Claymont High School - Clay Tablet Yearbook (Claymont, DE)

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JOAN MARIE CULLIS Jamie Joan appears to be one of the quieter members of our class- until you get to know her! Her quick wit and her willingness to work have won her many friends. ,Ioan can usually be seen in the bleachers yelling for the teams. We're sure that .Ioan will succeed in her chosen field after graduation. Girls' Sports I, 25 Library Club 2, 3g Typing Club Ig Drivers' Club 3g Chanticleer 4-g Music Appreciation 4g Prom Com- mittee 3g Dramatics 4-3 Clay'Tablet 41. MARY ELIZABETH DA COSTA Tiny, In her two years here at Claymont, Mary has become well- liked by everyone. After finishing her high school education, she would like to attend music school. Mary likes to give parties-and how! She is envied by many girls for her small waistline. She is the type of girl who will surely succeed in whatever goal she aims for in life. Drivers' Club 3g Music Appreciation 33 Glee Club 3, 4-9 Tri- Hi-Y 3g Prom Committee 3g Receptionist 3, 415 Clay Tablet 4-3 DEBORAH DAVIS Debbie,' Debbie,7' a new-comer to Claymont this year, has joined in many of our extra-curricular activities, and has also made many friends since coming here last fall. Cleaning paint brushes is her favorite pastime, and her future plans are to go to art .school. What a coincidence! Debbie and Mr. Dur- keeis assistant have the same last name! Chanticleer 45 Tri-Hi-Y 4-3 Varsity Hockey 40.

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FRANK OLIVER 'COOK Cookie', Frank is living proof of the old saying, '4Dynamite comes in small packages, for he is always bubbling over with energy. His friendly smile and willingness to help others have made him one of the more popular members of our class. Frank can usually be found at the Printz Roller Rink in his spare time. His pet peeve is tall girls. Frank plans to join the Navy after graduation. Anchors away! Chanticleer lg Drivers' Club 2, Cross-Country 2, 3, 4, Boys, Sports 1, 2, 3, Typing Club 25 Hi-Y 4-g Auto Mechanics 41. GERALD WILLIAM CULLEN Jerry Jerry is definitely not one of our quieter classmates! You can be sure that he is having a good time no matter what he is doing. Many girls envy him for his curly hair. Jerry is one of the many working boysi' of our class. He holds down a job at the Food Fair in his spare time. Jerryis plans after gradua- tion are not definite as of yet, but his friendly manner will help him in any field of endeavor. May Day 1, 2, Stage Crew 2, 3, 4-g Usher I, 2, 3, 49 Art Club 2, 3, 4, Boys, Sports 1, 2, 3, Auto Mechanics 4-5 Drivers' Club 4, Coachis Corner Ig Mechanical Drawing Ig Ham Radio Club 4, Camera Club 4-. GERALDINE ANN CULLEN Dini Our high-stepping head twirler came to Claymont along with her twin brother Jerry, from Tarrytown, New York. She plans to attend Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School after graduation. Dini's secret ambition is to take driving instruc- tions from Jim Short and her favorite pastime is flirting We will always remember Dini for her good school spirit apd as head of the Mouseketeer Roll Callv in Senior English c ass. Choir 1, 2, 3, 4-3 Band 1, 2, 3, Head Twirler 4-g Student Council 3, Secretary 4, Glee Club 1, 25 Leaders' Corps 2g Tri-Hi-Y 3, Treasurer 4-g May Day 1, 2, 3, Prom Committee 3, Clay Tablet 4.

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MARTHA FRANCES DEMPSEY Frannie Frannie, one of the original members of our class, has a secret ambition-to reach the height of 5i1 . But just remember, Fran, that good things come in small packages. As a cheer- leader for three years, she has added much pep and enthusiasm at all sporting events. She always seems to have a smile for everyone, no matter what her mood. Her plans for the future include going to college. Good luck, Frannie! Choir 1, 2, 3, 4-g Glee Club 1, 4-3 Drivers' 23 Typing Club 1, Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 3, Health Councilor 3, Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Prom Committee 3, May Day 1, 2, 3, 41, Receptionist 4. JOESEPH PETER DERAMO .l0e, an active member of the class, has participated in and baseball. In his first berth on the varsity squad. Joe has contributed much to the success of each of these teams through his outstanding team play, hustling, and spirit. When not engaged in one of these sports, J oe can be found at the school dances, driving around in his hot,' Dodge, or wherever there are girls. If ,loe continues to put out as much effort as he has done in sports and his other activities, we cross-country, football, basketball, time out for football, he earned a are sure that he will go far. Boys' Sports 1, 2, Typing Club 13 Hi-Y 2, 4-g Baseball 2, 3, 4-3 Basketball 2, 3, 41, Coach's Corner 3, 41g Drivers' Club 2, Football 4-5 Cross-Country 2, 3g Auto Mechanics 4-5 Fire Patrol 3, 4. DAVID WALTER DENNIS Dave Dave, the 'gCasanova,' of the senior class, has been with us since fourth grade. He is a popular and friendly fellow who likes to spend nights having fun at the drug store. After graduation, Dave will attend college. Someday, however, he hopes to be independently wealthy. We are sure Dave will succeed. Dave does not care for the noise made by the movie booth crew. Typing Club 1, Chanticleer 1, 2, 3, 4-5 Movie Booth 1, 2, 3, 4-g May Day 2, Math Club 2, Cross-Country 2, 3, Student Council 2, 4-g Tennis Club 3, Clay Tablet 4-. 4:10697 Pi!! I