Dover High School - Doverian Yearbook (Dover, DE)

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ea an. T. Cronin pointed out to P. Marker a likely scene to illustrate on a poster for the promotion of Roomful of Roses. D.E. members, S. Foun- tain, R. Pisapia, R. Bowhall, R. Zabor, B. Jones added their comments. d SS the Community “Going to canteen tonight?” was a familiar cry on Fri- days. The Y-sponsored canteen on The Green furnished dancing and fun whenever there were no other events scheduled for week-ends. Composed of representatives from each class, canteen council me’ at homes each Sun- day afternoon with Y.M.C.A. secretary, Mr. Narvel, Presi- dent Bill Mackie, Vice-President Judie Davidson, Secretary Margaret Ann Behen, and Treasurer Beverly Miller to plan the next week’s entertainment. Parents and members of the Rotary Club acted as chaperones. Generous gifts were made to Kent General Hospital, the Y.M.C.A. Building Fund, and the American Field Service. Monthly dinner meetings brought the D.E. members together for fun and for pleasant dining. Their speakers, A.W. Links from International Latex, Howard Coomb from Sears Roebuck Co., and Harold Crane from Woolworth’s, broadened their knowledge of the mercantile world. A spring barbecue and promotion of the drama club’s spring play, Roomful of Roses, rounded out the year’s activities. Alan Links of International Latex gave a talk on organized big busi- ness which gave a first-hand glimpse at the intricacies of the business world to D.E. members: Philip Thomas, Ernie Zimmerman, Mr. Fickes (adviser), Bob Hoeflich (sgft.- at-arms), Pauline Marker (sec’y), Artis Virdin (pres.), and Sandy Fountain (treas.). A in

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4 ines P eel the Way in Shraining Penny Panter speaking about Morocco, Clara Lou Frear on Poland, and Heidi Deehnhardt of her native Germany, provided future homemakers with interesting facts in help- ing them follow their theme—how to know people better. The state future homemakers’ meeting was held in the Dover High School auditorium on April 7. Twenty-two members of future nurses worked at Kent Gen- eral as nurses’ aides. The club attended a nursing orien- tation at the hospital and also made a field trip to Memorial Hospital where they toured the hospital, class- rooms, and nurses’ quarters. The future secretaries were offered opportunities in writ- Pursuing her ambition to be a teacher, Gerry Wall gained experience when she substituted for one of the 4th grade teachers at Central Elementary in accordance with the future teachers’ program to provide 2) ing letters of application, and in listening to records on the correct procedure for an interview. Experiences, gained through field trips to International Latex and the Farmers Bank, helped them develop competence in business. Junior and senior members of future teachers’ club spent a period a week at Central Elementary School observing and assisting. The members also enjoyed a Christmas tea. They attended the State Conference of Future Teachers at the University of Delaware on April 27. Officers were Barbara Miller, president; Ann Ricter, vice-president; Don- na Dorzback, secretary; Carolyn Boddorff, treasurer; Con- nie Dabson, chaplain; Mrs. Smith, adviser. classroom training. With the supervision of the regular teacher, Gerry not only helped the ‘pupils improve their writing, but she taught social studies, arithmetic, and even handled playground duty. REL SS aE a SE Ea a RE IEEE SS

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Every Friday and Saturday night Dover youth filled the Y canteen on The Green for dancing, fun and games. Everybody found something to do even if it were only to catch up on the latest gossip. Sk A aS, eee Serving his turn ai collecting at the door, Bill Mackie, canteen council president, took J. Jamison’s admis- sion fee. Carolyn Boddorff stamped Sandy Miller as the others waited.