Dexter High School - Signet Yearbook (Dexter, ME)

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THE SIGNET 19 accompanied by Robert Eliot on the violin. A French play entitled Dans Un Restau- rant was very cleverly given by Neil Fogg, Charles Gasper, Ludgar Higgins and Elton True. This was later given before the Dex- ter Literary Club. A short French sketch was successfully given by Hope Tucker and Richard Ramsay. During the first part of the school year, the Junior French work was made very in- teresting by the use of colored posters, brought from France. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ADVERTISERS IN THE SIGNET Abbott, Amos Co. Aldo, Emil Ayer, W. B. Bassett Studio Bates, Justin Blaisdell Auto Co. Brewster Drug Store Brewster, W. E. Bucknam 8: Mountain Burgess, F. E. Buzzell, H. E. Call Studio Carsley, Elsie M. Packard, J. L. Co. Crosby, J. Willis Daggett, Nathan Davis, A. L. Dexter Grange Store Dexter Pharmacy Dexter Steam Laundry Downing's Garage Dunn, D. C. Dustin, G. A. Dyer, Eddie Edes Bros. Edes, Rebecca Eldridge Bros. Fay 8z Scott Fossa, M. B. Gazette Pub. Co. Gordon, L. B. Goulette, Philip Gould, F. W. Gould, W. B. Hale, H. E. Hammond, W. J. Haskell, H. L. Hatch, H. E. Hayden's Greenhouse Hutchinson 8: Gates Judkins Ins. Agency Kelley, L. E. Keyte, A. W. Killman, R. L. Sz Co. Lassell's Market L. Lauridsen Sz Son Littlefield-Crockett Co. McQuillan, Ruth Merrill Trust Co. Mountain, James Murphy, J. H. Noyes 8z Hall Park, Geo. Mfg. Co. Park Theatre Partridge, Horace Kz Co. Peirce, W. B. Pioneer Engraving Co Pouliu, Edmund Poulin 8: Mountain Prescott's Filling Sta. Quimby, Norman Radio Sales Sz Service Rand, J. P. Redman, S. J. Rowe, W. N. Robert's Barber Shop Seavey, F. W. Seavey 8z Seavey Small, S. L. Snell, Clyde Snell, Innie Springall, Amos Strout, A. C. Style Shop Surprise Store Tewksbury's Garage Thatcher, H. K. Tillson, H. L. 8z Co. Titcomb, A. C. Webber, C. H. Welfare Market Whalen, H. E. Worthen, F. L. Young's Greenhouse

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18 THE SIGN ET PARTIES During the school year the different class- es have had their social functions. The senior class was invited to a clam chowder supper at the home of the class president, Elton True. Miss Gardner and Miss Holt were the chaperones. The junior class was cordially invited to the home of Hazel Jewett, for a class sup- per. Mr. DeWever was chaperone. Cheers were given to the hostess, and everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion. A dance which was successfully carried out by the Sophomore class, chaperoned by Prin. and Mrs. Blake, was held at the Club hall. Refreshments were served, and the class did very well financially. The Freshman class, chaperoned by Miss Rice and Miss Blenkhorn held a party at the home of Clyde Jewett. The usual games were played, and it was an enjoyable occasion for all. The Freshman Hop given at the Dexter Club hall was well attended by the students and their friends. The chaperones were Prin. and Mrs Blake. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Thursday, October 2, 1925, the orchestra had the first rehearsal of the year. The following ofhcers were then chosen: Presi- dent, Elton Trueg manager, Richard Ram- sayg librarian, Isabel Marsh. A few new members were enrolled. The personnel is as follows: Piano: Charlene Rollins, Arthur Hasel- tine. Violins: Clarence Bates, Donald Blake, Horace Field, Horace Hopkins, Ernest Gor- don, Rose Ganeau, Isabel Marsh, Robert Eliot, Eugene Champeon. Cello: Charlotte Eliot. Trombones: Harold Irvin, Linden Shields. Saxaphones: Beatrice Brawn, Betty Brew- ster, Althea Mower, Philip Chandler. Claronetsz Richard Ramsay, Wilson Wil- kins. Cornets: Bernard Morancie, Chester Strout, Elton True, Maurice Parkman, Vance Wakefield, Charles Starbird. The directors of the Music Festival in Bangor extended an invitation to Mr. Rol- lins, to send fifty of the students studying vocal music in high school, to participate in the students' program. About thirty- five went in automobiles, accompanied by Mrs. Smart and Mr. Rollins. Monday morning, March 12th, the school orchestra gave an appreciation concert in place of the regular chorus singing. Several special selections were rendered by various pupils: Spring Time, song, Rose Ganeau, Althea Mower, Eleanor Marsh Sestelle violin duet, Robert Eliot, Eugene Champeon The Evening Star, Saxaphone solo, Betty Brewster March 21st, the orchestra furnished mu- sic for the Me-n's Forum Meeting at the Baptist church. The men very kindly gave a collection of 328.00 to the orchestra, which was spent for some new music. Sunday, April 25th, the orchestra again played at the Methodist church for the Men's Forum. Isabel Marsh and Rose Ganeau gave a violin duet, accompanied by Charlene Rollins at the piano. May 11th, the orchestra held a rehearsal at Mrs. Smart's home. Refreshments of sherbet, cake and cookies were served. This was a delightful surprise to the members. May 14th, the orchestra played at Town hall for the Senior play, entitled Purple and. Fine Linen. FRENCH DEPARTMENT It will be noticed that the graduation program has been somewhat changed this year. In place of the class prophecy, sev- eral scenes from a French play will be given. The play chosen is Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Moliere. This is a French classic comedy, and the students chosen to take the different roles are expected to give a good account of their three years' work in French. The following are the students who will take part: Neil Fogg, Eleanor Hasty, Eleanor Herrick, Ludgar Higgins, Isabel Marsh and Elton True. An assembly was held in the class room one Friday afternoon. The program was as follows: Althea Mower gave a vocal solo, -Q

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