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

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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.

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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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10 THE GATHERER The following class officers were ch-osen: President-Billy Knight Vice President-Arthur Poitras Secretary-Annette Shepard Treasurer-Beatrice Pickering Our junior year at D.I.H.S. was high- lighted by the Junior Prom. Decorated in blue and white streamers and bal- loons, the Town Hall looked like a ball- room indeed. President Knight led the grand march with his partner with Fulton Weed as- sisting. Music was furnished by the Grange Orchestra. We were sorry to lose one of our members, Harold Hatch. This left us with only five members. Our oiiicers were chosen as follows: President-Billy Knight Vice President--Arthur Poitras Secretary-Beatrice Pickering Treasurer-Annette Shepard The three-one act plays presented in the spring were Xingu, When The Fire Dies, and The Ring and The Look. Ann- ette Shepard, and Beatrice Pickering participated in Xingu, Bob Smith in When The Fire Dies, and Bill Knight in The Ring and The Look. Billy, Arthur, and Bob were active in the sports-basketball and baseball. When the Gatherer Staff was chosen we were happy to find that Bob was Boys' Sports Editor, Arthur was Assist- ant Business Managerg Beatrice was Personals Editorg and Annette was Co- Business Manager. On the school paper The Black and The White, under the direction of Mr. Lundquist, Annette was Business Man- ager, Beatrice was Gossip Editor, and Bob Wrote the Boys' Sports column. Arthur and Annette were candidates for King and Queen of Hearts of the Valentine Ball sponsored by the Student Council of which B e atrice was a member. The long awaited Senior Year was here at last. With five lone members we approached graduation on June 5. Billy was chosen President for the fourth consecutive year. Arthur was Vice- President, Bobby, Treasurer, and Beatrice, Secretary. The Gatherer Staff was chosen with Annette as Editor-in-Chief, Beatrice as Senior Reporter, Bob as Boys' Sports Editor, Billy as Assistant Boys' Editor, and Arthur was appointed Business Manager for the second consecutive year. On March 20 we gave an Italian Spaghetti Supper. The senior mothers again graciously donated their time and the junior girls helped us by waiting on tables. With the combined efforts of everyone we made a profit of 33995. April 12 marked the night of the an- nual three one-act plays. Bobby, Billy, and Annette were cast for parts in the play of The Displaced Babysitter and Beatrice took part in the play A Ques- tion of Figures. ' As the long awaited graduation draws near and our school days draw to a close we look fondly back on our fun-loving days at D. I. H. S. Rev. E. Charles Dartnell graciously accepted our invitation to be a guest speaker at our graduation exercises which will be held on June 5 when five lone seniors will become the new alumni of Deer Isle. Mr. Sullivan announced the honor parts on April 4 as follows: VALEDICTORIAN .... Annette Shepard SALUTATORIAN ,..,,i.,,,., ,, ,..,.rr.r,,-,i,i,, 4 Beatrice Pickering FIRST HONOR ESSAYIST. S. .. . Robert Smith