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

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VVestbrook High School E,Z 5'a:1 ll The prizes were as usual awarded by the Legion. Miss Doris Drisko won first prize and Linwood Lagerson the second prize. Much credit is due Mrs. Donald Wight for her efficient coaching. The judges were Miss Gladys Tilton of Deering, Mr. Philip Wilder of Gorham, and the Reverend Albert Hammond of this city. Music was furnished by the Westbrook High School Trio. The program was as follows: MUSIC . Strongheart ................ . ....................... Joel Chandler Harris KATHRYN SMALL The Wonderful Tar Baby ............. Franklin K. Lane RUTH BARKER The Makers of the Flag .......................... S. Jennie Smith FLOYD LAGERSON Tim's Downfall .................... Margeret Mantel Merrili PEARL SINCLAIR The Song of the Violin .............................. CATHERINE HEBERT Music Constantius and the Lion ............................ George Croly HELEN JARRETT At the Hair Dresser's ........................................ John Fiske MILDRI-:D MUSHREAU Men Who Cannot Be Bought ................ Samuel Smiles LINWOOD LAGERSON He Wanted Ivory Soap ............ Chanles Bartlett Loomis OLIVE SMITH The Highwayman ........................................ Alfred Noyes Doms Dmsxo MUsIc Decision of Judges Awarding of Prizes The assembly play Bala which will be pre- sented at the Star Theatre, promises to be as entertaining and as skillfully produced as the plays in the past. The coach is Mrs. Ralph George of Portland. The cast of characters is as follows: Bab .................................................................... Dorothy Blair James Archibald, her father ................ George Brackett Mrs. James Archibald, her mother .. Frances Richardson Leila, her sister ............................................ Helen Jarrett Carter Brooks .................................................... Guy Sinclair Guy Grosvenor Jane Raleigh ....... Henry Hey Effie Knowlton Eddie Perkins ......................... ....... R ichard Porter Clinton Beresford ..................... ....... W illiam Vallee Hannah, maid at Archibald's ............ Theresa Labrecque William, butler at Archibald's ...................................... It is planned to give this play May 6, in an afternoon and evening performance. The following books have been added to the library: Sources Records of the Great War, 6 vols, edited by Horne and Austing The World'S Story in 14 vols, published by Houghton Mifllin Companyg The Lincoln Library, 1 vol, by the Frontier Press, Works of Theodore Roosevelt, in 20 vols., published by Scribner'sg History of United States by Andrews, 6 vols. published by Scribnerg Funk and Wagnall Standard College Dictionary, 6 copies. At this writing, the school is looking forward to a visit from the Commissioner of Education, Augustus O. Thomas, accompanied by the Legis- lative Committee on Education, of which Senator Speirs of Westbrook is Chairman. The girls of the domestic science cooking class are planning to serve a breakfast to the gentlemen of the Com- mittee under the direction of M-iss Byrne of the Home Economics Department. We are glad to welcome as additions to our high school Faculty the following new teachers: Miss Margaret Abbott, Mrs. Donald Wight, Mr. Charles Boyce, and Miss Josephine Briggs. The latter fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Stevenson of the Music Department, and Miss Abbott and Mrs. Wight are teaching the English classes, formerly taught by Miss Isabelle Pease, who is now teaching in Deering High School, and Miss Vera Eldridge who took Miss Lord's place when she resigned to accept a posi- tion, elsewhere. Mr. Boyce is taking the place in the machine shop, that was rendered vacant when Mr. Lord's illness prevented his returning to work.

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I0 The Blue fr VVhite an f- -- - PZ U. ASSEMBLY NOTES it ,lHillIIIlIiIIIIIIHIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIIllWIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIll!IIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIHMHIIlmlmmllllilIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIlllllllllIIIIiIWillHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHlllllllllllllllllllllIlllllillllll Q , 91 sl Si XA M s ' lllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIiwillIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIHUIIIIIIIIIMJII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHHIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIllllllllllllllllilllllllIlililIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ' In April, 1926, the Junior Class presented before the assembly a Mock Trial. Olive Smith, Frances Richardson, Pearl Sinclair, Raymond Beatty, Roland Chamard, and Vinal Ferren were arraigned before the judge, Carl Powers, by the officer of the court, Ralph Pride, and were con- demned by the jury, headed by John Gerry. The sketch was very amusing and caused much laughter. Piano solos were played by Dorothy Reny. A very fine assembly in charge of the Sopho- mores was held in May. Elsie Goodwin, Evelyn Randall, Linwood Largarson, Robert Bancroft, and Henry Hey supplied the entertainment. The last assembly of the year was held on June 18. Assembly officers for the following year were elected as follows: President, Roland Chamard: Vice-President, Carl Powersg Secre- tary, Dorothy Renyg Treasurer, John Gerry. The first assembly of this year was given by the Seniors to welcome the Freshmen. The pro- gram was as follows: Wake, Wake, Freshmen, Wake, sung by the upper-classmeng Speech of Welcome, by Pearl Sinclair, Reading, by Lin- wood Lagersong the Westbrook High School Song, by the students. A lecture at the Warren Church. October 15, under the auspices of the Senior class to help defray the expenses of graduation was very in- structive as well as interesting. Mr. Charles Buck who has traveled widely over America gave a fine illustrated talk on the Beauties of America. The lecture was well attended and was a financial success. The Curtis Publishing Company subscription contest during the fall term resulted in the sale of 203 subscriptions for the Ladies' Home Journal, Saturday Evening Post, and Country Gentleman. The contest was effectively carried on by Mr. Philip Marsh, who made teams of the three upper classes and made the provision that the winning team was to receive one-half of the net profit. The remainder was divided equally between the two other classes. As the Sophomores won by a close margin their share was S43.00. The Senior and junior classes received 321.50 respectively. October 27, Navy Day, was fittingly observed. Lieutenant Redman of the submarine S-22 ad- dressed the students on the very interesting sub- ject of the Navy, explaining in particular the submarine. His talk was greatly appreciated by the students. The last day of the fall term a debate was given by the Civil Government Class on the sub- ject: Resolved that Westbrook Should Have the City Manager Form of Government. The City Manager Form and the Council Form were ex- plained by Irene Sinclair and Lona Hendrickson. Marion James and Carl Burrows argued for the affirmative, and Margaret Powers and Cole Kelly for the negative. Both sides argued very wittily and the debate was much enjoyed. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. Raymond Beatty made a very efficient chairman of the debate. The annual Prize Speaking Contest, conducted by the Stephen W. Manchester Post of the Amer- ican Legion, was held at the Warren Church, December 17, 1926.

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I2 The Blue f-r VVhite LD.k.-Jenin THE CHARACTER OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Abraham Lincoln, the great American states- man, was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, Feb- ruary 12, 1809. During his early life he l'ived in a mere log cabin, and during those tedious years he endured many hardships. He was forced to bearso much sorrow that his countenance marked his suffering. His kindly face was rarely illuminated by a smile, altho he saw humor in others and tried to be humorous himself, in order to make others happy. Nevertheless, while his heart was weighed down by heavy burdens, his brave spirit never so much as showed a sign of weakening. This was chiefly because he stood for the Right, and trusted in God for help to guide him in accom- plishing any great mission. Rising as he did, from most unfavorable envi- ronments, during the critical period of his l'ife, into a higher life, and proving himself to be the possessor of the purest character and the noblest and most self-sacrificing nature of any statesman that ever lived, it cannot be denied that Lincoln was surely a miracle. He was shrewd and pene- trative in his judgment of men and he possessed a power to govern which far surpassed any other president. Lincoln's life was certainly well balanced. He was physically strong, morally straight, reli- giously inclined, and socially popular. It might be well to enumerate a few instances to prove that this fourfold plan was his standard for living. First, Lincoln must have been physically strong because he endured hard labor which was a neces- sity during his young life. While at work he exercised all the muscles of his body and he did not indulge in any bad habits which would tend to weaken his constitution. Lincoln had no time to spend in sports because he was eager to develop along business lines, therefore business and law kept him from participating much in recreation. He was not what one would term as athletic in stature, for he was not well proportioned. He was extremely tall and very thin, but aside from these last few facts, Lincoln certainly com- plied with the necessary qualities which a person who is physically strong must possess. Second. Lincoln was without a question, morally straight. He w-as persevering to secure all the education that he possibly could obtain thru his own study. Altho his education was abbreviated somewhat, it was not too apparent when he expressed himself publicly in political affairs. Lincoln entertained only clean thoughts and he always practiced the principle that hon- esty is the best policy. In all matters his sound judgment ruled and people always respected him in any meeting which he attended. Lincoln stood for fair play and wished to have justice shown to everyone. In regard to the government of our country Lincoln wished to have the prin- ciples of the constitution correctly carried out. When he took his oath of office as President, he pledged himself to do all within his power to do right by everyone. He took his stand as a friend