Deer Isle High School - Gatherer Yearbook (Deer Isle, ME)

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Practical Science Practical science is a new course which was introduced this year. The purpose of the course is to provide actual work experience in as many occupations as possible for boys whose interests are along vocational lines. Projects carried out have giv- en the boys some training in carpen- try, masonry, plumbing, and electri- cal work. Boys enrolled have been Donald Davis, Frank McVeigh, Dowe Eaton, Richard Knowlton, Charles Betts, and Wilbur MacDonald. In the fall, the class ripped out the old laboratory desk and assem- bled a new one which had been given to the school. Under the supervision of Mr. Norman Powers, they then laid pipe from the school building to the Chapel and installed running water in the lunch room. With the help of Mr. Frank Milan, they assist- ed in laying the cement foundation for the furnace in the Chapel. At the start of the basketball season, they put together and wired a large score board. For the library, they built a new book case which accommodates about 400 volumes. Later, space in the downstairs hall was utilized for the building of a badly needed stor- age closet large enough for storing school supplies and athletic equip- ment. Somewhat ambitious plans are now taking shape for constructing a work shop on the school grounds, using the timber from abandoned buildingsswhich people in the town are willing to give. Thus, the boys are not only deriv- ing benefit from the course, but they are also helping to meet many needs of the school which would not other- wise be met. Dancing Class Dancing classes, the first ever held by the school, were organized in March under the direction of Jose- phine Shanley, of Bangor. Thirty- two students were enrolled, 17 boys, and 15 girls. Waltz, foxtrot, jitterbug, conga, and contra dances were taught. -.T....,... Freshman Initiation This year the sophomores held the annual freshman initiation at the Morey farm. The whole school was invited. The freshmen came attired in costumes required for the occa- sion. Among the many things that amused us were the sack race be- tween Beverly Eaton and Wilfred Weed and excerpts from Judith Haskell's Diary. Harry Davis sur- prised us by proposing to Judith Haskellg Erland Dunham, displayed his ability by giving Lorraine Poit- ras a super-duper hair-do. Norma Greenlaw and Willie Weed demon- strated Con each otherl the fine art of applying cosmetics, Philip Thomp- son and Maurice Robbins, while blindfolded, attempted to break bal- loons tied to each other's backs. After the initiation, corn and hot- dogs were roasted on the shore. A softball game concluded the after- noon. Basketball Banquet On March 31, 1948, the mothers of the members of the basketball squads gave the first annual basketball ban- quet. Mrs. Christine Pickering and Mrs. Katherine Milan were co-chair- men. The fathers, the faculty, and the school board were invited. Mr. Matheson was toastmaster. Among those speaking were the cap- tains of the teams, Mr. Matheson, and Mr. Adamian, Supt. Smith, and members of the School Board. The recipients of the basketball letters, numerals, and gold basket- balls were announced. Gifts were presented to the coaches, Mr. Mathe- son and Mr. Adamian, and the bus driver for all our trips, Mr. Dunham. After the dinner movies of the World Series games were shown. Twenty-one

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fw :www 1'--ww' . ...rl--,wmv The Library Club The Library Club elected odticers last fall as follows: Mary Alice Bar- bour, presidentg Clara Howard, vice- presidentg Priscilla Capen, secre- taryg and Gloria Barbour, treasurer. Joan Howard has been chairman of book sales. Mrs. Matheson acts as faculty adviser. At the first meeting Cornelia Bill- ings and Brooksie Thompson were invited to join the club. Bernadette Joyce and Gillian Waterman became members later in the year. Arrangement of the books by the Dewey Decimal system has proved very convenient for both students and librarians. A card catalogue made by the librarians has also prov- ed helpful. A regulation card catalo- gue file has been purchased, in which title and author cards are ar- ranged alphabetically. It is thus pos- sible to tell early what books are in the library. We now have 736 books. Since September we have acquired 196 new and used books. Thirty-nine were selected from those sold at the fair held by the Athletic Association. Over a hundred used books were a gift from the Bangor Public Library. Other books were gifts or were pur- chased from the Book-of-the-Month- Club. About 25 books are now on order. We have also rented books from the state library. A new double bookcase which ac- commodates 400 books was con- structed by the practical scientists. It occupies the place the piano once held at the back of the main room. The circulation of books at one time averages about 45, but is some- times as high as 70. Book reports, from four to six a year, stimulate the active interest taken in reading. One librarian is on duty every per- iod to charge books. Librarians also catalogue books, keep the shelves in order, assist pupils in selecting books, check on overdue books and sponsor sales of books not suitable for the school library. Seated: Mrs. Matheson, E. Hill, M. Barbour, P. Capen, C. Howard. Standing: B. Joyce, B. Eaton, G. Barbour, J. Haskell, C. Billings, G. NVaterman, B. Thompson, N. Greenlaw.

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Mr, Matheson, Clara Howard, Frank McVeigh, Lucy Small, Lindsey Milan A thletic Association The Athletic Association was re- organized in the fall with the follow- ing oflicersz Frank McVeigh, presi- dentg Lindsey Milan, vice president: Lucy Small, secretary g and Clara Howard, treasurer. The great event of the year was the fair in October, sponsored by the Athletic Association to secure money for athletic equipment. Each class built and decorated its own booth. The senior class sold apple cider and doughnuts, taking in 353.85. The juniors had a white elephant table and raffled a beautifully decorated cake made by Mrs. Christine Picker- ing, making the proceeds from their booth 383.60 The sophomores' pas- try booth took in 357.60 The fresh- men sold 320.75 worth of vegetables, Tzvenfy-tzro and the eighth grade sold 311.85 worth of canned goods. A dance was held after the fair. The grand total from the whole fair was 3275.71. Ex- penses Were 343.633, leaving a profit of 323508. From home basketball games 3479 was taken in. Expenditures up to the time The Gatherer goes to press have been as follows: 2 doz. baseballs and bats ..... ..,...... 3 79.98 12 baseball suits .,,........ 1 ..216.00 Badminton set ...... .... 25.00 Basketballs ...... ,.... . 21.00 Referees ............. 165.00 White shirts girls ..,. .,.. . 31.00 Bridge tolls ........,. . .-.-77.00 Gov. taxes .,..,,....... 79.00 Fold basketballs . 16.50 Score board ......,,..,.., 1.15.00