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

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l.l'fl lu l'lfl P. Knight. CHElVIIST'RY LABORATORY '4 lt. R. Haskell. F. Davis. I. Billings, Mr. Muthvson. A. Wm-cl. R. Poitrns. S. Howarc CHEERLEADERS Ln-ft to right. C. Wuoclniaxn. P. Powers, P. Spofford, I. Billings, M. Damon. Absent, E. Small.

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THE GATH ERER 18 CHEERLEADERS The 1,953-54 'basketball season started with six cheerleaders. We chose Patty Spof- ford as head cheerleader, and as regulars, Inez Billings, Carol Woodman, and Priscilla Powers. Marilyn Damon and Eliza Small agreed t alternate. Much commotion was heard when we received our new uniforms. These c nsisted of black circular skirts with white si e pleats on the left. The long sleeved louses were -black and white like the skirts. ow proud we felt wearing them the first ime! We le rned many new cheers and forma- A MATTER OF RECORD tions an found that the 'fBunny Hop nev- er failed to 'bring much applause, along with a new 't am cheer. We had our thrill of the year wh n we got our opportunity to cheer in Bang r, for two nightsL We were some- what jit was goi on the ery when we found that the game ig to be televised, but once we were Floor, we forgot our nervousness and cheered our boys on to victory. CURTIS PUBLICATIONS CAMPAIGN The magazine drive got under way early this year, the opening gun being fired by Mr. Sprague, Curtis Company representa- tive, during the first week of school. Joan Haskell school teams, was chosen as general manager. The was divided into girls' and boys' with Patty Spofford heading the girls and Vaughn Joyce the boys. Rivalry was keen, but the boys were off to an early lead, which t e girls were never able to overcome. Total s les were the largest ever achieved, amount' g to 382280, of which S426 was secured by the boys and S396 by the girls. Burt W ed, a junior, was high salesman and receive a watch. Beverly Eaton, Grade VII, w s close behind. She was awarded a school jacket. Freddy Brewster came in third. roceeds were assigned to the general school und. CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 18 the annual Christmas program was presented under the direction of the junior class. Pearl Eaton, class presi- dent, was master of ceremonies. Joan Haskell sang White Christmas. Sandra Eaton, Gayle Donovan, and Beverly Eaton did tap dance numbers. Mrs. Mathe- son gave Christmas readings. Informal sing- ing of Christmas carols, under the direction of Miss Hughes, followed. Santa Claus arrived in time to pass out gifts from the tree, and everyone enjoyed the reading of the humorous verses attached. After the gifts were distributed, refresh- ments of ice cream, cake, and candy were served by the juniors. There are advantages in the fact that our yearbook goes to press early in March. Time spent on outside activities has to be distributed as wisely as possible in order that our 'school work may not suffer by a pile up of activities at any one time. With the yearbook out of the way, we are free for our spring activities. We also 'have time to deliver our books and complete our records before school closes. Since the publication of the yearbook involves about six hundred dollars, of many advertisers and necessary that we have the ate. The disadvantage of early publication lies, of course, in the fact that our spring activi- ties cannot be covered by the book of the year in which they occur. In The Gatherer for 1953, for instance, we should like to have had a record of the burning expeditions en- gineered by the Deer Isle Firemen and par- ticularly by Mr. Nonnan Haskell, who pro- posed the project and gave much time to it. Afternoons in the spring, high school boys and men faculty members, accompanied by the handling of and the interests subscribers, it is time to be accur-

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20 Mr. Haskell and the fire engine and equip- ment, b med many fields on the island. Ialized amounted to about S350 and for the purchase of a new score- the town hall. Money r was used board for Another unrecorded event of last spring was the for the coach of pionship banquet sponsored by the parents basketball teams. Mr. Katsiaficas, lEllsworth High School's state cham- tcam, was the featured speaker. Gold basketballs, purchased by parents and were awarded the members of the rn. This tribute was in recognition successful 1952-1953 season, which citizens, boys' tea of the had culminated by the team's playing in the Maine Tournament at Bangor. spring, too, we 'learned that Rhea had placed second in the State Poet- xy Conttft, and Jean Parker 'had received mention. ass of 1953 had the honor of being Eastem In the Conary honorabl The cl the fiftieth class to be graduated from Deer School. Choosing Honor Our Isle Higih as a fitting theme for their com- nt essays, they presented a pro- ich brought much favorable com- cause it is believed these essays em- School mencem gram w ment. B body much of permanent value in respect to and the present objectives of the the history ive publish them this year in our school, literary section. THE GATHERER As we go to press, we are looking forward to pleasant events this spring. Plans are be- ing made for a dancing class in which we may receive professional instruction in danc- ing. Such a class has not been held since 1948. We are earning money for the pur- chase of 'a new high powered victrola. We also have ahead of us the spring plays, base- ball, a music program, and, of course, gradu- ation. GIRLS' STATE Carol Woodman was chosen last Spring as the junior girl to attend Girls' State, a summer camp for girls, 'held annually at Colby College in Waterville. The local A-merican Legion Auxiliary 'sponsored Car- ol's trip. Carol reports that the emphasis at Girls' State is upon the principles and functioning of our government. Voting procedures, both state and local, are illustrated. The girls themselves took the parts of -tellers, town clerks, and moderators. Many prominent speakers 'brought inter- esting information to the girls. T-here were also periods for fun and play, with an op- portunity to get acquainted with other girls from all over the state, who had been chosen as outstanding students and leaders. SENIOR CLASS MIRROR NAME EXPRESSION SPORT joan Haskell Oh for com sake! Basketball Raymond Haskell ?? ? ?? ? ?? ? A Baseball Patty Spofford Oh, Georgia Peach Basketball Carolyn Woodman Mad, Was I 'Madl Basketball NICKNAME AMBITION PET PEEVE F AULTS Jeanie Social Worker Chemistry Bad Temp Ray Drive a trailer Girls Bad Tem truck Pat Own a Big Ray Chewing gum Firm Peanut Be a rich John Too many widow