Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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7a MEMORIAM . . MRS. LOUISE TUTTLE Returning to school early this year, we at Deering were saddened by the death of Mrs. Louise Tuttle. Though she was a receptionist in the Deering oflice only two years, Mrs. Tuttle's unselfish devotion to her work and her kindly spirit touched all those with whom she came in contact. Her vitality of personality, her wit, and the breadth of her understanding may well serve as a pattern for students and faculty alike. lt is unneces- sary to give a complete profile of Mrs. Tuttle to those who knew herg to those who did not, it is impossible.

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We DEDICATE . .. RALPH B. YOUNG To Mr. Ralph B. Young, who this spring will end thirty-four years of service to the students and faculty at Deering, We dedicate the 1955 Amethyst. Mr. Young came to Deering in 1921 as head of the Commercial Department. In 1922 he also became Treasurer, in 1944 Submaster and '4Attention Please in 1949. Mr. Young gave up teaching Commercial subjects in 1949 to become the perpetual-motion machine that we so much admire today. Mr. Young is the man behind the scenes at school. He quietly devotes his time and effort to planning our assemblies, guiding the boys, and generally being responsible for all the improvements that have made Deering such an excellent school. We thank Mr. Young for his hard work and wish him the best of luck in the suc- ceeding years.

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Going, Going, the class of '55 . . . All four years have been wonderful for the Seniors, but this last year will always be remem- bered as the best. This was the year of football games in an Indian Summer, Bermuda Shorts and Knee-Lengths , of endless meet- ings of clubs and organizations at school, of Turkey Day and I Love Lucyv. Hurricanes Carol, Edna, and Hazel tried to blow away the state in September and failed but Muskie the Democrat suc- ceeded in October. There were endless dances in the gym and the wonderfully traditional and sentimental Proms,, where everyone looked so grown up in their lovely gowns and new suits. The Mayor and Miss Deering campaign was one of the most exciting events during the year. Remember the wonderful D-Club Show that followed? Then, of course, all too soon it was graduation time. That wonderful last year has ended for the Seniors and the Class of '55 has gone, wishing Good Luck , to the Class of '56. MAPPING OUT THE DEERING WGRLD Mamma - -5 Zydmfefz- - 6? Smdaa- - 77 y ,4afaeu'6a6aa--754 Wwtez--7687 ffx