Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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Anna Marie Shuman B. A., Heidelberg BIOLOGY Miss Shuman's friendliness, her deep con- cern for each of her students, and her efli- cient way of conducting class will not soon be forgotten by those 'who have known and admired her. Eleanor Thompson B. A., Hiram ENGLISH AND HISTORY Adviser of Jusolit Club Adviser Of Sophomore Hi-Y Her manner is calm and pleasant, her classes are diverting and instructive, and her interest in outside activities is keen and helpful. Much of her leisure time shc devotes to talking about Hiram and reading. Forest Valentine B. A., Otterbein CHEMISTRY Adviser of Senior Hi-Y Mr. Valentine is emphatic and exacting in regard to his classwork, but students have found him to be a sociable participant in various activities. We wonder how many times he will no to the World's Fair this year. Betty Wilson B. S., Ohio State HOUSEHOLD ARTS Adviser of Senior Hi-Y Junior Class Adviser She is especially loved by her Hi-Y zirls for her gentle charm, her merry air of friend- liness, and her sympathetic interest. We ad- mire her style, her poise, and her quiet dig- nity. J. F. Winkelman B. S. in Ed., Miami HISTORY, PSYCHOLOGY, ECONOMICS Athletic Manager Senior Class Adviser Adviser of Student Senate Mr. Winkelman's forceful, dynamic person- ality has made him one of the most esteemed members of our faculty. In the class room he holds our attention with unusual anecdote from his vast store of information. F. Louise Wood B. S. in Ed., Miami .. ENGLISH AND SHORTHAND ,A Adviser Of Ye Merrie Jesters She is comely and sincere, noted for r skill and capability as a dramatic adviser. her classes, as in dramatic circles, she I - spires the best from the students. .V I X S I Y Seventeen

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Sixteen Clyde Pierson B. S., Miami MANUAL ARTS Mr. Pierson earnest, capablc. He as gained and has giizen them Will lie 'r lue skill I' 6 Ed., Ohio State Senior Class Adviser Believe it or not, Miss Price makes even math a pleasure with her delightful smile. Her informal manner of conducting class makes her one of the most popular members of our faculty. Elizabeth Rodewig B. S. in Ed., Ohio University PHYSICAL EDUCATION Adviser of Senior Hi-Y Sandwich Girls' Adviser A friend in need is a friend indeed. Miss Rodewig is universally loved not only for her friendliness, but also because of her unfailinz interest in the troubles and triumphs of the students. Ernestine Roudehush B. A., Miami LATIN AND ENGLISH Adviser of Latin Club Adviser of Sophomore Hi-Y Sophomore Class Adviser In classroom and also in advisory capaci- ties, Miss Roudebush has gained an enviable position for herself. M. H. S. students will long remember her helpful and interesting classes. Jerome C. Schulz, Dean of Boys Ph. B., Heidelberg BIBLE Adviser of Debate Club Debate Coach In addition to being an excellent teacher. Mr. Schulz is much esteemed in the hearts of the boys and girls of M. H. S. for his sympa- thetic understanding of a student's dimcul- ties and for his perseverance in solving them.

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Q PTIKIST 20 Years Ago Anna Marie Shuman caught her first butterfly. Thelma Clevenger voted for the first time. Miss Metzler started to kindergarten. Mr. Miller had his hair cut short. J. F. Winkelrnan appeared in society in his first pair of long pants. H. J. Copp began taking music lessons. Russell Evans flunked his first history test. .l. C. Schulz learned the 23rd Psalm. Florence Powell was starred in a play presented by the Senior Class. Forest Valentine was expelled from school for bursting stink bombs in English class Bess Hoover learned that there isn,t any such word as uainltn. Betty Wilson learned to make toast. Coach Lingrel got a football for Christmas. Minnie Chalfin began thinking about a trip to Europe. Eleanor Haueisen signed her first library membership card. Mabel Eldridge threw her Milton and Shakespeare texts out of the class room window Philip Slutz received his M. K. P. degree fMaster of Knee-Pantsl. Veda McCray met Little Caesar in West Rome. E. H. McCandlish decided that be would look better with a mustache. Eleanor Thompson decided that her fellow classmates had no respect for a teacher Fay Clark took one look at her handwriting and decided to take up shorthand Cosmopolitan Teachers Eyes-Thelma Clevenger Nose-Louise Wood Hair-Anna E. Metzler Lips-Betty Rodewig Smile-Gertrude Price Teeth-Lillie Maier Complexion-Helen Barkley Hands-Kathleen Banker Feet-Helen Long Disposition-Mabel Eldridge Personality-Veda McCray Profilc?Gladys Hoerner Eyes-Wade E. Miller Nose-E. 0. Barr Hair-J. F. Winkelman Lips-W. C. Neel Smile-Clyde Pierson Teeth-Russell Evans Complexion-Forest Valentine Hands-Philip Slutz Feet-Royner Greene Disposition-J. C. Schulz Personality-Elmo Lingrel Profile-E. H. McCandlish Ezghteen