Higgins Classical Institute - Scroll Yearbook (Charleston, ME)

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42 H. C. I.SC'ROLL ' sf ' SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play Tish was held March 2, in the gymnasium and proved to be an oxcepti:-nal performance. It was given before the largest audience seen at any Higgins function since Pearl Harbor. The fact that they get their money's worth was evident from the continuous flow of laughter. Tho Cast of Characters was as follows: Tiih, Greta Scott Lizzie, Jo Ann Pierce Aggie, Mary Shirley Ellen Leighton, Joyce Tasker Charita, Margaret Bradford Luther Hopkins, Paul Bshiop Callie Hopkins. Marilyn Trask Charlie Sands, Kenneth Masse Bettina Brent, Marie Scott Sheriff Lem Pike, Rex Brown Wesley Andrews, Donald Johnson Denby Grimes, Ronald York Dorrice Gaylord, Dorothy Libby The play was ably directed by Miss Leah M. Brown to whom we all owe gratitude for her fine coaching. Other assistants were: Pl'0II1PtCfS Business Mgrs. Violet Call Leland Lowery Colleen Snow Carl Young V. Call '45 JUNIOR PLAY 'I'he Junior play, Don't Take My Penny, was presented April 27, in the Gymnasium. There was an advanced sale of tickets amounting to one hundred dollars. Thirty- five dollars was taken in at the door. Cast of Characters was: Sally, a maid with a purpose, Joyce Robinson Norman Potter, a publicity man, Robert Farrell Penny, a pretty little miss, Phyllis Page Caleb, her absorbed father, William MacDonald Mark, her farm minded brolher, Charles Priest her attractive sister, Elizabeth Connors Mavis, YVINNERS OF THE HUMPHREY PRIZE SPEAKING Buck Row-Pliyllis Osgood, Eva Stinson, Miss Brown, Dorothy Macc, Earl Stevens. First Row-Ioan Johnson, Robert Ltlcllilllife, Orinund Brown, Coburn Johnson, Herrick Littlefield, Alice Lou Brown.

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H. C. I.S CROLL 41 3 ,J . -F 1:l,, , E : THE A. A. COUNCIL Tho Athletic Association is the connect- ing link between the student body and the faculty. Every year nine students and two mem- bers of the faculty are elected by the stud- ents and approved by the faculty to serve for the A. A. Ccuncil. The A. A. Council has many duties 5-They vote upon the students who are to receive major letters in basketball. football, baseball, and physical education. They bring many questions to the faculty which the student body may wish to have discussed. This year the A. A. Council is darwing up a constitution in order that the Junior Var- sity members of athletics who have partici- pated in a required number of sports may also receive major H letters as a Varsity member does. The Athletic Association is one of the most important organizations of the school. H. Brown '45 ' A f , SENIOR PLAY CAST Back How--Doinild johnson, Leland Lowery, Kenneth Klasse, Lester Pnrkliurst Paul Bishop. 1 Second Row-rlieginuld Brown, hl1Il'QiIl'i't Bniclfoixl, Marilyn Triisk, jo.Xnn Peirce, Greta Scott, Carl Young. First Row-Millie Scott, Mary Shirley, Joyce Tuslier, Miss B1'ONX'll, Dorothy Libby, Violet Call, Colleen Snow.

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H. C. I.SC ROLL 43 1.7.1 1 Lydia, her busy mother, Jean Allen Joanna, her loyal girl friend, Joyce Baker Kerry, her resourceful boy friend, Howard Fc-ley Greg, his pal with ideas, Norman Cummings Gram, just herself, Mary Mace Monsieur Henri, a French designer, - Arnold Amero Pretty young models, Claire, Evelyn Dunham Elsie, Elizabeth Chase Lucille, Phyllis Seamens Red, a delivery boy, Harrison Day, a young author, Paul Archer Prcduction Staff was: Kermit Young Director, Leah M. Brown Sound Effects, Kenneth-Cummings Business Mgrs., Marion Stanhope Dorothy Hardy Many of the parents of the Play Cast were present. The play was considered a great success. All characters did their parts very well. E. Chase '46 HUMPHREY PRIZE SPEAKING CONTESTS SOPHOMORE PRIZE SPEAKING Sophomore Prize Speaking was held in the chapel January 20, 1945. The parents of the speakers received personal invitations from Miss Brown, the coach. All those for whom it was possible attended. Many other friends and relatives came also. The speakers gave a very fine program. It was as follows: Little Corporal Orchestra Zingarella Jacqueline Dcfrity A Creole Mystery Ricardo Shamwell The Bride and the Broom Lois Amero Kentucky Babe Mixed Glee Clubs Ropes Harry Savage White Hands of Telham Phyllis Osgood How Ruby Played Coburn Johnson Red Lips Orchestra Lady With the Lamp Eva Stinson If Ormand Brown A Stitch in Time Margaret Knowlton Avator Orchestra Taps and Reveille Robert Lachance Sing Me to Sleep Joan Johnson Mountain Memories Orchestra Judges' Decision Eva. Stinson won first prize for glrlsg Phyllis Osgood, secondg and Joan Johnson won honorable mention. Ormand Brown re- ceived flrst prize for boysg Coburn Johnson, second: and Robert Lachance received hon- orable mention. FRESHMAN PRIZE SPEAKING Freshman Prize Speaking was held in the chapel November 10, 1944, Miss Brown, the coach, sent personal invitations to the par- ents of the speakers. All who possibly could, attended. A large number of other relatives and friends also were present. The program was as follows: Music Orchestra Rich Guy Frances Doore Lee, The Unconquered Earl Stevens Christmas Eve At the Gulch Maxine Scott Rackety-Coo Vocal Solo Joan Johnson Seventh Commandment John Keith The Little God and Dicky Alice Lou Brown The Hero of the Game Mlllage Small Water Lilies Girls' Glee Club Eyes Rebecca Merrill How Old Folks Won the Race Gilman Harriman Under the Big Top Dorothy Mace Water Boy Mixed Chorus Toussaint L'Ouverture Floyd Burrill Madonna of the Tubs Joan King The Perfect Tribute Herrick Littlefield Music Orchestra Judges' Decision Dorothy Mace won first place for the glrlsg Herrick Littlefield, first place for the boys. Joan King and Earl Stevens won the second prizes. Alice Lou Brown received honorable mention. GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserves began the year with Miss Hillman as faculty advisor and the following officers: President Jo Ann Pierce Vice-President Mary Shirley Secretary Helen Brown Treasurer Jacqueline Dority Chairman of Program Committee Colleen Snow The first meeting was held September 28, with the new girls present. Twenty-four new members were initiated October 9. The lady members of the faculty were present and re- freshments were served following the candle- lighting service. This year the girls have been working on a service flag for the boys from Higgins. Some have been learning to knit as recrea- tion following the business meetings. The girls collected clothing April 19 and 20 for the Red Cross Clothing Drive. The Girl Reserves have been very success- ful this year and have had many good times.