75 Years Ago-January 27, 1949
Two HHS Seniors Win Scholarships – The guidance department of Houlton High School has announced that two seniors, Ralph Tozier, Richard Groves, have received scholarships which enable them to attend any one of 52 of the leading colleges of this country for four years. Mr. Tozier and Mr. Groves entered the “Navy College Aptitude Test”, which is a nationwide competitive examination. They have recently been notified that due to their exceptional showing on this test, they have both been accepted for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Course, providing they pass a stiff Navy physical. In this course each will receive full tuition for four years in any one of the 52 colleges which they may prefer, plus $600 a year for room and board.
50 Years Ago-January 23, 1974
With Navy – Navy Seaman Recruit Warren P. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Brooks of Island Falls, has graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center at Orlando, Fla. A 1973 graduate of Island Falls High School, he is scheduled to report to Memphis, Tenn.
Degree Granted To Murphy From Florida School – Lawrence R. Murphy received the bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University at the close of the fall quarter. Florida Atlantic University is an upper division and graduate state university in Boca Raton. It offers no freshman or sophomore courses and builds instead on the junior and community college system. Mr. Murphy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Murphy of Houlton.
25 Years Ago-February 10, 1999
Cassidy was awarded by DEP – The Department of Environmental Protection recently recognized Mark Cassidy for his efforts in maximizing the performance of the waste water treatment at A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co. in Houlton. As Maintenance Manager, Cassidy has kept very detailed records on every aspect of plant operation.
Joining SACS 1,000 point club – Southern Aroostook Community High School gymnasium fell silent Tuesday night as a 17 – year old senior stood alone on the foul line, with his heart pounding in his throat. The energy of the fans focused on the player – forward Sam Michaud, son of Louis and Bonnie Michaud of Island Falls. Poised on the three point line with the ball on his hip, training his eyes on the hoop, he lifted his arm and let the ball flow into the air. All eyes remained glued on the ball, a sudden explosion of emotion interrupted through the gymnasium as the ball swished through the net, marking Michaud’s 1,000th point of his high school basketball career.
