Rangeley High School - Tattler Yearbook (Rangeley, ME)

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22 TI-IE TATTLER ,.-.xii 0 ,M -Sain., p .. I .. L., DEALS SENIOR DRAMA The Seniors .presented the drama The Hoodoo' at Rangeley Hall, November 25, 1925. It met with great success and we feel very grateful to Mr. Huff, who coached us so untiringly and well. We wish to thank all others who took part, also. The proceeds were about 85100. Cast of Characters - Albert Loomis Gordon Ross Professor Solomon Spiggot, Clarence Lamb Victor Murphy Milford Dunham Glendon Steward Miss Van Amburg Mildred Dunham Brighton Early, Billy Jackson, Hemachus Spiggot, Malachi Meek, Mr. Dunn, Amy Lee, Mrs. Perrington-Shine, Gwendolyn Perrington-Shine, Sadie Tibbetts Dodo-de-Graft, Mrs. Ima Clinger, Esma Moore Beulah Tomlinson Angelina Clinger, Gwendolyn Prescott Gladys Steward Evelyn Spencer Irene Oakes Stella Pillsbury Vera Haley Robert Johnson Doris Ruffles, Mrs. Semiramis Spiggot, Eupepsia Spiggot, Miss Longnecker, Lulu, Aunt Paradise, While speaking of d1'amas, we should like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who gave the play, The Path Across The Hill. The returns were greatly appreciat- ed. HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE SOCIAL The Halloween Masquerade Social, given by the Junior Class on October 23, was held in Rangeley Hall. It was the first social event of the year given by the school, and consequently it was well attended. The costumes were many and varied. After the grand march the prizes were awarded. The prize for the best girl's costume was receiv- ed by Hazel Tibbetts, who was dressed in a Negro MEIIIIIIIYIS costume. Oma Wilbur, dressed as an Old Man, received the prize for the best boy's costume. The hall was appropriately decorated, and the many booths were cleverly arrang- ed to represent what was being sold. The High School Orchestra furnished very good music. About 215117 was taken in. CHRISTMAS SOCIAL A A Christmas Social was given by the Seniors, December 18, 1925. There were two trees which were much enjoyed. Both humorous and useful gifts were given. Games were played and refreshments were on sale. A goodly sum was realized. VALENTINE SOCIAL A Valentine Social was given at Rangeley Hall, Feb, 12, 1926, by the Sophomore Class. The court scene of The Merchant of Ven- ice was enjoyed by everybody. After the entertainment many games were played. Candy, ice cream, and punch were on sale, and 3528 was realized. PRELIMINARY SPEAKING The preliminaries for the North Franklin Interscholastic Prize Speaking Contest were held in Rangeley Hall, March 26. The twelve boys and girls chosen to go to the semi-finals were as follows: Matie Robbins, Alice Jonah, Dorothy Haley, Ruth Haley, Gladys Steward, Beulah Tomlinson, Robert Johnson, Mason Stewart, Nathaniel Went- worth, George Weiitwortli, Arnold Koch, and Damon Hear. The finals are held at Kingfield this year. Last year the finals were held at Rangeley, and Clarence Lamb succeeded in winning one of the cups for us.

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'THE TATTLER 23 DEBATING Miss Van Ambnrg has aroused a very live- ly intereslx in debating Lliis year, although on a. small scale. Only inlerclass debates have been held, but some very promising: material has been brought forward. IL is certain that Rangeley High would be very well represented in delmates with other schools. , lot.. WATERMAN PRIZES Mr. Wul.Gl'nl1l-ll of Newark, Nj J., who for the last two years has given prizes to this school, offers them again this year. There are two. dfty dollars each, given to the girl and boy who does most for the school dur- ing the year. ' The conditions for these! are as follows: 1. Conscientious effort in academic work. 2. School spirit. 3. School loyalty. 4. Conduct in and around school build- ing. A These prizes will be awarded during the last week of the school year. X ll sflllf if