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

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8 THE GATHERER TRIB TES MRS. MARGARET D. EATON We Want to pay tribute to Mrs. Eaton for the invaluable service that she has rendered to the school and the friendly and cooperative spirit that she has always shown in her advocation of fair play and good sportsmanship. Thank you very much Mrs. Eaton for the as- sistance you have given all of us and our school's loss will be another school's gain. MR. RALPH S. SMITH Mr. Smith you perform your duties in a very quiet manner and never receive much praise. We would like to pay 'tribute to you for the work behind the scenes that you have been doing for the ten years that you have been our Super- intendent of Schools. Thank you for be- ing the gentleman that you are and for handling your po sition in such an etlicient manner.

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ARTHUR POITRAS Archie Born at Lewiston, Maine, January 12, 1939 Course-General Basketball 11, 2, 3, 41, Baseball 11, 2, 3, 41, Class Vice President 12, 3, 41, Track 12, 31, Business Manager of Gatherer 13, 41. As basketball guard, Archie's our star Always around, near or far. He's always cheerful, never blue We'll never find a friend like you. BEATRICE PICKERING Beatle Born at Deer Isle, Maine, August 11, 1937 Course-Commercial Class Secretary 11, 3, 41, Class Treasurer 121, T.A.B. Club 11, 41, Plays 13, 41, Gatherer 11, 2, 3, 41, Library Club 11, 2, 3, 41, Music 11, 2, 3,' 41., School Paper 131, Student Council 13, 41, Salutatorian. Beaty is quiet and efiicient, And is always willing to work, Making posters and all, She's never been known to shirk.

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THE GATHERER 9 Senior Class History On September 6, 1951, thirteen ready and waiting seventh graders climbed the long stairway to sit in the seats where we were to learn for the next six years. We took our seats near the front of the room and soon we met the teach- ers who were to guide us through the hard years to come. They were Mr. and Mrs. Matheson, Mrs. Eaton, Mr. Davis, Mr. Blanchard, and our music teacher, Miss Plevock. The first big event in which we took part was the Curtis Magazine Drive. The following class officers were elected: President-Robert Smith Vice President-Annette Shepard Secretary-Beatrice Pickering Treasurer-Bettina Ellis Our class advisor was Miss Plevock. Annette Shepard and Beatrice Picker- ing were invited to join the Library Club. Beatrice Pickering was a member of the cheerleading squad under the direc- tion of Miss Plevock. Arthur Poitras, Billy Knight, and Bob Smith all played with the baseball team this year. We all turned out and eagerly deco- rated our first booth at the annual school fair which was held at the Town Hall on October 19. We made 813.39 with our personalized pins, grabs, and penny games. A minstrel show was presented on January 14 under the direction of Miss Plevock. Those who took part in the specialties were Annette Shepard, Bea- trice Pickering, Willard Knight, and Robert Smith. Beatrice was among the junior high cast who presented the one act play, Did You Say Mink ? Myer to our class. Among those who left us were Marlene Eaton, Wiley Bill- ings, Arthur Poitras, and Duane Dowe. Mr. Blanchard and Miss Plevock were no longer with us. They were replaced by Mr. Larlee and Miss Hughes. The following class oflicers were elected: President-Willard Knight Vice President-Annette Shepard Secretary-Beatrice Pickering Treasurer-Eleanor Parker Our class advisor was Miss Hughes. This year Annette Shepard and Rob- ert Smith were among the Junior High cast who presented the one act comedy play Let's Make Up. September of '53 ten freshmen were left to face the dreaded Freshman Initi- ation! We had two new members this year, Harold Hatch and Lee Look. Our class officers this year were: President-Billy Knight Vice President-Harold Hatch Secretary-Beatrice Pickering Treasurer-Annette Shepard Eleanor Parker and Lee Look left us later on in this year. Billy took part in the one act play The U. S. Revolt which was presented in the spring of '5-i. Beatrice was chosen to represent her class on the Gatherer Staff. Our faculty this year was changed only by the loss of Mr. Larlee. He was replaced by Mr. Feero. Robert Smith, Willard Knight, Arthur Poitras, and Harold Hatch joined the basketball team this year. Our sophomore year started with six members. Betty Ellis left us this year. This year our class chose vegetables In the fall of '52 we welcomed Lyleiwto sell at the annual school fair.