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

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6 THE GATHERER SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Class of 1953 President Norwood Greenlaw Vice-president Virginia Billings Secretary Rhea Conary Treasurer Barbara Perez Class Colors: Old Rose and White Class Advisor: Mrs. Matheson September, 194-7, was the first time our class was assembled under the roof of Deer Isle High School, where we would be work- ing together for the next six years. We were seventh graders then and very grown up. Eleven in number and high in spirit, we could just wait until the day would come when we would be freshman, and two years later that day came. When starting this long pull, our num- bers decreased. Pearl Hardy, Clyde Haskell, and Larry Judkins left us. Our teachers were Eldrige Elkhorn, Joyce Webster, Margaret Eaton, Charlene Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Matheson. Our advisor for our four years of high school was to be Mrs. Mathe- son. A special '5party was given in our hon- or at the Morey Farm. The traditional Freshmen Reception. With shaking knees, we arrived in our curious outfits to be initia- ted. It wasn't half as bad as we had antici- pated. At that time we became really mem- bers of Deer Isle High School. Soon we began appreciating the finer things of life and tried our hand at writing short poems.Mrs. Mathe- son submitted some of our poetry to a state contest where four of us, Virginia Billings, Rhea Conary, Barbara Perez and Regina Billings, won prizes. We started our sophomore year with a bang, giving a party for the new candi- dates. We had lost a valuable member of our class, Franklin Haskell, but we still kept up the paces of school life. We published our special news paper, the Sophomore News , in which we had features, sports columns, and news articles. The only change in the faculty this year was the replacement of Miss Joyce Webster by Miss Alice Plevock, We looked eagerly forward to the annual School Fair, and felt very proud and happy when our booth won third prize. When starting our junior year, our num- ber had sadly shrunk again. Philip Hall left us and before the end of the year George 'Haskell left. There were only five of us now to tackle whatever problems or entertain- ments we had. It was going to take work and school spirit, something which we like to think we have. Our elaborately-scalloped booth at the fair won second prize, we sold white elephants. There was a minstrel show given, under the direction of Miss Plevock, in which all of our class took part. Virginia Billings, Barbara Perez, and Sonny Green- law were endmen. Regina Billings was Mr. Interlocutor, and the Deer Isle Seranaders, the four junior girls, sang two numbers. Mr. Blanchard replaced Mrs. johnson on the faculty as commercial teacher and Mr. Davis became our new coach and junior high teacher, replacing Mr. Elkhorn, now in the army Returning as seniors, we found that the Wool had taken a change for the bettc The Main Room was repainted and new storm windows were put on. The downstairs rooms were also redecorated. More changes in the faculty took place. Mr. Douglas Blanchard was replaced by Mr. George Lar- lee, and Miss Alice Plevock, by Miss Lucille Hughes. Our booth at the fair won first prize this year, with its brightly-colored scenes and the hand-drawn deer of the front. Enclosed herein are the remaining ac- counts of our final year. We, as seniors, look back on our years to- gether at Deer Isle High School as one of the happiest times of our lives. Although we are glad that the long pull is over, we will never forget that feeling of oneness that We had all through our years at school.

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THE GATHERER REGINA BERNIECE BILLINGS Reggie Born at Little Deer Isle, Maine, january 3, 1935. Course, Commercial. Class Treasurer 12, 31, Library Club 12, 31, Basketball 11, 2, 3, 41, Sorft- ball 1l, 2, 3, 41, Class plays 11, 2, 3, 41, Town Meeting Play 141, Minstrel Show 12, 31, Chorus 11, 2, 3, 41, Cheerleader 12, 31, Eoys' Sports Editor of Gatherer 141, Commercial Club 12, 41, President of Girls' AA 141, Class Marshall 131, President of Music Association 141. If there is a song to be sung or cheering to be done, look for Reggie. She is always ready and willing to help. Whether it is basketball, softball, cheerleading, chorus, or plays, she is there to do her best. There is always friendliness and a good time where ever you find Reggie. We heard you plan to go to dramatic school next year. The best of luck in whatever you do, Reggie. VIRGINIA CAROLYN BILLINGS Ginny,' Born at Sunset, Maine, February 17, 1935. Course, College. Vice-president 141, Cheerleading 13, 41, Golf 121, Class Plays 11, 2, 3, 41, Usher 12, 3, 41, Activity Editor of Gatherer,' 131, Editor-in-'Chief 141, General Manager of Magazine Drive 141, Chorus 11, 2, 3, 41, Min- strel Show 12, 31, Library Club 11, 2, 3, 41, Club President 12, 31, Stu- dent Rep. Athletic Association 141, School Treasurer 141, Secretary Com- mercial Club 141, English Award 11, 31, Latin Award 121, Valedictoiry 141. Hey! Look coming through the door! A walking stack of books. Why no-that,s Ginny. But don,t let those books and the quiet air fool you. Ginny has her finger in every pie in school. After school she can be found leading cheers with vim and vigor, or rewriting Gatherer', copy. We thought Jamestown might be the next stop for you, but we hear that Drury College has the nicest James. Good luck, Ginny. RHEA JOAN CONARY Rhea Born at Camden, Maine, August 24, 1935. Course, College. President 111, Vice-president 12, 31, Secretary 141, Minstrel Show 12, 31, Class Plays 11, 2, 3, 41, Basketball 11, 2, 41, Softball 11, 2, 41, President Commercial Club 141, Chorus 11, 2, 3, 41, Gatherer Staff 13, 41, Activities Editor of Gatherer 141, Junior Prom 131, Library Club 11, 2, 3, 41, Honor Essay 141, Who has her bookkeeping done besides me? Well, well, if it isn't that short little Miss from Sunshine. And look who has taken a sudden interest in jonquils! Anyone in need of a good yarn? Rhea will spin you one or even write you a poem. Besides missing the gatherings around the piano noon times, she will also be longing for the basketball court next year. We understand that you plan to make business your career. The best of luck from the class of '53, Rhea..