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

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M. F. H. S. PILOT Jilumni 941, .5P.mwlce. Donald Cole, U. S. Army 119345 Millard Strout, U. S. Army 119355 Royal Iefferson, U. S. Army 119355 Leland Farr, U. S. Army 119365 Clayton Strout, U. S. Army 119365 Gerald Watson, U. S. Army 119365 Robert Howes, U. S. Army 119365 Malcolm Strout, U. S. Army 119375 Frank Williams, U. S. Marines 119375 Harold Raymond, U. S. Army 119375 Alan Iohnson, U. S. Army Air Corps 119375 Albert Durgin, U. S. Army 119375 James Maxim, U. S. Army 119375 Donald Lewis, U. S. Army 119375 Clarence Swift, U. S. Army 119375 Richard Keene, U. S. Army 119375 Richard Bryant, U. S. Army 119385 Leighton Hutchinson, U. S. Army 119385 Dana Raymond, U. S. Army Air Corps 119385 Clifford Strout, U. S. Army 119385 Donald Stuart, U. S. Army 119385 Bertram Woodcock, U. S. Army Air Corps 119385 Orville Farr, U. S. Navy 119395 Donald Winslow, U. S. Navy 119395 Arthur Davis, U. S. Marines 119405 Robert Elliot, U. S. Army 119405 Iohn Nason, U. S. Army Air Corps 119405 Maurice Prince, U. S. Army 119405 Willard Spiller, U. S. Army 119405 Robert Iordan, U. S. Marines 119415 Milton Purington, U. S. Army 119415 U BY NORM SAWYER.

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4 M. F. H. S. PILOT train us in the fundamentals of every-day life, but colleges go into things more deeply and give us specialized training in various fields of interest. Many people think that college is impossible for those who have no money. This is not true. In-so-much as education betters a country in general, natu- rally everyone will try to help you get through college. Every college has some plan by which ambitious students may earn part or all of their room and board. Many scholarships are given each semester to those who can prove that they are worthy of such aid. Every person who is well-educated will advise you to go through college at any cost. More and more employers are hiring only college graduates today, so it is of decided value to you to go to college. If you want to go through college you can do it. Don't be afraid to try it. CARLETON C. QUINN '42. YOUR PART IN THE WAR All of us know that our country has been drawn into a second World War, yet few of- us realize how grave our situation really is. When we entered World War I there was little chance of being on the losing end, but today the case is extremely different. We can lose this war and with it our rights as citizens of a democratic nation. On the other hand we can, and must, win it. We all want to be victorious but many haven't as yet made themselves believe that they must do their part. During the last few months Civilian De- fense classes in first aid, nutrition, and home nursing have been formed in practically all our towns and cities regardless of size. Motor and canteen corps have been established and the defense leaders in every community have appointed several air raid wardens who are now being trained to recognize enemy air- craft, extinguish incendiary bombs, and per- form many other tasks which will be neces- sary in case our country is invaded. At the time of the last war, Liberty Bonds were sold to finance our loans to our allies as well as to equip and transport our own troops. Today our government has issued Defense Bonds and Savings Stamps which have been placed on sale at all the post oflices throughout the nation. In the thousands of cities and towns in our country, plans are underway for complete blackouts and possibly the evacuation of all women and children in case of air raids. In fact many of these communities have already had test raids. Perhaps you will think this foolish but it is generally agreed that it is an important factor in the protection of this country from an invader. Thousands of our physically fit men be- tween the ages of 21 and 28 are already serv- ing in our armed forces and every man be- tween the ages of 20 and 45 inclusive has registered. A great number of these will be conscripted within the next few months. Many of our soldiers have been transported to foreign battle fields and are faithfully do- ing their part to sink the Axis. u ARE YOU? IOHN TRINWARD '43. Xb ZR! X,-.3 f Q91 tn! 5, gr, XJ

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IXI. F. H. S. PILOT :P ' WALLACE ANDREXVS This tall and slim fellow lVith a studions glance, Is always too busy To give the girls a chance. Band CI, 2, 3, 413 Glee Club Cl, 213 Outing Club C2, 313 Or- chestra Cl, 3, 413 Dancing Cl, 2, 313 Swingsters C313 Asst. Editor of Pilot C213 Literary Editor of Pilot C313 Class Reporter of Pilot C413 Asst. Editor of Spotlight C313 Editor-in-Chief of Spotlight C413 President of Camera Club C413 Hobby Club C413 Class President C113 Vice-President of Band C313 President of Band C413 Senior Drama C413 Vice- President of Activities Assn. C313 Hi-Y Club C213 Minstrel Show C31. CELIA BRACKETT Celia Brackett Is planning to wed. ,lust mention Norris And her face gets red. Glee Club C113 ,Dancing Cl, 313 G. A. A. C1, 213 Softball C113 Girls' Outing Club C453 Camera Club C313 Typist of Spot- light C3, 413 Typist of Pilot C413 Senior Drama C41. ELON BRADFORD In foreign lands others may roam, But I'l1 stay here and see Jane home. Cross Country C3, 413 Senior Drama C413 Dancing C113 Glee Club Cl, 213 Track C413 Dramatics Club C41. ELLSYVORTH BLAIR Yon can't keep a good man down. Band Cl, 2, 3, 413 Basketball Cl, 2, 413 Baseball C113 Orchestra C113 Camera Club C313 Science Club C1, -413 Athletic Assn. Student Treas. C413 Executive Board C413 Asst. Circulation Manager of Spotlight C313 Typist of Spotlight C413 Typist of Pilot C3, 41. ROBERT CAMPBELL To speak much is one thing, To speak well is another. Cross Country Cl, 3, 413 Dancing C1, 313 Commercial Club C313 Dramatics Club C413 Music Club C413 Senior Drama C413 Typist of Spotlight C3, 413 Typist of Pilot C41.