Westbrook High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Westbrook, ME)

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Westbrook High School spirit shown by the Stephen Manchester Post, in offering these prizes for our contests. It is added evidence that the boys are still service men in our Community. The program was as follows: Selection ............,............................. High School Orchestra Gentian ........................................................ Mary E. Wilkins Frances Richardson Respect the Flag ...................................... Alvin M. Owlsey Charles Canning The Going of the White Swan .................. Gilbert Parker Ruth D. Jarrett Quartette-Sextette from Lucia .......................... Donizetti Maurice Goodwin, George Freiday, William Wilson and Clyde Hulit Sally Ann's Experience ...,.............................. Liza C. Hall Olive E. Pride The Highwayman .......................................... Alfred Noyes Katherine M. Hallowell I am an American ........................ . .... . ...... Elias Licbcrinann J. Floyd Burton Where Ignorance is Bliss ...................... Howard Fielding Harriet L. Lucas Piano Solo-Hungarian Rhapsodie . ....................... Liszt Marion A. Kelly Here Comes the Bride .............................. Kate L. Bosher Reba M. Manchester The New South ...................................... .. Henry W. Grady F. Maurice Goodwin The House with the Paint Wore Off .................... Anan Beatrice E. Foster Selections ................... . ................... Svnior Grade Orchestra Decision of Judges Presentation of Prizes l'y Stephen Manchester Post, American Legion. Through the kindness and generosity of the Parent-Teacher Association, Principal Lewis was able to attend the convention of Secondary school principals at Chicago, which was held from Feb- ruary 25-28. In the past ten years 2,118 pupils have been in attendance at the High School and 344 have grad- uated, making an average registration of 211.8 pupils per year, and 34.4 graduates each year. During the school year of 1923-24, the Fresh- men class registered 100, the Sophomore class 85, the junior class 47, and the Senior Class 48, making a grand total of 281, of which 145 were girls and 136 were boys. 0 : 1 I I ' I OUNDED upon mana' prznczlaler tfze Eastman any inert nas aeen anzfalzng .rofzdly fir more tfzan fzaff a century QA SA77sFAC7'o1eYfma grofwzng anszness jnyfyfes M1271 in tfze Eastman male which may be Jfafea' as fb!!0 l,27J --To distribute merchandise with the least possible ex- pense and always at the low- est possible price is a cluty. -Only good merchandise is really economical, while that of doubtful or inferior quality is extravagant at any price. -Good service is recognized by what it does rather than by what we say about it. -Success in great measure de- pends upon a loyal staff of co-workers with each one of whom the good name of E.astman's is a matter of personal pride and honor. Eastman Bros. 8t Bancroft Erfabliylrea' 1865 PORTLAND, MAINE

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24 The Blue and VVhite i ,llIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIlIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illlillllll IIIllIl ll Mll lllmlllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIIIIIIII Illl IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllm 6 SCHOOL AND GLASS NOTES P 4. K llllIIIlIIIllIllllllIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lll IIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllMill llmllllml llll lllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIllIllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllli I E ASSEMBLY NOTES Several very interesting Assemblies have been held this year. One of the most enjoyable was held at Christmas time when a fine program was given. A playlet entitled The Christmas Pic- ture, was presented by girls of the Freshman Class which was greatly appreciated. The re- mainder of the program was as follows: Selection .................................................................... Orchestra Song- Joy to the World ....... .................. A ssembly Song- Silent Night ............. ...................... A ssembly Selection ........................................................ Boys' Quartette Selection ........................................................ Boys' Quartette Song-'fHark the Herald Angels Sing ............ Assembly Song- Winds thru the Olive Trees .............. Assembly Selection from Messiah ............., ......... A ssembly Selection ....................... ......... . ........ O rchestra Selection .................................................................... Orchestra Assembly School Song ................ . ............................................ At an assembly held on Feb. 15, the Senior Class gave a most interesting debate. The ques- tion was Resolved, That the United States should further restrict immigration. Richard Brooks, Philip Bacheldor and Clyde Hulit represented the affirmative, while Alma Manchester, Harriet Lucas and Josiah Pugh sup- ported the negative. Raymond Waite acted as chairman, and Ellis LeBeau as timer. The judges, Miss Whittier, Miss Wheet, and Mr. Philbrook decided in favor of the affirmative. The speakers on both sides gave very interest- ing and convincing speeches which showed the result of much thought and study. It is hoped that other debates will be given soon. Early in the year Alice Girard, Harriet Lucas, and Maurice Goodwin were appointed cheer lead- ers, and on several occasions enthusiastic athletic meetings have been held. ASSEMBLY PLAY The Assembly Play for this year is Polly- annan or The Glad Girl, a comedy in four acts, by Catherine Chisholm Cushing, based on the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. The following is the Cast of Characters. Mrs. Carmody ........................ ......... f Ielen Sherman Beatrice Foster Harriett Lucas Miss Carroll ....................... Mrs. Gregg ................ Nancy ................................... ........... E rnestine Hanna Miss Polly Harrington ....... Rachel Hutchns Pollyanna Whittier ...... ............ O live Pride Jimmy Bean, Jr. ........... .......... O lin Benson John Pendleton, Esq. ...... ........ R ichard Brooks George Freiday Philip Bachelder Bleeker ............................. Doctor Chilton ......... Jimmy Bean, Sr. .......................,............ George Woodman SYNOPSIS Scene. A New England Village. Period: Nowadays. Act I. Miss Polly Harrington's Parlor. A Summer afternoon. Act II. John Pendleton's Library. Some weeks later. Act III. The library. An hour later than Act II. Act IV. The library. Five years later than Act III. Through the presentation of Little Womenn and the coming presentation of Pollyanna on April 4, we feel that Westbrook High School stands high in dramatic work and we are proud of this fact. Both of these plays stand for fine achievements in this field, and the results will be clearly noticeable in the better taste of our students. Under the able direction of the coach, Miss Marion Lord, we feel that Pollyanna will be as great a success both financially and profes- sionally as was Little VVomen. The Annual Prize Speaking Contest held at the Warren Church on the evening of March 12, was very much of a success. The speakers showed excellent training under the supervision of their coach, Miss Marion E. Lord. The Stephen Manchester Post, American Legion, offered two prizes, that were presented by Mr. P. A. Bacheldor, to Floyd Burton and Reba Man- chester. We appreciate the interest and friendly

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26 In December the subscription contest for the Ladies' Home journal started. Mr. Philip Marsh, a representative of the Curtis Publishing Com- pany, again offered us a proposition similar to that of the year before. The subscriptions were to be sold for one dollar each, fifty cents of this going to the school. The contest lasted for a week, during which time 465 subscriptions were sold. ,Only two other schools in the state sold more subscriptions than Westbrook High. The prize for the boy having the most subscriptions, a Conklin ,fountain pen, was awarded to Clyde Hulit, while a similar prize was given to Mildred Barbourpthe winner among the girls. Refill pencils were given as prizes to all who obtained three or more subscriptions. A new idea is being tried out among the girls of the High School this year. Each girl keeps a daily record of points won in home study, scholarship, attendance at church, Sunday School, gymnasium and school games. The girl winning the greatest number of points during the year will receive a prize of 310.00 and honorable mention at the graduation exercises. The object of this is to promote homework, encourage punc- tuality and regular attendance, draw attention to careful planning of time and to discourage at- tendance upon outside affairs that detract from good scholarship and high standards. Vaughn Staples and Josiah Pugh have sub- mitted essays in the American Chemical Society prize essay contest. Mr. Pugh selected as his subject, The Relation of Chemistry to Health and Disease, and Mr. Staples wrote on 'fThe Relation of Chemistry to National Defense, both assigned subjects. This contest is nation-wide and prizes are given of 320.00 in each state for the best essay on each of the six assigned topics. From among the winners of state prizes, a National Committee will select the best essay on each of the subjects as- signed and the winners will be awarded four- year scholarships, which will provide all ex- penses for attendance at Yale or Vassar College. The Blue and White SENIOR CLASS At our first class meeting we elected the follow- ing class officers: President-Clyde Hulit. Vice-President-Orland Sweetser. Treasurer--Linton Raymond. Secretary-Helen Sherman. We had in our midst several football players, who will be greatly missed. They are: Roche- leau, Hinkley and Hulit, in addition to the man- ager, Bachelder. We were well represented in the Prize Speak- ing Contest, Miss Pride, Miss Jarrett, Miss Lucas and Mr. Goodwin taking part. Though none of these won the prize, they all did very creditably and their efforts reflect honor upon our class. The girls are not behind the fellows when it comes to sports. Miss Robinson, Miss Girard, Miss Smith and Miss Lucas were on the regular basketball team and several others who played in parts of games. Miss Girard was captain and Miss Smith was manager. This team is the best that ever represented Westbrook High School. The annual assembly play also drew its share of the class. Miss Pride, Miss Sherman, Miss Lucas, Bachelder, Benson and Brooks had parts. Through a series of misfortunes we have been unable to run dances this year, but we have not been inactive in 'other lines. Many of our num- bers have been on the Honor List, which means that they must have received at least four A's in each quarter. The majority of the class are planning to con- tinue their schooling. Several are going to the Maine colleges and others are choosing schools in other states for their new Alma Mater. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY ln our Freshmen year we suffered as Freshmen always do, under the overlordship of our elders, but we bore up bravely under the strain, sailed smoothly through our Sophomore year, and again entered High School to begin our junior year. As juniors our class is well represented in every branch of school activities, and the record our class will leave behind is one of which to be very proud.