The White Falcon - 11.12.1965, Blaðsíða 5

Saturday, December 11, 1965
WHITE FALCON
5
Ifeeh £cene
by Dawn Webb
and
Bill Jordan
Hi! Alfred T. Mahan High
School is really jumping this year
and we’re going to keep you in-
formed on what’s happening in
our series of articles.
New activities have been form-
ed and the school’s activities from
last year are continuing for this
school season.
On Nov. 6, the annual “Sadie
Hawkins Day” was held by the
Junior class. Sheriff Peck al-
lowed the “Sadies” to turn on the
hillbilly charm to capture the
boys. Mountain-style, instant
marriages, performed by Parson
Bill Jordan, rated high with the
students. Winner of the “Mr.
Irresistable” contest was Bobby
Litke.
First Newspaper
For the first time at Mahan
we have our own newspaper. The
staff, working under Editor Joan
Hoag, consists of Molly Olmstead,
Mary Kean, Janis Bratten, Susan
Haynes, Barb Holt, Pam Haynes,
Claud Pierre, Dawn Webb, Jo Ann
Haveland, Clare Bratten, Bob Du-
Bey, Jean Ball and Cynthia
Smith. The first issue, which came
out last October, contained
news on sports, fashions, fads, a
special theme by Claud Pierre and
an anonymous “Snoopy” column
that put the spy eye on students.
The year book staff, under the
direction of Miss Sorenson, Julia
Mahler and Clare Bratten is well
on its way to completion since the
sale of subscriptions is over.
“Slave Day”
The yearly “Slave Day” was
held Dec. 9, and the girls were
sold quick. The boys will go on
the block at a later date and the
girls have a chance to gain re-
venge on their masters. Money
received from the “Slave” sales
is turned over to the student coun-
cil, who use it for their activities
throughout the year.
Here in Iceland, the weather
limits the school’s participation
in major sports to basketball. The
Mahan Vikings haven’t done too
well this year with only three
wins.
The spirit of the Pep Club and
cheerleaders has not flagged dur-
ing the season. Good turnouts at
the games, loud voices, great
cheerleading and the purchase of
some pom-poms for the cheer-
leaders have contributed to the
Vikings’ team spirit.
Well, we have to go bang the
books awhile so until you see us
again, so long.
■AWS-
STUDENT VISIT—The 932nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron at Rockville recently played host
to Miss Patricia Joseph (left rear) and the Eighth Grade students of the Alfred T. Mahan School. The
class is pictured in front of the plotting board as A1C Auggie Barrigan (back) posts aircraft positions.
The tour was planned by 1st Lt. Robert D. Howen (left rear), and was supervised and conducted by
Capt. Arthur C. Mussman (left front), 932nd Operations Officer, while behind Captain Mussman is Capt.
Roger L. Simburger. (Photo by Betz, PH3)
SULTRY SANTA—Although film
star Salli Sachse doesn’t fit the
usual stereotype Santa Claus, she
would undoubtedly be a welcome
Christmas Eve visitor at many
households.
A FINE FIT—While his wife, Barbara (left), and his daughter, Mari-
lyn, look admirably on, Gilbert W. Howell proudly shows off the new
uniform he wears for making Warrant Officer. The ceremonies pro-
moting Mr. Howell to Warrant Officer took place Dec. 1 in the office
of Capt Emile E. Pierre, Jr., commanding officer of the Naval Station.
Mr. Howell now takes his talents to Pensacola, Fla. where he was
transferred on Dec. 3. His duties while stationed at Keflavik were as
manager of the CPO Club. (Photo by Betz, PH3)
BOOKS in]
.REVIEW#
by Lucia M. Rigsby, Station
Librarian
The following book reviews are
being printed for your convenience
as these books are now available
at the Station Library (Bldg. T-
102). The library’s hours are from
12:30 to 9 p.m., Monday to Thurs-
day; 11 a. m. to 9 p.m. Saturday;
1 to 4 p. m. and 5 to 9 p. m. on Sun-
day. The library is closed all day
Friday.
THE LAXDALE SAGA
This book, author unknown, is
a magnificent example of me-
dieval literature and was written
in the west of Iceland about 1250
A. D. It appears now for the first
time in Everyman’s Library. The
chief characters were real Ice-
landers of the 10th and early 11th
centuries. The main characters are
Kjartan, Bolli and Gudrun, two
men and a woman, who form an
unusual “eternal triangle.”
THE NORTHMEN TALK
by Jacqueline Simpson
Taken from a selection of choice
tales from Iceland never before
printed or translated into English
makes this book by Miss Simpson
a rare treat. In these stories she
has succeeded in demonstrating
the art of entertainment as it
was practiced in the Scandinavian
north.
ELEMENTS OF RADIO
by Marcus
In its fifth edition, this work
treats all basic elements of com-
plete radio receivers at increasing
levels of difficulty. From the
simple crystal set to the modern
receiver, it parallels the actual
evolution of the science of the
radio. To make every point clear,
the written material is richly
supplemented by large, clear,
functional diagrams and photo-
graphs.
THE LAXDOELA SAGA
by A. Margaret Arent
A translation from the old Ice-
landic with introduction and notes
by Miss Arent, this book deals
with Icelandic history and is a
different translation than the
former. Both are new books.
THIS TIME OF THE YEAR—Under the direction of Lon Hayes, RMCS,
troopmaster of Boy Scout Troop 364, his young charges set up Christ-
mas trees in Building 727A. The Boy Scouts start their Christmas tree
sale this morning at Bldg. 727 and it will last until approxi-
mately 500 are gone. The young scouts moving the trees in the
picture are Brian Loher, Linden Whitmer, Mike Hayes and Don
Barbacci. (Photo by Betz, PH3)
Yule tide Trees Can
Mean Holiday Grief
Fire never takes a holiday—not even on Christmas. With
the advent of the holiday season and the annual Christmas
tree the Navy Department’s Safety Review has these help-
ful safety hints on handling that Christmas tree without
danger.
1. When picking out a natural tree, choose a fresh one and
no larger than you need. The larger the tree the greater the
fire hazard. Saw off the butt at an angle one inch above the
original cut and keep the tree standing in water until you
dispose of it.
If you choose a metal or plastic tree, be sure it is marked
as slow burning material. If it has a built in lighting
system, it should carry the Underwriters Laboratories label.
Metal trees will conduct electricity and light strings should
not be used on them.
2. Check lighting strings for frayed wires, loose connec-
tions, and broken sockets. Never use wax candles on or near
a tree. Turn off tree or other decorative lighting before
leaving the house or retiring. For outdoor lighting, use
only sets listed by the Underwriters Laboratories for that
particular use.
3. Use noncombustible materials for decorating such as
metal, glass and asbestos. If combustible materials are used
be sure they are “flameproofed.”
4. Dispose of gift wrapping promptly. It is unsafe to burn
them in living room or gameroom fireplaces.
5. Be extra careful about smoking near the tree.
6. Place the tree well out of the way of planned fire exits
for your family’s safety.