Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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In memory of our friend, MMelly, whose spirit and Whose love for art, music and travel, has deepened our appreciation of the things he valued highly. MELVIN E. CAMARA Born November 22, 1920

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CLASS HISTORY, 1939 The class of 1939 entered Deering as sprightly a group of individuals as ever gave atmosphere to a seat of learning. A few weeks of watchful wait- ing convinced them that other classes had deter- mined the course of their routine, so they elected class officers, directed a freshman reception, and in- spected all and sundry clubs about them. The sophomoric state seemed one of blissful freedom. They ceased being worshippers of up- perclass heroes and began to mold some of their own. Only one thing bothered them. Where was that fifth letter of the alphabet? Fewer and fewer of the class remembered its familiar outline. In 1938, the class emerged as a unit of splendid endeavor and teamwork. The boys, already hear- ing the ghostly tapping of feminine heels passing them in the race for scholastic honors, threw them- selves into the boosting of Deering's athletic prowess. As a result, in the last year, the football team became a serious contender for the confer- ence crown. How many divers aspects are there to this thing called education? The Seniors have watched the girls become as efficient experts on the modern coif- fure as on the subject of an ancient Whig. They have seen the boys learn how often socks speak more eloquently than ties. Nevertheless out of these fancies of youth, have come outstanding de- baters, writers, singers, dramatic and athletic stars. The roll of paper tied with purple and white to which the members of the class have aspired, should be the logical proof of four years of effort. May they carry with it into life, the self-control and wisdom of judgment which Deering as a teacher has written into it. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Kam-1 E. YOUNG President ARTHUR E. GALLI Vice-President FRANK RAY NEAL Serretary EDWARD LEROY FENDRRSON Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VIRGINIA B. STOCKMAN SHELDON E. WALKER KENNETH A. ZEMLA

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MELVIN E. CAMARA