Rockport High School - Tatler Yearbook (Rockport, ME)

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20 THE TATLER SPCRTS Top, left to right, D. Arthur, S. Heath, J. Norwood, H, Leland, J. Hewes, B. Wood, G. Alexander, S. Anderson, M. Demmons, J. Lofman, A. Grey, L. Johnsong Kneeling, B. Spear fCaptJ, C. Jones, P. Upham, C. Alexander, S. Simonton, P. Wentworth, D. Anderson Girls' Basketball The Beavers girls' basketball team had another outstanding and success- ful season. Out of seventeen games won twelve and lost five. played we Again this year we captured the title Lea ue Cham ions This of Bulwer g p . is our fourth Bulwer title in five years. The players of this championship squad are as follows: forwards, Cap- tain Barbara Spear '54, Carol Jones '54, Candace Alexander '55, Deanne Arthur '55, Joan Norwood '56, Sally Anderson '56, Sara Simonton '57, Shirlene Heath '57, Barbara Wood '57g guards, Pat Upham '55, Pat Wentworth '55, Diana Anderson '55, Joanne Lofman '56, Joan Hewes '56, Helen Leland '57, Mary Demmons '57, and Gail Alexander '57. Graduation separates us from two good players, a very tricky forward, Barbara Spear, and another outstand- ing forward, Carol Jones. We want to give most of our credit to Mr. Judkins, a wonderful coach, who showed us the way to victory. November 17 At Thomaston Rockport. 31-Thomaston 33 The season opened up at a very fast pace with the score racing neck to neck all the way until time ran out. It was then decided that a two-minute play-off should be held. Thomaston

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THE TATLER 19 Basketball Banquet The annual basketball banquet, given by the mothers of the players, was held at the Masonic Hall on April 28. At this time championship banners, trophies, letters and numerals were presented to all players, cheerleaders, managers and coaches. Principal F. F. Richards acted as Toastmaster and Captain Edwin Annis, U.S.A.F., Class of '33, was the principal speaker. He told of his experiences in Alaska and showed some slides. Speeches were also made by the coaches, Mr. William J udkins and Mr. Frederick Sutherland, Principal F. F. Richards, the outgoing Captains, Barbara Spear and Edward Sullivan, the incoming Captains for next year, Patricia Upham and Edward Sullivan. Mrs. Thorvaldsen showed movies of some of our basketball games. It was a very pleasant evening and was enjoyed by all. Letters and stars were awarded to the following: Barbara Spear, Carol Jones, Richard Cash, Richard Deane, Danny Gross, Candace Alex- ander, Patricia Upham, Patricia Wentworth, Arlene Grey, Diana Anderson, Harold Crockett, Ted Sullivan, Herbert Annis, Howard Simonton, Sally Anderson, Joanne Lofman, Harold Leland, Carlton Farley, Robert Nape, Granville Ames, Shirlene Heath, Sara Simonton, Barbara Wood, Helen Leland, Wayne Farley. Those receiving numerals were: Deanne Arthur '55, Teddy Lovejoy '55, Melvin Arthur '56, Joan Hewes '56, Joan Norwood '56, Gail Alexander '57, Mary Demmons '57, John Annis '57. The above also received special championship emblems. Cheerleader emblems were awarded to Linda Johnson, Astrid Thorvaldsen, Lorraine Dow, Joan Norwood, Judy O'Don- nell, Cynthia Waters and Mary Lovejoy. Graduation Exercises Following the Baccalaureate services, which will be held June sixth at the Baptist Church, the senior class will conduct its Commencement exercises Wednesday evening, June ninth, at the Rockport Town Hall. The Commencement program will include a brief pageant previous to the formal graduation. The Class of '54 has selected Build For Character, Not For Fame as its motto, and the Carnation as the class flower. The class parts are announced as follows: The Prophecy Barbara Spear, Ninon Ingersoll Gifts Janice Rowling, Marjorie Hunter Will Richard Deane Ode Roland Nutt Presidents Address Carol Jones History Richard Cash Salutatory Speech Carol Jones Valedictory Speech Alden Davis Pageant - Alma Mater's Children Aimee Mater Dorothy Staples Cheers Roland Nutt Dr. Foster Royce Carroll Solomon Grundy Dwight Gross

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got lucky in this and finally bested us by two points. November 20 At Rockland Rockport 30-Rockland 33 Carol Jones led the Beaver girls with 11 points, while the guard sec- tion worked hard to hold down the hard fighting Rockland team. It was another defeat for us. With a stiff upper lip, we were determined to get revenge. December 1 At Rockport Rockport 49--Wiscasset 39 In this game our luck changed. S. Anderson led the scorers with 16, while Simonton and Jones pulled through with 10 each. December 4 At Warren Rockport 62-Warren 11 Our snappy little forward, Sara Simonton, came through with 17 points ,while another hard fighting freshman, S. Heath, netted 14. This, our first league game, was an easy victory. December 11 At Rockport Rockport 49-Union 54 This was a heart breakerg our sec- ond league game was another defeat. Anderson again led the scoring with 17, while fast moving Jerry Tolman paced the Union girls with 31 points. December 15 At Wiscasset Rockport 67-Wiscasset 34 This was a long trip but very much worth while. Simonton again pulled through with 21, while Alexander scored 18. Wiscasset's top scorer, Whitney, hooked 24 through our tough to beat guard section. December 29 At New Gym Rockport 35-Alumnae 23 The old timers put up a good, but losing fight. Our guard section did a T H E T A T L E R 21 SENIOR BASKETBALL GIRLS Carol Jones, Barbara Spear fCapt.J marvelous job in holding our former top scorer, Judy Gray, to 4 points. Dot Richards led the Alumnae with 8, while Alexander netted 16 for the Beaver girls. January 5 At Rockport Rockport 42-Camden 75 Camden thoroughly crushed Rock- port in this one. Nevertheless, the Rockport girls Wouldn't give up, and they fought until the last shot Was fired. Sara Simonton topped our scoring With 26, while Crabtree head- ed Camden with 38. Watch out next year, Camden! January 8 VAt Rockport Rockport 60-Appleton 25 Rockport took this league game with an easy victory. Barbara Wood led the battle With 19 points. The Beavers' guards showed they really had what it takes by not allowing Appleton girls a point during the first half.