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

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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.

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WE LOOK BACK September 1947! That was the memorable date when the class of 1951, then 77 in all, entered its FRESHMAN YEAR. We were really getting up in the world and felt that at last we could say, We are in high school. For this all- important history-making year Peter Dietz was elected president, Betty Andrews, vice-presidentg Marilyn Stiggins, secretaryp and, Mark Kuehn, treasurer. Also elected to advise the class and keep it headed in the right direction were Mrs. Hofel, Mrs. Brindle, Miss Fteiff, and Mr. Hickman. Soon activities were in full swing and members of the Freshman Class joined with the top class Sophomores in playing Mt. Pleasant's football games and winning two out of three. This was also the year that the Mt. Pleasant choir came into existence. Time passed rapidly and soon the class Christmas party was being held in the art room amid homemade fudge, candy, cookies, cakes, soft drinks, mistletoe, and many, many people. This year, in connection with our civics class and Mr. King, we visited the Court House in Wilmington for a touch of legislative atmosphere and later the University of Penn- sylvania, where we had our first touch of college life. Before most of us realized what had happened, we were caught up in the swirl of activities with planning of the Freshman Frolic, our first orchestra dance. Finally the Spring Theme was carried out in the decorations, the lnstrumentalists under the direction of lack Reynolds were engaged, and everyone was preparing to come to our first class dance. lt was decided by vote that everyone would come stag. It is memorable to mention that few went home that way. At length the end of the year arrived and in an assembly Lols Watt was awarded the American Legion Award for girls, and Peter Dietz the one for boys. Soon the fall of 1948 had arrived and we were all back in school again with one new member. Elections were held early this year and Peter Dietz was re-elected president. New officers were Roger Gordon as vice-president, Caroline inf! 491 :fd ' ,pe E J ' xx: slllhfluu- Dill as secretary, and Barbara Woodward as treasurer. One veteran advisor, Miss Reiff, returned to guide us and her newly elected associates were Mr. Cole, Miss Oliva, and Mr. Strain. Football, hockey, and dances filled most of the schedule this year and the months flew by till soon the annual Christ- mas party was being held in the commercial rooms. After some exciting basketball games, spring and the baseball season rapidly approached. This year we really had a good team. The band was also improving and to everyone's happiness made a good showing in the Memorial Day Parade with their new green and white uniforms. A little before this, though, in the grand month of May, and on the 7th day, the Sophomore Hop was held. This was also a dressy dance and many remember the fun we had decorating the gymnasium in accordance with the Hawai- ian theme. Summer came and went, and soon we were back within the brick walls to serve our Iunior year. Roger Gordon and Carolyn Dill were each re-elected, but Roger now held the office of president. Newcomers to the slate were Doris Humphery as vice-president, and Mark Kuehn as treasurer. Three of the advisors, Miss Oliva, Mr. Cole, and Mr, Strain, by name, returned to serve their terms as now permanent advisors of the Class of 1951. October was the month of months, for in this year two new things happened. The ring committee began its work and soon representatives from Millard F. Davis were at the school measuring our fingers for that famous class r1ng.' Several money-making projects were sponsored this year. These were the selling of concessions at the football and basketball games, the selling of packages of three name perfumes, and the selling of Christmas cards. Many of the class worked hard on these activities and, although the class did not by any means turn millionaire, the treas- ury began to lose a little of its sick, dejected color.