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

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LOIS WATT-Energetic Lois was one of the most outstanding mem- bers oi our senior class, as can be verified by her many activities. She was co-editor ot the year- book, vice-president of the senior class, and a cheerleader. In her eleventh year, she was a repre- sentative from Mount Pleasant for Girls' State. In sports, she was on the varsity hockey team 9, 10 and ll, intramural basketball 9. She was Student Council president 9, color guard in the band 9, 10, and 11, and a member of the choir 9, 10, ll, and l2. Also she was head of the costume com- mittee tor the senior play. LOIS WEST- Westy was with us quite awhile in our favorite high school and contributed much, In her freshman and sophomore years she played varsity hockey and basketball, was a member oi the Choir and Leader Club, and took part in the operettas, In her junior year she played junior varsity basketball, was a member of the Leader Club, a prompter in the junior play, and as a tribute to her beauty was chosen Miss Green Flash . In llth grade she became a cheerleader, and in her senior year she was appointed assistant head cheerleader. She was also a member of the GREEN LEAF staff. CHARLES WEFERLING - Wet , one of our handsomest seniors with ci sense oi humor, entered Mount Pleasant High School in his junior year. He participated in the photography and typing clubs ll. Many ot us remember Wet tor both his motorcycle and jacket and recognized him at Iirst because of these articles. Wet already had a jump on the members of the class at grad- uation for he already had started his iuture plans with Nancy Io. He will Work as shipping clerk at Delaware Mills. f V' i I New M gg? 'X 5, r. K i .' - ft. Tcfffl f wifi- . a. :-, 915.1 L' Mft7 iQ if f- W 'i 'f i f 11' V ,tg - K . ., 2 E 31, isi 1 lrt3fi9i9iiii5Ql .'f5,Vrj-,151-f' f . -sr . jr :'.ffgirigg,t,.,.,, A 33. MY WEBB - Webbie , always ready with a joke, was the mus- ician ot the class, for he played not -only the mandolin but the guitar as well. He entertained us many times with his funny hill- billy songs. However, he did not confine his activities to music, as he played varsity baseball in his freshman sophomore, junior, and senior years. He was in the Square Dance Club in his junior year and helped on the junior play commit- tee. In his senior year he was chairman ot the program commit- tee ior the senior play. Webbie plans to continue on a radio pro- gram atter graduation. IOAN WILLEY - This strawberry blonde was envied by many of the girls for her attractive hair. She was a commercial course major, In her freshman year, Ioan was a member of the choir and glee club and here added to the soprano section. In the tenth grade she was in the chorus ot the operetta, and a member of the Archery Club. Her eleventh grade activities were Square Dance Club and junior carnival committee. Ioan was a member of the GREEN LEAF staff. She plans to become a secretary.

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'v 90 sl 0 1 Q ,Q 55 O N: U 'I nl lo Hin ROY SULLIVAN-Roy was one of the outstanding artists of the class. for whenever a poster was needed or a dance needed decorations, he was always ready and willing. His contributions to the class were not confined to art, however, as he was active on the Green Flash for three years. Roy also had a little grease paint in his blood. for he had leading roles in both the junior and senior plays. He was in the Athletic Association in his sophomore year, and in his junior and senior years he was in the Student Council. To round out his activities he was the art edi- tor on the GREEN LEAF. SN: ' ' ' HOWARD TURNER - Turk seemed to center his interests in sports out of school as well as in school, for he had an interest in horses and boxing. He was a member of the Golf Club, and as a result of this Turk is quite handy with the golf clubs. He played varsity baseball in his freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years, and was one of the star pitchers of the team. He played intramural basketball and football in his senior year. After graduation he plans to go into professional golf. ROGER TRUMBORE - Roger was an active member of the class, as well as an outstanding student. He was on the Green Flash for two years. ln his junior year he was chosen to represent the school at Boy's State , and he held a leading role in the junior play. He was also on the junior carnival committee. In his senior year he was elected vice-president ol the Student Council and he was business manager ot the GREEN LEAF. He also held a leading role in the senior play. Roger plans to attend the University of Iowa. WILLIAM TOMLINSON - Always ready to lend a helping hand. Bill was active in a variety of fields during high school. He played baseball 9, and junior var- sity basketball 9, 10, and ll Bill was homeroom vice-presi- dent in both 9th and 12th grades. He was also an Athletic Associa- tion member ll. Bill was on both junior and senior play scenery committees and on the carpentry committee for the junior carnival. He was a member of the Golf Club 12. After graduation, Bill plans to join the Air Force and hopes to enter the field of elec- tronics. in DONALD UMBBECHT- Don , the boy with the habitual good morning , was definitely interest- ed in printing and centered most of his activities in this line. He printed many play programs, tic- kets, etc. In addition to this, he was a member of the football squad ll and I2 and made sev- eral touchdowns. Don was on the lighting committee for the jun- ior play. He was a member of last year's Square Dance Club, Naturally, with his printing inter- ests, Don plans on a career in this field.

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I I O I N. C I 0' O Ninn. IOAN WILLIAMS-Petite, blonde loan was one of the versatile members of the senior class. She will always be remembered for her role as Kitty in the senior play. Her interest in music can be verified by her activities in that field. Ioan was a member of the choir and choir librarian in 9, 10, ll, 12, played cymbals in the band 9, 10, ll, Press Club 9 and ll, cheerleader 12, homeroom president 9 and ll, and GREEN LEAF advertising manager. Ioan will go either to the University of Delaware for elementary edu- cation or Delaware Hospital for nurse's training. RUTH WRIGHT- Ruthie will always be remembered by the senior class for her sunny disposi- tion and bubbling personality, as well as for her portrayal of the feminine lead, Gloria , in the junior play. Her many activities included hockey 9, softball 9, 10, intramural basketball 9, 10, ll, senior choir 9, 10, 11, 12, choir operetta 9, 10, and cheerleading 10, ll, 12. She was also chairman of ushers for the senior play. Ruthie looks forward to study- ing business at a business col- lege for her future plans, and wherever she goes, her good dis- position will gain her many new friends. BARBARA WOODWARD- Barb . best noted for her fits of laughter, was inclined to show interest in the field of music, for she sang with the choir for four years. Whenever a piano player was needed, Barbara was always ready and willing. She was a colorguard in the band for two years, she took drivers training in her junior year., and headed the office of class treasurer in her sophomore year. In her junior year she was on the program committee for the junior play and was also an usher. Barb took the academic course and she has chosen for her future career the field of nursing. GARY ,WINDSOR - Gary, who joined our class in his sophomore year, was interested mainly in photography. Among his activi- ties, was the photography club, of which he was a member for three years, the typing club, and a member of the Safety Patrol, in the 12th grade. Gary was on the varsity football team in his junior and senior years. A career in the Coast Guard is his future plan after graduation from Mt. Pleasant. I , RAI N V 4 'if-ui-H CLASS OF 1951 Always busy with one thing or another, the Class of '51 has en- gaged in many different exper- iences during his high school years. He sponsored the Iunior and Senior Carnivals and affairs such as the Freshman Frolic, Sophomore Hop, junior Prom and Senior Ball. The Class of 'Sl also presented the junior and Senior Plays. He engaged in all sports and various club activities. In the future the Class of '51 plans for further education and hopes to attend many different schools and study a great variety of oc- cupations.