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

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THE GATHERER Norma Greenlaw Gray N ag Born at Deer Isle, Maine, February 28, 1933. Course, Commercial. Business Manager of 'Gatherer 141, Asst. Business Manager 131, Softball 11, 31, Basketball 11, 2, '3, 41, Chorus 11, 3, 41, O.B.E. Club Treas. 131, School Treasurer 13 ,41, Library Club 11, 2, 3, 41, Senior Play 13, 41, School Play 131, Usher 1'1, 2, 31, Scholastic Award 111, Vice President 141, Secretary of A.A. 13, 41, Secretary of Library Club 131, Junior Play 121, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, and Typing Awards 131, Valedictory 141. Norma is very capable of dealing with fbills . She also keeps the school ledger in proper order. Norma is one of our spectacular forwards in basketball, and she can handle second fbase very well in softball. We do not have to ask Norma what she plans for the future because it is already planned for her. The class of '51 wishes you luck in the future. Myra Lorraine Poitras Ding Born at Fall River, Mass., June 6, 1933. Course, Commercial. Alumni Editor 141, Softball 11, 2, 31, Basketball 1'1, 21, Basketball Manager 131, Chorus 11, 3, 41, O.B.E. Club, Vice President 131, Secretary 141, Library Club 13, 41, Senior Play 13, 41, Usher 11, 2, 31, Class Secretary 11, 2, 3, 41, Junior Play 121, Bookkeeping and Typing Certificates 131, A.A. Board 131, Secon'd Honor Essay 141. Hi, Shorty! Although Ding is the smallest of our class, she can still hold her own in typing. When she couldn't play basketball, she gave her services as a very efficient manager during her junior year. Her plans for the future are undecided, but she thinks she will go to business college. We a-ll know that she will be a very efficient secretary. Betty Ann Powers Betty Born at New London, Conn., December 30, 1932. Course, Commer- cial. Christmas Play 111, Junior Play 121, Chorus 11, 3, 41, Dancing Class 111, Class President 13, 41, O.B.E. Club 13, 41, Senior Play 141 , Typing, Shorthand, and Bookkeeping Certificates 131 , Golf and Tennis 13, 41. Betty qualifies as one of our betterpstudents. S'he always has a ready smile and encouraging word for everyone. Betty has made a very eilicient president off our class. She has added much to our Glee Club and dramatics. We have heard rumors about Betty's settling down on Conary's Island. The class of '51 wishes you luck. Wilfred Arlen Weed Willy Born at Blue Hill, Maine, July 31, 1933. Course, General. Baseball, 11, 2, 3, 41, Basketball 12, 3, 41, Captain of Basketball Team 141, School Play 131, Senior Play 141, Stage Manager of Senior Play 131, Class Day Play 131, Business Manager of Gatherer 141. Willy has a very satisfactory way of handling the basketball. We can always depend on him to get the re4bounds . He is also good in the carpentry business, and is always ready to assist us. On the basketball trips to 'Castine, Willy,' also proved to be a capable mechanic. We do not know what Willy's future plans are, but we hear he has interests in Stonington. Good luck, pal.

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THE GATHERER Harry Roswell Davis, Jr. ' Pink Born at Deer Isle, Maine, May 23, 1932. Course, General. joke Editor of 'Gatherer 145, Senior Play 145, Class Day Play 135. Rattle, rattle, here comes Harry in his rickety car. Although his cars are rickety, they certainly come in handy when dirt, furniture, and other items need to be hauled. We do not know what Harry plans for the future, but with his instruction along the carpentry lines, which he received in the practical science course, we know he will be a success in his future work. Marilyn Merle Davis Marilyn Born at Deer Isle, Maine, September 27, 1933. Course, College. Photography Editor of Gatherer 145. Senior Play 13,45, Chorus 11,3,45, Dancing Class 115, Typing Certificate 135, Property Mana- ger of School P'lay 135, Li'brary Club 13, 45, O.B.E. Club 145, Usher 11, 2, 35, First Honor Essay 145. Marilyn takes a particular liking for English. She certainly shows superiority when it comes to writing themes and book reports. We have heard rumors that Marilyn plans to go to Vermont to take up the study of Robots , Whatever Marilyn does in the future, the Class of '51 wishes her the best of luck. Beverly Lorraine Eaton Bev Born at Little Deer Isle, Maine, April 3, 1933. Course, Commercial. Class Treasurer 11, 2, 3, 45, Softball 11, 2, 3, 45, Basketball 11, 2, 3, 45, Editor-in-Chief of Gatherer 145, Sports Editor of Gatherer 13, 45, A.A. Vice-president 13, 45, Usher 11, 2, 35, Senior Play 145, junior Play 125, Bookkeeping, Typing, and Shorthand Certificates 135, Golf and Tennis 135, Captain of Magazine Drive 145, Library Club President 135, O.B.E. Club 13, 45, Chorus 11, 3, 45, Class Marshal 135, Library Club 11, 2, 3, 45, Salutatory 145. Bev not only is a whiz in her studies, but she also is one ef the most valuable on our basketball squad. With Bev as one of our forwards, we can always count on the points running high in our favor. We aren't sure what her future plans are, but we know she will go ahead with them with the vim and vigor as she has done throughout her stay at D.I.H.S. Good Luck, Bev. Edwin Ernest Eaton Wumpie Born at Sunshine, 1Maine, January 22, 1934. Course, General. Chorus 13, 45, Senior Class Play 145, Christmas Pageant 135, Orchestra 145, Soloist 145. Edwin is the quiet member of our class. He distinguished him- self at the minstrel show as a soloist. We do not know what his plans are for the future, but we do know that music will be involved. Best of luck from the Class of '5l.

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10 THE GATHERER Senior The members of the senior class have par- ticipated in many activities this year. Plans for the Gatherer were made early this year, as it is hoped that it will be published early in the Spring. The basketball season started with Beverly, Norma, and Wilfred partici- pating. Beverly and Lorraine were chosen to lead the magazine drive and proved very capable executives. Norma assumed the du- ties as a school treasurer, filling the vacancy left by the graduation of Clara Howard. Ed- win proved to be a regular Bing in his per- formance in the Minstrel Show. Rehearsals Junior At the beginning of the school year in September, the enrollment of the junior class consisted of two girls and five boys. Berna- dette, Janet, and Jerauld are assisting the seniors with their yearbook. Murray, Jerauld, and Janet have been active in basketball: Bernadette and Bernard acted as manager and time keeper. jerauld singing Bill Baily . and Janet singing Daddy added much to the Minstrel Show. Bernadette, Murray, and Jerauld are taking leading parts in the senior play, Little Women . Class rings were or- Class are now being held for our play, Little Women , which is to be presented Town Meeting night. CLASS OF 1951 President .................................,.......... ,, Betty Powers Vice President .....,. ,.,,,,..,., N orma Gray Secretary ........ ........ L orraine Poitras Treasurer ..... ........ B everly Eaton Class Adviser ..... .......................... M rs. Johnson Class Motto: Rowing Not Drifting. Class Colors: Yellow and White Class Flower: White Rose Class dered from L. G. Balfour Company. Hubert, Roger, Jerauld, Janet, and Bernadette are among the new Commercial Club members. Jerauld and Bernadette assumed the duties of officers for the 1950-51 school year. C'LA'SS OF 1952 President .................................. Vice President Jerauld Hutchinson Murray Barbour Secretary ............ .............. J anet Eaton Treasurer ....... ..... B ernadette Joyce Class Adviser .................................,.... Mr. Elkhorn Class Colors: Blue and Yellow