Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1940 volume:

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Bowdoin Assistant Principal English Track Coarh ROY U. SINCLAIR, BS., M.A Bates Dean ofB0ys .Uatliemaiics Baseball Coafh EVA I-. ALLEY, A.B., M.A. Coiby Junior Class All1Y1.S61' Lafin. Ci'UI't'.S', Bilzlff jUl.IA MORSE, Boston University Senior Class Adviser Cornrnercial Szzbjefts HAROLD W. LOUDER, B.S., Ed.M. Bates Science Football Coach, Basketball Coach EDWARD R. STANLEY, A.B. Bates History Sophomore Class Adviser JOHN M. SHIELDS, A.B. Amherst College History Assistant Football Coach Debating Coach EDWARD V. MALCOM, A.B., Ed.M. Harvard University French Freshman Class Adviser 10 QX Hy Tl-IELMA W. GALLAGHER, BS. Farmington Normal School Home Economics ELLERY E. HUFF Gorham Normal School Shopwork l ALICE M. COOLIDGE, B.S. New York University Commercial Subjects RUTH P. COOK New England Conservatory of Music Orchestra C onductress Piano, Violoncello ESTELLE B. HABENICHT New England Conservatory of Music Violin MARION S. DICKSON, B.S University of Maine Dietitian SENIIIHS l l Virginia Almonle Laurence Edward Arzelil Olney Willis Bagley M. C. I. W MWMWW5. i 1 I N., K Y Lena Mona Bell Ronelln Frank Brown Vietor Villis Burnheimer, Jr. .- Francis Joseph Callahan Norris Leroy Cianchelle John Harry Cole Gill? 1940 o W1 ' 1 Flora Madeline Connors Novella Meredith Cookson Jane Marie Craig A J 14 .N up VIRGINIA ALMONTE Pittsfield, Me. nvirgf, A capable worker . . . loyal friend . . . always willing to help . . . takes part in her own quiet way. Girl Reserves fl, 2, 3, 45. LAURENCE EDWARD ANCTIL Pittsfield, Me. Yank Javelin hurling jitterbug . . . a jovial joker . . . has unexcelled wit . . . is famous for his puns Basketball CI, 2, 3, 45, Football fI,3, 45,' Track QI, 3, 45, M Club 13, 45. OLNEY WILLIS BAGLEY Ray Detroit, Me. Ray the hunter . . . terror on the mat . . master mechanic . . . accurate typist . . super-taxi service from Detroit. Track C2, 3, 45,' Wrestling CI, 2, 45,' Fresh- man Prize Speaking. LENA .MONA BELL Pittsfield, Me. Known as jenny in the Senior play . . . talented at drawing . . . faithful worker. drl Reserves C25,' Glee Club C45,' Senior Play C45. I , . ROQPLLO FRANK BROWN V ' Pittsfield, Me. Tall, dark and slim . . . fiddler . . . popular prize-speaker . . . regular Barrymore actor . . . lady-shy . . . expert typist. Prize Speaking CI, 25,' Minstrel Show C25,' Orchestra QI, 2, 3, 45, Manson Prize Speak- ing,' Pop Concert C45, Senior Play C45,' National Honor Society C45. VICTOR VILLIS BURNHEIMER, JR. Vic No. Waldoboro, Me. A man's man . . . good natured and easy going . . . active in all sports . . . specialty is baseball . . . known as Adolf, Baseball C3, 45,' Basketball 6 3, 45,' Foot- ball C45. FRANCIS JOSEPH CALLAHAN Mushy Newton, Mass. Pride of the Irish . . . Southpaw with a screw- ball . . . class announcer . . . everybody's pal. . . the lad with a line for the ladies. Basketball C45 ,' Baseball f45. NORRIS LEROY CIANCHETTE Chink Pittsfield, Me. Tall, blond and handsome . . . prospective Romeo . . . delights in taking care of Bob's interests . . . personality plus . . . powerful physique . . . future contractor . . . you are sure to hit the highroad Chink. Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 45,' Football CI, 2, 3, 45,' Baseball C2, 35,' Trumpet Board,' Varsity M Club C 3, 45,' Address to Undergraduates. JOHN HARRY COLE So. Paris, Me. ujackn Likeable Jack . . . a swell sport . . . a regular guy . . . he'll miss Paris in the Springtime. Football C45. FLORA MADELINE CONNORS Fode Pittsfield, Me. Deep voice . . . cheerful smile . . . quiet, but thoughtful . . . a willing worker . . . ideal Home Economics student . . . Sew a while and be in style . . . should make an excellent dressmaker. Girl Reserves C15. NOVELLA MEREDITH COOKSON Pittsfield, Me. Pleasing personality . . . small, but capable . . . public speaker . . . likes Brewer or Wins- low. Girl Reserves CI, 2, 3, 45,- Prize speaking CI, 25,' Glee Club C3, 45,' Class Secretary f25,' Senior Play C45- JANE MARIE CRAIG Pittsfield, Me. Vim, vigor, and vitality . . . tops on the basketball floor . . . black-eyed beauty . . . partial to Bangor . . . fond of all sports . . . future student of Farmington Normal. M. C. I. Board C2, 35,' TrumpetBoard Q45,- Girl Reserves U, 2, 3, 45,' Glee Club C2, 3, 45,' Girls' M Club Q2, 3,5,' Senior Play f45j Class Marshal CI, 2, 3, 45. ,Z 4, 5' 4,351 9 x 'r 4 -X dj . I A ' N, ?az,.,0.Y3..v - I f MM U: and x 0 ,, NN u DSVBX, 1' .O 'IK ft JL f4 0 .4 lan Dodge Cvorkell Thomas Joseph Doherly Alma A da EEing1volJ ! ' MQ fl . .I. amvf- 70 0- - -WL AMA- ,L. .,. A4 7 , 1. M1 -QQ William Alwood Freese Richard Allan Ilall Jarqueline Jay Ilallell 1 ff '.. mlb K u K2 lllllagll Clarence A uguslus Ilamillon Paul Hamm Dnrolhy Ellzabclh Ilammonrl UJJ al Aan 1940 Rulh A nnelle Harding Stephen Edward Harrix Frank Thomas Haselline 16 ALAN DODGE CROCKETT HAI Hingham, Mass. The man from the Marines . . . class scientist . . . a mind of his own . . . should have been a fighter . . . look out World here he comes! I Football C455 Baseball C455 M Club C45. THOMAS JOSEPH DOHERTY Tommy Medford, Mass Medford Mustang gallops through M. C. I. . . . a swell eye for baskets . . . and women . . . there are better alibis than a sick aunt, Toni. Football C455 Baseball 1415! Basketball C455 Trumpet Board,' 'M Club C45. ALMA ADA ELLINGWOOD Al Pittsfield, Me. Star debater . . . second only to her sister in roller-skating . . . has important outside in- terest . . . it isn't home 'but l-Iomie . . . her cheerleading will be missed. Girl Reserves C3, 455 Debating C2, 3, 455 Edi- torial Board CI, 255 Prize Speaking C1, 25,' Senior Play5 Cheer Leader C1, 2, 3, 455 Second Honor Essay5 National Honor Society C 3, 45. WILLIAM ATWOOD FREESE Willie East Corinth, Me. The 1940 philospher . . . a silent observer . . . may be a tiller of the soil . . . fair or stormy weather is all the same to Bill. Baseball C1, 2, 3, 455 Basketball C3, 455 Foot- ball C2, 45. RICHARD ALLEN HALL Madison, Me. Dick The dashing Romeo from Madison . . .a Parisian fashion plate . . . has his styles down Pat . . . serenades Mr. Malcolm with his gee-tar . . . flying Maniac, Football C455 Track C455 M Club f4l,'Busi- ness Manager Trumpet Board. JACQUELINE JAY HALLETT Jackie Bangor, Me. The happiest girl in school . . . favorite of the Bangor boys . . . whiz on the dance Floor . . . always the life of the party . . . has a smile for everyone. Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 45,' Girl Reserves CI ,2, 3, 455 Trumpet Board C455 Secretary of class C3, 455 Class Giftsg Cheer Leader C3, 45. CLARENCE AUGUSTUS HAMILTON Bones Pittsfield, Me. Bear hunter of the class of '40 . . . 'Red Angels' star . . . everyone's friend . . . always well dressed . . . blushes red as a rose. Football CI, 2, 3, 455 JV Basketball C1, 255 Track CI, 2, 3, 455 Baseball C255 Wrestling C45. PAUL HAMM 'A Bangor, Me. King of the dancing feet . . . carried 4l to glory on the football field . . . half of the per- fect dancing Hamm-Hallett team . . . carries on the Bangor tradition at M. C. I. Football C455 M Club,' Trumpet Board5 Track C45. DOROTHY ELIZABETH HAMMOND Dot Exeter, Me. The lady of indecision . . . quiet and sophis- ticated . . . never lacks a masculine following . . . charter member of the Sterling Club. Girl Reserves C1, 2, 3, 455 Honor Roll,- Ill. C. I. Board C25. RUTH ANNETTE HARDING Ruthie Pittsfield, Me. Slim, blond, and tomboyish . . . rides a bike with ease . . . advocates knee socks . . . faith- ful in friendship. Girl Reserves C2,3, 455 Honor Roll C15. STEPHEN EDWARD HARRIS 'Steven Dixmont, Me. Curly-haired Romeo . . . from the hill country . . . cold-hearted collector . . . yodeler. Class Treasurer C455 Manson Prize Speak- ing C355 Track C3, 455 Wrestling C45. FRANK THOMAS HASELTINE I-lesy Pittsfield, Me. Has the last word in every argument, right or wrong . . . the enemy of every rat and rab- bit . . . makes the teachers' lives merry . . . should be a novelist. Track C3, 455 Prize Speaking C255 Manson Prize Speaking C355 M. C. I. Editorial Board C355 Senior Playg Class Gifts. X K, ,wi M W mfs, Riflzurfl131'mIIr'yIIiggir1x John Ilarl llrml lilisulwllz lfllfn Kinney , I , -. ,. f . N -kj! Ng -,1vf'-- Yo t,,. ff-, I bl ' ' I ' - , ' ' ' A FIIIYIIC Joxrplz Korix I ram'ix R, Lvtcis ' 'Ill Bur .trvswz dh . W 1940 I 1 Jnhn William Lum! Ilfil1i'IIumil n 'oy Eleanor Frances Mar.-ilislev W ..I. I A.. W :U ...J RICHARD BRADLEY HIGGINS Dick Ellsworth, Me. VVill probably be a mechanic . . . likes music and flying. . . has ideas for the future . . . en- joys a good pipe. Orchestra C455 Cross Country C45. JOHN HART HUNT Bangor, Me. uxlohnnyu A smile from ear to ear . . . fine sense of humor . . . goes strong for swing . . . beware of john's bewitching eyes! Assistant Manager of Football C35. ELIZABETH ELLEN KINNEY Betty Pittsfield, Me. Received the M. C. I. award for best acting . . . friendly smile . . . a merry girl . . . and all round sport. . . a favorite with us all . . . has personality plus . . . petite . . . Jolie best suits Liz. Basketball CJ, 2, 355 Girl Reserves CI, 2, 3, President 455 Orchestra CI, 2, 3, 455 Senior Play,' Editor-in-chief of Freshman-Sophomore M. C. I., Junior M. C. I. and Trumpet,' Glee Club CI, 2, 3, 45 5 M Club C1, 2, 355 National Honor Society C3 45 ' Salutatorian F NK JOSEPH KORIS Parney Rumford, Me. Excels in sports . . . blushes for no reason at all . . studies, a sideline . . . women a relaxa- tion . . . known for his dialect. Basketball C455 Football-Captain C455 Base- bll C45,' M Club C45. J 1, - EKANCIS R. LEWIS Whitman, Mass. Looie Otherwise known as King Loo . . . charter member of the Hartland Club . . . spends lots of spare time on campus . . . either a woman- hater or faithful lover. Football C 3, 455 Baseball C 35,' Basketball C355 Sports Editor Trumpet C455 M Club C3, 45. RICHARD BURR LEWSEN Dick Portland, Me. A good word well placed makes friends . . . golf a relaxing sport . . . known for his basket- ball teams . . . likes to hand out compli- ments . . . better late than never. Football C 3, 45 5 Track C 3, 455 Debating C455 Senior Play5 'Honor Roll. -- JOHN WILLIAM LORD johnnie North Vassalboro, Me. Fond of birds . . . especially '.'Wrens . . . favorite pastime, staying on Campus . . . loyal supporter of the Winslow Raiders . . . a good end in football. Football C455 M Club 645. WILLIS HAMILTON LOVEJOY Willie North Anson, Me. Good things come in small packages . . . likes hunting and fishing . . . always willing to try . . . active in all sports. Football C455 Basketball C455 Baseball C455 Orchestra C45. ELEANOR FRANCES MACALISTER Mac Burnham, Me. ,fa ,... ,tab he , 21274 I Cooks and sews with the best . . . will make . some man a good wife or some school a good dietition . . . quiet, steady, and dependable. Girl Reserves C 3, 45. MEREDITH RUTH MCFARLAND Mac Pittsfield, Me. Dark hair, brown eyes, sparkling white teeth . . . contagious laugh . . . keen wit . . . grand sense of humor . . . clever at drawing . . . sings well . . . knows all about famous com- posers and opera singers . . . fond of Dexter. Minstrel Show C255 Senior Playg Girl Re- serves CI, 255 Class Prophecy5 Glee Club C155 M. C. I. Board C25. HARRIS VERNON MATTHEWS 4 Happy Pittsfield, Me. Campus joker . . . acrobat on a motorcycle . . . wrestler . . . football manager . . . lover of nature especially Snow, Football Manager CI, 2, 3, 455 Wrestling C455 M Club C455 Manson Prize Speaking. JAMES5 EHERSEY MERRILL jim East Sumner, Me. Tall,.blond, and brilliant . . . regular member of Half Way Club . . . speaks French fluently Cnot Parisian5 . . . will be a success in anything he undertakes. Class Prophecy. X , , V '. .4-K I g'NJ yy-rv 2, 'tv y I , J U 1 5 N .5 1 , sl 07 r 41 ,. I fl' . A1 QWM ' .mf Iidzvavd Lee ,Harris Robert .Warming .Moulton Leonard Oliver I 45 fx Mild' Rirlnzrd Rnfkiwrud Pulmvv, Jr. Dorix ,Vue I P6411-I P1-:JSC 1940 Robe:-l Harris Poolrr Calherine B1-lle Quimby Caroline Dovollw Randall L, ,.o' -pu F . e, M' . C. I. 'XO iwifmirll M-M Iirmu I'ir'ian Randall ,vlrlhur IV. Rob ' Lfslrr .virlhur Rubinxnn ml ww NJ EDWARD LEE MORRIS Mars Hill, Me. The Ace Little bluffing goes a long way . . . Mars Hill boy makes good . . . an exceptional student? . . . main interests, potatoes, and women. Football C455 Basketball C455 Baseball C455 M Club C45. ROBERT MANNING MOULTON Bob Bangor, Me. Handles a boat or a car with the greatest of ease . . . leads our class with his leading lady . . . Bangor booster . . . Bowdoin boaster . . . great guard on gridiron and hoop court. Football C1, 2, 3, 455 Basketball CI, 2, 3, 455 Baseball CI, 255 M Club President Ill Club C455 Class Marshal CI, 2, 3, 45. LEONARD OLIVER Pittsfield, Me. uRed1v Always late .... never silent . . . Mimi's favorite . . . his mother's bad boy . . . skis like a Viking . . . likes airplanes and flying . . . always teasing the girls. Prize Speaking CI, 255 Senior Play C455 Or- chestra C1, 2, 3, 455 Track C35. RICHARD ROCKWOOD PALMER, JR. Dick Lisbon, Falls Me. A student and Sportsman . . . hobbies, stamp collecting and physical Ed .... good person- ality . . . reliable . . . eflicient . . . would make competent teacher. Cross Country C355 Baseball C455 Class Chap- lain. DORIS MAE PARSONS Pittsfield, Me. Dodie Fond of dancing . . . in summer a frequent visitor at Lakewood . . . hobby, going to Bangor. 1 Girl Reserves C2, 3, 455 Manson Prize Speak- insist VIRGINIA PEARL PEASE Detroit, Me. Ginny The little country lass . . . is starting an art collection . . . hobby going home week ends. Freshman Prize Speaking,' Girl Reserves C45. ROBERT HARRIS POOLER Bob Pittsfield, Me. Listens a lot, says little . . . blushes easily . . . mouse of 1940 . . . studious. CATHERINE BELLE OUIMBY Katie Cambridge, Me. Four years of fun . . . cheerful and jolly . . . domestic and clever . . . person of many per- sonalities . . . versatile musician. Girl Reserves CI, 2, 3 Secretary 455 Orchestra CI, 2, 3, 455 M. C. I. Board C1, 2, 355 Trumpet Board C455 Manson Prize Speaking5 Class Secretary C155 National Honor Society C45. CAROLINE DOROTHY RANDALTL Carol Liberty,'Me. One of the guardians of the north door . . . enjoys the music of the Vesper Hour C?5 . . . good natured . . . cuts a good Hgure on the ice. ERMA VIVIAN RANDALL Montville, Me. Silence is golden . . . and gold is much in demand . . . M. C. l. would benefit with more like you, Erma. Glee Club C45. ARTHUR W. ROBERTS Pittsfield, Me. HPQPPYH The man who came back . . . some day he'll be a great coach . . . knows all the answers . . . a globe trotter. Football C2, 3, 455 M Club C2, 3, 455 Basketball C2, 355 Senior Play5 Business Man- ager M. C. I. C355 Orchestra C35. LESTER ARTHUR ROBINSON Les Palmyra, Me. Good as his word . ., . argues for the sake of arguing . . . eacellent student . . . capable manager of our '40 football team. Football manager Cz, 2, 355 M. C. I. Board CI, 255 Class President C255 Secretary-Treasurer of M Club C3, 455 Debating C455 Trumpet Boardg Third Honor Essay5 National Honor Society. WMV V I Wy ' W MKW7 W ff Charlex .-Ubinn Rngrrs Floffnre Rouu' Jurnm Tl1f'ml1JW Small Arlfm' Slv1r1w's Dmiulzl Leroy Stomi V MW 1940 v' j - A - J. llurnhl Tallmi, Jr. .Ynfnm Pearl 7'mz'I:sImr3- Earl Robrrl Twemliz- W H C. I. ...-.5 0-'Nasa tif' , 1 . I ' 'fl' . J . . 5' s If 15-f'C.j17 . 'VL- Xu? If IVfxIryIZI1mod Vurnum Ilamlml Williznn Wakefield .'1lI?1Gt'1It?7'ft'1'l' Ii'urrvn 4' e-, T I gl- 'I QQ 1 5: ' I - 'f 'x ,Y E , X, v, z xi I 'I 1 ' ' XX 1 5 'L -pS-fLL Rx- . A ILL --l.lLJ CHARLES ALBION ROGERS Chick Mars Hill, Me. Famous for his dry humor . . . football, basketball and baseball star . . . dear to all the girls . . . liked by everyone. Football C45,' Basketball C45,' Trumpet Board C4l,' M Club C45,' Baseball C45. FLORENCE ROWE Pittsfield, Me. Flip Small and dainty . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . one of the Rowe-Gerow triplets . . . fond of roller skating and dancing. Girl Reserves Cz, 2, 35. JAMES THEODORE SMALL Ted Lewiston, Me. Left-handed Sportsman and ladies' right-hand man . . . should be the town crier . . . prospec- tiveteacherC?5 . . . the photographer' sdelight. Basketball C3, 45, Baseball 3, 45,' M Club C3, 45,' Football C45. ARLENE STEEVES Pittslield, Me. Stevie Lots of pep . . . loves dancing . . . grand per- formance as Katy in the Senior Play . . . would make a clever hair-dresser . . . a great lover of water, especially of a certain Pond in Detroit. Girl Reserves CI, 2, 3, 45,' Basketball C25 ,' Sen- ior Play, Honor Roll, Debating C25,' Cheer- leader C2, 35,' Class History. DONALD LEROY STONE Detroit, Me. Pebble Manhandler Stone . . . travels the back road . . . favorite color White . . . prizespeaker . . . enjoys speed. . . math student . . . expert rifleman. Prize Speaking CI, 25,' Manson Prize Speak- ing,' Track CI, 2, 3, 45. DONALD D. SUSI Pittsfield, Me. SADOHH Class bluff . . . this joking young giant is a firm believer in a King dom . . . he pusha da truck . . . da shot . . . and da discus. Track CI, 2, 3, 45g Prize Speaking Cl, 25 Orchestra CI, 25,' Senior Play,' Wrestling C25. J. HAROLD TALBOT ,JR. Milky North Kennebunkport, Me. Our dependable president . . . blocking back and quarter miler . . . never misses a bell . . . always on the Dot. Football C3, 455 Football Captain C45,' Track C2, 3, 455 Class President C3, 455 National Honor Society C45. NORMA PEARL TEWKSBURY TewkS Stonington, Me. Ready, willing, and able . . . she's our cashier, photographer, errand girl, and broadcasting system . . . has the necessary good disposition. EARL ROBERT TWEEDIE Tweedie Thorndike, Me. Thorndike boy makes good . . . fluent speak- er . . . superb actor . . . blond curly hair and blue eyes . . . dances with grace . . . our small- est track man. Track C1, 2, 3, 455 Manager Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 45,' Debating C2, 35,' Prize Speaking C155 Senior Play,' Junior-Senior One-act Playsq HM Clubg Class Oratiorz. WESLEY ELWOOD VARNUM Wes Pittsfield, Me. Long, lean, and lanky . . . blond bachelor of class of '40 . . . even tempered . . . can always rake a joke. HAROLD WILLIAM WAKEFIELD Wakey Columbia Falls, Me. Life has a sunny side . . . known for his femin- ine followers . . . likes dancing . . . well known in the sports field . . . '40's famous giggler. Football C45,' Baseball C45,' Basketball C45. ANN GENEVIEVE WARREN Ann Stonington, Me, Hobby, letters from Washington . . . has had much practice as a nurse . . . a sweet smile for everyone. Dlgw vw M F '07 W ' Q, . '9xvXkP0?ll0f 85521 Robert Palmer Webber Edith Rarhel Ii'f'IrI1 Ilavlxon Illzshburn II'eIfh 5-QP ll 1940 llrtlllllff' IV. Wilhrrill Phyllis Arlvm' IVren I,1mv'fn1r' lfmlwrl ll'r1'g SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Presiden! Harold Talbot Vice President Evelyn Whitney Secretary Jacqueline Hallett Treasurer Stephen Harris 24- M.C.I ROBERT PALMER WEBBER Bob Hallowell, Me. Drumming Maestro . . . blond curly hair . . . life of the party . . . special student adviser Q??5 . . . may we have your autograph when C?5 Orchestra Q45,' Alumni Hall Hot-shots,-Base- ball C45. EDITH RACHEL WELCH Edie Pittsfield, Me. Willing worker . . . a true and loyal friend . . . likes basketball . . . and roller skating . . . musical . . . would like to hear more of her voice. Basketball CI, 25,' Debating C2, 35,' Archery C25,' M Club,' Minstrel Showg Girl Reserves CI, 2, 35, Class Will. I-IARTSON WASHBURN WELCH Bag West Paris, Me. An ace on the diamond . . . faithful member of the National Guard . . . give him a lolly- pop and a comic book . . . then leave him alone. Basketball C45, Baseball C45,' Football Q45. DOROTHY WHITMAN Pittsfield, Me. 1iDotv1 Silence is golden . . . class scholar and stu- dent . . . neatness personified . . . capable and energetic worker . . . star of the Quiz Program Girl Reserves C2, 3, 45,' Manson Prize Speak- ing,' Valedictorian. ROBERT CLIFTON WHITMAN Bob Pittsfield, Me. Bob, the hunter . . . expert guide . . . ring veteran . . . likes flashy clothes . . . wants to be an expert woodsman and guide. Class Marshal C25. EVELYN LOUISE WHITNEY Ev Pittsfield, Me. The expert typist . . . sound in judgment . . . friends galore . . . is a star on the basketball floor . . . will travel the road to success. Girls Reserves CI, 2, 3, 45,' Basketball CI, 2, 35, 'M, Club C2, 3, 45 ,' Trumpet Board 145g M. C. I. Board C35,' Debating C255 Senior Play,' Vice President C3, 45,' Prize Speaking CI, 25,- Manson Essay Q35. WALLACE W. WITHERILL Waterville, Me. Drives teachers frantic . . . likes fun, a lot of it . . . smilers always win . . . noisy student, but we can't discover what he has above the collar . . . Colby fan with a gift of gab. Baseball Q45 . PHYLLIS ARLENE WREN Phil Thorndike, Me. Our blushing beauty who associates with the lords . . . always in the middle of a good time . . . a great athlete and Campus walker. Basketball QI, 35j Trumpet Boardg Class Treasurer C2, 35,' Girl Reserves Q1, 2, 3, 45, Treasurer Q45g Girls M Club CI, 2, 35. LAWRENCE EMBERT WRIGHT I-l.C. Pittsfield, Me. Class playboy . . . wine, women, and dance . . . motorcycle to White Mountains? . . . fishing at Moose head? . . . just name it, he's willing to go. Baseball C25 . CLASS HISTORY' It is veny unusual that any group ever receives a letter from the famous news commentator, Mr. Rowell Thomas. However, the graduating class of 1940 has this distinctive honor. If you will give me your kind attention, friends, I shall read the letter which was sent to your president. Senior Class New York City Maine Central Institute April 9, 1940 Pittsfield, Maine Attention: Mr. Harold Talbot Dear Sir: I feel it is my duty to write to you telling you that in my opinion your class is a most unusual one. I became interested in your early career as Fresh- men, for you appeared to be a most individual group. For four years I have kept the clippings of your outstanding activities. It seems most fitting to me on the auspicious occasion of your graduation that your friends should know of your achievements. May I be permitted to participate in your Class Day Exercises? Yours very truly, Rowell Thomas Now I feel that you are all going to be deeply disappointed when I tell you that Mr. Thomas, suffering from a very severe case of bronchitis is unable to make the journey here to speak to you today. Last night, when he wired me I hesitated somewhat about coming, for I realize that I'm a poor substitute for the famous news commentator. But, realizing the keen disappointment of this group, I decided to come and do the very best I can. I'm sorry I'm a little late but my plane has just arrived from New York. News Flashes in the Past Four Years Flash Entertainment, dances, and refreshments at the-greatest-attended I Am You Are party ever held in the halls of M. C. I. Plenty of fun and laughter! New friendships spring up overnight. Freshman Parade Bedlam broke loose at the Freshman parade, with all the queer looking characters created by the most noble Sophomores. Is it any wonder that a Massachusetts car, going down the street, immediately turned around and reported in Boston that the inmates of an Insane Asylum had broken loose on the Main Street of Pittsfield? Political Campaign Ends Pittsfield, September 17, 1936: The political campaigning ended at ap- proximately 10:15 when the following class officers were elected: 26 President Frank Furbush Vice-President Evelyn Whitney Secretary Catherine Quimby Treasurer Robert Moulton Great Oratorical Powers Discovered Among The Freshmen The grand prizes were won by Alma Ellingwood, Evelyn Whitney, Earl Tweedie, and Ronello Brown. High Lights of the Sports World Phyllis Wren and Jane Craig were awarded M certificates for basketball. Let us now turn to the year 1937, when this present dignified group were mighty Sophomores. What's this? Revenge Freshman Initiation! The Sophomores feel justified in demanding that the Freshmen bow humbly in grace. Woe to the boy or girl whose pride did not allow him to deck himself in the clothes of his ancestors! There is a secret whisper that there will be sweeter revenge in the year 1938. Notice All Sophomores are under the penalty of an hour's imprisonment if they fail to pay S75-Oh! No, 75 cents--a year for class dues. Society The debutantes of M. C. I. made their most spectacular appearance at a ball sponsored by the Sophomore class. The dashing Romeos captured their Juliets on this romantic night. Election! New Officials for Sophomore Class! President Lester Robinson Vice-President Arthur Varnum Secretary Novella Cookson Treasurer Phyllis Wren Elizabeth Kinney Elected Editor of the M. C. I. On the editorial staff are the following: Assistant Editor Alma Ellingwood Literary Editor Catherine Quimby jane Craig Joke Editor Pauline Roberts Sports Editor Earl Tweedie Business Manager Robert Dunton Alumni Prize Speaking Janurary 13, 1938-Powers Hall was the scene of the annual Sophomore Prize Speaking contest in which Alma Ellingwood and Donald Susi were the winners. The critics are predicting that these two may soon be called to Holly- wood to star in the picture Speakers' Revenge. 27 Debate Tournament In the debating squad which journeyed to Lewiston to enter the New England Preparatory School Tournament were the following Sophomores: Alma Ellingwood and Earl Tweedie. At this time Alma Ellingwood tied for first place as best speaker, thus receiving a 35100 Scholarship to Bates College. Time Marches On! September 1938 ushered in this notable group as Juniors. Elections September 14, 1938: When the final votes were counted, it was found that the following officers were elected: President Harold Talbot Vice-President Evelyn Whitney Secretary jackie Hallett Treasurer Phyllis Wren Invasion of the Public Library Rumors were that the Junior class had been convicted of being bookworms. These accusations were found to be true when the great literary masterpieces were produced by the Juniors. On the evening of May 3, 1939 the final contest took place, at which time prizes of 325 were awarded to Evelyn Whitney and Ronello Brown. Great Honors Come to the Juniors Excitement ran high among the Juniors in wondering which members of the class would be admitted to the National Honor Society. In order to be- come a member of this organization, the person must be outstanding in scholastic ability, leadership, service, and character. Those who were chosen by the faculty were Alma Ellingwood and Elizabeth Kinney. Paul Monaghan's Orchestra At the greatest social event of the year, music was furnished by Paul Mona- ghan and his orchestra. When the Juniors and Seniors entered the hall they believed themselves to be at the bottom of the sea, for the walls were decorated with many fishes among their blue and green paper waves. Often bubbles were seen rising to the surface of the waves. The dim lights and the soft music formed a most romantic setting. The Crowning Year of 1939-40 Most Efficient Officers At a class meeting such favorable commendations were given to the officials of the junior year that the President, Vice-President and Secretary were re- elected. The enormous sums of money which had to be cared for by the treasurer proved to be such a burden that a new Treasurer, Stephen Harris relieved Phyllis Wren, the Treasurergof 1938-39, of her arduous task. 28 Publication of a Great Book is Underway At one of the most important meetings of the year a most able board was elected to edit the Trumpet. The editor-in-chief of this book is to be Miss Elizabeth Kinney. Powers Hall Becomes the Hollywood of Maine February 15, 1940. Powers Hall was overfiowing at the presentation of a three act play, In the Garden ofthe Moon. The stage represented a garden in the moonlight, with millions of lilacs, roses, and hollyhocks of all colors. Although not officially stated, it is known that several of the leading characters have contracts to play leading roles on Broadway. Style Show Suprise for M. C. I. Coats and neckties, silk dresses and high-heeled shoes have been a common sight among the Seniors for a few days. Some of the un- dergraduates report that the Seniors were just trying to show off. The reason for this sudden dress parade was that the Seniors were having their pictures taken. Maytime Dance! The Seniors were guests of honor of the juniors at the most attractive social event of the year. No expense was spared by the Juniors in changing the Parks Gymnasium into a beautiful spring-time garden. To the strains of the sweet music of Watie Akins, the merry throng danced away the hours. Long will the memories of the gay party remain! New Members of the National Honor Society Again the faculty met to choose the students who, they believed, had earned the privilege of becoming members of this nation-wide Honorary Society. At this time six members of the class were elected. They were Ronello Brown, Catherine Quimby, Lester Robinson, Harold Talbot and Dorothy Whitman. Fitting Climax of the Historical Record of the Class of 1940 After four years of hardy study and earnest endeavor, the highest honors were given to five members of the class in order of their scholastic standing. Those who received these honors were: Valedictorian Dorothy Whitman Salutalorian Elizabeth Kinney Honor Essay Alma Ellingwood Honor Essay Lester Robinson In conclusion I want to state that Mr. Rowell Thomas believes this class of '40 will play an important part in the future history of this world. Surely such a prophecy by Mr. Thomas should indeed be an inspiration to all underclassmen. ,, Arlene Steeves 29 PROPHECY CLASS OF '40 Ladies and gentlemen of our vast unseen radio audience, we are broad- casting today from station MCI because of the many requests which have been pouring in from all corners of the globe. The class of 1955 which is graduating here today has made a survey of that famous graduating class of nineteen hundred and forty. They have felt that it would be a severe blow to this nation and to all humanity if the wonderful achievements of that brilliant class were not made public so that all races and creeds might profit by their magnificent examples. We all remember the amazing wit of johnny Hunt in the chemical laboratories, the hatred of Harold Wakefield for women, the solemn pensiveness of Red Oliver, and many other prominent characteristics which have assisted in making the class of nineteen forty immortal. But what are these sagacious ones doing now? QCoughj Pardon me-but how many of you are disturbing the other homo sapiens about you with a raucous cough which only shows your ignorance of modern day development? Take a spoonful of Dr. Vic Burnheimer's cough syrup, and you'll never cough again-you'll never have the chance. Only seventy-nine and twenty-two one-hundredths cents for a large one quarter ounce bottle! Why don't you call your druggist immediately and order a bottle? He'll be more than glad to get rid of you-Aer-I mean to serve you. Have you called him? Then let's get on with the program. Meredith, what has become of that institution of wisdom and foresight, the class of nineteen forty? V CLASS PROPHECY Well, Jim, I didn't know that Lawrence Wright was interested in prize- fighting, until I read that he will meet Mico Puiia in Madison Square Garden next Wednesday night. This fight will be sponsored by the Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company. The Clash and Clatter Symphonic Orchestra under the able direction of Virginia Almonte, will appear in person this week at the Hartland Town Hall. Virginia Pease, talented pianist, always has interesting arrangements for her audience. Guest violinists will be the Randall Sisters from Montville. Dot Whitman has been chosen by the Italian government to translate the ancient Latin manuscripts unearthed in Sicily by famous archaeologists. Well, my friends, here's an opportunity that you can't afford to miss. Every Tuesday and Thursday nights over stations XYZ and YZX, the Amster- dam Zoo permits the public to hear the inside story of its operations. That fine quartet of singers, Lawrence Anctil, Norris Cianchette, Don Susi, and Hartson Welch may be heard singing the monkeys to sleep. They say this man Welch steals the show. From Paris, France, comes news that all you gentlemen should welcome with gratitude. Dick Hall, the campus dandy fifteen years ago, has been or- dained the dictator of styles for the world. It is reported that a beautiful bru- 30 nette has been trailing him. We haven't as yet been able to discover who she is, but unofficial sources have said that she was an underclassman of his at the Institute. Dick Higgins also has hit the front page many times of late. He graduated with high honors from Tufts Dental and is now pulling teeth down at Joe's Blacksmith Shop. He's making a great hit with the horses about town. Flora Connors, noted Social Worker and Lecturer, has returned to America after a year of extensive research in the Orient. Olney Bagley is in the Taxi Service in Boston, and Mona Bell is the president of the Matrimonial Bureau in New York City. Ronello Brown sailed for Russia recently where he will be a violin instructor in the University of Moscow. Novella Cookson is a popular actress at Lakewood. Jane Craig is busy with domestic duties, for she is now Mrs. Robert Moulton. M. C. I. can be justly proud of Alma Ellingwood for her fiery debating in the State Legislature. Flash, Hash, and another flash! Our hunter friends, Frank Haseltine and Earl Tweedie, have graduated from rabbit hunting and are now searching out the wily elephant in the wilds of London. They say old Frank Buck is being forced from business. And then our illustrious, snow-loving companion, Harris Matthews has given up this warm southern climate and is now trapping on the Klondike. Ten to one he's still trapping for a little blonde Eskimo. Down in Dallas, Texas, agricultural history is being made. Ace Morris finally had to give up raising spuds in the barren soils of Mars Hill, and is now raising some of the finest potatoes known to man. Those who have seen him say it's great sport to see him shoulder two barrels of potatoes and then put one under each arm. But speaking of lifting weights, Bill Lovejoy, the muscular genius, who formerly aspired to be a star of the Keith Memorial, is now traveling abroad as the man of steel with Barnum's 14 Ring Circus. With him is that famous trio, Cole, Lewis, and Moulton, the midget wonder of the century. They drive their own little cars and act as though 'they were perfectly normal in size, but they are oh, so tiny! jackie Hallet and Dot Hammond are prominent in the Literary World. Their new book Our Knowledge of Men which is just off the press, has reached an enormous number of sales already. ' Ruth Harding, the chatterbox of the class has taken Arline Harris's place in Al Pierce's Gang. It seems to me that the class of '40 has entered all walks of life, for Stephen Harris has signed a contract with the Paramount Studios to play in their newest picture The Dixmont Hills. The official dietitian at the White House is none other than Eleanor Mac- Alister. 31 Robert Whitman is a guide in Canadian Deadwaters where he has proved his expert marksmanship. One member of the class has married into Royalty. I believe he is a Lord. Their country estate in southern England, is called the Wren's Nest. The head of the Intellectual Bureau in Albany, N. Y. is Elizabeth Kinney, under whose supervision all applicants for college presidencies must pass a rigid examination. Headline, block print, and extras! J. Harold Milky Talbot, the chap who used to argue so consistently back in the Hlit'lole brick schoolhouse is now becoming wealthy from this talent. He's commuting between the North Pole and the Sahara Desert selling refrigerators to the Eskimos, and sailboats to the Arabs. HShrimp Wakefield is still sitting beside the Fire in the Columbia Falls Gener- al Store with his cronies, while his Wife goes out and brings home the bacon. Old Bob Webber, King of the drums and champion of beleaguered ladies, is in South Africa teaching the Zulus to drum. Where they were once able to send only one message at a time through the ether, they can now send five in swing-time. Dr. Richard Lewsen, the angel of the MCI campus, is down in the Kentucky Hills teaching childish psychology. We could say more but we'd better not. And the old sheik, Chick Rogers, is hitting the high spots too. He's won world renown as the man about town down in Manhattan. He always was good on the dance floor, but we wouldn't have dared to prophecy fifteen years ago that his dancing would win him such fame. Least surprising of all on our list of personal prowess is the story of Wallace Witherill. Although at times he threatened to go into the poultry business, his personal character was too highly cultivated to allow him to become a Water- ville farmer, so he has become a missionary in South America and is daily con- verting thousands. Mayor Robinson of Palmyra has announced his desire to run for the Presi- dency of the United States if he can be sure of full support from his home town. Evelyn Whitney is roller-skating instructor at Vassar, and Catherine Quimby is manager of the Togs for Little Tots shop in Cambridge. The leading debutantes of America attend Robert Pooler's Female Seminary. Here students receive personal attention from President Pooler, and expert advice from Doris Parsons, Professor of Romance Languages. Arthur Roberts, who was popular in M. C. I. athletics, is now coaching the Red Soxs. Change upon change! Mushy Callahan, the Irisl1 politician, is running for governorship of Massachusetts, and on the Republican ticket! That's the best one yet, huh, fellers? 32 From China, letters of gratitude pour daily to M. C. I. thanking us sincerely for having sent them Johnny Hunt who has instituted a line chaperon service in the depths of Mongolia. Poor old Red Oliver finally went deaf and dumb from talking too much 1 but that didn't phase him! Not for a minute. Now he's instructor in a school for the deaf and dumb, and is actually teaching English! V Dick Palmer is another of the class of '40 headliners. He's making a name for himself pitching down in Australia for the Kangaroo A. C's. Although he has achieved the height of his ambition, he plans to return to America soon because he misses the American women so greatly. Back on this side of the puddle again, we look in any movie magazine or theater program and find the masculine features of Bill Freese splashed all over it. He is now heralded as the ideal lover of the cinema. john Lord and Paul Hamm have finally created a haven for love-lorn dormi- tory girls-a cafe with no teachers allowed. As I remember it, that was their only worry at M. C. I. Norma Tewksbury is the wealthiest member of the class of '40. She owns a circuit of theatres in India, which yield a tremendous income. A new dealer for Packard cars in this part of the State is Donald Stone, who has recently opened his Packard showroom located at 1897' Maplewood Drive, Detroit, Maine. Arlene Steeves is a popular saleslady for Pond's Beauty aids and no wonder! She knows that Ponds can bring a glow to every type of complexion. Reno reports that the most powerful prosecuting attorney known in its history, is Wesley Varnum, graduate of M. C. I. in the class of '4O. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sawyer are at present the defendants in a law suit. Mr. Sawyer is being sued by the American Telephone Company for monopolizing the telephone line between his office and home, only a block away. Mrs. Ann Warren Sawyer, his chief witness, says Elwood only calls every fifteen minutes. Edith Welch, former Physical training director at Skidmore, has resigned her position to become a director in the Sargent School of Physical Education, Boston. In closing, may I offer a little friendly advice? Visit the Rowe Beauty Salon on Sth Avenue, New York City for the finest permanent ever! Miss Florence Rowe is the distinguished proprietor. We always knew that Ted Small would follow in the footsteps of his French friends in New Auburn, and we were right. Today he is the owner and operator of Monsieur L'Hasard's Beauty Salon. Bonne chance, Ted. Bones Hamilton and Tom Doherty have won their place in Who's who in their dancing team, Mutt and Jeff, which is famous on stage and screen. 33 Al Crockett always talked a lot about his days on the open sea, so we knew he would be a success on the brine. He even exceeded our expectations and is now captain of a ferry-boat. across the Ganges River. In the field of technology, Parney Koris has won the Pulitzer Chemical Prize for his chemical genius at the Gazunk Laboratories in the western part of Northern South-East Borneo. A And last but not least in our list of celebrities is Dr. Vic Burnheimer, our sponsor. Don't forget to stock up on Dr. Burnheimer's cough syrup tonight! Remember the name, B-U-R-N-H-E-I-M-E-R, Burnheimer's cough syrup, the only guaranteed cough syrup on the market. Your station, MCI in Pittsfield, with a daytime broadcasting power of 999,999 watts, and a night time capacity of 1,000,000 watts,.signing off at 3 p. m. E. S. T. Good afternoon. Meredith McFarland James Merrill CLASS ODE Tune: Memories, O'er us the rev'ries come stealing, Memories of times that have gone, Thoughts to us always disclosing Dreams, as we hum an old song. Refrain: M. C. I. M. C. I. We will dream of you, We leave you now to go afar, O'er fields that will be new. Joyful days. Carefree days Among the friends we knew. Our time will have gone, But you will go on As our beautiful M. C. I. We'll always remember our pleasures Gained through these four happy years. Our memories are our treasures As the hour of parting nears. Harold Talbot 34 HONCR PARTS Valedictory Dorothy Whitman Salutatory Elizabeth Kinney Essay Alma Ellingwood Essay Lester Robinson CLASS DAY PARTS Address to Undergraduates Norris Cianchette Class Oration Earl Tweedie Class Prophecy Meredith McFarland James Merrill Class Will Edith Welch Class Gifts Jacqueline Hallett Frank Haseltine Class History Arlene Steeves Class Chaplain Richard Palmer Class Marshals Robert Moulton Jane Craig COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Senior Chapel Tuesday June 4 Class Outing Friday, June 7 Class Day Exercises Saturday, June 8 Baccalaureate Exercises Sunday, june 9 Graduation Exercises Monday, June 10 CLASS POEM Four years we have spent with you, oh M. C. I. Four hard, yet happy years gone swiftly by. You have doubled all our gains and joys, and through Your help, we have borne our cares and failures, too. The happiness we've had, the friends we've made: The memory of these will never fade. You have taught us well to reach our cherished aim Through high ideals, and seek the road to fame. And now we stand at the world's wide-open door, Bearing the flaming torch that first you bore: The torch of honor, beauty, faith and love Lighted by beams that fall from far above Now with your blessings on us as we part. We face the future with a fearless heart. Alan D. Crockett 35 fx N, :xi . -3 2 ti, 156226 gpg, WL 3 F' C 3' . Si - Q, f, ! E l L f . . -1 an xg M 5 1 - Y -fiiif 4 egg Q s 2 , xx 2 12? ' M' ,A nga X fs , we , sg - Xi 4' Nw K 5' vb 1 we x 'K xg: '15 M 'm..'??K, - v 5 1 X' Q4 . 5 I A 1. i gn 'vw fi , 'lW IIIITIVITIIES TRUMPET BOARD ln years to come as we look back upon these pages, may each one be a con stant reminder of our cherished memories. Ed z'tor-in-Ch ief lilizalnelh Kinney A sszfstzmt Ed zftor Norris Fianchel te A ssocfrtte Editors Vatherine Quimby Jacqueline Hallett livelyn Vllhitney Charles Rogers Lester Robinson Joke Editors -lane Craig Paul Hamm Sport Editor Francis Lewis Plzotograplly Phyllis Nvren Thomas Doherty Business Manager Richard Hall 38 Although the orchestra is smaller this year than it has been in previous years, it makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. Its weekly perform- ance in chapel on Tuesday is enjoyed by all the students. It also is featured in many school functions, its most important appearance being that at annual Pop Voncert. To complete a successful season, the orchestra furnishes the music so much a part of Clonnnencenient Exercises. ORCHESTRA 39 GIRL RESERVES The M. F. I. Girl Reserves this year is one of the largest organizations in the history of the school. The Fabinet planned entertaining and varied programs such as a Tea, several Panel Discussions, a Penny Carnival, and others. Keen interest from the members was shown by the large attendance at the meetings It has sponsored several social functions for the school and cooperated with the local Red fross at Cl1I'lStll12lS time. The adviser of the Girl Reserves is Miss Alley and the Cabinet is as follows: President Elizabeth Kinney Vife President Evelyn Whitneyf Secretary Catherine Quimby Treasllrer Phyllis VVren -l-ll The Garden of the Moon, a romantic comedy, presented in Powers Hall, February 15, 1940 at 8.00 pan., was one of the most successful performances that Miss Lucile de Reynolds has directed. The first and third acts were in a lovely modern setting while the second act transported one back to the Cay Ninetiesf' The complete cast follows: Acts One and Three Carol Clair Elizabeth Kinney rllrs. Clair Elizabeth Kinney Kaly Arlene Steeves Alive Novella Cookson Gladys Alma Ellingwood Leo Saumlers Donald Susi Brent Carson Alfred Peakes Professor Maxinz Earl Tweedie Professor Gaylord Ronello Brown Jerry Gaylord Act Two Ronello Brown Ronald ,llaxim Earl T weedie Preston Dann Leonard Oliver Jasper Robarfl Richard l.ewsen .llr. Palmer Arthur Roberts Clara Evelyn Vllhitney Jenny Mona Bell Katy Arlene Steeves Isabelle Freary jane Craig BPflyLo11 Palmer Elizabeth Kinney SENIOR PLAY 41 Frank Koris, Captain Edward Morris FOCTBALL Football Team Breaks Even In the fall of '39 a comparatively small and inexperienced squad under the able guidance of Coaches Louder and Shields battled through a tough schedule with three victories, three defeats, and one scoreless tie. The team was light as prep school elevens go, particularly the backfield, but to offset this weight disadvantage the boys were fast and in all of the games offered the opponents plenty of worries. The highlight of the season was the Coburn game on Parks held when the wearers of the garnet and black won 7 to 0 over a team that was very much favored to win. Twenty-three letters were awarded the following: Clair Cianchette Norris Cianchette Alan Crockett Willialii Fredrick David Hall Richard Hall Paul Hamm Ralph Keating Francis Lewis John Lord Harris Matthews, -L2 Robert Moulton Robert St. Pierre Dominic Puiia Arthur Roberts Charles Rogers Robert Small Frank Squires john Susi Harod Talbot Harold Wakefield Manager Basketball Team Meets Strong Opposition Although the record of the scores chalked up by the court cluster was not remarkable, the boys deserve a lot of credit. The preparatory schools of Maine were unusually strong this year, and every game the boys played was hard fought. In practically every prep school game our boys were on even terms, or in front for three quarters and lost only in the fading moments of the game. For example, our games with Coburn and Higgins, State Champion and runner-up respectively, were exceptionally close. Against Coburn at Waterville the outcome was in doubt until the final whistle blew, and the same was true of the Higgins game at Pittsfield. M. C. I. had a lighting team and was good, even in defeat. Letters were awarded the following students: y . . .. . l-1 . ff- 1 ' Dominic Puma, Captain ' 0 A X 5 Frank Koris r x Thomas Doherty I f l l 4 ',A 'iv William Fredrick i X fi Robert Moulton ' 1 V' Charles Rogers Frank Squires Harold Wakefield Earl Tweedie, illanager BASKETBALL 43 xx 4-4 It's All in Fun . . ALPHABET A. is for Anctil, kippy and fine. B. is for Burnheimer, the he-man divine. C. is for Callahan, the girls' latest wonder. D. is for Doherty, who ne'er makes a blunder. E. is for Ellingwood, the Faculty Shark. F. isfor Freeze, who likes a gay lark. G. is for Com Lewsen, who is always late. H. is for Hallett, who likes a good date. I. is for intelligence, We Seniors all claim. J. is for John, who is religiousQin name. K. is for Kinney, who can stand Al one. L. is for Lewis, who, as King Loo, is known. M. is for Matthews, and also for Snow. N. is for Norris, who is Jean's new beau. 0. is for Oliver, who in years has the lead. P. is for Pooler, a quiet lad, indeed. Q. is for Quimby, who never sheds tears. R. is for Roberts, who has been here for years. S. is for Stone, who is all muscle and bone. T. is for Tweedie, who speaks a pleasant tone. U. is for Union, so strong thus far. V. is for Varnum, who is called Handlebar W. is for Wren, our dormitory dear. While X, Y, Z are for all who're not here. HIT PARADE Goody Good-bye I'oe Got My Eyes on You It's aBlue World Careless Stop! It's Wonderful My Prayer I Didn't Know What Time It Was Scatter Brain It's aHap-hop-happy Day Do I Looe You We'oe Got Plenty of Nothing Seniors Faculty Students on Campus Martin Kelley Miss Alley in Latin class Students after 12 weeks' exams. Pat Merrill Red Oliver Sylvia Snow jean Palmer and Bob Small Student Body Happy Days Are Here Again Vacation You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes Mr. Purinton Sing You Sinners Jeannie 'with the Light Brown Hair Tuxedo function A Little Cafe Down the Street .Melancholy Lullaby Angels in Disguise Looe's Got Me Down Again You're the Moment in My Life 45 Miss Reynolds in Chapel Norris Cianchette Pittsfield Sterling's Shields and Louder Catherine Quimby Ann Milliken Mary Gallison Looking Over M. C. I.'s Political Candidates President Harold Talbot has not definitely stated that he will not run for a third term, but there have been rumors to that effect. If President Talbot does not run, he will probably support William Freeze, popular English authority. These two have worked together harmoniously during the past year to promote an efficient and timely bell system, and we have reason to rest assured that their success along this line would continue in the future. In the spotlight at present is Norris Cianchette, local favorite, who was defeated by only a slight margin in the last election. His main issue is shorter school hours, which he maintains will bring about more time for sleep, thus eliminating such frequent headaches. Other candidates include Robert Moulton, Bangor sportsman, who asserts that if he were elected, every citizen should have a car and with it a trained mechanic Cjust in case there were any fiat tiresj. Donald Susi has made long campaign speeches, but we haven't been able to sift out any definite issues. Francis Lewis, better known as King Louie, has also thrown his hat into the ring with the promise that he will change the calendar so that every other night will be Saturday night, and will establish a free transportation service between Pittsfield and Hartland. But win or lose, we know he'll be singing It Makes No Difference Now. The Voice of M. C. I. I hear Tweedie had a little trouble with his Tux in the Senior Play. It seems that there was a two-inch gap between his pant top and his shirt front. Wouldn't little pins hold them together, Earl? . . . I wonder if there was any love lost between Arlene Steeves and Dick Lewsen during the rehearsals of the Senior Play. I don't think so. They even refused to stand beside each other even long enough for the snap of a camera. Anyway, she aimed the ro ling-pin at him whenever she threw it in the play .... Seems odd that you can't even discuss phonograph records in study-hall, doesn't it, johnny? . . . To tell the truth, I believe Ronello Brown actually enj.oyed his part in the Senior Play after his bashfulness faded-especially in the garden scene with Liz -anyway I know certain people who would gladly have taken his place .... Liz, if you are as pretty a bride when you march up to the altar as you were in The Garden of the Moon, some man should be very proud of you .... If you recall the first scene of the play, you will remember seeing Brown and Tweedie playing chess-don't let them fool you because that was the first time either had ever seen a chess board .... Why the bandage over the eye, Harris? Has Sylvia been on a rampage? . . . Girls, do you think it possible the boys are holding out on us? Do they really have curly hair, or do they buy it at a beauty salon? . . . Mr. Shields reports that Vermont hasn't any kerosene lamps. We doubt this, but we'll give him the benefit of the doubt .... Congratulations, Mr. Shields, you're the father of the first boy born to any member of the M. C. I. faculty for a number of years. 46 The Hall of Fame of Class of '40 The most prominent figure in our Hall of Fame has broken the world's record for being late to classes. You are right. It is none other than Mr. HDick I .ewsen. The next member who was given this distinction was the Honorary Red Oliver, who can be heard from the Furnace Room to the Typing Room at almost any time of the day with his unequaled, boisterous voice. Erma Randall, the first girl that entered our Hall of Fame, was given the honor as the most dainty, and the sweetest little miss of the Senior class. Bob Webber reached the height of his career when he was admitted to the Hall of Fame as the most conspicuous member of the English class. Harold Wakefield was awarded the first prize for having the most unsup- pressed laugh for 1940. Jane Craig received Honorary mention and entered this happy Hall of Fame with her pleasing personality. Hjackien Hallett, the girl of all dances, had the honor bestowed upon her as the most perfect jitterbug of M. C. I. Milky Talbot, the president of our Senior class, entered this honorary point as the boy of all boys to be able to carry on a class meeting Cin orderj with a class such as ours. Dot Whitman, another of the damsels, was given this honor because she has broken the world's record for silence. Dot believes in Silence is Golden. It certainly is if you want to keep a secret. Phyllis Wren, the dashing brunette of the class of '40, entered our Hall of Fame as the only girl in the whole school who has obtained and kept her Lord and Master. Can You Imagine : Mr. Shields agreeing with a book? Norma Tewksbury weighing 100 pounds? Dick Lewsen being on time? Dorothy Whitman not knowing her lesson? Dot Hammond with short finger- nails? Red Oliver acting his age? Ann Warren stepping out on that certain one? Mr. Cook jitterbugging? The M. C. I. kids not spending spare time in Sterling's? Dave Hall serious? Milky Talbot ringing the bells on time? James Merrill being dumb? Gil Hart being a singer? Bob and Vic going to breakfast? Bob Webber going to church? Noisy without a girl friend? The boys not hearing Glenn Miller? Crockett being modest? Hamm leaving the girl's dorm volun- tarily? Bob Small not with jean Palmer? Phil Wren without a boy friend? jackie not wanting to dance? Cal talking to a member of the stronger sex? Rip Pushaw without her make-up? Nothing wrong with Bob's car? Dick not liking Pat ? Ted Small ever agreeing with Mr. Louder? H U -4- u wil 2 A 5 4 HW 1' 'ff Qefwltsf -v: .4 'llkiily Fas ,W Compliments of . . 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Balfour Company ATTLEBORU, MASSACHUSETTS CLASS RINGS AND PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS CARDS - DIPLOMAS CUPS - MEDALS - TROPHIES i . IIFP7'PS6'I1lflfI.l'I' Donald B. Tupper, ll lvestview Road, Capo Elizabeth, Maine Compliments of the Waterville Fruit 81 Produce Co., Inc. WATERVILLE, MAINE Tel. 138-139 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS I nslalled by Pitcher 81 Company, Inc. formerly TH If IXICCLAY COM PANY 46 CORNHILL, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Celotex Acoustical Products M. F. Bragdon Paint Co. PAINTING MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS JANITORS' SUPPLIES 47 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE Telephone 3-7239 Incorporated 1909 Hubbard's Garage Pontiac Sales and Service Gas and Oils CRANE SERVICE Specializing in motor tune up Work including Carburctor and Ignition Adjustments CHEVROLET PARTS AND SERVICE Eastern Chevrolet Co., Inc. SALES , ,. SERVICE New E W2 ff Genuine Used TR Y IT Chevrolet Cars f H Parts and Trucks B UI! H Mechanics Tel. 122 C'ONIl'LIMEN'l'S OF The Nyal Service Drug Store SODA FOUNTAIN SERVICE SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1 Humphrey s Pharmacy PITTSFIELD, MAINE OFFIC'lC and MANUFAC l'URERS' FORMS BOOKS and CATAI OC S The Pittsfield Advertiser -- Print Shop - f'OMMElif'IAL PRINTING PITTSFIELD, MAIN I Meet Your Student Friends AA T, SMI'IH'S DRUG STORE Compliments of LILLIAN ELIAS Compliments of A FRIEND Maynard's Express Daily Bangor - Pittsfield - St. Albans Tel. 86 Compliments of 6fThe Wee Lunch Pittsfield, Maine Burrill's Flower Shop Pittsneld, Maine Greenhouses-Canaan F. T. D. Member Phone 2 Flowers for all occasions Compliments of Rowe Home Farms NEWPORT BIAINE if l Qualified D E by Trainin. N, ' if HAVE-AND HOLD! To obtain a good position is one thing. To retain it requires ability. Graduates of our Business Training courses find better posi- tionsfin fact, preferred jobs frequently seek our graduates. And once obtained, the posi- tion can be held confidently, by this school's Qualified-by-Training graduates. Bangor Maine School of Commerce C. H. Husson, Principal Compliments of Wirthmore Feed Co. PITTSFIELD, MAINE Ilohertis Garage Arthur H. Roberts, Prop. Automobile Repairing Willard Batteries Storage Pittsfield, Maine Compliments of The Sandwich Shop PITTSFIELD, MAINE Compliments of United 1c to 99: Store Compliments of llillonnellis Real E tate Agency 12 Peltoma Avenue Pittsfield, Maine TEL. 112-2 Bowl For Health at Kenniston's Bowling Alleys Pittsfield, Maine Compliments of llan's Lunch Open Day and Night Pittsfield, Maine Compliments of Harry ll. Coolidge The Wakefield Stuclio Portrait and Commercial Photography Jewelry Greeting Cards 22 Main Street Pittsfield, Maine Jordan's Ready- to:Eat Meats Portland, Maine YOUR HOME TOWN INDEPENDENT STORE L. A. Dysart 5-10 CENT STORE IIITQPIIID NIXHNE Pittsfield Coal 8: Lumber Co. Compliments of Lancey House C01'l1fJliWlL'7Z-lfS of D r. Cargill TEL. 226-2 PITTSFIELD, MAINE The Preble Studio Famous for exceptional fJlz0t0g1'ajJhs! Treasured old pictures and tin-types copied and restored with remarkable re- sults. All styles from dainty miniatures to large oil paintings. The Preble Studio O. K. Bradbury XVatervil1e, Maine Compliments of S. 8: H. Fro-joy Ice Cream 141 SILVER ST., WATERVILLE, ME. Complriments Qf The Community Theatre, Inc. Parks Bros. Insurance Agency E. N. VICKERY, Agent GENERAL INSURANCE SERVICE Notary Service Tel. IW4 PITTSFIELD MAINE l.evine's tl1e Store for Men and Boys 11-19 Main Street Waterville, Maine Compliments of Dr. Clement Newport, Maine 32-12 R. H. Dyer O P T O M E T R I S T Newport Maine Ha 2l'.S 9 CAN DY STORE 113 Main Street Waterville, Maine Telephone 35 Fairfield Creamery Company Fairfield, Maine Dairy Products Compliments of Dr. J. M. Woodcoek Veterinary Surgeon Sterling's Cafe REGULAR MEALS LUN CHES CONFECTIONERY F OUNTAIN' SERVICE Sidney F. Jones IN s U R A N C E Fire - Life - Liability Compliments Pittsfield Hardware 8: Plumbing Co. 20 Main Street This Store is cz Good Place to Trade Harry L. Cornforth XVllOl.E5Al.,E RETAIL The Clothier Home of Pine Cone Ice Cream Pittsfield Maine Compliments of Compliments of Dr. Edmund Y. Harvey D. M. D. Banlcis Boot Shop PITTSFIELD AI -UNE: 19 Main Street Pittsfield, Maine Compliments of Complimenls of W. L. Waldron Mercier's Barber Shop ATTORNEY-at-LAW 3 Park Street Pittsfield, Maine Pittgfield, Nlging Hobby? -1 Photography? XVe carry a complete stock of Cameras, linlargers,Film, Paper, Chemicals, Flash and Flood Lights, Developing Tanks, Safe Lights, Timers, Trays, and many other accessories for the Photographic Hobbiest. VISIT OUR CAMERA DEPARTMENT wHo1,EsALE D A K I N , S RETAIL SPORTING GOODS CO. f,'0mpl.i71Zf37llS of Complinwntq of J. R. C' h tt 'anc 2 e M. A. Roullard CONTRACTOR Pittsfield' Maine Pittsfield Maine Q U f f O 0 0 0 WARREN PRESS . . . mo wfuuuaw srnmar Primers of The Twmpef' n0s'r0N, MASSACIIUSETTS rm- , ..-f:.,. .,-.- 1 Lmgyf, . f M '75 V W4 it Ayn ,, . 4 nu' v ,711 ng-1 :L ..: 9, . . 9- .3: z' 45-QS: - 11: . 4 , as V2 r, W., '+ 3' , ,. , 'AJFFS-v, . FTIWWI' 1.15-'!'?'4'4ET ' ':'f -.xgx ' ff ,fx ..n.gr.11f -5 fr:-ri' 'f5:'fw:'u-:-g-2-qf,wg-y-:'7:sL:'-1,er V-'rfxfz-wt'!,,Hffg -4' - Y ' - f- 1 44,4 A A, 1 Q 'A' H . nr 11 A m ..- 1 214. .M- sf F512 1. Ar , ef' - 5 r P TR v 1 1 5. vf . 51