Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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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.

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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 ERNEST ABRAHAMSON Ernie Among the many bright and cheerful seniors is Ernest Abrahamson. Although he has not done a great deal in the athletic line, he has greatly helped to boost Deering's standards as far as scholarship is concerned. Ernie plans on a career as a 'igobu in the Swiss Navy and we wish him the best of luck. Favorite expression: Holy Mackering Moses. JAM ES COLBY ADAM S Jim mic XVashington Club 45 Student Service 35 D Club 72, 3, 4: Glee Club 2, -lg Football 1, Asst. Manager 15 Football 23 Hockey :Eg Dramatics 4. Gather up just a bit closer and look at the manly picture, Jimmie Adams. The boy you see at all Deeringfs games. Here is one of Deering's true blue rooters. Favorite expression: Cut it Outfy NVARREN ANDERSON V .'lndy Glee Club 2. There are only a few of us who have had the pleasure ot knowing Warren He has been a rather quiet exhibition in our collection. But those who have known hun have been the better for their experience, for VVarren is a good- natured, whole-hearted fellow. VVhatever VVarren undertakes, however, he usually completes, so without doubt, we may look, in the near future, tor a completely NVarren- eyed world. lfavorite expression: So's your old man! VIRGINIA FRANCES ATHERTON Ginny Washin ton Club. S' Jimmie, as We call her, is a very quiet little girl: but don't be surprised if some day she 1sn't Miss Gower's Cliainpion Whisperer. Jimmie may try to look and act very quiet, but you'd better watch those big brown eyes. Favorite expression: Gee, what a wreck. S' timber 25. First football game.