Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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The Principal y Speaks .. 4' iv F NIR. CAkLr1'roN I.. XVu:mx 1'r1'm'ip11I M ..to the Class of 1953 eniors: You have made a fine contribution to the best traditions of Deering. For a y'ear you have been leaders in a variety of enterprises. Now you start again as beginners in a world of commerce and industry, in military service. or as first-year pupils in inf stitutions of higher education. May the transition be a smooth one and may the ex- periences you have had at Deering, in the classroom and in your clubs and teams, serve as a sound basis for your new endeavors. It is my hope that you have acquired the rudiments of the skills you will use in your future vocations, and an even greater hope that the virtues of loyalty, coopera- tion, and enduring faith have also had strong beginnings. '7 f ,' 6 5 Mffilv V15 fda . fgpvv

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NIR THOMAS ARMS Head Custodian he Seniors of H153 are not the only ones to leave Deering this june, for graduating, too, from the office ol' Head Custodian, which he has held for twenty-three years, is Tom Arms, lriend and helper of every Deering student and teacher. Tom's contributions toward a better srhool have been many, over and above the call of duty. No job was too large or too small. Tom has lent us all a helping hand, whether we lost wallets or gloves, got locked out, or had our mats locked in, needed furniture moved or repaired, spilled something, or had to have the gym floor cleaned for a dance . . . Tom has set a high standard for his office, and his retirement from Deering's halls will leave a place hard to fill. XVe of the Yearbook Staff and the Senior Class take great pride in dedicating our 1953 AMETHYST to Tom, with our thanks and best wishes for the years to come.

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7 Qui' NIR. RALPH B. YOUNG SUB-,MASTER Am 44,46 ADMINI TRATION n four years at Deering every student has some encounter with each member of the school's Administrative Staff. Deer- ing is fortunate in having a first-class staff of directors and problem-solvers to aid any and all pupils in answering individ- ual question ol educational, social, and vocational matters. Mr. Young, our Sub-Master, is always available to hear the problems of Deering's boys and give helpful advice. Miss Dol- ley, the Dean of Girls, serves the girls in the same capacity. Miss Pitt, Deering's College and Vocational Guidance Direct- or, is the contact of both boys and girls with College Admis- sion Directors, as well as being an adviser and consultant on what college to choose, college scholarships, and vocational choices. The AMETHYST Staff and the Senior Class take this opportunity to thank Deering's Administration for their kind service in our high school years. 46 MISS EDITH S. PITT GUIDANCE DIRECTOR