Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

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SENIUII CLASS IIFFICEIIS President Claire Cianchette Vine President Robert Small Sezretary Shirley l.awlor Treasurer Gladys Gould CLASS IlISTOIlY Neal: Isn't it amazing how we happened to stumble onto this old diary of john Susi'sl Glarfvs: look when this is dateds1938 to 1941. XVhy, this must be John's school life at M. C. I. This should be interesting. Neal: Of course it isn't proper to read anyone else's diary but john's a. mighty good fellow and I don't think he'll object if we glance at a few of the pages. Gladys: Well, let's read it. I'm anxious to hear what happened! September 12, 1938-Dear Diary: All us green freshmen gathered at M. C. I. for that first trying day. Boyl did we get mixed up! Martin Kelley had an amusing experience. Mr. Sinclair found him in the Home Economics Laboratory instead of in Algebra class. It was a hectic day for dormitory students and teach- ers. I.et me read you this page. just got home from the I Am-You Are party held in Powers Hall. Sixty-five freshmen gained practice in writing their names. We all got acquainted, laughed, danced, and had a very pleasant evening. This sounds like a description of an Easter Parade. I'll read it: All the girls wore boys' pants and carried their school books in milk pails. fha! hall john has written: I was compelled to run around all the afternoon hitched to NVinnie Hllingwood's apron strings. VVe're all good sports and had fun parading for the mighty sophomores. That was the Freshman Parade! This looks like the write-up of a presidential election, oh, yes, the election of freshman class officers. September 18, 1939-After the ballots were counted the following officers were elected: President, Burton Hammond, Vice Prexidenl, Douglas Stafford, Seeretary, Barbara Hammond, Trezuurer, Muriel Dean. 'l94lf

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DOROTHY ELEANOR SHAW Dot Pittsfield, Maine Dot is one of our class blondes and our choir girls. We wonder if there is any connec- tion between her liking for home economics and her interest in Fairfield. Girl Reserves C45,' Glee Club C45,' Manson Prize Speaking Alternate. LINWOOD LLOYD SINCLAIR Linky Pittsfield, Maine Linky is another one of the short, light, and silent type. He is a friend of all. We are looking for big things from you, little fellow, Where the River 'Shannon' Flows. ROBERT LEE SMALL Bob Lewiston, Maine Bob is one of the most enthusiastic supporters of school spirit, besides being an All Maine back in football, and we greatly appreciate the manner in which he has helped to put it across. And don't you think he has a grand secretary? Vice President of Varsity M Club C45f M Club C2, 3, 45, Vice President C45,' Manson Prize Speaking, Basketball C2, 3, 45, Football C2, 3, 45,' Baseball C2, 45 g Editorial Board C3 y,- M. C. I. Hi- YClub 4. DOUGLAS AUSTIN STAFFORD Doug Pittsfield, Maine Doug might well be called the all-round student. He is a scholar, athlete, and, last but not least, a Romeo. His willingness to help in all situations has won him a scord of friends. National Honor Society C3, 45, Manson Prize Speaking, Class President C25,' M. C. I . Editorial Board C1, 25,'Editor-in-Chief C3, 45 5 Hi-Y C3, 455 Basketball C3, 45,' Baseball CI, 2, 3, 45, Football CI, 2, 3, 45, Varsity M Club C45. BENEDICT STEARNS Ben Oakland, Maine Ben has only been with us one year but we feel as though we have known him forever. If you want to know who is who and what is what in baseball look up Ben. Trumpet Board C45j Baseball C45. JOHN SUSI jan Pittsfield, Maine john is a big boy with a big heart. When an extra yard was needed, john made way for the ball carrier. He is a Fred Astaire, Guy Kibbee, and Royal Grover-all in one. Trumpet Board C455 M. C. I. Hi-Y C3, 45g Varsity M Club C3,45jF00tbl1ll CI, 2, 3, 45g Baseball Cl, 2, 3, 45. BARBARA FRANCES TEMPLE Barb Palmyra, Maine Barb possesses a fetching smile and a golden voice that wins us all. Her superior technique, especially in love scenes has proven her the entertaining actress of the Senior Class. She delights in tripping the light fantastic with johnny. Senior Play C45. MARJORIE ALTHEA TILTON Margie Pittsfield, Maine Our lassie with the dimples which are envied by the whole school. She is a true friend and a loyal class worker. Being your own natural self has added character to our class, Margie. M. C. I. Editorial Board C355 Girl Reserves Cz, 2, 3, 455 Glee Club C3, 45,' NationalHonor Society C45. NEAL RAYMOND WARD Wardie Thorndike, Maine If any carpentry was needed, Neal was always called upon. He is even thinking of building himself a horse to capture Troy. What is social problems class without a good argu- ment? Are we right, Neal? Manson Prize Speaking C35j Track Man- ager C2, 3, 455 ClassHislory. - DOROTHY PAULINE WELCH Dot Pittsfield, Maine You aren't very big, Dot, but remember it's the lean horse that wins the race. We hope this will be true in your case and that you'll come through with the blue ribbon. Girl Reserves C1, 2, 3, 45356166 Club C2, 3 5, Basketball CI, 25g Basketball Assistant Man- ager C25. ROWENA KAY WILES Weenie Palmyra, Maine Weenie, we hope you can glide through life with as much ease and grace as you do on roller skates. Although you aren't always expressing your opinions, they are indeed worth consideration when given. Secretary C35. MARGARET JANE YORK Maggie Pittsfield, Maine Three cheers for our little green fordsl We hope your life will be Rich with success and happiness, Margaret. Girl Reserves C15. sl93l'

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Clair Cianchette makes his debut as the great orator of the freshman class. At the same time Winnifred Ellingwood won first prize for girls, while Arlene Bryant and John Hatch won second prizes. Don't turn those pages so fast, I might miss something. You listen to me: when we started, we agreed to look at only a few of the pages. Now you want to turn the pages slowly for fear you'll miss something. Isn't that just like a woman! I saw something back here that should interest you. These are the ofiicers elected to assist the noble sophomores in the M. C. I.: Editor-in-Chief: Shirley Lawlerg Assistant Editor: Martin Kelleyg Literary Editor: Douglas Stafford, 7oke Editor: Floyd Jamesg Sport Editor: Jean Purinton, Business Manager, Robert Dunton. That was an intelligent editorial staff! These were the new officials of the sophomore class: President, Douglas Stafford, Vice President, Muriel Dean, Secretary, Shirley Iawlerg Treasurer, Sherman Crockett. The Editorial Board is planning the cleverist and most interesting edition of the M. C. I. fI'll have to find that M. C. I. some day and read it.D Those on the staH' are as follows: Editor-in-Chief, Douglas Stafford, flssoeiate Editor, Gladys Gouldg Assistant Editors, jean Purinton, Burton Hammond, Winnifred Ellingwood, Muriel Dean, Paul Morrell, Atlzletie Editor, Robert Small: Yoke Editors, David Hall, Marjorie Tilton, Business Managers, Robert Dunton, Floyd James. Powers Hall was filled to capacity to witness the great oratorical powers of the Alumni Prize Speakers. Miss Winnifred Ellingwood and Mr. Clair Cianchette won first prizes. They were really good, says john. They are sure to win the Academy Award one of these days. Another great election takes place at M. C. I. The honorable Clair Cian chette takes over the duties as Chief Executive of thejunior class. His assistants were: Vice President, Martin Kelleyg Treasurer, Shirley Iawlerg Secretary, Rowena Wiles. The junior class has received much praise from the officials of the town library for the splendid patronage that they have displayed the last week. john says, Perhaps we were 'greenies' once, but we're trying to become famous men and women. Later it was discovered that the sudden interest in books was due to the fact that Manson Essays were being written. When the finals came in IQSI