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

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Westbrook High School '3 Just before the Freshman Reception the stu- dents were called together to listen to a talk by Mr. john C. Scates concerning the hazing of the newcomers. He told us that the School Board thought the reception a little too violent in nature -that is, the part carried on outside the hall. He left the whole matter to the honor of the student body. Superintendent Ellingwood said a few words agreeing with Mr. Scates and asking that such dangerous practices as the use of pin and needle be abolished. He told us to have a good time but use discretion. Mr. Philbrook called for our cooperation. One of the principal events of the year, the Freshman Reception, took place in Cumberland Ilall on October 26. The boys marched from the Farmers' Union to the hall accompanied by the Rotary lloy's Band. VVhen they had assembled both boys and girls were doctored up with paint and grease until they appeared very ridiculous. Then followed the Grand March with the Frosh in such quaint and droll dress that the spectators were doubled up with laughter. They were then made to dance, which some never had learned to do, after which they were presented to the receiv- ing line composed of members of the School lloard, teachers, and upper classmen. The re- mainder of the evening was spent in dancing with refreshments of ice cream, fancy cookies, and punch served during the intermission. It was known that several cutter sticks from the Warren Mill were used quite effectively and that much gasoline was burned to give the Frosh boys airy trips to the surrounding countryside. A special Armistice Day program was held this year. The program opened with the singing by the students of songs popular during the late war. Kathryn Small entertained with a reading very appropriate to the day. Major Edward Anthoine of Portland spoke on The Spirit, Meaning. and Purpose of Armistice Day. He told us some of his personal experiences across. A rally was also held for the game with Deering. Mr. Emmons of Deering High kindly offered VV estbrook High School students a chance to visit Washington, D. C., with the Deering Washington Club. On November 2 a professor representing the Northeastern Academy gave us a very interesting talk on Choosing a Vocation. He defined and explained in a very pleasing manner the value of education in high school and after high school. The program on October 28 was in charge of Miss Effie Knowlton. Coach Young spoke re- garding the South Portland game and awarded sweaters and letters to the baseball men. Fred Fitzgerald and Irving Nielson entertained with solos on the violin and cornet respectively. The assembly joined in songs and cheers. Thanksgiving was observed with an appropriate program under the direction of Alan Titcomb. T11e meeting opened with the school song. The Reverend R. A. MacDonald delivered a fine speech on the meaning of Thanksgiving. Two short sketches were presented. The first, Where But in America, was played by Camil Huard. Muriel Burgen, and Evelyn Knight. Elstard Smith, Harold Lord, and Owen Pride figured in the other, a humorous one called What Would Happen If Shakespeare VV alked into a New York Clothing Shop. The High School Orchestra played two selections. On December 7 a special meeting was called for the purpose of electing the 1929 basketball, base- ball, and football managers. The First term was closed with an assembly led by Owen Pride. The program was as follows: 1. Scripture Reading ............................ Dwight Leighton 2. Christmas Carols ....... ................. G roup of Scholars 3. Reading .................................................... Irene Lagerson 4. Piano Duet .................... Lola Gerry and Ethel Waite 5. Popular Songs .... Lola Gerry, pianog Charles Gerry, drumsg Irving Nielson, cornetg Joseph Tapley, violin: and Richard Boothby, saxophone

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12 ef- - -X YZ WWW ASSEMBLY NQTES The Blue Ev White MIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllIIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll llll nnnnnnimnnnnnmmimmnunnnm lm nIInIIIIninIInIInunuummnuuuum On March 8, 1928, a special meeting was called for the student body to listen to an instructive lecture on Future Education by Mr. George S. Ellis of Portland. Mr. Ellis also removed the temporary Brown University cup which the five iron men had won. An interesting assembly was held on March 16, when a debate was held, presided over by Carl Burrows. The subject was Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished in the United States. The affirmative was upheld by Eleanor Fraser, Cath- erine Hebert, and Marion James, and the negative by Marion Smith. Vera Estes, and Winnifred Smith. The judges, Misses M. Abbot, Wigllt, and Hatch, decided in favor of the affirmative. Carrie Chick was awarded the medal for best essay on Life of Lincoln. Basketball announce- ments were made. A musical program under the direction of Miss Briggs was held on April 6, 1928. The program was as follows : 1. Triumphal March ................ 2. Reading ................... 3. Cello Solo ................. 4. Selections by Chorus 5. Cornet Solos .......... 6. Saxophone Solo ..... 7. Piano Solo ...... 8. Reading ............ 9. Vocal Solo ...... 10. Piano Solo ...... ll. Reading ............ 12. School Song ............. High School Orchestra Muriel Burgen Evelyn Randall Irving Nielson Richard Boothby Dorothy Staples Kathryn Small Hazel Stanley Ethel Waite Doris Drisko At this time the major letter for basketball was awarded to the following: William Lebeau, VVinton Farley, Carl Burrows, Richard Billings, Lloyd Libby. and Llewellyn Carver, Ruth Libby, Edel Kloth. Florence Douglas, Louise Touran- geau, Eleanor Fraser, Carolyn Emery, Dorothy Tuttle, Winnifred Smith and VVilma McBride. In the annual prize speaking contest sponsored by the Stephen VV. Manchester Post of the Amer- ican Legion, Ruth VValker took first prize and Kathryn Small, second. The final assembly of the year 1927-28 was held on June 15, 1928. Reports of various school activities, such as the BLUE AND WHITE, girls' and boys' basketball, baseball series, and the High School Play, were given. Elstard Smith was awarded third prize for the essays in Cumberland County on The North American Indian. Mr. Lewis, the retiring principal, was presented with a serviceable traveling bag by the three lower classes. The assembly ended with the singing of Wake, Freshmen, Wake, by the now seasoned Freshman Class and the school song by every pupil. On September 2-lf, the first assembly of the year 1928-29 was called. The Freshmen were made to stand. while the upper classes sang to them, Wake, Freshmen, Wake.,' The committees for Freshman Reception were announced. A rally for the football game with Portland High took place on October 19. Coach Newman Young and Captain Donald Brawn gave talks con- cerning the chances, condition, and standing of the team. Captain Kelly of the second squad favored us with a little speech of remarkable bril- liancy. The rally closed with cheers and' the school songs.

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The school banking system, which is in practice I4 The Blue fr VVhite The report of the football manager was read and accepted. Football letters were awarded to the first team by Coach Newman Young and to the second team by Clifford Canning. all over the United States, was inaugurated in Vllestbrook High when Mr. Latelle of the Fidelity Trust Company visited us and explained the idea. The plan was approved by the School Board. and so far it has proved a fair success. The annual assembly play is now rapidly taking form under the able coaching of Mrs. Hatch of the English Department. Mrs. Hatch did much to turn out a wonderful production last year, and we expect that with the cast she has, many of whom have acted before, another will be forth- coming this spring. It will be played at the Star Theater. The cast is as follows: Peggxe ................ Remorse ........ jimmy ........ Tubby ............ Leo ...................... Mrs. Connelly ...... Emmie ........ .... Art .......... Toney ......... Mike ........ 7 x9 mt fb Wi get ' 5 n :T ' 'iw' 132' gg iss? I i f ssl .J E ff5Q 5 7712159 ua- 'H GH h- . A i ' ' -'iQPa , ' A Efne Knowlton Merrill Tracy Harold Lord Joyce Newcomb Camil Huard Hazel Hanna Kathryn Small . .... ..... A lan Titcomb Elliott Smith Thornton Douglass