Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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- Study period is a wonderful time to catch up on last n1ght's home work, isn't it, Joanie? 14 gimme az' am CLASSROOMS And now for a peek into the typical classroom where the brains of our Deering function collectively and- Qzsf V, 2, much to the distress of many stude-nts at exam time- individually. At first glance we see a host of enthusiastic students earnestly struggling with the problems at hand. But wait, a book opened upside down on a nearby desk betrays the situation. For on close examination behind said ulivren we find the owner trying to squeeze in that entra hour's sleep of which last night's TV had deprived him. Aha, perhaps this Warrants further inspection. ln- deed so, for to our right is a more ambitious little genius completely absorbed with twirling his ruler on the tip of a pencil. A glance to the rear of the room catches a young Romeo in the act of passing a umissile of aifectionn to his current Juliet. And in the back corner, a group of gossip enthusiasts are busily tying together the loose ends of information gathered during the last period. Before them all-a distrait but patient teacher, secretly relieved that this is that last period of the day. Qs? LQU5 1. .-,,, , 'fs Larry Richard whistles while he works on a chest in shop. Trying to figure out a complicated physics experiment are Harry Shaw, Gordon Ward, Clark Liscomb, and Drucy Headlee.

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74ml Za am PARENTS cada guided aa .. Mr. Marion Packard Mrs. J. Allen Jackson Mrs. George Anderson PATHFINDERS P.T. A. The Pathfinders Parent-Teacher Association of Deering High and Lincoln Junior High School, formed several ye-ars ago, deals with the education and all-round welfare of students. lt is a member of the State P.T.A. and the National Congress of P.T.A.'s. The officers, Mr. M. A. Packard, Mrs. Cedric H. Simpson, Mrs. Frank J. Capp, Mrs. Margaret Clark, Mrs. Edward W. McLaughlin, and Mrs. Merrill W. Sweetser, and the me-mbers strove to bring a closer relation between home and school that parents and teachers might work together under- standingly in the training of young people. Through its evening meetings the Pathfinders tried to bring programs of interest to help in all sorts of educational subjects. ORCHESTRA MOTHERS' CLUB Stepping into the spotlight to receive its rightful share of the laurels given our fine orchestra is the Deering High School Orchestra Mothers, Club. For it is through the funds raised by this organization that our musicians are enabled to attend the Maine and New England Music Festivals. ln addi- tion, the group provides instruments, sheet music and uniforms for its protegcs when necessary. This year, under the able leadership of Mrs. J. Allen Jackson, the club's fifty-four members have carried on various fund raising projects throughout the school season. Such undertakings included two suppers, a rummage sale, two silver teas, and the sponsorship of the United States Navy Band arranged jointly with our Band Mothers' Club and the Parents' Club of Portland High. As in years past, the group sponsored the orchestra's traditional Vesper and Annual Concerts. During 19544-1955 club year, Mrs. Jackson has been assisted by vice president, Mrs. Lloyd But- trickg secretary, Mrs. Ernest Chard, and treasurer, Mrs. Carl Crosby. BAND MOTHERS' CLUB This year under the leadership of Mrs. George H. Anderson, the Band Mothers' Club continued to carry out its special purpose of supporting the various activities of the Band, including concerts and tripsg of keeping the group properly uniformed, and of assisting in the purchase of needed in- struments. Enough was added to the uniform fund this year to purchase one hundred and two new uniforms for the first band. Also, the Band Mothers outfitted the Junior Varsity Band and arranged an interesting and varied program for them. ln addition, the club purchased a greatly needed new glockenspiel, bass, and an instrument repair kit for the Varsity group. Among the projects undertaken to provide funds we-re a dance for band members and friends, two rummage sales, and an illustrated lecture and tea. Then, too, in cooperation with our Orchestra Mothers' Club and the Portland High School Band and Orchestra Parents' Club, the group prese-nted a United States Navy Band concert. This presentation, together with the Father's Concert and the Annual Concert contributed much toward a very successful ear. Y Assisting Mrs. Anderson as ollicers for the 1954-1955 club year were: Vice President, Mrs. Kendall H. Blanchard, Secretary, Mrs. Weston C. Boothby, and Treasurer, Mrs. Warren E. Winslow.

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I A Nancy Little Arthur Atherton III President Colleen Baker Vice-President Secretary ke SENIORS fzezfccwed dn ide fd! . .. On a bright day in September, 1951, our class first entered the halls of Deering. It was just the beginning of four wonderful and prosperous years. It was that year that we elected Judy Iott as President, Arthur Atherton, Vice-President, Dixie Redlon, Secretary, Peter Baade, Treasurer, and Maria Della Valle, Dick Gelinas, and Mike Stockwell as the Executive Committee. The theme of our Freshman Recep- tion was c'The Average Day in The Life of A Freshmanf' Remember the wonderful skit the Latin class presented? Our Sophomore Year, the leaders of our class were: Phil Candelmo, President, Mike Stockwell, Vice-President, Liz Sarando, Secretary, Ray Chapman, Treasurer, Judy Iott, Jean Skillins, and Dick Gelinas, Executive Committee. Having become somewhat accustomed to the new ideas of high school, we began to broaden our interests and we found we had many promising members in all the organizations from sports to French Club and Forum. That year Sue Brilliant proved herself a hard worker as Advertising Editor for Ramblings, and consequently became one of the youngest candidates for Quill and Scroll. Judy Wheeler was Treasurer of the French Club and Don Blodgett was elected Vice-President of the Camera Club. Don Lary led us through our Junior Year when we presented the 'cTropicana, our Junior Prom. Helping him were Vice-President Judy Iott, Secretary, Liz Sarando, Treasurer, Ron Wheeler, and the Executive Committee composed of Ray Chapman, Dick Gelinas, and Dixie Redlon. Larry Cohen began spending his 20- minute periods in the Cafeteria as Assistant Business Manager for Amethyst. Lee Hanchett wore out a pair of sneakers running from the tennis courts back to school to take pictures for Amethyst and Ramblings. Tom Baggs, Phil Haskell, and Jim Penza could be seen running the track, while Jo Porch and Mary Hildreth raced up and down the Hockey field. Ronnie Collins piloted the Swimming Team. Marilyn Brynes talked her way to many high honors in debating. Lillian Crosby and Linda Lavin won the Ralph Gould Award and traveled to the Met in New York. During the summer Dixie Redlon attended Dirigo Girl's State and Jim Penza and Art Atherton traveled to the U. of M. campus for Dirigo Boy's State. In August of the same summer, Art Atherton also received an appointment to Annapolis. Then suddenly, almost before we knew it, we were returning from summer vacation as Seniors. Then there was no one else to look up to, no one to tell us how, when, and why, no one to give us advice or even to tease us a little. The reins were then in our hands so we took them and soon were ureally rolling. We chose Art Atherton to preside over us, elected Colleen Baker, Vice-President, Nancy Little, Secretary, Ron Wheeler, Treasurer, and Don Lary, Judy Iott, and Ray Chapman were on the Executive Committee. Late in December we started planning for the biggest and best Washington Trip that any Senior class had ever had. During the football season, Capt. Don Lary led such outstanding players as Mike Stockwell frecipient of the outstanding back trophyl, Phil Haskell, Ron Broadhurst, Ron Wheeler, and Dick Gelinas through a successful season. Our Basketball team was led by Captain Phil Candelmo, Art Ronald Wheeler Treasurer