Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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THE PHILLIPIAN 15 . . , i 1 . 5 s , .5 1 x ' J ,i, X . t K .4 1 4 y - A 2 . I. Q . f i BAND Front row, left to right: G. Pillsbury, R. McLain, G. Wilbur, I. Wilbur, E. Hagelin, H. Beal, G. Thompson Second row: M. Flagg, I. Richmond, C. Moore, M. Gould, G. Smith, R. Beal, R, Harnden, Leader O. Knowles Third row: N. Edwards, N. Thompson, V. Norton, C. Hardy, M. Wilbur, I. Wilbur, A. Wilbur Our new building proved ideal. lf we could have had mats and other gymnasium have made the work despite this handicap we feel that we have carried on a worthwhile program. equipment we could more interesting, but ln addition to this physical training the most of the boys are members of the Home Guard and receive an additional three hours' training each week. Farly in the fall a group of boys and girls were chosen to go to Farmington to learn to be leaders. They spent the day and learned many new tricks which they have shown the others. We like our physical training course and it is much better than standing around and watching others exercise as many of us have done in the past. MAGAZINE CONTEST ln October the annual magazine contest, sponsored by the Crowell Publishing Com- pany, was held. Frank Beal was the leading salesman, The school earned enough money to pay for the football uniforms and clean up the 1942 deficit. VVe wish to thank all who helped to make this drive a success. NEW CHAIRS FOR THE COMMUNITY BUILDING ln the last issue of the Phillipian the Class of l9-12 suggested that we start a fund for chairs. During the past year we have turned over two hundred and ninety-eight dollars. At Christmas two hundred chairs were pur- chased, and the Legion reports that the last payment has been made.

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14 THE PHILLIPIAN ,ix .- 1455 ' C Ho 0 L ifrk Y A ffffkx--- .- . , , 41 il.-.. 0 'T IUNK DRIVE things such as pushing a penny across the ROUND the first of October the gov- ernment started a nation-wide junk drive. ln Phillips the school did the greater part of collecting. A large number of tons were brought in and taken to the lot opposite the school building. Among those who worked very hard at this were Earl Eustis, Dick Stinchlield, Bud Smith, Frank Beal, Ding Masterman and Floyd Norton. Earl and Dick .went out with a truck and brought in 25,000 lbs. together. The money from this was put into chairs for the Community Building. THREE-ACT PLAY AUN'l' SUSII-1 SHOOTS THE WORKS Aunt Susie . . . ...,.., .........,. , .. ....... Phyllis Knapp Ioy Herbert .. . .. ,..,.....,. ,......... N athalie Edwards Scarlet Deane .. ,..,..., Nelda Thompson lohnny Rogers ...........,.., Earl Eustis Laura Dawson .,.. ..,,.,.. M axine Staples Portia Lark . .. .. .... .,..,,...... R uth Uile l.a Salle Iohnson ,.., ,. ...,.....,,.., Frank Safford Omar Graves . .. ..,,,. ,. .. ...... Richard Stinchfleld Mrs. Edward Dunning .,,..,. Harriet Stowell Slick Conway ..... . , . .........,... Morton Burnham This play, presented on Nov. 10, at Lam- bert Hall, was very successful. FRESHMAN INITIATION As usual we had a rollicking good time at initiation this year. The Sophies had a great time making the green Freshies do different Hoot with their nose, eating cow's eye, and feeding each other blueberry pie, blind- folded. The boys were dressed in girls' clothes and the girls in boys' clothes. The Freshies have not been green since and are looking forward to their turn next fall. SENDING NEWS SHEET TO BOYS IN SERVICE During the past year we have sent six issues of the News Sheet to the boys in the service. We hope that all have enjoyed this bit of news from the school and the home town. We now have over one hundred and twenty-live names on the mailing list. An- other year we hope to make this paper larger and better. VVe are very grateful to the many citizens who have contributed articles. We hope that many others will find time to write a word to these young men who are doing so much for their country. Hand it to us and we will be glad to pass it on. PHYSICAL EDUCATION For years physical education has been re- quired by law in all schools. But because of the lack of proper facilities in many towns the law had never been enforced. Last fall the army urged that all schools adopt a physical Fitness program. And in October we started a course of three hours each week for all boys and girls.

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16 THE PHILLIPIAN BAND The band has been progressing as usual this year but because of scarcity of gasoline we have not had any concerts or attended the festivals. Mr. Clark, who has been caring for the Legion Home on Mondays, has joined in with us several times playing different instru- ments. Because of rationing of gasoline and tires there has been no spelling or debating con- tests this year. We did send two representa- tives, Dolena Walker and Tommy Thomp- son, to the speaking contest at Kingfield, on May 28. MORSE CODE CLASS A class for those who were interested in the study of the International Morse Code was started in February. This course is the same as given by the army. The school pur- chased twenty records and many of the stu- dents have their own sending sets. At the end of twelve weeks Truman Mas- terman, Dolena Walker, and Tommy Thompson passed the ten word a minute testg Earl Eustis, Everett Walker, and Mari- lyn VVing the eightg Myr Lyn Wilbur and Charles Iepson the six. 'By the end of the year several of the students will be able to receive from twelve to sixteen words per minute. ONE-ACT PLAYS SENIORS - BIG BROTHER BARGES IN Bob ....,.........,.,........,..,...............,........, Everett Walker Bill ..,...,.,., ......... W illiam Mills Andy ..,..... .....,..,.....,... E arl Eustis Charlie ....,. ....,, C harles Ellicott III Emily ,.,. ...... N athalie Edwards Agnes .......... Nelda Thompson Becky ,......,,..............,............,..,.. Geraldine Kenniston Helen . .,....,.................,..,... ................... P hyllis Knapp Nat Edwards, of this play, was rushed to the hospital the afternoon of the plays for an emergency operation. Her part was success- fully filled by Dolena Walker. We were very sorry that Nat was sick but were lucky to Find so able a substitute. Incidentally, the seniors were voted as putting on the best play. IUNIORS - WILDCAT WILLIE BUYS A BOND Wildcat Willie Laurel Thompson Gladys .,....,.... Ioe ...,.. Vernon Celia .. Kathie .......,... Bonny Moore Mrs. Wilkins ., lean Thompson Truman Masterman Ronald Haggan Maxine Staples Iris Wilbur Myrtle Voter Marilyn Wing SOPHOMORES - EVERYTI-IING'S REASONABLE Iack Hale ..,..,. Peggy Hale ..... Peter ,.............. . Mrs. Thistle ...,. .,....,. Red .........,,.,... Augusta . .,.. . Maribel .,....... ...,.. Sadie ..,............ Leslie Adley Marjorie Gould Corydon Hardy Beatrice Mitchell Robert Wilcox Delvine Vose Marilyn Mecham Olive Seeley Dr. Blisswell ..................,...,..,.....,.,.. Carmond Moores FRESHMEN-YOUTH AND UNCLE SAM Spencer Erskine ...,...........,......,............... Verne Beedy Mrs. Bill Slocum Dora Roberts ............ Wilma Sargent Mrs. Perry Martindale , ...... ..,.. . Eva Brodsky , .........., .. Sonny Hampton ....,,...... ...,,. Arlena Muocha ....,....., Rose Delaney ....,.... Carl Hoff ner ............. Frances Morgan Pauline Weston Harriet Stowell Ronald Sargent Helen Beal Athylie Wilbur Curtis Beedy Winifred Martindale .........,.,.............. Marie Dunham Because of the absence of Ruby Bickford, Frances Morgan was a substitute in this play. She did very good work and fitted into the part well. THE EXHIBITION In the middle of April the village schools of Phillips and the Valley School gave an exhibition. It was put on in the Community Building and supervised by Mrs. Richmond. There were 150 children taking part from the primary to High School. There were plays, tumbling acts and dances. Fifty-three dollars was netted from this and will be used for the Community Build- ing. l CHAPEL SERVICE On Good Friday the high school and grammar school attended a service at the Methodist Church. There was a good at- tendance with Rev. Clark and Rev. Taylor as leaders.