Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, OH)

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CLASS PROPHECY New York City June 9, 1970 Dear Diary -- Just graduating with another degree and my career in nursing administration secure, I decided to take a vacation. As life in New York becomes very monotonous, I decided to pay Arcadia a visit. After packing, I left for the airport. I stopped at a kennel boarding home to leave my pet poodle. The veteri- narian in charge introduced me to his lab technician who, much to my surprise, was JANE VAN DRIEST. She told me that they were the main suppliers for the Book's Flea Circus, owned by MAX BROOKS. We laughed over the fact that DEAN KIEFFER has been trying to sell Max his new improved bug-bomb. So far he hasn't met with much success. I hurried on to the airport and boarded the plane. The stewardess, MARLENE DIEBLEY, brought me a magazine. I read an article by a nurse, PATSY CONLEY, who claims that it is dog biscuits, not bread crusts, that make curly hair. After a mere twenty minutes of flying, the plane landed at the new Arcadia Airport owned by MERLE LIEB. I hailed a cab, which was a new Ziesslerine, the latest invention in propulsion-driven cars devised by DICK ZIESSLER. I learned that the driver was rapid DAVID VELIQUETTE. After a speedy ride, I arrived at the Burns Hotel owned by KARL BURNS who has driven practically all competition such as Harry's Shack and Ned's Shed out of business. The head receptionist was SHARYN PETERS. It seems her interests here are quite strong. After checking in, I left to take a short stroll before eating. Looking down the avenue, I found some inter- esting signs. For instance the brilliant colors of the Crates Theatre owned by LARRY CRA TES. Coming closer I found DALORES CAMPBELL starring in a musical Call Me, Drummer. On a billboard I read that Gallop-along BILL EISA MAN chews Demon's gum, the only brand that blows, bubbles, and bites. Next I came to a bookstore where CAROL WICKISER was the owner and doing quite well. I looked around and after glancing through the latest publications, I happened on a book that told of the adventures of VERNON BUCK RICE in the jungles of Borneo by JACK KEEGAN., It was an unusually thin edition and I found why on the dedication page. It read to the SWMBR fStudents Who Make Book Reportsj. I left the shop and walked to the street just in time to see a lady driver bash a male pedestrian crossing the street. Traffic halted while the miss, PAT BREYMAN, jumped from the auto to inspect the grill along with the jay-walker, LaVERNE Sl-IAULL, the school coach. LaVerne wasn't even dented much to her surprise. Walking to the corner, I came to a large drug store owned by BILL ARMBRECHT. Upon entering I found JOYCE WALSH in charge. It seems they have their own crew of little soda jerkers. An explosion came from the back room and Joyce informed me that Bill was filling an order for a new type of explosives for the famed geologist, LESTER FRUTH, who recently discovered an uranium mine. Next I entered a keen sounding restaurant named Tomaine Tommies. BARBARA PETERS was working behind the counter and arguing with two customers, RUTH KEEFE and DORTHY MONDAY. The ladies were sure Barbara had fed them horse meat in their spaceburgers. DALE BARR, a local millionaire farmer, happened to drop in and after a little detecting exclaimed that it wasn't horse meat but pony from NORMAN EMERINE'S huge pony farm. While eating, I picked up a newspaper and found some interesting items. On the front page was a coming attraction starring JACK EISAMAN, the champion weight lifter in a recent national contest. Another item tells of BARBARA JANE AGNEW being named Secretary of the Year. She has placed BARBARA ARNET in charge of her secretarial school since the law profession is taking up most of her time. On the advertising page, Short Out spark plugs say if their merchandise was good enough for JOHN DIEBLEY, Indianapolis 500-mile winner, they ought to be good enough for you. As I was leaving the restaurant a flying saucer parted my cranium's locks and everyone hit the deck till the barrage had subsided. Iwas told that it was only BILL SWITZER returning from the moon with a load of blue cheese. Upon returning to the hotel, I received a call from JANICE HEINZE, who has gained great fame in her stage career The next stop on her tour would be Paris and she invited me to spend the rest of my vacation with her there. We laughed and said we hope this turns out better than the trip to Paris back in '56l Because of these sudden plans, I had to return to New York, but I must say we've finished better than many said we would back in '56, MARILYN HAWK THE FOSTORIA MONUMENT CO. , Opposite Fountain Cemetary, Phone 3872, Fostoria, Ohio Congratulations to the Class of 56 , BUCKEYE STAGES, INC. . Fostoria, Ohio Page 19

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CLASS HI TORY In the fall of 1944, the future graduating class of 56 passed through the doors of the Arcadia Local School as students for the first time. We were a little frightened and yet excited at the new adventure that lay ahead of us. For some, it was a dreaded experienceg for others, it was a dream about to become a reality. With the kind and able assistance of our first grade teacher, Mrs. Abe, we mastered, each in our own fashion, the fundamentals taught us and were promoted to the second grade where Mrs. Amstutz became our instructor. During this second year of our school career we had the chance to appear on the stage in our first big production , the operetta Peter Rabbit . Barbara Agnew had the honor of having one of the main parts. Our third year with Mrs. Miller passed without much excitement, but in the fourth grade, with Miss Cole as our instructor, we again found ourselves appearing in another operetta, Christmas in Mexico. Two of our fellow students, Dalores Camp- bell and Carol Noel, received leads. This was another memorable highlight in our school life. Also in this year many of our friends joined the newly formed band under the direction of Mrs. Payne. Our fifth year held some new experiences for us, for it was in this grade that we were moved upstairs and we thought we were getting mighty big. We also had two teachers for the first time, Miss Rosie and Bessie Fox, who also served as our teachers in the sixth grade. Time passed very quickly and almost without realizing it we found ourselves in Junior High. This year we were able to help choose high school cheerleaders and one Junior High cheerleader from our class. We chose Sharyn Peters. In the eighth grade we participated in more of the school activities. This year we chose two Junior High cheerleaders, Sharyn Peters and Barbara Arnet. At the end of this year we took the difficult Eighth Grade State Test. It was not too difficult for Bill Switzer, however, who ranked first in our class and second in the county. At last ---- we were Freshmen, the year for which many of us had been waiting. The boys went out for sports, we elected officers and many of us joined the different organizations. As class o ficers we chose as our president, Bill Switzerg vice president, Janice Heinzeg secretary, Jane Van Driestg treasurer, Barbara Agnewg reporter, John Diebleyg and student council representatives, Sharyn Peters and Lester Fruth. As our colors we chose green and goldg our flower, the yellow roseg and our motto Work Will Win . We elected Barbara Agnew and Janice Heinze as Junior High cheerleaders and Barbara and Dennis Peters were chosen as football attendant and escort. Our Sophomore year was much the same as our Freshman. As class officers we chose Bill Switzer, presidentg Lester Fruth, vice presidentg Joyce Walsh, secretaryg Karl Burns, treasurerg Dick Ziessler, reporterg Sharyn Peters and Bill Armbrecht, student council representatives, with Mr. Slough as our sponsor. We were happy to find Bill Armbrecht on the first team in football and John Diebley in basketball. Marilyn Hawk was elected as Varsity cheerleader and as football attendant this year we chose Joyce Walsh and as her escort, Dennis Peters. Now just two more years before we find ourselves out into the big world. As Juniors we elected Bill Armbrecht as our presidentg Bill Switzer, vice presidentg Joyce Walsh, secretaryg Lester Fruth, treasurerg John Diebley, report- erg Sharyn Peters and Bill Armbrecht, student council representatives. This year found many of our classmates officers of the various organizations. This was one sign that we were growing up and able to accept responsibility. Two of the highlights in this class was the presentation of our class play and of our high school operetta, Our class play was Green Grow the Onions directed by Mr. Crates. The leads were held by Bill Switzer and Janice Heinze. The thing that made us the most proud of our operetta, Meet Arizona was that out of the fourteen principals nine were held by us. The leads were played by our own Dalores Campbell and Bill Armbrecht. This year we chose our class rings which also made us feel as though we were at last growing up. Our speech choir, directed by Mrs. Irene Sharninghouse, was a huge success. We put on the Christmas play and the Easter play. We gave our Easter play at the Lutheran Church in Findlay and also in Arcadia. Another of our classmates, Sharyn Peters, was elected Varsity cheerleader. Once again Joyce Walsh was chosen as football attendant with Bill Armbrecht as her escort. The one tragedy in our school life occurred during this year. One of our dear friends and fellow classmates, Margie Harmon, was killed on March 4 when the car she was riding in was hit by a train. As Juniors we honored the Sen- iors at the Junior-Senior Banquet held in May at the Civic Nic Nac in Fostoria. We were very proud of ourselves for doing such a good job. Well ---- this was it ---- our last year at R. K. D. To some it was going to be sadg to others, it was just another year. This year we chose Bill Armbrecht as our presidentg Lester Fruth, vice presidentg Joyce Walsh, secretaryg Barbara Arnet, treasurerg Pat Breyman, reporterg Sharyn Peters and John Diebley, student council representatives, and two of our girls, Sharyn Peters and Janice Heinze, were elected by the student body as Varsity cheerleaders. John Diebley was chosen by the players as Captain of the Year in football and basketball, and most valuable play- er in basketball. He also was chosen on first team All County Basketball. Barbara Agnew was chosen football queen with Dick Ziessler as football captain. Dalores Campbell was attendant with Lester Fruth her escort. For our class play we put on Our Hearts Were Young and Gay . Marilyn Hawk played the lead with Janice Heinze playing the supporting lead. Our play was directed by Mrs. Irene Sharninghouse, One of our biggest projects was the assembling of The Arcadian , of which Bill Switzer was editor. While taking pictures for the annual we discovered that seventeen of us had attended Arcadia all twelve years of our school career. Once again we had ten of our fellow students on National Honor Society. The speech choir was again a big success. This year we not only did the Christmas play again but we also put on a program at Findlay College. In May we were honored. by the Juniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet held at the American Legion in Findlay. We held our Baccalaureate Services on Sunday, May 13, with Rev. Russell Hawk as our speaker, and on Friday, May 18, with Dr. Clyde Hissong as our speaker the class of 1956 graduated from Arcadia High School. At last the moment that we have feared, dreamed of, and planned for has come. We do not know what the future holds for us, but we do know that we are going to try to do our best and try to do and believe as our motto says, woRK WILL wtN . By Best Wishes to the Class of 56 HOFFMAN'S Arcadia, Ohio Sharyn Peters HANCOCK HARDWARE The Hardware Store Opposite Courthouse , Phone 2033, Findlay, Ohio Page 18

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CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of 1956, being sound of body and mind, do hereby proclaim this our last will and testament. To the Juniors we will our dramatic abilities and winning ways in front of an audience. They need itl To the Sophomores we will our athletic skills. We always like to give to worthy causes. To the Freshmen we will our ability to argue with the teachers. We wish them more success at it than we have had, Barbara Agnew wills her ability to act innocent when guilty to Gene Snyder. Now you'll be better than ever at it, Gene. Bill Armbrecht wills his presidency of the senior class to any Junior who wants a big headache from now on. Barbara Arnet wills her basketball abilities to Sandra Russell. The Sophomores are sure to be the champs next year. Dale Barr wills his ability to get along with certain Freshman girls to any Freshman guy who wants that type of ability. Pat Breyman wills her driving ability to Mr. Crates. The question is Do new Plymouths gallop? Max Brooks wills his stature to Dave Cardwell. Only a tall man knows the joy of the upper air, Karl Burns wills his football abilities to Scott Philo. Don't overdo it, Scottl Dalorie Campbell wills her drummer friend in Findlay to the Arcadia Band. Boy, will things ever boom nowl Patsy Conley wills her majorette uniform to Jerry Woodward, and her candidacy on the paddy-wagon to Mr. Davies. Say, doesn't that chauffeur look like Mr. Crates. Larry Crates wills his position as projectionist to anyone who can get the sound going at the same time as the picture . John Diebley wills his numerous admirers to anyone who can manage that many women at one time. Marlene Diebley wills her tendency to get stuck in the mud to Paul Peters. Now you have an excuse for getting home late, Paul. Bill Eisaman wills his love of study to Leonard Snavely. You'll have time on your hands now, Leonard. Jack Eisaman wills his Charles Atlas Book to Gene Switzer. It takes awhile, so don't get discouraged, Gene. Norman Emerine wills his quiet ways to Norma Shaull. Classes are bound to be quieter now. Lester Fruth wills his ability to get straight A all through high school to anyone who thinks he can do it. Marilyn Hawk wills her 4 A.M. adventures to Bob Beamer. Think you're man enough to handle them, Bob? Janice l-leinze wills her ballet abilities to Gerald Gaertner. Up on your toes now, Gerald. Ruth Keefe wills her bashful ways to Pat Reid. She's a changed woman, John. Jack Keegan wills his dislike of big wheels to any other abused little hubcap who's interested. Dean Kieffer wills his tendency to go to the movies instead of basketball practice to any other player who likes sitting on the bench. Merle Lieb wills his Ag. shirt to Bill Good. How good are you at sewing on buttons, Margie? Dorothy Monday wills her domestic abilities to Otto Coffman. Oh, Bette! Barbara Peters wills her college interests to anyone who has a big enough address book to carry them all. Sharyn Peters wills her dark hair and cheerleading abilities to Nancy Kuhlman. No more worries about temper or waistline now, Nancy. Vernon Rice wills his Fostoria girl friends to Ray Kessler. Can you handle that many, Ray? LaVerne Shaull wills his figure to Bonnie Eberly. Life just won't be the same now, Bonnie. Bill Switzer wills his scientific abilities to Joan Reid. Now you'll always be eligible in science, Joan. Jane Van Driest wills her property at Ohio State to any other young animal lovers. David Veliquette wills his ability to operate a motor vehicle, while having both hands out the window, to Mr. Lucas and his Drivers' Ed. Class. Open ditches are now in great demand. Joyce Walsh wills her sense of humor to Mrs. Oberholtzer. English will be a breeze now, David. Carol Wickiser wills her blond hair and blue eyes to Pat King. We hope Danny approves, Pat. Dick Ziessler wills his ability to talk in history class to anyone who knows for sure that he doesn't know what he s talking about. Patsy Conley Class Attorney Witnesses: Yes KORNER LUNCH, at the traffic light in Arcadia , Bob and Thelma Nunn, Prop. , Dinners - Short Orders - Soda Bar Page 20