Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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I'2 'lilllf l'Illl.l.ll'lAN lfront row: R. Melfain, S. lluerney, M. lleail. J. Tlionipson, M. Bennett, M. kiile, ll. Mitchell St-enml rovv: M. Xlilhur. P. Steward, N. Thompson, P. Knapp, M. Stinelltield. ll. Mitchell. M. Sta ales. l'. lllIHlCllIlT'll l Thirel row: Mr. Knowles, R. Stinehlieltl, K. Smith, N. Toothaker. li. Real. li. Smith Under the able leadership ol' Mr. Knowles the band has accomplished a great deal, and l feel we should cooperate with him at all times. Un the l7th of May, Mr. Knowles plans to take the combined bands of Phillips and Strong to the Music lfestival in Portland. This is an excellent experience as all who made the trip to Waterville last year will agree. The Maine State Music Festival is one ol' the largest school activities in the state. Although our band may not come back with honors we feel that the trip will be helpful to us in many ways. At present we have -l clarinets, .5 saxof phones. 5 cornets. l snare drum, 1 bass drum, 3 trombones, l alto horn. and l baritone. The beginners not yet playing in the band will add l clarinet, l saxophone, and 2 trum- pets. Mr. Knowles would like especially some more clarinet players, and another bass. This year we lose 2 cornet players, l trom- bone, and l clarinet. These places should be lilled by new players. We are always glad to have new members in our band and we hope next year Finds us with a large band all ready to go to town. AERIAL ACES URGANIZED AST February a group of twelve boys under the direction of Mr. Sparks or- ganized a club for model builders at Phillips High. As most of the boys were interested in plane models. the name chosen was Aerial Aces At the organization meeting the following otlieers and committees were chosen: l'ri'.v1'de11l Robert Parker '42 l'i1'i'-l'1't'.vi:ii'l:I Ronald llaggan ' 44 .S'i't'wIu1'y-'l'1'i'u.v1rwr liveretl Walker '43 Membership Committee: Everett Walker, Truman Masterman, liarl Eustis. Harvey Lovett, George VVood. The purpose of the club is to offer to some of those not in the band an opportunity to express themselves in some other way. Most of the boys are truly interested in their

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THE PHILLIPIAN 11 N ,ak Om td L C H00 L f I t V K V5 'xi mf g. 'fax -T A l f -i 1 2 4 HX fff v igff 4 lffii- TL f Y Q l v' if N1 -- it -- 1 1- .:- . ia --,-L ,, --fhz i SPEAKING OSSIBLY due to the fact that again our speaking was held during basketball season we had only a small group of volun- teers this year. The preliminary speaking was held March 14, with the following con- testants: Dolena Walker, Nelda Thompson, lean Thompson, Pauline Steward, Robert McKeen, and Laurel Thompson. Dolena Walker and Robert McKeen were chosen to represent us in the finals with Nelda Thomp- son and Laurel Thompson as alternates. There has been a slight change in the rules this year which we believe is a change for the better. Any type of selection is allowed now, whereas in previous years boys had to speak orations and girls humorous selections. The finals were held in the Memorial Building at Strong, March 20. Phillips won no cups but Robert McKeen took second prize for boys. Next year we are planning on a larger group to participate in this activity thereby increasing the possibility of winning cups. SPEAR CONTEST Dolena Walker entered the Spear Contest this year, which was held April 22 in the Mexico High School building. She was more than successful, being chosen to take part in the finals held that evening, and also being chosen as an alternate for the contest to be held in Augusta, May 2. At this time 'I should like to thank our coaches who helped us so much this year just as they do every year. DEBATING OR the first time in fifteen years we failed to have a team in the Bates De- bating League. There was so much sickness at the time when we should have been work- ing on the question we thought it best to drop this activity for the year. Next year the question is as follows: Resolved: That every able-bodied male citizen in the United States should be re- quired to have one year of full-time military training before attaining the age of 21 years. Many times the question selected may seem too difficult and far reaching for the high school student. But here is a question that concerns the youth. It should prove to be one of the most interesting questions we have debated in recent years. We have already made plans for an early start next year and we hope to have a good number out for this important activity. THE SCHGGL BAND HIS year our band is rather small. Al- though vve have four beginners, we have only nineteen regular members. There should be more interest in a worthy project like this. In a school of this size we could easily have a band of Hfty pieces. The band members were very sorry to hear of Mr. Ghen's death in December, 1940, Ever since its organization in Ianuary, 1938, the band had been under his direction, until a very short time before his death. Of course all the band members miss Mr. Ghen but we all feel very fortunate to have Mr. Knowles of Wilton as our leader now.

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THE PHILLIPIAN 13 models and have produced some fine work. The club has at least one meeting each week at which the individual members work upon their planes. Eight planes have already been completed and by vacation time we expect to have a real display in one of our local store windows. Each plane upon completion is given a rating by the boys in the club. When 50 points have been earned, that member be- comes an Ace and is given an emblem signi- fying his rank. The boys are already thinking of another year when they will have more time to de- velop their club. It is hoped that by that time the club will have enough flying models to hold an air meet somewhere in town. Some believe they have found a real hobby which they wish to continue. THREE ACT PLAY HE three act play Superstitious Sadie was presented by the members of the junior and senior classes early this spring. The play was not so successful from the money point of view as some of the others have been, but those brave enough to dig out on that below O weather certainly enjoyed it. The cast was as follows: Sadie Mildred Gile Georgia May Ashford Alice Torsey Judy Ashford Iris Ashford George Quarley Mrs. Meecham Tommy Ralston May Quarley Rance Ralston Ramon De Castano Uriah Chadd Marion Beal Marjorie Stinchfield Newell Toothaker Pauline Steward Arthur Blanchard Helen Mitchell Clovis Blanchard Harvey Lovett Robert McKeen In the fall the high school put on 'four one act plays: SENIORS - THE HANDY MAN Prudence Tonietta Brookfield The Handy Man Granny Granus Mrs. Brown Sherwood Bill Brown Marion Beal Alice Torsey Newell Toothaker Arthur Blanchard Pauline Steward Lilla McLaughlin Helen Mitchell Blyn Ross IUNIORS - COMIN' ROUND THE MOUNTAIN Maw Judkins Marjorie Stinchfield Pap Judkins Robert Parker Daisy Judkins Mildred Gile Millicent Lowell Dorothy Mitchell Hortense Bellmont Clitfe Jean Boothby Carey Newhold Clovis Blanchard Zeke Bemis Harvey Lovett Dynamite Ann Glenice Gates SOPHOMORES - WILDCAT WILLIE Willie Earl Eustis Gladys Phyllis Knapp Joe Virgil Sampson Kathie Nelda Thompson Vernon Robert McKeen Celia Nathalie Edwards FRESHMEN-I-IERBlE'S FIRST DATE Ronald Haggan Maxine Staples Jean Thompson Dolena Walker VVarren Hinds Marilyn Wing Jack Bradley Herbie's sister Herbie's sister Mrs. Sanders Dick Harding Judy Andrews Herbert Sanders C Herbie J Truman Masterman We are working now on three one act plays. JUNIORS - FIREMAN, SAVE MY CHILD Mrs. Julia Quingle Marjorie Stinchfield Chester Quingle Harvey Lovett Archibald Quingle Clovis Blanchard Myrtle Jones Dorothy Mitchell Daisy Dorrance Mildred Gile Mrs. Sally Crossbury Maxine Bennett Bing Barnes Robert Parker Mary Lawson Jean Boothby SOPHOMORES - ELMER CLEANS UP John Redfield Earl Eustis Clara Nelda Thompson Mary Phyllis Knapp Elmer Laurel Thompson Nancy XVayne Nathalie Edwards FRESHMEN--STRAW IN HER HAIR Aunt Eppie Todhunter Myrtle Voter Ed Todhunter XVarren Hinds Harriet Todhunter Jean Thompson Marilyn Todhunter Maxine Staples Cyril Vandervoort Morton Burnham Mrs. Peter Vandervoort Doris Toothaker Peggy Dolena VV:ilker