Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

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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

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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

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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