The New Athletic Field: About two years ago, a club was formed by some of the graduates of Bangor High School. These graduates were men who had won their letters in the major sports of the school, and they called their club " 'B' Club." Although they were active for only about six months, they accomplished a great deal in this short time. These men had played football and baseball on the "athletic field" at Bass Park and they had run on the dirt track there; therefore they formed this club to acquire an appropriation for a real athletic field in the city budget for 1926.

New Year's Resolutions: How many of us, when we make a New Year's Resolution stand to it? Not many. Most of us make a resolution that sounds real nice and brave, and then promptly forget all about it. It would be better for us not to make any resolutions at all than to make eight or ten of them and not keep them. Let's make two good resolutions and stand by then. First: I hereby resolve not to be late this year. Second: I hereby resolve not to be absent this year unless because of sickness. That sounds pretty good, and it benefits us in more ways than one. If we are late, we get a comeback and have to spend the best part of the afternoon in the detention room.

"Ring In The New": We have many new things this year--principal, coach, teachers, and, last but not least, a revised Oracle. Mr. Taylor came to us from Gardiner, with a record of good discipline that would be hard to equal. Here at B. H. S., he has made us step lively, and above all, quietly. Chapel is much changed, and the change is all for the better. If any one talks, nine times out of ten he is spoken to. Next time, we are told, we shall see Mr. Taylor about it. Lots of little things, hardly noticeable in themselves help to make the school more quiet.

Class Ode 1927. Words by Lawrence Mann--Music by Dorothy Bradford. The hours have gone; the glass has told its course, And we leave Bangor High, in sorrow bowed. Yet go we forth into this world of strife, Exultant, joyous, full of vigor, proud. For "Truth, Honor and Knowledge" is our sign To keep us always seeking higher things; To make us love the good, the beautiful; And help us reach the goal that triumph brings. In tears we leave the haunts of our dear school, Within whose walls we ever learning sought; As exiles, launch we forth into the deep, Far from the place where our good work was wrought. Then forward, forward, ever striving on, We'll use the knowledge learned under thy rule. With pleasant, yes, with sweetest memories We hid thee fond fare-well, beloved School!

The class of 1927 is in sight of its once far distant and seemingly inattainable goal. In a few short months its members will complete their high school course. It is time to consider what we wish to do in the future, to select a vocation. Everyone should give serious thought to this. High school has prepared us for further study. Further study does not necessarily mean going to some higher institutuion of learning. There is ample opportunity for further study at home. College merely removes the responsibility of self-education. Formerly lectures on many vocations were given in high schools. The students had a chance to witness demonstrations of various industries. Actual contact with these things was of great benefit to them. It is far easier to choose a suitable vocation and one for which you will fit yourself, if you see a first-hand demonstration of it.

For the past few years it has been the custom for the students of Bangor High to go to City Hall to see the inauguration of the Mayor. That this is a privilege the students have lately become aware. When it first became a custom the behavior of the students during the inauguration was nothing to be proud of. But in recent years more interest has been taken and at the last inauguration on January 3, the school conducted itself admirably. We were proud to see the student body take the initiative and be the first to rise in token of recognition as the Mayor entered the room. There is something fine in seeing the inauguration, and the interest it promotes in polities and in the consideration of questions of public interest is very beneficial to the students. Such privileges as these encourage good citizenship.

An Education: What is an education? We think that an education is not mere book learning. Of what use is knowledge unless you are able to apply it? The man who is well educated is the one who gets the most out of school life. Confining oneself to any one branch of study is not getting an education. An education in our opinion means an all round development in mind and body. It is hard to get but once captured it is priceless.

Foreword: With this June Number, comes the end of Volume XXXIV of the Oracle. The Oracle being an annual volume of nine numbers, cannot, of course, be justly judged by any one issue. For the sake of unity, get together all nine numbers. For the sake of coherence, arrange them in order--and bind in a durable cover. For the sake of emphasis, have stamped on this cover: ORACLE. This is a volume for which the students of Bangor High School, who are the publishers, may well be thankful, for, financially, it has been an unfavorable year.

How The Debt Was Paid: The Oracle Board is indeed very happy at the early and complete clearing up of the "debt" that was incurred during the past year by the Oracle Board with their printers. We could not confidently have hoped to raise the sum this year. But a general spirit of generosity has made possible this settlement as the following account will show. We most heartily thank the home-room organizations, the group of girls, the Bluebottle Vaudevillians, the school clubs, and, especially, the J. P. Bass Publishing Co., for their interest in the welfare of the "Oracle."

Baseball: With the beginning of the spring term of school comes that game of games--baseball. We hunt up our gloves, balls, and other baseball equipment and make a beeline for the diamond. Everyone, young and old, is stirred alike with the excitement which is brought by the nation's favorite sport.

This month is the time of the year when the Juniors shine forth in the lime-light at the Junior Exhibition. We have purposely included with those who take part in the Exhibition; the pictures of Miss Greene and her successor, Miss Plaisted, in our Who's Who department. Those who have an interest in music will be pleased to know that henceforth a special department will be reserved for it.

What Is Your Aim? This month of February is honored in containing the birthdays of two celebrated men: one, the father of his country; the other, the emancipator of the slaves. The nation honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln for the heroes they were, and for the noble deeds which they accomplished.

Happy New Year: "A year to be glad in, Not to be bad in; A year to live in, To gain and give in; A year for trying, And not for sighing; A year for striving And hearty thriving; A bright new year. Oh! hold it dear; For God who sendeth Only lendeth."

Christmas: Christmas, the greatest holiday of the year, will soon be here. On this Christmas day let us try to get a little nearer to the underlying idea of the festival and remember that we are celebrating the birthday of our Lord who said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive;" these words express clearly the Christmas spirit and our celebration of the holiday should strive to embody what our Lord defined as the true spirit of giving.

The Need of Sportsmanship: All departments of our school demand that noteworthy trait of true sportsmanship. Groups as well as individuals ought to imbibe it, and they can. The important thing of course is to first get a good mental picture of a real sportsman plying his art.

Yes, We Are--Back from vacation once again. Back, now 'tis cool. Back to pick up the idle pen. Back to practice every good rule. Back with a ruddy look and tan. Back more a woman, more a man. Back at High School.

25 to the Faculty: The Class of 25 wishes to extend to the faculty a few words of gratitude and praise in farewell. Many of us little realized when we stood on the threshold of B. H. S. as freshmen, that the lives of two of the faculty would so closely and surely intertwine with ours. From them we have learned many things which will enable us to better ward off the undesirable things in our lives; and to make them what they should be. Their unfailing interest and ever-ready helping-hand have always been a source of inspiration to us, although we have never realized it as much as now and to them all cannot be given too much praise and credit. To the whole of the faculty goes our sincere respect, thanks and best wishes.

For Our Successors: Some people like things well seasoned with age; others care for only things modern; the majority of us must enjoy the rare privilege of attending a modern well kept high-school. There would be little inspiration to study in an old fashioned, yet worse still, battered and ill kept building. Whether through a happy-go-lucky spirit or through the tendency for destruction,we cause our building to become impaired, it will have the same effect--an unattractive place for successors. A little vigilance on the part of those who care can remedy this.

Our Job: To know the etymon of a word is undoubtedly the best aid to the correct use of it, hence the study of etymology. In many cases, the long and frequent use of common words has obscurred the deep significance of them. One of these is the word education. Latinists know that we get the word education from the Latin verb educere, meaning "to lead out or to draw out;" and we have come to use it in defining the system of "training the moral and intellectual faculties the developing of personality." Education is effected, therefore, when the seeds of possibility within the person are warmed by the sun of awakening influences, and watered by the gentle showers of helpful criticism; this brings forth the admirable plant of original thought and action, blossoming with the flower of success.

Lift Your Aim: When we think of the Junior Exhibition, along with most every contest, we are prone to think only of the prize as if it were the primary aim but is this true?... No, the Junior Exhibition will not be the aim or the end of using this ability. The prize will not be the only motive for competing. This is a point of departure and not a goal in life. The prize winners will not stop here because of success The cheerful losers will not stop here because of failure. This is but the first rung in the ladder, and whether in is win or lose, in this contest, it will be one step upward to a destined goal for each one; for are not these but the school-days of life?

New Thoughts: How humiliating it would be if we could not discard old thoughts for new ones! How contrary to human nature! After a thought you can see how many changes come over the thoughts and actions of a human being in a lifetime. No doubt, the most rapid changes are made in the younger days.

Life's Impulse: The person who sprightly vacates the alluring comforts of a warm bed at this time of the year and ventures out upon the adventures of the day must have either a head empty or a head full. The latter, however, is the condition more worthy of study. Everybody knows the case of the former class; they never do things very much by reason. But the intelligent person, although ruled over somewhat by his physical senses, is able to reason and determine. You can always depend on him for a reason for his conduct. This sort of person would tell you that he made his brisk stir in the morning because the day, for him, was full of expectations. In the first place, he got ready for breakfast expecting that someone would have it ready. Perhaps, on the way to school, he expected to have a chat with someone who always has a good word; a smile, or a joke for everybody. At school, he anticipated the welcoming smile of a classmate or instructor. By the help of kindness from another, he intended to solve some perplexity. And so the story goes, from one expectation to another. Would you debate the question of getting up any morning if your day were to be like that?

Christmas: That day of holly, presents, glittering decorations and excitement. Christmas will soon be here, now, with all its joyful anticipation and good cheer. will hold the attention of the civilized world for a little while and then it will be forgotten until next year at this same time. But shouldn't we hesitate during all this celebration and ask ourselves just what we are commemorating? Then it may be that we will see something that we did not see before that we are honoring the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ in the little town of Bethlehem, in Palestine, just one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four years ago. Thus, we hope that with all the joy and pleasure shown at this glorious time of year, a little room may be left for the reverence we ought to show, for this day of days. The Oracle Board wishes to extend their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the faculty and students of Bangor High school, to our alumni, subscribers and advertisers and to our exchanges and readers, wherever they may be.

Thanksgiving: This month's Oracle is not only the football number but also the Thanksgiving number. To many of us young people, when we think of Thanksgiving, the thought uppermost in our mind is that November dinner, which comes only once a year. A family reunion is planned, and after days of hustle and preparation the hour approaches and then after a merry meal together, with fun afterwards, each goes his own way again for another year. But to some it is different. To them be-ongs the real joy of Thanksgiving Day. They, too, may have a family get-together with a big dinner, but they have also, provided for, and made some other family, who are not so fortunate, happy with gifts of food and clothing. And when they gather around the table a prayer of thankfulness and gratitude is offered to the One Creator who has brought them safely through another year and blessed them with prosperity.