Wicomico High School - Tom Tom Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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Gun TfCaat Now, as the Class of 1954 sings the Alma Mater for the last time, its 179 members know that many happy thoughts and memories of their days at Wicomico High will linger in their minds always. SUB-FRESHMEN. No one could have been more con¬ fused, eager, or excited than those of us who entered the corridors of Wi-Hi that sunny day in September 49. We could never learn to follow a schedule, and who could tell one room from the other? But naturally, like those before us, we also gradually became adjusted to the many rooms, changing of classes, up and down steps, and the mass confusion in the cafeteria. Soon we were par¬ ticipating in the Glee Club, intramural sports, assemblies, and our class party. Then at the close of our first year, we elected Betty Hubeny and Joanne Rawson to represent us in May Day. We entered our FRESHMAN year with more confidence, but still a little excited because we were now out of the eighth grade. Many new things entered our program this year: more assemblies, dances with the upperclassmen, sports, and the election of Patsy Pollitt to the Winter Carnival Court. Another highlight of the year was the election of Mary E. Ellis to serve as secretary of the Stu¬ dent Council the following year. This same year we were represented in the May Court by Anne Tull, Liz Ellis, and Patsy Pollitt. As SOPHOMORES, we began engaging in many extra activities with the Sophomore Sweater Hop turning out to be a huge success. Anne Tull was elected to the Winter Carnival Court and Andrea Wien, Carole Lee Dryden, and Betty Hubeny were our representatives to theMay Day festivals. Another highlight of this year was Student Council election in which we elected Judy White, 2nd vice-president; and Mary Rue Dallas, 3rd vice-president. Lee Levering, took over as 2nd vice-president when Judy White moved away. JUNIORS! We were at last upperclassmen. Many ex¬ citing happenings were to come, the first being the elec¬ tion of class officers. They were; Jerry Davis, president; Patsy Pollitt, vice president; Andrea Wien, secretary; and Peggy Rademaker, treasurer. Then there was that big night when we presented our junior class play, You Can’t Take It With You. The junior dance proved to be wonderful and successful. The Junior-Senior Banquet made us realize that we would soon hold that long sought position of sen¬ iors. And then once again came the Student Council elec¬ tions for ' 54, and Lee Levering was chosen president with Richard Spencer, vice-president. May Day closed the big activities of the year with Jane Younger, Carole Lee Dry- den, and Kristin Johnson representing the junior class. SENIORS. We were now, finally, believe it or not, honest to goodness, seniors of the class of ’54. We could¬ n ' t believe it, and even the day we received our class rings it was scarcely realized. This was truly a busy and exciting year. First came the selection of senior class officers in which Bill Livingston became president; Jerry Davis, vice-president; Judy White, secretary; John Dar- dine, treasurer; and Tille Worthington, historian. Judy White was chosen yearbook editor, with Pat Patterson, assistant editor; Peggy Rademaker, business manager; and Jim Coffinberger, advertising manager. The senior play, Father of the Bride, directed by Miss Audrey Stewart, was a tremendous success. Bill Livingston proved to be a capable WI-HI NEWS editor. Time was speeding by. In February Jane Younger was crowned Queen of the Winter Carnival. Soon followed name cards, announcements, Junior-Senior Banquet, May Day, senior awards, and the Prom, an event we had been looking forward to since entering way back in ’49. Yes, it was just as wonderful and glamorous as expected. Time had passed by so fast; now we, the class of 54, were grad¬ uating. Baccalaureate services were ended and Com¬ mencement was nigh. We leave realizing these years have been the best and most unforgettable of our lives. Tillie Worthington Class Historian 15

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RICHARD RISTAINO bequeaths Marilyn Monroe to Joe Di- Maggio. RETT A BETHARD leaves her friendly smile to Jean Morris. WANDA BOZMAN leaves hoping that the Ouija board pre¬ dictions come true. To Jim Kenney goes WAYNE MORRIS ' S one arm driver ' s license. JOANNE CHANDLER leaves looking for the 1947 team of Salisbury Cardinals. MARY LOUISE COX leaves trying to save postage. LEE GORDY leaves his uke to anyone who can play it. DAYTON FURNISS leaves slap-happy. JOANNE BROWN leaves looking for a yardstick. RICHARD THOMAS leaves the Senior Debating Club look¬ ing for a new secretary. RITA BRIGLIO leaves hoping to find another Man-O-War. CLARK TAYLOR leaves as the Quiet Man. BETTY HUBENY leaves still winning beauty contests. PEGGY RADEMAKER leaves being the hostess with the mostest on the ball. PAT TAYLOR leaves representing Wi-Hi at the United Nations. LOIS TRUITT leaves playing basketball with the Culver Rockets. ELLEN TILGHMAN leaves with a crazy mixed-up dimple. KATHERINE LAMBERTSON leaves for a reunion in Cape Charles. DORIS GOOTEE leaves her singing ability to The Jones Boy. GERALD TARR leaves the senior class play eating worms. CONNIE LIVINGSTON leaves with a ring on her finger. NORMAN DAVIS leaves for the L. and G. skating rink. ELOISE PARKER leaves to join the nursing profession. JACK SMITH leaves being little dead-eye on the bas¬ ketball team. BARBARA DOWNING leaves still trying to steer a sled. CATHERINE KAISER leaves in search of her school books. VIRGINIA HUGHES leaves Wi-Hi without an Eastern Shore accent. GRAHAM HOTTON leaves Martha Parker to win next year ' s poster award. BETTY NICHOLS leaves her cooperativeness to Becky Willey. To Jane Schiller goes TILLIE WORTHINGTON’S athletic ability. TOM PUESY leaves.finally! ! !

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: From L. to R. Tillie Worth- Judy White, SEC.; John Dardine, TREAS. ington, HIST.; Jerry Davis, V. PRES.; Bill Livingston, PRES.; s4 UUttou4, Settlor eaoe Ti t- ' rtyt d OLIVER CLARK ADRION ’’Oliver September, 29, 1934 Salisbury, Maryland To make money Remembered by: His height Projectionist Club III, IV; Intramurals I. JOSEPH WILLIAM ANDREWS ’’Joe November 1, 1934 Egg Harbor City, New Jer¬ sey Contractor Remembered by; His quiet manner Glee Club IV; At Royers- ford and at Coatesville High: Class Sec. I; Glee Club I, II, III; Jr. High Bas¬ ketball I; Intramural Bas¬ ketball II, III; Leaders Club I, Class Play I; Auto Club II; School Chorus II, III; Operetta II, III; Officiating Club III. HARRY KARL ALEXANDER ’’ Harry January 8, 1936 Elkton, Maryland Civil engineering Remembered by: His neat¬ ness V. Pres. Engineers Club IV; Jr. Red Cross III; Student Council Alternate III, IV; Yearbook IV; Jr. Class Play; Band I; Monitor IV; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee III; J. V. Football I, II; V. Foot¬ ball III, Co-Capt, IV; J. V. Basketball II; Gym Team II, III; Track I, II. Ill, IV; Chairman of Athletic Dance IV. RUTH LORRAINE ANDREWS Ruthie July 18, 1936 Egg Harbor City, New Jer¬ sey To be a nurse Remembered by: Her class¬ room quietness Operetta IV; Sr. Class Play IV, Melody Maids IV; Glee Club II, III, IV; Monitor IV; Gym Team I, II, III.