Mexico High School - Pep Yearbook (Mexico, ME)

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PAGE TWENTY-TWO THE 1945 PEP THLETICS FOOTBALL SQUAD ' ' A 3rd row: Coach Cobb, Mgr. Trundy, Carver, 0'Leary, Michaud, Buotte, Downs, Martin. ' 2nd row: DesRoches, Burns, Swett, Henry, Perry, LeBlanc, Doyen, Allen. lst row: Allen, Fraser, Luther, Leavitt, Hutchinson, Jamison, Buccina. ' ' FOOTBALL-1944 Mexico High's football team of 1944 played eight games, winning two, losing live, and played one scoreless tie. At the end, ofthe sea- son Robert Allen, the sparkplug of the Pinto line, who alternated at both tackle and end, was chosen as Captain of the 1944 squad. Those awarded their football letters for the season of 1944 were Capt. Robert Allen, Edward Martin, Paul Michaud, Albert Downs, Clarence Buotte, James O'Leary, Harold Carver, James Buccina, Leo Jamison, Aime DesRoches, Doug- las Hutchinson, Peter Perry, Ronald Doyen, David Allen, James Fraser, Eldon Luther, James Burns, and Robert Leavitt. One sad note concerning .Mexico's 1944 squad was the death of one of our lettermen, Ronald Doyen. He died late in December. He is missed by all the students of the school especially the boys who were his teammates on the Pinto football team. Mexico at Wilton-Sep-t. 25, 1944 The Mexico Pintos opened their 1944 grid- iron campaign by journeying to Wilton for a tussle with the Academy Eagles of that town. The game was close and interesting throughout with neither side showing much advantage over the other. ' Wilton tasted first blood with a score early in the second period after a Pinto score was nullified because of a penalty. Eddie Martin, fleet-footed Pinto back, ran back the opening kickoff to the Wilton 20 yard line, but the Pin- tos failed to score. The only Mexico score in the first half was a 70 yard run by Paul Michaud after intercepting a Wilton forward. The try for the extra point failed. The half ended in favor of Wilton, 7-6. Neither side scored in the third period but Wilton scored again early in the last quarter. The try for the point was blocked and the score was 13-6 in favor of Wilton. With less'than two minutes remaining in the game Al Downs plunged over for the Pinto's second score of the day. An ,attempted place kick failed. and the score was 13-12.' That'is'how it stayed 'at the final gun with Wilton the winner. Wilton 7 0 0 Y fi-13 U Mexico 0 6 0: 6412, A Farmingtonaat.Mexico-Sept. 30, 19444 ' After suffering defeat at the hands Cfwil- ton Academy, the Mexico Pintos were victorious over the Farmington Greyhounds, 21-0. 'With Martin and Doyen out' because of injuries, Coach Cobb was forced -to make a few changes in the Pinto lineup. They proved very effec- tive, however, as the ,Pintos scored early in the first period. That was all the scoring done in the first half, and for the remainder of that half, the ball was usually in the center of the field. At half time, Mexico led, F7-0. In the third period, ' Mexico ,hit pay-,dirt again when they went on another touchdown

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THE 1945 PEP PAGE TWENTY-ONE SCHOOL NOTES School opened with an enrollment of three hundred forty-six students. The members of the faculty were Tillson Thomas, Principal and teacher of problems of democracyg George Cobb, coach, Submaster, and physical training, Eugene Norton, world and United States History, science, Albert Brown, manual training, mechanical drawing, pre-in- duction, printing, Miss Jean Bragoli, Latin, English, commercial arithmetic, dramatic coach, Mrs. Eunice Murphy, publications, Eng- lish, French, science, Miss Alice Darrah, short- hand, typing, junior business training, coach, Miss Emeline Heath, algebra, geometry, trigo- nometryg Miss Ella Perry, oflice practice, typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, Miss Marcia Rollins, home economics, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, English, Basic Math., Mrs Abigail Norton, chemistry, biology, physics, Mrs. Rosine Stowell, Litera- ture, English, Physiology, Mrs. Jenny Mann, Arithmetic, General Math., Physiology, Mr. For- rest Stowell, Civics, Current History, Science, History. Miss Lois Cousins, a student at the Maine School of Commerce, substituted after Mrs. Mary Keyes left until Miss Perry arrived. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY At the Last Chapel exercises on June 2, 1944, six seniors and three juniors were initiated into the National Honor Society. The initiation was conducted by Patricia Fogarty, who graduated from Mexico High in 1942. Taking part in the pageant Were Edith Smith, George Fogarty, Evelyn Deraspe, last year's junior members, and Catherine Myles, who gave talks on Scholar- ship, Character, Leadership, and Service. The Senior initiates were Janice Murphy, William Mott, and Norbert Waite. The Junior initiates were Marjorie Maycon- nell, Catherine Myles, and William Brown. The Sophomore probationary members were Rosalie Jamison, James Fraser, Lloyd Dickson, and Lee Burns. , ' This year's initiates are Beverly Robertson, Douglas Hutchinson, Clarita Angeles and lhchard Sedgeley. - PHYSICAL TRAINING The Physical Training Group this year con- sisted only of boys. Due to the fact that all classes were filled the girls were unable to take part. The eighth grade up to the senior class par- ticipated in the training schedule outlined by the state. Awards will be given to all students meeting the given requirements. FRESHMAN RECEPTION A large crowd gathered to see the Freshmen go through their initiation. All day the Freshmen were dressed as follows: Boys: Ladies blouse with long sleeves, short pants, cold cream, dark lipstick, women's silk stockings, and ladies' shoes. Girls: A sack as a dress, hair done up in pin curls with no kerchief on, no make-up, men's stockings and shoes. They all wore cow bells around their necks and they carried their books around in a pail. As a special attraction at the evening per- formance, Elwin Swan and Barbara Mawhinney danced for us. The committee consisted of chairman, Evel- ine Arnold, Marjorie Fogarty, Teddy White- house, Evangeline Pingree, Archie Hosie, Wal- ter Oakes, and the class officers. MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Mexico High School Band, after over a year of complete inactivity, was once more organized under the leadership of Mr. Edward Stanley. As most of the band personnel were reluctant to attend rehearsals outside of school hours, the daily activity period was lengthened sufficiently to provide atleast one hour of prac- tice a week. Although the attendance was not large, the band improved steadily through the year, and despite the fact that it is doubtful that more than a limited number of appearances can be made, the progress of the year speaks well for a fine band in the future.

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THE 1945 PEP PAGE TWENTY-THREE march. The gaining v,,, was made .mostly by Al Downs, Mexico fullbackfwho went through big holes made by the, Pintos' charging line. fWith excellent blocking .ini the fourth period we scored again. The Mexico backfield did an ex- cellent job of ball carrying, and the forward wall blocked with great effectiveness. When the final gun was sounded, Mexico had won, 21-0. Buotte, Downs, and Michaud scored touchdowns. Farmington 0 0 0 0-0 Mexico 7 0 7 7-21 Mexico at Cony fAugustaJ+0ct. 7, 1944 After winning one game and losing one, the Pintos journeyednto Augusta for' a tussle with the Cony High'Rams, -who wereundefeated in three starts. The Pintos entered the game decidedly the underdog, but surprised everyone by holding-Cony to a 6-6 deadlock in the first half. Cony scored early in the first period on a pass, but the Pintos werenot -discouraged. In the second periodh a Cony punt -was blocked by Al Downs, Mexico, fullback, andrthe ball was recovered by Jim Buccina, a scrappy end. After a series of runs and-ioff-tackle -plays, Clarence Buotte plunged over for the score. At the half- time the score was a 6-6 tie. A . . In the third period, however, superior size and numbers began to show: The breaks of the game were against the Pintos and Cony scored twice, both on intercepted passes. After this brief spell, however, the Pintos settled down and Cony scored only once-more. How- ever, the few Pinto followers, who saw the game seemed wholly satisfied by the showing of the Pinto eleven: . K ' , , Theline blocked well, and more' than one Cony ball carrier was tackled for-a. loss in- the course' of the game. The backfield showed great improvement in blocking iand.ball-carry- When the final gun was sounded Cony led, Cony 6 0 13 6-25 Mexico 0 6 0 0- .6 Madison at Mexico-Octf 14, 1944 ' The Blue and Whitegof, Madison 'High jour- neyed' to Mexico for a battle with-the Mexico Pintos. ' The 'game 'wasfplayed on a-mud soaked field in 'a cold, wind-driven rainstorm, before a smell group of' loyal Pinto 'and -Madison-root- ers. The ball.was1slippery'and the fast Pinto ball carriers- were slowed up by the wet, muddy field. Both. teamsconcentrated on line plunges, with Madison holding a decided edge in weight. Near tiierend of the first half Bearor of Madison plunged owe for the only score of the day. The try for the point failed. At thc opening of the second half, the Pintos marched up theffield, only to be held on downs by the strong Madison forward wall. All of the Pintos' chances and attempts at scoring failed to rnateeialize. Madison won 6-0 in the wettest game' played in this vicinity in a long time. g Madison 0 6 0 0-6 Mexico 0 0 0 0-0 Mexico at M. C. 1.4 Oct. 21, 1944 For the 'second straight weekend, the Pintos were 'forced to play in unfavorable conditions. They journeved to Pittsfield for a game with Maine Central Institute of that town. The game was played in a cold, driving rainstorm on a muddy field, covered in many places by two or three inches of water. Because of the weather conditions the game was shortened somewhat. It was a seesaw battle all the way with neither side showing much advantage over the other. Many fumbles were made by both sides. The Prep schoolers came inside the Pintos' ten-yard line once, but were held for downs by the smaller but scrappy Mexico boys. The game ended in a scoreless tie. The conditions were the worst in which the Mexico teams have played for many years. Mexico 0 0 0 0-0 M. C. I. 0 0 0 0--0 Mexico at South Paris-Oct. 28, 1944 After playing in the mud and rain for two weeks the Pintos were blessed with a good day for their tussle with the South Paris Cardinals. The Pinto lineup was changed a little because of injuries, but it didnit seem to make much dif- ference. Mexico opened the scoring early in the first period when Al Downs plunged over for the first score. Clarence Buotte then plunged over for the conversion. That was the end of the Pinto scoring in the first half. However, just before the end of the first half, Stearns, South Paris ace, ran 80 yards for the only Paris score of the day. At the half-time the score was a 7-7 tie. In the third period, Mexico scored again when Buotte went over for the second Pinto score, Al Downs went over for the point after. Again in the fourth period, Paul Michaud scored Mexicois third and final touchdown. The try for the point failed. In this game, the Pintos played their best, carrying through their assignments as a unit. The game ended in favor of Mexico, 20-7. Mexico '7 0 7 6-20 South Paris 0 7 0 0- 7 Mexico at Gould Academy-Nov. 4, 1944 This Saturday the Pintos journeyed to Bethel to meet its rival there, Gould Academy. Mexico gave a very poor account of themselves, playing their worst game of the season. They held Gould scoreless all periods except the second. In the second period, Heathcote, Gould quarter- back, plunged over for the score. The extra point was added by weight with a drop kick. A short time later in this same period a long pass added another score for the Bethel club. Then the Pintos settled down after half-time and held Gould scoreless for the last half. The damage had been done, and Gould won 13-O. Gould 0 13 0 0-13 Mexico 0 0 0 0- 0 Mexico vs Rumford-Nov. 11, 1944 Armistice Day brought with it the annual gridiron battle between Rumford and Mexico. As usual, it proved to be a real good game, with plenty of excitement on both sides. Dur- ing the first half, the much heavier Panthers were outplayed completely by the smaller but scrappy Pinto outfit. Rumford threatened ,to score three times in the first half, but each time was held by the spirited Pinto forward wall, once by causing a fumble. The Pinto line played 1