Upper Kennebec Valley High School - Boreas Yearbook (Bingham, ME)

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BINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL H I 15 l ' was held. The booths which were made to represent pirate ships, treas- ure chests, etc., were very attractive. Each class of the Senior High School also had a booth, and a goodly sum of money was realized by each depart- ment. In the evening we had our second annual Prize Speaking Contest. A large and appreciative audience was present, and each speaker carried off his part in an interesting and pleasing manner. The first prize for girls was awarded to Miss Rena M. Shaw '30, and second prize to Miss Reta M. McCollor, '29. The first prize for boys went to Bernard E. Russell, '30, and second prize to Kenneth H. Brack, '32, The program was as follows: Piano Solo-How Sweet the Moonlight Sleeps Decevee Eileen Reynolds The Sacrifice That Failed Brumby Reta M. McCollor Old Jim Knibbs Dwight J. Witham The Little Woman and the Busy Man Brainerd Rena M. Shaw My Financial Career Leacock Wilfred J. Small The Night Before Thanksgiving J ewett Calla E. McQuilkin Vocal Selections-Thanksgiving Song Gaynor Come, Dance with Me Folk Song Misses Coleman, Atwood, Riley and Andrews Wisdom's Ways Wiggin Alice E. Chase The Round Corral Knibbs William J. Shaw The Legend of Bregenz Proctor Irene J. Malloy A Reward of Merit Tarkington Kenneth H. Brack Judge Napier's Sentence Rutledge Lucille M. Coleman The Coward Empey Bernard E. Russell Piano Duet-On the Stage Engelmann Eileen Reynolds, Florence Hughes Award of Prizes SOCIALS On September 14th a reception under the direction of the Seniors, was given to the Freshman class in Assembly Hall. The Freshmen were introduced to each other and to all members of the school, after which they performed stunts as requested by the upperclassmen, and submitted to an intelligence test especially pre- pared for them. Later in the evening refreshments were served and a varied program of marches and dances was enjoyed. The Juniors held a box social Friday night, October 8th, at the Assembly Hall. Much merriment was occasion- ed by the spirited bidding for boxes, which were auctioned off by Ralph Smith and Monroe Pierce. Music for the evening was furnished by Cole- man's Orchestra. The Sophomore class gave a Christmas social on December 9th. Everyone who came brought a gift which was numberd and placed on a brightly decorated tree. Each person

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THE BOREAS 4 I 14 1 4- 5 ' is ..,. , 4 5 .I SCHOOL N01 ES Q... D il Q9 P .1 E SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS During the first of the fall term the four classes were organized and elect- ed the following officers: SEN IORS President, Clifford Cooley Vice President, Mildred Atwood Secretary, Jessie Hurley Treasurer, Lucille Coleman J UNIORS President, Rena Shaw Vice President, Earl Hill Secretary, Evangeline Atwood Treasurer, Howard Stuart SOPHOMORES President, Irene Malloy Vice President, Robert Preble Secretary, Calla McQuilken Treasurer, Glenn Wing FRESHMEN President, Cedric Coleman Vice President, Florence Hughes Sec'y and Treas. Kenneth Brack The otlicers of the Athletic Associa- tion are: President, Bernard Russell Vice President, Rena Shaw Secretary, Munro Pierce Treasurer, Wilfred Small During the winter a Home Econom- ics Club was organized among the girls in that department. Meetings were held every second Monday even- ing at the High School Building, and were of great benefit and pleasure to those attending. The officers of the club are: President, Lucille Coleman Vice President, Irene Malloy Sec'y. and Treas. Helen Downey PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST AND SCHOOL FAIR Friday, November 23, 1928 was a big day for Bingham High School. In the afternoon at the Parish House a sale of articles made by the Domestic Science and Manual Training classes

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THE soREAs -at I 16 J 4- was also given a number, and later re- ceived a gift when his number was called. Christmas candy and cornballs were sold during intermission between games. A social was held at the Assembly Hall on February 21st, by the Fresh- man class. This took the form of a Varied entertainment, which was very enjoyable to all. SENIOR PLAY On Thursday evening, February 21, 1929, the Senior class presented the three act comedy-drama en titled 'I he Path Across the Hill , at Kennebec Hall. The hall was filled to capacity, and from all reports the play was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone pre- sent. Following the play was a dance, which also proved very successful. The program of the play is given below: Samuel Crawford, Grandpa Cliiord S. Cooley Robert Post, The Visitor Bernard E. Russell Walter Conrad, Ruth's Brother Howard F. Stuart Dr. Jimmie Reed, With Ambition Ralph W. Smith Salamandar Alexander John Henry Jones, Zuzu's Choice Munro R. Pierce Mrs. Davis, Grandma Mildred B. Atwood Ruth Conrad, Nicknamed Bobbie Reta M. McCollor Flo Gray, Ruth's Cousin Jessie M. Howes Lutie, A Neighbor Jessie A. Hurley Zuzu, The Cook Lucille M Coleman Act 1. The living room of Ruth Con- rad's home in an Eastern Village. The same sceneg two Weeks later than Act l. Act 2. Act3 The samega week later than Act 2. MR. PATTEN AT ASSEMBLY On November 5th Mr. Roland Pat- ten of Skovvhegan was present at assembly, and spoke to the pupils of the combined Junior and Senior High Schools. Mr. Patten spoke on some interesting incidents of the early his- tory of Maine, particularly of Knox County. After his talk Mr. Patten gave an exhibition of swinging Indian Clubs, which was also much enjoyed. Everyone who was present appreciat- ed having Mr. Patten present, and extented him an invitation to visit Bingham High School again next year. ESSAY CONTEST During the winter term the Bing- ham Century Club, in conjunction with other women's clubs throughout the state, conducted an essay contest in the local high school. The subject of the essay was Why Should I Vote? Several excellent papers were