Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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Published by the Students of Phillips High School Vol. XLII IUNE, 1943 No. 1 Front row, left to right: H. Beal, N. Edwards, E. Walker, N. Thompson, M. Staples Second row: P. Knapp, C. Ellicott, E. Eustis, M. Wilbur, O. Seeley, W. Mills EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIALS Hdilm'-in-Chicff Asrislmif Edirol' BI!!!-l1!'.f! Mzzmzgrr Assislam Bll51'l1!'.f.f Mamzgcr Boys' Sporls Girls' Spam' Litrmry Editor Alumni Erlimr Iokr' Fdilor .Snzior Class Edilor lnnior Clan Edilor Sophomore Class Editor Ifrrsfmuzlz Clan' Editor Everett Walker Nathalie Edwards Nelda Thompson Mcrtie Huntington Earl Eustis Myr Lyn Wilbur Charles Ellicott III Geraldine Kenniston William Mills Phyllis Knapp Maxine Staples Olive Seeley Helen Beal OW that we are really under way in our war effort, there are many things that high school students can do to aid in Civilian Defense. Many of the older boys are in the Home Guard, but they could do much more than they are doing at present. They could take a short course in messenger service and help immeasurably in blackouts and air raids. The older girls could help around the First aid rooms and the Red Cross, while many more could man the observation post, thus releasing some older person to help more in some other way.

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2 THE PHILLIPIAN In speaking and dramatics he was very clever. His ready wit and southern dialect always made a great hit. Harvey left us at the end of his third year to join the U. S. Marines. That he lived up to the tradition and great record established by the Marines is very clearly proved by the following letter received from his Commanding Officer. Feb. 15, 1943 I Dear Mrs. Duncan: We all were deeply grieved at the un- timely death of your brother, Pfc. Benjamin Harvey Lovett. But, as is necessary in time of war, none of us who knew him could ex- press our sympathy to you until we knew definitely, through your letter of Dec. 20th, that you had been officially informed of his death. I know you are proud to have had a fine man and soldier like Harvey representing you, your family, and your country in this great task we have at hand. Knowing him as long as I have been in the Marine Corps, I have found him to be quite a remarkable individual. The work was constantly diffi- cult and exhausting, but he never failed to do more than his share of it. And, at the same time, he could laugh and joke and keep his fellow marines in good spirits. To com- bine unquestionably hard work with high morale is a great achievement, and Harvey achieved it. He was a fine young man with an excellent record. He died doing his duty, while in action, keeping vital communication lines open un- der severely trying conditions. And, you must believe me when I say that he suffered none. I-Iarvey's friends, both officers and men, and I want you to know that you have our deepest sympathy in your great loss. I-Ie died in a noble cause that must sadly take some of us from this world. But never will it have been in vain. Harvey's work, his inspiration, and his loyalty to an ideal greater than any of us will always live on. Sincerely yours, Alin F. Dill, lst Lt. Adjutant. .915 55 1. a ' . or, I- y Eats-v-vvvw-55.9 H-lhhllff, w.,,u,xv

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4 THE PHILLIPIAN There is work for all in Civilian Defense. As our boys are called into the service and more families move away we must all give more time. It is only a little compared to what the boys in the service are doing, and what we may all be called to do before this war is over. HIS year several of our schoolmates have been called into the service. Be- fore another school year ends many others will have answered the call of their country. We all have a job to do in this great emer- gency, and it is the iob of every boy and girl today, to be getting ready, both mentally and physically, so as to be of the greatest service when the call comes. The boys are given an examination at the time of induction. Will they pass the exam- ination with flying colors? Or will the Army say, just another boy the school failed to educate? The class of 1943 would like to see every boy and girl working with a definite aim in view another year, building both mentally and physically for the work that lies ahead. NOT HER good way to show patri- J- otism is to buy bonds and thrift stamps. This summer all P. H. S. boys and girls will be working at home, on the farm, or in the mill. All will be earning good wages, and should be able to buy one or more bonds during the summer months. It is a good investment and our country needs the money. So let us buy all we can while we are working. We will all return to school in the fall happier, and better citizens, knowing that we have done our part during the summer months. E have worked hard this year and we have done our best to publish a good paper. We would like to thank all of those people who have kindly contributed their time, service, and financial assistance. This year it seems harder than ever for peo- ple to help, for there are so many more things to do, but still everyone has pitched in and worked with a will to keep up the standards and see that the Phillipian is as good as ever. So, to all who have helped in any way to make possible this issue of the Phillipian, the Editorial Board and Phillips High School thank you. CAI s i 5 E 1 TWH xtxws