McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1947 volume:

,Q- - , - :fl 'm.!!.mnla1L:A1r4Jm-1:-' -1. .. . X 1 K 1 :I 1 f I . i I v i i Jim 7947 LUQIL Wlwnn, Jnlzqri Published by Students of MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL I 60911, Wwm, Jn . . . THE YEAR I947 AT MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL Friends, teachers, games and clubs, sweethearts and fun, all these will be remembered. lt is a sobering thought that with the obtaining of this, our yearbook, another school year has come to a close. For many of us it is the end of the race, for others, merely a pause. Regardless at the classification into which you fall, we believe the fol- lowing pages are a treasure house of memories, which will always take you back to that never-to-be-forgotten school year of l946-l947. lt is our hope this pictorial cross section will bring back all these pleasant memories for many years to come. Signed: Maxine Houk, Editor Joanne Dunn, Asst. Editor Bill Self, Bus. Mgr. we M, Joe Bishop Doyal Byal Juan L. Ebarra Raymond Freed Joseph S. Gazarek Marion W. Haley Donald M. Keiser Bernard Leiter Walter R. McVey Raymond R. Moorhead Russell Edward Morrison Ben W. M. Otto Lester E. Powell Ora H. Sharinghouse, Jr. Richard Sprague Donald M. Springer Joe Wahl I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Il. TIMOTHY, 4:7 ddnlldlwaqzs, The Teachers we met The Friends we made . . . The Clubs we joined . . . The Games we played Compliments of I. M. Nagy, Shawtown Store Jim J we ww Mr. E..J. Joseph Superintendent Mr. W. M. Pees Principal Hamid, UI, lfducafzbn, .. :mf Mr. Clarence Rosenberger, Clerk, Mr. Floyd Shafer, Mr, Earl Gorby, Mr. Paul Rider, Vice Pres ident, Mr. Harry Collingwood, President. The annual staff and students of the McComb School are very proud to dedicate this page to their Board of Education. We are especially grateful to them this year for our nice football lights, which they and the community made possible. We wish to thank them for the improvements they have obtained for us and for keeping our school one of the best. Compliments of Cloyd Grubb Implement Company C1 J. B .Roether, McComb 'n . A an-. 81 E. J. JOSEPH Through the administrative efforts of Mr. Joseph and Mr. Pees, our school has attained one of the highest of scholastic standards. We as students are very proud of this and shall do our best to justify their beliefs and efforts. 3 y W. M. PEES Mr. E. J. Joseph Superintendent X Manchester College, A. B. Wittenberg College Ohio State University, M. A. Economics, Commercial Law McComb Village School l943-l947 Mr. William Pees Principal Ohio Northern University, B. S. Bowling Green University McComb Village School Physics l94l-l945, l946-l947 Mr. Carl H. Martens Bowling Green University, B. S. McComb Village School Commercial l946-l947 Mr. J. B. Finley Ohio State University McComb Village School i945-I947 Coach Chemistry, Math. Mr. Robert McVey Bowling Green University, B. S. Mathematics McComb Village School l94l-l942, l945-l947 Compliments of Jones' Funeral Home, McComb Mr. R. Williams Purdue University, B. S. in Agri. Ohio State University, M. A. McComb Village School l945- l 947 Vocational Agriculture Mr. Frank Spirk Ohio State University McComb Village School Vocal and Instrumental Music l946-i947 Mr. C. R. Clapper Findlay College, B. A. Ohio State University, M. A. History McComb Village School i945-i947 Mrs. E. Schafer Bowling Green University, B. S. Findlay College Science, Physical Education, Latin McComb Village School i943-i947 Miss Martha Feller Ohio State University McComb Village School Home Economics l 946- l 947 Miss Audrice Miller Findlay College, A. B. McComb Village School English i946-i947 Compliments of Johnson's Gulf Service Station G Hanes Brothers, McComb Miss Blanche Courtright First Grade Findlay College, A. B. Bowling Green U. Ohio State University McComb Village School l923-1927, i929- l947 Mrs. Mildred Jones Second Grade Findlay College Bowling Green U. McComb Village School l923- l 928, l942- i947 Miss Helen Ewing Fourth Grade Findlay College, A. B. Miami University Bowling Green U. McCombVillageSchool Mrs. Frances Ferrell First Grade Bowling Green U. Bluffton College Findlay College, B. S. McComb Village School 1944-I947 Miss Mary Whipple Third Grade Bowling Green U. McCombVillageSchool I944-l947 Miss Clara Belle Mitchell Fifth Grade . Bowling Green U. McComb Village School l943-l947 1923-1947 Comlpliments of Dana Campbell, McComb Miss Kathryn MacDonald Sixth Grade Bowling Green U,, B. S. McComb Village School 1938-1939, l94O- I947 Famous for his Monday morning testsg Refereeg Lover of harmonyg Never end a sentence with a prepositiong Two of the bestg Mrs. Schafer and her bugoIogy studentsg The man who knows all the questionsg Let's go boysg What's wrong Mac ?g Teaching future farmersg lnseporable duog His bark is worse than his biteg Whot's the latest duetg Now it's spelled this wayg Warden and Parole Boardg Farmer in the dellg What, again? Jh.o,jfziQndA,6c!n, Farewell! thou art too dear for my pos- sessing And like enough thou krrow'st thy estimate: The charter of thy worth gives thee releasingg My bonds in thee are all detergainate ' we I Complimen HOLLACE BASINGER Books are dangerous. Football l,2,3,45 Softball 25 Basketball 25 F. F. A. l,2,3,45 Librarian 45 Band 2. JOANN BECK Anything for a quiet life. Y-Teen 3,45 Dramatics l,25 G. A. A. 3,45 Librarian 45 F. H. A. l,2,3,45 Glee Clubs l,2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus 45 Athletic Association l. DANIEL BENNETT Lite is what you make it. Salutatorian5 Basketball 2,3,45 Football 45 Class Officer, Pres. 3,45 Annual 45 Dramatics l5 Student Council 3,45 Chapel Committee 35 Class Play 35 National Honor Society5 Glee Club l,3,45 Mixed Chorus l,3,4. MIRIAM BERRY l have never heard of men before, Mother, what are they like? Y-Teen, Secretary 3, Cabinet 45 Commercial l,2,3,45 Dramatics l,25 Annual 45 G. A. A. 3, 45 Class Play 35 National Honor Society5 Of- fice Girl l,45 Glee Club 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Athletic Association l. ts of Harriet Green Studios, Findlay JEAN BLANCHARD Dark hair, dark eyes, and pleasing personality. Class Officer, Vice Pres. 35 Cheerleader 45 Y-Teen 3,45 Commercial 35 Dramatics l,25 F. H. A. l5 G. A. A. 3,45 National Honor So- ciety5 Class Play 35 Office Girl l,2,3,45 Annual 35 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,45 Librarian 2. PARLEE BOVEE Life is no better if we hurry. Football 35 Librarian 4. JO ANN BRECHT She's here, l heard her giggle. Y-Teen 3,45 Commercial 35 Dramatics 1,25 G. A. A. 3,45 National Honor Society 3,45 Librarian 25 Class Play 35 Office Girl 2,35 F. H. A. 45 Glee Club 2,45 Mixed Chorus 4. MAX CLARK He gave up a girl in every port for an education. WlSEl? Basketball 35 Basketball Manager 25 Football l,2,35 F. F. A. l,2,35 Class Play 3. Compliments of McComb City Market E1 Tom Farthing s Garage McComb EILEEN COAKLEY What's work where pure fun is concerned? Valedictorian, Cheerleader 3,4, Class Officer, Secretary-Treasurer 3,4, Y-Teen 3,4, Com- mercial 3,4, Dramatics l,2, Student Council, President 4, G. A. A. 3,4, President 4, Nation- al Honor Society, Class Play 3, Office Girl l, 3,4, Glee Club l,2,3,4, Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4. EDWARD COSNER lf I don't set this world ofire, at least l'm good at sparking. Football l,2,3,4, Softball 3,4, Class Officer, Vice President 2, Dramatics l,2, F. F. A. l,2, 3,4, Student Council 4, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4. JOHN DISHONG Aims high and holds his aim. Football 3,4, Softball l,2,3, Basketball l,2,3, 4, Class Officer, Vice President 4, Annual 4, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Office Boy 4. DUANE FARTHING As lively as the day is long. Softball l,2,4, Football l,2,3,4, Basketball l, 2, Dramatics l,2, Class Play 3, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4. Compllme ts of McComb Zero Locker F: Deweese's Grocery C1 Sohio Service, McComb WILMA FARTHING Music washes the lust of everyday life. Y-Teen, Treasurer 4, Cabinet 4, Commercial 3, Dramatics l,2, Annual 4, G. A. A. 3,4, Na- tional Honor Society, Librarian 2,3,4, Office Girl 4, Band 4, Glee Club 2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 4. WAYNE GORRELL Why waste time sleeping at night when you can catch up during class. Dramatics l,2, F. F. A. l,2,4, 4-H 3, Librarian 4, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4. MAXINE HOUK A lively maid, always ready to do her part. Y-Teen 3,4, Commercial l,2,3,4, Dramatics l,2, 4-H l, Annual 3,4, G. A. A. 3,4, Na- tional Honor Society, Librarian 3, Class Play 3, Office Girl 3, F. H. A. 3, Glee Club l,2,4, Mixed Chorus 4. CLEOLA INBODY l love studies-far away. Y-Teen 3, Cabinet 4, Commercial 3,4, Dra- matics l,2, 4-H l,2,3,4, Annual 4, G. A. A. Secretary 3, Vice President 4, Librarian 2,4, Class Play 3, Glee Club l,2,4, Mixed Chorus l,2,4. Compliments of Gray Printing Company Fostora BURDETTE JACOBS Tonight he takes off, where shall he land. Basketball l,2, F.F.A. 3, Glee Club l,2. EUGENE LEADER He's little, but he's wise, and a terror for his size. Dramatics l,2, F. F. A. l,2,3,4, Glee Club l, 2,3,4, Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4. SUZANNE LEE A live wire never gets stepped on. Y-Teen 4, Chapel l,2, G. A. A. 4, Operetta 2, 3, Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4. REVA McDOUGLE She speaks her mind without hesitation. Y-Teen 3,4, Student Council 4, G. A. A. 4, F. H. A. l,2,3,4, President 4. Compliments of McComb Food Market 6' McComb Farmers' Co-op, McComb DORIS MAPES Going forward with c will. Y-Teen 3,4, Dramatics l, Librarian l,2, Glee Club 2, F. H. A. l,2,3,4, Vice President 4. GENE MILLER What shall a man do, but be merry? Football l,2,3,4, Commercial l,2, Softball 2. RALPH MILLER If brains equal height, he will be a great man. Dramatics l,2, Annual 4, Librarian 4, Class Play 3, Band 4, Glee Club 3,4g Mixed Chorus 4. DEAN NORRIS Life is short, why not enjoy it? Football l,3,4, Dramatics l,2, F. F. A. l,2,3, 4, Treasurer 3,4. Compliments of C. W. Patterson C1 Son, Findlay JUNE RADER She lights the world with a smile. Y-Teen 3,4, Commercial l,2,3, Dramatics l, G. A. A. 3,4, Office Girl 4, F. H. A. l,3,4, Treasurer 4, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4. RICHARD RADER His life's ambition would be hord to find, for he has sports, airplanes, and girls on his mind. Softball 3,4, Basketball l,Z,3,4, Football l, 2,3,4, Class Officer, Vice President l, Presi- dent 2, Dramatics l,2, Student Council 2, Office Boy 3, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4. SHIRLEY RIDER Like a mounted policeman, she succeeds in getting her man. Historian, Class Officer, President l, Y-Teen 3,4, Commercial l,2,3,4, Dramatics l,2, Student Council l, Annual 3,4, Chapel Comw- mittee 4, G. A. A. 3,4, National Honor So- ciety, Librarian 3, Class Play 3, Office Girl 4, Glee Club l,2,4, Mixed Chorus 4. JOAN ROZELLE Quietly she wends her way, Y-Teen 3,4, Dramatics l,2, G. A. A. 4, F. H. A. i,z,3,4. Compliments of C E Rosenberger Insurance, Er Ty Elms, Furniture 6' Appliances, McComb KATH RYN RUSSELL She always does her duty cheerfully. Y-Teen 3,45 Commercial l,2,3,45 Dramatics l,25 G. A. A. 3,45 National Honor Society5 Librarian 25 Band 4. WILLIAM SELF Be silent and pass for a philosopher. Dramatics l,25 Annual 45 Class Play 35 Glee Club 45 Office Boy 3,4. ELEANORE SPARROWE lt is not good that man should be alone. Y-Teen 3,45 Commercial 2,35 Dramatics 25 G. A. A. 3,45 F. H. A. 45 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 4. MARY STAFFORD Short in stature, slight in speech. Y-Teen 3,45 Dramatics 1,25 G. A. A. 3,45 F. H. A. 1,45 Glee Club 45 Mixed Chorus 4. , Compliments of Evans Typewriter Service 5' Medlock Jeweler Findlay LUCILLE STATELER Leave no stone unturned. Y-Teen, Vice President 3, President 4, Cabinet 4, Dramatics l,2, Student Council, Secretary 4, 4-H, Secretary l, Vice President 2, Presi- dent 3, Annual 3,4, G.A.A. 4, Office Girl l,2, 3,4, F. H. A. l,2,4, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 4. MARTHA WILLIAMS A little art and a great imagination make classes go faster. Cheerleader 4, Y-Teen 3, Cabinet 2,4, Student Council 2, Annual 4, G. A. A. 3,4, National Honor Society, Librarian l,2,3,4, F. H, A. 4, Glee Club 2,3,4, Mixed Chorus 3,4, Compliments of Pendleton Lumber Company, McComb Klum, Jlzlafn ln the fall of I943, 37 Freshmen, commonly known to all upper classmen as greenies, entered McComb High School. After several somewhat bewildering days, we got ourselves organized and elected the following officers: President, Shirley Rider, Vice President Rich- ard Rader, Secretary, Virginia Norway, Trea- surer, Maxine Houk. For our advisor we chose Mr. King. Several weeks after school started the dreaded day of all Freshmen arrived, Ini- tiation! lt was held in the form of a Burn to which the whole high school came, and really wosn't bad at all. Later this year we chose our class flowers, the red and white car- nation, and for our class colors we chose red and white. We selected for our motto We Strive Not To Equal But To Excel. During the year we enjoyed two class parties. One held at the municipal building, the other at the school- house. This year we were sorry to lose Charles Miller to the Navy. On September 5, I944, we came back to high school as sophisticated Sophomores with 36 members answering the roll call. Dur- ing this year we were sorry to lose Walter Lat- ta, Leanna Mercer, who moved to Rudolph, and Charles Fisher, but we were glad to wel- come Parlee Bovee and Eleanore Sparrowe, and Leroy Lovell as new members of the class. The first week of school we chose the following of- ficers to lead us through the year: President, Richard Rader, Vice-President, Eddie Cosner, Secretary-Treasurer, John Dishong, and Re- porter, Leanna Mercer. To be our advisor we elected Mr. Braden. We held a very success- ful ghost party this year at Cleola lnbody's. ln the spring, we enjoyed a party at the home of Eileen Coakley. This spring twelve of our members were chosen to serve at the Junior- Senior Banquet. Quite a few of our boys were active in sports this year and we were well represented in other activities. September of '45 finds us back again as Juniors. How time fliesl We were glad to welcome into our class this year Martha Wil- liams, Bob Buckmaster, and Burdette Jacobs. We missed the familiar faces of Doris Mapes and Leroy Lovell, and later in the year we were sorry to lose Bob Buckmaster and Joan Bishop. For our class officers we chose as President, Dan Bennett, Vice-President, Jean Blanch- ard, Secretary-Treasurer, Eileen Coakley, Re- porter, Kathryn Russell, and Historian, Wilma Farthing. As our advisor we chose Miss Schuck. We enjoyed two successful parties this year. We held a Halloween party at Ralph Miller's. The main event was our host Hogan dressed as a fortune teller, trying to make us believe there were such things as ghosts and spirits. A successful outdoor party and wiener roast was held at the home of Shirley Rider. ln November, we presented the three-act comedy, Aunt Tillie Goes To Town. The play was well received by every- one. On May l l, we entertained the Seniors at the Elks in Findlay, using a Chinese theme throughout for our banquet. We served as ushers at the Senior's Baccalaureate and at their Commencement, formed a Guard of Honor for them. This year our boys were quite important in sports and girls and boys were both well represented in the music organiza- tions along with many other activities. On September 3 we find 36 boys and girls entering high school as seniors, quite sure of themselves and feeling just a little superior to the underclassmen. For our class officers, in this our last year, we selected the follow- ing: President, Dan Bennett, Vice President, John Dishong, Sec'y-Treas., Eileen Coakley, Reporter, Jean Blanchard, and Historian, Doris Mapes. For our advisors this year we had Mr. Pees and Mr. Clapper. We were glad to have Doris Mapes back with us again, after having been ill for a year. We were also glad to welcome into our class Max Clark and Gene Miller, who came back to finish school after serving in the armed forces, and Suzanne Lee. We were sorry to lose two of our mem- bers, Virginia Norway and Lucille Andonian. We had three very successful parties this year. One was a Christmas party held at Miriam Berry's. The second party was held at the schoolhouse. Everyone made themselves at home and had a wonderful time. We played several games which included truth or con- sequences. The last party of the year was an Easter party. On September ll we initiated the Freshmen at the high school burn. May 2 we gave our Senior play Worrying Willie which proved a great success. On the l6th of May we held Senior Recognition Day at Chapel. The Juniors very ably entertained us at a banquet on May l7. Our Baccalaureate Services were held on May l8th. On May Zl , we find ourselves assembled to- gether for the last time as a class. We look back with pride over our accomplishments in the last four years, and hope we will be able to prove ourselves worthy when at last we enter the world on our own. gm win We, the Senior Class of l947, hereby will and bequeath the following unforgettable traits, supreme characteristics, and invaluable possessions: To the Juniors we leave our well worn chapel seats, our homey home room, our beloved home room teacher, Mr. Martens, our hard working class advisors, Mr. Pees and Mr. Clapper. ln addition we wantthem to have our economics books so they won't have to buy their own, as we did. Our good looks, gracious manner, brilliant conversational abilities, fun-loving moods go to all Sophomores who are coming to the place in their high school career where they will need them most. To the Freshmen go our persistance, our unequaling stamina to perform all duties de- manded of them in the next three years. Lucille Stateler wills her job as nurses' aid to Margaret Scheerer so she can lend a sym- pathetic ear to any troubled person. lEspeci- ally the male patients! Eileen Coakley wills her messyway of putting up her hair in the wee hours of the morning to Catherine Williams. lt may not look as nice as yours does, Kate, but at least its quicker. Jean Blanchard wills all the debts she has incurred during her high school career to Marilyn Wasson, if Marilyn will continue to work hard at the Hospital so that she can pay them all before she graduates. Joann Beck wills her curly hair to Dortha Bach, so she won't have to wear her hair up to school before and after a heavy date. Shirley Rider wills her various typing duties to Arthur Lanker if Art will try hard to im- prove, so that he may dispense with his eraser and all the fancy adjectives that accompany each mistake. Miriam Berry wills her happy outlook on life to Gene George with the consoling thought that Gene, will be graduating soon, and can go back to his Van Buren Friends. L Eddie Cosner wills his famous laugh to Jim Washburn, so that Helen can check up on Jim's whereabouts on his nights out, with the boysj Max Clark wills his after school taxi service to Joe Leonard providing Joe takes the girls up town from school as Mickey always did so graciously. Martha Williams wills her ability to just miss the telephone poles while driving to Vonnie George. We're all hoping Vonnie's luck holds out as Martha's always has. Mary Stafford wills her attentiveness in Home Ec. to Leora Sterling who seems to be bored with it all. lTake a tip, Leora-the true way to a man's heart is through his stomach.l Kathryn Russell wills her witty, but subtle way of telling the teachers what she thinks to Jerry Martin whose method of expressing his opinion needs taming down. Reva McDougle wills her Home Ec. presi- dency to Wilma Benroth, providing Wilma pursues her domestic studies throughout high school. ' Dean Norris wills his mechanical ability to Connie Pingle so that she and George can carry on an intelligent conversation. lWhen they're in the mood to converse.l Wilma Farthing wills her position as leader of the flute band to Jeanne Fisher if Jeanne promises to practice faithfully so that she can keep ahead of her band. Joan Rozelle wills her apparent fear of con- versation to Pat Rader. Pat could use it as she is sometimes led to talk a bit too much in study hall. Ralph Miller wills his affections for girl musicians to Jim Finley so that he may find the perfect mate to help him with his tuba lessons when the going is tough. Richard Rader wills his rather wolfish man- ner to his younger brother, Keith. Keith doesn't have the proficiency yet that Richard has attained, but we feel that in time he will improve. gm war Wayne Gorrell wills his love of practical jokes to Betty Snively, but you mustn't go too far, Betty. Maxine Houk wills her complete business economics outlines to Howard Shoop, so that Shoopy can take time off from studying economics to get a little social life in. Duane Farthing wills his shy manner to- wards the girls to Charles Coakley-hoping that Chuck will keep as unattached as Duane always managed to. Burdette Jacobs wills his odd jobs at the library to Bussy Rader, providing that Bussy will spend all his spare moments in the library picking up all the book larning he can. Bill Self wills his position as business mana- ger of the annual staff to Bob Finley, who seems to be developing a good head for figures. Gene Miller wills his position at Little's to Bill Joseph, but you've got to learn how to wield a broom, Willy. Jo Ann Brecht wills her good luck of al- ways having the right date at the right time to all Junior girls who might have to use all the luck they can get if their boys decide to go stag to the class parties. Doris Mapes wills her blond bangs to Bob Ritter. Won't he look cute? Remember, Bob, when they get so long that they cover your face, that's the time to cut 'em. Cleola lnbody wills her ability to keep two admirers at the some time to Ronald Lenhart. At times Ronny seems to have a little trouble deciding which one he really likes. John Dishong wills his curly black hair to Bob Cosner. lt might not match yours, Bob, but a change of scenery is always good for one. Eugene Leader wills his cheery good morn- ing smile to all the teachers who have a ten- dency to be a wee bit grouchy in the morning. iNot that we have any serious cases of Mon- day Morning Grumps.l Hollace Basinger wills his left shoe, the one that got burned in physics class to Melvin Dishong, along with the secret combination that opensthe closet where the matches are kept. You are to get revenge for Holly, Melvin. Suzanne Lee wills her much used civics book to anyone that thinks he can make the poor thing hold out another year. Parlee Bovee wills his position as librarian to Merlin Conrad, who thinks he can keep it as quiet as Parlee always does. Dan Bennett wills his ability to always have the right answer to questions in civics to Bob Wilson. The trick is to keep your book open without Mr. Clapper knowing it, Bob. June Rader wills her hot temper to Mary Lou Dowler if she promises to leave it at home on the nights of F. H. A. meetings. Eleanore Sparrowe wills her quiet way of chewing gum to Ruth Engard, provided she buys her kind of gum. We hereby set our hand this 23rd day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty seven, and declare this to be our last will and testament. In witness thereof we sign this document. Signed: ,Martha Williams Eileen Coakley Jean Blanchard gm piwphw, - 7960 Looking ahead 20 years-what do we see? No one can tell exactly what will happen in 20 years but we have looked into a very special crystal ball, and it told us a lot about what may happen to the future graduating class of I947. Remember this is all quoted from the crystal balll After graduating from high school, Bill Self really traveled far in this world. We mean of course his non-stop flight to Venus in his successful rocket. Bill, when down to earth, is a DeLuxe Pilot who is teaching young birds to fly. Since Eddie has such good luck with his farm while in school and a few years after, the year l96O finds him retired. He is now the banker of North Baltimore, and his wife, Cleo- la, makes a very charming bankers wife. Soon after school was out, Maxine went out to California to see how the rest of the world lives. She has decided to live there perman- ently since she has a promising job writing script for MGM. Maxine finds movie land fascinating, also the stars. Johnny Dishong has recently received his M. B. or Master of Blondes from Proxide Col- lege. He has just published his thesis on the question Why Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Johnny's background for his thesis were in- spired by his high school sweethearts. Soon after graduating from engineering college, Dan is tackling his first big job- plans for the new McComb High School. One that has soft leather seats for the students with adjustable desks to allow for long legs. Good Luck, Dan! Mary is happily married and now has her hands full raising her five boisterous boys. She makes sure they have their basic seven, for she is looking forward to a future basketball team for McComb. Hollace Basinger, after leaving M. H. S. continued his career with his motorcycle in the Police Force in McComb, Ohio. He is famous for his one-man-police force tactics. Billy gets his man! When Parlee graduated, he didn't know what to do, but now he is on the road to suc- cess. He has invented gum that can be chew- ed without anyone's knowing it. His only wish is to be back in school so he can chew this gum in Economics Class and fool Mr. Joseph. Dean Norris started his own taxi service here in the heart of McComb soon after leav- ing school. He claims he can take anyone any place faster than walking. Just remember- Call 344 and Dean's taxi will arrive at your door. Joann Beck opened up Becky's Diner two years after graduating. She is giving the other restaurants in town strong competition. On the side-line Joann is writing a cook book en- titled Baking the Beck Way or What To Do With Burnt Food. Duane Farthing decided to remain a bach- elor the rest of his life, and in order to do so he fled to The Cape of Good Hope. We are hoping the Native girls will not change his mind about bachelorhood, since Duane seems to enjoy it. After June received her nurses degree from Cut'Em University she started a Rader Hos- pital at Dewyville to take care of the sick. lt is rumored that she will soon marry the doctor, if he gets the nerve to pop the question, before June does. Lucille Stateler recently opened up Lucy's Beauty Shop. She is famous for her muddy mud pack that Lucille claims will beautify any- thing and everything. No woman comes out of her shop looking the same. Suzanne Lee's picture recently appeared on the cover of Time Magazine and if you read the Music section in that copy you will find that Suzanne is now an up and coming Metro- politan opera star. She received her training from Sing Sing University. Because of his love for M. H. S. Wayne Gorrell just couldn't stand to stay away so he came back to take over the duties of janitor. With the aid of the many modern devices such as the automatic broom pusher that has now been installed, Wayne says he can handle the job without the need for an assis- tant. Richard Rader, soon after graduating, was employed by the Esquire Magazine. He is now modeling for a series of pictures entitled What The Well Dressed Man of l96O Will Be Wearing for Spring. Richard's shapely legs, shown to good advantage by the new knee-length trousers have the male popula- tion green with envy. gm pfwphw, - 7960 Cleola's love for fresh air made her the only Telephone Repair Woman this side of the Rockies. She was known as Telephone Tillie, but since the telephone wires are underground now, there are no longer any poles for her to climb, so Cleola has given up her career for something less exciting. Eileen finally gave up chasing her man lwho always managed to keep two steps ahead of herl and has become a big career woman in New York City. She welcomes everyone to come and see her pent house overlooking Sth Avenue. Right now she is busy planning to marry her rich employer. 'Good luck, Eileen! Eugene Leader, after leaving Moo Moo Col- lege, is busy running his dairy west of Mc- Comb. He delivers milk in all the new pastel shades to anyone that will pay what he is asking for it. Recently he invented a milk bottle that can be folded up and carried in a pocket. Eugene must have his milk, so now he carries it with him wherever he goes. Hogan Miller's school day dream of leading a dance band has turned into a reality. Late in the spring of l955, Ralph and his Rugged Rythmaires made their debut at the newly furnished Stardust Room near Shawtown. Soon after graduating from college, Wilma Farthing went over to England so she could teach the people how to speak English. She found the English people very charming and obliging, therefore she plans on staying there till her book entitled English and How She ls Spoke is completed. Joan Rozelle received her Master of Gard- ening from Weed-lt University. Her latest book on gardening included pictures of her famous giant sweet pea which' was the sea- son's sensation. Joan is also planning on starting o flower shop. The census has been taken and we find that Kathryn Russell has not been counted since she is slaving away in a chemist's laboratory on the Moon. Kathryn has always given the Moon all of her affections-Science marches on. Revo McDougle having graduated from Hard Biscuit College with high honor, has opened up a new bakery called Reva's Crumb Bakery. With all the new one-bowl mixes, she does all the baking herself-including licking the icing pan. Whenever you turn the dial on your radio Miriam's sweet voice will greet you, for she is singing commercials for many companies. Miriam's favorite commercial is Sweet Mir- iam, Dear Miriam lThe Pepsodent songl. She is planning to sponsor a program of her own, entitled Miriam's Second Husband. Eleanore is teaching ballet to her many pupils in New York. She's famous for her Big Toe, Little Toe step. She enjoys her work very much, but she says it really keeps her up on her toes. .lo Ann Brecht gave up her nurse's training for an early marriage. Unfortunately, her husband turned out to be the famous forger, Pencils Pete, who is now serving a 20 year stretch. The lonely Mrs. Pete says she has all but mastered the art of forgery and is about ready to go into business for herself. Shirley Rider fulfilled her lifelong ambition to be the boss on a railroad crew. Naturally, the crew is made up entirely of women, since the men have all decided to strike because they can't get 55.00 an hour. Shirley says that trains are very easy to care for, if you have the knack, and besides, the money she makes keeps her hubby in cigars from one week to the next. Doris Mapes has developed an intense love for exercise and is now one of the leading lady lumberjacks of northern Wisconsin. Doris likes the easy way of keeping a trim figure, and she takes pride in her record of being able to yell Timber louder than any of the other ladies. Max Clark has established a dude ranch down on the sunny, sandy Florida beach. Busi- ness is really booming, says Mickey, but the bathing beauties keep him so busy spending all his money, that he is contemplating going into the Navy again. Gene Miller started out to invent something entirely new, and he has created quite a fad across the country. The new product is called Miller's Marvelous Mistletoe and its guar7 anteed to get results not only at Christmas, but all year 'round. Martha Williams has fulfilled her desire to be bubble gum tester for the blow 'em up 'n bust 'm company. Martha has a hard time keeping her face cleared off of the gum, but she is working on a special gum cleaner upper, which she tells us will revolutionize the bubble gum industry. Jean Blanchard now has about 89 children calling her Mama l Because of her love for children Jean has started the Kuhlman Chil- dren's Home. Besides taking care of these 89 children she is raising three little Kuhlmans of her own. She is planning to add another wing to the' house in order to take care of 50 more. A nice duetg Bursting his seams to get to schoolg lnseparableg Palsj A rose among thornsg Whoo? Whoolg A very quiet laclg Speed demong Piggy back at your age?g Your taking an awful chance with Eugene on there like thatg How's the weather up there, Ralph?g Always the sameg Posing in front of Little'sg The gal with the smileg Smiling triog l-lurrying to warkg Refreshments, ahlg Very quiet, even in classg My but l'm tiredg Forever togetherg The gal with the answerg Eileen, Martha, and lDalelg A restful spot for sunny noonsg Vi!e've got you corneredg Cover girlg Three cheers for sunny weather. drwljhe Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore So do our minutes hasten to their endg Each changing place with that which goes before, ln sequent toil all forwards do contend. guniofm, FIRST ROW: Margaret Scheerer, Imogene Fogle, Margaret Leip, Barbara Mae Smith, Ruth Engard, Helen VanSickle, Marilyn Rader, Kathryn Dangler, Connie Pingle. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Schafer, Guy Schaade, Merlin Conrad, Harold Payne, Leora Sterling, Harriet Peneton, Vonnie George, Ruth Miller, Joanne Dunn, Mary Lou Dowler, Arthur Lanker, Guy Rader, Bob Newcomer. THIRD ROW: Bob Ritter, Gene George, Bud Pendleton, George Cramer, Melvin Dishong, Francis Roy, Jim Washburn, Howard Shoop, John Metz, Jerry Lee, Bob Wilson. The Junior Class started the new year by electing the following officers: President, Vonnie George, Vice President, Melvin Dishong, Secretary and Treasurer, Helen VanSickle, Reporter, Howard Shoop, Historian, Joanne Dunn. We chose Mrs. Shafer as our class advisor. We were pleased to have Catherine Dangler, Connie Pingle, Leora Sterl- ing, Harold Payne, and Gene George enroll in our class this year, but were very sorry to lose Doris Spence, Mary Andonian, and Evelyn Yoakam. We received our class rings at the beginning of the school year and think they are the best yet. A Halloween party was held in the Club Room on October l9th. We planned to have the party the 25th but it was postponed because of the teacher's meeting. On November 22nd we presented our Junior class play, So Help Me. The play was a great success. A bouquet of roses to Bussie for his outstanding performance in the Jr. Play. Compliments of Palace Restaurant, McComb jophomalma, FIRST ROW: Catherine Williams, Marilyn Wasson, Eirlean Andonian, Mary Jo Roy, Virginia Harper, Joyce Ewing, Marjory Mapes, Ann Hart, Mary Ritter, Patty Rader. SECOND ROW: Miss Martha Feller, Berniece Rozelle, Jean Fisher, Doris Dishong, Ethel Rider, Betty Metz, Mary Jo Self, Patty Altman, Norma Jean Conrad. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Adams, Sam Smith, Herbert Harris, Eugene Neiderhiser, Jim Rader, Lester Payne, Jim Finley, Jerry Martin, Raymond Myers, Roy Spitler. In September of 46 twenty-eight students, having managed to be promoted to the Sophomore Class, returned to good old M. H, S. with high hopes for a very enjoyable year. We began our Sophomore year by electing our class officers as follows: President, Ann Hart, Vice President, Marilyn Wasson, Secretary-Treasurer, Jerry Martin, Reporter, Catherine Williams, Historian, Jeanne Fisher. For our advisor we selected Miss Feller. We were sorry to lose three of the boys from last year's class: Richard Crilly, Floyd King and Dick Buckmaster. We also welcomed back our old friend, Marjorie Mapes. During the month of October, we enjoyed our first class party of the year, held at the home of Herbert Harris. A little later in the year we selected our class rings which all of the Sophomores agree will be the most beautiful in the High School. Several of the Sophomore boys have been outstanding in basketball and football and we are looking for them to do a very credible job next year. Compliments of Zeirolf's, Clothes Men Like C7 Lester Thomas, Jeweler, Findlay FIRST ROW: Virginia Miller, Dortha Bach, Lucille Farthing, Marcella Latta, Wilma Benroth, Pauline Zeltner, Betty Snively, Marcele Matyas, Bernice Gorrell, Patricia Washburn, Dorothy Smith. SECOND ROW: Gene Bishop, Betty Hoyt, Jane Fisher, Bonnie Wedge, Coleen Dangler, Berna- dine Cusac, Margaret Lanker, Joanne Spitsnaugle, Ramona Bennett, Marilyn Jean Shafer, Virginia Anderson, Margaret Ewing, Marilyn Jean Wagner, RuLeo Tate, Eugene Farthing. THIRD ROW: Joe Leonard, Larry Priebe, Wayne Neiderhiser, Gene Collingwood, Bob Cosner, Paul Showalter, Tom Perkins, Charles Coakley, Bob Finley, Audry Cooper, Bob Preble, Dal Lawrence, Ben Basye, Keith Rader, lrvin Shufelt, Ronald Lenhart, Forest Peneton. On September 3, l946, we entered our first year of high school in dear old M. H. S. feeling very proud of ourselves. We gained and welcomed two new classmates this year, Coleen Dangler and Audry Cooper, and lost one, Phyllis Sargent. On September ll we were initiated. The Big Seniors tried to scare us but it really wasn't as bad as they said it would be. At least we can say so now. We elected our class officers for this year as follows: President, Forest Peneton: Vice President, Joe Leonard, Secretary-Treasurer, Marcele Matyas, Reporter, Dorothy Smith, Historian, Bernice Gorrell. Mr. Spirk was chosen for our class advisor. We chose for our class flower the American Beauty Rose, our motto, A Hard Beginning Makes a Good Ending, and our colors scarlet and grey. We had our first class party on October l5 at the school building. lt proved to be a very enjoyable party. Most of our boys took part in the school sports this year. We are certain they will be very successful in their future school years. Compliments of State, Royal, Lyceum Theaters 6' Country Market, Findlay Lqhflcnade, FIRST ROW: Doris Newcomer, Lois Foltz, Beatrice Bach, Marilyn Ewing, Doris Leader, Peggy Hanes, Grace Newell, Joyce Dishong, Shir ey George, Spence, Margaret Wilson. SECOND ROW: Zoanne Stafford, Leita Buckmaster, Jim Miller, Richard Haddom, Ed Perkins, Herbert McMaster, Bill Donaldson, Ted Moorhead, Wayne Matthes, Mary Cunningham, Joan Smith. THIRD ROW: Justin Wilson, Charles Norway, Lynn Farthing, Phyllip Saldana, Jim Peterman, Bill Joseph, John Haley, Jim Rader, Gene Harden, Ted Martin, Elmer Courtright, Burleigh Leader. The eighth grade class started the year by electing the following officers: President, John Haley, Vice President, Herbert McMaster, Secretary-Treas- urer, Lois Foltz, Reporter, James Miller, and Historian, Joyce Dishong. Mr. McVey was chosen as our advisor. We held our first class party of the year in the club room November l5. Fun was had by all, Plans have been made to have another party in the spring. Our class sold the most magazines during the recent magazine drive. We were awarded a book on aeronautics which we dedicated to the school library. Compliments of Waaland's Greenhouse 6' Simon's Apparel Shop, Findlay jwnnfh, Hfzadrz, FIRST ROW: Evangeline Ross, Carolyn Ewing, Lois Payne, Nancy Clevenger, Catherine Little, Marlene Miller, Mary Sampson, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Mable Finley, Bonita Crouse. SECOND ROW: Donald Thomas, Betty Rozelle, Carolyn Collingwood, Imogene Newcomer, Victoria Andonian, Marilyn Adams, Agnes Zeigler, Jo Ellen Shoop, Mary Lou Pingle, Sue Lawrence, Bonnie Thomas, Shirley Altman, Gene Wedge. THIRD ROW: Mr. Finley, Robert Ray, Gerald Burris, Myron King, Leonard Zeissler, Frank Funk, Bob Sparrow, David Dreisbach, Ronald Myers, Raymond George, Charles Wasson, Everett Lotta, Charles Spitler, Richard Snavely. The seventh grade class started the year by electing the following officers: President, Imogene Newcomer, Vice President, Carolyn Ewing, Secretary and Treasurer, Mabel Finley, Reporter, Raymond George, and Historian, Bonita Crouse. We chose Mr. Finley as our class advisor. Our class was very glad to have Mary Lou Pingle and Leonard Zeissler as new pupils. Everyone had an enjoyable time at our first party which was held in the Club Room at school. Plans have been made for other parties later in the year. Compliments of Paul Hart, Chevrolet Sales, McComb FIRST ROW: Dolores Harden, Eloise Sampson, Joann-3 Bundy, Virginia Spence, Betty Borgelt, Connie Saldana, Janice Eberly, Durline Kurtz, Betty Sampson, Mary Donald- son, Connie Basinger, Rosezella Eckman, Mary Lou Foltz, Diane Mapes, Doris Bryan. SECOND ROW: Wanda Buckmaster, Naomi Newell, Doris Fogle, Martha Sparrowe, Richard Stine, Alvin Shoop, Richard Ritter, James Campbell, Joe Collingwood, Donald Leeper, Sheldon George, Jerry Thomas, Patty Martin, Lois Spitler, Kay Donna Harden. THIRD ROW: Jack Ziessler, Ronald Smith, Jimmy Shank, Dick Self, Gene Rehus, Athel Cooper, Richard Fleming, Harold Helter, Tommy Loy, Ronald George, Leroy Butler, yfmdc Freddie Metz, Ronald Courtright. W Compliments FIRST ROW: Clara Williamson, Ruth Ziessler, Dorothea Funk, Bonnie Shoop, Ruth Dangler, Marie Eck, Janet Deerwester, Mary Sterling, Sarah Spence, Barbara Shoe- maker, Margaret Coakley. SECOND ROW: Rosemary Leader, Billy Robens, Roger Adams, Gene Routson, Charles Parish, Jack Wagner, Paul Betz, Jack Pickens, Duwane Bach, Louis Wilcox, Carol Clark, Miss Mitchell. THIRD ROW: Wayne Spitnale, Bill Morrison, Daryl Ewing, John Washburn, Ronald Perkins, Jack Finley, Ned Dillinger, Ray DeWeese. NOT IN PICTURE: Nancy Rosenberger, Robert Barker. of Kiger's Barber Shop C1 Morrison's Department Store, McComb jnuhfll, yfmdo, FIRST ROW: Dorothy Leader, Bonnie Grubb, Lola Dangler, Marjorie Butler, Marcella Ewing, Roberta Wisterman, Myra Cole, Darlene Brown, Alberta Hess, Betty Donald- son, Thais Booth Joy Shank, Juanita Treece. SECOND ROW: Sharon Leiter, Alverta Wagner, Carol Keeran, Clarice Eck, Mary Jane Franks, James Miller, Robert Pickens, James Leader, Nancy Rudisill, Nancy Thomas, Arlene Altman, Roberta Hale, Miss Ewing. THIRD ROW: George Bennett, Lowell Spitsnaugle, Dan Shoop, James Fogle, Dick Bush, Dan Crates, Eugene Bundy, Melvin Peterrnan, Howard Troutner, Robert Robens, Donald LaRue, Jerry Myers, Jerry Smith, Doyle Bach. ABSENT FROM PICTURE: Susan Bach, Bernard Rice. lu?wL l FIRST ROW: Shirley Shoemaker, Bonnie Tate, JoAnn Ewing, Betty Finley, Ann Hardin, Susan Joseph, Carolyn Orwick, Beatrice Parish, Joanne Wilson, Shirley VanAtta, Nancy Thomas, Elaine Ritter, Janet Collingwood. SECOND ROW: Lois Ann Snavely, Shirley Smith, Jack Harden, James Leeper, John Andonian, Dick Pickens, Eugene Sparrawe, Arthur Cooper, Bobby Snively, Duane Lambert, Edwin Wilson, Dean Stine, Jacqueline Stauffer, Evelyn Smith. THIRD ROW: Jimmy Thomas, Franklyn Rozelle, Dean Washburn, Ervin Zeltner, Bobby Stoepful, Billy Clevenger, Donald Buckmaster, Gail Newcomer, John Stauffer, James Stoepful, Hugh Clienhenz, Elden Stine, Jack Jacob, Bruce Thomas, Miss Whipple. Sammi .9 FIRST ROW: Annie Andanian, Elaine Eck, Janice Altman, Jeanette Herman, Linda Martin, Beverly Shoop, Ann Miller, Sara Jane Myers, Peggy Bonham, Lynn Miller Shirley Winkle, Joyce Williamson, Bonnie Smith. SECOND ROW: Ivan Dangler, Robert Phillips, Duane Latta, Paul Rehus, Ray Miller Lee Fleming, Junior Davis, Dennis Nagy, Eddie Leeper, James Vwlilliamson, Darrell Gallant, Ronald Hale. THIRD ROW: David Cusac, Keith Buckmaster, Gene Bach, Bill Davis, Larry Orwick Markie Deerwester, Tommy Treece, Bobby Self, Larry Rader, Larry Mapes, Larry Grubb. NOT IN PICTURE: Phyllis Kersh, Arden Rader, Wilbur Richards, Delite Crossan FIRST ROW: Margaret Engard, Joleen Shank, Joyce Stauffer, Roberta Inbody, Anita Kurtz, Nancy Harden, Susie McMahon, Ruth Leader, Barbara Ewing, Mary Ann Parker, Carol Treece, Phyllis Rozelle, Barbara Bennett, Connie Thomas, Rosalind Wasson. SECOND Row: Mrs. Ferrell, Brenda Holiday, Mary- Catherine Stoepful, Mary Ellen Adams, Martin Robinson, Jackie Meyers, Gerald Aller, Freddy Atlstaetter, Gerald Grose, Gene Corron, Bobby Rudisill, Donald Wagner, Hobson Rader, Patricia Mc- Bride, Connie Brickman, Lola Davis, Miss Caurtright. THIRD ROW: Jimmy LaWarre, Ralph Nigh, Ronny Sparrowe, James Crates, Harry Betz, George Franks, Jimmy Fleming, Lean McDowell, Roger Orwick, Donald Phillips, Marvin Tate, Larry Walters, Johnny Wise, Roger B-rown. NOT IN PICTURE: Donna Bonham, Kenneth Bryan, Floyd Rader, Addie Rice, Darlene Beaupry. jbmf, 51: Swing High . . . Careful, Don't Drop lt! . . . Shouldn't Point , . . Round and Round We Go. . ,Oopsl . . .This ls The Life . . .We learn Young . . .What Characterslsays the fish? . . . Done For Another Day . . . Off-sidell . . . How Did You Rate That 40 Yd. Line Seat? . . . Up and Down We Go. . . Don't Spill It George. . . Good Old Study-Hall . . .This ls The Way You Hold lt, Compliments of Scott Bryant Shoe Store G Kanels Clothing, Findlay jluz Hamm 602 Playful We opened the season against North Balti- Jzwfball IEE' tl? Ill lin Ill :il IRI FIRST ROW: Eugene Farthing, Melvin Dishong, Dean Norris, Eddie Cosner, Jerry Martin, Bob Wilson, Gene Miller, Hollace Basinger, Joe Leonard. SECOND ROW: Keith Rader, Arthur Lanker, Bob Cosner, Bob Finley, Richard Rader, Duane Farthing, John Dishong, Jim Washburn, Jim Finley, Larry Priebe, Mr. Finley. THIRD ROW: Forest Peneton, Roy Spitler, Merlin Conrad, Charles Coakley, Dan Bennett, Bob Preble, Dal Lawrence, Eugene Leader, Raymond Myers, Gene Bishop. Despite the lightness of the team, we had one of the best football teams McComb has seen in quite a few seasons. To make the con- tests more interesting, lights were erected this year. These were a great advantage for the community since many were able to see the contests that otherwise would not have been able to. more in which the Panthers came out on the long end of the score, This game showed power and smoothness with which the team played. ln the next game the Panthers didn't seem to click and the final gun found us in a deadlock with Arcadia. The next game with our old rival Van Buren turned out to be a battle of the line in which we came out victors. The Panthers then journeyed to Mt. Blan- chard. Although it was a hot and dusty game we ermerged victorious. The following week saw the Panthers defeating Liberty, last year's Little Nine champion. The game with Mt. Cory proved to be o field day for the Panthers. The game with Vanlue the following week saw the Panthers knocked from the undefeated ranks in one of the most bruising games the Panthers had been in. The following week in the game with Arlington, the county Champs, we were beaten. The last game of the year saw the Panthers handed another defeat by Rawson. TEAM PLAYED AT WE THEY North Baltimore..McComb .... ...... 3 9 O Arcadia .............. McComb .... ...... 6 6 Van Buren .......... McComb ............ 7 6 Mt. Blanchard .... Mt. Blanchard .... 2 O Liberty ...... ..........McComb 3 7 Mt, Cory .. ..... Mt. Cory .... ..... 4 4 O Vanlue ...... ..... M cComb .... ..... O I 9 Arlington .. ..... Arlington .... ...... O l9 Rawson ..... Rawson O l9 McComb Compliments of Rauscher's Marathon Service, s Q ,, I f ful -I I Arthur Lanker Guard John Dishong Halfback Eddie Cosner Tackle Bob Wilson Guard Bob Cosner Tackle Richard Rader Fullback Jim Finley End Deon Norris Guard Jim Washburn End Jerry Martin Center Melvin Dishong End Holloce Basinger End Compliments of Little's Sandwich Grill C1 Eetty's Beauty Shop, Bob Preble Center Duane Farfhing McComb Halfback Bob Finley Halfback Gene Miller Tackle dfaalmtball FIRST ROW: Jerry Martin, John Dishong, Dan Bennett, Jim Washburn, Jim Finley. SECOND ROW: Mr. Finley, Arthur Lanker, Howard Shoop, Lester Payne, Bob Finley, Roy Spitler, Joe Leonard, Eugene Farthing. THIRD ROW: Raymond Myers, Paul Showalter, Dal Lawrence, Forest Peneton. ABSENT FROM PICTURE: Richard Rader. McComb's basketball team started out the l947 season with only two lettermen. The squad showed fine form and shooting skill at the beginning of the season, but got into a rut in the middle of the season and didn't recover. The boys were lucky enough to draw Liberty in the tournament. Recovering some of their old form they gave them a tough battle. Our Jr. High fared much better in their games they played and also in the tournament. They were able to get the Jr. High Co-Champion Cup of the County. VARSITY RESERVES TEAM AT We They We They Deshler ............ McComb ...... 29 54 2l 23 Liberty .............. McComb ...... 35 49 26 l 6 Arcadia ............ Arcadia ...... 63 30 3 l l 7 Van Buren ........ Van Buren .... 37 36 24 2l Centerburg ...... McComb ...... 42 36 28 22 Liberty .............. Liberty ........ 35 4l 22 8 Leipsic .............. McComb ...... 39 34 28 2l Mt. Cory .......... McComb ...... 44 52 29 24 Vanlue .............. Vanlue ........ 24 53 9 42 Mt. Blanchard ..Mt. Bl'chard..27 47 29 I7 Arlington .......... McComb ...... l2 30 l7 41 Rowson ............ McComb ...... 23 60 l l 30 Compliments of Alword's Drug Store, McComb John Dishong, guard, Jerry Martin, forward, Jim Washburn, forward, Bob Finley, guard, Dan Bennett, center, Arthur Lanker, forward, Howard Shoop, guard, Lester Payne, center, Jim Finley, forward, Richard Rader, guard, was absent when pictures were taken. 5. H. J. FIRST ROW: Margaret Scheerer, Ima Jean Fogle, Margaret Leip, Barbara Smith, Ruth Engard, Helen Van Sickle, Marilyn Rader, Virginia Miller, Lucille Stateler, June Rader. SECOND ROW: Kathryn Russell, Marjorie Mapes, Catherine Williams, Jeanne Fisher, Marilyn Wasson, Joan Rozelle, Harriet Peneton, Vonnie George, Connie Pingle, Ruth Miller, Joanne Dunn, Mary Lou Dowler, Joan Beck, Cartherine Dangler, Betty Snively, Mrs. Schafer. THIRD ROW: Mary Jo Roy, Lucille Farthing, Marcella Latta, Wilma Benroth, Marilyn Schafer, Joan Brecht, Pat Rader, Doris Dishong, Virginia Harper, Bernice Gorrell, Marcele Matyas, Eleanor Sparrow, Leora Sterling, Mary Jo Self, Ethel Rider, Mary Ritter, Maxine Houk, Suzanne Lee. FOURTH ROW: Joyce Ewing, Pauline Zeltner, Ann Hart, Jean Blanchard, Miriam Berry, Cleola lnbody, Reva McDougle, Mary Stafford, Pat Washburn, Dorothy Smith, Betty Hoyt, Marilyn Wagner, Margaret Ewing, Wilma Farthing. FIFTH ROW: Shirley Rider Eileen Coakley, Martha Williams, Joan Spitsnaugle, Virginia Anderson, Bonnie Wedge, Jane Fisher, Margaret Lanker. The Girls Athletic Association was organ- ized in l945. The object of this association is to give girls a chance to participate in intra- mural sports. The girls can earn a letter by earning l2OO points. These points are earned by actual participation in various sports. The team sports are Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. The individual sports are table ten- nis, shuffleboard, archery, hiking, bicycling, and similar activities. During the Volleyball season this year the 65 members were divided into 6 teams, which formed a league. A Senior team, the Stars were the champions in the Volleyball League. The girls used originality in selecting the names of their teams. The other Volleyball teams were named as follows: lndians , Snazzy Snaps , G-ruesome Nine , Atomic Jets , and the Flying Demons . During the Basketball season there were 8 teams. The girls were similarly organized in Softball. The games are all played at noon. The G. A. A. is a national organization. lt is found in many of the High Schools through- out the states. Any girl in High School is elig- ible to join if she desires. The following officers were elected for this year: President, Eileen Coakley, Vice Presi- dent, Cleola lnbody, Sec., Margaret Scheerer, Treasurer, Vonnie George, Reporter, Jean Blanchard. Compliments of Cadillac Glass Company, Detroit Let's go Duane . . . Flip That Pass . . . Pile up . . . Getting the squeeze act . . . Missed his block . . . Bankboord Bound . . . Battle at the Front . . . The Mighty Panthers. . . Nice try lO. , . Watch Close Ref . . . Beautiful Rebound . . . Heodman . . . Off to the Races . . .Touchdown Jim gwi wg, pm I www Hanan, Scuba, FIRST ROW: Katherine Russell, Wilma Farthing, Jo Ann Brecht, Martha Williams, Jean Blan- chard. SECOND ROW: Mr. Williams, Ruth Engard, Marilyn Rader, Shirley Rider, Miriam Berry, Eileen Coakley, Dan Bennett, Arthur Lanker. THIRD ROW: Joan Dunn, Connie Pingle, Harriet Peneton, Ruth Miller, Maxine Houk. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate the desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character. The membership of the National Honor Society is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character. A scholastic average of A or B must be attained by the student, The seniors who are charter members are: Dan Bennett, Eileen Coakley, Jean Blanchard, Miriam Berry, Jo Ann Brecht, Wilma Farthing, Maxine Houk, Shirley Rider, Kathryn Russell, and Martha Williams. These members were initiated in April i946 along with this meeting Dan Bennett was elected President of Hancock County Chapter. Mr. Williams is our advisor. Other members initiated into the society this year were: Arthur Lanker, Margaret Scheerer, Harriet Peneton, Connie Pingle, Ruth Miller, Ruth En- gard, Joanne Dunn, Marilyn Rader, Helen Van Sickle. Kmuzczl SEATED: Dan Bennett, Ann Hart, Lucille Stoteler, Revo McDougle, Imogene Newcomer, Helen Van Sickle, Vonnie George. STANDING: Forest Peneton, John Haley, Eddie Cosner, Eileen Coakley, Mr. Joseph. The Student Council is composed of the presidents from each class and organization in the Junior and Senior High School, The purpose of the Student Council is to give the students a chance to make suggestions on entertainment and scholastic progress in the school. We feel that through this plan, closer co-operation has been promoted between the teachers and students. ln the beginning of the year, the following officers were elected: President, Eileen Coakley, Vice President, Dan Bennett, Secretary-Treasurer, Lucille Stateler, Sergeant of Arms, Eddie Cosner, Reporter, Vonnie George. The first project undertaken was the presentation of one picture show a month. The week before our Christmas vacation, Christmas Carols were ploved in the school building from 8:30 to 9:00. There were also carols played an broadcasted over the loud speaker from the school house each evening at dismissal. Many other projects have been discussed, and will be carried out as the year progresses. Compliments of Ft. Wayne Engraving Company, Ft. Wayne J JLQ. FIRST ROW: Lucille Farthing, Martha Williams, Jo Ann Brecht, Ruth Engard, Helen VanSickle Pauline Zeltner, Barbara Mae Smith, Revo McDougle, June Rader, Lucille Stateler. SECOND ROW: Miss Feller, Joan Rozelle, Mary Lou Dowler, Ruth Miller, Vonnie George, Marilyn Rader, Mary Ritter, Eleanor Sparrowe, Marcella Latta, Wilma Benroth, Marilyn Shafer, Mary Stafford, Doris Mapes. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Jean Wagner, Ethel Rider, Dorthea Boch, Joann Beck, Eirlean Andonion Marcele Matyas, Bernice Gorrell, lma Jean Fogle, Ramona Bennett, Pat Washburn. FOURTH ROW: Norma Jean Conrad, Jane Fisher, Leora Sterling, Margaret Ewing, Betty Metz, Pat Altman, Berniece Rozelle. The girls of the Home Economics Club organized by electing the following officers: President, Revo McDougle, Vice President, Doris Mapes, Secretary and Reporter, Ruth Miller, Treasurer, June Rader, Parliamentarian, Marilyn Rader, Historian, Lucille Stateler, and Recreation Chairman, Lucille Andonian. Martha Williams was elected recreation chairman after the withdrawal of Lucille Andonian. 1 r Under the supervision of Miss Feller, the girls are learning to sew, to prepare well-bal- anced meals, and various other things. Our enrollment is a total of thirty-nine. As a means of making money, the girls sold refreshments at football and basketball games and also sponsored a dance. During the year the girls are working in the cafeteria taking turns for one week at a time. They wash the dishes, and help the cooks with the serving. As part of our work, each girl is required to have four home projects such as sewing, plan- ning meals, making a recipe file, caring for small children, caring for your room, and also keeping an expense account. These are to be done entirely at home and should be finished before school is dismissed for the summer. In the fall Doris Mapes, Lucille Stateler, June Rader, Marilyn Rader, and Barbara Mae Smith attended the F. H. A. sub-regional meeting at Liberty. The second degree was given to those eligible. Some of the girls at- tended the bi-county meeting at Donnell in the fall. ln the spring some of the girls and Miss Feller attended the F. H. A. State Convention at Columbus, Ohio. The main goal is the trip with the F. F. A. Organization in the spring. At this time the two organizations will visit famous places throughout the southern part of the state. J. J. dn FIRST ROW: Jerry Lee, Wayne Gorrell, Dean Norris, Eddie Cosner, Hollace Basinger, Jim Washburn, Gene Leader, Melvin Dishong, Guy Rader. SECOND ROW: Bob Newcomer, Ronald Lenhart, Merlin Conrad, Bob Wilson, Francis Roy, Howard Shoop, John Metz, Bob Cosner, Bob Ritter. THIRD ROW: Roy Spitler, Raymond Meyers, Sam Smith, Gene Collingwood, Tom Perkins, Lester Payne, Wayne Neiderhiser, Dal Lawrence, Keith Rader, Larry Priebe, Gene Bishop, Mr. Williams. Our organization is composed of twenty- nine boys who are studying Vocational Agri- culture. One requirement for membership is that we elect projects in livestock and crops. Ownership is not compulsory but is desirable in at least one or two projects, We are responsible for the management, care, and feeding of the livestock and crops. Record keeping consists of entering all ma- terials on hand at the beginning and careful recording of supplies, feed, fertilizer, labor etc. for the duration. Finally a summary is made which shows the cost of production and profit or loss. The officers for the year are: Eddie Cosner, President, Jim Washburn, Vice President, Jerry Lee, Secretary, Dean NorrishTreasurer, Eugene Leader, Reporter, Melvm:2Dishong, Sentinel. The State F. F. A. Organization sponsors the following contest, livestock judging, meat, wool, milk, potatoes, vegetables, parliamentary procedure, golden metal chapter, public speaking, and pest hunt. Our chapter expects to enter each of these. ln recent years the following members have made the state farmer de- grees, James Rider and Leslie Shafer in l945i Keith Collingwood, Rolland Scheele, and Carl Shively in I944, Bill Borgelt in I9-43, Paul Colligwood in l942. The possible candidates for this year are: Eddie Cosner, Bob Wilson, and Clyde Benroth. Compliments of Deweyville Store C1 Sam M. Smith, Deweyville Brawl l FIRST ROW: Bernice Gorrell, Bonnie Wedge, Zoe Ann Stafford, Marilyn Adams, Sue Lawrence, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, Gene Wedge, Evangeline Ross, Ronald Lenhart. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Collingwood, Virginia Anderson, Mary Cunningham, Doris Leader, Bob Sparrowe, Betty Snively, Burleigh Leader, Bill Joseph, Charles Wasson, Margaret Lanker, Eugene Farthing. THIRD ROW: Catherine Little, Barbara Mae Smith, Nancy Clevenger, Bob Cosner, Bernadine Cusac, Joanne Spitsnaugle, Dorothy Smith, Lucille Farthing, Joe Leonard, Ralph Miller, Joyce Ewing, Grace Newell, Shirley George, Joanne Dunn. FOURTH ROW: Guy Rader, Beatrice Bach, Kathryn Russell, Wilma Farthing, Bob Finley, Mariory Mapes, Jane Fisher, Mr. Spirk, Jim Finley, Mabel Finley, Bonita Crouse, Imogene Newcomer, Carolyn Collingwood. A new and important organization has been added this year to the school curriculum. Starting with approximately ten students who had previous experience in playing instruments the organization has grown to almost fifty members. The students have been working very hard to learn to play the instruments. Much time is needed for practice both in the school and at home. This practice was rewarded by hav- ing the band play at the Vanlue game. A letter M was formed and the band played two numbers while in the formation. The following appointments were made: Student Director, Ralph Miller, Librarian, Shirley George, In charge of instruments, Margaret Lanker, Tuning up, Wilma Farthing, Treasurer, Dorothy Smith. Next year we hope to have a marching band of which the McComb School can be proud. With the teaching and practice we have had this year we are sure to attain our goal. Compliments of Harmon Funeral Home, McComb G l-lerf-Jones, lndianapolis ' 6h.0lLllA, FIRST ROW: John Metz, Harold Payne, Dan Bennett, Wayne Gorrell, Herbert Harris, Eddie Cosner, Jim Finley, Jim Rader, Dal Lawrence, Duane Farthing, Bob Ritter. SECOND ROW: Howard Shoop, Helen Van Sickle, Jo- Ann Brecht, Shirley Rider, Cleola lnbody, Elecnore Sparrowe, Margaret Leip, Barbara Mae Smith, Joyce Ewing, Pauline Zeltner, Virginia Harper, Jerry Lee, Bob Cosner. THIRD ROW: John Dishong, Richard Rader, Ramona Bennett, Betty Snively, Ann Hart, Marcele Matyas, Ima Jean Fogle, Marilyn Shafer, Jean Fisher, Marilyn Wasson, Pat Washburn, Bernice Gorrell, Martha Wil- iams, Bob Finley, Francis Roy, Jim Washburn, Mr. Spirk. FOURTH ROW: Doris Dishong, Pat Rader, Catherine Williams, Lucille Stateler, June Rader, Maxine l-'ouk, Dorothy Smith, Virginia Miller, Catherine Dangler, Lucille Farthing, Dorothea Bach, Ru Lea Tate. FIFTH ROW: Connie Pingle, Ruth Miller, Vonnie George, Harriet Peneton, Margaret Scheerer, Ruth Engard, Marjorie Mapes, Mary Jo Roy, Leora Sterling, Marcella Latta, Wilma Benroth, Eileen Coakley, Jean Blanchard, Mary Stafford, Charles Coakley. SIXTH ROW: Joanne Dunn, Betty Hoyt, Jane Fisher, Bonnie Wedge, Margaret Ewing, Margaret Lanker, Joanne Spitsnaugle, Virginia Anderson, Bernadine Cusac, Suzanne Lee, Mary Jo Self, Wilma Farthing, Joann Beck, Marilyn Jean Wagner, Mary Lou Dowler, George Cramer. SEVENTH ROW: Audrey Cooper, Ralph Miller, Guy Rader, Eugene Farthing, Ronald Lenhart, Eugene Leader, Keith Rader, Merlin Conrad, Arthur Lanker, Bob Wilson, Joe Leonard, Forest Peneton. 30311, Srlwnl. Unral, ' This year the vocal music program has been pointed towards the High School Auditions which are held each Spring. The administration of the vocal music or- ganizations is centered in the Music Club whose officers are chosen from the members of all of the groups. The officers are as follows: President, Helen Van Sickle, Secretary-Treas- urer, Ruth Engard, Librarians, Jean Fisher and Virginia Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Ralph Miller. The Girls' Glee Club has a membership of sixty-two students. The girls sang the Prayer from Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinch for the PTA program in September. Much time was taken to prepare the choral version of the Blue Danube waltz by Johann Strauss. The Boys' Glee Club has grown from twelve to thirty-five members. All boys interested in singing have been admitted. For many this is a first participation in music. The small group sang Joshua Fit de Battle Of Jericho by Cookson at the September PTA meeting. The Mixed Chorus is composed of ninety- seven students. This group will be made smaller to fit the requirements for the auditions. Most of the singing has been preparationfor the Chapel Programs so that the music during these religious programs will be of high quality and meaning. Compliments of Hall Hdwe. FIRST ROW: Helen VanSickle, JoAnn Brecht, Shirley Rider, Cleola lnbody, Eleanore Sparrowe, Margaret Leip, Barbara Mae Smith, Joyce Ewing, Pauline Zeltner, Virginia Harper. SECOND ROW: Ramona Bennett, Betty Snively, Ann Hart, Marcele Matyas, Ima Jean Fogle, Marilyn Shafer, Jean Fisher, Marilyn Wasson, Pat Washburn, Bernice Gorrell, Martha Williams, THIRD ROW: Joyce Dishong, Pat Rader, Cartherine Williams, Lucille Stateler, June Rader, Maxine Houk, Dorothy Srnith, Virginia Miller, Catherine Dangler, Lucille Farthing, Dorothea Bach, RuLea Tate, Mary Lou Dowler, Mr. Spirk. FOURTH ROW: Connie Pingle, Ruth Miller, Vonnie George, Harriet Peneton, Margaret Scheerer, Ruth Engard, Marjorie Mapes, Mary Jo Roy, Leora Sterling, Marcella Latta, Wilma Benroth, Eileen Coakley, Jean Blanchard, Mary Stafford. FIFTH ROW: Joanne Dunn, Betty Hoyt, Jane Fisher, Bonnie Wedge, Margaret Ewing, Margaret Lanker, Joanne Spitsnaugle, Virginia Anderson, Bernadine Cusac, Suzanne Lee, Mary Jo Self, Wilma Farthing, Joann Beck, Marilyn Wczgner. 19113, Him 6044. Him FIRST ROW: Forest Peneton, Eugene Farthing, Joe Leonard, Ronald Lenhart, Merlin Conrad, Eugene Leader, Bob Wilson, Audrey Cooper, Keith Rader, Arthur Lanker, Guy Rader, SECOND ROW: Harriet Peneton, Howard Shoop, John Dishong, Duane Farthing, Dan Bennett, Eddie Cosner, Jerry Lee, Mr. Spirk. THIRD ROW:Dal Lawrence, Herbert Harris, Wayne Gorrell, Charles Coakley, Bob Finley, George Cramer, Ralph Miller, Harold Payne, Francis Roy, Jim Washburn, John Metz, Jim Finley, Bob Ritter. Compliments of Switzer's Bakery Cv Eddy's Flying Service, Findlay 519115, ' JL KILOILLIA, FIRST ROW: Doris Newcomer, Louis Foltz, Beatrice Bach, Marilyn Ewing, Doris Leader, Peggy Hanes, Grace Newell, Joyce Dishong, Iva Spence, Margaret Wilson. SECOND ROW: Shirley George, ZoeAnn Stafford, Bonita Crouse, Leita Buckmaster, Nancy Clevenger, Catherine Little, Marlene Miller, Louis Payne, Mary Sampson, Carolyn, Ewing, Mary Cunningham, Joan Smith, Mr. Spirk. THIRD ROW: Evangeline Ross, Shirley Altman, Imogene Newcomer, Bonnie Thomas, Sue Lawrence, Mable Finley, Victoria Andonian, Mary Neiderhiser, Marilyn Adams, Agnes Zeigler, Jo Ellen Shoop, Mary Lou Pingle, Betty Rozelle, Carolyn Collingwood. fhofuuis FIRST ROW: Donald Thomas, Richard Snavely, Gene Wedge, Robert Roy, Charles Spitler, Myron King, Charles Wasson, Everett Latta, Raymond George, Gerald Burris, Leonard Ziessler. SECOND ROW: Virginia Anderson, Jim Miller, Bob Sparrowe, Richard Haddox, Ed Perkins, David Driesbach, Bill Donaldson, Herbert McMaster, Ted Moorhead, Wayne Matthes, Ronald Myers, Frank Funk, Mr. Spirk. THIRD ROW: Justin Wilson, Charles Norway, Lynn Farthing, Phyllip Saldana, Jim Peterman, Willis Joseph, John Haley, James Rader, Gene Hardin, Ted Martin, Elmer Courtright, Burleigh Leader. 0043, ' iz, 'll-71'-Q11 FIRST ROW: Margaret Scheerer, Imogene Fogle, Margaret Leip, Barbara M. Smith, Ruth Engard, Helen VanSickle, Marilyn Rader, Lucille Stateler, June Rader, Maxine Houk. SECOND ROW: Kathryn Russell, Joan Rozelle, Harriet Peneton, Vonnie George, Ruth Miller, Connie Pingle, Joanne Dunn, Joan Beck, Wilma Farthing, Kathryn Dangler, Mary Lou Dowler, Miss Miller. THIRD ROW: Jean Blanchard, Martha Williams, Eileen Coakley, Jo Ann Brecht, Shirley Rider, Miriam Berry, Cleola lnbody, Revo McDougle, Eleanore Sparrowe, Susan Lee, Leora Sterling, Mary Stafford. The Y-Teens is the new and modern name for the Girl Reserves of last year. All over the country Girl Reserves changed their name to Y-Teen. This new name corresponds with the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. This year the following officers were elected: President, Lucille Stateler, Vice President, Vonnie George, Treasurer, Wilma Farthing, Secretary, Joanne Dunn, Program Chairman, Martha Williams, Service Chair- man, June Rader, Social Chairman, Miriam Berry, Finance Chairman, Cleola lnbody, Music Chairman, Ruth Miller. We chose Miss Miller for our advisor and the following people were chosen as sponsors: Mrs. Joseph, Mrs. Wasson, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Culp, and Mrs. Coakley. Our cake rattles held at the football games were very successful this year and as a result, we donated S25 toward the piano fund. At our October meeting the new officers and l2 new members were initiated. The customary Candle-light Service was used. Mrs. Rudisell was the guest speaker. On December ll, we had our Christmas Party and Christmas exchange at Jo Ann Brecht's. We also visited the Children's Home at Findlay and presented them with gifts. The Y-Teens sponsored a Sweetheart Dance on St. Valentine's Day. The dance was a great success. Early on Easter morn the Y-Teens enjoyed an Easter Breakfast. After the breakfast, the Sunrise Service was presented. The Public was invited. ' For our last Y-Teen meeting of the year, the Junior Girls gave a party in honor of the Senior Girls. Compliments of Martin Farm Equipment C1 Hancock County Herald, McComb Left to Right: Wilma Farthing, Marilyn Wasson, Mr. Clapper, Shirley Rider, Ralph Miller Lucille Stateler, Maxine Houk, Cleola lnnody, Joanne Dunn, Bill Self, Dan Bennett Martha Williams, John Dishong, Harold Payne, Miriam Berry. Editor .....,............., Assistant Editor ....,.. Snapshot Editor .............,.. Assistant Snapshot Editors ..,... Advertising Manager ........,..,,.... Assistant Advertising Manager .,,... Business Manager .....,.,,.,.......... Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Calendar Editor .......... Typists .....t........,. Photography ..... Faculty Advisor ..... ..,,..Maxine Houk ......Joanne Dunn ..........Ralph Miller ..Marilyn Wasson Harold Payne .....Dan Bennett .,...Shirley Rider ............Bill Self ......John Dishong Manager .,..,, .....Cleola lnbody ...Lucille Stateler ..Wilma Farthing Miriam Berry Martha Williams Clapper Compliments ot Peoples Banking Company, McComb JL WORRYlNG WILLIE The Cast WILLIE LAMB, an innocent young man .A.......... ........,.. D an Bennett MARY LAMB, his adoring and adored wife ...... ....... J ean Blanchard OFFICER DAN LION, one of the finest ............ ...... D uane Farthing MARY SMITH, a charming young girl ..............,... ....... M axine Houk NATACHA SPARKS, day maid at the Lamb's .A....... ....... M iriam Berry MRS. BIRDIE BRYANT, who isn't curious but just wants to know ....................................... ....... J oAnn Brecht HAMILTON LOVEJOY, who can handle any situation ..... ...... R ichard Rader EASTWOOD LAMB, Willie's father .........,................. ,....... R alph Miller LOTTA LAMB, his domineering wife ............. ........ S hirley Rider MAY LAMB, Willie's sister ............................... ........ E ileen Coakley STEWART ISTEWI LAMB, Willie's brother ........ ....... J ohn Dishong MRS. KATHERINE FISH, Willie's mother-in-law ....... ...... C leola lnbody Nearly all the action takes place in the living room of the Lamb family. The plot centers around Willie's wife, who has left Willie, or so everyone believes. The fact that Willie brings home another Mary doesn't smooth things over any. To add to Willie's troubles his family and then his mother- in-law accidentally drop in. More complications involve the curious neighbor and the comical maid, Natacha. Things are finally straightened out when the real Mary comes home and the mysterious Mary turns out to be Mary's girl friend posing as a reporter. The play is further climaxed when Mary Ellen and Stew Lamb find each others company pleasing. Due to circumstances beyond our control, it was impossible to obtain the picture of the cast for the Senior Play in time for the Annual. lThe Staff? 'AFM FlRST ROW: Merlin Conrad, Ruth Engard, Jerry Lee, Mrs. Schafer, George Cramer, Marilyn Rader, Arthur Lanker. SECOND ROW: Joann Dunn, Connie Pingle, Harriet Peneton, Margaret Scheerer. THIRD ROW: Vonnie George, Guy Rader. SO HELP ME ! So Help Me, a comedy in three acts directed by Mrs. Schafer and Miss Miller, was presentd by the Junior Class on November 22, l946. The play, which takes place early in June in a basement room of the Hart house, centers around young Hart's financial troubles in supporting a widowed mother while he's at- tending school and his romantic competition for Su Roberts. Harry leaves home to get work but is picked up for hitch-hiking by the county sheriff, Mr. Dalton. With the aid of Miss Fay, Coach Baxter, Squeaky, Plato, Mickey and Permeila, Harry starts manufacturing Harry's hari- kari for Bugs. Business booms. Then--smash! Every one loses faith in the business and Yoyo Bruno fans up misunderstandings between Harry and Su. Harry is trapped in the wheel of industry. The ingenuity that Harry Hart used to start the wheel spinning again is as typical as it is inspirational. Squeaky la high school lad, Harry'sl ....:......,.. Guy Rader Plato Blair la serious high school Juniorl ,,,, Arthur Lanker Harry Hart ia good looking Junior who is an athlete and a scientistl ......,......... George Cromer Sara Hart lHarry's motherl .....,..,,,,.,,,,,,,,, Marilyn Rader Mickey Hart lHarry's fourteen-year-old sisterl ..,.....,.....,.,,,..,,,..,....,..,.,....,,. Vonnie George Su Roberts lan attractive high school Juniorl ....,,,..,,,,,......,....................,..., Connie Pingle Miss Fay lthe Biology teacherl .,,,,............. Joanne Dunn Yoyo Bruno ll-larry's rivall .....,,,,,,:,,,,. .....,,, B ob Wilson Mr. Squaffers la fussy, tight-fisted man in his fifties, owns the Hart homel ....., Harold Payne Mrs. Gleason la well-to-do womanl .... Margaret Scheerer Permeila Gleason lMrs. Gleason's chickl ..Harriet Peneton Dalton lthe county sheriffl .................... Merlin Conrad Sadie Harris lcarefree newspaper re- porterl ..............AA.:,A.....,:,.,,...,............. Ruth Engard Mr. Baxter lcoachl .,..., ,,,,,.,....,,, . .. ...,.... Jerry Lee Compliments of Hi Hat C1 Hughes Dry Cleaners, Findlay Bus Drivers Marion Bundy, O. B. Elder, Curtis Royle, Roy Farthing, Ralph Van Sickle, Lowell Harden, Don Latta. Substitutes-Mr. Pees, Mr. Williams. Cooks Mrs. Floyd Van Atta, Mrs. Paul Zeigler Janitors Arthur Smith, Merle Stout Schvnl. 6' School started-Class officers elected. Junior Class rings came. Assignments again. What a gruesome thought. Practice football game with Leipsic. Nice Chapel. Rev. Guy Cheek as our speaker. We played Van Buren and won 7-6. An- other large crowd. Let's keep it upll Another Monday with lessons unprepared. going boys-keep it up. No school. Dis- OCTOBER l missed for the fair. Practice football game with Delta. Freshman Initiation. Weren't those fresh- men pretty? Especially Paul who won the prize Miss M. H. S. of '46. His prize was 2 kisses from two senior girls. Did you enjoy them Paul? High School Burn. Annual Staff announced. Our first football game for the season. Yippeel We won 39-O. We played for the first time under our new flood-lights. They were quite an attraction as over 2,200 attended. Y-Teen Cabinet held a slumber party in the gym tonight. More funll What was the attraction on the playground around 3:00 A.M.? No, don't get excited-just the swings. Why could so many be sleepy this morn- ing? Could the week end dates be too much? F. H. A. served Commercial Club Banquet. The first Annual Staff and G. A. A. meet- ing. The Y-Teen held its annual Candle Lighting Ceremony, initiating our new members and officers. We played Arcadia 6-6. Exciting wasn't it? Chapel this morning with Mr. Pees as speaker. The title of his speech was, How Are Your Manners? Another blue Monday. Band practice. Practice football game at Leipsic. We won. P. T. A. What did you think of our music? This was the first public appearance for the school band. The Juniors picked out their play, So Help Me. Commercial Law Trial with Ralph Miller as the defendant, and Lucille Stateler as the plaintiff. Grounds of trial-Ralph stole melons. No verdict. Music Club organized. Seniors picked out name cards. Seniors had pictures taken. Chapel this morning with Rev. Strouse as speaker. School dismissed this afternoon for the game. We beat Mt. Blanchard 2-O. Student Council organized. Junior Play tryouts. Junior Play characters selected. Chapel this morning with Rev. Ross as speaker. Liberty came here for football game. We won l3-7. Seniors ordered pictures. Mr. Joseph went to Columbus. Weren't we lucky? At least the Commercial Law Class thought so. No classll We received our grade cards for the first time this year. Commercial Law Class went to Findlay to see a trial. Group pictures taken for the Annual. Another football game. We lost l9-O. Bad luck. Teachers meeting at Toledo. No school. Speaker on magazines. Annual Staff and Student Council meet- ing. NOVEMBER l. Football game with Arlington. We lost 19-O. 4. Another sleepy Monday morning. 6. Annual Staff meeting. jclwnl. K 7. F. H. A. served Golf Club Banquet. 8. Chapel. Seven Prince of Peace speeches were given. Did you know Mr. Spirk has a new version of the Doxology? 13. Musical Picture show, Coney lsland. First meeting of the Future College Stu- dents. 15. School was dismissed for everyone bring- ing hunting excuse. 19. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Pheasant Supper. 20. Sophomores selected Class rings. 22. Junior Class Play. A great success. 26. Senior pictures arrived. Are you as nice looking as you thought you were? Pic- tures don't lie. Grade cards tonight. 27. Thanksgiving Program. Got out of school at 3:00 P.M. Basketball game with Deshler. We lost. 28-29. Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 2. Annual Staff meeting after school. F. H. A. meeting at Liberty. Five students re- ceived their 2nd degree. 3. Our new piano arrived. lt is a beauty. 4. F.'H. A. Christmas Party at Lucille Stat- eler's. Seniors took pre-college exams. 6. Chapel this morning with Rev. Grieb as speaker, 9. A sleepy Monday morning. 1 1. Picture show, Topper Returns. 13. Basketball game at Arcadia. We won. Even though it is Friday the 13th we aren't superstitious, are we? 14. F. H. A. Christmas Dance. Did you go? 17. Y-Teen Club made a visit to the Children's Home, and took them many nice gifts, as well as giving them a program. Grade school operetta. Vacation begins. Senior Class party at Miriam Berry's. Annual Staff meeting. Played Centerburg. We won. 18. 20. 21. 27. JANUARY 2. Vacation ended. Back to school again, to begin a new year. 3-8. Too icy, no school. School again. All Science teachers from the County met at 7:00 P.M. Official opening of our museum. 9. 10. Basketball game at Liberty-So sad- we lost. 11. Basketball game with Leipsic. Happy Day! We won!! 13. Monday again -What thoughts-Yes, Exams. 14. 15. Exam. Review. Yes, exams-but that didn't bother any- one by the looks of the crowd at the Donkey Basketball Game. lt seemed as though everyone was anxious to see our teachers ride donkeys. 17. Basketball game here tonight with Mt. Cory. We lost, but ohl so close. 22 . The show The Sullivans. New rivers built for our tears. 23. Liberty Physics and Biology Class visited our museum. 24. 25. Basketball game with Vanlue. We lost. Basketball game with Mt. Blanchard. We lost. 27. Monday-Another day with unprepared lessons. 28 29. . Annual Staff. State Elementary School inspector was here. 31. Basketball game with Arlington-we lost. FEBRUARY 1. Junior High Basketball Tournament held here. 4-5. Community Institute. 6. Elementary Reading Supervisor was here. Van Buren and Liberty were guests of the McComb teachers. Schnnl, Basketball game with Rawson-Another sad ending. Today is the Band's Tag Day. They sold all day, as it was the Elevator Dinner and the Junior High Tournament. Don't we Seniors feel lucky again today? Oh yes, no Commercial Law. Picture Show- Keys of The Kingdom -The Y-Teen had its annual Sweetheart Dance. Everyone had a good time. Senior Class Party at the school house. No, this wasn't our last one, but only one more yet to have. MARCH Picture show-- Home ln lndiana. Freshman Class Party. Y-Teen Meeting-Everyone enjoyed our speaker who was Mrs. Charles Bartlett who recently came here from Germany. Our first High School Operetta-The name of it is Marianne. A very large crowd attended. Another picture show- Drums Along The Mohawk. Our last Senior Class Party. Most all of our class members attended, and a good time was enjoyed by all. 65 APRIL 2. F. F. A. and F. H. A. meeting at the school house. 6. Y-Teen Sunrise Service and Easter Break- fast. Why is everyone so sleepy, oh yes, we also had a slumber party. - 9. l l Y-Teen meeting in the club room. . McComb School Band Concert. l6. Picture Show- Jesse James. ' l8. Tri School Festival at Arcadia-McComb, Van Buren, and Arcadia. McComb had a large part. l9. Solo Contest at Bowling Green. Zl. Commercial Club Banquet served by the F. H. A. 26. Our school band and chorus journeyed to Bluffton to show their talent. MAY 2. Senior Class Play. 7. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Meeting. Picture Show- My Friend FIicka. 8-9-lO-l l. Junior and Senior F. F. A. and F. H. A. Trip to Southern Ohio. l6. Senior Recognition Day. l7. Jr.-Sr. Banquet. l8. Baccalaureate. Zl . Commencement. dutwmllhbf -x 4 1 f miami. vlunnima. . :ln ix .x-it