Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THe WHIRLPOOL 3 MON Tradition states, and there are good grounds for accepting this as history, that America was discovered in 1000 A.D. by Leif. This does not mean that he was the first discoverer of America, but that he was the first white man to discover it. Leif called this new-found land Vinland because of the abundance of grapes. Since then there has been much controversy over the place where Leif landed, and various points in Labrador, Nova Scotia. Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have been named. His discovery had little to do with the sub- sequent history of either this country or the old world; for at the time of Columbus all records of this first) discovery were missing, and Volumbus, when he set out, had no knowledge of any country between him and Asia. Columbus rediscovered America: but Cabot was the first, other than Leif, to discover Maine. During the next few vears many discoverers saw Maine. On Sun- day, the 9th of August, 1607, a party of colonists landed on the shore of St. George's Harbor. In the period before the Revolution, Maine, then a part of Massa- chusetts, produced nen such as Sir William Phipps and Sir William Pepperell. During the Revolutionary period, Maine, still a part of Massachu- setts, gave much aid to the colonies. When Boston Harbor was closed, wood and supplies were sent to its aid from our southern towns. In 1774 arms were secured and bands of minute men were organized. When news of the battle of Lexington and Concord reached Maine, troops were at once sent but were ordered back to guard the seacoast. Falmouth was burned by landing parties from oa British squadron. Many Maine men accompanied Benedict Arnold to Quebec. Maine's record was honorable at Valley Forge and at many battles of the Rev- olution. Maine also suffered much from invasion and gave aid to oth- er parts of the country during the War of 1812.

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2 THE WHIRLPOOT, Board of Editors Editor-in-Chief Roscog Sawyer, 721 Business Manayer HNeperr ANDREWS, 721 JUESTER CAMBELL, 721 Finance Conunittee Ruri Biase, ‘21 Joux ANxprews, ’21 DEPARTMENT EDITORS Literary ALICE SWeetrser, ’21 Local Bertna Linry, ’21 Athletic Joserm Leoxarp, ’21 alliini MARGUERITE Morrtuy, 721 art Crcine Leavirr, 721 CLASS: REPORTERS Merron Sweerser, 720 Paun Linny, 721 Frances Conn, ’22 Laiveran Tanxcock, ’23 Faculty Adviser Miss BAtLey

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a THI WHIRLPOOL Throughout the years following the Revolution, Maine had sought separation from Massachusetts. The first Maine newspaper, “The Fal- mouth Gazette, established in 1784, was started solely for this purpose, In 1785 a notice was printed in the “Gazette” calling for a meet- ing of men from Lincoln, York, and Cumberland Counties to consider separation from ALassachusetts. William Gorham was elected presi- dent. This movement practically died out in L787. Some years later a new movement sprang up and separation was finally obtained. William King was elected the first governor, and Maine was admitted to the Union in 1820. Since then our history, or at least the main facts, has been general knowledge. Our state has done its part for the Union; and, although we have never produced a president, we have produced many other great men. And now this centennial anniversary should remind us of Maine's history and the men who took part in it. This should be an inspira: tion for us to set our ambitions high: and, although we may fall short, we should do our best for the glory of our state and of our nation, and last, but not least, for ourselves. As we, the class of “21, are engaged in making up the second issue of The Whirlpool”, we look back upon the improvements made during the last few years and see how well the alumni have stood behind their Alma Mater. Electric lights have been added to the growing list of alumni achievements. Also. the town has put a steel ceiling into the assembly hall. But, as ever, more things are needed for the better: ment of Pennell Institute to keep her a class A school. | Laboratory work would be made a great deal more efficient by the addition of elec- tricity. An electric furnace, a cheap laut very useful thing, would be indispensable after being used a little while. Also, we would remind the town that, although a great hubbub was made. nothing has been done in regard to manual training. Would it not be better to erect a building on the grounds large enough for manual training and a gymnasium, than to move some other build- ing here which later would have to Le made larger for the demand of other things? And would not a course in domestic science be desir able? We do not and could not expect everything at once but we be- lieve that since manual training has had a favorable hearing with the townspeople, it should be put through.