Milford High School - Milfordian Yearbook (Milford, DE)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1955 volume:

o MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL MILFORD, DELAWARE History Of Milford Schools For over one hundred seventy-five years the doors of Milford schools have swung open to inquiring youth. Through these doors have passed five governors of Delaware (Joseph Haslet. Peter S. Causey, William Burton. William Tharp, and William Watson) John Loftland, the Milford Bard. John M. Clayton, statesman and diplomat, and the Revolu- tionary hero. Captain Johnathan Caldwell, among the men whose company originated the name Blue Hens Chickens.” One interested in exploring the history of education in Milford will find himself tracing the course of numerous private and free schools. For many years there were two Milfords, divided by the Mispillion River. Each town had its own school system. Early records relate to a Select (pay) School,” operated by Reverend Alex Husten in 1777. Other information tells that the first free school in all Milford was in a small frame house on Washington Street. All records consistently mention The Academy, a school sponsored by the Masons as early as 1817, on Second Street between North and Church, where it still stands after having annexes built on the north and south sides and east end. Other early schools were a free school building in North Milford, the Milford Female Institute, founded in 1849, a select school conducted by the Reverend J. Leighton McKim, one conducted by five scholarly gentlemen, and the Classical Academy in 1883. In 1899 an Act of Legislature consolidated the schools of the two Milfords into one system, having a school board with members elected from both sides of the river. Following the Act, new sections were added to the Academy in order to accomodate the combined schools. Here one of the first home making courses was introduced. Two other interesting firsts are that the first Milford school teacher was probably William Jackson in 1787, and that the first class to be graduated was in 1901 with one graduate, Miss Effie Davidson. In 1919 Milford was made a special school district. Meanwhile, overcrowding led to the erection of brick school building on North Street. Further expansion took place in 1930 when the present high school building was construct- ed on Lakeview Avenue. Still larger accomodations were needed for an ever-increasing enrollment, resulting in a recent, modern 20-classroom addition with facilities for music, art, shop, home economics, physical education, and agriculture. And now, Class of 1955, as the doors of our Alma Mater swing closed behind us, let us remember that Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And in parting, leave behind us Foot-prints in the sands of time. 4 ADMINISTRATION Dr. Ramon C. Cobbs Superintendent The graduates of the Class of 1955 have successfully completed one phase of their education. Education, how- ever, is a continuous process, never ending until life's work is done. It is the duty of all citizens to carry on this edu- cative process, since it per- petuates the freedom of this great nation. DR. RAMON C. COBBS M. A. Glasmire Principal The yearbook staff of the Class of 1955 are to be con- gratulated for compiling a fine record of the school events of the past year. As you leave the school we know you will look back on your educational advantages with satisfaction. You will leave school to face a world torn by divergent opinions on great issues. We trust you will face diligently into the storm and win the peace. 6 M. A. GLASMIRE FACULTV Faculty SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Brown. Miss Foster, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Huth. MATHEMATICS AND SOCIAL STUDIES: Seated: Mr. Stoops, Miss Herson, Mr. Kern. Standing: Mr. Faix, Dr. Malie. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT: Miss Hastings, Mrs. Montgomery. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Mr. Briggs. Miss Brown, Mr. Hoch. VOCATIONAL DEPT. Seated L. to R.: Mrs. Liller, Mr. Davidson, Mrs. Keil. Standing: Mr. Magera, Mr. Haight, Mr. Williams. MUSIC and ART DEPT. Mr. Messick, Mrs. Lucia, Mr. Bunnell. LANGUAGE DEPT. Seated L. to R.: Mr. De Falco, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Summers, Mr. Wolfe. Standing: Mr. Pyne, Mr. Trinkaus, Mr. Leslie. 9 Faculty Degrees COMMERCIAL DEPT. Mrs. Grace Montgomery A. B., B.S., Radford College Mr. John Magera B. S., State Teachers College Bloomsburg, Pa. M.A., New York Miss Louise Hastings Comm. Nml. Beacom College LANGUAGE DEPT. Mrs. Edwena Green B.S., Madison College Mrs. Marjorie Summers A.B., Washington College Mr. Frank Wolf A.B., Susquehanna U. M.A., Bucknell U. Temple U. Dichinson Law School Mr. Louis J. Trinkaus A. B., U. of 111. M.A., Northwestern U. Mr. Robert Leslie B. S., U. of Penn. M.S., Niagara U. Mr. Thedore Pyne A. B., U. of Del. VOCATIONAL DEPT. Mr. Wilbur Haight B. S., State Teachers College California, Pa. M.ED., U. of Del. Mrs. Denise Liller Professor Ens. Technique Technical Inst., Rue Monsieur, Paris Mr. A. C. Davidson B.S..Cornell U. Mrs. Eva Kiel A. B., West Virginia Wesleyan M.S., West Virginia U. MUSIC AND ART Mr. George Messick B. S., Temple U. M.S., U. of Penn. Mrs. Helen Lucia B.S., Bob Jones U. Mr. John Bunnell B.S., New York U. SCHOOL SERVICES Mrs. Mabel Harrington, R.N. Methodist Episcopal Hospital Mrs. Erna E. Martin B.S., U. of Virginia B.S., George Peabody Graduate Library School M.A., U. of Del. SOCIAL STUDIES AND MATH Miss Jane Herson A. B., U. of Del. Mr. Clarence Kern B. S., Glassboro State Teachers College Mr. Raymond Stoops A. A., B.S., Salisbury State Teachers College Mr. Victor J. DeFalco B. S., Seton Hall U. Mr. Tom Faix B.A., Princeton U. Dr. Paul J. Malie B.S., M.S., U. of Pittsburg Ph.D., Duke U. SCIENCE DEPT. Miss Ruth Foster B.S., Alabama College Mr. Lochlin Huth B.S., Springfield College Mr. Earl Brown B.S., Salisbury State Teachers College Mr. James Atkinson B.S., Lock Haven State Teachers College M.ED., St. Bon Venture College PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss Susan Brown B.S., U. of Del. Mr. Bernard Briggs B.S., Penn State Presenting Mr. Music himself--Tvlembe M.H.S. Concert Band, Marching Barra, an Band--Plays a hot tune on his trumpet—Sirigs'tenor in the A Capella Choir--Star role in the operetta in his junior year--Silent masterful type. Secret Love , P'V' Fean we IK be nfck- rne withA-rtfle i JjJsiasti AUCE M. BEEBE One of the two girls in our class gifted with lovely red hair--Boils at the name Reds --An active little Miss with a peppy personality--Participates in bas- ketball, A Capella Choir, Make-up Committee, and Yearbook--A surprise in a small package--Watch that walk of hers! When Irish Eyes are Smiling I. ELAINE BEEBE Here’s another Beebe in the class--Hails from Lincoln--A small girl with a mighty pitching arm for the softball team--Goes for basketball too—Has an extra special interest in life--Need we say more? --Plays clarinet in M.H.S. Band. Love in Her Heart 12 FRIEDA G. BEEBE Most attractive in appearance and manner--Tops personality--Easily embarrassed--Often has a red face and always a cute giggle--An artist with both words and lines--All she needs is a pencil--On the May Court in her junior year--A Capella Choir-- Drummer in the marching band. Candy and Cake DANIEL R. BENNETT the boy with wings on his feet—Never a dull moment with Danny--A hearty football player --A swift track star--A hero on the sports field and any lady’s fanc on a dance floor--A ton of energy, a barrel of laughs, but only a thimble-full of trouble. Let’s Live A Little CLARA A. BEIDEMAN Conscientious commercial student—Shy and quiet --Possesses a pert little smile--On yearbook staff-- A previous member of Safety Patrol and Red Cross Clubs--Enjoys listening to radio and corresponding. Little Girl M. KATHERINE BEIDEMAN Pleasant and friendly to everyone--An enthusiastic student—Reliable and considerate--Was member of Red Cross and Safety Patrol--Enjoys singing, horse racing, working outdoors--Easily embarrassed and quick to blush. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Warm 13 DUANE L. BENTON A quiet young fellow with sparkling dark eyes— A hard and patient worker--Usually accomplishes whatever he attempts--Prefers the less active kind of life--Always polite, never a sharp word or a cross look--Alto horn player for M.H.S. Band. Sparkling Brown Eyes” EDWARD N. BERWICK Another Lincolnite--Happy and good-natured-- Always has a hint of a smile on his face—His dark flashing eyes usually do the talking for him—He's quiet and reserved--A real gone chemist! Sunny Disposish RONALD L. BRENGLE A blond-haired, blue-eyed, self-styled Romeo— Mcmberof the M.H.S. Band and Dance Band—Clari- net player--Pitcher for baseball team--Out for foot- ball--Thc joker in any deck of cards—Tcddy bear special! Slugger at the Bat HILDA M. BURTON She was made for sports and sports were made for her—A tall blond with deep blue eyes—Can be seen on a hockey field, basketball floor, or a softball diamond--Was elected for Girls' State—Yearbook advertiser--Athletic Association member—Sings alto in A Capella Choir—A dimpled smile and a soft voice . . . that’s Bonnie! The Breeze and I 14 V CHARLES J. CANNON Small in size--Mighty in voice--His face is sprinkled with a few freckles—Left us in elementary school and joined the class again during our sopho- more year--Rides around in a small green jeep-- tmployed at the drive-in theater—An F.F.A. mem- ber—Indispensable member of our stage crew. Wreck on the Highway £)c -w cxU CXVctC cV v Orvi-cw A. � ” Aol cr VV |f§i i yj I 'J-ov Axuv vaX 4- MBM - xy Aix A c o- a4m� A ELOIS G. CLENDANfe-- ---- Jet black hair and a turned-up nose—A quiet disposition with little to say—Very interested in home economics—A member of the Distributive Education Club--Belongs to yearbook staff--Past member of Red Cross—Wants to become a dietitian --Hometown: Ellendale. A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody WILUAM A. CHANDLER, JR. Here’s a real clown--Would make you laugh at his own funeral—Lots of interests; girls are no ex- ception--Football and track membcr--Plays trom- bone in the M.H.S. Band and Dance Band--Star of the Rifle Club--Allergic to homework—Loves to hot-rod his Pontiac. A Little Boy at Heart” SHELBY J. CONAWAY A dreamy smile that knocks them cold--Poised — Model material--May Court doll--Student Council member--Sings in A Capella Choir--Salesgirl delux Star dust in her eyes. Lovely to Look At” i.rj r IS EDWARD H. DAINO A male with the right idea about clothes--Esquire material--Football for three years--Track--Drives a dangerous Nash--A laugh that rocks the room--Care- free as a summer breeze. The Happy Wanderer THELMA R. DANIELS Intellectually inclined--Has a keen sense of humor, bright laughing blue eyes, and gay rippling laughter--Newspaper staff--Supports the A Capella Choir with her soprano voice—A good book is her prize possession. You Rascal You An oncoming Ford—A blast of a iiorn—A streak flies by—That's Clyde in his hepped (heaped) up car—A small blond—Plays in M.H.S.Band and Dance Band--Amateur composer of his own special drum beats--A soft voice and a light touch. Why Can't You Behave? FRANCIS R. DILL Quiet? Some say yes, some say no. But once he gets wound up there's no stopping him--Owns a sly smile that gives a slight hint of mischief--Clarinet player in M.H.S. Band and Dance Band--No girl troubles for Doc! What is This Thing Called Love 16 ROBERT N. EMORY The last of the Emory clan -- Loves Hopalong Cassidy -- Hops along in a Chevy -- Football and track specialty -- Tall and slim -- Gets the handle Stack' from his friends -- Plays a mean piano -- Another Eddie Fisher. There's Nothing Like A Dame 1 __ IM a . J?t i� — J bONALD M.EVANS A boy wheqfnjoys laughing and having a good time — Likes to crack jokes in the classroom -- Loafs around the theater where he is employed -- Rattles through town in his model A -- Stage Craft and Dis- tributive Education Clubs. Hokey Pokey HOWARD M. F1T2CHARLES High and mighty -- Tallest boy in the entire senior class -- Has an undying passion for motor- cycles -- Easy-going personality -- Thrives on one class a day -- That's Good Enough for Me JOHN T. FITZGERALD A tall,curly topped blond --Oh, those blue eyes! --Loves to tease -- A future farmer from that well- known town of Lincoln -- Has an attraction in Cam- bridge. The High and the Mighty JEANNETTE E. FREEMAN Neatness is her prize possession -- Ornery as they come -- Dull? Not Jean! -- Loves to hotrod — Loves cars, any kind, shape, or form -- Can keep a straight face in any situation -- Radiant, blond hair -- On newspaper staff -- A Capella Choir -- In- nocence personified. Fortune in Dreams” DAVID O. GARRIS Tall, dark, and handsome -- A new member of our class this year -- Came to us from Wicomico -- An outstanding, three-letter sportsman: football, basketball, and baseball -- A student of psychology -- Rather nonchalant -- Likes to play poo The Mystery Melody MARTHA F. GILTENBOTH Giggles, Giggles, Giggles -- Always laughing, happy as a lark -- Can detect the humorous part of any story -- Kindness and consideration are among her many good traits -- An intelligent Miss with a sharp vocabulary -- Yearbook staff member -- Plays clarinetin the band. Hey There, You With the Stars in Your Eyes WARREN P. GORL? 'orm specialty -- kke$ tMre$d all types of Usually quiet iind joserved, but enjoys -? 8°Hjime--Can’tstay awa JkMiM. H. S,; moved aw yin his sophomxj b aprtoined us again in 54 srAnother EllendaleiteV TDream too Much 18 UTEE m. green Miss with a friendly smile — turally wavy brown hair -- Those re- g ey -- Talent galore -- Music is her pride Kand joy — Plays clarinet in M. H. S. Band -- Ex- quisite piano player, member of State Chorus, and in Dance Band -- Yearbook staff -- A drummer in Marching Band. Rhapsody in Blue MAYNARD A. GRUNSTRA Joined the class in his freshman year coming from the metropolis of Houston -- Intellectual and indus- trious -- Manager of the football and basketball teams in 53 - -National Honor Society member As editor gave big push to the 55 Milfordian. Wonderful Guy CAROLYN J. GROVERMAN Tiny with loads of energy -- One our cheer- leaders this year -- Soft blond, n? ally wavy hair --A Capella Choir girl - -A voice ompared to none --Member of State Chorus-- A lead in presentation of Pirates of Penzance -- A pert smile sparkled with dimples. Sugar and Spice A. DONALD HALL A g,reat personality behind his quiet appearance -- Polite and considerate -- Usually can be seen taking a car load of kids home after school - -Another Future Farmer of America. In My Own Quiet Way 1 -----4. —v. -ZJ PATRICIA A. HALL A neat young lady who enjqyshome economics Intelligent and full of ideas -- A soft, wistful voice -- Patient and gentle -- Slow to anger -- Can be seen driving a gray mobile -- Needs only a needle and thread or some measuring spoons and a bowl to make her heart content. Id’ve Baked a Cake ’If I Knew You Were Cornin’ J� ' fy Z wisfc IT 'a MARY A. HAMMOND A dash of timidness, a bit of shyness, and a wist- ful smile --Put them together, they add up to a sub- dued little girl, Mary -- Trim and tidy in appearance -- A cute future homemaker. ’’Wishing Ring HATTIE E. HARDING A friendly lass with pretty dark hair - -Has willing- ness and determination to accomplish her goal -- Honor Society member -- Sings in A Capella Choir. Hails from the little town of Lincoln -- Member of Home Economics Club. Typewriter Song BETTY J. HARRINGTON A warmheart and a pleasant personality -- Happy and always friendly -- Served on Safety Patrol for one year -- Sings soprano in A Capella Choir — Home economics enthusiast. Harbor Lights” 20 RONALD L. HARRINGTON Carefree and gay -- Lighthearted and friendly -- Doesn't especially like the word school -- An ac- complished hot rodder -- A mischievous and bois- terous fellow whose serious moments are few. Live for Today Happy as the day is long — His main ambition in classes: To get a good laugh -- Smart remarks and wisecracks are his personal trade marks -- Sings bass in A Capella Choir — A grave necessity on the foot- ball field -- A good sportsman and a ladies' man. Laughing at Life CARLA M. JESTER Here's a cute number with a jump and jive all her own — Spry as a kitten -- Has that exquisite form -- Varsity basketball girl -- Loves to laugh at the fellas’ jokes -- Twinkle toes and sparkle plenty. I'm Sittin' on Top of the World HERMAN R. JESTER Mr. America himself -- Mighty Herm stands five feet four inches high but can he sling it around on a football field! -- Areal sportsman: football, basketball, baseball, and track -- Well-liked by everyone --The owner of a deep commanding voice --Always well-groomed. Little Engine That Could 21 JOAN.A. KENTON Stylish blond, curly hair -- Talented artist; velopingher skills by taking art courses--Frequently i J ( seen doodling -- A sweet, slight smile -- Pert and' ' neat -- Sings in A Capella Choir. Dream, Dream,' Xp 1 ' Dream � ’ j -V' vrv I ir ) s. w y JANET E. KERN Sweet and cute as a button -- Quick to crack a joke -- Dancing brown eyes and a silly little giggle --Is gifted with a beautiful voice and sings in A Capella Choir -- Had a leading roll in Pirates of Penzance in her junior year -- Vivacious cheer- leader -- Basketball lass. Just Like a Butterfly LAURETA LANK Black shiny hair -- Small and trim -- Always pre- pared with a snappy,witty remark -- Loves to dance -- Has acquired an interest in a certain junior -- Enjoys having fun with the gang. Cuddle Me KENNETH L. LAYTON Sandy, blond hair and a snappy smile -- A chuckle all his own -- Considerate and warm-hearted -- A happy-go-lucky personality -- Plays sax in both Marching Band and Dance Band -- A future farmer who enjoys the out-of-doors. I'm not Rough 22 MARY L. LYONS of nonchalance -- Never a care in ossesses naturally curly hair, blue eyes, fes and cream complexion -- A gentle y Marches in M. H. S. Band as a drum- soprano in A Capella choir -- A pictur- Court Duchess in the junior year. A MARILYN A. MILLER A short,amiable blond --Has a striking ability to blush readily --Rather subdued and modest with very little to say -- A contagious smile -- A yearbook staff member. Funny Little Bunny JANET E. MILLS Fun-loving and gay -- Never seems to be sad -- Home economics student -- Sings soprano in A Capella Choir -- A very sweet kid to know -- Likes to talk. Nevertheless RALPH E. MILLS JR. Freckles and a teddy bear --Is there a better combination?--Pepsup theM.H.S. Band and Dance Band with his bass sax -- Drives a green Chevy with a dent in the fender -- Does not take to the handle Speck -- A tooth paste advertiser’s dream. Al- ways Late 23 OtJL ALVIN D. NBBERT Graduate of Ellendale --One of Mr. Haight’s stage craft workers -- Lone wolf in Grant's store -- A bright smile and a good disposition -- Always happy and jolly -- Would make an ideal Santa Claus. Here Comes Santa Claus” PAULINE G. OWENS A vivacious Miss -- Rather tall, slender, and well-poised -- Fun-loving and jolly -- A happy smile, a twinkle in her eyes, and devilment in her thoughts -- Class treasurer in junior and senior years -- Elected for Girls' State in ”54” -- Business Man- ager of Milfordian -- Member o£ Honor Society. ” Satisfied” CATHERINE C. PETERMAN Rough and ready, yet simple and sweet -- Loves sports -- Puts her heart into everything she does -- Basketball and hockey star - -An excellent alto in A Capella and State Chorus -- Swift and limber -- Enthusiastic cheerleader. Get Happy JOYCE A. PETERMAN Cheerful and easy-going -- A pleasant smile — Never a harsh word -- Long flowing blond hair — Sincere blue eyes -- Sings soprano in our A Capella Choir. On the Sunny Side of the Street 24 70 JANE PLUMMER A neat, pleasant brunette--An upturned nose sprinkled with a dash of freckles—A sweet smile and a jolly little laugh--Sleek and well-dressed--An- other of our future homemakers—Resides on water- front at Slaughter Beach. Always Happy ELEANOR M. PRETTYMAN Exquisite taste in clothes--Stylish and trim-- Seen playing the bells or oboe in M.H.S. Band--In Kent County Band--Yearbook staff--Make-up Club --Interested and active in school and community affairs--Once begun, it's not an easy task to cease her lively giggle. MocJnstruck STURGIS POWELL Powerful as a cannon—Has a head full of unruly curls--Quickto anger when there is a good reason-- Sayswhat he means when he feels like saying it and means what he says when he's saying it—Snappy'and peppy. My Curly Headed Baby” FRANK L. REED JR. Gives an impression of boyish shyness—Ruddy complexion that hints of an active outdoorsman-- Deeply interested in hunting—F.F.A. student—Ex- pert trombone player in both school and state band --Honor Society—Slaughter Neck resident. Young Man with a Horn” 25 C. EUGENE RICE Curly blond hair--A teaser--Talented; plays the harmonica and wooden spoons—Rhythm galore— Came to Milford High in junior year from Green- wood—Faithful member of the M.H.S. Safety Patrol for two years. Chop Sticks . , EUGENE S. RISLER Here's an intelligent and well-groomed eye- catching male—Enjoys running his mouth continually —A real joker—Believes in teddy-bears for sum- mertime--A necessary evil in the M.H.S. Band- Elected for Boy’s State and had the privilege to go to Boy's Nation-Had a big part in the presentation of our senior play. Lover S' JAMES V. ROBERTS Seems to be shy—Runs around in black Chevy— F.F.A. boy—Doesn't have much to say—Makes you .wonder what’s going on in his thoughts—Interested in a sophomore girl. That's i$v It Goes young lady who loves to have fun—Flaw- appearance—Tall and blond with freckles on nose—Little dimples when she smiles, friendly kitten—Jolly as a colt—A lead in the senior ■Make-up Committee—Yearbook staff—A Capella Choir. When You're Smilin' 26 7 � ' i' JEROME L. RUTT Jerry is a small fellow with a neat clean-cut ap- pearance--Mischievous and merry--Can razz to beatall--A great baseball fan--Never loud, but al- ways happy. Dark Eyes MARVIN SCHELHOUSE Dark and slim--Has invented a hideous laugh-- Loves to change the subject in his classes--Cool kat in clothing--Member of the football team--Toots a trumpet in the band. Indian Summer I - RAYMOND M. SAVAGE. Jolly and happy-go-lucky--Rides around town in his blue Ford with a roar in the motor—Enjoys play- ing football--An Einstein in understanding chemistry problems. Heap Big Smoke ALBERT G. SCHM1CK Manager of our Milford High Football Team--A big fellow who enjoys having fun with the gang-- Lighthearted and jolly--Friendliness galore. He's a Chubby Little Fellow Serious and studious—Enthusiastic employee of the A P Store—F.F.A. member--What's this par- ticular interest he has acquired in the junior class? Speak to Me of Love DWIGHT L. SHORT Here's a likable lad with looks and personality-- Three-letter man: football, baseball, and track--' His physique gives a pleasing appearance of a well- trained athlete--President of class during junior year —Vice President of 55 --Nice fellow? Ask Elaine! Alone Together T if) Aj JOAN E. SLACUM Baby doll appearance—Easy on the eye--Soft dreamy drawl—Zealous cheerleader in senior year-- Sings in A Capella Choir--An excellent majorette in sophomore year—Exquisite May Court attendant. Pretty Baby DALE E. SMITH Om-pah Om-pah, that's Dale blowing into the tuba--Adds that deep bass beat in the band--Can be seen marching with the tuba wound around him— Member of the Distributive Education Club--En- gaged! Stranger in Paradise 28 ROBERT P. STAIGER Quiet, studious member of our class--Can usually be found at stock car races--Likes cars--Member of Distributive Education Club--Works at A P-- Usually comes up with the right answer. 'Hot-Rod' Races” JOHN E. THEIS A short, dark-haired fellow—Flashing white teeth and bubbling dark eyes--Conscientious worker for Green's Market--Mighty with the laugh--Among his likes are loud socks and spaghetti--Past member of Safety Patrol. Whistle a Happy Tune” HANNAH A. TAYLOR She's peppy and happy--Wide-awake and en- thusiastic in everything she does--Always a sweet, sincere smile--Makeseveryone feel athome--Home economics student--Member of A Capella Choir. ''Good, Good. Good SHIRLEY A. THEIS Slender lass with dark wavy hair--Enthusiastic worker—Puts her faithful home economics to work --Makes beautifully many of her own clothes. Smart seamstress--Member of Home Improvement Club-- Past member of Photo Club--Engaged. Calm As the Night 29 JAMES A. TINGLE Tall and friendly--Joined us in junior year from Caesar Rodney—One of our Distributive Education Club members--Center forward on the basketball team--Employed at Army and Navy Store. High Noon” i Km jtr FAY V. TOWERS A soft-spoken, friendly blond--Sparkling blue eyes--Neat and trim--Special interest in the better half of the senior class--Joined us in her junior year from Centerville--A shorthand enthusiast--A typist for the yearbook—Secretary of the senior class— Pleasant personality. I Love Him JLJ CONSTANCE B. TRAVERS Little dewdrop--Naturally curly chestnut hair-- Deep brown eyes--Lively and spry--Leads our M.H.S. Band faithfully--Watch her strut! Has an original idea of donning a baby-sized crinoline under her majorette uniform. Sophisticated Lady 3 The cond our two ent--Necesiary member ftball, and basketball teams--Mean with a hockey ----; vicious with a basketball and powerful iarnj fof softball—Sinf's soprano in A , bella Chpir qnd State Choir—Qa'h make a and stag. ’’Tv I it'i DONALD L. TYNDALL Soft-spoken and reserved--Track runner in his sophomore year—Distributive Education student who is with us only a half day--Spends part of the day gaining knowledge and the remainder working at A P store--Drives a hopped-up Ford--A well- dressed gentleman. Happy Go Lucky JOHN T. WEBB Our Senior Class President--An intelligent and capable leader--Interested in all school and civic affairs--Has traveled far and wide--Awarded a trip to Europe in '53--Elected for Boy's State in '54-- Drummer in M.H.S. Band--Neat and well-groomed --A reliable character. Dragnet COLEMAN C. WEBB, JR. Here'sone who has an attraction to the feminine gender--Wavy brown hair and a sly eye-catching grin--Another Ellendaleite--A two-year member of Safety Patrol. I Want to be Happy M, ft DONALD L. WEST A rather short young man with dark features— Previous member of Safety Patrol--On newspaper staff. One Life to Live 31 SUSAN WILGUS , -tir An intelligent blond with a cheery personality-- Happy and friendly--Loves to laugh and have a good ckkkk, time—Detests the nickname Nuby —A sweet smile ' and soft eyes--Drives a little blue Consul--Star The Little Dog Laughed --Sings alto in chorus Newspaper staff--Honor Society. Sweet Sue .... tarin ’.ms- -4C PEGGY M. WROTEN Here’s a rather quiet and unassuming young lady —Joined us in her sophomore year, but remains a Laurelite at heart--Has an unmistakable giggle among her intimates--An authority on airplanes— Her ambition? To become an airline hostess. Good Intentions Class Officers President, J. Webb; Vice-president, D. Short; Secretary, F. Towers; Treasurer, P. Owens. 32 Class History The history of the class of 1955 can be summarized in the phrase, From Savages to Seniors. From the tangled jungle of knowledge rose a vigorous tribe of savages, the prospective Class of 55. With their head Chief, Donald Disney; Assistant Chief, Bonnie Burton; and Alice Beebe as the Keeper of Shrunken Heads, the tribe had begun to emerge from the wilderness. Their first spark of life was shown in their Freshman Hop, which I venture to say was a head-hunting success. Aftei the tribe of savages had mingled with other tribes, they slowly became slightly more civilized. After some time a new set of chiefs were installed. This time Chief Witch Doctor, Bob Rmory; Vice Witch Doctor. Jack Webb; and Wampum Counter, Dwight Short headed the tribe. This year the war party sold stationery. The selling gave the tribe an opportunity to meet the outside world. This same year they had a war dance. The theme was The Blue Moon Cafe, based upon the ancient tribal song, Blue Potion Shrinks Heads Better. This dance was of great importance to the tribe; it not only filled the pot, but also brought them in contact with more cultured tribesmen known as juniors and seniors. The next year to head the African Bushmen were Chief Bushman. Dwight Short; Assistant Chief, Jack Webb; and as Keeper of the Bearskin, Pauline Owens. Tremendous progress had been made in educating the savages; some of them could even read and write. One of the big social events of the year was the Sadie Hawkins Dance. On this occasion the women of the tribe were given the privilege of bringing the male members. This year we even had an official tribal emblem (our class rings); we were the proudest aborigines in the jungle; we were even prouder after the Junior Prom. This was the shrunkenest, head-huntingest ceremonial dance ever seen in the jungle. The theme was Orchids in the Moonlight. I can still remember the expression on the faces of the guest tribesmen when they walked into the big hut. All the chief head-hunters and even teachers were there. And now comes the final phase of the jungle heritage. This year the tribe had really been brought into civili- zation. There had been missionaries (teachers) sent by the School Board to educate us. The well civilized group was now headed by Pres., Jack Ramar Webb; Vice Pres., Dwight Tarzan Short; Sec., Fay Sheila Towers, and Treas., Pauline Cheeta Owens. The big event of this year was the Big Safari or Senior Trip to New York. All the ladies and gentlemen had a wonderful time. This trip will be remembered by all for many years to come. And now as we come to the close of our final year, it is really hard to say good-by to our old tribemates. Some of them will leave this area to work and others will go on to college. And now as the sun goes down in the west we can hear the jungle song Bongo, Bongo, Bongo, I Don't Want to Leave the Congo. So wherever you are and wherever you may go, Good luck and pleasant journey till we meet again. Jack Webb, President MOST DEPENDABLE J. Webb. r. Owens MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED F. Reed P. Owens Who’s MOST CONSIDERATE R. Mills, F. Beebe. D. Smith 34 Who BEST DRESSED E. Prettyman, E. Daino BEST DANCERS J. Kern, D. Bennettt MOST POPULAR M. Lyons. B. Emory WITTIEST G. Jester. K. Peterman MOST ATHLETIC K. Peterman. H. Jester Jungle Jambo” NAME CALLED FAVORITE PASTIME PET PEEVE AMBITION Adams, G. George Eating Conceited people College Argo, P. Pat Having fun Homework Nurse Beebe, A. A1 Sports Redheads wearing red Secretary Beebe, E. Elaine Sports Bad taste in clothes Nurse Beebe, F. Tiny Driving Thinking Nurse Beideman, C. Babe Corresponding Homework Secretary Beideman, K. Kitty Singing Housecleaning Secretary Bennett, D. Danny Taking pictures Homework Ambition? Benton. D. Duane Music Gossip Architect Berwick, E. Eddie Anything but work Homework Undecided Brengle, R. Ron Sleeping Homework Music teacher Burton, H. Bonnie Sports Homework College Cannon, C. Cannon Movies Girls Projectionist Chandler, W. BUI Girls Show-offs Undecided Clendaniel, E. Lois Reading Gossips Undecided Conaway, S. Shel Eating, sleeping Catty people Model Daino, E. Ed Girls Uncooperative girls $99,000 Daniels. T. Thelma Dancing Conceited people Nurse Dill, F. Doc Anything but school Homework To graduate Draper, C. Draper Girls Uncooperative girls Chemist Emory, R. Stack Sleeping, eating Early rising Dentist Evans, D, Evans Working on Ford Study Hall Chief projectionist Fitzcharles, H. Fitz Motorcycles Fords To beat a Jaquar Fitzgerald, J. Jack Sleeping Women drivers Farmer Freeman, J. Jeanie Talking Gossips Beautician Garris, D. Dave Sports Sarcasm To succeed Giltenboth, M. Marty Day dreaming Middle name To learn to think Gorlich, W. Warren Hunting, Fishing Homework Flyer Green, C. Carol Records Finger-nail chewers Music Teacher Groverman, C. Grover Eating, sleeping Unfriendly people Buyer Grunstra, M. Duke Outdoor sports Homework Chaplain Hall, D. Don Hunting Farmer Hall. P. Pat Watching T. V. Mayonnaise See California Hammond, M. Little Girl Reading Know-it-alls Secretary Harding, H. Hattie Watching T. V. Hockey Nurse Harrington, B. Betty Writing Letters Teasing Secretary Harrington, R. Buckshot Hunting Homework Farmer Jester, C. Shish Eating Chickens See Par Jester, G. Buddy Football Spinach Make Money Jester, H. Little Herm Women Big wheels Be Father of twelve Kenton, J. Tubby Day-dreaming People who tease See Paris before Carla 36 NAME CALLED FAVORITE PASTIME PET PEEVE AMBITION Kern, J. Janice Singing Getting up early Career woman Lank, L. Cark Dancing Insincere people Go to Venice Layton, K. Ken Talking Homework Christian worker Lyons, M. May Eating Carrots Elephant hunter Miller, M. Marilyn Dogs Homework Teacher Mills. J. Janet Riding Being quiet Secretary Mills, R. Sonny Movies Saur kraut Detective Neibert, A. A1 Hunting Homework Undecided Owens, P. Polly Charles Carrots Secretary Peterman, C. Kay Sports Mean people Teacher Peterman, J. Pete Skating Fussy people Airline stewardess Plummer, J. Janie Riding around Spinach Housewife Prettyman, E. Ellie Reading Unprompt People Teacher Reed, F. Frank Hunting Hurrying Farmer of distinction Rice. E. Gene Eating History Entertainer Risler, E. Ris Making Money Tight people Engineer Roberts. J. Jim Riding English Tackle anything Roberts, P. Pat Riding Nosey people College Rutt. J. Jerry Baseball Neck ties U. S. Navy Savage, R. Big Ray Sports Working Make money Schelhouse, M. Cese Sports Working Make honest living Schmick, A. Big A1 Sports Wearing ties Nothing particular Sharp, J. Sharpy Ducking None Earn billion dollars Short, D. Shorty Sports Figures Draftsman Slacum, J. Slac Lewes Beach Desperate girls Women President Smith, D. Smitty Slaughter Beach School Husband Staiger, R. Bobby Working on cars Swimming Army Taylor, H. Hannah Johnny Conceited people Nothing particular Tingle. J. Jim Watching T. V. Homework Mechanic Theis, J. Theisie Riding in Crosley Typing Undecided Theis, S. Dickie Skating Crabby teachers Housewife Towers, F. Zismo Reading Homework Happily married Travers, C. Connie Riding around Slow drivers Nurse Tull, D. Dorc Sports Bad sport College Tyndall, D. Donnie Skating Homework Work Webb, C. Coleman Riding around Chemistry Undecided Webb, J. Joe Friday Meeting people None Ambassador West, D. Don Eating Conceited people Make a million Wilgus, S. Sue I?riving Homework Nurse Wroten, P. Peggy Reading Conceited people Airline hostess 37 Senior Class Wil WHEREAS the Class of 1955 of Milford High School in the city of Milford in the state of Delaware, is about to depart from the halls of the aforementioned, and WHEREAS, certain treasured and untreasured possessions, tangible and intangible will no longer be necessities or will be needed more by the recipient than the donor, the following stipulated members of the Class of 1955. being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do hereby publish and declare their last will and testa- ment to be as follows: George Adams leaves his defensive guard position to anyone who can take it. Pat Argo leaves her old clarinet reeds to Leslie Roosa. Alice Beebe leaves her ability to have trouble with a car to Sylvia Deputy. Elaine Beebe leaves her pitching position in softball to Carole Kimmel. Frieda Beebe leaves all her extra pounds to Betty Grier. Clara Beideman leaves her shyness to any junior who would be better on witn it. Katherine Beideman leaves her ability to drive a tractor and go to work when she feels like it to anyone who can qualify. Danny Bennett leaves his old saying. God’s gift to women. to Alvin Huey. Duane Benton gives Latin back to the Romans. Edward Berwick leaves trigonometry to anyone who can pass it. Ronald Brengle leaves his first chair position in band to the next survivor. Hilda Burton leaves her ability to play the piano to Betty Grier. Charles Cannon leaves his chemistry book and seat to Bobby Cannon. William Chandler leaves his loud mouth to Jack Cherry. Elois Clendaniel leaves four years of pleasure in M. H. S. to her brother. Shelby Conaway leaves ten pounds of her weight to anyone who needs it. Edward Daino leaves all his worries in senior class to Jack Cherry. Thelma Daniels leaves her seat in Miss Hastings’ homeroom to Bettv Jo Webb. Francis Dill leaves studying to a more ambitious person. ., . . .. . . . , Clyde Draper leaves to John Boring a couple of the best things in school: his ability to get in trouble and girls! Robert Emory leaves his football jersey number 28 to David Fitchett. Donald Evans leaves his height to Bill Fisher. Howard Fitzcharles leaves an old worn-out motorcycle tire to Bill Calvanesa. Jack Fitzgerald leaves English to Mr. Leslie. Jeannette Freeman leaves her seat in sociology to Betty Jo Webb. David Garris leaves his good grades to the juniors. t Martha Giltenboth leaves both her -straightened chair in Miss Hastings’ homeroom and her experiences as the sole female in chemistry lab to Jean Jacquette. Warren Gorlich leaves sociology for the birds. Carolee Green leaves her ability in grammar to Betty Grier. Ha! Ha! Carolyn Groverman leaves the position she kept for two years as a cheerleader to Carolyn Masten. Maynard Grunstra leaves the Milfordian Editor’s job to any sucker wanting it. Donald Hall leaves his parking place to Reggie Evans. Pat Hall leaves her convenient seat in the back of English class to Janet Ward. Mary Hammond leaves her seat in typing class to Jeanette Lindale. Hattie Harding leaves her shorthand seat to whoever is lucky enough to get it. Betty Harrington leaves her seat in Office Practice to any junior who has O. P. in his senior year. Ronald Harrington leaves his corner seat in Ag. class to Jimmy Abbott. Carla Jester leaves her position as center guard on the basketball team to Betty Grier and hopes Betty doesn’t beat her re- cord as high-fouler. Buddy Jester leaves his dirty socks and position as center on the football team to Lee Beetschen. Herman Jester leaves his football jersey to Jack Willis. Joan Kenton leaves her ability to make headlines in the school paper to some unfortunate junior. Janet Kern leaves to Pat Thistlewood her ability to find the easy way into things and the hard way out-. Laureta Lank leaves her size “4 shoe to Becky Tull who struts around in 9’s. Kenny Layton leaves to Billy Fisher his ability to play the tenor saxophone. Mary Lyons leaves all her chewing gum to Betty Grier. Marilyn Miller leaves her ability in English to Carolyn Walls. Janet Mills leaves her seat in sociology class to Barbara Kimmey. Ralph Mills leaves the baritone sax to any poor soul Mr. Bunnell can get to play it. Alvin Neibert leaves his chemistry book to Mrs. Bergler. Pauline Owens leaves encouragement for junior girls’ success in Milton. Kay Peterman leaves her ability to stay out of trouble (?) to Sylvia Deputy. Joyce Peterman leaves her privilege of having typing with Miss Hastings to the Senior Typing Class of 56. Jane Plummer leaves her sociology book to Charlotte Reed. Sturgis Powell leaves his source for doing sociology to Pat Thistlewood. Eleanor Prettyman leaves her ability to have car trouble to Janet Ward. Frank Reed leaves his positions in F. F. A. and Band to those with ambition to make something of themselves. Eugene Rice leaves his cigar butts to Peggy Parsons. Eugene Risler leaves one 29 waistline to Parker Turner. Jimmy Roberts leaves his sociology seat to Joyce Savage. Pat Roberts leaves her ability to sneak Richard Meding's car off to Milton to anybody whose theme song is Shake. Rattle. and Roll. Jerry Rutt hopes to leave school. Ray Savage leaves his seat in sociology class to anyone who can fulfill the obligation. Marvin Schelhousc leaves the first seat in the second row in sociology class to his son in the class of 1975. Albert Schmick leaves his excess weight to Buddy Wisseman. Jay Sharp leaves everything, but Marion. Dwight Short leaves his position as guard on the football team to anyone that can take it. Joan Slacum leaves all of M. H. S. to anyone who wants it. Dale Smith leaves his bass horn to anyone who can carry it around. Robert Staigcr leaves all the cold days in gym class to anyone who wants them. Hannah Taylor leaves her seat in typing class to Helen Messick. Shirley Theis leaves her scat in sociology class to Janet Rhodes. John Theis leaves Miss Hastings to some unsuspecting sophomore. James Tingle leaves his scat in distributive education class to the unlucky junior that gets it. Fay Towers leaves with regret her before-class talks with Mrs. Montgomery. Connie Travers leaves all her wonderful times in band and her position as head-majorette to Beverly Owens. Dorcas Tull leaves her ability to dip ice cream with Patsy Roberts at Calhouns to anyone with a criminal instinct. Donald Tyndall leaves his happy times at M. H. S. to the following classes. Coleman Webb leaves his seal in typing class to Ginger Dykes. J ck Webb leaves his parking space in the teacher’s parking lot to anyone who can sneak in without being noticed by Miss Hastings. Donald West leaves his seat in senior math to some deserving junior. Sue Wilgus leaves her ability to forget everything and anything to her sister. Charlotte. Peggy Wrotcn leaves her ability to do the exercises in gym class to her sister. Sarah. 33 UNDERCLASSMEN Class Of 1956 Officers J. Jaquette, Secretary; L. Beetschen, Vice-President; B. Davis, President; A. Huey, Treasurer. Row 1: B. Coffin, B. Brandt, G. Argo, M. French, A. Elliot, J. Fineman, M. Coverdale, J. A. Ament. Row 2; B. Cannon, S. Deputy, C. Coffman, V. Dykes, C. Allen, H. Fiori, L. Calloway. Row 3: W. Davis, H. Cannon. E. Armstrong, B. Deputy. R. Brereton. Row 4: L. Beetschen. T. Drummond, R. Bradley, J. Abbott, W. Brereton, K. Draper. Row 1- J Lindale R. Macklin. H. Messick, J. Jaquette. S. Hudson, B. Grier. H. Marvel, J. Lofland. Row 2: D. Green,’R.’Pack, J. Lynch, B. Hayes, D. Owens, J. Hill, W. Fisher. R. Murphy. Row 3: D. Layton. C. Heath, R. Evans,’ W. O’Day. V. Fox. Row 4: A. Huey, L. Greenlee, D. Mitchell. Row 1- R. Williamson R. Sneller, J. Ward, B. J. Webb, C. Wollter, F. Sanderson, P. Thistlewood, L. Roosa. Row 2- R Wyatt M. Shockley, D. Roberts, C. Reed, M. Pagitt, S. Welch. Row 3: J. Willey. H. Wheatley, R. Reynolds H Sippie C. Pierce. Row 4: D. Webster, G. West, E. Steiner, P. Turner, J. Todd, F. Wolpert. Class Of 1957 Officers H. Ward, Secretary; R. Pettyjohn, Vice President; K. Western, President; R. Ireland, Treasurer. Row 1; L. Davis, C. Albers. C. Chedester, M. Ellwanger, C. Davis, D. Curtiss, E. Chapman, C. Glasco. Row 2; R. Austin, J. Barque, H. Campbell, N. Gil ten both, E. Clcndanicl, J. Boring. Row 3: R. French. B. French, W. Calvanesa, J. Cherry, D. Doring, D. Fitchctt, J. Decs. Row 1: T. Hastings, C. Masten, B. Lofland, R. Ireland, C. Horney, L. Grove, P. McGee, P. Kopf. Row2:R Kiel, S. Isaacs, B. Kimmey, D. Martucci, C. Humes, F. Johnson, J. Hayes. D. Maneval. Row 3: J. Griffith, D. Lindale, G. Metz, F. Hitchens, C. Macklin. Row 4; D. Green, D. Moore, D. Pearson, N. Gray, M. Messick. ‘Row 1: N. Reed. E. M. Messick, J. Rust, F. Robbins, P. Shepard, J. Savage, D. Parsons, R. Messick. Row 2: V. Sharp, D. Mitchell, W. Phillips, J. Mitchell, B. Slaughter, F. Sockriter, B. Owens. Row 3: S. Rice, L. Scott, R. Wadkins, W. Stokes, A. Reynolds, E. Roberts. Row 4: R. Pettyjohn, J. Walls, R. Roach. R. Stimpson, L. Warren, V. Tucker, A. Pierce. Class Of 1958 Freshman Officers B. Scott, Sec.; J. Reed, V. Pres.; J. Willis, Pres.; T. Fisher, Treas. Row 1: S. Wroten, B. Thawley, H. Ward, R. Tull, W. Tingle, G. Stayton, C. Wilgus, C. Walls. Row 2; R. Webb, P. Welsh L. Steen, B. Wisseman. Row 3: K. Western, C. Wolfe, G. Wintzen, S. Waters, W. Webb. Row 1- J Courtney D. Clendaniel, R. Argo, K. Coverdale. G. Betts. V. Currie, J. Bunting. C. Cannon. Row 2: R. Argo, J. Davis, R. Adams, T. Butler, D. Creed. J. Carter. B. Draper. Row 3: B. Doughty, E. Coverdale. L. Downes, A. Carey, F. Brown, R. Betts. Row 4: W. Eisenbrey, G. Burlingame, D. Bradley. J. Berwick, R. Cover- dale, B. Adams. Class Of 1958 Row 1: S. Elliot, L. Dutton, P. Ellingsworth, L. Hollowell, M. Hartley, M. Lewis, J. Heath, M. Fitzgerald. Row 2: F. Jester, H. Jones, V. Greene, P. Holleger, D. Floyd, G. Lofland, G. Ford. Row 3: T. Fisher, R. Farens, R. Johnson, D. Fox, L. Harrington, W. Harris. Row 4: H. Hastings, B. Hoey, S. Johnson, G. Huey, C. Hollis. W. Hoyt, C. Harding, G. Graham. Row 1: N. Powell. L. Messick, J. Reed. W. Newhouse, R. Postles, J. Rhodes, J. Passwaters. P. Parsons. Row 2: W. Powell. J. Massey, B. Scott. E. Newhouse, M. Moore, B. McFadden, R. Phillippi. Row 3: J. Peterman D Purcell, R. Kerr, K. Kendzierski, R. Kennedy, R. Prettyman, L. Miller. Row 4: H. Kenton, A. Payton, D. Peter- man, R. Pack, D. Mills, D. Paquette, W. Parker. Row 1: I. Shockley, L. Thomas, E. Webb, M. Stuart, J. Sharp. M. Smack, R. Tull. J. Tingle. Row 2- R Yer- kees, J Wheatley, K. Steen, E. Staats, J. Warrington. K. Wollter, M. Watkins, R. Sypher, C. Robinson. Row 3: M. Watkins, H. Walls, R. Walls, C. Rohrer, J. Sheaffer, A. Sipple. Row 4: H. Smith, R. Rogers D. Wilson F Webb, W. Roberts D. Steiner, G. Willis, G. Tyrell. ACT V T ES Student Council Our nation's future citizens are de- veloped in high school in such organiza- tions as the Student Council. The aims of this organization are stated in the Senior High Council Constitution: the student body desires to perpetuate and maintain a high standard of conduct, truth, honor, and duty, and to encourage the practice of good citizenship among the members of the school. This year the Student Council provided busses for the away football games which made it possible for more students to rep- re sent Milford High School at their games. Through the request of many students for more dances, the Student Council provided for six dances during the year and also bought twenty-five dollars worth of dance a talent assembly in the early spring. Much thanks goes to Dr. Paul J. Malie ganization. I � 1 Dr. Malie-Advisor, R. Emory-President. records. Also the Council planned for his time and work with this or- Row 1: R. Kerr. E. Staats, S. Elliot. M. E. Ellwanger, B. Burton, B. Emory, E. Steiner, B. Pettyjohn, B. Owens, M. Pagitt. Row 2: J. Carpenter, N. Giltenboth, M. French. C. Wilgus, C. Peterman, B. Grier, C. Homey, J. Bunting, S. Conaway, T. Tull, T. Fisher, B. Draper. Row 3: B. Cannon, J. Sheaffer, J. Webb, L. Warren. P. Turner, B. Chandler, D. Mitchell, E. Risler, D. Green, B. Webb, Dr. Malie. 48 Honor Society F. Reed, P. Hall, S. Wilgus, P. Owens, P. Argo, H. Harding, M. Grunstra. The Honor Society is a group of juniors and seniors appointed by the faculty on the basis of their possession of four qualities. These qualities are scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Although the entire faculty votes on the students nominated, the group is sponsored by five faculty members--Miss Foster, Miss Hastings, Mr. Trinkaus, Dr. Malie, and Mr. Glasmire. These five faculty members are responsible for nominating the students and supervising the meetings and social activities of the group. Only a few social activities are held by the group. One of these is a yearly initiation meeting. Including the graduates, the Society has a total of fifty-nine mem- bers, twenty-four boys and thirty-five girls. 49 EDITORS H. Burton-Advertising Editor,Mr. Trinkaus- Advisor, M. Grunstra-Editor, P. Owens-Man- aging Editor, E.Clandaniel-Assistant Editor, C. Green-Literary Editor, M. Pagitt-Art Editor, A. Beebe-Photography Editor. Yearbook Club JUNIOR MEMBERS J. Messick, D. Greene, R. Williamson, M. French. STAFF C. Travers, D. Tull, M. Gilten- both, E. Prettyman, P. Roberts, F. Beebe, F. Towers, C. Beide- man, M. Miller, H. Harding, L. Lank, K. Beideman. 50 Charlotte Wilgus, Mr. Pyne, Carl Western The Golden Buc Newspaper THE GOLDEN BUC, our school paper, under the advisorship of Mr. Theo- dore Pyne, is being published this year for the first time. Until this year our paper consisted of three columns in the MILFORD CHRONICLE underthe name of M. H. S. NEWS. THE GOLDEN BUC is printed weekly and is sold every Friday in the cafe- teria for a nickel. Because gold is one of our school's colors, the newspaper is printed on golden paper. The size of the publication is usually seven or eight pages. Every Friday and Monday the reporters turn in articles which have been assigned the previous week. The papers are checked, proofread, and sent to the typing room. The paper is then made up in a dummy edition, where all articles are laid out in their proper places. The articles on the dummy sheet are then typed on stencil and the art work is drawn in. After this, the paper is mimeo- graphed and ready for sale on the appointed day. The purpose of THE GOLDEN BUC is to keep the students and faculty of M.H.S. well-informed of current news, activities, and features in our school. 1st Row: Penny Kopf, Martha Pagitt, Charlotte Wilgus, Carl Western, Ella Mae Messick, Diane Parsons. 2nd Row: Nancy Giltenboth, Elaine Coffin, Frances Robbins, Betty Scott, Ginger Greene, Chris Wollters, Jean Freeman. 3rd Row: Sue Wilgus, Donald West, Thelma Daniels. 51 Future Farmers Of America Row 1: J. Clark, J. Walls, E. Roberts, E. Roberts, C. Heath, R. Roach, F. Reed, F. Wolpert, R. Evens, C. Arm- strong, H. Cannon, B. Stokes, R. Wadkins. Row 2: R. Webb, B. Morgan, D. Layton, B. Davis, M. Davis, J. Rob- erts, D. Metz, D. Greene, D. Mills, B. Deputy, G. Graham, R. Walls, Mr. Davidson. Row 3: R. Harrington, N. Harrington, D. Bradley, R. Bradley, C. Harding, J. Fitzgerald, J. Abbott, A. Schmick, G. Huey, G. Jester, F. Webb A. Reynolds. Row 4: B. Workman, W. Eisenbrey, E. Coverdale, H. Kenton, J. Shay, D. Fox, R. King, C. Macklin, M. Wadkins. Of the seventy Vocational Agriculture students , forty-eight joined the Future Farmers of America. Membership in the F.F.A. is not compulsory so we feel that only the serious and purposeful students become members. Less than 50% of the freshmen were initiated into the Green Hand Degree this year. Frank Reed and Donald Hall were honored by being chosen for the Diamond Farmer Degree by the Delaware Association F.F.A. because of superior achieve- ment and participation in Chapter activities during their first three years. Frank Reed was further honored by being elected an officer of the State Association. Our chapter was represented at judging contests during the fall. William Davis made the State Livestock Judging Team and judged at Kansas City, Mis- souri during the National Convention activities. He placed among the top ten men in the contest and received an honorable mention award. James Abbott and Reginald Evans were members of the State Judging teams that went to the Atlan- tic Rural Exposition contests at Richard, Virginia. James Abbott placed third in that contest. Frank Reed was chosen by the National Convention Band com- mittee to play in the National Band during the convention. In October, fourteen freshmen received the Green Hand Degree in ritualistic proceedings of the local chapter. The degree was conferred by the chapter of- ficers , Reginald Evans , President; Fred Wolpert, Vice - president; Charles Heath, Secretary; Edwin Armstrong, Treasurer; Robert Roach, Sentinel; Harvey Can- non, Reporter; Mr. Davidson, Advisor. Chapter finances became an item of importance because the Chapter plans to take a summer vacation trip as in previous years. Collection and sale of sc rap metal and salvaging corn blown down in the hurricane on the farm of Frank Reed have been the two major money-making projects to date. For recreation, the chapter has formed two Varsity and two J.V. basket- ball teams. Two basketball tournaments have been planned for F.F.A. Chapters in Kent County. 52 Athletic Association R. Pettyjohn, R. Ireland, H. Burton, M. Grunstra, E. Grier, K. Draper, J. Willis The Athletic Association is a committee of students advised by Bernard Briggs, Director of Athletics, This committee appointed by the president of the Student Council consists of one freshman, two sophomores, two juniors, and two seniors. The president of the Student Council also designates which senior is to be the president of the association. This group is an important one because it is in charge of all sports activities. The funds of the A.A. are derived from the sale of football and basketball tickets, from the sale of candy at lunch time and during games, and from the sale of athletic tickets to students. The profits of the committee are exhausted within the year. They buy new equipment and re- condition the old, provide transportation for players to and from games, pay officials, buy first aid supplies, and keep the athletic fields in good order. Ev- ery year all students who have earned a letter invite their parents to attend a banquet which is sponsored by the A.A. At this dinner the awards are given to the students. Another activity which the A.A. sponsors is the annual May Day. 53 SR. SAFETY PATROL: Rowl: Miss Herson, R. Sypher, M. Stuart, D. Hayt, C. Albers, E. Clendaniel, L. Halloway, S. Rice, F. Jester. Row 2: W. Fisher, R. Yerkes, L. Passwater, R. Farens, J. Wheatley, G. Tyrrel, H. Sipple, J. Willey. Row 3: G. Metz, J. Walls, L. Miller, R. Simpson, E. Rice, R. Reynolds. JR. SAFETY PATROL: Row 1: M. Hallowell, B. Kelly, J. Roosa, E. Hall, L. Ferguson, D. Kopf, V. Beideman, M. Harrington, S. Burton, M. Coverdale, D. Willey, E. Walls, M. Wyatt, R. Woodrow, B. Betts, S. Betts. Row 2: Mr. Stoops, B. Messick, J. Creed, H. Hartley, R. Barnard, E. Buchanan, R. Calloway, W. Dohring, G. Brown, E. Curey, P. Davis, E. Argo, W. Paczowski, G. Moore, O. Brooks, H. Groff, D. Huger, B. Thawley. Row 3: F. Webb, R. Williams, R. Vican, E. Hickman, E. Sullivan, R. Coverdale, J. Thoroughgood, L. Boone, S. Argo, B. Anderson, B. Garbutt.B. Tebbins, L. Gillespie. Row 4: L. Wintzer, C. Wilkerson, J. Todd, R. Fishel, V. Gillen, C. Fisher, R. Holleger, F. Fisher, J. Deeney, P. Vickman, H. Bunting, R. Walls, E. Dawson, K. Gillespie. 54 Office Runners: Row 1: P. Wroten, L. Lank, C. Groverman, E. Clendaniel, J. Heath, C. Allen, H. Jones, P. Ellingsworth, L. Dutton. Row 2: R. Warren, J. Davis, C. Jester, D. Parsons, D. Lofland, G. Lord, R. Tull, C. Wollter. Row 3: P. Turner, J. Cherry, E. Daino, A. Fitzgerald, D. Smith. Candy Clerks: R. Simpson, D. Steiner Assistants Library Row 1: C. Walls, B. Grier, E. Chapman. Row 2: T. Hastings, M. A. Hammond, F. Sockriter. Majorettes Dance Band Concert Band Girls Choir: Row 1; J. Buarque, J. Hayes, L. Baker, V. Dykes, C. Allen, H. Fiori, B. Kimmy, L. Davis, D. Martucci, L. Steen, K. Steen, L. Hollowell, F. Sock- riter, S. A. Isaacs, B. Slaughter, E. Staats, S. Elliot. Row 2: W. New- house, M. Stuart, J. Passwaters, E. Newhouse, L. Roosa, J. Hill, D. Owens, G. Argo, A. Elliot, M. French, R. Williamson, J. Rust, C. Chedester, C. Wilgus, M. E. Ellwanger, L. Grove, C. Glasco, E. Webb, M. Lewis, L. Thomas, S. Deputy, H. Ward, N. Powell. Row 3: R. Postles, I. Shockley, P. Johnson, T. Hastings, J. Fineman, J. A. Ament, C. Davis, J. Ward, R. Ireland, B. Grier, C. Wollter, R. Tull, C. Horney, B. J. Webb, P. Shep- perd, C. Walls, G. Stayton, J. Savage, D. Roberts, J. Herd, G. Betts, B. Scott, M. Powell, W. Phillips, J. Mitchell, R. Messick, J. Reed, S. Wroten, P. Welch. Carolee Green at the piano A Cappella Choir at practice A CAPPELLACHOIR 1st Row: A. Beebe, S. Conaway, J. Lofland, B. Tull, C. Peterman, B. Harrington, J. Peter- man, H. Taylor, J. Mills,C. Groverman, L. Lank, J. Slacum, P. Hall. 2nd Row: Mr. Messick, C. Green, J. Kern, C. Jester, J. Kenton, R. Tull, H. Harding, C. Humes, C. Kimmel, J. Freeman, F. Beebe, P. Argo, C. Masten, B. Burton, P. Roberts, C. Davis. 3rd Row: D. Greene, R. Pack, R. Emory, G. West, W. Tingle, B. Thawley, S. Wil- gus, T. Daniels, E. Steiner, G. Adams, K. Draper. 4th Row: B. Fisher, C. Rohrer, D. Pearson, C. Wolfe, D. Lin- dale, J. Walls, S. Johnson, J. Shaeffer, M. Messick. Music in Milford High School Harken! Harken! Music sounds afar! Somebody was listening in at Milford High when he thought of that song. Our music department is excelled by none other in the state. Let's go to the band room where Mr. Bunnell waves a clever baton. We have two bands: a junior band of sixty members and a senior band of seventy. Somehow Mr. Bunnell found time to give individual instruction too. The result is a fine group of coordinated instruments, playing with a repertoire of well selected numbers of both classic and popular. Melody leads us to the music room where Mr. Messick taughtmusic classes and directs his two choirs -- the mixed ACappellaChoir and the Girls Chorus. Twice a week these groups meet, the Girls Chorus with seventy-two members and the A Cappella with forty-eight. Because of Mr. Messick's skillful training these groups have developed beautiful choral effects and present programs of which we are very proud. How much these music groups mean to Milford High no one can estimate. Whether at a game, at a concert, at Christmas, or at Commencement, they can be depended upon. 59 D. E. Club Row 1: D. Tyndall, C. Groverman, L. Lank, H. Clendaniel, W. Fisher. Row 2: W. O'Day, P. Turner, H. Jester, D. Bennett. Row 3: Mr. Magera, Robert Staiger, J. Tingle, E. Daino, D. Garris. D. E. Clerks V. Currie, K. Coverdale Junior Red Cross Row 1: B. Walls, D. Kopf, J. Staiger, N. Passwaters.J. A. Potter, J. Theis, H. Sock- riter, Mrs. Green. Row 2: J. Wilson, D. Brooks, E. Lindale, S. Jester, J. Rogers, D. Wiley, P. Torbert, S. Wooters, F. Savage, E. Workman, J. Moore. Row 3: B. Walls, R. Vican, J. Torbert, D. Calloway, R. M. Woodrow, A. Wilkins, B. Wilkins, B. Teb- bens, D. Sullivan, R. Warren, G. Moore. SPORTS Football Row 1: L. Fisher, J. Willey. J. Willis, L. Drummond, A. Jester, J. Sheaffer, R. Cannon, S. Welch, R. Brereton. Row 2: K. Draper, H. Jester, A. Huey, W. Chandler, J. Cherry, G. Jester, D. Short, E. Steiner, R. Emory, D. Ben- nett. Row 3: Mr. Leslie, A. Schmick, D. Webster, H. Wheatley, R. Brengle, M. Schelhouse, D. Steiner, G. Adams, P. Turner, G. West, D. Fitchett, R. Savage, L. Beetchen, W. Brereton, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Hoch. On Thanksgiving Day the Buccaneers ended one of the best football seasons known in Milford High history by defeating our rival Dover 36 to 18 on the Dover field. The lone defeat on the 5-1-1 slate was handed down by the powerful Brown Vocational Bears of Wilmington, and the tie was a 6-6 deadlock fought with Sea- ford. it would be impossible to say if the cancelled games with Rehoboth and Wi- comico would have added to Milford's list of wins or defeats. It is clear though that the good season was possible because of Coach Bob Leslie's able instruc- tions . The coaching staff consisting of head coach Mr. Leslie and line-coach Jim Atkinson, chose a different captain for each game. From the players' point of view it was good because it provided a goal for them to seek. It was also good for the different captains because it provided them with valuable experience in leadership. 62 Row 1: H. Jester, J. Bhoring, D. Green, S. Welch, D. Moore, J. Todd, Mr. Atkenson. Row 2: D. Mitchell, E. Steiner, D. Fitchett, W. Chandler, F. Wollpert, A. Huey, A. Smick. Boys’ Basketball Milford High School's 1954-55 basketball season began officially November 29 when 50 basketball candidates reported to Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Hoch. After two weeks of intensive drills on basketball fundamentals the varsity and junior varsity squads were chosen, the varsity squad being composed of two seniors, ten juniors and five sophomores. The junior varsity squad numbered among its members ten freshmen and six sophomores. The varsity and junior varsity squads have very few players with previous experience, so this season was one of building for the future. The future of bas- ketball at Milford High School is very bright as only two players out of thirty- four were lost through graduation. Both Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Hoch are im- pressed by the willingness of the players to work hard and cooperate in every way possible to build teams that the people of Milford will be proud of. 63 Row 1: W. Jones, D. Beebe, D. Williams, D. Short, J. Black, A. Huey. Row 2: R. Savage, G. Swain, E. Steiner, M. Davis, M. Schelhouse, Mr. Hoch. Varsity Baseball The year of 1954 was a successful year for the baseball team. Under the guidance of Coach Hoch, the Buccaneer swingers had a record of twelve wins and four defeats. They held complete dominance over six of the teams they encoun- tered--Lewes , Dover, Ceasar Rodney, Georgetown, and Felton, winning two games from each. The Bucs split one and one with Smyrna Brdigeville. Henry High was the only team the boys couldn't defeat. The record was divided among four pitchers: Donald Beebe, He rman Jester, Bill Ellingsworth and Ronald Brengle. Ed Steiner and Herm Jester shared the catching chores. The rest of the infield was usually composed of Marvin Schel- house at first base, Dwight Short at second base, Bill Ellingsworth or A1 Huey at shortstop and Dick Williams at third base. Wilson Jones roamed in center field with any two of the following flanking him--Donald Beebe, A1 Huey, Merill Davis, Herman Jester or Jay Black. Although the loss of Jones, Wil- liams, Beebe and Black will be felt, it is expected that the Junior Var- sity will supply the players to fill the gap. Because of this Coach Hoch and the boys are expecting another good year. 64 Row 1: J. Cherry, J. Black, D. Evans, E. Robertson. Row 2: R. Savage, J. Rosensweig, D. Bennett, K. Draper, D. Beebe, D. Short, R. Williams. Row 3; D. Mitchell, E. Daino, R. Emory, A. Huey, G. Jester, M. Grunstra, Coach Briggs. Track Through the years Milford has held a reputation for developing good field and track stars. The squad of 1954 was no exception. These boys turned in a very impressive record, of which we are very proud. The highlight of the season was probably the Tri-State meet held at Salis- bury, Maryland. Ten members of the Milford team participated in the meet and racked up a score of 22 points --just two-fifths of a point shortof the third place trophy! Although the boys missed the trophy, they brought back several medals for individual events. 65 Row 1: Miss Brown, H. Ward, C. Masten, R. Tull, K. Peterman, D. Tull, H. Burton, E. Marvel, E. Grier. Row 2; J. Ward, P. Thistlewood, P. McGee, J. Jacquette, B. Thawley, C. Humes, C. Chedester, C. Walls, C. Kimmel. Varsity Hockey In the world of sports there are very few winners, but many losers. This year it was the misfortune of the Buccettes not to have a winning hockey sea- son. The Buccettes could not seem to develop the drive needed to obtain a win- ning season; therefore they managed to win only one game and tie three. Much to the disappointment of their coach. Miss Brown, they lost the other four. AWAY HOME Lewes 0 Milford 4 Harrington 7 Milford 0 Seaford 5 Milford 1 Caesar Rodney 2 Milford 2 Georgetown 1 Milford 1 Rehoboth 1 Milford 1 Dover 3 Milford 0 Dover 3 Milford 0 Although the players were dis- appointed in the hockey season, they showed good sportsmanship. It seems that Miss Brown had taught them to be good losers as well as good winners. 66 Row 1: C. Kimmel, A. Beebe, J. Kern, C. Jester, S. Deputy, R. Ireland, Miss Brown, Coach. Row 2: C. Peter- man, E. Grier, C. Horney, C. Groverman. Girls’ Basketball The 1955 Girls' Varsity Basketball Team had a very good season consisting of 11 wins and 4 losses. Although they were not undefeated, as they were in 1954, the girls were still very proud of their team. The 55 team was made up of the same girls as the team in 1954 with the exception of three who gradu- ated and two who came up from the J. V. team. The Bucettes have an average of 49 points a game, while they kept their opponents at an average of 36 points a game. WE THEY 40 Alumni 20 45 Felton 47 46 Caesar Rodney 25 57 Georgetown 25 57 Lewes 33 26 Seaford 21 34 Dover 37 46 Bridgeville 47 54 Caesar Rodney 40 55 Lewes 65 59 Georgetown 42 47 Dover 44 41 Bridgeville 45 63 Millsboro 36 53 Seaford 19 67 Row 1: R. Ireland, C. Allen, R. Tull, D. Greenley, D. Draper. F. Sanderson, E. Beebe. Row 2: H. Ward, C. Humes, C. Peterman, D. Tull, S. Hastings, D. Reynolds, C. Kimmel, Miss Brown, Coach. Softball The 1954 softball season did not turn out as well as some previous seasons have. For one thing, many of the girls who played were out for their first time; therefore, they lacked coached experience. For this reason it took quite a while to get everyone organized into what could be called a good, co-operative softball team. However, the inexperienced girls later proved to be good players. Also the team's morale dropped quite a bit when the girls lost their first game to Dover, their chief rival. But, along with Miss Brown, their very able and willing coach, the girls worked hard and managed to win four of their nine games. The co-captains for the season were Doris Greenly and Shirley Hastings. Dover WE 11 THEY 24 Felton 9 12 Caesar Rodney 4 14 Georgetown 18 19 Lewes 8 1 Dover 2 9 Felton 19 8 Lewes 19 3 Caesar Rodney 15 7 68 Cheerleaders R. Williamson, C. Kimmel, C. Peterman S. Hudson, J. Slacum, C. Masten 69 CAROLE JOAN Milford Senior USHERETTES Left to Right: B. J. Harrington, M. Miller, J. Mills, M. A. Hammond, C. Beideman, H. Harding. The Little Dog Laughed The Senior Class of 1955 presented, under the direction of Mrs. Marjorie Summers, on December 2 and 3 the three-act play THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED. To the audience it appeared well-presented and smooth-running, but the preparation seemed rough and difficult. At first the lines were so funny we giggled every time we said them; later we grew so tired of them that we were glad for Clyde's and Eugene's wisecracks. But we got a laugh each time from the pajama dance of Patsy, Clyde, and Eugene. We took time out for pretzels and cokes, but the difficulty there was that someone was always missing at the end of intermission. We all were hysterical over Janet Kern's interpretation of Caroline. Everybody admired Joan Ken- ton's posters for the ink-blot test. A long stretch from seven to twelve--no wonder Carla Mae went to sleep for an hour during one rehearsal. Some studi- ous ones brought books and tried to study. That is all for tonight. Mrs. Summers let us go home to face an hour or two of studying. BEHIND THE SCENES Mrs. Lucia andMrs. DeFalco guided the make-up crew; Mr. Haight super- vised the construction of the set, and Fay Towers acted as prompter. We wound up with a big party at Patsy Roberts' after the play. It was a grand finale to a memorable episode in our senior year. 72 Stagecraft Row Is R. Webb, W. Gorlich, A. Neibert, Mr. Haight, D. Evans, D. Dohring. Row 2: J. Griffith, C. Cannon, R. Murphy, W. Roberts. Clubs That Helped In Play Production Make Up Row 1: K. Peterman. Row2: C. Groverman,S. Conaway, Row 3: F. Beebe, E. Prettyman, C. Jester, B. Burton. Row 4: P. Hall, P. Owens, A. Beebe, P. Roberts, C. Travers. Cast Laurie Huntington.......Sue Wilgus Sidney Huntington.......Eugene Risler Martha Huntington.......Patsy Roberts Walley Huntington.......Clyde Draper Miss Gus Gustavesky . . Eleanor Prettyman Joan Wood...............Carolyn Groverman Ted Wood................Edward Berwick Lillian Wood............Pauline Owens Mark Bradford...........Edward Daino Horatio P. Honeywell . . . Jack Webb Amelia Dennis...........Connie Travers Caroline Blakesly.......Janet Kern Grace Shoenbeck.........Carolee Green Walola Breckenridge . . . .Carla Mae Jester Therese Brown...........Martha Giltenboth This is a father? 74 Junior 75 1954 Junior-Senior Prom In the spring of 1954 a group of industrious juniors gathered together to de- cide the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom. With Mr. Zulick as the main source of help, the theme, Orchids in the Moonlight was drawn up. Since the theme was to be kept secret, the group became as quiet as a mouse for two months. Every night the group met in the art room to make the orchids out of crepe paper. White, black, violet, purple, and green orchids were made. Tree limbs and branches were collected from the woods and painted white. These were later decorated with orchids. The decorating of the auditorium took three days. The top of the auditorium was covered with light and dark green crepe paper strips. Along the sides were tables where the couples could sit. Over the tables and the sides was a thatch covering. Also along the sides were two murals which had been painted by the group. On the evening of May 14th, 1954, the Prom was held. As the couples came in, the heavenly music of Ben Morris and his orchestra filled the air. For the first time in our school's history the grand march was introduced, with the decorating committee and their dates leading it. Then the dancing started and everyone soon became enthralled with Orchids in the Moonlight. May Court R. Miller, B. Morris, D. Beebe, L. Fineman. Every year Milford High School celebrates May Day. Its two high- lights are the crowning of the May queen and king and the colorful may- pole dance. After primarily determining a theme for the occasion, an election is held throughout the student body from the nominees of the senior class. The couple receiving the highest vote are the queen and king, and the next four couples are attendants, but the election results remain secret until the crowning night. Upon the arrival of the anticipated evening, a grand march is held which leads the royal pair to the throne against a background gaily deco- rated with spring flowers. Preceded by a duke and duchess and two pairs of attendants from each class, and a maid and man of honor, the king and queen are last to enter. After the couple is crowned they are entertained by the eighth grade with dances pertaining to the theme of the occasion and the maypole dance performed by the seventh grade. An arch is then made and the court recesses. To climax the evening a dance is held in their honor. 78 Valentine Dance The 1955 Student Council Valentine Dance was held at Caesar Rod- ney High School, February 1Z. Milford's Valentine Queen was Mary Lyons. She was escorted to this dance by Milford's Student Council president, Bob Emory. Due to blizzard weather, very few couples from our school were able to attend. However, everyone who went had a very enjoyable evening as they watched the crowning of the queens, the Queen and her Escort dance, and danced to a very fine orchestra. Refreshments were sold during the dance. 79 80 Rhumba” 81 mooj$SB|3 Classics 83 1954 Operetta The Pirates Of Penzance 85 MILFORD Rev. A. G. CRAIG, Principal. li.. S It II C. TON I '«IN r. MVi’ON. | r r |� trr� � . i'cMrlicr •! oriil A lii'll Mii'ic. TheWinter i Term Will • 'we- ' ( o mi N( i on iiia: 1858. II I ii n : : % s. 'i'nilitt for thi ’ 'i rtn. in the '.ttnlinh branchi n. - . K(| OO l illf trilh oat or nion hia tii litalinli branchi m, - H (Ml Pili� trilli Ijiilin. % laibra, 4!l onn try, t Ic- - IIMHI ■'rem it anil 4.'t rinan. i ach rj l’'a, - SI OO I nr it! i c. - .... 1.00 nnlrutnt nlal � } nnir, trilh am- ® ‘ nutninn nt . | 4 00 [if l«� r (In uinlrr linn (Imti i 11 l « ji ii inriilriilnl rlmryr, for furl, of AO nt ;� •■ r xrlmlur. I or lurllur | :trliriihir« ii|� |� lt |o llir | riiiri| il. Nlilfonl 0«i-. Ai Ii. I A7. Almost 100 years ago . . . The original of this posteris in the Milford Public Library, and was lent by Miss Simpson, Librarian. 86 Before” Row 1: P. Hall, S. Deputy, C. Goverman. Row 2; S. Wilgus. H. Taylor. C. Travers, S. Theis, B. J. Harrington, P. Owens, T. Daniels. Row 3: V. Harrington, P. Kern, E. Prettyman, P. Roberts, B. Burton, Mrs. Greene. Row 4: P. Baxter, C. Coffman, Mrs. Kauffman. If one were to go back seven years and visit the fifth-grade Girl Scouts, one would see them as they are pictured in the Before picture. But on looking at today's Senior Class, he will see them not as Girl Scouts, but as young ladies who have blossomed out and are ready to graduate. The Before picture was taken at a Girl Scout Jamboree at Dover High School on March 13, 1947. With them are their leaders, Mrs. Ed- wena Greene and Mrs. Anne Kauffman, and Senior Scouts, Patti Baxter, Pat Kern, and Carolyn Coffin, who helped the girls in earning their badges. After” Row 1: P. Hall, S. Deputy, C. Goverman. Row 2: S. Wilgus, C. Travers, B. J. Harrington, P. Owens, T. Daniels, Mrs. Greene. Row 3: E. Prettyman, P. Roberts, B. Burton. Underclassmen Autographs 88 ADVERTISING W wu W ? j y p ayjex INTERNATIONAL LATEX CORPORATION Recognize This Carton? Sure you do. You’ve seen it, probably carried it home with you . . . and enjoyed its contents many times in many different flavors. It's the Delvale pint package . . . 16 ounces of really delicious ice cream. 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Goodrich Tires and Batteries Crosley Hotpoint Appliances Zenith Television Milford - 8030 Georgetown — 4411 Seaford - 669 Phone 8118 Milford Del. Studious Students Compliments of KIMMEY'S SERVICE STATION Compliments of HOTEL MILFORD Compliments A FRIEND KENT SUSSEX MOTOR CO. Buick Phone 5313 Milford Del. Office Staff Compliments °f A FRIEND BEEBE’S SERVICE CENTER LIBBY’S BEAUTY SHOPPE 24-Hour Tydol Service Washing Lubrication Haircutting, Styling, And Cold Waves Milford Phone 5161 Compliments °f Del. 910 S. E. Front Street Phone 4017 SCOTT’S VARIETY STORE SHELDON MARKET Lincoln Delaware Phone 5030 Complete Line of School Stationery Remington-Rand Typewriters Compliments of Compliments °f WOLLTER’S RESTAURANT THE TRADING POST 111 S. E. Front St. “Where Your Dollar Buys Most” Milford Delaware Milford, Delaware K. B. LAMBERT CORNER MARKET Electrical Contractor Clover Farm Store Phone 8239 Phone 8617 Milford Delaware Milford Delaware Compliments Compliments 1. D. SHORT CO. °f Milford Delaware D. COOPERSMITH FEDERAL PEST CONTROL Milford Delaware For Free Inspection Tel. 8593 Box 199 Milford Compliments of SHELLADY, INC. Plumbing Heating Insulating Industrial Piping Phone 5752 WILKIE FURNITURE CO. Specializing in Upholstering Rug Cleaning We Buy and Sell Good Used Furniture Hockey? JEWELL'S SERVICE STATION Grease — Oil — Gas Wash and Lubrication Compliments °f DR. J. ABRAMSON Come to see SHARMAN’S for THE FINEST IN MUSIC Phone 8-8336 Frank S. Drace 654 Penr . Avenue Sinking Spring, Pa. THIS AFTER LUNCH?' MILFORD AMOCO SERVICE CENTER Dewey E. Sapp, Prop. Amoco Gas — Oil and Accessories Wrecker Service Phone 9978 or 4403 East Front Street and Rehoboth Boulevard Milford Delaware Janitors CHARLIE LOUIE LAUNDRY SAMMY’S RESTAURANT Dry Cleaning and Laundering Phone 8771 Milford Delaware Rehoboth Boulevard ‘‘24-hour service Milford Delaware T. C. COLLINS INSURANCE, INC. Collins Building Milford Delaware PETERMAN’S ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Radio Repairing Phone 5317 Milford Delaware MILTONS Compliments DEPARTMENT STORE A Great Store in a Great City” For Women and Children A FRIEND Milford Delaware Secretarial Training Salesmanship Compliments of Accounting Calculating Machines and other courses for High School graduates H. S. SAUNDERS Write for Catalog Approved for Veterans Jeweler and Optician GOLDEY BEACOM SCHOOL Phone 5617 Of Business Milford Delaware Wilmington Delaware CURREY’S GARAGE Compliments General Auto Repairs Gas — Oil — Batteries — Accessories Firestone tires and tubes GEYERS DAIRY Phone 8534 “Milfords Only Dairy” Milford — Harrington Road LOU’S BOOTERY Compliments of Shoes HARRY FRANKEL’S Women Children FEED COMPANY Trim-tred — Poll-Parrott Phone 8331 Milford, Delaware Milford Del. Compliments Be Thrifty of Shop DANEGGER’S BEN FRANKLIN HI-WAY NURSERY It’s not a home until Paul and Miriam Parsons it’s been planted Milford Delaware JAS. H. MORRIS SON General Mdse. Poultry Supplies Phone 3981 Frederica Delaware Compliments of FRANK CLENDANIEL, INC. Lincoln, Delaware SCHAFFER APPLIANCES INC. FRANK A. JACKSON Plumbing, Heating Electric Supplies Youngstown Sink Cabinet Coleman Gas Oil Water Heaters American Standard Bathroom Fixtures Commercial Printing S. E. Second St. Milford Delaware Phone 4032 Phone 5318 Milford, Delaware FITZGERALD’S Cafeteria Staff SANDWICH SHOP Lincoln Crossroad Light Snacks Submarines a Specialty Phone 5171 Branch Stores Branch Stores Dover, Delaware Seaford, Delaware WHARTON g BARNARD Automotive Parts Distributor Milford Delaware Selbyville, Del. Pocomoke, Md. Best Wishes to The Class of ’55 Compliments of MILFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Milford, Delaware Shop and save in Milford’s Friendly Stores.” Best Wishes From The L D. CAULK CO. Milford, Delaware From The Editor’s Desk ... The production of the MILFORDIAN for 1955 began in the spring of our Junior Year with the selection of the staff. The real work began in September, 1954, with the selection of our theme. As you will probably have discovered by the time you have reached this page, the theme of the book is The Jungle-M. H. S. This theme was chosen as a follow-up of our Junior-Senior Prom theme, 'Orchids in the Moonlight. After the theme was chosen, we began to work immediately on the first dead- line. Even though we were delayed in our work nine days by the segregation controversy and a few days by having to wait for the pictures from the photog- rapher, we made the deadline in plenty of time. Since that first deadline we have come a long way. Yes, we have come a long way. It has been a lot of work, but we on the staff have had a lot of fun in doing it. We are very proud of this our work, for it is the biggest yearbook that has been produced by any Milford Senior Class, and it has sold more copies than almost any previous annual. As the editor of the book, I was blessed with a very efficient staff of both Juniors and Seniors. Space does not permit me here to express my gratitude to them individually. Instead, I express to all of them my sincere thanks for a job well done. This editorial would not be complete, however, if 1 did not mention the splen- did work done by Martha Pagitt in drawing the art work for this publication. Her excellent division pages tie the theme to the book so well that without them this work would not be as well illustrated. I am very proud and thankful that such a capable Junior was willing to give of her time in helping to produce this Senior Annual. Thanks again, Martha. Now on behalf of all the staff members I would like to thank Mr. Trinkaus, our staff advisor, for his aid, Miss Hastings for her advice on business prob- lems, the administration for its support, and above all, the Senior Class for making it possible for us to produce this book. MAYNARD GRUNSTRA EDITOR 1955 MILFORDIAN Staff Autographs 126 More Autographs 127 Advertising Committee Front Row; P. Hall, A. Beebe, H. Burton, C. L. Green, P. Roberts, C. Travers. Back Row: M. Grunstra, P. Owens, K. Peterman, D. Tull, J. Webb. The MILFORDIANStaff of 1955 expresses their sincere thanks and appreciation to those who submitted their advertisements to our yearbook. Without their gracious help the book would have been entirely too costly for students to purchase. We sincerely hope the advertisers will benefit from the advertisements and that they will continue theiT aid to future yearbook staffs. MILFORDIAN STAFF 128