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

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26 M. F. H. S. PILOT 1 aqll nil! i t l isis Gaia The following is the prize-winning theme in the V. F. W. Auxiliary Contest held dur- ing the Winter Term. ONE NATION INDIVISIBLE At a time of supreme crisis, one of our great Americans declared: United we stand, divided we fall. Today we again feel the need of close cooperation in the face of great European powers that, with subtle propa- ganda and malicious underhand methods, would destroy the unity that has grown only through the bloodshed and sacrifice of strug- gles like those in 1860 and 1914. We have come a long way since the Pil- grims landed in 1620 and since such men as Washington, Iefferson, and Lincoln contrib- uted their share to make us one nation indi- visible . We have been 300 years together in mak- ing a country that stands for Democracy with such a firm foundation that it cannot be rocked by Dictators in far off countries. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address H shows us clearly his vision of unity. -- govern- ment of the people, for the people, and by the people, shall not perish from the earth. Every time we salute the national flag we solemnly afhrm that Liberty and Iustice, those sacred privileges that distinguish us from the suffering countries of the world, are based on the firm foundation of unity. There are several ways in which unity may be established, and each and every one of them demands that the individual do his part. America is composed of rugged individ- uals, who are, however, first and foremost, individual American citizens. In America we have established unity in our homes where we Find loyalty and security with our families. Unity in our churches, where we observe our most sacred privilege, that of freedom to worship God. Unity in our schools, where we receive not blind, but real, character building educa- tion. Unity in our Red Cross organization, which stands prepared to give help in time of need to all, regardless of class, race, or belief. Unity in our organizations which pro- vide protection to all orphans. Unity in our numerous programs, such as: N. R. A., the W. P. A., and our various youth programs. Unity in our labor unions, where mis- understandings can be settled without strikes, and in our fire-fighting units, soldiers who stand for the protection they are prepared to give up at all times. Unity in our Girl and Boy Scout programs, and in our conservation program which gives employment to thousands of young men. Unity in further development of our great Defense Plan which, when completed, will give to each and every citizen of the United States of America, the greatest protection in all the world. Unity in the state and its connection with the national government.

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M. F. H. S. PILOT 25 I I l I GIRLS' BASKETBALL Kneeling-A. Xlfeleh, R. Morton, VL. Mitchell., P. Standing-Asst. Coach Adams. G. XVhittemore, M. Purington, K. Gilman, Coach Wells. GIRLS' ATHLETICS Basketball practice started on November 18th. Many ot the girls participated in this sport. Although there were few victories the girls learned cooperation and fair play. Miss Wells deserves much credit and praise for the excellent way in which she coached the team, and we thank Mrs. Adams, assist- ant coach, lor the able assistance and help which she gave us. This year the team is losing three of its members, Kathleen Gilman, Anita Welch, and Lyda Mitchell. The remaining squad is: Elizabeth Tees, Marguerite Purington, Hazel King, Glenna Whittemore, Phyllis Bartlett, Dorothy McMoran, Norma Rowe, and Rachel Morton. We wish to extend to the team and coaches the best of luck for the coming sea- son. SCHEDULE South Paris 34 M. F. H. S. South l':n'is 36 M. F. H. S. 25 23 Bartlett. , N. Rowe, E. Tees, Mgr. B. Fifield, H, King. Casco 34 M. F. H. S. 21 Alumni Bl? M. Ii. II. S. 24 l.eavitt 35 M. F. H. S. 24 Leavitt 730 M. F. H. S. 20 Lktseo 240 M. F. H. S. 19 Oxford 26 M. If. ll. S. 21 Oxford 231 M. I . Il. S. 29 in the Fall with and horseshoes. The girls' athletics began volleyball, softball, quoits, Senior girls, members of the Girls, Athletic Association. assisted Miss Wells and Mrs. Adams in coaching these sports. The student coaches were: Volleyball li:ti'bara George Softball Kathleen Gilman Quoits Barbara Merrill Horseslioes Lyda Mitchell The officers of the G. A. A. are: President Constance Keene Vice-President Marguerite Puriugton Secretary llrenda Ififleld Treasurer Anita XYeleh The purpose of this organization is to help the girls gain a high standard of health, sportsmanship and athletic ability. Kathleen Gilman '4l.

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M. F. H. S. PILOT 27 Through these we learn cooperation that may be carried over into the big union of our 48 states. Originally, when the thirteen states fought to preserve their independence and integrity, the problem was much simpler. Today we have three times that number, all of which, with their individual interests, problems, and loyalty, desire recognition. They are con- cerned with particular questions of com- merce, climate, traditions, politics, all of which tend to isolate them from the common cause, yet in the progress of civilization, there have also developed methods of communica- tion and transportation that tend to make us a nation individual. We have only to look at the E Pluribus Unum which we see every day on our money to remind us that we are, out of many, one H. The oneness of this nation is symbolized by the Flag of the United States of America, and every time we salute the Hag, we salute the whole country. Words cannot be found any more appropriate than those used in our National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner . O long may it wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Liberty and Iustice and all that America means to us, come only through sacrifice on our part. Let us forever stand one for all and all for one , and with holy reverence remember when storm clouds gather far across the sea, let us pledge allegiance to a land that is free . Yes. God bless America. Americans must do more than just pledge allegiance, we must live it in every thought, word, and deed. All this helps to make our nation one that stands for Democracy, the one nation indi- visible . I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Gloria Harwood '44, THE BLIZZARD The storm had been threatening all day. The cold gray sky, the grim light created by it, the penetrating chill and the low moaning and creaking of the trees all foretold the coming disaster. It began to manifest itself more and more by midafternoon. The drab clouds seemed to settle even lower and the wind increased in force. About four o'clock the gale suddenly stopped and left the world as silent and eerie as a tomb. The unnatural light created a feeling of some awful happening. Then, as suddenly as it had stopped, the wind began again. This time it was accompanied by the minute, hard snowflakes that precede a long snowfall, and that sting human Hesh like fire. The wind increased until it became a whin- ing, shrieking wail that bent and swayed the trees until they seemed to be at the breaking point. The snow increased too, both in density and in the size of the Hakes. At the end of a half hour it was so thick, that to see more than tweny feet was an impossibil- ity. The darkness now closed in and obliterated all. There seemed to be no escape, no refuge from the gale and snow. It penetrated the thickest bushes, it swirled into the innermost recess of overhanging rocks, it pierced even the tiniest crack in the walls of the cabin by the river. Night passed and the bleak dawn finally came, revealing no let-up in the raging storm. The wind was just as strong and the snow fell as fast as it had the previous night. No living creature stirred about. The elements were raging so, that none could live any length of time without some protection. On the morning of the third day, however, the wind had abated and the snow stopped. By mid-morning the sun had broken through the last thick bank of clouds, brightening a new world now transformed beyond recogni- tion. Of the cabins on the river, nothing was visible but the roofs, the trees were so heavily laden with snow that they resembled huge piles of it. Beneath the trees lay the vast, unbroken expanse of snow, now sparkling in the bright sunlight. Edward Frost '4l.