Milton High School - Clipper Yearbook (Milton, DE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1953 volume:

the: c L I P P E R PRESENTED BY THE CLASS OF '5 3 MILTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL HILTON, DELAWARE I I I m We, the class of 1953, wish to dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Good, our past principal. ir. Good guided us through five and one-half years of our schooling. ,e tirelessly gave us his time to answer our every question and help lolve our many problems. He was always understanding, helpful, and :ind. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to him for helping to make our years In school pleasant and memorable ones. i r PRINCI PAL SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Edison W. Blevins began teaching at Milton Consolidated School in December, 1952. His home town is Quarrysville, Pennsylvania, where he received his high school educa- tion. He graduated from Millers- ville State Teachers College with a B.S. in education, and is now com- pleting work at Temple University for his masters degree. Mr. Blevins previously taught at Paradise Town- ship High School in Pennsylvania, where he was assistant principal, social science teacher and director of athletics. Edison W. Blevins Harry R. Draper, David W. Donovan, Harmon L. Lewis, Harold M Davis, Chairman, Edison W. Blevins, Secretary I I r FACULTY T T Eva Evans Roxbury, New York First Grade Syracuse University Sheila Kelly, A.B. Dallas, Pennsylvania Third Grade College Misericordia University of Delaware Elizabeth L. Shivelhood, B.S. Milton, Delaware First Grade Miss Smith's School, Bridgeport, Connecticut Columbia University Eliza W. Clendaniel Greenwood, Delaware Third and Fourth Grades University of Delaware Grace M. Anton, B.S. Kutztown, Pennsylvania Second Grade State Teachers College, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Settle K. Strawser, A.B. Dallas, Pennsylvania Fourth Grade College Misericordia University of Delaware Sessie Wilson Milton, Delaware Second Grade State Teachers College, Kutztown, Pennsylvania University of Delaware Sarah Ferguson, 3.S. Lawrencevilie, Virginia Fifth Grade LongV ood College William and Mary University of Virginia Robert C. Bergman, B.S. Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Fifth and Sixth Grades State Teachers College, Millersvllle, Pennsylvania Harry C. Smith, B.A. Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Physical Education Social Studies State Teachers College, West Chester, Pennsylvania Ray J. Hancock, 3.A., M.Ed. Erie, Pennsylvania Sixth Grade Gannon College Duke University University of Pittsburgh Mary K. Morgan Milton, Delaware Commercial Department Mary Washington College University of Delaware Pennsylvania State College T Eldora Meigs Reed, B.S. Burlington, Vermont Home Economics Social Studies University of Vermont Wilma J. Chambers, A.B. Salem, West Virginia Physical Education Mathematics Salem College 1 Marshall H. Webb, B.S., M.A. Meadville, Pennsylvania History, Guidance, Hygiene, Mathematics State Teachers College, Edlnboro, Pennsylvania University of Wyoming Wanda C. King, B.S. Milton, Delaware English, French State Teachers College, West Chester, Pennsylvania Esther E. Weakley, A.B. Carlisle, Pennsylvania Latin, History, Economics Dickinson College Shippensburg Teachers College Pennsylvania State College University of Delaware John M. Curtis, B.S. Harrington, Delaware Agriculture, Biology University of Delaware r r Robert F. Chambers, B.S Kewanee, Illinois Science, Mathematics Salem College West Virginia Institute of Technology Jane Holbert, B.S. Clarksburg West Virginia Librarian English, Mathematics West Virginia University H.O. Brittingham, B.S., M.S Millsboro, Delaware Industrial Arts Auto Mechanics Rutgers University University of Delaware University of Virginia Lemuel H. Evans, B.M., M.M. Frankford, Delaware Music Instructor Syracuse University Robert Donald Jacobs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Art Education State Teachers College, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Velma A. Wilson, R.N. Georgetown, Delaware School Nurse Jefferson Medical College Hospital University of Pennsylvania I Gladys A. Palmer Milton, Delaware School Secretary Beacom Business College Clara P. Reed Milton, Delaware Cafeteria Manager Emma W. Vent Milton, Delaware Cafeteria Charles Vent Milton, Delaware Maintenance r Lloyd Reed Milton, Delaware Maintenance Pearl Dickerson Ri chmo nd, VI rgl nl a Cafeteria I 1 ' I I 1 1 1 Let us go from the year nineteen hundred fifty three into the future and see Just what has become of the class of 53 It is the year 1969, and Mrs, Norman Donovan (Caroline Clendaniel) and Mrs. Robert Miller (Gloria Ketterer)9 both of New York City, are cruis- ing along in a new Jetmobile towards the elegant New York home of Mr. and Mrs. (Connie Darby) Bruce Harpster. Upon their arrival, they fihd Connie busily working over blueprints, while Bruce has Just finished washing the lunch dishes. (Connie is a construction engineer). Prom Connie, Caroline and Gloria learn that: Virginia Brooks is now Mrs. Archibald Chesterfield living on a large estate in New Orleans; Donald Fisher is still working at Collins� Clothing Store in order to pay his clothing bills; Martha Moore is an officer in the Waves; and Jerry Has- semer is a government raeterologist in Washington D.C. The guests become so involved in their chat that they almost forget their dinner date in Baltimore with Mr. and Mrs. (Leona Brown) Wilson Jones. They bid Bruce and Connie goodbye and are off for Maryland where Leona is at the door to greet them. After a good home-cooked meal, the women learn from Leona that: Mr. and Mrs. (Sarah Messick) Phillip Nester are living happily in Baltimore with their family of eight; Howard Carey is engaged in government work--lieking postal stamps. Meanwhile, Bill has turned on their new 6l inch wall model t.v. set, and to their surprise they see Esther Donovan doing a vocal number with the Jike Spones orchestra. Then at that moment a news flash appears on the screen: Captain Glenn Green heroically saves his ship during a dis- astrous storm. Leona also speaks of Doris Mills who is working as star reporter for Milton� s Towncrier , and Nancy Hopkins, who has Just re- ceived her R.N. to work in a doll hospital. The following morning we find Caroline and Gloria traveling toward Dela- ware. As they ride swiftly along the countryside, they observe a huge sign: Baker� s Acres . The name sounds familiar and when investigated, they find out that Clifford owns practically all of Broadkiln. Clifford tells them that: Buddy Stuchlik is still employed by Swift Co.; Patsy Pepper is making beds and washing dishes at Beebe Hospital in Lewes; Nancy Phillips is an office worker for E.I. DuPont deNemours Ce.Ronnie Jefferson has married a rich old widow and is living in South Carolina; and Doris Spencer is washing dishes at the Southern Grille in Milford.As the familiar helicopter comes with the daily mail, Caroline and Gloria discover from Howard Carey (recently appointed Sussex Mail carrier) that: Joe Brown has finally become Portland s official Pan-Mopper ; Jimmy Jefferson is head usher at Schines Theater in Milford; Katheryn Parsons is a housewife living in Oregon; and George Siegfried owns a night club in Las Vegas. After goodbyes are said, the women again warm up their engine to return home. They reach Philadelphia in time for the Eagles-Lions football game, and who should they see but Graham Dill on the field with his towels and water bucket. After the game he tells them that: Mr. and Mrs. (Lois Hec- kman) Charles Carey are living in a little cottage in Maine;Norman Rey- nolds is sweeping floors at Carnegie Hall; George Couch is a broncho buster for a rodeo; and Hubbard Macklin has just returned to the United States after spending three years in Russia. He was appointed by the president to represent this country at an international conference or- ganized for the purpose of establishing an international language. We pause here to mention that Miss Myrtle Witherspoon, a Republicrat has recently been inaugerated the first woman president of the U.S.A While riding toward home, singing School Days , the women agree that their classmates have certainly made great accomplishments since high school days. r i «s= s WILL ___„3 c W©, th© class of 53 of Milton High School� Milton� Delaware,being sound of mind and memory do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament: I, Virginia Ruth Brooks, leave my trips to Philadelphia every week-end to Shirley Harris. I, Leona D. Brown, leave my sense of humor to Harriet Houston. I, Clifford M. Baker, leave my lying ability to Donald Johnson. I, Joseph R. Brown, can't afford to leave anything. I, Esther Carolyn Donovan, leave my shorthand ability to Shirley Harris. I, Howard R. Carey, leave my two fingers to Charles Lovenguth. I, Lois Jane Heckman, leave my basketball ability to Mary Betty Benson. I, Charles Bayard Carey, leave my Student Council problems to Lee Moore. I, Gloria Ann Ketterer, leave my glockenspiel to Norma Jane Carey. I, George F. Couch, leave my 19$ pounds to William Sammons. I, Sarah Estella Messick, leave my pitching ability to Madolyn Bennett. I, Walter Graham Dill, III, leave my love affairs to Calvin Robinson. I, Doris Estelle Mills, leave my school news to Kay Murray. I, John Donald Fisher, leave my political know-how to Vincent Donovan. I, Martha Moore, leave my singing ability to Marie Warrington. I, Glenn Thomas Green, leave my troubles with the women to William Wright. I, Sarah Katheryn Parsons, leave my noisy manner in typing class to Edna Young. I, Jerry H« Hasseraer, leave my quietness to James Wood. I, Patricia Pepper,leave my men to Jeanette Savage. I, Bruce William Harpster, leave my football ability to Charles Lovenguth. I, Nancy Fay Phillips, leave my talking ability to Ora Jean Lynch. I, Everett James Jefferson, leave my way with the women to Robert Carey. I, Ludwig Michael Stuchlik, leave my height to James Wood. I, Norman G. Reynolds, leave my musical ability to Betty Jean Jefferson. I, William Hubbard Macklin, Jr., leave my red hair to Calvin Robinson. We, Constance Virginia Darby and Caroline C. Clendaniel, leave our cheer- leading ability to Betty Jean Jefferson. We, Nancy Jane Hopkins and Doris Elizabeth Spencer, leave our basketball ability to Ora Jean Lynch. We, Ronald Lee Jefferson and George F. Siegfried, leave our ability to change the subject in classes to the Juniors. We, the Senior Class, LEAVE I Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the above class of '53 as and for our Last Will and Testament John Donald Fisher Fish” nAtta Boy 3and-2,3 4 Basketball-1,2,3 4 Football-1,2, 4 Junior Prom Class Vice-President-4 F.F.A.- 1,2,3� 4 Yearbook Furniture for Senior Play Martha Moore Mart” You better believe that Girls Chorus-1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus-1,2,3,1 . Basketball-1,2, 3 4 Softball-1,2,3 4 Press Club-4 Yearbook F.H.A.-l Senior Play Prompter Ag Show-1,2 Sarah Katheryn Parsons Katie Good Lord F.H.A.-l,2,3 Girls Chorus-1, 2,3 4 Mixed Chorus-1,2,3 4 Class Secretcry-l Basketball Manager-2 Ag Show-1,2 Senior Play Yearbook Red Cross,Sec- retary-3 Dramatics Club-3 County Chorus-3 4 Press Club-4 Refreshment Stand-?,3 4 Howard R. Carey Ronnie It� s in the book Football-1,2, Manager-3 Red Cross-1 Junior Prom Yearbook Senior Play, Furniture Commit- tee Ronald Lee Jefferson Jeff You know Football-1,2 Baseball-1 Basket- ball-1 Yearbook Junior Prom Senior Play Red Cross-1 Nancy Jane Hopkins Nanc O'oooh Basketball-1,2,3 4 Softball-1, 2,3 4 Cheerleading-1,2,3 4 Girls Chorus-1,2,3 4 Mixed Chorus-1,2,3 4 County Chorus- 3,4 County Band-3,4 Student Council-3 4 County Student Councll-Secretary-4 Class Pres- ident-3 Class Treasurer-4 Senior Play F.H.A.-1,2,3 Ag Show-1,2 3and-l,2,3,4 Yearbook Joseph R. Brown Broom For Heaven s Sake Band-1,?,3,4 Mixed Chorus-2,3 County Chorus-2,3,4 Basketball- 2,14. Student Council-2 Athletic Association-2,3,4, Vice-Pres- ident-3 Senior Play Yearbook Junior Prom Nancy Fay Phillips Fay Oh Gosh Girls Chorus-1,2,3 Mixed Chorus-1,2,3 Basketball-3 Play Book Junior Prom Ag Show-1,2 F.H .A«-1,2,3 Press Club-4 Soft- ball-2 Yearbook Sarah Estella Messick Sara For lands sake Athletic Association, Secretary Treasurer-3 Girls Chorus-1,2, 3,14. Mixed Chorus-1,2,3� 1+ Band- 1, 2,3,4 Basket'oall-1,2,3,4 Baseball-1,2,3 4 F.H.A., His- torian-2 Red Cross-1 Yearbook Press Club-4, Assistant Editor and Circulation manager Senior Play Ag Show-1,2 Norman G« Reynolds Norm Great Scott Student Council-1 Dramatics Club-3 Mixed Chorus-2,3,4 Senior Play, Stage Committee Yearbook, Assistant Editor Gloria Ann Ketterer Glo There you go F.H.A.-3 Band-3,4 County Band- 4 Senior Play-3 Playbook-3,4 Yearbook-3,4, Assistant Editor- 4 Girls Chorus-3,4 Mixed Chorus-3,4 Press Club-4 Commencement of 52 Glenn Thomas Green Smoky Well 1 11 Be Football-3,4 Baseball-3,4 Mixed Chorus-4 Senior -Play Yearbook Commencement Usher- 52 Junior Prom r r T Walter Graham Dill HI nPlcklen Be Good Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-1, 2,3,4 Baseball-1,2,3,4 Band- 1 2,3� 4 Mixed Chorus-1,2,3,4 County Chorus-2,3,4 State Chorus-3 Ag Show-1,2 Down State Delaware Football Team- 14. Yearbook Press Club, As- si tant Editor-14. Dramatics Club- 3 Senior Play Junior Prom Patricia Pepper Patsy Who, Me Junior Prom Senior Play Yearbook Caroline C. Clendaniel Clink Gad Basketball-2,3,4 Baseball-1,2, 3,14. Cheerleading-1,2,3,14., Cap- tain-2 Girls Chorus-1,2,3,14. Mixed Chorus-1,2,3,14. Class Vice-President-1 Class Treas- urer-3 Senior Play F.H.A.-l, 2,3, President-2 Ag Show-1,2 Band-1,2,3 14-� Vice-President-3 Yearbook Red Cross-1,2,3, Sec- retary-2 Everett James Jefferson Jimmy Howdy Class President-1 Student, Council-1 Mixed Chorus-3,14. Senior Play Yearbook Dramatics Club-3 George F. Couch Couche I Reckon Football-3,14. Dramatics Club-3 F.F.A.-3,4, Vice-President-4 Mixed Chorus-3,14. Yearbook Basketball-3 Red Cross-14., Sec- retary Treasurer-4 Senior Play Sound Effects Press Club-4 Junior Prom Doris Elizabeth Spencer Spense What do you know Girls Chorus- 1,2,3 Mixed Chorus-1,2,3 Basketball-3,4 F.H.A.-l,2,3 Senior Play Year- book Press Club-14. Junior Prom Ag Show-1,2 Baseball-2 Charles Bayard Carey Carey That's what I say Red Cross-1 Class President-2 Student Council-1,2,14., Pres- ident- County Student Council, Vice-President- Boy1s State-3 Press Club-14. Senior Play Year- book, Editor-in-chief Football- 1,2,3,14. Basketball- 1,2,3� k Baseball-1,2,3,14- Lois Jane Heckman Heckman Tough Nose Girls Chorus-2,3,14- Mixed Chorus-2,3,U Band-3,14. County Chorus-3,14. County Band-3,14. F.H.A.-3 Dramatics Club-3 Basketball Manager-3,14. Press Club-U Yearbook Constance Virginia Darby Connie I don't know Class Secretary-3 Basketball- 1� 2,3,14. Cheerleadlng-1,2,3,14- B nd-l, 2,3 14- Ag Show-1,2,14- Girls Chorus-1,2,3 � 14- Mixed Chorus-1,2,3 14- F.H.A.,officer- 2, 3 Senior Play Yearbook Bruce William Harpster Harp Criminetty Mixed Chorus-2,14. F.F.A.,officer 2,3,U Band-2,3A Class Pres- ident- Dramatics Club-3 Ag Show-1,2,14. Senior Play, Sound Effects Yearbook-3,14- Basket- ball- Baseball-2,3A Foot- ball-2,3,14. Student Council -I4. Doris Estelle Mills Goo Boy Cheerleading-3,14- Girls Chorus- 3,14. Mixed Chorus-3,14- Athletic Association, Reporter-3 Student Council, Secretary-Treasurer-3, I4. Dramatics Club, President-3 F.H.A., Vice-President-3 Soft- ball-3 Press Club, Editor- Senior Play Prompter Yearbook George F. Siegfried Sieg What do you say Mixed Chorus-2,3,14- Dramatics Club-3 Football-1,2,3,14- R®d Cross-2 Yearbook Senior Play Press Club-14. 1 r r r Virginia Ruth Brooks Boss” Confound it Mixed Chorus-1,2,3 Girls Choru8-l,2 Ag Show-1,2 F.H.A.- 1,2,3 Class Treasurer-1,2 Student Counci1-2,3� k Dramatics Club-2 Senior Play Yearbook William Hubbard Macklln, Jr, Hub Great scott Mixed Chorus-3 � 14- Junior Prom Dramatics Club, Treasurer-3 Yearbook Playbook Stage Com- mittee for Senior Play Ludwig Michael Stuchlik Buddy Hay-o Mixed Chorus-2,14. F F.A. -1,2,3 I4., Secretary-3,1; Playbook Ag Show-1,2 Junior Prom Dramatics Club-3 Esther Carolyn Donovan Dimples Oh Shucks Girls Chorus-1,2 Mixed Chorus- 1,2,3 U F.H.A,-1,2,3� Treas- urer-2,3 Student Counci1-1,3� k Vice-President-U Dramatics Club 3 Yearbook Class Secretary-I4. Playbook County Chorus-14. Jerry H. Hasseraer Has Things are rough all over. Football-? Junior Prom Stage for Senior Play Yearbook Clifford M. Baker Bake Gone Fishin Baseball-2,3� Ag Show- 1,2,14. F.F.A. -1,2,3� Yearbook Senior Play Leona D. Brown Lee You don t say F.H.A.-1,2,3� � Secretary-2 Girls Chorus-1,2 Mixed Chorus- 1,2,14. Red Cross-1,2,14., Treas- urer-1, President-14. Senior Play Yearbook Press Club-14. Dramatics Club-3 Playbook Cheerleading-l,2,[|. The most exciting experience of our Senior year occured on December 5 when, with the help of Mrs. King, we presented the play ’’Dur Hearts Were Young and Gay.”' After weeks of memorizing lines, practicing motions, and fixing the soenery, our play was presented. By the complimentary comments heard afterwards, we knew our play had been a success. THE CAST Steward•••••••••••••• Mrs. Skinner......... Cornelia Otis Skinner Otis Skinner......... Emily Kimbrough...... Purser................. Stewardess........... Dick Winters..... .. . Admiral............ Harriet St. John..... Winifred Blaugh...... Leo McEvoy........... Inspector............ There .......... Madame Elise ••••••••• Monsieur De La Croix. Window Cleaner....... .Clifford Baker •Caroline Clendaniel .Nancy Hopkins •Joe Brown JCatheryn Parsons .Glenn Green .Patsy Pepper .Graham Dill .Ronald Jefferson .Virginia Brooks .Constance Darby .Charles Carey •Sarah Messick •Doris Spencer .Leona Brown •James Jefferson •George Siegfried I I 11 p r r JUNIORS ' r ? HIS TORY) cJ President - William Sammons Vice-president - Robert Carey Secretary - Betty Jean Jefferson Treasurer - Ora Jean Lynch Flower - Yellow rose bud Colors - Blue White Motto - On the Youth of Today Rest the Democracy of Tomorrow, It was the thrill of our lives, the day we had been waiting fori Sep- tember 6, 19501 At last it was here, and we went into our freshman year, which took us to the door of a new career. We were proud of our class participation in all activities. By the time we were sophomores we were accustomed to being included in the activities of the high school group, Betty Jean Jefferson won a ten year perfect attendance certificate, and twelve members of our class received band letters. In our Junior year we felt that our leadership was nearly at its peak. Four girls were cheerleaders; two were majorettes; and five played basketball. Six boys played football, and four played on the boys varsity team. Winning the Christmas prize for the best decorated room added to our third successful year. The big event, which was the eye catcher of the year, was the Junior- Senior Proqi. The boys and girls acted so differently. The girls took heed to the politeness of the boys, and the boys danced as if they en- joyed it as much as playing basketball. Another event, one which brought sadness to our class, was the depar- ture of Ora Jean Lynch. Jean entered our class in the fifth-grade, as a student from Georgetown School, In high school she took part in al- most every activity that occurred. Before she left to go to Rehoboth, the class gave her a farewell party. The party was well-attended by both Juniors and freshmen, because her sister was a member of the fresh- man grade. We missed her participation in the preparation for the Junior-Senior Prom and other events which occurred. Jeanette Savage Calvin Robinson Charles Lovenguth Shirley Harris Jimmy Wood Mary Betty Benson Edna Young rs pw t Lee Moore Norma Jane Carey Bill Sammons Jeanne Lynch Madolyn Bennett Vincent Donovan Harriet Houston Kay Murray Robert Carey Bill Wright Betty Jean Jefferson Marie Warrington I 3 Donald Johnson ' % FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES F r First Row L.R. R.Carmean, J.Jefferson, J.Hill, K.Hurst, R.Folke, C.Moore, D.Passwaters, K.Brown, E.Donovan Second Row L.R. J.Gross, D.Lynch, B.Millman, T.Moore E.Pepper, S.Warrington, R.Draper, S.Panuska, C.Hudson, D. Anderson, M.Carpenter Third Row L.R. R.Wilkinson, C.Bushey, R.Seibert, R.Brittinghajn, K.Sherman, J.Hastings, R.Dutton, L.Marvel, K. Workman, B.Manship, G.Williams, D.Phillips, E. Young, L.Tyndall, R.Reed, C.Bailey, J.Wilteey, Mrs.M.Morgan Absent J.Burns, L.Workman i r N I NTH ? TENTH First Row L.R. Second Row L.R. Third Row L.R. H.Reed, J.Walls, T.Jones, W.Wells, T.Jefferson, W.Fisher B.Crider, J.Roach, F.Jefferson, D.Mi liman, M. Green, M.Warrington, J.Greelish, C.Howell, B. Clendaniel, L.Clifton, G.Jefferson Mrs.W.Chambers, J.Steele, I.McAllister, J.Gregory G.Davidson, R.Wilkinson, F.Reed, R.Elliot, R.Gregory, S.Golden, H.Moore, P.White, Absent E.Scott n f r First Row L.R. H. Houston, J. Shepard, L. Brown, G. Couch, G. Jefferson, P. Beiderman. Second Row L.R. L. Clendaniel, R. Chandler, D. Johnson, G. David- son, C. Bushy, J. Reynolds, L. Murphy, T. Moore, Mrs. Eldora Reed. The first meeting of the Junior Red Cross was held October 30 in the Home Economics Room, under the supervision of Mrs. Reed. Officers were elected as follows: president, Leona Brown; vice- president, Gladys Jefferson; secretary-treasurer, George Couch. We have 111 members in the Junior Red Cross, ranging from the 7th to the 12th grades. We participated in the annual Red Cross Drive held from November 3 to November 7. The elementary grades gave $18.61 and $17 23 was collected from the Junior-Senior High School, the total being $35.81+. This was $9.88 more than last year's contributions. We also filled the Christmas boxes that were shipped overseas to less fortunate children. In these boxes were placed toothbrushes, toothpaste, yoyos, washcloths, soap, and various articles that we thought children might enjoy. VII COUNCIL STUDENT First Row L R. P. Beiderman, N. Hopkins, D. Mills, C Caroy, E. Donovan, V Brooks, J Johnson Absent W Sammons Second Row L.R. Miss E. Weakley, M. Warrington, K Murray, 0. Davidson, L Moore, T. Jefferson, N. Brittingham, L Clifton, B Harpster, R Dutton, J.Gross Our Student Council Association was organized in 1932 under the capable leadership of Miss Esther Wealcley. Through these years this supervising body has been active in the Sussex County Student Council Association and also attends the yearly meeting of the State Student Council Association Our Student Council has been active in the school, participating in some very worth-while activities It helped to distribute the money from tne magazine campaign It Is promoting better scholar- ship in our school and helping to achieve co-operation and better spirits among other schools Officers: President Vice-president Secretary-Treasurer Charles Carey Esther Donovan Doris Mills I f r ATHL ET 1C «- 'A S S 0 cTaT IO N First Row L.R. W. Betts, J. Gregory, G. Dill, M. Benson. Second Row L.R. Mr. H. Smith, L. Lawson, J. Brown, R. Johnson, D. Lynch. The Athletic Association is one of the governing groups of our school. As its name suggests, the Association governs the sports program, try- ing to improve the program and setting an example for future classes. At our first meeting, we discussed the purchasing of an electric score board and ways were suggested for raising the funds. Money came from the sale of magazines, the Faculty-Varsity game, and a donation from Portland Hosiery Mill. Our goal was achieved when the new score board arrived and was ready for use at the first basketball game held Janu- ary 13 th. Members of the Athletic Association are selected by the classes from ninth to twelfth. Each class selects two of its classmates. The Pres- ident of the senior class is also a representative. The officers of the Association are chosen at the first meeting. The faculty advisors of the organization are: Mr. Blevins, principal; Mr. John Curtis, coach of the baseball team; Mr. Harry Smith, coach of the basketball and football teams; and Mr. Marshall Webb, manager of the refreshment stand. Officers: President Vice-president Sec. Treasurer Graham Dill Jimmy Gregory Mary Betty Benson __XQUC AT ION DR I VER ™___ First Row L.R. W. Wells, A. Wyatt, T. Jefferson, 0. Johnson. A. Hurst, K. Brown, W. Fisher, H. Reed, J. Walls, J Hill. Second Row L.R. E. Peterson, E. Young, B. Millman, P. White, M. War- rington, S. Harris, M. Moore, T. Moore, I. MoAllis- ter, F. Jefferson, S. Golden. Third Row L.R. C. Bushy, R. Reed, L. Moore, W. Sammons, J. Wood, J. Greelish, D. Philips, B. Manship, E. Pepper, L. Mar- vel, L. Clifton, C. Howell, B. Clendaniel, G Dav- idson, F. Reed, R. Wilkinson, R. Johnson. After three years under the direction of Mr. Thomas A. Seals, and one year under the direction of Mr. Raymond C. Mullin, this yesir,s driver s education class was taken over by Mr. Milton Moyer. There are forty-five students learning the laws of the state and high-way department and the skills of operating a vehicle in a safe and moral manner. The students are given several different kinds of tests. The tests are to test their judgement, reaction, glare recovery, and field of vision. Driver Education Class meets every Monday and a period is set aside for this class. Two pupils are taken each period and one drives the first half of the period and the other student drives the last half of the period. The students must pass several written tests and also must pass a road test before they can obtain their licenses. After the students have successfully completed the course, they are given a oard that states that they are capable of possessing a driver a li- cense as soon as they are sixteen years of age. When they reach six- teen, all they have to do is go with signed permission from a parent or guardian to the Motor Vehicle Department in Georgetown, where they have to take an eye test and then get their licenses. First Row L.R. Second Row L.R. Third Row L.R. Fourth Row L.R. W. Wells, D. Passwaters, B. Harpster, G. Couch, R. Wilkinson, T. Jefferson, K. Hurst, J. Jefferson. J. Walls, W. Fisher, D. Johnson, G. Davidson, K. Sherman, R, Carmean, C. Brittingham, J.Wiltsey, T. Jones, C. Baker, F. Reed, C. Robin- son, C. Bailey, J, Gregory. L. Tyndall, C. Carey, D. Fisher, R. Reed, Mr. J. Curtis. This year the R. W. Chapter of the F.F.A. has followed a program based on achievements of the Chapter which was organized in 1930. Several of the boys have won prizes with their exhibits in the Kent and Sussex Fair, Each year the Chapter members plan a trip to the State Farm Show at Harrisburg, Pa. Another trip enjoyed by the boys this year was to Washington, D. C., over Skyline Drive and to Richmond, Va. The F.F.A, boys are indebted to their advisor, Mr, John Curtis, for services from the past years. Officers: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Watch-dog Bruce Harpster (ieorge Couch Ludwig Stuchlik William Sammons Truitt Jefferson Ray Wilkinson L r i r cococ First Row L.R. Second Row L.R. Third Row L.R. Fouth Row L.R. N. Bailey, S. Krlng, W. Bushy, L. Murphy, J. John- son, B. Millman, G. Jefferson, B. Clendanlel, C. Howell, J. Fosky, B. Tisher, D. Lynch, J. Cropper. Mrs. E. Reed, L. Marvel, R. Dutton, K. Workman, G. Gross, J. Hastings, D. Clifton, G. Greellsh, P. Millman, T. Moore, C. Buckley, J. Bennett,D. Mill- man, E. Scott, F. Jefferson, E. Pepper, S. Warrington, J. Stuchlik, K. Wood, D. Betts, N. Brlttlngham, J. Shepard, G. Williams, B. Manship. J. Shermer, R. Draper, L. McAllister, J. Baker, B. Farens, M. Bennett, L. Clifton, I. McAllister. The F.H.A. members had their first meeting on October 15, and elec- ted officers as follows: President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Reporter Historian Barbara Clendanlel Connie Howell Gladys Jefferson Bessie Millman Elizabeth Scott Jeanette Greellsh The most Important event of the F.H.A. Club was a trip to Henrich K. Krebs School in Newport, Delaware on November 5. There are lj.3 members of the F.H.A. Club. This has been the lar- gest F.H.A. group ever organized. We are all grateful to Mrs. Eldora Reed for the fine work she has done as supervisor of the F.H.A. First Row L.R. Second Row L.R. Third Row L.R. C. Carey, Boys Sports: C.Darby, Girls Sports; D. Spencer, Business Editor; S. Messick, Assistant and Exchange Editor; M. Moore, Alumni. N. Phillips, Circulation Editor; G. Dill,Assis- tant Editor; G. Ketterer, Typist; K. Parsons, News Editor; G.Couch, Features; L.Heckman, Clubs; L. Brown, Humor. D. Mills, Editor-in-Chief, G. Siegfried, Fea- tures; Mary K. Morgan, Adviser. .MHS-SCRIPTS is now in its eleventh year of circulation, published by the Press Club, consisting of senior students. The wScriptan contain the news of elementary school, high school, sports, activities and faculty. At least four issues are published each year in three-column mime- ograph form. Copies are sent to 25 different schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. CHORUSES s First Row L.R. R.Dutton, E.Poppor, T.Mooro, D.Mills, D.Ljnch, S.War- rington, M.Carpontor, D.Clifton, E.Young, E.Young, B.Jefferson. Socond Row L.R. E.Scott, K.Workman, S.Mosslck, J.Hastings,D.Anderson, J.Groolish, J.Gross, B.Mlllman, R.Draper, H.Houston, M.Bennett. Third Row L.R. L.Marvel, K.Murray, M.Warrington, B.Clendaniel, L Clifton, G.Jefferson, D.Millman, J.Roach, I.McAllister,J.Steele. Fourth Row L.R. K.Parsons, M.Moore, C.Darby, C.Clendaniel, L.Heckman, G.Ketterer, N.Hopkins, Mr. L.Evans. First Row l.R. H.Reed, M.Warrington, B.Jefferson, E.Young, J.Hast- ings, R.Dutton, B.Mlllman, R.Draper, M.Carpenter, T.Moore, J. Gross, D.Lynch, E.Young, D.Mills, N.Hopkins. Second Row L.R. J.Wood, M.Moore, L.Brown, E.Donovan, E.Pepper, D.An- derson, G.Jefferson, L.Marvel, K.Workman, J.Roach, D.Millman, M. Bennett, H.Houston, C.Darby, C.Clendaniel, D.Johnson. Third Row L.R. W. Wright, S.Messick, K.Parsons, V.Brooks, B.Clendan- iel, L.Clifton, J.Greelish, I.McAllister, J.Steele, K.Murray, J. Lynch, G.Ketterer, G.Dill. Fourth Row L.R. Mr. L.Evans, G.Davidson, W.Fisher, R.Wilkinson, L. Moore, L.Stuchlik, N.Reynolds, H.Macklin, G.Siegfried, C.Loven- guth, C.Robinson, B.Harpster, J.Jefferson. Absent: L.Heckman. L f I F First Row L.R. Majorettes Second Row L.R. Third Row L.R. Fourth Row L.R. Fifth Row L.R. T. Martin, B. Farens, B. Manship, D. Clifton, L. Clifton, J. Gross, E. Young, K. Workman, J. Savage, C. Howell. J. Wood, J. Cropper, R. Ml 11 man, R. Mitchell, R. Chandler, J. Jefferson, R.FolJoe, W. Wells, B. Harpster. E. Peterson, J. Bennett, E. Donovan, P. Beiderman, D. Betts, K. Hurst, H. Reed, T. Jefferson, I. McAllister, G. Ketterer. D. Fisher, S. Messick, F. Jefferson, E. Scott, G. Jefferson, B. Clendaniel, R, Wright, C. Robinson, R. Carey, W. Fisher, Mr. L. Evans R. Brown, L. Moore, H. Houston, M. Bennett, G. Dill, C. Darby, C. Clendaniel, L. Heckman, N. Hopkins, D. Johnson, G. Davidson OZ CD PPER STAFR , --3 First Row L.R. G. Dill, B. Harpster, J. Jefferson, H. Macklin, W. Wright, C. Baker, J. Hassemer, R. Jefferson, G. Green. Second Row L.R. D. Mills, N. Hopkins, V. Brooks, G. Ketterer, C. Carey, N. Reynolds, D. Spencer, N. Phillips, L. Brown, M. Moore. Third Row L.R. Mr. M. Webb, Miss J. Holbert, S. Messick, C.Clen- daniel, J. Lynch, K. Parsons, D. Fisher, L.Stuch- lik, J. Brown, G. Siegfried, L. Heckman, C.Darby, E. Donovan, P. Pepper, Mr. R. Jacobs. This year a Clipper is the fourth publication of the school yearbook, and we, the class of 53 take great pride ini pre- senting this finished book to its readers. The staff� s executive committee, art department, and layout commit- tee have worked together on this production. By their efforts they have created the most original and authentic yearbook yet publish- ed at Milton High School. At the beginning of the year the written material was prepared. Typists began blocking and typing this on the finished mats and pictures were mounted. All this was then checked by our advisers and other teachers. Now as a result of this work you have a completely different Clip- per . This assembled loose-leaf booklet belongs to you. It con- tains your memories and records. Fifst Row L.R. Second Row L.R Third Row L.R. Fourth Row L.R. Fifth Row L.R. J. Gregory, R. Wilkinson, R. Carey, C. Carey, G. Dill, G. Couch, G. Siegfried, G. Green. G. Johnson, R. Reed, B. Harpster, C. Bailey, W. Wright, W. Fisher, J. Hill, R. Gregory. G. Davidson, C. Bushy, R. Johnson, R. Howell, L. Lawson, D. Fisher, A. Wyatt. L. Moore, D. Johnson, J. Wood, R. Chandler, J. Burns• R. Chambers, Coach, E. Jones, Mgr., K. Meredith, Mgr., H. Smith,Coach. The Milton Warriors completed their most successful season in 1952, winning 5 out of 7 games. On September 5th, Coaches Smith and Chambers welcomed 32 candi- dates to the gridiron. One thought stressed by both coaches was, if our team was to have a successful campaign, we would have to practice hard and long. The boys took this thought to heart and for the next month practiced very hard to be in shape for the opening game with Bridgevilla. The Warriors established two records this season. A total of 3k points were scored in one game. The old record was set at 2o points. This was the first record we broke this year. The sec- ond record was for the most games won in a single season, which was five. The old record for games won in a season was three. A few of this year1s players were honored by being selected for the Downstate All Star Team. Graham Dill won a backfield berth on this team while James Gregory, George Siegfried, and George Couch received honorable mention. 1 r JTHE'WARRIORSt R • End, J. Center, B. L• End, G• Gregory; R. Tackle, R. Wilkinson; R. Guard, Harpster; L. Guard, G. Couch; L. Tackle, G. Green; Backs, C. Carey, G Bailey, R. Wright, R. Carey; Siegfried; G. Dill Milton Bridgeville 7 Milton 7 Caesar Rodney 3k Milton Delmar 0 Milton Lewes 0 Milton 0 Rehoboth 25 Milton 12 Smyrna 6 Milton 3U Georgetown 6 1 r r BOYS' VARS I TY First Row L.R. E.Jonas,mgr., W.Wright, C.Carey, J.Gregory, C. Lovenguth, G.D111, K.Meredith,mgr. Second Row L.R. Mr.H.Smith, coach, D.Flsher, J.Wood, G.Davidson, C.Robinson, R.Gregory, B.Harpster Absent J.Brown � 53 SCHEDULE SCORES Milton I4.7 Milton lj.0 Milton 5k Milton 3k Milton 5° Milton I4.O Milton 31 Milton kO Milton oO Milton I4.I Milton 56 Milton 31 Milton k3 Milton lj.6 Harrington 32 Selbyvllle 30 Greenwood 36 Georgetown 53 J.M. Clayton k2 Mlll8boro 28 Harrington I4.6 Alumni 36 J.M. Clayton I4.I Millsboro 35 Selbyvllle I4.6 Greenwood lj.3 Alumni 35 Georgetown 50 H E D E F E N S E START THE CLOCK I r r 03 h n co cd JAY VEES «. • CHEERLEADERS First Row L.R. R.Howell, F.Reed, R.Johnson, J.Reynolds, J.Jeffer- son, J.Walls Second Row L.R. Mr.M.Webb, coach, R.Brown, C.Moore, R.Chandler, L. Lawson, K.Hurst, K.Brown, L.Clendaniel Left Side F.B. Center L.R. Right Side F.B. K.Murray, C.Howell, J.Savage, J.Lynch D.Mills, N.Hopkins S.Harris, C.Clendaniel, C.Darby, L.Clifton Absent: D.Lynch, L.Brown p BASEBALL SOFT BALL O XCCCCCCCCCC0CC SOFTBALL The M.H.S. girls' softball team started the '52 season with a bang by defeating J.M.Clayton 37-9« This ignited a spark towards the second con- secutive undefeated season for the Warriorettes . The team practiced vigorousxj almost every day under the coaching of Mrs, Wilma Chambers The results of these practices showed in every game the girls played The members of the squad were: J. Savage, S. Messick, N Hopkins, C. Clendaniel, L Brown, M. Bennett, M Moore, M.B. Benson, E. Young, S Harris and Dolores Wilson, who was the only girl to graduate from the team The M.H.S. Warriorettes will seek to experience the «53 season as their third undefeated one! T k WARRIORETTES WARRIORS Milton 37 J.M.Clayton 9 Milton k Greenwood 5 Milton 15 J.M.Clayton 5 Milton 10 J.M.Clayton 0 Milton 21 Harrington 2 Mllton 6 J.M.Clayton 0 Milton 19 Rehoboth 8 Milton k Harrington 5 Milton U8 Georgetown 9 Milton 1 Rehoboth 2 Milton 12 Lewes k Milton k Greenwood 5 Milton 29 Harrington 6 Milton 7 Georgetown 13 Milton 17 Georgetown 1 Milton 1 Lewes 0 Milton 5 Harrington 3 Milton 1 Georgetown 6 BASEBALL In 1952 the Warriors put on their spikes to shoot that ole« apple around the infield, and to leap high into the air to pull in those fly balls Under the pioliting of Mr. John Curtis, the starting nine grabbed the first three games, but went into a slump and dropped the next four con- secutive contests Although replacements were scarce, when a player was hurt or absent from school, the Warriors managed to survive the season with a 5-5 record To begin the season there was: Ralph Dickerson, Chas. Lovenguth, Lee Moore, Jim Gregory, Ernie Mills, Frank Donovan, Bruce Harpster, Graham Dill, Carlton Joseph, Charles Carey, Ronald Carey, and Glenn Green. The big bat of Graham Dill, Ronald Carey, and Charles Carey, added a big punch to the games with batting averages of 300, .370, and 315 respectively. Frank Donovan started a big rally all his own in the beginning games of the season with a total of six hits in two games As our yearbook went to press, the Warriors of '53 were looking forward to spring training and another successful baseball season. 1 1 ■ GIRLS VARSITY First Row L.R. Second Row L.R. K.Parsons, S.Messick, N.Hopkins, C.Clendaniel, I . Spenser, M.Benson, C. Darby K.Workman, L.Clifton, J.Savage, B.Manship, M.Ben- nett, H.Houston, E.Young, M.Warrington, Mrs. W. Chambers, coach 2 points Milton 39 Milton 28 Milton 19 Milton 18 Milton 21 Milton 33 Milton 17 Milton 22 Milton 1 6 Milton 11 Milton 33 Milton 3k Milton 33 Harrington 32 Selbyville 32 Greenwood U8 Georgetown 13 J • M • C • 17 Millsboro 33 Harrington 22 Alumnae 39 J. M. C. 2k Millsboro 22 Selbyville 3k Greenwood 53 Georgetown 21 ELEMENTARY JUNIOR HIGH FIRST SECOND r T 1 SECOND TH I RD a r r ccec r KINDERGARTEN iz FIRST % T Hianoj manoj-ay ihi J , FIFTH FIFTH-SIXTH V N3A3S H1XIS