Dover High School - Doverian Yearbook (Dover, DE)

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Marian Mann (sec’y) of future nurses listened as Joan Irwin (pres.) ‘pointed out the hours that she would work at the Kent Gen- eral Hospital in January. Other officers were Ruth Ann Singleton (vice-pres.), Lorraine Schupp (treas.), Ann Christianson (historian), and Mrs. Ake (adviser). Clara Lou Frear spoke on the cus- toms and dress of the Polish people at a future homemakers meeting. Front: Betty Ann Price, Florence McGinnis, Penny Panter (historian). Row 2: Betty Jean Carey (pres.), Judy Troyer, Marilyn Bishop, Carol Nazelrod, Mary Parker (vice-pres.), Margarite Jackson, Christine Hoef- lich (treas.), Mary Ann Foraker. Row 3: Martha Nickerson, Virginia Cole, Mrs. Teeter (adviser), Hazel Bussie, Mildred Bussie, Momilani Sokoloff (reporter), Josephine Moore (sec’y). “ hue Josephine Moore, president of the future secretaries’ club, gave Carol Sinclair, secretary, some papers for practice filing. Betty Wyatt was vice-president; Mrs. Miller, adviser.

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Chil Cael aA Gay Atmosphere Variety in music helped to spice the glee club programs this year. The chorus gave a Thanksgiving program with a beautiful solo by Ralph Jones which hushed the house in reverence. The Christmas assembly told the story of the First Nativity in song, accompanied by nine inspiring colored slides to illustrate the ancient carols. Joe Ferranto narrated the story. Some members took part in the Christ- mas program of the Friends of Old Dover. The spring programs were the Easter assembly, April 13th, and the annual Sunday concert with the band, May 22nd. “Hun- dred Million Miracles” and “Bali Ha‘i” from the Broadway favorites, The Flower Drum Song and South Pacific, brought enthusiastic approval from the audience. James Sevast and Bill Mackie were chosen to take part in the chorus of 450 voices at the All-Eastern Conference March 18-22 in Atlantic City. To win this honor they had to pass competi- tive vocal tests. Membership reached a new high of sixty. Mr. Streett, glee club director, led the members through practice for their coming Christmas program, ‘’The Story of the First Christmas.’ The chorus practiced in the new glee club room Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during seventh. | Glee club officers discussed what type of pins they wanted—Margaret Ann Kennedy (y.-pres.), Madeline Baker (secy.), Bill Mackie (pres.), Tom Mercer (treas.).

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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