Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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4 THE PHILLIPIAN away from work that day to see the people from home. On the theory that sports brighten and increase interest in school, and that there is never too much athletic equipment in a small school Mr. Howland sent us a basketball last year. ., Again this year our high school received a timely gift from Carl Howland. We hope that the four league baseballs he sent will be put to their best advantage by the team that is taking form. In admiration of Mr. Howland and his spirit I do not feel that I stand alone in say- ing, Many thanks, Mr. Howlandf, Phillips High School is making a come- back to those glorious days when the name was one to be feared. VVe had a debating team this year that was second best in the state, which is considered very good for an inexperienced team. The school records show,that in 70 de- bates in which P. H. S. has competed 'we have won 51, a record to be proud of. It is one well Worth trying to keep. Athletics are good for the body and mind, but in my estimation the competition you have in debating is far superior to that in athletics. It is doubtful that Phillips High will ever have a good enough track, base- ball, or basketball team to meet Portland. But we can meet Portland in debating and when we do they donit send out a I. V. team, they send the best they have and worry about whether it is good enough. We have won over Portland about as many times as Port- land has over us. VVe have the material in our high school to have a good team next year and years to come. The topic for debate next year is-Re- solved: That the Federal Government Should Require Arbitration of Labor Dis- putes in All Basic American Industries. The topic was selected early this year so that those interested could study it during their sum- mer vacation. The studying of such a topic, whether one debates or not, is very educa- tional because you also learn about many re- lated subjects. You students have plenty of opportunities for studying this topic for debating and by all means do. It is an experience you will never forget. STUDENT COUNCIL For many years the high ,school has been without any form of student government, leaving Mr. VVhittemore with the task of keeping the school's finances in order and making most of the decisions for the stu- dentsq This year it was decided that a stu- dent council would be formed under Mr. Whittemoreis guidance to help in the general governing of the high school. On Ianuary 27, the constitution and by- laws were accepted by the student body, ,and since then the council has met every Mon- day afternoon to discuss all problems and suggestions arising. It is felt that the student council has made a good start and has accomplished some- thing this year. With the hearty cooperation of the students it could and should become an evenmore important factor in school life here in years to come. We hope it will con- tinue in operation.

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Published by the Students of Phillips High School Vol. XLVI IUNE, 1947 No. I EDITORIAL BOARD First row, left to right: E. Webber, L. Tyler, J. Hinckley, P. Coolong, M. Dodge, V. Webber, F. Wing Second row: A. Hardy, R. Dodge, C. Coolong, P. Tyler, F. Sargent, R. Beal, W. Daven- port EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIALS Editor-in-chief Assistant Editors Business Manager Charles Coolong Virginia Webber Joyce Hinckley William Davenport Assistant Business Manager Robert Beal Boys' Sports Girls' Sports Literary Editor Alumni Editor Joke Editor Exchange Editor Senior Class Editor Junior Class Editor Sophomore Class Editor Freshman Class Editor Mahlon Ross Feralyn Wing Phyllis Tyler Pearl Coolong Franklin Sargent Lena Tyler Marion Dodge Evelyn Webber Robert Dodge Allison Hardy NE of our faithful alumni is Carl Howland who is a Supt. of the Sun Life Insurance Company of Canada. Mr. Howland has always shown a great deal ot spirit for Phillips High School. When we sent our champion cross-country team to the New England Cross Country Track Meet in Providence, Rhode Island, several years ago, it was Mr. Howland who took the team around to see the sights of Providence after the meet was over. He had read in the morning paper that Phillips was to participate in the event and had stayed

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THE PHILLIPIAN 5 SENIOR DEPARTMENT ROBERT BEAL Bob He was the best of all Amongst the rarest of good ones. Valedictoryg Assistant Business Mgr. of Phillipian 43 Class Editor 1-35 Basketball 1-2-3-43 Track 3-45 Baseball 2-3-4, Class Treasurer 3, One-Act Plays 2-3-45 Class Vice President lg President of Student Council 45 Debat- ing 4. Phillips' loss is Bowdoin's gain A good debater and a friend of man He's really a boon to dear old Maine. His future will follow a well devised plan. CHARLES COOLONG Charlie I dare do all that may become a man: Who dares do more is none. Editor-in-chief of Phillipian 45 Track 2-3-4, Cross Coun- try 3, Debating 4, Class Vice President 2. He's really just a dear Altho you'd never guess it Cause when anyone's near He simply Won't confess it. 1 PEARL COOLQNG Pearl Modest doubt is called The beacon of the wise. ' Alumni Editor of Phillipian 4, Class Treasurer 1-2-43 Glee Club 2-45 Class Play 4. Sort of quiet, sort of shy, Often makes us wonder why Cute as a penny, neat as a trick, We of Phillips think she's slick.