Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

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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

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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 .

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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