Scarborough High School - Four Corners Yearbook (Scarborough, ME)

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s THE FOUn COIiXERS can, moans entertainment via radio, movies, or the good old gas buggy.” Without a doubt, eaeli of the three has contributed and always will contribute a valuable something to the education of the American people. The radio has brought ns into almost personal contact with great men and vital movements. The popular demand for better programs has resulted in broadcasts of the highest and most varied nature. Even the schoolroom has felt the in¬ fluence of this new instrument for instruc¬ tion. particularly in music and history. With the exit of the silent film and the entrance of what has been termed the ‘‘squawkie,” the legitimate stage, if we may judge hy current editorials, has suffered at least a temporary setback. In a period of transition, it is valueless to speculate over the ultimate result upon the culture of the nation. Clear diction, if over at¬ tained in the talking film, will certainly reach a larger number of those who need its benefits than the spoken drama of the last generation ever has. The automobile has furnished what probably has more all-round value than either of the other two. Amusement, edu¬ cational contacts, health, and happiness for the whole family together follow in the wake of the general exodus of Ameri¬ cans whom balmy days lure to “the far trail, the long trail, the trail that is ever now ' Afore important than all, the proper use of leisure should mean hours spent in the companion si lip of great minds of the past, hi the accomplishment of this, the home, school, and church should join in cultivat¬ ing a deep and enduring love for great lionks. Heading aloud in tin family circle is one of the best ways to develop a real taste for what is truly good. Sooner or later in life every person will find circum¬ stances where hooks will give him what be cannot find elsewhere ' —mental food, com¬ panionship. and spiritual inspiration. Our splendid record at the Lewiston Tourney is now history and it makes lhe sort of history lesson that we enjoy. Ovalifying as that experience was, it is (veil more so to think of the wonderful outburst of enthusiasm that greeted the team when tluv returned, Scarboro cer¬ tainly knows how to kill the fatted on If when occasion justifies it. The coach and squad take this spare to express their gratitude for the various courtesies ac¬ orn dc-d thrni; to Messrs. Tullius, Knight, and Senvey for arranging tin splendid banquet at ihe Dnnseroft: to the t’ivic League for entertainment ar a bountiful public supper; to Mr. and Mrs. Selins Hold sou for the beautiful tulips in our school colors tliar decorated the tables, and to any and all others who in any way con¬ tributed to make our basketball season a successful and memorable mu . Support is everything to a school, and we certainly have it in Scar boro. Little by little the grounds about our beautiful new building are taking shape. This year the budget committee recom¬ mended another sum toward the work of guiding, and within the n xt few years this most necessary project should be well on its way toward completion. The Civic League, ever a staunch friend of the school, at a recent meeting set aside the sum of $100 for the purchase of trees when the grounds shall he ready to receive them. Such action could well lx imitated by graduating classes and alumni organiza¬ tions and would serve a dual purpose, by beautifying their alma mater and adding to the tics of sentiment that already bind them to the institution.

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THE FOUR CORNERS 7 Senior class, three members from the Junior class, two from the Sophomore, and one from the Fresh man. It has taken over diHerein socials of the season and it has prepared assembly programs. I his is done by means of committees. It has managed a school store. In a few years it should be in a good condition to carry on even more work, and as it grows in years it will grow in in- fluonec. THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA An oivhestra isjmeof the finest and most hcneKoial things in a high school, and one that serves to bring the public ami flic schools into a pleasant ami uplifting eon- taet. Besides this, it is a pleasure to the parents to have their children, for whom they have given of their time, energy and money, obtain this great opportunity of playing in public, which is one of the most important things in music and should be bad as early as possible. Even though the orchestra is not a large one, line tilings may be accomplished. I tliink, for an orchestra of our size, the best, type of music to be played would be the semi-classic or semi-jazz. The advantages of playing in an orches¬ tra arc that the student learns, to some ex¬ tent, poise; he learns to keep an even tempo, and also gains a good sense of rhythm. GROWTH OF SCARBORO Ton years ago the population of Scar- horo was two hundred less than it was the previous decade. For a number of years its population has been at a standstill, but now it is back to normal and promises to continue growing. There are a number of reasons why Scarboro s population will probably con¬ tinue to grow. The new high school build¬ ing has caused an upgrowth, as many peo¬ ple are moving here so that their children may have the opportunity to go to high school. The surest indication of a town ' s growth is the increasing number of pu¬ pils attending schools, and that this is true in Scar boro is proved by the overflowing buildings in all the sections of the town. The new highway is another factor which adds greatly to its growth. In the last few years, at least fifty new houses have been added to Scar boro, to say nothing of hotels and summer camps. Scarboro also lias several summer re¬ sorts, and is favored with a number of beaches. This makes Scarboro a vacation land. The airport, which is near the main highway, is another booster of our town. A summer Hying school for college stu¬ dents is already under way. Among those who have registered up to the present time are students from large universities out¬ side the state. The new broadcasting station, WCSH, erected on Plummer’s Hill, calls attention, with its towering spires, to Scarboro’s latest development. Scarboro now lias an industry. McCann lias opened up a manufacturing plant on Grccnncrc. This is to be for the manufac¬ ture of fire apparatus. It will undoubt¬ edly cause some increase in population. If its past record is any criterion, we may safely say that Scarboro is headed for a future of prosperous development. THE USE OF LEISURE Since the advent of the shorter working day and era of labor-saving devices, with their attendant higher wage scale and in¬ creased hours of leisure, the question of profitable employment of such leisure has become of paramount importance. At present spare time, to the average Ameri-

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SENIOR PERISCOPE Haze l lAZIOli M acM I liLAN Public Speaking ( 1 , 2. 3. I) ; SitoihI Prize (2. t) : I lonornblc Mm linn Cl). Physical Kilucnllon (2); I0rlllorl.il llonnl of Kont Coknkkm (1. 2, :i. I) ; Chinn President (2); Secretary (2 j ; Senior I r;iniii (3, I). KaskrUiall (1. 2); Sec¬ ret iry oi ' A. A. ( I). Ruth ' s team mate in drama ties and public speaking. A promising atlilete in her first two years, now she has to content herself with be¬ ing a fan, and she is a reel fan, too. We expect to sec Haze” shining on the stage tome day. WAKKHN LIBBY Lib c Iuli work (1. 2, :i. -1);. Comity Champion Poultry Cl); Camp Vail (l); Manager of Basketball (4): Cross-Country (3. I); Swimming (2, 3, l) : Class Treasurer (2) : Treasurer of Athletic Association ( I) ; Treasurer of Student Council ( I) ; Kdiloriul Hoard (3, l). This chap has managed so many things in his high school career that lie will probably rule the roost In Ills future life. Athletics and chickens have helped to fill Warren’s spare (?) moments, but lately lie has been acting as Freshman adviser to assist Mr. Bessey. RUTH PILLSBURY Kulhic Pill Whom- tittlv r irl arc j oit Public Speaking 1, 2. 3. I): Second Prize (t); First Prize 2, 3. 1) ; Winner of Silver Clip at County Contest, (. ' lass 15 (2); Representative at State Speaking Content (3); Second Place at County Contest, Clas s li (-1); Representa¬ tive of County to Slate Contest •!); Physical ttducalion (2); Glee Club (3) ; Senior Drama (3. 1) : Student Council (4) ; Vice-President of Athletic Association ( I). It’s no use to try to tell what Ruth can do, for she does so many things so well, even to broadcasting over Station WI-IDH. Her 57 va¬ rieties of faces make her a bright spot in dull weather. Ruth’s ability In public speaking lias won distinction for her In numerous plays and honor for the school In every contest she lias entered.