Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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OJTCi VIVIAN BECK One of the youngest members of our class—a slight girl with brown eyes and black curly hair—has quietly and modest- ly walked away with the Highest Honors. We feel that Vivian deserves every bit of praise that she receives—and more. Her capacity for knowledge and her willingness to strive for her goal will surely bring her due reward. Vivian is associated with the Torch Staff, the Forum, the Honor Club, and the Girl Reserves. HENRIETTA BUSCH Pluck and perseverance go a long way. So it was with Hen; even after her lengthening locks refused to stay up during one of our most exciting basketball games she never vowed revenge by having the brown waves shortened again. By experience in a number of operettas, the Orchestra, Glee Club, and music group of the Girl Reserves, Hen will soon be fully prepared to make her debut on the violinist’s concert stage. As sincere friends, the class of ’28 sort o’ feels that Hen might give each of us a “comp” or two in the orchestra circle that evening. GLADYS CHRISTIAN Gladys’ never-failing smile and readiness to help others at all times are two of her outstanding characteristics. She is full of fun and never seems downhearted. She has been popu- lar with everyone, especially the basketball girls, to whom she has devoted much of her time. HUGH CURRAN Good things come in small packages and “Hugh” proved no exception to the rule. One of Bexley’s typewriters will certainly be lonesome for “Hugh” next year. Bexley is only sorry “Hugh” waited until his senior year to come from South Hi and join our ranks. TOM DAVIS “Tommy” is the person who gets the credit for naming our school paper, “The Torch.” An observer around the high school would have seen Tommy’s black head dashing up for football and basketball practice a great many times during his stay at Bexley. Glee Club and Spanish Club also claim our Tom’s time. “No sense in sitting still,” Tom says.

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CHARLES TRACY “Chuck” Tracy is one gentleman who doesn’t seem to pre- fer blondes. Black hair and blue eyes appeal more to him. “Chuck” played a mighty good game at center in football this year and will be missed on next year’s team. He is also Senior Class president. DOROTHY GOCKENBACH “Dot’s” struggles to let her hair grow were a source of amusement to us all, but she finally bobbed it again. Although she has only been with us two years, in this time she has made a name for herself in the school. This year she is secretary of our class, and a member of the debating team. “Barney is one of those cheerful people who can always see, “the silver lining,” and consequently he always has a smile for everyone. No game, be it football, basketball, or tenn's could possibly be a success without “Barney” on the side- lines. Is he a handy person to have around? Well I should say so. No wonder they call him “a jolly good fellow.” JANE RODERICK Friends, let me introduce to you a likeable young lady with friendly brown eyes and a winning smile (Oh, what a row of white teeth). Jane is one of those all-around girls— doing well in a great many things. This together with her lovable characteristics make her a delightful companion and friend. Her four years as member of the Honor Club and her record in offices and organizations mark her as one of high mentality, a faithful worker, and a person of wide interests. Hats off to a fine girl, a good sport and a student whom Bexley is proud to have. ARCH HOUSTLE Arch Houstle spent most of his time asking us for our dues. He was a valuable member of the debating team and got practice for debating in his classes (ask M:ss Taylor). In his job as Business Manager of the Annual, Arch proved himself very efficient. He was also president of the Spanish Club this year. Throughout his school career he has been an honor student. Archie doesn’t seem to want to leave Bexley High very much and “those who know” believe that the reason is contained in the Junior Class. RALPH BARNETT

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WILLIAM DIEHL “Bill” always manages to appear calm and collected as lie pulls cookies from his pockets and slowly makes them disappear. “Cookies are a stimulant for the brain,” Bill says. They certainly must do something for he surely does get those adds for The Torch. Football, basketball, tennis, golf and Glee Club all claim him as a member of their ranks. The reason—Bill can work and still look happy. KATHERINE ENGLEHART Katherine Englehart—Her clever remarks often cause con- siderable amusement. Dependability and willingness to help others are two traits that are admired by all, and Katherine is the fortunate possessor of both. She is pleasant at all times, and ready for fun, in addition to standing high in her studies. She was a member of the Glee Club of ’26, ’27 and ’28. She was also a member of the Dramatics Club and Honor Club. BRUCE GEBHARDT Bruce is one person who has discovered the value of play- ing a saxaphone. He received most of his practice while helping out the orchestra and band. A broken collar-bone received in his first game ruined his chances for football. Tough luck, Bruce. But he still smiles as he roams about school and occasionally stoops to enter a room. Door-ways really should be higher, in order to please Bruce. BERNARD GRAVES Bernard was never, never known to shirk except it he from work. But a chance for an argument will find him right there and “rarin’ to go.” Civics would lose a lot of its interest without Bernard, and the Dramatic Club its chief comedian. What would Bexley do without him? ERNA HART Erna Hart—a slim, dark-eyed blackhaired girl, small, hut oh! the influence these small folks can wield (take for in- stance Napoleon). By her lovable ways, Erna has won for herself hosts of friends. Is there anyone who has not re- ceived one of her friendly smiles from her merry black eyes? Her mental motto seems to be “Look only for the good points in every one,” because Erna always has a good word for all. She also takes an outstanding part in school affairs.