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

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NN D 'V 1 1 xx, Tiff BH! HAS' 70lD OUR FIRST YEAR The Class of 1950 arrived in a high school world of confusion and inexperience in September of 1946. Here we moved in what seemed to be an entirely new atmosphere-so new that several days passed before we were able to get to our classes on time. Our training in the responsibilities of high school freshmen began immediately, and, surprisingly, we learned quickly. One of our first steps was taken in the direction of class organization. jimmy Riley was chosen president and Joan Worrad was selected as vice-president. Carolyn Kendall received the job of secretary-treasurer. Later on, we understood that Christmas was on its way. To help spread some of the holiday cheer, a class group sang carols throughout the neighborhood. The caroling party was climaxed at school with dancing and the serving of refreshments. This ac- tivity became traditional with our class. How time dragged by! But finally june rolled around. On june 12, 81 of us gathered on the school steps and watched the birdie as the photographer snapped our freshman class picture, That evening we presented class night exercises for our parents and friends. The Freshman Frolic followed this pro- gram and was the first orchestral dance for our class and their guests. A carnival theme was carried out in the decorations, many gay and festive streamers with balloons adorning the school gym. OUR SECOND YEAR After the summer vacation, which seemed too short, 65 sophomores returned to the old grind . In an election which soon followed, Jeanne Smolka was elected president, jimmy Riley, vice-president, Ruth Wheatley, secretaryg and joan Worrad, treas- urer. This indeed was a big year for our school! Mount Pleasant had its very Hrst football team. The team was supported exceptionally well by a large number of followers. Three games filled the schedule and everyone was pleased with the two wins which were acquired. The sophomore year marked a special one for another reason than that of football. The Hrst Mount Pleasant choir was organized and this fine organization gave several concerts during the year. Both the musical and the football presentations were well deserving of the credit which they received. In the spring the Sophomore Hop was held. It was open to the tenth grade and their guests. The beautiful decorations, representing the theme, The Dwarf Club , and a wonderful orchestra sent us on to our junior year. OUR THIRD YEAR Another summer had passed, and again we re- turned to school for another year of education and fun. This year our class membership increased by one to make a total enrollment of 66. Class officers were at once chosen. Harry Moore was elected pres- identg Buddy Dietz, vice-president, Barbara Queener, secretaryg and Joan Worrad, treasurer. Concessions for the 1948-49 football and basket- ball seasons helped the junior class along with their finances. In December came our Christmas Dance, which the class sponsored. With Christmas decorations and refreshments, it proved to be a very gala affair. This was the year to order our class rings. A large committee spent many hours in choosing seals and ring styles from which the class made its final decision. By the middle of February the juniors were sporting their new class rings. On March 11 and 12 we presented the hilarious comedy, We Shook the Family Tree , as the first junior Play. The practices and parties, which pre- ceded it, made the evenings -very pleasant. By May plans were well under way for the junior Prom, the decorative theme Blue Moon and Blue Room being chosen. So it was that, on May 27,

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7fl0.S'f TIIINFS' I llKf Q I am the Class of '50 of Mount Pleasant High p-:' t School. , X 45? X . People don't take me seriously as a rule, I But deep inside me I have my thoughts, and so CL 1 'if i',gQ5f?5 N Iflyou would really know me, just read be- 3 ow. A 'x The things that 1 like and the things that 1 m? want W PT To make my own, I never before you Haunt. fl iff Yes, these things I feel are poetry surely. 0- 4- Their beauty is found in ways I feel deeply. So read and don't smile, lest you hurt meg you ll see, Y You'll not learn the names of the authors it x, X from me, , f X xx But read on and see what you think of me, x ' gf-S l please, 2 ' X, X - - ai- Y,-fx The things that I enjoy most of all are these: Christmas morning A blue lake with a canoe and you The year's first snow Forests with their silence and majesty The budding of flowers in spring The quiet serenity of a Thanksgiving dinner Cheering of a crowd at a football game The humming of the motor on the school bus Soldiers coming home from war Words and sweet music of a love song Waking up to find the ground covered with snow The smell of rain-scented air The sound of printing presses running Trucks roaring out of a big garage Watching a small child open a gift The end of a long journey Wind blowing through fields of grain The tide coming in and slapping on shore A moon-lit bay The sound of dishes being put on the table A field of flowers A thunder storm at two in the morning Reliving a vacation Making a long-shot count The ticking of a clock My dog's soulful eyes Hunting alone on a cold frosty morning The pop of a bottle opening A peacock spreading his wings A perfect squeeze play A galloping horse A lighted Christmas tree in a dark room A.. nifi- Walking on a cold starry night Getting a big surprise Being with someone I like Pattering of rain on my window The excitement of a crowd at a big event The unfurling of a Hag Listening to a brook gurgle along Soft cuddly kittens or puppies The falling of snow The moon or the sun rising and going down Popping corn on cold nights Day-dreaming Trains going by at night Climbing a hill or taking a long trip The Star-Spangled Banner Sunrise over a mountain Being in a quiet church To watch the clouds go drifting by The sound of waves against a boat's side A choir singing the Lord's Prayer Rustling of the wind through the trees before a storm Living among happy people A large city street with cars going by Driving a car on the Pennsylvania Turnpike The throw and follow-through of a baseball player Watching a big transport settle for a landing The end of football practice and a cool drink of water Trapping in the early morning Sitting before a warm fire on a cold night Reminiscing of past pleasures Walking in the fallen leaves in autumn And, last but not least, Aifiea tiptoeing across a powder puff with his tennis shoes on!

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the junior class and their guests were entertained by their third annual orchestral dance. Mount Pleasant's first yearbook was in the minds of the staff members about this time. Announce- ments were made in the spring concerning dates and plans for the printing of the Green Leaf. With things all set for the next term the junior class left behind them one' of the best school years. OUR LAST YEAR The senior year at Mount Pleasant was certainly one of the busiest years experienced. Our class pres- ident was joe Wortz, vice-president, janet Smith, the secretary, Ruth Wheatley, and the treasurer, joan Worrad. Committees were chosen and practices began in November for the Senior Play, The Tavern , which was presented on December 9 and 10, in the school auditorium. The Senior Ball was an affair to be remembered. It was held in the Du Barry Room of the Hotel du Pont on February 3. This dance marked the first formal and the biggest dance of our Mount Pleasant career. During the winter the new recreation room was secured by the twelfth grade for their use. Many enjoyable senior activities were held there. Before we knew it, graduation had rolled around and our thoughts turned to name cards, announce- ments, and caps and gowns. All 62 seniors enjoyed the activities of the last few months together. Senior Odd Day was held in April. Many memorable things can be recalled from the senior trip-and on june 10, the Farewell to Seniors Dance was held for our class. The Baccalaureate Services, Class Night, and Com- mencement put a linal ending to our high school education. Many students in our class will continue their education, while the rest will seek other op- portunities, but whatever tasks face us, we never will forget the thrill of being the first graduating class of Mount Pleasant High School. It has been a grand period of our lives and one that will always be re- membered as we leave our school to take other re- sponsibilities in this great world. --PAULINE PEPPER ,. ff