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

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Rezo One — M. Workman, Webb, Lohnes, Burson, LeFevre, Burns, Wolfram, Phibbs, Olt, B. Davis. Holtvogt, Getter. Row Two — Britton, Holt, S. Brown, Perks, Moon, Collins, Hull, J. Clemm, Hurst, Noll, Krouse, Welsh, D. Workman. Row Three — Lesher, D. Norris, Meyer, Pontis, Dickinson, Krug, Knox, Wilson, Peters, McGrew. Row Four- —Cate, Schweitzer, D. Cook, King, Swigart, Glanton, Rish, Hartley, Shank, Kindy. MIXED CHORUS With the band, the chorus presented the Apple Blossom Time Concert and sang at the Art Institute and several churches. At State the Chorus received a Superior rating. • • • The Music Department sports a swing band that plays for class plays, at the “Bang Bang” and for dances — the Varsity Swingsters.

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First Row — left to right — Dorothy Meyers, Donald Hauer, John Wilson, Jane Bolinger, Elaine Huber, Marjean Holt, Donald Hamilton, Devon Kesling, William Deger, Howard Pence, Donald Fordyce, James Wahl, David Giele, Betty Parks, Martha Hauer. Second Row — Benjamin Weaver, Richard Shearer, Thomas Welch, Richard Gieger, Betty Spoon, Patricia Wright, Harry Wilson, Ned Rasor, Robert Good, Gordon Lee Fella, William Liebetrau, Willine Hamby, LeRoy Stachler, Wanda Krouse, Ralph Trussler, James Wallace. Third Row — Jeanne Thygerson, Dean Brandt, Mary Wallace, Dorothy Pummell, Mary Lou Tankersly, Mable Nel¬ son, Eleanor Duebner, Martha Zeller, Joanne Hoover, Robert Meckstroth, Marcella Newsome, Arthur Stansel, Doris Bitter, Louise Crane, Mr. Haines. Fourth Row — Mr. Prass, Paul McFall, Marilyn Jenkins, James Irons, Eugene King, William Rish, Donald Hafner, Gilbert Fremont, Richard Bowman, Joseph Jeffries, Charles Miller, Jack Askren. Rain . . . snow . . . sleet, and still the band marched right along with the football team. At the beginning of the season approximately thirty-five “greenhorns” reported for practice. In two weeks’ time these “rookies” marched along like veterans. After the marching band (64 members in the band) season ended, the concert band was then organized by “Prof.” Haines. (“Prof.” is the fellow who trails the band around) . . . Joy vanishes and fireworks begin because concert season is real work. Concerts were given at Mad River School, Pasadena, assemblies, and at the N.C.R. for the dedication of the “E” pennant. To the Southwestern District contest the band went, where it won a superior in Class B. A few weeks later the judges at the State Music Contests bestowed a superior upon Fairmont. Soloists and Ensembles at the District Contest and their ratings: Soloists and Ensembles at the District Contest and their ratings: Bill Deger — Clarinet. Superior Betty Parks — Oboe. Superior David Giele — Flute. Superior Devon Kesling — Drum Major. Superior Bill Rish — Trombone. Superior Harry Wilson — Trumpet. Superior Lee Guernsey — Marimba. Superior Trombone Quartette — Marilyn Jenkins, Bill Rish, Eugene King, Paul McFall. Superior Trumpet Trio —Dick Sherer, Bob Cook, Bill Liebetrau . Superior Brass Quartette — Joe Jeffries, Charles Miller, Betty Spoon, Harry Wilson. Superior Woodwind Quintette — David Giele, Marjean Holt, Robert Meckstroth, Jean Thygerson, Bill Deger . Superior Clarinet Quartette — Bill Deger, Don Hamilton, Don Fordyce, John Wilson. Superior The annual spring concert brought a close to the 1942 activities of the band.

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR September 8 — School opens again with 545 re¬ porting. September 9 — We find two new teachers wan¬ dering in the halls trying to find their way around. September 12 — Girls spy all the new goodlooking boys and begin to choose their own. September 15 — Band begins marching practice with 35 “green-horns.” September 16 — Patriotic assembly presented. September 17 — Jack Irons thrills Freshmen girls when he smiles their way. September 18 — Ruth Taylor feels faint while soliciting for ads. September 19 — Football season begins with a vic¬ tory of 38-0. September 22 — The Worman boys finally came back to school. September 23 — Peculiar sounds came from Miss Wahl’s English class, learning to pronounce whether. September 25 — Home Ec. Club has first meeting and elects officers. September 26 — Fairmont scores another victory with Monroe 19 to 6. October 3 — We leave Sidney in “dust” 33-0. October 6 — Ed Norris tries to blow up school. October 7 — Charles McClean reviews new books in commemoration of book week. October 8 — First fire drill — time, 2 minutes. October 10 — Xenia spoils Fairmont’s good football record. October 13 — Pop Warner gets a bill concern¬ ing some spoons lost in a certain restaurant. October 15 — A fatal day — report cards make their first introduction. October 16 — Marilyn Jenkins decides not to go steady. October 20 — June Somers winks at Devon Kesling. October 21 — Duane and George get prospects from advertising. October 23 — Wedding bells for Miss Wetzel — Senior skate—Mr. Hinton wishes he had an extra pair of skates. October 24 — One day vacation at last — ex¬ cept for teachers who must at¬ tend meetings. October 27 — Girls model during lunch hour. October 29 — Boys caught in a certain “Ford” blowing smoke rings. October 30 — Hallowe’en pranks. October 31 — Game with Troy, Hallowe’en. November 1 — Community chest report. November 4 — Speech class opens their season. November 5 — Knitting needles fly to aid the soldier. November 7 •—• Jack Kalter uses dictionary to write a note to Aileen Dugan. November 8 — Girl Reserves turn military and sponsor R. A. F. Dance. Seniors see “birdie.” November 10 —- Students enroll in business train¬ ing. November 11 — Band plays at Courthouse steps and Armistice Day parade. November 13 — Margurite Meyers has found her man — no more competition girls. November 15 — Greenville game — Bob Knox in¬ jured his ankle — tough luck. November 19 — Assembly before Oakwood game. November 20 — Very “awful” day — Oakwood wins in mud. Vacation — ah! December 1 — Just 21 shopping days until Christmas. December 2 — Carol Routsong finds balancing a piano on one’s foot is quide difficult. December 5 — Senior play “Seven Sisters.” December 8 — President Roosevelt gives his great speech after the attack on Pearl Harbor! December 9 — Dean Cook is attracted by blondes on debate trips. December 11 — Jeanette Joyce finds herself lock¬ ed in the music room, but she sings to pass the time away. December 12 — Basketball season opens with a victory over Chaminade.