Rockport High School - Tatler Yearbook (Rockport, ME)

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14 THE TATLER THE STUDENT COUNCIL The first meeting of the Student Council was held September 10, 1953. The following officers were elected: President Carol Jones Vice President . Stuart Farnham, David Grey Secretary and Treasurer Barbara Spear In the next meeting, which was the last one, we made plans for the Christmas party. We lost one member, David Grey, who was replaced by Howard Sirnonton. Barbara Spear, '54 THE LIBRARY CLUB The first meeting of the Library Club was held September 17, 1953. Carol Jones and Janice Rowling received an equal number of votes so they acted alternately as president and vice-president. Patricia Wentworth was elected secretary and Herbert Annis as treasurer. The first business to be taken up was the initiation of the following new members into the club: Judy Rhodes, Sally Anderson, Linda Johnson, Joanne Lofman, Joan Hewes, Raymond Deane, Muriel Haskins, Dorothy Ogier and Sandal Erickson. After initiation, refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed by all. New books were catalogued and we continued to have a large assort- ment of magazines and books. All students enjoyed being librarian and we hope they will enjoy and appreciate the privileges of having a library. Patricia Wentworth, '55 SPORTS NIGHT Our fourth annual Sports-Night was held on the twelfth of March at the new gym. It was under the supervision of Mr. Frederick P. Suther- land and Mr. William J udkins. The first event was the girls' and boys' foul shooting contest with Joan Norwood and Harold Crockett coming out on top. Identification bracelets were awarded to the winners. Next was a basketball game between the girls and boys. The boys were handicapped with their shooting arms tied up. Girls' rules were played with the girls ending up as the winners. Then came a sack race, a potato race, and a suitcase race with high school students participating. Next was a grapefruit race with the audience taking part. Prizes were given to all winners. Last of all was a game between the Senior boys, plus the coaches, and next year's team. Both teams did very Well but the Senior boys fwith the help of the coachesj won by a score of 54-46.

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THE TATLER 13 Eighth Grade Back, left to right, J. 0'Donnell, G. Starr, K. Wentworth, Middle, S. Dietz, G. Hoche, F. Olsen, J. Gregory, G. Simonton, W. Pendleton, M. Haskins, Bottom, K. Morton, M. Graffam, J. Frye, D. Pound, H. Hoche, G. Winslow, L. Mondene EIGHTH GRADE CLASS REPORT At the beginning of the year we had eighteen members in our class. We welcomed Dianna Orcutt from Rockland and Joe O'Donnell from Colorado. However, later in the year we were sorry to lose three people. This left us seventeen members, fourteen boys and three girls. We had a booth in the carnival this year and profited very well from it. We sold grabs, chances, candy, peanuts, and gum. Those in charge of the booth were: Joyce Gregory, Maynard Graffam, and Joe O'Donnell. The treasurer was David Pound. We had nine boys who played on the Junior High basketball team and three girls who participated in cheerleading. The class officers of this year are: President David Pound Vice President Herbert Hoche Secretary Joyce Gregory Treasurer Jean Frye

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THE TATLER 15 It was a very enjoyable evening for all. We hope to have many more of these friendly, fun-filled gatherings in the years to come. Arlene Grey, '55 F. T. A. The first meeting of the Future Teachers of America was held in September under the supervision of Mr. Fred Sutherland. At that time the following officers were elected: President Herbert Annis Vice President Carlton Farley Secretary Carol Jones Treasurer Ted Sullivan During the year, it was voted to request a ping pong table from the P.T.A., for the girls to Visit Westbrook Junior College in Portland and the boys to visit the Prison, at Thomaston. Practice teaching will start this spring for members who wish to teach. Carol Jones, '54 THE SEASIDE WONDERLANDU- 1954 The Seaside Wonderland was another grand success this year. At our first meeting, we elected the following committees: General Manager C. Herbert Annis Assistant Manager Edward Sullivan Tickets and Prizes Arlene Grey, Pat Upham, Harold Crockett, Howard Simonton Entertainment Candace Alexander, Pat Wentworth, Diana Anderson, Harold Crockett Refreshments Ted Lovejoy, Erla Thibodeau, Deanne Arthur, Arlene Heath Advertising and Publicity Arlene Grey, Judith O'Donnell, Cynthia Waters, Erla Thibodeau Decorating Deanne Arthur, Judy O'Donnell, Pat Upham, Diana Anderson Building All Junior Boys Booth Bill Knowlton, Cynthia Waters, Howard Simonton, Ted Lovejoy Queen Diana Anderson, Candace Alexander, Arlene Heath, Pat Wentworth Finance Herbert Annis, Howard Simonton, Arlene Grey, Ted Sullivan I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Junior Class and the other classes of Rockport High School, to thank all those who gave their time and service to help make the carnival a success. C. Herbert Annis, '55