Dexter High School - Signet Yearbook (Dexter, ME)

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THE SIGNET 23 The Dennison players were larger than the Terriers, and before many minutes were over, the methods of both teams were plainly seen. Dennison used formations, while Terryville avoided formalities, and de- pended on individual effort. However, at the first half the score was fourteen to eleven in Dennison's favor, but at the third period Terryville spurted and tied the score at eighteen all. The last quarter began with disaster to Terryville. Captain Bob tripped over a foe, and fell unconscious to the fioor. He was carried down the stairs by fellow players, while Pop was deciding whom to send in. His glance rested for a moment on the face of the Kid, and he noted the look of expec- tation. Go in, Kid, he ordered, and do the best you can. The best he could do was to have a foul called on him, but for- getting the crowd, he played for all he was worth. Only three minutes remained. and neither team had scored. Another minute went by, and suddenly the whistle blew for a foul, the ball was placed in the Kid's hand and he was told to take two shots. A silence fell as the Kid toed the line. Every eye was on him. The Kid's one spec- ialty was free shots, but after the ball lcft his hands he knew he had missed. He shut his mouth grimly, poised his hands, and shot. The ball struck the backboard, hesi- tated and then toppled out-ward. While it rocked there, the Kid instinctively sprang forward, following up. As the ball fell it shot straight into his hands. Up went the Kid's arms, up shot the ball again, and dropped clean as a whistle through the net- ting. A whistle blew, signifying the end. Four joyous youths fell on the Kid, while the hall rocked with applause. Score, Terryville 20, Dennison 18. That night the Kid went home with his friends on the train. A big silver trophy reposed on his knee, while he was happy in the knowledge that it was he, and he alone, who had made it possible for Terryville to win, and to be pointed out as the town that beat Dennison. Richard Ramsay '27. SPRING Beautiful spring is here at last! Everything is growing fast. All around, the ground is green The best of nature now is seen. Rain doth come in many showers, In the woods, it helps the flowers. Coming up on left and right, Easter flowers meet your sight. Canopies of leaves of green As beautiful as ever seen, Redolent perfume fills the air, Omnipotent perfume everywhere. Listen, for the birds are singing! In the church, the bells are ringing. Nature does her work of cheer, Endless, onward, year on year. Beautiful spring is here at last! Rabid winter has gone past. All the world with beauty creeping. Gilded rain drops round you seeping. Daintily, the Sunbeams dancing On the ground, the rain drops prancing Now that spring is here at last. Harold Kittredge, '28. NATURE It was dawn, and far o'er colored hills, Light streaks of gold were streaming, Songs of birds the woodland filled, Just one lone star was beaming, The light of the sky was not so pale, And the song of the birds seemed sweeter, Still golden lights played o'er hill and dale, And the wings of the wind grew fleeter. There were silvery clouds aglow in the west, Where the sun was softly cradled in rest. And birds soared silently and slowly along, While clearly through the evening sky, Awakening even the clouds on high, Swelled on the breeze, an evening song. The moon shone brightly in a cloudless sky, The light dew came a-falling, While by the lake on the distant shore, The waves crooned a song and sighed, Then, nature seemed vainly recalling, The happy days that were no more. Mildred Hewett '25.

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22 THE SIGNET was bound to do what I could for them. Oh! said Laura, Oh! Her eyes were a little misty as she finally went on. If you don't mind-at our meeting tomorrow- would you come, and join our club? Would I! cried Weola de Jong, of course I'd be delighted to be a member of your club. And you yourself, are just wonderful, put in Miss Persia. I hope you'll stay here a long time. Oh, I intend to! said Miss de Jong happily. Beatrice Bragdon '24. THE LAST FEW SECONDS Terryville was proud of its basket-ball team. For two seasons the Terriers had won from all neighboring contenders. So when news came that they had been invited to Dennison, one of fifteen teams to com- pete for the state chalnpionship, Terryville fairly swelled with pride. Pop was coach, and the invitation pleased him. He had worked for this for three years, and to him it signified success as a coach. Terryville was all for the team, but Terryville was not a wealthy community, and the school treasury lacked sixty-four dollars of the amount required for expenses. On account of this shortage, only the regu- lar seven men were to go. Of course some of the players were disappointed, but no one so much as George Lamar, otherwise known as the kid of the team. The Kid was sixteen years old, and this was his second year on the team. He was far too light to play basket-ball, and it was chiefly his ability to cage free throws from the foul line that kept him on the team. This particular night he had asked Pop to be allowed to go, but had been re- fused, Pop saying that if extra men were to go, they would be older players. That night the Terriers departed for Dennison, and among those to send them off was the Kid. If Pop had known what was revolving in the boy's mind, he would not have been so much at peace with the world. For that night directly after the depart- ure of the team, the Kid started on foot for Dennison, seventy-five miles away. The Kid had left Terryville, soon after ten o'clock and had walked many miles before he obtained his first lift. An hour's walk- ing followed this ride, and after resting a few hours, daylight dawned in the east. Fortune againl smiled on him for an auto was stopped while the driver asked him if he wanted a lift. When the car finally stop- ped at a small village, the Kid was happy in the knowledge that he had covered half the distance. After eating a light dinner of three sandwiches and two apples which he took from his pocket, he again renewed the journey. Two lifts and three hours' walking, brought him to a town within ten miles of his destination. The Kid decided to spend some of his money so he bought a ticket and boarded the next train for Dennison, arriving there safely at six o'clock, tired out, but happy. He immediately spent half of his remain- ing money for lunch, and spent the night sleeping on some hay in an old shed that stood on the outskirts of the city. The next day he immediately hunted up the hall where the tournament was to be held. The very first person he met was Pop. Surprised! Of course Pop was sur- prised, and asked to hear the whole story. His only comment was that he was there and that he must make the most of it. That afternoon the Terriers were sched- uled to play Tidal for preliminary honors. They had no trouble in defeating them. The Kid had no chance to play in that, or in the semi-final which the Terriers played with Jonesport. Much to the surprise of every- body, and most of all to the Terriers, they defeated Jonesport in a hard fought battle, and were scheduled to play in the finals with Dennison, who had easily de- feated their opponents. Of course Terryville was excited, what team wouldn't be, playing in the Hnals of the tournament with their biggest rival, Dennison? When at last the word came to take the fioor, the hall was packed to over- flowing. Terryville supporters were out in force and occupied a whole section.

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ff I School Happenings J The school.opened Sept. 8, with 203 en- rolled. We were glad to welcome back Mr. Blake as Principal, Mrs. Blake, Miss Ken- ney, Mrs. Whitmore, Mrs. Peirce and Mr Dewever, as assistants. A few new teach- ers on the faculty greeted us. Miss Emily Gardner from East Machias, took Miss Coomb's place in the Commercial Dept., Miss Margaret Rice from Plainfield, New Jersey, took Miss Stoehr's place in the Latin Dept., and Miss Evaline Roundy from Marblehead, Mass., took charge of the girls' physical training classes. On October 6 Horace Hopkins invited the Sophomore Class to his home for a supper. The class went in cars with Miss Marian Kenney and Miss Emily Gardner of the faculty as chaperones. Games were played and everyone had a good time. October 30, 31 were the dates for the State Convention this year held in Bangor. We welcomed the holidays as usual and were pleased that all members of the faculty attended the convention. October 31 the Senior Class gave a Hal- lowe'en dance at the town hall, Carleton's orchestra furnishing the music. The hall was attractively decorated, and students in different booths were kept busy selling re- freshments while the fortune-teller had her share of the business. The dancers were many and the balcony was filled with spectators. Sub-master and Mrs. Dewever and Mr. and Mrs. Davis were the chaper- ones. November 17, was National Education Week. Each day there was a special pro- gram. Wednesday evening school was in session so that visitors were able to come was and see what the students were doing in their work. February 12 a medal was awarded to Miss Maple Percival for writing the best essay on Abraham Lincoln. The essay was one thousand words in length and was considered very good. Miss Iona Landeen followed a close second. The judges were Mrs. C. C. Palmer, Mrs. Galen Ramsay and Mr. Clifford Call. On the 12 of December the Sophomore Class gave their dance in the Club Hall, Hatch's orchestra furnishing the music. There were many dancers and the class made 525.00 to add to their fund. Miss Flora Laughton invited the Junior Class to her home in West Ripley for an oyster stew supper, Miss Kenney and Miss Gardner of the faculty attended as chaper- ones. Games were played until the chaper- ones insisted it was time to leave. Mr. Marsh of the Curtis Publishing House came to N. H. Fay High School and proposed a plan for our school to earn some money. The plan met with great enthusiasm and there were three sides chosen for the contest. The two losing sides were to give the winning side a Fun Fest. The contest lasted a week and on March 13 the Fun Fest was given in the gym. A large number of students attended and after the ceremonies were over games were played under the supervision of sub- master Dewever, Refreshments were served and the party adjourned at an early hour. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed himself and wished such times came more often.