Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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12 THE AMETHYST lf it were not for Lzmdlzolnfs fatherly advice. where would we be today? Lundy can advise us what to do for anything. His lectures Cin Civics classj are better than mostlof us ever heard. Mr. Vinal is the Ace of Aces of D. H. S. Always here, always there, with a willing hand to help everyone. The man with an infinite smile, which reminds us of the song, Have a smile for everyone you meet. He is the highest in our athletic world. Many of the Seniors will miss the Physics classes which were so interesting. VVe often wonder how many of the funniest thing l ever saw Mr. Mortgridga has seen. We'll guess about one a week. They're the best we have heard for many a moon. Carrie Stahl has the best interest of all at heart. She reminds us of the Lady in the shoe who had so many children she didn't know what to do. Mrs. Lilzsrolt has been at Deering off and on for many years and our experience with her reveals that she mingles well with both students and teachers. She, too, is witty, jolly and makes a good companion. ily their fruits ye shall know them surely applies to Jenn lflfclslz, our public speaking and dramatic teacher. Miss VVelsh puts her whole heart and soul into her work, and when we know of anything she is putting across we feel sure it will always be a great success, which is her due reward. Not only do we find her an excellent, capable teacher and coach. but also a good sport and kind friend. Words are inadequate to express our high esteem, love. and gratitude towards Gladys Tilton. She not only is an interesting teacher, but also has a delightful personality. Iler kind, gentle ways and fun, wit. and humor has pulled her students through many a long, trying period. Her days are never so short but what she can hnd time to help each and everyone in need of her assistance. The memory of Miss Tilton will linger in our minds long after we're old and grey. lt really seems as though the one who coached a girls' championship basketball team really deserves a little credit and praise. Although llliss McKcrhnit' is soft spoken, pleasant, amiable, and a great favorite, she maintains a firm hand which, as her duty as Dean of the girls, guides and steers the girls from the rough and jagged rocks onto the calm, deep blue sea of life. Anyone tSeniors especiallyl who does not know .eltlvlilidv Briggs does not realize what a great pleasure they have missed. Her keen sense of humor, ever- ready wit, and sunny disposition has helped us through many a long, tedious hour and weary day. Words are such poor things to express what we feel towards Miss Cheney, a true example of fidelity and loyalty. She is an inspiring teacher, ever-ready to give kindly advice. and is a good counsellor to all in doubt: in short, she is the srlwol girls' and boys' friend. Mr. .flrzzd Linsrolz' has been with us many years and those who are really ac- quainted with him knows he has an infinite supply of jokes. These always brighten the class and make the hour enjoyed. We may well say, He's our friend. Last, but not least, is our honored and respected principal, Willia111 E. lflfiug. He is the faithful shepherd watching his flock or the helmsman at the ship, guard- ing and guiding us into paths of safety. The burden of responsibility rests on his shoulders, and we know it must take a great deal of tact to get along and be agree- able with everybody. The class of twenty-five sincerely feels grateful for his kind, protecting guidance during our four happy years at Deering.

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14 THE AMETHYST The Senior Class President, THOMAS G. BRAMAN Vice-President, MADELEINE JOHNSON Secretary, ELVA GERRISH Trcasurcff, PERCIVAL GUPTILL Can it be? Four years ago a herd of freaks, oddities, and monstrosities- shipped originally for the kindergarten-was unloaded at the Woodfords Con- gregational Church, for Deering High had burned and did not yet have the seem- ing capacity to hold those green freshiesf' We stayed at the church for about a month, and then went to the Longfellow Grammar School for classes. Oh. no! We did not go back into the grammar school work, but attended that school for our regular classes in the afternoon until the school we were a part of, or supposed to be a part of, would be large enough and ready for our little army. How different we were then :-the girls with their hair in pig-tails, and wearing large bright- colored ribbons. The boys wore short pants, and looked scrubbed to death. Now think of the change! Little did we know on that day that we gathered in the vestry of the church for our schedules that our four years would be so short, and how hard they would be for some of us. We were so frightened that our teachers could hardly hear the meek Yes, Sirf, or Yes, Mani. Finally, we overcame this habit and became rather wise, or so we thought, anyway. Probably our parents can tell you better of this, for I am sure they all remember that awfully trying age,', as they call it, when we were freshies. As had been the custom for many years, we were given our reception at City Hall by those dignified, and awe-inspiring Seniors. They made us wear bright green bows on our head, while the boys wore green caps. There is one thing certain, we were in the lime-lights that night. There were many other good times during this year, too, among them the numerous Freshman parties. Mr. Stoddard made these parties a delight. Our second year we took our revenge on the Freshmen, and had them scared to death. This was only a bit of childishness, which, to you present Sophomores, we are proud to say we have outgrown! Take the hint, tool Now we come to our junior year, and may it be remembered that we, as the Junior class, were one of the finest ones any high school had ever known. We were proud of this, but did not allow it to puff us up in such -a fashion that we could not keep up our good name. It made us full of a desire to give and to do our very best for old Deering. There were. of course, some oddities, but there must be some of those so that the class may hold its personal distinguishment! We took part in every activity there was to take part in. The glee club, orchestra, carnival, prize-speaking contest. debaters, cadets, and athletes were most successful in every way, due to the backing of our class! Why, we even had three officers in the cadets,-and they were not all second lieutenants, either!