Mount Pleasant High School - Green Leaf Yearbook (Wilmington, DE)

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MARJORIE SNYDER Margie has chosen home eco- nomics as her future vocation and will major in it at the U. of Del. A good sport and full of fun, she is one of the few seniors that has been at Mt. Pleasant since grade one. Always interested in sports, Margie played varsity hockey-9, basketball-9, 12, and softball-10, 11. A Safety Patrol officer-9, 10, she was in the oper- etta-9, was head cheerleader-9, 10, Leaders Club pres.-10, took Driver's Training-11 and was in the Choir and Band-11, 12. giQ,-:e2tfc'fvfl524teif. pig - E., , 525, ,L . ff ' -. 1' Q. 4 sf , , t 1xi91,,gQZg ,11, ' ' is A ' '53 ar .SM gr-4415 3919,-.ta I g- , f-is 4 ' V A :-i it in 'Qffzi rs-' . , ,t 6' . E , ,... .1 , Zig, I inn- at , t-wk... K f , ff ' K 5 if 5,41 2 K 1 , I as f t ' fr Www ,E L5 H fr 5 X if W1 so fix ws A M31 'ax it cf Q N i K . i MARION THAYER Marion was one of our more traveled classmates, having lived in Brazil for two years. Since her return in 1948, this academic stu- dent has graced the stage with scenery as well as dramatic offer- ings. Some of her activities were: varsity hockey and basketball-11, Driver's Training-11, Jr. and Sr. Play casts, Dramatics Club-11, softball-11, 12, Choir-11, 12 and GREEN LEAF staff. Marion hopes to become a commercial artist after attending Oberlin Conserva- tory. . ROBERTA STOESSEL An all-round girl is Bobbie- Lou, who has shown her versatil- ity as a line scholar and star ath- lete. Varsity hockey and softball- 9, 10, 11, varsity basketball-10, 11, 12, Safety Patrol-9, Dramatics Club-10, Choir-10, 11, chairman of jr. and Sr. Play ticket committees fco-chairman of the latterj, Ath- letic Ass'n.-12, Driver's Training- 12 and GREEN LEAF staff were her various activities. Bobbie- Lou's ambition is to be a chem- ical secretary after completing a course at Goldey College. RICHARD THOMAS Dick with his likeable disposi- tion came to M.P.H.S. from New York State in his 11th year. His favorite hobby is collecting model trains. Dick's activities have in- cluded: Sports and Leaders Clubs- 11, varsity basketball and volley- ball-11, operetta-11, football-11, 12, Student Council treasurer-11, 12, Choir-11, 12, Sr. Play cast and GREEN LEAF staff. Dick took the scientific course in preparation for future work in businessadmin- istration. His next stop is either Muhlenberg College or the U. of Del. GLENN STREEVY If in need of a first class ath- letics manager, call on Glenn Streevy, for Glenn has been a manager of varsity basketball-9, 10, 11 and of football-10. His other activities included varsity baseball-9, Shop Club-10, 11, and Archery Club-11. Glenn enjoys working on stage scenery and rid- ing on his motorcycle. He was a specialist in the print shop in-his 12th year and was responsible for the printing of many of our tickets and programs. RICHARD UMBRECI-IT Handy with a hammer and saw, Richie has interests in shop work and stage-craft. He was a member of the general course and has plans to work as a printer's apprentice after graduation. Rich- ard played intramural basketball in his 9th year and intramural base- ball and football in the 9th and 11th grades. For other activities this red-haired student joined Stage Club-9, Shop Club-10, Archery Club-11 and served as a print shop specialist-12. 1'- f QA , , I it at 19

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K Ct? e i - fl V . 'il R ct . Q 18 ADE LE SERMATTEI Immediately when her name is spoken one thinks of Adele's writ- ing ability. This ability was shown in various Ways, for, while arriving at M.P.H.S. only in the 10th year, this industrious aca- demic student has been an in- terviewer for the PLEASANT VIEWS, GREEN FLASH assoc. editor-11, 12, was on the Jr. and Sr. Play publicity committees, and on the GREEN LEAF staff. Adele is well thought of by all who know her and will surely succeed in her undertakings in the future. MARTHA SHILLITO A native of New York Qand proud of itj, Martha has shown her literary, artistic and dramatic abilities while at school. She re- ceived leading parts in the senior operettas-9, ll and in the Jr. and Sr. Plays. Class sec.-10, Choir-10, ll, 12, and GREEN LEAF staff were other interests, Drawing and writing are two favorite pastimes at which she has proven herself adept. Weslc-y Jr. College is Martha's future destination where she will major in the literary and dramatic fields. ARDIS SHANKS Wlien art is mentioned, pretty and talented Ardie will come to mind. She joined the class in her junior year and has since contrib- uted her artistic ability to many activities. As a member of the scenery committee for the Jr. and Sr. Plays fco-chairman of the lat- terj and as art editor of the GREEN LEAF, Ardis has shown her interest and skill in this Field. She was on the GREEN FLASH staff-11 and a Choir member-11. Of course, she plans to pursue an art career. .- Y 'T' Q 51.155 ' T5 L12 1 JANET SMITH Janet, a gay and likeable girl, has added much to the spirit of the class. She returned to Mt. Pleasant in 1949, after living in Illinois for three years. ln her 12th year she was Class vice-pres, and representative to the Student Council. A star varsity hockey player-12 and a member of Choir- 1l, 12, she also served as co-ordi- nator for the Sr. Play and was on the GREEN LEAF staff. Smitty's next stop is the U. of Del. for her training as a mathematics teacher. WILLIAM SHERWOOD Tall, dark-haired Bill has al- ways been interested in model air- planes and cars. Another sports' enthusiast, he played on the var- sity football and baseball teams- 10, 11, 12 and on the basketball team-10. Bill served as Athletic Assn. vice-pres.-11, 12. Other ac- tivities included operetta cast-9, Science and Aviation Club-9, 11, Sports Club-10, Square Dance Club-12 and Safety Patrol-12. Bill took the general course and wants to attend the U. of Dela- ware. JEANNE SMOLKA Always an outstanding class member, Jeanne is well-known by those at M.P.I-LS. Among her ac- tivities were: Safety Patrol-9, 10, varsity hockey and basketball-9, 10, 11, Class pres.-10, Athletic Ass'n. pres.-10, softball-10, 11, Choir-lil, 11, 12, county oratorical contest participant-ll, operetta-11, Student Council vice-pres.-11 and sec.-12, cheerleader-12, co-chairman of the May Day committee-12 and GREEN LEAF assoc. editor, Jeanne intends to become a dental hygienist,

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Q 512 cel S Qi, l X 1 I mi it 12-,D .- ANNE VERNON This talented gal has decided interests in music and dramatics. Anne has to her credit: Safety Patrol-9, 10, operettas-9, 11, var- sity hockey-9, 10, 11, a Singcl1ro- nizer -10, 11, 12, Band color guard-10, Choir-10, 11, 12, county oratorical contest 2nd place win- ner-11, GREEN FLASH staff-11, Driver's Training-11, Dance Band vocalist-11, 12, Jr. and Sr. Play casts and GREEN LEAF staff. Anne plans to study elementary education at Pasadena Jr. College and later at U.C.L.A. JOAN WORRAD Cheerful Joanie, with lots of school spirit, has had many good times at school while sharing in activities. As Class treas.-10, 11, 12 and as Athletic Ass'n, treas.-11, 12, she has shown her ability in hand- ling monetary matters. Among her activities were: Class vice-pres.-9, Safety Patrol-9, 10, Choir-10, 11, cheerleader-11, 12, Jr. Play cast, Dramatics Club-11, 12, usher for the Sr. Play and GREEN LEAF staff. Joanie, a scientific stu- dent, is uncertain of her future plans. NORMAN WARD Buddy, who took the general course in high school, is remem- bered for his sense of humor. As a future occupation he wants to be a game warden. Buddy played on the varsity basketball and base- ball squads in his 9th and 10th years, also varsity football-10, in- tramural football-l0, and intra- mural baseball and basketball-10, 11, 12. He participated in the op- eretta-9, had a lead in the Sr. Play, joined Sports Club-10, 11 and was a member of the GREEN FLASH staff-11, 12. JOSEPH WORTZ An all-round fellow, Joe has always been an active class mem- ber. He played varsity baseball-9, 10, basketball-9, 10, 11, 12, and football-10, 11, 12. Other activities included: outside Safety Patrol captain-9, operetta-9, Student Coun- cil treasurer-10, Leaders and Sci- ence and Aviation Clubs-11, Square Dance Club-12, Athletic Ass'n.-12, Class pres.-12, and May Day committee co-chairman-12. Jody wants to major in business administration at the U. of Dela- ware. RUTH WHEATLEY Musically-inclined, Ruth's activ- ities have included: Safety Patrol- 9, 10, operetta casts-9, 11, Student Council sec.-10, Class sec.-10, Choir-10, 11, 12 fChoir vice-pres.- llj, a Singchronizer -10, ll, 12, varsity basketball-11 fmgr.-101, Driver's Training-11, Dance Band vocalist-11, 12, Jr. and Sr. Play p r o m p t e r , cheerleader-12 and GREEN LEAF staff. Ruthie wrote the words to the school vic- tory song. She wants to attend Syracuse University to major in music. ff, tl XX i D 'S X, 'ssl . YH 7? 1 REX A ff' N N...-,.... CLASS OF 1950 Always busy with something or another, the Class of '50 has had many interesting and varied ex- periences. He sponsored several dances, Xmas Dance-11, Senior Swing-12, and such special affairs as the Freshman Frolic, Sophomore Hop, Junior Prom, and Senior Ball. The Class of '50 was in charge of concessions-11 and staged the Jr. and Sr. Plays. He was active in all sports and club activities. For fur- ther education the Class of '50 hopes to attend many different schools to study a variety of occupations.