Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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L, . SENIORSl Margaret Barton Black hair, lively eyes, complete naturalness and poise, that is Mar- garet. She already has a car and about everything else she wants, but will she get that horse? Hi-Y. C ff xo Geneva Bgford Everybody know-5' Qenevap 'be- cause she has a friendly greelting for all. We can alwkaysltell where she is by the soundfof Tier hearty laugh andfiinging vxoice. -1 -, ..- .c N A 1 :X A, -f X X 4 N. 7' i 'x' .. .,, - I Ai' N- ' ll fl- if'-f' W Hob Beacom . , A Bob is a lively, boisterous lad, al- ways on the go. It is saiii that he is bright and never gives up with- out a fight-comrrkendable qualities. X. Francis Becclle Francis, although quite small in stature, is quite otherwise in thought. In gym he is very cap- able of holding his own against his larger opponents. . Bulah Birch This dark haired lass uncon- sciously spreads joy. Industrious and sympathetic, she is always willing to do her part to help others if she can. Girls' Glee Club. Edwin Blair Edwin is one of our most brilliant and most outstanding scholars, especially in scientific subjects. Here's luck and success to a future electrical engineer. Band, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Junior Class Play, Student Athletic Man- ager. --1934-- Esthel Blankenship Esthel is a likable girl and an industrious student. She takes her work seriously and is always well prepared much to her teachers' delight. Zi, 0. jiiffc Q ya Leslie Blankenship Leslie's cheerful countenance en- livens many a classroom, and his hearty laugh frequently disturbs the echoes of our somber corridors. His optimism should ease him over many of life's later troubles. Thelma Blevins Thelma's chief interest at school is in gym class and there she really excels. She is quiet and sweet as all who know her will testify. Myrtle Blossom Myrtle is a girl who doesn't talk much: however she is usually smiling and thus displaying two very large dimples and a set of pearly white teeth. Girls' Glee Club. Luella Bogart Luella is another of our small seniors. She becomes very enthusi- astic when any one mentions bas- ketball, for in this she is quite a star. Fred Bowman Here's to a good Ad Man, effi- cient Property Manager and an ex- cellent dancer. This quiet lad is not afraid of work, and is always willing to help one and all. Dramatic Club, Optimist. Twenty-five

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SENIORS James Abbott Jimmy is a friendly, cheery s0rt of person, who is usually Wise' cracking and never very serious. We like to have him around bc- cause he contributes much to the enjoyment of every occasion. Minute Men, Student Senate. I Louella Aera Here's a likable and vivacious senior who loves sports and is full of mischief. Once you penetrate her personality, you value her as one of your most interesting friends. v M. Olga Alexander Olga, known to many as Sis , is an accomplished musician, At many a gathering Olga has made every- one present happier by her peppy interpretations of popular tunes. Cheerleader, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Student Senate. Carl Arend Carl's interest in chemistry is very apparent. He is always will- ing to argue about somethingwor anything. His hearty laugh and quick wit make' him one of our best liked senip .I boys. x .- x , I . . H1 Y. X4 I : X rl ' . IV. iI x'J:',' 1 if K X u '. l .1 Q 'X is ! X X f I ' Q I It VA.-I 4, ,ff if Fred Augspurger Fred is one of our happy-go- lucky students, who is strangely quiet in class recitations. He is a firm believer in sleep, and wishes he were Rip Van Winkle. sx X ix ,Solomon Back Maple Park furnished us this tall senior boy, a valuable asset to our basketball teardx. Beneath his re- serve and dignity lurks the friendly goo-d cheer that has won him the admiration of all. Basketball, Letter Men. . x. A i , NB Twenty-four --1934-- Louie Baehm Louie was one of the stalwarts of our Middie line this year. Al- though he is quiet, his stellar playing has brought him recogni- tion and a place of honor among his classmates. Football. Margaret Bailey Margaret may be small in voice and stature, but she has a dynamic personality. A merry laugh, and a friendly, Hi , and you know Mar- garet has passed by. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y. fa f M1 1 if Frances, Baker Fritzy is a good pal andiloads of fun. She is peppy- and cheerful all the time, and attracts many friends, especially a curly haired boy, with her beaming personality. Girls' Glee Club, Hi-Y, Middle- tonian, Sandwich Girls, Student Senate. Eloise Banker Eloise is full of vim, vigor, and vitality and is game for anything. She is quite artistic and spends much time drawing beautiful ladies when she should be studying. Optimist, Student Senate. Wendell Barker In cafeteria we all look for Wen- dell's cheerful smile and word of greeting. His laughing brown eyes and happy Hello make him friends wherever he goes. Virginia Barnes This little lassie is noted for her merry manner and her ability to talk. Virginia's many friends say she is one of the reasons why school is not half bad. Hi-Y, Student Senate.

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J I is r J5- SENIORS Douglas Boxwell Douglas is a real fellow with a genial smile and cheerful hello for everyone. It is rumored that he is the Great Lover, but you'd better ask the young lady. Band, Basketball, Football, Student Senate, Hi-Y, Orchestra, Optimist. ,f 1 J' J Robert Brate Bob hopes to be a baseball team manager some day. Under his effi- cient management the team should certainly be a successful one, Here's wishing him luck. Earl Brewer Earl has made a reputation for V himself by his outstanding work'at . the HY . He lives in his own quiet fi way, but those who know him best consider him- a. sincere friend. U ,W ' y 34 F AS- 14 qsfafl ,gr KZ, fm! ' A y .:,.v. l f AN 5 js 3ux'J' 5 4 X W JS j ,J Beverly B. Brown A Grecian goddess, thought'we, when first we saw this girl. Diana or Venus? We find that she par- takes of the nature of both as her success with hearts and athletic ability show us. Hi-Y, Optimist. Byron Brown This agreeable chap, who hails from Avalon, was a very depend- able minute man. He is quite a student and an all-ro nd good fellow . Minute Men. Juanita grown Juanita is one of the outstanding actresses of this class. She loves dramatics and always plays her part well. Her cheerful disposition has won her many friends. Dramatic Club. Twenty-six --1934-- OQZZIUT' Ernest Bruck Ernest's outstanding ability as a student has made him respected and admired by all, and his quiet and friendly bearing have made his admirers his friends. Madge Bruffey This is this little lady's first year in M. H. S., but we are glad to welcome her even if she does come from Hamilton, where she was very active in numerous orga- nizations. ,. y Retta Burton Retta is a very quiet, sweet girl who goes serenely on her way. She is the type of person who is a blessing to many a care-worn teacher. Hazel Byrd Hazel is one very lovely senior who knows how to keep house and cook. Her cheerfulness and desire to please are qualities worth having, I ,X Margaret Ca K del f We all know P ggy as e of those cheerful girls who al ays see the bright side of thin s. Her clean-cut nature has left an in- delible impression on our minds. Mildred Caldwell Mildred is a new member of our school, coming to us from Monroe. She has a bright smile and a cheery Hello for all those she meets.