Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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12 THE AMETHYST Displaying much foresight and wisdom, the class conceived the idea of purchasing their rings in the junior rather than in the senior year, and at a meeting which President Stevens called the first of October, it was voted to carry out the plan. Later in the year a junior prom was given. There turned out one of the best crowds that ever attended an affair given in the gymnasium. St. John's Orchestra furnished the music, and the chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Wing and Mr. and Mrs. Linscott. And now we come to the last of our four years. The same boys and girls who started their high school careers such a seemingly short while ago now bear the title of dignified seniors. The brunt of all the school's activities rests on the upper classmen,Aand, of course, everyone looks to the seniors as ideals. In a class of nearly two hundred there are, of course, many types of people. Some put everything they have into obtaining honor and glory for their school, some spend all their time studying, while others are in- different and sail along with the breeze. One of the most outstanding members of the class is our president. Donald Prince, who, with his quiet, winning personality, has won a great number of friends, both in the student body and in the faculty. Perhaps the most important of his long list of achievements was his success on the forsensic team. For two years he has spent much of his time preparing debates and has helped to bring many victories to Deering. In athletics, too, he distinguished himself, and many is the time that the thousand-yard run has been the most thrilling event in a track meet because Don was running and was sure of bringing home the bacon. Keeping up in one's studies is an -accomplishment in itself,,and with this combination Prince may be well termed a typical all-round fellow. Despite the rush of activities and studies, the athletes continued to shine in their respective sports. The football team, captained by Walter Riley, had a very successful season, with Scotty Campbell, Leigh Stev- ens, and Linwood Knight carrying the honors. The basketball team won fame for themselves and Deering by being one of the clubs chosen for the Bates Tournament. Although the boys lost in the preliminaries, they were defeated only one point by Westbrook. the team which won the State Championship. Leigh Stevens, captain for two years, was the outstanding star of the season and will be greatly missed next year. Robinson and Stebbins played flashy games throughout the season and went especially well in the tournament. Under the coaching of Huck Harvell many track stars were de- veloped. Merle Ryder was the captain and brought in many points for the purple. Neal Ross, a former star high jumper. was unable to partici- Septvmber 17. Freslmmn l1S.S't'lllIJ1y.

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THE AMETHYST 11 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1927 September, 1923, the doors of the old Deering High School were opened to the last freshman class which would ever enter that building. After the newcomers had gained their bearings, learned the numbers of their homerooms, and re- covered somewhat from being most terribly green, some brave person suggested that class officers be elected. This idea was considered a worthy one and action was immediately taken. The following were elected: Richard Blanchard, President, Donald Butler, Vice-President, John Robinson, Secretary: Donald Prince, Treasurer. The first real event in our high school career was a memorable fresh- man reception. This turned out to be quite different from previousire- ceptions, in that the freshmen received themselves -instead of being wel- comed in ccremoniously by the pompous seniors. At any rate, everyone had a fine time, and it proved to be a great success. There were a number of students who possessed initiative and great courage under the glare of the upper classmen. Edward Stevens, john Gordon, and John Bates distinguished themselves in debating g while Ralph Nute, Charles Everett, and Frank Burns were highlights on the class athletic teams. The girls organized a basketball team, and with the aid of Miss Hughes, won several games. The members of the team were: Olive Dow. Laura Sherman, Adeline Dickey, Barbara Gurney, Eugenia Lane, and Elinor Smart. The next year changed the insignificant freshmen to revengeful sopho- mores, and what a difference one ye-ar can make! From pigtails to pugs, and from knickerbockers to long trousers. The upper classmen nodded to themselves and said wisely, Ah ha, they're growing up fast! A word to the wise is sufhcient, sophomores, don't try to advance too quickly. Time doesn't drag when you're in high school. The officers were elected as follows: Richard Johnson, President, Adeline Dickey, Vice-President, Arlene Johnson, Secretaryg Blanchard B-ates, Treasurer. lt is usually in the second year that the students begin to be known in the varsity activities. Mr. Quimby succeeded in finding several among our number who proved to be good material for his debating team. The class was also represented in girls' basketball, Olive Dow, Hazel Hodgdon, and Elinor Smart, all holdingregular positions on the team. In the Junior year things really began to happen. The first thing to be done was to elect officers, and the following were selected: Leigh Stevens, President, Evelyn Percy, Vice-President, Elinor Smart, Secre- tary, Allen Rogers, Treasurer. September 16. Scotty Campbell asked fo pay class dues.

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THE AMETHYST 13 pate in the meets this year on account of an injured knee and was missed in this event. The girls' basketball team, although not winning all its games, did not fail to live up to the standards of Coach McKechnie's teams. The great- est victory was the one over Portland High in the Deering gym, won by a score of 13-12. This game showed not only the training of Miss Mc- Kechnie, but the fighting spirit of the team, its ability to pull through in a crisis, and the strength of Captain Elinor Smart's leadership, which has been most sincere and inspiring throughout the season. Besides Captain Smart, Olive Dow, Lila Andrews, and Alice Linscott have been the out- standing stars of the season, and have averted many a crisis by their good judgment, coo-lheadedness, loyalty, and fight. In December the annual Spear prize speaking contest was held. Bar- bara.Gurney received the first prize of S50., and John Snider took the second, of 325. Both of these people later distinguished themselves by get- ting parts in the class play. As usual the seniors are planning a Washington trip under the guid- ance of Mr. Emmons and Dorothy Johnson. A club was organized with Roland Peterson, football star, as presidentg Olive Dow, vice-president, and Allen Rogers, treasurer. Everyone is looking forward to the May vacation. And now, friends. we have reached the end of four glorious, high school years. The girls and boys who have been together so long will now go in different directions and follow their life work. But, however far they may travel, however long they may live, there is not one who will forget the happy days spent at old Deering. Flu flirmnriam O To the three members of the class of 1927 whom we all knew and loved. Though we do not see them longer, Theirs are memories that will cling, Life is sweeter-life is grander For reminders that they bring. Louis BRIGHTMAN ELE.-xNoR VVALKER LAWRENCE FARNHAM Scfvfelnzbrr 20. .llisx Hzzvsfmz ifzfrnducfcl hw' flax.: to Shakcxpaarc.