Ironton High School - Owl Yearbook (Ironton, OH)

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The decorations were heavenly! You were floating on air in dreamland. But to come down to earth it was superh! What more could one ask for? May 28. Class Day. It was the first time we wore our caps and gowns. We did look so dignified, didn’t we? Weren't we proud? We shall never forget it. The Juniors took on an important air sitting in our seats in the auditorium. Let's hope they prize those seats as much as we did. The key to the school was presented by our class president, Frank Waller, to the Junior class president, George McAfee. May success follow you through your last year. Juniors! May 31. The last time that the class of 1935 was together. It was just like one big happy family about to divide and each member go his own way. That night we parted never to be together again in a body. In spite of the gaiety and good time there was an undercurrent of sadness caused by the goodbye we would say soon to our dear adviser and fellow classmates. June 2. We received our last bit of advice at Baccalaureate. If only we would heed that advice all would be well. A fine sermon was delivered by the speaker of the evening. Many Seniors, I am sure, gained many inspirations and fond ambitions by these services dedicated to the class of 1935 by the churches of I ronton. June 3. Commencement. After twelve long years of struggle, we at last received our reward. A small piece of paper with some writing on it but oh my! how much does it mean ! We wonder how many are sorry it is over and how many are glad? We are out in the world on our own now. How many will reach the top? Here's hoping that each and everyone of us will find success and happiness. Well, it’s farewell, dear school, farewell. —Phyllis Jenkins. J St unior-oenior P: rom I. H. S. May 18, 1934-6:00-1 :00 FAIRYLAND The members of 1935 class waved a wand and changed the Cafeteria and Gym into a perfect fairyland where the King of Fairyland, Bill Edwards, and the Queen, Dottie Bingham, and their court. Class of 1935, entertained the Class of 1934 with a sumptuous banquet in the woodland court. Later Fairies on magic wings ac- companied them to a Woodland Realm where in the vicinity of the Castle, I oad Stool House and a forest of beautiful trees, dancing was enjoyed ’till one o'clock. Banquet Program Queen of Fairyland King of Fairyland Guests of Honor Toastmaster Welcome Response Address Solo Toast Violin Solo Reading Solo Class Song Dottie Bingham Bill Edwards Rosalba Justice Homer Edington Supt. C. E. Larson Bill Edwards . Homer Edington Mrs. Agnes B. King . Thelma Calloway Dr. Chester Casey . Leo Vecellio . Janet Henninger Jeanne Murdock Senior Class Prom in H. S. Gym 9:00 Grand March ...... 9:00 Music . . . Rhythm King’s Orchestra F'loor Show...................11 ;00 Fairies from castle gave following dances: Tap, Toe Acrobatic, Oriental, Bunny, and Ballet

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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

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Plays Junior Pi.ay—A FULL HOUSE hat a play, folks ; hat a play! Hut why tell you that ? Seeing is lielieving and didn’t everybody see it ? Didn’t the audience—well—there was a “Full House.” You would expect something wonderful from a class like the class of ’35 and that’s just what we gave you! Will anyone ever forget I don’t know nothin’ ” and “you can come in, hut you can t get out . the passwords of one of the most successful plays in the history of Ironton High? Never! But Lest We Forget—Here’s the cast: Cast Parks, the English servant Susie, from Sioux City, a maid Jane Howell, a bride M iss Winneker, the aunt of Yonkers Patsy Charters, Jane’s sister Nicholas King, a stranger Ned Pembroke, an only son George Howell, a bridegroom Dougherty, a police sergeant Jim Mooney, a policeman Kearney, another policeman Mrs. Fleming, who owns the apartment Vera Vernon, a show girl Mrs. Pembroke, from Boston Director ...... Edward Colson Helen Feil J anet Henninger Ethel J. Murdock Eloise Paul John Phillips Charles Moulton Bill Edwards Jim Osborne John Turnbull Franklin Wilson . Tee Thompson Mildred Peggins Genevieve Ward Miss Eloise Moreland • K • 4 Senior Play—THE GHOST TRAIN The 1935 Senior Class Play topped the list! When the Ghost Train” puffed into the station a full auditorium was there to witness the horrifying spectacle! Each man, woman, and child had the thrill of his life. It was the most shivery, quivery play ever given on the I. H. S. stage. And that cast! None other has been half so good! Orchids to them. They made the play live. When Ironton heard their wild screams and thrilling lines, coupled with the thunder and rain, the whistles and bells and the ghostlike “Rock of Ages of the dear station master, everyone agreed that the play, cast, and director make up a masterpiece, the season’s best! And wby not? Wasn’t it a class of '35 production, and didn't it have this grand class of ’35 cast? Cast Richard Winthrop, a business man . . . Ralph Winter Elsie Winthrop, his wife .... Mildred Peggins Saul Hodgkin, the station master . . Charles Moulton Peggie Murdock . . , . Dottie Bingham Charles Murdock . newl-v weds ... Roy Slack Miss Bourne, a spinster .... Jeanne Murdock Teddie Deakin, a foppish Englishman . . Warren Elkins Julia Price, the mad girl..........................Helen Feil Herbert Price, the uncle.........................Kenneth Corn John Sterling, a crook...........................Hub Osborne Jackson, a detective....................Paul Stevenson Director . .... Miss Eloise Moreland