East Canton High School - Echo Yearbook (East Canton, OH)

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CLASS We the guys and gals of “53 Do hereby issue this decree; To our faculty all worn out, No more cause for worry or doubt Because from school we’ll soon be out. To the Juniors we bequeath: The job of making the annual next year. You’ll do it easily without any fear. To the Sophomores we bequeath: Our troubles and friends, Both of which have no ends. To the Freshmen we bequeath: Have fun but don’t be a fool And get the good that there is in school. I, Anna Robertson, do bequeath my pleasant mem- ories as a sponsor to Mrs. Williams. I, Barbara Cable, do bequeath my blushes to Peggy Allen. 1, Barbara Shourds, do bequeath my red hair and temper to Louie Moulin. I, Bernard McFadden, do bequeath my berth on the basketball squad to my fellow teammates. I, Beverly Baker, do bequeath my ability for getting straight A’s to Jerry Bigler. I, Betty Linhart, do bequeath my sweet disposition to Judy Masters. I, Betty Roark, do bequeath my grades in Chemistry to Richard Moser. I, Carmen Mathis, do bequeath my way of getting along with the teachers to Laurene Jones. I, Cathie Dick, do bequeath my farming ability to David Thelen. 1, Darlene Oyster, do bequeath my changes of hair styles to Rosemary Beck. I, Dona Jean Paumier, do bequeath my quiet, friend- ly manners to Bea Eakin. I, Donna Currcn, do bequeath my ability to yodel to Ruth Seemann. I, Eleanor Aukcrman, do bequeath my quiet dis- position to my sister Susie, who needs it more than anyone else 1 know. I, Evelyn Oberly, do bequeath my position as Senior cheerleader to Jean Mark. I, George Proffitt, do bequeath my backfield posi- tion on the football team to Ronald Iseli. I, Harold Stertzbach, do bequeath my ’39 Chevy to be used for parts in a ’37 Chevy owned by Dick Baad. I, Hilla Riske, do bequeath my German accent to Wayne Starkey. I, Howard Mark, do bequeath my class ring to any girl who thinks she can get it. I, Jack Polen, do bequeath my partially running Ford, that’ll beat Almasy's Chevy, to the junk- yard after the race. I, Jane Moulin, do bequeath my correspondents in service to Carol Kinsingcr. I, Jean Lautzenhciser, do bequeath my height to Bob Mucha. I, Jo Ann Eddy, do bequeath my long brown hair to Rose Marie Scharvcr. I, Joanne Marks, do bequeath my talkative manner to Marie Stcrtzbach. WILL I, Jerry Mowery, do bequeath mv cool, nice shape (Ford) to Carl Unkefer. I, Kathleen Graham, do bequeath my love for col- lege, (esp. Ohio State), to Marian Mong. I, Kenneth Miller, do bequeath my art of making up excuses to get out of school to Jim Blose. I, Larry Hoskinson, do bequeath my dark curly hair to Ronald Pribula. I, Loren Villard, do bequeath my voice to Kim Miller. I, Louella Masters, do bequeath my giggles to George Moret ta. I, Mary Lou Robinson, do bequeath my love of sports to Bonnie Emerick. I, Milo Fisher, do bequeath my position as football captain to someone who is eligible for that honor. I, Norma Jordan, do bequeath my slide trombone to bhirley Breckbill. I, Patricia Gerer, do bequeath my blue eyes to Carole Wise. I, Patricia Hemphill, do bequeath my short height to Judy Barrick. I, Patty Smith, do bequeath my likeness for boys to Patricia 1 ourno. I, Paul Middaugh, do bequeath myself to all the Junior girls. I, Ramona Finley, do bequeath my habit of look- ing out the window while driving to Naomi Sprankie. I, Richard Arntz, do bequeath my cowboy boots and fancy ties to Mack Yoho. I, Richard Zimmerman, do bequeath my shyness to- ward girls to Jim Smith. I, Rose Dobransky, do bequeath my bashfulness to- ward boys to Delores Morctta. I, Sally Weddell, do bequeath all my good grades to Jim Cable. I, Shirley Margo, do bequeath my engagement ring to Mary Ann Mucklcy. I, Shirley McLichock, do bequeath my baton to Willie Narduzzi. I, Shirley O’Neil, do bequeath my quiet ways to Gene Kandel. I, Shirley Peters, do bequeath my hair dyes and knitting bag to Donna Trego. I, Wanda Bland, do bequeath my faithful service to the school to Joanne Tourno. I, William Kolm, do not bequeath my Cadillacs and girls to anyone because I want them all for myself. I, Yvonne Veit, do bequeath my ability to play the In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1953, have piano to Nancy Ledbetter. signed and declared this as our last will and testa- ment on this 20th day of February, 1953. George Proffitt, Jack Polen Witnesses: Beverly Baker Sally Weddell Jane Moulin s (24)

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CLASS HISTORY OF '53 The big day had arrived! We, the class of “53” were freshmen. Upon entering school that September morning, we found that the two eighth grades had been combined in the big study hail under the guid- ance of Miss Robertson. We held our first class meeting for the purpose of ejecting officers, who were: Milo Fisher, president; Evelyn Oberly, vice president; Patricia Gerer, secretary; and Loren Vil- lard, treasurer. We collected tax stamps for a money raising project. Class enrollment: James Almasy, Richard Arntz, Eleanor Aukerman, Beverly Baker, Ronald Barwick, Wanda Bland, Donald Blythe, Wil- liam Bower, Ronald Brown, Delbert Buckhannon, Barbara Cable, Donald Clark, Donna Curren, Cath- erine Dick, Rose Dobransky, Jo Ann Eddy, Ramona Finley, Milo Fisher, Mary Gates, Patricia Gerer, Kathleen Graham, Doris Harbert, Larry Hoskinson, Barbara Jones, Earl King, Lucille King, William Kolm, William Lab, Jean Lautzenheiser, Betty Jean Linhart, Dale Lones, Louella Masters, Carmen Ma- this, Shirley Margo, Howard Mark, Joanne Marks, Shirley McLichock, Paul Middaugh, Arlene Miller, Kenneth Miller, Verl Miller, Jane Moulin, Evelyn Oberly, Carolyn Paulus, Shirley Peters, Barbara Po- len, George Proffitt, Mary Louise Robinson, Barbara Shourds, Nancy Simon, Richard Snyder, Arthur Ste- fanick, Harold Stertzbach, Patricia Tourno, Yvonne Veit, Loren Y'illard, Joan Wallingford, Sally Weddell, Richard Zimmerman. As we moved into our sophomore year the class found themselves separated into two classes under the sponsorship of Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Ryder. We again collected tax stamps to increase our treasury. Officers this year were: Milo Fisher, president; George Proffitt, vice president; Wanda Bland, secre- tary, and Yvonne Veit, treasurer. The outstanding event of the year was our class Christmas party in which the crowning of the Snow Queen, Jo Ann Eddy, was the main feature. The attendants were Yvonne Veit, Evelyn Oberly, Patricia Gerer, and W'anda Bland. After the crowning of the queen, we enjoyed square dancing. Refreshments were then served followed by a gift exchange. This year we were happy to welcome Ronald Wil- zoch, Adrian Roth, Marion Evans, Katherine Grant, Jennie Bruey, Norma Jordan, Linley Lillie, Bernard McFadden, Jerry Mowery, Dona Jean Paumier, and Pat Smith; but we were sorry to lose Donald Blythe, Katherine Grant, William Bower, Ronald Brown, Delbert Buckhannon, Mary Gates, Doris Harbert, Earl King, William Lab, Dale Lones, Arlene Miller, Barbara Polcn, and Richard Snyder. Entering into our Junior year we were again combined into one group under the excellent guid- ance of Miss Robertson. Wc were looking forward to a very busy and exciting year. Our main projects this year were giving the Seniors a prom and putting on our class plqy, “Seventeen Is Terrific”, which was a huge success. We sold refreshments at home basketball games, candy the second semester, collect- ed tax stamps, held a bake sale, and had a magazine drive, as our projects for raising money. The officers of the class were: Milo Fisher, presi- dent; George Proffitt, vice president; Betty Jean Lin- hart, secretary; and Evelyn Oberly, treasurer. This year wc again lost some of our classmates. They were: James Almasy, Ronald Barwick, Donald Clark, Barbara Jones, Lucille King, Verl Miller, Arthur Stefanick, Patricia Tourno, Joan Walling- ford, Ronald Wilzoch, Adrian Roth, and Marion Evans. The new ones this year were: Pat Hemp- hill, Shirley O’Neil, Darlene Oyster, Jack Polcn, Betty Roark, Lloyd Williamson, and Ruth Crank. Now still under the skillful guidance of Miss Robertson, wc enter our last year of high school. We are proud because we are Seniors, but there is a feeling of regret because this is the last of twelve happy and exciting years together as a class. We have wonderful memories of those years and high hopes for the future and the things it will bring. The class elected as their officers this year: George Proffitt, president; Jack Polen, vice president; Betty Jean Linhart, secretary: and Richard Zimmerman, treasurer. We were happy to welcome into our class, Hilde- gard Riske, from Germany; but we were sorry to lose Nancy Simon, Linley Lillie, Lloyd Williamson, and Ruth Crank. Our projects this year were: Putting on a class play “Hillbilly Weddin’ ” which was a tremendous success, and publishing an annual. We sold Christ- mas cards, wrapping paper, candy and ice cream. We also collected tax stamps to make money. The class left for the trip to Washington on April 27, baccalaureate services were held on May 24, and commencement exercises were held on May 27, 1953. We must now go out and face the world on our own as we strive to build a happy and secure future. Mary Lou Robinson, Historian Shirley O’Neil, Assistant (23)

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CLASS PROPHECY Do you remember the Class of 53? Just in case you’ve wondered what they were doing 1M1 give you a preview. As I was walking down the streets of East Canton, I ran into one of my old classmates, Jo Ann Eddy, who is still living in East Canton waiting for Bernard Mc- Fadden, who is attending Barber School in Ak- ron. She said Donna Curren, who is visiting her parents for a week, will be leaving soon for Washington, D. C., where her husband, Milo Fisher, is serving in the Armed Forces. As I went further who did I run into but Cathie Dick, who has just finished her train- ing and is ready to go to work for the Ameri- can Airlines. I also caught up on the news of a few more classmates. Betty Roark is making her first movie, “Lovers’ Delight” which every- one is hoping will become a great success. Her friends Shirley Margo and Pat Hemphill are happily married and Darlene Oyster is en- gaged. A few of the girls are in nurses training such as: Jane Moulin, Betty Linhart, and Barbara Shourds. I see some of the intellectuals are attending college. They are Wanda Bland. Mary Robinson, and Carmen Mathis. George Proffitt and Howard Mark are attending Ohio State University where George is studying en- gineering and Howard is one of the finest cheerleaders State has ever had. I sec the Army has caught up with a few of our boys such as: Loren Villard, who entertains by singing when not digging fox holes and Bill Kolm, who has an easy job of peeling potatoes in the mess hall. The Navy seemed to get Richard Arntz and Paul Middaugh. Richard just can’t seem to get used to those bell-bottom trousers. In the Air Force I see Richard Zim- merman, who is designing planes and is learn- ing that girls aren’t so bad after all. Those WAFS! Shirley O’Neil and Rose Dobransky decided to help L'ncle Sam so they joined the Wacs. They were telling me when they were home, that Eleanor Aukerman and Louella Masters were with their husbands, who are in the Army too. They also said that the former Ramona Finley and little Jim Jr. are now living at home waiting for Daddy, who is coming home to stay. They also said that Barbara Cable is still with the Sherer Lumber Company in Ma- pleton, and Jerry Mowcry is now chief me- chanic of his own garage. I noticed in the paper last night where Jack Polen is now a steady singer at the “Casa- blanca” and was also offered a job singing with the Mariners on Arthur Godfrey’s pro- gram and Harold Stertzbach is a drummer in Tommy Dorsey’s band. I see we have a boxer in town, Kenny Miller, who has half interest in the I.G.A. W'hat have W’c here? Evelyn Oberly is work- ing at Walker’s Meat Market in the packing house. Patricia Gerer is manager of Bon Marche’ and Dona Paumier is one of Stark’s chief secretaries. Here’s a sad case, we have two girls who devoted their lives to being old maids. Wait, yes—they decided to do something helpful, such as running a bachelor's home. They are Yvonne Veit and Shirley McLichock. I see that East Canton’s new mayor, Larry Hoskinson is running the town quite success- fully. I hear that Sally Weddell has become a grade school music teacher and Shirley Peters is her helper. In Canton I see the Holly Shop has a new manager, none other than Joanne Marks. Bev- erly Baker is a private secretary to the chief executive of the Canton National Bank. Jean Lautzenheiser has a pleasant job. She is Dr. Davis’ receptionist. Now playing in Cleveland is the great opera “Madame Butterfly” star- ring Hildegard Riske. Kathleen Graham. Pat Smith, and Norma Jordan are the second at- traction in their new version of toe dancing. And that is a complete rundown of the Class of ’53. Donna Curren, Prophet. Jean Lautzenheiser, Dona Jean Paumier, Shirley McLichock, Assistants. (25)