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

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Westbrook High School ll Several times, unnecessary remarks 'and noises are made by those who do not stop to think of how much disturbance they are caus- ing. It is not school spirit to try to distract everyone's attention from the speaker of the moment by our own foolish actions. It doesn't seem as though it is necessary for our principal to have to caution us as to our behaviour whenever We have a distinguished speaker in our midst. We are old enough to be in high school: surely, we are old enough to practice the best manners that we have at hand. Perhaps this is one reason for our useless entreaty for a new high school. VVe do not seem to appreciate what we haveg therefore, we would doubtless feel the same towards an- other and better auditorium. Assemblies need the help and cooperation of everyone, so let us do our best the next time we are called together as a body. C. P., 'ISL APPRECIATION For the success of this 1930 edition of THE BLUE AND WHITE, we must offer our apprecia- tion and heartfelt thanks to the following per- sons for their splendid cooperation: The members of the entire Editorial Board for the fine, prompt service they have rendered. The members of the assembly who have pro- duced articles for consideration. The SJ D. VVarren Company for the kind gift of the required paper. Mr. Henry S. Cobb for his careful attention given the printing of the publication. The faculty advisers, especially Principal Philbrook, who have indispensably aided the editors in choosing and preparing the material. Our financial backers, the various interested advertisers and purchasers. Any person who has, in any Way, contributed to the production of this edition. D. W. L., '30. MgG? xQ,k Ill E ! ME? aaa , . I gi gg! JC -g A, ha, ., -. I WA! rf' 3 a '

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10 DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING Perhaps it is a little unjust to compare Westbrook High School with Portland High and Deering High Schools, and again, perhaps it will serve as an incentive if Westbrook High students realize that with a little effort, they could have those same things which other schools enjoy, for example, debating clubs and public speaking classes. Portland and Deering. as outstanding ex- amples, have debating teams that are widely known. Why doesnit Westlorook exert herself a little and have a debating club that will at least rival these other teams? It would take time, and it would take effort, but there is nothing in this world worth while that can be attained without effort. Why can't we have a real, live club with interested and energetic members seeking in- formation and experience in the art of debat- ing? Debating can truly be called an art, which many students and many men outside of school know little about. -Wliy can't we have a club with a definite membership, a definite meeting place, and a definite ambitiong a club that could debate and discuss interesting questions of this time and thus discover many things that would not ordinarily reach them through their regular studies. K Too, public speaking is certainly worthy of consideration. For a number of years, the course has been omitted entirely. Last year the class was started, meeting on Monday and lN'ednesday, fourth period only. This year the class was continued under the same conditions. Even if this class should become one of the afternoon classes, a few more members might be added to the present list. At present, there is but one boy member, which makes it rather difficult to'do much dramatic work. As a rule, boys usually dodge such classes as public speaking, for even the name seems to drive terror to their hearts. The class is not one of those so-called cinch classes, but it is not too difficult for any stu- dent, and many would find it to their advan- The Blue of-r VVhite tage if sometime they had studied such a course as this. There is another important factor in work of this type. The English teachers have at times endeavored to dramatize short sections of the literature read by their classes, and they have discovered that some of their students had real talent, while other members were nearly frightened to death by the mere thought of going before the class. Oral topics have been tried with a little success when they be- came compulsory, but many students were anxious enough to overcome this embarrass- ment and did not know how. VVe may find that on some occasion we will be the center of attraction, at some club meet- ing or at any gathering where a sudden speech is demanded. Can you picture the student who dares not to face his class with an oral topic. carefully prepared outside of class, before a sea of unfamiliar faces? Debating teams and public speaking classes do have advantages. VVhy can't VVestbrook High School try these two classes as real classes and not fill ins, and thus discover their true value while keeping herself up to date? M. V. B., '30. ASSEMBLY One of Westbrook High School's greatest problems is the time that we spend as a stu- dent body in the Main Room. There is room for about one-fourth the num- ber who assemble there, and the room is so crowded that it is very uncomfortable. We are compelled to sit with another person, if we sit at all, and then there are all of the Freshmen who must stand, besides members of other classes. VVith this handicap preventing our having assemblies such as other schools have, we really ought to try and help those who take part in the exercises by keeping as perfect order as is possible where so many gather for a short time. -

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