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

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M. F. H. S. PILOT Jimi, la :W LOOKING OVER EDITORIALS FOREWORD It is with the greatest pleasure that we. the Editorial Board, present the lVl. F. H. S. PILOT of 1936. For us who compiled this edition it will ever contain fond and treasured memories of the hours in which we planned and worked together under the guidance of our loyal teachers and Principal, Mr. Pottle. FBAMWORK Once again the cycle of time brings us to the yearly publication of the PILOT. In preparing this number for publication we are reminded of the necessity of teamwork on the part of the editors, instructors, and student body in order that this number may not fall below the standards of the preceding issues. Teamwork is the keynote of success in every department of our school life. I-Iow can any athletic contest be won without the united efforts of the play- ers, aided by the sympathy and cooper- ation of the cheering squad? The success of our social activities depends upon the teamwork of the par- ticipants. In no phase of extra cur ricula activities is success more dependent upon teamwork than in debating and dramatics. One may say that success in the class- room depends upon the actual work of each individual, but who can deny that best results are always obtained through the combined efforts of all members working together. Thus, we see the necessity of teamwork if we would make the most of our school life. As we go out from this school to take up our part in the world's work. we should be ever mindful of this same need. In business, in social living, and in public service each one should con- tribute the best he has for the advance- ment of the whole.

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Behirzxiiun We, the students of Mechanic Falls High School Respectfully Declicate this Issue of the QDILOT To fMR. HARRY S. THOMAS Who as coach and teacher has guided us with unfailing efforts through our High School days

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2 M. F. H. S. PILOT Someone has said that the aim of every true American should be to make his country the best in the world, his state the best in that country, and his town the best in that state. This can only be acquired through cooperation. Let us, then, be always ready to give our best to every worthwhile enterprise and to join with those about us in ev- ery helpful way to carry on the activ- ities of mankind. It ain't the guns nor armament, Nor funds that they can pay. But the close cooperation that Make them win the day. lt ain't the individual nor the Army as a whole, But the everlastin' teamwork Of every bloomin' soul. LELAND E. FARR, '36. TACT A JEWEL A most priceless jewel to possess and a vital factor in our lives, the open sesame to many varied and diliicult sit- uations, tact is quite an essential thing which we as individuals must acquire if we wish to climb the rocky and unstable ladder to success. Tact does not mean that we must agree with everything and anything someone else might propose, decidedly no: but it does imply that we should try to see the point of view of others. Then again, tact denotes alertness, whereby we quickly sense an awkward situation and try to avoid it. By culti- vating this method of so managing peo- ple as to not cause any discomfiture, we form a certain fineness that far too few of us ever obtain. To get the most out of life we must give it our best, and oftentimes we come upon a problem that requires tact. How very important, then, that we find and keep polished this priceless jewel, so that in time of need we may use it to create a shining and everlasting friendship with all. WALTER HARWOOD, '36. THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKSHOP The most important workshop in America is not the Ford plant nor the United States Steel Plant, but it is the American schools. Millions of dollars are being spent all over the country for the purpose of carrying on school work, giving boys and girls an opportunity to become ed- ucated, thus influencing them to later become worthy American citizens. Often students do not seem to realize the significance of this wonderful oppor- tunity that is provided for them. They seem to take everything for granted that is done for them and think that this is something they are entitled to. They do not seem to realize that their parents are striving to give them this chance. If they would only ask themselves these questions, Where did the prosperous business men of today get their founda- tion? Where have the executives of our country gotten their start? They would find the answer is 'ifrom the school, where these men have grasped the advantages that have been offered them. As Lincoln once said, You are the captain of your own ship, and it is your responsibility to bring it into port. The interest of the teacher in trying to cooperate with the students should not be left unmentioned, for if it were not for this cooperation the American schools would not be what they are today. LAINA PULKKINEN.