Adams
Mass
Drury High
Deford
St. Joseph's Parish Hall
Lee Russell
Love-In at St Andre High School Brings Christian Unity
A Christian Action Movement love-in on April 1 at St. Andre's High School aimed to unite participants through love. Readings on spiritual, family, and patriotic love were given by Marie D'Ambroise and Lucille Dion. music by Sisters Cloutier and Albert and others. a symbolic pot of candy sparked discussions. New National Latin Honor Society members were Jeanne Gobeil, Patricia Hamel, Rose-Marie Plante, Jeanne Provencher, Diane Pruneau, and Theresa Sutton.
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Marie D'Ambroisfe
C.am
Christian Action Movement
St. Andre’s High School
Marie D’ambroise
Lucille Dion
Cecile Gagne
Linda Hevey
Suzanne Beaulieu
Diane Lapointe
Claire Cloutier
Gertrude Albert
Paula Martel
Micheline Fecteau
Mary- May Lausier
C.A.M
Theresa Landry
Patricia Paquette
Jeanne Provencher
Jeanne Gobeil
Patricia Hamel
Rose - Marie Plante
Diane Pruneau
Theresa Sutton
Film screening by academy at Central theater
Last Tuesday the student body and faculty viewed the movie The Gospel According to St. Matthew at the Central theater, sponsored by Marie-Joseph Academy.
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Central Theater
Marie-Joseph Academy
National Honor Society Induction Held In Court Scene
Last Wednesday the National Honor Society staged a court scene to announce inductees and discuss core values. Participants included Pearl Cote as bailiff and Rita Bisson as defense counsel with a jury led by Diane Giguere as foreman and Jeanne Provencher as judge. Inductees were Estelle Beauchesne Simone Binette Lucille Dion Linda Hevery and Paulette Lapointe with probationary members Rita Bisson Pearl Cote Diane Giguere and others.
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National Honor Society
Pearl Cote
Rita Bisson
Defense Council
Diane Giguere
Jeanne Provencher
Patricia Paquette
Theresa Landry
Diane Bisson
Rita Pinard
Sue Beaulieu
Paula Martel
Cicile Gagne
Betty Bergeron
Final Student Council Officers Elected on April 4
Final elections for the Student Council officers were held April 4. Betty Bergeron, elections committee chairman, opened with an invocation as Paula Mar tel president led the questioning of candidates. For next year Estelle Beauchesne will be president Theresa Landry vice president Rita Bisson recording secretary Jeanne Provencher corresponding secretary Judy Pinette treasurer JoAnne Landry historian Simone Binette publicity chairman All are on the council except Rita and Simone.
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Betty Bergeron
Paula Martel
Estelle Beauchesne
Theresa Landry
Rita Bisson
Jeanne Provencher
Judy Pinette
JoAnne Landry
Simone Binette
Rita
Simone
Folk Mass Highlights NHS Induction Namesat April Mass
On April 5 a folk mass was celebrated by Rev Maurice Morin with the offertory procession led by Estelle Beauchesne Simone Binette Lucille Dion Linda Hevey and Paulette Lapointe all newly inducted National Honor Society members.
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Maurice Morin
Estelle Beauchesne
Simone Binette
Lucille Dion
Linda Hevey
Paulette Lapointe
National Honor Society
Rank Cards Arrival And School Break Notice
Word indicates rank cards will be received this week. Vacation starts April 11 after school and resumes April 22, offering a brief break between terms.
New York Gallery Aids Young Scandinavian Artists
The SAS pee in New York showcases works by young artists from Denmark Finland Sweden and Norway to help them gain recognition in a major world art center. The Nordic Art Association selects participants who are invited to visit and view contemporary American art trends.
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New York
Denmark
Finland
Sweden
Norway
SAS Pee
Nordic Art Association
Oral Contest Date Changes at OOBHS
Old Orchard Beach High School group and the school board discussed a temporary 7 am to 12 noon schedule for the current term. The board approved the 7 to 12 window but will revert to 8 am to 2 pm in September. A petition and parental notes supported the shift citing student jobs. The report also notes a fondue party for the Ski Club finale and intramural volleyball starting with four girls signing up for Tuesday and Thursday sessions.
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Patricia Presby
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
William Sullivan
Dawn Cronin
Freshman Class Easter Basket Project Planned
The Freshman Class is having an Easter Basket project on Friday the 12th. Iowa tests will be administered to the students on Thursday and Friday of next week.
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Iowa
F. H. A Collects Clothes for Appalachian Children
F H A members have gathered clothing for the Save the Children Federation. The garments will be sent to needy children in the Appalachian Mountains region.
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F.H.A
Save the Children Federation
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi Melody Musical Comedy Presented by Students
Last Friday and Saturday a musical comedy Mississippi Melody was presented by junior high and high school students. The play featured Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer.
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Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer
Prom Committee Confirms June 1 Prom Date
The prom committee met last Thursday and decided to keep the event on June 1. Additional plans were approved to ensure a successful bowing ceremony and celebration.
Prize speaking contest moved to Monday May 6
The annual prize speaking contest date has been rescheduled to Monday May 6. Organizers note the change affects all participating students and event timings at the venue.
Sophomore Class Plans Supper and Car Wash
The Sophomore Class held a Thursday morning meeting to discuss plans for a future supper and a car wash fundraiser. The two events aim to support class activities and student programs.
When a Husband Fears Parenthood Quietly
Dear Mrs Lawrence notes four year marriage and a husband who resists mentioning the expected child. The columnist offers a psychiatric view that resistant behavior often stems from a painful childhood and protective denial. Real progress may come from patient understanding and time until the baby arrives.
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Muriel Lawrence
Simple line paintings by Steffen Jorgensen on display
A 20 year old artist from Copenhagen, Steffen Jorgensen, exhibits works featuring circles, squares and linear math figures integrated into continuous black and white motion forms. His college training in higher mathematics at the University of Copenhagen informs the mathematical approach.
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Steffen Jorgensen
Copenhagen
Steffen
University of Copenhagen
Ice Bird wins richest race at Ruidoso Downs
Ice Bird earned 225000 dollars for his owner by winning the 400 yard All American Quarter Horse Futurity at Ruidoso Downs New Mexico in 20.11 seconds. Lake Bird won the annual event in September 1967.
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Ice Bird
Ruidoso Downs
N.M
Lake Bird
Keith Doyon To Visit Ohio USAF Base
A Portsmouth Naval Yard representative visited Biddeford High School to discuss apprentice program training facilities at an Ohio USAF base. A series of slides and a film on overpopulation were shown to students last Friday morning.
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Keith Doyon
Ohio
USAF
Portsmouth Naval Yard
Biddeford
FTA Plans Auction For Two $50 Scholarships
Plans discussed at Friday meeting to award two $50 scholarships to a senior boy or girl accepted at a teachers college. An auction may be held to raise funds, potentially with another club joining. The French Club, led by Joseph Carrier, visited Boston last Saturday for daytime activities, meals at Maitre Jacques, and a play. The school flag was flown at half mast Friday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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F.T.A
Joseph Carrier
Boston
Maitre Jacques
Martin Luther King Jr
Cadets Train on Simulated Jet at Pease AFB
Five AFJROTC cadets Daniel Baker Michael Clyatt Richard Marquis William Shea and Michael Swan traveled to Pease AFB for C-11 simulated jet training, gaining exposure to flight operations and aviation procedures.
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Afjrotc
Pease Afb
Daniel Baker
Michael Clyatt
Richard Marquis
William Shea
Michael Swanton
AFJROTC Students Aim for Summer Tan Uniforms
AFJROTC cadets hope to switch to tan summer uniforms after spring break, signaling a style update as they return to class. The change reflects a practical refresh and a lighter, uniform look for the program.
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Afjrotc
Cadet officers plan squadron review on Armed Forces Day
Cadet officers have commenced plans for a squadron review to be held at the school on Armed Forces Day May 20.
AFJROTC cadets prep for spring events and travel
The AFJROTC squadrons drill outdoors when weather allows and color guard cadets will travel to the University of New Hampshire on April 20 to open the Spring Arts Festival. Invited by the Federation of Women's Clubs of New Hampshire, cadets include M. Sgt. Robert Ruel T. Sgt. John Bergeron S. Sgt. Brian Bergeron and S. Sgt. Dwight Davis. On April 25 Sgt. Hans Naumann and Col. Everett Thurlow will escort Keith Doyon to Boston to catch a plane to Ohio after his Dayton Derby win. He will stay with the 1280th AFJROTC Squadron in Dayton and visit the Air Force Museum at Patterson.
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Afjrotc
University of New Hampshire
Federation of Women's Clubs of New Hampshire
Robert Ruel
John Bergeron
Brian Bergeron
Dwight Davis
Hans Naumann
Col
Everett Thurlow
Keith Doyon
Boston
Ohio
Doyon
Dayton
1280Th
Air Force Museum
Patterson Air Force Use
Origin of brunch and shamrock as symbols
The piece notes brunch origins in Great Britain from breakfast and lunch and cites the shamrock as Ireland’s national symbol due to St Patrick’s use of the three leaves to illustrate the Trinity. It also recalls Texas as the only U.S. state once an independent republic recognized before annexation.
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Great Britain
United States
Eire
St. Patrick
Union
Texas
Easter Mass Organist Named for St Andre’s MJA
Report cards for the third term were distributed on Sunday March 31 at Marie Joseph Academy. Honor Roll lists include Highest honors seniors Jane Levesque Augusta Susan Lemieux Lewiston high honors seniors Annette Rioux Augusta Celina Verrier East Greenwich Doris Fournier Lewiston Pamela Hebert Northampton Mass juniors Priscille Deyon Saco Bernadette Goddu Holyoke Mass Diane Clavette Portland Diane Garriepy Biddeford sophomores Irene Brisebois South Hadley Falls Mass freshmen Linda Paris Winthrop Mass Chantal Biddeford honors seniors Denise Roberge Somersworth NH Jean Caron Baltic Conn juniors Jacqueline Fournier Lewiston Jacinthe Lemelin Biddeford sophomores Helene Fortier Biddeford.
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Marie Joseph Academy
Jane Levesque
Augusta
Susan Lemieux
Lewiston
Annette Rioux
Celina Verrier
East Greenwich
R.I
Doris Fournier
Pamela Hebert
Northampton
Mass
Priscille Deyon
Saco
Bernadette Goddu
Holyoke
Diane Clavette
Portland
Diane Garriepy
Biddeford
Irene Brisebois
South Hadley Falls
Linda Paris
Winthrop
Chantal
Denise Roberge
Somersworth
Jean Caron
Baltic
Conn
Jacqueline Fournier
Jacinthe Lemelin
Helene Fortier
Honors announced for graduating class leading scholars
The grad class honors list names valedictorian Susan Lemieux daughter of Lionel and Mrs Lemieux of Lewiston address 26 Second St. salutatorian Annette Rioux daughter of Martin Rioux of Augusta 37 Mt Vernon Ave. first honor essayist Jane Levesque daughter of Lucien Levesque West River Rd Augusta second honor essayist Doris Fournier daughter of Ernest Fournier 28 Bolduc St Lewiston. All four have been Honor Roll students through high school with served in various class and school offices.
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Susan Lemieux
Lionel Lemieux
Second St
Lewiston
Annette Rioux
Martin Rioux
Mt. Vernon Ave
Augusta
Jane Levesque
Lucien Levesque
West River Road
Doris Fournier
Ernest Fournier
Bolduc St
Visit by Rev. David Fitzpatrick for student discussions
On April 2 Rev. David Fitzpatrick visited, giving two morning conferences for freshmen/sophomores and juniors/seniors, followed by a hootenany mass. In the afternoon he led a discussion on the image and role of a modern religious woman, and offered personal interviews to any interested girls.
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David Fitzpatrick
Induction of NHS juniors and speeches on four guide points
Four junior members of the National Honor Society were inducted on April 4 with five seniors giving speeches on character scholarship leadership and service. Inductees Dianne Clavette Priscille Doyon Jacqueline Fournier and Mass area members received certificates while provisional members Diane Garriepy Irene Brisebois Helene Fortier Darlene Quenneville and Ann Rouleau hope for induction in 1969. The Glee Club performed Just One Little Candle and Lord Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace. Helene Fortier will debut as assistant organist at Easter 8:30 mass at St Andre's Biddeford.
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National Honor Society
Society
NHS
Annette Rioux
Jane Levesque
Susan Lemieux
Doris Fournier
Celina Verrier
Dianne Clavette
Portland
Priscille Doyon
Saco
Jacqueline Fournier
Lewiston
Bernadette Goddu
Holyoke
Mass
Diane Garriepy
Biddeford
Irene Brisebois
South Hadley Falls
Helene Fortier
Darlene Quenneville
Ann Rouleau
Glee Club
Seniors Host Symposium On The Gospel According To St Matthew
Last Friday seniors held a symposium reflecting on the film The Gospel According to St Matthew shown the day before. Students discussed themes, characters, and historical context in a concise class session.
Apostolic School Retreat Planned in Augusta
Members of the Apostolic School of Anne Marie Rivier will conduct a religious retreat at the Oblate Retreat House in Augusta from April 26 to 28. All academy students departed for a two week Easter vacation on April 5 and will return April . The report notes the break followed by the retreat schedule.
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Apostolic School of
Anne-Marie Rivier
Oblate
Augusta
Academy
Superteen Contest Seeks Young Talent
A national talent search will be conducted by 35 radio stations to find the top male and female pop singers and a leading group. Sponsor Petersen Productions notes judges will sift many tapes, aiming to uncover innovative performers. Auditions start in April with local winners in May, nine finalists heading to Hollywood in August for a TV finale.
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Robert Doepplinger
Petersen Productions
Hollywood
This Date In History 1968 Highlights and Milestones
The Associated Press notes 1968 is the 190th day with 266 remaining. Notable events include 1865 Lee surrender at Appomattox, 1682 La Salle reaches the Gulf of Mexico and claims the Mississippi valley for Louis XIV, 1833 Peterborough NH forms the first municipally funded public library, 1939 Marian Anderson speech near Lincoln Memorial, 1940 Germany invades Norway and Denmark, and a 1967 Apollo safety review citing deficiencies.
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Associated Press
Robert E. Lee
Northern Virginia
Ulysses S. Grant
Appomattox Court House
Virginia
la Salle
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
Louis
Peterborough
N.H
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Marian Anderson
Constitution Hall
Norway
Denmark
TA Seniors Plan For Graduation
On April 1 Thorn ton Academy Linnell Gymnasium hosted a sports awards assembly. Coaches Woodward Leach DiBiase McGuffin and Bowie distributed plaques trophies letters and sweaters across football spring track winter track basketball and wrestling.
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Thornton Academy Linnell Gymnasium
Lawrence Woodward
Bradley Leach
Dominic DiBiase
James McGuffin
Larry Bowie
Senior Class Officers Plan Graduation Details
Senior Class officers discuss plans for graduation focusing on the class trip and class gifts. The meeting outlined the main topics and next steps for coordinating the event and contributions.
Thornton Academy Carnival Raises Funds for Exchange Student Fund
Thornton Academy held its April 6 carnival with exhibits movies food booths and games for all ages. Highlights included the senior auction a play The Witches Curse and speeches by exchange student Ragnhild Eriksen. A French cafe and a Tripod sponsored nine golf course added to the fun, with proceeds earmarked for the Foreign Exchange Student Fund.
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Thornton Academy
Ragnhild Eriksen
Foreign Exchange
Math Club Discusses Carnival Plans and Thanks Dartmouth Center
The April 5 meeting covered final carnival plans and dues collection. Secretary Judith Harriman was tasked with writing a thank you note to the Kiewit Computer Center at Dartmouth College, which the club members visited the previous week.
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Judith Harriman
Kiewit Computer Center
Dartmouth College
Talk First Then Change Switch If Necessary Talk First Then Change Switch If Necessary
Advice columns present a college sophomore seeking to stop a fiancé from borrowing her car. Mike suggests a firm talk and notes ignition changes after a likely own-key update. A separate note discusses a GM GM strike rumor about Corvair production ending.
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Michael Lamm
Mike
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