Jefferson High School - Delphi Yearbook (Delphos, OH)

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Senior Closs History The Class of 1947--yes, we were Freshmen once--four long years ago -are finally ready to take our places in the world. During the Freshman year the.class wasted no time in stepping up the activities of the school. Roger M1ller, Bill Strayer, and Harry Dunlap earned for themselves their Varsity D letters. We were also well represented in the music department. Our Freshman basketball team won the runners-up trophy at the 13th annual Freshman basketball tourney in Lima, Ohio. Our officers for the year were: Bill Strayer, president, Roger Miller, vice-presidentg Corinne Weaver, secretary and treasurer, Evelyn Truesdale, sergeant-at-arms. During the latter part of our Freshman year a class party was held, and was very much enjoyed by all. After our well earned summer vacation we again returned to Jefferson High School-only this time as Sophomores. The elected officers this year were: Margene VanDemark, presidentg Mike Rousos, vice-presidentg Kath- erine Checkles, secretary, Harry Dunlap, treasurerg and Roger Miller, sergeant-at-arms. This year Mike Rousos earned his Varsity D letter in football. The class enjoyed a Halloween Party at the beginning of the school year. By the time the year was over the Sophomore class was well represented in every activity held in the school. After the usual lapse of three months, we resumed our position in school as Juniors-one more step up the ladder. Our able officers were: Leslie Dienstberger, president, Harry Dunlap, vice-president, Corinne Weaver, secretary, Roger Miller, treasurer, Bill Strayer, sergeant-at-arms. The class play, Everybody's Crazy, an uproarious comedy, was one of the highlights of the year. It was directed by Mrs. Floyd Workman and was presented on November 30, 1945. The outstanding social event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, which was under the supervision of Miss Beiler and Miss Rogers, was truly a great success. The dance was fashioned around the theme Treasure Island . The program, consisting of Pirate and Gypsy music, fit the theme appropriately. The highlight of the evening was dancing to the music of Carl Young's orchestra. Jack Stevenson, Harry Baxter, Carl Dienstberger, Roger Ridenour, and Leslie Dienstberger earned their Varsity D letters this year. Bill Molter also earned his letter as manager. The class proved its scholastic ability by placing six students in the National Honor Society. These were: Mike Rousos, Jack Stevenson, Grace Mittermaier, Katherine Checkles, Margene VanDemark, and Lois Buettner. This concluded the year's activities and we began looking forward to the next school year as Seniors. As we entered our Senior year, we elected our officers, who were: Harry Baxter, president, Jim Baxter, vice-presidentg Harry Dunlap, sec- retaryg Mike Rousos. treasurer: and Bob Follas, sergeant-at-arms. The boys receiving their Varsity D letters this year were: Jim Baxter, Laverne Hilvers, Bob Follas, Herbert Miller, and Bob Geier. Both the Senior girls and Senior boys won the inter-class basketball tourney in school. This marked the third year our girls won the G.A.A. tourney. Our class play this year was entitled Lavender and Old Lace . It was directed by Mr. Kirchoffer and presented on May 2, 1947. The big event of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom. Of course, this time it was given to pay tribute to the Class of 1947, which was leaving Jefferson High to seek a place in life. So, with Baccalaureate and Commencement over, we, the Class of '47, are prepared to venture out into the world, each of us seeking his own way and trying to find success in a changing and confused world. Leslie Dienstberger. 24

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May 10. Word has been received by the Rev. and Mrs. J. G. E. Mittermaier that their daughter Grace is returning home from China, where she has spent the past five years as a missionary. Her interpreter, Robert Geier, will remain in China with his wife and children. June 2. Two new shops are soon to open in Delphos. In the building formerly occupied by Ridenour's Appliance Store, Jo Paul is planning on opening her dress shop on June 14. Adjoining the Johnson and Claypool Hardware Store, Marilyn Metzger is opening Marilyn's Millinery Shop. July 10. Miss Velma Kortier and Miss Juanita Metcalfe are vacationing in Atlantic City. August 19. William Gunter, fabulously wealthy chain store owner, is critically ill at his home on Long Island. His private physician, Herb Miller, has diagnosed his case as Ergomania. September 15. fAlbany N. YJ John Eugene Smith, noted scientist and inventor, and his brilliant Wife, Dr. Katherine Checkles, noted physicist, have completed plans for the trial run of their jet-propelled thermoinduc- tivehydroincandescentcosmicatomicspaceship. The test pilot will be former grid mentor William Hank Strayer. October 7. Dr. J. B. Stevenson, local dentist, is moving his office from 203 W. Third to 414 N. Main Street. November 30. Miss Lois Buettner, Lima District Health Nurse, is spend- ing a two weeks' vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Buettner of .east of Delphos. December 15. The Van Demark Bowling Alley was broken into late Thurs- day night. Sixty dollars in cash was taken from the cash register. Entrance was gained through a faulty lock on a side door. Police Chief Lewis Sterling states that everything possible is being done to apprehend the criminals. December 21. James Baxter, local contractor, has been awarded the con- tract for the Walnut Grove Addition. The construction work will begin sometime in April. ' Betty Violet. 23

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Iunior Class History The fall of nineteen hundred and forty-four found sixty-three Fresh- men haughtily ascending the steps of dear old Delphos High. You err greatly if you think these pupils were mediocre. They were not. Each in his own respect was outstanding. Some found enjoyment in band and choir, while others delved in sports. During this year the noted Delphos High sextette was formed. It was not to be questioned that undoubtedly the Sophomore year was to prove very successful. A few pupils dropped from the ranks. Again we ventured into an unknown realm when we commenced our campaign for king and queen. Alas, to our disappointment, we were overcome by the opposing senior class. Sports became increasingly popular with the boys and it did not take Coach Koch long to dispose of the varsity letters, for the sophomores were ready to claim their share. Ah! Juniors! How long it has taken us to obtain that worthy goal. Sometimes we wonder if this is all true or only a dream. But memories of our class play, For Pete's Sake, and our class rings on our fingers verify our thoughts. This year our class has been quite active in sports, the National Honor Society, library, clubs, and music. We are not to be outdone for our motto says: Character is the cornerstone of all success. Doris Edds. Sophomore Class History In the fall of 1945 a bewildered crowd of boys and girls stepped across the threshold of Jefferson High to become a part of it-so much a part of it that it is now their second home. Yes, we are the crowd-the class of '49. It was not long until we found our footing on the bottom rung-with the seniors ruling the roostg but we were an ambitious group, determined to make the next four years the best years of our lives. The able officers of our freshman year were Charlotte Brenneman, presidentg Ruth Mox, vice-presidentg June Metcalfe, secretary, and Mary Lou McKee, treasurer. Our class was well represented in all organizations, athletics, band, and the honor roll. After the annual summer vacation the class of '49 came back to dear old Jefferson, a much more subdued, refined, and dignified group, known as sophomores. Officers elected were: president, Edgar Bonhamg vice- president, John Hittleg secretary-treasurer, Alice Limbrechtg and sergeant- at-arms, Jim Moreo. A class party was held April 15 and much enjoyed by all. The sophomore class is quite well represented in band and A Cappella Choir. Many of the boys participated in athletics. Edgar Bonham was presented the Varsity D, and several boys received numerals in football. Awards were also given in basketball and baseball. Many of the girls were active in G.A.A. and Y-teens, and four are librarians. One of the outstanding events of this year was the Carnival. The sophomore class chose Emogene Barnes and John Hittle as candidates for king and queen. The first two years of our high school career are over and we are looking forward with great pleasure to two more happy years. Ruth Mox. 25