Ricker Classical Institute - Aquilo Yearbook (Houlton, ME)

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RICKIE CXZEYZOIQ Clollfcf JUNIOR COLLEGE RECEPTION A very pleasant social function of the opening days at Ricker was the reception to the students of the Junior College held on September 28, at Wording Hall. Princfipal Hayes expressed his plea- sure at the large number of Ricker trustees and their wives who were present and who with the members of the faculty and Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Chase made up the receiving line. Music was furnished during the re- ception by the Ricker orchestra. At the close of the reception the follow- ing highly enjoyable program was presented: violin solo by Jack Tow-ers, accompanied by Mrs. Louis Jenneyg Address of Welcome by Dr. John G. Potter, President of the Board of Trustees, singing by quartet, consist- ing of Frank Barnes, Richards, Sleath and Towersg reading, Mrs. Gladys Briggs Walker, whistling solo, Mrs. Anna Goodridge, a group of three songs by Miss Evangeline Hart, ac- companied by Mrs, Jenney, Among the trustees and their wives present were Hon. and Mrs. Delmont Emerson of Island Falls, Justice and Mrs. Charles P. Barnes, Miss Anna Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peabody, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkins, Hon. P1 and Mrs. Nathaniel Tompkins, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stackpole. A pleasant social hour of getting acquainted followed the program, after which refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. P. L. Rideout and Mrs. A. M. Stackpole presided at the refreshment table and were assisted in serving by several young ladies. The affair as a whole proved very successful as a means of getting the class fully acquainted with the instructors and trustees. CHAPEL EXERCISES The Junior 'College Chapel is held every ,Wednesday morning from 10.50 to 11.10. It consists usually of short devotional exercises followed by a talk by our Principal, or by a special musical program or speaker pro- vided by the Chapel Committee. In the first of these special programs, on November 18, Frank Barnes enter- tained' us with his violin, being accom- panied by Marjorie Jewell. On November 25, Rev. Mr. Allen address- ed us on the subject of Thanksgiving. This talk, coming as it did before the holiday, gave us something to think about concerning its significance. The chapel exercises are becoming more and more a valuable influence in

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The Aquilo Page Twenty-one our lives. The spiritual and educa- tional 'benefits that the class derives from them are well worth the twenty minutes that are set apart each week. ATHLETICS The Junior College Class this year has proven very strong in athletics. At the 'beginning of the fall term the College outstripped its nearest com- petitors, the Seniors, by a scant mar- Kin to win the annual inter-mural Pumpkin Meet. Tidd, Bates, Reed, McLaughlin, Jenkins, Carver, Green- law,'and Lucia Rose all contributed largely 'to piling u.p the points for the College. The College also placed' six men on the regular football line-up. They were Bates, Prince, Reed, Jenkins, Pullen, and Putnam. At the end of the season Bobi Jenkins, full-back, was elected captain, an honor which he richly deserved, He was outstanding all the season for his vicious line plunging on offence, and his tackling on defence. According to present prospects the Junior College will prove a valuable aid in the basketball session about to begin. Aside from the varsity squad, the College expects to have a separ- ate team to compete with other near- by teams and in the .interclass sche- dule. This team will also .have for its Objective the overthrow of its old basketball rival-the Faculty. SOCIAL EVENTS On Wedesday evening, October 14, Principal and Mrs. Roy M. Hayes in- vited the Junior College class to their home for a delightful party. The party started at 7.30 with several tables of card -games of various kinds going at full blast and excellent music being furnished by the radio. Then followed games which required ex- tensive effort with brain, pencil, and paper. The winners were rewarded for their cleverness and mighty labor by some such prize as a shiny tin whistle or a toy elephant. At 8.30 time was taken out to elect class officers. The following were chosen by vote: President Robert Jenkins Vice-President John Pullen Secretary Marjorie McCain Treasurer Carl Reed Immediately after the election the class was divided into four groupi, 'each group playing a different kind of game, The winners, one from each group, were rewarded by being com- pelled to serve refreshments, which consisted of cake, ice cream, and cookies. After everyone had enjoyed the refreshments, we all gathered around the piano and sang popular songs. The time to go 'home came all too quickly, and' as we bade Mr. and Mrs. Hayes good-night, we declared that it had been a truly successful and enjoyable party. ALUMNI Owing to lack of time we have been unable to complete a detailed Alumni department with an accurate account of the doings of each and every one. However, we have had many good reports of Ricker Junior College students who have gone on to other colleges, and in this issue we record some of the special distinctions that have come to them. Following are a few of the honors that they have achieved: Leon Bradbury-Colby Y. M. C. A. Secretary, Goodwin Public Speaking, 2nd prizeg Hallowell Public Speaking, 2nd prize, member of winning team in the Murray Debating Contest. Mary Dudley-Dean's List, Library Assistant at Colby. Don Matheson-Member of Spring- field College football squad. Ruth Pullen-Vice-President of the Aroostook Club at Colby, member of Junior Class Hockey teamg Mgr. of Junior Class Basketball team.