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

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24 M. F. 1-1. s. Pn.oT C-LEE CLUB Back row, left to right: Robert Raynor, Richard Pulsifer, Norman liaunce, Auhrey Mitchell, Minard Roberts, Dwight Charles, Rohert Spaulding, Gerald Grant, Edwin Uagne, Middle row, left to right: Pauline Edwards, Phyllis Chase, Audrey Hutchins, Carolyn Humphries, Beverly Austin, Mary Allard, Una Strout. Barhara Strout, Hilda Hueston, Arlene Vv'all4er, Anna Canwell, -lean Mitchell, Norine Giddinge, Dorothy Holmes, Lillian Rodway, Marian Wzilkei', Mary DeBiase. liront row, left to right: Kathleen Manchester, Marilyn Mortimer, Marion Collin. Carolyn llulf sifer, Katherine Purington, Glennis Seavey, Laura Marston, lane Young, lirances Strout, Helen Sleeper, Thelma Russell, Madeline Lowell. Missing when this picture was taken, Donna Vv'alker, For our next assemhly, presented Fehruf ary ith, two dialogues were given. The lirst, The New l'artner , was presented hy Mary and Palmi DeBiase, and the second, The Nurse and the Dumhellu, hy Katherf ine Purington and Edward Lowell. The following gave special selections and took part in the chorus: Arlene Walker, Huliert Woodsum, Bernice Rodway, Rita Files, .lean Mitchell, Jeanne Harlow, Jacqueline Stuart, Wilma Tenney, Laura Marston, Phyllis Chase, Carleton Benson, and Ray' mond Bartlett. Many Sophomore girls have gone out for haskethall. They are as follows: Pauline Edwards, llarhara Lane, ,lean Mitchell, Laura Marston, Marie Allen. Those participating in hand, swing hand, and orchestra are Pauline Edwards, Audrey Hutchins, Huhert Woodsuin, Phyllis Chase, Laura Marston, ,lean Mitchell, Mary Def Biase, Bernice Rodway, and Edward Lowell. We have welcomed several new memhcrs to our class: Ruth Sirois, l'almi Delliase, Dawn Pelletier, and Elizalicth Cole. We have also lost several memhers, one of whom, Arne l'ulltkinen, joined the Navy, We received our class rings this tall and all were pleased with them. KATHERINE Pu R1Nc,rroN '47

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M. F. H. S. PILOT Band--Glennis Seavey, Juanita Berry, Alice Maxim, Gerald Grant, Marilyn Morti- mer, Jane Young, Arlene Berry, Marion Collin, Donna Walker, and Drum Major Dorothy Holmes Swing Bandff-Glennis Seavey, Marilyn Mortimer, Juanita Berry, Arlene Berry, Jane Young, Gerald Grant, and Robert Barnard. Clee Clulv 4Mary Allard, Marion Coflin, Anna Canwell, Gerald Grant, Dorothy Holmes, Lillian Rodway, Glennis Seavey, Barbara Strout, Una Strout, Marilyn Mortimer, Donna Walker, Jane Young We were sorry to lose two of our favorite classmates, Donald Russell and David Bryf ant, to the Navy. We also regret that Alice Maxim has been unable to be with us for several months because of illness, and we hope that she will soon be able to ref join us. DoNNA WALKER '45 JUNIOR CLASS NEWS Now Jolly Juniors, we, the class of '46, started our third year at M. F. H. S. on September ith. That day we held our first class meeting with Ruth Mitchell presiding. The new officers were elected as follows: President Carolyn Pulsifer Vice President Norman Faunce Secretary Frances Caragliano Treasurer Percy Grant On October 13th we gave our first social, a musical program. Those taking part were Carolyn Pulsifer, Thelma Russell, Alice Morrison, Norman Faunce, Richard Mitch' ell, Aubrey Mitchell, and Donald Goss. The Juniors have the following students in activities: Band: Carolyn Pulsifer, Aubrey Mitchell Girls' Basketball: Carolyn Pulsifer, Fay Goss Boys' Basketball: Norman Faunce, Vernal Duchette , Glee Club: Aubrey Mitchell, Minard Roberts, Percy Grant, Norman Faunce, Norine Giddinge, Thelma Russell, and Carolyn Pulsifer Although our class has lost four members, we have welcomed one newcomer, Fletcher Dunn. FRANCES CARAoLiANo '46 SGPHGMORE CLASS NEWS We started our second year of High School on September 'ith feeling like old' timers. The officers elected at our first class meet' ing were as follows: President Pauline Edwards Vice President Audrey Hutchins Secretary Katherine Purington Treasurer Barbara Lane ln the early fall the Sophomore Class pref sented a Barn Dance to raise money for thc tennis court fund. Those taking part were Barbara Lane, Raymond Bartlett, William Hanscom, Roger Holmes, 'Walter Sleeper, Jean Mitchell, Mary DeBiase, Pauline Ed' wards, Jeanne Harlow, Beulah Edwards, Arlene Walker, Katherine Purington, Audf rey Hutchins, Phyllis Chase, Marie Allen, Hubert Woodsum, and Edward Lowell. Our first assembly was held on January lith. It was entitled Mr, Jordan's Head' ache , with Palmi DeBiase playing Mr. Jorf dan. Others taking part were Raymond Bartlett, Roger Holmes, Kenneth Bradford, Chester Perkins, Bernice Rodway, Mary DeBiase, Pauline Edwards, Carleton Ben- son, Jacqueline Stuart, Hubert Woodsum, William Hanscom, Pauline Meggett, Kath' erine Purington, Jeanne Harlow, Audrey Hutchins, Barbara Lane, and Millard Grant.

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I M. F. H. s. PILOT 25 FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS We, the freshman class, entered our first year of High School on September 5, 1944, with fifty-seven pupils. Since then we have welcomed two new members, Glendon Grey, and Beatrice Bean. Six of our class- mates have left us. At our class meeting on September 8 the following oflicers were elected: President Dwight Charles Vice President Clendine Coombs Secretary Richard Pulsifer Treasurer Helen Brann The freshman reception was held on Oc' tober 6. The members of the class were all called upon to do various stunts. At our social, which came on November 3, the class presented a onefact play en- titled, Peace, It's Wonderful . The charf acters were Madeline Lowell, Carolyn Humphries, Fred Lothrop, Malcolm Sawyer, and Peter jordan. The following students are in activities: Cirls' Basketball: Carolyn Humphries, Madeline Lowell, Kathleen Manchester, Carolyn Tenney, Marian Walker, and Beverly Purington. Cheer Leader: Clendine Coombs. Boys' Basketball: Malcolm Sawyer, Ray- mond Abbott, Peter jordan, Robert Spaulding, Gerald Gammon, and Randall Allard. One member of the team, Will- iam Wheeler, has left us for the Navy. Music: Dwight Charles, Malcolm Sawyer, Randall Allard, Robert Raynor, Robert Spaulding, Edwin Cagne, Marian Walk' er, and Carolyn Humphries. Clee' Club: Marian Walker, Rhobie Jorf dan, Helen Sleeper, Robert Spaulding, Hilda Hueston, Beverly Austin, Madeline Lowell: Robert Raynor, Kathleen Man' chester, Richard Pulsifer, and Edwin Gagne. ' Archery Club: Kenneth Carlin, Murray Tenney, Robert Spaulding, Wallace Ed' wards, Fred Lothrop, Peter jordan, Al- bert Lord, Owen Keene, Clarence Whit- tier, and Earl Lawrence. Our first assembly was a Quiz Program: those .taking part were Dwight Charles, Carolyn Humphries, and Glendine Coombs. For our second assembly we presented a play, Elizabeth's Young Man . The mem- bers of the Cast were Kathleen Manchester, Ann Emery, Richard Pulsifer, and Hilda Hueston. RICHARD PIILSIFER '48 ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION NEWS The High School Activities Association has not been especially active this year. Perhaps it is because many of our boys have joined our Hghting forces. During our first meeting we elected officers and members of the Executive Board. Those selected are as follows: President Charles DeBiase Vice'President Norman Faunce Secretary Donna Walker Treasurer Shirley Abbott Representatives from each class are: Seniors: Juanita Berry and Donald Russell Juniors: Ruth Mitchell and Richard Mitch' ell Sophomorcs: Mary DeBiase and Edward Lowell Freshmen: Madeline Lowell and Wilford Leonard We sponsored the Freshman Reception October 6, 1944. The committee was as follows: Juanita Berry, Charles DeBiase, Donald Russell, and Donna Walker. There was a large gathering and a lot of fun. For the Hrst time the stunts were rehearsed be' fore the program was given. Refreshments were served to the Freshmen.