Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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'SENIORS Dorothy Bush Dorothy with her friendly smile We see each day at noon: And if you want a favor done She'll do it very soon. Student Senate. ' Bob Butts Radio's his middle name, His short wave set he sure can tameg If we would listen now and then It's W. 8. L. O. N. Hi-Y Junior Class Pla O timist Socc Q Buskin, Y P 9 Sophomore Class Play, Ye Merrie Jesters. Ruth Calloway This quiet unassuming girl Is not considered dull: In social life she's in the whirl Where she is lots of fun. Hi-Y. James H. Camp In grammar this boy makes his mark- At verbs and gerunds, he's a shark. His lusty voice in glee-club rings, He shows 'us all how well he sings. Glee Club. A Catherine Carter, At times she seems to be quite shy, They say she's active in Hi-Yg Though last, not least-one other thing- The Glee Club knows how she can sing. Glee Club, I-li-Y. Herman, Carter To toot his horn takes lots of wind, Then, too, he plays a violin, It's he whom all musicians quote- He never plays' a sour note. Band, Middletonian, Monitor, Optimist, Orchestra, Student Music' Director. Mildred Carter She goes to almost every game And does her share of yelling: But at what work she wishes fame, We have no way of telling. Optimist, Sandwich Girls. Vola Carter At the Y .M. C. A. does Vola work At setting up'the pins: His quiet, steadfast industry, Great admiration wins. J ack Catching A football player is this lad, Who never is the least bit sad. There's mischief lurking, in his eyes, He's always planning some surprise. Football, M Club. Clarence Childs Clarence Childs is this boy's name. Though,he's attained no shining fame, Nogreater thing is said of one Than, He did all he could have done. Colf. C . V Helen Childs She works her very best in school And has a quiet way: But if you mention Leonard's name She'1l have a lot to say. Hi-Y. Gardner Clark Gard's a new-comer to our school, And they say he's very bright: He likes to dance and get us ads 'Cause he's friendly and polite. Optimist. - Carl Clevenger This boy's liked by everyone, He's out for everything that's fun. He seems wrapped up in one small miss, Our games have surely shown us this. Student Senate. ' Solomon Cohen In the band he plays a clarinet, He's gay and carefree all the while: German, English and Chemistry, too, Never dismantle that happy smile. Band. 1 9 3 5 - ' Twenty-one

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Clyde Bowlin He's not the kind to let things slide, In fact a busy chap is Clyde: The truest sport in every way, Because he's always loved fair play. Basketball, Football, M Club. Lois Dell Brate To work in the library seems to be The plan she has to date: But if some feller has his way, Her name will not be Brate. College Club, Hi-Y. Dorothy - Brelsfoard She's gone to M. H. S. two years, And we are glad she came. We hope she-'s had a happy time And will achieve great fame. College Club, Optimist. Frances Brittain Dark hair, grey eyes, a winning smile, S E N I Q R S The boys agree that she has styleg And should you doubt what here is written, Well, take a look at Frances Brittain. College Club, Hi-Y, Monitor, Optimist. Gyrlene Brooks ' As refreshing as her name- She is always just the same On a wintry afternoon, Or the latest day in June. Hi-Y. June Brooks If everyone could have a nurse Like June, they'd have no fears: They'd even try to get real sick And stay laid up for years. Bill Brower In sports, this fellow's made a name, In public speaking he's the same: With girls he seems to stand secure, He's just an all-around boy, we're sure. Football, Hi-Y, M Club, Monitor, Optimist, Sophomore Class Play, Student Senate. Virginia Brown She's good at acting any part, But singing is her foremost art: In these things she's never stuck, She's best of friends with Dick Moonstruck. . Hi-Y. l 1 Dixson Bryant His chief delight is in debate, His fitting nickname's brother g Oration seems to be his fate, And argument, another. James Bryant He may not be a mental giant, But it's enough to be James Bryant. To be sincere and just himself Is what keeps this boy off the shelf. Jessie Mae Bryant She gets her lessons after school While in her boy friend's car, We wonder if this unique plan 21935 - Has helped her go so far. Hi-Y. , Merville W. Buckingham Twenty Listen, my children, and you'll be told The story of a full-back bold. They all admire this kind of sport Because fair play he does exhort. Hi-Y, Football, M Club. Jeanette Buiiington Jeanette is known for her Bom - A dog whose tail wags free: But he will never over grow Her marks in Chemistry. Melva Burnett We're told she'd rather dance than eat-- She's quiclf- and graceful on her feet: In school ' le seems to be quite bright And alway gets her anwers right. X l

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Twenty-two Zilpha Cole ' Zilpha likes a horseback ride, In fact, she shines in all the sports, And studies, too, from all reports. Hi-Y, Optimist, Sandwich Girls. Ewell Collins V His smile reflects itself. His art of being every place ls this lad's precious wealth. Luther Collins A laugh, a smile, a joke for alla He olters everything, And if we had a jokester's ball, We'd put him up as king. Hi-Y, Track. Bill Colvin It's funny how he'll always run When lessons are around himg But then he wouldn't have much fun If he should let them down him. Wilgus B. Combs, Jr. The object of a host of pranks By daring Senior boys- This lad, quite jovial, says thanks, And jokes on him enjoys. Football, Hi-Y, M Club, Student Senate, Mary Martha Conley Mary Martha is her name, And everybody knows her fame: For in her lessons, she's a star, And has renown both near and far. Paul Conley Paul Conley is a worthy guy To whom we give much honor: He's tall and quiet, lean and shy, There's none of whom we're fonder. Lucille Cottle Lucille is so awfully tiny As the French would say petite : That she's hard to see at all Even when she's 'neath your feet. Ida Mae Cottrell We know, dear girl, that your career Will make a lively tale: For you we'll stand to give a cheer- Another Nightingale! Hi-Y. Bill Craig You might think Bill oratorical, And you won't be far wrong: For when he gets up in class to recite, He speaks both loud and long. - College Club, Debate Club, Hi-Y, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Socc and Buskin, Student Senate. Bill Cretors Bill Cretors is a quiet chap, Of this we're all aware. In study hall he likes to nap, And doesn't give a care. George Crout Hail, the orator of our school, A Democrat, we think: He can argue on his point, From dames, though, he does shrink. Debate Club, Debate Team, Optimist, Purple Masquers, Junior Class Play. Virginia Louise Dagenbach She has an air of dignity, Each thing she does is right. Her host of friends you'll always see Somewhere within her sight. Student Senate. Lucille Davis Every hair of her head in place, But when we look at her merry face And see her eyes aglow with delight, We think that gay Lucille's all right. Hi-Y. His brown eyes shine from glowing face, Her swimming strokes are swift and wide: Track. , .N.sm,s.,sss m ,,., SENIORS