Milford High School - Milfordian Yearbook (Milford, DE)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1956 volume:

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 2 mmmm MAM , firri i. mi. ili-nii iii.n P • i i • mu i. iii. MlUJUUIIilUllliUlllillKllllllliail Mm b . 1 • 1.1 iTTiTDlTlin.-- •nniJBf ujja. ill IjilililiitlilU. r . I -III.ml . .Ii, ,i;ifiMII IMI 11,11, i.imwi K.am., uu. «ii. • fkt: timnmiuuniiiutiininiminij|ii i.ai. on MILFORD, DELAWARE My name is Jonathan. I'm a rather unusual fellow, for I've been living off and on for two hundred years. I was born in the colony of Delaware in 1716. Since then I've often taken advantage of a little talent of mine--the ability to investigate anything and every thing about which I am curious. That's what happened when I heard about Milford High's Class of 1956. Bursting with curiosity to see if the tales I had heard bf this unusual class were true, I visited them, talked to them, and watched their activities. I was truly pleased to find them the remarkable group of which the rumor had whispered. So great was my pleasure in this class that 1 have com- piled this yearbook to let you in on their personalities, their activities, and their aspirations, and to tell you the story they told me. First they had some words in appreciation 4 Dedicated With Pride and Pleasure to ... Mrs. Bergler, Miss Hastings, and Mr. Osborne. These faculty members, our senior year advisors, have unselfishly laid aside countless hours of personal endeavor to help us enjoy our last year in high school. To Miss Hastings we owe tremendous appreciation for her stalwart support of all our activities--the yearbook, the play, the class trip, and the other events which have made this year memorable. Mr. Osborne has spent many sessions helping us plan andpublish this yearbook. His inspiration and guidance are noticeable throughout the volume. Mrs. Bergler has won out thanks for the marvelous way she has in- stilled into our class a spirit of unity and loyalty. Also, she has been interested in our futures at college and elsewhere. Her advice along these lines has been most helpful. Truly we have much for which to thank them. We consider it a real privilege to be able to dedicate our yearbook to them, and in this small way make mention of our gratitude. 5 Four years ago we left the Old World of junior high school and began to explore the fron- tier of high school education. During the years of hard work and genuine pleasure which fol- lowed, we were under the leader- ship and guidance of unselfish persons assisting us under the titles of Administration and Schoolmasters . . . Board of Education Mr. Bennett. Mr. Corder, Mr. Dickerson. Mr. Macklin, Mr. Robbins 6 Chester T. Dickerson Supe rintendent The events recorded in this an- nual show our school in many moods, some humorous and some extremely serious. I trust every student will be able to look upon his high school days as shown here with pleasure and pride. May I congratulate the class of '56 and its yearbook staff for contin- uing the tradition of completing a publication which will be greatly ap- preciated today and cherished to- morrow. C. T. DICKERSON Willard W. Hickman Principal Congratulations are to be extend- ed to you on the completion of an- other milestone along the pathway of life - the acquistition of your diploma from the Milford High School. For some of you, this represents the end of your formal education while for others it merely serves as a firm foundation for furthering and broadening your educational ho- rizon. My sincere wishes for a fulland successful life are extended to each of you. vV. W. HICKMAN 8 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. Stoops. Miss Kurzawa. Miss Herson. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ROW 1: Mrs. Stoops, Mrs. Vreeland, Mrs. Greene. ROW 2: Mr. Pyne, Mr. Osborne. Mr. Dennison, Mr. Knapp. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. Templin, Mr. McGinnis, Dr. Malie. VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT ROW 1: Mrs. Kiel, Mrs. Liller. ROW 2: Mr. Davidson, Mr. Williams, Mr. Haight, Mr. Edsall, Mr. McCarthy. 9 Voices Of The Past PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Briggs, Mrs. Conger. Miss Smith. Mr. Hoch. MISS HERSON: Tomorrow bring shar- pened pencils and sharpened wits . . . I'm not going to rap this ink bottle again! DR. MALIE: Just sit there and look at it long enough and I think you'll catch on . . The books are wrong; they really are. MISS FOSTER: Y 'all take out a half sheet of papuh, and we'll have a little quiz. MR. FAIX: When I was in the Marines . It MISS HASTINGS: Who isn't in alphabeti- cal order ? MRS. BERGLER: Sooo . . . MR. OSBORNE: Let's all cleah our desks for the test. MR. PYNE: Hark! 1 hear the sound of pony hoofs . . . Let's get on the ball! MR. WELCH: Don't devitalize your vocal quality ! MR. ATKINSON: There's a good scholar- ship I have in mind for you . . . 10 Faculty Degrees COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Miss Hastings Comm. Nml. Beacom College Mrs. Montgomery A. B., B.S., Radford College SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Miss Foster B. S., Alabama College Mrs. Bergler B.A., Wellesley College Mr. Brown B.S., Salisbury S.T.C. Mr. Jones B.S., West Chester S.T.C. Mr. Boguszewski B.S., Pennsylvania State U. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Miss Herson B.A., M.A., U. of Delaware Mr. Stoops A. A.. B.S., Salisbury S.T.C. Miss Kurzawa B. S., East Strousburg S.T.C. Mr. Faix B.A., Princeton University LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Stoops B.S.. Salisbury S.T.C. Mrs. Vreeland B.A., U. of Delaware Mr. Ely A.B., B.D., M.A., U. of Penn. Mr. Dennison A. B., M.A., U. of W. Virginia Mr. Knapp B. A., Temple University Mr. Osborne B.A., Randolf Macon Mrs. Greene B.S., Madison College Mr. Pyne A.B., University of Delaware MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mrs. Kiel A.B., W. Va. Wesleyan M.S., West Virginia U. SCHOOL SERVICES Mrs. Harrington R.N., M.E. Hospital Miss Martin B.S.. University of Virginia B.S., George Peabody Graduate Library School M.A., University of Delaware Mr. Templin Sc. B., A.M., Bucknell U. Mr. McGinnes B.S.. Washington College M.Ed., Duke University Dr. Malie B.S., M.S., U. of Pittsburg Ph.D.. Duke University VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT Mr. McCarthy B.S., Indiana S.T.C. Mr. Atkinson B.S.. Lock Haven S.T.C. M.Ed., St. Bon Venture Col. Mr. Massaferi B.S., East Strousburg S.T.C. MUSIC AND ART DEPARTMENT Mr. Kunkle B.S., Kutztown S.T.C. Mr. Welch B.S., Phila. Music Academy Mr. Williams Mr. Teare Johnson Trade School B.S., M.Ed., Penn. State U. Mr. Edsal PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT B.S., Rudgers University Mr. Davidson B.S., Cornell University Mr. Hoch B.S., U. of Delaware Mr. Haight B.S., Calif., Pa., S.T.C. M.Ed., University of Delaware Mrs. Liller Professor Ens. Technique Technical Inst. Mrs. Conger B.S., Wisconsin State College Miss Smith B.A., Fairmont State College Mr. Briggs B.S., Pennsylvania State U. 11 ■ znmiars II JAMES D. ABBOTT Band 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3.4. Here's a dignified senior with a calm unruffled attitude. . .Always pleasant and energetic. . .A quiet humor to rival George Goebel him- self. . . Be useful, and be happy. CHARLOTTE L. ALLEN Safety Patrol 1,2; Girl's Choir 1,2,3.4; Softball 1,2. Quiet only to strangers. . .A new born fawn. . .Neat and considerate . . .an appropriate comment to any occasion. . . In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. JOANNE E. AMENT Hockey 1,4; Girl's Choir 1,2,3; Softball 4. The only red-headed girl in the class. . .Very pleasing personality . . .Ready laugh. . .Pretty voice. . .Bubbles with excitement. . . Va- riety is the very spice of life. GLADYS E. ARGO Photo Club 1; Girl's Choir 1,2. Quiet and unassuming. . .A bright spot in 'most any class. . .Home Ec. enthusiast . .Serious, dependable, and well liked. . . Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. 15 HARRY E. ARMSTRONG F.F.A. 1,2, Treas. 3, Sect'y 4. Modest screen star of 1962. . . Eddie is the prize in the box of crackerjacks. . .Efficient and dependable. . .Kind and easygoing. . . There is more here than meets the eye! LEE J. BEETSCHEN Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,4; Basketball 1,4; May Court 2; Vice Pres. 3; Yearbook 4. A woman would run through fire and water for one glance from our hero. . .You think Lee's quiet? - Hah! You’d better watch out!. . . Imitated Atilla the Hun at Honor Society initiations. . .A Yankee. . . R.F.D. 2. . . A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage.” BESSIE A. BRANDT Library Club 1. Intangible charm. . .Shy and cooperative. . .Can be counted on to do her best. . .A friend of the friendly, a pal of the friendless. . .A sly laugh. . . She was just the kind whose natures never vary. ROBERT B. BRERETON Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Chess Club 1; Yearbook 3,4. One of a pair. . .First class photographer--No, not that kind!. . . Bob is shy, but well liked by everyone. . .As easy going as the day is long. . . Nothing is more useful than silence. 16 WILLIAM S. BRERETON Chess Club 1.2; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 1; Student Coun- cil 1; Yearbook 4; Prom Com. 3; Rifle Club 1. The blond one.. .Our Carbine Williams.. .Bill's trade: bell boy.’. . I'm a big boy now. . . .He's not too loud, but he has a way with him . . . Happiness was born a twin.” LEWIS A CALLAWAY Choir 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Safety Patrol 4; Sr. Play. Oh, what an awful test! —Lonnie struggles but makes it.. .Talk- ative and friendly.. .Tuba player in our band. . . Magnificent specta- cle of human happiness. HARVEY M. CANNON Baseball 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2, Reporter 3,4. A merry twinkle betrays Harvey's good nature.. .An outstanding con- tribution to the Age of the Hot Rod . . .Makes a hit wherever he ap- pears. . . Not afraid of work, not in love with it. ROBERT E. CANNON Track 1,4; Typing Club 2; Photo Club 1; Student Council 2,3,4; Band 2,3; Yearbook 4; Senior Class V. President. A book without a cover.. .Possessor of a good nature and admirable wit.. .Extremely popular in a quiet son of way. . .''Smooth is the wa- ter where the brook is deep. 17 D. ELAINE COFFIN Photo Club 1; Newspaper 2,3; Editor 4; Prom Com; Jr. Play; Yearbook 4; Sr. Play. The possessor of the wheeze-giggle-roar that would put M.G.M.'s lion out of business. . .Afraid of nothing . . . Otherwise pleasant, trim, and handy with a corny joke ... A wit amongst dunces; a dunce a- mongst wits. CAROLINE COFFMAN Fhoto Club 1; Chorus 1; Safety Club 2; Softball 2; Art Club 3; Office Runner 2,3,4. There's gold in them there hills. . .A giggle follows her around. . . Ginger’s shadow.. .Vitality plus.. . She's little but she's wise. . .She's a terror for her size. WILLIAM H. DAVIS F.F.A. Is Pres. 2,3,4; Class V. Pres. 2; Class Pres. 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3. A hive of activity. . .Bill is friendly and accomodating. . .An asset to his many friends. . .Is sure to get ahead in the world. . . The force of his own merit makes his way. J. BURTON DEPUTY F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Hails from Ellendale. . .Quiet and easy-going. . .An asset to the F. F.A.. .Small but gets where he's going. . .Lets nobody stop him. . . A loose tongue will get you in tight spots. 18 SYLVIA M. DEPUTY Newspaper 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2. Prom Com. 3. There's mischief in this maid.. .Blonde bombshell with a snicker to match. . . Jupiter's Darling . . .Those eyes and mouth, they sure do work.. .Tops with everybody.. . To see her is to love her, and to love her but forever. C. KENNETH DRAPER Football 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2; County Chorus 1; State Chorus 2; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 3; A.A. 2,3, Pres. 4; Prom Com. 3; Class Pres. 4; Sr. Play. Tops with everybody and in everything. . .Kenny is a good athlete Loads of fun.. .From his pencil come the blue prints for fine houses .'. A town that boasts inhabitants like me can have no lack of good society. THEODORE E. DRUMMOND Football 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Rifle Club 1; Photo Club 1; Dance Band 2,3,4. The band would be lost without Ted.. .Reserved except with his in- timates. . .A persevering and diligent student. . . Not too serious, not too gay. VIRGINIA P. DYKES Chorus 1,3,4; Photo Club 1; Safety Patrol 2. She’s small but superb. . .You think she's quiet??. . .Friendly per- sonality. . .Caroline'sside-kick. . .Ginger is naturally a spice. . . The quiet mind is richer than a crown. 19 B. ANN ELLIOTT Photo Club 1; Girl's Chorus 2,3,4. Sugar is sweet and so is she.. .Dependable, neat, and attractive. . . Remember to call her Ann. . .Proud possessor of a yellow Mercury. . . Fashioned so slenderly, young, and so fair. REGINALD L. EVANS F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 1. Typical teenage American, and blessed with a sense of humor. . . Red convertible. . . Poker face and laughing urchin in the same instant . . . Reggie . . . His ways are ways of pleasantness. HILDA M. FIORI Photo Club 1; Chorus 1,2,3.4; Operetta 2; Sr. Play. A tomboy in an evening gown. . .Packed with pep. . .Contagious laugh. . .Twinkling eyes. . .Afraid of nothing, especially teachers. . . For she's a jolly good fellow. WILLIAM N. FISHER Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Baseball 1; Dance Band 4; Sr. Play; State Chorus 2; County Band 4. A thimble full of trouble. . .His antics have sent the most stalwart of teachers into retirement. . .He's cute because he's little, but he’s terrific because he's Bill. . . As peppy as the day is long. 20 VALVHRT L. FOX Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 4; Track 4; State Band 4. A clever fellow who works only when he wants to and gets away with it.. .A sense of humor.. .Enthusiastic musician. . .Outwardly re- served, inwardly??. . . The world's no better if we worry, Life's no longer if we hurry. R. MARION FRENCH Girl's Chorus 1,2,3; Operetta 1,2; Student Council 3,4; Runner 2; Class Sect’y. 2; M.H.S. News 2; Yearbook 3,4; Prom Com. 3; Sr. Play; Jr. Play Usheretts. Love lends a little grace to life. . .Friendly and efficient. . .At- tractive too.. .Mustn't forget intelligence, this she is loaded with. . . Nothing endures but personal qualities. DAVID B. GREENE A Cappella Choir 1,2.3; Student Council 1; Chess Club 1; Spanish Contest 1,2; Operetta 1, Lead 2; Christmas Play 1; Class Treas. 2; Voice of Democracy Contest 3; Jr. Play; Track Manager 3; Yearbook 3,4. Our red-headed master musician.. .Had to be Julius Caesar to get his Honor Society Pin. . .Intellect and personality. . .An Ivy League College or bust. ..A clear, confident voice that can be heard for miles . . . We are the makers of music. We are the dreamers of dreams. LAWRENCE P. GREENLEE Baseball 1,2; Football 2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Don't do today what you have to do tomorrow, for tomorrow you may not have to do it. . .A mild Paul Bunyan. . .Tall and robust. . . I loaf and invite my soul.” 21 ELIZABETH R. GRIER Class V. Pres. 1; Hockey 1.2.3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; May Court 1,2,3; Newspaper l;Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Athletic Associ- ation 3,4; Jr. Play; Prom Com.; Library Club 3; F.T.A. 4; Yearbook 4. A ready dude in anyone's book.. .Likes to travel, loves to talk. . . Has a weakness for chewing gum. . . Oh, the brute! .. .Entertains at a moment's notice. . .Everyone likes Betty. . . Tisa friendly heart that has plenty of friends. ELIZABETH M. HAYES Library Club 1; Chorus 3; Prom. Com.; Yearbook 4; Sr. Play. Not quiet, not reserved; but ready with a well thought word.. .Hard working. . .Strives for perfection. . .Lady Macbeth at Honor Society initiations. . . Knowledge is Power. CHARLES E. HEATH Photo Club 1; F.F.A. 2,3,4. A short, wiry fellow with curly brown hair. . .Shy and unassuming . . .Kind and cheerful. . .Lives his life relaxed, and lives it well. . . Speech is great, but silence is better. JANET L. HILL Girl's Choir 3; Office Runner 4. Sweet serenity.. .Pleasant features and personality.. .Seldom stops smiling.. .Appears quite mischievous, and why not? She is!. . . The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. 22 SHIRLEY A. HUDSON Softball 1,4; Girl’s Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Newspaper 2; Cheerleading 3,4; Hockey 4; F.T.A. 4; Sr. Play. Gentlemen prefer blondes, and this one prefers, of course, gentle- men. . .Loves excitement and hates studies. . .College or else. . .En- ergetic cheerleader. . . Soft hair on which light drops a diadem. F. ALVIN HUEY May Court 1,3; Class Pres. 1; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3� 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Class Treas. 3; Varsity Club 4. Four letter man. . .A build that could give Mr. America a run for his money.. .Friendly and a pal to all.. .A1 and his Ford are a pleas- ing sight. . .Intelligent and a good worker. . . Talent is power, tact is skill. JEAN E. JAQUETTE Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Hockey 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 1, Sec'y. 2; County Band 1; Prom Com.; Class Sec'y. b; Yearbook 4. Sunshine with golden hair. . .In Honor Society she was our Marie Antoinette. . .Latin and lunch. . .Ambition, brains, and boy is she cute!. . .A true and trusted friend. . . From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. DAVID W. LAYTON F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2. Naturally friendly. . .Future mayor of his native Staytonville. . . Likes people, and people like him.. .A proven success. . . Success is found in the word itself, the second letter. 23 JEANNETTE C. LINDALE Photo Club 1; Safety Patrol 2,3; Usherette in Class Play 3; Art Club 4. A modest lass with good intentions. . .Quiet and unassuming. . .If she has a temper, no one has found it. . .Industrious and a fine person to know. . . A maiden never bold. JANET L. LOFLAND Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,4; Class Sec'y. 1; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Safety Patrol 3; Prom Com. A soft voice, a Pepsodent smile, a trim figure, and a laugh that con- sists of one, energetic Ha! . . .Big blue eyes. . .likes acting, singing, and, Oh!, I must add, Men. . . Her open eyes desire the truth. B. REBA MACKLIN Photo Club 1; Newspaper 2,3; Art Club 2,4; Safety Patrol 2,3; Softball 2. Naturally curly hair.. .A frequent giggle . .Hard working with nov- el ideas all her own. . .Active in her own circles. . . Me thinks her saucy eyes did dance with mirth. EVELYN S. MARVEL Band 1,2,3; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Photo Club 1; County Band 1; May Court 1; French Club 2; Prom Com.; Yearbook 4. Miss Pencil Sharpener. . .Cute as a button. . .Unmistakable giggle . . .Quiet but loaded with personality. . .Our Alice in Wonderland. . . What is life without love? 24 HELEN E. MESS1CK Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; French Club 2; Prom Com.; Sewing Club. The girl with a different hair-do every day.. .Conscientious but fat from stuffy. . .Shy? Demure? Not Helen. . .She's robust and active with a will of her own and a way to fulfill it. . . Music hath charm to sooth the savage beast. L RAY MURPHY Stage Craft 2,3,4; Safety Patrol 3,4. The lad who stopped growing. . .Don't dare him or he will. . .Irre- pressibly industrious.. .Quiet, but who can help liking him?.. . Silence is golden. DONALD J. MITCHELL Baseball 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Track 1.2,3,4; Football 4; Jr. Play; Prom Com.; Sr. Play; Varsity Club 4. Perseverence, meet your star pupil. . .Curly, jet black hair. . .Don succeeds in all he attempts. . .Is he handsome? Ask any girl. . . I shall do my best to win. S. JEAN MESSICK Basketball 1; Photo Club 1; Student Council Treas. 2; Yearbook 3,4; Prom Com.; Class Sec'y. 4. Neatness personified. . .Something nice to have around. . .Never forget the Green Hornet . . .Aswell girl in anybody's book. . . Smi- ley . . . Adieu, she cried, and waved her lily handl 25 WILLIAM L. O’DAY Football 1,2; Basketball 1; Band 1,2. Bill is the guy with curly eyes and laughing hair. . .Quiet, easy going, and confident. . .Enthusiasm matched with a clever personality . . . Come, let us dance and sing. RICHARD L. PACK Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Photo Club 1; Typing Club 2; Dance Band 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4. Never an idle moment.. .Small but vivacious.. .Somewhere he has a brain. . . The Little Fugitive . . .The fire that lights the explosives .. .Watch him! He's loaded!. . . Nothing but himself can be his par- allel. MARTHA L. PAGITT Yearbook 1,2,3,4; Photo Club l;ArtClub l;May Dance decoration 2,3 Newspaper 3,4; Prom Com.; Student Council 3. Proof that good things come in small packages.. .Texas. . .Marty's our tailored miss. . .Pretty Baby. . .Can't sit still. . .Full of the devil . . . At her easel, brush in hand.” CHRISTOPHER F. PIERCE Football 1,4; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Student Council 1; Photo Club 1,2. The gentleman with the yellow Ford convertible.. .One of the rov- ing kind. . .Chrisis quite active and very talkative. . . Young fellows will be young fellows.” 26 ROBERT A REYNOLDS Baseball 1,2,3,4; Safety Patrol 1,2,3; Chess Club 1; Sr. Play; Track 4. Houstonite.. .Bobby is 150 pounds of fun. . .A dynamic fellow with a twinkle in his eye. . .A spring tonic. . .Loves baseball like he does his right arm. . . The best of healers is good cheer. ” DORIS A ROBERTS Photo Club 1; Choir 2,3. Infectious laugh. . .Full of vitality, but not for school work. . .A chattering chicken. . .Neat and pleasing to the eyes. . . Activity may lead to evil. JOSEPH R. ROGERS Safety Patrol 1; Stage Craft 2,3. A killer at the wheel. . .Joe is neat and reserved.. .A lazy summer day. . .Worries about nothing. . . Whilst life remains it is well. M. LESLIE ROOSA Band 1,2,3; Chorus 2,3,4; State Chorus 2; Operetta Lead 2; Jr. and Sr. Play; County Band 1; Prom Com.; Student Council 1,4; Yearbook 4. Living proof that brains plus good looks yield dynamite. . .Lee was quite the actress in the Jr. play. . .A howling success as Mae West in Honor Society.. .Dependability in the flesh.. . Good sense which only is the gift of heaven. 27 M. FLORENA SANDERSON Photo Club 1; Softball 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 1; Class Treas. 3,4; Prom Com.; Varsity Club 4; Newspaper Typist 4; Yearbook 4. Not Mary, not Florence, but Florena_Another dynamic personality .. .Industrious and dependable.. .Conscientious worker. . .A solid heap of fun. . . Happiness seems made to be shared. MARIE L SHOCKLEY Student Council 2; May Court 3; Prom Com.; Home Improvement Club 3. Dark and attractive. . .Little bit of heaven. . .Soft, downy fur. . . One ofthe star attractions in her own circles.. . Ah, you flavor every- thing; you are the vanilla of society. HOWARD L. SIPPLE Chess Club 1; Photo Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Safety Club 2,3: Dance Band 4; Sr. Play. A conscientious guy with a generous nature.. .Service with a smile . . .Pop com and home made capdy. . .A friend from way back. . . A good heart is worth gold. RUTH C. SNELLER Softball 1; Home Improvement 3; Prom Com. Sweet and wonderfully good natured.. .Ornery at times. . .A friend among friends. . .Never sad. . . The deed I intend is great but what, as yet, I know not. 28 EDWARD J. STEINER Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3: Track 1,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2; State Chorus 2; May Court 1; Class Pres. 2; Student Council, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Varsity Club 4. Football coach’s dream and six feet of it. . .Has SO far to go to school. . .Ed's such a quiet fellow. Did I say quiet? My mistake!. . . A scandalous Adam in Honor Society initiations.. .A deep voice and a ladies' man. . . Live today, tomorrow is not. PATRICIA A THISTLEWOOD Hockey 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Girl'sChoir 1,2,4; Newspaper l;Band 2; Cheerleader 3; Prom Com.: Varsity Club 4; Sr. Play. Fairly quiet but has her say.. .Pat is active in the field of sports and especially so in the field of boys. . .A future Florence Nightingale. . . Gifted with a calm and quiet spirit. JOSEPH L. TODD Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,4; Track 1,4; Photo Club 1; May Court 1; Home Improvement Club 3. Scatterbrained but we love him.. .More jokes than a barrel of mon- keys. . .That laugh???. . .Who worries? Not Joe. . .Rough and ready . . .Basketball star. . . All that glitters is not gold. PARKER L. TURNER Football 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 1,2; Student Council 3; Baseball 1; Band l,2;Safety Club 4; Photo Club 1,2; Prom Com.; Varsity Club 4; Art 4; Office Runner 3; Yearbook 4. Fun incorporated.. .Good things come in big packages, too. . . Ti- ger Rag . . .Zeb’s the sugar in our coffee, and the peaches and our cream. . . Humor is the spice of life. 29 JANET E. WARD Chorus 1,2,3,4; Hockey Manager 3; Prom Com.; Band 3,4; Jr. and Sr. Play; F.T.A. 4; Yearbook 4. Little red Ford.. .Likes to drive backwards.. . Oh, you’re kidding! __First rate actress with a flare for hats.. .Pretty and loved by all. . . Is sure to give the boys a run for their money. . . To a young heart, everything is fun. BETTY JO WEBB Choir 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Newspaper l;May Court 1,2,3; French Club 2; Prom Com.; Varsity Club 4; Safety Club 4. Blonde bubbles. . . B.J. . . .Oh that giggle. . .Tall, I mean. . .Our all around gal. . .Interested in man, especially in the plural form. . . She had a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to exe- cute any mischief. DANIEL N. WEBSTER Chess Club 1; Photo Club 1; Safety Patrol 1; Track 3; Football 2,3,4. A gentleman in khakies.. .Quiet but displays a magnetic personal- ity. . .Danny is dependable and hardworking. . .His motto is, Never give up . . . A good mind possesses a kingdom. STEPHEN R. WELCH Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Chorus 1; Chess Club 1; Football 3; Boy’s State 3; Prom Com.; May Court 3; Yearbook 4; Student Council 4; Varsity Club 4. The sigh-guy in person. . .A fashion plate from Esquire. . . Na- poleon lived through Steve at Honor Society.. .A rising star in all his undertakings. . .Our future President. . . Words are women, deeds are men. 30 GARY R. WEST Photo Club 1; Basketball 2; Football 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Jr. Play; Oper- etta 2. Bag full of tricks.. .Glowworm. . .Six feet of personality. . .Sports- minded and women-wise. . .Studebakeris the best car on the road. . . Life's a zest and all things show it. HERBERT L. WHEATLEY Football 1,2,3,4; Art Club 1,2; Baseball 2,3; Photo Club 1,2; Jr. Play; Choir 4; Prom Com. Youth on a mental fling. . .A noisy bit of spice.. .Herb is dynamic and never without words. . .Watch him, he sneaks up behind you. . . Be merry, if you are wise. JOSHUA J. WILLEY Chess Club 1; Safety Patrol 1,2,3; Jr. Play; Football 3; Prom Com.; Yearbook 4. Hot Rod spelled in capital letters. . .Josh is always excited. . .Eng- lish III and Hamlet. . .Friendlyand undaunted by razzing. . . Tomor- row to fresh woods and pastures new. RITA A. WILLIAMSON Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3; Jr. Play; Yearbook 3,4. A twinkle for sure. . .She gets the most out of life. . .Another tops in her field, of what else, boys. . .A cute kid and plenty popular. . . Bridgeville’s loss, and our gain. . . There is so much fun in the world; why not enjoy it? 31 MARGARET E. WILSON Office Runner 1; Photography Club 1. Our efficient, quiet, and friendly miss, all rolled into one. . .Sin- cere in all her undertakings. . .Shy, yes, demurely shy. . . Amiability shines by its own light. CAROL J. WOLLTER Choir 1,2,3,4; May Court 1; Operetta 2;Jr. Play 3; Prom Com.; Runner 3; Yearbook 4. Pretty, popular, pleasing. . .What more could be asked? She’s in- telligent, too. . .Loves to laugh, but can't make much noise in Latin Class. . .An asset to any party. . . Pep, good humor, animation hath been blended with a ready smile. FRED K. WOLPERT F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 1; May Court 3; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 4; Home Improvement 3. Tall and good looking. . .Ellendale’s gift to M.H.S. . .Friendly and sincere. . . Toasted peanuts. . . Friendship always benefits ROY W. WYATT Choir 3,4; Home Improvement Club 3. Good natured and quiet.. .Good listener. . .Johnny-on-the-spot. . . Quite friendly and easy going. . . A quiet personality often harbors a great soul. 32 )ill Jtrtt tt till? Ctntrw af fj uman Wtifa . . . When a class completes four years of education and reaches its ultimate destination--graduation--it seems fit- ting and proper to trace their progress and to recall the events which have rendered those years unforgettable We were a bundle of emotions as we first landed in the New World of high school on that sunny September 10, 1952. Who could abate the joy and pleasure of knowing that at last we were in ? Who could escapfe a little feeling of timidity as we viewed the experienced upperclassmen who had yet to find us worth a continental ? Who could prevent breathing oaths of determination for success: triumph academically, in athletics, and at social affairs. Our first jam session ended with the selection of our Class Manager, Alvin Huey, assisted by Betty Grier. Notes --historical and financial- -were to be kept by Janet Lofland. Under the leadership of these notables we received our impressions of high school life - -pep rallies, Junior Varsity sports, a variety of clubs, and Saturday night parties. By Friday, the 13th of March, we had been integrated into the swing of an active school. In combination with the sophomores we transported many attenders across the Atlantic to a de- lightful minuet at the Blue Moon Cafe in Paris. Later in the spring we were given the privilege of placing our royalty in the annual May Court. Duke Joe Todd and Duchess Betty Grier were attended by A1 Huey, Ed Steiner, Carol Wollter, and Betty Jo Webb. Suddenly school was out. Somehow we had struggled through a stiff set of final examinations. Officially, we proclaimed liberty by throwing a jolly beach party, and then settled down for a too-short period of relax- ation. When September 9th rolled around, we began developing our firmly estab- lished colony by selecting Ed Steiner as Speaker of the Class. His assistant was Bill Davis, while Marion French acted as recorder and David Greene guarded the funds. To put some money in our near-empty treasury, we em- barked upon a magazine campaign. By this time, members of the class were leaving their mark on the school through exploits in sports and music. Every varsity sport was now boosted by our participation. The annual operetta put our class's vocalists in the limelight as well as paving the way for their selection as members of the All-State Chorus. Came March 19th and we collab- orated with indentured servants (Freshmen) to stage a Farmer Jones dance. This festive affair was the grandest barn bee ever to hit dear oT M.H.S. We netted a hearty $20.19 from the occasion. When May rolled around, we were again privileged to send royalty from our progressing colony. Duke Lee Beetschen and Duchess Evelyn Marvel and attendants Fred Wolpert, Bill El- lingsworth, Betty Grier, and Betty Jo Webb well represented the class in this final social event of the year. Junior Play ... •A f -( 'r U . i ' ° ',■ Cq vs ■■.. sql. iSfcrQuAs k °° }2feCV a - •. . «v . Myrtle Davy, the maid in A Cat Has Nine , chases the lost butterfly. September 8thfound us upperclassmen. Experienced colonists by this time, we felt sure of ourselves as we elected Governor Bill Davis to preside over the important class meetings of the year. Lee Beetschen was Lt. Governor, Jean Jaquettewas secretary of events, and A1 Huey was secretary of the exchequer. On October 2nd our class rings arrived. Imagine our pride as we showed off their onyx settings with prismatite backs. By this time our athletes, musicians, and socialites were regarded as indispensable, and we at last could view Fresh- men with a condescending look. THE GETTING UP SCENE Myrtle: Rise and shine and get out of bed! It’s time to get up and use your head! Six-thirty and all's well! STAGECRAFT CLUB ROW 1: W. Harrington, R. Rogers, D. Paquette, R. Kennedy, Mr. Haight. ROW 2: J. Carpenter, R. Austin. ROW 3: D. Pearson, R. Hunt. ROW 4: J. Cherry, D. Dohring. 34 The Cast Mrs. Allen......................Janet Ward Myrtle Davy............Elaine Coffin Chester Allen..........David Greene Jane Clark...........Rita Williamson Betsy Ann Allen..........Leslie Roo'sa Lynn Kirk..............Carol Wollter Mr. Allen.................. Gary West Dr. Tuttle.............Joshua Willey Hilda Fitzmaurice . . . Helen Messick Mrs. Clark......................Betty Grier Honeychile Henson .... Janet Lofland tie lollypop . . .' Honeychile Henson gives Chester the fright of his life. Mrs. Allen: It's exactly what I wanted, but isn't what I had in mind. Our classes were more interesting now. Who will ever forget those explosive lab sessions, or the aca- demic English classes' verison of HAMLET? Badly in need of currency, we again became salesmen, first supplying the community with Christmas fruit cakes, then with magazine subscriptions, and finally with candy. On March 10th and 11th we presented the howling comedy, A CAT HAS NINE. Ken Parker's three-act gem went over in grand style. Practices provided as much fun for the cast as the final presentation did for the sizable audiences. Night after night we struggled with the telephone bell, searched for Pop Allen's whistle, and endured Mr. De Falco's pleas to emote. Frequent coffee breaks lifted our hearts while the trusty stagecraft club made the necessary repairs. On the night of dress rehearsal, we became victims of the capable make-up club, but we were truly grate- ful both to the stage craft boys and the make-up girls for helping us to stage a successful production. 35 The Stork Club Planning, making, and putting up deco- rations required many hours both at night and during the day before the Prom. Mrs. Montgomery's helping hand guided through- out those happy hours. The lively swing of Dick Kenney's orchestra. We selected our Duke and Duchess-- Fred Wolpert and Betty Grier--and their attendants--Steve Welch, A1 Huey, Marie Shockley, and Betty Jo Webb--in April so that the girl's gowns could be made, but more no- ticeable excitement was caused by the coming of the Prom. The decoration committee worked long into countless nights to bring the proper atmosphere, while the dance - program,invitation, and refreshment committees gave up many lunch hours to do their part. On the thirteenth of May, the grand ball took place. Beautifully gOwned ladies were excorted by handsome gentlemen to the dazzling beauty of a corner in the Stork Club. Intermission at Bob Pettyjohn's was equally delightful. The Post-Prom fun at the beach will be remembered, as will the breakfasts served from three to five A.M. Only a few weeks separated the dreamy Prom night and the nightmare of standard tests and final exams. On June 8th we attended the commence- ment of the Class of 1955 and emerged Seniors. The mad rush to assume the Seniors' vacant seats on the following day marked the official beginning of our last year. 37 Hercules: I've had it, too! Senior Play: Nearly Beloved Advice from an old hand. Marvin: Connie, I have an important ques- tion to ask you . . . should I buy a cow? The Cast Janet Maxwell . . . John Maxwell . . . Connie Maxwell . . Betty Lou Maxwell Wilbur Maxwell . . Hercules......... Bernadine ....... Marvin........... Aunt Mary........ Miss Murray . . . J. C. Mallory . . . . Molly............ Miss Lewis....... . Shirley Hudson Robert Reynolds . . . Janet Ward . . Leslie Roosa . Howard Sipple . William Fisher . . Elaine Coffin Lewis Callaway . . . Betty Hayes . . Janet Lofland Kenneth Draper Marion French . . . Hilda Fiori Mr. Mallory: Take a letter. Miss Lewis. Helpful a d v ic e was given by Mr. Dennison and Miss Kurzawa. Early in September we carefully selected Ken Draper to be His Honor, The President. Bob Cannon assumed the important Vice-Presidential duties. The log of our final year was kept by Sec- retary Jean Messick, and the difficult task of watching our financial status was given to Florena Sanderson. The Senior Play--the highlight of our fall activ- ities--was a hilarious hit. Betty Lou Maxwell (Leslie Roosa) caused a riot with her ingenious diary. Mr. Maxwell went into tailspins when he believed that his son was involved with gangsters and his older daughter was eloping with a college fellow. There was no end to the fun as the ap- preciative audience marveled at the antics of Hercules, Wilbur Maxwell's bosom friend. Be- cause of the hard work and superb acting of our classmates we had a performance long to be re- membered. 39 The tough convict kid on the way out. Editorial Staff ROW 1: M. Pagitt - Art Editor; L. Roosa - Proofreader; Mr. Osborne - Advisor; J. Ward - Photography Editor; C. Wollter - Literary Editor. ROW 2: B. Brereton - Photographer; S. Welch - Feature Editor; L. Beetschen - Lay Out Editor. J. Messick - Ass't. Editor; D. Greene - Editor-in-Chief; J. Jaquette - Business Manager. Yearbook Staff Production Staff ROW 1: R. Williamson, W. Brere- ton, S. Hudson, P. Turner, B. Grier. ROW 2: B. Hayes, M. French, E. Marvel, J. Willey, B. Cannon, D. Mitchell, K. Draper, F. Sanderson, E. Coffin. 40 Honor Society L. Beetschen, D. Greene. L. Roosa, J. Jaquette, B. Hayes, S. Welch, E. Steiner. During this time the yearbook staff was plodding along. The staff had been selected the preceding spring, and planning and ad soliciting had been im- portant summer-time activities. Un- der the guidance of Mr. Osborne we busily worked and experienced a feel- ing of real accomplishment as we mailed the first deadline of this, our own yearbook. Another important phase of our sen- ior year was the fund raising cam- paign. Youname it; we sell it seemed to be our motto as we offered Christ- mas cards, candy, soap, dinner tick- ets, and other useful commodities to the community. Early May brought one of the great- est thrills of all. Our dream of a trip to New York became a reality as we colonized the cement frontier of that distant region. Abundant thrills, spec- tacular sights, and genuine merriment combined to produce a trip that will long be remembered. At last our colonial period was nearing its end. As we prepared to step out into the world--independent people who would help future colonists - -we were led by the honor students. These distinguished colonists had been elected the previous year to be mem- bers of the Honor Society on the basis of displayed scholarship, character, leadership, and service. And now while the ink on our di- plomas is still wet we wish to realize how rich and full these four years have been. Fortunately graduation is not only the end of our history as colonists, but also the beginning of our history as a scattered class which has profited by the experiences gained in Milford High School. 41 Senior Senior 44 CLASS CLOWNS W. Fisher, S. Deputy CLASS FLIRTS B. J. Webb, C. Pierce Superlatives BEST STUDENTS J. Jaquette, D. Greene MOST ATHLETIC P. Thistiewood, A. Huey BEST ALL-AROUND E. Steiner, C. Wollter MOST POPULAR B. Grier, L. Beetschen BEST DANCERS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED K. Draper, J. Ward S. Welch, L. Roosa 45 Being the hearty men and shapely lassies of the Class of 1956, and being somewhat stacked with ability to understand the intangible faculty and having gained enough matter from T.V. and miscellaneous literature to step forward to liberate this country from McCarthy - ism and Marilyn Monroe, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. ARTICLE 1 To the Board of Education and Administration we can only bequeath our sincere hope that the high school will be quieter in our absence. ARTICLE II To the faculty, we bequeath three books, compiled during our high school days by our class secretaries. The first and smallest pamphlet isentitled Nice Things A- bout the Faculty Which Should Have Been Said But Weren't . The second and medium sized book, is la- beled Uncomplimentary Things About the Faculty Which Were Said But Shouldn't Have Been”. The last book, of encyclopediac size, is named The Naughty Things Said About the Faculty Which Should Have Been Said . ARTICLE III To the juniors we joyfully bequeath the confusion of MACBETH, the terror of Senior Tests, and the pangs which hit us through May causing each of us to ask, Will I graduate? ARTICLE IV To the sophomores we leave the glitter of the gold in our class rings and trust you will be as thrilled with yours as we were with ours. ARTICLE V To the freshmen we leave our congratulations on having completed a rugged first year, and also we ex- tend our desire that you won't make life TOO difficult for next year's freshman group. ARTICLE VI To next year's freshmen we leave the hit tune, our classmen's theme song, Grapejuice, Taller Girls, and Song . ARTICLE VII Jim Abbott leaves his parking places to Richard Rog- ers. Charlotte Allen leaves all her good times at Milford High to Wayne Hammond. Joanne Ament leaves her position in the backfield of the hockey team to Beverly Thawley.and good luck to the team. Ted Drummond leaves all his hard working brains to Jack Carpenter. Ginger Dykes leaves her ability to leave her chair straight in Miss Hastings' homeroom to Jackie Carpen- ter. Ann Elliott leaves her seat in Miss Hastings' home- room to Deanna Davis. Reggie Evans leaves his seat in Ag. to Ronald Webb. Hilda Fiori leaves all her craziness to her brother, George Fiori. William Fisher leaves one broken tenor sax reed to John French. Marion French leavesallof her lonely days in school and rides on the bus to Frances Ann Robbins. David Greene leaves the use of one delapidated, slightly dented Packard to his sister, Ginger. Larry Greenlee leaves his size to Dorsey Maneval. Betty Grier leaves to Carole Kimmel her ability to get into trouble by talking too much in class, although Carole has enough of the ability herself. Betty Hayes leaves to her sister her seat in good old Shorthand II class. Gladys Argo leaves all her good times at Milford High to her sister, Ruth Ann. Lee Beetschen leaves his football helmet to Bob Pettyjohn. Bessie Brandt leaves her seat in sociology class to Delbert Mills. Bob Brereton leaves his used flash bulbs to some in- telligent chemistry or physics student who thinks he can revive them. Bill Brereton leaves to Bob Pettyjohn any study hall in which he can sit and dream of automobiles. Lonnie Callaway leaves his tuba to anyone with strength enough to tote it around. Harvey Cannon leaves this school to the birds. Bob Cannon leaves his spacious gym locker to Bob Pettyjohn. Elaine Coffin leaves the editorship of THE GOLDEN BllC and a bottle of aspirin to Wayne Hoyt. Caroline Coffman leaves all her ability to get into trouble to Jack Carpenter . . . Good luck Jack . Bill Davis leaves all the fun he's had in the F.F.A. to all the members in the coming years. Sylvia Deputy leaves her ability to get things mix- ed up to anyone unlucky enough to get it. Ken Draper leaves his number 20 football jersey to Teddy Fisher. 46 Charles Heath leaves the school to anyone who wants it. Janet Hill leaves her seat in English class to Wally Harrison. Shirley Hudson leaves the junior and senior years at M.H.S. to every underclassman with the hope that they will find their last two years in school the best. Alvin Huey leaves his footba 11 and basketball jerseys, No. 29, to his brother, Stanley; and his ability to have a good time to his brother, Gene. JeanJaquette leaves her clarinet position in the band to Frances Robbins. David Layton leaves his books to anyone who can find some carousal in them. Jeanette Lind ale leaves the school to Mr. Osborne to take care of, knowing he will do a good job. Janet Lofland leaves her seat in Miss Hasting’s room to Carolyn Glasco. Reba Macklin doesn't have anything to spare so she will keep everything. Evelyn Marvel leaves her shorthand dictation to any poor soul who can transcribe it. Helen Messick regrets that the only thing she can part with is the privilege of a thrilling and thorough ed- ucation under the instruction of Miss Hastings to Gloria Neibert. Jean Messick leaves to her sister, Ella Mae, her be- loved nickname, Smiley. Donald Mitchell leaves his basketball jersey, num- ber 25, to Daniel Doring. Billy O'Day leaves his ability to get into trouble to Bootsie. Richard Pack leaves his rank and army in physics and chemistry to Bob Pettyjohn. Martha Pagitt leaves her place in the lunch line to anyone who wins the fight for it. Chris Pierce leaves his ability to skip school and get away with it to Jack Cherry. Bob Reynolds leaves his seat in Chemistry class to Richard Simpson. Doris Roberts regrets that she has nothing to leave to the one and only, Joyce Savage. Leslie Roosa leaves her ability in algebra class to Charlotte Wilgus. Florena Sanderson leaves to Becky Tull the privilege of trying to get the ball into home plate from center field. Marie Shockley leaves all the knowledge that she didn’t get during high school to her sister, Irma. Howard Sipple leaves his ability to send Mrs. Bcrgler off into tantrums in chemistry class. Ruth Sneller leaves her dumbness in U.S. History to Becky Tull, not that she needs it. Pat Thistlewood leaves all her good times to Ken Kendzierski. Joe Todd leaves his dirty number 30 jersey to Buddy Wisseman because he is so clean. Parker Turner leaves allofhis social adjustment sheets that he didn’t use to Jack Carpenter who is sure to need them. Janet Ward leaves her mountain climbing shoes to Bob Pettyjohn in hopes he has more luck with them than she did. Betty Jo Webb leaves all of her good times getting into trouble to Virginia Currie. Dan Webster leaves his ability to get his homework done in Latin to anyone who can do it. Steve Welch hereby bequeaths his small share of M.H.S. to next year’s seniors?” Gary West leaves his accumulation of Brownie Points with Mr. Pyne to Rhea Ireland, and his ability to muff a pass and always find an excuse to big Dave Fitchett. Herbert Wheatley leaves the first seat in the second row in sociology to Ted Fisher. Joshua Willey leaves his ability to make hydrogen sulfide to some boy in the junior class. Rita Williamson leaves tojanet Clay ville her ability for getting into trouble in and out of school. Margaret Wilson leaves her A’s in English to any stu- dent needing them. Carol Wollter leaves her locker to Mr. Osborne in hope that he doesn’t let it fall over. Fred Wolpert leaves the F.F.A. in good hands of the other members. Roy Wyatt leaves his seat in sociology to anyone who wants it. We, the class of 1956, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, and do authorize our class president to affix his signature. (Dur ©ferns arc forgcJ. So my friends wrote in their diaries that June night ten years ago. To dis- cover just what their fates would be, I returned to my grave and began turn- ing and spinning like a power lathe.Upon stopping I noted my success as I was handed a newspaper, edited by Elaine Coffin and dated 1966. Scanning the front page, I noted how Steve Welch, a renowned Burgess among the col- onists of '56, had just been elected to the House of Representatives, being the youngest successful politican in the state. He has made arrangements to fly to sessions in a family sized flying saucer designed by aeronautical engi- neer Richard Pack, and financed by ty- coon Ed Steiner. Steve's private sec- retary is the former Jean Messickwho leaves her children in charge of first grade teacher, Carol Wollter. Carol has already received her master's de- gree at the same college where David Greene has become an associate pro- fessor of history. On visiting David I learned that Lee Beetschen's bridges in South America are reaping profits so great that in ten years' time he will have enough money to retire to the far m now under the management of Charles Heath, assisted by Willard Layton. Bill Davis, another agricultural wizard, has opened an experimental station where the fertilizer developed by chemists Bob Reynolds, Howard Sipple, and Gary West is tested. Gary, by the way, was the victim of another mixture of iodine and alcohol and seems to be enjoying recuperation under the direction of R.N.'s Leslie Roosa and Janet Lofland. Joshua Willey, who earned a cool million by selling a rare fishhe caught in the Delaware Bay, is supervising an ocean fishing expedition. His atomic yacht was built by Bob Cannon and Fred Wolpert. Skipper Bill Brereton is in charge of the navigation. The food for the month-long cruise has been pre- pared by the former Misses Marion French and Bessie Brandt, who took time from their married lives to be- come successful home economists at Joe Todd's canning factory. Bob Brereton is accompanying Joshua in order to photograph all the interesting occurrences. Bob is working for a magazine now owned by Chris Pierce who turned to periodicals after mak- ing his first billion through chain stores. Don Mitchell assumed the presidency of the chain in Chris's ab- sence and Doris Roberts has married the local manager. Rita Williamson and Shirley Hudson head the modeling department of the New York branch. They write aboutthe success of Helen Messick, soprano elite, at the Metro- politan Opera House. Her industrious press agent is none other than Herbert Wheatley. Other successes at the Great Metropolis include William O'Day and William Fisher, co-owners of Radio City, dancing stars Betty Jo Webb and Pat Thistlewood, Band Leader Val Fox and the thunderous tuba virtuoso Lon- nie Callaway. A pleasant surprise was learning that Jean Jaquette has earned world wide renown. Her frustrations as Busi- ness Manager of the Milfordian, 1956, gave her the background for a bitter- sweet novel that hit the best seller list immediately. 48 Playwright Betty Hayes made it a Broadway hit starring Ann Elliott, Hilda Fiori, playboy Reggie Evans, Eddie Armstrong, and Ken Draper. Dramatic coach Janet Ward added the final touch in her directing. Ruth Sneller wrote a Hollywood version of the story, but unfortunately the movie star s untalented alumini of Dover High School. Speaking of Dover High brings to mind the keen athletic competition be- tween their stars and Milford's heroes. I learned that A1 Huey barely nosed out Dover's Charles Paradee at the 1964 Olympics. A1 is now playing Major League Baseball. During the last World Series, A1 found plenty of competition in the for ms of several members of the rival team---Ted Drummond, Jim Ab- bott, and Harvey Cannon. Another com- petition in baseball was the fight among Caroline Coffman, Ginger Dykes, Gladys Argo, and Charlotte Allen to de - cide who would be the wife of the son of the team's owner; the lad, however, solved the problem by proposing to Sylvia Deputy, who promptly accepted. Other members of the class have also become famous in the world of sports. Larry Greenlee and Burton Deputy have been breaking each other's speed records in stock car racing so quickly that now spectators seldom at- tend the events because the cars are traveling too fast to be seen. When I finally returned to my news - paper, I noted that Janet Hill's social cloumn carried the announcement of Betty Brier's engagement. Her work as a marriage counselor with the state welfare agency has apparently been quite successful. Another news item informed me of Martha Pagitt's overlysuccessful art career. She earned several millions, grew disgusted with her work, and be- came a bum. The column said she had recentlybeen arrestedfor vagrancyby state policeman Parker Turner. Just below the news of Naughty Marthietta , I saw an advertisement for modern furniture at Webster's fur- niture store. Dan's local manager is Roy Wyatt who has a difficult task keep- ing up with advertising genius Ray Murphy, and salesgirls Jeanette Lin- dale and Reba Macklin. Upon glancing through the ads I also noticed that Marie Shockley, and Joanne Ament met with such success in their individual sec- retarial jobs that now they have com- bined and opened a business school here in town. Amazingly enough, Caulk supervisor Florena Sanderson is sending her youngest sister there, thus bringing to mind that it wasn't so very long ago that my friends, now cosmopolitan successes, were mere colonists. 49 Class of 1957 OFFICERS: J. Buarque, Sec.; R. Pettyjohn, V. Pres.; D. Fttchett, Pres.; N. Reed, Treas. ROW 1: L. Davis, J. Hayes, E. Clendaniel, C. Glasco, M. Eilwanger, L. Grove, T. Hastings, D. Curtiss, C. Davis, J. Clayville. ROW 2: N. Gray, J. Carpenter, H. Campell, C. Albers, C. Horney, C. Chedester, N. Giltenboth, J. Buarque, R. Austin,J. Clark. ROW 3: J. Garbutt.R. French, D. Coverdale.J. Cherry, D. Fttchett, J. Dees, D. Doh- ring, W. Harrington, D. Green. ROW 1: D. Mitchell, S. Isaacs, R. Messick, P. McGee, P. Kopf, D. Parsons, J. Mitchell, E. Messick,B. Kimmey, P. Johnson. ROW 2: D. Mills, B. Pettyjohn, R. Kiel, R. Ireland, C. Kimmel, L. McAllister, B. Lofland, W. Phillips, C. Masten, D. Lindale, G. Metz, D. Maneval, S. Rice. ROW 3: A. Pierce, D. Pearson, E. Roberts, D. Moore, R. Roach, C. Macklin, R. King, R. Rogers, A. Reynolds, L. Scott. ROW 1: G. Stayton, R. Tull.W. Tingle, N. Reed, M. Powell, H. Ward.L. Steen, B. Slaughter, S. Wroten, P. Welsh. ROW 2: R. Wadkins.R. Wix,B. Thawley, C. Wilgus, F. Robbins, P. Shepard, J. Savage C. Walls, J. Rust, R. Webb, B. Wisseman. ROW 3: W. Stokes, C. Wolfe, J. Walls, C. Dickerson, R. Simpson, R. Hunt, L. Warren, B. Webb, V. Tucker. Class of 1958 OFFICERS: J. Bunting, Sec.; C. Cohen, Pres.; V. Greene. V. Pres.; K. Woll- ter, Treas. ROW 1: J. Carter, D. Clendaniel.L. A. Bayless, J. Bunting, R. A. Adams, C. Cannon, G. Betts. V. Currie, D. Creed. R. Argo. ROW 2: C. Cohen, F. Brown, R. Argo.D. Betts, K. Coverdale, J. Davis, J. Calvanesa, R. Faren, A. Carey, B. Draper. ROW 3: A. Berwick, R. Coverdale, D. Bradley, G. Burlingame, B. Doughty, W. Eisenbrey. ROW 1: P. Holleger, G. Greene, J. Heath, M. Hartley, G. Ford, J. Herd, L. Hollowell, P. Ellingsworth, L. Dutton, S. Elliott. ROW 2: T. Fisher, L. Harrington, W. Harrison, H. Hastings, G. Graham, R. Johnson, F. Jester. ROW 3: G. Huey, C. Harding, W. Hoyt, A. Fitzgerald, C. Hollis, W. Hoey. ROW 1: J. Reed.N. Powell,J. Passwaters.R. Postles.P. Parsons,J. Massey, G. Lofland, B. Scott, J. Rhodes, W. New- house. ROW 2: B. Powell. L. Passwaters, K. Kendzierski, R. Kennedy, E. Newhouse, B. McFadden, C. Robinson, A. Purcell,R. Kerr,8. Morgan. ROW 3: R. Mitchell, H. Kenton. D. Paquette, S. Johnson, L. Miller, P. Prettyman, R. Pack. ROW 1: K. Steen, K. Wollter, I. Shockley, P. Vaughn, J. Sharp, B. Tull, N. Smack, E. Webb, J. Warrington, E. Staats. ROW 2: J. Wheatley. J. Sheaffer, H. Smith, L. Thomas, M. Stuart, C. Rohrer, R. Walls, R. Yerkes. ROW 3: J. Willis, D. Steiner, A. Sipple. ROW 1: S. Betts, B. Anderson, B. Cleaver, J. Clogg, H. Roberts, T. Butler, D. Brooks, V. Beldman, D. Clark, B. Ciendaniel. ROW 2: E. Buchanan, O. Brooks, P. Berwick, S. Fitzgerald, B. Coscarelli, S. Burton, D. Boyce, D. Davis, B. Betts, R. Barnard, W. Currie. ROW 3: R. Coverdale, R. Ciendaniel, E. Currey, G. Argo, W. Adams, T. Clayville, E. Coverdale, B. Anderson, G. Brown. Class of 1959 ROW 1: K. Jones, B. Harrington, M. Harrington, E. Hall, M. Ivens, S. Hunt, N. Kenton, F. Jaquette, M. Hoyer, M. Hallowell. ROW 2: F. Arthur, V. Hood, E. Huey, C. Lank, G. Friedman, J. Johnson, S. Jester, D. Cain, F. Lank, J. Deputy. ROW 3: J. Garrison, W. Dorhring, T. Draper, D. Donovan, B. Garbutt, J. French, J. Deeney, D. Fox. ROW 1: J. Mills, R. Pfeiffer, G. Neibert, H. Milan, M. Messick, J. Moore, L. Messick, J. Morgan, E. Lindale, H. Marvel. ROW 2: B. Hendricks, G. Hudson, M. Moore, B. Mohr, D. Morris, C. Parvis, C. Morgan, R. Heiger, D. Hill. ROW 3: R. May, K. Harrington, U. Grant, H. Herd, H. Griffith, J. Hem,T. Holloway, W. Hayt, E. Hawkins, D. Hazzard. ROW 1: S. Wooters, N. Thistlewood, M. Watkins. E. Walls, P. Torbert, J. Rogers, N. A. Robinson, M. Roberts, J. Steele, B. Sennett. ROW 2: O. Jester, H. Kuratle, M. Ward.N. Smith, B. Sapp, E. Workman, F. Savage, J. Warner, W. Isaacs, R. McKee. ROW 3: H. Kenton, R. Marvel, J. Peterman, L. Dewey, B. Lofland, G. Johnson, R. Pase, C. McFadden. ROW 1: B. Walls, B. Walls, T. Yeiser, J. Potter, L. Workman, J. Shockley, M. Rohrer.G. Welsh. ROW 2: H. Wol- pert, E. Wilkins, H. Young, D. Shockley, J. Roberts, D. Webster, H. Walls, G. Robbins. ROW 3: G. Webb.R. Rust, F. Wagner, C. Wyatt. 59 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME 60 Dr. Malie; Ed Steiner Student Council ROW 1: C. Homey, L. Roosa.M. French, J. Willis. Treas.; R. Pettyjohn, V. Pres.; E. Steiner. Pres.; R. Postles, Sec.; B. Grier, R. Ireland. R. Tull. ROW 2: Dr. Malie, Advisor; R. Barnard, W. Hendricks, N. Powell, N. Thistlewood.C. Morgan, E. Huey, P. Vaughn, C. Cannon, B. Cleaver, S. Elliott, D. Webster, G. Robbins. ROW 3: R. Kerr.C. Co- hen, R. Cannon, S. Welch, D. Mitchell, D. Steiner, L. Warren, D. Green, G. Metz, T. Draper. 62 Athletic Association D. Webster, R. Ireland, D. Fitchett.B. Tull.T. Fisher. B. Grier, K. Draper. Coach Briggs. Democracy in action is practiced in Milford High School by the student government groups pictured on these pages. The Student Council convenes every Tuesday. Each home- room sends two representatives to participate in the discus- sion of current problems. The Council sponsors many activities to encourage better school spirit. During the 1955-56 term the Back-to School Dance, the Halloween Hop, the Thanksgiving Dance, and the Easter Dance were put on by the Student Council. It hired busses to transport students to the away football games, and printed and sold programs for the home games. In the spring, the Council presented a talent show and assumed command of the exchange assembly program with other schools. In addition to all this, the Student Council this year was put in charge of the central fund. The advisor for this group is Dr. Malie.to whom are owed many thanks for his guidance and effort in support of the Student Council. The Athletic Association is composed of students appointed by the president of the Student Council. The membership consists of one freshman, two sopho- mores, two juniors, and two seniors. Ken Draper was appointed president. The Athletic Association keeps the athletic fields and equipment in good condition, purchases new equipment and first aid supplies, provides transpor- tation for the teams, and pays the officials. Activities for the students sponsored by the Athletic Association are the May Day celebration, an Athletic Association party for the entire student body, and an annual banquet held for all athletes who have earned a letter. Funds for this organization are derived from the sale of football and basket- ball tickets, supplementedby profits made from the sale of candy at lunch time and from the concession stand at the games. Mr. Bernard Briggs, Director of Athletics, is advisor for the group. 63 The Golden Buc Newspaper THE GOLDEN BUC, our school newspaper under the direction of Mr. Theodore Pyne, is in its second year of publication. The seven or eight pages, pack- ed with a variety of features, are sold for five cents on Fridays in the caf- eteria. Because gold is one of the school colors, gold-colored paper is used. The two weeks between issues are VV. Hoyt, Managing Editor; Mr. Pyne, Sponsor; E. hectic. After assignments have been Coffin, Editor-in-Chief. given out, the articles are written, checked, proofread, and sent to the typing room. The dummy sheet is then prepared. All the articles are laid out in their proper places and pasted.on. The articles on the dummy sheet are then typed on stencil, and the artwork is drawn in. Finally, the paper is mimeographed and ready for sale. THE GO LDEN BUC strives to keep the students and the faculty well-informed on current news, activities, and features of our school. SEATED: V. Beideman.J. Passwaters, W. Hoyt, E. Coffin, E. Clendaniel, D. Hazzard. STANDING: F. Savage, B. Sapp, C. Wilgus, B. Coscarelli, N. Giltenboth, R. Pfeiffer, F. Sanderson, J. Mills, M. Pagitt, Mr. Pyne. 64 -uture Farmers of America ROW 1: D. Welsh,B. Walls, J. Shockley. W. Morgan, J. Walls, C. Heath, F. Wolpert, E. Armstrong , D. Green, J. Deputy, E. Buchanan, J. Potter. ROW 2: Mr. Davidson, W. Haight, J. Clark, W. Eisenbrey, R. Walls, G. Grant, D. Shockley, J. French, A. Reynolds, G. Brown, L. Workman, D. Purcell, H. Kuratle, H. Young, Mr. Edsall. ROW 3: R. Marvel, R. Roach, C. Macklin, D. Mills, G. Huey, L. Greenlee, C. Harding,F. Wagner, D. Layton, H. Ken- ton, R. Coverdale, R. King. ROW 4: R. Wadkins, G. Webb, B. Doughty, V. Fox, E. Roberts, D. Bradley, E. Coverdale, D. Coverdale, B. Deputy, B. Davis, R. Evans, H. Wolpert. The Future Farmers of America is one of the largest organizations in Mil- ford High School. Because of the increase in the F.F.A., Mr. Edsall, an im- migrant from New Jersey, was secured to take over the classroom work. A few of the members won expense paid trips in the F.F.A. judging contest held at the University of Delaware. Reginald Evans and Anthony Reynolds won trips to Springfield, Massachusetts; Donald Green and Charles Macklin won trips to Richmond, Virginia. On June 20, 1955,the F.F.A. took its annual three day trip to Hershey, Penn- sylvania. Funds for this tripwere earned by havinga bake and a scrap iron drive. In August the club began a project to raise funds for the Jehu Evans Recovery Fund. Jay Sharp, a member of last year's class, and Bill Davis won the Diamond Farmers degree. Jay Sharp and Frank Reed were honored by being elected to state offices of the F.F.A. On October 19 the F.F.A. presented the Green Hand Degree to the twenty- four new members. The degree was conferred by the chapter officers, Fred Wolpert, President; Chalres Heath, Vice-President; Donald Green, Treasurer; Eddie Armstrong, Secretary; Jack Walls, Reporter; and Billy Morgan, Sentinel. Future Teachers of America Mrs. Montgomery,]. Ward, F. Rob- bins. L. Grove, C. Wilgus, B. Thawley, S. Hudson, B. Grier. The Future Teachers of America chapter, under the leadership of Mrs. Grace Montgomery, has as its objective to acquaint prospective teachers with the teaching field. Future Teachers re- ceive valuable experience by observing in the elementary and junior high school and by conducting remedial classes. Members of the F.T.A. have learn- ed that it is very important for a good teacher to acquire physical vitality, mental vigor, moral discrimination, wholesome personality, helpfulness, knowledge and leadership. Our would-be ladies in white are be- ginning their careers by joining the Fu- ture Nurses of America. Under the lead- ership of Mrs Harrington, the members have visited the local hospital each Thursday to observe the nurses in ac- tion. These visits have given the girls an opportunity to really know what the life of a nurse is like. Future Nurses of America SEATED: Mrs. Harrington; STANDING: R. Tull.E.M. Messick, P. Kopf, C. Chedester, W. Tingle, G. Stayton, L. Steen, B. Slaughter, S. Isaacs, M. Powell. 66 Sewing Club M. Roberts, H. Messick, M. Ell- w a nge r, L. Grove, L. McAllister, J. Rogers, Mrs. Liller. A new addition to our school's ac- tivities is the Sewing Club, sponsored by Mrs. Liller. The name Sewing Club is misleading because the topic of work is left up to the individual, and may in- clude knitting, embroidery, crocheting, or sewing. The purpose of this club is to learn something new, understand it, and be able to use it well. Since the club is small.it is very informal. Students are able to exchange ideas and make useful criticisms. This club is an enjoyable and relax- ing asset to M.H.S., and the present members hope that this club will last a long time. The Distributive Education Club is an organization of students enrolled in vocational distributive educational classes. It functions to further the wel- fare of its members in the following ways: (1) it develops progressive lead- ership that is competent, aggressive, self-reliant, and cooperative in the dis- tributive education field through the ex- ploration of vocational opportunities in these fields; (2) it creates an appreci- ation of an abiding interest in the chosen occupation as a vocation through an un- derstanding of the opportunities it offers him to contribute his share in worthy home and community membership; (3) it foster s a deep feeling of the civic, so- cial, and moral responsibilities of busi- ness to society. Distributive Education Club Mr. McCarthy ,J. Rogers, J. Garbutt, P. Turner, E. Clendaniel, S. Rice, C. A lbers, R. Hunt, J. Cherry , S. Wroten, D. Pearson, W. Fisher, D. Dohring. 67 ROW 1: Miss Martin, K. Steen, G. Lofland, J. Massey, P. Torbert, B. Harrington, J. Carter, L. Bayless, D. Creed. ROW 2: J. Mills,N. Robbinson, H. Marvel, E. Webb, E. Lindale, R. Pfeiffer, T. Hastings, C. Albers, L. Hallowell. ROW 3: S. Jester, J. Sharp, D. Moore, N. Smack, H. Wheatly, F. Jester, C. Walls. Library Club Safety Patrol ROW 1: J. Potter, G. Brown, L. Hallowell, J. Clayville, E. Hall, S. Rice.K. Harrington, R. McKee. ROW 2: E. Currey, G. Metz, C. Wolfe, J.Walls,G. West, C. Rambo, B. Deputy, L. Calloway, L. Passwaters. ROW 1: J. Todd.S. Welch,E. Steiner, D. Pearson,J. Cherry,G. West, P. Turner, H. Hastings, D. Moore, A. Huey. ROW 2: L. Beetschen, J. Willis, F. Wolpert, D. Mitchell, D. Fitchett, D. Layton, D. Green, D. Greene. Varsity Club The Varsity Club, co-sponsored by the athletic coaches of Milford High School, was organized in December of 1955. This new comer into the rank of clubs welcomes all athletes who have earned a varsity letter. Although it is primarily a social club, it seconds as a service organization to help the Athletic Association. This is accom- plished by helping at athletic events and operating a concession stand. ROW 1: S. Deputy, H. Ward, C. Masten, P. McGee, R. Williamson, E. Marvel, G. Greene, R. Tull, R. Postles, C. Allen. ROW 2: P. Thistlewood, J. Ward, J. Jaquette, R. Ireland, C. Kimmel, B. Thawley, B. Grier. ROW 3: F. Sanderson. B. Tull, B. Webb, S. Hudson. Concert Band Dance Band Marching Band Majorettes 71 Music in Milford High School Let's make our final stop with the clubs in a visit to the music department. In the band room, Mr. Teareis conducting the junior band in a lively march. These musicians treat us to music at various performances throughout the year. Next, we notice that the sixty-three member senior band is outside practicing marching formations. This fine group of mus- cians provides music for football games, Christmas programs, assem- blies, Commencement, and several concerts during the year. Last but not least, we hear the dance band. This group is composed of members who like to spend a little of their spare time playing dreamy music for social func- tions at Milford High and other schools in the vicinity. This year the vocal music depart- ment has been combined, and entitled the High School Chorus under the dir- ection of Mr. Edgar Welch. With his experience in the field of music, Mr. Welch has stressed the importance of music in the community and the ne- cessity of participating in class work. Those who are willing to try are found to be leaders in all they undertake. This organization has as its officers Helen Messick, president; Louise Grove, vice-president; Harriet Ward, secretary-treasurer. With the help of these officers, Mr. Welch holds these combined classes twice weekly in which the music for the various school programs is learned. Though he has been here only a short time, Mr. Welch hopes to attain one of the best school choruses in the state. These four music groups provide us with plenty of enjoyable music, and add a great deal of interest to school activities. i Ii ttftttfl «W iW 4 i t « % 1« • II M mr K ‘•OL ROW 1: V. Dykes, H. Fiori, J. Hayes, P. Vaughn, H. Ward, H. Campbell, J. Buarque, B. Slaughter, S. Issacs, S. Wroten, P. Johnson. ROW 2: L. Grove, L. Davis, N. Smith, W. Phillips, G. Stayton, R. Tull, C. Glasco, E. Webb, T. Hastings, E. Walls. ROW 3: J. Lofland, R. Messick, C. Wilgus, W. Tingle, M. Powell, G. Betts, H. Messick, A. Elliott, M. Stuart, L. Steen, L. Hallowell, M. Ellwanger. ROW 4: C. Allen, V. Currie, B. Webb, P. Thistlewood, B. Tull, L. Thomas, C. Walls, J. Rust, C. Chedester, C. Davis, J. Ward, B. Grier, R. Ireland. ROW 5: J. Clayville, R. Williamson, K. Draper, H. Wheatley, R. Wyatt, B. Pack, E. Stiener, J. Walls, C. Wolfe, R. Kiel, C. Wollter. Chorus 73 The Christmas Program 74 Football 1955 The 1955 football season consisted of eight hard fought, thrilling games with many demonstrations of high-school foot- ball at its best. Practice began in August under the direction of the new coach, Mr. Jones, and the backfield coach, Mr. At- kinson. From these early sessions on, a good season was expected. The opener was a muddy battle against Rehoboth. Although a steady rain made the ball slippery, the Bucs scored twice and held the Sea Hawks to a 13-0 triumph. On the following week, the Bucs met the Seaford squad in the Milford park. After a scoreless first quarter, Seaford's Chaffinch ran 50 yards for a touchdown. A1 Huey promptly returned their kickoff from Milford's thirty-five yardline to Seaford's goal. The tie score did not stand, for Chaffinch ran down the side- lines after our kickoff for six more points . The thousands of fans watched the third and fourth periods dwindle by with the Seaford seven point lead, giving the Bucs their first and final taste of defeat. The 12-0 triumph over the mighty Wi-Hi eleven, however, cleared the air for the remaining five games. Lewes, Caesar Rodney, Cambridge, and Laurel fell before the Bucs in rapid succession. The final shut-out against Georgetown ended the season with an eight and one record--the best for Milford in many years. As far as the statistics go, Draper, playing his final game of football against Georgetown, scored eleven of Milford's thirty-two T.D.'s. Willis, the new quar- terback, hurled seven touch-down passes . Steiner made twelve good conversions and thus earned the downstate kicking cham- pionship. The Season’s Record Opponents Milford Rehoboth 0 13 Seaford 13 6 Wicomico 0 12 Lewes 20 47 Caesar Rodney 20 41 Cambridge 6 26 Laurel 19 31 Georgetown 0 27 77 Cheerleaders Hard working brewers of good school spirit. R. Postles. C. Masten, C. Kimmel, S. Hudson. E. Scott. L. Davis. B. Kim- mey, S. Elliot. 78 A1 Huey Jack Cherry ROW 1: H. Kenton, F. Jester, D. Fitchett, H. Wheatley, D. Moore, K. Draper, E. Steiner, A. Huey, J. Cherry, D. Pear- son, P. Turner, L. Beetschen, D. Webster, G. West, W. Brereton, G. Welsh. ROW 2: Mr. Atkinson - Coach, C. Hollis, S. Johnson, L. Warren, R. Coverdale, T. Drummond, C. Harding, R. Hunt, D. Dohring, D. Steiner, D. Mitchell, R. Simpson, C. Dickerson, J. Walls, W. Adams, R. Brereton, W. Hoey, C. Pierce, Mr. Jones - Coach. ROW 3: T. Fish- er, C. Rohrer, K. Kendzierski, G. Huey, F. Wagner, R. Pettyjohn, J. Willis. J. Schaeffer, G. Tyrrell, R. Kennedy, R. Yerkes. Varsity Squad J. V. Squad ROW 1: Mascot - W. Staats, R. Vican, G. Hitchens, D. Fisher. T. Sharp, L. Kibler, L. Wintjen, R. Barnard, R. Clay- ville, R. Heeger, T. Willey, D. Kenton. ROW 2: H. Walls - Manager, D. Heeger, M. Aber, L. Sharp, R. Marvel, W. Sullivan, L. Fitchett, B. Sullivan, W. Stayton - Manager, Mr. Hoch - Coach. ROW 3: E. Adams, R. Rust, J. Deeney, R. Pack, R. Wyatt, G. Argo, T. Draper, D. Webster, H. Kenton. Danny Moore scoring at Caesar Rod- ney. A junior, Moore scored seven times for Milford in the 1955 sea- son. The defense ruined another of Georgetown's attempts to make yardage. Cheering the Bucs on to victory at Georgetown. The mighty offensive line gave Dra- per this opening during the Laurel game. 80 The Tumbling Club ROW 1: R.Heager.B. Walls, J. Shockley, B. Hendricks, H. Ken- ton, J. Willis. ROW 2: K. Harrington, S. Hudson, H. Kuratle, R. Feren, M. McFadden, B. Brereton.C. Pierce. ROW 3: J. Hern, K. Draper, A. Huey, D. Moore. The Mat Artists Two new athletic groups found their way into M.H.S. this year. The Tumbling Club, under the coaching of Mr. Briggs, has trained lithe acro- bats and taught them many new skills. The wrestlers with Mr . Ely have mastered a num- ber of new holds and take- downs. This year competition was on an intramural basis in anticipation of inter-scholastic matches in 1956-57. The Wrestling Club ROW 1: R. King. E. Roberts, H. Macklin, A. Mat- hews, B. Deputy. ROW 2; D. Green, V. Fox, E. Steiner, P. Turner, D. Webster, Mr. Ely. 81 ROW 1: B. Morgan, G. Brown, R. Marvel, E. Wil- kins, D. Peterman, J. Morgan. ROW 2: H. Walls, E. Currey, R. Coverdale, J. French, G. Jones, B. Garbutt. ROW 3: W. Eisenbrey, H. Griffith, C. Hollis, C. Harding, C. Rambo, D. Bradley, Mr. Ely. -1 ROW 1: R. Pack, L. Beetschen, D. Mitchell, F. Wolpert, S. Welch, J. Todd, A. Huey. STANDING: Mr. Atkinson - Coach; J. Wheatley - Manager; D. Moore, J. Cherry, D. Doring, R. Simpson, D. Fitchett, D. Green, B. Wiseman, H. Kenton - Mana- ger. Basketball: 1956 The Season’s Record J. V. Basketball Team Opponents Milford Smyrna 47 51 Felton 42 49 Caesar Rodney 45 47 Georgetown 43 63 Lewes 39 53 Millsboro 45 67 Rehoboth 61 66 Laurel 56 64 Bridgeville 33 62 Sudler sville 44 59 Caesar Rodney 75 48 Lewes 43 52 Georgetown 46 75 Seaford 53 47 Bridgeville 42 57 Smyrna 60 54 Seaford 52 58 Sudlersville 56 76 82 The first second of the first game. This jump began the '56 season. That basket looks mighty far away, and Welch is guardingclosely. Most moments of the Caesar Rod- ney battle were not so calm, for that match was Milford's first tragedy. Downstate Champions! When Pack dumped the last two points during the final seconds of the Sudlersville game, the crowd roared a final cheer. The '56 season had been the most successful ever on record. Opening with a ten-game winning streak we lost only three events and won the downstate championship. For the first time on record we scored a triumph over Seaford's quintet. All in all the '56 basketball season was one that will be remembered always as a bright highlight of M.H.S. on 1955-56. How many legs are there? Huey's lay-up shot pictured here helped to whip Lewes. Nowlook, fellows . . . Coach Atkinson was always prepared with a pep talk. Vigorous support from the cheerleaders and the cheering section helped to beat Rehoboth. 83 ROW 1: H. Jester, F. Brown, E. Wisseman, T. Fisher, R. Kerr, R. Yerkes. ROW 2: R. Pack - Manager, J. Wil- lis, H. Hastings, D. Short, J. Sheaffer, R. Pack, D. Layton, L. Warren - Manager. ROW 3: Mr. Miller - Coach, J. Griffith, M Schelhouse, A. Huey, E. Steiner, M. Davis, V. Fox, H. Wheatley, Mr. Hoch - Coach. Baseball: 1955 Huey rounding third base. The Season’s Record Opponents Milford Georgetown 6 3 Smyrna 25 4 Bridgeville 17 7 Dover 5 2 Felton 1 2 Lewes 7 6 Smyrna 4 0 Dover 10 2 Bridgeville 3 6 F elton 2 7 Georgetown 3 5 Caesar Rodney 7 8 Delmar 1 2 Lewes 1 7 Caesar Rodney 12 1 Faculty 8 7 84 Early last spring, an energetic gang of Milford High School baseball enthusiasts donned their practice un- iforms and mitts and went to work. Led on by Mr. Robert Hoch, the un- ruly and out of shape fellows be- gan to get the feel of the game once again. Anticipating a rugged season they practiced until dusk each night. Finally the first game arrived. Although some old veterans, A1 Huey, Dwight Short, and Ed Steiner were accustomed to high school baseball Short gets a hit! games, that first event with Rehoboth was lost. The next three games were also lost, but team spirit and deter- mination did not decrease. Finally, hard work and will to win brought the first victory over Felton. Three more slipped by and only one out of eight had been won. The 1955 team should really be congratulated for pulling out of this slump, taking on a winning streak for six games and ending with a seven-won, eight-lost record for a tough season. 8f ROW 1: H. Kenton, T. Fisher, H. Jester, J. Sheaffer, L. Miller, G. Hitchens, R. Clayville. ROW 2: D. Greene- Manager.J. Willis, H. Hastings, D. Webster, B. Hoey, A. Huey, D. Short, E. Prettyman, M. Grunstra. ROW 3: D. Evans! D. Mitchell, G. West, R. Simpson, C. Harding, R. Emory, D. Fitchett, Mr. Briggs - Coach. Track: 1955 Huey and the flying saucer The 1955 track season was eventful in many ways. Steady practicing and high hopes of a good season lead the team on to many victories, few losses. The first meet was against the Mighty Wi-Hi- ers. The Bucs put up a good fight but lost the meet 52-48 by losing the mile relay--the final event. The next meet, against Caesar Rodney, was a trifling affair. Milford walked away with all events except the shot put. Dover offered more competition, but to no avail. A substantial lead of 14 points gave the Bucs a two out of three record for the dual meets. In the triangular meets against Dover and Caesar Rodney and then against Seaford and Georgetown, Milford took second place both times.. In the big meets toward the end of the season, Milford's performance was noteworthy. In Mil- ford's Invitation Meet, the hosts made a sweeping victory. At the Dover Relays, the high hurdlers and mile relay teams placed second while the two-mile relay team took top honors. At the All-State Meet held at the University of Dela- ware, Alvin Huey not only won the half mile, but also set a new state record. Jack Cherry, Bob Emory, and Dwight Short also placed in their events. R6 A bird never flew like this. Fitchett's in for a crash landing. A final gasp as Grunstra finished the mile. This triumph was at Milford's annual Invitation Meet. Herman Jester just before taking off. A1 Huey finished his laps for the relay team with a substantial lead. Our relay team—Huey, West, Draper, and Bennett—missed winning die Dover relays by less than a yard. 87 ROW 1: R. Postles, E. Marvel, P. McGee, C. Masten, E. Staats, R. Tull, H. Ward, S. Elliot, N. Powell. ROW 2: C. Wilgus - Manager, V. Greene, C. Cannon, B. Grier, P. Thistlewood. S. Hudson, J. Ament, C. Walls, C. Ched- ester, B. Thawley, ]. Jaquette, C. Kimmel, Miss Smith - Coach. 9 J. V. Hockey Team Hockey: 1955 The Season's Record Opponents Milford Lewes 0 4 Harrington 3 0 Dover 0 0 Seaford 1 3 Caesar Rodney 1 0 Rehoboth 1 0 Dover 4 0 Facutly 2 1 88 ROW 1: J. Bunting,R. Tull, R. Postles, B. Thawley, C. Kimmel, R. Tull, J. Jaquette.V.Greene. STANDING: Miss Smith, Coach; C. Cannon, Mana- ger. Girl’s Basketball: 1956 The Season s Record J. V. Basketball Team Opponents Milford Felton 41 38 Caesar Rodney 29 37 Georgetown 29 29 Lewes 27 55 Millsboro 51 47 Bridgeville 44 33 Sudlersville 26 35 Caesar Rodney 31 25 Lewes 33 47 Georgetown 28 44 Seaford 45 39 Bridgeville 44 39 Seaford 48 43 Sudlersville 40 38 89 ROW 1: N. Powell, R. Postles, H. Ward, R. Ireland, J. Bunting, C. Kimmel, R. Tull, C. Humes. ROW 2: J. Rust - Manager, C. Allen, V. Greene, F. Sanderson, R. Tull, E. Beebe. D. Tull, Miss Brown - Coach. Softball: 1955 Girls’ Sports in M. H. S. While the boys are engaged in foot- ball, basketball, baseball, and track, the girls don their sport clothes and go to work on the hockey field, bas- ketball court, and the softball diamond. Those girls who participate in one or more of these sports find that the enjoyment and the benefits offered make the time spent at practice worth- while. The girls naturally like good competition, but win or lose, they learn to be good sports. In order to have a good team, the players must realize and practice teamwork. An- other benefit of participating in the girls' athletic program is the chance to represent Milford in other schools of the state. At the end of the year those girls eligible for recognition accept their maroon and gold M with pride. This letter serves as visible evidence of their participation in sports. The Season’s Record Georgetown Opponents 4 Milford 8 Dover 13 2 Felton 9 10 Lewes 6 8 Dover 19 5 Georgetown 6 15 Caesar Rodney 14 0 Lewes 6 13 Caesar Rodney 16 2 Felton 5 21 90 The 1955 May Court Sponsored by the Athletic Association. Queen, Bonnie Burton; King, Bob Emory. Attendants at the Final Social Event of the Year: C.Jester.D.GarriSi F. Beebe, D. Short. B. Grier, F. Wolpert. Janatltstn ittys Advertisements are mutual endorsements. The advertiser has displayed his confidence in this advertising medium — our yearbook — by agreeing to publish a Notice . He has also en- dorsed the public because he believes people are interested in the good things he had to offer. The Yearbook has expressed its confidence in the ad- vertiser by offering him the opportunity to ad- vertise. The staff also feels that readers will take time to read these advertisments and sup- port their donors. Allthat remains is your endorsement of the advertisers by supporting their businesses with your patronage. 94 Best Wishes to Class of ”56 ” I. G. BURTON S COMPANY, INC. Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Goodyear Milford Delaware THE CHRISTMAS DANCE SOUTHERN STATES MILFORD COOP., INC. Feeds — Seeds — Fertilizer — Farm Supplies Buyers of Grain Phone 8066 Milford Delaware TURNER’S SERVICE STATION Gas — Oil - Lubrication Washing — Accessories Groceries — Candy — Cigarettes — Tobacco A gay winter ball sponsored by the junior class. JACK’S SHOES Bags — Novelties 108 Loockerman Street Phone 2552 Dover Delaware YOUNG REVEL, INC. Office Supplies and Equipment South Walnut St. Milford, Del. Phone: Milford 8554 Phone Milford 5348 THE VALENTINE DANCE Milford's Queen of Hearts, Evelyn Marvel, was es- corted by the president of the Student Council, Ed Steiner, to the annual Valentine Dance. This year the inter-scholastic event, planned by the State Stu- dent Council,was held at Smyrna High School on February 11. Say It With Flowers’’ FRANK J. ELTON Milford Phone 5514 Delaware Transit-Mix Concrete Asphalt Driveways and Parking Areas ATLANTIC CONCRETE ASPHALT CO. South Washington Street and Railroad Telephone 5166 Milford Delaware WM. V. SIPPLE SON Builders of Fine Memorials JEWELL’S SERVICE Sf ATION Since 1869 Grease — Oil — Gas Wash and Lubrication Mi 1 ford Compliments LINCOLN of BODY DR. J. ABRAMSON SHOP D Q.yj 0 X INTERNATIONAL LATEX CORPORATION For smooth ice cream eating you can’t beat DEVALE and you can get it in SO MANY wonderful flavors! QUALITY MARKET Woodrow Roberts Meats — Groceries Produce Dial 4217 Mi Iford Delaware Compliments of GRIER LUMBER COMPANY Paint - Mi 11 work - Builders’ Hardware Phone 4527 Milford Delaware BURRIS FOOD DISTRIBUTORS FISHER CARPENTER Excavating - Bull-Dozing - Cellar Digging Dirt By The Load Frozen Food Division Phone 8208 Phone 5349 Milford Delaware Milford Del ( MILFORD Compliments ICE AND COAL CO. of a Heating Oil - Ice — Coal Phone 8057 Milford Delaware Friend Compliments °f J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. Department Store DR. ROBERT J. ZURKOW Milford Del. JOS. LEVI CO. Men's Boys' Outfitters — Since 1869 — To Welcome Guests . . . Dover Delaware Drink Coca-Cola FARMER’S DOVER COCA-COLA SALES AND SERVICE CORP. Case Farm Machinery BOTTLING CO. Farm Supplies — Hardware General Tires • Phone 8612 U. S. Route 113 Intersection Lincoln, Delaware Compliments of WILLIAM R. IRWIN, INC. Beacon Feeds and Purina Chows KENT SUSSEX MOTOR CO. Buick Phone 8008 Milford, Delaware Milford Compliments of Phone 8011 Delaware HORNER’S SERVICE STATION ALLIED HOME PRODUCTS “Specializing in Making Your House a Home” Milford, Delaware Milford — Greenwood Rd. Gas — Oil — Groceries Auto Repair Phone — Milford 5750 We serve the entire Central JANITORS Delaware area.” MODERN SERVICES INC. Laundry — Dry Cleaning Fur Storage — Rug Cleaning Curtains - Blankets Rehoboth Hwy. Milford 4579 Branch Stores Branch Stores Dover, Delaware Seaford, Delaware WHARTON BARNARD DuPont Marine Points — Rope — Anchors Camping Equipment — Fulton Trailer Hitches Water Skis — Evinrude Outboard Motors Boat Trailers — Trojan-Old Town-Sea Flyer Lone Star Boats — Complete Equipment Selbyville, Del. Milford, Delaware Pocomoke, Md. JAS. H. MORRIS SON General Mdse. Poultry Supplies Phone: 5-5189 Frederica Delaware Compliments of DANEGGER’S HI-WAY NURSERY, INC. It's not a home until it's been planted Mi I ford Delaware EDGE’S ATLANTIC SERVICE Gas — Oil — Tires — Batteries Accessories Frederica Phone: 5-5284 Wrecking Service Phone: 5-9897 Delaware DAUGHERTY’S MARKET A Clover Farm Store Houston Groceries — Meats Dry Goods — Drugs Phone 4830 Del. TYPING CLASS TIMMONS MOBIL SERVICE Washing - Waxing Lub, Accessories, and Repairs We Call for and Deliver Phone 4373 12 Church St. Milford, Delaware Best of Luck Class of “56” HAUGHEY’S CLOVER FARM MARKET Free Delivery Phone 4613 BROWN P. THAWLEY, INC. Sales-Service Chrysler — Plymouth International Trucks IH Refrigeration McCormick-Deering Tractors Implements Phone 8059 - 8050 Milford Delaware A Full Line of Genuine Parts L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY MILFORD BUS CENTER THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK News Agency AND TRUST COMPANY Dolly Madison Ice Cream Luncheonette Milford’s Oldest and Largest Bank Milford Delaware Phone 8414 Milford Delaware Member F. D. 1. C. CORNER MARKET Delicious Pies Cakes — Rolls “Freshly Cut Meats Are Better” LOFLAND’S BAKERY Frederica, Delaware Phone 5462 Milford Delaware MILFORD WALLPAPER AND PAINT CO. NICHOLS’ AMOCO SERVICE Linoleum, Floor and Wall Tile 117 North Washington Street Phone 8317 Milford Delaware Tires — Batteries — Gas Oil Accessories — Lubrication Service PARKE’S Be Thrifty Institutional Suppliers of Fine Foods Packed to Order Quality Canned Foods Shop Full to the Brim’’ BEN FRANKLIN L. H. Parke Company Paul and Miriam Parsons 7746 Dungan Road 1015 Madison Avenue Philadelphia 11, Pa. N. S. Pittsburgh 12, Pa. Fidelity 2-7200 Cedar 1-8800 Compliments of SCOTT’S VARIETY STORE SHELDON MARKET Lincoln Delaware Phone 5030 Complete Line of School Stationery Remington-Rand Typewriters FROM A COLONIAL BOOKSHELF A Fighting Chance The Battle Ground A Comedy of Errors The Ruling Passion Intolerance A Descent Into The Maelstrom The Dying Embers Les Miserables This Freedom Dangerous Day The Turmoil The Crisis The Sketch Book The Four Million The Salt of the Earth Paradise Lost Paradise Regained .A D .Student Council Meeting .Test Papers .Hunger- 4th period .A Faculty Meeting .In the halls at 12:02 .Faculty after Faculty-Varsity hockey event. .Jr. high teachers .Christmas Vacation .3 week notices are sent out .Night before exams .Report Cards before signing .Jean Messick's notes .Rules Regulations .The Graduation Class of '56 .September 7 .June 9 Compliments of HAMMOND’S CADILLAC PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION SALES CO., INC. Sales and Service Flooring and Acoustical Ceiling Contractors Phone 4616 Milford Delaware Easton, Maryland MIDWAY SERVICE STATION MILFORD TRACTOR COMPANY, INC. Allis Chalmers Phone 8603 New Idea Milford Delaware Phone 4612 Milford Delaware Compliments of Compliments of GOODEN S FLOWERS H. S. SAUNDERS Say it with Flowers Say it with ours Jeweler and Optician FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY Phone 5617 909 N. Walnut Milford Delaware Phone 4961 BONDED F. T. D. MEMBER C. Edgar Wood, General Agent All Lines of Insurance 103 Church Ave. Milford Delaware Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 THE PIERCE HARDWARE COMPANY THE COFFMAN FISHER COMPANY Milford Department Store Since 1886 Phone 5247 J. HOLLAND PRETTYMAN JOHN R. WILKINS % SON Contractors and Builders Phone 5176 - 8120 A Complete Line of Dietetic Foods Milford Delaware Frosted Foods — Groceries — Meats Phone 5515 Compliments of BOULEVARD RESTAURANT The Best in Seafood Milford 9902 Compliments of Compliments of DESMOND A. LYONS CANNON BROTHERS’ GARAGE Compliments of Luck and Success to the Senior Class of 1956 MILFORD FERTILIZER COMPANY Phone 4014 — 8029 Milford Delaware SAMMY’S RESTAURANT Rehoboth Boulevard “24-hour service” Milford Delaware PETERMAN’S ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Radio Repairing Phone 5317 Milford Delaware JOSEPH MOTOR Compliments BUCHANAN SERVICE OF MILFORD. INC. ’The Firestone Store” Comer of N.E. Front St. and Washington St. Phone 4911 Milford, Delaware of ARGO LINOLEUM COMPANY Everything for the floor Phone 8431 S. Washington St. Milford Delaware Compliments of Compliments of WILSON BEVERAGE COMPANY D. COOPERSMITH Milford Delaware Milford Delaware MILFORD CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. Printers Publishers Milford Delaware Compliments of SECRETARIAL TRAINING SALESMANSHIP ACCOUNTING CALCULATING MACHINES MILFORD and other courses for High School graduates TRUST COMPANY Write For catalog Approved for veterans Milford Delaware GOLDEY BEACOM SCHOOL Of Business Wilmington Delaware BEST WISHES to the Class of' 56 Compliments of COMPLIMENTS MILFORD WHOLESALE OF GROCERY CO., INC. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF L. W. Wilkins W. D. Wilkins COMMERCE Phone 5144 Milford Delaware Milford Delaware TAYLOR § MESSICK, INC. John Deere Farm Implements Sales Service Phone 3729 Harrington, Delaware Success to the Class of’56 J. FRANCIS BLAINE C. C. OLIPHANT SON ASSOCIATES INC. Aluminum Steel Windows Of All Types Established 1921 Roofing Sheet Metal Contractors Barrett—Bonded Roofers—Carey Phone 7555 Laurel, Delaware Structural Steel Steel Joist Steel Doors 1011 Washington St. Wilmington, Del. Phone-6-8518 6-2247 COOK AND VINYARD W. T. GRANT CO. Delaware’s Progressive Furniture Store 37 N. Walnut Street Milford Delaware Compliments of Phone 5-5220 DR. R. J. EMORY Frederica Delaware Compliments of Where Quality § Price Meet SILVER HILL DAIRY Since 1925 J. B. POORE g SONS Milford Delaware F urniture Crosley Ilotpoint Appliances Zenith Television Mi I ford Phone 8118 Del. Dial 4218 WILKIE FURNITURE CO. New Used Furniture Upholstering Rug Cleaning Monthly Payments Accepted THOMAS BROTHERS’ GARAGE General Auto Repairs Gas-OiLBatteries-Accessories Firestone Tires and Tubes Phone — 9128 CAFETERIA STAFF Milford-Harrington Road LOFLAND’S GENERAL STORE Henry 0. Lolland, Prop. Groceries—Meats—Hardware—Notions Pure Products-Breyers Ice Cream Lincoln, Delaware Phones: Milford-Store 9994 Res. 4154 Best Wishes from MILFORD MACHINE WORKS General Machine Work Electric and Acetylene Welding Dial 8335 Shawnee Road Compliments ROGER S FUNERAL HOME of Lolce own” MULCO PRODUCTS, INC. Milford, Delaware Milford Delaware Compliments of Compliments of DRAPER’S CANNED FOODS DERRICKSON’S CUT RATE Milford, Dela. “Chatterbox” Compliments of Milford Delaware WM. GRAY TRUCKING CO. Trucks for Hire TOWN AND COUNTRY CORNER MARKET MOTORS, INC. Meat-Groceries Under New Management P roduce L incoln-M ercury Sales and Service DuPont Blvd. Phone 8617 Milford, Delaware Phone 2541-42-43 Georgetown Delaware GEORGE B. VROOMAN, INC. Compliments of KENT’S SHOE STORE Wholesale Distributors and Quality Canned Foods KENT’S DRY GOODS STORE Philadelphia 47, Pa. Shoe Stores in Milford, Seaford, and Harrington Best Wishes to the Senior Class Best Wishes of’56 To The Class of 1956 ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY HUMES Philco Television — Radios — Refrigerators Economy — Philco Freezer Food Plan HARDWARE B. F. Goodrich Tires and Batteries Milford Delaware Milford — 8030 Georgetown - 4411 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’56 WHITE PACKING CO. LEWES, DEL. Wholesale Distributors and Packers of MEATS AND PROVISIONS Do you like our fresh PORK SAUSAGE? FELDMAN’S FURNITURE CO. For the Shore’s Finest Furniture Milford, Delaware Phone Milford-8443 Compliments of POWELL’S SUNOCO STATION S. E. Front St. Milford Delaware Phone 9934 To Every Member of This Year’s Class at Milford High School We Hope for Success In Your Every Endeavor PHILLIPS’ MEN’S SHOP Compliments of C. D. HOLZMUELLER Community Building Phones 5215 - 5010 - 5816 Milford Delaware DIAMOND CHEMICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Radio Dispatched TAXI SERVICE Complete Line of Sanitation Supplies Charles Hersch, Jr. Phone Dover 4931 Fully Insured Intersection N. Walnut U. S. 113 Phone 8861 Courteous Drivers Milford Delaware Compliments of Compliments °f BROOKS FORD 1. D. SHORT COMPANY Phone 4567 Milford Delaware Milford Phone: 4547 Delaware Compliments H. T. FITZGERALD, JR. LORD BROS, and HIGGINS COMPANY Wholesalers Schrafft Chocolates Lincoln Crossroad Sea ford Delaware Glass Installed in Cars and Trucks Phone: 5171 T. C. COLLINS INSURANCE, INC. Milford Collins Building Delaware FORREST N. WEBSTER CO., INC. Furniture And Rugs 23 S. Walnut St. Phone 5020 Milford Delaware Compliments of Wayne Kline BATA SHOE STORE Milford Delaware Compliments of MR. MRS. MAX FINEMAN WARREN FURNITURE CO. “The Store of Quality” LOU’S BOOTERY Shoes Homeri — Children Phone 5410 Trim-tred Poll-Parrott Milford Delaware Milford, Delaware Compliments of F. H. WILKERSON SON Build with Brick WOLLTER’S DRY CLEANING Cleaning Pressing Repairing Dyeing S. W. Front Church Streets Telephone Milford 5316 Milford Delaware Compliments of HARRY FRANKEL’S FEED COMPANY OTIS G. WEBB Distributor of Sealtest Products Phone 8331 Milford, Del. Phone 8267 - 8015 Milford, Delaware JAMES C. DOWNHAM H. R. PHILLIPS, INC. Milford General Insurance Phone 4907 Delaware Mobilgas—Mobiloil—Fuel Oil Phone 8115 Milford Delaware WEBB’S GARAGE, INC. MILFORD SUPPLY COMPANY Feed—Seed—Grain —Fertilizers and Farm Supplies Shawnee Road Phone 4418 Milford, Delaware N. Walnut Street Milford, Delaware LINCOLN - MERCURY Sales - Service - Parts Expert Mechanics Repairs on all Make Cars Body Work and Painting Towing Service Wheel Balancing Phone 8019 Night Telephon's: Milford 5950, 529 , or 4476 Best Wishes to The Class of 56 Compliments of MILFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IT’S PARADE TIME SOCKRIDER § CHANDLER BRERETON’S PHARMACY Watchmakers Jewelers F. E. BRERETON, R. PH. Phone 4366 PHONE 5366 MILFORD, DELAWARE 12 N. Walnut St. Milford, Delaware Sophomores Junior’s Senior’s Opinion Opinion Certain Fact Football Friday night football is marvelous! At last I'm included. Meet you at the Chatter- box after the game. Who's your date afterwards? Book Reports Makes me nervous to These extras like Where do you buy your think of so many. Better start right away on HAMLET. ETHAN FROME come in handy. comics? Assemblies Very interesting. Wish the Juniors' heads were smaller. Why can't we just sleep? Out of class again! The Cafeteria What delicious food, and delightful, mature, scholarly atmosphere! This food is rotten! Who has time to eat? How did you translate the second Latin sentence? Homework Two hours of studying are necessary. I'll be able to get it done in study hall. He won’t call on me. Josh's Ford A ride in Josh's jet- Such a ride is strictly Steve’s Chevrolet is much mobile must be scarey. for us upperclassmen. better. Kissing Games Aren't kissing games fun? Kid's stuff! Who plays games! An E on the Report Card I'll just buckle down and work harder. What? Another one? Not again THIS senior year. Future Plans It’s so far off, I don't know what to think. Confusion reigns. I don't want to graduate. Finals Golly, I'm sooo No sense losing our They'll give the same ones nervous. I'm studying all night. minds over them. to me next year. Vacation Vacation? I’ll miss Now I'll see everyone Vacation? No, this is the the gang. with my car. end! ! Compliments of RUMPSTICH MACHINE DIAMOND STATE WORKS NURSERIES Portable Welding Units — Acetylene Welding Boiler Repairs Special Structural Units Fabricated Lester C. Lovett Conveyors, Elevators, Etc., Built Special Machinery Built Step and Porch Hand Railings Milford Delaware Phone 4816 Milford Delaware Compliments of Compliments KIMMEY’S HOTEL MILFORD SERVICE STATION K. B. LAMBERT Electrical Contractor FEDERAL PEST CONTROL Phone 8239 Milford Delaware For Free Inspection Tel. 8593 Box 199 Milford Compliments Academic Hockey MILFORD AMOCO SERVICE CENTER of EMANUELS The fashion store of the eastern shore” Dover Milford Delaware P. E. Lynch E. L. Lynch DEL-MAR-VA NURSERIES Growers of Quality Ornamental Trees and Plants Landscaping Visit our Garden Center DEWEY E. SAPP, PROP. Amoco Gas — Oil and Accessories Wrecker Service Phone Milford 4445 or 4598 Lincoln Delaware Phone 9978 or 4403 East Front Street and Rehoboth Boulevard Milford Delaware Compliments of DONALD J. DONOVAN Groceries — Meats Phone 4761 Milford Delaware Best Wishes From THE L D. CAULK COMPANY Milford Delaware From the Editors’ Desk Aspiring to produce a volume that would be a credit to our beloved alma mater, the members of the 1956 Mil- fordian staff have worked long and hard. During our first meeting in the spring of 1955, we chose our theme- - -Colonial M.H.S. During the summer, the use of Jonathan to tell our story was decided upon and other plans cen- tering around this idea were devel- oped. Meanwhile, Carol Wollter--our capable literary editor--slaved on the personalities and headed the com- mittee to produce other features. The art editor, Martha Pagitt, gave up countless hours to produce the superb art work that is truly one of the most important parts of the book. During a staff meeting, we were first shown these pictures. After laughing heartily at her creation of Jonathan Cart- wheel we realized that the rest of us would have to put extra zest into our work, and to measure up to the stand- ards Marty had thus established. This we did. The ad solicitors searched far and wide for new Notices. Jean Jaquette.the business manager, later slaved over them as well as planning our budget. The proofreader, Leslie Roosa, also performed a commendable piece of work. The photography com- mittee, headed by Janet Ward did a swell job on the photos. The typists and lay-out technicians, whose work is less apparent, are also to be congrat- ulated on the clever and efficient man- ner in which they fulfilled their ne- cessary duties. There are many things in this book that are quite different from all pre- ceding volumes. We hope you appre- ciate the humor we have dashed in At the same time, we hope you noticed the serious aspect of our portrayal of the last year spent in M.H.S. by the Class of 1956. Now we would like to extend our most sincere words of gratitude to Mr. Osborne, our sponsor,and to Miss Hast- ings, our financial advisor. Without the patient, time-consuming help rendered by these faculty members, the 1956 Milfordian would have probably been a failure. Thanks now, and we'll thank you again as we read this yearbook twenty years from now. David Greene, Editor-in-Chief Jean Messick, Asst. Editor 1956 MILFORDIAN FISHER APPLIANCES, INC. Compliments of Milford's Oldes . -y Heating, Air C .ces Television, Bottler 107 N. E. Front Street Phone 8044 TTi. j.Ott ARMACY Milford Delaware - GttO'IJI Odd Fellows’ Building Phone 8615 Milford Dele WRIGHT S PONTIAC MILFORD TRAVELER MOTEL A Quarter-Century of Service Pontiac - GMC Trucks Phone 4586 Phone 5919 Milford Delaware Milford Delaware A PIANO RECITAL BY DAVID GREENE Sunday, Juno 10 at 3 00 Avenue Methodist Church, Milford, Delaware Program I. Sonata in A minor, K, 3 Sonatas in A Major, K. 208, 209 Sonata in D Major, K. 29 II. Sonata in C minor, Op. 13; The Pathetique Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio Adagio cantabile Allegro intermission III. Ballade, Op. 10, No. 1 Ualtzes, Op. 39 Rhapsody in G minor. Op. 79, No. 2 IV. Bagatelles, Op. 5 No, 1 in C minor No. 2 in D minor No. I4. in P sharp minor No. 7 in E flat Major Scarlatti Scarlatti Scarlatti Beethoven Brahms Brahms Brahms Tcherepnine Milford High School Alumni Association Saturday, June 9th, 1956 In Honor of Class of 1956 --®- PROGRAM Invocation Mr. Hickman Dinner Group Singing Welcome Mr. Richard Downing Introduction of Senior Class Kenneth Draper (Class Pres.) Remarks by Mr. Dickerson Address Wilmer 0. Lankford III Awarding of Scholarship Presentation of New Officers Reunion—Ten Year Classes Adjournment Appreciation to—Rosanna Messick—Decorations Mi's. Willard Hickman Pianist Mrs. Sara Webb—Chairman