That's a great, rousing song, Ron. I found a webpage where you can hear it here: Maine Stein Song

I had no idea the song originated at the University of Maine. I've always known it (in the UK) as "Fill the Stein for Auld Lang Syne", with slight changes to the lyrics:
"let every loyal voice now sing"
"Drink to those who may be absent,
Yet linger in our hearts always."

Mrs. Duck - you and I have already swapped many stories comparing Woodford County High and Romford County High ( not least our embroidered gym knickers !). I'd forgotten about "The School Birthday" - our so-called treat was to each bring a spring bulb into school and plant it in the school grounds. Wow ! I wonder if WCHS girls were on the same lark ?

- jeanie