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

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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

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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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BINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL .f 5 17 J a submitted by the students of B. H. S. and the winning essays were chosen by a committee of three interested Bingham townspeople. The essays were numbered only, so the names of the winners were not known until the sealed envelope, containing the names corresponding with the numbers, was opened. The first prize was awarded to Helen Downey of the Sophomore Class, and the second to Olive Barron of the Freshman Class. OPERETTA The Operetta, The Bells of Beau- jolais , was presented by the Music department of Bingham J unior-Senior High School both on Friday afternoon and Friday evening, April 26th. The whole performance was a de- cided success, and reliected great credit upon those taking part, the ac- companist. Rena Shaw, and the music director, Miss Hobbs. The story was of an American party cruising in their yacht, and arriving on the island of Beaufleur where they were enthu- siastically received by the Duke and his people. At the garden party new friendships are formed, and old lovers seem to stray away, but all ends hap- pily at the close of the evening. Following is the cast of characters, and musical numbers: Augustus, Duke of Beaujolais Monroe Pierce John Bender, a wealthy American Widower Bernard Russell Larry, Young American Hazen Hunnewell Tony, Young American Glenn Wing Harkins, Bender's Valet Frank Prescott Pierre, a juggler Blin Witham Chicot, a wrestler Dwight Witham Countess Marie, Bethrothed to the Duke Lucille Coleman Aunt Sarah Jessup, Bender's sister Reta McCollor Phillis, Bender's daughter Phyllis Coleman Belle, her friend Evangeline Atwood Yvonne, a Hower girl Irene Malloy Susette, a candy girl Eileen Reynolds Fantine, maid of the Countess Helen Downey Chorus of Villagers: Mildred Atwood, Row- ena White, Jessie Howes, Alice Washburn, Calla McQuilkin, Ida Lister, Bertha Goodrich, Alice Chase, Florence Hughes, Olive Barron, Mary Downey, Gretchen Hardy, Virginia Riley, Georgia Reynolds, Flora Wing, Martha Redmond, Clifford Cooley, Merwin Beane, Earle Hill, Tilson McCollor, Wilfred Small, Ralph Smith, Robert Preble. ACT 1 A Public Square in Beaufieur. Morn- mg. ACT 2 A Garden Party at Castle Beaujolais. Evening MUSICAL NUMBERS Flowers, Flowers! Chorus Hail Augustus Chorus Except Duke, Countess, Chorus Bow the Humble Head Chorus Tan-Tan-Too-Rallay! Fantine, Susette, Yvonne, Pierre, Chicot Life on the Ocean Wave Harkins, Larry, Tony, Chorus Such an Attractive Way Bender, Chorus Drifting and Dreaming Larry, Yvonne Bells of Beaujolais Duke, Countess, Fantine Chorus Men's Chorus Fantine, Harkins, Wild Red Rose Indiscreet Parakeet Chorus Venus Phillis, Belle, Larry, Tony Youth is like a Rose Countess By-low Bender, Chorus Lady Moon Belle, Chorus Venus Chorus Accompanist Rena Shaw JUNIOR HIGH NOTES During the fall and winter terms, the following members of the Junior