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

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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.

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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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26 M. F. H. s. PILOT 1 On March 30, 1945, we held a concert for the benefit of the Red Cross. Those on the committee were: Marion Coflin, Chairman Jane Spiller Pauline Meggett Beverly Purington Our Band and Glee Club played a large part in the program along with many spef cialties. At the present many ambitious pupils are working on a cabaret to be given April 13, 1945. It promises to be a success. Mem' bers of the committee are: Chairman: Glennis Seavey Music: Dwight Charles Folk Dances: Carolyn Mitchell and Shir' ley Abbott Stage Setting: jane Spiller Typing: Marion Coiiin, Marjorie Law' rence, Kathryn Morrill, Arlene Berry The cast includes seventy of our student body. JLIANITA BERRY '45 'k'ki'