Higgins Classical Institute - Scroll Yearbook (Charleston, ME)

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38 H. C. I.SC'ROLL 5 v 1 . . ...q SIIH UL ACTIVITIES Lv. B. SCHOOL CALENDAR September 11 Here we go again! Today, plans for an- cther successful year to begin with 173 stu- dents enrolling. The faculty is: Principal, William Tracy, Mathematics 3 Philip E. Keith, Science and Englishg Miss Evelyn Estey, Frenchg Miss Carlene Hillman, Home Eco- nomicsg Miss Leah Brown, Englishg Mrs. Sybil Grindle, Mathematics and Science: Roland Fotter, Mathematics and Lating Leon Meader, History and Bible. 15 Besides making many new acquaint- ances, the students open the covers of text- books with a yell. 15 The first movie of the year is held to- night. in the chapel with a large crowd at- tending, probably because of the free ad- mission. 18 Coach Keith calls for candidates for a new football team. 20 We notice the Freshmen are still wan- dering around the corridors somewhat be- wildered. Senior girls welcome underclass- men with a party. 21 The annual Freshman reception is held in the chapel. There was a short program, followed by the usual handshaking and re- freshments. 23 A corn roast is held at the pond with baked beans and plenty of fun. They say Mr. Keith had five helpings of beans. 27 The first issue of the Scrawl is pub- lished. Our new teacher, Mr. Fotter arrived with his family to assume his teaching duties. October 1 There still seems to be some resemblance between the Freshmen and the grass, but both are fading. 5 Higgins symphony gathers for its first rehearsal. 7 Higgins runs over the Coburn eleven with the rousing score of 24 to 0. 9 Girl Reserve initiation was held in the chapel with a candle light ceremony. 14 Miss Hillman and Mrs. Grindle organized a softball game. Preliminaries for the Fresh- men prize speaking contest petrified the Freshmen. 25 We noticed everyone did some last minute cramming. 27 Mid-term exams. 28 Higgins put up a good fight with their opponents M. C. I., but lost, 7 to 6. 31 Mary Shirley left school today to quiet her appendicitis. November 8 Boys began practicing for a successful basketball season. 2 First meeting of the French Club. 10 Freshman prize speaking was a great success. Francis Harvey and Robert Cameron, who were Seniors, left for the Service. 15 Waldo Archer had a bad tooth pulled. Girls' basketball held their first session. 20 Sophomore preliminaries were held. 22 Everyone welcomed a Short Thanksgiving recess. 27 Back to school again. 28 Girls began practicing basketball, in earnest, to outdo the boys' success. December 3 Skating fans cut up the ice at the Pond today. 5 We lost to John Bapst in our first game of the season. 8 Everyone is wondering if we will have a white Christmas. 15 Exams. 16 Everyone is homeward bound. Merry Christmas! January 2 School begins once more after a much enjoyed vacation. 5 Everyone attended the first social of the New Year. 6 The basketball teams clashed with Guil- ford High. 13 The skiing is getting good. Hope there are no broken bones. 19 The boys came through with their first victory of the season in the Dover game. 20 Today, a few of the Sophomores were rather dense. Perhaps it was because of the speaking preliminaries. 23 Students were all suffering under the mid-year exams. 24: Still suffering. 30 We are certainly enjoying f?J typical Alaskan weather.

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H. c. I.scRoLL 3-7 When Peace again has flooded the earth And the war has ceased to be, We shall all have a new freedom of birth And of Peace and Democracy. N. Cummings '46 LIMERICKS There was an old woman from Dover Who was in a car that turned overg She cracked her head And then it was said That she was laid in a grave at Hanover. H. Hanson '46 There was a man from Berling As a paper-hanger he did begin. He started a war- I dofn't know what for Now he will hang for his sin. . P. Archer '46 A man from the town of Berlin, ' Was wiping the sweat off his ching Our bombers flew by, And let the bombs fly, Our boys watched the old man dig in. The Japs thought they were bright, When they started the U. S. to fight: But cfne of these days, We will hear the Japs say, Our future is not like a light. A. Amero '46 There was a yo-ung woman from Dover Who used to roam through the cloverg One day she sat dc-wn On what she thought was the ground But there was a bee there and he drove her. There was a young man from Bangor He always got everything that he sang for, One day he sang reveille And in walked sweet Beverly He said, You must be the maid that I rang for. P. Seamans '46 There was a young man from Texas He was really very reckless, He fired with his gun Then began to run For he had hit a woman's necklace. P. Page '46 There was a young lady from Ricker, Who thcught Higgins would lick her, She buckled right in, And won out with a grin, And she found she could do her work quicker. M. Locke '46 There once was a girl from Garland, Who wished she could live on an island: With all of her might She tried to be right But slill wanted to live on this island. M. Madden '46 I once had a parrot named Polly, Who went for a ride on a trolley. When she got there And was asked for her fare, She said, I ain't got any, by gully. B. Fish '46 Well we remember that night in June The lake bathed in silver by the light of the moon, On the lake in a boat Which we thought would float, But it sank from our s-ight all too soon. Jean Allen '46 t v 2

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H.C.I.SCROLL 39 ::: ? 25- : February 8 Exams again. 9 More exams. 15 Freezing. 16 The town and dorm girls clashed in a grand battle tonight iBasketba117. 19 Everybody seemed downcast. Could it be because we received our rank sheets today? 29 Colder. March 2 The Seniors presented their play, Tish , in the gym. It was an exceptionally fine performance. 12 Tryouis for Junior play were held. 14 Annual basketball tournaments began tonight. Higgins was well represented when Joyce Robinson sang on the radio on Oppor- tunity Time. 22 Exams again. 23 Continued. 24 Easter vacation. Happy??? April 3 Back to the old routine again. 4 Spring has come early this year. All the l:oys are appearing on the baseball diamond. 6 Gee, it is hot around this place. 8 Penny Brown came back to school after an appendicitis operation. 11 The baseball boys showed their metal against the Milo team this afternoon. 12 Flash!--The death of President Roose- velt came as a shock to everyone this after- noon. 18 The softball girls wc-rked hard for their first game. 21 We had to go to school today to help make up the extra week. 24 Rain. 25 Class parts announced by Principal Tracy. 27 The Junior play was a grand success tonight. 29 More rain. May 1 The sun shone once more. 2 Exams ahead! A lot of students are get- ting uneasy. 10 The Juniors and Scfphomores sure look relieved after having passed in their book reporis. 121 Is it spring fever? 21 Warmer-Summer's coming. 22 Recital and concert in the chapel to- night. , 26 The Seniors were given a banquet to- night by the Juniors. 30 Memorial Day-Scroll comes from press. June 1 1 There was a large attendance at the op- erelta, Tune In , presented by the glee clubs under the direction of Miss Homer. 2 Senior Class Day-Some of the Seniors are beginning to look sorrowful rather than happy about graduating. ,. E The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered. 4 Graduation Day. Everyone is departing for summer vacations. Good-by, Everyone!