Livermore Falls High School - Banner Yearbook (Livermore Falls, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1940 volume:

s ICITIZENS' CLUB 1 Livermore Falls A friendly, co-operative, non-partisan progressive organization Established for the promotion, improvement and betterment of oUR SCHOOLS -I S, OUR INDUSTRIES OUR BUSINESS ' OUR PROFESSIONS 1 and our CITIZENS I ARE YOU A MEMBER? The Banner Published By the Senior Class of Livermore Falls High School CLASS MOTTO: Wisdom is Belief Than Riches HONOR STUDENTS 1 940 WILLIAM BROWN, Valedictorian PATRICIA EMERJSON, Saluta-torian CLIFFORD TENNEY PAULINE CHICOINE HOWARD BERRY BARBARA CONTSTANTINE VAUGHN STURTEVANT LMELVIINA CLARK CLYDE WETHERINGTON ' JEAN GILBERT NATHANIEL SEWALL EDWARD FULLAM THE BANNER VOL. XL LIVERMORE FALLS, MAINE NO. 1 Published by the Senior Class of LIVERMORE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL BANNER BOARD TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ,0- Honor Students, 1940 . . . 2 Banner Board o..,..., . . 3 Ediml'-in-Chief School Directory .,.. . . 4 Edward' Fullam Business Managers Burleigh Edwards Clifford Tenney Literary Editor Jean Gilbert School Notes Editor M. Lufkin Athletic Editors Pauline Chicoine Maurice Wagner Joke Editor Henrietta Hines Faculty Adviser Miss Hall Typisf-S Faculty Activities ,..,.,4..,,,..,. In Appreciation .,...,.....rr...... Senior Biographies fwith portraitsl Curricu lar and Extra-Curricular Activities at L. F. H. S. ....,, , School Play Cast fillustrationl . . . School Notes ................., Log of L. F. H. S. ........... . Junior Class Cillustrationj ,..,... Sophomore Class fillustrationl . . . Freshman Class Cillustrationj . . . Camera Club Qillustrationj .... Honor Rolls ............ School Accounts .......... Literature ..... ............ . . . Prize Humor Essay, Books and Life . . . Section ............. Athletics ........ Baseball ....... Football ......... .. 5 .. 5 .. 6 15 16 24 24 25 28 29 32 35 37 39 47 54 59 59 59 First' Typist ,. Boys' Basketball .......,........ . . . 60 Eva Constantine Girls' Basketball .............,.... . . . 64 ' 'Boys' Football Team Qillustrationj ....... 62 Asnstants Girls' Basketball Team Cillustrationj ..,.. 63 Roger Lane Boys' Basketball Team qillaetratienp ..... 63 Leon White , Advertisements .............,....... . . . 66 FACULTY Princlpal-Mr. Gritlin History, Economics, Civics Sub-Master-Mr. Whitney Science and Mathematics Miss Hunt French and Latin Miss Hall History and Biology Miss Maher English and Coach of Dramatics Miss Snow Stenography and Tymewriting, Bookkeeping, Coach of Girls' Athletics Mr. Davan General Science, Business Training, General Mathematics, Bookkeeping I, Coach of Boys' Athletics Miss Shoemaker English, Biology Mrs. Fairchild Home Economics Mr. Parsons Manual Training Mrs. Pomeroy Music Supervisor SENIOR CLASS President Burleigh Edwards Vice-President Jean Gilbert Secretary Melvina Clark Treasurer Martha Lufkln JUNIOR CLASS President George Nolan Vice-President Edmond Henry Secretary Marguerite Cressey Treasurer Mabel Storer SOPHOMORE CLASS President George Poisson Vice-President Pauline Barker Secretary Kenneth Kennedy Treasurer Muriel Mitchell FRESHMEN CLASS President Harold Riley, Jr. Vice-President Richard Cook Secretary Shirley Dobosz Treasurer Myra Wagner SCHOOL TREASURER . Marguerite Cressey 4 THE BANNER ATHLETIC TREASURER Marguerite Cressey Captain Manager BASEBALL '39 Laurier Simoneau Burleigh Edwards BASKETBALL KBOYSU Captain Manager Maurice Wagner Howard Kimball BASKETBALL QGIRLSU Captain Pauline Chicolne Manager Barbara Connors FOOTBALL Captain Norman Girardin Manager Raymond Marquis L. F. CLUB President Maurice Wagner Vice-President Burleigh Edwards Secretary Henry Botka ART CLUB President Frances Allen Vice-President Henry Fournier Secretary Donald Jordan FRENCH CLUB President Beverly Holt Secretary Rachel Leadlaetter PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB President Vaughn Sturtevant Secretary Maurice Wagner Critic Edward Fullam President Secretary President Secretary President Secretary President Secretary COOKING CLUB Burleigh Edwards Hervey Tessler CAMERA CLUB Clifford Tenney Frances Allen STAMP CLUB Donald' Domlna Dora Merrill RADIO CLUB Walter Knowles, Jr. Stanley Wellman THE BANNER 5 FACULTY ACTIVITIES Mr. Griffin: Oifice Duties and Records, Supervisor of all School Activitiesg Adviser to Athletic Associationg Financial Adviser to Banner 5 Adviser to Graduation Parts: Junior Night Room Exhibit, Adviser to College Pre- paratory Students: Leader, Camera Club: Stamp Club, Radio Clubg Debating Coach. Mr. Whitney: Submasterg Room Exhibit on Junior Nightg Ticket Sale, School Play. Mrs. Fairchild: Supervisor of Refresh- ments for Socialsg Noon Lunches for Winter Term: Room Exhibit, Junior Night: Director of Boys' Cooking -Club. Miss Snow: Sophomore Class Adviser: Bookkeeping for General 'School Fund and Athletic Association Fundg Coach of Girls' Athleticsg Room Exhibit, Junior Night: Ad- viser to Banner Athletic Notes. Miss Hunt: Thanksgiving Program: Ad- viser to Senior Biographies for Banner, Direc- tor of French Club. Miss Maher: Senior Adviser: Coach of Ar- mistice Day Programg Public Speaking Club: Panel Discussion Programsg Montgomery, Spear and University of Maine Contest Speakersg Graduation Exercisesg Room Ex- hibit, Junior Night: Supervisor of Advertiser School Notes: Adviser to Literary Department of the Banner. Miss Hall: Junior Class Adviser, Columbus Day Programg Washington Day Programg Program, Greek Playsg Faculty Member for Banner: Room Exhibit, ,Junior Night, Ad- viser to Stage Managers and Property- Mistresses, School Playg Sponsor of Art Clubg Oversight of Girls' Absence Recordsg Judge, School Play Tryoutsg Annual Library Filing. Mr. Davan: Coach of Football, Baseball, and Boys' Basketball, Adviser to Banner Ath- letic Notes: Director of Ticket Sales for Ath- letic Contests, and Sports Club. Miss Shoemaker: Christmas Programg Freshman Class Adviser 5 Junior N ight, Class Dayg Adviser to Banner Joke Section and Freshman Literature, Assistant Debating Coach. Mrs. Pomeroy: Leader of Orchestra and Glee Clubg Music Appreciation: Music for School Play, ,Junior Night, Class Day and Commencement, Radio Broadcast. Mr. Parsons: Room Exhibit on Junior Nightg Supervisor of Construction of Scenery Sections for School Play: Handicraft Club. IN APPRECIATION- Banner Board wishes to take this op- portunity to express, in a small degree, its thanks to Miss Hall and Mr. Griiiin for the time and effort which they have expended in order that this year's edition may be a success. We also wish to thank Miss Maher, Miss Hunt, Miss Snow, Miss Shoemaker, and Mr. Davan for their advice concerning selec- tion of material for various columns. We wish to express at this time our grati- tude to our advertisers. We have been much helped by their cooperation, and we hope that the student fbody will patronize these advertisers. The Banner Board also wishes to give thanks to all students and members of the faculty who offered their services. This in- cludes those who organized articles on Cur- ricular and Extra-curricular Activities , who wrote for various columns and who assisted in getting ads. Readers will notice that the headings for various sections were contributed by our own students. We are using Athletic heading drawn by Evelyn Storer '31. The sketch for School Notes was made by Ellen Randall '35. Cloyd Brown '37 drew the Literature design. THE BANNER SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES HOWARD BERRY College Orchestra, 1-2-3-45 Glee Club, 3-45 Public Speaking, 2-45 Class Pres., 35 Debating, 45 Assembly Programs, 45 Honor Student. Howard, we understand that you like to raise fruit on your farm. We hear you think that there is no better any where 1Annie Wa-rel across the river. MAURICE BILODEAU General Football, 1-2-35 Basketball, 1-2-3-45 Baseball, 1-2-35 L Club, 3-45 Choru.s, 1-25 Camera Club, 45 Stage Manager, 1-2- 3-45 Fire Patrol, 45 Cooking Club, 4. Maurice is a pleasant chap. In sports he's won great fa-me. In him we have real conndence For he's out to win the game. WILLIAM BROWN College Class President, 15 Chorus, 1-25 Operetta, 25 School Play. 45 Sports Club, 45 Assembly Programs, 45 Basketball, 3-45 Com- mittees, 1-45 Valedictorian. Bill Brown is liked by everyone. In basketball he has great fun. Though always studious in classes, He's not neglectful of the lassies. PAULINE CHICOINE Commercial Basketball, 1-2-3-45 Capt. Basketball, 45 Faculty Typist, 3-45 Hiking Club. 25 Glee Club, 3-45 Junior Night Decorating Committee, 35 Chorus, 1-25 Music Festival, 35 Junior Prom Committee, 35 'Camera Club. 3-45 Secretary-Treasurer of Cam-era Club, 35 Social Committee, 1-35 Assembly Program, 15 Fashion Show, 15 Usher, Class Day, 2, Graduation, 2, School Play, 45 Athletic Editor of Banner, 45 Maine Schools on the Air, 45 Festival at Waterville, 45 Awburn Music Fes- tival, 35 Honor Student. Here's a girl we like to meet5 Her joyous greetings can't be beat. A faithful classmate, she has been. We wish good luck to her and Ken. MELVINA CLARK Commercial Chorus, 1-2-35 Usher, School Play, Junior Night, Class Day, Graduation Day, 2-35 Faculty Typist, 2-35 Decoration Com- mittee, Junior Night, 35 Social Committee, 45 Secretary of Class, 45 Camera Club, 2-35 Honor Student. Melvina. we see that you have a habit of changing friends every year. T-his year you seem to be heading in a fSoutherily direction. What will be your next course, or will there be no next one? THE .BANNER IRENE COLLINS General Fashion Show, 15 Chorus, 15 Thanksgiving Program, 2. Irene comes from the West Side With her cheerful, laughing Ways. We hope that as happy she'll abide As she was in high school days. BARBARA CONNORS General Chorus, 1-2-3-45 Hiking Club, 35 Public Speaking Club, 2-45 School Play, 35 Usher, School Play, 25 Publicity Manager, School Play, 45 Spear Prize Speaking, 35 Basketball Manager, 45 Christmas Program, 25 Washington Program, 45 Panel Discussions, 45 Thanksgiving Program, 15 Maine Schools on the Air, 4. Barbara, we all hope that you will be as earnest in striving for success, as you were in attempting to get those daily letters to the West Side, when you were visiting in Castine this summer. BARBARA CONSTANTINE College Chorus, 1-25 Glee Club, 3-45 Public Speaking, 2-45 Assembly Programs, 15 Junior Night Speaker, 35 Western Maine Music Festival, 35 Usher, Junior Night, Class Day, Graduation, 25 Box Orlice, School Play, 35 Decorating Committee, Junior Night, 35 'Camera Club, 25 Maine Schools on the Air, 45 1-lonor Student. Barbara, among your friends is one Whose hair is most outstanding. But oh! Don't ever forget that friend from some other corner. EVA CONSTANTINE General Makeup, Scho-cl Play, 45 Chorus, 1-25 Glee Club, 2-3-45 As- ,eembly Programs, 1-2-3-45 Junior Night Speaker, 35 Rambler Club Speaking Prize, 35 Camera Club, 1-2-3-45 Social Com- mittees, l-2-3-45 Music Festival, Kittery, 25 Music Festival, Auburn, 35 Usher, Junior Night, 2, Class Day, 2, Graduation, 25 Operetta, 25 Cheer Leader, 45 Hiking Club, 2-35 Magazine Sale, Room Sec., 45 Fashion Show, 15 Faculty Typist, 3-45 First Typist, Banner, 45 Junior Night Decorating Cormnittee, 35 Maine Schools on the Air, 45 Festival at Waterville, 4. Eva used to include us all in her affection, but now-we are sad,ly neglected. Are we all forgotten on account of one person. ARLENE CROSBY General Glee Club, 45 Camera Club, 45 Chorus, 1-2-3-45 Maine Schools on the Air, 4. We were very sorry to have you kept away from us so long by illness in your senior year. As we have heard rumors about a piece of jewelry in your possession, we wish you hap- piness as well as a speedy and complete recovery. THE BANNER DOROTHY DOLIJOFF College Glee Club, 3-4: Chorus, 1-2-33 Pulblic Speaking Club, 2-43 Debating Club, 43 Camera Club, 23 Usher, Junior Exhibition, Class Day, and Graduation, 23 Property Mistress, School Play, 43 Music Festival, 33 Assembly Programs, 43 Commit- tees, 33 Juni-or Night Speaker, 33 Maine Schools on the Air, 4. You have been a fast friend through all the years at L. F. H. S. May you experience much luck and happiness after your graduation! JAMES DUNN General Chorus, 1-23 Cooking Club, 43 Camera Club, 43 Handicraft Club, 43 Stage Helper, 1-23 Stage Manager, 3-4. At half past one, He takes his gun, And heads for the open spaces, To be where it's cool, Instead of in school, And away from the studious faces. BURLEIGH EDWARDS General Mgr. Baseball, 33 School Play, 2-3-43 Junior Night Speaker, 33 Rambler Club Speaking Prize, 33 Music Festival, 23 Or- chestra, l-23 Class President, 43 Sec. L Club, 3'4Q Public Speaking Club, 2-4Q 'Camera Club, 2-3-43 Football, 2'3'4Q Business Manager Banner, 43 Cooking Club, 4. Burleigh, your ability to talk may have gotten you into trouble many times in shorthand and typewrltlng classes, but we hope you may get to first base when the time comes to talk to a certain girl. I-Iere's luck to you in the future! PATRICIA EIMERSON College Orchestra, 1-2-3-43 Glee Club, 3-41 Camera Club, 23 Public Speaking Club, -2-42 Debating Society, 43 Music Festivals, 2-3-43 School Play, 33 Prompter of School Play, 43 Assembly Programs, 1-2-3-43 Committees, 1-2-3-43 Junior Night Speaker, 33 Room Secretary of 'Magazine Sale, 2-33 Maine Schools on the Air, 43 Farmington Cabaret, 23 Salutatorian. E-is for energyg she has la good store. M-is for matrimony, when it knocks on the door. E-is f-or elocutlon, on hers we depend. R-is for responsiveness, when one needs a friend. S-is for someone who ne'er seems to fail. O-is for oceans they will probably sail. N-ls for never, Oh,-Fortune, be kind May Patricia never be out of your mind! BETTY FOGG General Glee Club, 3-42 Chorus, 1-2: Music Festival, Auburn, 33 Usher, School Play, 43 Maine Schools on the Alr, 4. In earlier years Betty, you could be heard chanting to yourself in your slow but determined way, Pease port dge hot, pease porridge cold, but we do not hear that tune any more, for your taste has changed. Since you like Stew CStuartl better, may Stew always be your specialty! THE BANNER WILMA FRANCIS General Chorus, 1-23 Usher, Junior Night, Class Day, Graduation, 23 Usher, School Play, 33 Makeup Assistant, School Play, 4, Willingness to oblige, Interest in boys, Love for her class, Mental acumen, Ardor for Plymouths, Summed up gives-Wilma. EDWARD FULLAM College Orchestra, 1-2-3-43 Glee Club, 2-3-4g Music Festivals, 1-2- 3-43 Assembly Programs, 1-2-3-43 Junior Night Soloist, 33 School Play, 43 Committees, 2-3-4: Editor-in-Chief -of Ban- ner, 43 Maine Schools on the Air, 43 Chorus, lg Ovperetta, 23 Public Speaking Club, 2-43 Night School Demonstration, 33 Cabaret, 23 Honor Student. Your exactness and precision will be a great asset to you in the future, we are sure, Edward. Your versatile high school record points to success in any field. JENNIE FULLER General Glee Club, 3-43 Music Festival, Auburn, 33 Usher, School Play, 43 Public Speaking Club, 4: Maine Schools on -the Air, 4. When you came here, Jennie, from the high school in Jay, We thought you were quite bashful, though gay. If we've changed our minds, we'll skip that part And .give you advice, on the nursing art. When taking the pulse of a handsome young man,- Find his wrist, not his hand,-it's a very wise plan. MAURICE FULLER General Camera Club, 43 Fire Patrol, 43 Stage Hand, School Play, 3. Farmer boys are always sweet, When in school or out of doorsg With a word all friends he greets, Bravo, Maurice , each one roars. JEAN GILBERT College Glee Club, 1-2-3-43 Orchestra, 1-2-3-43 Camera Club, 23 Secretary of Class, 1-33 Public Speaking, 2-43 Debating So- ciety, 43 Farmington Cabaret, 23 Kittery Festival, 23 School Play, 43 Auburn Festival, 33 Assembly Programs, 1-2-3-43 Junior Night Exercises, 33 Literary Editor of Banner, 43 Committees, 1-2-3-43 Maine Schools on the Air, 43 Honor Student. Jean, you've directed your eyes toward the high goal of your ambition most of the time so far, but we hope that while you are treading the tedious stairs to success, you won't digress to climb through any more windows after dark, as you did last summer. THE BANNER NORMAN GIRARDIN General Basketball, 3-4: Football, 2-3-4: Captain of Football, 43 Chorus, 1-2-43 Public Speaking Club, 43 Cooking Club, 43 L Club, 3-43 Social Committee, 33 Stage Hand, School Play, 33 Electrician, School Play, 43 Usher, School Operetta, 2. We can sing to you, Oh, Johnny, Oh! In baseball and basketball you're our hero3 We do not mean maybe, it's actually so. ROBERT GOULD General Chorus, 43 Camera Club, 1-2-3-43 Cooking Club, 43 Handi- craft Club, 4. Within our number is one named 'Gouldg By the wily women he seldom is fooled. If speed shoulda count he never would score, But live a long time in East Livermore. ROBERT HATCH C011ege Camera Club, 3-43 Basketball, 3-4: Football, 43 Hobby Club, 43 Sports Club, 43 Junior Prom Committee, 33 Assembly Program, 1. A very kind ,person who makes light of care Is this Bobby Hatch with the curly hair. GEORGE HINDS College Class President, 23 Glee- Club, 43 School Play, 33 Stage Man- ager, 43 Chorus, 1-2-43 Maine Schools on the Air, 4. With ladies he is confldentg He has a winning way. He's been through all the alphabet And now is back to 'AK HENRIETTA HINES General Fashion Show, 13 Sports Club, 43 Box Oflice Manager, School Play, 43 Joke Editor, Banner Board, 43 Faculty Typist. 3-4. Whenever mention of Rumford was made Henrietta was sure to know. Now her thoughts have changed a bltj To Riley they must go. THE BANNER HOWARD KIMIBALL General Manager of Basketball, 43 Chorus, l-23 Junior Night Deco- rating Committee, 33 Cooking Club, 4. We can't forget Howard, so staunch and true, With dark brown hair and eyes of blue3 His jokes have left their imprint, too. Retain, then, your humor and loyalty, do! WALTER KNOWLES General Glee Club, 1-23 Chorus, 1-22 Orchestra, 13 School Play, 33 Class Secretary, 23 Junior Prom Committees, 33 Radio Clwb, 43 Football, 23 Cheer Leader, 23 Class -Committees 1-2-3-43 Rumford Music Festival, 13 Kittery Music Festival, 23 School Operetta, 2. Johnny, we are sure you will succeed in your work in radio, but outside of this activity your aims are less definite. About which girl are you really serious: the stonecutter's daughter at North Jay, or somebody in the next town? ROGER, LANE Commercial Camera Club, 1'2-3Q Chorus, 2-43 Junior Night Speaker, 33 Coollvcirig Club, 43 Fire Patrol, 43 Faculty Typist, 3-43 Violin C u , . A boy who works both day and night And never fails to wear a grin, A boy who makes your heart feel bright A friend to all, we find in him. ARCADE LAPOINTE General Baseball, 3-42 Sports Club, 43 L. Club, 4. While at L. F. H. S. Arcade has been polite, quiet, and in- dustrious. Whether lhle plays the game as well as he makes checker boards, We can not say, but we hope he will be a champion some day. ROBERT LEGERE C011ege Transferred from Maryvale Seminary, 33 Football, 33 Chorus, 33 Cooking Club, 43 lSocia-l Committee, 33 Junior Prom Deco- rating Committee, 3. You joined our class in your junior year, Robert, but you have made up :for lost time. We wish you the best of luck. 'THE BANNER MARTHA LUFKIN College Class Treasurer, 1-2-3-43 Chorus, 1-23 Glee Club, 33 Cam- era Club, 43 Junior Prom, 33 Social Committees, 2-3-43 As- sembly Programs, 3-43 ,Reporter to Advertiser School Notes, 2-3-43 Editor of School Notes for Banner, 43 Auburn Music Festival, 33 School Play, 33 Property Mistress, School Play, 23 Junior Night Speaker, 3. Around school, Martha, you have the reputation of being quiet , Who would classify you as a jitterbug fan? Never- theless, We admire your literary ability. Some day we expect ygu will ge a second Margaret Mitchell and write Back with e in . LAURIER MAILLET General Baseball, 1-2-3-43 L Club, 2-3-43 Social Committee, 2-3-43 Camera Club, 1'2Q Chorus, 2-3. We hate to see you leave L. F. H. S. and' hope your record, both as fbaseball player and friend, will always be as satis- factory as in schooldays. Take this suggestion from us, how- ever, regarding your calls at Wilton or the C. M. G. Be back home before it is time for work. SYLVIA MOLLDCONE General Fashion Show, 13 Chorus, 1-2-3. Sylvia ranks high in: Shyness, Youthfulness. Lovableness, Vigor, Intelligence, and Affection. BERYL PETTINGILL College Class Marshall, 3-43 Camera Club, 23 Public .Speaking Club, 23 Operetta, ,23 Glee Club, 2-33 lChorus, 2-3Q Junior Night Speaker, 33 Property Mistress, School Play, 43 Assembly Pro- grams 2-3-41 Maine Schools on the Air, 4. Everyone likes our classmate, Beryll She's a, sweet but bashful girl, Spreading all her joy and charm. To her and 'Tink' we wish no harm. RITA RICHARD General Public Speaking, 23 Usher, School Play, 43 Camera Club, 23 Fashion Show, 1. The man who wins Rita needs Plenty of 'dough'. How do we know it? A fbird to d us so. A good-looking auto, of course he can't lack, And she also demands that his mustache be black. THE BANNER NATHANIEL SEWALL College Chorus, 13 Assembly Programs, 2-43 Class Marshal, 3-43 Bas- ketball, 33 Football, 33 Athletic Editor for Banner, 43 L Clulb, 3-43 Honor Student. Nate, you are one to whom your classmates have had to look up. We wish you the best of luck in the future. Beware of the Shuy lassies. CAROLYN SOPER College Glee Club, 3-43 Chorus, 1-2-33 Public Speaking, 2-43 Camera Club, 23 Music Festival, 33 Committees, 1-2-3: Fashion Show, 13 Assemlbly Programs, 3-43 Usher, School Play, 43 Maine Schools on the Air, 4. Will such a noisy girl as you, Carolyn, ever be sedate enough to teach economics? Perhaps you can teach someone that two can live as cheaply as one. EMERSON STEVENS General Chorus, 13 Camera Club, 43 Handicraft Club, 43 Fire Patrol, 4. Although you're .quite fat there's always room for another in your car. Of course, you are particular as to who the extrlafone shall be, but there is a senior girl who can always qua y. VAUGHN STURTEVANT College Chorus, 13 Orchestra, 1-2-3-43 Public Speaking Clulb, 2-43 President, Public Speaking Club, 43 Debating Society, 43 School Play, 2-4: Assembly Prograwms, 2-3-42 Committees, 1- 2-33 Junior Night Speaker, 33 'Maine Schools on the Air Pro- gram, 43 Manager of Baseball, 43 Music Festivals at Kittery, Auburn, and Waterville, 2-3-4: Music Cabaret, Farmington, 23 Honor fStudent3 Montgomery Contest, 4. He pulls out all his knuckles, And we can hear them crackg He keeps his arms in motion Like a nervous jumping-jack. How little such things matter, Since all around him feel A vibrant personality. True as well-tempered steel! CLIFFORD TENNEY General Chorus, 13 Junior Night Speaker, 33 Cooking Club, 43 Pub- lic Speaking Club, 43 Camera Club, 3-43 Assembly Program, 1-3: Panel Discusion Program, 43 Committee, 43 Faculty Typist, 43 Cheer Lead-er, 43 Vice-president of Class, 3-43 Junior Prom Committee, 33 Banner Business Manager, 43 Honor Student. You have been one of the best natured fellows of our class as well as one of the best students. Also, L. F. H. S. will lose an expert rock and insect collector at your graduation. Suc- cess to you as a 'collector and as manager of Tenney's New General Store. THE BANNER CLIFFORD TINKHAM College Secretary of Public Speaking Club, 25 Orchestra, 1-2-35 Music Festivals at Kittery, Auburn, Farmington, 2-35 Chorus, 15 Junior Night Speaker, 35 Committees, 2-35 Hobby Club, 45 Assembly Programs, 3-4. Tink's a cheery youth, no less. What his aim is, we oa.n't guess. We always see him with a girl5 She's our classmate, Blushing Beryl. MAURICE WAGNER General Baseball, 1-2-3-45 Football, 2-3-45 Basketball, 1-2-3-45 Cap- tain Basketball, 3-45 L Club, 3-45 President L Club, 3-45 Vice-president Class, 25 Banner Board, Athletic Editor, 45 Camera Club, 45 Pulblic Speaking Club, 2-45 Sec. Public Speaking Clufb, 45 Junior Prom Committees, 35 Chorus, 1-2-45 Social Committees, 1-2-3-45 Sports Club, 45 Panel Discussion, 45 Maine Schools on the Air Broadcast, 4. Maurice Wagner is a good all round man for sports. No matter what game he plays, he does his best. Even the girls smile favorably upon him. If he continues as he has started, he will surely succeed. Good luck, Maurice! MARJORIE WEEID General Transfer, Wilton Academy, 45 Camera Club, 45 Public Speak- ing Club, 45 Cheer Leader, 4. They claim a certain color For each oif us is right5 The one that means the most to you, Apparently, is White. CLYDE WETHEIRINGTON College Orchestra, 1-2-3-45 Assembly Programs, 1-2-3-45 School Play, 2-3-45 Czhorus, 15 Public Speaking Club, 2-45 Junior Night Speaker, 35 Representative to Montgomery Prize Speaking Contest, 35 Western Maine Music Festlva , 2-3-45 Juni-or Prom Committee, 35 Maine Schools on the Air, 45 Night School Demonstrations, 3-45 Cabaret, 35 Committees, 1-2-35 Panel Discussions, 45 Honor Student5 Spear Contest, 4. Wetherington, is a red-haired lad, Far from sober, far from sad. Throughout the year, he has been seen Walking to school with his Constantine. LEON WHITE Commercial Camera Club, 2-3-45 Chorus, 2-35 Baseball, 3-45 L Club, 45 Stage 4Manager, School Play, 35 Cooking Club, 45 Sports C ub, . In the Senior Class is a fellow named White. In baseball and hunting, he's quite all right5 But as soon as school lets out at night He, without books, goes out of sight. THE CBANNER 15 1 Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities At L. F. H. S. DEBATING, A NEW ACTIVITY AT L. F. H. S. Advisers, Mr. Griffin and Miss Shoemaker IS year, debating has been included in our extra-curricular activities at Liver- more Falls High School. For the past few years, debating has not been a part of our schedule. We may not win a large number of our contests, nevertheless, we are quite proud of our team, and grateful to our coaches, Mr. Gritlln and 'Miss Shoemaker, for their efforts. A few weeks before our Christmas vacation, Mr. Griffin summoned all students interested in debating into the assembly hall for a con- ference. Our number was not very large, but our interest seemed to Warrant the forming of a debating society. Mr. Griffin announced that on Friday, October twentieth, we might go to Lewiston where a meeting of debaters was to ibe held. Accordingly, we visited Bates College on Friday afternoon and evening. In the after- noon Professor Quimby explained some of the fundamental principles of debating, and Pro- fessor Carroll discussed the economic situation of the railroads. In the evening, we listened to an intercollegiate debate between the Uni- versity of Vermont and Bates College on the subject, Should the Federal Government own and operate railroads? tlncidentally, this is the question selected for debate this year in all high schools and colleges.J A great deal of information can be found on both sides of this question. The afhrmative argues that in view of the fact that one third of the railroads today are in receivership and another third on the verge of it, the federal government should take over the railroads be- fore this vital method of transportation fails. On the other hand, the negative points out that the tremendous price which the govern- ment would be forced to pay for the rail- roads would make this purchase extremely unwise at present. There are many other ar- guments equally convincing on both sides. Most of our material we have found in books and pamphlets sent to us by the Bates De- bating League, of which our school is a member. On Feibruary third, we Went to Lewiston again, this time to participate i.n a practice debating .tournament at Lewiston High School. Here the affirmative team debated Traip Academy and Lincoln Academy, while the negative team debated South Portland High School and Leavitt Institute. We not only found this trip to Lewiston a pleasant outing, but also acquired many new ideas from contact with more experienced debating teams. By that time, our debating team was es- tablished as follows: Afhrmative, Dorothy Dolloff and Howard Berryg Negative, Jean Gilbert and Patricia Emerson, with Vaughn Stuntevant as alternate. On February twenty-sixth, this team visited Leavitt Institute for two .practice debates. In order to derive extra benefit from these de- bates, the teams were divided, one Livermore Falls student and one Leavitt student appear- ing on each side. Thus, we debated both with and against Leavitt. Two such debates were held making our trip doubly profitable. More practice debates are being planned in the near future. In conclusion we may say that in spite of our inexperience, we hope to achieve a credit- able record in the Bates Debating League. Vaughn Sturtevant '40 PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB Sponsor, Miss Maher purposes of the public speaking club are to develop among the members unity, coherence, and emphasis in speech. Together with these three points are included the two main objectives of our club. Proibably the most important of all these objectives would be that of knowing how to speak effectively before an audience. Another aim which is THE BANNER SCHOOL PLAY CHARACTERS THE' BANNER 17 carried out is that of becoming familiar with parliamentary procedure which teaches us to carry on club meetings properly. The prac- tice of speaking before the club during each meeting enables us to gain much experience, and experience, I think, is at least half of any skill. Every other Monday morning throughout the school year the assembly hall is reserved for the public speaking club. The president, Vaughn Stuntevant, calls the .meeting to order. Then a roll call given lby the secretary. This roll call is immediately followed by the secretary's report of the previous meeting. The president lthen asks if there is any old or new lousiness to be brought up. A commit- tee of three or four persons is then appointed, by the president, to prepare a program for the ne-xt meeting. The program for the day's meeting is then presented. After the program the icritic's report is -given by Edward Fullam. Adjournment of the meeting is wthen voted by the members. The method by which we learn the funda- mentals of public speaking is by taking part in the different programs during each club meeting. We learn to speak audibly, enunciate clearly, and- stand at ea.se while speaking. The programs are often arranged according to the holidays which occur near the date of the club meetings. Some of these are Walshington's birthday, Lincolnis birthday, Thanksgiving day, and Christmas. We also are given much advice, by our instructor, Miss Maher, on breathing, speaking, and posture. On the whole I think that this club has been a great asset to our school. It has taught many of us to speak before large au- diences which we might never have been able to do if we had not had the club. We also have learned and practiced parliamentary procedure which will help us in future meetings. Maurice Wagner '40 THE RADIO BROADCAST was one-thirty on the afternoon of Feb- ruary eighteenth, nin-eteen hundred and forty, and students, friends, and parents were beginning to arrive already at the high school for the broadcast which was to be presented on the Maine lSchoo1s on the Air program. L. F. H. ZS. was really to broadcast, the first time in the history of the school, and our program was to be presented at our own As- sembly Hall, relayed to WCOU, Lewiston, by telephone, and rbroadcast from there and from other Maine radio stations. Naturally, we who were participating in the program were very much excited, as this ex- perience was new to all of us. The program consisted -of three selections by the orchestra, a song by the glee club, a panel discussion lby seven members of the Public Speaking lClub, and two instrumental solos, one by Edward Fullam, and the other by Vaughn Sturtevant. There were many students taking part in the program, as there were about twenty members in the orchestra and thirty-ive in the glee clufb. Before the actual broadcast, we went through the whole entertainment, and'Mr. Lyseth, the state agent for secondary schools, and Mr. Hall, the radio engineer from Lewis- ton, listened through ear-phones to make sure that -everything was as it should be. When we members of the panel discussion stood- Sbefore the mcrophone in the rehearsal, we were given a few instructions in micro- phone technique, such as where to stand so that we could be heard distinctly, and how to hold our papers so they would not strike against the microphone. Finally, we were instructed to take our places, as the zero-hour was approaching. Mr. Lyseth was to give us a signal, the dropping of his arm, as soon as We were on the air, and the orchestra was then to start playing. These last few minutas of waiting were tense. Mr. Lyseth would say two and one-half minutes left, then, two minutes. At last, Mr. Hall, the engineer, turned a radio on for just a moment. We heard, This is WlCSH, the Eastland Hotel in Portland, Maine. We take you now to Livermore Falls High School- , the radio was turned off,-Mr. Ly- seth dropped his arm, the orchestra started playing,-we were on the air! The broadcast progressed smoothly, amid much shivering and shaking, and knocking of 18 THE 'BANNER knees. After each part of the program, Mr. Lyseth would hold up a large card labelled Applause and the audience would comply with the written request. Then he would turn the card over to reveal the word- quiet and again the audience would acquiesce. Almost before we realized it, the program was nearly over and the orchestra was play- ing the last march. Finally, the last signal was given fMr. Ly- seth drew his hand across his throat, mean- ing cut J and we knew we could stop play- ing: our broadcast was over. Although the presentation took but a short time, the broadcast represented a lot of workg but we were all satisfied with the result. To be truthful, I think we were sorry that it was over, although we had rather dreaded. the thought of giving it. However, we con- sidered this program a step forward in the progress of the school, and we were pleased that this opportunity had been given to us. Patricia Emerson '40 THE MONTGOMERY SPEAKING CONTEST Coach, Miss Maher ER. the genial and benevolent sponsor- ship of Mr. J. H. Montgomery of Camden, Maine, a prize speaking contest is held yearly, in the month of May, at Colby College in Waterville. Any secondary school in New England may take part in the contest by sending a representative to speak at Colby. Imagine my surprise when Miss Maher in- formed me that I was to represent Livermore Falls High School in this event. As a student who takes part ln any extra-curricular activi- ty, such as this contest, is asked to write an account of his exploit, I offer the following simifmary of my experiences while participat- ing in the Montgomery Speaking Contest. Upon my arrival at Waterville, accompanied by Miss Maher, I went to the College Chapel, a beautiful -building, to register. After I had been properly registered, we sat down in the chapel and awaited the opening exercises. These exercises were presided over by Pro- fessor Herbert C. Libby, head of the Depart- ment of Public uspeaking at Colby College. Mr. Ll-bby was a very amiable man, capable of making anybody feel at ease at any time. He talked about pulblic speaking in general Kwlth a few jokes cast here and therel and gave the fifty-two contestants some helpful pointers. To be casual, but convincing, he said, is the main characteristic of a good speaker. Having talked a while he lined all the participants up in front of a microphone in order to have their voices recorded on the Fairchild Recorder. Each contestant gave his name, the school he was representing, and the title of his selection. The record- was then played fback to us, and you should have seen the expression of the speakers' faces when they heard their own voices issuing from a little Fblack box! I'xn sure that when I heard my voice I was just as startled as the others. What a paradox! Imagine hearing yourself saying something when in reality you aren't even speaking. Th-e next item on the day's program was a group picture, rain or shine. The weather man decided it would be mostly rain. We had to stand in a downpour while the photogra- pher took his time in arranging us. Was I glad when the ordeal was over! Incidentally, a picture was given to each student as a. personal gift from the sponsor, Mr. Mont- gomery. By thls time 'we were nearly fam- ished. Luckily, dinner was served immediately at the Baptist Church. After the fine dinner, several college speakers gave entertaining talks. There were two outstanding speakers: one was terrifble, and the other was terribly good. I have forgotten the former but the latter was a German refugee-student. He had been born in Germany and came to America because of the terrorism-please excuse the ism-of a certain -Nazi dictator. He, the stu- dent of course, told about his life in Europe, and then in America. On the whole, I think the talk was one of the most fascinating speeches I have ever heard. Then came the time for me to start biting my nails. We went rback to the chapel and secured our list of the groups of speakers and where eash group was to perform. I was to speak at Chemical Hall. The iirst thing I noticed as I walked into the room was the four-hour examination in chemistry which covered all the boards. That brief glimpse put THE BANNER 19 a damper on my idea of a free-and-easy col- lege life. But then the sounds of the first ..speaker's voice brought me 'back forcibly to the task ahead of me. There were ten speak- ers in my group and I was the eighth. How I suffered as I watched the judges grimly mark their judging-sheets. When my turn 'finally came, I took one last look at Miss Mah-er, my guardian angel, and walked for- ward to my doom, or rather the raised dais. All I can recall about my first speech is that one of the judges fell asleep while I was in the midst of a troubled and distracted world. The contestants were not notified until that night whether or not they had succeeded in charming the judges with their talks. After the afternoon speaking I had several hours before dinner and, as the debate which had previously been chartered for the after- noon had been canceled, I rode out to May- flower Hill with the professor of German to see the site of the new campus. At that time, the chapel was the only building that had been completed, but that promised much. Coming back from the new site, we witnessed a colorful parade in 'honor -of National Music Week. By the time We had finished our sight-seeing tour, it was again time to eat at the Baptist Church. At the conclusion of this meal, there were also several after-dinner speakers, the featured one being a French ex- change student who spoke of his life and travels. At last the time for the final speaking in the 1Chapel rolled around. By this time I was tearing my hair, as my finger nails were completely gone. Five contestants had spoken and I was on the verge of dozing oiT when suddenly I heard my name called. I believe my temperature went sky-rocketing to the fever state. In a, slightly befogged condition I walked up the few steps and managed to bow to Dean Ernest C. Marriner, the chair- man. As I gazed into the world of staring eyes, my heart left its anchorage and went wandering up and down my throat. I don't know how I did it, but I stumbled through about three quarters of my speech and then- oblivion! I knew I'd never remember the next part, so I quickly substituted another section which had been previously cut from the speech. I don't think anyone knew the difference. It seemed as though I had sud- denly been admitted to the 'Garden of Eden when I had iinished the last line of the speech, and ,I ran for Miss Maher to cower under her protecting wings. That concluded my work for the day and what enjoyable work it was! On the way home Miss Maher asked me Why I was so silent. In reply I said that I thought I'd done enough talking for one day. In conclusion, I'd like to express my deep gratitude to all the people wh-o made it pos- sible for me to make this highly educational and most fascinating trip, Land I'd like to tell them that I derived a great deal of pleasure in representing dear old L. F. H. S. Clyde Wetherington '40 HISTORICAL DRAMATIZATION Instructor, Miss Hall Greek dramatization presented this year in an assembly program by the Freshman History Class was Written by the class itself. This project required many Weeks of care- ful preparation by :members of the class. There was wide reading in reference books and novels which told details of what might have happened , as well as what did happen, during this particular period which the class had selected to dramatize. A dramatization notebook was kept by each student, containing incidents that he thought would dramatize well: Greek terms, names of men and women, designs of garments and other necessary details of dress, notes on re- ligion, customs, amusements, family life of the Greeks, their political organization, and portions 'of orations of distinguished Greeks found a iplace in this notebook. When the group writing was first started the class notebooks as a whole suggested pos- siible scenes, main details of plot, special in- cidents, characters, time, and place of the action, a limited number of scenes and a loose plot was accepted tentatively fby all members of the class. Next each student con- structed his version of the dialogue for each scene. The authors of the best dialogues were 20 T'HE BANNER chosen to act as a writing committee. This committee sorted and sifted the dialogues. Excellent parts were taken from each paper and put into the final dramatization. The committee tried especially hard to make the speeches sound as if they might really have been spoken at that time. A novel and a few reference fbooks were used: most ofthe dia- logue 'was an adaptation from these books which furnished us with many ideas. After days of revising and rewriting the dialogue, parts were given out and the actors started memorizing their lines. Each episode was rehearsed separately to allow more thor- ough practice in acting and s p le a k in g . distinctly. The scenery was designed -and painted by boys in the class. The costumes of the cast were made Kby the girls who were not members of the writing committee! from such materials as discarded sheets, old cloth, and 'bright scarfs. Some of the sheets were dyed' before they were used. The two members of the writing committee served as chairmen for the program. Their introductory speeches explained to the audi- ence the time, place, characters, scenery and historical facts that were involved in the dialogue. Many properties were needed for the play: vases, bells, and gongs, jars for wine and oil, jewelry, hsh and hassocks were needed for the merchant scenes: the Spartans needed swords, shields and spears: a scroll was car- ried by Themlstocles fat one time. Each student was personally responsible for some part in the production of th-e drama- tization. Writing committee, costume makers, scenery designers and painters all helped to make the play a project that demanded the best edorts of all members of the class. Beryl Harrington '43 Rachael Leadbetter '43 DRAMATIZATION SCENERY Adviser, Miss Hall the word Go was given We set to work planning the scenery for the Greek play. A numiber of screens had been made by Antonio Benedetto, Reginald -Connors, Kenneth Kennedy, and Edward Botka. Sheets czf ordinary wrapping paper were tacked to the screens to make the scenery base. The screens were in four separate units, two of which lhad :four divisions and two which had three divisions: the dimensions of a division was 6 by 2 feet so we had a fairly large surface to cover. In the meantime the picture had been selected. .As all episodes took place in the foreground of a Greek stadium, a simple stadium sce-ne was selected and enlarged so that it might be seen easily from the back- row seats in the auditorium. The picture from which the screen sections were sketched was selected by the scenery committee from a Greek history book. First a sketch the same size as the original was drawn 'by John Mur- phy who divided the sketch off into squares 2 by 2 inches. This made the enlarging of the sketch on the screens easy as one inch on the sketch was equal to one foot on the scenery: we used this method to enlarge the picture and also keep the correct proportions. The picture was drawn on the screen during spare moments in study periods and the materials were kept -back stage in the audi- torium where the work was done. The fin- ished drawing was then painted. The small roofs, trees, and other small details were painted with water colors. The rest was painted with tinted muresco and clay coloring materials similar to lamp black which were purchased very inexpensively as was all the scenery equipment. The coloring was done by John Munphy and Harold Riley, Jr., with the help of a few other freshmen boys. The screens were placed at the rear of the stage giving a realistic setting for the action and actors who were athletes, merchants, and onlookers at the Olympic games. The scenes when completed looked quite realistic. They were placed against the back of the stage and 'presented a very striking picture as a background to the actors clothed in their bright Greek costumes. John Murphy '43 Harold Riley Jr. '43 THE BANNER 21 THE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT AUBURN Supervisor, Mrs. Pomeroy ANY hours of steady practice took place after the members of the orchestra and glee club at L. F. H. S. were told by their supervisor, Mrs. Pomeroy, that they were to take part in the zmusic festival at Auburn. With great glee and :pride they tried to excel in singing and at orchestra practice, working hard and missing not a moment of the short rehearsal periods. At seven o'clock on May 13, 1939, all the entrants me-t at Livermore Falls Post Office dressed in their Sunday best. They scrambled into the school fbus and were off, reaching their destination at 8:30. At 10 o'clock -all contestants rushed to the Congregational Church to exercise their vocal cords. The required number Was, Let. Every Tongue Adore Thee and the song chosen was, The World is Waiting For the Sunrise. The L. F. H. IS. rating was very good and every- one felt exceedingly proud. In the afternoon students were allowed free time. Most of the schools joined a beautiful parade: there were colored band uniforms of many kinds and the 'music and baton-swing- ing was worth seeing. In the -evening all students met at Edward Little Auditorium where an evening of won- derful entertainment was provided. At about ten o'clock students started on the homeward trail, arriving a few minutes after twelve. Before I continue further with this essay, I wish to extend on behalf of myself and the other orchestra and glee club members, our many thanks to Mr. Rideout and the rest of the faculty for making it ,possible for entry into this festival. Now that another year has rolled around and it is nearly time for another festival, we have started hard practicing again. The ro- tating schedule 'is a :great aid to music in the school. As Patty Emerson said in the Forum discussion, I like the new schedule, because we dfon't lhave 'to come to school as early as we did before in order to have long orchestra and glee club practice. On Wednes- day and Friday we have a whole hour during the regular school day in which to do our practicing: consequently we can, I think, make more progress with our music. Because of this system and the belief that it will im- prove both glee club and -orchestra, I am sure that our festival at Waterville will be even more successful than those of previous years. Eva Constantine '40 GUIDANCE CONFERENCE AT FARMINGTON PON arrival at Farmington High School, May eleventh, 1939, the students of Liver- more Falls High ,School scrutinized the build- ing and the people around' it. Having arrived too late to attend the General Swion at the Old South Church at 9:30, they began won- dering what to do next. They wandered around and took in the general .plan of the building commenting on this and that. After discovering where meetings were to be held, the conference settled down to business. The first sessi-on in the morning began at 10:30 and ended at 12:30 although some classes didn't last th-at long. There were speakers on several topics covering the fol- lowing subjects: University of Maine by P. F. Crane: Agriculture by Dean Jones from Uni- versity -of Maine: Colby College by Dean Marrinerg Bowdoin and Bates Colleges by Professor Raymond L. Kendallg Boston Uni- versity by Mrs. Esther Blackburneg Law by Benjamin Butler, Esquire, Farmington: Vo- cational Hvcrne Economics, by Miss Pinkham: Business College, -by Dean Fred Miller, Cam- bridge, Mass.: Dentistry, by Dr. F. L. Lovejoy, Farmington. Fr-om' 12:00 to 1:00 the students went out for lunch. Some went to the North Church, others to restaurants, and still others brought their lunches with them and ate in their cars. After lunch, some visited friends in town, and some just strolled the village streets. The conference continued at 1:15 and most students were late, but that was not incon- venient, as the speakers were late, too. From 1:15 to 2:30 there were the follsowing speak- ers: Business Colleges, fby Mrs. Leola Pease, Bay Path Institute: Medicine, by Dr. James 22 THE BANNER. Reed, Farmington: Wilson School, Boston, Mass., by an X-Ray Technician: Aviation, by Mr. W. H. Marden, Waterville: Normal Schools, -by Principal Mallett, Farmington: Costume Designing, by Ruth Ann Hadley, Boston, Mass.: Art, by Alexander Bower, Portland: Technology, by Dean Lindsay Lord, Portland, and Wentworth Institute, by Dean Lord. Between this session and the following one there were a few minutes of which some of the students again took advantage. Some went for walks to get a little exercise and fresh air: and others just stood outside and talked. Then again we listened to lectures from 2:30 to 3:45: Textiles, Wilton Woolen Com- pany, Mr. Gifford: Retailing, Mr. Stone, Lew- iston: Automobiles, Mr. Lloyd B. Morton, Farmington: Banking, Mr. Emery Mallett, Farmington: Insurance, Mr. Romanus Web- ber, Farmington: Nursing, by the Franklin County Nurse. School was over for the day and each stu- dent hunted for his chauffeur so not to be left. Finally they were off, a very happy group of students all chattering at once of their day's experience. They all felt that they had spent the day in a very Worthwhile wa-y and hoped they might have a chance to at- tend an-other conference. l Henrietta Hines '40 APPLYING MAKE-UP Adviser, Miss Maher VERY girl and boy, at a certain age, starts to show an interest in some field of work. Of course, since I am human, I Foegan to show my interest when I was thirteen years old. It was not an interest in being a school teacher, nurse, or music supervisor: my wish was to be able to master the art of dressing hair and applying make-up. I realized it would be a good many years before I'd be able to go to school and study this work, but that would not keep me from trying to do these things. I would spend hours -at night arranging my mother's hair, and that of some of my friends. Then I started something a little more dim- cult, trying to apply cosmetics. I had very little success at first, but enough to keep me still trying. By this time I had developed enough interest to inquire about th-ese things from others more talented and to watch skilled operators at work. I asked permission to visit nbeauty parlors. By listening I learned a lot. Being very considerate, the people I talked to, let me practise on friends while looking on and correcting me as I made mistakes. Then one day my chance came. I was asked lby the school to make up the students in the school play. Very glad of the chance and very much excited, I promptly accepted. Wilma Francis was to assist me. Immediately I went to a beauty parlor and learned important facts about this special work. Each students countenance had to be studied: the muscles in the face must be kept in mind: the correct shade of rouge, lip- stick, and other cosmetics must be chosen, and care :must be taken not to 'harm the skin. I practiced all these things, before the great event took place, with great eagerness. There were thirteen in the play: three were girls and the -other ten were boys. Some had to look much folder than they were: others must remain young. The girls went to the beauty parlor, so I did not worry about them. Care was taken that the cream went on evenly: then came the rouge: on top 01' this was the right shade of powder: eyebrow pen- cil was used to give the look of added years to their face: lipstick was used to supply color to the lips. Each character in the play had all these things d-one for him before going on the stage. The play as well as the making up of students took place at Murray Hall. Every- thing 'turned out to 'be a great success, thus making my interest in this line of work and my desire to continue with it still greater. Eva. Constantine '40 EDWARD LITTLE ENTERTAINS p N Saturday, May thirteenth, nineteen- ' hundred-thirty-nine, a gay excursion, representing the Livermore Falls High School Orchesrtra and Glee Clunb, set out for Auburn THE BANNER 23 to attend the Western Maine Music Festival, sponsored by Edward Little High School. We arrived there about eight o'c1ock, and regis- tered at the Edward Little Auditorium. Ac- cording to the program, I was free until the orchestra should play at 10:35, consequen-tly a group of girls had, including myself, de- cided to explore the city. As one of the girls had a heavy instrument to carry around, each of us, in turn willingly carried it. I soon found myself glad that I didnft have my piano to carry! Incidentally, when passing a bakery shop, the baker came out and gave each of us a hot jelly roll. We .must have looked, as We went up the street munching these, somewhat as did Benjamin Franklin when he entered the city of Philadelphia. Precisely at 10:35, we arrived at the gym for our audition. A very marvelous uniformed orchestra from Deering High was playing, our meag-er group of seventeen seemed especially small. We were feeling quite de- jected when Mr. Rideout 'appeared with a word of encouragement. And do you know- our performance surprised even ourselves! After this the Glee Club sang at 11:15 at the High Street Methodist Church. For the next half hour, we visited soloists' auditions. In the evening, there was an excellent concert. Many wonderful bands played. Me- chanic Falls, Deering, Edward Little, Vinton, Sanford, Kittery, and several other schools were represented. Miss Jessie Witham, state champion baton-twirl-er of the Maine High Schools did her act, while the South Portland Band played. She twirled a lighted baton in the darkened hall. To me, it was the most enjoyable part of the entire day. Also, three fine soloists sang selections. The program lasted three hours. After stretching our cramped limbs a bit, we found the bus and trooped in. We arrived home at midnight tired, 'bu-t nevertheless, well-satisfied. Jean Gilbert '40 FR li yi? ,. M 24 THE BANNER .,,4 ff NS. dD 1 ...elf I A I .1 . I A ,f , ' 1 A 1 A ' I - A - ' ' g O vo T f - 4' I 7 u 4 Q4 0 XI. 'v ' v . N , :: ' of 1. . 1 ' '. Q I ' g . xxx 9Xl't'r 5 R ' -':-' 'fi X '-fu U . . 'X 'aff 'gin 3 I - ,A . M' , I P 0 Vx -k?,' ,-11 'JXJ' I I C Q' 5 ' H o X s ' -1. 4 6 0 - N- 9 1 r EPT. 5. Students enrolled at L. F. H. S. numbered 221: 42 seniors, 52 juniors, 48 sophomores, '78 freshmen. Marjorie Weed, '40, Wilton Academy, and Justine Collins, '42, from Jay High, trans- ferred to L. F. H. S. Everett Dow, Kents Hill '39, entered as a post-graduate at L. F. H. S. Sept. 13. Individual pictures were taken in the library this morning. A senior class meet- ing was held today. Plans were made for the Freshman Reception to be held on Friday. The entertainment committee consisted of Norman Girardin, Eva Constantine, Barbara Connzrs. Leon White, and Maurice Wagner. The refreshment committee consisted of Mel- vina Clark, Martha Lufkin, Carolyn Soper, Robert Hatch, and Edward Fullam. Se-pt. 14. A senior class picture was taken today. The building was cleared in fifty-two secnnds after the fire drill signal was given. Cloyd Brown '37 and Joseph Low of Haver- hill, Mass. presented a recital to students and faculty. Mr. Brown's songs included Mada- mina by Mozart, Would God I Were the Tender Apple Blomom, Ballynure Ballad, Dans Macabre, The Old Black Mare and sev- eral negro spirituals. During the program Mr. Low played two solos, one a waltz of his own composition. The audience enjoyed the recital immensely. Miss 'Margaret Kinley Mrs. Elizabeth Pomeroy, serious burns during the '33, substituted for who was ill from fall term. students gathered for the first meeting of the Camera Climb. The topic for discussion the following week was the pinhole camera. Sept. 21. Seventy-two Sept. 27. A Public Speaking Club was Or- ganized by Miss Maher. A nominating com- mittee composed of Dorothy Dolloff, Clifford Tenney and Marilyn Sturtevant was ap- pointed to select a list of candidates for oflice. Mr. Kempton, representative of the Crowell Publishing Company, spoke to the students today, urging a drive to sell magazines. The profits made by the students were to be added to the school treasury. Marguerite Cressey was appointed school secretary. Home room secretaries were Richard Cook, John Murphy, George Nolan, King Dumais, Irene Allen, Donald Chretien, Eva Constantine, Martha Lufkin. Sept. 29. The Freshmen Reception was a most successful affair. Many parents and SSVTO HOINDI' EH-LL THE BANNER 26 THE BANNER friends, as well as an unusual number of stu- dents attended the party. The chaperones were Supt. and Mrs. Rideout, Mrs. Bean, Prin. Griffin, Miss Hunt, Miss Hall, Miss Shoe- maker, Mrs. Fairchild, Miss Snow, Mr. Whit- ney, and Mr. and Mrs. Davan. Lloyd Con- stantine and his orchestra provided the mu- sic for dancing and games. Refreshments were served by Melvina Clark, Eva Constan- tine, Carolyn Soper, Martha Lufkin, Edward Fullam and Clifford Tenney. Under the direction of cheer leaders, Mar- jorie Weed, Eva Constantine, and Clifford Tenney, L. F. H. S. students rallied in the assembly hall for the game with Jay High. Coach Davan spoke to the students. Oct. 3. Plans for the Junior Social on Oct. 20 were made. For the refreshment and en- tertainment committee, Lillian Storer, Roy Lyford, Eleanor Bowles, Eloise Cook, Marguer- lte Cressey, and Paul Stevens were appointed. Oct. 12. A program in observance of Co- lumbus Day, was presented to the assembly by memlbers of an American History class, di- rected lby lMiss Hallg Martha Lufkin acted as chairman. The following readings were given: Columbus, George Hinds: A Word Picture of Columbus, George Nolang Columbus the Man, Martha Lufkin. A dramatizatlon in three scenes, Columbus the Courageous, was then presented. The cast for the first scene which featured Columbus at the Royal Court of 'Isabella and Ferdinand, follows: Isabella, Dorothy Dolloffg King Fer- dinand, Howard Berryg Columbus, Vaughn Sturtevantg Lady Dolores, Jean Gilbert, Lady Savilla, Marjorie Weedg Ladies-in-waiting, Carolyn Soper, and Jennie Fullerg Court Jes- ter, Earl Stone, Courtiers, William Brown and Edward Fullamg Holy Prior, Clifford Tink- ham: Court Announcer, Everett Dawg Page Boys, Shelton White and Bernard Dumais. The second scene represented a cabin aboard the Santa Maria. Characters were: Columbus, Vaughn Sturtevant: Senor Bianca, Edward Fullamg Senor Vallens, William Brown: Sailor from the Pinta, George Hinds, Senor Pinzon, Clifford Tinkhamg Mutinous Sailors, Nathaniel Sewall and Everett Dow. The third scene was laid on the island of San Salvador, and continued with the same cast. A group of girls, Beryl Pettinglll, Eleanor Bowles, Lillian Storer, and Eva Constantine, sang two selections. Properties for the play were made by Leon White. Stage manage- ment was supervised by George Hinds. The numerous costumes for the play were made under the supervision of Mrs. Fairchild. Fire drills were practiced during Fire Pre- venttcn Week. In assembly hall drill the au- ditorium was emptied in ten seconds, and the building, with one section blocked, was cleared in forty-nine seconds. L. F. H. S. established four fire posts, patrolled by bays from the senior class. Oct. 20. L. F. H. S. entered the Bates De- bating League and studen-ts signified their intention of joining the school squad. Prin- clpal S. A. Griffin, assisted lby Miss Shoe- maker, coached the debating teams. Mr. Grif- fin called a meeting of the debating squad, and announced that a trip to Bates College would be made to hear the Bates team debate Vermont University. Students who accom- panied Mr. Griflin to the debate were Bar- bara Constantine, Jean Gilbert, Carolyn So- per, Dorothy Dolloff, Elaine Hagberg, Martha Lufkin, and Eloise Cook. Henry Fournier '43, from Mexico City, reg- istered at L. F. H. S. The Junior Social held in the auditorium was successful. Many students, alumni and friends attended the party. Lloyd Constan- tine and his orchestra supplied the music for dancing and games. The chaperones were Supt. and Mrs. Rideout, Mrs. Charlotte Bean, Mr. Whitney, Miss Hall, Miss Maher, Miss Hunt, Miss Snow, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Fairchild, and Mr. and Mrs. John Davan. Refreshments were served by Eleanor Bowles, Marguerite Cressey, Ele-anor Bickford, Roy Lyford and Norman Tessier. Oct. 27. A rally was held in the auditorium in preparation for the game to be played against Farmington High. The cheer leaders, Eva Constantine, Marjorie W-eed, and Clifford Tenney, directed the rally. Oct. 31. The cast for the school play, The Bat, was selected after the tryouts. THE BANNER 27 Nov. 3. Many students and alumni at- tended the Sophomore Social. The chaper- ones were Mrs. Bean, Principal Griflin, Mr. Whitney, Miss Maher, Miss Shoemaker, Miss Hunt and Miss Snow. Music for dancing was furnished Vby Lloyd Constantine and his or- chestra. Refreshments were served by Elaine Hatch, Phillip Mollicone, Kenneth Kennedy, and Egidio Ventrella. Esso and The News, an interesting series of screen pictures, was shown in assembly. The pictures featured the development of early methods of sending messages and such modern machinery as the teletype of today. Miss Porter, dental hygienist from the State Department of Health, showed pictures concerning dental care. Nov. 9. One hundred and twelve parents, friends and alumni were greeted at the high school during the evening session, held in concurrence with Educational Week. Follow- ing the class periods, Public Speaking Club members held a panel discussion in the audi- torium. The subject of the meeting was How to Use Leisure Time. The members who spoke were Patricia Emerson, Jean Rhodenizer, Mu- riel Mitchell, Clyde Wetherington, Clifford Tenney, Howard Berry and Vaughn Sturtevant. Nov. 10. In observance of Armistice Day a program was arranged by Miss Maher. The program follows: Double Eagle March, a se- lection played by the orchestra, God Bless America., Glee Club: What Americans Believe In, Clifford Tinkhamg What the Regimental Chaplain Prayed, Clyde Wetheringtong What the Regimental Chaplain Should Have Prayed, William Browng The Red Country, George Hinds: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a Personal Impression Based on wa Visit to the Tomb, Vaughn Sturtevant. Vaughn Sturte- vant served as chairman. Nov. 17. A successful social was held by the freshman class in the auditorium. Chap- erones were Mrs. Charlotte Bean, Miss Hall, Miss Hunt, Miss Shoemaker, Miss Maher, Mrs. Fairchild, Miss Sn-ow, Mr. and Mrs. Davan, Mr. Parsons, and Principal Griflin. Lloyd Constantine and orchestra supplied the music for dancing and games. Refreshments were served ,by Carol Merkle, Cecily Johnson, Myra Wagner and George Dow. Nov. 19. Class and club pictures were taken for the Banner this week. Nov. 24. Many students and alumni at- attended the L 'Club Social. Chaperones were Supt. Rideout, Prin. Grifdn, Miss Maher, Mrs. Fairchild, Miss Shoemaker, Mr. and Mr.s. Davan, Mr. Parsons and Mr. Whitney. Lloyd Constantine and his orchestra supplied the music for dancing and games. Refresh- ments were served by George Poisson, Ray- mond Marquis, Norman Girardin and Laurier Maillet. A vivid and colorful description of the west was given by Prin. Grimm when, as guest of the Public Speaking Club, he spoke to a student assembly concerning the trip he took during the past summer. Mr. Grifhn was a delegate from Androscoggin County to the National Educational Convention held at San Francisco. Nov. 29. An attractive Thanksgiving pro- gram, arranged in the form of a pageant by Miss Hunt, was presented to the student as- sembly. Selections read were: Giving Thanks, Rachael Leadbetterg The First Thanksgiving, John Murphy, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Shelton White. A dramatization depicting the outstanding Thanksgiving holidays through the years -ended the program. Freshmen students who participated were: Thomas Kennedy, Ralph Hinds, Glennys Miller, Martha Dow, Doris Trethewey, Marilyn Goodwin, Bernard Du- mais, George Dow, Francis Bailey, Donald Jordan, Jack Mitchell, Shelton White, Cecily Johnson, Shirley Doabosz, David Grifhn, Avis Gilbert, Wanda Jennings, Patricia Packard, Harold Riley, Har-old Soper, Richard C-ook, Lina Nichols, Frances Allen, Helen Chase. The music which accompanied the dramatiza- tion was sung fby Vivian Fournier, Yolanda Mollicone, Mavis White, Frank Hiltz, Donald Jordan, William Cressey, Donald Tenney, Earle Stone, Earland Rose, Romeo St. Pierre and John Korhonen. Patricia Emerson and Eva Constantine supervised the music. Dec. 6. Mr. and Mrs. James Moore of Cen- tral America, were guest speakers at L. F. H. S. today. Mr. Moore talked on South America HIC HANNPIH, THE SOPHOMORE CLASS SSV'IO NVWHSHHJ 31-LL -TH-E BANNER g3 g3xgi If g A Q gi xx El ififfigfifge gi 2 25333 35 win x , 2, '13 e 1 .f-, .,t',,- I ix 30 THE BANNER and its inhabitants. A fllm about the South American Indians, and numerous souvenirs were shown during the talk. In the after- noon, students from the grammar school listened to the speaker. A technicolor film of Treasure Island, site of the San Francisco World's Fair, was shown in the assembly hall. Mr. Griffin took the moving pictures during his western trip. The Christmas program, presented in the auditorium, was arranged -by Miss Shoemaker. The program follows: Chairman, George Dow: Scripture Re-ading, Rachael Leadsbetter: reading, Axmrlcan Christmas, Carol Merkle: selection by the Glee Club: Christmas Bells, Beryl Harrington: reading, Bethlehem, Ralph Hinds, Richard Cook, Jack Mitchell. A play, Good Will Toward Women was presented with the following cast: Aunt Lil, Audrey Corkum: Aunt, Em, Dorothy Dolloff: James Hall, George Hinds: Walter Mallory, Clifford Tink- ham: Ruth Mallory, Patricia Emerson. Group singing, 'O 'Come All Ye Faithful, ended the program. Jan. 3. Stanley Wellman '41, transferred from Norway High School to L. F. I-I. S. Jan. 5. The student body heard a discus- sion of the proposed plan for a rotating schedule of class periods. The subject was introduced by Supt. Rideout and the students taking part in the panel discussion that fol- lowed were members of the Public Speaking Club. The speakers were Jean Gilbert, Patri- cia Emerson, Barbara Connors, Edward Ful- lam, Maurice Wagner, Vaughn Sturtevant, Clyde Wetherington. Jan. 31. The following Clubs were formed after the rotating schedule was initiated: Stamp Clulb, organized by Mr. Grlmn, con- sisted of six members: the Camera Club, of sixty memlbers: Radio Club, of ten members: Boys' Cooking Club, organized by Mrs. Fair- child, of forty mem-bers: the Public Speaking Club was organized by Miss Maher: the Handicraft Club, organized by Mr. Parsons had thirty-three members: and the Sports Club, organized by Mr. Davan attained a total membership of one hundred and twenty students. Feb. 3. A practice debating tournament was held at Lewiston with the following stu- dents participating: Patricia Emerson, Jean Gilbert, Dorothy Dolloff, Howard Berry and Vaughn Sturtevant. Principal Grimn accom- panied the students. Feb. 15. Many friends and graduates lis- tened in on the broadcast of Maine Schools on the Air which occurred on Sunday afternoon, February 18, when Livermore Falls High School presented its program. The .program consisted .uf selections by orchestra and glee club, solos lby Vaughn Sturtevant and Edward Fullam and the Rotating Schedule Panel Discussion. The program was carefully pre- pared by Miss Maher and Mrs. Pomeroy. Feb. 16. A dramatization of Greek history was presented by the freshmen under the direction of Miss Hall. The dramatization was based on episodes in Greek life about 484 B. C. In the first act five scenes depicted various phases of the life of the times and portrayed important histori- cal characters and events. Characters were Merchants: Ariston, Ber- nard Dumais: Damon, Reginald Connors: Demipho, Benny Haines: Phenor, Lloyd Ly- ford: Zeno, Francis Bailey: Young Spartans. Richard Cook, Paul Lees, Jack Mitchell and Ralph Hinds: Leonidas, Harold Soper: Lycon, George Dow: Themistocles, John Murphy: De-mocrates, Shelton White: Hiram, a Per- sian spy, John Taglienti: Aristides, Henry Fournier: Glauoon, Harold Riley: Simonides, Donald Jordan: Abairah, David Grimn: Chairmen, Rachael Leadbetter and Beryl Harrington. The episodes were presented in the order given below: I. Young Spartans at the games: II. Them- istocles and Leonidas consult: III. A Greek traitor betrays plan to a Persian prince and spy? IV. A Theft at the market: V. Them- lstocles' final argument. Feb. 23. Due to the tournament in Lewis- -ton the afternoon of Feb. 22nd., the Washing- ton program 'was delayed until the following day. Beryl Pettingill read an essay George Washington and was chairman for the re- mainder of the program. A dramatizatlon, THE BANNER. 31 General George Washington , was presented by Clyde Wetherington and a group of seniors. The cast consisted of First Secretary, Ever- ett Dow 5 Second Secretary, Clyde Wethering- tong Soldier, Earle .Stoney Washington, How- ard Berry: General A, Clifford Tinkhamg General B, Edward Fullamg General Wayne, 'George I-Iindsg General Knox, Nathaniel Sew- all, General Green, Vaughn Sturtevantg La- fayette, Burleigh Edwards. The concluding number on the program was an original dramatization Written by 'George Hinds and Everett Dow entitled On the Eve of Washington's Inaugural . The characters were George Washington, George Hindsg Martha Washington, Barbara Con- nors: Jefferson, Clifford Tinkhamg Adams, Vaughn Sturtevantg Hamilton, Clyde Wether- ington. Everett Dow was stage manager for this dramatlzation, and the program was pre- pared under the direction -of Miss Hall. After the program, Mrs. Pomeroy presented music emblems to memlbers of the Glee Club as a reward for their activity during the past two years. Students receiving awards were: Howard Berry, Eleanor Bowles, Barbara Con- stantine, Eva Constantine, Pauline Chicoine, Dorothy Dolloif, Patricia Emerson, Edward Fullam, Elizabeth Fogg, Jennie Fuller, Jean Gilbert, Noella Judd, Raymond Marquis, Ma- bel Storer, Lillian St-orer, Beryl Pettingill, Wil- liam Matthews, and Carolyn Soper. Feb. 26. Eleven memlbers of the Boys' Bas- ketball team received individual gold basket- balls as a reward for their efforts of the season and because they were regional victors in the Western Conference 'State Champion- ship for ,small schools. Coach Davan pre- sented the awards to the following: Maurice Bilodeau, Norman Girardin, Edmund Henry, Ge-orge Poisson, Maurice Wagner, William Brown, Reginald Connors, Norman Duguay, Robert Hatch, Paul Stevens and Raymond Samson. In addition to the individual awards the players won for the school the large trophy given to the championship team. The trophy was given to Principal Grifiin for the school and will ibe ,placed in the library with other trophies won in the past. Mar. 3. An exchange of assembly programs has been arranged between Jay and Liver- more Falls High School. Jay High presented the first program at the L. F. H. S. auditori- um: With Spirit, a selection played by the or- chestra, vocal solo, The Old Refrain, Paul La- Brecqueg trumpet trio, Real Turmel, Robert Barker and John Stoneg vocal solo, I Passed By Your Window, Ernest Trippg v-ocal solo, I Dream of Jeanie, Theodore McCourt, vocal solo, La, Cucaracha., Alfred Castonguayg Waltz, by the -orchestra. Movies were shown, The Life of George Washington and the Corona- tion of the British King and Queen. Ernest Tripp acted as chairman. JUNIOR NIGHT SPEAKERS 1940 Junior Night speakers selected were Kathyleen White, Harold wSouther, Martin Griffin, Henry Botka, Marguerite Cressey, Merle Hodgkins, Beverley Holt, Noella Judd, Dorothy Clark and Eloise Cook. L. F. I-I. S. WON PRELIMINARY DEBATE On the last day of the winter term, March 15th, Livermore Falls High School won in the triangular debates held to determine schools which compete at Bates -College, Lewiston, in the April Contests. The competing schools in this preliminary debate were Leavitt Institute, Jay High and Livermore Falls High School. The subject of the debate was Resolved: That the Federal Government should own and operate the Railroads. At the debate in L. F. H. S. auditorium, the afiirmative speakers were Dorothy Dolloif and Howard Berryg Eugene Pomerleau and Lor- raine Chick of Jay upheld the negative. How- ard Berry was adjudged the best speaker, and by unanimous decision the aiirmative team won the debate. At Leavitt Institute the Livermore Falls negative team won by a 2-l decision. The team consisted of Patricia Emerson and Jean Gilbert. The Leavitt affirmative consisted of Clifford Worthing and Phillip MacGown. l'HI'I BANNER A CLUB C 4 THE BANNER 33 Patricia Emerson was voted the best speaker in this debate. The school was especially pleased at the success of its debating teams in this prelimi- nary debate as L. F. H. S. has not sponsored debating as an activity for several years. Mr. Griilin and Miss Shoemaker have worked with the debaters on this question since last autumn. HONORS FOR ALUMNI Mr. Rockwood Berry '36, a junior at the University of Maine, has been on the dean's list throughout his college course. Mr. Berry has also received several scholarships. Mr. Ronald Dyke '36, will be graduated in June from the University of Maine. He has majored in engineering. In his freshman year he was captain of his class baseball team, and has since played on the varsity nine. I-Ie was member of the track team in 1939. Mr. Harold Rhodenizer '38, a sophomore at Colby College, has be-en on the Dean's list since entering Colby. Mr. Rhodenizer won his class numerals on the freshman football team and .baseball team, and during the 1939 season played in several games as a member of the college squad. He was a mermber of D. U. Fraternity Championship Basketball Team. Miss Margaret F. Kinley '33, was awarded a Master of Arts degree from Acadia Univer- sity in June 1939. Miss Elizabeth Jones '30, was awarded an LL.B. Degree from Portia Law School in June, 1939. Robert Butler '30, recently received a fine promotion. He is teaching Latin at a well known Progressive school, The Pebble Hill School for Boys in Dewitt, N. Y., just outside Syracuse. Mr. Butler attended the 1939 Har- vard Summer Session and is working for his Master's Degree. Mr. 'Cecil Carter '29, a graduate of the East- man School of Music, recently presented the, first faculty recital of the College at Doane University, Nebraska, Where he has been a member of the music faculty for several years. During the summer of 1939 Mr. Carter did graduate work in Music at Harvard University and is working for his Master's degree there. Mr. Urban Chase '20, was recently appointed principal of the Roosevelt School at Weehaw- ken, N. J. Dr. Donald Strout '26, was appointed to the library staff at the University of Michigan, Ann Arfbor, Michigan some time ago. Dana Edwards '38, has been elected presi- dent of the freshman class in the College of Music at Boston University. Elbert Pratt '35 is doing Work on Fossils at the Museum of Natural History in New York. He expects to accompany an expedition for fossil collecting later in the year. He is living at Westfield, New Jersey now. PRIZE ESSAY Mrs. Chester H. Sturtevant has continued her generous custom of offering a twenty- dollar prize for the best essay by a senior. Books and Life is the subject selected for this year's essay. This essay is printed in the literary columns of the Banner. JUNIOR NIGHT '39 The Junior Night Exercises were very satis- factory to the large audience that attended the evening program on April 28, 1939. The following program was presented: Pr-ccessional ...................... Orchestra Invocation .......... Rev. F. Stewart Kinley Overture, A Stroll Through Cairo . . Orchestra The Siding Party ...................... Ford Clyde Wetherington The Little House .................. Blackmar Dorothy Dolloff ode to me west wind ............. 'Shelley Roger Lane The Story Teller .................... Munro Beryl Pettingill Piano Solo, Londonderry Air . . . Jean Gilbert In the 'Shade ..................... Robertson Clifford Tinkham I Buy Myself a Hat .............. Anonymous Barbara Constantine Builders of Destiny ............. Anonymous Clifford Tenney 34 THE BANNER Two Poems, The Teddy Bear ......... Milne The King's Breakfast Martha Lufkin Violin Solo, Son of Puszta ....... Keler Bela Edward Fullam Ground Minded .................... Skinner Burleigh Edwards Iaurels ........................... Glassford Eva Constantine The World is Waiting for the Sunrise God Bless America Glee Clulb A Perfect Tribute ...........,..... Andrews Vaughn Sturtevant World Leadership .................... Butler Patricia Emerson Recessional ....................... Orchestra Marshals: Beryl Pettingill and Nathaniel Sewall Colors: Maroon and Gray The prizes offered by the Ramblers Club were awarded to Eva Constantine and Bur- leigh Edwards by the following judges: Mr. S. J. Drottar, Principal, Jay High School: Mr. M. L. Earle, Principal, Wilton Academy: Mr. C. N. Gould, Principal, Farmington High School. CLASS DAY '39 June 14, 1939 a large group of relatives and friends, gathered at Murray Hall to see an- other joyous and entertaining program of Class Day. Prooessional, Up the Street .. . .... Morse Orchestra Chairman ........... Gloria Blanch Dumais Invocation ............... Rev. Harold Yates Overture, Kiss of Spring ...... ........ R olfe Orchestra Class Prophecy ............ Lois Eva Demont Address to Undergraduates . . Reuel Lee Nelke Vocal Duet, By the Waters of Minnetonka Lieurance Marjorie Joan Hurd and Lois Eva Demont Class Will ............... Alicia Hope Severy Song, A Gypsy Night ................ Ganne Glee Club Gifts To Girls ...... Andrew John Botka, Jr. Gifts To Boys .......... Ruth Anita Driscoll Ode For Class Day .... by Margaret Stevens Recessional, Up the Street ........... Morse Orchestra GRADUATION On June 15, 1939 the class of '39 met for the last time as a class. The following pro- gram was presented : Motto, Every man is the architect of his own fortune. Theme, The Wise Use of Leisure. Processional Chairman .... .... G loria Blanch Dumais Invocation ............ Reverend F. S. Kinley Overture, Fair Maid of Perth ........ Widdel Orchestra Scripture Reading ...... Glenys Beulah Ware Salutatory .. . The Place of Leisure in Society George Vernon Jordan Essay, The Function of Leisure-time Activities Doris Annetta Libby Two Poems The Man With the Hoe ........ Markham Leisure .................. .......... D avies Francis Robertson Merkle Saxophone Solo, Souvenir ............ Drdla Avis Louise Hall Essays, The Place of the School in Leisure- Time Guidance Cal Through the Curriculum Phillip Lane Blanchard Cbl Through the Student-Activities Program Marjorie Joan Hurd Valedictory ........................ Hobbies Greta May Rhodenizer Song, Now Let Every Tong-ue ..... . . . Bach Glee Club Presentation of Diplomas Superintendent W. J. Rideout Class Ode .............. by Lois Eva Demont Marjorie Joan Hurd Recessional Class Marshals ............ Lois Eva Demont Francis Robertson Merkle THE BANNER 35 HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA IS WELL PRESENTED Students of L. F. H. S. presented the three- act mystery drama, The Bat, before a large audience at Murray Hall. The play a difficult drama for students, teeming with action throughout, was well pre- sented and kept the audience in suspense un- til just .before the final curtain when the cli- max revealed the identity of The Bat a criminal charged with murder. The cast included ten characters with Jean Gilbert playing the leading female role of Miss Cornelia Van Gorder who had rented the Fleming estate which was the scene of activity. V Burleigh Edwards played the role of The Bat and was co-starred with Clyde Wether- ington as Doctor Wells. Noella Judd fur- nished the comedy to the drama as Lizzie the maid who was afraid of spooks. Phillip Mollicone was the Jap domestic and Justine Collins as Miss Dale Ogden, the niece, .did fine work in their respective roles. Edward Fullam enacted the character of Brooks, the deposed bank cashier, Paul Ste- vens that of the nephew, Richard Fleming and William Brown as Reginald Beresford, his companion. All three of the young men were well fitted for their parts. Vaughn Sturtevant was the unknown man who later turned out to be Anderson, the detective, whom Th e Bat, was impersonating. Musical selections were presented by the school orchestra preceding the drama and be- tween the second and third acts. Others not appearing in the cast but who contributed to the success of the play were as follows: Students managing the stage setting and scenery, supervised by Miss Hall, Maurice Bilodeau, Norman Giradin, George Hinds, as- sisted by James Dunn, Leon White, Vernon Baston and Joseph Riordang the transporta- tion was furnished by Frank Beckler, Earl Wilkins and Howard Berry, property mis- tresses were Beryl Pettingill and Dorothy Dol- loffg the ticket sales, supervised by Mr. Whit- ney, were made by members of the ticket committee consisting of Beverly Holt Cchair- manh, Clifford Tenney, Katherine Wilkins, George Diamond, Everett Dow, Barbara Con- stantine, Earl Stone, Eleanor Bowles, Edward Fullam, Richard Cook, Richard Tardy, John Murphy, Lorraine Webster, Frank Hiltz, Nor- man Duguay, Maurice Fuller and Frank Beckler, Assisting Barbara 'Connors in the publicity department were Jennie Fuller, Barbara Con- stantine, Richard Cook, Beverly Holt, Eleanor Bowles, Madeleine Jacques, Eloise Cook, Beryl Harrington. Eva. Constantine and Wilma Francis assisted in the make-up department. The ushers were Elaine Hagberg, Rita Rich- ards, Betty Fogg, Martha Lufkin, Carolyn Soper, Pauline Cfhicoine, and Jennie Fuller, in the box office were Henrietta Hines and Eleanor Bowles. The prompter was Patricia Emerson. HONOR ROLL Q First Ranking Period SENIORS Pauline Chicoine Nathaniel Sewell Henrietta Hines William Brown Patricia Emerson Clifford Tinkham Beryl Pettingill Vaughn Sturtevant Barbara Constantine Clyde Wetherington Dorothy Dolloff Edward Fullam Clifford Tenney Robert Gould Howard Berry Everett Dow CP. GJ JUNIORS Harold Souther Noella Judd SOPHOMORES Audrey Corkum Velma White Jean Rhodenizer Lorraine Webster Phillip Mollicone 36 THE BANNER FRESHMEN Beryl Harrington Patricia Packard Wilma Sanford Myra Wagner Marilyn Goodwin Pauline Poisson Avis Gilbert Martha Dow Wanda Jennings Carol Merkle Richard Cook Harold Riley, Jr. Cecily Johnson Second Ranking Period SENIORS Jean Gilbert Clyde Wetherington Dorothy Dolloif Patricia Emerson Vaughn Sturtevant Beryl Pettlngill Cliftord Tinkham Clifford Tenney Maurice Wagner Pauline Chicoine William Brown Howard Berry J UNIORS Harold Souther Noella Judd Marguerite Cressey SOPHOMORES Justine Collins Audrey Corkum Lorraine Webster Jean Rhodenizer George Poisson Velma White FRESHMEN Beryl Harrington Wanda Jennings Avis Gilbert Wlhna Sanford Patricia Packard Donald Tenney Paul Lees Ralph Hinds Carol Merkle Harold Riley, Jr. Myra Wagner Martha Dow Richard Cook Third Ranking Period SENIORS Clifford Tlnkham Edward Fullam Vaughn Sturtevant Jean Gilbert Martha Lufkin Barbara Constantine Patricia Emerson Everett Dow Melvina Clark William Brown Howard Berry Beryl Pettlngill Clyde Wetherington Clifford Tenney Pauline Chicoine CP. GJ JUN IORS Marguerite 'Cressey Noella Judd SOPHOMORES Marilyn Sturtevant Justine collins Lorraine Webster Phillip Mollicone Jean Rhodenizer Audrey Corkum Velma Vifhite FRE SHIVIEN Harold Riley, Jr. Donald Tenney Patricia Packard Wanda Jennings Wilma Sanford Ralph Hinds Beryl Harrington Patricia Dow Paul Lees Myra Wagner Richard Cook Avis Gilbert Fourth Ranking Period William Brown SENIORS Clifford Tenney Vaughn Sturtevant 'Clyde Wetherington Maurice Wagner Clifford Tinkham Pauline Chicoine Beryl Pettingill Harold Souther Eloise 'Cook JUN IOR-S Noella Judd Marguerite Cressey SOPHOMORES Audrey 'Corkum Irene Allen Velma White Jean Rhodenizer Justine Collins George Poisson Lorraine Webster FRESHIVIEN Myra Wagner Donald Tenney Avis Gilbert Carol Merkle Patricia Packard Wilma Sanford Richard Cook Ralph Hinds Paul Lees Beryl Harrington Cecily Johnson Priscilla Dow Harold Riley Wanda Jennings Henry Fournier Shelton White Item THE BANNER SCHOOL PLAY ACCOUNT 1939-40 September 1, 1939 Balance Receipts from play ......... Spent for play ....... Spent for debating .... Spent for assembly .. Engraving for 38-39 .... Totals March 1, 1940 Balance Item Books ............. Tickets iprintedl .... Royalty ........... Equipment .......... Murray Hall Crentl .. Make-up ............ Sale of tickets .... Totals Pr-Ofit on 1 Item Guarantees Transportation .. Supplies ....... Repairs ...... Oflicials ...... Gate receipts .. Season tickets Equipment .... Pictures .... Totals Deiicit Item Umpires . . . Repairs . . Cleaning . . . Gate ..... Total Deficit ...........S96.86 SCHOOL PLAY 1939 939 play ............. 36.09 FOOTBALL 1939 BASEBALL 1939 Received . .s10'l.19 . . 67.50 3174.69 Received . . 567.50 867.50 Receipts . . 320.00 .. 91.98 .. 34.00 5145.89 Receipts . . 813.85 513.85 37 Paid Out 361.41 5.00 6.42 5.00 577.83 Paid Out S 9.00 2.50 25.00 13 .21 11.00 .70 861.41 Payments S1 1.00 31.05 22.73 9.65 123.00 106.02 5.00 5308.45 8162.56 Payments 522.00 .60 6.40 529.00 315.15 38 Item Police ....... Referees ....... Trl Mill Rent ...... Season Tickets .... Gate Receipts Transportation .. Supplies ....... Totals Profit 393.84 Balance September 1, 1939 Balance March 1, 1940 Engraving Funds ..... Photography Funds .. Ads and Sales ....... Printing and Engraving . Photography Deficit Cash ........ Class of 1940 .. Class of 1941 .... Class of 1942 .. Class of 1943 Class of 1939 Banner ...... School Play .... Alumni Dance L Club ...... Camera Club .. Reserve ..... Candy ...... Balance Cash ......... . Football ........ Basketball ......... Girls' Basketball . . . Baseball ......... Balance THE BANNER BASKETBALL MARCH 1, 1940 . . . . . . 8137.19 8196.74 Tl-IE BANNER 1939 BANNER INCOME BANNER EXPENSES GENERAL FUND BALANCE March 1, 1940 ATHLETIC FUND March 1, 0940 Receipts . 8 50.00 . 186.56 8236.56 ....8 46.00 33.50 323.26 . . . .8365.12 . . 47.00 . 8412.29 8412.29 . 8194.93 . . 12.49 f 9.15 8216.57 Payments 8 4.00 52.00 40.00 41.82 4.90 8142.72 8402.76 412.12 89.36 8 10.40 28.91 1 1.85 10.37 18.93 48.67 96.86 10.00 30.36 .70 8.63 136.61 8412.29 8205.89 10.68 8216.57 THE BANNER 39 4 96.4. SANTA'S REAL GIFT Q ATE on the night of December the twenty- fourth, nineteen-thirty-nine, the vener- able old Saint Nicholas was boarding his sleigh for his annual south-bound ride. With a jump, Santa was in his seat and grabbing the reins. Then, with a shout to his famous reindeer, he sped southward in the direction of the Dominion of Canada. Come on, Prancer. Step on it, Vixen. Pull a. little harder, Blitzenf' Santa called in a hoarse voice. Nevertheless, Santa Claus was quite satisfied with his reindeer which on this night were pulling as well as they had twenty years before. This ride had always been a pleasant trip for the dear old man. Therefore, with joy he started to Whistle Jingle Bells. However, the troubles of his next-door neighbor came to Santais mind, and automatically the strains of Finlandia, composed by Jean Sibelius, were on Sa.nta's rough lips. But as he approached the town of Derryworth in northern Canada, Santa fbecame happy once more with the joy he was about to bring. In this town of Derryworth, Santa came to a, stop on a large snow-covered roof. This house was the home of the Brown children, Nancy and Willy. With much difficulty, Santa ..,-.....---.-- xr crawled down the chimney, pulling his heav- ily laden bag of toys behind him. As soon as he reached the bottom of the large fireplace, he sniffed the air and peered about the room. The snoring of old Grandpa Brown did not frighten Santa. Then with the dexterity which comes with practice, Santa hastily filled Nancy's small stockings which hung on the right side of the fireplace. Then, looking to the left, Santa saw two stockings, both, obviously, belonging to a boy. But Santa. generously nlled both stockings with toys, and muttered, Wi1ly's a pretty good boy. Next, with a stealthy glance, Santa Claus, s-eeing a. box of cigars on the radio which stood in the corner, lumbered toward the box and thrust three 'black cigars into one of his deep pockets. Then, again with much difficulty, Santa Claus climbed up the chimney and onto the roof. Here, with the remark, Mr, Brown always smokes good tobacco, Santa lighted one of the cigars and continued with his work. After Santa had left gifts for all the other girls and boys f except thirteen who had been naughty, and four whose chimneys were too small for him to crawl downl, the old Saint set out for the next town on his route which was quite a, distance from Derryworth. And because it was such a great distance to the next town, the beloved old man had a 40 THE BANNER , good opportunity to think as he rode along, pumng on his cigar. Moreover, Santas thoughts turned again to his good neighbor, Finland, which was hard pressed in a war with Russia. What can I do, thought Santa, to make Finland happier? Of course, he mused, I won't leave the little Russian children any presents until the children's daddies force their wicked ruler into exile. Again Santa's lips formed the melody of Finlandia. Only this time as Santa whistled the tune, he thought of its famous composer. Jean Sibelius, a man of Finnish descent, who must be quite unhappy now. The bewhiskered Saint thought, Finland has her share of great men in Jean Sibelius, the greatest composer alive today. I know, exclaimed Santa, Finland would be happy just to know that Sibelius is happy, and I'll 'bet Jean would be mighty pleased with these cigars. I'll stop at Mr. Sibelius' on my way back to the North Pole, and I'll leave these two cigars, even if I do like them pretty well myself. Come on, Prancer. Step on it, Vixen. Pull a little harder, Blitzen, shouted Santa. And thus ends the story -of Santas most real gift in nineteen-thirty-nine. Vaughn Sturtevant '40 UP FROM THE SOUTH was born very quietly in Raleigh, West Vir- ginia, on the seventh day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred twenty-three, if I remember correctly. At precisely the same time I came into this world, my grandfather went out of it. Maysbe it was a coincidence but, then, who can cor- rectly say? My early life was spent in the town in which I was born, in the glorious sunny south, which, by the way, was not as sunny in the winter as one might expect. I cannot recall much of my very early life, but the phase I remember most vividly was my going to school. As there was no kindergarten in this school. I went immediately into the flrst grade and there commenced my career, if I may call it that. There was a parade on the first day of school and I was one of the drummers. What a comical sight I must have been! Pounding the metal out of a little tin drum and marching proudly up the street, I must have made many by-standers chuckle quietly in their boots. But I was oblivious to every- thing lbut the drum, of 'which there was not much left. How glorious it was to march into the school room and take my seat with an awkward fl-ourish. But I was unaware of the task ahead. The schooling in the south was very strict and ,I am now thankful for this fact. Very great stress was laid upon spelling, reading, vocabulary, and music. I think, in fact I know, that my first two years' school- ing in the south did .more for me in the edu- cational line than two years of school work in the north would have. For instance, ln the northern schools, instead of learning the alphabet first, the children learn only certain words, such as come, run, toss, etc., while in the south, we nrst learned the alphabet, and then we could recognize these letters in some combination and form the desired words. Then at the age of seven when I was just beginning to enjoy life, I was torn from my beloved birthplace and injected into a north- ern vein. I remember that, as a lboy, I loathed a northern person, but it was quite the fash- ion to do so then. I didn't stop to consider that my mother and father had both been 'born in the north, but it wouldn't have mat- tered a great deal to me if I had. I was a southerner and that was all th-ere was to it! Nobody, nothing could change my immature mind. And when I was told that we were to move to Maine of all places, you should have heard the revolution I started. I was ready to iight the 'Civil War all over again. What did you all say? Go nauth? Dew you all think ah'd geo tew school with Yankee swahne? Ah guess not! Wah ah wouldn't be seen within ten mahles of one! But the rebellion was put down, as most rebellions are, and I was soon on my way to see my rlrst Yankee Critter. However, when I reached Livermore Falls, CI wouldn't say the name of this town with- out making some kind of uncormplimentary face? and when I heard the first Yankee speak, I was dumbfounded. Honestly, I THE BANNER 41 couldn't understand a word he said. It was something like, Where did yoo git thet cah? which sounded like so much Greek to me. But when I spoke, it was his turn to be dumb- founded. I guess he thought I came from some other planet by the expression on his hated countenance. However, my troubles had only started as I soon discovered when I Went to school. The first thing I noticed on my entrance into the Yankee school room was something on the blackboard that looked like a mixture of surrealist art and a lbad case of chicken pox, but I soon learned that the pupils were learning how to add. Gosh! I thought, And tew think ah've got tew geo tew school with this kahnd o'rulbbish! But the next day when I got up to recite, I had no sooner said two or three words than the wh-ole class started laughing. This was extremely inconsiderate on their ,part and it made me feel like the outcast I was. Then, at recess, when they started to call me a slave-drivahf' my temper went with the wind and I sent more than one taunter home with a black eye or a bleeding nose. After that -outburst on my part, the pupils had more respect for me and I got along nicely enough with the Yankee dogs . My next triumph came when, with about six others, I skipped the sixth grade and went from the fifth to the seventh. That seemed to put me on an even basis with my class- mates, and from then on I got along with them in a great manner. The rest of my grammar school days were spent in peace and contentment, but I still held a silent contempt for these Yankee pigs . I entered the Livermore Falls High School fthe name is not accompanied by any faces now? at the age of twelve. Some of the hap- piest days of my life were spent in this very same Yankee pig-house as I was wont to call the northern schools. It is true that the work was very taxing and I didn't get much time for recreation, but after all, I didn't at- tend school for recreation: I Went to school for an education and I'm satisfied to say that I think I have attained an excellent one which will be of the utmost value to me in my fu- ture work. In conclusion, I should like to express my sincere thanks to the Yankee swine 6Yes, my southern dialect has disappeared? for making me what I am, educationally. Clyde Wetherington '40 A DAY AT THE THEATER IS is a Vbeautiful day to attend one of the , theaters in London, so let's get our cloaks on and start for the Fortune. Richard Bur- bage is playing the leading role in William Shakespeare's latest tragedy, Hamlet. As we leisurely approach the rectangular building, our -ears are assailed :by the rabble and confusion of the groundlings in the pit, and the young nobles sitting on the front of the stage. Since this is an age of wealth and luxury, we shall sit today in the Gentlemen's Row of the lbalcony. From this covered balcony, we look down upon a square court-yard, at one end of which is a raised platform used as the stage. In the pit are the lower classes of people, the groundlings. Some are setting on boxes, but most are standing and jostling one another. Then, sitting in chairs on the front of the stage, are the young nobles in their position: more of a nuisance than an ornament. We can see that the 'play is about to begin, as some of the actors are vainly trying to stop the young men's jeering. And just look at that nice roof over the stage! Incidentally, you can see the fiag atop this roof. Whenever this flag is raised, a play is to fbe presented. The Fortune is indeed lucky in having a cov- ered stageg it is the only .playhouse in London thus equipped. And another thing, you ladies, make sure that your masks are on tightlyg for it wouldn't do to have anybody recognize you. But now the play is beginning, the people are quieting down, and .I 'can hear what is being said. There is little scenery so the actors have to depend upon their own in- genuity to please the public. At last the new tragedy ends! .Some of the women Weep and many of the men look very sad. Then we notice that the people are not leaving their seats. Wondering what is going to happen, I ask the man sitting nearby. He explains that 42 THE BANNER sports are going to be qpresented, so I, too, may as 'well stay. The stage is fbeing cleared of what little scenery was used and finally the young nobles are removed, as the various contests are to be held on the stage. Soon there are sword fights, jousting, and marksmanship contests going on. Everybody is shouting and cheer- ing for the athlete he wants to win. Not knowing any particular contestant, I guess 'Fd better cheer for both sides. At last the contest is all over and We slowly walk out of the Fortune with the great mass of people that have gathered here. It is true that we are tired when we arrive at our lodgings, but fwe have really enjoyed the day immensely. We decide that our leisure time may be spent to a better advantage in the various theaters and resolve among ourselves that we shall not hereafter miss a single presentation. Clyde Wetherington '40 and William Brown '40 WHEN MOTHER IS AWAY OTHER is out for the evening. I have the responsibility of the household, tw-o pa- tients, and two small boys whom I have just tucked in for their journey to Wonderland. I wonder if they feel as I used to when I was left with an older brother, or sister? Then I was young, carefree, and playful with nothing to think about, although I think I gave my sister something to worry about many times. Now the situation is very different. I am the older one that must keep the fires burn- ing, get the meals, wash the dishes, and answer the million and one questions, which little minds think of. Moreover, I must care for the patients. Poor souls, it seems that all they have for entertainment is their food and th-e little things they call for. As I sit here alone, it reminds me of the flrst time Mother left me with her patients. I was twelve years old. Mother left about nine o'clock in the morning to Fbe gone all day. The dirst thought that came to me was- What should I do if a patient becomes ill or even dies? I hurried to find the telephone book and to reassure myself of the doctors and the undertakefs numbers. This move may have been a foolish thing for me to think of, but anything might happen to elderly folk- Next, what should I feed my people? I might ask them, but no, a sick person likes to have his meals served without knowing beforehand what he is going to have. I did my best, and was ,pleased to see that they all seemed to enjoy their dinner. While I was preparing dinner another fear gripped at my heart--What should I do first if this hot fire should set the house on fire? Call the fire department and summon my nearest neighbors, would be about the only sensible thing to do. Dinner over, dishes washed and stacked in their proper places, I decided to read. That is, I thought I might read, but the patients were not willing :for me to do so. They all needed something and all at the same time. No wonder Mother was tired when bedtime came. Getting supper was simple. The patients had dropped eggs on toast and a cup of tea. It n-ow began to grow dark. All was quiet, when a loud knock sounded at the front door. Who was it? What did they want? Was it some one I knew? Many such questions skipped hurriedly through my mind as I slowly pulled the hall light on and opened the big front door just a little, May I use phone? asked a loud, clear voice. Should I let this person in? It was no one that I knew. If I told him we had no phone, he would know differently for there was the little box not far away on the side of the house. I let him ln. I certainly think a man never looked any larger to me than did this tall, unshaven man. He used the phone and thanked me cour- teously. He also left a dime for me. I never thought such a, looking man could be so polite. Ah, at last! The familiar sound of a car horn told me that Mother was home. THE BANNER 43 Everything was as she had left it in the morning, -except that I had come to realize the responsibilities of a household, and I also realized what Mother had to do during the twenty-four hours of the day. Melvina Clark '40 WOODS IN WINTER NE warm winter afternoon, when th-e sun L with its slanting rays made the snow sparkle like the stars in the milky way, I took a walk through the woods near my home. I entered the woods at a spot where the pine trees laden with heavy snow made a green the path. Passing and white arch over through this arch, I felt as though I had en- tered a fairyland. The sun's rays, the glitter- ing snow, the distant houses, and the entire World were left behind me. All was quiet as I walked down the path under the snow laden trees. As my ears be- came more accustomed to the quietness of the woods on this snowy afternoon, I heard a bluejay calling. Looking into a tree, a short distance ahead, I saw the pretty fellow in his sky-blue coat, gray-white vest, and black collar. Suddenly a chipmunk darted across the path in front of me and ran up a tree to the first branch. There he was running back and forth on the limb, nimble as could be. Every few minutes he would stop and scold me. Probably, I 'came too near his store house. Coming to a small grove of hemlocks, I saw tracks in the snow. Upon closer exami- nation, I found a set of tracks with two long 'marks ahead and two smaller, shorter ones behind these, the latter being closer together than the others. I later found out at home, that these were rabbit tracks. While I walked through these woods, and dreamed, I was a quite different Person from my usual self. The ,path which I had been following was going downhill. I now came to level ground, then emerged into a small opening in the woods. A large rectangular hole had been made in the ground to the left of the path. The hole was covered with branches forming a camp, which had been built by some boys. At the other side of this opening, I began to go downhill again. Here, across my path was a fallen tree and on a stump was a black crow. Vaulting the birch log, I descended the winding path down the hill through another pine grove. It was slippery here as the snow was packed down very hard, so I slid partly on my feet and partly sitting down. At the end of the path 'was a beautiful fir tree covered with small brown cones which I thought somewhat resembled roses. On look- ing around me, I saw across the field a brook, commonly known as the old swimming hole and in the winter a. grand place to skate. The shouts of some boys echoed through the val- ley in sharp contrast to the stillness of the woods. I had left my fairyland and my dreams. Going home I walked briskly, cutting across the fields to- the main road. Carolyn Soper '40 MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY so-called Blessed Event happened December fourth, nineteen hundr-ed and twenty-three. In other words, on that date I was born, at Livermore Falls in the State of Maine. I don't remember much about the years before I started school. I do remember though, that I was very anxious to start my education. I had a queer idea as to what school .would be like: for always, in my mind, I had associated music with it. I thought that a band played most of the time. Where this idea had originated, I'm sure I don't know. I recall very clearly that first day of school. For the first three years I went to a little country school just a short distance from my home. I was proud, that long-awaited morn- ing, as my mother had consented to let me go alone. I skipped along the road, with my new pencil-box in my hand, feeling very happy and excited. When I reached the school, one of the boys told me what to do, so I got along very well. I was rather disap- pointed however, to find no band there. At this little school the students had many good times. If we brought a note of permis- 44 THE BANNER sion from our parents, the teacher would let us walk at recess on the rocks in the brook behind the schoolhouse. Of course, we con- sidered thls a lot of fun, and what did it matter if we slipped in a few times and got our feet wet? No one minded a little thing like that. There was one girl with whom I played all the time. We were always together, and as we lived at Shuy, we were known as the Shuy twins. To this day some people call us that. After school was dismissed, my playmate and I derived much enjoyment from explor- ing the woods along the brook, and making believe that we were on a jungle trail. At other times, we put on long dresses and high- heeled shoes and pretended to be important ladies. We thought this game was a lot of fun. When I was small, the younger of my two brothers was my hero. Everything he did, I wanted to do, and everything he had, I wanted, too. I can remember that I cried and cried when he had the measles. I wanted them. And then, to my sorrow, I got them. Of course, later I cried because I did have them. But as long as my brother had them, too, I was quite happy. One incident that I remember plainly was the first telegram which I received when I was about six or seven years of age. How ex- cited and important I felt when I opened the telegram and read, Dear Patty, be a good girl from now until Christmas, and I'll bring you some presents Christmas Eve, and it was signed, Santa Claus . Naturally, my mother was properly surprised that I had received such a telegra-m, but my brother teased me about it. I-Ie said I hadn't been a good girl, so Santa was just warning me. That worried me, but my mother comforted me by saying that my brother was teasing me. When that Christmas came, I received a big doll-carriage. It was so large that I could wheel a real baby in it. When I got the carriage, there was a note inthe bottom of it from Santa Claus. It said that I had been such a good girl, he had decided to leave me the carriage. You can imagine how pleased I was with this present. In school there was one achievement of which I was very proud, and so was my play- mate, as she and I shared this common goal. When we were in the first grade, our teacher let us read with the third grade. We used to study the reading lesson diligently, because we wanted to keep up with the children in the third grade, and we each tried to have a better lesson than the other. Always, when I was in the primary school, I Wanted to be a teacher. That is my ambi- tion now, although between then and now I have had other ambitions. Thus passed my first four years of school. They were happy years and I made many friends during that time. I was glad to get to grammar school, as this was a new experience. One of the pro- cedures I liked best was changing rooms for the various classesg I thought this was fun. While I was in grammar school, another girl and I get the idea that we wanted to write and become famous. Before we started as authors we spent much time in trying to se- lect our pen names. I canit remember now the names we finally decided on. However, at last we started on the books, themselves. Both were mystery stories. We spent a lot of time on these stories, and even finish-ed three or four chapters, 'but our struggles with com- position flnally led us to give up our literary ambitiong we decided to leave book-writing to others. I had only three years in grammar school, as I skipped the sixth grade along with a few others of my classmates. These years passed quickly, and almost before I realized it, my days there were over. However, what little sorrow I felt at the thought of leaving grammar school was completely overshadowed by my excitement at the thought of entering Livermore Falls High School that fall. To tell of my hi-gh school experiences would take a long time. Each year was crowded with studies, activities, and social affairs, and I have much to remember. Perhaps, someday, I'll continue this autobiography and write THE BANNER 45 about my joys and sorrows in high school. But until that time, 'iGoodbye, and thanks for listening . Patricia Emerson '40 THE HEART ILI-IOUE'I'I'ED against the harsh glare of the mercury-vapor lamp was the figure of Dr. Ivan Peskovitch 'bent over the cold marble operating table. On this table lay the patient, dressed in the customary sanitary shirt. The anesthetic had already been ad- ministered, and the patient was breathing stertoriously, perhaps dreaming the wild dreams that ether induces. Dr. Peskovitch bent closer over the talble. With the gleaming scalpel he made a four- inch slit in the yielding flesh, and the scalpel was no longer gleaming. Clamps , called the doctor quiety. The asistant handed the in- struments to the surgeon and he quickly sutured the oozing wound. Again wielding the scalpel, he parted the muscles that sur- rounded the heart sac. Cotton! shouted the surgeon as the yellow, sluggish pus began seeping out of inflamed glands. After spong- ing away this obstruction, the doctor again applied his now dull red knife to the pal- pitating flesh and pierced the sac around the heart itself. Now the heart itself lay there, exposed to the grim eyes of the doctor and his assistants. Throbbing, throbbing, was the most vital of the organs. Then as if it were afraid of the intruding presence of the air, this mighty -organ iluttered and made one last contraction! It had stopped! Stopped for evermore! As quickly as had the heart stopped, the doctor still more quickly performed a feat unheard of before in medical history. He took the lifeless sac in his rubber-gloved hand. Slowly yet firmly he alternately compressed and released the vital organ! Compress, re- lease, compress, release, compress, release! It must not stop for eternity. The perspiring doctor compressed the useless heart once more and was about to give up when he felt a slight tremor in the organ. Excitedly he called for adrenalin, the king of stimulants. Inserting the hypodermic needle into the flut- tering heart, he slowly pushed the piston all the way down. The heart missed a beat, then broke out into full, lusty thrdbs. His battle was over! The doctor through his persever- ance had saved the patient's life! He quickly cleansed the wound, removed the clamps, and finally, sewed the incision in an expert manner. There, exclaimed Dr. Peskovitch, I think he'll fbe alright now. Let's see, I think his kennel number is 48. Be sure to give him the proper rations of hot milk and dog biscuits when he comes out of the ether. And with these words, Dr. Ivan Peskovitch, together with the other veterinarian, turned and slowly Walked -out of the operating room of the hos- pital for domestic animals. Clyde Wetherington '40 A SOLUTION guilty feeling played around Bob's heart. Never before had he committed a crime. Of course, when he was a boy he had stolen apples, but he had never killed! VVh-at he was about to do would crush his heart, but he must do it. Which would be his choice, Molly or Ruth? He wanted to marry Ruth, but, after all, he cou1dn't live with lboth of them, and now he must choose. He had already decided: Molly must die, for Bob would be happy no other way. At the present ,moment he could hear Molly, who had lived with him for two years, peace- fully singing in the kitchen. He would boldly stride into that roam, and with one shot from the new rifle he had won for being the best marksman in the .State of New Hampshire, he would settle matters forever. But no, he must think of some other way to kill herg for he would be worse off than before if the neighbors should hear the crack of the rifle. ,Perhaps then, he might slash her warm throat with the ,bread knife. But no again, for he knew this method would cut his very soul: besides, he couldn't stand the sight of gushing blood, especially 'blood flowing from Molly's small neck. 46 THE BANNER Suddenly an ide-a struck his brain the way a mountainous wave Washes on a dry beach. He would poison 'Molly with that bottle of cleaning solution that the New Hampshire Rifle Club gave him with the prize gun. He remembered the label on this bottle said, Poison if taken internally. A few moments later he was pouring some of this deadly fluid into Molly's favorite dish. Then with the prize rifle lying on his lap, he seated himself in his favorite' chair and be-gan to think. He still felt somewhat guilty. However, th-ere could be no choice, and he felt better as Ruth's last words echoed in his ear: I will not marry you, Bob, until you get rid, of that Maltese gray cat. Vaughn Sturtevant '40 THE MYSTIC AS A I-IALFBACK S ,I rose from my bed one fall day in No- vember possibly, I went to the window to see how the weather was. The sun was shin- ing, and the leaves on the ground were of various colors. The sky was blue, with the exception of a few snowy white clouds. As far as I could see, it was a perfect day to play our final and most important football game against our gr-eatest rival, Wilton. Then, hearing my mother call I had no more time to think of the weather and of football, for it was high time that I got going and went to school. 'Well, as I remember it, everything went along as usual in school. I just barely passed a History quiz, I flunked in Algebra test, and got iD+ in French. Then came English class. It seems that our topic was Mysticism and the class was reading parts of a book by Rabindranath Tagore, the Hindu poet and mystic, on mysticism. One of my classmates was reading aloud and came to a part which interested me very much. I think it went like this: Shut out the clamour of small things, withdraw into the deep quiet of your soul, commune with infinite beauty and in- finite peace. You must ebe full of gladness and love for every person and every tiniest thing. Great activity and worry is needless- .it is poison to the soul. Learn to reflect and to brood upon eternal beauty. It is the mystic who finds all that is most precious in life. The flowers of meditation blossom in his heart. These words seemed to keep running through my mind. I read that part 'over at least thirty times, and it seemed the more I thought about it the more 1 wanted to live as a mystic in daily life. School closed 'for the day and I sat at my desk still thinking about Rabbi Tagore and his message. I thought about the beautiful sky, the leaves drifting d-own in the cool breeze of the fall. Suddenly a boy burst into the room, Th-e Coach wants you, you dope! Don't you remember we play Wilton today? Come on, wake up: he is waiting. Then I remembered: today we were to play Wilton. I quietly got up from my seat and walked down to the locker rooms and put my suit on. Then the Coach came in to read off the starting line-up: he read off the names, which I paid no attention to at all, and told us to go out on the field and get limbered uzp. Mechanically I ran out with the other players and glanced at the beautiful sky and thought how peaceful the distant hills looked. I thought more of Tagore and his mystic ways. I stood there gazing skyward when one of the players came over and asked me what the matter was. I told him that I was brood- ing upon eternal beauty and peace. He said in a mocking voice, If it wouldn't trouble you too much, Mr. Jones, we should like to have you consider playing football with us today. Gazing into space I pondered a while, then said, I am a mystic and if it is the will of God, I shall play . My companions finally convinced me that it had been willed for me to play today and we went onto the fleld for the kick-05. Standing far back waiting for Wilton to kick- off, I just stood there thinking what a. lbeau- tiful day it was and what Tagore would do and think about on a day such as this one. Suddenly from nowhere, it seemed, the ball came dying at me. Dazedly I stuck my alms out and the ball fell right into them. I gazed around and started dreamily down the TI-IE BANNER Q 47 field, not thinking about football at all. Pres- ently I was being helped up by my teammates. Come on, snap out of it, they yelled, Come on, get going, let's show these Wilton guys -we can do a job on them. As I remember it, the next play was a single wing back, with me carrying. 'I'he ball came singing back and I stabbed blindly for it and missed. Wilton recovered. I was about done. Wilton ran ia few plays, 'but our line held. Then our opponents were going to kick. I ran way, way fback, because one of the boys told me to. I stood gazing at the beautiful blue sky and the far away hills when sud- denly, for a second time, a lball came hurtling at me, and bfor a second time I somehow got hold of it and started trotting slowly down the field, thinking nothing of football. When I awoke I ,found myself on the trainer's table in the locker rooms. The first thing I said was, What happened? They told ,me that for some reason un- known to them, I had received the ball and started to walk down the field with my head in the air as if gazing at something and four Wilton players hit me all at once. The Coach came roaring through the door, took one look at me, and started turning purple. Master, I said, be calm. I will not fail you. I am a Mystic. What in thunder ails you, Jones? roared the Coach, Are you batty? But I paid no attention to himg I thought only of Rabbi Tagore and of the little things in life that count. I had not noticed that the fplayers were all there, but now a few came over and looked at me as if I were a freak. I said to one, Brother, is this game over? He told me rather disgustedly, that only the first half had ended and that we were on the short end of the twelve to nothing score, which was mostly my fault. This startled me and made me jump. I sort of came to that Wilton was our greatest rival and we were undefeated. I leaped from the table, forgetting all about mysticism and hollered, Coach, I am all right. I feel swell! fCan't I finish the game? What! roared the Coach, Do you think I'm nuts, letting a crazy whack of a Mystic or whatever you are supposed to be, finish the game? ,Sit down and take it easy. I did 'sit down. And I went out with the team and sat on the bench kicking myself to pieces while we lost to our old rival, Wilton. I learned my lesson that day and I vowed if ever I got my hands on a book of mysticism or on Tagore I would throw either as far as my most humble strength would allow. Paul Stevens '41 Stunevant Prize Essay BOOKS AND LIFE HERE are three distinct phases in a human life. They are childhood, youth, and manhood. In each of these phases, books play an important part. It is in childhood that one first becomes acquainted with these everlasting fthat is, as long as lifel friends called books. At first they are mere picture books. I say mere, but to the child they are real and fascinating. These pictures remind him of the Little-Boy- Blue, the Mary and Her Lamb, and the Little Bo Pe-ep of whom his mother sings so often. The child soon learns to tell in his -own words the simple story that accompanies each of the pictures. Is there a more important event in the life of nearly every child than when he receives his iirst grade reader? It is then .that he starts that never-ending task of educating himself through books. From this irst reader our little student advances to arithmetic and writing. Finally, he studies such subjects as geography, history, and English. Not only does this little book-worm develop in his studies, but also in his pleasure read- ing. From those nursery rhymes mentioned above, he goes to his first reader, then per- haps to simple short stories of various types. Finally, he reads 'his first real books, such as Tom Sawyer, or perhaps Hans Brinker, and possibly a few Alger books. , Thus it is that nearly every American child commences with those simple nursery rhymes. 48 THE BANNER and becomes introduced to real books that will play an important part in his education and future life. ' We have arrived now at the second stage of life, youth. It is in youth that we acquire the greatest part of our book education. It is in youth, also, that We begin to think of our future vocations, of our leisure time, and of religion. In all of these, education, vocations, leisure, and religion, books play an important part. Perhaps the average time that an American boy or girl spends in getting an education from books is twelve years. However, in spite of these twelve years, our education would be far from complete without experience. It is a well known fact, that one cannot learn everything from books. Indeed, it would be a very dlfllcult thing to earn a living by the facts and theories of books alone. However, books make our education and our lives more extensive, more rounded, and full. In fact, in this day and age, it would be as difficult to earn a living without books as it would be to earn ra, living lby books alone. Books present to youth new ideas and new facts, and in so doing cause new -experiences. Youth's education consists of these new ideas, facts, and experiences obtained from books. When faced with that problem of all youth, which is choosing a vocation, these new ideas, facts, and experiences before mentioned are a great help. By merely listing some of the books that one reads, the interests of that particular individual can be easily seen. The new ideas often create new interests. In this way, no doubt, many an individual has be- come interested in a vocation of which he has never before heard. Certainly, books have reduced the old custom of son following after father. Thus one can often ch-oose a voca- tion with more self-satisfaction and with a more complete knowledge of that work, by the use of books. The new ideas and facts obtained from books do not only affect youth in choosing a vocation: but also in spending his leisure time. The new interests, before mentioned, which are by-products of -book reading and study- ing, often develop into hobbies and pastimes. Among the common hobbies of youth are sports, woodworking, modelmaking, stamp collecting, rock or mineral collecting, music, and' reading, which is probably the greatest or most common of them all. Is th-ere any of these or any other that has not been writ- ten about in numerous volumes? At last we come to youth-books-and re- ligion. Youth, the period of character build- ing, ls the time in which we become inter- ested in and perhaps profess a certain relig- ion. By religlon I mean a belief in God and the Bible or, in other words, the Christian religion. Would this world be as advanced toward civilization if Christianity had not spread by means of men and books, especially that greatest of all books, the Bible? I think not. Many people came to America in colonial days to find a place where they could wlor- ship :God as they wished. Not only was re- ligion the cause of many people coming to America: but it was a major factor in the settlement of this country. Many early pioneers in the west were missionaries who explored the new lands and taught the In- dians. Not only had Christianity helped civilization: but it has helped in every gen- eration 'of youth, and will help in the future generations, to build stronger and better characters. Are there many young people in the United 1States who have not read or heard and been influenced by, Thou shalt love the Lord thy 'God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind or by Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself ? Because the Bible produces such an lniluence upon youth, .I say that religion and books are a part of life. Finally, let us see what part books play in manhood. I think that I am not entirely wrong if I state that manhood is simply an older or overgrown form of youth. Books af- fect the education, the vocations, the pleas- ures, and the religion of adults as they do of youth. However, instead of reading or study- ing books that open a new realm to them, as does youth, men read about the old familiar subjects in search of deeper knowledge. In other words, education, vocations, leisure, and religion are new to youth and to read, to study TPIE BANNER 49 about them is like reading about something mysterious. While in manhood, these are comm-on everyday subjects. They are read about by adults because of love of learning, because of the pleasure or satisfaction that comes from knowing. Thus it is that books play an important part in life. In childhood we become ac- quainted with books. In youth we be- come interested in the subjects that books are written albout. Finally, in manhood we study and read for the mere pleasure of reading and knowing more about vocations, education, leisure, and religion. Howard Berry '40 Freshman Section PORTRAIT OF A PUPPY O, hum! What is there to do this morn- ing? It is so quiet around here. I won- der whether, if I scratch some pretty marks on that door, Mistress will come and let me out into the shed. There is always something to do out there with that nice big bag of papers to rummage in. Well, here goes! Wow! What big scratches those are! I'll bet she will like them. Oh, here she comes. It didn't take her long to hear me. that time. OW! Did she have to whack me so hard with that paper? Well, here I am. I always like to come out here. Yes, the basket is full of papers this morning. Here's an old tea bag. I'll just chew on that for a. while. I like to see the stuffing come out and 'spread all over the floor. It hasn't much flavor this morning. Must be she made two cups of tea. With this one bag. Ha, ha! I'm wise to some of her tricks. Hey! What's that nice shiny paper with the flies all over it? They don't seem to be moving. I'll just drag it out and investigate. It seems 'to hang onto my hair. Well, it's something new anyway. Anything for a little excitement! It is so quiet here today. I Won- der ----- hm, this is something strange. I can't understand it. Perhaps I'd better go in. I'll just scratch a few times on this side of the door. Here she is, right on th-e dot. Now, why is she so mad? I feel all right even if I am stuck up a little. Ouch! Yip! Yip! My hair is all coming out! Does she have to pull so hard on that old fly-paper? Owwwwww, my ears! Did I have it Wound around me like that? It felt all right before she yanked it off me. Oh, well, that is over. Ouch! That stick hurts, even if it is a, little one. Why does she whack me every time I try to amuse myself. I wonder-could those stockings hanging over there be her good ones? I'll just have to :bite them and drag them under th-e stove to rind out. Ummmmm! They taste new and feel good on my new teeth. What in the world is all that yelling aibout? What's that broom ,coming at me for? Will she never let me enjoy life? What can a poor puppy do when his mistress wonlt let him out in the snow to play? I think I'll run upstairs and chew -on that bedspread. I made a nice hole in it last week, and maybe I can find the same one and make it larger. She didn't hurt me much before- just lboxed my ears and cried a little, but her ,crying doesn't bother me. Yes, here is the same hole, but it looks mended. I'll just drag it off the bed a little so I can get at it better. Yum, yum, it is good. There, now I have a hole in it I can work on. What's that noise? It's the Mistress and Iher footsteps sound de- termined. I'd better scoot under the bed. She never can reach me under there unless she gets down on her knees, and she is too fat to bother. Well, what a. surprise flor me! She did bother, and here I am going down the stairs so fast. Wow! I can't stop-I'm rolling! Help! Help! Thump! Now did she have 'bo .be so rough over a little thing like an old bedspread? Say! are those newly ironed clothes on the .back of that chair. I must be growing, for I can reach them so easily. Look! See how big I am! I can drag them all around the floor. I think I need a little drink after all that bumping around. Yes, 'there is a full dish waiting for me. Ummm, that was good. This 50 TI-IE BANNER is a pretty red dish that Mistress put the water in. I think I'll drag it around in my mouth for a while. Ow! that water is cold, and there was quite a bit left in the dish. Oh, what a puddle! I'l1 just tramp around in lt for a minute and get my paws good and wet. I love bo see my paw marks all over the floor. I'll wipe them now. These clean clothes that I dragged off the chair are just the thing. You know, I feel somewhat sleepy. Think I'll lie down on this pile of clothes and go to sleep. There isn't a thing 'to do in this quiet old house, anyway. Shirley Dobosz '43 MEXICAN INDIAN STORIES I Mexico, in a little village, there lived an Indian woman with her sister. One day the younger of the two sisters went out for a. walk in the jungle near her town. She be- came quite tired and sat down on a rock to rest. In the bushes, only a few feet away from her, lay a palanca, which is a deadly snake. Now, it is said that these snakes suck blood from ones body while they are a short dis- tance away from one. This snake sucked the blood from the woman's body and then sllthered away through the jungle. The In- dian woman remained in the same sitting position. Meanwhile, in the town, an older sister was worried because it was late and the woman had nlo-t come back, so she went out to look for her. On the way she met some Indians who were going to town. She asked them whether they had seen her sister, and they replied that they had seen he-r sitting on a rock vnot far away. Hastening to the rock, she found her sister, .but when she spoke to her, the woman was silent. Then the older girl discovered that her sister had been killed by 'the vpalanca. fThe Indians 'admit that they do not know just lrow the snake goes about sucking the lolood!J II OIME women in Mexico use snake oil on their hair, but it is said to be dangerous, even if it does make the hair pretty. This is what happened to one woman who went out in a thunder storm with snake oil on her hair ..... She had a. long pigtail, as do many servants in Mexico, and after having treated her hair with -the oil, she chanced to go out during ia thunder storm. Her pigtail began to sway and wriggle like a snake. Sud- denly lightning flashed, and the pigtail wound around her neck and choked her to death! III HIS is a legend of the Mexican flag. . . . Hundreds and hundreds of years ago the Aztecs lived in the city of Aztlan in northern Mexico. Their chief god, Huitzilopochtli, told them that if they would go south, they would found the greatest and most powerful city in the world. Thinking of the promise that their god had made to them, they started out with their wives and children. It took these Aztecs so long that several generations passed away be- fore they came to a big green lake. They were tired, because they had fought with many other tribes on the Way. Now they were in the dominl-ons of Az- capotzalco, whose king was Tezozomoc. Here they started a little town, which later became the dominant city of Mexico. iIt is now called Mexico Clty.l One day two Aztecs saw an eagle standing on a nopal Kcactusl that was growing on an islet in the water. The eagle was devouring a. serpent. More of the Indians came to look at this sight. Today, this eagle is 'pictured on the Mexican Hag in the same way the Indi- ans saw it. The flag has a red stripe on one side and a ,green one on the other. In the middle, the flag is White, and on this white part are represented the eagle and the serpent. Henry Fournier '43 THE BANNER 51 Imaginative Writing Done By American History Students A LETTER REGARDING MARCO POLO Venice, Italy June 8, 1295 Dear Lucius, I am writing you to tell you of a fascinating experience I have had. Last evening I had the pleasure to attend a banquet held in honor of Marco Polo, as he calls himself. Perhaps you remember a family by the name of 'Polo that used to live in Venice about twenty years ago. However that may be, Marco Polo made a long speech telling the fantastic story of his travels. He told us he had traveled east: so far east, that it required for him and his uncle over a half-year to reach their destina- tion! In this eastward country known as Cathay, ,Messer Polo claims to have made himself a very good friend to the ruler of that distant nation who is known as Kubla Khan. In the course of his lecture Marco Polo said the lands were rich in spices and shining with gold! Moreover, to prove his point, he opened five boxes containing these spices, and furthermore, he invited us to eat of them! 'I'he few who did this first said the sweets tasted very distinctive. Soon everyone was tasting them and, let me tell you, their iiavor is comparable to nothing I have tasted before. May I quote from 'Messer Polo's speech: In Baldach there is manufacture of silks wrought with gold, and also of damasks, as well as of velvets ornamented with figures of birds and beasts. Almost all the pearls brought to Europe from India have under- gone the process of iboring, at this place. The Mahometan law is here regularly studied, as are also magic, physics, geomrancy, and physi- ognfomy. It is the most noble and extensive city to fbe found in this part of the world. At the close of his talk about the lands of Cathay and India, Marco Polo allowed us to examine his beautiful garments which were of the finest silks. The very lining of one coat flashed with gold! Some firmly believed Messer Polo but, per- sonally, I doubt whether a land could be so wealthy. Therefore, I pass this story on to you. Your amialble friend, Julius Vaughn Sturtevant '40 MY TRIP T0 AFRICA WITH DIAZ was a calm and sunny day exactly nine months ago that we set out with Senor Diaz to find a water route to India. The ship had provisions to last two years, for we did not know how long we would 'be gone. We had a. total of '72 men with us. Since this was a very dangerous mission we were paid double our regular purse. For 'two months we sailed the known route along the coast of the strange land called Africa. At last We were on om' own, sailing a course no ship had ventured before. We sailed due east, certain we would soon reach Cathay, our destination. We were doomed to disappointment. In three weeks time the coast veered to north and south, and since we had constantly followed the shoreline, we felt that Africa and India must be connected. We proceeded. Soon we had unmistakable proof from vege- tation, natives, and animals that it was still the same dark and unknown land. Then it happened. Everything had been calm. Suddenly the little ship met a terrific gale, which seemed to pick it out of the sea.. For three days and nights it continued. We were blown out of sight iof land. We sailed east hoping to strike land, but after two weeks we were still lost. Desperately we sailed north, and lo! we saw land. It ran east and west. It was clear that this must be a cape at lower Africa. We named it the Cape of Storms. 52 THE BANNER We followed the west coast north for many months, stopping at river mouths, and paints along the land. We finally came to known territory, and sailed directly to the home port. All this happened in the year of our lord, 1487-8. Clifford Tinkham '40 A DAY IN EARLY NEW ENGLAND have lived in Plymouth for a year now. We live right near the ocean where my father fishes with the men of Plymouth colony. This winter they plan to hunt further inland, to trap, and perhaps to buy a little fur of the Indians. This summer my father planted corn as the Indians taught him so that we might have plenty to eat this Winter. I like here. In the winter we have had fun playing in the snow banks. When I woke up this morning at six o'cl-ock it was snowing hard outside. The- earth was slowly 'being spread with a heavy white blan- ket to keep her warm. Soon the sun was shining on the snow and many diamonds sparkled on the white blanket. I dressed in my new blue dress made of the wool from our sheep which mother carded, spun, dyed with indigo, and Wove. It is a pretty pattern with its white kerchief. I helped mother get breakfast for my father and my brothers. I started to school in good season, because I have to walk quite a long distance. Our school is new, because we have never had a real school or a real teacher before. Sometime ago there was enacted, The Old Deluder Sata.n's Act which required every town of Hfty families to have a school. I arrived early so I dusted the teacher's desk and the wooden benches: I hung the dunce's board -on the wall, and I filled the stone ink wells and the cup of sand for dry- ing pages wet with ink. It was very cold in school this morning. We all sat by a small fireplace in one corner. We kept the pail of water near the fireplace so it would not freszeg generally we sit on wooden :benches and write on slates or horn books. School lasted three hoursg then I walked home with my brother. It had begun to snow again. When I got home I helped mother spin. I worked on my sampler. Then I helped get supper while my brothers helped my father take care of the animals, and roll up the logs for the fireplace. After supper mother listened to me read by the candle light. It is snowing hard and the snow is up to the latch. At eight o'clock I am going to rbed, 'because tomorrow is another busy day. Dorothy Dolloff '40 ARISTOCRACY ON A GEORGE ROGER CLARK EXPEDITION HEN an unaccustomed letter arrived, from the drill major of the Virginia Mili- tia, requesting my presence on George Roger Clark's expedition to the Northwest, I, who had lived in the city all my life, made fervent preparations to be at the said place on the appointed day. My father had been the gov- ernor of Virginia, and, therefore, I would be treated with respect. If there was a scarcity of food, I would demand a full meal. My prestige would accomplish it. All in all this trip was going to be a lark! In packing, I scornfully included one pair of heavy boots, and one suit of rough, home- spun clothingg this was done at the sug- gestion of my valet. As for the rest of my wardrobe, I included the best of my dress uniforms. It would be interesting to give the Indians a real 'feast of the eyes. It would be a luxury to the poor savages to see a gov- ernor's son! After a rough journey, I met Col. Clark at the designated place and looked over the men who were to be my companions for the next few months. Such rough specimens! We tramped through several miles of murky soil and swamps the first day, and when it came 'THE BANNER 53 time for supper, I actually forgot to be high and mighty. And, incidentally, upon arising the second day, I put on my heavy suit and rough, stable boots. We made twenty miles the second day through quagmires, chiefly. To make things worse, game happened to be scarce, and each man had an insuiiicient supply of food. The governors son was beginning to live for the iirst time! Days went by, and finally We came to the first French outpost. I'11 never forget that welcome sight of hiunan beings! Our leader went forward to the community store, stated that France had made an agreement with America and asked for their support. A11 members of the outpost immediately agreed to our terms. Ragged-looking, tired people we were, 'but a, purpose shone on our faces! We were some of the men and Women who were to make the America, of tomorrow. So it went! After many long months, I haggardly returned to Virginia., much Worse to look upon, ibut a man with a purpose in life! Jean Gilbert '40 is ' 'XFFTR .JM ' 54 THE BANNER 4 HUMCCDR G section REUNION IN ATLANTIC CITY Place: Atlantic City, N. J. Time: June 1951 Characters : Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Sturtevant Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fullam Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Tinkham Mr. Emerson Stevens Mr. F. L. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fuller and family Mr. Clifford Tenney Mr. Kenneth Kennedy Bell-boys, etc. Scene I-Lobby of the Elite Hotel in Atlantic Mr. City. As the curtain rises, the revolving doors turn to admit EMr. and Mrs. Ful- lam, Mr. and Mrs. Sturtevant, and Mr. and Mrs. Tinkham, accompanied .by three bell boys, each heavily laden with luggage. Each member of this party of six is talking. S.-You see what kind of place this is! Mrs. S.-fwith a contented sigh? I certainly Mr. do. Isn't it perfect? S.-Perfect! A perfect bill we'll have when we leave, too! But you don't care! As far as you women are concern-ed, we men can slave all our lives for a little money and you can spend it as fast as we make it. The idea of making a fuss albout an eleventh reunion, anyway! A tenth, maybe. A twentieth, certainly. But an eleventh! Mrs. S.-Now you listen to me, Vaughn Stur- tevant. All our friends were coming to this reunion at Atlantic City and I Wasn't going to be left at home. Furthermore, maybe an overnight cabin would have suited you, but you make- S50 a year more than Edward Fullam does, and if they can afford the Elite Hotel, so can we. Now just keep quiet and let me enjoy this reunion in peace. Mr. F.-Certainly, Sturtevant. ,She's right. Why think of bills when one is off on a pleasure jaunt? tHe beams on the party with the look of one who has just smoothed over a delicate domestic situation! Mr. T.-When do we eat? That's what I want to know. Mrs. T.-For goodness' sake, Clifford, don't let your mind constantly dwell upon food. Mr. T.-Well, I'm almost starved. I don't like that old diet you make the doctor give me. What if I was putting on weight? Mrs. F.-You should try my diet. I have nothing but lemon juice for breakfast and supper and anything I want for din- ner. I've taken off pounds. Mr. F.-CBitterlyl The only drawback is that she keeps me on that diet too. It's just- say, look over there, folks! Isn't that one of our old classmates? Mr. S.-Emerson Stevens! I-Iumph! I sup- pose you all know that he's president of the Stevens 'Steel Company these days. Probably won't speak to any of us. CThis, however, seems not to be true, as Mr. Stevens is approaching our little group. On the way he manages to step on the feet of several persons Waiting in the 1obIby.D THE BANNER 55 Emerson-Sorry! Sorry, sir! I lbeg your par- don. I assure you I didn't mean to step on your foot. No, sir, I am not trying to I'm trying to speak to pick your pocket. those good people over there. Who-o-of!! Sorry, sir! I was looking in the opposite direction. Excuse me. Well!! If it isn't Sturtevant, Fullam, and good old Tink- ham! Glad to see you again. Welcome to the Elite Hotel. What rooms are you folks in? S.-Csarcasticallyb Room! Are you sug- gesting that Mrs. Sturtevant and I have a room? No, sir, when we travel, we travel in style. A suite is what We have, Stevens. Mrs. S. -Well, it's certainly not an overnight Camp. Emerson-Yes, yes! quite so. Now, if you folks will just excuse me, I must do a little telephoning. You remember Robert Gould, of course. He's president of the Gould Gumdrop Corporation now, and is staying at the Miramar here in Atlantic City. I have a little matter to discuss with him-quite urgent, you know, or I wouldn't tear myself away. Here, boy! Take this bill and get me twenty nickels. Bell-boy-But this is a S10 bill, sir. Emerson-Keep the change and send your son to college. CEmerson paces up and down impatiently until the boy returns with the money. Then he proceeds to a telephone booth. The door to this he leaves open. Therefore, after he had dialed his number and received the party, we can hear what he is saying.J Emerson-Hello, hello, hello! well, you old chump, what-oh! What's that? This is Mr. G'ou1d's valet? Excuse me-just a faux pas, I assure you. Well, can you get Mr. Gould to the phone for me? Hello, that you, Gould? This is Emmie Stevens speaking. Yes, I'm in Atlantic City-at the Elite. Hope the Miramar's mattresses aren't as hard as those at this place are. Oh, yes, lots of the old crowd are here already. I just saw the Sturtevants, Ful- lams, and Tinkhams. As usual Vaughn and his wife were arguing. Guess she's quite extravagant, or he thinks so, any- way. Say, have you seen Rita Richard and her husband? Rita looks great, but that mustache on her husband-! Wh- o-of!! I-Iey, cut that -out! No, no, Gould, I'm not talking to you. I'11 see you later. G'bye! CMr. Stevens now backs out of the booth, and, turning, discovers three small boys, much alike as to size and features. They have just finished throwing a vase at Emerson and are now about to trip him as he advances.J Emerson-'Look here, you little imps! Where's your mother? fthe small boys point to a lady and gen- tleman at the other end of the lobby. This couple are lousily engaged in at- tempting to persuade three small girls that they do not really want to swing on the heavy velvet portieres.J Emerson-What! Is Maurice Fuller your father? CMr. and Mrs. Fuller now advance toward Emersonj Maurice-Well, Emerson! So you've made the acquaintance of our triplet sons. Emerson-Er-yes. Darling children, aren't they? What are their names? Mrs. Fuller-Donald, Ronald, and Vonald. And these little girls are triplets, too- Hetti e, Lettie, and Nettie. They're mother's little lambkins, that's what they are, all of them. Emerson-That's easy to see. Charming man- ners and charmingly brought up, the little angels. But the Sturtevants, Fullams, and Tinkhams are here. Have you seen them yet? ' Maurice-No. CLooks cautiously about.l All I've lbeen able to do ever since I arrived in this place is to try to avoid an insur- ance salesman named F. L. Mitchell. He dogs my footsteps, everywhere I turn. Wants me to insure the childr-en. Re- member him? He was a freshman when we were seniors. Some busybody told him about the reunion and he thought it would be a -good chance to appeal to the M Mr. M l'. l'. Mr Mr. Mr. THE BANNER good old school spirit and get some poli- cies. He's a perfect pest-always telling crazy jokes. You know the kind. Mitchell-tstepping out from behind a potted palm.l Did I hear my name men- tioned? Ah, here you are, Mr. Fuller! I was just noticing that lady -over there- the one with the kind face - - - Fuller-Kind face? Mitchell-The funny kind. Haw-haw- haw!! But to get back to business. Really, you should have the lives of those chil- dren insured. Here you have them at this hotel. Everything's a danger here. Even the elevators go so fast that-well, a man told me the other day that they went so fast that he changed nationalities in them. Stevens-What do you mean? Mitchell-He said he went up a Pole but came down a Russian. Haw-haw-haw!! Fuller-Quite so, -Mitchell. Well, I must be going. Perhaps we can discuss the matter later. But I'm really not inter- ested, so you're just wasting your time. Come, Donald, Ronald, Vonald, Hettie, Nettie, and Lettie! Come with daddy. We're going to have supper. See you later, Stevens. We'll probably all meet on the Boardwalk this evening. SCENE 2-THE BOARDWALK tin the background is a sign reading Consult Swami Abracadabra with regard to your future. The Swami sees all- knows all-tells all. Next door to the Swami's fortune-telling parlors, is a hot dog stand, where we see Mr. Kenneth Kennedy busily preparing delicious mor- sels for his customers. Our friends of the first scene now stroll by.7 Mrs. T.-Clifford, will you please stop reading Mr. that newspaper and watch where you're going? You've bumped into five or six people. If I weren't with you, you'd prob- ably break your neck. You're so absent- minded. T.-Just a minute, pet. I want to finish reading Earl Stone's column. And may I Mr. Mr. remind you that plenty of smart people are absent-minded? Mr. Whitney was one of our favorite teachers, but didn't he walk home from school one time and forget that he had taken his car that noon? F.-Does Stone have any choice remarks to make today? T.-treading?- Well, folks, today's a big day in the annals of the Livermore Falls High School class of 1940. They're all assembled in Atlantic City, that play- ground of America, for their eleventh re- union. Bye the bye, folks-iand I do mean bye the lbyel, what handsome brute of that class is still being given the run- around and still liking it? Fee--fi-fo-fum! folks! --------- Yesterday when I sal- lied forth to the docks of some -of our more famous steamship lines, whom should 'I be privileged to see off to a. thrilling hunting expedition to the jungles of darkest Africa but James Dunn and Leon White. BUT-I made confidential inquiries of the purser and received the startling information that their tickets were for Havana. Methinks I smell a. mouse. 'Can it be that the partnership of Dunn and White will return after six months spent in the gay life of Havana with stories of attacks by the savage rhinoceros and water buffalo? We are be- ginning to wonder whether, in spite of that best-seller about life in Tibet, from which Dunn and White are still receiving big royaltie-s, these wandering minstrels have really been any farther than Paris . . . . L . . . . Heigh, ho! That's all for today, folks! Mrs. S.-Do you mean to say that after spend- Mr. Mr. ing three dollars for that Dunn and White travel book, the whole afl'air's just a hoax? S.-Now, now, my dear, calm yourself. After all, it was only a matter of three dollars-merely the price of a. breakfast at the Elite. CAt this point they are spied by Mr. Kennedyl K.-Lunch, folks? Try one of Kenney's THE BANNER 57 Sizzling Spaniels! Plain or fancy! Eight cents apiece or thre-e for a quarter! Hey, mister, why don't you buy the lady a lunch? fThey turn to .face himl Why, say, I didn't recognize you folks. Glad to see you all. Let me stake you to some grufb - - hot dogs, rolls, coffee. , Mrs. F.-fstlffly, as she does not care for Mr. K's type-J-Thank you. I might take one hot dog. Mr. K.-Okay, sister. Wanna kennel? Mrs. F.-Kennel? Mr. F.-He means a roll, I suppose. faside to the Sturtevants and Tinkhamsl Rather a vulgarian, what? Mr. K.-Say, did you folks know that there are two of our old schoolmates right next door? You see that Swami Abracadabra sign? W-ell, the 'Swami is none other than Harold Jordan. I've never had a reading myself, but they say he's pretty good. His manager is Shelton White. White's making a good thing -out of the idea, I guess. He persuaded Harold to sign a contract !by which Shelton gets 9575 of the proiits and Harold -gets the other 596. Shelton just lives the life of Riley, they say. Mr. T.-Speaking of Riley, what do you hear of Harold Riley? Mr. K.-He's still going with Henrietta Hines, but that's all I know about him. iVoices of small children are heard, and Donald, Ronald, Vonald, Hettie, Nettie, and Lettie come into viewl Mr. S.-Good night!! Here come those Ful- ler children. Let's run while the running is good. KAs the curtain comes down, we see the Fullams, Sturtevants, and Tinkhams beat- ing a hasty retreat, and the children swarming over Mr. Kennedy and his wares.D SCENE 3 THE BALLROOM OF THE ELITE HOTEL lThe curtain rises on a festive scene, for this is the final evening of the reunion, and the class of 1940 is having its Fare- well Ball. Mr. .Sturtevant has suggested that if the ,girls are as sentimental as usual, it probably will develop into a Farewell Bawl, but we shall ignore his remarks? Band Leader-One moment, folks, if you please. I'm sure you will all be interested in hearing the results of the voting on superlatives of the class of 1941. They are holding their reunion at Buffalo this year, and the returns have just come ln. Here is the list: . Most popular-King Dumais and Mar- guerite Cressey Most attractive-Stanley Wellman and Marine Hebert Wittiest-William Matthews and Leah Barker Noisiest-Earl Wilkins and Beverly Holt Quietest-Forest Shorey and Yolande Gervais Cutest-Robert Constantine and Pauline Ouellette Sweetest-Wallace Whittemore and Dor- othy Clark Best-natured-Richard Jacques and Elea- nor Bickford Most bashful-Roy Lyford and Dora Merrill Most industrious -Martin Griilin and P-earl Eichel Best Athlete-Edmund Henry and Marian Toncer Best dancer-Merle Hodgklns and Eleanor Bowles . Best musician-Norman Tessier and Syfbil Bailey Tallest-Raymond Marquis and Eleanor Bowles Shortest-King Dumais and Eloise Cook Neatest-Henry Botka and Elaine Hagberg Best actor--Paul 'Stevens Best actress-Noella Judd Most polite-Vernon Baston and Irene Boucher Most graceful-Joseph Riordan and Bev- erly Hinds Best orator-Martin Griflin and Glennys Dalessandra M-ost friendly-Harold Souther and Mabel Storer 58 THE BANNER Best dressed-Raymond Samson and Elaine Hagwberg Best student-Harold Souther and Eloise Cook Comedian-Joseph Riordan and Kathy- leen White Quickest-Hervey Tessier and Beverly Holt Prettiest-Robert Constantine and Lillian Storer Handsomest--Stanley Wellman and Mar- guerite Cressey Most :babyish-James Riordan and Ber- nallne Packard Class Shiek-Roy Lyfiord Class Vamp-Beverry Holt Class Grind-Laurence Corkum and Paul- ine Ouellette , b CApplause from groupl Band Leader-I've been asked to express to Mr. Mr. Arcade Lapointe and his committee, consisting of Maurice Wagner, Maurice Bllodeau, Irene Collins, and Melvina Clark, the thanks of the class of 1940 for their excellent management of ar- rangements for this reunion at Atlantic City. Give them a hand, everybody! tFurther Applause? - Again, I have 'been asked to announce that we have certain distinguished guests here tonight who should be given the proper recognition. Over here in this cor- Miss Dorothy Berry. These railroad prob- and have just ner are Miss Jean Gilbert, Dolloff, and Mr. Howard three became interested in lems while in high school, been appointed to serve as a committee of three to engage in extensive research on ways and means 'of improving rail- roads. lAga1n applause? And now, ladies and gentlemen, I intro- duce to you C1lHord Tenney, manager of the Elite Hotel, who has an important an- nouncement to make. Tenney-Ladies and Gentlemen, the holder of the lucky ticket, as you all know, will receive his accommodations at the L 1 Mr. Mr. Elite Hotel free of charge during the re- union. The lucky number has been drawn and is number 8432. iEveryone looks eagerly at his number! QS.-Why-Why-it's MINE! ! Tenney-Congratulations, Mr. Sturtevant. And here is your recelpted bill. Mrs. S.-Ctriumphantlyb-There! Now aren't Mr. Mr. you glad we came? If we hadn't, you wouldn't have won! IS.-Since, if I hadn't come, I wouldn't have had any bill to pay, and since this still doesn't pay for our transportation, I fail to see the logic in that remark. How- ever, I've ceased to look for logic in a woman, and I'm very, very glad to have Won. Thanks, Tenney. F. L. Mitchell Cappearlng from behind a portiereb-Now, then, Mr. Sturtevant, don't you think you'd 'better let me write you out a 'policy-insurance against theft? You naturally came to Atlantic City ex- pecting to ,pay your hotel bill. Now you don't have to pay it. Therefore, you must be taking a rather large sum home with you. Your pocket might be picked, or you might lose your wallet-who knows? Now, if you'll just sign right here ----- Mr. IS. this face livid with rage?-GET OUT!! Mr. fM. tin a despondent tone, to Mr. Stevens, Mr who is standing close at handJ-Some- times I think I'm not much, of ra. success as an insurance salesman. Mr. Stevens, I understand that the credit manager of your Boston branch died the other day. Would you care to have me take his place? Stevens-Gladly, Mitchell, if you can ar- range it with the undertaker. iHowever, the whole atmosphere is too mellow for anyone to hold a grudge. They all realize that anyone who comes from L. F. H. S., is, after all, a frie-nd. There- fore, everyone beams upon everyone else, and all join hands to using Auld Lang Syne as the CURTAIN FALLS? THE BANNER 59 fs . W1 'ffl ,--x xi ww,fx ffxm 'N T Lim V' V BASEBALL HE baseball season of 1939 was not so suc- N cessful as in past years. Only four let- termen reported from the squad of the pre- ceding year. The veterans reporting were Laurier Maillet, Maurice Bilodeau, Laurier Simoneau, and Maurice Wagner. Around these four lettermen Coach Davan developed a good team from the following players: Henry, Lapointe, H. Tessier, Leon White, Grifrin, K. Kennedy, Poisson, Connors, Samson, Nolan, Emmons, Girardin, G. Hinds, C. Tenney, H. Botka, Dumais, and A. Botka. The season opened in May, L. F. H. S. being defeated by a strong veteran team from Farmington. This was the :first home game which L. F. H. S. had lost in four years. As the season progressed the team sho-wed much improvement. A record of Iive victories and five de-feats encouraged us to think of more successes for the coming year. W4 A Scores for the season's games are here listed: L. F. H. S. 7 Farmington 9 L. F. H. S. 4 Jay 10 L. F. H. S. 18 Winthrop 4 L. F. H. S. 4 Wilton 1 L. F. H. S. 10 Winthrop 8 L. F. H. S. 3 Jay 9 L. F. H. S. 15 Leavitt 11 L. F. H. S. 5 Wilton 10 L. F. H. S. 10 Leavitt 4 L. F. H. S. 3 Farmington 4 Letters were awarded at the close of the season to the following: L. Simoneau, A. Bot- ka, Wagner, L. Maillet, G. Poisson, E. Henry, H. Tessier, A. Lapointe, L. White, and Mgr. B. Edwards. Maurice Wagner '40 FOOTBALL HE largest squad since Coach Davan took over duties at L. F. H. S. greeted him on September 11, when he gave out 25 uniforms. 60 THE BANNER Even then lt was necessary to disappoint some of the asplrants. A smaller squad however finished the football season due to many in- juries. Coach Davan had left only a good flrst team and a few subs for the last games. This team, however, proved that no matter how few subs there are, there can still be plenty of wallop ln a team. The following positions were held by these boys: Ends, Matthews, Edwards, Labrecque, Poisson, Bilodeaug Tackles, Riley, Hebert, C. D. Grimng Guards, M. Grifhn, H. Crosby, Tessler, Nolan, Newcomb: Centers, Connors, Bastong Full-back, N. Glrading Half-backs, H. Botka, E. I-Ienryg Quarter-back, R. Jacques: Managers, Raymond Marquis and King Dumals. L. F. H. S. 6-Norway '1 L. F. H. S. lost its first game to Norway at Norway. Norway scored its touchdown as the result of a poor punt, and the completion of two passes. Livermore Falls scored its touch- down on a .65-yard march, led by Glrardln, who scored the touchdown. Matthews and Tessier played a beautiful defensive game. L. F. H. S. 7-Jay 6 On Sept. 30, Coach Davan and his boys spoiled the opening game of Jay on its new field fby taking them over 7-6. Early in the game Jay intercepted an L. F. pass on the latter's 40-yard line and brought it back to Livermore Falls' 15-yard line, from which point it was rushed over to make Jay's only score. In the third period L. F. SH. S. drove slxty-flve yards for its touchdown, which was carried over by Girardln. Botka carried over for the extra point. L. F. H. S. 0-South Paris 6 The Andles lost their first home game of the season, played at the fair-grounds. Two fifteen-yard penalties were called on L. F. H. S. when they had started a sustained drive that might have led to a touchdown. Con- nors and Botka were injured in this game. L. F. H. S. 0-Fairfield 12 ' Our team waged a furious battle with the undefeated Lawrence H. S. eleven. It was only the completion of two passes that brought defeat to our 'boys at th-e Fairgrounds. Once Fairfield drove sixty-five yards only to have its attack stalled on the one yard line. The saddest part of the game was the loss of our star guard, Martin Grlmn, who suffered a Fbroken collarbone. L. F. H. S. 12-Farmington 0 Coach Davan's gridsters were brought into the win column Wednesday, November 1, by defeating the Farmington Grayhounds 12 to 0 ln a game played at the Fairgrounds. Botka and Glrardln offered the scoring punch for L. F. H. S., the former scoring on a sweeping end-run and the latter on a 25-yard jaunt to the goal line. L. F. H. S. 12-Jay 0 Playing one of its best games of the year, L. F. H. S. defeated its rival, Jay H. S., 12-0. The touchdowns were made by Botka and Poisson who received passes from Girardin. The line was a power at all times led by the hard, fast-changing tackles of Hebert and Tessier. N. Sewell '40 BOYS' BASKETBALL '39-'40 N November 20, one week after our last football Same with Jay, Coach Davan called out the basketball candidates. Forty- flve recruits reported but elimination was necessary ln order that more lndlvldual help could be rendered the veterans. There were many lettermen reporting so it was not very dlillcult to cut the squad to fifteen men. The following lettermen reported: Wagner, Henry, Poisson, 'Glrardin and Bilod-eau. Others who had reported in previous years were W. Brown, P. Stevens, Sewall, and Sampson. Connors, Duguay, and Hatch also received first team uniforms. Leavitt December 15 The basketball season for 1939-40 got underway with L. F. H. S. entertaining Leavitt as usual. L. F. H. S was ln the lead through- out the game. 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