Ironton High School - Owl Yearbook (Ironton, OH)

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Senilior Highlights September 10. A smile-hello-a handshake. Seniors now—we greeted each other. We had no sooner picked our favorite seats than the round of Senior activi- ties began. Frank Waller was chosen as president from the list of capable candi- dates to direct us through a successful year. Football season opened October 5. All the games were filled with excitement and thrills. The school spirit this year was stronger than ever. September 29. Senior weiner roast, the only outdoor event of first semester, was a howling success. Anyone who didn’t go missed a grand time! October 19. 'I lie results of weeks of hard, steady work was shown in the first publication of the Gryphon. Wasn’t it a fine edition? And didn’t everyone enjoy the Locker Lowdown Column? This column taught us to keep our secrets to ourselves or we would see them in print a few days later. We owe the success of this paper to efficient Ann. October 31. Senior Hallowe’en Party, and what a party! Didn’t everyone look just darling in his costume? One could hardly recognize his classmates in all the regalia. Everybody turned out and the music was grand. November 29. Nerves—Nerves—Nerves. They were completely shattered by the end of the Portsmouth football game Thanksgiving Day. We arrived at Portsmouth with a feeling of hopefulness and did not lose it throughout the game. We were turned back with a score 14-7. We were proud of our team just the same and thought it was a wonderful game. Alas! We are still awaiting revenge. December 13. The event of events! The Football banquet. Wasn’t it a lovely affair? And didn’t Ruth Cox make a charming Football Queen? Chet Spicer was named the most valuable man and he certainly deserved the honor. Next year’s captain was named, George McAfee. He should fill the place with great capability. December 14. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Bridge-Euchre-Dancing. Three hours of wonderful entertainment. The Seniors Christmas Party is still in the minds of many. John Turnbull, as master of ceremonies, was a scream! Helen Feil was awarded the door prize which was a luscious box of chocolates. Here’s hoping she didn’t turn to sugar. December 15. Basketball season opened. The first game was as exciting as the last. Many hoys showed skill in basketball as well as in football. Tom Triplett was the captain and didn’t he make a fine one? December 21. Christmas Vacation. Hurrah! Free from study for two whole weeks. The best news in ages. Just loads of fun and rounds of hilarious parties to talk about on our return. January 7. Oh dear! Back to the grind again. January 17. Student teachers day. The Seniors certainly felt high and mighty that day! A Senior substituted for each teacher and for six hours was ruler over the lower classmen. Experience is the best teacher, isn’t it Seniors? February 14. The day of romance and glamour! Everyone looked just too ducky for words in his costume for the A. S. B. Party. Some reigned as kings, others as queens, and some as knights. To make a long story short, it was a won- derful party! February 20. Senior and Sophomore Chapel Program. Don’t anyone dare to say he didn’t like that chapel program. It was the highlight of all chapel pro- grams of 1934-35. Here’s hoping there’s many more like it. February 22. Washington’s Birthday. Breaks and more breaks. A holi- day ! Why can’t there be more than one Washington ? Anyway, it was a regular spring day and everyone enjoyed it. February 25. Under the efficiient management of Charles M. Weegie, Grace, Genevieve, Kathleen, Hilda, and Thelma C, our annual subscription drive went over with a bang. It seemed as if everyone wanted one of these books Why? They knew it had to be good, that’s why!

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Class H isfory When a ship is built, to make it a real masterpiece, materials must he brought from all parts of the world, plans must be made and years of preparation must follow. Soon after the World War the materials were secured for the lastest work of art in ship building and from then on until nineteen thirty-one the blue prints were being drawn. In the year nineteen hundred thirty-one the real labor began. The workmen were all fine examples of exactly what the company needed. The frame work was started. It was one made of the steel that only hard study, good sportsmanship and ability will form. But all work and no play is no fun—therefore a few weiner roasts and parties were added to give pep to everyone and to encourage them to go on with their labors. As the second year rolled round the great framework was completed. Tt was a joyful time from both the social and educational standpoint. Visitors to the yard found there in the person of Thirty-Five, well developed minds, strong bodies, coupled with an ability to laugh and be happy. What could be finer than this ? Year by year knowledge and happiness grew in the minds of the laborers. Their dreams were now forming into something more tangible than before and the ship in due time was half completed. All of their work was seemingly successful. They gave a dance that proved to be a bigger affair than ever, a play that was the most thrilling, adventuresome and exciting one presented since they could remember and soon after that Fairyland itself was opened to them on the night of the Junior- Senior Prom. It was all so wonderful, they sighed as they faced their last year of labor. Now in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-five they see, gradually shaping itself before them, something truely beautiful. They realize that these four long years have surely not been in vain. To complete it all they add the Senior activi- ties. With the Baccalaureate Sermon the mast is finished and with Commencement the pilot takes his place at the wheel. She moves and is alive at last! Amid shouts of triumph a seaworthy craft, the class of Thirty-five is launched upon the waters. We know not through what gates our ship may pass, what foreign port may throw wide their doors to her, what winds may toss her about on angry waves, yet she will sail on—unafraid—knowing that she may— Fear not each sudden sound and shock, ’Tis of the wave and not the rock; ’Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale. In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! —Ann Louise Davidson. COMMENCEMENT CADENDAR April 26—The Ghost Train May 22—May Day May 24—Junior Senior Prom May 28—Class Day June 2—Baccalaureate June 3—Commencement 21

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February 26. Ah! Alas and at last, we found her! The most beautiful of all! 'l'he Class of 1935 chose as their May Queen, the charming, lovable, Alice Vaughn. She rightfully deserves the honor. More power to you Alice, and best wishes from all of us. February 28. Of all the chickens and roosters in this school of ours “The Goose Hangs High.” But it came down, turned and browned to perfection and was it good! Congratulations Juniors, on the success of your play. March 8. That’s the day we chose our class song, wasn't it? Thank goodness it wasn’t like the songs of other classes that have graduated. We really picked one with some pep and rhythm, not a funeral march. It wasn't long then until we were singing “Goodbye Ironton High. March 12-13. Senior Play Cast Chosen. Directly after school about one hundred Seniors met in the auditorium for tryouts for The Ghost Train.” With so many Clark Gables, Edna Mae Olivers, and Joan Crawfords, it was quite difficult to decide who was to have the parts. March 14. After racking their brains for hours the judge finally decided on a capable cast for The Ghost Train.” March 15. There were a few very, very proud Seniors on that day. They were awarded what some never expected to receive. Eighteen of our worthy class- men were elected to the National Honor Society, one of the greatest honors one can attain during the school career. Again we say congratulations! We are proud of you. April 4. Band Concert. Ironton High School presented to the public their band and orchestra in their first formal concert. Quite a few seniors took part in this concert. Both the president of the band and orchestra are members of the class of 1935. April 5. Trip to Washington. All Aboard! We’re off on our annual trip to the land of cherry blossoms and politics. A much larger crowd made the trip this year under the care of Miss Flower, Miss Foster, Miss Dana, and Miss Mohr. April 15. A Red Letter day. The long, hard struggle was almost over, for the 1935 annual went to press. It is one book that every student, teacher, and others interested in our school should own. It is a bigger and better publication than ever before. It is worth our efforts. April 26. Thrills! Chills! A hair-raising ride! Everyone who rode “The Ghost Train” is just catching his breath from the harrowing experience. Don’t we all agree that the Senior play was simply marvelous? It takes the Seniors to put things over. May 10. Senior party. The last affair held by the seniors under the wings of dear old Ironton High School. Music, dancing, and general fun. Indeed it was as grand a farewell as we could wish for. May 14. For goodness sake! Who is that ? and look! isn’t he funny look- ing? Did you ever see such sights in all your life? Yes, you’re right it was Senior Tacky Day. One heard these exclamations and questions right and left. Every Senior was dressed in tatters and rags or in some unique way. Some of them really looked tacky too. But that’s what it was, Tacky day. A day of fun and jesting. May 15. Anyone who subscribed for a 1935 year book certainly got a treat that day. The annual was then in the hands of each subscriber and did they devour it! But why shouldn’t they ? Didn’t we tell you that it was going to he bigger and better than ever before ? Everyone was so pleased with it. Keep it folks and show it to your grandchildren. May 22. The most beautiful event of the year, May Crowning. The days of fairies and nymphs were supposed to be over but for one day they came back to complete the colorful pageant presented that day. Thousands watched in awe as the beautiful queen, attended by her lovely attendants, was crowned queen of the May. May 24. The night of all nights! After weeks of preparation the Junior- Senior Prom was under way. Such gorgeous creations as were worn by the fair ones! Even some of the shy backward lads sat up and took notice. Ah-h-h-h! 26