Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

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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

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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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May, Brenda Burton and Clair Cianchette each received a twenty-five dollar award. listen to this: Night life and glamour if you like that sort of thing. Our junior dance was held in the Enchanted Gardens of Park's Gymnasium. The walls were decorated with fluffy white paper lambs, beautiful flowers, and gay tittle blue birds. John certainly blesses the day of the birth of Betty King and the other fair damsels who pasted the decorations on the walls. He had to scrub them oFf with bon-ami. John lends a sentimental touch: All the gay, attentive Fred Astaires and breath-takingly lovely Ginger Rogers whiled away the wee hours to the beautiful music of Watie Aikins and his orchestra. The world is assured that romance is as strong as ever. I've been wondering ifjohn forgot to make a note on the members admitted to the National Honor Society. Why, anything so outstanding as that he couldn't possibly leave out. Everyone at that time becomes a bit hopeful and excited because persons chosen must be outstanding in scholastic ability, leadership, service, and character. The faculty-yes, here are the members-the faculty has chosen: Burton Hammond, jean Purinton, and Douglas Stafford. Once more the proud and successful juniors uncovered their hidden talent of writing by publishing the M. C. I. magazine under the able direction of Editor- in-Chief, Douglas StafTord. Now, after three long years, the happy group that proudly occupies the front seats in assembly are dignified seniors. At an important meeting for the fourth consecutive year we chose as our President, Clair Cianchetteg Viee President, Robert Smallg Treasurer, Gladys Gould: and Secretary, Shirley Lawler. We don't know whether it was connected with the present defense program or not, says John, but the gymnasium was decorated in patriotic red, white, and blue colors with large silver eagles for the great social event of the year. Every- one, American-minded, but gay, danced to the tunes of Lloyd Rafnell. The senior play was one of the most spectacular events of the year. The three-act-play, Meet the Millionaire, was presented in Powers Hall February 13, 1941. The actors and actresses proved that M. C. I. has superior talent even though they feel safer in staying clear of Hollywood for at least a few more years. John writes, I'm sure that play made good business for the clothing deal- 'l96lL