Dover High School - Doverian Yearbook (Dover, DE)

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CLASS HISTORY, continued 9th grade . . . More fun! Ann began going with Merritt Burke. Hugh Martin left to go to Milford I-IEg 1. For the Frst tim: in many years, we had a Freshman Odd Day-and was it odd! Girls in slacks and the fellows running around throwing candy at the poor passerby. Bettiann starred in the school play. Johnny Roper and Ann left us to go to C. R. 10th grade . . . Remember that fabulous French Cafe party? It was real dangerous. . . Cozy little tables for two arranged around a runway for our French fashion show. Ah, the fashion showg how Frenchy can we get? Remember how dis- appointed we were when Sister Edgeworth got tired of waiting for models and unexpectedly term- inated the show? Sister left us to go to school in New York. Becky gave a swell party on the night of the Thanksgiving game. The result was one broken antique sofa after a friend from Cape May, N. J., Pedie, pushed Russell McNeil down on it. Remember those well-lighted impromptu parties Pat and Anne threw every week-end and the time Mrs. Marker caught Frank and Becky up- stairs?-in the den, that is. 11th grade . . . Can we ever forget those chem- istry classes with Duckworth and the sulphur oxide he let loose that made everybody sick. We got our wish and had a wonderful Prom-a very, very, colorful Mardi Gras . Oh, remember those 1700-yes, I said 1700-balloons? We danced to the music of Ken Jenny and raised a small riot at Bob Ching's afterwards. That talent show of Mr. Schriver's was a big business. Walter, Billy, and Tommy made good models with their size nine dresses and nine and a half shoes. John was swell in the school play and so were Nina, Betti- ann, and others. Becky had another Open House party-this time at the Century Club, no more broken furniture. The day the class rings ar- rived will always be remembered as the Junior Stampede? The following day, you could tell at a glance the class of '50. We flourished them in people's faces and screamed, Look, aren't they beautiful? 12th grade . . . After waiting expectantly twelve, long years, the school finally caught fire. Alas, our efficient firemen quickly extinguished the blaze. Remember Jerry Cullen's 95 yd. dash for a touch- down? Our favorite class was right after lunch in the cars, talking--and, I think you know the rest. Our Christmas dance was a success with Frankie C'You are my Sunshine J Pingatore fur- nishing the music. We had Christmas trees, Santa Clauses, red-nosed Rudolphs, and Warm'punch. It seems that Bob McNeil, chairman of the ice committee, forgot the ice. The Juniors staged a wonderful Prom, the Dreamer's Holiday. Our class trip was a riot. How about that house de- tective! ' At last, slowly, by degrees, we approached the end of the year. None of us shall forget Becky's recital and Ray McMichael's placing in the Loy- alty contest. In a couple more days we won't be seniors any- more, we will be thrust among that worldly group of people known as Alumni. By this time, Ralph Adams has found out the meaning of Mandy - Frank Swain has thrown away his crutches and Marian Price has told us her middle name. The rest of the kids have succeeded ia finishing things they began days, months, even years ago. It seems hard to believe the day that we've been waiting for since the very first of school is almost here. We will never, never forget the tight spots we've been in. We hate to leave but we must move on so that others can take our places and have the same wonderful times we've had. And so--we say our goodbyes and leave with fond memories of the good times we've had at old Dover High. Page Twenty- Three

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CLASS I-IISTGRY Dear Diary, lst grade . . . As I leaf through the pages of my diary, it brings to mind all the things that have happened to me during these twelve wonderful years. The first thing we did in Miss Roe's room was to have a grocery store. Too, we gave Snow White -Becky Buchanan was Snow White and Charlie Terry was Prince Charming. All the boys had an awful time trying to get away from the girls who were always trying to kiss them. 2nd grade . . . This year we moved into the new school. At Barbara Boyer's birthday party she and Becky had a fight over Barbara's new house- coat. Miss Fassett tied all the kids to their chairs that walked around the room, made everyone who was chewing gum wear it on his nose, and tied a handkerchief around the mouths of the kids who talked. 3rd grade . . . Our picture, taken for the Dela- ware school annual report was really good except that John moved his head. Barbara Outten mov- ed to Wilmington. We all cried the last day she was here. 4th grade . . . John Maybee locked Bertha Bishop in a locker and no one could remember the com- bination. In the meantime, the poor girl was slowly suffocating. Remember our play in Mrs. Hutchins room? All the kids had stage fright! Gosh! Nina Wrightson and Frank Swain were new-comers this year. 5th grade . . . Gordon Phelps, Dave and Gerald Fitzgerald arrived. We took bike trips out to Eileen Evan's house and had a wonderful time roller skating. Mr. Evans made a record of our attempts at singing and a movie of us coming up the drive on our bicycles. We went to Philadel- phia to the Zoo and to the Franklin Institute. We gave a play Racketty Packetty House in which Bob McNeil and Jerry Dye were married. Everybody had a part-Sister Edgeworth was Cynthia and Tad Wilson was the cutest fairy! The last thing the class did this year was to give a shower for Miss Parry at Barbara's house. I almost forgot about the party for Patty Ulrich. She moved to Cambridge and the whole class was invited to her house one afternoon for ice cream Page Twenty- Two and cake. After the refreshments, Barbara and Gordon Phelps entertained us with a fight. As the crowd cheered, Barbara, a sturdy 10 year old, slightly pulverized Gordon. 6th grade . . . This year was our first year for real honest-to-goodness boy-girl parties. Walter Saxton had the first one followed by Wharton's birthday party. Remember? Marvin Thompson gave Mary a cook book. All the boys bought their girls corsages! We even played post-office. Louis Swift came to school and all the girls got crushes on him. Patsy Marker and Frank Swain went steady. At the party for our parents, Mar- vin Thompson tap-danced and Jerry entertained with a one-finger version of Pop Goes the Weas- el. Nina and Miss Hasting had a real spat over an ouiji board. At Bob McNeil's Halloween par- ty, we played some spooky games in the dark and felt quite grown-up. 7th grade . . . At last, we are in high school. Tad, Charlie, and Walter and Tommy Schneider formed a new Club W. H. U. CWoman Haters Unlimitedj. Walter gave another party. Billy Harrington and Miss Mumford feuded. Dave and Gerald Fitzgerald left this year. Most of us went to the Halloween dance and went through Ghostland for the first time. Jerry Cullen was sent to Mr. Kast's office for breaking a paper bag in poor Miss Mear's class. 8th grade . . . Last year was fun because the school was new to us but this one took the cake. First, Herby Minor had a fight with Mrs. Fooksg she told him to crawl in the closet and he did. After that incident, they became the best of friends. Paul Hodgson came to town and Anne Cameron snared him. The girls started wearing lipstick, they thought they were sixteen. Spring brought many new romances-Barbara Boyer and Charlie Terry, Anne Marker and Henry Wil- son, and Barbara Smith and Walter Hartnett. At the last dance all the girls were on pins and needles to see with whom Bob McNeil would dance first and darned if he didn't ask his mother. Golly, we can't forget those hilarious home ec. classes with Mrs. Stumm. She used to chase us around with a broom. Charlie, Henry, and Wal- ter left to go away to school. We had our last Jr. High party and saw the last of the Scott, Edge- worth, and Wrightson Diller Pickle Factory skits.

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Name Nickname Adams, R. Ralph Artis, J. Junie Ben, F, Jelly Bean Beltz, M. Muriel Biter, E. Suicide Bohannon, D. 'tDoris Boyer, B. Barb Boyer, P. Phyl Brougher, L. Lee Buchanan, R. Beckie Butler, B. Betty Mae Byers, D. Doris,' Carey, B. Betty Cole, G. '6Shoe-sole Conard, S. 'tShirley Cullen, G. Jerry Dawson, M. Mary Dempsey, L. Lucky Dye, G. Gerry Erdle, B. Turtle Evans, E. t'Eileen Ewing, J. Shyette Forbes, N. Bozo Hand, W. Willie Harrington, V. Ginny Harrington, W. Bill Haynie, A. Audrey Hyatt, H. Howard Ingram, K. Oogie Jamison, V. Vic Kephart, H. Keppie Kohout, F. Fuzzie Lewis, B. Hazzy Massey, J. Jimmy,' Marker, A. Annie Marker, P. Mole Maybee, J. Senator McGinnis, R. Guinea McMahon, J. Shortie,' McMichael, R. Mike McNeil, R. Mack Minor, R. Rudy Moore, M. H. Tootsie Moore, P. Polly Nicholson, T. Nick Opdyke, V. Vera Pleasanton, R. Rowe Price, M. t'Shortstroke Richards, B. J. Rich', Ritoch, R. Ronnie Sapp, M. Margie Saxton, W. Walt Scott, B. Scotty Shockley, B. Benny Smith, B. t'Smitty Schmittenger, L. Bozo Staats, R. Bohn Swain, F. Frank' Thompson, I. t'Shortie Thompson, J. Bitty Wall, H. Doc Warren, D. Dotty Wharton, D. Phinie Wharton, M. .Freckles Wharton, M. J. Mary Jane Williams, R. Rog Wingard, D. Don Wrightson, N. Queenie Page Twenty-Four SENIOR Asset Sense of humor Gym fJim?J Shirley S. Curly hair Shakespeare quotes Small feet Even disposition Wesley Jr. College Knack of friendship Car Red C?D hair Big Blue eyes Gracious manner Pat Piano virtuosity Smile Reading ability Pleasing personality Feet Ctirm foundationb Jimmy Car '49 Chevie convertible Milford Skating Rink Independence U. S. Army His line HBradie Salesmanship Willie Hairy chest Friendly eyes Brown eyes Olive skin Easy-going manner Red hair Disposition Blarney Beat-up hot rod Auburn hair Casual manner Five O'Clock shadow Car Charm Optimism Persuasive manner Jewelry Blonde hair Curly hair t'Princeton Fascinating voice Dark beauty 'Rag Mop My brother Calm manner Freddie Milford Big Feet Car Work My job Hard head Shorthand Her naps Dick Honest heart Good looks Muscles The Music Shop SLAN TS Liability Billiard ability Homework Temper No ambition Seriousness No car Loquacity Work Disposition Glasses Trigger temper Study hall Height Work Rural residence Model A Ford Soft voice Shorthand Big mouth Her laugh Fr. conjugations Unpolished nails Homework Other's stupidity Petite figure Fickleness School Conservatism No small talk Auto accidents Robust health Forgetfullness Curly hair Laziness Temperament Peter Pan-ism Insomnia School books Lack of height '38 Dodge convertible ' Abruptness His blushes Languor Seriousness Tall tales Shyness Temper Middle name Height Accent Stride Women? Untimely laughs Ralphls humor? School Chatter Intelligence Curving roads School Calmness ,35 Ford Brother Trusting soul Walk Spelling Shyness Age Nose Favorite Expressions Put your head in there Guess What? Wind blew, everything flew Really Food is my favorite dish Must be nice You're just- kidding? HYou know it. Oh, nutsf, Have a nice trip. Ye Gads. ?Oh, that's hysterical. Oh, shoot. Jewels You know it, too. t'Holy Mackerel. You do! Who? HWhat-ch-doin'? At which point- You oughta' know 'tOh, crumb. You kidding? t'You don't know. HI know it. No kidding. t'You got me. 'tYou know it. 'KI hope my die. Suits me Atta boy. In a minute 'tAnd that's that You know it too UI didn't do it E-ddie Where's my sister If it hadn't been F.D.R. Double clutch it and . . .? Don't know do you? 'Salty Dog 'Tm sure I'm right Don't Pass the buck HI hope to tell you so Don't be silly. My, My, My. No kidding? The whole world is wrong. 'tAnd whose law is that? Don't care what you do I say, old boy! Oh, fuddy-dud! at For crying out loud 'Tm not going if it rains Oh, no! Oh fizzle! Who me? You'd be surprised at H-m-m-m-m-mmm! You know, Don't you Not how or why, but did ja? Yeah? t'Wha' hoppen? What do ya think of that? You had it--but los- 1, ' 'KOh, Jeepers! ' ,A ti Sorry, he's speecnie... Look here, Sonny 'Don't get H