Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

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BETWEEN THE DARK AND THE IIAYLIGIIT AY TURNED to twilight, twilight turned to eveningg evening 'turned to midnight. hfidnight was ushered in by the wild confusion of many bewildered youngsters, who had entered the halls of Nt. C. I. with ltfrs. Sherman as our official adviser. At times we proved almost impossible, but we did ,manage to settle down and nominate some classmates to guide us out of our what seemed to be an impenetrable darkness. Those chosen were: P-resiclent, Roosevelt Susig Vice President, Elmer Leonard, Secretary, Violet Hamilton, and 7'rea.vurer, Earle Fernald. Vivhen the first week for intensive study was over, sixty-five Freshmen signed their names, danced the dances of the day, and were refreshed with ice cream and cookies at the I Am-You Are party held in Powers Hall. Une fine November day held a great surprise for us Freshmen for we came sedately to our seats in chapel we saw sitting on the stage as our guest of honor, Governor Brann, who spoke in the interest of National Education WVeek Wie soon found that we were not to lead an idle life, for we were asked to assist in the publication of the school paper. The question of who would be an able editor occasioned quite serious consideration, but finally we realized that we had in our midst a real editor in Robert Hubbard. Yet the Sophomores, although they were well aware of his great ability, maintained that the success of the paper was due to their extraordinary initiative. lVe have never been able to convince them otherwise. Our eyes were again opened for we soon learned that any organization must have funds, so as magazine contests had broken out, we decided that we might just as well become victims. lVe infected almost every home in Pitts- field with magazines. Once again we found ourselves partners with the sophisticated Sophomores in sharing the responsibilities of the Pop Concert. By now we had become clever financiers for we obtained twenty-five dollars from this venture. As a proof of our power as money-gettersn just look at the beautiful curtain in Powers Hall. In spring it is said 'gthat a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love g but our fancies seriously turned to thoughts of oratory. Out of the ten orators chosen to speak for the class, Violet Hamilton and Leonard Oliver won first prizes. But our class boasted not only orators but athletes as well, for three of those pesky Freshmen, Mary Skillings, Pearl Campbell, and VVilbur Towle, showed great skill and became members of the M club. Ah, what pride we felt in our orators and athletes! may

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EDYTHE WHITE Sparkling larown eyes and dark wavy hair-thatfs Edythe. For four years Edytlle has helped brighten the noon hour for the students who had to eat their lunches at school. Iler wit and good disposition have made her a grand friend. Frizz: Spr'nL'ing1 C1 PERLEY WI-IITTEN Tln-re ure horn into this world every so often people Whose purpose it is in life to :nuke others eheerful and happyg to this class belongs Whit, Ilis brilliant performance in the Lazy Moon Minstrt-ls, his convincing arguments ns a dehater, and his work as Editor-in-Chief of the Trumpet, are reminders ol' his unusual ability. lflllflll'-1.1!--Ull'Iliff of the Tr-umpfrt Ulf Debating QLD: ll!!-llSfI'l'l Slmzr: f'lu.v.v Proplmcyg National Honor Society. CLIFFORD WRIGHT This fuir, enrly haired youth has spent considerable time this year wondering which is which. I'le's not alone though, in his intensive study. Bob occasionally CFD gives u helping hand. He is very apt in Bookkeeping we're told, so we know hc'll get along ull right.. Orchestra fl, Z?, 3, H. CLASS PIJEM Today we stand at the crossroads Facing lil'e's conflicting wayg There are many branching hyroads By which we could go astray. But the ery is ever onward Toward some distant shining goal, May our course be ever upward 'Fill perfection is our role. Though our work here now is over, And we leave these halls so dear, Let us hold the wisdom ever That we gleamed while we were here. Menfries bright will ever linger In our minds and in our soulsg Here our thoughts will turn forever As we journey toward our goal. Though the road be steep and rocky And misfortunes block our Way, NVe'll be pilgrims, staunch and steady Fighting onward for our day. So with hearts a trifle heavy As we say our last adieu, VVorking ever for your glory, Alma Mater-We'll be true. l Clzcrrles V ickery at 25 l

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Thus we passed through the trying hour of' midnight to an hour which seemed nearer our goal-the dawn. Just as midnight changes to lighter shades of day, we Freshmen became Sophornores. Once more we went to the polls to select four people to represent the class. These victorious candidates for office were: Preszfrlenf, Roosevelt Susig V'I'f'l7 1jI'L?-VI-lI67I,f, Ralph llerseyg Secretary, Bessie lNIcCausland: and TTECIVSUTH7' Robert Hubbard. With a desire burning in our hearts to wreak vengeance on the Freshmen for what we had suffered the preceding year, maybe we did use those Freshies a little too harshly. but we hadn't forgotten that glorious day of nineteen thirty- four when we were told to wear baby clothes and carry signs, Too green to burn, on our backs. Something new, at least to us, was brought to life by the hare and hound chase. the object ol' which was a prize given to the first class to arrive at a named spot. Ah, but how sadly we Sopholnores needed the electric 'touch of Coach Cook to establish a new record in speed. Another Mi. C. I. magazine! But this year, we advised and saw those Freshmen wring their hands in despair at our drastic demands, which we had learned so well from those now high brow Juniors. Nevertheless, it was a success or at least. we prided ourselves in thinking so. Unee more we showed our talent, this time in Pauline Young and Ronald Reed as winners ol' the annual Alumni Prize Speaking held in Powers Hall. Seniors. Juniors, and Sophornores now uncovered their hidden talents of writing, and many were the masterpieces, for in truth, thetalents were spent on a most interesting subject: The New Parks Gymnasium. Fortune smiled on us again for one ol' our members. Fanny Sidc-linger, won the prize of five dollars for her efforts. The portals ol' day are now slowly opening to admit more light, and we can almost see the distant dawn. Then came the hour before the dawn in which we Juniors came into view as proud upperelassmen. This year the women demanded more representation in the affairs ol' the class, so the men, knowing they were defeated before they be- gan. relentecl. Viihen the smoke of' the battle had blown away, Roosevelt Susi emerged as l'1'e.vz'rle11f.' lieth Stone as lr '1'ce lJ7'GS1itl07'lf,' Virginia Davidson as St?Cl'lffl11'!j.' and Ronald Reed as Treaszlrer. The women even succeeded in electing Ruth Shuman as Icfll-101'-lill-CIIIitff of the school paper, which we were to edit by ourselves this year for the first time. After so much work. a little pleasure was needed so the classes joined in a hare and hound chase. Alter a long and lnerry chase we arrived at the end of the trail first and were presented with a banner. Finances played an important part in the destiny of the Junior class, for without money we would have been a ship without a sail. The Collins Festi- f27l