Gardiner Area High School - Quill Yearbook (Gardiner, ME)

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Z6 THE QUILL tive to student council, Gloria Norton. On October 15 occurred the annual freshman-sophomore reception. The gym was very attractively decorated with green, red, and white streamers. Everyone had a grand time dancing and playing games and enjoying the refreshments. On December 17 the Athletic Fair was held at the high school. The sophomores had a booth at which they sold many deli- cious-looking cakes and from which they made a good profit. FRESHMAN CLASS The first freshman class-meeting was held September 27. The officers elected were james Sutter, president, Murray Shepard, vice-presidentg and Ruth Patterson, secre- tary and treasurer. The Athletic Fair held on December 14 was a big event for the freshmen. As is the general custom they had the white elephant table. The table was decorated in the class colors, green and white. Fir trees were used as a background and on the right was a large white elephant carrying a saddle of green, studded with lights. The table was crowded with articles. The total profit of the freshmen booth was 57052. On March 4, the freshmen held a second class meeting to elect another president. Former president, james Sutter, had left school, leaving his office empty. Vice-president Thomas Kelley was elected to the office of president. Melvin Foster was chosen as vice-president by a popular vote from the ninety-six present.

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THE QUILL Z5 CAST OF JUNIOR PLAY showing the entrance to the high school, above which is the name of the school. On the sides ofthe ring is the year. The junior play committee, june Lernar, Rita MacDonald, Geraldine Ulmer, Carroll Newhouse, Natalie Cole, and jane Ward, assisted by Mr. E. H. Danforth, chose Tom Sawyer, a play made from Mark Twain's book, to be given April 1. The cast was as follows: Tom Sawyer Thomas Demers Huckleberry Finn Perley Leighton Aunt Polly Evelyn Bowie Mary Kathleen Monaghan Sidney Leroy MacDonald Becky Thatcher Margaret Church Mrs. Sereny Harper Frances Lombard joe Harper Verdon Chase Susy Harper Barbara Chase Widow Douglas Natalie Cole lim Everett Ellingwood Sheriff Arthur Lasselle The stage manager was George Cottleg chairman of ticket committee, Rita Mac- Donaldg of advertisingicommittee, Geral- dine Ulmerg of ushers and program com- mittee, jane Ward. Between the acts were these specialties: a trumpet solo by Arnold Barrett, a violin solo by Virginia McLaughlin, and a trio, Carroll Newhouse, clarinet, Paul Fleming, drums, and Hattie Dodge, piano. The mu- sic was by the High School Band, directed by Miss Eva M. Towne. The play was well received by a capacity audience. SOPHOMORE CLASS On September Z3 the sophomore class held a meeting in the auditorium for the election of officers. The following were elected: president, Roland Hopkins, vice- president, Harrison Stultzg secretary and treasurer, Natalie Goodspeedg representa-

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THE QUILL Z7 I AlhlB'IIi.CS Ei ii INTRGDUCTION Norton played a good game for the oppos- Under the direction of our coach, Miss Newman, Mary Cox captained the girls this year, and ably led a valiant team through a particularly trying season. Inez Connelly and Captain Cox proved capable guards. Gloria Norton and Rachel Rines as forwards did some snappy shoot- ing. Margaret Dunn took care of the cen- ter section with Kay Buckley as side-center. Gwen Roberts managed affairs for the year. SCHEDULE or THE GIRLS, BASKETBALL Jan. G.H.S., 16 Ken. School of Com 13 Jan. G.H.S 27 Williams High 31 Jan. G.H.S. 13 Cony High 52 Jan. G.H.S. 8 Hallowell High 36 Jan. G.H.S. 7 Winthrop High 21 Jan. G.H.S 7 Cony High 27 Feb G.H.S. 22 Lawrence 45 Feb G.H.S. 24 Hallowell High 66 Feb G.H.S. 20 Fairfield 39 Feb G.H.S 27 Winthrop High 48 Feb G.H.S. 50 . Williams High 23 - JANUARY 7 G. H. S. 16 KENNEBEC SCHOOL or Com. 13 The opening game of the season was a victory over the Kennebe: School of 'Com- merce. The lassies from the latter played a fast game, but the orange and black came through with flying colors. Gloria Norton, and Rachel Rines, as forwards, were out- standing for the winners, while Christine ing team. F JANUARY 12 G. H. S. 27 OAKLAND 31 After the first half, in which Williams High gained 20 points, our girls were unable to sink enough shots to overcome those of the opposing team. Gloria Norton again starred, getting 10 points of the 27. JANUARY 14 GARDINER 13 CONY 52 ln the battle of battles Gardiner's arch- rivals ran up the terrific score of 52-13. Their steady and fast passing as well as their goal work showed diligent practice. We fought a hard battle, but were weak in our passing. During this game Gloria Norton scored 7 points, and Rachel Rines 6. JANUARY 21 GARDINER 8 HALLO NELL 36 Our players fell beneath a powerful, black and white machine. Although we put up a scrappy battle, we found them stacking up a higher score. Rachel Rines, as forward, played a good game, while Inez Connelly looked promising as guard. JANUARY 24 GARDINER 7 WINTHROP 21 After a first half that gave Winthrop a big margin, the Grange and Black came