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

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CHORUS First row, left to right: B. Powers, I. Billings, V. Weed, E. Eaton, Davis, Miss Plevock B. Eaton, P. Knight, P. Powers, N. Colwell, J. Snowden, and L. Haskell. Second row: E. Small, B. Perez, A. Weed, M. Eaton, S. Howard, N. Gray, Eaton, M. Davis, B. Eaton, B. Joyve, R. Billings, P. Haskell, A. Gross, and P. Spoflord. Third row: V. Violette, R. Haskell, P. Hall, R. Colwell, G. Shepard, R. Haskell, G. Haskell, N. Greenlaw, A. Weed, P. Eaton, M. Damon, J. Haskell, R. Conary, P. Violette, Whitney, and C. Woodman. Fourth row: G. Carter, L. Bray, M. Hardy, E. Eaton, C. Eaton, B. Spoflord, D. Dowe, R. Haskell, Hutchinson, A. Weed, and V. Billings. Fifth row: A. Stinson, R. Poitras, V. Joyce, B. Weed, M. Eaton, and L. Knowlton. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: B. Perez, I. Billings, R. Billings, P. Powers, and M. Damon.

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22 THE GATHERER CHORUS The Decr Isle Chorus, under the direction of Alice M. Plevock, was organized once again this year. The classes divided into two groups, Junior and Senior High School. On December 4 a Minstrel Show, pro- duced by Miss Plevock. was the first per- formance of the combined Junior and Senior High Choruses. Norwood Greenlaw, Jerauld Hutchinson, Virginia Billings, Bernadette Joyce, Lorraine Poitras, and Barbara Perez provided the laughs as endmen . . . and Master of Cere- monies was Regina Billings. Burton Weed, Pearl Eaton, and Vaughn Joyce also contri- buted to laughs by giving their interpretation of the Andrew Sisters. Featured as vocal soloists were Janet Eaton, Edwin Eaton, Barbara Perez, Jerauld Hutch- inson, Patty Spofford, Virginia Billings, Nor- wood Greenlaw, and Regina Billings. Duets were sung by Inez Billings and Pearl Eaton, and by Janet and Edwin Eaton. The 4'Sere- naders , Barbara Perez, Regina Billings, Vir- ginia Billings, and Rhea Conary sang two numbers. Two dance specialties were given by Junior High School students, Nancy Colwell, Mari- lyn Damon, Rosalyn Haskell, Barbara Eaton, Inez Billings, and Mary Hardy. These girls were coached by Miss Plevock. The second performance was that of a selected choral group consisting of Patty Spof- ford, Virginia Billings, Barbara Eaton, Mary Hardy, Nancy Colwell, Joan Haskell, Jerauld Hutchinson, Burton Weed, Pearl Eaton, and Edwin Eaton. They performed at the Order of the Eastern Star Installation on January 27. Edwin Eaton was well applauded for his renditions of You, You, You Are The One and Ages and Ages Ago. Rehearsals are now 'being held for the pres- entation of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikadov which will be given in the early spring. The cast is as follows: Edwin Eaton as Nanki-Poo Nancy Colwell as Yum-Yum Jerauld Hutchinson as Ko-Ko Norwood Greenlaw as Lord High Everything Else Clarence Eaton as Pish-Tush Vaughn Joyce as The Mikado Inez Billings as Pitti-Sing Mary Hardy as Peep-Bo Barbara Perez as Katisha Burton Weed as the Noble The Chorus is also planning to perform at graduation, June 7. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleading squad started their 1950- 51 season under the direction of Miss Alice M. Plevock. Practices have been held after school at night in the English room or in the Town Hall. The members of the squad are Inez Bill- ings, Marilyn Damon, Barbara Perez, Pris- cilla Powers, Eliza Small, and head cheer- leader, Regina Billings. To match the school colors, as well as the boys' and girls' basketball suits, blue and white were recommended as the colors for their uniforms. These colors were accepted and they chose white skirts and blue blouses for the first four cheerleaders, and a blue skirt and white blouse for the head cheer- leader. Dances have been held after the home games to help pay for the cheerleading out- fits. The girls have several new cheers which they have exhibited at the games. Some ot them are-l'Strawberry Shortcake, Rip A The Rip, 4'Zip Zap, Snikekty Rickety, and 'gRackaty Ax. i The squad is going to try something new this year by cheering during the baseball and softball season.

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24- THE GATHERER MINSTREL SHOW The Junior and Senior High choruses, under the direction of Miss Alice M. Plevock, successfully presented a Minstrel Show to the Public on December 4. Mrs. Martha Small was accompanist. The combined Junior and Senior choruses sang many old favorites, including A Bicycle Built For Two , while George Torrey's and Penny Eaton's riding around the stage on a bicycle caused much amusement. Soloists were janet Eaton, Edwin Eaton, Jerauld Hutchinson, Barbara Perez, Patty Spofford, Norwood Greenlaw, Virginia Bill- ings, Regina Billings, Pearl Eaton, and Inez Billings. joan Haskell and Virginia Billings played piano solos. The Pony Line, which consisted of six 7th and 8th grade girls, did very well in two numbers. The attractive red and white cos- tumes were made by Mrs. Margaret Eaton. The hits of the show were Janet and Edwin Eaton who sang You, You, You Are The One and Norwood Greenlaw's singing of Susie. Vaughn Joyce, Burt Weed, Pearl Eaton, Laurence Knowlton, and Philip Hall partici- pated in skits. The duties of the Master of Ceremonies were very capably handled by Regina Billings. Her ready wit and versatile performance greatly strengthened the cast. MAGAZINE DRIVE Last fall the annual magazine drive began September 7 and ended September 20. Lor- raine Poitras was captain for the high school team, and Burt junior high team. responsibility of drive. Barbara Eaton was high salesman the first day, and received a prize for her work. Dur- ing the following days, several others received recognition for their excellent work. Barbara Weed was captain for the Beverly Eaton assumed the general manager for the Eaton, Beverly Eaton, Byron Damon, Burt Weed, and Randall Haskell received certifi- cates for high salesmanship. Watches were awarded to both Burt Weed and Byron Da- mon for selling the most magazines. The proceeds were S59l.85. The high school Athletic Association received 857.08 and the junior high organization received 390.42 CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 22, the Junior class put on the annual Christmas Day program, starting with group singing of Christmas carols, led by Miss Plevock. Janet Eaton, Edwin Eaton, and Norwood Greenlaw sang solos, which consisted of those songs that were sung in the Minstrel Show. Jerry Hutchinson read The Night After Christmas. A short time later, Santa Claus arrived, and with Mrs. Johnson's assistance he dis- tributed thc gifts. These were of a humor- ous nature, and many laughs were enjoyed, especially when Mr. Matheson unveiled his paper dolls and boxing gloves. Following Santa's visit, a period of refresh- ment was held. The Junior class members served ice cream, cookies, cup cakes, and candy. ORCHESTRA Mr. Childers of the Hollis Music Corn- pany visited the school last fall and demon- strated several musical instruments. This de- monstration interested many students and later resulted in the forming of an orchestra under the supervision of Miss Plevock. Four periods a week, as well as after school time, are available for instruction. Those receiving lessons are as follows: Jerauld Hutchinson and Burton Weed, saxophone, Barbara Eaton and Patty Spof- ford, violing Richard Colwell, clarinet, Nor- wood Greenlaw, trombone, and Mary Hardy. Patricia Haskell, Rosalyn Haskell, Clarence Eaton, and Edwin Eaton, guitar.