Brewer High School - Trident Yearbook (Brewer, ME)

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18 THE TRIDENT r I K VVe. the Trident. Board, take great pleasure in presenting to the public this issue of the Trident. We trust that the fruit of our labors will be enjoyed. VVe thank our principal. Mr. Gordon, and all the members of the faculty for the inestimable benefit and pleasure which we thave derived from our four year association with them. VVe will always have a place in our heatrts fo1' them and will hope to meet often again. NVe read many articles on builders of a new world. The students of Brewer High School who live in the city and who know so little of the tribulations of the life of the farm boy and girl, must feel after reading the t'ollowing theme by a commuter that We have in our midst some of the builders of a new world. There people have no time to stand and stare, but atre doers i11 the real sense of the word. The more fortunate students of Brewer certainly take off their hats to the out of tOWll students. The Trials and Tribulations of Gut-of-Town Students The young people of the city who rise at seven- thirty and still arrive at school on time, little realize the discomforts that face the out-of-town students in their efforts to reach school. Often when it is very stormy and the snow Very deep, it is necessary for the out-of-town students to wade or ski for a mile in the snow before reaching the main road where, if they are fortunate, they may get a ride. The deep snow does not exist after the plow hats gone over the road, but the distance is still there and must be traveled each morning and night. Many times when the pupils reach school on frosty winter mornings, their feet and hands are llllfllb with cold. These unfontunate persons nearly -always smile through .it afl and n-o one is the wiser. The boys often hike home but most of the girls have to Wait alround in the stores of Bangor and Brewer until the neighbors with whom they commute are ready to go home. This is usually about five- thirty or six o'clock. By the time they reach home, do chores, and eat, there is very little time for home study left. Here is the question that 'always comes into their minds- Shall it be midnight oil or a poor preparation of tomorlrow's lessons? This is rather a hard question to answer but let us hope that it will always be answered i11 the intetretst on their scholarship. Ruth L. Howard. As editor, I frequently receive forum letters which are supposed to be of interest to tl1e student body as a whole. From these outpourings I have selected a few whioh atre truly representative. Deatr Editor, Why is it that so few students contribute material to the Trident? Surely, it is not because they haven't the necessary ability. Just glance at the inspired artistry of some of the notes passed around every day. These certainly show an aptitude for story telling. Could the reason for this indifference possibly be that old habit, laziness? As it stands now, the literary departnient of the Trident depends almost entirely upon the work of English students whio do this work, 11ot because of their interest in the Trident, but for their rank in English. This is not the right co-operative spirit. Everyone should stand behind the school yearbook. Le-t's spend a little extra effort and turn out poetry, Sllotlit stories, and essays upon subjects of interest to the students. All this, briefly summarized, means make your Trident material surpass your English themes and let every student do his part in creating a school publi- cation which represents the student bo-dy. A Former Lazy Student. Dear Editor, Should pupils do their studying and whispering in assembly if the speake-r's subject does not interest them? I think that politeness to others should be thought of before we think of ourselves. Many of the speakers that we have had the privilege of hear- ing, speak before large groups of older men and women. They have given their time to come and speak to us. In the twenty minutes that they have, they try to give us the same speech that would ordinarily take at least one hou1'. It has taken time and thought to prepare talks for our benefit. Shouldn't we at least give them all our attention for just that short time? Just Me. Dear Editor, Although I, as any other loyal Brewer High student, am ready to admit or argue the point that this is the best school in the region, still, as we look about, it is vetry evident that humans, more specifically humans of high school age who live in Brewer, have their shortcomings. I would like to utter a protest against such dam- ages usually thoughtlessly done as marking on walls and radiators, writing on desks, drawing in, and

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THE TRIDENT 17 History of the Class of '35 When school opened last September, we, the Junior Class, returned to continue on the pathway of knowl- edge with an enrollment of 129 students. Our class officers are Jack Littlefield, presidentg Richard Hebel, vice-president: Evelyn John.ston, treasurer: Eula Sparks, secretary. Edward Pooler was elected class marshal with Allan Sargent as assistant. The first thing to attract our attention after set- ling down to our studies was football. The Junior Cla-ss was well represented by Milton Miles, Joseph Perry, and Allen Sargent, each winning the coveted Orange and Black sweater. After football season came basketball with Hazen Danforth, Jack Littlefield, Ross McKenney, Milton Miles, and Allen Sargent starring for boys and Laura Chu-te and Catherine Piper for girls. At last, to the joy or sorrow of all, the time ar- rived for Junior Speaking. Those chose-n for finals were-Girls: Edna Adams, Janet Collett, Dolores Hopper, Evelyn Johnston, Barbara Whittredge, and alternate Eula Sparks: Boys: Malcolm Buchanan, I -11 -1- History of the Class of '36 Dots and dashes and lots of flashes from the class of '36. FLASH. September, 1932.-One hundred and forty-seven freshmen register at Brewer High School. -FLASH. Freshman Reception held November 18, 1932.-Parents invited.-Students played games, had refreshments, and danced in the gym under general supervision -of Coach Dana Dogherty.-FLASH. Elec- tion of officers held. Lee Philbrook, P-resident: Howard Kenney, Vice P-residentg Clayton Hobbs, Secretary: and Spofford Avery, Treasurer. September, 1933. FLASH-One hundred and thirty- 0118 Sophomores returned to resume their courses of study. Sophomore class meeting held October 15, 1933. Ofiicers elected: Howard Kenney, former vice president, rose to the position of president: Clayton Hobbs, promoted from the position of secretary to that of vice presidentg Spofford Avery, re-elected treasurer: Lucille Maddocks, secretary: FLASH. Sophomore Social held October, 1933. Games played. Refresments served. A second social was held Jan- uary 26, 1934.--Juniors invited-Ice cream, dancing and games attracted about one hundred students. From the procee-ds of this social the Sophomore debt which amounted to about 311.61 was paid with a surplus of 50.62. FLASH. Many members of class interested in athletics. Prominent members of foot- ball squad-John Gass, Howard Kenney, and Charles Basketball-Howard Kenney and Lee FLASH. Names of students that ap- leas-t o11ce 011 Freshman honor roll last Spofford Avery, Virginia Barstow, James Wyman. Philbrook. peared at year were: Bra.dbury, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Elizabeth Cole, Beatrice Dorr, Bernice Ficket, Alston Haye, Lewis Hennesy, Clayton Hobbs, Olive Leach, Helen MacDonald, Myrtle MacLeod, Lucill-e Maddocks, Evangeline Mathews, Julia Moore, Marion Morrison, Laura Patterson, Carolyn Quimby, Mildred Robertson, Dorothy Shaw, Patricia Smith, -and Thelma West. FLASH. The following names appeared at least once on the Sophomore honor roll this year: Spofford Avery, Virginia Barstow, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Hildred Biflings, Elizabeth Cole, Dorothy Foster, Helen Gray, Alston Haye, Clayton Hobbs, Olive Leach, Helen MacDonald, Lucille Maddocks, Evangeline Matthews, Lucille Matthews, Marion Miorrison, Laura Patterson, Carolyn Quimby, Mildred Robertson, Patricia Smith, and Thelma West. Richard Hebel, Harold Mayo, Milton Miles, Edward Pooler, and alternate Alden Whitney. After mueh debate the Junior Class rings were chosen bv ithe Ring Committee: Jack Littlefield, Richard Hebel, Thomas Gordon, Ned Bradbury, Laura Chute, Eula Sparks, Evelyn Johnston, Anna Wedin, and Nathalie Burnett. The Class of '35 has a large percentage of its mem- bers represented in almost all the activities and clubs of the school. Our class also has no small number of honor stude-nts whose names foll-ow: Edna Adams, Ellen Baker, Doris B-archard, Eleanor B'anc1hard, Avis Bunker, Nathalie Burnett, Laura Chute, Janet C-ollett, Adeline Folsom, Phyllis Folsom, Angeline Fournier, Dorothy Fowles, Thomas Gordon, Raymond Gove, Dora Hall, Richard Hebel, Lorraine Hewes, Rrisoilla Houston, Evelyn Johnston, Lillian Lunlt, Adelma Pascal, Catherine Piper, Dorothy Royal, Eula Sparks, Anna VVedin, Alden Whitney, Barbara VVhittredge, Helen Dunham, Jack Littlefield, Joseph Perry. Having completed our third year at Brewer High School, we look forward to taking the place of the departing ciass of 1934. PEPP History of the Freshman Class of '37 Four caravans advance across the hot sands. A loud cheer issues from the throats of the travelers as they come in sight of an oasis. Everyone seems to be familiar with it and hails it with shouts of Vaca- tion. Soon a cheery Ii-re is burning and the travelers are relating th-eir adventures. It is now .time for the leader of the Freshman Caravan to speak. It was on September 11, 1933, that 'a class of one hundred and fifty-four of my people entered the land known as Brewer High School. On the 29th my comrades were called together to bec-ome better acquainted with eaoh other. Not only my people, but their elders enjoyed the evening in the Home Eco- nomic rooms. But the story of my people is not all one of great joy. Shortly after this we had our first great sorrow in the death of Clifford McLeod. The following weeks passed uneventfully until on November 17th a council meeting, with Miss Drinkwater as our counselor, was held to elect our leaders. Phillip Lincoln and Finley Cagswell were the candidates for the chief oilice among my people. Lincoln was elected and soon after Cagswell was elected this assistant. Julia Sleeper was chosen to keep our records and Barbara Gove was given power to care for our moneys. We now began to have a greater interest in ath- letics. 'The girlsf :basketball Jteam, composed of Margaret Whitham, Barbara Winslow, Thelma Chute, Rhoda Montgomery, and Margaret McLaughlin, has defeated the Juniors while the boys' team, Marsh, Murray, H. Gordon, Mullins and Winslow, won one game played with the people from the land of Hannibal Hamlin and they also conquered those from the Palm Street School. That isn't all for athletios either, Harry Day and John Dalton made Freshman track. Out of 154 of my people only six have left, a record of which to be proud. Great scholars also are to be found among this clan because Finley Cagswell, Paul-ine Dole, Alma Fifield, Charlotte Folsom, Richard Fowles, Robert Goodwin, Robert Gordon, Barbara Gove, Maxine Knights, Phillip Lincoln, Evelyn McFarland, Elizabeth Richardson, Julia Sleeper, and Helen St. Clair, have not dropped below 85 in any subject. Thus ends the first and notable year of my people in the land -of Brewer High.

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THE TRIDENT otherwise failing to slhow proper regard for text- books, delaying or failing t-o return library books, etc. It is 'noticed that chief among such offenses are those committed with a pencil. A high school pupil armed with a writing implement, especially when this mind or tongue is occupied, with his hands for the time idle, seems almost as dangerous to public prop- erty as a four-year-old with the same implement. Can't we stop such childishness? A Respecter of Public Property. Reorganization of Commercial Department Dear Editor, The present system of commercial work in our school is not entirely satisfactory. The senior high school should prepare pupils for stenographic po- sition-s. With fthe system we follow n.ow, a student takes two years of shorthand and two of typewlriting in the Junior and Senior years. The slower students are not, in that length of time, able to attain a maximum speed. It furthermore gives only a start and does not pre- pare the pupil for oflice work, except in rare cases. 'Ilherefore it -necessitates his going to business col- lege which is beyond the means of many students. By offering s'hortl1aln.d and typewriting to Sopho- mores as well as Juniors and Seniors, a far more rapid advance could be made. The system should be further be-ttered by the in- troduction of commercial law, -ofllce pra-ctice, and extended course in bookkeeping, and the use of calculating, and other otiice machines. The purpose of this system is to introduce the pupil to more specialized commercial training. I believe this is a plan worth trying and one which will prove its worth. For School Betterment. w rel ki-im, 4: Y uc 19 The Pine Tree Tall and stately pine tree, Standing alone on yonder hilly So light-hearted and care free, Why standest thou so still? As I watch the sun setting behind Making your massive trunk aglowg Thy branches as resplendent banners seem to be, While the sun -sinks beneath horizon low. And yet, on a stormy or windy day, Throughout thy hollow trunk, a moan re- sounds: As your shapely branches rusftle and sway, The meaning-iso far beyond my bounds. thee, Needlst thou a companion or friend? Or are you serenely happy and content To stand and wait for summer sun and winter's end, Happy in the spot to which you were sent? P. Houston. Room Two Hundred Nine Our home room is two hundred nine, It's a swell place if you're there on time. If you land after four past eight Things seem to be in an awful state. First you are given a tardy slip, And admonished with a firm lip, Take this home and have it signed. If you forget, then starts -the grind. Every morning, noon, and night The way you're pestered is a fright. And finally when three days have passed You're sent home to get it mighty fast. And so to enj-oy room two hundred nine, Try to be always on time. With apologies to Miss Knowlton and Poe, This was written by Raymond Gove. I5-. f' n aft .,,, .A K. .un-4 , E. I Y ' ,501-JZ,-1 X VY' A Sv.. its V