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

Page 8 text:

4 M. F. H, S. PILOT the end of a week, or a month or a year, but daily, hourly, and unexpect-A edly. T The chances f-or honor and fineness which Fate is constantly offering us lie oftener in small than X in large things. The one who waits for some big opportunity to prove her high sense of lzonor may wait a long time. The road which in the end will lead to the greatest happiness is the road called Honor, but it is at first no road at all-only a little footpath in your life and mine. Following it will lead you to broad roads and highways lead- ing through noble cities, past kings' palaces into wide green pastures and beside peoceful waters. Pauline Giddinge, '39 THE VALUE OF SUPPLEMEN- TARY READING XVhat are the names of the currently popular fiction and non-fiction books? Who wrote Gone With The Wind or the American Doctor's Odyssy? Du you know? Donlt be ashamed if you d-on't, for thousands of high school stu- dents have no idea such good reading material exists outside of their school books and the newspapers. To have a well-balanced, unbiased mind, it is necessary to read, read, read. As students, we find it hard to realize this, for we depend on our stud- ies to take care of that. However, have you ever thought how much our re- spective studies would be improved if we read a good book occasionally? Vocabulary, broader knowledge, betler ways of expressing our thoughts and ideas and countless other advantages may be gained by developing this worthwhile habit. Undoubtedly the best way to dis-' cover the best books to read, is by con- sulting either the book review list in the New York Times, or The Saturday Review of Literature, the latter to be found in our own school library. After writing down your preferences, consult your librarian, and find out just what she has in that list that appeals to you. Be consistent in your reading. Do not read all fiction, neither go to the other extreme and devour all non-fic- tion. Try to keep it well balanced, and what is more important, keep in mind that while you are reading for your own pleasure you are constantly improving your mind. Doesn't the picture of a cozy corner, a deep chair, soft lights, a crackling fire-place and a good book appeal to your imagination? NVhy not make it a reality, and discover one of the most enjoyable and broadening pastimes :ne can cultivate. Marie Merrill. '37 NVe wish to extend our appreciation to those who made this edition of The Pilotl' possible by their Mads. VVe are very grateful to them and feel sure they will get much satisfaction for aid- iz g a worthy cause.

Page 7 text:

M. F. H. S.. PILOT 3 must think the game, concentrate all the time they are playing. They must be awake and on their toes, they must hustle and bustle all the time. It is the hustle that wins the victory-be it baseball or life. It is the time between the big mo- ments, which lasts longer than the big moments, that we must account for, because these moments are, each sin- gle one, important, they should be as important as the big moments. Injuries play a part in both life an.l the game. Not only does it mean something to the injured star, but also to one who fills his place while he is sick or on the shelf! Breaks play a huge part in any game and in life. Close football games are won on breaks as much as on anything else. Luck is an important factor. The player who is good, and consistent may be the better, but if he is luckless, he will lose to the favored one. I There are streaks. There are streaks of gcod luck and bad. There are win- ning streaks and losing streaks. It is surprising what a perfect day at bat will do to help a player's average. It takes a long time sometimes for a play- er to eliminate a slump, but he must not stop trying. When losses pile up, everything goes wrong, there is a monkey wrench thrown into the works. Athletes and men enter a dark cloud of shadow. It is a shadow of discouragement. De- feats mount up to an impossible num- ber. Everything breaks wrong. The player cannot seem to do a right thing. Play is ragged. Ball after ball is kick- ed away. The subjects is in a slump. He loses all faith. He simply cannot connect with that pesky pellet and says what's the use P All semblance of perfection is lost. Efficiency is lost, is so far away that it is out of sight. The heaviest of discouragement sits on the victim of the slump. Everybody has days like this. But the victim must not give up. There is a silver liningg that efficiency must be sought and found again. One must keep plugging. W'hat is the greatest game of all? It has been said that war is the greatest game of all. But we are comparing life and a game. War is not life, even though it is a game of life, but war is death. VVhat is the greatest game? The answer must be-Life is the greatest game of all. Emmons Taylor, '39 HONOR Honor is a thing for all times and all occasions. It is not a thing that can be settled and established once for all. It must be maintained day by day. Many of us have a high sense of honor, yes, we too often keep it for great oc- casions. I rise in the morning and plan to do certain tasks or to enjoy certain pleasures, and say to myself, Tl.is day I shall live to myself and do as I please g but as I go on my search for pleasure, or go to the task, lo, I am met by one of my fellow-men, one perhaps in need or distress, or wishing to share some joy. His claim on me is imperative. I may not ignore him. Here is a simple point of honor on which I may not fail. The story of the Good Samaritan has deep underlying truths. When a certain traveler going on the road to jerico fell among thieves, neither he the least intention of trying and test- nor the thieves, you may be sure, had ing the goodness of their fellow-men. There he lay where the thieves left him. First one traveler then another came by and were tested by the event and failed, each riding on without giv- ing him aid. Then came a Samaritang he, too, no doubt was bent on impor- tant business of his own, and he, too, was tested by the same event. He, however, stayed and poured oil on the wounds of the-injured man and found shelter at an inn, and left money for his comfort and maintenance. So it is that the lines of all of us are continually contrived to test the lines of others, and we fail or succeed, not at

Page 9 text:

M. F. H. DOROTHY BERRY speed A busy girl is Dorothy She's always on the run, Yet she enjoys her Bookkeeping And always has it done! Commercial Club 13, 4,5 English Club 13,5 Glee Club 14, Class History. MRRTHH BIRNEY Bir'ney Oh pbooey, says Martha When her typing goes wrong Want to buy an Underwood? l'll sell it for a song. Commercial Club 13, 4,5 English Club DOROTH EH BRIDGHHM l3ridgie Though in your studies you excel In Basketball you do as well. Second Ass'slant Editor Pilot 12,5 Volleyball 12, 3, 4,5 Glee Club 12, 3, 4,5 Operetta 13, 4,5 Class Persident12,5 Latin Club 13,5 French-Club 13, 4,5 English Club 13, 4,5 Debating 13, 4,5 Basketball 12, 3, 4,5 First Assistant Ed- itor Pilot 13,5 Editor-in-chief Pilot 14,5 President English Club 14,5 Secretary Student Council 14,5 Valedic- torian Made Letter: Volleyball 12, 3, 4,5 Glee Club 12, 3, 4,5 Debating 13, 4,5 Basketball 13, 4,. DORIS CHHPLIN 'Dot A country lass towards Nursing bent But still she likes an argument. French Club 13,5 Glee Club 12, 3,5 Senior Drama 14,5 English Club 13,5 Operetta12, 3,. Made Letter: Glee Club ga, 35. 1VlFlRGFlRET CHHSE Peggy This year she is our President, A loyal Girl Scout too Without her Poland Spring Water What would our Peggy do? Glee Club 12, 3, 4,5 Orchestra 11, 2,5 Basketball 11, 2, 3,5 Vice President Class 12,5 Operetta 12, 3, 4,5 Basket- ball Manager 13,5 French Club 13, 4,5 English Club 13, 4,5 Senior Drama 14,5 Class President 14,5 Assistant Business Manager Pilot 14,5 Address to Undergradt ares Prize Speaking 13,5 Volleyball Made Letter: G'ee Club 12, 3, 4,5 Orchestra 11, 2,5 Basketbal' 13,. S. PILOT