Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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THE SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS President Jennie Lawrence Vice-Pr'es1'dC11l Dorothea Vose Secretary Winnifred Bunnell Treasurer Maude Sedgeley Class Motto-'I Nothing is gained without effort. Class Colors-Green and Gold. Class Flower- Daffodil. Lives of great men all remind us When our high school days are passed, They, departing, leave behind us, Happy years that went so fast. A

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6 THE PHILLIPIAN teams were 'defeated and Phillips brought home the debating cup denoting state championship, and Robert Lawrence his first scholarship as best individual debater. Debating was firmly established as one of the worth-while activities in our school. Last year Kingfield and Strong lwithdrew from the league and a new triangle was formed for the preliminary debates, con- sisting of Farmington, Mexico, and Phillips. The team was composed of Robert Lawrence, Faris Dunham, Dorothea Vose, and Wendell Whitney. For the third year in succession we won the preliminary de- 'bates and entered the finals at Bates Col- lege where the affirmative team lost to Leavitt, last year's cup winner. Phillips was third in the league and Robert Law- rence again was awarded- the hundred dollar scholarship. Robert well deserved this honor. This year Everett Harnden returned to the team and with Julia Pratt made an- other winning combination. At the present iwriting we are entitled to enter the semi- finals at Bates for the fourth time, and whether we reach the finals or not we feel that our season has been very successful. , D. M. V. SUGGESTED ALTERATIONS AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE HE success of the High School Bas- ketball team this last season has -directed the attention of many to the facilities for winter recreation which have been provided for the young people of the community. The Community House has 'been used for basketball for two years and a team has been developed which stands .among the best of the teams from small high schools in the state. This team has been developed in the face of adverse con- ditions due largely to the fact that the playing court has been very small. There seems to be no question in the minds of many as to the need of more suit- able facilities for the young people of the village. Many of the surrounding towns have made provision for the recreational and physical life of young people by pro- viding halls and gymnasiums for their use. Since basketball has been taken up the Community House has been used six days in the week for a period of nearly seven months each year. Membership tickets have been held by a large number of boys and girls in .high school and by many of the grammar school boys. These boys have been so interested in the game that without coaching they have been aible to d-evelop a first class team winning practi- cally all their games. It has been suggested that funds be raised to alter the Community House so that better provision could be made for recreation. If the building were increased in length by about 26 feet as shown in the sketches it lwould increase th-e area of the hall by sixty per cent. This would make possible a larger court and at the same time provide adequate seating capacity for those who would attend the games. Even with the limited facilities of the last year the attendance has in some cases been over one hundred and there is no question but that if seats were provided the games would be well attended. By excavating under the portion of the building which would be added there would be opportunity for sanitary ar- rangements, and shower baths and dress- ing rooms and lockers could be provided. This would be especially convenient in case of home games. In most of the places where t-he 'boys play they are fur- nished with adequate accommodations but so far they have not been able to provide such for visiting teams. Up to the present time the d-evelopment of basketball has been due largely to the High School, the Boy Scouts and a few interested citizens wiho have given gener- ously of their time and money that the movement might be a success. A similar interest on the part of a larger group of individuals would provide a place for rec- reation of which the community might be proud. It is hoped that something may be -done during the present summer so that in the fall the young people may have the sort of facilities which they deserve. W. H. C.

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THE PHILLIPIAN JENNIE LAVVRENCE Peggy Valedictorian3 Class President, 1, 2, 3, 43 Volley-ball, 1, 2, 3, 43 Captain, 2, 3, 4g Basketball, 43 Preliminary Speaking, 1, 33 Drama, 2, 3, 43 Girls' Athletic Editor, 3, 43 Track 43 Treasurer Srtudent Council, 2. The girls had fellows in days of gyoreg I have Teddy and want no more. Peggy is an active member of our class and is always ready to do her part. We are sure she will succeed in whatever she undertakes. JACK BADGER Essayg Preliminary Speaking, l, 3g Basketball, 3, 43 Man- ager, 43 Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 43 Captain, 43 President of Student Council, 43 Track, 1, 2, 3, 43 Drama, 2. What is so rare as a day with June? jack is a happy-go-lucky fellow who has proven himself a suc- cess -in basketball and many other activities. We all wish him success in the future. DOROTHY SMITH Dot Class Prophetg Class Editor, 4: Preliminary Speaking, 33 Volley-ball, 2, 3, 43 Basketball, 43 Treasurer of Student Colin- cil, 4. True wit L9 Nature to advantage dres.s d, What oft was thought, but 119,L'1' so well e.rpre.v.s'ed. Dot is one of the girls whom welre going to miss very rnuch. lt will be difficult to fill her place in the many activities in which she has aided. We wish her all kinds of success and happiness. JAMES TOOTHAKER Jim Class Orationg Debating, 4. - Too busy with the crowded world to fear to live or die. James is our class scientist. All through high school he has taken much interest along this line. He is a good sport and self-reliant. VVe are sure he will prosper in the future.