Pemetic High School - Pemetic Yearbook (Southwest Harbor, ME)

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PEMETIC 29 Svrhnnl Eiarg Sept. 10-School opened with three new teachers, Miss Sweeney, Miss Moore and Mr. Long. The number of pupils enrolled was 105. Sept. 17-This was Constitution Day. We had a pro-gram which consisted of singing, readings, and Mrs.. Thornton spoke to us about i'Books. Mr. Smith also gave a very interesting talk. Sept. 30-Everyone came to school smil- ing this morning. Last night the boys played baseball at Somesville and won 5-1. Oct. 3-The school has organized a stu- dent court. Austin Gott was chosen monitor. Oct. '7-Mr. Hyde gave a very interesting talk this morning. His theme was Study- ing. Several Seniors were seen taking notes. Oct. 9-The court has had a few visitors, but all persons taken before the court thus far have been acquitted. Oct. 14-The Seniors are very excited to- day. Tomorrow they go to Brewer to have their pictures taken. Oct. 16-Today seems to be a busy day. The Seniors' proofs arrived, fit hasn't been decided what they proved? and also the Curtis Publishing Co, agent Canother mag- azine campaignb. Oct. 22-Rally Day! This was to put selling spirit into the magazine salesmen. Oct. 23-School closes for teachers' con- vention. To Mr. McLe11an's delight the Senior class is having .a baked bean sup- per. Oct. 31-The Sophomore boys are ahead in the Volley Ball contest. Keep up the good work, boys. Nov. 2-Juniors give an interesting pro- gram in a.ssembly. The Sophs. came through with a harmonica and bones played by Girland Robinson. Nov. 9-The first Qday of exams. The students as well as the teachers seem re- lieved. Nov. 16-Students just can't tear them- selves away from school, because they vote in favor of negative of debate Should we or should we no-t have one session. Nov. 27-Sophomores were awarded the banner for winning the Volley Ball con- test. Nov. 28-Thanksgiving program. Mr. James Elliott gave an interesting talk ab:ut the Great Pyramid of Egypt this af- ternoon. Dec. 3-Students who visited the U. of M. gave a talk on what they saw and their activities while there. Dec. 6-First basketball game off the season. Dec. 7-Mr. Darling, of the Bar Harbor Times, spoke on Aviation Dec. 14-Mr. Ellsworth Smith from Northeast Harbor spoke in assembly this morning. Dec. 22-Little .Stanley argues most earnestly on the question as to whether there is a Santa Claus. School closes with Christmas tree, presents, Santa Claus, and everything. Jan. 4-Lieutenant Leland of the Bar Harbor National Guard visited our school this morning and gave an interesting talk about preparing for war. Jan. 11iMr. Hyde spoke to the school this morning.

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28 PEMETIC Ehe Senior llblay On January 31, 1935, the Senior class pre- sented the play, Billie Behavef' The play was well attended by the 'townspeople and we realized a proiit of 364. The cast was: Susie, the maid, Dorothy Dolliverg Warren Stuart, the millionaire, Stanley Reedg Ray- mond Carlton, the adventurer, John Rich, Abner Perkins, the sheriff, Clarence Beal, Flo Whiffen, the -chorus girl, Mildred Walls, Wilma Boland, Billie, Cecile Clementg Abigail Prouty, the reporter, Nettie Beal, Ren.a Stuart, the heiress, Doro- thy McHenang Pliny Peter Rogers, the in- ventor, Austin Gott, Theodore Walters, the financier, Burton Sawyer. The specialities were the portrayal of the songs, It's Dark on Observatory Hill, acted by Doris Robinson and Stanley Reed, Mildred Walls and Richard Dolliver, Cecile Clement and John Rich, and No, No, A Thousand Times No, with Mar- garet Bickford as heroine, Stanley Reed as the hero, and Austin Gott as the villain. A chorus of the entire Senior class formed the background -of these skits.. The Senior class wishes to take this op- portunity to thank Miss Sweeney for her luntiring eiTorts and faithful cooperation in coaching this play so efficiently. -A. Beal, '35. Che 3unior llblaxg On March twenty-nrst, the Junior class presented the play, Wanted One Hus- band. The cast: Aunt Emma, a maiden lady who is -death on men, Vera Bealg Louise Adair, a lovesick girl, Priscilla Mitchell, Katherine Adair, a practical young sister, Marjorie White, Dick Chris- tianson, a gawky and bashful country bo-y, Malcolm Stanley, Jack Morris, a happy-go- lucky man of the world, Edward Higgins, Bud Gates, a business man-at the wrong business, Wilder Hambleng Joe Sparks, a timid little man seeking a wife, George Sawyer. The specialties consisted of a chorus of the Junior class, around at campfire, sing- ing Ole Faithful, She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain and Home on the Range, accompanied by Avis Norwood and Cecile Clement on their guitars, and Neola Gilley, Cecil Reed and Harold Worcester took part in a musical rom.ance between the second and third acts. This play was deemed a great success by all who attended and added 3553.16 to our class treasury. The Junior class wishes to take this time to thank Miss Sweeney for her coa-ching the play so faithfully and competently, and also Miss -Moore, who coached the special- ties with suocess and eiiiciency. -F. Gray, '36,

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30 PEMETIC Jan. 11-Our boys win basketball game at Sedgwick. Jan. 29-Boys and girls play teams from Franklin. The scores of both games in our favor. Jan. 31HSenior play, Billie Behavej' a success. Austin turns into a fairly convinc- ing lover, after weeks of intensive coach- ing. Feb. 1-Mr. Carson gave interesting talk on Speaking Feb. 8-Mr. Harter of Northeast Har- bor gave talk on Munition.,' Feb. 19HSocial held at CCC camp. High school girls invited. Feb. 21-Senior dance. Seniors are greeted by Pink-Knee Britches Sawyer and Colonial Dame Clement, at a George Washington dance. The profits of 34.90 are reduced to 20 cents by a .sudden descent of V. I. A. crockery, traveling at a terrific rate of speed from table to Hoor. Feb. 27-Miss Sweeney makes an inter- esting discovery. Stanley studies his his- tory lesson. Mar. 1-Some members cf the band played in assembly this morning. Mar. '7-Mr. Milton Norwood gave a very interesting talk on Life Insurance to the Business Training students. The Sec. Studies class was .allowed to listen in. Mar. 8-Mr. P. L. Smith told us of some interesting discoveries made by Byrd in the Antarctic. I Mar. 11-The band made its first public appearance last night. They received many compliments on their splendid perform- ance. Debating club gave a debate that received due credit. Mar. 12-Date .set and place chosen for Bestscca. Castine, May 24. Mar. 15-Captain McAlary, from Camp Gov. Brann, t.alk.s to us about the CMTC. Two CMTC students in school. Mr. McLellan announces class parts. Junior dance not so disastro+u.s as Seniors. Mar. 16--Last basketball game of the season. Both teams win. Band plays. Mar. 20-Rev. Mr. Canson talks on temperance. Mar. 22-School closes for vacation. Miss Sweeney goes to Boston. April 1-Vacation is over. Several stu- dents. fell victims to a prank of Big Stan- ley. He told them that Miss Sweeney had not returned. April 3-Group pictures are being taken. -F. Rumill, '35. . 3 o 8:30 A. M.-Mr. Gott, acting as mon- itor during Miss Sweeney's absence, 'tLet us all repeat the Lords prayer? CBows his head, but doesnt say .a word? Looking up in amazement, Well, come on and start. We wonder if Austin had stage fright or What? Res Mr. Long fin physics classbz How did Archimedes die? Brilliant answer: He died like a man! PF PF Dk Mr. Long: Miss Gilley, give the water analngy of electromotive force. Miss Gilley: K'Well.