Napoleon High School - Buckeye Yearbook (Napoleon, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1943 volume:

" Y -sl-V -U -V U --run. f -Y WW H ff MM ff" M QQW fm3fm6V N sf 5253 9 -J gl, My aqrjlggf' eggi 6 ' fx! 1 W , .. ,- A ,n 5 f qOX??K Awww xv Jw , K"r,w"'4' D 5 F Q32 if ?2 LLM! 13 N Sm 5 Mfii'lSf Qmw1 3' Q ggi Eyre" I 1 '-R. J U L u N WW md 3 fy 9' A-A 1 'ygkif bm if 'RV W I.: A :ba "- 5223, Q 5 W Q3 'mf' si QL W1 mv ,E if Qi A A6Jff'6jQ'5 H7 K Sth iPeQ'M"m?x"A 2058 xg? 2 fwf JCM U , G A- 1 3' Wfi3 f 2ff1MWfff4iR2l -Kifm KW' ,wgfvk 4 G w QW WE if S5 6: yfgww Q ' Q is 'E ET W if W .Wife iQf,,fyW1,Mq My 0 7 M050 fi ' WG W QD y A ,ws QW GY V 9 J K fwfqwaiwj 3 WM My FWWWSM Me WM M Ah CQ Q95-'Q Q X Y l J' My 9 ' KJ ' W Af? I 5 3 Q01 93553 PL gf NQNWLN- hyd W 3'-30" XR VM Af u X f fy f. I U.-P" V' EN gf Wygwixf W'?e'ff9'EQbwY 1 H wM"l W' 5 Q ' ,fqff - f vig 3 ppb by N- - if viffjigq ?f2Q'Kr1f1E1E1m www 'W W 0 L fx Q xx Q99 phd., 'YN WM Lozfd' C39 Q W Z7 73 W' N, ZW QJ 'V wwf W 9U i.x V Q if gy MMM' ff ye Mg J ' PV w'X fJ5'f 5 Q ,Q L Vw Q5w3f+5NqiTggZQwme'Z?f ?Q,w ef Xkiggl 5? if XX W A , P 1, 4' ' fx Q fwiw ,Wi-Qlsfif R YKM 30 W fum-MW SWE 3 so Q Mmm S L f . I M ' ' wmv A X uit 535 3? Q MM VMJSXM. XSQV Qyffgxfrb Wie Eg? v DMJC b'- S u Ou" S218 asomf 'I Yawdq lyk n I HE Published by Class of 1943 Editors: Luther Genuit Mary Ellen Cuff Business Managers: Fritz Pohlman Vglumg 27 Bill Westhoven ----TABLE OF CONTENTS Title - - Table of Contents Dedication - --A Campus -f--- Honor Society, Honor Roll, Merit Awards Board of Education - - - Administration - Faculty - Senior Class Snaps - - Annual Staff - Junior Class Snaps - - - Sophomore Class Snaps - - - Freshman Class f Sth Grade - 7th Grade Snaps - Band f--- Boys' Glee Club, Orchestra Ciirls' Glee Club - - Snaps - - - F. P. A., P. H. A. f Hi-Y, G. R. - - News Staff, G. A. A. - -V Hall Monitors, Jr. Red Cross Debate, N-Club f - - Snaps - - - Football - - Basketball 4 f Games, Obstacle Course .Athletics - Prophecy - - - Jokes - Operetta - - Senior Class Play A Junior Class Play - Calendar - - - Advertifing - Autographs - I 2 3 4 5 6 I0 I8 IO 20 23 Z4 Z7 Z8 31 32 '13 34 Z6 Z7 30 40 41 43 44 45 46 48 52 55 56 58 61 62 63 64 65 68 86 88 W-D ED 1 C A T 1 0 NMH I1 f 'ggi X,,,..- To thc war cffort put forth by the clubs and organizations of Napoleon High School. MWC A MP U SE-g Sunny Side Chcrishcd Mcmorirs Make That Point Scntinels of thc Campux Thu lintrancc --HONOR ROLLS- Nolionol I-lonov Socielq Evelyn Lange Vivian Mahler Norma Kratzer Joan Rieger Jean Krauss Betty Creager Arlene Klotz Claribel Fillinger Robert Kniffin "cMembers as Juniors Evelyn Lange Luther Genuit Vivian Mahler Carmen Bond Joan Heilman Virgil Fruth Eldin lmbrock I-lonorb Doinl Award Senior l-lonor Marjorie Armstrong Joan Heilman Max Minnich Virgil Pruth Wm. Weslheven Eldin lmbrock Walter Meyer ffCarmen Bond ":Rose Ann Howe 1941-1942 :l":Juniors Harold Thompson Don Stough Norma Kratzer Joan Rieger Arlene Klotz Walter Meyer Max Minnich Seniors Sophomores Frederich Pohlman Wm. NVesthoven Max Minnich Luther Genuit Ronald Hefflinger Carmen Bond Arlene Klotz Claribel Fillinger Marjorie Armstrong Joan Rieger Melvin Augenstein Albert Daman Robert Yackee Carolyn Murray Mary Lou Farison Ruth Daum Juniors Freshmen Robert Foster Waldo Gerken Ralfred Freytag Gwendolyn Taylor Lois Mehring Rita Rae Huddle Lee Helberg Franklin Reinking Robert Hueter Mary Anne Meineke Lillian Marcus Mary Westhoven rklirederick Pohlman :gLuther Genuit "'Donald Stough MNorma Lauterbacli 1HGwendolyn Taylor fWLois Mehring W6Muriel Bond :WRalfred Freytag 1942-1943 IQOII NVm. Westhoven Marjorie Armstrong Rose Ann Howe Claribel Fillinger Robert Kniflin Frederich Pohlman Winners Eighth Grade Robert Snyder Jack Saneholtz Harold Plassman Patsy Bowers Sue Carol Young Donna Jean Gray Seventh Grade Merle Bauman Richard Owens Jack Scheid Patricia Anne Oldfather Nancy Anne Pohlman Janien Shelt ?-BOARD OF EDUCATION-M E. M. DeTray Ernest Vorwerk W. E. Chubb Otto Wittenberg T. P. Delventhal Paul E. Hoy, Clerk-Treasurer We, the students of Napoleon High School, are deeply greatful to the Board of Education for their foresight and judgment in dealing with the many problems which confronted them during the year. The results of their efforts will become evident in the citizens of tomorrow. -Y 1-XDMINISTRATIONAQ- Cleon Dubs Brillbart A. B., M. A. Napolcon Public School Superintendent f Robert B. Oldfnther A. B.. M. A. Napolcon lli School Principal -FAC ULTY-n- unquuqe Stella Steiner John L. Johnson Carl Hawver A. B., English, Home A, B.. B. S., English, B. S., M. A., English. liconomics. Speech. Dramatics Debate, Freshman Foot- ball, dence - Molhemolicf 'o Borghild Kafka A. B., French. German Cl-R Advisor. ,L-Qs" K 5.Q?..x I A , gf N , l J Pharon Heckler Earl Riggle A. J. Rohrbaugh Betty Eddy B. S., A. B.. Biology. B. S., Physics, Chemistry, A. B., Mathematics B. S. Science General Science, Consum- Pre - flight Aeronautics. er Science, Hi-Y Advis- Consumer Science. Buck- or. eye Advisor. 1 -gFACULTY5 f 1 ncluslriol f' Pls iotgulions Lawrence Secrest X' L. B. Miller B, S., M, A., lndustrial B. S., Industrial Arts Arts Genevieve Kellogg A. B.. B. S.. Shorthand. Typing. Business Mathe- matics. Secretarial Practice ommevciel l W-un IQ Wayne Titus B. S.. Retailing. Typing. Bookkeeping. Retailing Coordinator Luther Howell Ruth Galloway B, S.. Vocational Agri- B, S., M. A.. Vocationn culture. li, ll A, Advisor Home lfconomics, li. H DQPG FlfnQnl John Kappel B. S.. Social Science. Bus- iness, Band Drill Muster A.. Atlvisor Merle Warden B. A.. liducational Guid ance. Business Training Consumer lxconomics. 10 1-F A C U L T Y--AM usic ocio . dence Christine Habegger Michael Lombardi Virginia Meekison l Clifford Nelson Lenorc Hill M. A.. Wcurlcl History Jr. Red Cross Advisor Mary Belknap llistory. Social Science B. S. M., High School lnstrumcntal Music M. A., History, Social A. B.. American History Choral Music, Grade Science. Jr. Red Cross Social Problems, Football School Music Supervisor Advisor Coach, Assistant Basket- hall Coach. Track Coach D qsicol -cluccllion Allendonce i rcwq C limo .1 it ii' , fi . .... C Jane Brooks Kenneth Andrews Evelyn Ferris Orley Sturdevant Ora Green A, B.. Health, Physical Physical Education. Base Library Attendant Visiting Teacher Secretary liducation. G. A, A. Ad- ketball Coach. Health. visor Assistant Football Coach Q masses -4-MCLASS OF1943------ President - Fritz Pohlman Vice President Bill Westhoven Secretary - Rose Ann Howe Treasurer - Ronnie l-lefflinger lf, four years ago, we were told. 4ALook closely at the man on one side of you for only one half of you will be here to graduate in l943." we would think the person was indeed telling us a farce. Well, four years have passed and from a relatively large class which entered these portals one fall day in l939 only one half of that sum is to receive diplomas. Along with Uncle Sam. high wages of industry have thinned the ranks of our class. I think it can be truthfully said that the class of '43 is the first war- trained class to disembark from this school and step into the dark world beyond, fully prepared to face it. We have been drilled in every essential thing needed by the citizens of tomorrow. ln the future it can truly be said that the class of l94'a will play its part in winning the war and the everlasting peace to follow. ADOPTIONS Flower: Talisman Rose Color: Coral and Blue Motto: One thing is forever good: That one thing is success JUNIOR HARNION----A'IJ1111111''- Agriculture Course: I7, If A. I Z 3 4. Secretary 3--l. "l1'x 1111 1-u.s11 10111111 111 11'1'1' 117 1.' 111111 1111111s1' 111 111111211 ll s11. VIVIAN I3ARNlf'I"l'--"l'1'1"' Science Course I-Z-3: Commercial -li Intramurals Z1 G. R. 2-3 4: Ole' Club I-l-3. President -1: Basketball Z: College Club 3: F. H. A. l: On- eretta -lx Dramatic Club Z: Tennis 2' Stience Club 3: .lunior Red Cross. Vice President 3. President 4: Ci. A. A.. lreasurer Z. Vice Presisdent 3' All Star Yolley Ball 2: String Quai' ret 3, US111' 11111110 1Uh111'.s 1Uh111 111111 1171l1IH 113 1711117 as 1111117111 wit 1:1117 11111111 111 1'111." .lAMl'S SlVII'I'H-- "S1171I111"---- Commercial Course: Intramurals I I 3 -1: Class Play -l. 11es1e1'.s 1111 1111 pfore pr11p111'.'.s. MARY IfI.I.IfN lX'II:NC1IfRINIi ---- "1ll1" C3OI'llIT'lCI'Cl.ll Course. 111111111111 s1111111' 1111 111111111' 111111 -111 111111111. 111 s1111'111' 111111 111111 1LIl1.M KIINNITI ll ASlllENl7l2lfI'l2R i'KCHY7!1"f7SClCI1CC Course l-Z: ln .lustrial Arts 3-4. ,,,. . , I lhe tHLlV711'll IX 11 1111111' 111 111111 11 I r111111.'i PIIYIIIS I3RI:QSSI.IiR--"1'1'11"' Commercial Course l-Z-3: General -l: I3aslxetbaII l-Z-3-4: All Star Basket ball Z: Sports Manager l-Z-3: G. A. A. 3--l. "l.J1'1111111's 111111 81721111 LL'17II'1ptltJ1.X 111 her t'17K't'IlHl'. 1 YIRQSII. CUPP7"I'11'11"---Intl. Arts Course: Operetta 4: Class Play 314. urls .s111'111 11.x 11 .sun 111'111." CLASS OF 1943 13 ARl.liNli KI.O'l'Z College Course Intramurals Z-3: G. R. I Z-3-4: Annual Staff 4: College Club 3: De- bate l-3-4: I3.1nd l-Z-3--1: New-1 Staff -1: Study Hall Assistant 2-3. Class Play 3: Dramatic Club 2: Class Oflicer l: Noon Nlovle Usber 2-3 .lunior Red Cross 3--lx Science Clulv 3: Proiectitunist 1-3--1: l.il1rary As- sistant l-2-3: Debate Club 3: Ci. A. A. 33 Home Room Assistant I, AAIVIIIQI, 1111s111. u1'r'1 l'11'Ut'I',' ls .she 1 L't'l' ffl!!-U1 ."71VeU1'r.' 'I I:I.DIN IIVIPQROUK Vocational Agritulture Course: Ilall NIOIIIIOI' 4. Cilee Club 4: .If I5. A. l. Secretary 2. lieasurer 3. Vice President -l: Intra murals -4. "II'111'11.s LL,'1'l'1' 111 111111 11121' 1'111'1:11" 111110117757 11,1 be 1'1'11'11.x1'11 1111111 S1l7111l. 111111 111 some L'l77t'1'1It'I'I1'l1.H CII ADYS XVAI,IiI2R Cluininercial Course l-l-3: Home Ifc. -l: I3aslxetball l-I-3--lx Sports Manager I-Z-3--1: I7. H. A. I--li School Nutes 'Iiypist 4: Code Typist 3: G. A. A. 3-4. "SIN 1t111?A I1k1' tl 1'1'1' 111'11111 111111r". IIOXVARIVD DIiHNI3OS'l'IiI. - - "ll1111'1111H---Commercial Course: In tiamurals I--l: Reserve I3aslxetbalI Z. '.ll1111 1111111011 IS 41171111711 111.x1." MARJORIII ARMSIRONQI "1I1111"111"' --College C11urse1 Intramur .-ls IZ-3-4: Cl. R. IZ 3 -lx Hall lXI11ni111r li Glee Club l Z: I3asl1et ball l Z 3--li Annual Stall' -l: Col- lege Club 3: Dsbate 3: I3an1l 1-3--l: News Staff -li Operetta l: Dramatic Club Z: Science Club 3: .lr. Refl Cross 3--1: All Star I3aslxetball 2: I.1 brarv Assistant: Ci. A. A. Z-3-4 President -I. "l1'.x l7lt'L' 111 111' 11111111111. 1011011 111111f 17111 111111111 171-1313. N CIIQRAIID C.iURf'I'Vs'I2lI IRR HC1L1S ----Ind. Arts Course: l31111tball I 2-3- -l: Pnslsetball l-2-3: lrarlx l 1 3--1. N Club 3--1: Intramurals l-2-3--l: Cilee Club -1: I'I11n1e R1111111 Assistant -I "lI'111'11 111 111311111 1111111, LL'17L'I1 s11'1'p11 x1e1'p. H IlIlI.liN J. IVIANNW Ilome lic. Course: If H. A, I-Z-3 -l: I3asketball rp 1. ' . . l - .Cr A. A. 3. G. R. I. ".'I111'111'11'L'e 111 1110 11111111111 114'11!'t'1'.N 14 Maltcstii omni FRUCHEY- "'Marge"----Science Course l: Com- mercial Z-3-4: Basketball I-2-3-4: Ci. R. l-Z-3-4: Hall Monitor 4, Cilee Club I-2-3-4: Bank I-2-3-4: News Staff 4: F. H, A. l-2: A Cap-- ella Choir 3: Mixed Choir 4: Sports Manager I-2-3: G. A. A. 3-4. 'Lees he pleusunl lo each other. lVe're all having ll dreadful time." DONALD G. XV, PACEY-"Ben" -Commercial Course l-2: General 3: Ind. Arts 4: Intramurals l-2-3-4: Football 4: N-Club 4: Jr. Red Cross 4. "Genius is the tllllillllf to avoid hard work." NORMA SHliI.'I' -- -- Commercial Course: Glee Club 4: Code Staff 3: Annual Staff 4: Band I-2-3-4: Study Hall Assistant 2: F. H. A, 1: Oper- etta 4: Class Play Usher 3: Jr. Rel Cross 4: District Music Contest 2. "Among lhe girls shes ltlll and fair ----Her like gou'll nol End everg- where." JAMES CURDIiS4"Zelte"fSci- ience Course I: Ind. Arts Z-3-4: In- tramurals I-2-3: Football l-2: Track I-2: Glec Club 4: Mixed Choir 4: Operetta 4: Activity Ticket Collector 4. "As genuine us u thumb print" .LAURA HOCKlN4AN--"Hoclzg" --Commercial Course: G, R. I-2-3. Cilee Club 2-4: Basketball l: Band l-2-3: F. H. A. l-2-3: Dramatic Club 2: Jr, Red Cross 3: All Star Manager 3: O. A. A. 2-3.4: Mixed Choir 4. "Noi too huppg. no! loo glum, jus! the one to be your chumf' LAVJRENCF WIECHERS-l.arrtf -Ind. Arts Course: Football l-2-3- 4: Cmlee Club 4: Mixed Choir 4: Op- eretta 4: Intramurals I-Z-3-4: N-Club 2-3-4: Jr. Red Cross : All League Fullback 4. 4 l'Life is a grime of football with time out for dalingf' LLOMA JEAN RIOGS--"Sis or Jeanw---Commercial Course: Glee Club Z-3-4: Code Typist 3: Intramurals I- Z: Activity Ticket Collector Z: Home Room Monitor 3: Class Play Usher 3: Movie Usher 4: Jr, Red Cross 4: Annual Staff 4: Operetta Business Manager 4. 'iShe looks sweet enough Io he ra- honed." CLASS OF 1943 DAVID HOCRENBERRY-Duue -Science Course: Malinta-Greltou School I-2: Intramurals 3-4: Foot' ball 3-4: Basketball 3: Olee Club 4: Operetta 4: N-Cub 4: Mixed Choir 4. "His life is an open book and he likes lo read out of ii." BETTY CRIlAGIlR4"Tiz"'f Commercial Course: Annual Stall 4: College Club 3: Study Hall Assistant 4: Activity Ticket Collector 4: Code Staff 3. "Her eyes were rhapsodies in blue." JOHN RICHARD MO"l"I'ER---' "Dirk"fInd, Arts Course: Football I-2-3-4: Co-Captain 4: Basketball l: Intramurals I-Z-3-4: Track I-2- 31 Class Treasurer 3: N-Club 3-4: Glee Club 4. "1 will no! excuse: I will not re- Ireul ci single inch, and l will he heard." ROSIL ANNE IlOVVll4Commer- cial Course: Class Secretary 4: Cu. R Z-3. Treasurer 4: Movie Usher 3' Code Typist 3: Home Room Mon- itor 3: Jr, Red Cross 4: Glee Club Z-4: Annual Staff 4: Operetta I-4: National Honor Society 3-4: Mixed Choir 4. "Gracious as the dip of ii dancing wave," TOM SPENCER---Science Course: Class Play 3: News Staff 4: Hall Monitor 2. "Never do today wlltll you can pu! oil until tomorrow." IZDRAS ALLEN-"lie Ee"4I'Ionic Economics Course 3-4: Science I-2: G. R. I: Study Hall Assistant l-2-3. Ii. H. A. 2-3. Secretary l. Treasurer 4: Basketball I: Library Assistant Z. "Quiet at times perhaps she mag! he. 'twere better some others were quiet as she." HAROLD THOMPSON+Science Course I-Z: Ind. Arts 3-4: Chemistry Club 3: Hi-Y 4: Operetta 4: Glce Club 4. "I don'l tell while lies: mine ure in Iechnicolorf' ROl3liR'l' KNIIIIN- -"lSob'l - Science Course: Annual Stall' l-Z-3-4: News Stall' 4: Class Play 3: Student Council I-Z-3: Class Ollicer I: Jr, Red Cross 3. "Rare compound ot otltlttty. frolit, antl fan. lVho relished it joke and rewtreil in a pllfl. CHIQRTRUDE PARSIQI,S---Lurfleit ---li. H. A. I-Z-3-4. Treasurer 3: Noon Movie Usher 2-3. "Single bliss may be sweet, but wha not double sweetness?" ROBIQRT Dll,l.li----"l3ob"f--ln- dustrial Arts Course Z-3-4: Deshler High School l: Deshler Band l: Na- poleon Hand Z-3. "Helter a witty tool than ti foolish wit." MARY Iil.l.EN CUl5I5--' 'Cftill'1'e" ---College Course: C. R. l-Z-3-4 Vice President 3. Program Chairman 4: Hall Monitor Z: Glee Club l-Y Basketball l-2: Annual Staff 4: Col- lege Club 3: News Stall' 4: Study Hall Assistant 4: li. H. A. 4: Class Play 3: Dramatic Club Z: Activity Ticket Collector Z: Science Club 3: Jr. Red Cross 3-4: library Assistant Z. Ci. A, A. 3. "rl air! 'with pep antl zeal to do most anything we ask her to." RICHARD HARRlNCi'l'ONfln- dustrial Arts Course: Hi-Y Z-3-4: Intramurals 2. "He talzes his blame like it man. he blames II on his wife." JUNll DELVIQNTIIAI.--'4Halt' IJIHIH' -Commercial Course: lntra murals I-2: G. R. Z-3-4: Class Play 3: Activity Ticket Collector Z-3. Cheer Leader 2-3-4: Study Hall Ass- istant Z: Tablet seller 4: I3, H. A. I. "A aood line is the shortest dis- tance between two dates." THOMAS BOYD- "Tony"--Ind. Arts Course: liootball I-Z-3-4: Bas- ketball l-Z-3-4: Intramurals 1-2-3- 4: Hall Monitor l: Clee Club Secre tary 4: N-Club 3-4. "lIbe best dressed man totlaa is one tn uniform." CLASS OF 1943 15 CARMEN BOND- 3'Cfoelztf"- - Science Course: G. R, l-Z-3-4. Presi- dent 4: Glee Club l-Z-3-4: Code Staff 3: Annual Stall' 4: Study Hall Assistant 4: F. H, A. I-Z: President Z: Dperetta I-4: Class Play 3: A Capella Choir 3: Dramatic Club Z' Tennis Z: Student Council l-Z: Class Oflicer Z-3: Science Club 3: Jr. Red Cross 3-4. President 3: National Honor Society 3-4: District Music Contest 2: State Musical Contest 2. "lt is not wise to be wiser than necessary. " ROl.F OBIQRHAUS- -"Rusty"- - Industrial Arts Course: Hall Monitor l-2-3: Glee Club 4: Code Staff Z: Operetta 4. "He thinks by infection: catching an opinion is like a cold." ROSIQMARY DAVlSf"Rosie"--- Commercial Course I: Home llc. 2 3-4: G. R. I-Z: Basketball 1-3-4: lf. H. A, l-2-3-4: Movie Usher l-3. Uln gentle looks and talent rare rtone nm surpass and few compare " JOHN DIETRICH--''Johnny''- - Science Course l-2: Commercial 3-4: Intramurals l-4: Reserve Basketball Z. "Time tells on a l77tll7, especiallt: a good time," NORMA JIEAN KRATZljR-- Commercial Course: Glee Club I-Z-4: Code 3: College Club 3: Ci. A. A, 3: Home Room Activity Collector 3: Movie Usher 4: Jr, Red Cross 4: Annual Staff 4: Cperetta 4, "lt is better to be small and shine than to be large anti east a shadowf ERNEST ROSEl3ROCKf"Erm'e flndustrial Arts Course: Intramur- als Z-4: Shop Assistant Instructor 4: Boys Glee Club 4: Operetta 4. "How lucky I amfwheneucr I make u mistake, euertflnody Hnds it." JOAN HEll.MAN--"Joea"---Sci- ence Course: G, R. 2-3-4. Secretary Z: Hall Monitor Z: Glee Club l-Z-3-4: Trio 4: Sextet 4: Code Staff 2: An nual Staff 4: College Club 3: News Stall 4: Class Play 3: Operetta l-4: A Capella Choir 3: Dramatic Club Z: Activity Ticket Collector I: Sci- ence Club 3: Jr. Red Cross 3: ln- tramurals 2. "Helter late than never. but better never late." 16 ROSE MARIIi Rl2lSER4"l3euze" --Science Course: G, R. 2: I3. H. A. 4: Chemistry Club 3: Dramatic Club 2: Jr. Red Cross 3-4: Basketball 4. Ulilme fliezh. 'lis stud: but when I um afar from thee. friend He fltvellt wilh a wounded fealherf' RAY ITARISON-f-"Baz"--Science Course I: Commercial Course Z: In' clustrial Arts Course 3-4: Intramurals 243-4: Football I-Z-3: Track l-Z-3 4: N-Club 3-4, HllfIt'l7 of few words are the besl men." PATRICIA ANN LEONHARDT f -'APut"fScience Course: G. R. lr Z-3-4: Hall Monitor 4: Annual Stall 4: College Club Secretary 3: Study Hall Assistant I-4: F. H. A, l-Z President of Northwestern Ohio 2: Class Play 3: Dramatic Club Z: Sci- ence Club Treasurer 3: Jr. Red Cross 3-4, "She is prelly lo walk with. willy lo talk will? and pleusunl lo lhtnk on." MARTIN B. l.UI2BKER7Mt1rljf V---Vocational Agriculture Course: Ma linta-Grelton School I-Z: Intramur- als 3-4: Iiootball 3-4: Hall Monitor 3-4: Track 31 Debate 3-4: F. li. A. 3,43 N-Club 3-4: All League Tackle 4 "Never hil u mlm when hes clowr He 777lffl7l gel htlclz up," BETTY BIZRNIUS4-A-''l3ern1'e"f C'ommei'cial Course: Basketball I-Z-4: Class Play 3: Dramatic Club Z: l.i brary Assistant 3. "ll mailers more whtzts In tl tco man S lace lhun LUINIIYS on lf... VIRGIL I5RUTl'l -'- Commercial Course: Intramurals l-Z-3: Debate 3: Class Play 3: Movie Projettionist 2. "Sometimes KI mlm with tl clear tonsczence has tl poor memortlf' NlAR'l'I'lA SMIIII'4"llfIar1'V--- General Course: If H. A. I-Z. HSVTYUIZG-l'llI7tl rulnmessf' CLASS OF 1943 J' A MAX MINNICH--"Pztl'Y College Course: Nf'Club I-243-4: Science Club 3: College Club 3: Debate 4: Intra- murals I-Z-3-4: liootball I-2-3-4: Basketball IQZH3-4: Annual Stall 4' News Stall 4: Class Play 3: Jr, Red Cross 4: Mixed Choir 4: All league Quarterback 4: Operetta -l. "Hrs Utllllillll-U77 is only PIIIISRI-I7 deep." M,ARIl.YN ANDRIEXV-"Andy" -Commercial Course: Hall monitor 3: Glee Club I-Z-3: IT. H. A. Officer I: Class Play 3: A Capella Choir 3: Dramatic Club 2. "Her lonyue ts like tl wheel: one spoke uller another." IUTHIER I.. GENUlT-'1.utv'-- College Course: Hall Monitor 4: Glee Club Z-4: Annual Staff 4: Dramatics Club President Z: Student Council Z-3: Class Oflicer 2: Activity Ticket Collector Z: National Honor Society 3-4: Mixed Choir 4: Operetta 4. "The besl. bad. brlyhlesl boil." CAROI YN CASTIIIQI.--A'Soupt,"' --Commercial Course: Annual Stall' 4: College Club 3: F, H. A. l-Z: Class Play 3: Dramatic Club 2: Ac- tivity Ticket Collector I: Cilee Club I: Intramurals l. Q "Sl1e'.s in her tlI7C't'tllJllltlL'.l- XVIl.l,l AM HOOV l:R-' 'Sur'ul-' -ACommercial Course l: Incl. Arts Z-3-4: lfootball Manager 4: Intra- murals I-ZV3-4: Stage Manager for Class Play 3. 'AMosl men are perliecl. luke mt' tor exllmplefi MARClil.I.A HOFFMAN-4Slzip -College Course: Glee Club I-Z-4: Band lf2-3-4: Librarian Z-3-4: Study Hall Assistant 2-3: Operetta l- 4: Orchestra I-2f3. President 4: Noon Movie Usher 2-3: Jr. Red Cross 4' District Music Contest Z: State Music Contest Z: Mixed Chorus 4: Drama- tic Club Z. "fl t'omf'o1'lul2lc htunor lhtll llcllles Luzlhoul St'I'tllCl7I-V7g.'l DONAI ,D GUNTER-f-"Most"'-A Ind, Arts Course: Class Play Promp- ter 3: Jr. Red Cross 3. "A classmate bones! and lrue. and furlhermore tl worker loo." XVII.I.lAM WESTHOVEN-'Red' -Science Course: Hi-Y 2-3, Vice President -lx Glee Club President 43 Chemistry Club President 3: Class Vice President 3-4: Football I-Z-3--lx Basketball l-Z-3-4: Track I-Z-3-4: College Club Treasurer 3: N-Club 3- 4: Intramurals I-2-3-4: Class Play 3: Jr. Red Cross 3-4: News Staff -lc An- nual Staff 4: Operetta 4. He's Cl leader of men and a follower of women. MARILYN .IEANNIQ RIQIMUND 7College Course I-2: Commercial 3-4: Girls Basketball l: G. R. 2. "Shes witty and terse and easy on eyes." CARLIITON IQ1lE'I'RICK--Keith Ind. Arts Course: Intramurals 1-2-3- -lz Hall Monitor Z. One does not make friends. one reeotmtzex them. LOIS I, SVJORDEN--Real Com- mercial Course: Actiyity Ticket Col- lector 3--I: Study Hall Assistant -I: Annual Staff -lx Code 3: School No- tes Typist 3--I: Home Room Assistant -lc Ii. H. A. I: Intramurals 1. Her brain is like a pin cushion. stuck full of lhtngs to do. VVAI.'I'IiR MEYER-Ind. Arts Course: Iflorida high school l: Glee Club -I: Class Play 3: Operetta -I. No mtm who is in ll hurry is quite civilized. VAl.lIiTA WITTENBERC3-- "Bunny"7Cominercial Course: Glee Club Z: Noon Movie Usher 3: Jr. Class Play Usher 3. She was more fair than tcords eun sau. HIENRY RO'I'HliNBIlRGliR--- "Hunk ' '-Commercial Course. Nothing can he more useful to u man than tr determznatton not to he hurried. CLASS OF 1943 17 .IIQAN KRAUSS--Commercial3 Intramurals I-2-3: l.ibrary Assistant I: G. R. Z: If H. A. Z-3: Oflicer Z: Hall Monitor Z: Dramatic Club 2: G. A. A 3: Deep blue eyes, like two teaspoons ful uf ilflediterruneun. IfRIlDIlRICK POl'll,lVIAN7l"r1'tz, Baron. Von7Science Course: Class Pres. l-Z-3-4: Student Council l- 2-3, Vice Pres.. 3: Hi-Y 2-3--I, Pres -I: Band l-Z-3--I. Pres. -lx Basketball Z-3--lr Reserve Basketball l-Z: Ilall Monitor Z: Glee Club 4: Annual Staff -I: College Club 3: News Staff 4: Opeietta -I: Class Play 3: Mixetl Choir 4: Tennis Z: N-Club 3--I National Honor Society 3--lx Intra- murals l-Z-3. lie silent and pass for LI pl1iIo.sopl1er. DONNA DAVIS 7 Hlllomlien- - Commercial Course: Girls Basketball I-Z: Ii. H. A. I-Z: Glee Club Z. ller Lungs are quiet but frzentlltt ROBIIRT I7l.IiAGI.li---Ml'1'cl:les" --Science Course: Vy'eston High School I : Intramurals 3--I: Glee Club -l: Op- erelta -I: Nlixed Choir -I. l.et htm lice to be one humlred. llle Lutlnt htm on earth. liVl2l,YN l.ANGlf- -Coniniercial Course: Activity Ticket Collector -lx Girl's Basketball Z-3: Annual Stall -l: Code 3: Noon Movie Usher 2-3--I: Jr. Class Play Usher 3: G. A. A. 3. She has LI lot of freight on at lrutn ot' thought. DONAI.D STOUGI-I 4 Science Course: Intramurals Z-3-4: Hi-Y Z- 3-4: Jr. Class Treasurer: Property Manager Class Play 3: News Staff -I: Annual Stall 4: Science Club 3. Hes nice. even to people who cunt do htm ll fttuor. GLIINDORA BLAIR----"Dorie"--- Commercial Course I-2: General 3--I: Intramurals I-Z-3-4: Hall Monitor 4: Girls Assistant 3: li. H. A. I--li All Star Basketball 3: G. A. A. 3-4. A tuzinnzinq grace her evertt uct cle- fined. 1.8 HILDA S. SMITH----"Smitty"+ Commercial Course l-2: General 3: Home Ec. 4: Girl's Basketball l-2-3- 4: F. H. A. l:Glee Club 2: G. A. A. 3-4. And "they" lived happily ever after. EDVJARD HANCOCK----"Eddii"' ---Industrial Arts Course: Track l-2- 3-4. Manager: Football Manager 3-4: Jr. Class Play 3: N-Club 4: Intra- murals l-2-3-4. AIO man ever learned anything by staying at home. JOAN RIEGER----"Joey'Y -Com- mercial Course: G. R. 2-3-4: Hall Monitor 4: Glee Club l-2-3-4: Sex- tet 4: Trio 4: Annual Stall' 4: Col- lege Club 3: Operetta l-4: Class Play 3: A Capella Choir 4: Dramatic Club 2: 'Mixed Choir 4: Activity Ticket Collector l: Jr. Red Cross 3-4: llome Room Monitor 2. One should not neglect ones educa- tion for one's studies. RUSSELL AGl.IiR A'lJt'tt't'y'7-- Commercial Course l-2: lnclustrial Arts 3-4: Intramurals l-2 3 4: lfoot ball 4: Manager l-2-3: Ili-Y 2. He is a man devoted to his iaust CLARIBEL Fll.l.lNGER--Clairy ----College Course: G. R. 2-3-4: Glen Club l-2-4: Girl's Basketball 2-3: College Club 3: Band l-2-3-4: News Stall 4: I7. H. A. 4: Mixed Cboir 41 Operetta 4: Dramatic Club 2: Sextet 4: Trio 4: Orchestra 4: Science Club 3: Jr. Red Cross 3-4: G. A. A. 3' District Music Contest 2: State Music Contest 2. "Eat drink and be merry for to- morrott' ive diet." RAYMOND DACHIIENIIAUS- - 'iRay"---Agriculture Course l-Z. Commercial 3. Ind. Arts 4: lntra murals l-2-3-4: Glee Club 4: IT. I7. A. l-2: Operetta 4. fl quiet. knowing. country lad. MARTHA Dll'2'liRlCl:! - "Mart" --Commercial Course: Library As- sistant l-2: Class Play 3: Dramatic Club 2. llfomen are wiser than men bt'- cause they know less and understand ll7Ul'L'. CLASS OF 1943 RONALD HEI7I7l.lNGER-Ronny --Vocational Agriculture Course: in- traniurals l-2-3-4: lfootball l-2-3. C0-Captain 4: Hall Monitor 4: Track l-3: Glee Club l. Secretary 4: F. E. A. l-2-3, Reporter 4: President 4: Hi- Y 3-4: Class Treas. 4: N-Club 2-3- 4: Jr. Red Cross 4: Mixed Choir 4: All League Iiootball 3-4: Operetta 4. "fl handy man with a sense of humusf' BETTY L. MliYliRS--"15ett's" -Commercial course l: Home Econ- omics 2-3-4 F. Ifl. A. l-2-4. Secre- tary 3: Movie Usher 2-3: G. R. 3. Her mind is like a sun dial: It records only pleasanlness. LEON GENUl'l'-"l.ee"-Science Course: Intramurals l-2-3-4: Glee Club 4: Annual Stall 4: News Staff 4: Operetta 4: Class Play 3: Reserve Basketball 2. "When love and duty clash let duty go to smash." VIVIIAN MAHLER -w "Viv"- College Course: G. A. A. 2-3-4: G. R. l-2-3-4: College Club 3: Science Club 3: Glee Club l-2-4: Hall Mon- itor 2: Girls Basketball l-2-3-4: An- nual Staff 4: News Stall 4: Operetta l-4: Class Play 3: Dramatic Club 3: Sports Manager 4: Jr. Red Cross 3-4: All Star Basketball 2-4. "I could lie better if I tvould. but its awfully lonesome being good," CLAYTON W. VORXVERK-HC. V."-4Science Course: Intramurals 2- 3-4: Glee Club 2-4: College Club 3: Class Play 3: Boys Quartet 4: Science Club 3: Jr. Red Cross 4: News Staff 4: Operetta 4. "Slow but Sure". LECNA Mll.l.IjR--"Lee"7Com- mercial Course: Girls Basketball 2-3: Study Hall Assistant 2: F. H. A. l: G. A. A. 3. For even tlaouyh vanquished she could argue still. CHARLES BUCKMASTER4 "Bucky"--Science Course: Intramur- als l: Student Council l-2-3: Jr. Red Cross 3-4. He is u man of a feiv thousand words. fS N A P Sw- orny lluskcrs A Bicycle Built For 'llircc Rcfucliiig Ilay Ball? Bring ln 'Ilic Scrap Surprised our l.USClUll'Q Gals V For Victory Pofcd lliddic ls Workingi ANNUAL STAFF---v Editors - - Mary Ellen Cuff, Luther Cenuit Business Managers Eritz Pohlman, William Westhoven Advisor - - - - Mr. Riggle Literary Staff Arlene Klotz Carmen Bond Vivian Mahler Evelyn Lange Marjorie Armstrong Advertising Leon Cenuit .loan Heilman Pat Leonhardt Joan Rieger Carolyn Casteel Photography Robert Kniffin Bill Foster Typists Lloma Riggs Rose Ann Howe Lois Sworden Norma Shelt Laura Hockman Marcella Hoffman Norma Kratzer Betty Creager Sports Max Min nich Art Arlene Klotz Don Stough Lynn Hickman E--CLASS OF 1944-7 P l President Bob lfoster Vice President - Bill Foster Secretary - Rita Rae Hucldle Treasurer Norbert Howe Vifhen We entered as freshmen We looked upon the four years ahead of us as a long period of time: but now, almost overnight, we Gnd ourselves at the end of our junior year. These three years have been filled with the pleasure of studying and working together. with participation in the various school activities. and with the -joys of friendships formed as we grew up together. It would be well for each of us. looking back over our first three years, to check our course with our aims and goals. before beginning our senior year. From now on We should take our activities and studies more seriously because of world conditions. 'AService" has become the keynote for most activ- ities in our country at this time. May each member of the class of l944 be alert to whatever service he or she can give. ROBERT FOSTER. 22 lst row: W. Lensman H. Desgrange VJ. Glick M. Sturdavant D. Smith 2nd row: B. Bell R. Speiser M. Desgrange W. Oherhaus B. Allen 3rd row: J. Palmer L. Mehring N. Richards A. Knepley F. LeRuth 4th row: N. Gilliland V. Reichert D. Luehker R. Foster L. Vorwerk 5th row: VJ. Gerken M. Dulle R, Harmon B. Little J. Fruchey Sth row: B. Thielman W, Foster L. Russell D. Huddle D. Box 7th row: D. Barnes M. Gebhardt W. Wittenberg D. Stout J. Miller Sth row: L. Long T. McC0lley E. Augenstein B. Showman E. Thornton CLASS OF 1944 ! CLASS OF 1944-'Yee ,gf fx lst row: B. Mathers R. Schumaker J. Bruns G. McAllister N. Stevens Znd row: H. l-aremore li. May M. Meek F. Hefflinger D. lngle lard row: M. Deblin C. Snyder G. Taylor XV. Gerken M. Roessing 4th row: E. Deimling N. Lauterbach N. Howe M. Buckmaster D. Plummer 5th row: J. Kanney R, Freytag M. Bond li. Delventhal E. Hess 6th row: J. Heaston D. Shelf K. Creager R. Mullen R. Shiarla 7th row: E. Vajen b. Saneholtz, W. Dietrich R . Beard A. Taylor Sth row: R. Huddle R. Srires P. Walters D. Kirian TSNAPS-- Give Me A Bite Football Hero Football or Jujitsu? The End Censored Qver the Top NVho Is She Bob? Carmen Nothing Less Than An A ---CLASS OF 1945--v President - Ciuy Cmith Vice President Bill Chubb Secretary - Marilyn Ruetz Treasurer James Donovan The class of '45 has attained a part of the high school life of which it has long dreamed. The Sophomore Class maintained a high standard of scholar- ship and took part in the following extra-curricular activities: Hi-Y. C. R., P. F. A., F. H. A., Glee Club and the newly formed Victory Corps. This year the class has taken a part in the athletic program. The boys have gained regular positions on the football and basketball teams, and the girls have participated in basketball and intramural sports. The Sophomore Class sincerely believes that it has contributed its share to the high school activities of the year, and is looking forward to the school years to come. GUY SMITH. 26 lst row M. Ritz B. Wright D. Chubb L. Groll R. Wirick 2nd row: Cm. Smith O. lngle D. Rohrbaugh R. Miller E. Meyer 3rd row: R. Loudon W. Chubb P. Hagans J. Hefflinger M. Dillc 4th row: L. Gunn M. Huddlc F. Leiler M. Hahn A, Baker 5th row E. Rciser E. Scarr E. Hoover J. Davis R. Blair 6th row J. Crawford J. Heilman J. Donovan P. Ort J. Kruse 7th row: li. Nelson B. Kluth N. Hockman O. Meyer E. Schultz Sth row: K. Wichcrs K. Knepley Ci. Willeman M. Schwab J. Small 9th row: M. Bost L. Wetter H. Davis B. Badcnhop C. Murray CLASS OF 1945 135.3 OF l945 -- ff 4' 212' , if ll I ,Q i v ff" -li 2 I' ..4 lst row: J. Shoem.1lxer B. Riuer B. Burrell Cf. Maher R. 'lll10INl7HOll Znd row: A. Daman D. Vajen J, Holclen M. W.1ller's M. Augenelein 3rd row: M. Durham B. Walters l.. Thompson J. Deblin A. Wencll 4th row R. Herman H. Rohdy G. Campbell R . Daum R. McMichael 5th row: E. Elling R. Yackee J. Hoelfel D. Weeks J. Rnlzlall 6th row: F. Pacey l. Fnrison D. Blalr B. Gebharcll lf. Keller 7th row: D. Baker E. Meyer M. Pzuekrwmstel' D. Plassman l.. Miller 8th row: D. Hoekenherry M. Farison R. Swick l-. Drewes li. S.1uQser 9th row: A. Kolbe V. Keller B. Beck ' li. Gee .l. Spencer .77 gs N A P swe- Yea, TeamT I-Qt's Go. Three Old Maids Hold It Service W'ith A Smile Machinist 103 Presents -ee--CLASS OF 1946--- President f l-ee Helbxg Vice President Franklin Reinlginjg Secretary Mary Ann Meineke Treasurer Lewis liOPPJ11l7OliL'Q' September 7, 1943 was the date of our entrance into high school. A milestone in our lives had been reached. We were freshman in high School. There were ninety members in our class, all enterting school with a zest for new adventure, Our class was well represented in the band, the football team, and several of the boys played on the reserve basketball team, This year there was a special interest taken in the Glee Club and many of our members took part in this activity and also in the operetta, UH. M. S. Pinaforef' Many of our mem- bers took part in the Girl Reserves and the Jr. Red Cross. Our class aided the war effort by buying war Stamps and bonds, by helping in the scrap drive and some of our members joined the Victory Corps. Our grades were good and our standing was high. Vv'e have enjoyed our Hrst year in high school very much and we look forward with sincere pleasure to the three which follow. We shall strive to ach- ieve new goals and we shall leave school with the satisfaction of having done our job well. LEE HELBERG. 30 lst row: E. Heglc Fruchey Wm. Klotz M. Connolly N. Cupp Znd row: M. Carter R. Campbell O. Lcedy G. Kruse S. Donovan 3rd row: B. Lidclle D. Dackenllaus B. Limrle P. Crahan J. Delventhal 4th row: J. Maher J. May R. Dullc VJ. Oberhaus l., Marcus 'Sth row: W. Apcl P. Plotts R. Burkluoldcr l.. Dunbar L. Hclbcrg 6111 row: M. Panning H. Hoover J. Meek D. Vfittcnbcrg M. Vxficding F. Plassman 7th row R. Heutcr R. XVeiraucl1 R, Patterson D. Kraegel O. Ashcnfcltcr D. Ludcman 8111 row: G. Riggs E. Bickforcl P. Grim lg. Miller M. Hutchinfon C. Hedges CLASS OF 1946 '1 e LA SS OF19 Y .2 U' 2 x min 1 46 1,1 Isl row: R, Howe R. Sihueler J. Rieger J. Young I.. Ordway Znd row: N. Kolbe R. Scheele C. Higbea P. Bernius O. Schlosser 3rd row: M. VVes1hoven R. Johnson A . Baker A. Perry H. filling 4th row B. Hatcher J. Provost I. Spencer R. Murray J. Barrett 5th row M. Helmke E. Grubaugh N. Brown M. Creager J. Boyer 6th row: E. Ellingwood F. Reinking M. Meinke Ps. Willeman M. Genuit 7th row: E. Keller M. Hovey Il. Van Slreader l-. Shell C. Lemon N. Anderson Sth row: G. Sturdavanl C. Vorwerk R. Davis l-. Junge E. Ordway N. XVJIChU1.1H ---CLASS OF l947---- lrt Row: Znd Row 3rd Row: 4th Row lst Row: Znd Row: 3rd Row 4th Row D. Reimund. R. Snyder, J. Reissen, E. Mann, J. White, J. Radel B. Van DeVelde, P. Yackee. : V. Scarr, J. Neuhauser, H. Sonnenberg, E. V-fittenberg, M. Watch- man. D, J. Yaichner, D. Shumaker, B. Niebel, H. Shasteen, S, G Young L. Nelson, E. Mitchell, A. Miller, I. Garlson, J. A. Schlosser, J Palmer, B. Quillman, J. Reichert, R. Schwab, J. Miller, : J. Saneholtz, T. Thompson, B. Shafer, B. Quillman, N. Riggs, M Rohrbaugh, W. Young, J Schwab, H. Plassman, M. A. Whitchurch F. Hoover, W. Malkie, L. Baden, M. Brubaker, R. Kurtz, J. Davis F, Leonhardt, V. Gordes, D. Gray, G Gee. M. Gordes, G. Detwiller, A. Haase, M, Keller, J. Dillon, B. Durham A. Koppenhofer, E. Frederick, L, Knipp, P. Bowers. 1 G. Bliss, T. Hardy, H. Babcock, F. Altman, G. Fronce, E. Altman D. Hoover, N. Lange, E. Haase. : Hoover, J. Lefller, S. Bowerman, M. Elling, D. Davis, M. l. Hatch, D. Gunn, N. Drewes, D. Andrew. -CLASS OF 1948-- .. Y. lst row-- Znd row 3rd row' - n Owens, J. Shelt, N. Pohlman, B. Hardy -R. Babcock, M. Sattler, V. Funchion, D. Heater, V. M. Kraegel, C. Sausser, M. Vanderbilt -C. M. Nlurphy, L. Polker, P. Shartzer, W. Hockenberry, R. Hoover P. Johnson, R Bruns, V. Fahringer 4th row-M. Palmer, R. Welsted, H. Hill, J. Diemer, lVl. Due, A. Bernius J. Quint, L Agler, N. J. French 5th row-J. Fisher, M. Bost, J. Mohler, R. Cuunter, B. Baldwin, V. Cox, L Cordes, B. Keller 6th row-V Davis, H. Huddle, J. Osborne, T. Mathers, M. Bauman, R. Davis 7th row M. Oberhaus, N. lmbrock -J Hefflinger, M. E. Knepley, R. Yaney, C. Eisaman, D. Dielman Nl, Brink, L. Dachenhaus, R, Grant 8th row-D. Layton, P. Watson, M. Gunter, M. Saneholtz, M. J. French, D Gisler, E. Panning, J Sturdevant, J. Wolf J: Hubbard, P. Oldfather, B. Hefflinger, R. Hess, J. Scheid, R. w l ---1-S N A P sw- How Many More? Round and Round Goes Borghilds Plumb Innocence Abroad Wfoman At War As I Was Saying Q9 W X Wg ,. 5 F If ,f 5 .JW -he A N D---a President - Fritz Pohlman Vice President - Robert Foster Secretary and Treasurer Norma Lauterback Librarian - - Marcella Hoffman The Napoleon School Band has again completed another very success' ful season, in spite of losing the services of drill master Mr. John Kapple. Mr. Kapple left last October for a position in our armed services. He didn't, how- ever, leave the spot at all vacant, for Mr. "Mike" Lombardi, able instructor and band director, at once took over and continued the fine work. Besides furnishing inspiring entertainment for the football and basket' ball games, the band performed for many delightful concert programs. Not loosing many of its performers, the band, next fall, should again attain the true greatness that it has built up throughout the past years. ' v --.C L U B sm of BOYS' GLEE CLUB President - - Bill Westhoy'en Secretaries Tom Boyd and Ron l-lefflinger Librarians --f- leon and l.uther Genuit For the nrst time in several years, Napoleon High School had a boys' glee club. When Miss Habegger issued a call for volunteers, some 92 boys ref sponded. From these, she chose a group of about 65 boys who comprised the boys' glee club. Many public appearances were made. Among them were our parts in the operetta and the mid-winter concert, appearances before Kiwanis, Farmers lnstitute, and ather Various meetings of farm and business mens organizations held in the auditorium. Several quartets and small ensembles were formed which entertained the school and community on different occasions throughout the school year. ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra under the very capable direction of Mr. Lombardi has completed another successful season. They appeared at many meetings and banquets during the year. As usual, they furnished music for the Junior and Senior Class plays and toolt part in the commencement exercises. This year the regular practice period was changed from fortyefive mniutes to an hour and fifteen minutes. They were given one period a week in- stead of practicing after school hours. This extra time was a great help and the orchestra really got things done this year. CLUBS Mix --CLUBS-- Lgile S, Gee President - Vivian Barnett Vice President - Joan Rieger Secretary - Gwendolyn Taylor Treasurer - Mary Irene Roessing Librarians Lavern Long, Leah Vorwerk Accompanist - - - Ruth Daum Director Miss Christine Habegger The Ciirls' Cilee Club, under the leadership of Miss Christine Habegger has progressed rapidly this year. The enrollment included sixty-one girls, all of whom are ambitious and perservering. In February the Girls' Glee Club with the Boys' Glee Club presented a program in the auditorium. It was given as one of Napoleon's series of Sunday afternoon concerts. On April 16, the two groups gave the famous Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, HH. M. S. Pinaforen. A sextette, chosen from the Glee Club girls, made many appearances before the public. "The Three Old Maids", a novelty trio of girls, were also called upon for several repeat performances. From the comments of citizens it is evident that Miss Habegger has produced an entertaining and talented group of girls. W-S N A P sw-A Well Twirl My Turban Hercules 'AOlcl MacDonald" Are You Hurt? -C L U B SZ- messaf lliifi. Iii ' new K F. F. A. President - - - Ronald Hefflinger Vice President - - Eldin lmbrock Secretary - - Junior Harmon Treasurer - Wilbur Wittenburg Reporter ------- Dale Blair XVatch Dog ------ Bob Harmon The Napoleon chapter of Future Farmers of America has done very well under the leadership of their new advisor, Mr. Luther W. Howell. The Vocational Agriculture Department of which F. F. A. is the official organzation, has contributed to the knowledge of the local farmers by putting on demonstrations and holding adult classes. They have furthered the war ef fort by producing sheep, poultry and dairy products, They have also cultivated and harvested 69 acres of crops successfully, F. H. A. President ------ Betty Thielman Vice President and Historian - Mae Dille Secretary-Tresaurer - - - Edras Allen Program Chairman 1 Carolyn Murray Recreation Chairman - - - Dorothy Chubb Advisor ------ Ruth Galloway The F. H. A, is an organization which has completed its fourth year in our school. The theme of the club this year was 'Live for Victory." Early in the year thirty-two childrens' nightgowns were made for the Red Cross. Shortly after Christmas, work was begun on ZOO arm bands. The iunior and senior girls of the club have taken the Red Cross nutrition course which later will entitle them to enter the canteen course. The club purchased a fifty dollar war bond. As you can see the club has done much for the war effort this year and we intend to do twice as much next year. CLUBS -CLUBS-- , I.. President - Fritz Pohlman Vice President - - - Bill Westhoven Secretary - - Richard Harrington, XValdo Gerken Treasurer - Harold Thompson, Don Stough Working along with the war effort, the Hi-Y under the able eye of Mr. Heckler has again stepped out and taken the initiative in service and social need throughout the school. In confirming this statement the club sponsored several war drives and helped with drives sponsored by the school. The club has provided covers for all magazines coming into the library. Also in the course of the year, it has played host to the District Hi-Y Convention, Socially, the club is outstanding. It sponsored all of the dances through- out the year. With its interesting programs it provided many happy hours for its members. Many citizens benefited from the club. Q- President - Carmen Bond Vice President - Elaine May Program Chariman Mary Ellen Cuff Secretary - - Joan Hoeffel Treasurer Rose Ann Howe Pianist - - Claribel Fillinger Advisors Miss Kafka, Miss Brooks The Girl Reserve Club, this year, as in former years, has tried to live up to its code of service. Clothing was both purchased and donated for needy students. One family was 'made happier by a Christmas basket, The club has also been active in Junior Red Cross work doing such things as sewing, keeping a scrapbook, and a soldiers address file. A joint Hi-Y-G. R. hayride was held, In addition to this several other parties were held throughout the year. Forty new members were inducted in February. The girls were initiated and later attended an impressive candlelight ceremony. 'U Two Girl Reserves members will again be sent to Camp Walbridge this summer where they will receive new ideas to bring back to the club, 'li The Girl Reserve members will keep the candles burning and the code alive in N. H. S. during the coming year. .BI lCLUBS-? 3? 22 :51 1,5 4.3 MQ , T 1 if j . '+A' NEWS STAFF Editor ------ Luther Genuit The School Notes, which appeared weekly in Napoleon newspapers, were again edited by the senior English class, headed by Mr. Johnson. ln selecting articles, the staff was careful to cover all important events and activities in the school. and to limit the notes to subjects which would interest both the public and the students, Besides maintaining a source of information for the readers, the News Staff also gained valuable experience in journalism. G, A. A. President - - - - Marjorie Armstrong Vice President Gwendolyn Taylor Secretary - Mary Lou Hovey Treasurer - - - May Dille Advisor ------ Miss Jane Brooks The Girls' Athletic Association is growing. lt is going into its thrd year and is beginning to show signs of maturity. More girls than ever before have participated in intramural sports and have received the coveted award of a G. A. A. blue and white monogram. --C L U B S-- C-. . l HALL MONITCRS The hall monitors are the high school students posted at each end oi the hall in both buildings. Their purpose is to preserve peace and order in N. H. S. Primarily their existence is for safety. It is their duty to assist as well as report the injury or illness of any student. Their secondary duty is to help visitors find their Way. A third duty is to keep the halls clear of students. Other duties are: running errands, checking bulletin boards. and seeing that locker doors are closed. Altogether these people are the oflicial errand runners and hall supere visors. They add to the efficiency of any school SYSLCII1. JUNIOR RED CROSS President ------ Vivian Barnett Vice President Mary lrene Roessing Secretary ---f- Mary Lou Farison ln the fall of l94l the Junior Red Cross was organized to further the schools' war efforts. lts membership includes pupils from the Lutheran, Cath- olic and public schools. The work of the Chapter is coordinated through ex- ecutive committees chosen from the high school members. This year the Work of salvage concentrated on the collectiions of tin cans, silk hose and rags. A construction class repaired toys and made hospital supplies. News letters were prepared and sent at Christmas time to the man in service, who had attended Napoleon high school. The club, too, is responsible for the school's service flag. The Chapter is especially proud of its book, "The School at VJar." an entry in the Gold Brick Contest. Members and faculty advisors supervised and assembled this picture of our schools program during war time. ---C L U B su-- DEBATE Pifty-six wins out of 85 debates. This is the admirable record of the varsty debate squad for l943. The debaters this year participated in the most extensive and successful season in the history of the school. During the season, Napoleon debaters participated in a total of one hun- dred and fifty debates and gained many fine records. The A squad went through the Delta Triangle undefeated to win the meet: eight diHierent teams turned in undefeated cards in five tournaments and last, and most important, the varsity sqaud tied for second place in the State District Speech League at Findlay, which placed Napoleon among the ten top schools in the state. Medals of different types were awarded to seven letterment who return- ed from last year's squad and ten letters were given to new members. The win- ners of the intramural debating, Norbert Howe and Harry Laremore, each re- ceived a medal for their splendid work. Harry also had the distinction of achiev- ing the finest individual record of the season by winning seventeen out of twenty- one debates and thus attained an average of over .800. Vxfith only three debaters being lost by graduation this year, Mr. Hawv- er and the debaters are looking forward to a very successful season next year. They plan to compete with some of the largest and toughest schools in the state as they build an even better record than the admirable one established by the debate squads this year. N-CLUB The N Club is a group of high school boys who have won varsity let- ters. Boys who have won letters in football, basketball, track, tennis or who have been managers of the various sports are eligible for membership. gags N A P swa- Stephen Foster Singers Nloronian Minstrel Erie Canal Boys Girls Octett This year, Mr. .lohnson's speech class again sent students out to en- tertain the public at meetings at different clubs and organizations. Besides many individual speakers, there were two large groups of entertainers. the Stephen Foster Singers and the Moronian Nlinstrel. The groups carried a heavy schedule throughout the year. The Morons, from left to right are Parsimmon, Gwendell Van Twillkie, Bottleneck, Sassafrass, the lnterlocuter. Sideswipe, Rev. Drinkf water, Jughead, and l-lambone. Miss Habegger played for the minstrel. Two groups from the glee clubs, directed by Miss Habegger, were also busy entertaining the public. They were the Erie Canal Boys and the girls' sextet. These groups showed considerable talent, and became very popular as singers in this community. F-SNAPSkw GOOD LUCK DEBATERS SHORT STORIES A series of short stories were Written by Napoleon High School students, These embryo authors, under the supervision of Carl Hawver, local high school teacher, have ganied recognition by having their stories published in the Col- umbus Citizen. Arlene Klotz was the first student to break into the charmed circle. The others were: Joan Rieger, James Small, Carolyn Murray, Rose Anne Howe, Patricia Hagen, and jFRobert Knifhn. XRobert Kniflin does not appear in the above group. :qt sl Oo '71 jx? 'Z Sf L Q DQ , ,259 ---FOOTBALL-i lst row: M. Minnich, T. Boyd, M. Luebker, R. Hefflinger, G. Cuurtzweiler, R. Motter, W. Westhoven, L. Wiechers Znd row: M. Augenstein, J. Fruchey, R. Foster, D. lngle, D. Pacey, R. Agler. H. Laremore, F. Leifer 3rd row: R Swick, J. Small, A. Perry, R. Weeks, G. Willeman, D. Plassman, N. Kolbe, Mr. Nelson, coach 4th row: Mr. Andrews, E. Hancock, W. Hoover, J. May, W. Willeman, L. Helberg, C. Higbea, R, Schueler, H. Hoover Although Coach Nelson started his 1942 football season with seven lettermen, he faced a mighty task in building a winning team for Napoleon High School. How well he succeeded can be gleaned from the record-seven wins, one tie and one loss. The lack of reserve power handicapped the Wildcats all season but they carried on in grand style and bowed to only one, the Defiance Bulldogs, powerhouse of the league. The seven lettermen to greet Coach Nelson at the start of the season were: Dick Motter, Ronnie Hefflinger, Larry Wiechers, Max Minnich, Gus Gurtzweiler, Marty Luebker and Tommy Boyd, all seniors. Don lngle, Bob Foster, Bill Westhoven, Jack Fruchey, Whitey Plassman and Fritz Leifer were others of the starting eleven. The l942 Wildcat eleven, while failing to win the championship, can be classed among the best teams in Napoleon High School grid history and a major portion of their success must go to Coach Cliff Nelson, who worked patiently and diligently with the boys through many long hours of practice. lst row: Mr. Nelson Dick Motter Ronnie Hefflinger 2nd row: Mr. Andrews lVlarty Luebker Larry Wiechers 3rd row: Tom Boyd Bill Westhoven Max Minnich 4th row: Dave Hoekenberry Don Pacey Bob Foster 5th row: Jack Fruchey Don Ingle Harry Laremore 6th row: Gus Ciurtzweiler Fritz Leifer Mel Augenstein 96 Don Plassman-not pictured. FOOTBALL LGAMESE- Napoleon---l9 Whitehouse--- 6 Napoleon-18 Montpelier-Q O Napoleon- 6 Defiance-34 Napoleon- 7 Liberty Center- 6 Napoleon--l2 Delta- 6 Napoleon- O Bowling Green--- O Napoleonhlfl Perrysburg- O Napoleon-27 Wauseon-- 0 Napoleon-lZ Bryan- 6 Napoleon 19-Whitehouse 6 The season's opener with Whitehouse was played in mid-summer heat but the Wildcats came floating through for a victory. The Reserves played the entire last quarter, Napoleon 18-Montpelier 0 1 Going from one extreme to the other the Wildcats whipped the Loco- motives 1n a downpour of rain by putting on a last half rally that netted three touchdowns. Napoleon 6--Defiance 3 4 The Wildcats put up a valiant fight against Defiance and after being behind by onepoint, 7 to 6 at the half succumbed to sheer power in the latter stages of the game. The score does not tell the story of the terrific battle put up by the Cats. Napoleon 7'HLiberty Center 6V In a typical Napoleon-Liberty battle the Cats had to come from be- hind to win. although out-playing the Tigers by a big margin. Liberty led at the half 6 to O. Napoleon 12-Delta 6 The Wildcats were too sure of this one and almost got clipped. The winning score came near the end of the game when Wiechers picked a Delta pass off the end of his nose to score. Napoleon 0-Bowling Green 0 Although both teams made plenty of ground neither was able to get into pay dirt. Between the thirty yard stripes everything happened. Napoleon 14-Perrysburg 0 The Wildcats reached their peak in this game. They were a dream team as they seemed to do every thing right. Perrysburg never had a chance. The line play was outstanding in this contest. Napoleon 27-Wauseon O Scoring once in the first three minutes and twice more before the half ended, the Wildcats had little trouble in snaring this one. The Reserves again saw plenty of action. Napoleon 12-Bryan 6 Yep! They do'od it. lt was a glorious day for the Wildcats as they came roaring from behind to whip the Bears and break an eight year Jinx. The field was dry. g-BASKETBALL-- Q., v VARSITY Coach Andrews, K. Creager, E. Pohlman, W. Westhoven, M. Minnich, T. McCo1ley, D. Ingle, R. Swick. G Smith, G. Willeman X RESERVES M. Augenstein, J, Delventhal, Coach Andrews, J. Small, O. Schlosser, J. Don- ovan, L. Koppenhoffer, L. Helberg, R. Schueler, H. Hoover, D. Rohrbaugh 96 Bob Eister-not pictured. f1?' ' 1 7 54 -BASKETBALL Mr. Andrews Mr. Nelson Max Minnich Fritz Pohlman Bill Westhoven Bob Foster Tom McColley Kenneth Creager l:Tom Boyd is a letterman al- thuogh he does not appear in this group. ---GAMES- Napoleon-47 Napoleon-27 Napoleon-3 9 Napoleon-40 Napoleon-22 Napoleon-27 Napoleon-46 Napoleon-5 1 Napoleon-29 Napoleon-25 Napoleon-3 3 Napoleon-33 Napoleon 4 7-Defiance 70 Defiance-70 Wauseon-31 Liberty Center-22 Bryan-19 Pettisville-29 Montpelier-39 Bowling Green-43 Wauseon-63 Montpelier-46 Defiance-37 Liberty Center-18 Bryan-39 The Wildcats opened the season at Defiance and after a brilliant fir half in which they led the Bulldogs most of the way, they wilted and com pletely fell an easy victim to the up-river team. Napoleon 27-Wauseon 31 Playing for the first time before the home town fans the Cats started out like they really meant business. After holding a 7 point lead at the half they again folded up and the Indians clipped them Napoleon 39-Liberty Center ZZ Determined to get a victory, the Wildcats held together long enough to outscore the Tigers and break into the win column. Napoleon 40-Bryan 19 Jumping all over the Bears with the opening whistle the Wildcats coasted to an easy victory. Napoleon 22-Pettisville 29 The big Fulton County team snapped the Wildcats winning streak at two games by coming from behind to win. Napoleon 2 7-Montpelier 3 9 The visiting Locomotives chugged into an early lead and the Cats could never catch up. The Cats were weak in their passing Napoleon 46-Bowling Green 43 The Cats pulled a big surprise by winning this one and on the Bob cats floor, too. Will wonders never cease?? Napoleon 51-Wauseon 63 In a wild and free scoring game the Wildcats were again clipped by the Indians with Keller setting a new league record of 37 points Napoleon 29-Montpelier 46 The Wildcats are enjoying another losing streak. The Locomotn ts rolled over the Cats with ease after the first quarter. --GAMESi Napoleon 25-Defiance 37 Defiance again the victor, but the Cats put up a valiant Hght until the final gun. Napoleon 33-Liberty Center 18 The Cats were really bad in this game, but were lucky in the fact that the Tigers were even worse. Passing was off and basket shooting went wild. Napoleon 3 3-Bryan 3 9 Napoleon reached an all-time low as they lost this one. None of the boys could hit. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Napoleon 3 0-Defiance 49 The Wildcats drew Defiance, the league champions, in the dis'- trict tournament and bowed for the third time. This was the end of the trail for the Cats, a trail that was rough with many pitfalls, but that's water over the dam. The years will wipe away the sting of the disappoint- ments of this disastrous season. And with this thought we bid adieu, and say good luck and success to those who follow. OBSTACLE COURSE Napoleon High School is the proud owner of one of the army's best physical conditioners, an obstacle course. This course is situated behind the central school building in the old canal bed. It is approximately one hundred yards long and consists of two ten foot barriers, a shoulder conditioner, a pit, and several objects that the boys use for tumbling. Coach Andrews, physical director of the high school, plans to add new and altogether different obstacles in the near future. By co-operating with Coach Andrews, Napoleon High School should be able to set up one of the most ef-f ficient courses in the state. -ATHLETICST 2041, paw 1-ifzddezm? OW, more than ever before, athletics are playing an important role in the Welfare of human life. These are dark days we are living in, as the war lords roam far and wide over the earth, and it is essential that something remain out of the chaos to serve as a builder-upper of people's morale. To this end athletics are ever Working. Athletics sponsored in our schools and colleges are doing wonders as morale builders as well as build- ing alert minds and strong bodies. The lessons learn- ed from organized athletics are invaluable. As a morale builder athletics have no peer. lt is estimated that at least 7570 or more of the reading matter now being sent to our boys in the armed forces here and abroad consists of sports material. Therefore. it is our fervent prayer that athletics be kept alive in the years to come. For by "keeping athletics alive you help keep America alive." MAX MINNICH '43 I'll'PCIITlUfCl f Headline-WOMEN COLLAPSEI WAR WORK HINDEREDI That won't happen to us Napoleon girls who have participated regularly in physical education during the past few years. XVe have been preparing phys- ically as well as mentally. We can contribute a total fitness to the war effort. We streamlined our appearance this year by purchasing new dark blue suits topped by a white sailor collar. CNot that we prefer the Navy, those are Napoleon colors.j Our year's class program included tennis, field ball, volley ball, badmin- ton, basketball, tumbling, folk dancing, softball, track, exercises for physical fitness, ping pong, shuffle-board and dart throwing, We have an after school program too, and we girls received points for tennis: Mary E. Cuff, Marge Armstrong, Vivian Mahler, Leah Vorwerk, LaVerne Long, Mary Lou Earison, Sally Donovan, Elaine Eruchey, Elaine Augenstein, Janie Rieger, Evelyn Thornton, Marilyn Gebhardt, Norma Lauterbach, Rita Rae Huddle, Mary Ann Meineke and Norma Gilliland. In the basketball tournament our Junior team won Hrst place. VJe helped -ATHLETICS! win: Norma Gilliland, Elaine Augenstein, Helen Desgrange, Marie Desgrange. Janet Kanney, Marilyn Gebhardt, Mary Deblin, Lois Mehring, Gwen Taylor, and Rita Rae Huddle. For May 6th Miss Brooks planned a Play Night which was the high- light of our year. This was an exhibition of basketball, tumbling, folk dancing. rope skipping and exercises for physcal fitness. Did you see us on the tumbling team: Marilyn Saneholtz, Jackie Quint, Carol Sausser, Rosetta Yaney, Ruth Welstead, Rosemary Weirauch, Marilyn Gebhardt, Norma Gilliland, Rita Rae Huddle, Dorothy Kraegel, Janie Rieger, Norma Anderson, Elaine Eruchey, Betty Gebhardt, Esther Grubaugh, Mary Lou Hovey, Mary Ann Meineke, Eleonora Elling, Norma Hockman, Marilyn Huddle, Marilyn Ruetz, Pat Cra- han, Sally Donovan, Dorothy Vajen, Mary Lois Hatch, Dorothy Shumaker. Mae Dille and Mary Ella Knepley. Maybe you didn't recognize the people who danced the folk dances of the Swiss mountaineers and of the wandering Gypsy bands. We girls tried our best to convince you that we were really these people: Rosemary Wirick, Joan Shumaker, Odella Ingle, Ruth Miller, Olive Ash- enfelter, Beatrice Little, Marjorie Connolly, Marilyn Huddle, Evangeline Nel- son, Mary Lois Hatch, Mary Whitchurch, Carolyn Murray, Mae Dille, Ruth Daum, Eleonora Elling and Ruth Louden. Two All-Star teams were chosen from our five class teams to play, and, as is the custom, two senior girls were chosen captains, We were the lucky ones to make the teams: Rosemary Davis, Capt.: Vivian Mahler, Capt.g Marilyn Gebhardt, Norma Gilliland, Norma Hockman, Mary Westhoven, Janet Kanney, Rita Rae Huddle, Norma Lauterbach, Joan Deblin, Dorothy Vajen, Marge Fruchey, Esther Gru- baugh, Norma Anderson, Mary Deblin, Gwen Taylor, Rosemary Wirick, and Sally Donovan. GSW 0 5 Xjfv x 41 -P R O P H E C Yi Class POP QCIJ At the 1953 reunion of the class of '43 held at the famous restaurant "Leon and Keich's" owned by Leon Genuit and Carlton Dietrich, we saw many of our old classmates. First of all, we came across Joan Heilman who had be- come very rich from the royalties received on a new device she had invented to enable students to get to school on time. Immediately following her was Clay- ton Vorwerk, the renowned "man about town." Our first stop was at the table of the famous photographer, Bob Kniffin, and his wife, who had formerly been Carmen Bond. At the same table was Harold Thompson, head of the Elite Plating Works, As we stood there talking, Virgil Fruth drove up in his new Cadillac. Following him closely were the two master mechanics, Virgil Cupp and Bill Perry, who had the job of pushing the car from one place to the next. James Smith, the master of ceremonies, was proposing a toast to Rosie the Riveter and Winnie the Welder, or, as we knew them in our school days, Valeta Wittenberg and Marjorie Armstrong. The Hrst speaker on the program was Don Stough who lectured on higher mathematics. Then in a lighter mood Marilyn Andrew came onto the floor and showed us a few jitterbug steps which she would be glad to teach you in ten easy lessons at the Andrews Dance School. Her two adept instructors were June Delventhal and Mary Ellen Mengerink. Joan Rieger had been voted Hpin-up" girl for all the leading colleges in the country, She had become a professional model and chose Ronnie Hefflinger as her agent. Max Minnich, a famous athlete from Napoleon, had joined the "Flying Tigers", the best professional football team in the country. The excel- lent coach for the team was Larry Wiechers, another N. H. S. athlete. Walt Meyer had joined the Bingling Brothers Circus as a human skelton. The star of the act was Vivian Mahler, who flew thru the air with the greatest of ease and landed-well! The title of "Three Smart Girls" goes to Rose Anne Howe, Norma Krat- zer, and Evelyn Lange, who had all become famous executives in the field of finance. The head of the company, Gerald Gurtzweiler, with the help of his "better half", Betty Creager, ran the entire company and they lost only one million dollars a year compared to the usual two million, Three more of our old classmates had moved to Defiance. Pat Leonhardt was studying agriculture on a farm just out of Defiance. Margie Fruchey had picked her home on the north side and Laura Hockman was living in the south end of Defiance. Dave Hockenberry and his wife, the former Lois Sworden, had moved to a farm just outside of Napoleon and devoted their time to farming and keeping their Ford in good running order. Dick Harrington had gone into the bakery business and now had a chain of bakeries clear across the United States. Tom Spencer and Eddie Hancock bought the two Napoleon theaters and managed them, besides supervising thea- ters in Defiance, Wauseon, Bowling Green and Holgate, Many Napoleon High graduates had gone into various branches of the service and received high ratings. Among these were Dick Motter, Tom Boyd, Charles Buckmaster and Bill Perry. --PROPHECY-- J Carolyn Casteel had opened a new store in Napoleon called Casteel's dry- goods Store. The bookkeeper she hired was Buzz Farison, who kept all his books in trigoncmetry so if he was Hred no one could read them. Don Gunter revolutionized model "A" Fords so that they were now called model Junior Harmon and Ernie Rosebrock had gone into the truck farming business and had made a success of it. They supervised while others did the work. Mar- ilyn Reimund had a permanent job as cashier at the State Theatre and had hired Lloma Jean Riggs to make out her reports and keep the books. The famous dress salon, "La Petite", was operated by Jean Krauss and managed by Helen Kurtz. The bookwork was done by Norma Shelt and their mannequins were Gladys Walker and Vivian Barnett. Claribel Fillinger had become a famous concert pianist in New York. New York's greatest Hnancier is Fritz fBaronl Pohlman. Lute Genuit is so famous that his high school nick-name Hthe little genius" has remained. Bob Fleagle and Eldin Imbrock had devised a new system by which they could farm with out land, Marty Luebker had become a debate coach at Lake High School. The Wellington Hotel had a new manager, John Dietrich, another of our old classmates. A special subway had been built from Napoleon to Holgare for the use of Rolf Oberhaus and Jim Curdes. Bill Westhoven had become man- ager of the Detroit Tigers. Don Pacey spoke to millions of people daily. He sold popcorn and soft drinks at the stadium. The Stockade was owned and operated by Kenneth Ashenfelter, but had been redecorated by Leona Miller, Glendora Blair and Hilda Smith. Bob Dille and Martha Dietrich had opened a super gas station where everything was done automatically. XVe discovered national speed typist rating went to Betty Myers. Martha Smith was acting as her agent. Betty Bernius had opened a new diner in south Napoleon and Rosemary Davis helped her manage it. "Roll Away", a new skating rink, had been opened by Marcella Hoffman and Edras Allen. Rose Marie Reiser and Phyllis Bressler opened a beauty salon and creat- ed distinctive coiffures, for the aristocrats of Napoleon. Henry Rothenberger was now manager of Wesche's Furniture Store. The Napoleon High School Machine Shop had been taken over by Bill Hoover, Raymond Dachenhaus, and Russell Agler. The Charles Co. had sold out to Howard Dehnbostel and is now known as the Howard Co. Stores. ---JoKEsmM- Properly Squelched Navy Tom had broken with his girl. After ignoring several letters requesting the return of her photograph, one came threatening to complain to the captain. Deciding to squelch her for all time, he borrowed all the pictures of girls available on the ship, sending them to her in a large bundle with the follow- ing note: "Pick yours out, I've forgotten what you look like." Miss Steiner: A'Johnnie, what did you have for breakfast?" Johnnie: A'Teacher, I et six eggs." Miss Steiner: A'Why Johnnie! You should say 'ate.' " Johnnie: 'AWell. maybe it was eight I et." Mrs. Johnson: "Goodness John, this is not our baby. This is the wrong carriage." Mr. Johnson: A'Shut up. This car- riage has rubber tires on it." A fly yas walking with her daughter on C. D. B.'s head. "How things change, my dear," she said. "When I was your age, this was only a foot- path." Miss Kafka was explaining to her class what was meant by "bigamy." 'Alt means," she said, "having two wives at one time. Now, can any boy tell me what word means having only one wife?" 'AI can, teacher," said Lee Genuit, 'Amonotonyf' Too Good! H. Thompson came to the city and got a job as janitor in a girls' boarding school, and was entrusted with a pass key to every room in the building. ,The following week the Dean ran across him and asked, "Why didn't you come around Friday for your pay, Harold?" "WhatI Do I get wages, too?" J. Heilman was hurrying to school, and as she hurried, she prayed. "'Dear God, don't let me be late." Then she happened to stumble and said, "You don't have to shove." Mr. Nelfon: HI want a boy who can count. Now, what are five, six, and three?" Caddie: "Five, six, and three, sir? Eleven, sir." Mr. Nelson: "Come on. You'll do." A woman found a fly in her soup and said crossly, "Waiter, what is that?" J. Palmer: "That, Madame, is a Vitamin Bee." B. Westhoven: "What are you wear- ing your glasses to bed for?" F. Pohlman: "I want to get a better look at that gal I dreamed about last night." Bye Now M. Minnich: "Nurse, you've been with that handsome patient in 408 over an hour." P. Leonhardt: "Don't stop me now. I've got to get a thermometer." M. Minnich: A'Gosh, is he running a temperature?" P. Leonhardt: 'iNo, but I am." "Who broke that chair in the parlor last evening, Betty?" 'Alt just collapsed, all of a sudden father, but neither one of us was hurt." Mr. Rohrbaugh: "Now Tom, if I lay three eggs- here and five eggs here, how many eggs will I have?" Tom Spencer: HI don't believe you can do it, sir." Try Next Door Book Agent: "Have you Charles Dickens in your house?" Housewife: "Noi" Book Agent: "Or Robert Louis Ste- venson, or Walter Scott?" Housewife: UNO, we ain't. What's more, I don't take in boarders. Try next door, they do." Poem of the Month: Jack haf money: Jill had nil. Jill married Jack. so Jack had Jill. Jill went to Reno: now she's back. Jack has nothing, but Jill has Jack. Paul Walters walked into Red and Teds and asked for an ice cream soda. Gus presented the drink, all done up with a cherry and two straws. After a few minutes, Paul called Gus and said, "Mind ef I take them holler sticks out? They keep a-knockin' my hat off." - "Before I heard the doctors tell The dangers of a kiss, I had considered kissing you The nearest thing to bliss. But now I know Biology And sit and sigh and moan, Six million mad bacteria- And I thought we were alone? N -OPERETTA-- ui . Dino on-an Under the direction of Miss Habegger, the well-known Gilbert 8 Sullivan operetta M. S. Pinafore" was presented April 14 and 16, with more than 100 students participating. It was very successful, and afforded much entertainment to the large crowds that attended the performance both nights. The curtain rose on the crew of the H. M. S. Pinafore getting ready for a tour of inspection by Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B., Admiral of the British Navy. Among them is Ralph Rackstraw, a handsome lad, though only a com- mon seaman. He is in love with Josephine, the captain's beautiful daughter. who will have nothing to do with a sailor so far below her rank. Sir Joseph arrives, surrounded by his favorite cousin, Hebe, and all his admiring sisters, cousins and aunts. He hints that the real reason for his visit is to seek Josephine's hand in marriage. Ralph hears of this, and is inspired to tell the haughty Josephine of his honest love for her. She spurns him at first, but when he is about to take his life, she confesses that she loves him too. They plan to elope, with the help of the crew and the female relatives. Unfortunately Dick Deadeye, the villian of the crew, overhears the plot and tells the captain. They succeed in stopping the lovers, and in reprimanding Ralph. Captain Cor- coran uses a very strong word. Sir Joseph hears him, and sends him to his cabin, immediately thereafter sending Ralph to a dungeon. Little Buttercup, a poor bumboat woman, who has always loved the captain, confesses a crime of long ago, when she had exchanged Ralph and the captain in childhood. This changes Ralph's position from that of common seaman to Captain of the Pinafore, and Captain Corcoran from captain to common seaman. After this severe drop in Josephine's rank, Sir Joseph refuses to marry her, and Ralph and Josephine are finally united. The captain's low rank now enables him to ask Little Buttercup to be his wife, and Sir Joseph has to be content with his adoring cousin, Hebe. The curtain falls with the prospect of a triple wedding and the H. M. S. Pin- afore sails on. Sir Joseph Porter, Captain Corcoran Ralph Rackstraw Jsoephine, the Ca Little Buttercup Dick Deadeye Boatswain - Cousin Hebe Midshipmate Carpenter's Mate Accompanist Cast K. C. B. ptain's daughter Luther Cmenuit Guy Smith Mel Augenstein Joan Rieger Lois Mehring - Bob Foster Charles Snyder Marilyn Gebhardt - Don Ingle Clayton Vorwerk Ralferd Freytag --SENIOR ,CLASS PLAY-L ee , 97 lqere ouse Erma Lowrie Joan Heilman, Pat Leonhardt Aunt Sophia Arlene Klotz, Claribel Pillinger Peggy Van Ess - - Marilyn Andrew, Vivian Mahler The Mystery Woman - Carmen Bond, Rose Marie Reiser Thompson - Max Minnich, Ronnie Hefflinger Oswald Kerins Fritz Pohlman, Clayton Vorwerk Arthur Hale ---- James Smith Yami - - Leon Genuit, Luther Cienuit Mrs. Murdock Nlarcella Hoffman, Betty Bernius Maclntosh - Bill Westhoven, Virgil Fruth This year's Senior Class Play, "Tiger House," was very unusual and different from any of the class plays of the past, Throughout the entire play the feeling of mystery and uncertainty prevailed. The scenery and setting was very eHective and appropriate. Erma Lowrie, a young business girl inherited a fortune from her Aunt Sylvia, but in order to inherit the estate it was necessary for her to live in "Mystery Manor" for two years. It seemed that the house was very definitely haunted by the mysterious happenings that went on there. But in the end the culprit was found and it was discovered that he had been trying to scare every- one away from the house so he could search for a diamond necklace that was hidden somewhere on the premises. The play was double cast and was held on May 20th and 21st in the High School Auditorium. On both nights the audience was very appreciative and attentive throughout the entire play. A great deal of credit for the success of the play goes to our capable director, Mr. Johnson, and his assistant, Mr. Heckler. Presentations were made to both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Heckler after the last performance. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY-- ee , T 79 Wlnq QVQP "Swing Fever" was presented by the Junior class Wednesday' and Pri- day nights, March 24th and 26th in the high school auditorium, There was a double cast for the juniors again this year. The characters and who played each part are listed below in the order of their appearance. The name which appears first played the first night and the second mentioned on the second night, Alexander Norris Polly Becker - Mrs. Grimm Phillip Norris Amy Norris Mrs, Norris Tootsie Norris Grandpa Fuller Miss Spencer Miss Slocum Morgan Maxwell .lake Richards Penny Palmer - - Charles Snyder Muriel Bond. Donna Box - Della Luebker, Marie Dulle - Donald lngle, Robert Poster - Rita Huddle. Betty Thielman - Gwendolyn Taylor, Lois Mehring - - Barbara Bell. Alice Taylor Gerald McAllister, Harry Laremore - l-aVerne Long, Ernestine Hess Evelyn Thornton, Elaine Augenstein - Richard Speicer, Waldo Gerken - - Vincent Reichert, Jack Fruchev Mary Roessing, Marilyn Gebhardt Sept. Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec. Dec. -CALENDAR-- Do Vou emem QF- 8-School opens-vacation days are over. 17-Speech assembly-Buy an activity ticket? 18-First assembly--H. Cleaves lectures on "Animals at Night". Also first football game. Victory over Whitehouse was ours. 25-Another win-Montpelier football game. l-N. H. S. students hold up traffic with a snake dance-a big success. 2? Defiance football game. You tried, fellas. Better luck next time. 5-Scrap drive starts--everything from irons to swords. N. H. S. is in Q1 war effort, too Nice going. team. We licked Liberty Center in a close game. l6-Delta football game. We almost lost that one. l9-A blue Monday-grade cards. 20 23- -The school goes military with 'AThe Spirit of Culver"-a movie. Volunteer pep rally. Bowling Green game. Score? A tie. 27-Assembly-Hi-Ye--Jtheir sixteenth anniversary-Congratulations. 29-- 30- A swell party-Hi-Y-G-R hayride. The moon, the food and the singing was wonderful. Perrysburg game-another win-the future champions of the league Vacation-Wonderfull l Teacher's meeting in Toledo. 2--'AlVly freshman score was better than this one." Seniors take psy- chological tests. 3-Sighs of relief-the freshman psychological tests are over. l0--'AWon't you join?" Junior Red Cross assembly. ll-Hooray-a single session--Armistice Day-a minute of silence. Wauseon football game-a pushover. l 7-No one in the halls this noon-a free noon movie on South America. 20--That's no fair-Special program for the Cilee Clubs. 25l- Assembly-Glee Clubs make first appearance. A swell pep rally-' the walls shook? 26-"Revenge is sweet". We beat Bryan l2-6 and no MUD. 30-lt takes a lot of wind-Howell family of glass blowers. School ST starts at.9 :30--only one hour at noon. War movies--'AOhio State University and the War" and HArmy Air Corps." 9-More movies-"The Tanks are Coming" and "Air Raid Warden". Junior class rings are in. Superior seniors say, A'Why the fuss? They won't have them long." Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan .lan .Ian Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb. 14- 23- 7.- ll- l'5- l5- 19- 22-- ----CALENDAR-- ll-An important date-Seniors elect officers. First basketball game-- Defiance. They sure took us. Never mind, we'll fix them. Something new! The Glee Clubs practice on school time. I6-Grade school operetta. We couldn't have done better ourselves-a packed house. Juniors elect oflicers. I8-Speech assemblies are popular. A Stephen Foster and Moronian Minstrel Skit. The next mayor of the 'ipoluted city"-Luther Genuit. Wauseon basketball game-another win-for somebody else. Concert by Glee Clubs-"White Christmas" sounded neat. My hero-football letters awarded. Swing music-gliding couples- first dance. Orchestra? Royal Hep Cats, of course. 24-Vacation starts. I hate to get up in the morning--School starts again. Boys start new stile in hats-Derbies. "School teaching is my profession." Seniors get results of occupa- tional tests. Vkfhere did that rabbit go? Mr. Campbell-magician. School lasts 'till 4:00 some days. The last fifteen minutes are terrible. We lost to Pettisville in basketball. Montpelier game. By the way. who won the iight after the game? Feature movie-"Union Pacific". The eanuts and cand tasted P Y good even if the auditorium was a mess. -Super-colossal! I We took Bowling Green in basketball. Zl- -Sweet music fills the air--Band concert. Students perform at Sharon Institute. What is Algeria like? Mr. Pond told us in assembly. l-Student teachers arrive. --Assembly-movie on vitamins "What's the matter? They're stopping in the middle of the piece." Cilee Clubs rehearse in assembly. 7--Curtain! Applause! Glee Clubs present Sunday afternoon concert. -Liberty Center game-another win. 'Silence-pigtails-differcnt colored anklets-G. R. initiation. 16-"These things can be made from plastics." Mr. Johnson gives lec- ture on "Chemistry and Your Future." -The be ls ring only half the school is present-big fire in Napo- 1 - leon. School starts at l0:30. -Bryan basketball game-we lost by a margin. 22-Hi-Y plays host to Conference. Oh, those good-looking boys. Which time is Napoleon on? School clocks moved back an hour. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May --CALENDAR--- IO-"Fantasia" sponsored by Hi-Y. - l IA-vln Columbia the men stop and stare at pretty girls instead of whist- ling-Commander Fallon-lecturer. 24-Z6vJunior class play "Swing Fever". Orchids to the juniors--a swell job. 30-Skipped three periods for a movief"The Sun Never Setsmsponsor- ed by the annual staff. l--Buy a war bond? Speech assembly. 6--Movie "Tower of London." Chills ran up and down our backs, 14-16---High school operetta UH. M. S. Pinaforen. Hehe finally cornered the Admiral. "Oh, bliss, oh rapture." Z0---Assembly-Deep River Singers. Z2--Oh, gosh, only two days vacation for Easter. 3OfiBand concertvthe last concert for many seniors. 7--Recognition assembly-Honor to whom honor is due. 20-21-ASenior exams-Weire really sorry exams are over. 23-e-Baccalaureate--a service long to be remembered. ' 27-Commencement-Wan inspiration. FINIS QEHE Staff of the 1943 Buckeye wishes to thank its friends, the merchants of Napoleon, for their loyal and complete co- operation and support this year, as always, in helping us publish this, the 27th edition of the Napoleon High School Buckeye. APPEARANCE Is An Important Step To SUCCESS H O Y ' S Shoes , Clothing Vic's Viels . Compliments of v1c's Compliments of RESTAURANT and HENRY C. THIELMAN CGNFECTIONERY Shell Products Distributor Vic's Vicis Compliments of POHLMAN BROS. Dealers and Feeders of High Grade HEREFORD CATTLE Malinta and Napoleon, Ohio JOHN H. SANEHOLTZ SONS CEMETERY MEMORIALS Napoleon, Ohio Compliments of A RED SL TED DRUGGISTS FOR YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES V and Compliments of READY-TO-WEAR, SHOP AT ' MORRIS 56 Sz 10c To 31.00 HAHN'S CLOTHING NAPOLEON, OHIO The Compliments f Market Five Big Stores , Lumber NAPOLEON DEFIANCE COmPaHY HOLGATE BRYAN KEEP 'EM FLYING Compliments of GROLL'S MARKET Compliments of CITY COAL COMPANY SHAFF'S DRUG STORES Napoleon, Ohio RUDY'S SERVICE Napoleon, Ohio Phone: 2-5351 The Northwestern Telephone Service Co. For 24-HOUR TELEPHONE and POSTAL TELEGRAPH SERVICE Compliments of The Community Bank FRED H. GERKEN HAULER and CONTRACTOR Napoleon, Ohio R. C. BADEN Distributor 'of GULF OIL PRODUCTS Napoleon, Ohio Compliments of REICHERT'S JEWELRY STORE Bowl for HEALTH and PLEASURE In Ame1'ica's Favorite Pastime at HAY,S BOWLING CENTER SNYDER CHEVROLET CO. Best Wishes To The GRADUATING CLASS V From The Napoleon Egg Auction DAWSON MOTOR SALES BUICK PONTIAC SERVICE Phone: 9-2264 Compliments of AUGENSTEIN 8a HOEFFEL Clothes For Dad and Lad "Satisfaction Guaranteed" L. S. DUNBAR SALES and SERVICE Napoleon, Ohio SUYDAM BROS. Q SALES SERVICE FORD Q MERCURY 833 North Perry Phone: 2-6881 Clem F. Suydam, Ryke Suydam Wm. H. Travis Compliments of CARL F. RAUSCH 8a SONS I. K. HONECK DRY CLEANER Shop Phone 9-1641 Res. and Plant Phone: 2-5691 Free Delivery Fur Storage, Freely Insured Compliments of Plummer Spray Equipment Co. Manufacturers and Designers PORTABLE INDUSTRIAL STATION ARY PAINTING EQUIPMENT Napoleon, Ohio The Napoleon Creamery Co. PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS C U R D E S PAUL LEIFER BREAD and PASTRIES Sheet Metal Work-Spoluting-Roofing Furnace Repairing Napoleon, Ohm Phone: M571 924 W. Washington st. Phone 2-2401 FARMERS PRODUCE COMPANY 132 West Front St. THIESEN-HILDRED CO. L U M B E R "EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHS" Has always been the slogan of our studio Our photographs typify Character, Quality and Individuality THE LIVINGSTON STUDIOS 417 SUMMIT ST., TOLEDO, OHIO We keep your negative on file, you may order additional photographs at any time. Compliments of MARCUS AUTO WRECKING Napoleon, Ohio Compliments of SPOT'S PLACE Compliments of Compliments of E. V. AUSTERMILLER DRS- oNE-sToP SERVICE E. M. 8: D. E. DeTRAY The 1943 B U C K E Y E Compliments of s the product 'of the Job Printing The Department of A L. L. ORWIG SZ SONS Loudon Packmg Co NAPOLEON, OHIO PUBLISHERS and PRINTERS Napoleon, Ohio Compliments of Compliments of SPENGLER'S GROCERY WEN DT,S SHOE STORE Compliments of The MURRAY CARTAGE Compliments of L. P. YOUNG BARBER sHoP If It's HARDWARE We Have It THE Napoleon Hardware Company GLENN SPEISER Phone: 2-7821 Napoleon, Ohio .E-,,b lf'- X W4 tifl 5 3 i ff , J if Y -7 Y q sy 'H Alf fl, 'gifs P17 . L13 ff it 1 SPA : ' Smsrwns A L v L 054 . J , '-. 6, 3 Q: A f- MAHER BEVERAGE COOLERATORS Maher Coal Sz Ice Co. Compliments of NAPOLEON CLINICAL LABORATORY Compliments of STATE and WORLD THEATRES Always A Good Show at the State W, Compliments of GERRYS BEAUTY SHOPPE Compliments of CHUBB'S BAKERY QUALITY BREAD and PASTRIES Frank C. Dielman COAL Sz BUILDERS' SUPPLIES Yards: 415 E. Clinton St. Office Phone: 2-2341, Res. Phone 2-2341 Napoleon, Ohio Van Syoc Industries Napoleon Tool Sz Machine C0 Hurbenium Company of America Compliments of F RUCHEY"S GRooER1Es and MEATS Try us once and you Will be one of our steady customers. Compliments of LUDWIG 8z PARSELS Best Wishes of Compliments of GEO. DENNIS A. F. WESCHE 8: SON PYROFAX DISTRIBUTOR FUNERAL HOME Compliments of MITCHELLS Flowers FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone 2-5081 828-830 Oakwood Ave. 5-:S ff I 'az Bonded Member Florist Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Compliments of TON Y'S BAKERY SHOEMAKER'S Ready-To-Wear and Dry Goods Compliments of J. H. VOCKE Sz SON DAISY FLOUR ROY HIGGINS Compliments of TAILCRING and DRY CLEANING Hats Cleaned and Blocked S "Always Reliable, Prompt and Eflicient Servicew We call For and Deliver COmpllIDG1ltS of Cgmpljmgnts Of THE RED ROOSTER FRUCHEY SERVICE CO. ' H 0 Compliments of Com Q tb f THE PALMER HOUSE Marathon Service Station K'Best In the Long Run" BOB and PETE 24-Hour Service Compliments of WELLINGTON BARBER SHGP H. A. LIMPACH Compliments of GENERAL INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE HAMBURGER SHOP 1102 E. Washington St. 'Oil Is Amunition, Use It Wisely CITIES SERVICE OIL Q GAS Home Oil Co. Herman J. Vorwerk Ernest G. Vorwerk Compliments of WILLIAM FETTER REAL ESTATE sz INSURANCE Compliments of NAPOLEUN STEAM LAUNDRY AN . x... , , , . KYVQK ,Mix i i ' jill ., Q Nll , "YYY K XX - i lL U Y A lL always, to the cause of better Yearbooks 6: JAHN Ea" OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Colon Artists - Photographers 817 XMWASHINGTON BLVD C' lllfvf 6' 0 i o N Compliments of The ORIVIE JEWELRY STORE JEWELERS - oPToMETR1sTs Compliments of BIDDIE'S RESTAURANT and SERVICE STATION Compliments of BERYLE'S CAFE Open RASEY'S GROCERY Sz MEATS Nites, Sundays and Holidays Herff-lones Company Designers and Manufacturers of School and College Jewelry, Graduation Announcements Medals, Cups and Trophies INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Jewelers To Napoleon High School Representative: R. J. Dicken Compliments of P. R. CREAGER Compliments of FRUTH'S DAIRY MARTIN E. I-IOEEEEL Lawyer Compliments of C. XV. CLIPPINGER, O. D. Compliments of J. M. RIEGER J. C. WILLIAMSON DAVID MEEKISON Attorney-At-Law DR. E. G. COLE Dentist DR. P. D. COOPER Dentist EERD G. BEI-IRENS Compliments of A FRIEND DR. KENNETH E. DYE Osteopathic Physician Compliments of DR. D. C. GEORGE Compliments of ROBERT B. PEPER Prosecuting Attorney Compliments of Lawyel- E, C. PILLBRIGHT, D. C Compliments of DRS. C. M. 25 J. J. HARRISON A FRIEND Compliments of The I Napoleon Grain Sz Stock Co. Complimem Of Napoleon, Ohio W The Only Farmer's Owned Elevator In Napoleon For EVERLASTING SATISFACTION Visit NAPOLEON, OHIO THE BEAUTY SALON Compliments of BOYER MORTUARY HENRY COUNTY SIGNAL A NEWSPAPER EOE THE FAMILY Compliments of HAGEN Sz SONS DAY'S OIL CO. Distributors of Sinclair Gasoline, Kerosene Sz Oils Furnace Oils Napoleon, Ohio Compliments of HEILlVIAN'S GROCERY Make Our Store Your Store Compliments of RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY Quick Dependable Service GEORGE E. RAFFERTY, Jr. VARIOUS KINDS OF INSURANCE Compliments of J. W. HARPER I'IAlVIPTON,S Compliments of SINCLAIR sERV1on QUALITY MEAT MARKET and TIRE SHOP TU I1 QSSXA 5 X! I.