Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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T l H I E a P E A S S E 1 N I G l E R E L I I i S Q T Y W 1

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THE SICK BAY DR. ROUTSONG During our gymnasium periods we learn to keep our bodies in good condition. This and our annual dental and physical examinations have taught us to benefit from the old sea chanty which says, An ounce of prevention is Worth a pound of cure. Dr. Bartholo- mew, ship's doctor, was on board during the school year. Supplies for 1939 Dragon Cruise YES, the hold has been fully supplied with everything that is agreeable to the passengers' tastes or likingsf' reported Captain Barnes just before sail- ing time. Included in the provisions are 7200 lbs. of potatoes, 1440 loaves of bread, 900 pies, 8000 lbs. of meat, 1440 ice creams bars, 720 boxes of cookies, enough to satisfy any passenger's sweet tooth, and 1700 gallons of soup. In case of an emergency We have provided for extra provisions. Also Purser Ernst has just announced a list of probably expenses of the forthcoming voyage which include S700 for equipment replacement, S460 for water, 95885 for electricity, S60 for gas, S965 for coal and about S900 for books to be used in the ship's library. But for the time being, forget the costs, just relax and let your mind Wander to your future destinations. THE GALLEY The Dragon is kept shipshape by our alert deck stewards, Robert Mitchell and Charles Grice, whose day's work includes everything from swabbing the deck to stoking the boilers and satisfying all the demands of the passen- gers with a smile. The mess hall is served by the chief cook Mrs. Hurst, assisted by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Tanis, who turn out everything from Christmas turkey to liver and onions at the behest of the cafeteria manager, Miss Vogelsang.

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Senior Class Officers RICHARD BURNS, President Dick is president, 'tis true, But still a good friend to me and you. WANDA SMITH, Vice President Coal black hair, eyes that flash, Gay, vivacious, even rash. EVELYN SCHWEICKART, Secretary She's a pretty brown-eyed lass, All tests for friendliness she'll pass. KEMP PRUGH, T1'edsm'e1' Kemp is student number one, And besides, he's full of fun. JAMES TILLE, Sergecmt-at-arms Handsome, talented, a star athlete, As nice a boy as we care to meet. Sketch of Senior Voyage IN SEPTEMBER, 1936, the good ship Dragon, taxed to capacity with new Freshmen, set sail for Port Knowledge. In looking over our old log, we find that our present First Class Passengers distin- guished themselves quickly in many fields while on their 1936-1939 cruise. For example, Kemp Prugh took an immediate interest in school affairs and was elected secretary-treasurer of' his class, while Russell Young achieved quite a record by being elected class president for two consecutive years. Nancy Britton, while on her first trip, had the distinct honor of speaking over the radio from Columbus as a result of her high score in the Eighth Grade Scholarship Test. David Walther and Russell Young practiced long and diligently and soon became invaluable members of the F. H. S. Dragon basketball team. George Monnier and Robert Thygerson, our two cheerleaders, have undoubtedly helped our team with their resounding cheers. When Christmas rolled around, there was always a language class who volunteered to be angels though just for a day. The Ohio State Psychology Test proved that the First Class Passengers are not entirely lacking in brain trusters for Kemp Prugh, Nancy Britton, Marie Michael, Ken- neth Becker, Russell Young, Robert Yaus, and Richard Burns all placed above the ninety percentile. Latent acting, which heretofore had been subdued, suddenly found expression in the ship's plays. The debating squad, with senior members Paul Speelman, Jeanne Ander- son, and Kemp Prugh, reached the state finals in their first year of organization and competition. Fairmont was represented in the Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship Contest by Marie Michael who placed fourth in the county. Those who never are to travel on the F. H. S. Dragon again cherish fond memories of their first embarkation and wish all future passengers un bon voyage.