Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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Grover Ruben Childs Floyd Cline You can hear him shout, Down with the war! And we reply, Let's have some more! Public Speaking's his joy: Such words he employs That Ruben is never a bore. Wilda Clendenin If y0u're hunting a girl who is tall When you're strolling about in the hall, Or when you want a friend On whom you can depend, l'm sure Wilda will answer your call. Mary Ellen Congdon A debator and scholar is she With opinions unbiased and free An editor. too. Many things she can do: She has talent we all will agree. Debate Team, Middletonian, Purple Advocate. Horace Cooper His lessons he'll always prepare, This boy is a real quiet one, Not satisfied till his work's done. Oftimes he is lively: If need be he's wily, Only giving up when he has won. Evelyn Colvin Now here is a friend staunch and true: There are lots of nice things she can do. She is jolly and kind, And I'm sure you will find There is nothing she won't do for you. Robert Crawford An orchestra leader of fame : Steps forth at the call of his name. He's bashful, perhapsg We'll forgive him for that Since his sax moans a pleading refrain, Band. Eleanor Crist , I An all 'round good sport and a friend, A girl on whom you can depend: Y In class work he'll e'er do his share. uEVery day 8 good deed A wide flashing smile, His particular style Is her motto and creed. We'll stick to her up to the end. Shows it in abundance and rare. Hi-Y, Optimist. , JN ,rf 1 1 i, ,I Page Twenty-seven

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I 1 Bill Bunnell Here is one, who is known for his poise: He is popular with zirls and boys. He makes us feel gay. So we want him to stay: He is one of our sf'hool's greatest joys. Optimist. jack Byrum lf you want to find Jack, you need look Where he is with his nose in a book: Either early or late He is in 2024. Every day, in the coziest nook. Elsie Campbell A muth fiend, well-known around school, She knows every theorem and rule: Such a pm:-tival mind You can quite seldom find ln a girl. Oh, 'tis sure she's no fool! Mildred Carr ln the midst of the basketball scrap She plays, yet ne'er has a mishapg All sports she likes best, More than tests and the rest Uf school. yet in class she'll ne'er nap. Mary Caldwell To our Mary. who's so cute and sweet That to meet her should be quite a treat As she has a hit! smile For each one, all the while. She is happy and cheerful and neat. Hi-Y, Student Senate. Raymond Caldwell To Ray who it happens is blonde, Of Dot it is said he's quite fond. We wish him much luck I-'or he has lots of pluck: Between us there is a close bond. Ruby Catching Now Ruby is clever at acting, Her impersonations are very exacting: Many other things too She can cleverly do, Girls and boys she is always attracting. Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Middletonian, Optimist, Sandwich Girls. Faye Charles Perseverant in work is this lass. Quick retorts she is ne'er known to Cust. All of those who know Faye You have no doubt heard say To her friends she is always steadfast. Student Senate. Page Twenty-six

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Ruth Crocker Alice Dailey A brizht and petite maid is Ruth With curls. the chief envy of youth. Tho' she is so small, She's a good friend to all, M. H. S. will miss her, that's the truth. Student Senate. Dorothy Dagenbach There is a youmz lady named Dot Whom we see in the halls quite a lot: She's small, blond. and quiet, Her smile is a riot, She's liked very well-and why not? You'll smile if this miss smiles at you, It's contagious and genuine, too: To all of her friends Good cheer she extends, She'll succeed in whatever she'll do. Evelyn Davis Here's a quiet, serene girl for you, With bronze hair, and eyes deepest blue A voice soft and low, We'll all miss her so When the time comes to bid her adieu. Hi-Y. ' Lucille Dearth Rose Dennis A senior whose work is well done, Who is friendly to everyone: She has worked hard for us And not made the least fuss, She has played the game fair and has won. Henry Dennis Precious things in small packages come, So don't laugh at this very small one: But remember instead That he has in his head Hnouxrh sense to keep you on the run. Here's one of our school's Rose duet With hair and bright eyes black as jet. Be sure, don't get mixed, Keep your mind clearly fixed! This Rose is without the Janet. Middletonian. Rose janet Dennis Two Roses 'most make a bouquet, S0 if you need some blossoms quite gay Call this one Janet Be sure-'don't forget! They'll be better than flowers any day. Middletonian, Purple Advocate. Page Twenty-eight N . 1 f . I 1 J