Brewer High School - Trident Yearbook (Brewer, ME)

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THE TRIDENT 21 CLASS OF 1935 HOLD REUNION Dine and Dance at Country Club Principal Speakers Review Class History B. H. S., June 14, 1945-KS. elaboralo dinner and dance was enjoyed last night at the Penobscot Valley Country Club by members of the Class of '35, Brewer High School. The ball-room and dining-hall were beautifully decorated in the class colors of blue and gold. The principal speakers at the dinner were the former Senior Class officers: Jack Littlefield, presl- dentg Richard Hebel, vice-president, Eula Sparks, secretary, and Evelyn Johnston, treasurer. Each oflicer reviewed a part of the class history. The Freshman year was summarized by Miss Evelyn Johnston. Many amusing incidents were related by the members after Miss Johnston's ire-- marks, Remember how we used to persist in gomg either up or down the wrong stairs, and how our prides were wounded by the clever remarks from upperclassmen as to how green we were? Mention was made of the class 'socials they had enjoyed that year. Freshmen officers were Jack Littlefield, presi- dent, Richard Hebel, vice-president, Eula Sparks, secretary, and Raymond Gove, treasurer. Miss Eula Sparks, treasurer during the Sopho- more year, recalled- various incidents of that year and remarked on the spirit in which the Sophomores entered into studies and athletics. Laura Chute and Nat Burnett were the outstanding Sophomore girls in basket ball while Milton Miles was the outstanding Sophomore boy. Miss Sparks received a round of applause when she moved that Five In and Seven Out be played before the dance. The move was unanimously sec- onded. Sophomore ofiicers were Evelyn Johnston, secretary, with president and vice-president of the previous year reelected. The activities of the Junior year were covered in al speech by Mr. Richard Hebel, vice-president of the c ass. Class elections held in October marked the be- ginning of the year. The oiiicers were: Jack Littlefield, president, Richard Hebel, vice-president, Eula Sparks, secretary, Evelyn Johnston, treasurer, Edward Pooler, class marshal, and Allen Sargent, acting-class marshal. Following class elections a Junior Ring committee was formed which chose the class ring. Mr. Hebel gave an amusing account of the high- light of the year, Junior Speaking Exhibition-there were many greying hairs and weak and wobbly knees as we one by one mounted the stage for try- outs-semi-finals-. The following were chosen as results of the finals: Edward Pooler, Delores Hopper, Evelyn Johnston, Milton Miles, Barbara Whittredge, Richard Hebel, Harold Mayo, Janet Collett, Malcolm Buchanan, Edna Adams, with Eula Sparks and Alden Whitney alternates. Teachers of Expression were Miss Claire Crosby and Miss Vivian Drinkwater. The progress of the class and its activities during the Senior year were reviewed by Mr. Jack Littlefield, president. School opened in September with many with- drawals from the Senior class. The remaining one hundred and twenty-one, however, were elated at having reached the coveted goal of Seniors. Oflicers of the previous year were re-elected. Members of the Senior class were prominent in both athletic and scholastic activities. Plays, socials, dances, clubs, athletics, and studies filled the year up to Commencement Week. U Ten years ago tonight we received our. High School diplomas. When those were placed 1n our hands we felt as though we were indeed, Forward Fai-ing. Yet, it was hard to say good-bye to each other. We never knew then that we would be re- united in 1945 and would play the old game of Five In and Seven Out. After dinner the class ode was sung' and the popu- lar game played. Dancing until one o'clock followed. :ll rl: all is Sk The History of the Class of 1936 As the pilgrim toiled slowly up the hill he saw the black, yawning mouth of a cave. Above the cave on a crudely painted sign the following words appeared, f'Madam Delphine can tell all. I would like to hear about the class of 1936 at Brewer High School, mused the pilgrim. Now is my chance. As he entered the cave he was aware of a faint light. As he went slowly toward it he saw a bent old lady whose dirty gray locks fell about a crystal ball which she clutched with her brown clawlike hands. Can you tell me anything about that class which graduated from Brewer High School in 19313 ? anxiously asked the pilgrim. Now let me see, yes, yes. The class of 1936, muttered Madam Delphine gazing long into 'her crystal. When you left Brewer that class of which you speak was just entering the high school. That was about September 11, 1932, wasn't it? I see a large group gathered together--yes, it is a class meeting. And I hear voices shouting, Lee Philbrook for president! Howard Kenny for vice-president! Hobbs for secretary! Avery for treasurer! My crys- tal tells me that fun also found its place that year and on November 18, 1932 a reception was held for Freshmen and their parents. Now a long time passes. The leaves are beginning to turn yellow when in September of the next year that class comes bask as Sophomores. Let me see- 131 pupils are coming back. My crystal tells me that this year Howard Kenny was chosen president with Clayton Hobbs, vice-- presidentg Spofford Avery, treasurer, and Lucille Maddocks, secretary. Now my crystal clouds: It seems that the class is in some trouble. Oh! Now I see. Debts! 'But-as I look I see a way out. Oh, a social. The Juniors were invited. I see that debt quickly slipping away. Yes. now it is entirely gone and sixty-two cents remain in the treasury. Now I see several men in football suits. Yes, and among their ranks are several from the class of 1936. There is Howard Kenny. My that boy is quick on his feet. Here comes John Gass with Charles Wyman, Fred Mullins, Lawrence Campbell, Lee Philbrook, James Seely, Howard Swett and Earl Robertson. Let me see-who is that tall lad ambling out onto the field? Yes, I see now-Charlie Barry. More athletes appear in my crystal. Lee Philbrook throws a basket ball to Howard Kenny. And who is that girl playing basket ball? Oh, yes, that is Lucille Maddocks.

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THE TRIDENT Williamson, Vivian Idell Viv Triple H. Q3-45. She's rather tall, And is very thin. And we know that, She will always Win. Wyman, Walter Edward Bud Band fl-2-3-41: Orcliestra fl-2-3-433 Junior Speaking fSemi-Finalsjg Traffic Committee C3-415 Wearer of B . Bud is far from frail or ti11y So none of us wonder or fret Just where he Ilnds all the air With which to blow his clarinet. Winchester, Marguerite Hilda Margie Triple H. C3-47. - Marguerite really studies But she doesn't dare to recite. We guess that she thinks The teachers all bite. Yates, lva Kathleen lva' Oflice Girl 149. She s really almost a midget She's so very small and slight. But she sure can get the fellows In spite of her lack of height. Winslow, Carl Merrill Buggy Inter-Class Baskeltballg -Traffic Oilicerg Nu- merals. Carl is what you'd call petiteg Whenever you meet l1in1 on the street You'll notice he displays a grin Which shows mischief brews within. Young, Clarence Danforth Young' Traflic Officer I3-45. Clarence runs a great big car For Holden you know is afar We noticed he came many a day When ice and snow kept some away. Wood, Peter Edward Pete Trafiic Officer. Peter is always trying, To make his hair lay straight. Curly hair and sissys, He most certainly does hate. n

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22 THE And now I see several boys running about on a baseball diamond. Do you know Howard Kenny. Stuart Gerry, Carl Browning and Charles Wyman? Well, here they are playing baseball. And there goes John Dalton. My, he certainly made a fine fellow for track. That class had some brilliant students too. Dur- ing that year I see the names of Spofford Avery, Virginia Barstow, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Hildreth Billings, Elizabeth Cole, Helen Gray, Helen McDonald, Lucille Mathews, Patricia Smith, Evangeline Mathews, Marion Morrison, Carolyn Quimby, Mildred Robertson, Thelma West, Clayton Hobbs and Lucille Maddocks written and above them appear the words, Honor Roll. Now I hear music! Yes, an orchestra, and I believe that these people: Thelma West, Patricia Smith, Robert McKeen, Charles Wyman, Spofford Avery and Gordon Carter are playing in it. Now I see a street where boys in uniform are marching, and as the band passes my crystal shows, Robert McKeen, Elsie Peters, Gordon Carter, Stuart Gerry, Charles Wyman and oh yes, Spofford Avery playing. Now as I gaze into my crystal, I see that as Juniors that class was very prosperous! I see 105 pupils coming back to school for that year. Elections again! My crystal does not show me the exact date, but I see Howard Kenny re-elected as president with Clayton Hobbs as vice-president, Spofford Avery as treasurer, and Lucille Maddocks as secretary. Rings! I see rings! Oh yes-of course every Junior class must have rings. Yours were chosen by a committee composed of the class oiiicers plus Lillian Moore, Lucille Mathews, Charles Wyman, Stuart Gerry and Gordon Carter. f Why all the confusion in my crystal? Wait! Now it clears, I see a football field. Near the edge I see Howard McLaughlin, Gladys Ivers and Lucille Maddocks. What are they doing? Oh yes, I see, cheer leaders. ' And for Whom is the cheering? Why there is James Seely, Lee Philbrook, Howard Kenny, Spofford Avery and one more-who is that? Oh, yes, John Gormley on the football field. The scene changes to a gymnasium. Here I see Gladys Ivers, Lucille Maddocks, Virginia Avery, Mary Lunt and Norma Mayo. Yes, these girls from 1936 are out for basketball. Now there is confusion in my crystal. What are those words? Something very special is in store for the Juniors? Oh! The vision clears. Yes, it is Junior Exhibition! Here come the speakers: Patricia Smith, Mildred Robertson, Thelma West, Lillian Moore, Lucille Mathews and Lucille Maddocks, alternate for the girls. Now the boys-let me see-here comes Stuart Gerry, Charles Barry, Leonard Clough, Gordon Bolster and William Laliberte. Their alter- nate is Gordon Carter. The story is nearing its close. Now the honor roll for the Juniors appears. I see the following names: Virginia Barstow, Donald Byers, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Elizabeth Cole, Bernard Gormley, Evangeline Mathews, Marion Morrison, Carolyn Quimby, Joseph Dowling and Thelma West. Now the class of 1936 disappears from my crystal led by Gerald D'Amboise, the Marshal. Geraldine Williams, 1936. TRIDENT Class of 1937 June, 1957 0-h-h-h-h-h! the mysterious sound that floated softly and gently out over the Penobscot River from a desolate and richly wooded cove was the yawn of a middle aged man with long hair that reached his belt and a beard that almost equaled the length of his hair. Where am I? said this man to himself. Every- thing seemed hazy before his gaze, but he staggered to his feet and started walking. The path seems to be very familiar to him regardless of the fact that everything has changed so that it is practically un- recognizable for he totters along automatically and soon reaches the Brewer High School Building that has changed decidedly since June 13, 1937, twenty years ago. He enters and turns into a door on the right and is confronted by the principal. Well, it's like this as near as I can remember-. His voice trailed off into silence as the principal shut the door and is not heard again until we pick it up when the door is opened to allow some air to enter. That's a very interesting story, Mr. Nye. There's something on your mind, is there not? Yes, there is. I'd like to know the class history of 1937.7 Here is a Trident of that year, Mr. Nye, says the principal after looking through his desk. If you like, I'll read what there is to you. I'd be glad to have you, answers Mr. Nye. The class of 1937 started on September 11, 1933. The week of September 11 reported 154 Freshmen registered. Five of these students have since left school. On September 29th was held the Freshmen Re- ception. The parents were invited to this affair to meet the teachers and inspect the building. At the same time a social was held in the gymnasium for the Freshmen with Coach Dogherty as chaperon. The Hrst break in the class of 1937 occurred with the death of Clidiord McLeod. Those who left school are Olive Bailey, Harry Day, Erland Haye, Mildred Hanson, Sumner Grindell, Anna Gass, Gloria Mitchell, Robert Patterson, Daniel Stewart, William Vanwart, Gerald Whiting and Herbert Wright. Mr. Nye hurriedly urges him on as the principal pauses for breath. A class meeting was called on November 17 to elect the president. Miss Vivian Drinkwater, the class advisor, called the meeting to order. Philip Lincoln was elected president, and he called the other meetings to order. The following odicials were elected: Vice-President, Finley Cogswell, Sec- retary, Julia Sleeper, Treasurer, Barbara Gove. The freshmen cabinet consisted of Harry Dalton and Finley Cogswell from Room 204, Martha Sparks and Julia Sleeper from Room 306, Raymond Dutch and Barbara Gove from Room 101, Pauline Dole and Philip Lincoln from Room 102. On May 23 a group of freshmen students put on a one-act play in the assembly. The name of it was Elmer . Miss Vivian Drinkwater, freshman advisor, supervised the production of the play. The cast was: Elmer Collier .,..,..,............ William Parker CElmer's twin sistersj: Janie I ..,,....,...... .... M argaret Witham ,Jeannie .,.....,... . . . Barbara Winslow Susan Collier .... , . . Barbara Gove . .