Brewer High School - Trident Yearbook (Brewer, ME)

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18 THE Lawyer: fgiving Mr. Junior an appraising glancei. That is indeed an enviable record, as the court will agree. Now you, of course, realize that athletics are a prime factor in a school's curriculum. What can you say about the activities of the class of '37 in regard to football? Plaintiff's Counsel: I object, Your Honor. Judge: Objection overruled, proceed. Mr. Junior: Well, as I remember it, the charged class was well represented on the gridiron last fall. F. Blanchard, Manager H. Dalton, G. Harding, W. Morrison, D. Perry, S. Quinn, T. Reed, and R. Titus received the much coveted UB. Lawyer: Was the class represented otherwise than in football? Mr. Junior: Yes, Arthur Winslow and Linwood Patten got their letters as player and manager of basketball, respectively. Moreover, Thelma Chute, Ida Mayo, Rhoda Montgomery, Barbara Winslow, and Margaret Witham received their letter for girls' basketball. Lawyer: So much for athletics. Tell the court what you know of Junior Exhibition. Mr. Junior: Junior Exhibition took place on April 17th. The following were selected to speak: Boys- William Carmalt, Finley Cogswell, Robert Goodwin, Robert Gordon, Stuart Quinn, and alternate, Carol Mullins: Girls-Thelma Chute, Virginia Dahlene, Elizabeth Richardson, Martha Sparks, Theresa Tracy, and alternate, Maxine Knights. For this affair, as well as for the commencement exercises next year, Harry Gordon was elected marshal. Lawyer: That is all, Your Honor. Judge: You may cross examine the witness. Plaintif'f's Counsel: We have no questions, Your Honor. Judge: Has the defense any additions to the case? Defendant's Lawyer: No, Your Honor: I move the court be adjourned. Judge: Motion granted. Court adjourned until same time next year to wit: the month of April in the year of our Lord 1937. Finley Cogswell, '37. if ak Pl Sk lk Sophomore Class History One bright sunny morning in September a group of dignified Juniors and Seniors waited patiently for the great Circus Train to come in. Each one was looking in the direction from which the train was to come. They watched with particular interest be- cause they had heard that this was the greatest collection of animals and freaks ever known in history. At last the whistle sounded. Through the windows of the train were seen freaks of every description in the form of 1938 Fre'shies coming to perform at Brewer High. The morning was spent in herding these animals to their right cages, and after each had been placed in his stall, the trainers began taming them down. Since these animals had been running wild for three months, many trainers went home that night with worn and tired-looking faces. Then came the job of leading this group to the Big Top for the purpose of trying to pick four people to manage the side shows. After each one was TRIDENT put on exhibition and his ability tested, Roy Hatt, Roy Arnold, Helen Kealiher, and Mary Piper were judged to be the best actors. The first great performance was on November ninth, when every freak was dolled up in his best, and side shows were going in full swing. Parents came to see how well the trainers had succeeded in taming their offspring. Some noticed a little im- provement had been made, while others were disap- pointed with what they saw. 4 As time went on, these different freaks in the side shows began to understand their work and per- form their acts in an intelligent manner. So ended the show for the first year, and the freaks and their tamers went for a summer's rest. With September came posters showing that the same circus was to reappear at Brewer High. Now the Big Top could be seen going up again, and everybody was getting ready for the second-year's performance. As the animals had had a great deal of training during the first year, they came back ready to exhibit many new tricks. This time dare devils represented their class in basketball. Elephants performed on the football field. Still others started side shows for themselves as musicians, and a barker took part in a side show at Orono. In November a meeting was held in the Big Top for again choosing people to take charge of the performance for the second year. Those chosen were Roy Hatt, Harry Church, Claire Twomey, and Helen Kealiher, The big show of the year was on January seven- teenth. Every ring in the Big Top was filled with dancers of every description. Some danced very well, while others-just danced. At the end of the per- formance each animal was bountifully fed in pay- ment for his excellent performance. Thus we find two years of circus life ended. When these animals enter Brewer High as Juniors, they are planning for a bigger and better show for nineteen thirty-seven. Beatrice Littlefield, '38. lk lil Sk Ik Sl! History of the Class of 1939 The portals of this institution of higher learning, none other than dear old Brewer High, were thrown wide open to welcome one hundred and -forty timid prospective members of the class of 1939. Although the upperclassmen gave us a cold shoulder, Mr. Gordon and the teachers greeted us with. open arms. In previous years it has been said that the mem- bers of the Freshman class were continually getting lost and in other ways annoying the traffic officers: but we are proud to say that our class is apparently above the average, for no casualties were reported. Our first great event was the Freshman Social held November 15, 1935. This was a sort of get ac- quainted party for both students and parents. The customary election of 'class officers was held December 15, with the following students being chosen: president, Clinton Cosseboomg vice president, Shirley Corey: secretary, Zelda Baker: treasurer, Rita Mayo. The class of 1939 can rest assured that they will be well represented on future Brewer High School

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THE TRIDENT 17 A .. Qxgoilis 1 YV vi? The Class of ,37 Scene: A juvenile court room. Plaintidz Class of '36 lpresent Seniorsj. Defendant: Class of '37 Cpresent Juniorsj. Charge: Gross negligence of cur1'icula activities. Judge: fbanging gavel on benchb. Order in the court. Harumph! The court is met for the continua- tion of the case of the class ol' ,SG vs. the class of '37. The clerk will now review the evidence of the previous day as registered in the court's reco1'ds. Clerk: treading from court recordj. The class of '37 registered 154 members on September 11, 1933: the largest number ever to enter Brewer High School. On September 29th, the class in question held a Freshman Reception in the school gymnasium with Coach Dana Dogherty acting as chaperon. On November 17, 1933, the defendant is reported to have held class elections. Philip Lincoln was elected president: Finley Cogswell, vice president: Julia Sleeper, secretary, Barbara Gove, treasurer. On May 23, 1933, some aspiring students of the defending class put on a one-act play entitled Elmer. Said play was directed by Miss Vivian Drinkwater, class adviser. Following is listed the cast: Elmer Collier .,.. . . ...... William Parker Jane . ...,..,,. . . , . ....,.. Margaret Witham Jeanie . .....,,...,,..,......,. Barbara Winslow fElmer's twin sisters! Susa Collier ..,.,.... .,....,...... B arbara Gove Mrs. Collier ....,,,.,............. Helen St. Clair Miss Kenney ,.... .... . . . Evelyn McFarland Manny Bell, the maid .... .... M argaret Harnum Hubert Brown , . . ..,. .... F inley Cogswell Russell Jameson ,................ Robert Goodwin Pansy, Collier's dog The second year in the career of the class of '37 was one of greater magnitude. It is recorded that on October 22, 1934, class elections were held. Former president, Philip Lincoln, had left school. The voting favored Harry Dalton for president, Finley Cogswell for vice president, Julia Sleeper for secretary, and Barbara Gove for treasurer. On November 16, 1934, the Sophomore Social was held in the gym. Miss Drinkwater, Miss Gould, and Miss McCracken were the chaperons, as testified by the defense. Judge: fawakening from his half reverie, and drawing himself up to enormous proportionsj. The case will now proceed in the routine manner. Has the defense any witnesses? Defense Counsel: Yes, Your Honor, one, Mr. Junior. Judge: The witness will take the stand and be sworn in. fMr. Junior goes to the stand and sits downj. Clerk: Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you, Jeremiah? Mr. Junior: fwith right hand raisedb. I do. Judge: Proceed. Lawyer for the Defense: You have agreed to the evidence as read by the clerk from the court records? Mr. Junior: I have, sir. Lawyer: I assume that you will graciously admit the fact that during the first two years of the career of the class of '37 none of its members were letter winners in athletics? Mr. Junior: Yes, sir, I admit that fact, but I be- lieve I can supply enough favorable evidence to offset it. Lawyer: Will you tell the court the results of the class elections for this, the third year? Plaintiff's Counsel: I object, Your Honor. Judge: Objection overruled, proceed. Mr. Junior: Harry Dalton was again elected presi- dent: Stuart Quinn was elected vice president, Julia Sleeper, secretary: and Barbara Gove, treasurer. Lawyer: fchanging the subjectj. Are there any students in the defending class who have a marked ability along scholastic lines? Mr. Junior: Emphatically, yes. The following have been on the Honor Roll this year: Loeta Brown, Finley Cogswell, Avis Campbell, Pauline Dole, Alma Fifield, Geraldine Foss, Charlotte Folsom, Robert Goodwin, Robert Gordon, Barbara Gove, Ethel Hewes, Joseph Houston, Arlene King, Evelyn MacFarland, Stuart Quinn, Janet Reynolds, Elizabeth Richardson, Helen St. Clair, Julia Sleeper.

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THE TRIDENT 19 basketball teams, for two of its members, Clinton Cosseboom and Shirley Corey, made the squad in their Freshman year. Clinton Cosseboom starred in several games. When the Penobscot Fish and Game Association conducted an essay contest on The Preservation of Fish and Game, four out of the live essays chosen from Brewer High were written by members of the class of 1939. The upperclassmen will have to admit that we can write themes. The winning Freshmen were: Frederick Champion, Shirley Corey, John Houston, and Hughene Phillips. Shirley Corey was fortunate enough to capture one of the five dollar prizes. It is the aim of almost every pupil to make the cherished Honor Roll. However, not all of us can attain this distinction, for if we did the upperclass- men would have to take our share of low marks. Far be it from us not to shoulder our own loads, Those students who did receive all A's and B's were as follows: Zelda Baker, Nina Bates, Katherine Bearce, Corinne Campbell, Edward Connor, Shirley Corey, Clinton Cosseboom, Lucille Dougherty, Imo- gene Getchell, Willard Hall, Eleanor Hanson, Dorothy Mitchell, Eileen Hatch, Beverly Leonard, Virginia Moran, Lillian Nelson, Irene O'Connor, Lucille Pooler, Dolores Sherman, Lydia Verrow, Beulah Patten, Hughene Phillips, Marion Rand, Virginia Roberts, Margaret Stairs, Reginald Strout, Lorraine Watters, Velma VVeart, and Florence Young. Our class is also well represented by some promis- ing young musicians. The following members of the class play in the band: lVlalton Baudanza, Robert Carrigan, Clinton Cosseboom, Wellington Hamel, and John Houston. The Freshman members of the orchestra are Zelda Baker, Clinton Cosseboom, Thais Downs, and John Houston. The Freshmen also have some prospective de- baters in Katherine Bearce and Paul Howard, both of whom made the debating squad. Great oaks from little aeorns growf' Last Sep- tember we were acorns, but now we have progressed far as we near the end of the first quarter of our growth. Before we join the giant forests of sturdy oaks, we intend to make a showing of which our principal. teachers, parents, and school will be proud. Shirley Corey, '39. TRIDENT BOARD