Hallowell High School - Venture Yearbook (Hallowell, ME)

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16 The VENTURE broadened still more. We feel that We can be rightly proud of the school spirit of our student body, and of the sportsmanship of our teams. In all this, the Student Council has materi- ally aided. But now the work of the historian is ended and that of the prophet must begin. Even though our class is small, we feel that the saying, Big things are done up in small packages, applies to us. But we shall soon see what the future holds in store for us, and trust that future will be even more illus- trious than the past has been. Louise M organ. ADDRESS TO UNDERGRADUATES We meet, it might be said, at part- ing, for we, the members of the graduating class of 1928, are about to step forth to win our way in the world, some of us in pursuit of fur- ther education and others to start at once upon our life work. But before we sever all personal relations with the school, I think it would be fitting for us to pass on to you undergraduates whatever of our experience might be of value to you. Scientific progress has, we know, been unbelievably rapid in the last century. The principal reason for this rapid development is that the present-day scientist has been able to profit by the achievements of those who lived and worked before him. He does not have to repeat every ex- periment that they made and thus waste years of labor to learn what others have already found out. By accepting the results of their re- search and heeding their advice, he is enabled to begin his work where they left off. It is the same in high school life. Four years in school are altogether too precious to squander on wasteful efforts to acquire ourselves what the experiences of others should have taught us. While you bear this thought of the value of proven experience in mind, we will direct our counsel first to those of you who are graduating from grammar school this June, who will be the freshmen of another school year. Doubtless, you will no- tice when you enter Hallowell High next fall that some of your class- mates have already spent one year in high school, yet are still fresh- men. These pupils do not need my advice now, they have wasted a year to learn what they could have known at the beginning of their course, had they been willing to believe the ex- perience of their predecessors and profit by it, as I trust you may do. The first year is, probably, the most important to the high school student. It is, in reality, the forma- tive year. The mental habits adopt- ed during this period will usually persist in the life of the student dur- ing the remainder of his high school career. So be careful to form habits of study early, and you will be amazed to see how much easier it will make your whole course. While you will not be called upon to do a great deal of outside work, do all that you are asked to do willingly and cheerfully. Freshmen : Ye have completed your first step toward, that exalted position which we, as Seniors, now occupy. You have, for the most part, worked hard, and if your efforts have, at times, seemed to go unrewarded, do not be discouraged, for you will surely reap the benefits of your zeal before you graduate. Enter upon next year determined to profit by your past errors, so that you will not make the same mistakes again. During the coming year, you will

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The VENTURE 15 Small resigned to become Mrs. Ham- ilton Bailey. Her place was filled by Miss Alma Perkins, a graduate of the University of Maine, who also coached the girls' basketball team. Miss Pettingill came back to us as Mrs. Wesley Gilpatric. This year we lost Edna Gordon, who moved to Winthropg Ettore Ga- lizia, who left to work, Bernard Hol- brook, who decided to join the class of '29, and Elizabeth Meserve, who was unable to complete the year on account of illness. But we gained one new member, Bernard Grant, who came from Canada. This left us with seventeen members, and sev- enteen we are to-day. The Senior play was given earlier than in preceding years. It was The Dutch Detective, a humorous drama, which proved to be a success, and added much to our fame and for- tune. At Hokey Pokey this year we had the cooked food and fancy work booths, and, under the able super- vision of Miss Haskell, we succeeded in clearing the largest amount of the four classes. An event that will always be re- membered was the annual Senior party given by Miss Haskell, at her home. At this party, we had the best titme of our four years of high school li e. , l Our class has been quite prominent in athletics, unusually so, this year. In football, Clarence Payson was captain, and Lyndon Mayers, man- ager. In basketball, James Hayes was captain, and in baseball, Law- rence McKelvey. If we turn from purely class af- fairs to consider school activities, we feel that our class has done its full share. Debating was introduced our freshman year. We had one mem- ber, Caroline MacLeod, on that first team. Since then, interest in debat- ing has grown in the school and our class has materially increased its rep- resentation onp the teams. This year Albion Wright, Raymond Miner, Ber- nard Grant, and Ludger Lucas were Senior representatives. For the first time definite recognition has been given the debating teams. They were presented at assembly with appro- priate insignia. The teams each year have made a fine showing and this particular activity has proved its value. This year, we entered the National Oratorical Contest, Albion Wright representing the school very credit- ably at the district contest. We also took part for the first time in a Chau- tauqua essay contest. The orchestra has been reorgan- ized under the direction of lVIiss Katharine Files, supervisor of mu- sic. Iva Cain. has been pianist and also school pianist. The orchestra has played for most of the public events of the school. We have had the pleasure this year of having Miss Files give us a singing lesson once each week. The school has each year spon- sored a fine concert. For the past two years we have brought the Bates Musical Clubs to Hallowell. The magazine, under direction of the editor-in-chief, Ruth Treworgy, and a competent staff, has made defi- nite progress. We won second place in our class of secondary school pub- lications at the State meeting at Orono last fall, which, considering the size of our school, should be a matter of pride. We have also pur- chased a new and improved printing machine that can be used both for the magazine and for general school pur- poses. The Student Council, organized our Sophomore year, has had con- siderable infiuence on school life and activities. This year, under the lead- ership of James Hayes, its work has

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The VENTURE 17 enter more intimately into those af- fairs, which, while they are not a part of your school curriculum, are, nevertheless, most essential to the school as a social organization. Do not underestimate the importance of these affairs, and their share in your training for life. When asked to do outside work, remember, too, how much you owe your school, and work diligently for its interests. Sophomores : You are at the half-way mark. Two short years and you, too,will be finishing your high school career. Look back over your two years' work and consider whether you are satis- fied with the results. As Juniors, you will be intrusted with the con- of the school. duct of social affairs The annual reception and other im- portant social functions will be under your management. See to it that these events are conducted in such a manner that they will be an honor to the school and an inspiration to the student body. Juniors : At our graduation you will have risen to that much honored position, the seniority of the school. But as Seniors you will have increased re- sponsibilities. To you, the whole body of undergraduates will look for advice and leadership. You must never fail them, if you Wish to hold their respect. The success of the school year will depend largely upon the example which you set. Now, a last word to you under- graduates as a body. Always re- member that while you are in school, study is your work. Your lessons should come first. But do not neglect other things, go out for athletics, do your best to support the school paper and the other interests of the school. In doing this, you will be helping not simply the institution but yourself. The training gained will be of value in life work. When representing your school in other communities, conduct yourself always in a manner above reproach. On such occasions, the good name of the school is in your charge. Do all these things, and more, for Hallowell High, and when you grad- uate, you will be able to look back with pride over four years of accom- plishment, of pleasure, of true com- radeship. And your achievement will be an example that others will be proud to imitate. Albion Wright. THE PRIVATE SECRETARY The private secretary has an as- sured place in modern business. Her position is one of vast importance and many responsibilities. A secre- tary of a woman's educational and industrial union says, To the college graduate, with good training and ex- perience, there is no field which to- day promises more of a future than that of secretarial work in business. The occupation of secretary is not new, altho it has gained increasing importance in recent years. One may find numerous illustrations even in Biblical literature. The word secre- tary probably takes its origin from the Latin Secretarius, used in the middle ages to denote one closely as- sociated with the household of royal personages or nobles for whom he performs special duties of confiden- tial nature. At the present time, the Word secretary is used to designate four distinct fields: The government, the public, the company and the indi- vidual employee. In politics, the secretary is a dis- tinguished person, whose duty it is to administer the affairs of his par- ticular department.