Brewer High School - Trident Yearbook (Brewer, ME)

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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

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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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20 THE TRIDENT qw W! -0 y Il f ,, WA 2 0 Q.. 014 Dramatics Club The Dramatics Club was organized in the spring of 1934 with Miss Arlene Wray as adviser. The mem- bership consists of the Junior Speakers and a chosen few. The aim of this club is to present one-act plays for assembly programs, and to handle all dramatic activities of the school. The officers for this year are: president, Spofford Avery, vice president, Asa Blanchard, secretary- treasurer, Julia Moore. The plays presented during the year 1936 are as follows: Household Hints, a one-act play, was given on October 30, 1935. Those participating were: Charles Barry, Robert Goodwin, Lucille Maddocks, and Mil-- dred Robertson. Thanks Awfully, a one-act play, with a large cast of characters, was presented in November. Listen in on the Campus, a three-act play, was presented at the football social held on December 12, 1935. Radio plays were regularly presented each month at WLBZ. A contest play was presented March 25, 1936, which was in competition with N. H. Fay High School, Ellsworth High, Bar Harbor High, and Orono High. Brewer presented the play, The Blue Tea- pot. The students participating in this contest were: Spofford Avery, Stuart Gerry, Lucille Matthews, and Patricia Smith. Cheer Leaders Our football team made a fine showing this year. Much credit goes to the group that cheered very faithfully and incited the spectators to cheer harder for the Orange and Black. This group also aroused the interest of the students by their work in our rallies. These cheer leaders were: Thelma Chute, Gladys Ivers, Gramp McLaughlin, Lucille Mad- docks, Barbara Winslow, and Margaret Witham. The alternates were: Pat1'icia Smith, Louise Osgood, and Katherine Hyson. The color effect of their costumes was very striking. They wore white with Orange and Black sweaters. Pk bk ls Pk ik School Dances The Senior class of the previous year introduced to the student body a very new, but enjoyable fea- ture. They advocated more social gatherings and dances at Brewer High School. This year few Fri- day nights have passed when there has not been a school social which has been attended by a large majority of the students. The dances have been very successful and should continue. Chaperons have always been present at the activities, being received graciously by the students.