Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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THE PHILLIPIAN 15 SCHOOL FIELD DAY AND FRESH- MAN INITIATION OON after school started, a new idea was carried out, that of a school field day. It was held at the park in Phillips and all the schools of and around Phillips attended besides those of Strong and King- Held. There was a varied program which pro- vided for the interests of all. The combined Phillips and Strong bands played and each school contributed its share of the program. To top all this there were several ball games. This affair was very well attended and we hope that it will be repeated next year. Freshman Initiation went off with a bang, this year. For a week before hand the soph- omores strolled around looking very Wise and casting pitying glances at the poor fresh- men. The freshmen were brave and so very green that I'm afraid they actually looked forward to the idea. However, the big night came and every- one had a very good time, including the freshmen. The sophomores put on one of the best and most ingenious programs we have had for a long time and now the fresh- men are looking forward to making their next year's one as good. PROGRAMS LTHOUGH we haven't had so very many assembly programs this year, what we have had have been very good and have disclosed talent which perhaps other- wise would have remained hidden. Each of the four classes put on a program at the beginning of the school year, which were varied in nature. The junior class put on the Christmas program. There have also been several quiz programs. The high school is especially grateful to Mr. Grant and Mr. Sparks for several fine programs. On Lincoln's b i r t h d a y, Mr. Sparks spoke on that great man and his own admiration for him. The students were very much interested and we hope that although Mr. Sparks is very busy he will find time to come in again. On Washington's Birthday, Mr. Grant helped us to commemorate that day with remarks on the man who held our country together during its First great crisis. We also observed Temperance Day this year in a novel but extremely effective man- ner. Mr. Grant brought a victrola to the main room and played several records which contained incidents pertaining to Tem- perance. Along with these he played recordings of parts of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs H which included some of the extra- ordinary sound effects. All in all, these programs were the most constructive and interesting of the year and we wish to tell Mr. Grant and Mr. Sparks how enjoyable they were and how much we are looking forward to more visits next year. SPELLING UR spelling matches were held in the early part of November, with the three schools, Phillips, Kingfield, and Strong com- peting. The Hnals were at Strong and two spellers from each class went to show their ability. They were Marion Beal, Lilla McLaughlin, seniors, Dorothy Mitchell, Maxine Bennett, juniors, Robert McKeen, Phyllis Knapp, sophomores, and Dolena Walker, lean Thompson, freshmen. The winner of the junior and senior group was Maxine Ben- nett, and of the freshman and sophomore group, lean Thompson. Perhaps some of you wonder what good these spelling matches really are and Why we have them. They help us in ever so many ways. For instance, they help us to get better ac- quainted with the derivation of words, their meanings, and pronunciations. In other words these matches enlarge the vocabulary of every person taking part. And what is more essential today than to be able to ex- press yourself and your ideas with correct words, or write letters correctly spelled. Let us continue to take an interest in these matches and keep up in the future the record set by us in past years.

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THE PHILLIPIAN 17 T. THlff, 'ri c i lI',i' 4 'Q' I H I I - FOOTBALL I-IEN school opened last fall it found a group of anxious boys waiting for their chance at the old pigskin. Before the season had gone far it was plain to be seen that the squad had suHered heavily by the graduation of the class of 1940. With but two first string men returning to the grid- iron the boys began to develop an entirely new combination of players. The season's opener was played at Strong and a real thriller it was. Both teams played very good ball considering the extent of their experience and practice. lt was anyoneis game till the final gun, Strong edging us out by one point. Before the season had progressed very far a number of injuries came to disrupt our team and seemed to haunt us throughout most of the season. Spin Morgan, a very promising backfieldman, suffered a broken arm during one of the early practices and was out for the remainder of the season. Bunny Blanchard and Morton Burnham were two others whose loss was felt heavily for some time. The boys had a tough season but now have the experience to net them a good squad for the coming year. The team should not suffer too heavily this year because of grad- uation it loses only one mang but it should gain considerable from the entering fresh- man class. Looking to the future, we expect to find a good squad on the field in answer to the call next fall. We have a stiff schedule fae- ing us and also a very anxious group of boys ready to meet it. It is also our hope that the townspeople will support us a little more at our games. nzws Every additional cheer means a great deal to the players. Frksr 'l'r:AM SECOND TEAM Eustis R. E. Masterman E. White L. E. C. Smith E. Lovett C. XV. Hinds C. Burnham F. B. B. Parker B. C. Blanchard H. B. S. Morgan B. Toothaker Q. B. Summary of games played: Phillips 20 Strong '21 Phillips 18 Dixfield 49 Phillips 18 Dixfield 53 Phillips 0 Strong 33 Phillips 29 Rangeley 4-L Phillips 42 Rangeley I9 Phillips 6 Albion 33 Phillips 36 Albion 31 BOYS, BASKETBALL HE boys' basketball team had a good season this year under the able coach- ing of Col. Mitchell. The old gymnasium in the Community House served for the practice sessions until after Christmas when we were able to use our new gym in the Community Center. Then the hoys really felt they had some- thing to work for, and after a few weeks practice showed marked improvement. The completion of the new hall for basketball meant a great deal of sacrifice on the part of many of our townspeople to whom we are greatly indebted. The boys of the team are looking forward to the next season when they will have most of the first string back with them. By hav- ing the use of the new gym for a complete season, the team of next year should enjoy a remarkable record.