Northern Garrett High School - North Star Yearbook (Accident, MD)

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Class History The class of 55 entered Northern High for the first time as Sophornores on Sep- tember 4, 1952. I Class ofiicers were elected during the month of September. They were President, Ed- gar Harman, Vice-President, Vida Jean Yommerg Secretary. June Green, Treasurer, Kenneth Frazee. Beverly Beachy and Sarah Jones participated as attendants from the Sophomore class at the crowning of the F.F.A. Sweetheart on January 21, 1953. Much excitement was aroused over the class dance of the year, Spring Time Jubilee, which was held April 21, 1953. The May Queen and King were crowned at an outdoor assembly on May 21, 1953. Shirley Mickey and Deane Savage served as attendants. September 9, 1953 marked the beginning of our Junior year at Northern High School. We were measured for our school rings on September 24, 1953. Student Council officers were elected on October 20, 1953. The Junior member to hold office was June Green, who served as secretary. In November, the school elected its cheerleaders. Two of them came from the Junior class. Ruby Frazee became a new member of the squad, Shirley Mickey remained on the squad, having been elected during her Sophomore year. Junior class ofiicers were elected on November 19, 1953. They were President, Adrian DeWitt, Vice-President. Shirley Mickeyg Secretary, Ruby Frazeeg Assistant Secretary, Kay Hareg Treasurer, Jane Kinsinger, Historian, Beverly Beachy. Our class sponsored the Junior dance on February 19, 1954. It was called Cupid's Caper. The National Honor Society Induction was held on February 25, 1954. New members from the Junior class were Allen Younkin, Shirley Ream, Beverly Beachy, Jane Kinsinger, and Rita Buckel. Beverly Beachy was crowned F.F.A. Sweetheart at the Sweetheart Dance on March 12, 1954. The annual May Day program was held on May 12, 1954. Ruby Frazee and Deane Savage were the attendants for the Queen. On May 21, 1954. our class sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom. On June 2, 1954, we elected Senior class officers. They were President, Adrian De- Wittg Vice-President, Ruby Frazee, Secretary, William Speicher, Treasurer, Edgar Harman. Student Council officers were elected for the school year 54-55 on June 4, 1954. Of- ficers from our class were President, Gloria Yommerg Vice-President, Beverly Beachyg and Secretary, June Green. We entered Northern High School for our last,year of high school, September 8, 1954. Our sponsors were Miss Kathryn Speicher, Mr. Philip Johnson. and Mr. Ralph Beachley. Seven new members were inducted into the National Honor Society from the Senior class, October 28, 1954. The new members were Patricia Miller, William Speicher, Ruby Frazee, Kay Hare, Emil Bruner, Edgar Harman, and Shirley Durst. Name cards were ordered on December 17, 1954. Senior pictures were received on December 21, 1954. Measurements were taken for caps and gowns on February 14. 1955. The Junior-Senior Prom was held on May 20, 1955. June 5, 1955. was Sermon night and on June 6, we received our diplomas. ,24

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ROBERT LOWDERMILK to a certain girl in the sophomore class, his beautiful blonde hair. JOHN SISLER to Mr. Callis, his hot rod driving. RONALD GEORG to Forrest Jacobs, his love to tease girls, EUGENE SAV AGE to Dale Frantz, his wavy hair. WADE HUMBERSON to Dale Frantz, his math ability. GLENNA BURROW to everyone who needs it, her curly hair. MARGARET BROADWATER to Gail Kesner,, her ability to sit beside her boyfriend in core class. BETTY WATTS to Patty Lou McKenzie, her freckles. PATRICIA MILLER to Joanne Wagner, her height and long nails. ROBERT MCKENZIE to Edwin Dean, his shirts. SHIRLEY DURST to Nellie Hetz, her position as hostess at Rustic Inn. EDGAR HARMAN to Windy Miller, his ability to tangle with skunks and not get sprayed. JUNE GREEN to Louise Green, her position on Student Council. ALLEN YOUNKIN to Richard Durst, his shop ability. GEORGE SAVAGE to Alex Close, his two front teeth. RANDALL F IKE to Murrell Savage, his 3,200 ounces. WAYNE EDGAR to Sammy Bowman, his art ability, ROBERT SMITH to Gloria McCullough, his red hair. SHELBY JEAN SAVAGE to Mr. Davis, her equanimity and ability for his future journalism classes. SHIRLEY REAM to Mr. Johnson, 500 hours of her life ftwo hours a dayj in hopes it will compensate for the core classes from which he excused her. EARL FRIEND to Dale Frantz, his ability to get black eyes. To the administration and faculty we will a summer of rest before next year's seniors again break the serene atmosphere at Northern High School. To Miss Speicher and Mr. Johnson we will the honor of claiming us as past students when they read our successes in nation-wide headlines. To Miss Dauphin, we leave our pep', pills so she will never run out of pep. To the cafeteria, we will a truck load of bread to make up for the extra slices the boys smuggled out during lunch hour. To the Janitors, we leave the memories of the black scuff marks we put on their newly waxed halls. To the Juniors, we will our test papers, so they can graduate too. To the Sophomores, we leave our ability to get along with teachers. To the Freshmen, we will our speed in getting to the cafeteria first. To the Eighth grade, we leave our eminent ability in classes. To the Seventh grade we leave the North side of the building in hopes they will work themselves up to be a senior someday. Class Motto The Higher you climb, the better the View , 1955 Class Song WRITTEN TO THE TUNE OF: For Ever and Ever For ever and ever, our hearts will be true, to Northern High School, as we leave you. Our school days are ended, and life beckons on, we'll never forget you our classmates so dear. Chorus Let memories still linger of Northerng Sealed by our friendships tie. And now we extend to you our parting good byes, and bid thee adieu Northern High. Class Flower Class Colors Red Rose Blue and White 23

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