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

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14 The Blue ef vvi-me gram for every month. The first one was given as a welcome to the Freshman class, and the others, with the exception of the one re- garding prohibition, have been along more general lines. Those possessing any musical or dramatic ability have been most kind in lending their services. Talks on various sub- jects have been given by members of the stu- dent body. It is planned to have a program consisting entirely of music. So far these as- sembly programs have proved most successful, and have furnished pleasing entertainment for everyone. The members of the committee are Marjorie Burns, Irene Sinclair, Gertrude Hardy, Henry Teague, Richard Porter, Effie Knowlton, and Hazel Hanna. The assembly play, Honor Bright, which will be presented at the Star Theatre, promises to be as entertaining as the former plays, espe- cially since many of those taking part have had a great deal of experience in the past. The coach is Mrs. Nan Hatch. The cast of char- acters is as follows: Honor Bright .................. ........ D orothy Blair Richard Barrington Mrs. Barrington ........... Bishop Carton ........... Mrs. Carton ....... Tot Marvel ............... .... William Vallee Efiie Knowlton Guy Sinclair Doris Drisko Kathryn Small Bill Drum ............................ .................... . Henry Hey Rev. James Schooley Watts ........................... Maggie ......... Michael ........ Foster ....... Annie ................ Sheriff ................. Deputy Sheriff ...... George Brackett Norwood MacDonald Virginia Bachelder Cole Kelly Leigh Hoax' Kathryn Mains .. Edwin Richardson Harold West List of managers and ushers of the assembly play: Business Manager ...................... ....... H enry Teague Assistant Business Manager ........ .......... A delbert Gerry Stage Manager ............................. .................... E arl Wilson Assistant ....... ........ R aymond Robichaud Assistant ....... ............ O scar Robinson Assistant ................. ...... G uy Labrecque Assistant ..................... ........ A rthur Foster Advertising Manager ...... ........ V ictor Walker Mistress of Wardrobe ....... ...... D orothy Tuttle Assistant ......................... ............. I na Grant Head Usher ........................ ....... ........ A l bert Pennell Assistant ...................................................... Kenneth Chick Ushers:-Irene Sinclair, Marion McFarland, Cora Poole, Edcl Kloth, Violette Pratt, Wilma McBride. Florette Boissonueau, Olga Makowski. Sena Nelson, VVinifred Smith, Carolyn Emery, Muriel Crowe'l, Flo- ralie Gordon, Harriet Small, Ruth Lowell, Marie Welch. The Lincoln Prize Essay Contest sponsored by The Illinois VVatch Company was won by Miss Carrie Chick of the class of 1928. A valuable addition was made to the teach- ing staff in the high school at the beginning of the second semester this year when Mrs. Nan Hatch of Damariscotta was engaged to teach English and to coach the annual as- sembly play. The high school has long felt the need of another teacher, and Mrs. Hatch, commencing her work at the beginning of the second se- mester, has met with the co-operation of the student body, and is fast proving herself a valuable asset to the teaching staff. na t !ilgiat! r ' f as W'

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VVestbrook High School an hour for the benefit of the students. The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Rev- erend Roderick Macdonald of our party. Dur- ing the session the high school students lis- tened to the regular routine, a bill concerning bounty on bears, and a bill pertaining to the Lewiston Police Commission. The debate of the latter was long and fervent. Directly following the adjournment of the Senate, the students were received by Gov- ernor Brewster, who gave a very interesting and beneficial talk on the work of the legisla- ture and the process of legislation. He shook hands with each member of the party. Before going to the Augusta House, the stu- dents returned to the Senate Chamber, where the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Augustus O. Thomas, gave them a talk show- ing the greater advantages of the present day than those of past generations. While both the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate gave short addresses of welcome, the Boy Mayor and his council occupied the Senate ofhcials' chairs. At one o'c1ock the students were the guests of Senator and Mrs. Speirs for dinner at the Augusta House. After the dinner hour, the party visited the Governor's Home, the Blaine Mansion, and saw there the marvelous fur- nishings and relics. The remainder of the time was used by the students in exploring every nook and corner in the capitol building, espe- cially the high dome. The State Museum at- tracted and interested the boys and girls greatly. At length the party gathered at the station to take the 3.40 train for home. Many tired and happy young people discussing the events of the day enjoyed the ride back to Wood- fords Station. A few days later every member of the party became the proud possessor of a large picture of Governor Brewster. ...i.., The members of the football team were given a banquet at the VVestbrook Tavern, following the season of 1927. The host was -v '3 Harry Hay, father of the stalwart captain of the team, john Hay. The banquet was very much appreciated by those present and all re- gretted that Mr. Hay was unable to be there. Speeches were made by Capt. John Hay, Coach Young, Ginger Fraser, Milton Philbrook, and Frank Farrington. Capt.-elect Donald Brawn pledged his best efforts to turn out a championship team next fall. While Mr. Young was unable to coach the football team in the early fall, Frank Farring- ton volunteered his services and carried on the work of the first two weeks of the season. This generous spirit- on the part of Mr. Far- rington helped the team to get started on time so that no postponements or delays were neces- sary in beginning our schedule. Following the winning of the state cham- pionship in basketball at Lewiston last year by defeating Bar Harbor High School, the mem- bers of the team were the guests of honor at a banquet given by the Kiwanis Club. The ban- quet was held at the Columbia Hotel. This proved to be a fitting close to a splendid season. Last March, 1927, the school was honored with a visit from Augustus O. Thomas, the Commissioner of Education, of which the late Senator Speirs of VVestbrook was Chairman. The girls of the domestic science cooking class served a breakfast to the members of the Com- mittee under the direction of Miss Byrne of the H o m e Economics Department. Mr. Thomas gave a very interesting talk on honor and duty in the classroom, and a few remarks were made by the members of the Committee. This year a new plan in regard to assembly programs has been followed, with very good results. A committee, composed of members from each class, has, with the aid and direc- tion of Mrs. Donald Vifight, prepared a pro-

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Westbrook High School i I 11 15 u,i.xe.oeueg.e DAY A streak of light Breaks thru the surrounding gray, A burst of Hame, A glowing, gleaming flame That spreads and overwhelms The passing darkness, As rises that great orb, the sun. Thus breaks the day. The dusk creeps up, The sun sinks in the west, Streamers of tire, Brilfiant, golden fire Flutter and fade as night Draws nigh, and darkness Covers all in purple shades. Thus ends the day. N. K. MACDONALD. CHINOOK Yes, he must get the furs out before Dan got back from Lassing. This was the thought of Bull Lefebre as he sat before the little cabin watching the arctic night come down. Le- fehre, a bearded, rough giant of a man, had en- tered Yukon with Dan McDermott for the express purpose of stealing the' winterls catch as soon as possible. Dan, in perfect good faith, had become his partner and now had about 33,000 worth of skins, his own. After coming to this decision, Bull arose and entered the cabin to prepare supper. This cabin was a model of neatness and efficiency. Viewed from the outside, its staunch log walls seemed able to withstand any onslaughts of winter storms. The interior was one room. The furnishings were of the most simple kind. Two bunks at one end, a table, two chairs Call hand madej and a stove were all that were in the room. A bearskin rug lent the only ap- pearance of comfort or luxury. As Bull was preparing supper, Daniel Mc- Dermot entered. He was a typical Scotchman, light complexioned, not very big. In fact, he was not as tall as Lefebre by fully seven inches, but he gave one an impression of tem- pered steel. One might compare the two men as a Damascus blade and a war club. Howdy, Bull, Dan shouted as he burst into the room. just look at this silver fox I got today. Did you ever see a finer fur? Must be worth at least ssoof' Dan did not catch the gleam that lighted Bullfs eye as he gazed on that superb fur. After supper, when the dishes had been washed and the men had settled down with their pipes, Bull turned and said, UI guess, Dan, you better go to Lassing day after to- morrow. VVe are getting short on supplies and we must stay here three weeks more at least. You will be back by Saturday at the most and I can handle both lines for three days, I guess. Sure, I'll go, Dan replied, I'll leave about 5.30 and can reach Lassing by noon the next day. I guess I can get back by Friday night.