Maine Central Institute - Trumpet Yearbook (Pittsfield, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1946 volume:

,.-,1-A ' WM ' THE SENIOR CLASS I OF MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE 7467 0 1946 IN MEMORY OF A BELOVED FORMER TEACHER I TIIIC REVEREND JOSEPHINE FOLSOM WHO WITH UNSELFISH ENDEAVOR SOUGHT TO INSTILL IN OUR MINDS THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE. FOREWORD We, the members of the Senior Class, leave behind us in this book our young ideas and memories, which will, when experience has been ours, appear once more in a new edition revised and corrected by the Master hand. CGNTENTS DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION SENIORS UNDERGRADUATES ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS LITERARY IOKES ADVERTISEMENTS DEDICATICN ARLENE ADAMS, B.S. Farmington Teachefs College In appreciation of their many hours spent in helping us to achieve our goal, the Class of 1946 cledicates this Trumpet to its advisors. MAURICE EARLE, B.A., M.ED Bates College ADMINISTRATION HOWARD R. WASHBURN, A.B., M.A., M.Ed Trinity College and University of New Hampshire Principal LUCILE de REYNOLDS ALICE COOLIDCE, B. S. B. S., B. L. I. New York University Emerson College Commercial Subjects Dean of Girls English Dramatics - PAUL LEGGE, B. S. HAZEL M. EARLE, B. A University of Illinois Bates College Science English Coach of Football and Basketball FRANCIS M. BARTLETT, B.A. RODERICK L. SMITH, B.S. Univc-rsity of Maine Springfield Colle-gc Latin, French Physical Education Coach of Baseball ESTIIER L. LIBBY A. KENNETH HESSELBERC Bliss College 13-A- Commercial Subjects St. Anselm's 'College English, Civics ALBERT M. GRASSIE, B.S. Che. EDWVARD R. STANLEY, B.A. Northeastern University Bates College Mathmatics and Science Advisor to Veterans NORBERT YOUNG RUTH P. COOK Gorham Teachers College New England Conservatory of Shopworlc Music Orchestra Conductress Piano, Violin cello ESTELLE B. HABENICHT BEHNICE W- SHEVLIN New England .conservatgn-y of Boston School of Domestic Iyiusic A Science Violin Dietitian FRANCES GILMAN, R. N. School Nurse TRUMPET BOARD Editor-in-chief Stanley Wyman Senior Associate Editors Undergraduate Associate Editors Blair Libby Iames Murtha Eugene Henderson '47 jacklyn Richards Ruth Shaw Charles London '48 Malcolm Tibbets Basil Tasker '49 Sports Editors y Jeannette Webb '46 Basil Heffren '46 Margaret Webb '47 Gerald F itts A - '47 Loretta White '48 Robert Duplessie '48 Nancy Carr '49 Bartlett Spencer '49 Literary Editors Joke Editors Ruth Shaw '46 Lendal Dahlgren '47 Freda Gray '46 Leroy Pinkham '48 Eva johnson '47 Alton Cianchette '48 Irene Bunker '47 Robert Webb '49 Theresa Sirois '48 Chadley Ireland '49 Joyce Dobson '49 Business Manager ' David Dexter Paul Susi TRUMPET BOARD 18 S E N I O R S CLASS OFFICERS David Dexter ...,,., .............. P resident john Christie ......., ......... V ice-President Richard Sirois ,..,,.. ..,.4...... S ecretary Durward Emery ...,.4. .A...., T reasurer CLASS ADVISORS Arlene Adams Maurice Earle CLASS POEM Swiftly flies the time when all's content And finds us four years older than four years ago When first we stepped inside your doors Seeking knowledge-knowing not, but wanting to know Swiftly passed the time and now we find L As we, like those before us, leave your sheltering halls, That things we love aren't easily left behind- Like happy moments spent 'neath your majestic walls. But swiftly moves the time-we cannot linger. To us is thrust wet clay of future generations To mold as best we can. We must not fail Peace must be shaped for us and all the nations. Now time has gone, and so with it our schooldays, Although we're sad our heads are still held high- And with God's help we face mankind determined To bring you glory, make you proud - Dear M. C. I. Ruth Shaw 14 Joyce C. Almonte Almooche Pittsfield, Maine Girls' Athletic Council Cl, 2, 3, 415 Girl Reserves Cl, 2, 8, 415 Trumpet Board, Editor-in-Chief Cl, 21, Sports' Editor C31, Girls' Athletics Cl, 2, 3, 415 Sophomore Class President5 Girls' Glee Club Cl, 315 Outing Club C415 Senior Play, Debat- ing, President5 Girls M Clubg Alumni Prize Speaking C215 Sophomore Minstrel Show. Almooche , the good-natured popular gal Who likes them all but prefers one pal. Her ways are winning, her manner is, too Ask Stan and heill tell you 'tis true. Philip Bickford Bick Detroit, Maine Freshman Prize Speaking C115 Football C315 Class Treasurer C215 Manson Prize Speaking, Alternate C31. VVomen? Shucksf' CThat's what we heard Phil Saw To love more than one, isn't done, And I love my old model 'A'. Hugh L. Bond, IV Baldy Yarmouth, Maine North Yarmouth Academy Cl, 2, ,315 Hockey C415 Outing Club C41. Want a nickel? Want a coke? Want advice or just a joke? C0 to Baldy 5 he's got lots to spare, Lots of everything-even hair. Wilmot 0. Briggs Briggsie Monticello, Maine Ricker Classical Institute C 1, 2, 315 Basketball C415 Cross Country, Captain C415 M Club C41. Captain Briggs of our Cross Country team Surely has a super scheme. 1 Last fall he ran around the town . But now with Wiley he runs around. John W. Christie Jack Ellsworth Falls, Maine Ellsworth High School Cl, 2, 3, 415 Vice President C415 Foot- ball Varsity C415 Baseball C415 Basketball C415 Track C415 M Club C415 Outing Club C415 House Representative C41. Our oflice assistant is really quite shy, Perhaps that's the reason Fran rates him so high. But 'een though he doesn't put up much fuss With us and the coach he rates A. Caroline N. Colwell Carol Hancock, Maine Ellsworth High School C1, 2, 315 Girl Reserves C415 Girls' Athletics C415 President of Glgls Dorm C415 Outing Club After taking over the dormitory With the greatest of ease, She turned to the rest of us, Preferring johnny, if you please. Olivia Danielson Livvy Pittsfield, Maine Glee Club C115 Girl Reserves C1, 2, 3, 415 Pop 'Concert Com- mittee C21. Olivia is a charming lady Mysterious, yet so demure. She's kept us guessing four - long years But at last it's Hobbs for sure. David E. Dexter Dave Lewiston, Maine Boys' High School, Atlanta, Georgia, Cl, 2, 315 Class Presi- dent C415 Outing Club, Presi- dent C415 Winter Carnival General Manager C415 Skiing C415 Trumpet Board C415 Sen- ior Play C415 Track C41. We patiently thumbed the dic- tionary From A right down to Z But no word is quite as power- ful Aslittle D. D. CT1. Richard Dunphy Red Burnham, Maine Baseball C115 Hockey C415 Pop Concert C2, 3, 415 Mins- trel Show C215 Manson Prize Speaking C31. Here's The Voice from Burn- ham. And everytime he croons, We declare he's as good as Frankie, Although only Virginia swoons. Elizabeth L. Durgin Lib Bingham, Maine Bingham High School Cl, 2, 3, 415 Girl Reserves C415 Outing Club C415 Girls' Athletics C41. Because Lib is new here We have not known her long5 But we think she's very wise Investing in Bond . Durward A. Emery Bloody Palmyra, Maine Fort Fairfield High School Cl, 215 Football C3, 415 Captain C415 Basketball C315 Hockey C415 Track C415 Trumpet Staff C315 NIU Club C3, 415 Presi- dent C415 Debate Club, Vice President C 415 Class Treasurer C415 Senior Play C315 Outing 'Club C415 Alternate, Manson Prize Speaking C31. He's got a smile that makes us happy. When ever we're feeling blue. But the smile he gives to Margy, Ile'll never give to you. Kathleen D. Foster Kay Pittsfield, Maine Archery C115 Basketball Cl, 215 Girls, Chorus C115 Girl Re- serves C1, 215 Minstrel Show C21. We like pretty Kitty With her smiling eyes of blue. And seeing her third linger, We guess Curly likes her, too. Evelyn Frederick Fredie Pittsfield, Maine Orchestra Cl, 2, 3, 415 Class Secretary C1, 2, 315 Girl Re- serves C3, 415 Pop Concert C1, 2, 3, 415 Girls' Chorus C315 Outing Club C415 Minstrel Show C215 Basketball C31. Here's a girl with talent. We can put her in a jingle By mentioning her ability To make the ivories tingle, Eileen E. Getchell Getch Troy, Maine To the girl whose biggest inter- est Is far from M. C. I. We predict success and happi- ness In every thing you try. Doris Goodrich G0odie Pittsfield, Maine Prize Speaking, Alternate C115 Prize Speaking C215 Pop Con- cert, C2, 415 Orchestra Cl, 2, 3, 415 Girl Reserves C3, 415 Girls' Chorus C315 Glee Club C115 Trumpet Board C315 Basket- ball C315 Outing Club C41. Miss Mischievousv we might call her, And far from wrong weld be. That dimpled smile, her sweet beguile, Fits her to a Norman D. Grass Norm Monticello, Maine Ricker C115 Higgins C2, 315 Elrtjss Country C415 Senior Play 4 . The prep schools, he's tried them all This bashful boy called Noun But if you wish to visit him, Go to suite No. 3-Boys' Dorm. 'Edna Eleanor Graham Pittsfield, Maine Blondie Girl Reserves Cl, 215 Glee Club C115 Basketball C115 Orchestra C415 Minstrel Show C21. Here's the Coldilocks of our class. She,s really a dainty little lass. She's young but is not fancy free. Her heart belongs to W, C. Freda Gray Fred West Sullivan, Maine Sullivan High School C1, 2, 315 Girl Reserves C415 Cheer Lead- ing C415 Trumpet Board C415 Senior Play C415 Outing Club C415 Girls' Athletics C41. Hark,.hark, the lark in heaven sings Every single day. But we don't listen to the lark 'Cause we got Freda Gray. Weldon Frank Greeley Pittsfield, Maine Orchestra C2, 3, 415 Hi-Y C2, 315 Pop Concert C21. Here's to the guy of whom welre fond, Who likes his als little and dainty and iJlonde5 Also farming, cause he knows just how. We wish you luck with your gal and your plow. Barbara Jean I-lapworth Vassalboro, Maine Happy Westbrook Hi h School C115 Cony High School C 2, 315 Or- chestra C415 Girl Reserves C415 Outing Club C415 I. V. Cheer- Cefizsling C415 Girls' Athletics Happy's face is like a sundial, Recording only pleasantnessg We predict your sunny future Filled with laughter and suc- cess. Basil Heffren Heli Pittsfield, Maine Football C3, 425 Hockey C425 M Club C3, 425 Manson Prize Speaking C325 Trumpet Board Cl, 2, 425 Track C425 Outing Club C425 Treasurer 3 . . l1ere's to Heff', with his tooth- less grin, He's big and rugged and de- termined to win. With his sound constitution and his solid foundation, The world waits for him with anticipation. Donna Jean Hodgins Pittsfield, Maine ' Girl Reserves C2, 3, 425 Glee Club Cl, 225 Freshman Prize Speaking C125 Alumni Prize Speaking, Alternate C225 Trum- pet Board C325 Manson Prize Speaking C325 Pop Concert C1, 225 Minstrel Show C225 Girls' Athletics Cl, 2, 3, 425 Football Cheerleader C325 Debating C425 Outing Club C42. So freeklecl, so friendly So pleasing to know, Glance above and Weill show Why we all like her so. Shirley Marie Holt Squirt East Newport, Maine Glee Club C125 Trumpet Board C125 Girl Reserves Cl, 2, 3, 425 Girls' Athletics C1, 2, 3. 425 Minstrel Show C225 Pop 'Son- Cert C12. S is for Shirley We shake and we shiver As she ilutters toward us In her ,4l iliver. Barbara Janie Humphrey Pittsfield, Maine Barb,' Glee Club C125 Orchestra C2, 3, 425 Girls' Chorus C325 Girls, Athletics Cl, 325 Girl Reserves C3 . Here's a girl who's ukaeki, whacki, But she's not dumb, we know5 For with Benn in uniform VVhy shouldnlt she be so? Chesley Husson Splinter Bangor, Maine Bangor High School C1, 2, 325 Cross Country C425 Ice Hoc- key C425 Baseball C42. Right from the city of Bangor Comes Husson, if you please5 Chapel's dismaying without your playing, How about Kitten on the Keys ? Ervin Ireland Palmyra, Maine Stearns High School, Millinoc- ket Cl, 2, 39. Blarney and shamrocks?-We're not sure, We think, by the way it looks, We might get this information From a sophomore - Margy Brooks. Lorraine Karam Red Pittsfield, Maine C Glee Club C125 Minstrel Show C225 Athletics Cl, 225 Girl Re- serves C1, 2, 3, 425 Senior Playg Outing Club C42. With her wit and humor Lorraine will go far. When speaking of values Blair says shes above par. Evelene Lancaster Lanky Pittsfield, Maine Livermore Falls High School C225 Girl,s Athletics Cl, 325 Orchestra C1, 325 Glee Club C1, 3, 425 Pop Concert C125 Girl Reserves C1, 3, 425 Debating, Secretary C425 Outing Club C425 Trumpet Board C325 Sen- ior Playg Freshman Prize Speak- ing5 Manson Prize Speaking, Alternate5 Girls' Chorus C3, 42. Hereis to the girl who's never quiet or sad5 Whose heart is held by a Hart- land lad. She's full of the dickens and loves to grin, With a spirit like that she's bound to win. Thelma A. Langley Dee'i Pittsfield, Maine Minstrel Show C22. Some say little with lots of words, Some pause, and dally and diddle, But Thelma's our girl, We think she,s a pearl ,Cause she says a lot with a little. Blair Libby Knobby Pittsfield, Maine Prize Speaking C1, 2, 325 Min- strel Show C225 Trumpet Board C2, 425 National Honor So- cietyg Cross Country C425 Foot- ball C325 Senior Play5 First Honor Essay. Wavy hair, light blue eyes, Lots of brains, plenty wise, Takes his time, but does it well, Here's an guy that we think's snve . Vaughn R. Martin Mart Searsport, Maine Fort Fairfield High School 11, 25, Sears-port High School 13, 45, Cross Country 145, Outing Club 145, Ice Hockey 145, Baseball 145, MU Club 145. What's in our minds May seem rather silly, But we have heard rumors About Mart and Miss Willey! Dorothy Rose Maynard Pittsfield, Maine Dotty Orchestra 11, 2, 3, 45, Girl Reserves 11, 2, 35, Freshman Prize Speaking, Manson Prize Speaking, Pop Concert 11, 2, 3, 45, Archery 115, Glee Club 11, 25, Girls' Chorus 135, Chapel Board 12, 35, Minstrel Show 125. Upon seeing Dotty, The seniors have sworn. That the most elegant lines Are not written, but worn. S. Rebecca Morrell Beccy Detroit, Maine Minstrel Show 125, Girl Re- serves 125. When schoolls out, Becey', hurries home As fast as her bus will let her. Why don't we see more of you And get to know you better? James D. Murtha Bud Jackman, Maine Jackman High School 11, 2, 35, Manager of Football 145, Or- chestra 145, Outing Club 145, Hockey 145, Baseball 145, Trumpet Board 145, Club 145, Debating Club 145. Bud's the guy who plays a sax sweetly. Ile likes gals from Burnham, tho' very descreetly. With his sleek blond hair and his winning way, We'll het on him most any old day. Henry Wilson Nason, Jr. Pittsfield, Maine Thrasher Pop Concert 115, Orchestra 115, Minstrel Show 125, Al- umni Prize Speaking 125, Foot- ball 135g Basketball 11, 35, Manson Prize Speaking, Cross Country 145, Debating 145, Senior Play, Hockey 145, Man- ager, Track 145. When it comes to Boogie- Woogie To Thrasher we all go. Ile surely can tickle the ivory And is good in any show. Ruth Marilyn Norwood South Windham, Maine Norwe North Yarmouth Academy 11, 2, 35, Girl Reserves 145, Out- ing Club So graceful and so charming Guess we know full well, With that sunny personality Why Thompson thinks youlre swell. Zelda Leah Osiason Ski Fall River, Mass. Red Henry Lord 115, B. M. C. Dur- fee High School 12, 35, Or- chestra 145, Girl Reserves 145, Outing Club 145, Debating 145, Girls' Athletics 145. We've got a gal by the name of Ski , Who is petite, sweet, and very carefree. You'll always know when shels around, 'Cause itls always a smile and never a frown! Raymond W. Penfold, Jr. South Portland, Maine Ray South Portland High School 11, 2, 35, Football 145, Hockey 145, Outing'Club 145, Base- ball 145, Track 145, Ski Team 145, Mn Club 145. Since this fellow came here, lie has surely been doing things. We call him Ray, but think of him As our Romeo with Wingsf' Richard Powell Red Pittsfield, Maine Danforth High 135, Football 11, 45, Track 11, 45, Basket- ball 12, 45, Baseball 12, 45, Freshman Prize Speaking, Class Treasurer 115, M Club 145. Dick Powell is our play boy NVith his hair so red and fine, And his beaming personality, Sure keeps the girls in line. Jane Reed Pittsfield, Maine Girl Reserves 11, 2, 3, 45, Sec- retary 135, Treasurer 145, Out- ing Club 145, Minstrel Show 125, Honor Society 13, 45, D. A. R. Representative, Second Honor Essay. We point with pride to the Jane of our class 'Cause she has plenty of knowl- edge And if she sticks to her fine ideals, She'll mow 'em down at College. Jacklyn Richards 'Jigger Pittsfield, Maine Rumford High School 11, 21, Trumpet Board 141, Girl Re- serves 131, Girl Reserves, Sec- retary 141, Cheer Leader 13, 41, Girls' Chorus 131, Orches- tra 141, Girls' Athletics 141, Carnival Queen 141, Third Honor Essay. We read Jackieis tea leaves And if what we saw is true, Thereill be a happy future With a fuller life for two. Lawrence James Riley Bangor, Maine John Bapst 11, 2, 3, 41, Intra- Tugal Basketball 141, Baseball 4 . Knock, knock-whois there? Lawrence Riley so free of care. We asked him how he' stayed that way, He keeps his problems for a brainy , day. Philip Riley Phil Pittsfield, Maine Sanford High School 131, Oro- no High School 11, 21, Hockey 141, Baseball 141, Outing Club, Executive Committee 141, De- bate Club 141. This lad is a brand new class- mate this year, He's well known and well liked by all of us here. He's not very noisy, but then he's not shy, In fact Jeannette and all think he's quite a guy. James W. Robertson, Jr. Portland, Maine Robbie Deering High School 11, 2, 3, 41, Football 141, Hockey 141, M Club 141, Intramural Bas- ketball 141, Baseball 141. Here is Robertson Cream of the crop, He's got all that it takes To come out on the top. Mary Ann Schissler Smokey Detroit, Maine Plainville High School, Connec- ticut 1l, 21. Pretty Mary-not contrary, With those sparklin eyes, That raven hair, that smile- beware, Sheill always take the prize. Ruth B. Shaw Ruthie Pittsfield, Maine Girl Reserves 11, 2, 3, 41, President 141, 'Chaplain 131, Girls, Athletics 11, 2, 3, 41, Girls, Athletic Association 13, 41, Orchestra 111, Girl's M Club 13, 41, Cheer Leading 131, Trumpet Board 11, 3, 41, Debating 141, Sophomore Min- strel Show 121, Manson Prize Speaking, Pop Concert 121, Salutatorian. Ruthie, our scholar, our artist and friend, She sees a job through and through to the end. She is an expert in every art And has a diamond along witl: Dickls heart. Sidney Earle Shuman Pittsfield, Maine Basketball 111, Orchestra 12, 3, 41, Football 131, Baseball Manager 131, Mn Club 141. Always smilin , yet so sedate Sometimes early, usually late. Good and healthy with curly hair just call on Sidney and he'll be there. Richard Sirois Dickie Pittsfield, Maine Vice President 11, 31, Secre- tary 141, Baseball 13, 41, Foot- ball Manager 131, Orchestra 11, 2, 3, 41, M Club 13, 41, Secretary-Treasurer 14 1, Cross Country 111, Basketball 12, 3, 41, Assistant Manager 111, Trumpet Board 11, 21. Although Richard's rather short, And plays a clarinet, He's always been our A-1 sport And one we won't forget. Lyle C. Small I Plymouth, Maine Newport High School 11, 2, 31, Outing Club 141, Baseball 141. A friendly smile is his sign of greeting If some day you happen to meet him. Not knowing him, he seems so quiet, Get to know him and you'll deny it. Muriel H. Spencer Pittsfield, Maine Old Town junior High School 111, Minstrel Show 121. We don't see much of Muriel After school's adjourning. She must spend her evenings Keeping the home tires burning. Marlon Marie Stewart Nicki Pittsfield, Maine Girl Reserves 11, 2, 335 Fresh- man Prize Speaking Second Prize5 Sophomore Prize Speak- ing 1235 Manson Prize Speak- ing 1335 Senior Play5 Glee Club 1135 Pop Concert 1135 Pop Concert Decorating Committee 1235 Valedictorian. Everytime the ranks come out She's perched up there with- out a doubt, We're not surprised when we are told Nicki's tipped the high honor roll. Paul E. Susl, Jr. P. E. Pittsfield, Maine Hi-Y Club 11, 235 Minstrel Show 1235 Cha el Board 1335 Trumpet Board, 1435 Senior Play. Paul will be our constructing man And build bridges when no other can. We're sure that the bridge which will span o'er his way Will be strengthened by friend- ships, each passing day. Doris Marilyn Swift Dolly Pittsfield, Maine Girl Reserves 11, 2, 335 Glee Club 1135 Girls' Chorus 1335 Girl Reserves 1435 Minstrel Show 1235 Outing Club 1435 Girls' Athletics 11, 2, 33. With ambition, dreams and friendship, Dolly does abound. Yet her feet aren't planted in the clouds, But firmly on the ground. Kenneth Malcolm Tibbetts Pittsfield, Maine Mac Prize Speaking 11, 235 Trumpet Bgzfrd 11, 435 Minstrel Show He's tall, dark, and handsome At play he's a wow, We hear he's an expect At milking a cow. Merlon Porter Tilton Emmy Pittsfield, Maine Orchestra 12, 335 Minstrel Show 1235 Basketball 12, 3, 435 M Club 13, 435 Cross Coun- try 1435 Outing Club 1435 Track 1435 Trumpet Board 1235 Assistant Manager, Basketball 113- Here's Emmy the lad with dancing feet. That and his sarcasm can't be beat. Tho' he picks his gals with a critical eye, We all think he's a pretty swell SUY- Kenton Lloyd Ward Ken Pittsfield, Maine St. Petersburg High School 11934, 193535 U. S. Army 1Feb 24, 1941, Aug. 24, 194635 Overseas 34 Months. Up and down and out and around Everywhere he's been, Heis our four year soldier, And we donlt mean made of tin. Jeannette Webb Pittsfield, Maine Girl Reserves 11, 2, 3, 435 Girls' Athletics 11, 2, 3, 435 Girls' ZW, Club 13, 435 Girls' Athlet- ic Council 12, 3, 435 Secretary 133, President 1435 Cheer- leader 13, 435 Manson Prize Speakingg Purkis Junior Schol- arship 1335 Trumpet Board 11, 2, 3, 435 Glee Club 1335 Senior Playg Minstrel Show 1235 Chap- el Board 1235 Outing Club 1435 Pop Concert Committee 11, 23. Here's luck to a gal of whom we think highly She really leads the life of Rileyl' Shels hitched her wagon to a star, And its our guess that she-'ll go far. Roland E. Webber Gub Pittsfield, Maine I. V. Football 1335 Baseball 143. Cub likes to fool Miss de Rey- nolds She thinks he's not so bright- But she should see Cub swing- in' it On a jukebox Saturday night. Geneva Margaret White Pittsfield, Maine Ginger Ricker Classical Institute 11, 23. Some say that Ginger snaps But we know Ginger better. The only time she 1Stan3ds and stamps Is when she doesn't get a letter. Beverly G. Withee Bev Pittsfield, Maine Minstrel Show 1235 Girls, Ath- letics 13, 435 Outing Club 143. Hereis our sunny farmerette Who rises to greet the dawn. School has been a happier place Since you came along. Stanley G. Wyman Stan Pittsfield, Maine Class Presulent 11, 225 Trumpet Board 12, 8, 425 Editor-in-Chief 1425 Football 13, 425 Basket- ball 11, 3, 425 Captain 1325 Baseball 11, 3, 425 M Club, Secretary, Treasurer 132, Vice- President 1425 Senior Play, Manson Prize Winner 132. It,s hard to find words good enough To use on a pal like Stan. But he's got everything that it takes To become a super-man. Wilton Buckley Buck Pittstield, Maine Basketball 12, 825 Baseball 11, 225 Hi-Y 11, 225 U. S. Army 1Feb. 2, 1944-Dec. 21, 19452. Buck has been our pal for years And then one day he went away5 But he didn't forget to come back to us, We hope, this time to stay Frank Walter Pilch Footsie Lawrence, Massachusetts Lawrence High School 11, 2, 3, 425 Football 1425 Basketball, Captain 1425 Baseball 1425 Track 1425 M Club 142. Oh, you're a football hero, And the girls all fall for 'youg But alas, alas-like an incom- pleted pass, Us Senior dames won't do. Charles R. Mitchell Mitch Brewer, Maine Brewer High School 11940- 194325 U. S. Army Air Force 28 m0nths2. You've been in the Air Corps And are sick of all routine, ,Except those conversations Held daily with Arlene. John J. Redmond, Jr. Jack Portland, Maine 'ffheoerus Classical High School 11, 2, 325 Football 1425 Bas- ketball 1425 Baseball 142. Most wolves whistle woo-woo But Redmond's theme is Bet- ty-Lou g And just to make his song com- plete, He shoots his baskets plenty neat. Betty Lou Wright Lu Lu Skowhegan, Maine Skowhegan High School 11, 2, 3, 425 Girl Reserves 1425 Cheerh Leadini 1425 Outing Club 142. When t e wolves go woo-wool' And the girls say you'll do , It's none other than Betty Lou. She's our dish, and I don't mean stew. HONOR PARTS Valedictorian ...,..... Salutatorian ........... , Marion Stewart Ruth Shaw First Honor Essay .,..,.. .. ..., as ...,.......,..... Blair Libby Second Honor Eslsay ...,.,. Third Honor Essay ...,.....r CLASS DAY PARTS Address to Undergraduates ....... Ofation .......4...,,..4......,...,o...,... Class Prophecy ,....,...A Class Will o.o..,.,... Class History ,.....o .. Class Gifts .o...,... Class Chaplain ll....... Class Marshalls ........ COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM june Reed Iacklyn Richards Malcolm Tibbetts Wilson Nason Donna Hodgins David Dexter Lorraine Karam Paul Susi .. , Joyce Almonte Richard Powell Frank Pilch lea nnette Webb james Murtha Senior Last Chapel ,..... ........ W ednesday, june 5 Class Day Exercises .....,.. .....,.. S aturday, june Baccalaureate Services ..,..,. ,...... S unday, june 9 Graduation ,...............,.,, ........ ...... S u nday, june 9 22 JUNIOR l CLASS OFFICERS Daniel Fillietaz ..,. ..............,........,.......,.......A .,..... . . . President Desmond Fuller ..,. , Vice-President Leon Fish ,...,.l, .,,. . .. Secretary Winiield Tilton i,.i l,..,4. T reasurer CLASS ADVISORS Frances Bartlett Albert Grassie '23 JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Ackroyd, Mary Bickford, Barbara Blair, Gloria Bradbury, Shirley Brooks, Slmey 'Bunker, Irene Burch, Dorothy Burns, Joyce Chapman, Vera Cianchette, Marilyn Clark, Paul Cole, Barbara Collamore, Maynard Cookson, Alfred Craig, Alice Dahlgren, Lendal Dahlgren, Rita Dunton, Arlene Dunton, Glenys Fillietaz, Daniel Fish, Leon Fitts, Gerald Folsom, Garth Ford, Colleen Frederick, Phyllis Gallison, Mildred Grindell, Ethelyn Haggerty, John Hamilton, Frances Hammond, Hazel Harris, Austin Henderson, Eugene Hill, Ardis W Hopkins, Thelma Johnson, Eva Jones, James Kennedy, Barbara Killam, Ernest Macken, David Manchester, Alvida McLaggan, Cecil Merrithew, Elizabeth Miller, Gloria Morrell, Gladys Nason, Martin Pye, Rhoda Robinson, Beverley Shorey, John Short, Wallace Small, Donald Soule, Eunice Spencer, Paulinei Tasker, Marie Tibbetts, Richard Tilton, Winfield Tinkham, Joan Webb, Margaret Webster, Ethel White, Leonard Wiley, Gloria Worster, Grace Wright, Alice Wright, Russell Whitman, Marilyn SOPI-IOMORE t I w CLASS OFFICERS William Hatch ...,.., 4.........4...4.............,,...,..,. .,,....,.. P r esident Doris Young .... ...., ,... V ice-President Ioyce Beattie . ,,..,. .....,.... S ecretary Robert Duplessie .4... Treasurer CLASS ADVISORS Kenneth Hesselherg Roderick Smith 25 Beattie, Joyce Beattie, Robert Bradbury, Colleen Braley, Norman Brooks, Malcolm Brooks, Marjorie Brown, Roberta Bryant, Arey Bryant, Theo Buker, Martha Catlin, Louise Cianchette, Alton Coolbroth, Marguerite Coolidge, Elizabeth Crowell, Yvonne Doherty, Hollis Dorrian, Maynard Dunham, Shirley Duplessie, Robert Esty, Helen Fuller, Desmond Greeley, Carolyn Hatch, William R. Huff, Manley Hughes, Robert Hunt, Alton jones, Edward Kenniston, Pauline Lancaster, Leigh Lawrence, Ioan Libby, Robert y SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL London, Charles Madore, Gerald McLaggan, Colleen Millett, Thomas Pearl, Marjorie Pease, Lester Percival, Ruth Pinkham, Leroy Reed, Edwin M. Rolfe, Maribelle Seekins, Virginia Shatney, Carolyn Shaw, Alice Sirois, Theresa Starbird, Marie Stewart, Frederick Susi, Emma Tarbox, Dorothy Towle, john Tucker, Mina Tweedie, Mildred Vroom, Elizabeth Webster, Theodore Weeks, Keith Weeks, Robert White, Loretta Willey, Marilyn Withee, Arthur C. Wright, Neal Wyman, Richard Young, Doris FRESHMAN I i CLASS OFFICERS ' Ioan Mills ....... ........... P res-hlent Harriet Riley ....... ..,,......... V ice-President Helen Crowell ....... A....A. S ecretary-Treasurer CLASS ADVISORS Esther Libby Paul Legge 27 Alexander, Reinald Ames, Janet Baker, Fred Bartlett, Kenneth Beebe, Jacqueline Bickford, Elizabeth Bishop, Marilyn Bishop, Ralph Boyington, James Brackett, Eugenia Brown, Leland Brown, Patricia R. Bubar, Richard Burns, Robert Carr, Nancy Cole, Morris Cookson, Joan Cowan, Amold Crowell, Helen Cunningham, Gloria Dahlgren, Maynard E. Davis, Chester DeRaps, Antoninette Dobson, Joyce Dunphy, John Edmunds, Marilyn Farnsworth, Jean F emald, Floyd Field, Maxine Fowler, Marilyn Friend, Sally Graham, Pauline Green, Murray Hoskins, Harold Havey, Peter Higgins, Jeanette Higgins, John Huff, Levi Ireland, Chadley Jackson, Joyce FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Jarvis, Flora Jipson, Mary Killam, Meredith Killam, Oscar Lawrence, Mildred Lawrence, Ralph McKenzie, Neal Mailman, Clair Matrangos, Thomas McGibney, Ralph Melvin, Roger Mills, Joan Mills, Joyce Mitchell, Kathleen O'Clair, Theresa O'Reilly, Earl Peterson, Priscilla Pinciaro, Mary Reidy, James Riley, Harriet Rogers, Arthur Sanbom, Marie Seekins, Helen Shatney, Cecelia Shaw, Donald Shorey, Molly Jane Short, Philip Spencer, Bartlett Stickney, Emmaleene Susi, Robert Tarbox, Nancy Tasker, Basil Tilton, Cladwin Webb, Robert Wentworth, John Wentworth, Rodney White, Marilyn Withee, Joyce Wyman, Bemes Young, Ada VETERANS AT XI. C. I. At the opening of the academic year l945-46, it was not contemplated that Nl. C. l. would play any appreciable role in the education of veterans of NVorld lVar ll until the following year. Two veterans were enrolled as dormitory students and a few as day students when school opened in September. As the Armed Forces began to expediate deinobilization. it became evident that the number of veterans interested in refresher courses, and credits toward secondary school dip- lomas, and certification grades in specific courses would far exceed the capacity of the school to absorb these students. By late February. Alumni Hall had received a full quota of veterans, an additional master was engaged to give full time to the needs of these men and the increased day school enrollment of veterans. Un- like the other preparatory schools in Nlaine, M. C. I. attempted to establish a special program, distinct from the regular curricula. Courses permitting veterans to obtain credit for a yearls work in Algebra l, Plane Geometry, and English IV were inaugurated, dormitory regulations were drawn up in cognizance of the maturity, experience. and peculiar needs of these men. The school was pleased to be able to oller its facilities to this group. My ' 1 -. ai. L , VETERANS 2nd Row: J. Do-ucette, 0. Mercier D. Fuller, F. Harding, A. Allen, T. Page, C. Mitchell, D. MacDonald, K. Ward, D. Gallups, Mr. Stanley. lst Row: Mr. Hesselberg, Mr. Grassie, W. Buckley, L. Fish, G. Moore, R. Thompson, W. Eldridge, G. Ruman, R. Drinkwater, R. Haggerty. 29 ive clrc es of companionship. It seems incredible th t ORGANIZATIONS We are proud of our many organizations which have flourished at Maine C . . entral Institute during the past year. Cooperation has made possible many ac- t' ' l a so much work has been accomplished by these clubs and so many friendships formed. Every member of Maine Central Institute holds tender memories of one or many of the clubs in which he has participated. 30 I I ORCHESTRA I The M. C. I. orchestra is not a seasonal organization of the school but con- tinues throughout the school year. Rehearsals are held every Thursday evening from seven o'clock to eight oiclock in Powers Hall under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Cook, who has been conductress for a number of years. During this time the orchestra has had between thirty and fortyfive members. The orchestra is always ready to render its services for school events and town affairs. It frequently plays in chapel on Friday and at some of the outstand- ing events of the school such as: Prize Speaking, Senior Play, Commencement Exercises, and the Pop Concert. This last entertainment is presented by the orchestra combined with the Freshman and Sophomore classes and has proved to be a very popular affair. The concert is styled after the famous Boston Symphony Pops,,, the program of which consists of orchestra selections, solos, and ensemble numbers. Refreshments and dancing follow. w 4th roy: J. Dobson. E. Frederick. C. Greeley, J. Cookson, T. Sirois, M. Tasker, E. Graham, C. Colwell, Z. Usiason, M. Bishop, J. NVentworth. 3rd row: I. Murtha, B. llinnphrcy, B. Hapworth, R. Sirois, NV. Greeley, S. Shuman, D. Emery, C. Fitts. 2nd row: H. Percival, M. XYilley, M. Brooks, E. Grindell, Mrs. Cook, M. Webb, A. XVright, C. Wiley. B. Spencer. 1st row: J. Richards. E. Vroom. M. Nason, D. Goodrich, D. Maynard. 31 Ihr- NNI Cllulm Inns ll lmgm' rm-mix-rsliip this your than it has had for ll 111 BC JYS' Ni CLUB In-1' oi Y1'ill'S. 'lim l'0SlllllptiOll of Ll large sonic atlmll-tic Pl'0fI,l'Lllll has hoostcd tin munlwr oi' il'til'l'lllPll to such am cxtvnt that thc club im-lube-l'sl1ip is tlm-v tin lust xc uk lmoilxm nt 1 . 4 . - l Loan-in Loggi- luis sa-1'w-cl as L-lui: aulvisor for thc- past two yours rlilll' oliic-1-rs of tht- club am- us follows: I'n'si1l1'11f . Dlll'WVill'li Enwry i'iw'-I'1'z'.s'i1lz'11f Stun XVVlllilll Sr'1'n'l111'g1-Trc'u.s'ur1'r Riclmrd Sirois BUYS' M CLUB Zird Row: W. Hatch, R. Libby, P. Almonte, R. Duplessie, J. Murtha. Coach Legge J Towle, B. 'l':1skPr. K. tvel-ks. R. Wright. Zlnd Row: R. Powell, D. Macken, J. Christie, V. Martin, A. Bryant, S. Shuman. R Dunphy, J. Shorey, G. Folsom. lst Row: B. Helfren, G. Fitts, S. Wyman, D. Emery, R. Sirois M. Tilton. R. Penfold, J Robertson. 32 Illl GIRLS, MD CLUB For the past few years the Girls, BV Club at M. C. I. hasn't been very ac- tive because of its few members. However, this year, with the addition of one new member, it is once more on the upward trend. The members at present are: Ioyce Almonte Ruth Shaw Jeannette Webb Margaret Webb Marilyn Cianchette The club is hoping to see at least four new members added to its roster by the close of school this year. J. Webb, M. Cianchette, M. Webb, J. Almonte, R. Shaw 83 3 OUTINC CLUB At the suggestion of our principal, Mr. Howard Washburn, the Outing Club was formed at M. C. I. At the first meeting Bud Dow, a well-known authority on winter sports, gave an interesting talk. The objective of Mr. Dow's address was to try to arouse interest in prospective members. In the first meeting several committees were elected to get the organization in working order. The members drew up a charter for the organization of the club, the faculty advisors being Mr. Earle and Mr. Smith. The club sponsored a Winter Carnival and a winter sports' team. One of the outstanding accomplishments of this team was the decisive victory over Hartland. The Carnival was climaxed by a Ball at which a Carnival Queen was chosen. Awards were also given to winners who took part in the afternoon events. The Outing Club seems to have a bright outlook for another year. OFFICERS Y 2nd Row: Mr. Smith, Mr. Earle. lst Row: P. Riley, D. Dexter, J. Murtha. 34 GIRLS, ATHLETIC COUNCIL This year a large, enthusiastic group of girls has turned out for girls, athletics. The council, under the supervision of Mr. Smith, has arranged a program in which all girls are eligible to take part and work toward receiving an INV letter. The members of this council are: Jeannette Webb ,.,. ,,.,..,.,...,.... ..,.., ............ ,..,. P r e s ident Joyce Almonte ..... . ......, Publicity Manager Margaret Webb ....... A4.,.,,............., S ecretary Ruth Shaw Alice Wright Shirley Bradbury Theresa Sirios Ruth Percival joan Cookson Donna Hodgins The weather, as yet, hasn't been very good for the outdoor sports which we have listed. Although we eanit be outdoors yet, We are very fortunate to have the gymnasium two nights a week for basketball. In the Senior and Sophomore groups We donit see many girls. What's the trouble? The Athletic Council has had the privilege of awarding an M letter to Marilyn Cianchette this year. W7 e hope there will be many more given out by the end of this school year. 2nd Row: R. Percival, T. Sirois, J. Cookson, S. Bradbury, R. Shaw lst Row: J. Almonte, J. Webb, M. Webb 35 DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club was organized in the early fall by the supervisor, Mr. Maurice Earle, and meetings were held every second Tuesday evening in Bigelow Hall. A large munber responded to the initial call, and eight members from the group wrote speeches on the pros and cons of the question Resolved: That every male citizen of the United States between the ages of 18 and 21 should have at least one year of compulsory military training. The club became a member of the Bates Debating League this year, and at- tended the debating clinic conducted at Bangor High School in the fall. Practice debates were held with Skowhegan, Hartland and Newport High Schools. President . joyce Almonte Vice-President ,. . Durward Emery Secretary ,. . . Evclene Lancaster 2nd Row: J. Murtha, Mr. Earle, R. Shaw, W. Nason, M. Cianchette, B. Tasker, Z Osiason, L. Fish, D. Macken lst Row: N. Carr, P. Frederick, E. Lancaster, J. Almonte 36 GIRL RESERVES Membership i11 the C111 Reserve Club is open to all girls in the school. This year opportunity has bee11 offered each girl to participate in one of three groups according to her choice: music and dramatics, sports or knitting. A penny carni- val, a reverse dance and a scavenger hunt have been sponsored during the year. Plans are i11 the making for a Mother and Daughter Banquet to be held sometime in the spring. President ,..,. .. .u..... Ruth Shaw Vice-President Margaret VVebb Secretary ,. Jacqueline Richards Treasurer lane Reed 5th Row: M. Lawrence, E. Brackett, N. Carr, F. Jarvis, E. Stiekney, M. Bishop, M. Shorey, E. Mitchell, P. Graham, H. Crowell, N. Tarbox, A. Young. 4th Row: M. Fowler, D. Tarbox, Y. Crowell, S. Dunham. T. Sirois, M. Willey, E. Coolidge, A. Shaw, L. White, M. Rolfe, J. Mills, M. Pinciaro, 3rd Row: M. Coolbroth, R. Percival, E. Vroom, R. Dahlgren, H. Hammond, M. Ack- royd, M. Tasker, M. Whitman, J. Tinkham, G. Worster, E. Grindell. 2nd Row: E. Lancaster, J. Almonte, F. Gray, F. Hamilton, D. Hodgins, C. Colwell, E. Durgin, R. Norwood, D. Goodrich, E. Frederick. lst Row: J. Webb, B. I-lapworth, Z. Osiason, E. Soule, R. Shaw, Mrs. Earle, M. Webb, J. Richards, J. Reed, L. Karam, D. Swift. 37 ACTIVITIES , All of the students of M. C. I. have some definite connection with activities This year the activities have been broadened and enlarged upon a great deal. There are so many out of town and dormitory students that definite measures have been taken to operate old activities and establish new ones in order to bring them in closer companionship with the town students. ' The members of M. C. I. are very proud of the excellent leadership and mem- bership of their Extra-Curricular Activities which have existed during the past 38 THE GET ACQUAINTED PARTY Do you know that cute little blond that sits behind you in study hall? If you don't, you couldn't have attendedour annual Get-Acquainted Party. This is one of the friendliest get-togethersn of the year. All you have to do is step right up and introduce yourself, and it's just like back home. Apparently Elizabeth Cool- idge is the friendliest of our friends this yearg she got over a hundred names on her card. The prize was a cute little soldier boy-real?-no, just a miniature. Miss Freda Gray got really sentimental with all hg' new chums and sang, Why Don't You Fall in Love With Mef and If I Loved Youf, I wonder why she doesn't? Mr. Richard Dunphy, our Sinatra, vowed: He Was Going To Kiss That Girl just Like She'd Never Been Kissed Before. We also found out what it might be like on a Sentimental Journeyf Till The End of Timef' with Dorothy Maynard. To top this excellent program Miss Mary Crawford helped get us off to a good start by playing some sweet stuffy on the old piano just as she used to do. We danced and sang until the refreshments interrupted. I wonder why these always get first place at a party? Anyway everyone looked happy while sipping his punch and making eyes at newly found sweethearts. No, indeed, it certainly doesn't take long at M. C. I.l We're all one big family and this includes all you unfortunate ones who missed out on a corking good time. ' 39' FRESHMAN DAY ,. An unusual entertainment was given to the freshmen by their superiors, the sophomores, soon after school opened this fall. This was the well-known Fresh- man Dayf' A committee of heartless, scheming sophomores was chosen by the class to draw up the plans which would belittle the large freshman class. A prayer of respect and honor to the sophomores was memorized by all freshmen who were called on repeatedly to repeat it on bended knees. ' Costumes of all sorts were seen on the joyless freshmen. A bride and groom led the parade which started at the campus and continued down Main Street, around by Pittsfield Grammar School, and back to the campus. This is indeed a gala occasion for the townspeople, but their presence only adds to the agony of the group of bizarre freshmen. . Girls wore fifteen pigtails with ribbons all different in color, tall rubber boots, a fragrant necklace of onions around their necks and menis pants and shirts back side to. The boys were stunning in dresses, high-heeled shoes, beribboned hair parted sharply in the middle, they really were made glamorous by rouge, powder, lipstick and Hngernail polish. The corridors of Powers Hall were filled with kneel- ing freshmen. Three-thirty couldn't come soon enough for them. When this long waited-for-hour came, they fled from Powers Hall tired, happy that the day was over-and looking forward to next year's fun with the luckless freshmen when they would be mighty sophomores. 40 THE HARE AND HOUND CHASE It was 3:45 on a warm autumn afternoon, the whole student body could be seen lounging around in front of the building waiting for the signal to start on the round-about trail to the town farm, for surely we would go there since all the students had for the past ten years. Tradition is tradition, you know. Already a few energetic Freshmen had followed their trail to the edge of the campus and had their eager noses pointed down the long stretch of Peltoma Avenue. ftypical hounds., Four oiclock and off they started-Freshmen and juniors hot on the scent, while Sophomores and Seniors plodded along patiently toward the railroad tracks. A One and one half hours later a strong breeze sprang up, and a group of fer- ocious hounds sniffed out the scent of baked beans floating gently over the Waver- ly pinnacle. The ambitious youngsters went over the top and discovered the teachers building the fires and preparing to cook out on the other side. Meanwhile, the Seniors and Sophsv were still walking the track. But hearing the cry of the victors, fthe wind had shiftedj the lost mutts raced through sur- rounding fields and pastures and returned to the welcomihg folds of M. C. I. In this case to the victor did not belong the spoils, and a hearty supper of baked beans, weenies, doughnuts and milk was enjoyed by all. The warmth of the Campfires, the falling of dusk and the brisk feeling of the autumn air stirred our vocal chords. For another thirty minutes bubbling voices spilled forth their beauty. As the last rays of twilight were disappearing in the west, Mr. Washburn re- minded his pups that- Early to bed and early to rise, Makes a student mucher the wisef, We all picked up our dirty paper dishes, put out the campfires and 'trouped down Hartland Avenue toward home. Everyone slept soundly that night, not even one little woof-woof howled at the moon. 41 FRESH MAN PRIZE SPEAKING The annual Freshman 'Prize Speaking contest was held February 14, in Powers Hall. Five girls and five boys made the finals. The following is a list of the speakers and their selections. Nancy Carr i..4,., Joan Mills .4....,....,. Jacquelyn Beebe .,...,.. . Glee Edmonds Harriet Riley ...., Chester Davis ...,.. Chadley Ireland Peter Havey .....,,..... Reinald Alexander Ralph McGibney The Blessed Damself' Mary Stuart. nr Sister in the Back Seat. The Boy Who Said G'Wan. rc . The Death Disk. D: Pl David Harum's Horse Trade. The Reconsidered Verdict. Taxi, Sailor? A Southern Court Scenef' Unseen Witness. Prizes were awarded as follows: Girls, first prize, Ioan Mills. Second prize, Nancy Carr. Boys, first prize, Peter Havey. Second prize was awarded jointly to Chadley Ireland and Chester Davis. Miss Lucile de Reynolds served as dramatic coach, and Paul Legge, as class advisor, assisted with the program. The M. C. I. Orchestra, under the direction of Ruth Plummer Cook, played several selections. 42 SOPHOMORE PRIZE SPEAKING The annual Sophomore Prize Speaking Contest was held April 4 this year under the capable direction of Miss Lucile de Reynolds. Five girls and five boys were chosen to take part in the finals. The following is the list of speakers and thelr selections: Marjorie Brooks .....,....,,.. .A.,.....,...r.,........,,....... ' 'Honeyi Marguerite Coolbroth ......,.. ..... ' 'Gertrude, the Governess' Mariorie Pearl ....,.......... ......... ' 'Taking Joy Home' Theresa Sirois Loretta White ....... William Hatch Alton Hunt ....,.... Robert Libby Thomas Millett Leroy Pinkham White Lilacs' My Friend Flicka' Rediscovering America, The Soldier of the Empire, I Am Innocent of This Blood' Enough of T his, The ALTERNATES School Program, Pauline Kenniston - Manley Huff Prizes were awarded as follows: Girls, first prize, Theresa Sirois, boys, first prize, Robert Libby. 43 MAN SON PRIZE SPEAKING The annual Manson Prize Speaking was held May 8, 1945 in Powers Hall At this time five girls and live boys who had been chosen on the basis-of ex cellency of essays, written by all members of the Junior Class, presented their es says. The prizes were given to Dorothy Maynard and to Wilson Nason. The program was as follows: Donna Hodgins .. Alton Mitchell .... Marion Stewart .. Basil Heffren ..s., Dorothy Maynard Blair Libby .,.....,... Ruth Shaw ,.....,. Wilson Nason ...., Jeannette Webb .r.. ,, Richard Dunphy Will Rogers' Post War Automobiles' William Allen White' ,....,.. The United States Marines' Plastic Surgery Lt. Gen. George S. Patten, Ir.' And One for Our F our-Footed Veterans' Admiral William F. Halsey, Ir., ALTERNATES Lady With Wings-Amelia Earhart, General Grant Evelene Lancaster - A Durward Emery 44 2 1 A Q. 4 fl H 'v',v. -:,:- V - - gvgzmy, .. 'A , ' - is I r T'-rw WINTER CARNIVAL AND BALL The Winter,Carnival at M. C. I. was held Saturday, February 16. Despite unfavorable conditions the boys' events were held in the morning and the girls, events in the aftemoon with teams from M. C. I. and Hartland Academy com- peting. The meet was won by M. C. I. The final score for boys was 25 to 19 and for the girls 32 to 12. Also in the afternoon a hockey game was played between M. C. I. and Kents Hill on the local rink. M. C. I. looked as if it might win at the beginning, but something-or somebody-fell flat, and Kents Hill came out on top by a score of 7 to 2. . The climax of the day was the Coronation of the Carnival Queen at the ball held in Parks Gymnasium in the evening. For the two preceeding weeks, four can- didates for this coveted honor held spirited campaigns. Signs and posters had appeared overnight in conspicuous places. Pink, yellow and white tickets were floating around-lacking the stubs on which the names of the four candidates were printed. Everybody had been discussing the possibilities-or impossibilities- of each prospective queen. These four girls were: jacklyn Richards, Jeannette Webb, Alice Wright, and Irene Bunker. In a very impressive ceremony, jackie Richards was crowned queen by Mr. Sanger Cook. The other three girls made up her court. Following the coronation, the queen awarded prizes to the winners of the days' activities. The proceeds from the carnival were turned over to the Outing Club for new sports' equipment. I - 46 ATHLETICS BASKETBALL The hasltethall team finished its season in a blaze of glory hy defeating the two strongest prep school championship contenders at the animal University of Nlaine Prep School Championship Tournament. lt was the first time in the his- tory of the tournament that an Nl. C. I. team had copped top hono1's. The hoop squad hoasted one of the most enviahle records in the annals of the school. The garnet and hlack registered twenty wins in 'twenty-six games and a total of 1362 points were scored. Frank Pilch was chosen captain of the squad. Footsy hails from Lawrence. Nlass., where he played at Lawrence High School. He served in the Merchant Nlarines hcfore attending Ni. C. l. -lack Christie and Stan VVyman were awarded trophies at the tournament for heing selected on the prep school all-tournament team. Because he was not in school long enough to earn a varsity Nl , Red Noel was given a special award hy the school for his excellent spirit and for the part which he played at the tournament. The following hoys received their varsity M in recognition of the comple- tion of a year of hasliethall: Captain Frank Pilch, jack Christie, jack Redmond, Gerald Fitts. Stanley NVyman, Richard Powell, Richard Sirois. john Shorey, Desmond Fuller, Merlou Tilton. XVihnot Briggs, NVinfield Tilton, Nlanager. 3rd Row: Coach Legge. W. Briggs, J. Shorey, D. Fuller, W. Tilton. 2nd Row: M. Tilton, R. Powell, R. Noel, R. Sirois. lst Row: .l. Redmond, S. Wyman, F. Pilch, J. Christie, G. Fitts. 48 BASEBALL In the spring of 1945 a small squad of young and inexperienced candidates reported for baseball. Out of the group Coach Legge molded an average team. The win-loss record was 7-7. The team Hnished its season triumphantly by winning the last four games in succession. Harvey Varney was elected Captain and the teamls backstop. Varney was also a star performer on the gridiron and the basketball court. The leading hitters were Lew F itts, 389, Stan Wyman, 373, and Red, Dun- phy, 360. Letters were awarded to: Richard Sirois, ss Captain Varney, c Red, Dunphy, rf Stan Wyman, p David Macken, cf Lewis F itts, lb Charles London, lf Arey Bryant, 2b Lendal Dahlgren, lf Gerald F itts, 3b Sidney Shuman, Manager 2nd Row: Coach Legge C. Lancaster, W. Hatch, L. Dahlgren, N. Wright, R. Libby, E. Killam, A. Hunt, Manager Shuman lst Row: C. London, R. Sirois, D. Macken, S. Wyman, H. Varney, L. Fitts, G. Fitts, R. Dunphy, A. Bryant 49 4 FOOTBALL M. C. I. earned the title of State Prep School Champs for the second consecu- tive season. The Garnet and Black was unscored upon by Prep School rivals, and the season's record was seven wins, two losses, and one tie. ln the seasonis finale and play-off for the championship, M. C. I. routed an unbeaten, untied, unscored upon, Higgins team, 44-0. The starting lineup was: LE, jack Redmond, LT, Ken Masse, LC, Gerald Fittsg C, Bed Powell, BC, Durward Emery, RT, Basil Heflreng RE, Walter Kopack. In the backfield were: QB, Stan YVymang LHB, lack Christie, BHG, Phil Perrino, FB, Frank Pilch. Durward Emery was elected captain. Emery played right guard for two years, being recognized as one of the outstanding linemen in the state. 4th Row: IL. to RJ-J. Murtha, Managerg R. Webb, T. Bryant, R. Lawrence, L. Pinkham, C. Ireland, C. Davis, C. Lancaster, E. O'Rielly. 3rd' Row: QL. to RJ-Coach Legge, E. Killam, E. Jones, A. Bryant, T. Millett, E. Reed, R. Wright, E. Henderson, R. Weeks, B. Spencer, A. Cianchette, Assistant Coach Smith. 2nd Row: QL. to RJ-W. Hatch: P. Almonte, K. Weeks, R. Sirois, G. Folsom, R. Penfold, J. Shorey, C. London, J. Towle, L. Dahlgren, R. Duplessie. lst Row: KL. to RJ--W. Kopack. J. Redmond, K. Masse, J. Christie, F. Pilch, P. Perrino, Captain, D. Emery: S. Wyman, J. Robertson, G. Fitts, R. Powell, B. I-leffren. I . ' 50 CROSS CUUNTRY Cross Country was revived at Nl. C. I. this year after an absence of about four years from the athletic program. There were seven meets and M. C. I. came out on top in three of them. Although the won-lost record was not impressive, the 'team displayed good spirit and fine progressiveness. The end of the season found the squad well balanced as the boys were just beginning to click. Coach lN1aurice Earle handled the team and did a superb job of moulding the team into a winning combination. Wilmot Briggs was elected captain of the team. Billis,' home town is Monti- cello and previous to his entrance into M. C. l. he had attended Bicker. The following boys were awarded the varsity M for participation in cross country: Captain Briggs Ernest DeRaps Russell NVright Robert Libby Merlon Tilton Basil Tasker Vaughn Martin 2nd Row: 4L to RJ-W. Ranks, E. DeRaps, R. McGibney, R. Libby, Coach Earle, N Grass, P. Griney, B. Libby, L. Garnett, C. Husson. lst Row: KL. to RJ-W. Griggs, A. Hunt, R. Wright, W. Nason, B. Tasker, M. Tilton, V Martin. 51 Nl. CI. I. ICE HOCKEY For tlu- first time in tht- history of Nl. C. l. an lcv Hockey tvzun wus sponsored hy tlu- st-Imol. A lurgc- squad of thirty CillKllLliltf'S 11-p01'tc'cl, out of which an aver- ugm' tt-:un wus molded hy thc cud of the scuson. A sport schcdulc of only six gzunes wus played. Coucli Nluurict- Earle czunc- to M. C. 1. this your from NViltnn, but found a dillicnlt situation licrv as thc Xl. C. I. hoys had had little c'xpc'1'ivl1cc- in ice hockey. Basil llc-llrvn wus t-lvctcd cuptuin of thc squad. Iletlwii, who wus 11 standout gridiron lX'l'li0I'llN'l', wus tht- tl'llllllS goalie and was hacked capubly hy 11-sc1've Garth lfnlsmn. llurwurd l'il1u-ry, Kvn Nlussv, Lt-nclal Dnlilgren, and Vaughn Martin were thc- lu-y clt-lic-iisc invn. jim Il0hc'rts0n, David Muckvn, Boh Dnplvssiv, Richard Dunphy. und Huy I'onl'old inudc- up the lvuding front linv. c,tlll'l' nu-inhvrs of tlu- squad wt-re: Alarm-s Murthu, Hugh Bond. Wlcllington Hunks, Dun Fillictuz, Austin llurris, Edwin Recd, und Nlariugcr NVilsou NilSOll. 2nd Row: Coach Earle, J. Mun-tha, V. Martin, E. Reed, H. Bond, W. Ranks, G. Folsom. K. Masse. R. Dunphy, A. Harris, W. Nason. lst Row: R. Duplessie, D. Emery, D. Fillietaz, J. Robertson, B. Heifren, D. Macken, R.. Penfold. R. Thompson. 52 M. C. I. CHEERLEADERS 1 This year the cheerleaders have done unusually good work in supporting our athletic squads. They have been present at all games when transportation was available, cheering our teams on to victory-in most cases. I They have been a tremendous aid in boosting student attendance at our games and rallies and have better acquainted the student body with the teams which represent the school. Many thanks and heartiest congratulation to the unsung heroines of M. C. I. From time to time we have seen another group of girls, The junior Varsity Cheerleaders, who deserve Commendation from us for their splendid spirit and cooperation. 2nd Row A. Wright, M. Webb, B. Wright, F. Gray. J. Richards lst. Row: J. Webb, T. Sirois 53 GIRLS' 'ATHLETICS With enthusiastic interest the M.-C. I. girls entered sports this year. The choice between basketball and winter sports was offered for the winter term. Most of the girls chose basketball, but a few snow-lovers preferred the outdoor sports. The winter sports include skiing, tobagganing, and skating. Since Old Man Winter hasn't favored us with much snow up to the present time, the supporters of these sports have been decidedly handicapped. The basketball players throng to the gym every Tuesday and Friday after- noon for an hour of active scrimmage. With the help of Coach Smith, we hope to improve our playing. One of the points of interest for the girls was a scrimmage between a Newport girls' team and a team from our junior and Senior classes. The result of this hard fought battle was a tie, 8-8. The F reshmari igirls have organized a 'team and are planning a game with the Pittsfield Grammar 'School girls. The opposing grammar school team has made a strong showing, andfthe game promises to be a difficult one. In ,the spring we hope to have a large turnout for archery. For the past few years this sport has not been as outstanding, but this year we hope to bring it back in its former interest. ' ' f The girls are working hard to secure their letters. You receive iive points for each sport you participate in, .if you miss no more than two nights. A total of 40 -points is necessary to win,the This means many nights of hard practice, but to us the M is worth it. A' , , , Q ' . . - . I .- t u 4 . , . 54 LITE BABY THE VETERAN HUNTERS It was a dark, bleak morning when jim and his friend Rusty, gathered their equipment and prepared themselves for a hunting journey. Although the start of the day promised that it would be dismal throughout, preparations had long been made for this excursion. . The beginning of the hike to their chosen hunting spot was crowded with a conversation which dealt with last minute details. The boys' plans had been made for ideal hunting weather so their discussion was on modifying their plans to :ope with the type of day. jim argued that, as there was no wind they should at- tack the yard of the deer over the hill barely visible through the cloudy mist, and come down on the deer from above. Many other ideas entered the minds of the inexperienced huntersg but finally they agreed on the one that I have described, as it would present no warning to the deer of their presence. After having climbed the hill, they stood overlooking the much-used yard of the deer. When they had caught their breath, they fanned out and started to ex- acute their plans for getting a prize deer. They were being very careful not to startle the deer. Rusty worked his way with the utmost carefulness to the middle of the yard. Here he began to slice his way across through the thickets with just enough noise to disturb and not alarm his prey. The deer were alert and did not jump or run at the Hrst sounds. However, as the noise drew nearer, they pivoted in their tracks and ran some distance. Still they heard the persistent noise coming toward them. They hesitated, but finally they saw they had no choice but to leave the clearing. They did not count on having Jim posted at the edge of the opening. Several deer came rushing out at once. Immediately jim's eye caught sight of a beautiful specimen of the forest. He raised his gun when suddenly, out of the thicket came a thundering buck, running in bounds which were perfectly executed and timed He took careful aim and gently squeezed the trigger. -By chance, he caught the buck in the middle of one of his leaps and instead of alighting on all fours, the deer's fore feet slipped from under him, and he landed in one massive heap. Seconds later Rusty appeared and, not seeing any sign of Jim, started to hunt the surroundings for him. He saw jim immediately, still standing at the edge oi the clearing, dumbfounded, for apparently he still could not believe what had happened. ' In a little while, jim came back to earth. They examined the buck and found him to be a fine ten point buck, perfectly built in every way. On the way home, Rusty concluded that, although he would like to have shot the deer, he could chalk up his day's work to experience. So the boys trudged their way onward. Only that morning they had beer. green, inexperienced woodsmen, but now they termed themselves veteran hunters. Eugene Henderson, '47 ECONOMICS: NOW AND THEN There are few people today, outside of the small business men, who realize the change that has taken place in the nature of economics and business in 56 America. Let us review the position of man through the ages in relation to his means of living. In the earliest period, man killed wild animals and fished for a living. This man was his own boss and was equal to everyone else. He owed nothing to any- one, nor was anyone indebted to him. Later, hevlearned to make use of the vegetable kingdom and became more agricultural. After the period of this type of life, he became aggressive, and through wars the weaker people were enslaved. The wealth of the world came into hands of a smaller and smaller number of people instead of being divided among all. Of course, someone had to do the work, so the slaves bore their masters, burdens as well as their own. This system, in which the powers and wealth were in the hands of few, did not last long. The greatest empire in the world, the Roman Empire, was overrun by bar- barians and its own slaves. The wealthy class was corrupted and degraded by luxurious living standards. After the fall of Rome, much of the European civiliza- tion reverted to primitive ways of living. The large tracts of land of the barons and lords were cultivated by the oppressed who received for their profits a meager supply of food, when the crop was poor, they starved. Besides the serfs and nobles, there were two other distinct classes in the feu- dal age, one was the clergy, and about the twelfth century, there arose another class engaged in industry and trade. This was the beginning of our present- day wage-eaming class. After the Renaissance began, the stronger nobles gained more and more power until they became kings of national states. These national states later became our present European countries. The economic conditions in these countries pros- pered because of self-government. When men began to settle in northern America, they set up a system in which each man began at the bottom and worked hard for himself. In the south, the old country custom prevailed and nobles owned plantations on which they imported slaves. Because of this, and climatic conditions, industry became con- centrated in the north. After a government was established, industry was governed to a small extent by taxes, but for a long time, few other restrictions were placed on it. For the first time, industry really had a chance to be expanded and gradually the one-man business became a company. But now, each man worked for a fa.ir share of the profits, and he was free to work whenever he wished. Here was the perfect democratic economic system. Could it last? There are always and will be, as long as people live, those greedy for power and money who attempt to ruin all other systems. Those men organized into cor- porations and made agreements to ruin rivals and eliminate small businesses giving us large unemployment rates. They sent lobbyists to Washington to get laws passed in their favor. Were these men wrecking business by trying to get control of industry? Now we face the problem of government regulation and management of big business. Will it give small business a chance, or consolidate further? Sixty per cent of the war contracts was given to six big companies. Are we failing through indifference to these affairs? It is the duty of all Americans to find out if this is the kind of government regulation we want, if not, our duty lies in finding ways and means to create a government acceptable to the best interests of all man. Freda Gray, '46 57 Y MISSION TO KIEL In the closing months of the European war, the German submarine fleet made a last all-out-assault against Allied shipping. To help counteract this assault, our bombardment group was ordered to participate in a bombing mission on the al-- ready, bomb-battered German naval base at Kiel. The mission started at three oiclock one misty morning in early April. Our bombardment group, in southeastern England, awoke to the dayis work with.a noisy clamor of trucks, bicycles, and hurrying men. After a breakfast of fresh eggs, a delicacy served only on mission days, the combat crews assembled in the briefing building. Here we were briefed on the target to be bombed, radio codes to be used, formation to be flown, and were advised as to weather conditions we might encounter. After briefing, the crews went to their planes, and each mem- ber got his station ready for the flight. The engines had to be checked by the pilots, routes to and from the target carefully planned by the navigator, bombs and sight inspected by the bombardier, and guns installed by the gunners. After a final check of all equipment, the pilots started the engines, and soon our group of thirty-six planes were on the way to Kiel. On the way to and from the target, we had the protection of our own lighters, which flew several thousand feet above and below us. The temperature was forty below zero, and our fighters left mile long trails of vapor behind them. These vapor trails were very reassuring when we later re- ceived the word the enemy fighters were approaching our area. Although one of the enemy planes got through to our bomber group, several were shot down by our fighter escort. We approached Kiel from twenty-nine thousand feet, and through the undercast got a quick look at the long canal and the shipyards, our target which lay between it and the city itself. WVhen we were ten minutes from the target, black puffs of smoke began to blossom out around us as the German anti-aircraft guns began to open up. A plane just below us was hit and began 'to lag behind the formation. The flack was getting closer now, and pieces of steel torefthrough the wings and fuselage. At Bombs Awayv the formation turned as one to begin the trip back to the base. Three hours later we sat down to discuss the mission over the dinner table. ' Robert H. Thompson Editoris Note: This is a true experience of Robert Thompson, who was a member of a Bombardment Group in southeastern England for many months. INCREASE IN LIFE SPAN What does the future hold? This is a question every science student might ask. In the last few years many strides have been made in medicine: sulpha drugs, penicillin and blood plasma have been discovered to have almost limitless powers in the medical Held. And now ACS is going to make its debut. AGS is a serum that is able to prolong life in order that we may have twice the life span of our grandfathers. The Russian Scientist Bogomolets was working on this serum in 1941 when we were busy learning the value of penicillin. On the Russian medical front Alexander A. Bogomolets was perfecting a serum, the first one of its kind, that could stop the degenerating processes and accompanying chronic diseases that begin to appear in the middle of life. 59 A French naturalist showed that an animalis life exceeds the period of growth by a ratio of six to one. If this ratio could be applied to man, he would live per- haps to the ripe old age of 120 or 150. A study of the descendants of Methuselah was made, and a revolutionary conclusion was advanced. The condition of the connective tissues in the body cells indicate how long you are likely to live. From this theory, Bogomolets proceeded to work. If the connective tissue present in the splean, bone marrow, and other organs could be kept active, the individual's resistence to infection could be con- tinued, and the chronic diseases, such as hardening of the arteries, arthritis, de- generation of the kidneys and others could be stopped. While he was experimenting, he made two other important discoveries: the first, that the wall between the blood and the cells was the central power station of life, there disease resistance is built and all biochemical activities for keeping the body young are located. The second discovery was that people grow old from gradual destruction of the mechanism that eliminates wastes. Bogomolet's objective was to Hnd a means to stimulate the connective tissue making it have the same characteristics it had had when it was young. If this were done, it would then be able to throw off its own waste, and to repair the wall between the blood and cells. After many years of work, a serum, anti-reticular-cytotoxin or ACS was found that only stimulated the most active compartments of the connective-tissue sys- tem, namely the reticules or endothelial cells. American scientists have now begun to work on this serum, and expect it to be ready for public use in two or three years. Who knows? We may live to be 150. jane Reed, '46 WORLD PEACE The need for world peace today is something that can no longer be cast aside and ruled as an impossibility. During the course of this war ATOMIC power, a thing so devastating that all shudder at the thought of this great energy being used in destruction, has been realized. As time has progressed each war has in- cluded a larger portion of the world, more horrible weapons have been employed and, as a result, more people have been killed. It is rather obvious that unless we do something, and do it now, man will bring about his own downfall. It is strange that man, the homo sapiens of this universe, should be so small-minded as to consider destroying himself. Why were men created? God grant that some day some soul be endowed with such ability as to solve this eternal question. ' They seem so pitifully inconsequential-these wars that are fought so bitterly, and for what? Liberty, freedom, democracy, peace! Would that they were, but the very shallowness of using such words shows how little really is known! If only some shock could make us realize where we are heading. It was thought that ATOMIC power would bring this about, but even that has been accepted ap- athetically. The future which appears so bright, must it be marred so quickly by people too complacent even to care what happens to them? Must we lose sight of the 60 star by grovelling in the depths? I pray to Cod for strength that will guide our leaders. Let the right way be made known to all so that we may have our everlast- ing peace. Pauline Spencer '47 MEMORIES OF MY FIRST BASEBALL CAME Several years ago my father decided it was time for me to learn some of the line points of baseball. On Labor Day we were in Boston an went to Fenway Park, where my baseball education was to begin. The game was a double-header and there were about 20,000 people there, all excited and happy. My father was very patient and pointed out all the things of interest to me. The man with the cage on his face interested me the most. Then the game began and, simultaneously, I began asking questions. At first my father tried to explain things to me, but at last gave it up as hopeless. I came to the conclusion that the game wasnit very entertaining and began to look for other things to entertain me. I found several. There were planes flying over the field writing advertisements for cigarettes in the sky, so I watched this for quite a while. Next, a woman in front of us caught my attention. She spent her time chewing gum and finding fault with the umpire, who, according to her, was a terrible man and should be thrown out of the game. Not too far away was a man who was intoxicated. He slept most of the time but occasionally would rise up and shout, Hit that ball!,', and then he would go back for another nap. I also had fun watching a sailor and his girl. I think they didnit like the game any more than I did, for they didn't watch much of it. I loved the cheering! Every time something exciting happened, the whole crowd would stand up and cheer. None of them cheered any louder than I did even if I didn't know what for. 'Well, at last the games were overl Boston won both of them. I left the game with a hoarse voice, no appetite, very little knowledge of baseball, and the realiz- ation that my father would never be a successful teacher. Grace Worster, '47 THE SNOW STORM The snow flakes came softly down And covered all the frozen ground, 'lo large and soft-all snowy white All through the cold and silent night. With dawn the sun in glory rose And shone upon the sparkling snow, ' Making a million diamonds glint In the sunlightis bright and rosy tint. Covered with its blanket white The earth is a very pretty sight, It seems a shame to mar its face With tracks across the unbroken space. Ralph Lawrence, ,49 61 SUMMER TWILIGHT When twilight is near, and the Sun is sinking inthe West, Then comes the hour of a summer day Which I love the best. When the lakes reflect the sun, An orange summer glow, And through the trees near by Gentle breezes blow. 'I' here comes a peace, and silence, So restful, sacred, sweet, . Coming at the end of a busy day, I am always glad to meet. As the sun sinks lower, and Is hidden by the trees, And birds are Hitting here and there, Among the green-hued leaves. A Ifs then dear Lord, I'm thankful, ' Thankful for the night, Thankful for the day, for life, ' And for a-Summer Twilight. ' Glee Edmonds, '49 ' ' A BEAUTIFUL SCENE On a warm, summer day I stood on a hilltop, admiring the view before me. The scene was, indeed, worth remembering. At the foot of a high mountain lay a small village in the center of which rose the tall spire of the village ,church above the leafy green of the trees. Here and there could be seen neat, white houses with smoke curling lazily from their red brick chimneys. At the right lay a small blue lake, its water sparkling with myriads of twinkling diamonds. My village lay nestled at the foot of the mountains as if seeking protection from the bitter stormslof winter, moreover, the mountain towered above the little hamlet as if it felt a responsibility and meant to do its duty to the best of its ability. A As I stood on the hilltop, the sun slowly sank in a pool of molten gold behind the mountains-and I was suddenly filled with a wonderful feeling of peace. Priscilla Peterson, '49 62 TEEN-AGE COURAGE ' We have many, problems to contend with while we are teen-agers. All of these take courage. You will probably End that to do what you know is right while others are doing wrong takes the most courage. There are three forces which guide people to do right. One of these is fear of punishment for doing wrong. Perhaps you would like to skip school, but you worry and fret because you fear the results and punishment of this escapade. Another one is the desire to win the approval of others. You would enjoy go- ing to a cheap dance hall with a boy or girl, but you don't want friends to think that you belong to a lower class so you refrain from going. And finally, there is the will to do right because you know it's right. Your friends think you should smoke and drink with them because they are indulging in bad habits, but you refuse because you know it isnit right. Many times We find it hard to decide which is right or Wrong. In these times we have to seek the advice of our parents, teachers, and older friends whom we trust. A good way to sum this all up is to use for a guide-post this famous quotation, Be sure you're right, then go aheadf, Joyce jackson, '49 F RESHIE'S FIRST PROM F reshie has to get ready For the Prom tonight She thinks her face is a mess And her hair is just a right. Now what can a poor girl do With only minutes to spare, To Hx up a pimply face And unruly stubborn hair? 'Tll give myself a facial And use some of Mais new cream, Iill shampoo my hair in no time Iim not as bad as I seem With hair shampooed and up in curls A shower to refresh, Ma wonders if the bathroom Is left in the usual mess. She slaps hot towels on her face 'Till tears are about to flow, Then cream jars and powder boxes Soon make her face aglow. 63 She hunts for this, then hunts for that, Where did I put my locket? Ma, do you know where it is? Ma finds it in Freshie,s pocket. With powdere face and pin curled And pain nails so red, At last she's ready for the Prom And Ma is ready for bed. Ioan Cookson, '49 MEMORIES When you are wrinkled and rather old You'll think of your schooldays Qso I am told., But what are the things you will think of most- Will it be of your books or boy friends youill boast? Will you think of your teachers and of your best pals Or as boys will your thoughts wander back to your gals? As that's in the future, we don't know for sure hair But I'll give you the lowdown on what I think's the score. Youill remember the classes you cut to go skating And 3:30 after sessionsi' spent contemplating. You'll think of assignments passed in not completed, And tests that you flunked and of feeling defeated. You'll count the receptions and proms and dances, In one of your many backward glances. Football games, Outdoor Clubs, and Winter Carnivals 'jitterbugs making like man-eating Cannibals, All of these things and many more, too- Are the things I'll remember-How about you? 64 Virginia Seekins, '48 A WOODLAND PATH As I wander along the woodland path thatis been trodden by Nature's feet, I never know what child of Nature I'm next going to meet. My most faithful friend is just ahead to let me know what's there, And when he barks, I can expect to see some bird, deer, or hare. I love the song that's there, if you listen, in the whispering of pines, And-the murmurs of the children of Nature like a rhapsody entwines. The singing of a woodland brook is rhythm in itself, As one listens and lies beneath a moss-downed rock, shaded by itself. We might come upon the resting place of some soft-eyed, graceful deer. Gone now, but when night falls, will come to rest in semi-fear. We hear the chatter of the squirrel and the magpies' warning cry, Oh why must these creatures fear us so as though we would cause them to die? 9 My friend would likely give a chase but he would hurt them not, I suppose it's the instinct of self-preser- vation, for which they have always fought. I love these things that are in the Woods- some solemn, some carefree and gay, And when we too, pals, are discontent we will seek the Woodland way. Louise Catlin, ,46 65 RADIO 1 love tohhear the Radio Better than anything I know. I listen to my favorite band Or a mystery by a turn of the hand. Some of the advertising I enjoy The singing of a girl and boy- The Hit Parade of Lucky Strike Bing Crosby or Dick Haymes before the mike Cowboy music, I like that too Bob Hope, and Fibber McGee good Programs too. Charley McCarthy is a scream Frank Sinatra sings like a dream Grand Opera or a Gershwin tune Television I hope for soon The Radio I love to hear Every day all through the year. Dorothy Tarbox, '48 A LETTER TO MY ALARM CLOCK My dear Alarm Clock, You, my alarm clock, are my most precious and treasured. possession Believe that, can you? Yes, I know just what you would say if you could speak to me in my language. You'd say, But you throw me on the floor, you take me apart you, you abuse mel Ah, yes, most cherished one, but haven't you ever heard of this old expression, I only do these things because I love you so. This applies to you. You see, my precious alarm clock, I need my shut-eye. But, oh, no! You just couldn't let me have forty more winks. Oh, no, not you, dearest alarm clock. My dear alarm clock, I've just come to the most aggravating conclusion. You have to be just like the other clocks, you couldn't afford to be different. You have to keep up with the familiar saying, Time marches on! And you keep right to the split second. As you sit comfortably up on my night stand, thoughts run through my head. Why did you ever have to come into my possession? Why do I have to remember to wind you? Why don't you break when I drop you? Why don't you die of old age? The answers to all these thoughts are, just because you are mine, dearest alarm clock. They say everything is for the best. They didn't have you in mind, I'm cer- tain, when they said that. Well, my dear alarm clock, donit forget that you are my most precious, trr as- ured, and cherished possession V Your owner and most ardent admirer, Roberta Brown, '48 66 V J BASKETBALL GAME To basketball games I like to go, To me they are better than any good show, When our team appears, everyone is proud Then the cheerleaders shout, which peps up the crowd. The referee gives his whistle a blow, And tosses the ball which is caught by Joe, joe throws it to his big friend Dick, Although he is large, he's very quick. But this proved to be a big mistake, For a basket he did not quite make, So now it's gone to the other team I am afraid tonight we,re off the beam. Our opponents score by a long shot, Now they've got two points, that's a lot! Back comes joe and pretty fast He shoots and gets a basket at last. At the half of the game, I ard' sorry to say, They're ten points ahead, and it,s a sad days Now the second half is about to begin And that silver cup! How can we win? Come on through there big M. C. I. We've got to win! Oh me! Oh my! What do you know! A basket we just got! Another! Some more! That teams on the spot. We are now live points or more ahead And the other team appears heavy as lead, The game is over and we have won It was exciting and a grand job done. Elizabeth Coolidge, '48 68 - CORKEY GOES HUNTING Now there is an object in taking dogs along when one ventures into the Wilds of Nature, providing that the dog is a wise, intelligent, well-trained hunt- ,ng uog-not a yapping Pekingese or an inquisitive Cocker Spaniel. but to Mr. Davies, a dog is a dog, and a dog which will beg and roll over is good enough for anything. And so, when this belated little huntsman stepped into a New York pet shop on his way to the Wilds of Maine, Corkey immediately caught his eye. A rew minutes later a proud little Cocker Spaniel strutted through the doorway on me leash of his new master. Opening the car door, Mr. Davies let Corkey curl up in the car beside him, and oft they started-a dog and his master, both quite well pleased with each uLI'l6l'. Oh, yes, said Mr. Davies to himself while glancing at the contentedly sleeping little pup beside him, a pup's a pup, but I certainly have the best- such exquisite ears, such an intelligent head and those eyes, just like two little cushions of brown velvet. He's been sound asleep during all the trip and we're almost there. He'll' have plenty of vitality for the big hunt tomorrowf' The cabin which Mr. Davies had reserved for himself wasn't very large- just a living room with a fireplace, a kitchenette and a bedroom. From any of the windows, all that one could see was the forest and the lake. After eating his supper and feeding Corkey a disgusting meal of bread and warm milk, Mr. Davies retired to the living room to sit in front of the fireplace and clean his gun. Corkey was envious, Corkey was jealous, The very idea of his giving that old thing all the attention when I want to play. Iill show him that he can't ggje a sophisticated lady like me the :brush off. Huhlv And with a few more exclama- tions which the author does not consider wise to translate from doggy language to English, the puppy lay down in front of the hearth to find consolation with the warm and crackling fire. After a careful examination of his trusty firearm and careful consideration of his next dayis plans, Mr. Davies stood up, stretched, yawned, and decided to retire to bed. It will be betterf he decided, to let Corkey sleep out here in front of the warm fire, but Corkey didn't think so. A few minutes later when nothing was heard but the ticking of the clock and the heavy breathing of Mr. Davies, Corkey stood up and pattered silently over to the window. It was a beautiful, cold clear night and the moon, beaming down through the skeleton trees, stirred something within Corkey just as it had stirred something within Corkeyis ancestors many, many years ago. A timber wolf called from somewhere in the distance. The dogis eyes were as large as pincush- ions, the hair on the back of her neck ruffled. She answered. Again the call, and again the answer. . Mr. Davies jumped out of bed, picked up the bewildered little animal and paced the floor back and forth, back and forth. He heated milk, looked at her paws, fed her medicine for worms, and even examined her for fleas, but all was of no avail. Corkey was wide awake, and in a glorious mood. 69' She spoke, rolled over, begged and tried to play hide-and-seek with her master. Everytime the disgusted gentleman would start to retire to his room, Corkey would howl, bringing the frightened little, man back to the shelter of the warm Hrelight. And so the night passed, leaving a tired master and a contented little pup. just as gray streaks were beginning to show in the sky, Mr. Davies tucked the sleepy little mutt under the covers and wearily fell into bed. The sun rose higher and higher, shining its beams down upon a lazy cabin, a sleeping dog, and a sleeping master. Ruth Shaw, '43 TO THE FOOTBALL SQUAD OF ,45 With all the entertainment that our football squadis provided, The height and breadth of all our boys equally divided. 'Tis only fair we speak our praise and voice our satisfaction. Itis done us good, yes, lots of good to see our boys in acton. Meet Bloody Emery, the captain of this, our illustrious team, Then thereis that Redtop Powell whois always on the beam. Stuey Heifren carries weight much needed in attack, Accumulating honors for the Garnet and the Black. One senior, Ken Masse, is MCI's best guard-ever, New student here this year but effervescing with endeavor. Tho' jack Redmondis no light-weight, he's always on his toes, And Kopackie's right behind him where ever jackie goes. And then there's Footsie Pilch who needs no reflected glory, And of flashy Gerald F itts, we'll tell the same bright story. When Perino makes his tackle, you can never count a blunder. They're down! Ball,s dead! Now hear the bleachers thunder! Our quarterback, Stan Wyman, is a Galahad, thatis true, But pass him out the pigskin, and he,ll come flying through. Ever faithful Christie has always rung the bell, just watch him on the football field, and he comes through as well. Don,t overlook young Murtha, the squadis own pride and joy, With his trusty pail and dipper, our little water boy. We could never do without him, he has no special station, But rushes here, and dashes there, without a thought of ration. For several years the Institute had nothing much to brag on, 'Til Coach Legge came on the scene and helped to slay the dragon. Then slowly, surely up they climbed, they reached the top, the scamps And now they're styled, so the papers say, Maine,s Prep School Football Champs! . ' Donna Hodgins, '46 70 GONE-THE PAST On the coldest and stormiest night of the year, the city street seemed de- serted. Even the lights in the big apartment house on the corner were dark, ex- cept for a night light in the lobby and another high up in the pent house, for it was after midnight. Only one human being was moving in that swirling, blinding storm. In a near-by vacant lot moved the bowed, frail figure of a woman. She gained the sidewalk finally and shuffled toward the street corner. The dull glow from the street lamp lent her some reality. Her scant hair, white with snow and age, whip- ped unfettered around a face ravaged and haggard. She wore a long flannel nightgown, a bathrobe, and a shawl, quite inadequate against the storm. She dragged behind her an improvised sled which was nothing more than an open half of a large cardboard box. On it she had piled small sticks, twigs, and bits of broken packing cases. She paused and hesitated a moment, as if not quite certain of her direction. As she did so, a voice shouted at her, unclearly, for the wind whipped the words away. Out of the storm a man emerged, running. He was hatless, exhausted and impatient. He grasped the old- lady's arm firmly, almost desperately, and began to hustle her along the street. She struggled feebly and pointed to the firewood she had gathered. Come alongf' he said. You wonit need that where we're going. The old lady continued to defend herself, clinging stubbornly to the sled's cord. It dragged after them, all the way to the entrance of the big, luxurious apartment house. Suddenly the man seized the cord and jerked it roughly out her hand. With a sob, he swept her up in his arms. Mamma,,, he said brokenly, You shouldn't treat Olga and me like this. Youire in America now-not on the other side. You're safe with us. We love you. You've got a warm home, a fur coat-you don't need to wear a shawl in this cold, or even gather firewood. Please, Mamaf, As he carried her gently into the splendid lobby, she continued to mutter in a foreign tongue. After a few minutes the night doorman emerged from the lobby. Surveying the remnants of wood strewn about the doorway, he quietly kicked them aside- into the gutter. Gloria Wiley, '47 G. 1. 1oE At first thought, Mr. and Mrs. America might think that a C. I. joe might be just another attempt to sell war bonds or to arouse patriotism. But ask the moth- ers, sweethearts, and military leaders who G. I. joe is. G. I. Ioe was bound to come out on top after his experience on the football field or baseball diamond. Now he has shown his skill in the greatest battle of all- the fight for self preservation. After the final victory, many will be praised for their great achievements and deeds, but no one can be praised more than 71 he who made a supreme sacrifice, he, upon returning, will still possess the most thrilling whistle a girl ever heard-G. I. joe,s call. G. I. joe is the son, husband, or father who used to work behind your drug- store counter or bring the groceries to your house or wait on you in various stores. He wasn't in favor of getting into this war, but when Uncle Sam was hit below the belt at a place called Pearl Harbor, G. I. joe, or as he was known then as just plain joe dropped everything and went off to fight for the good old U. S. A. just as his father and his father's father did before him, leaving be- hind him his family, friends and even the old Model T , in which, on a sum- mer's eve he took the red headed girl next door. C. I. joe is any one individual who, through a hard and rugged training, tumed from a nonchalant guy,' taking life as it comes, to a hardened soldier. He then became able to watch out for himself in the deep jungles and to protect him- self against the enemy. He has given us the satisfaction that he can handle these japs or Germans in a manner worthy of credit. Since December 7, 1941, C. I. joe has shown his ability in this great conflict. How do you suppose he felt while walking through the mud in the jungle carry- ing a B 2 caliber or some other instrument of death? How do you suppose he felt while catching a few hours' sleep, the Hrst in two or three days, in a damp foxhole? How do you suppose he felt while waiting for the Zero,' hour, not knowing whether his buddy would return or whether he himself would face the rising sun? Ten dollars to one he was thinking of home, of his mother, father, sweetheart, and friends with whom he chummed. He symbolizes the efforts and sacrifices of all the American tradition, the will to win in war and peace. So hats off to C-.I. Joe-the messenger of freedom. james Robertson, '46 BUCK FEVER One day last October three friends and I decided to take a trip into the unknown parts of Burnham in quest of deer. This called for an early meal at Dan's Lunch, a rough ride out over country roads and then a walk of three miles into the swamp where we were to hunt. With me were Walt Kopack, Bob Duplessie, and Ken Masse, all so-called veteran hunters and old hands at 'this business of deer hunting which was very new to me. In fact I had practically no experience with firearms and even less with deer. It was about daybreak when we hit the woods where we were to do our morning hunting. The air was cold and clear, and the sun was just coming up over the horizon. Bob, who is noted here at M.C.I. for his famous appetite, was munching on the last of his breakfast and the rest of us were shooting the breeze about how our luck would be and what time we would plan to meet at the car for our return to town. We finally decided to go by pairs, and Walt and Ken immediately set out for the woods, leaving Bob and me to go together. Neither one of us knew where he was -or had the slightest idea of how to get out, in case we failed to meet them, but without further hesitation, we set out for the densest part of the swamp via an old grown-up wood's road. 72 We hadnit gone far when Bob began to sort of smell the situation overv and make signs that we were near deer. Every two or three steps he would get down and look for possible signs and then gaze around into all the possible places where deer were likely to be. It must have taken us an hour to move only a few hundred yards, and all this time Walt and Ken were no doubt taking life easy sitting under some tree waiting for the deer to come to them and here I was with Bob who every other breath would hiss Shut up, you fool! Youire scaring the deerf' After about an hour of this, I began to get tired and wanted to sit down and rest, but Bob wouldn't listen to me, and he kept right on going while I sat down and took life easy. Boy, it certainly felt good to be able to have a smoke and rest my weary bones. The sun was now well up, and the dew was beginning to disappear. The day was certainly perfect for hunting, but I was beginning to get a bit dis- couraged as all novices are apt to do on their first hunting day. Getting bored with the whole idea, I once more resumed my position and promptly went to sleep, or at least I dozed off enough to make me feel pretty lazy, and not at all in the mood for shooting any deer or even seeing one. I was just about to start dreaming when I heard a loud crashing to my left. I jumped up, gun in hand, and did the worst possible thing I could have done. I ran into a small clearing and started to look around. Shortly after, I heard the sound only much closer. I was beginning to get pretty nervous and was Wondering what could possibly be making the sound. My thoughts raced, I thought of Walt and Ken, and then of Bob. It might be anyone of them and again it might be a deer or maybe two or three. My head was really in a whirl. I didn't know what to do. If it were a deer, I had my mind all made up to pick out the biggest one and drop him clean as the other fellows said they were going to do. If it turned out to be one of the party, I would certainly be glad to see him. Things were beginning to move faster now, at least that is how I felt, and every beat of my heart shook me all over. Every breath seemed to come harder than the last. Then suddenly it happened. A beautiful buck stepped into the opening at the further end of the clearing. My thoughts were all in a jumble, never before had I been confronted with a situation like this. There at one end of the clearing stood a deer just wait- ing to be shot, and here at this end stood the most scared hunter that ever lived. Scared of what I don't know, but I certainly was, and for all I cared about deer hunting I would have liked it much better if that deer hadn't showed up. I don't know how long I stared at him before he moved, ,it seemed like an hour, but no doubt it wasrft more than a couple of minutes. My gun began to get heavy in my hand, and still I didnjt make a move to shoot at the fleeting target. The blood turned cold in my veins, what a fool I had been to pass up a chance like that would make some former hunters turn over in their graves. But I had done it, and there wasnit a thing I could do about it now. What Was I going to tell the fellows who were with me? To tell them my gun jammed would have been all right, but it was not a probable story to believe. What was I going to tell them? Then suddenly I had it. No member of the ar could prove that I had seen a deer, so that was the way it was going to be sefjtlefiy No one would ever find out. And to this day no one has ever had the slightest idea that I stood face to face with a splendid buck deer and failed to shoot it. 78 Let me warn you, fellow hunters, that if you are ever in a situation, such as I have just described, the only way out of a ribbing for the rest of your life is to try to get out of it by the simplest way possible, and that is to say the same words that I did, Come on, you guys, letls get out of here and go where we can at least see some deerf, By this method you are not lying or exactly telling the truth, but you fellows who have had buck fever will readily agree that this method is the best way yet of saving your face in front of the boys. Take this advice from one who knows, but better still, shoot the thing and be done with it. ,jack Redmond, '46 FARMING The introduction of farm machinery on a large scale and increased adoption of'scientific methods have made many changes in the method of farming today. Years ago, the farmer had to plow and work the land with crude pieces of tools made of wood which were drawn by horses or oxen. This made his work very hard for him, and he was unable to raise a lot of crops because of the fact that he had no way to take care of them. Today the modern way of farming is entirely different because of the great mechanical devices that have been invented to help the farmer in doing his work. Getting enough power to pull farm machinery was a problem previous to the ap- pearance of the tractor. The introduction of the small-sized inexpensive tractor has caused a great revolution in agricultural development. After the tractor was found to be very successful, tractor companies started to build other machinery attachments to aid in the taking care of crops. There are many different kinds of machines used in planting, cultivating and harvesting. Also, farming is becoming more of a problem on account of the different in- sects that are harmful to the crops. But again the farmer is not left to wage his battle single handed, for each season, there seem to be on the market, poisons that will eventually help in the destruction of these pests. If the advancement of farming increases in the next fifty years as much as it has in the last fifty, a farmer,s life will be a most enviable one. Weldon Greeley, '46 A TOAST Here's to: Your vast and rugged wilderness, Your trickling brooks and rapid streams Filled with salmon, bass, and trout To fill the most vast sportsman,s dreams. Here's to: Katahdin's lofty wooded height Which greets' the sun first every morn, And Moosehead,s cool and dim, deep depths . Where many a hunter's corpse sleeps on. Here's to: Your hidden trails well worn by deer, With nature's will, no man can tame, We'll drink to you' and shout your praise, Our Pine Tree State, our Mighty Maine. R. Shaw, '46 74 THE FARM-MY HOME On a black road, one-quarter of a mile from the main highway, a large build- ing stands. This huge structure remains, and the many happy moments spent there will linger forever in the heart of everyone that dwelt within. Gone are the ones that made the house seem to talk to passers by. The Christmas wreaths, lights that shone miles down the road, neighbors coming and going, or the family going out to do their daily work, seem to have gone with the past. I recall my childhood days there as being the happiest hours of my life. How I long for those thrilling moments we spent splashing in the water! How we loved to bend in the scorching sun and pick the plants loaded with bright red berries! Yes, and those out-of-door parties are treasured by all-I can still hear the fire as it crackled before our faces as we sat shaping sticks for our hotdogs and corn. Such happy recollections! There is no one there this Winter skiing on the hill across the road. The snow plow doesnit even clear the driveway any longer. There are no 'tracks of our an- nual sleigh rides, but I can still hear the bells pealing through the star-studded blackness of the night. No snow figures are seen standing where the children spent many hours of the day. Why, oh why, should such a happy place be now so quiet and deserted? Each day, I now return to a place we call home. The word has such a dif- ferent meaning from what it did a year ago. People say Iim just homesick and that I will get over it in time to come. I wish this were so, but, I know whenever I speak of home, it will always mean the farm. E. Frederick, '46 A BRIEF SKETCH OF CHARLIE MCCARTHY I always was an admirer of Charlie McCarthy, and so one canit imagine how excited I was when my telephone rang early one morning, bringing a dinner in- vitation from Mr. McCarthy via a Mr.bBergen. All day long, while having a wave, a manicure and pressing the wrinkles out of my best dinner dress, I was in a feverish state of excitement. At 7:30 precisely I arrived at the home of my host. Q But Charlie was confined to his room for misbehavior, and the dinner cer- tainly fell flat without him. After dinner Edgar took Charlie's lunch to his up- stairs bedroom, and I was allowed to follow. My amazement knew no bounds when I stepped inside that room. It was filled with man-sized furniture of the lat- est mode with all the accessories. Charlie even has his own private bath! In his closet hang forty-five suits of every description which cost about seven- ty five dollars each. His dresser filled with silk monogrammed underwear and custom-made shirts. But of course it was Charlie who interested me most. He is thirty-eight inch- es tall and weighs forty pounds with his new body which enables him to stand and Walk. Many people believe his hair to be black, but it really is a rusty red. Although I found my host very entertaining, I was impressed by his complete lack of modesty. He told me that he had several reserved heads which he used 75 for public appearances and for stand-ins when the studio lights might blister his complexion. As the hours rolled by I was filled with admiration of his many accomplish- ments. F or, indeed, who else has been appointed International Fire Chief , has run San Francisco for a day, has dolls, toys and alarm, clocks named after him, and has received a Master of Innuendo and Snappy Comebackv degree from Northwestern University? Perhaps I shouldnit pass by Charlie's degree without telling you more about it. Indeed the citation by Dean Dennis is very out of the ordinary--- ,... Prince of Parasites, violent in company, churlish in behavior, acid in conversation, wooden faced in all relationships, and thus in many respects a typical product of higher education in Americaf, After saying good night to my host, I stepped into my car and started home- ward. But the farther I drove away from him, the more I realized that Charlie had captured my heart. And so I say, for forty-one years, Charlie, you have made us laugh, and may we laugh with you for forty-one years more. R. Shaw, '46 76 .MA ,L . . - KN :W TW , ,V 1, ' E2 he :Q .V QQ., Q, ' L' if . 1,-, 1' rp F, . .U ' k ,4,vv, 1-3.1-,, - Mfr V' 46,45 ef Q.. . ,R Y .1 , .4 J, J aymfziw' l,. , ,f ' 6 4.- 3 '-a 5 V, ., y,g,3?.?V!gj-4 Q 1-...ri - ' fg..'J-'WT as-iv, v.: M ,eu . ..4f 'f-A 3' ,gh ' by- '.g.'rf':'.f r . :rn Q. M-x IU 1,1 .-,f-hwr. mi 2 ' fi .7 QQ Mx' . - V UWB! v- 1 as 5 f' Y 5 ,AJ 3' ', 4 -My .I Y , ff. . ff .gn j :A . R. A I Lin K tags, M,-'. , rn, 11 ,.-, 4 '1' . aa f, I ,FA '. -x .wi V tg. L.- wg V W . new , ,5.,,, Q., if gaxmf Wi. ' fr--'f1fU.:' , QM' 1 -v , ,V Qf,,,,, V . A .,,,f.4 ek , ,.,.,,, . Lgbif 1 gk fb 4' run. ,. -':,.1 fm, -7: , JV:,l,,v Ulf. -ef?',,'f Ai' 1-fl -, in '92-. .' QR .',. ,.- 4 K i?4h,,f'..y:z, vi fat mi Wir -: . ' , ,, 1- 1 1, na, Wfif' i. E, V- ff 3,232 Wifi -JJ. egg -w-- '1 f fifffjiff. A SIT' an vs' H37 T, ,.wf'f '1' '..r- .JF ' 2-fi -lx QVQAAG7 X --f - 'wmv'-Qrq.. cf' , 6 qi' .JL..JQ:?: P L ll . .,r 1 , 4 tv' 1' A 1 Q Q I ,.,, ,al f SN-N 5 Q ' 'ss' . -gh- Q 5 HC EUZ55 Who ? MC AQ :gym we 12. 3, My 1 , Q: ,UL-' :R 5 t J: hx -I . . '-5,52 ' ei, 7-5 f- - f fs. T . - 0, - 'B-34.2.5 .s- ,QQ W 'fn ' H m. ,',,f' 1 'A ' My R 4 Ni, - -w.tQs1 'li f -r ORCHIDS TO: Miss de Reynolds for her fine character and her understanding of girls Mr. Legge for his coaching of wonderful teams this year Mr. Earle for his ice hockey and cross-country teams The staff of the Editorial Board. Mrs. Willey for her oilice work. The students who have tken an active part in school work Mrs. Cook for her directing of the orchestra. Dave Dexter for the Outing Club. Mr. Smith for the ski team and baseball club. Miss Adams for helping the cheer leaders over the tough spots The football fellows for the title of state champs. Mr. Washburn for everything that has made M. C. l. what lt IS today The lucky girls that are wearing the diamonds. The Seniors who have worked hard to earn their diplomas Mrs. Bartlett for keeping us all so quiet in study hall. WE HAVE IN THE SENIOR CLASS The Dunce The Student The Tall One The Short One The Ambitious The Lazy The Fat One The Slim One The Noisy One The Quiet One The Blonde . The Brunette The Athlete The Bachelor The Old Maid The Beautiful The Homely Marion Stewart Norman Crass Geneva White Ray Penfold Phil Perino Jackie Richards Thelma Langley Evelyn Frederick Roland VVebber Shirley Holt Mary Schissler Edna Graham Blair Libby Ken Masse Freda Cray Red Powell Marion Stewart 79 ESSAY ON MAN Men are what women marry. They have two feet, two hands, and sometimes two wives, fmore if they can get away with itl, but never more than one collar or one idea at a time. Making a husband out of a man is the highest plastic art known to civilization. It requires science, sculpture, common sense, faith, hope and charity Qespecially charityl. If you flatter a man, you frighten him to death. If you permit him to make love to you, he gets tired of you in the end, if you don't, he gets tired of you in the beginning. If you belittle him in everything, you cease to charm him If you believe all he tells you, he thinks you are a fool, if you don't, he thinks you are a cynic. A If you wear gay colors, rouge, and a startling hat, he hesitates to take you out, if you wear a brown hat and tailored suit, he takes you out and stares all evening at women with makeup and frilly clothes. Try to read his mind! If you are the clinging vine type, he doubts whether vou have a brain. If you are modern, advanced, and independent, he doubts whether you have a heart. If you are silly and talk like a baby, he longs for a brilliant mate. If you are brilliant and intellectual, he longs for a playmate. If you are popular with men, he's jealous, and if youire not, he hesitates to marry a wallflower. He wants what he can't get. If you are always at home when he calls, he thinks no one will have you. If you are out, he thinks you are trifling with him . ., . How can you please a man any- way. . . well, and after all, who cares? ? 'P ? WANTED A muscle band for K. Masse and Redmond. One more box of crackers for lack Christie. A quiet shy boy to accompany G. Wiley. Pretty girls, in Latin Ig the boys find the class uninteresting. Late permission for Bob Duplessie in Pittsfield Saturday nights. Information by M. Webb why a certain boy has to be so bashful. To see the back of D. Powells identification bracelet. C. Fitts to be a Freshman again. A sailor's return for Alice Wright. Curtains for Mr. Grassie,s room. Reducing pills for Buttercup. Candy from the Home Ec. girls. By the town girls, late permissions for the dorm fellows, It just ain't fair. A double for P. Frederick so that she can entertain two at once. Fewer arguments from Hugh Bond. ' Megaphone for Mrs. Earle to compete with Miss Libby. 80 Best Looking CLASS SUPERLATIVES Boy Kenneth Masse Girl Olivia Danielson Noisiest Richard Powell Evelene Lancaster Most in Love Kenneth Masse Freda Cray Best Athlete Frank Pilch Jeannette Webb Most Likely to Succeed Blair Libby Ruth Shaw Wittiest David Dexter Joyce Almonte Cutest Frank Pilch Shirley Holt Happiest Basil Helfren Lorraine Karam Best Dressed Most Studious Best Dancer Prettiest Eyes Best Actor and Actress Prettiest Hair Weldon Creely Blair Libby Roland Webber Phil Perrino Malcolm Tibbetts James Murtha Edna Graham Jane Reed Evelene Lancaster Ruth Norwood Jeannette Webb Edna Graham Quietest Blair Libby Thelma Langley Tallest Paul Susi Caroline Colwell Shortest Wilmot Briggs Barbara Hapworth Man and Woman Hater N icest Smile Lawrence Riley Dowvard Emery Jane Reed Jeannette Webb I shall now illustrate what I have in mindf said Mr. Grassie as he proceeded to carefully erase the board. Paul Susi C Arrested for speedingjz But your honor, I'm an M. C. I. boy. Judge: Ignorance doesn't excuse anyonef, J. Almonte: fAs Stan makes some passes to herj, Kissing spreads diseasef' Stan Wyman: Kiss me quick, I'm vaccinated. J. Redmond CTO Betty Loul: I've half a mind to kiss youf' B. Wright: If you had a whole mind you'd have done it long ago. P. Bickford: Hello little girl! Want a ride? M. Stewart: No thanks, Iim walking back from one now. D. Fuller: How do you like the date I dug up for you?', R. Powell: Rotten, throw her back and start digging some placeelsef, Mr. Hesselberg: Mr. Emery, in your theme you rise to majestic heights. D. Emery: How come? A Mr. Hesselberg: Quite a tall bluiff, Mrs. Earle: I am dismissing you ten minutes early today. Please, go out quietly so as not to wake the other classes. 81 6 Well Defined- Miss de Reynolds: Parse the word kiss. Freda: This word is a noun, but it is usually used as a conjunction. It is never declined, and more common than proper. It is not very singular, in that it is usually used in the plural. It agrees with me. Stan Wyman, draftee, called up for examination claimed exemption on the ground of poor eyesight-and brought joyce along as proof. Mrs. Bartlett had forbidden the chewing of gum during school time. One day she became suspicious of a ump in Irene Bunker's mouth. Irene, are you chewin gum? she asked. . No, ma'am, replied Bunker. I am soaking a prune to eat at recess. Please, Miss Libbyf' said Penfold coming into clai ought I to be punished for something I haven't done? Of course n0t,', said she kindly. Please then,', said Penfold with a sigh of relief, I haven't done Business Training. The following morons were caught in a revolving door and have been going around together ever since: Irene Bunker ...,..........,....... ,........,. ..... F r ank Pilch Phyllis Frederick .......... ..,..... F rank Harding Evelene Lancaster Betty Lou Wright Caroline Colwell . Elizabeth Durgin Sally Friend .,........ jackie Beebe .,.,.. Virginia Seekins .,.... ...... Freda Gray .......... Gloria Wiley ...... Zelda Osiason Lorraine Karam I ..... .. jeannette Webb .. Margie Webb ,....,. Ruth Norwood ,.,... Helen Esty .......... joyce Almonte .,.... Frances Hamilton Mary Schissler ....., Chesley Husson jackie Richards ...... .,.... Edna Graham ....,. Nancy Carr ......,.., Theresa Sirois .,...., Gloria Blair ...,... Gloria Miller ,....... Eva johnson ....... jimmie Robertson jack Redmond john Higgins Hugh Bond Gene Henderson Bob Duplessie .. Richard Dunphy Ken Masse Bill Briggs Harold Littlefield Blair Libby Gerald Fitts Durward Emery .. Bob Thompson Ray Penfold Stan Wyman jack Christie .. Desmond Fuller .,.,. Weldon Greeley Wellington Ranks .... . . , Chuckie Cianchette Danny Filliettaz Dan MacDonald Malcolm Tibbetts ALL TIME ALL TIMERS Campused Kids 1. Dave Dexter 1. Gloria Blair 2. john Higgins 2. Gene Brackett 3. Bill Briggs 3. Marilyn Bishop 'S ALTERNATES 1. Zelda Osiason - 1. Jack Christie HOW TO COOK A BOY FRIEND First y ou must catch him. This little task is not so difficult if you bait the trap with just enough honey and spices to arouse his curiosity. When you think he is ready to be caught do it with as little pain as possible if you wish him to be ten- der. Many good boy friends are spoiled in the cooking. Some girls go about it as if men were fish, fsuckers, no doubtj and pick out all of their backbone, others keep them in hot water, some smother them with sarcasm untilithey evaporate, and others keep them in a pickle all the time. Now it cannot be supposed that boy friends will be sweet and good if man- aged in this way. But they are, on the contrary, very delicious if prepared as fol- lows: Get a big jar called the jar of flattery fwhich all wise girls have on handl, place your boy friend in it and stir well. Cover him with affection, kindness, and understanding, garnish with modesty, pleasantry, and the spice of gaietyg sprinkle with kisses mixed with secrecy and a sufficient portion of moderation, blending lips well, pat him gently until he smiles with admiration. Now place him in a pan greased well with sweet nothings and cook him in a Ere of puppy love, above all let the heat be constant. If he seems too fresh, baste every so often. When he is half baked, pour on a thick layer of 'tongue sauce and a dash of powdered sugar. Finish baking, then let him cool. Serves one. You will find, girls, that a boy friend is an admirable dish when properly cooked. Lorrahe Karam, '46 This my friends, as you will soon see, Is the story, or letter or whatever it be, Of one of the many dormitory guys', Who inhabit the Halls of M. C. I. Time ....... Study Hours Place ...... Boys, Dorm Atmosphere . . Very quiet but for the exception of the mumblings of a lone- ly figure at a desk. Oh yes, it's Don Small, with a coke in one hand and a pen in the other, endeavoring to write a suitable letter home. Letis Wander in and take a glance at his hard work. 83 Boys' Dormitory Suite 2 Dear Mother and Dad: I have got a few minats so I tought I would drop you a line. I am having a wonderful time except for an awful sore toe. It all happened when I was down in the pool room. My friend and fellow companyen, Larry Reilly, and I were having a hot game of pool. We were both shooting for the last ball when I missed an easy shot and got so mad that I slammed the pool stick dovm and hit my toe. I think I have broken it, but the nourse keeps boiling -it in hot whater. I received the new suit and was very pleased with it. I tought I wood try it out out-of-doors and so, I took a walk down town. Much to my surprise, I bumped into a very charming girl. I excerted her to the town drug store where we indulged in a soda. We later went to the show where we seen too, yes too, feetures. Boy, going out with women sure is expenstive businessl Will you ask Dad to send me a little more money? Whoops, there goes the intumission bell. Well, here I am back again after a delitful Lucky Strikef' Boy, what a mad rush for the pool room when that bell rings. All is quiet and then there's a loud racket of feet going down the stairs. just like mice abanding a ship. The guy on the third Hoor don't stand a chance. One of the fellows jest scared the life out of me. You see, this is supposed to be study hours and when I hurd the footsteps, I tought it was mr. Earle. Boy, I'll fool him the next time. Oh, oh, here he comes again. Pardon me a minat while I get the broom ready for him. Well, I'm back again and it donit look like I'll be able to get home this week- end for those beans as I'm required to appere on campuss this week-end. You see, those were really mr. Earle's footsteps, and if he had had a nose like Pilch or Perrino's, Qtoo contestants for biggest nose contestj it wood have been flattened by the broom. But I was lucky enulf not to hit him. They had to call in too detektives the other nite in order to stop a conispond- ence that was going on between the boys and girls dormitorys. I tink there names were Madam Reynolds and Monseiur Earle, why he must be some relation to our housemaster. I guess they put a stop to it because some of the boys seem to be sighing and gabbing about there women. I guess -that's all for now folkses. I'll rite agin as soon as my studies will let me. - Your -loving son, Donald P. S. Please don't forget the money. P. P. S. This is the pome. I writed for mis Earle, my english teacher. She sed that if it rimed, it might be good. A I set and set and set, I thought, and thought, and thought, I decided that I was a flop And had better stop. P. P. P. S. 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