Deering High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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BRADFORD R. ADAMS Clubs: Aviation, D , Junior French, Chemistry, Ski. Athletics: Ski Class. Brad is one of Deering's slti en- thusiasts. When he isn't discussing trails, he may be heard saying, Blondes, they fascinate me. Next year Brad will head for Bates. JOHN E. AHERN Clubs: ND . Athletics: Indoor Track, Cross Country, Captaing Outdoor Track. Letterwinner in Cross Country and Indoor Track. Numeral-winner in Indoor Track. From Portland's enemy territory comes Johnny Ahern who has led our track team to many a victory. We hope he will be successful in his chosen career. MARGARET J. ANDERSON Clubs: Art, Chemistry, Riding. Athlet- ics: Ski Class, Girls' Tennis Class. Ac- tivities: Girl Reserves, Cafeteria, AME- THYST, Campfire, Scribe. Officer of Purple Cavalry. Margie , our very attractive classmate, plans to train to be a nurse. We wish her the best of luck. NATALIE J. ASHTON Clubs: Art, Riding, Ski. Committees: Art Club Dance. Nat has a flare for fashion, which we fnd easy on the eyes. Her good sports- manship is fostered in part by her true sense of humor. We hope you will travel far and happily, Nat BARBARA R. BALDWIN Clubs: D , Washington. Athletics: Girls' Basketball Class, Girls' Hockey, Soft Ball, Girls' Swimming, Girls' Ten- nis Class. Activities: AMETHYST. Com- mittees: All-Deering Night. Letter- winner in Hockey. Although she is somewhat quiet, Bar- bara is a friend to everyone. Need ive say more than that she is a swell girl? Here's to your success, Barbara. CATHERINE ADAMS Catherine is one of our quiet and good- natured classmates. Whatever your plans are, Catherine, we wish you much success and happiness. JANET V. ALLEN Clubs: Junior French, Nature, Debat- ing, Writers'. Some day our budding young author will write a book as colossal as Gone With the Wind. Then we can all say, knew her when she was struggl- ing with 'Macbeth. ' SHIRLEY M. ARMSTRONG Athletics: Soft Ball. Activities: Band. Have you noticed the brown-eyed blond in the corridors of Deering? It's Shirley Armstrong who has such a pleasing and friendly manner that her friends forget about her quietness and shyness. MARIE I. AUSTIN Athletics: Soft Ball. Activities: Red Cross. We've known Marie during her four years at Deering as one of the busy junior Red Cross workers. May your friends be many, Marie, and your for- tune great. CAROLYN E. BARBOUR Clubs: D , Ski. Athletics: Girls' Varsity Basketball, Girls' Hockey, Ski Class, Soft Ball, Girls' Swimming, Girls' Tennis Class. Activities: AMETHYST. Letter-winner in Basketball, Hockey. For four years Carolyn has spent much time in the gym practicing basket malt- ing. We appreciatively believe that her undying spirit has helped Deering win many hard games.

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MELVIN E. CAMARA

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CONSTANCE BARBOUR Clubs: junior French, Senior French, Chemistry, Writers', Vice-president. Athletics: Girls' Varsity Basketball, Soft Ball, Girls' Tennis Class. Activi- ties: AME11-rYs'r, Campfire. Commit- tees: French Club Tea Dance, Camp- fire Fashion Show and Dance. Letter- winner in Basketball. Honor Roll. Fine student, good sport, swell', friend-what more could we say? This description fits Connie,' perfectly and gives assurance of her success to come. CATHERINE M. BEAN Clubs: Girls' Glee. Catherine is demure and unaffected, but her blonde hair and lrlue eyes make you take a second look. With her ready smile and good humor she will win, hands down. EUGENIA BERRY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Clubs: D , Dramatic. Athletics: Girls' Varsity Basketball, Captain, Girls' Basketball Class, Girls' Hockey, Girls' Swimming, Golf. Activities: AMr:'n-rvs'r. Committees: D Club Tea Dance, Freshman Reception, D Club Dance, Alumni Dance, French Club Tea Dance, Senior Class Play, All-Deering Night, Junior Prom. We all know Genia for her sparkling personality, outstanding good humor, and activity in sports. We know she will go far. and we send our best wishes with her. WILLIAM H. BETTERS, Jn. Athletics: Fencing, Model Airplane, Second Team Football. Letter-winner in Second Team Football. Activities: Red Cross. We think that William is shy about making acquaintances, but those who have the pleasure of knowing him have found him very pleasant and con- genial. RUTH V. BLANCHARD Clubs: Geology, Camera. Athletics: Girls' Basketball Class, Girls' Swim- ming, Girls' Tennis Class. Activities: AMETHYST. A dimpled smile and a pleasing per- sonality help to make Ruthie a favorite with everyone. We wish you success in whatever you undertake, Ruthie. ELIZABETH R. BEALE Clubs: D , Secretary, Washington, Vice-president. Activities: Band, Win- ter Carnival. Athletics: Girls' Varsity Basketball, Girls' Hockey, Soft Ball. Committees: Freshman Reception, Min- strel Show, Band Concert, Campfire Fashion Show and Dance. Betty is fair of face and light of heart. We often wonder if her heart still heats for Ioe. How alrout it, Betty? NORMAN J. BERNSTEIN Athletics: Boys' Basketball Class. Ac- tivities: AMETHYST, Student Service, Red Cross. Numeral-winner in Basket- ball. There is nothing that pleases Normie', more than heing on a hoat. We also hear that he likes New York. What's the reason, Normie?J' ELIZABETH L. BEST Although Elizabeth seems quiet and dignified at times, she is really a very jolly girl. May she always have as much happiness as she gives to others. RAYMOND c. BLANCHARD, JR. Clubs: Dramatic, Junior French, Ski. Athletics: Baseball, Indoor Track, Boys' Tennis Class, 135-lb. Football. Com- mittees: Junior Prom. Activities: AME- THYST, Winter Carnival. Letter-winner in 135-lb. Football. Numeral-winner in Track. Class Officer: Executive Com- mittee, 3. Ray is a versatile type of fellow who gets pleasure out of skiing, hunting, fishing, and various other outdoor sports. Look out for the game wardens, Ray. NELSON BOE Clubs: Boys' Glee. Athletics: Base- ball, Soft Ball, Boys' Basketball Class. Everyone likes Nellie.D He has a pleasing personality, and he is a grand sport, Some day he will he a great Athletic coach. We wish you much happiness and future success. Bae.