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

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r SPOTLIGHT Front row, left to right: Norman Sawyer, Marjorie VVils0n, VVallace Andrews, Leola Paine, Shirley Keene, Althea Keene, Ellsworth Blair, Gloria Harwood Second row: Florence Grant, John Trinward, Shirley Goss, Robert Campbell, Celia Brackett, Carleton Quinn, Betty Tees Third row: Esther Stiles, Jeannette Phunmer, Mrs. Adams, Miss Nelson, Norma Drisko, Richard Klain SENIOR DRAMA Front row, left to right: Althea Keene, Philip Davis, Elizabeth Tees, Carleton Quinn, Celia Brackett, llfallace Andrews Back row: Elon Bradford, Marjorie XVilson. Robert Campbell, Mrs. Mains tCoachJ. lezumette Plnnnner, XVallace French, Norma Drisko '

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M. F. H. Sf PILOT 15 +4 CLASS NEWS FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS We, the class of '45, entered Mechanic Falls High'School early last fall, September 8th, to be exact. The fifty-eight of us were accepted by the upper-classmen as members of the High School at the Freshman Recep- tion, which was given to us by the Activities Association. For three and a half days be- fore this, we had tried to entertain an appre- ciative audience by obligingly wearing our clothes backward, with unmated stockings, and green bows. In addition to this the boys had to carry dolls, and the girls wore their hair parted in the center back, tied with the green ribbons, the former curtsied to Seniors, while the latter gallantly bowed whenever they met a member of the dignified gradu- ating class. At our First class meeting the following ollicers were elected: President ...... . A . Betty Quinn Vice-President ..,,.. Iane Young Secretary ,....... Dorothy Holmes Treasurer ........ Donna Walker The Freshman Social took place Novem- ber 28th, in the gym. Song guessing contests were held, a dance was enjoyed, and we sold refreshments of fudge, cookies, and punch. Many of our class have gone out for sports. Lucille Bartlett, Iuanita Berry, Iane Spiller, and Carolyn Mitchell, Charles DeBiase, Harold Purington, Donald Russell, Robert Barnard, Richard Sargent, and Walter Man- chester went out for girls' and boys' basket- ball. The hockey team was practically made up of Freshmen, namely: David Bryant, Earle Lothrop, Dudley Walker, Wallace Merrill, Floyd Reynolds, Harold Purington, and Allen Rivers. Dexter McMorran, Wallace Merrill, Paul Murray, and Allen Rivers were on the cross country squad, while Dudley Walker, Floyd Reynolds, Har- old Purington, and Donald Russell went out for football. The freshmen have also taken an active part in the musical organizations of the school. The band includes Iuanita Berry, Lucille Bartlett, Glennis Seavey, Marilyn Mortimer, Arlene Berry, Iane Young, Alice Maxim, Betty Quinn, Dorothy Holmes, and Barbara Purington. The orchestra: Alice Maxim, Arlene Berry, Donna Walker, Wal- ter Manchester, Marilyn Mortimer, Iuanita Berry, Glennis Seavey, Iane Young, Gerald Grant, Dudley Walker, Earle Lothrop, and Lucille Bartlett. The freshmen were also well represented in the Glee Clubs. Although our class has been busy in school activities, we have not neglected our studies. Several freshmen names have appeared on Honor Rolls during the year. Our class has lost several of its members, but we have welcomed one newcomer, Hil- ton Campbell. Iane Young l-45. SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS The class ofhcers were elected the first term of school. They are as follows: President .,,....... Esther Stiles Vice-President ...... Glenn Fifield Secretary .....,.. Gloria Harwood Treasurer ....,. Gordon Harwood A great number of our students have en- tered into some activity, the major ones be- ing: Gnu.s' BASKETBALL Rachel Morton Erma Shaw Luella Paine Audrey Norris Phyllis Campbell Arlene Duchette Marjorie Spiller Bovs' BASKETBALL Glenn Fifield lack DeWolfe Tom George Bob George Durward Piper FOOTBALL Durward Piper Glenn Fifield Phil Vigeant BAND Esther Stiles Luella Paine Glenn Fifield Ioyce Cole Iustin Doane Phyllis Campbell Gloria Harwood Thelma Prince Rachel Morton

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M. F. H. S. PILOT 17 ORCHESTRA Gloria Harwood Phyllis Varrell Shirley Abbott Hazel Keene CHEER LEADERS Gloria Harwood Ioyce Cole Luella Paine Rachel Morton VVe had a very successful social the first of the year. The entertainment consisted of a modernized version of historical events. The class rings arrived soon after Christ- mas vacation. Everybody is well satisfied with them. The annual school fair was held October 24. Our class sold candy. Our class has tried to be very cooperative in purchasing Defense Stamps. Gloria Harwood '44, IUNIOR CLASS NEWS The Iuniors held their first class meeting September 13. Shirley Keene acted as chair- man and the following oflicers were elected: President ......... Donald Keene Vice-President .... Shirley Keene Secretary ..,....... Gloria Strout Treasurer ....,... Florence Grant The annual class social was held Novem- ber 14, 1941. The program consisted of a radio presentation, with a few specialties, including a quiz contest. The prizes con- sisted of lollypops. The program committee was Shirley Keene, Hazel King, Rupert Rob- bins, Florence Grant, and Robert Chapman. lcebergs and home made fudge were sold for refreshments. All juniors were required to take part in the preliminary prize speaking contest. Those making the finals were: Gertrude Ed- wards, Betty George, Iosephine Busby, Flor- ence Grant, and Hazel Austin. Due to the shortage of sugar, instead of selling candy, the juniors have charge of the selling of chocolate milk. All the proceeds belong to the Iunior Class. The annual school fair was held October 24, 1941. The following committee was chosen for the junior booth: Robert Chap- man, Hazel King, Almon Keene, and Flor- ence Grant. We sold doughnuts and cider. We have had several new students enter our class this year: Richard Iones, Roger Williams, Norris Hanscom, Iosephine Busby, and Robert Chapman. Hazel Austin '43. SENIOR CLASS NEWS The first class meeting of the year was held September 8, with Richard Klain pre- siding. The following oflicers were elected: President ........ Carleton Quinn Vice-President Marjorie Wilson Secretary ......,,., Althea Keene Treasurer .,.,........ Ray Goss On September 25, a meeting was held to elect the following committees: Announce- ments-Richard Klain, Elizabeth Tees, Philip Davis, and Celia Brackettg Senior Drama-Ray Goss, Wallace Andrews, and Elizabeth Tees. A meeting was held October 6, to elect a committee for the class social. The follow- ing were chosen: Ieannette Plummer, Elon Bradford, Elizabeth Tees, Marguerite Pur- ington, and Robert Campbell. On October 16, a meeting was held for the purpose of electing a committee for the annual school fair. Those elected were: Norma Drisko, Marjorie Wilson, Marguerite Purington, Wallace Andrews, and Ray Goss. The seniors chose maroon and gold as their class colors. Maroon was also chosen as the color for the caps and gowns. The drama, Romance in a Boarding House, was given December 12. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Smith, owner of the Gibson Boarding House .................... Elizabeth Tees Mr. Smith, her husband .......... Philip Davis Mary Anne, their daughter ...... Norma Drisko Mr. Throttlebutton, aristocrat from New York .................,.. Carleton Quinn Mrs. Throttlebutton, his wife Celia Brackett Mortimer, their son ........ Wallace Andrews Duke of Sussex, nobleman .... Robert Campbell Mrs. Benson, boarder Chard of hearingj Althea Keene Miss MeGillicuddy, A maiden lady .... Jeannette Plummer Bill, another boarder .. ...... Elon Bradford Hettie, the hired girl .......... Marjorie Wilson Stage Manager ............... Wallace French The seniors had their pictures taken Feb- ruary 20th, at the Loring Studio, in Lewis- 11011. Names of honor students: Valedictory .... Wallace Andrews Salutatory ......... Althea Keene Honor Essay .... Marjorie Wilson