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

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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'

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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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M. F. II s. l'iLo'r 27 ++++++++++++++-I-+-I-++-I-+'I' +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++-I-++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -I--I-++++++++++++-I-++++++++-I-+++++++ GIRLS' BASKETBALL Back row, left to right: Katherine Puringgton fnianagerj, Fay Goss, Marie Allen, Madeline Lowell, Mrs. Harding leoaehj, Carolyn Tenney, Marian Vxlalker, l'auline Edwards, Miss Vvlalsh Q coach j . Front row, left to right: .lean Mitchell, Varolyn l'ulsil'er, Varulyn Mitehell, .lane Spiller tcaptainj, I.aura Marston, Ann Iiuiery, Barlvara Lane. GIRLS' ATHLETICS There were many girls out for lwasketlvall this year, The team was made up of the following: Seniors: Carolyn Mitchell and jane Spiller. juniors: Fay Goss and Carof lyn Pulsifer. Sophomores: Barlwara Lane, -lean Mitchell, Laura Marston, Marie Allen, and Pauline Edwards. Freshmen: Ann Emery, Marion Vxfalker, Carolyn Tenney, and Madeline Lowell, Carolyn Humphries played the first hall' of the season hut was unahle to continue, Donna Wzilktri' ioined our squad the latter part of the year. Katherine Purington acted as manager and jane Spiller as captain. Mrs. Harding and Miss Walsli proved very able coaches. The schedule was as follows: , r ' ,. I . s s - e att ltatu I layt tl VJhut M.I7. Opp. Dec. 7 Alumni Here I2 3-4 -Ian. I Vv'est Paris There S 23 -Ian. 5 Leavitt Here 25 I6 jan. 9 llridgton Here 26 I8 jan. I7 Uxlord There ZH 53 jan. I9 Alumni Here ll Z6 Ilan. 23 N. Gloucester Here 30 5 lieh. 2 Oxford There Ill 36 Although many ol' our games were inf terrupted lwecause of certain dilliculties we had some very nice times. To celelwrate an earlier victory, our team held a party, Felwf ruary 13, which was enjoyed hy all the team. A few more games are scheduled liefore the close ol! the season. julie SP1LLiiR '45