McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1946 volume:

346 IVIEIVIENTU glimfmf Of 7946 NIV a If ,f N-L a QE ,. e J 'O -H 9 L i i ...A ESQ N6 Published By' The Students of McComb High School McComb, Ohio A oo1'I ft? gfoacfcadfing rom C QW!! SSZAOOZ the people in the community and the students ot McComb High School. lt is with pleasure that .we announce as the program for this year a pictorial review of the social activities centered in this community and school. As a preview of the program which will shortly be presented to you for your entertainment and enjoyment, we mention with pride our fighting football team and the plays presented by the Iunior and Senior classes. lt is impossible to mention all that we should, so we shall turn the mike back to the Memento and let the program be announced chronologically. We wish at this time, to thank our sponsors, the Board of Education and our technicians, the faculty, for all the aid which they have given us in making this program possible. Without the excellent tools which have been placed at our disposal, a program such as we present herewith, would not have been possible. Paul LaRue, Editor Maxine Houk, Asst. Editor Noble Rader, Bus. Mgr. E55 Zg 06LJCO'L:5lf ,ibeokcafej fo... The staff of the 1946 Memento takes pleasure in dedicating this year book to Mr. E. I. Ioseph in recognition of his interest in the student body and his spirit of friendliness. cam' ,ami M W -:...s.,,,.4mg-V PROGRAMS We The People . Faculty . . . Classes ....... Seniors Underclasses Passing Parade .... Sports Clubs Calendar HOME OF W.M.H.S. 5 7 ....P.ll ....P.29 X! -fff' wa 55 Sf? S5 X42 RB 'WE Q74 5 Q Ab Bri! V Q A UA Qs S ,MA ,jim Rolo e at Sl P VN Vi giftftr 15,051 ,N u fb 1' n Nlihggj Nt Ngiitfi' H VN? gill!! 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Mr. Clarence Rosenberqer, Clerkg Mr. Floyd Shafer, President: Mr. Earl Gorby, Mr. Paul Rider, Mr. Harry Collingwood, Vice President. The annual staff and the students ci the McComb School are very proud to dedicate this page to their Board of Education. The students know what a qreat and difficult task it is for the Board to keep the school open and to settle the many problems that arise. We hope the members of the Board can be as pleased with our Work as We are with their achievement of keeping our school one of the best. I-lIllVllNlSTllIlTlUN Mr. E. I. Ioseph Superintendent of School Mr. I. B. Finley Mr. WLM. Pees We are happy to Welcome back Mr. Pees as cr member of the faculty. While Mr. Pees was on a leave of absence, the principalship was ably handled by Mr. Finley, who assumed those responsibilities in addition to his duties as a coach. We also Wish to Welcome Mr. McVey as a member of the faculty. lt was impossible for us to obtain a cut in time to place his picture with the High School Faculty. ' ,!41LgA,gBA00'!j7acmAf7 . . . MR. E. I. IOSEPH Superintendent Manchester College, A.B. Wittenberg College Ohio State University, MA. McComb Village School 1943-46 Physics MR. R. WILLIAMS Purdue University, BS. in Agri. McComb Village School 1946-46 MRS. E. SCHAFER Bowling Green University, B.S. McComb Village School l943-45 Science and Physical Ed. MISS I EAN BOWMAN Ctterbein Bachelor of Music Ed. McComb Village School l945-46 MISS MARIE WRIGHT Bowling Green University B.S, in Ed. McComb Village School 1944-45 Home Economics MR. I. B. I-'INLEY Principal Ohio State University McComb Village School 1945-46 Coach Chemistry, Math. MR. C. R. CLAPPER Findlay College, B.A. Ohio State University, M.A. McComb Village School 1945-46 Social Science MRS. F. V. HALL Findlay College, B.A. Ohio State University, M.A. McComb Village School l945-46 MISS IANICE SCI-IUCK Bowling Green University BS. in Ed. Findlay College Ohio State University, M.A, Bluffton College McComb Village School l945-45 English I MISS FLORENCE RUEHLE Bowling Green University B.S. in Ed. McComb Village School l94l-46 Commercial QULCJQ jd MRS. FRANCES FEHRELI. Firsl Grade Bowling Green Universiiy Bluiiion College Findlay College McComb Village School 1944-1946 MISS BLANCHE COURTRIGHT First Grade Findlay College, AB. Bowling Green University Ohio State University McComb Village School 1923-1927-1929-1946 MRS. MILDRED IONES Second Grade Findlay College MISS MARY WHIPPLE Third Grade Bowling Green University Bowling Green University Mccomb Village School McComb Village School 19444946 1923-l928-l942-l945 MISS HELEN EWING MISS CLARA BELLE MITCHELL Fourth Grade Fiiih Grade Findlay Cgllggel Aj, Bowling Green University Miami University McComb Village School Bowling Green University 1943-1945 McComb Village School l923-i946 MISS KATHRYN MGCDONALD Sixih Grade Bowling Green University B.S. in Ed. McComb Village School l938-1946 mr, l .,,........ MCMA? xSifL6LlOf5 . Neve The Big Chief at Work . . . Hold that pose . . . Pop! . . . Windy day . . . Catch 'ern or buy 'em??? . . . Pretty flowers . . . OK.-Right? . . . Iust us kids . . . Having a qood time . . . Daddy and baby. KEITH FARTHING Skinny No sooner said than done, so acts the man of worth. Basketball 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Softball 3, 4. RICHARD I-'ARTHING Rich Be gone dull care, thou and l shall never agree. Basketball l: Football l, 2, 3: Softball 2, 4: Commercial Club 4. BETTY IANE GODLOVE Ike A dimple is as precious as a jewel. Dramatics Club l, 2, 3: Glee Club l, 2, 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Girl Reserve Treas. 4: Annual Staff 4: Chapel Committee l, 2: Com- mercial Club 4: 4-I-l 2, 3: G.A.A. 4: Library 2, 3, 4. GERRY HARMON ..GerrY., She shall have music wherever she goes. Dramatics Club 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club Pres. 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Reporter 1: Class Historian 3: F.H.A. 4: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Student Council 3: Cheerleader 4: Class Play 3: G.A.A. 4: Library 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY LOU BASYE HMUIYH The best entrance is a late one. F.H.A. 1. 2: Girl Reserve 3, 4. CLYDE BENROTH .,BennY,. Not afraid of Work, but not in sympathy with it. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3: Class Historian 3: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. Pres. 4: Football Man- ager 2: Student Council 4: 4-H 2. FRANCES CRAMER Hymn.. A lot of pep in a pretty package. Valedictorian: 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3: Student Council 4: Student Council Pres. 4: Class Vice Pres. 2: Girl Re- serve 3, 4: Girl Reserve V. Pres. 3: Girl Reserve Pres. 4: Girls' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Na- tional Honor Society 4: Cheer- leader 4. WILLIAM IONES Bill He is good, and he is bad, always jolly and never sad. Dramatics Club 2, 3: Glee Club 2, 4: Mixed Chorus 2. 4: Class Pies. 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4: Football Z, 3, 4: Sofi- ball 2, 3, 4: Student Council 2, 3, 4: Student Council V. Pres. 3, 4: Annual Staff 3: Class Play 3:Oiiice-Supt. 2. National Honor Society 4. JOAN HECTOR ulqck.. Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive, Salutatorian: Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Fl-l.A. 2: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Girl Reserve Sec. 3: Annual Staff 3, 4: Class Play 3: Com- mercial Club 4: Class His- torian 4: Drarnatics Club 4: National Honor Society 4. MARY KING Kinky Silence does not always mark wisdom. F.l-l,A. 4: F.l-LA. V. Pres. 4: Girl Reserve 3, 4. IEAN YOAKAM Ieanle Short in stature, but long in thought. Glee Club 4: Mixed Chorus 4: F.l-l.A. Z: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Girl Reserve Reporter 4: Com- mercial Club 4: 4-H l, 2: G.A.A. 4. ROSE STEVENS Rosie Why tell the world all you know? G.A.A, Pres. 4: Dramatfics Club 2, 3: Giee Club 1, 2, 4: Mixed Corus 1, Z, 4: Class Secretary I: Class Sec.-Treas. 4: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Student Council 4: Chapel Committee 4: Commercial Club 4: Prine cipal's Office 4. LUCH.LE YOAKAM Lucie Life is very serious, so am I. Glee Club 2, 4: F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: 4-H l. JOHN PATTERSON Iohnny If one can not be a hero, he can be a man. F.F,A. 1, 2, 3: Football l, 2, 3, 4: Football Captain 4. RUTH ROUTSON Ruthie Life is a serious problem- boys too! Class Pres. 1: Class Vice Pres. 2, 4: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Glee Club l, Z, 4: G.A.A. 4: Annual Staff 4: 4-H l, 2: Mixed Chorus 4: Class Play 3: Dramatics Club l, Z, 3: F.H.A. l: Commercial Club 4: Super: intendent, Office 4: Librarian 3. DALE SANDS Earl He is an athlete, strong and tall. He, we hope will never fail. Softball 2, 3, 4: Football 4: Football Mgr. 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 4: Glee Club 4: Dra- matics Club 2: Class Vice President 2. cmioivu sci-mnm-: sway A quiet unobtrusive lass. F,H.A. l, Z7 Girl Reserve 3, 47 Commercial Club 4. LESLIE SHAFER Lester A true heart and an honest hand, will take a man through any land. F.l'-'.A. l, 2, 37 Basketball 47 Football 2, 3, 47 Softball 47 F.F.A. State Farmer 37 4-H l. DELORAS SCHM'ID'I' Smittie People who make no noise are dangerous. Dramatics Club 2, 37 Glee Club l, 2, 47 Mixed Chorus 4: F.H.A. 17 Girl Reserve 3, 47 Iunior Play 3: Commercial Club 4: 4-H l, 2, 37 G.A.A. 47 Supt. Office 3, 4. ROGER SHOOP ,,Roi.. Why Worry about tomorrow, this is today! Dramatics Club 27 F.F.A. l, 2, 37 Football 17 Softball 3, 4. ROBERT SMITH unch.. He can, who thinks he can. Dramatics Club 27 Glee Club 2,3,4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 47 Glee Club V. Pres. 37 Glee Club Sec.-'Treas.7 Mixed Cho- rus Pres. 47 Basketball 1, 2, 3,41 Football 1, 2, 3, 47 Softball 2, 3, 4: Student Council 47 Class Play 37 Commercial Club 47 Editor of School News- paper 47 Principals Office 4. PAUL LQRUE .,DmY,. To argue is his main delight, and he can do it wrong or right. Dramatics Club l, 2, 37 Glee Club 1, 2, 47 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 47 Mixed Chorus Re- porter 2: F.F.A. l, 2, 3, 47 F.F.A, Reporter 37 F.F.A. Sec- retary 47 Annual Staff 47 Annual Staff Ed. in Chief 47 Chapel Committee 2, 37 Na- tiinal Honor Society 47 His- torian 4. CALVIN LEADER ucal.. Saying is one thing, doing is another. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee Club Reporter Z7 Dra- matics Club Z, 3: Boys' Glee Club Pres. 47 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 47 Football 47 Student Council 47 Annual Staff 47 Principals Office 2, 3, 47 National Honor Society 4. BETTY IEAN WILSON nned., She speaks not an unnecessary word. F.H.A. l, 2, 47 Girl Reserve 3, 47 Glee Club 2, 47 Mixed Chorus 4: G.A.A. 4. LOIS ANN SCHEEREH uxloiy.. She often burns the midnight oil, but you could hardly call those letters toil. F.H.A. l, Z, 3, 47 F.H.A. Vice Pres. 37 F.H.A. Pres. 47 Girl Reserve 3, 47 G.A.A. 47 Class Play 37 Chapel Committee 47 Student Council 47 Annual Staff 47 Dramatics Club l, 2, 37 Class Treasurer l7 Class Reporter 27 Student Council Sec. :S Tre-os. 47 Supt. Office 4. EVELYN LEIP Evie A blushing maiden and, oh, so shy. Girl Reserve 3, 47 Library 47 F.I-LA. l, 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. His- torian 4, THE ARMED FORCES NOBLE RADER Noba Oh! How short the nights are! Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 2, 47 Football 2, 3, 47 Annual Staff 47 Iunior Play 3. RAMONA CUSAC ..Money,. Shyness is sometimes catching. Glee Club l, 2, 47 Girl Re- serve 3, 47 Annual Staff 4: Commercial Club 47 4-H 27 Library 47 Girls' Glee Club Vice Pres. 47 National Honor Society 4. Gene Miller Lowell Tale Max Gorrell Kfvwd ,JQQLLOW As the senior class of 1946, we have come to the end of the stretch, and in doing so realize how badly we hate to leave our dear old M. H. S. ln looking back over our history, we see all the good times we enjoyed together that will only live in memories from now on. On September l4, l942 thirty very green freshmen entered high school, with a feeling of insecurity. The first thing we saw were those very big seniors just waiting for ini- tiation day. lt finally came, but was not so bad as was expected. We wore our clothes wrong-side out and backwards-we were a funny looking bunch, to say the least. We were seen in every senior class given, and some of our fine and intelligent members took final tests in the senior's place. Afterwards we heard a teacher remark that we knew just about as much as the original class did. They can't say we didn't try. After the first few weeks, we became a little more settled to the ways of this strange place. We elected officers as follows: Presi- dent, Ruth Routsony Vice President, Frances Cramer: Secretary, Rose Stevens: Treasurer, Lois Ann Scheerery Reporter, Gene Miller. For our class motto, we chose- Our Aim Success, Our Hope, to Win. Blue and Gold were chosen as our class colors, and the yellow rose as our class flower. We enjoyed three parties during the course of the year, at the homes of class members. By the end of our first year, we were be- ginning to feel pretty important and sure of ourselves. We walked cockily out of the school building in May with thoughts of the coming year, and how important we would be as a Sophomore Class. Returning in the fall of l943, we were glad to welcome john Patterson, from Mt. Cory, joan Hector, from Gilboa, Mary King, from Fostoria, Emmet Clemments, from Findlay, and Bill jones, from Gomer as new members of our class. lt was with great regret that we lost one classmate, Margaret Smalley, who moved to Van Buren. Our class officers were chosen during the first week, as follows: President, Bill jonesy Vice President, Ruth Routsong Secretary-Treasurer, Max Gorrell: Reporter, Lois Ann Scheererg Historian, Clyde Benroth. We enjoyed many new activities this year and had many class parties. We had representatives in most of the sports and were very proud of our class in every way. We all had a good time during this year, but every thought was turned to the following year, which seemed so far away, but held such fascination for all. We dismissed in May with hopes that the summer would not go too fast, but fast enough to get us back for the many activities we knew would be awaiting us in the junior year. At last, that looked for year of activities had arrived. We came in full force, with thirty-two members answering the roll call. For class officers, the following were elected: President, Bill jones: Vice President, Dale Sandsy Secretary'Treasurer, Max Gorrell: Historian, Gerry Harmony Reporter, Gene Miller. Max Gorrell left us in the middle of the year to enlist in the Navy. To replace him as Secretary, we chose Rose Stevens. We also were sorry to lose Lowell Tate, to the army, Margaret Bishop, Mary Lentz, and Emmet Clemments, to other schools. We were very glad to welcome Roger Shoop to our class as a new member. To raise money for our junior-Senior ban- quet we put on the three act comedy, Shiny Nose, which proved to be a great success. We had many good times at practice and the parties afterwards. Mr. Pees was chosen for our advisor and director of the class play. We were sorry to lose him to the Navy before the year was out. At last those long awaited days came, and we gave our banquet, after many weeks of preparation. We carried out the Old Fash- ioned Garden theme. It was held in the club room, on the first floor. The juniors were chosen as ushers to serve at the graduation exercises, and once more we felt very proud of our class. We adjourned in May, with high hopes of a fine senior class the next year. On September 4, l945, we started our last steps toward that long awaited goal. With twenty-eight members, we elected the follow- ing as officers for our last year. President, Bill jones, Vice-President, Ruth Routson: Sec- retary-Treasurer, Rose Stevens: Historian, joan Hector, and Reporter, john Patterson. We enjoyed two class parties during the tContinued on Page 5lJ CAM W To the entire school we leave our good looks, good humor, talents and grades. Also our ability cf always having our studies and getting along with Mr. loseph. Noble Rader wills his Ford Horner to Eddie Butler, if Eddie will promise to take as good care of it as he does his Dad's. Lois Ann Scheerer wills her diamond ring to Dean Norris to give to his one and only when he gets her, Rose Stevens wills her ability always to ask the wrong questions in Law Class to Gene Leader, hoping that he will know the answers to the questions which she has asked. Deloras Schmidt wills her common law marriage to Harriet Peneton, so Harriet won't have to go looking for a husband, but will always have Ditty, Clyde Benroth wills his good sense to leave his girls have their way in turning the lights out to Richard Rader, in hopes he will take the hint when Eileen wants him to leave t?l. Dale Sands wills his ability to stay away from girls during Basketball season to Dan Bennett, if he Wants to ever be as good as Dale. Mary King wills her ability to tell people cff to Kathryn Russell, if Kathryn promises to do as well as Mary. Ruth Routson wills her ability to get her man to lma lean Fogle, if she promises not to get more than one at a time. Gerry Harmon Wills her ability to stick by one man to loAnn Brecht, in hopes she can make up her mind whether Roger is the one and only or nct. lean Yoakam leaves her ability to play all sports hard and rough to Maxine Houk so she can keep up with her boy friend in the sports world. lohn Patterson wills his ability not to study and still get by to Wayne Gorrell. We are sure Wayne will need it by past experience. Bob Smith wills his temper to all future sport players, but hope they don't have a chance to use it, as Bob did. Ditty LaRue will his ability of arguing in Civics Class to lerry Martin, but Ierry is to know as much about it as Paul did. Richard Farthing wills his sarcastic re- marks and jokes in typing class to Bill Self when he gets stuck like Rich always does. Lucille Yoakam wills her perfect attend- ance record to Burdette Fleming, We feel sure he could use it. CAM MA! Mary Lou Basye wills her habit of al- ways being late to school to Duane Farth- ing, if he will promise to get to Law Class in time. Leslie Shafer wills his girl friend Ruthie to Merlin Conrad. Leslie says he will not need her when he gets out of school. Frances Cramer wills her passion for boys named Mike to Shirley Rider, just so it isn't one of her Mikes, for is it Iohnny?7. Evelyn Leip wills her bashful manner in the class room to Roy Spitler, so he will pay attention in class. Betty Godlove wills her dimples to Eddie Cosnerg Doris Dishong would just love them, we're sure. Bill lanes wills his ability of playing basketball to Francis Boy, if Francis will use By-Krisp for just six months. Calvin Leader wills his Oldsmobile to Lester Payne. lt doesn't make much differ- ence as it is usually seen around Shaw- town anyhow. Ioan Hector wills her unlimited source of energy to Sam Smith, so Sam can have his lessons every day. Ramona Cusac wills her bashful and shy manner to Art Lanker to help keep Art out of trouble. Carolyn Schaade wills her interest in the King filling station to lune Rader it she promises not to go with young Floyd King. Keith Farthing wills his ability to find a bright remark to fill every occasion to Vonnie George to help her get out of some of her predicaments. Betty Wilson wills her height to Guy Bader in hopes he will be able to make the basketball team. Boger Shoop wills his convertible and his mysterious afternoon visits Cwonder wherel to Burdette Iacobs. ln witness whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, this fifteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one hundred and forty-six and in the twenty- third year of the McComb Village High School, McComb, Ohio. Signed: The Senior Class of 1946 Witnessed: Noble Rader Ruth Boutson CQKMJ Mojo ec? Flash! Yesterday your news commenta- tor for VV MHS was privileged to attend the 20th annual gathering of the McComb class of 1946. VVhile there I was fortunate enough to be able to discover the following tidbits of gossip: After graduation from high school, Ioan Hector went to Indiana to college, She didn't finish college, however, because while she was there she fell in love. She found she couldn't concentrate on her studies so she got married and now she has six lovely children. tP.S.: All of them have redhair, too.J After several years of traveling around the country, Mary Lou Basye decided to settle down as far away from men as possi- ble, so now she makes her home at Boy's Town. After leaving high school, lohnny Patter- son decided to be a bachelor all his life. He joined the Navy and has traveled all over the world. lt is said he has a girl in every port. Lois Ann Scheerer, who we knew as our only engaged girl, is now raising children. Poor Lois, as we hear, is now in Alabama where her husband is a general at the head of the army. ln high school Rose Stevens decided that she would become a teacher. She taught school until a few years ago when she married her high school boyfriend, Calvin Leader. Although they used to quarrel sometimes in high school, Calvin said that they never quarrel now. Lucille Yoakam became a Home Eco- nomics teacher and a very good one too. But one day the right man came along, so she left her teaching career and got mar- ried. Now she has two sets of twins who all have dark curly hair like Lucille's. Ramona Cusac left her beloved farm and went to the big city. She now is chief editorialist for a large paper in Findlay. Richard Farthing, with all his knowledge of mechanical things, has gone far in life. He now helps his father-in-law keep his hearses in shape. Gerry says that she doesn't see how anyone can expect her to teach her five children to be refined musicians when Richard is always teach- ing them how to grease a car. When Bill lones graduated, he didn't know exactly what to do so in two years he got married and now he doesn't have to know what to do. He lives on a farm and he says he always has had a yearning .for politics. He is running for marshall next year. Paul LaRue, the boy who couldn't live a day without a good argument, is now on ct debating team traveling from coast to coast. Their topic is that nationally known question, Does puppy love really mean anything? Paul is on the negative side. Evelyn Leip has now overcome the slight shyness that she used to have and is now a very charming secretary. She works for a well known business man who says she is the most efficient worker he has had. How can he tell when she sits on his knee all the time? Noble Rader has established a garage half-way between here and North Balti- more. He still goes over to North Baltimore twice a week but his Ford isn't as good as it used to be. lt looks as though Noble is destined to be a bachelor because he can't get up enough nerve to pop the question. lContinued on Page 455 zfufziom FIRST ROW: Virginia Norway, Martha Williams,,Iean Blanchard, Eileen Coakley, Io Ann Brecht. SECOND ROW: Eugene Leader, Ioan Rozelle, Ioann Beck, Wilma Farthinq, Iune Rader, Margaret Sargent, Mary Stafford, Lucille Stateler, Maxine Houk, Parlee Bovee. THIRD ROW: Bill Self, Eleanor Sparrowe, Lucille Andonian, Ioan Bishop, Shirley Rider, Cleola Inbody, Reva McDougle, Kathryn Russel, Miriam Berry, Bob Buckmaster. FOURTH ROW: Wayne Gorrell, Don Bennett, Iohn Dishong, Richard Rader, Hollace Basinqer, Ralph Miller, Duane Farthing, Eddie Cosner, Burdette Iacobs. NOT IN PICTURE: Dean Norris. ln the month of September thirty-three girls and boys returned to school as dignified Iuniors. We elected the following officers for our lunior year: Dan Bennett, presidentg lean Blanchard, vice-presidentg Eileen Coakley, secretary-treasurer, Kathryn Russell, reporter, and Wilma Farthing, historian. We were sorry not to have Doris Mapes, who had infantile paralysis, and Leroy Lovell back with us. We were glad to have Martha Williams, Bob Buclcmaster and Burdette Iacobs join us as new members of our class. Our class, rings arrived in September and we were all very proud of them. Miss Schuck was chosen as our advisor for this year. We presented our lunior play, Aunt Tillie Goes To Town, which was very successful. More money was made on it than was ever made by any other class of McComb High on a play. A very enjoyable Hallowe'en party was given by Ralph Miller at his home. Ioan Bishop left us to go to Hoytville and we also lost Bob Buckmaster. The Iunior Class sponsored a formal Iuniore Senior Banquet at the Elk's. A Chinese theme was used throughout. A program, dancing, and other entertain- ment followed the dinner. All had a very enjoyable time. 52,0 0IflfL0lf'Q5 FIRST ROW: Bob Newcomer, Margaret Scheerer, Iunior Rader, Ioanne Dunn, Guy Schaade. SECOND ROW: Mary Andonian, Vonnie George, Howard Shoop, Merlin Conrad, Arthur Lanker, Evelyn Yoakam, Mary Lou Dowler. THIRD ROW: Harriet Peneton, Margaret Leip, Marilyn Rader, Barbara Smith, Ruth Engard, Helen Van Sickle, Ima Iean Fogle, Ruth Miller. FOURTH ROW: Bob Wilson, Bob Ritter, George Cramer, Francis Roy, Howard Eddington, Bud Pendleton, Iohn Metz, lim Washburn, Doris Spence. The Sophomore Class started out the school year by electing the following officers: Presi- dent, George Cramer: Vice President, Ruth Miller, Secretary-Treasurer, Ioanne Dunn, Reporter, Margaret Scheererg Historian, Von- nie George. We lost Donna lean Finney, Hilda Latta, and Donald Haddox during the summer. VV' e welcomed Mary Lou Dowler, Ierry Lee, and Howard Eddinqton, but lost the latter soon after his arrival. In October, besides enjoying a wonderful class party at Harriet Peneton's, We selected and ordered our class rings. Everyone is impatiently waiting until he gets his ring, for, in our opinion, they will be the best in the High School. jI 85AIf1fL8lfL I FIRST ROW: Kenneth Adams, Sam Smith, Ben Basye, Roy' Spitler, Dick Buckmaster. SECOND ROW: Betty Metz, Marilyn Wasson, Eirlean Andonian, Mary Io Self, Ieanne Fisher, Patty Altman, Berniece Rozelle, Norma Conrad, Ethel Rider. THIRD ROW: Ann Hart, Patty Rader, Mary Io Roy, Doris Dishong, Ioyce Ewing, Marjory Mapes, Virginia Harper, Mary Ritter, Catherine Williams. FOURTH ROW: Herbert Harris, Raymond Donaldson, Iim Rader, Richard Crilly, Lester Payne, Eugene Neiderhiser, Ierry Martin, Floyd King, Iim Finley, NOT IN PICTURE: Ramon Myers. On September 4, l945, we entered high school feeling very green. We were very proud, though, of the fact We were entering M.H.S. We had with us this year five new members which we were very glad to Wel- come: Kathryn Williams, Patty Altman, lim Finley, Ramon Myers, and Dick Buckmaster. We also lost four members: Marilyn Haddox, Ward Smith, Richard Sampson, and Floyd King. On September l2, we were initiated. We were a bit scared at first but in the end it proved to be fun, even if we were on the receiving end. We elected our class officers as follows: President, Iim Finleyg Vice-Presi- dent, Kathryn Williams: Secretary-Treasurer, Ann Harty Reporter, Patty Altman: Historian, Ieanne Fisher, Mrs. Schafer was elected as our advisor. We held a class party and dance October 18, at the school building. We planned to have a skating party December IO, but it was postponed due to bad weather. Most of our boys took an active part in sports this year, and we are looking forward to seeing them really produce. FIRST ROW: lane Fisher, Eugene Farthing, Gayle McClure, loe Leonard, Forest Peneton, Irvin Shuielt, Keith Rader, Larry Preibe, Gene Bishop, Ronald Lenhart, Bonnie Wedge. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Sargent, Virginia Anderson, Joanne Spitsnaugle, Patricia Washburn, Wilma Benroth, Marcella Latta, Marilyn Shafer, Margaret Lanker, Betty Hoyt, Bernadine Cusac. THIRD ROW: RuLea Tate, Marilyn Wagner, Bernice Gorrell, Marcele Matyas, Dortha Bach, Lucille Farthing, Pauline Zeltner, Betty Snively, Dorthy Smith, Ramona Bennett, Virginia Miller. FOURTH ROW: Dal Lawrence, Edwin Butler, Gene Collingwood, Robert Preble, Paul Showalter, Tommy Perkins, Robert Finley, Charles Coakley, Wayne Neiderhiser. ABSENT: Burdette Fleming, Bob Cosner. NEW STUDENT: Margaret Ewing. We started the year by electing the follow- ing officers: Charles Coakley, President, Keith Rader, Vice President: Dal Lawrence, Secretary-Treasurerg Bob Finley, Reporter: Bob Preble, Historian. VV e selected Miss Ruehle as our advisor. Our first party was held at Keith Rader's home on Sept. 28, l945. Fun was had by all. We gained two new members: Bob Finley and Margaret Ewing, Welcome, classmates. The eighth grade boys practiced football and basketball and from our viewpoint there are quite a few prospects for the coming four years. The basketball team played games with other schools. 8l!8lfLlfA Qu 8 - c 3 i, , FIRST ROW: Burleigh Leader, Leita Buckmaster, Margaret Wilson, Mary Cunningham, Iva Spence, Zoe Ann Stafford, Ioan Smith, Avonell Beaupry, Iohn Haley. SECOND ROW: Iimmie Peterman, Phillip Saldana, Elmer Courtright, Charles Norway, Lynn Farthing, Bill Ioseph, Ted Martin, Robert Betz, Gene Hardin, lim Yoakam. THIRD ROW: Doris Newcomer, Shirley George, Maxine Tooman, Grace Newell, Doris Leader, Marylin Ewing, Peggy Hanes, Ruth Sampson, Ioyce Dishong, Lois Foltz, Beatrice Bach, FOURTH ROW: Richard Huddox, Eddie Perkins, Wayne Matthes, Teddy Moorehead, Bill Donaldson, Robert Franks, Herbert McMaster, Richard George, Eberett Larcom, Iim Miller, Iames Rader. NOT IN PICTURE: Iustin Wilson. The seventh grade class is larger than some classes. We started our first year ot lr. High School with a total of forty-one pupils. Marilyn Ewing was elected our President, Bill Ioseph our Vice President, Zoe Ann Stat- ford our Secretary-Treasurer, Doris Leader our Reporter, and Shirley George our Historian. We chose Miss Bowman as our Advisor. Avanell Beaupry, Leita Buckniaster, and Maxine Tooman joined us from Findlay, but Maxine left during the first semester. Everett Larcorn also joined us from Chicago, Illinois. We had a Halloween class party at Gene Harden's on October nineteenth and enjoyed it very rnuch. Plans have been made tor a party in the spring. FIRST ROW: Raymond George, Charles Spitler, Robert Roy, Gene Wedge, Richard Snavely, Charles Wasson, Everett Latta. SECOND ROW: Ierry Thomas, Carolyn Collingwood, Bonita Crouse, Sue Lawrence, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Evangeline Ross, Mabel Finley, Carolyn Ewing, Io Ellen Shoop, Betty Rozelle. THIRD ROW: Miss MacDonald, Iirn Van Horn, Frank Funk, Ronald Myers, Bob Sparrowe, Robert Harper, David Dreishach, Myron King, Gerald Burris. FOURTH ROW: Shirley Altman, Marilyn Adams, Iuanita Van Horn, Mary Sampson, Catherine Little, Lois Payne, Charolette Franks, Marlene Miller, Nancy Clevenger, Bonnie Thomas, Victoria Andonian, Agnes Zeigler. NOT IN PICTURE: Imogene Newcomer, Donald Thomas. XSZATA Q71 8 ze l . sffrgi,,,.,, FIRST ROW: Kay Donna Harden, Naome Newell, Richard Stine, Ronnie Smith, Iimmy Shank, Alvin Shoop, Ronnie Courtright, Richard Ritter, Wanda Buckmaster, Dorothy Yoakam. SECOND ROW: Doris Fogle, Eloise Sampson, Virginia Spence, Mary Lou Foltz, Patty Martin, Diane Mapes, Lois Spitler, Doris Bryan. THIRD ROW: Miss Mitchell, Dick Self, Leroy Butler, Sheldon George, Ioe Collingwood, Richard Fleming, Gene Rehus, Tommy Loy, Freddie Metz. FOURTH ROW: Ianet Sterling, Mary Donaldson, Betty Sampson, Ianice Eberly, Durlene Kurtz, Connie Saldana, Ioanne Bundy, Connie Basinger, Martha Sparrowe. NOT IN THE PICTURE: Betty Borgelt, Harold Hillger, Dolores Harden, FIRST ROW: Barbara Shoemaker, Clara Williamson, Carol Clark, Dorothea Funk, Ianet Deerwester, Marie Eclc, Sara Spence, Nancy Rosenberqer, Donnie Shoop, Margaret Coakley. SECOND ROW: Duwane Back, Roger Adams, Eugene Rouison, lack Vllaqner, Charles Parish, lack Pickens, Paul Betz, Louis Wilcox, Ray De Weese, Helen EwinqfTeacher. THIRD ROW: Wayne Spitnale, Bill Morrison, lack Finley, Iohn Washbum, Iohn Ioe Henderson, Mary Franks, Ronald Perkins, Allison Van Horn, Donnie Yoakum, Robert Barker. ABSENT: Daryl Ewing, Iuanita Treece, Ned Dillinger, Rosemary Leader. New Member: Bill Robens. j0nrfA Qu e ejairc! gina e FIRST ROW: Bonnie Grubb, Iames Poqle, Ierry Smith, Danny Crates, Donald La Rue, Harland Franks, Danny Shoop, George Bennett, Dorothy Leader. SECOND ROW: Ioy Shank, Alverta Wagner, Clarice Eck, Betty Donaldson, Gordia Bennett, Nancy Rudisill, Darlene Brown, Sharon Leiter. THIRD ROW: Nancy Thomas, Jerry Myers, Dean Stine, Eugene Bundy, Bob Pickens, Iarnes Leader, Howard Troutner, Melvin Peterman, Dick Bush. FOURTH ROW: Miss Whipple, Roberta Hale, Arlene Altman, Mary Iane Franks, Marcella Ewing, Roberta Wisterman, Myra Cole, Marjorie Butler, Alberta Hess, Susan Bach. 28 QCOVL gm 8 FIRST ROW: Dean VVashburn, Evelyn Smith, lack Iacob, Lois Ann Snavely, Bonnie Tate, Ianet Collingwood, Shirley Shoemaker, Betty Finley, Iimmy Thomas, Wilma McMaster, Donald Barker. SECOND ROW: Hugh Kleinhenz, Arden Rader, Paul Rebus, Donnie Buckmaster, Franklin Rozelle, Ray Miller, Lois Sterling, Elaine Ritter, Ervin Zeltner, Elden Stine. THIRD ROW: Mrs. lanes, Gail Newcomer, Nancy Ann Thomas, Beatrice Parish, Lauradelle Rayburn, Io Ann Ewing, Susan Ioseph, Shirley Vanatta, Ioanne Wilson, Elizabeth Ann Harden, Billy Moyer, Mrs. Ferrell. FOURTH ROW: Charles Bennett, Billy Clevenger, Eddie Wilson, Iimmie Williamson, Iohnny Andonian, Eugene Sparrowe, Dick Pickens, Duane Lambert, Bobby Snively, Richard Van Hom. Qlfd QQ 8 I FIRST ROW: Wilbur Richards. Edna Mae Zames, Annie An- donian, Phylis Kersh, Barbara Van Horn, Ioyce Williamson, Bonnie Smith, Larry Grubb. SECOND ROW: Keith Buckmaster, Harry Betz, Larry Mapes, Don Wagner, Ianice Altman, Bobby Sell, Iames Fleming, Elaine Eclc, Shirley Winkle. THIRD ROW: Miss Courtright. Bessie Iones, David Cusac, Delite Crossan, Sara Iane Myers, Gene Corron, Ierry Shafer, Tommy Treece, Beverly Shoop, Ieannette I-Iermcn, Mrs. Ferrell. FOURTH ROW: Darrell Gallant, Bobby Sterling, Markie Deer- Wester, Ianice Monett, Duane Latta, Lee Fleming, Robert Phil- lips, Lynn Miller, Linda Martin. NOT IN THIS PICTURE: Larry Orwick, Ronald I-Iale, Iames Montague. ja !Q0L55i1f1,9 cum e ?iii5Eif'i.i3ii ,Cl . if-l nl M! Xlf Q N 'I rl QM This is W.M.H.S. announcing the concluding num- bers of our program. The last part of the program consists of the following numbers: sports, clubs, plays, calendar and some snapshots. Due to the construction of our program we shall take the opportunity ai this time of saying this is W.M.H.S., hoping you have en joyed our program and inviting you to join us next Y Thank you. ear, same station, same time and same sponsors. 27005 ga w FIRST ROW: Calvin Leader, lohn Patterson, Bill lones, Dale Sands, Leslie Shafer, Keith Farthing, Nobel Rader, Bob Smith. SECOND ROW: Mr. Finley, Gerry Martin, Iohn Dishong, Eddie Cosner, Hollace Basinger, Richard Rader, Duane Farthing, Parlee Bovee, Bob Finley, Charles Cockley. Tl-HRD ROW: Keith Rader, Roy Spitler, lim Finley, lim Vtfashburn, George Cramer, Bob Ritter, Bob Wilson, Arthur Lanker, Sam Smith, NOT IN THE PICTURE: Dean Norris. Although we had one of the lightest foot- ball teams in the county this year, we feel that our team did well. We were often cn the wrong end of the score but despite that, we know, inexperienced as we were, that pound for pound, we gave more than we received. We opened our season against Rawson and although Rawson was heavily favored, they returned to Rawson with a G-U score on the books. The next game was a tie game with North Baltimore which ended up 6-6, although we led nearly the entire game. We broke out of the tie class when we moved to Arcadia and came home with the long end of the 19-12 score. The next week our Pan- thers journeyed to Van Buren where we fell back in the rut again and ended the game with the score 6-6. We did no better against Mt. Blanchard but gave them no satisfaction either for that game also ended in a tie. Our real test came when we played the County Champions. This game was impor- tant enough that it was broadcast over WFIN. Although we fought hard, the final score of 24-U was not in our favor and we dropped from the unbeaten ranks. We bounced back from the Liberty game to defeat Mt. Cory the following week 7-O. The heartbreaking game came the following week when we played Vanlue and lost 2-U. We still insist that the score should have been 7-2 in our favor, The last game of the year was played at Arling- ton, which Arlington won 14-O. Despite our lack of experience, the lack of weight, and the bad breaks, we received in two games we are proud of the final results of two wins, three losses and four ties. rf?mLef ZZ! Although not too much can be said for the team when we try to analyze it in the light of wins and losses, We nevertheless did see exhibited, at times, a fine brand of ball. We won tour games and lost ten. Five seniors that will not be with us nerr. year are Keith Farthing, Bill lones, Dale Sands, Leslie Shafer and Bob Smith. The reserves had. a tair season, winning seven and losing seven games. Team Hoytville Liberty Rawson Mt. Blanchard Mt. Blanchard Arcadia Van Buren Liberty Mt. Cory Vanlue Hoytville Arlington Leipsic Liberty Played at McComb Liberty Rawson McComb Mt. Blanchard Arcadia McComb McComb Mt. Cory McComb Hoytville Arlington McComb Tournament Findlay W 32 27 12 21 35 51 34 26 51 26 33 23 26 E 37 FIRST ROW: Richard Rader, Bill Iones, Leslie Shafer, Dale Sands, Bob Smith, Keith Farthing, John Dishong. SEQOND ROW: Mr. Finley, lim Washburn, Lester Payne, Dan Bennett, Raymond Donaldson, Iim Rader, Ierry Martin, Charles Coakley. THIRD ROW: Bob Finley, Roy Spitler, Roger Shoop, Arthur Lanlcer, Eugene Leader, Merlin Conrad, Keith Rader. They 50 61 32 27 40 36 18 29 28 60 48 30 12 42 l FIRST ROW: Ruth Routson, Lois Ann Scheerer, Cleola lnbody, Virginia Norway, Mrs. Eldon Schafer, Rose Stevens, Miriam Berry, Frances Cramer, Joanne Dunn, Marilyn Wasson. SECOND ROW: Jeanne Fisher, Mary Io Self, Gerry Harmon, Mary Io Hoy, Betty lane Godlove, Wilma Farthing, Margaret Scheerer, Eirlean Andonian, Harriet Peneton, Ruth Miller, Mary Andonian. THIRD ROW: Mary Lou Dowler, Doris Dishong, Ann Hart, Marjorie Mapes, lean Blanchard, Eileen Coakley, Shirley Rider, Marilyn Rader, Io Ann Brecht, Patty Rader, Iune Rader, Margaret Sargent, Mary Stafford. FOURTH ROW: Vonnie George, Helen Van Sickle, Lucille Andonian, Ruth Engard, Ioyce Ewing, Betty lean Wilson, Barbara Mae Smith, Virginia Harper, Kathryn Russell, Eleanore Sparrowe. Deloras Schmidt, Carolyn Schaade, lean Yoakam. The Girls' Athletic Association was organ- ized for the first time this year. lt is under the direction of Mrs. Eldon Schafer. lt is an extra curricular activity through which any High School girl may earn a letter. They may earn their points through various team games and individual sports. When a girl earns l2UO points she is eligible for a letter. Points were earned at the rate of 4 points an hour through participation in individual sports, such as ping pong, shuffle board, roller skating, hiking, and archery, and in group sports such as baseball and basketball. The team activities engaged in throughout the year were softball, basketball, and volley- ball. The Senior Panthers were champions of the Softball League. There was a 3-Way tie for the basketball league championships. The Senior Panthers, Sophomore indians and Freshman Streaks all won four and lost one. A basketball tournament was also held. The following officers were elected for the year: President, Rose Stevens, Vice-President, Virginia Norway, Secretary-Treasurer, Cleola lnbodyg Reporter, Miriam Berry. Since this was the first year for the organi- zation, the following provisions were made to earn points. Any girl in High School who has participated in sports every year has earned the following number of points is eligible for a letter: Seniors-300 points, Iuniors--600 points, Sophomores-900 points, and Freshmen-l2OO points. , Ql !Q.'58I l!8Zf . . . On February 12, the Girl Reserves spon- sored a Sweetheart Dance in the Club room. The admission for each G. R. girl was a boy. This novel 'Admission' price helped make the party. On March 13, we sponsored another dance. This was a St. Patrick's Dance for the Whole High School. Everyone had a good time at the 'Wearing of the green.' On Easter Sunday We presented a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. The Public was invited. A short service was given which was very impressive, We observed and honored our mothers on Mothers Day with a tea, which the Sopho- mores served. On May 8, the Sophomores were initiated into the organization with the Candle-light Services. On May 16, 1945, 22 Sophomores were initiated into the Girl Reserves. The custom- ary Candle-light Services were used. We chose for our advisor, Miss Ruehle. This year the following officers were elected: President, Frances Cramer: Vice President, Lucille Statelerg Secretary, Miriam Berryg Treasurer, Betty lane Godlove: Report- er, lean Yoakam. Program committee, Lucille Stateler, Rose Stevens, Shirley Rider, and lo Ann Brecht. We chose for our sponsors Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Stateler, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. God- love, Mrs. Hector, Mrs. Yoakam, and Mrs. loseph. On September 18, we had our first meeting of this school term at the Roadside Park, on Route 224. We all enjoyed a Weiner roast, after conducting the business of the evening. On December 8, Frances Cramer, Lucille Stateler, Rose Stevens, Virginia Norway, and Miss Ruehle Went to Bluffton to our Annual Girl Reserves Convention. On December 12, We had our Christmas Party at Frances Cramer's, We had a Christ- mas exchange, and everyone had a wonder- ful time. On December 18, We took a trip to the Children's Home in Findlay, and presented them with gifts. FIRST ROW: Virginia Norway, lean Yoakam, Miriam Berry, Frances Cramer, Miss Ruehle, Lucille Stateler, Betty Godlove, June Rader, Margaret Sargent. SECOND ROW: Mary Stafford, Kathryn Russell, loan Rozelle, loann Beck, Wilma Farthing, Maxine Houk, Gerry Harmon, Ruth Routson, Lois Ann Scheerer. THIRD ROW: Lucille Yoakam, Ioan Hector, Eleanore Sparrowe, Mary Lou Basye, Rose Stevens, lean Blanchard, Evelyn Leip, Ramona Cusac, Io Ann Brecht. FOURTH ROW: Eileen Coakley, Martha Williams, Lucille Andonian, Mary King, Deloras Schmidt, Betty Wilson, Shirley Rider, Reva McDougle, Cleola lnbody, Ioan Bishop, Carolyn Schaade. , ,, W .. joofdaffngifaapd . Going in again . . . Kickoff . . . Kick it our Way . . . Who did it? . . . Another penalty . . . Opposition . . . Gerry on the downbeat . . , This Way, gang . . . Ain't We purty? . . . More trouble . . . Charge . . . lO yards? , . . Bench warmers . . . Turn around I, B .... Pile up . . . Make it good, Iohnny . . . Ready, set, GO . . . Spectators. agllncfenf QULVLCII The Student Council is made up of all the presidents of the Iunior High, and High School Classes and all organizations. In the begin- ning of the year, officers were elected as follows: President, Frances Cramer: Secre- tary-Treasurer, Lois Ann Scheererg Sergeant- at-Arms, Dan Bennett, The first project undertaken was the buying of a record player for the club room. It proved a success and almost paid for itself from the noon dances and other dances sponsored by the different organizations. New records were purchased at Christmas time and We had music from 8:30 until 9:00 every morning, the week before our Christmas vacation. The second project taken up was the sponsoring of the new Teen Age Club. Members of the Student Council and classes were picked to make up the board. This club was organ- ized for the purpose of keeping the students in town and occupied on Saturday nights. Many other projects were discussed but at the time this was written they had failed to be fully carried out. Films have been ordered which are to be shown at school for the remainder of this year and the beginning of next. FIRST ROW: Clyde Benroth, Frances Cramer, lim Finley, Dan Bennett, Bill Icnes, George Cramer, Lois Ann Scheerer, Mr. Ioseph. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Ewing, Gerry Harmon, Rose Stevens, Calvin Leader, Charles Coakley, Bob Smith. l Y a o o o s g FIRST ROW: Evelyn Leip, loann Beck, Mary King, Miss Wright, Lois Ann Scheerer, Lucille Andonian. SECOND ROW: Betty Metz, Mary Lou Dowler, Norma Conrad, Patty Altman, Patty Rader, Mary Andonian. I'l-HRD ROW: Gerry Harmon, Lucille Yoakam, Marilyn Rader, Mary Ritter, Lucille Stateler, Eirlean Andonian, Maxine Houk, FOURTH ROW: loan Rozelle, lime Rader, Marjorie Mapes, Revo McDougle, Betty Wilson, Margaret Leip, loan Bishop, Ethel Rider. We organized our Home Economics Club this year by electing the following officers: President, Lois Ann Scheererp Vice President, Mary King: Secretary-treasurer, Lucille An- donianp Historian, Evelyn Leipy and Reporter, loann Beck. We are being taught to cook Well-balanced meals, the art cf sewing, and various other things which are very helpful under the supervision of Miss VV right. Our total enroll- ment is 28. As or means cf making money the girls sold sandwiches, pop, popcorn, and candy at football and basketball games, and saved sales tax stamps. Dues are ESOC a year. During the year the girls are Working in the cafeteria taking turns for one week at a time. ln the fall Lois Ann Scheerer, Lucille Yoakam, Mary King, Ioann Beck, and Miss Wright attended the F.H.A. district meeting at Arcadia. In the spring the senior girls and Miss Wright attended the l:'.l-LA. State Convention, which was held in Campbell Hall in Colum- bus, Ohio. The girls eligible to attend the meeting were the following: Lois Ann Scheer- er, Lucille Yoakam, Betty Wilson, Gerry Harmon, Mary King, and Evelyn Leip. As a goal the Home Economics Club wants to buy drapes for the Home Economics room. We are also organizing our qualifications for the State Award of Merit for the coming year. l I 0 0 U 1 The E.E.A. is an organization composed of high school boys who are interested in learn- ing the art of farming. Each boy selects at least one project, on which he keeps an accurate record. The project can be anything from Poultry man- agement to sow and litter. Also included are crops, farm accounts and other minor im- proved practices. At the first meeting this fall we elected the following officers: Clyde Benroth, Presidentg Eddie Cosner, Vice-President: Paul La Rue, Secretary, Dean Norris, Treasurer: Eugene Leader, Reporter: Hollace Basinger, Sentinel. At our second meeting We initiated the Greenhands, and we certainly put them through the mill. There have been no judging teams in re- cent years, due to the war. However, we are going to take it up again this spring. We have had some very successful judging teams in former years and have high hopes for this year. Our State Farmer applications haven't been sent in yet this year. However we now have seven State Farmers. They are: l945, james Rider and Leslie Shafer: l944, Keith Collingwood, Holland Scheele, and Carl Shivelyg l943, Bill Borgeltp l942, Paul Col- lingwood. We are hoping to get several this year to add to the list. FIRST ROW: Hollace Basinger, Paul La Rue, Clyde Benroth, Mr. Williams, Eddie Cosner, Eugene Leader. SECOND ROW: Bob Newcomer, Merlin Conrad, Burdette lacobs, Francis Roy, Lester Payne, Iohn Metz, junior Rader. THIRD ROW: Howard Shoop, Bob Wilson, Bob Ritter, lim Washburn, Sam Smith, Roy Spitler, NOT IN PICTURE: Dean Norris, jerry Lee, Melvin Dishong. gf Cn, : : GIRLS' GLEE CLUB BACK ROW: Lucille Yoakam, Ioann Beck, Mary Io Roy, Eleanore Sparrowe, Marjorie Mapes, Ruth Engard, Betty lean Wilson, Barbara Smith, Marilyn Rader, Virginia Harper, Ima Iean Foqle, Margaret Leip, Evelyn Yoakam. SECOND ROW FROM TOP: Iean Yoakam, Betty Metz, Mary Ritter, Pat Rader, Betty Godlove, Deloras Schmidt, Rose Stevens, Doris Dishonq, Wilma Farthina, Ann I-Iart, Mary Lou Dowler. THIRD ROW FROM TOP: Ie-anne Fisher, Ioan Hector, Catherine Williams, Frances Cramer, Eileen Ccakley, Martha Williams, Iean Blanchard, Ruth Routson, Ruth Miller, Mary Io Self, Pat Altman. FOURTH ROW FROM TOP: Marilyn Wasson, Ioyce Ewing, Helen Van Sickle, Ramona Cusac, Miss Bowman, Gerry Harmon, Vonnie George, Ioanne Dunn, Margaret Scheerer, Ethel Rider. BOYS' GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: Art Lanker, Calvin Leader, Ioanne Dunn, Accomp., Miss Bowman, lim Washburn, Bob Smith. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Adams, Roy Spitler, Merlin Conrad, Dan Bennett, Sam Smith, Guy Rader. THIRD ROW: Eugene Leader, Iim Rader, Floyd Kina, Iohn Metz, Euqene Neiderhiser, Herbert Harris. FOURTH ROW: Noble Rader, Richard Crilly, Dale Sands, Bill Iones, Lester Payne, Francis Roy. ' NOT IN PICTURE: Ierry Lee, Ben Basye, Melvin Dishonq, Paul La Rue. mea! KAOIAMJ . . . , ON FLOOR: Roy Spitler, Merlin Conrad, Sam Smith, Art Lanker, Guy Rader. FIRST ROW: Eileen Coakley, Eugene Leader, Harriet Peneton, Calvin Leader, Miss Bowman, Bob Smith, Marilyn Rader, Herbert Harris, Ruth Miller. SECOND ROW: Ethel Rider, Margaret Scheerer, Doris Dishong, Frances Cramer, Rose Stevens, lean Blanchard, Betty lane Godlove, Ruth Ftoutson, Joanne Dunn, Mary Io Roy. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Wasson, Ierry Harmon, Mary Io Self, Catherine Williams, Deloras Schmidt, Ruth Engard, Betty lean Wilson, Virginia Harper, Helen Van Sickle, Marjorie Mapes, Martha Williams, lean Yoakam, lean Fisher. FOURTH ROW: Ramona Cusac, lim Rader, Floyd King, Noble Rader, Richard Crilly, Dale Sands, Bill lones, Lester Payne, Francis Roy, John Metz, lim Washburn, Vonnie George, A prayer, a hymn, a classical number and modern semi-classics. This is the music which the mixed chorus sings and likes. The purpose of the chorus is to encourage better choral singing and to further an appreciation for good music among the students and community. lt is composed oi forty-eight elected voices from the Senior High School. WOOL sew, L i FIRST ROW: Betty Godlove, Noble Bader, Paul La Rue, Maxine Houk, Frances Cramer, Lucille Stateler, Ramona Cusac, LAST BOW: Mr. Clapper, Ruth Routson, Lois Scheerer, Calvin Leader, Shirley Rider, lean Blanchard, Arthur Lanker, Miss Schuck. Editor ........... . . .Paul La Rue Assistant Editor ..... . . .Maxine Houlc Business Manaqer ..,.......... Noble Rader Circulation Manager ........ Frances Cramer Asst. Circulation Manager .... Lucille Stateler Calendar Editor .......... Lois Ann Scheerer Snapshot Editor ............. lean Blanchard Assistant Snapshot Editor ..... Arthur Lanker Typists ................. Betty lane Godlove Ramona Cusac Photographer ................ Calvin Leader Assistant Photographer ........ Shirley Rider Ioke Editor ................... Ruth Routson Artist ..... ............. R obert Newcomer Advisors Mr. Clapper Miss Schuck Mr. Ioseph vmior pfay . . . Because suitcases were switched, and Mer- vin has to dress in Aunt Tillie's clothes: be- cause Pamela thinks she is getting the run- around, because a Chinese cook, a strange girl from China, an imaginative young novel- ist, Ronald's boss, a very determined chiro- practor, and another Aunt Tillie drops in un- expectedly from time to time, things continu- ally are in a general mix-up in the play Aunt Tillie Goes To Town. Ellen finally clears up the situation and consents to wed Ronald: Pamela and Mervin are together again, Lucinda gets her man, and Aunt Tillie Trask, the elderly man-hater, marries Mr. Lorrimer. With all the characters thus united, the play comes to a happy ending. We were very pleased to have as our director Miss Schuck. THE CAST Tillie Trask CAunt Tillie? ........ Shirley Rider Lucinda Talbot. . . Pamela Marsh .... Lizzie Parsons .... Ellen Neeland .... Ronald Howland .... Luther Lorrimer .... Mervin Tucker. . . . . Charlie One Lung. Mrs. Tillie Tucker. Dr. Harrie Bing. . . . .... Miriam Berry . . . . lean Blanchard . . . .loAnn Brecht . . . .Eileen Coakley . . .Duane Farthing . . . . .Ralph Miller . . .Dan Bennett ........BillSelf . . . .Maxine Houk . . . . . .Cleola lnbody SITTING: Miriam Berry, Eileen Coakley, lo Ann Brecht, lean Blanchard, Maxine Houk. STANDING: Shirley Rider, Bill Self, Junior Miller, Miss Schucl-1, Dan Bennett, Duane Farthinq, Cleola lnbody. enior C2655 19 fag SITTING: Bob Smith, Ioan I-Iector, Rose Stevens, Ruth Routscn, Bill Iones. STANDING: Frances Cramer, Calvin Leader, Mr. Clapper, Gerry Harmon, Noble Rader, Deloras Schmidt. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED The climax of this year's activities of the Senior Class was the presentation of the very hilarious comedy called, Keep Your Fingers Crossed. It was presented on May 3, in the setting of the newly-wed Pettiiohn's home, in a fashionable Long Island town. Valerie, just two weeks a bride, attempts to reform her meek husband Rollo and his friend Milo. In doing so, she tells so many false- hoods that each only gets her in deeper. Valerie loses her husband his job, and tries to make him an executive. In the climax, all her lies come back to her, and nearly ruin everything. It is finally straightened out, with Valerie thinking she has done all the good, and she wins out by talking everyone into believing it. The characters were: Bob Smith-Rollo Pettijohn, an unsuccess- ful young bookkeeper. Frances Cramer --- Valerie Pettijohn, his ambitious and adoring young bride. Ioan Hector-Bella Iohnson, the Pettijahn's maid. Rose Stevensflvfrs. Flavia W'ellington, a widow. Bill lones-Artemus P. Thorson, Rollo's stingy boss. Deloras Schmidt-- Tessa Thorson, Arte- mus's snobbish wife. Noble Rader-Milo Downs, an old friend of Rollds. Ruth Routsonf-Claudia Parks, a lawyer. Gerry Harmon--Dolores Mendez, a beau- tiful Spanish girl. Calvin Leader-lose Garcia, who arrives unexpectedly. VLGLIO5 . . . Eileen! Whcrt, studyinq?? . . . Us'r1s . . . Thcrt Shoop kid . . . Cold? . . . No shoe Coupon? . . . No letter todcxy . . . Rosey, the Riveter . . . The Tree . . . Books oqczinl . . . Biq Four . . . Cozy? . . . Long oqo . . . McComb's qot everything! . . . Poor FenderiHoidin' all thot! ,.,...,.....-ben.--f , ..., A Mrs. Floyd Van Atta Mrs. Paul Zeiqler We know from experience and from the comments of those from other schools that we have the best cooks in the county schools. We know, Art cmd Merle, that We are thoughtless in throwing that paper, etc., on the floor, but We appreciate all you do for us. With these thoughts in mind, We dedicate this page to you. Arthur Smith Merle Stout A Cfddd ! rololiec tContinued from Page 193 Frances Cramer decided that she Wanted a career instead of a married life. So she went to Washington, D. C., where she is now the President's secretary. She says she expects to be on the President's Cab- inet in the near future. Betty lean Wilson who started out in Findlay as a clerk is now General Man- ager for a lOc store chain for all of North- western Ohio. Nice going, Betty. Mary King who in school was Very much interested in the Army, is now in full speed for the Navy. Mary has a canteen of which she is the manager. On the front of the canteen is a large neon sign which says Kings Canteen. Mary is so proud of her canteen that she expects to open another one soon. Dale Sands, the tallest boy in our class, thought he might as well make good use of his height, so he joined the U.S. Weather Bureau and is now a meteorologist in one of the western states. Leslie Shafer is now a young intern in the St. Rita's Hospital in Toledo. He has as an assistant a beautiful young nurse who makes his work more interesting. While attending the Ohio State Pair sev- eral years ago, Betty lane Godlove entered t.he milking contest and won first prize. This inspired her so much that she and her husband, Clyde Benroth, bought a few cattle, and now they have the largest herd of cattle in the state. It is said that Clyde is one of the most able farmers in the country. When all the boys were discharged from the army, Carolyn Schaade seemed to lose interest in the men tIt's the uniform that gets theml and decided to make a career out of life. She now has a beauty salon in Toledo. Deloras Schmidt is working in a depart- ment store supporting her children. When Deloras graduated she married a sailor who seemed to love 'due sea more than her, and she is now waiting for him to get home on leave. Driving his De Soto to school every day prepared Roger Shoop for his future work. Roger is a taxi driver in Hollywood Where his former wife, known to you as loAnn Brecht is a movie star. Roger has had a tough life. At the present time, so it is rumored, he is engaged to a certain bru- nette from N.B. Our studious classmate, Bob Smith, has proved that his studying wasn't in vain. He is now chief editor of the largest news- paper in New York. His wife Maxine draws all the cartoons. She gets her in- spiration from their six children. lean Yoakam just couldn't leave athlet- ics so she went to B.G. and is now an athletic director in her beloved McComb High School. Now your news commentator takes time out to personally thank all of her friends and listeners who were so kind to send cards of remembrance on the 15th wedding anniversary of my beloved husband Kieth and myself. This is WMHS, your reporter Ruth Routson, signing off until next year, same time, same station, and same sponsor. KJLWJULP September October -School this forenoon! U -Aren't we happy first assignments of the year. -Freshmen still lost! lust give them time. -School dismissed for fair. Too bad! Too bad! We are very sorry. -Monday and everyone is ready for a good start. We hope! -Waiting for something to happen. -School burn tonight tnot the school- housel out in the football field. lnitia- tion of the freshmen. Boy, didn't they mind the seniors! Election of Cheer- leaders, Vonnie George, Head Cheer- leader: Lois Turner, Frances Cramer, and Gerry Harmon. Old teachers entertain new teachers. -First game of football season. We played Ftawson. Score was O-U. Guess we just haven't gotten started good yet, -Morning after the night before. -What do you know! Two senior girls skipped school. No, they didn't get by without detention. -We elected class sponsor. -Game with North Baltimore. Tie 6-6. Berthella and her bird circus. Enjoyed by all. We never realized birds could be trained like that. I -lust one of those blue Mondays. -Why doesn't something happen? -Sophomores decide to send for booster badges tonight. -Game with Arcadia. Now we're getting started. We beat l9-12. Eighth grade had a party. l-Beginning of second month of school. 2-F.F.A. 61 F.H.A. meetings. lunior play try-outs. 4-lunior play practice begins. 5-Played Van Buren in football. Tie 6-6. Rainy day for game. Show Charlie's Aunt. Since Lois Turner moved away Eileen Coakley took her place. 8-lunior girls lost soft-ball game which Q? leaves Senior Panthers ahead. Senior Home Ec. cooked and served supper to the schoolmasters. 10-First school paper issued. lf sales are good enough we'll continue to have one. tThey weren't.l ll-Seniors combed their hair today! Why?? Had their pictures taken at Harriet Green's Studio. Took in the show State Fair after breaking the camera. Had the proofs ready for us after the show, which concluded a full day. 12-Played Mt. Blanchard. Score O-U. 15- Group pictures taken for annual. l7-G.Ft. meeting tonight. Grade cards to- night. Did you see that purty charm bracelet the little blonde Cheerleader is sporting? You wouldn't know any- thing about it, would you lonesy? Huh? l8-Seniors ordered their pictures today. 19- Sophomore class party at Harriet Penetons. Football game at Liberty. They beat us 25-U. Ugh! lt was an- other rainy Friday. School pencils go on sale. Cd LVLJULI' -lunior Play practice. F.H.A. party tonight. -lust one of those days. -P.T.A. tonight. Getting acquainted. -McComb played Mt. Cory today and won 7-U. Last day of school this week. Tomorrow is first vacation of the year as the teachers go to Toledo to Teach- ers' meeting. Hurrah for NWOTA! -Teachers' meeting. -Sophomores picked out their class rings and are they pretty! -Hallowe'en parade tonight. -lndividual pictures taken at school today. Mr. loseph went home for a change of trousers, 1 wonder why? Surprise birthday party on Bob Smith. November -We played Vanlue there. They beat us 2-U. Tuff Luck. -One of those blue Mondays. -PHA. and F.F.A. had a joint meeting. -End cf baseball tournament. Senior Panthers won. -Last football game of the season. We lost to Arlington, 13-O.. Seniors hold class party at the school house. More fun!! -Teachers' party tonight. -Patch test given today. Everyone seems to be taking it. lt couldn't be to get out of classes or could it????? GR. meeting. Student council pur- chased record player. Now we can dance at noon. Dancing in club room begins. 16 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 30 -Bring an excuse and you could get out for Hunting Season. Everyone seemed to take advantage of it. Iuniors present Aunt Tillie Goes To Town. Very well done. -Starting today we pay 2 cents a day to dance in club room. -F.F.A. and F.H.A. Pheasant supper. Freshman and Sophomore girls have basketball garne. Sophomores won 22-21. Thanksgiving Program. Thanksgiving vacation begins. -Did you see that flashy Red car that was parked on the hill at school today. That makes Mr. Finley the real fire- chief now. -We play Hoytville in basketball to- night. Our reserve won 37 to 19. Their varsity won 50 to 32. -P.T.A. tonight. -We played Liberty there. They won 61 to 27. Our Reserves won, Chapel by Iuniors. December 3-The Kilties entertain us with music. They really can sing. 5-Seniors have speaker all morning. F.H.A. and F.F.A. have their Christmas meetings. P.T.A. tonight. 6-Senior pictures arrive. Aren't we pop- ular now????? 7-Chapel today. Ray Strouse speaker. First league game tonight. We played Rawson and they won 32 to 12. 1U-Magazine prizes arrive today. lsn't it cold today? 661, LlfL6!6'LI -Mr. Orwick talked to the Seniors in Comm. Law class. Senior Panthers won over the Queens 30 to 0. Not Bad! -School board meeting tonight. Snow today. Everyone seems to be tickled. -Chapel, Rev. Ross is the speaker. -No school, thanks to the snow. -Back to school. Same thing. -School let out at 3:15 today because of snow. We were very unhappy about it. -Game with Arcadia canceled because ot ilu. School dance held in clubroom. Enjoyed by all. No school until after Christmas. Have you been a good little girl or boy? Attention, luniors! Eileen Coakley just discovered there wasn't any Santa Claus. ln case you doubt this, check with Shirley Rider or Miriam Berry. Iunuary 2-School was supposed to start today, but didn't because ot illness. -Due to illness, today was the first day ot school this year. School pictures came today. -Back to the old routine! -Close ot first semester. Played Mt. Blanchard there. Lost 40-35. -Arcadia there. VVon this one, 51-36. -Number ot teachers attended Findlay Civic Musical. -Played Van Buren here. 18-34 in their favor. -lust one oi those trying days. -Why doesn't something happen? Now! -Liberty here: swell game only they won by 3 points. 29-26. 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 -Commercial Law students went to trial in Findlay. -They came to take high-school pictures today. Hope the camera didn't get broken again. Mr. Clapper absent today. -Iust another ot those trying days. -Game with Mt. Cory there. We beat them 50-28. We also won reserve game, 34-15. -Bam dance. -Home Ec. girls visited zero lockers. Someone is richer by S50 or so after breaking into the school house last night. -Game with Arcadia. McComb won 41 to 33. -Seniors measured for caps and gowns today. luniors went out on March of Dimes Drive. 31-First month ot '46 gone already! February - 1-Vanlue here. They won 60-26. Ugh! Chapel this morning. Speaker was Professor ot Education from Findlay College. 5-McComb played Hoytville. They won 48-33. 6-F.H.A. and F.F.A. had a joint meeting tonight. High School students received their individual pictures today. 8-Chapel by Philomath Club. Very interesting speech about Africa. Team played Arlington there. They won 30-23, but it was a swell game. Mr. loseph sick. 9-McComb beat Leipsic 25-12. 12- Sweetheart Dance tonite sponsored by GR. girls. Everyone seemed to have a swell time! CGI, LlfL6!6Ll -Nothing special. lust the regular routine. -Beginning of basketball tournament. We see that two of the Soph girls rated valentine boxes of candy! Of course We could ask Sands and lones. -Yippee! No school today. Sure cold today! -McComb played Liberty in the tourna- ment. Score--42-37. Everyone disap- pointed. -Back to school. Had a picture show. -Senior girls beat the Freshmen in basketball today. Miss Schuck absent today. Mrs. lnsley took her place. -Seniors picked out invitations today. -Senior boys beat Soph boys in basket- ball this noon! -Girl Reserves put on Chapel today. Had a movie right after chapel about Tomatoes, -Mr. McVey's first day. -Soph girls beat lunior girls in basket- ball this noon. What's the matter, luniors? Gene, the Magician, was at schoolhouse tonight. Oh, how he fooled some of them!!! -Mr. loseph announced today that Frances Cramer Was Valeclictorian, loan Hector Salutatorian, and Paul LaRue Historian. P.T.A. called off tonight. -Movie on forests. Senior class party at schoolhouse. Sure had fun. Freshmen had party at Mary Ritters. Chapel given by Critique Club. Mr. McVey was the speaker. -Show Life Line of the Nation. 6-F.F.A. and l:'.H.A. meetings. 7-Play parts given out for senior play. 8-Gingham and Overall dance at the schoolhouse sponsored by E.F.A. and F.H.A. ll-Teachers' party. Mr. Pees is back with us again. 20-Girl Reserve meeting. 22-Frye the Magician here. Wasn't he slick? 27-P.T.A, 29-Ray's Follies of l946. April 3--l:'.F.A, and E.H.A. meetings. 5-Musical program. l2-Senior party. l7-Girl Reserve meeting. Zl-Sunrise Service by Girl Reserves. 24-P.T.A. 26-Musical festival. May 1-F.H.A. and F.F.A. meetings. 2-Today the seniors ruled the school. More fun. 3-Senior class play. 8-Girl Reserve meeting. ll-Ir.-Sr. formal Banquet at Elks. Every- one spent a pleasant evening. County Softball tournament. l2-Baccalaureate tonight. Time seems to be passing Whether We Want it to or not. l3-Cram for exams. l4-Senior exams. l 5-Commencement. l6-Final exams for all. 17-School dismissed. 20--Grade cards mailed out. Cfddd sJQ45f0r7 tContinued from Page 161 course of the year. It was a busy time, taking all our tests and such to prepare us for that outside world we were to meet in such a short time. We held the freshman initiation at the beginning of the year, and now know how mean those other seniors, so long ago, felt. At the burn following initiation, we had two of our members elected as cheer leaders: Frances Cramer and Gerry Harmon. Our boys represented the class well in the sports, and the girls also held their own. In the middle of the year, five of our members were chosen as members of the National Honor Society. They were as follows: Paul LaRue, Calvin Leader, Frances Cramer, Ramona Cusac, and Ioan Hector. We were well rep- resented in the Scholarship tests by members of our class. We presented Keep Your Fingers Crossed on May 3. The play, a three act comedy, was very well received. The luniors gave us a very fine banquet on May ll. We wish to commend them on the excellent program that was arranged for our entertainment. Our Commencement exercises were held May 15, and our class was together for the last time. These last four years have been enjoyed by every member of our class and we shall never forget them. 'We have run our race. We have won our laurels. Time alone will prove whether we are worthy of them. Now with the ending of our schooldays we are leaving our Alma Mater behind us for the other classes, and going to find our own place in the world of today. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders for the football and basketball season of 1945-46 were Vonnie George, Eileen Coakley, Gerry Harmon, and Frances Cramer. They were elected by the high school students the night of the High School Burn which was held on September 12, 1945. The pep and spirit of these four girls and the coach's unfailing patience led our team to many victories. .14 lfLlf0?If'0'LlOA 5