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

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Z I :wig -z- i,,jr I I ' 3 , 'I I C. I Q P N XZ 4 .ly A - xiii -'gg Y , 1 YN ,rf ff . Q I A . t I 4 to Z 9 o o 0 Q 63 2' ' ' c1a.s..u0I.i. J-- FOREWORD might use the word enthusiasm, and coin the Out of many hours of thought and earnest en- deavor has risen this issue of the BLUE AND WIIITE. From our powers of imagination have we conceived our storiesg from the cleverness and deeds of our fellow-students have we arranged the material which we prize and cherish as mem- ories of our high school days. As a mirror we have tried to reflect the life, the Interests, and the students of Westbrook High School. VVe admit the inadequacy of words to express our thoughts. but we trust our considerate readers to enter into the spirit with which we have prepared these words and look beyond our seem- ing frivolity and see the ambitious spirit of youth. aspiring to greatness and nobility. Thus we ask for your just and tempered crit- icism of our beloved high school magazine. the BLUE AND WHITE. TIIE EDITORIAL lloxun. SCHOOL ENTHUSIASM School spirit is the very essence of life to a successful school. Instilled in the hearts of a student body, it exerts a subtle influence always working for the best. A school under its benign spell is blessed with honor, prestige and victory. But the term school spirit seems to be an indefinite one. It is not, as many suppose, con- fined to one phase of school life, either athletics or study, to jumping, cheering, and throwing one's hat in the air at a football game, or to mere rank-getting. It is a broad term and applies to every undertaking that we attempt. To make it clearer and more intelligible, we phrase School Enthusiasm. In every line of work, in every endeavor, and in our amusement, we should have enthusiasm, but it is in school where we form habits that fol- low us through life, that an enthusiastic manner can be cultivated to the best advantage. If we enter into our studies with this spirit, with an ardent desire for knowledge, realizing how essential a good education is to a successful future, we must inevitably succeed and therefore do our part in raising the standard of our school. In college and in the business world the success of VV. ll. S. is established by the quality of its graduates, so it is our duty to acquire there the tools that will make for our success. If we enter the games, if we support our athe letics with this same zest, victory will be ours and the financial returns will be more gratifying. Every coach endeavors to inspire his team with enthusiasm. It is only with this attitude that the training and practice gives the best results. A large attendance of enthusiastic students at the games and good cheering urges the teams on to victory. We should all stand behind the fighters while the battle is on and make some sacrifice for the glory of our school. If we also are willing to support the other school activities with the loyalty that is so neces- sary for their success. we can feel we have done our share in living up to the full meaning of School Enthusiasm and have helped XVestbrook High School be a leader in scholarship and ath- letics. LET'S HAVE SCHOOL ENTHUSIASMH IN W. H. S.!!!!!! The City of Happiness is in thc State of Mind. 1

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i- FACULTY JAMES A. LEWIS, S. B. fBowdoinj, Principal MILTON A. PHILBROOK, A. B. fColbyj, Sub-master :Assistants LUCILLE DAVIS, A. B. fBatesJ MRS. NELLIE S. GREENLIEF fShaw's Business Collegej PAULINE W. ABBOTT, A. B. fColbyl ELIZABETH M. WHI'I'I'IER, A. B. fBatesj ELMER LORD fLitchfield Academyl VERA ELDRIDCE, A. B. fBatesJ AUSTIN ALDEN, fGorham Normalj Head of Industrial Department NEWMAN H. YOUNG, A. B. CUniversity of Mainel Director of Athletics MARY S. SMALL, A. B. QColbyJ, Head of Commercial Department RUTH TROUANT QNasson Institutel . ISABELLE K. PEASE, A. B. fSmithl ETHELYN M. PERCIVAL, A. B. IUniversity of Mainel Music Manual Training ESTHER STEVENSON JOSEPH GIVEN lNew England Conservatoryj QGorham Nonnall Domestic Science School Nurse MARY BYRNE MRS. ETHEL B. WILSON, R. N. fSimmons Collegel School Physician EARL S. HALL, M. D. fBowdoinl Penmanship ANSEL B. STERLING 1American Institute Normal Methodl

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Westbrook High School Eif i7! 7 THE VALUE OF AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The friendships and associations of four years of high school are held as cherished memories by the graduate. A pang of regret strikes the heart of every loyal student when he realizes the time is at hand to leave behind the Alma Mater that has given him remembrances that are treasured as jewels and are often called upon to brighten the dark moments that must come to everyone during a lifetime. VV ould it not be easier and far less sad to leave our school at graduation, would it not be pleas- anter and more satisfying to know that W. H. S. has an Alumni Association that has the power to call together the classes of the past in a reunion, at which the acquaintance of former classmates may be renewed, where old times and present conditions could be discussed and a happiness be obtained from seeing old friends? An Alumni Association would be an asset and an advantage to the school by furnishing an op- portunity for backing up school projects and making prevalent an interest in the school that would inevitably lead to success in any undertak- ing. There is no doubt that every alumnus has wished that there were an association of this kind. There is no reason why we cannot have an Alum- ni Association, if only the necessary interest and enthusiasm can be aroused and a beginning made. The Alumni in this city could efficiently organize and promote an Association that would unite the graduates of W. H. S. once more. Let us hope that such a movement will soon be started and the students of W. H. S. in the future can look forward to the annual activities of a live-wire Alumni Association. CHANGES IN THE TEACHING STAFF On returning to school it was with deep regret that the students of Westbrook High School learned of the resignation of so many of their former teachers. Miss Marion E. Lord, teacher of English and Coach of Dramatics, resigned to accept a very fine position in New Bedford High School, Mass- achusetts. Miss Lord was very popular among the students and her leaving seemed to darken the school life of those who knew her. Mr. Waldo R. Flinn, Athletic Coach and teach- er of Science, also resigned to study Business Administration at Harvard. His going was keenly felt by the students who greatly respected his amiable personality and ability as a coach. We were also very sorry to learn of the resigna- tion of Miss Ethel King, teacher of Latin and French and Miss Grace Johnson, teacher of His- tory, both who had been members of the faculty for several years. M-iss King is now teaching in Lewiston High and Miss Johnson is married. Miss Beryl Cram resigned to accept a similar position in Cohasset High School. Miss Ger- trude Harvey, teacher of English, is married. Miss Martha Wasson left to assume similar duties as instructor of Music in Gorham Normal School. Mr. Percy Allen of the Manual Training Depart- ment also left to accept a position elsewhere. We welcome the following teachers as members of the faculty of W. H. S.: Miss Vera Eldridge, English and Dramaticsg Mr. Newman Young, Athletic Coach and Science teacher: Miss Ethelyn Percival, Mathematicsg Miss Pauline Abbott, History, Miss Isabelle K. Pease, Englishg Miss Lucille Davis, Englishg Mr. Joseph Given, Manual Training. Miss Elizabeth Whittier, formerly teacher of Mathematics, now has charge of the French and Latin Departments, her place being filled by Miss Percival. Miss Pease is head of the Eng- lish Department. THE 1926 BLUE AND WHITE This issue of the BLUE AND WHITE has the privilege of offering to its readers two new di- divisions in the form of a French and an Art De- partment. The interest in the French language has prompted the creation of a French Department. We not only hope it will be of interest to the stu- dents but also to the citizens of Westbrook. Due to the organization of an Art Class hy Mr. Ansel B. Sterling, a report of the work of those students has been written. You carft be cz howling success by simply howling.