Brewer High School - Trident Yearbook (Brewer, ME)

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THE TRIDENT 19 The History of the Freshman Class Class of '36 I FIG Hear ye! Hear ye! the news from the Freshman class of Brewer High. On September 6, 1932, began the great career of the class of 1936 with a registration of one hundred and forty-seven pupils. Up to this date only ten have fallen by the way-side. The tlrst two weeks were probably the hardest these pupils have ever experienced. An information bureau and some personal guides would have been very ac- ceptable to many. On the night of November 18, 1932 a social was held. At this time there was held also a reception for the parents of the Freshmen. Coach Dogherty had charge of the games, and the parents were entertained in the Home Economics room. The electing of the Freshmen president was even harder than getting used to high school. Near the end of this exciting election only two candidates re- mained: Lee Philbrook and Spoflford Avery. After much balloting however, Phllbrook was chosen. Later in the year the other olflcers were elected with almost no competition. 'I'he officers elected are as follows: for vice president, Howard Kenney: for secretary, Clayton Hobbs: and for treasurer, Spoffard Avery. The Freshmen were well represented in athletics by having both a football and a basketball team. The football squad was defeated only two games out of four. In basketball out of four games, the team was defeated once. The Frosh basketball team also won the Class Championship for 1933 by defeating both the Junior and Senior teams. Out of the whole Freshman class there were only nine students whose averages for the half year in all studies was 8592 or above. These were Spoford, Avery, Virginia Barstow, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Lewis Hennessy, Clayton Hobbs, Helen Mc- Donald, Carolyn Quimby and Thelma West. Leonard Clough. gin Cflflzmnrixm Gertruhz f9'fHfnxmnr 011:11 of '35

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I 934-Hello Everybody! 'This is station 1-9-3-4, the Junior Class broadcast- ing. Now for the news. If it wasn't for the Juniors where would our school teams be, uh-huh. On our football team we have Kiah, Pooler, Lyford, Hodgins, and Ryder, no more and no less! And look at the girls' basketball team, Beatty, Chute, Maddocks, McDonald and Hinkley. Oh, I tell you, the Juniors are stepping up on the World. Now let me tell you their political and society news. The class of 1934 had a meeting for electing officers. Richard Kiah was elected President: Nelson Carter, Vice President: Margaret Hinkley, Treasurer: Pat Coulter, Secretary, and yours truly, Class Editor. The Juniors, also had a social March 25, with the Seniors invited, for what is a social without the Seniors. A very important affair came otl' April 21st, namely, Junior Declamations. The girl speakers were Jeanette Perkins, Margaret Hinkley, Ellen Ellis, Doro- thy Smith, Maxine McLaughlin and Doris Dutch falternatebg boys, Reginald Libby, Earl Reid, Ashley Clewly, Nelson Carter, Henry King and Ralph Whit- ing falternatel. Of course, it goes without saying the girls were all dressed in their prettiest. I think my time is up. We'll be seeing you next year. Thank you for your very kind attention. A. Parker '34. Class History 35-Freshman Year We, the class of '35, entered Brewer High School, September, 1931 in the usual manner of Freshmen. We received the usual number of corrections for going either up or down the wrong stairways, the usual number of remarks from upperclassmen about looking green, and, as is the custom, happily survived. 'This accomplished, we finally started business, Fri- day evening, December 11 by having our first social, to which we invited as special guests our parents. After a fine concert by the band, a business meeting was called and Jack Littlefleld was elected president of our class. When the meeting was adjourned, our parents were entertained by the teachers while we played games and ate ice cream in the Gym. The entire evening was a success, and so the class of '35 was well started on its first year of High School. A few days later Richard Hebel was elected vice presidentg Eula Sparks, secretaryg and Ray Gove, treasurer. A second social was held March 11, 1932 in the Gym. At this social enough money was raised to cover all expenses of both socials. Then in June our Freshman year was over and we left for our vacations looking both forward to the good times coming and backward to the good times gone. E. Adams '35. 1il..-. Class History 35--Sophomore Year This year we nearly all came back forming a large Sophomore class. Now we have learned which stair- ways to use and are green no longer. Also we have begun to consider school more seriously. This is plainly shown by our honor roll which follows: E. Adams T. Gordon L. Lunt E. Baker R. Gove H. Nickerson D. Barchard D. Hall G. O'Connor E. Blanchard D. Hall F. Parent E. Bradbury R. Hebel A. Paschal V. Brastow L. Hewes L. Patten N. Bumette M. Hickes J. Perry J. Burrill P. Houston E. Pooler L. Chute E. Igoe O. Reed J. Collett E. Johnston D. Royal R. Danforth E. Klein R. Rideout A. Folsom T. Langtange W. Ruuk P. Folsom H. Leach E. Sparks V. Simmons A. Wedin Our class was represented in athletics as well as in studies and we had several members on the basketball squads. Of the girls, N. Burnette and L. Chute de- serve the most credit, while M. Miles of the boys was best. L. Lunt made the girls' squad but because of an injured arm was unable to play. Now that basketball is over we have had our class elections and we have Jack Littlefield for president as before. We have also the same vice president, Rich- ard Hebel. For treasurer we have Eula Sparks and for secretary, Evelyn Johnston. Elections held and over, we had our first social, March 10, in the High School Gym. An orchestra was there to provide music for games and dancing. When the social was over all reported a good time and expressed their desire for another soon. We miss Gertrude O'Connor and Olive Reid, who have left us because of illness. We hope they will recover quickly and be back with us again. So ends our second year of High School and some of those things we were looking forward to are among those gone by. Yet there are many more ahead and it will be a pleasure to meet them when they come. E. Adams '35.

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Z0 THE TRIDENT 1-J ELDDUTCQHUAYLES- lf A Rah ESM, gg f,eorronZX N A 1 Vi ind g ll.LoR IMPRESSIONS AND MEMORIES For four years, as members of the class of 1933, incidents have occurred that have, perhaps, without our knowing it, endeared our school, teachers and classmates to us. The thrill of a first assembly: the excitement of a first football rally: the joy of hearing our band play and win at the band concert held at Camden: the electing of our ilrst class officers: the pride of attain- ing the goal of honor rank: the inexpressible feeling of seeing our football teams beat Bangor: the hope of being so fortunate as to receive a part in the Junior Exhibition, Senior Play or Graduation: the relief, for many of us, of receiving a rank card with all ranks passing: the joy of having the principal sign B. G. to an excuse without questioning: even the thrill of hearing the 3:15 bell. Now honestly, students one and all, isn't school worth while and aren't all these impressions and memories treasures? 44Any-whos: The Conduct of Students at Assembly High School Assemblies are held for the benefit of its pupils. The Assembly is the means by which the students are united for worship and where they have the privilege of hearing certain speakers. As the Assembly is for the students alone, they should ap- preciate lt and try to act accordingly. Among the faults which certain boys and girls have in Assembly are, those of coughing and blowing their noses, pretending to have colds, chewing gum, and talking among themselves, all of which causes a great deal of noise, disturbing the people around them, and also the person who is trying to address the school. Of course all students do not act in this manner- but it would give our school a better reputation and cause the teachers less trouble if the certain few who have these faults would try to do away with them or wait until they are outside of school before putting them into practice. H. Robertsbn. IT HAS BEEN OBSERVED That the school and especially the Senior class should not only support the Trident but should contribute in every way possible to its success. Be- cause of precedent, because of its own self-respect and honor, and, above all, as a proof of its school loyalty, each graduating class should make it a matter of pride and duty to have its aim A BETTER 'I'RIDENT. Let each student do his utmost, then, in contributing stories, jokes, ideas, and designs for an exceptionally fine Trident one which is sure to be appreciated and admired by all its readers. That the new bleachers are a fine addition to our gym. In the past the seating capacity at our basket- ball games was very small and even those seats were uncomfortable and inconveniently arranged. Now the problem is solved and the addition is applauded by all basketball fans and the whole student body. That if everyone cooperated and joined in with the singing, our assemblies would be much improved. As it is, the opening of the assembly seems exceptionally dead, and no one appears in the least interested until the speaker is introduced. Not only to create a. better impression on outside visitors but also to educate our own voices should we at least try to sing. Just open your mouth: you'll be surprised at what comes out! Furthermore, remember that unless some better singing is developed before long, there is going to be plenty of painful practicing for Graduation singing. That one of the greatest needs at the High School is a trophy case. Even if there was room enough for a suitable case in the library very few visitors would ever see it. It, therefore, seems that the most ap- propriate place would be in one of the corridors. The plan suggested and supported by Coach Dogherty is to have an artistic and lighted trophy case built in the wall where the present bulletin board is now lo- cated fthls bulletin board could easily be moved to the wall facing the offical The wall, he says, is fully wide enough to accommodate any trophies such as