Mexico High School - Pep Yearbook (Mexico, ME)

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THE PEP 15 MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL PLAYS Action, a comedy in three acts, was held both nights of the annual Pintexico Fair at Mexico Grange Hall. It was very well received and each player took his part exceptionally well. Carl Zeke ........................................... William Dorrigan Zeb ...................... ............. Cl yde Brown . Miss Duval .................................. Marion Stafford lMrs. Huston .......................................... Alice Carey Gilbert Huston.Francis Gaudette, Charles Mortus Nate Stumn ........................................... Tom Muir Carrie Stump, his wife ........................ Junie Simon Eva Stump ........................ ........ B ertha Clement Sam Ames i.................., ....... F rederick Hayden Gladys Criswell ............................... Ellen Dickson Dr Innstruck ........................................ Harold True Swecialties-Tap Dance .... Elizabeth Whitney' Song ........................................ William Fisher Trio..Eleanor Whitney, Alice Richardson, Shirley Richards Cowboy Songs .............................. Clara Gallant Stage Managers .... Walter Stisulis, Ralph Desroche, Ben Venskus Coach, Miss Neta Harmon A Chance With Zeiglield, by Eva M. Bacon, was presented two nights at Mexico Grange Hall, April 19 and 20th. The second night a dance followed the drama, with music furnished by Albert Druin's orchestra. The parts were exceptionally well performed and both nights a large audience attended. - Cart Abie Levinsky, Proprietor of a vaudevilll theater ..,,,,,,, ..,,.,..... W . Dorrigan Tillie Tish, His Secretary .........,.........................., ......... M arion Stafford Princess Olga Don Shayski, an actress ......... ....... W innifred Caron Tony Garibaldu .........4........................,....... .......,........ L eon Strout jimmy O'Brien, a policeman ....................... ........ J ohn McDougall Kitty Kelly, His Lost Sweetheart ..........,.....i. ................... A vis Lynn Zacharick Jones, from Skunkville Holler ......... ........... C lyde Brown Peggie Jane, his best girl ................................ .......... I anet Dawson Pedro, :her lover ........................................... ........ C arroll Casey Annabelle Lee, from the Club Alabam ........ .......... S tella Burgess Caarbona ........................................................ ................ L eroy Spydell Exzema iltch ................................................ ......... E merson Fournier Salami Bologna ..,...... ................. ....... . . . ....... ....................... .......... T h omas Powell Listernia Halitosis ............................................................................................................ Frank Ducette College Boys ...................... john Masalsky, Cecil Burns, Lawrence Roy, Herman Buckingham College Girls.,Ida Gloden, Claudia Spydell, Shirley Richards, Eleanor White, Clarabelle Veneau Chorrines: Mildred Rogers, Vitolia Walent, Grayce Moody, Laural McDonald, Alice Carey, Gwendolyn judkins, Lillian Durant, Ethel Milishowsky, Geraldine Knauer, Pauline Knauer. Song Specialties-My Old Man .............................................................................. Earle Lynn Music by High School Band Accompanist-Albert Dmin Director-Miss Neta Harmon Much credit is due Miss Harmon for her wonderful work in coaching these plays. They mean much hard work and she has certainly succeeded in making them interesting and enter- raining. We are grateful to Albert Druin for the splendid work he did with the musical part of the programs. A Y' - i ,

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14 THE PEP The new members to be initiated into the club are: Leon Strout, Ted Carey, john Kidder, Thomas Powell The Annual School Fair was held Nov. 17, 18th of last year wich very successful results, taking in approximately 3297. The Class Chairman were as follows: Juniors .............. ............... B en Venskus General Chairman ......... Mrs Dyment Sophomores ......... ......... B etty jones Seniors ........................ Gladys Spydell Freshmen .......... ......... D0 nald Dorr Class Sponsors: Seniors ............................. Miss Clara Swan Sophomores..Mr. M. Young, Mr. G. Rose juniors .................................. Mrs. Murphy Freshmen .,.......,.................... Mr C. Young The hrst prize for the best 'booth was won by the Seniors, 2nd Prize by M and M-er Club. The sponsor of the latter club was Mr. james Morse. The High School Orchestra was coached this year by Mr. Maynard Young until May 4th, when Mr. Harry Cohen, talented music instructor of Rumford, Maine, became director. The Debaters-after a few years of hard Work and failures-Mexico High School has at last succeeded in having a winning team. Under the careful supervision of Mr. Carl Young, a group of students have been molded into a well informed, energetic debating squad. The question for this year's debaters reads: Resolved: That the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system ot radio control and operation. The students comprising the team were: ' lst Negative ......... ,William Dorrigan 2nd Negative .............. Bertha Clement 1st Affirmative .....,............ Mary Potts 2nd Affirmative ............... Leon Strout Alternate ................... Victolia Walent On March 13, 1934, a trial debate was held with Wilton Academy at Mexico High. No decisions were made. The main debates of the season were with the Canton and Buckfield High Schools. Our Negative team won over Canton High unanimously, but our affirmative sufrered a defeat from Buckfield by the narrow margin of 2 to 1. These two debates were held on March 16, 1934, the negative traveling. Both teams debated with Lewiston High, the Afhrmative travel- ing. They were not decisional debates, but Mexico came through with flying colors. The members of both teams were awarded Bates Debating League Certificates and the Mexico standard M letter. Much credit is due Mr. Carl Young for the splendid effort he put into his debating teaml William Dorrigan is the only graduating member, leaving two juniors and one freshman for next year's team. A successful season is expected next year. Prize speaicing this year was successfully coached by Mr. Leon P. Spinney, Mr. Leon Small, Mr. Carl Young and Mrs. Beatrice Dyment. Those participating were as follows: - Bertha Clement, lst prize for girls, 35.00. William Fisher, lst prize for boys, 35.00. Betty Bean, 2d prize for girls, 32.50. Tom Muir, 2nd prize for boys, 32.50. Leroy Spydell, Mildred Rogers, Leon Strout, Ardice Gallant, Betty Jones, Mary Potts. A benefit dance was held April 11, 1934, for Sidney McLoed by Mexico High School students. The dance was sponsored by M and M-er clubs, music furnished by Albert Druin and a volunteer orchestra. A large crowd attended. The money received has helped toward making a fine boy very happy. On the committee were: Avis Lynn Marion Stafford, Gladys Spydell, Everett Dawson, Charlie Mortus and Francis Gaudette.

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16 THE PEP The Committee for the Junior Prom is: Sponsor .......................... Mrs Dyment Bertha Clement Matthew Myles Josie Taraskus Andrew Bernard Walter Stisulis Pauline Knauer The Committee for the Senior Hop: Dorothy Vaughn Albert Fitzmorris Gladys Spydell William Dorrigan - Francis Gaudette The Honor Parts for Commencement: Order of Exercises is: 1. Valedictorian ........ ......... M ary Karpen 2. Salutatory ........................ Lillian Brooks 3. 1st Honor Essay ................ Mabel Davis 4. 2nd Honor Essay ...... Marion Stafford 5. Prophecy for Boys .......... Irene Lengwin 6. Class Will .......................... Grayce Moody 7. Gifts to Boys ...................... Mary Aleck 8. Gifts to Girls ......... Nellie Milishowsky 9. Class Oration ............ Albert Fitzmorris 10. Address to Undergraduates..Avis Lynn 11. Class History .................... John Kidder 12. Prophecy for Girls ............ June Simon 13. Class Ode .................. Dorothy Vaughn NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The highest honor a student of Mexico High School can attain has been awarded to the following six Seniors and Juniors: Marion Stafford, Albert Fitzmorris, Ellen Dickson, Gladys Spydell, Mabel Davis, William Fisher. Junior members: Josie Taraskus, John Kidder. Junior member chosen last year, awarded the honor emblems. The initiation is to be performed at the Alumni Banquet in June. GRAYCE MOODY, 34. LITERARY SUNSET It had been a dreary day. It was the kind of day that made one think: Well, whats the use of trying to do right, why not end it all? 1 Now, at the end of day, the clouds had vanished, the sun was setting. What a gorgeous sight! The western sky was much more beautiful than any rainbow could ever be. When the sunlight had almost vanished it outlined the mountain peaks like a zigzag piece of lightning. This sunset brought hope, courage, renewed faith in life and the promise of a better day coming. LILLIAN BBROOKS. THE WATER BOY At the football games I like to distinguish myself from the common rooters by working on the side lines. Since my stature is not that of a gridiron hero, I gain the coveted distincton by serving as bearer of the water pail. I have found the position of water boy a very desirable one, for I not only see the game at close range, but see it as the coach sees it. It see the mistakes as well as the good plays and get the benefit of all the coaches' comments. My greatest thrill comes when some one is knocked out and one of the players yells: Water! I grab the pail and run across the field, with the water splashing on my legs. I arrive, they all have Water and the player revives. Then I walk back, as if I were one of the players coming out of the game, and set the pail down. I go over to the bench and take my seat as if I had completed 9, difficult task,