Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL 15 Athletirs In the fall of 1928, the boys, with the aid of the principal, made an outdoor basketball court for practice. Very promising material showed up in the practice games and we looked forward to a success- ful season. In spite of our best efforts, however, we could obtain no hall suitable for our games. The disappointment was keen among the pupils of the school. We are looking forward to next year, wish- ing for better luck and hoping that some public spirited citizen will bequeath the school a hall for such purposes. This Spring a large number of candidates turned out for the baseball squad, with the result that a fair team has been rounded into shape. Mr. Hamm is coaching the team. Percy Mitchell has been elected Captain and Earle Stevens, Manager. Clyve Muzzy is making a very good cheer leader, instilling pep into the cheering section. The school has shown good spirit, a group of girls always cheering us in the prac- tice games. A league has been formed in which Greely Institute, New Gloucester High School, Windham Tigh School and this school will compete. A suitable engraved loving cup will be awarded the winner. As yet no games have been played. The following schedule has been arranged: April 26th, at Gray: Greely Institute vs. Pennell. April 380th, at Gray: New Gloucester High School vs. Pennell.

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lt THE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL JUNIORS Here's to the Juniors, And may they live long; Enjoy happy Union, In Work and in Song. M. L. P., 25, THE COLOR QUESTION Under the spreading maple trees, A trembling Freshman stands ; He hears someone approaching, And his books drop from his hand. He endeavors to muster up courage, And tries not to be seen; The reason that he does this Is because he’s so blooming green. Eart F. STEVENS, '25.

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16 THE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL May 38rd, at Cumberland: Greely Institute vs. Pennell. May ‘th, at New Gloucester: New Gloucester High School vs. Pennell. May 10th, at Windham: Windham High vs. Pennell. May 17th. at Yarmouth: Yarmouth High vs. Pennell. May 24th, at Gray: Windham High vs. Pennell. May 31st, at Gray: Yarmouth High vs. Pennell. June Gth, at Gray: Alumni vs. Pennell. Preparations are being made for the four-cornered track meet to be held, June 7th, at Gray. The schools making up the baseball league will compete. Medals will be given to the individual winners. An engraved loving cup goes to the winning school. Locals The annual Chipman prize was awarded to Ellen Cole, 1924. The prize is given for citizenship. The Curtis Publishing Company offered the students of Pennell Institute a way to earn some money for athletics. The school was divided into two divisions, the Reds and the Blues. Over one hun- dred subscriptions were obtained, and the school earned about seventy dollars. Red-top pencils were given to all who obtained three or more subscriptions, Fountain pens were given to Marjorie Stacy and Earle Stevens for obtaining the most subscriptions. The Blues won the contest and were given a social by the Reds. (Games were enjoyed and refreshments were served. “The Empty House” was given by the Class of 1924 on May 18, 1923. Marjorie Stacy's acting was exceptionally good. Ellen Cole, Louise Douglass, and Albert Doughty proved excellent actors. Ernest Leonard, acting a double part, deserved much credit for the success of the play. Eugene Sawyer acted his part effectively. The Senior Class have begun rehearsals on the drama, “Secret Service.” The Junior Class are planning to give the drama, “Much Ado About Betty.” The Freshman Reception was held September 14. A short pro- gram was enjoyed. Isabelle Sawyer and Dorothy Hancock played a piano duet. Louise Chipman played a piano solo and Ellen Cole gave a reading. Games and dancing were enjoyed. “Aunt Billie from Texas” was given by the Junior Class at the Town Hall for the benefit of the school paper. Farle Stevens, dis- guised as Aunt Billie, was very effective, as was Ina Severy, the