Brewer High School - Trident Yearbook (Brewer, ME)

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THE TRIDENT 5 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF I936 Our class entered Brewer High School on Septem- ber 11, 1932 with about 135 pupils registering as Freshmen. During the first week of school, Mr. Gordon, the principal, called us together in the as- sembly hall to elect our class ofiicers. We chose Lee Philbrook for President, Howard Kenny as Vice- President, Clayton Hobbs for Secretary, and Spofford Avery for Treasurer. The next year was one of great achievements for the class of '36. The first thing of importance which took place was our class election. Howard Kenny was re-elected as president, Clayton Hobbs as vice president, Spofford Avery as treasurer, and Lucille Maddocks as secretary. At this point there was an obstacle to be overcome in the form of class debts which were incurred during our Freshman year. But as usual, our very capable and efiicient class officers obtained the money to pay this debt from a social held by our class to which we invited the Juniors. The next thing of importance was the opening of the football season. Our class waswell represented on the team by: Lawrence Campbell, John Gass, Howard Kenny, Fred Mullins, Lee Philbrook, Earl Robertson, James Seely, Spoiford Avery, Harold Swett, and Charles Wyman. After a good season . . . Wait a minute, I think I have left out one of our football stars. To be sure, it's that happy-go-lucky, gentleman of fortune, Charlie Barry. After a successful football season, Coach Dog- herty called for basketball material. The Sophomore class was represented on the varsity squad by two boys and one girl, Howard Kenny, Lee Philbrook and Lucille Maddocks. Soon the baseball season began with the following boys representing the class on the diamond: Carl Browning, Stuart Gerry, Howard Kenny, and Charles Wyman. John Dalton wa's the outstanding runner for the season on the track team. There existed in our class a few students of su- perior intelligence. They were: Spofford Avery, Vir- ginia Barstow, Hildreth Billings, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Elizabeth Cole, Helen Gray, Clayton Hobbs, Lucille Maddocks, Lucille Matthews, Helen McDonald, Mildred Robertson, and Thelma West. The Orchestra played an important part in the school assemblies and at social affairs of the High School. The members of our class playing in the Orchestra are: Spofford Avery, Gordon Carter, Stuart Gerry, William Laliberte, Robert McKeen, Elsie Peters, Patricia Smith, Thelma West, and Charles Wyman. The Band, as well as the Orchestra, played an im- portant part in school activities. The members of our class in the Band are: Robert McKeen, Spofford Avery, Gordon Carter, Stuart Gerry, and Charles Wyman. At last it was time to take leave of our studies for a few months, but again in September we re- turned as Juniors with 105 of us registering. Elections again! This time we re-elected Howard Kenny as president, Clayton Hobbs as vice president, Spolford Avery as treasurer, and Lucille Maddocks as secretary. We also chose a committee consisting of our class officers: Lillian Moore, Lucille Matthews, Charles Wyman, Stuart Gerry and Gordon Carter, to select our class rings. Now came the big event of our Junior year, the annual Junior Speaking Exhibition. After three pre- liminary rounds those selected for the finals were as follows: Girls-Lucille Matthews, Lillian Moore, Mildred Robertson, Patricia Smith, Thelma West, and Lucille Maddocks Qalternatej. Boys--Charles Barry, Gordon Bolster, Leonard Clough, Stuart Gerry, William Laliberte, and Gordon Carter falter- natel. The representatives to the University of Maine Speaking Contest were: William Laliberte, Lillian Moore, and Patricia Smith. Our Junior year is drawing to a close, but before we leave, the honor roll appears. The following Junior names appear on it: Virginia Barstow, Donald Byers, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, Elizabeth Cole, Joseph Dowling, Bernard Gormely, Evangeline Mathews, Marion Morrison, Carolyn Quimby, and Thelma West. After a special election, Gerald D'Amboise was chosen our class marshal. On September 12, 1935, about ninety-three of us returned as Seniors. We were elated at having reached the coveted goal for which we had been striving for three long years. Our class elections were held and we chose John Gormely for president, Clayton Hobbs for vice president, Marion Morrison as secretary and Spofford Avery as treasurer. As the fall season came on, we became interested in football. The Senior class was well represented on the football squad and the team came with a good record. About this time Mr. Jones called for candidates for the Debating Union. From his group he picked out a squad of twelve members. The Senior members on this squad who did excellent work during the season were: Leonard Clough, William Laliberte, and Lillian Moore. Under the able direction of Miss Wray, our class adviser, the Dramatics Club presented a number of plays which were much enjoyed by the persons attending. The Dramatics Club in the future should be a very active organization in Brewer High School. Basketball also took its place in the annals of sport in Brewer High. The following Seniors received their letters: Boys--John Gormely, Howard Kenny, Lee Philbrook, John Dalton, Gordon Carter, Elwin Chute. Girls--Mary Lunt, Virginia Avery, Lucille Maddocks. During the year a great many socials and class dances were held which were enjoyed by all the stu- dents who attended. As June was drawing near, Mr. Gordon announced the graduation speakers to be: Leonard Clough, Valedictoriang Virginia Barstow, Salutatorian. The honor essayists were: Spofford Avery, Eliza- beth Cole, Lucille Maddocks, and Thelma West. We are proud to announce that the five Juniors who were selected last year at the Senior assembly for the National Honor Society were: Spoiford Avery, Virginia Barstow, Gordon Carter, Leonard Clough, and Lucille Maddocks. Our class day speakers who were chosen by our class officers are as follows: Address to Undergradu- ates, John Gormelyg Class History, Lucille Matthews and Lillian Moore, Class Prophecy, William Laliberte, Geraldine Williams, Myrtle McLeod, James Seeley: Class Will, Gordon Bolster: Class Gifts, Stuart Gerry, Fred Mullins, Marion Morrison, Lillian Moore: Gift to School, Charles Barry. G. H. Bolster, '36.

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4 THE TRIDENT 23. mil EDI TORIA L 5 We hope that this number of the Trident will meet with the approval of our supporters, advertisers and purchasers. How near to, or how far below, our aim, we have fallen is left for you to decide. We only ask that you be generous. We are sure that you will admit we have the right spirit-we have tried. The Editor. Awake! Awake! Undergraduates! Have you ever considered having a student council in Brewer High School? The Class of '36 has seriously contemplated it at times, but evidentally lacked the intuition to perpetrate such an undertaking. Are you, too, going to overlook the opportunity to improve your school and your own interests? Other schools of Brewer's calibre have student councils, so why shouldn't we? Perhaps a word concerning the organization and functions of a council would help to arouse more interest. At the beginning of each school year, part of the student body consisting principally of class officers, athletic managers, and one or two repre- sentatives from each home room, organizes into a student council with its officers, by-laws, and other codes of authority. Usually there is a faculty ad- viser, and, usually, too, the principal of the school, while he has no active part in the proceedings of the council meetings, has the power of vetoing any law or resolution made by the students. As to the duties of the council, they may be few and limited, or, many and of great scope, depending upon the cooperation of council and principal. As suggestions, the council could: regulate and relieve congested traffic in the corridorsg grant charters to the various school oian- izations and clubs, make rules governing students' conduct on school property, establish a uniform set of study hall rules, to try and to punish the violators of all rules of discipline, act as a mediator between principal and students if an occasion of dispute should arise, and, most important of all, try to stop the petty thieving which still continues, despite all attempts to curb it. Why can't WE have a student council-a repre- sentative government? Our forefathers fought for the right to govern themselves and eventually they succeeded. Soon, when we are catapulted into the world, we will be expected to carry on the manage- ment of our communities and nation. Why can't we have preparation now for our great assignment? Why can't we commence now to study the funda- mentals of democracy by having a representative government in our schools? We-the class of 1936- can't now, it's too late, but you--the undergraduates of Brewer High-can, if you will. The Editor.

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THE TRIDENT Avery, Spofford Ellingwood Spot Band 11-2-3-455 Student Leader of Band 1455 Orchestra 11-2-355 Football 12-3-455 Treas- urer of Class 11-2-3-455 Secretary of Hi-Y 1455 President of Dramatics Club 1455 Winner F. H. A. Essay Contest 1355 Honor Student5 Graduation Speaker5 National Honor Society 13-455 Editor-in-Chief of Trident 1455 Con- test Play 1455 Ring Committee 1355 Wearer of B 5 Traffic Officer 13-455 Radio Play 1455 Football Social Play 1455 Varsity Club 145. Avery, Virginia Mae Blondie Stetson High School 1155 Basketball 13-455 Interclass Basketball 1455 Delegate to U. of M. Play Day 1455 Triple H Club 13-455 Wearer of B, She likes Basketball, But cares for Walter, toog She's a likeable girl And a friend that's always true. Barry, Charles Patrick Buck Football 12-3-455 Cross Country 1155 Track 11-255 Junior Speaker 1Finals55 Dramatics 13-455 Class Day Speaker5 Hi-Y 11-255 Tri- dent Board 1455 X. E. Club 13-455 Traffic Oflicer 13-455 Football Social Play 1455 Wearer of B 5 Drum Major of Band 1455 Debate 1355 Intramural Basketball 11-2-3-455 Varsity Club. Charlie is our big shot He gets slams galore, But they don't bother him For he comes back for Moore and Moore. Barstow, Virginia Lucille Virgie Trident Board 12-355 Traffic Officer 1355 Semi-Finals Junior Speakingg Latin Club 1Censor5 1355 Salutatoryg Class Ode5 Se'- Beowulf Club 1455 Dramatics Club 1455 Foot- ball Social Play 1455 National Honor Societyg Radio Play 1455 Honor Student. To know her is to like her, She'll be a success without doubt, But what we like about Wergie She helps the other fellow out. Bearce, Boyden Cruncher Radio Plays 1455 Traffic Officer 1455 Intra- mural Basketball 13-455 Higgins Classical 11-2 . We know this boy will surely succeed Though he's very quiet indeed And one whom we hardly ever see, For he comes to Brewer from the country. Belliveau, Nancy Mary Nanny Traffic Officer 145. Usually chirping and full of fun, But she has a temper, too, The friends she has are the friends she s had, Never going with anyone new. Bennett, Gladys Elsie Gladys Se'Beowulf Club 1455 Triple H Club 13-45. She has a quiet charm Possessed by very few, But who is the friend from John Bapst? We wish we only knew. Billings, Hildreth Eleanor Jld Spofford Junior High 1155 Honor Student5 Office Girl 13-455 Traffic Officer 1455 Se'- Beowulf Club 1455 Triple H Club 1455 Dra- matics Club 1455 Football Social Play 145. A very studious young Maiden, And with books she's always laden, Never in much of a hurry Except when riding with Murray.