Minerva High School - Crescent Yearbook (Minerva, OH)

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1936-37 1937-38 1938-39 1939-40 THE GODDESS MINERVA REVIEWS THE CLASS OF '40 One hundred fifty freshmen entered Minerva High School in the fall of 1936. Miss Marjorie Patterson was chosen class adviser. This group gathered for a gay, Freshman party on Febru- ary 6, 1937. When the class of '40 reassembled as Sopho- mores, they soon began gaining recognition for themselves. Several members joined the ranks of the Lions, and others were active in literary and debate. An evening of fun was spent aboard the S. S. Sophomore, pleasure launch. As Juniors, this class proved to be outstanding in both scholastic and social activities. The por- trayal of Shirt Sleeves discovered definite dramatic talent among members of the class. One of the highlights of this social season was the dance sponsored by the Junior class, in honor of the football team. The colorful Merry-Go- Round Prom climaxed a brilliant year. Seniorhood. The class of '40, who such a short time ago entered Minerva High School as Fresh- men, sees the end of their high school approach- ing. No effort was spared in making the last year the best. One of the outstanding events of this year was the Annual Holiday Dance featuring the orchestra of Harry Grunau. The Seniors were also hosts at the Gobblers' Hop and the Gala Autumn Dance. A talented cast brought honor to the class by the presentation of The Ghost Flies South. The class of '40 assumed the responsibility of publishing the Crescent. The year ended all too soon with an impressive Com- mencement service, in which ninety-six Seniors were awarded diplomas. 1940

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li ,4, ad Q W w-., A - -f ., -, 5 -gi, CLASS OFFICERS President ...... . . . Jack Haldeman Vice-President . . . .... Dale Keister Secretary .... . . Kathryn Colter Treasurer . . . . . . Martha Lorey Historian . . . .......... Jean Mowls Reporter .... .......... O len McGrew Adviser . . . ..... Miss Marjorie Patterson Class Motto: Build for character, not for fame. Class Flower: Red Rose Class of

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ep'- EDDIE ANTONACCI Commercial M a j o r s: Commercial, English, lndustrial Arts: Minors: Science, Social Science: Sportsmen's Club 3.4: Sergeant-ab Arms 4. JAMES BATES Agriculture M a j o r s: Agriculture, English: Minors: Science, Social Science: Prom Committee. EDNA MAE BRINDLEY General Majors: English, Home Making: Minors: Latin, Social Science: Home Making Club I,2,3: Na- tional Honor Society 4. Qi, WV. ltr , -. J J 'Hgh' RICHARD ATHERTON Agriculture M a j o r s: Agriculture, English: Minors: Science, Social Science: F.F.A. I,Z,3,4: Sports- men's Club 4: Operetta 4: Class Play 3. SAMUEL L. BLEVINS General Majors: English, Social Science: M i n o r: Com- mercial: Camera Club 3: Sr. Hi-Y 3: Invita- tion Comm. FLOYD MELVIN CAMPBELL General Majors: Commercial, English, Social Science: Minor: Agri.: Sports- men's Club 3,4: Librar- ian 4: Class Play 3: Class V.-Pres. l. ETHEL BACON General Majors: English, Home Making: Minors: French, Science, Social Science: Home Making Club l,2,3,4: Operetta 4: Class Play 3,4. BETTE BOLEN General Majors: English, Home Making: Minors: French, Social Science: Home Making Club l,2,3,4. JOSEPHINE FAYE CARR General M a j 0 r s: Commercial, English, Social Science: Minors: Latin, Science: Camera Club 5: Friend- ship Club 3,4: Ciirl Re- serves l,2: G.A.A. 2: Hiking Club 2.3: Oper- etta l,2: Prom Com- mittee. VERA MAE BAIRD General Majors: English, Home Making, Social Science: Minor: Science: Home Making Club l,2,3,4: Operetta 4. VERA BONARDI General Majors: English, Science, Social Science: Minors: Commercial, Latin: Camera Club 3: Friendship Club 3,4: C.A.A. 3: Operetta 2: Prom Comm.: Class Play 3, MURIEL ELLEN CLAPPER Classical Majors: English Science, Social Science: Minors: Math., Latin: Friendship C l u b 41 Camera Club 3: Band 2.3.43 Class Play 4.