Clay High School - Crystal Yearbook (Oregon, OH)

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History of the Class of 1946 Once upon a time, there were one hundred and thirty-six little Freshies that en- tered the doors of Clay High during the time of a war-torn world. As time went by the little Freshies became less frightened and their knees quit knocking. As quick as a flash they became Sophomores and more confident of themselves. Fun and play were mixed with a little bit of work. They gave a Halloween party and became better acquainted with each other. To help them struggle through the year were Ernie Bollinger, Bill Zunk, Juanita Nelms, and Betty Blessing. presiding as class ot- ficers. They came back in the fall of 1944 thinking themselves pretty big because they were upper classmen and would receive class rings and get to go to the Prom. Amid all the excitement, they chose Ernie Bollinger, jane Reisner, Betty Blessing and Ginny Perry as class officers. They all had a wonderful vacation that summer because there was no more gas rationing or even any more war. They could go places and do things. But all too soon September rolled around again. They were now big, bold Seniors. That year was the most eventful. They had a mass meeting to raise money for a new football stadium, The Seniors turned in one hundred dollars first. At the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance we had the biggest crowd for a long time. We also had dances after the basketball games, and we had a simply swoonderful time at the Prom. But the time came when they had to exit from the doors of Dear Old Clay High' and go ahead to make their fortunes in the world. 4 15

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IN MEMORIAM BETTX' CASS Born February 6, 1927 Died December l6, 1945 Death a Quiet Door Death is only an old door Set in a garden wall On gentle hinges it gives, at dusk, Wlwen the thrushes call Along the lintel are green leaves Beyond, the light lies still Very willing and weary feet Go over that sill. There is nothing to trouble Nothing to hurt at all. Death is only a quiet door In an old wall. any heart, - Nancy Byrd Turner

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