Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

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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

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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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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