Mechanic Falls High School - Pilot Yearbook (Mechanic Falls, ME)

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M. F. H. S. PILOT 29 Johnny Mains is tall and skinny Her legs are bent with weight. She said she wasn't hungry But this is what she ate: A hot dog and a soda, A salad and a steak, Some custard pie and ice cream And then she ate the plate. Gene Thurlow, '30, A LASS She seems so very still right now, A busy little lass. Hut wait 'till teacher's back is turned, A note she'll slyly pass. And now she's turning 'round so cross A frown from her is cast, She's calling down her peaceful friend Her words come thick and fast. 1 1 She's scolding 'bout her yellow pen, Been lost since yesterday. I know yo11 have it, so, says she, For it, you'll have to pay. O, say! Who might this lassie be? You say you cannot guess? VVell, then I'll have to tell you, huh? It's saucy little Bess, Hazel Salls, '30. MY GUIDE As I wearily climb up the stairs at night, And enter my chamber nearby, Thc vision that first meets my wandering sight ls a great lighted dome in the sky. The great lighted dome is on Ricker's Hotel, Sending forth by its rays bright and strong, A message of cheer, soft and clear as a bell, To those who have started out wrong. The beckoning light high above th e , ground, Shining out so steady and sure, Can be seen for many a mile around, And calls with a friendly lure. This famous hotel by name Poland Springs, Is known all the world around For its golf links, summer and winter sports, And the water which made it renowned. Below this big dome, another light shines From a structure whose fame is wide- spread, Iior the Maine State Building now nestling in pines From the St. Louis Fair has been led. And so, wherever I happen to roam, Be it far from home or to bed, I always see n1y big, bright dome And the Maine light just ahead. Beulah Ridley, '31, AN EXPERIMENT Mr. Thomas, so they say, Likes to play with fire, So he thought one sunny day His scientists he'd inspire. A fire extinguisher he took, And it he did explore, To find out just what thing to do To make the water pour. A little flask he then did grasp, A glass tube and some salt. He filled the flask with water, too, NVithout a single halt. He added this, and added that, And then some drops of acid. He held it up 'for us to see Then 'round the class he passed it He shook it right and shook it left Then added a sulphur pill And put it in a bottle And left it there, until- You wish to hear the ending? This tale so sad yet true? Ask any of the Scientists, They'll gladly tell it to you. It might be well to tell you this: That since that day so fair, Experiments have been taboo. Ask Thomas-if you dare! Kitty Davis, '32.

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28 M. F. H. by gosh, you'll pay me for those lob- sters. I've kept watch for three nights and now I've caught ye redhanded. You give me those lobsters, ye thief, or I'll take ye to the lockup and explain to the judge myself . With a gasp I turned and faced a large man of about forty years whose countenance was blazing with wrath. The moon suddenly came from a big cloud lighting up my face. I will briefly conclude my narrative. The shadows of the prison walls rapidly disappeared when I heard a man's hearty laugh at his own expense. I did not tell my friends then, but under the orders of Miss Nelson, I am herewith setting down on paper the most realistic and vivid experience of my life. Certainly most vivid, and schoolmates do me the honor of believ- ing it. Olive Cole, '30 POET'S CORNER Viney plays the violin, Gene, he pounds the drum, Who makes the biggest racket, I cannot tell, I swum. B. I. goes out for baseball, And faith, she is some batter, 'Twas Jimmie Keene that taught her how, He's going to be the catcher. Reg Edwards thinks he's a fisherman, To hear him talk, it's a sing For the smelts are a hundred and ten feet long That that young lad pulls in. Olive Cole, '30 :H S. PILOT The schoolhouse stands beside the road, and all, seldom there call. Its bell calls one lint one big boy is To hear the duty late at school, This boy is always But really not to blame, For he is such a sleepyhead, I hate to give his name. I think we should remember that Poor Mac needs lots of rest, And though he never comes on time, I-Ie really does his best. George Waldron, '30. u Beet Strout dashed up to Waldron, His face all rosy and red, You made the honor roll? Beet cried, I did, George calmly said. u u Oh! Do not be so cruel, Pleads Ella Walker's cousin. ,Ies' one more little picture, dear, I've only got a dozen. Said Haze Salls, to the teacher, If you want this school to win, Send O for the shorthand contest And me for typewritingf' Ina Cole, '30, Smiles bright and sunny, Complexion so fair. How sweetly they blend With'Reg's curly hair. Edward Tucker, '30. - SPRING Hark! we hear the voice of Springtime ringing, Through the pines and hemlocks on the hill, Then we hear the echo faint responding, As the stream flows over rocks and rills. When silver buds begin to swell and grow And look from last year's leafy bed, Greeting the world with their faces aglow, Each one knows that the world is not dead. Annie Pulsife r, '30.

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30 M. F. H. X00 Wim ,cr- Hl! IVF lf? WOT! lg UIPPC SC. 4. pri:-gf, 5 K ff ' A'-' if ' ttf., A l z ' Athletics. GIRLS' BASKETBALL At beginning practice season it was found that we had four girls who made their letters last year here as a nucleus from which to build our team this year. These were Captain lfsther Mains, Mary Farrar, llelia llerrick and Gladys CUX. A large squad reported for the hrst practice and it was seen that judging from the material, we should have a good team. After several weeks of preliminary practice, games were ar- ranged with New Gloucester High School to introduce the season, the snmmary of which follows: M. F. ll. S., 46 New Gloucester, 35 M. F. ll. S.. 44 New Gloucester, 30 M. F. ll. S.. 28 NVest llaris, 26 M. F. ll. S., 31 Norway, 37 M. F. ll. S., 27 South Faris, 36 M. F. ll. S.. 38 Oxford, 27 M. F. H. S., 10 Vvest Paris, 43 M. F. H. S., 25 Lewiston, 52 M. F. H. S.. 35 Casco, 13 M. F. H. S.. 20 Lewiston. 50 M. F. H. S., 37 Norway, 24 S. PILOT M. F. H. S.. 23 Oxford, 25 M. F. H. S., 36 Casco, 13 M. F. H. S., 63 South Paris, 39 463 h , 450 This year we scheduled games with the girls team of Lewiston High School for the first time, not in the hope of winning from them but because of the opportunity ,afforded for learn- ing basketball, as it is played by the better teams. These two games were the fastest and cleanest games that we have ever played and although Lewis- ton doubled the score in each instance we felt that the games were very much worth while and hope to be able to make the games with Lewiston an annual affair. This was our first year at playing indoor basketball. We like it very much for it is a much faster and cleaner game than outdoor basketball. We have one of the Finest gymnas- iums that we have ever played in. The First team this year was as follows: Captain Esther Mains who has held her position as right forward for four years. Manager Charlotte Frost who came into her place this year as guard. Mary Farrar who has held her position as left forward for two years. Gladys Cox who has been our center for two years. Fleanor MacAllister who came on the team as side-center. The fol- lowing also played in guard position: Anna Maxim, Delia Herrick and Abbie Ellingwood. The second team should also be men- tioned. Many of the players on this team will be on the First team in years to come. They helped make the first