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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
6
The Thornton Academy announces Kathryn B. Mahaney as dedicatory figure for the fifth issue of the Marooner yearbook. Donna Tripp heads the Tripod editors with awards given at the May 29 assembly. Seniors rehearse for graduation as multiple marching practices occur before June 12.
Class elections held May 28 produced incoming junior officers including President Robert Ouellette, Vice President Gregory Searle, Secretary Jane Deane, Treasurer Kevin Savage, and executives Laura Angis and Roger Wentworth. Sophomore slate names Linda Larochelle as president, Mary Whelan as vice president, Cheryl Tracy as secretary, John Angis as treasurer, with Michael Wagner and Ray Plourd as executive committee members.
Seniors received graduation invitations on May 28 and six tickets were allotted per student. An update announced the Baccalaureate service time change to 7 30 p.m. on June 9 at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco.
A. T. sophomores accepted long-awaited class rings in a campus ceremony held yesterday. The event honored the class of graduates and featured remarks from faculty and student leaders.
The senior assembly will be held on June 10 in Linnell Gym nasium. Principal speakers will be President Tom Economos, reading the prologue and Vice President Carol Rancourt reading the epilogue. The class history will be presented by Secretary Nason Snow.
Allison Milne and Glenn Anderson are named co editors in chief for the 1969 Tripod. The remainder of the staff will be announced later.
Newly elected Senior Class officers are President Robert Rancourt Vice President Billy Chenard Secretary Essie Pendleton Treasurer Carole Tripp with executive committee members Lynn Dupuis and Stan Wojcik.
Wells high school students return to classes after the Junior Prom held Saturday night. The gym featured an oriental theme with dragons volcanic scenery and hanging lanterns. Music by Sam Simpson accompanied the crowning of Queen Sandy Stevens and King Rusty Hildreth.
A group of biology students studying here the brain and body took a field trip to Pineland Hospital and Training Center in Pownal to observe anatomy and care facilities.
The team owns six wins and seven losses with pitching by Wayne Daggett and Steve Libby. Libby threw a no hitter versus St. Anthony's two weeks ago. Bill Litchfield and Steve Libby share a .350 batting average leading the squad.
The team owns eight wins and two losses as Joanne Jacobsen leads with a .625 batting average. Only one of 19 players hits below .400, illustrating sharp team offense and depth.
Wells High senior David Tufts scored 16 points and finished fourth at the Southern York County Track Meet. The Wells track team heads to Bangor this Saturday for the state meet.
The schedule lists Baccalaureate on June 9 at 8 p.m. Class Night on June 12 at 8 p.m. and Graduation on June 14 at 8 p.m. Two-hour final examinations are planned for tomorrow in addition to those held today and yesterday.
Mr and Mrs Gerard R Bolduc sold their residence at 23 Southgate Ave Biddeford to Mr and Mrs Andre Auclair of Cole Road Biddeford. Bolduc, employed by First National Stores Inc, was recently transferred to Portland. The Auclairs will occupy the premises in the near future.
Section 6A personal notices invite readers to share joyful life events with the community. This notice highlights the public celebration of a major milestone and the social warmth extended to friends and neighbors.
Six Marie Joseph Academy baton twirlers and Sister M Camille traveled to Lisbon on May 26 for a National Baton Twirling Association event. Janice Jandreau of Caribou won first prize in solo, Carol Boissonneault of Biddeford took third in solo, and the team earned the first prize trophy. Other team members were Diana Goodwyn of Long Island New York Rachel Ouellette of Biddeford Denise Begin of Lewiston and Chantal Dagnet of Old Orchard Beach.
Rev. Lucian Kemble of St Francis College preached the senior retreat last week spanning Tuesday night May 28 to Thursday morning He centered his talks on love and the dignity of the human being.
Field Day on June 2 drew crowds as a public bazaar featured games and prizes. The event opened at 2 p.m. with students performing a physical-education opening routine followed by dances, jump rope, baton twirling, and other activities.
DEAR MIKE explains carbon buildup in engines causes running on after shutdown and offers methods to clean it. DEAR MIKE compares Chevy 427 and 396 V eight power, stating the 396 delivers 375 hp while the 427 outputs 435 hp, refuting a rival claim.
In Pittsburg Kansas Kansas State College observes a yearly tradition begun March 8 1905 to honor a historic legislative battle for funding. R S Russ the first college head faced a playful fine of apples. upon his return students seized a similar joke from the faculty and the reversed practice persists today.
Health Capsules warns that people with nickel sensitivity should avoid all metals containing nickel. The guidance is informational and not a diagnostic substitute.
Sallie Barrie of Spartanburg South Carolina surveys show teens favor informal, intimate parties over large gatherings with most students hosting or attending fewer events as they age. Southern teens attend and throw more parties, while 13-year-olds often have none. 18-year-olds report larger social calendars, with 50-person gatherings seen as ideal for conversation.
The Philadelphia fire department is installing bullet proof plexiglass domes on 34 hook and ladder trucks to shield tillermen from snipers and rock throwers. Deputy fire commissioner William J. Eckles said the tillerman is exposed and likened him to a marshmallow on a stick, noting children often throw stones.
An assembly in Linnell Gym at Thornton Academy honored students with numerous awards. James Ross earned multiple debating accolades at Rochester N Y and Melrose Mass tournaments and a fifth place at the University of Maine tourney. Karen Truman received a fifth place certificate of achievement at the U Maine tourney. Susan Huston topped the Mathematics Contest scoring, with Alan Polackwich and Alan Lukas following. Band and Madrigal awards, drum major honors, and Madrigal pins were presented to numerous students, with John Knox and Linda Lisica among top winners.
The Cash Box magazine nationwide survey lists the week’s top records including Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel Tighten Up Bell MacArthur Park Harris Mony Mony Tommy James and the Shondells Yummy Yummy This Guy's in Love with You A Beautiful Morning The Good Bad and the Ugly Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing Think and other entries. Awards were presented by Joan with fresh results and notices of winners and recipients.
A snapshot of top fiction and nonfiction books highlighted by Publishers' Weekly. Notable fiction titles include Airport by Hailey, Couples by Updike, Myra Breckenridge by Vidal, Topaz by Uris, Vanished by Knebe. Nonfiction features Between Parent and Child by Ginott, The Naked Ape by Morris, Iberia by Michener, The French Chef Cookbook by Child, and The Double Helix by Watson.
Teens adopt colorful hair pins clips and ribbons to style falls and hold back hair without extra trips to the jewelry counter. The St Louis High School Senior Awards Night is set for tomorrow at the parish hall with the senior last will and testament on sale this week.
The quiz cites Francis Hopkinson as America's first musical counselor and notes his Seven Songs as an early American musical publication. It recalls Shawmut’s 1630 renaming to Boston after Boston, England, and explains Congress press coverage via a special Press Gallery space for merit members of the press.
At Wonderbar Steak House last Wednesday the girls team held a banquet. Eleven seniors received letters and trophies were presented to Gail Addorio Pris Ayotte Eileen Bernard Elaine Goulet Theresa Legare Lucille Paquette Carlene Parisien Joanne Petit Sue Roy Pris Jean Sandra Baiguy Charlene LeBlanc Louise Drapeau Terry LeBlanc and Nanette Langley for sportsmanship. A May 24 assembly at the parish hall honored Dave Astor with honorary National Honor Society membership and a lifetime pass to St. Louis athletic events presented by school officials and alumni.
The St Louis Faculty summer plans include multiple teachers and staff across several institutions. Names include Brother Leo Moses at Northeastern University for high school administration, Sister Anita Therrien at Niagara University, Sister Eileen Ward on a social work project, Brother Edgar Sa Pierre in a Philadelphia religion workshop, Sister Jeannine Rochfort at UConn for family relations and child development, Sister Patricia Thibodeau for two theology courses at St Joseph's College, and Brother Richard Hebert at St Francis College for French, among others. The list covers Purdue bio chemistry, Merrimack College courses, Laval French study, Assumption French study, and several river-area postings with grants. most other teachers’ plans remain indefinite.
World Almanac explains the term blimp originated in World War I during British experiments with nonrigid airships. An early model was named Alimp, followed by Blimp, which became the standard term.
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