Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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'l'llli l'llIl,I.ll'l,XN 17 BANU Front Row-VV. Hinds. M. Gould, bl. 'l'hompson, ll. Mitchell, li. Smith. F. Satifortl, F. Beal Second Row-N. Ciile, N. Tootlmker, P. Knapp, K. Smith, N. Davenport, M. Bennett, R. Stinchtield, Mr, lihen, Director Third Rowffi. Thmnpsmm, H. Mitchell, Nl. Staples, P, Steward, S. Davenport, I.. Shultz, Rl. Stinchtield. R. Badger Absent when picture was taken, C. Blauielizird, R. Mclieen possible to raise the necessary funds. How- ever the Community band will go. May ll, the combined bands of Phillips and Strong will play at the music festival at Waterville. This is the first time our boys and girls have attended the State music festival. ORCHESTRA LAs1' Spring Mr. Knowles attempted to organize a class in violin. His class was small at first, but he now has twenty. He is in Phillips two days each week. Another tall he plans to organize an orchestra. More than one-half of our students are now taking lessons on some musical instru- ment. We hope another year that even a larger number will select some instrument and take advantage of the excellent oppor- tunity now offered.

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16 THE PHILLIPIAN a line speech and assured us of his interest in the movement. This meeting certainly accomplished its purpose, every one left the church feeling that the project would be a success. SPEAKING Tms year our preliminary speaking con- test was held March l. Due to the fact that so many boys and girls were out for basket- ball at this time, only a few volunteered to speak. From our viewpoint we feel that this contest should be held at some other time of the year. One change was made that we feel met with the approval of nearly every one. This change was in regard to the selections. The boys were required to give orations and the girls humorous readings, and no student could give a selection that had been given in the last two contests. At the preliminary contest the judges se- lected Robert Badger and Phyllis Knapp as our representatives in the finals. Robert McKeen and Nelda Thompson were chosen as the alternates. On March 12, the finals were held at Stratton. This was the first North Franklin Contest ever held in Stratton. For the first time in several years our speakers placed first in each division. Congratulations Bob, and Phyllisg we wish you both the best of luck in your later contests. UNIVERSITY or MAINE CONTEST The annual U. of M. contest was held April 26, at which Nedra represented P. H. S. in the dramatic division. THE SPEAR CoN'rEs'r April 27, Phyllis entered the Spear Con- test, held at Chase Hall, Bates College. MONTGOMERY CONTEST May 3, Robert represented our school in the Montgomery Contest held at Colby. Although our speakers failed to place in these contests, they ranked high in their several groups. At this time we wish to thank our coaches who helped to make our speaking contests a success. THE SPELLING CONTEST THE four classes were divided into two groups, from which twelve students were selected to compete in the preliminaries. The preliminaries were held at the Methodist Church, and the following were chosen for the finals: FRESHMAN AND SoPHoMonE Robert McKeen lean Boothby Maxine Bennett Marilyn Ross JUNIOR AND SENIOR Eleanor Kempton Iean Edwards Marian Beal Doris Walsh The finals were held at the Congregational Church. Robert and Maxine out-spelled all others in their group, Robert finally winning. Eleanor won the other division, to make it a perfect evening for our school. BAND OUR band has been very active during the school year. It now numbers about thirty. On many occasions Mr. Ghen has combined the Phillips and Strong bands. This com- bined band furnished the music for the Franklin County Teachers Convention, later in the year played for the radio broadcast, and only recently gave a concert at King- field. Mr. Ghen is in Phillips every Monday. He has individual instruction for the first four periods and has the whole band to- gether for the last period. He has a class for beginners after school. Several of the older students are members of the Community band. The headquarters for this band is at Skowhegan, and is com- posed of students from the several different bands which Mr. Ghen directs. These stu- dents meet in Skowhegan once each week. It was hoped that the Phillips and Strong bands could accept the invitation to play at the World's Fair in Iune, but it was im-

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