Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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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.

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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 Alice Campbell Alice may not be very large, but she has big ideas, and the fact that she is quiet, does not keep her from knowing much. Still water .. , , . L. runs deep. I, I ' 1' AX I I If . 1 ' , X 1 vl I' f ' ' . 'if ll, . , 1 4. X f o if . F. i ' ' X ' 1' ' l ' .. 1 ' ' ' . .fl . I V ! ., 1-1 r ' ' 1 1 Lillian Campbell Wherever she is, Lillian is happy and carefree. She has a keen sense of humor which you can detect by the merry twinkle in her eyes. Optimist. William Campbell Sometimes this b0y just sits and thinks. Can it be Harriet who has so won his heart? He is a member of numerous organizations, but will be remembered especially as a cheerleader. Cheerleader, Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Letter Men, Student Senate. 524 ,QW oe Canter s s Rxfgve been given the names of two of our most famous c e-dians- Joe Penner .2 a di '. Since he has a in their mor he should g far. Minute Men, I rj 1- ' I J Y Lorenzo Carter All hail to our football hero' Lorenzo is beyond all doubt one of the strongest fellows in M. H. S. Beware, Lorenzo, lest you meet the fate of Samson. Football. Manford Carter Manford is a regular fellow , who is liked by all who know him. He is always smiling and, we've heard, he's quite a singer. Boys' Glee Club, Football. 4 ' 1 f f'fzf l 91 aff t 7 X ,'v,v fuel ,Q nz 4 lflpzr ,, .5 fl - In fp ,Z f . 1' t fb Q . Vw ,' 1 . ,X .1 7 . V LL 'Ili x I , 1.41 - 1 C --19s4-- Fred Chapta Babs is a chap full of pep. vim, and vigor, who can be de- pended upon in any situation. In spite of bad luck in football, he won real distinction in that sport. Football, Letter Men. f f ,, f , , . t N t . V 1 1 t. ,K 4 , . fx N, '- ' l X X ' ' F . Betty Lou Christman ' Betty is a vivacious little bru- nette who radiates her cheerful personality wherever she goes. She thoroughly enjoys life from Public Speaking to dancing, but is also serious enough to rate good grades. Dramatic Club, Hi-Y, Optimist. Ed Cogan Ed is one of those rare fellows who always is the same whenever you meet him. He likes sports and performs all of them well, espe- cially when he has a mustache. Football, Student Senate. Robert Cohen Bob's O. K. even if he does like to argue. We miss his witty re- marks and boisterous laugh when he fails to appear on the scene. Debate Club. Julian Cohon Julian is interested in everything and is always doing someone a favor. His fearlessness, upright- ness, good nature, and slow voice make him popular wherever he goes. Band, Dramatic Club, Junior Class Play, Optimist, Orchestra, Sopho- more Class Play. Nick Colantonio Nick is known throughout the school for his grin, because he never stops smiling. His tennis prowess is not confined merely to the school, but he is one of our city's best. Student Senate, Tennis. ' Twenty-seven