North Lima High School - Echo Yearbook (North Lima, OH)

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0,4 1950 CLASS HISTGRY As the seniors march to their places on commencement night, many thoughts occupy their minds. Among these, reminiscences have their place. Some will recall tears the first day of school: others, only curiosity. It's good that Miss Swope knew how to handle these various emotions. Among these first graders were Marilyn Lenz, capable editor of the Echo, and Barbara Culp, also a journalist, who soon took their places on the honor roll. Charles Horst and Lowell Sitler, with their happy-go-lucky ways, added a carefree note to the future class of '50. Betty Boyer, our favorite blonde, and Lois Hitchcock met and decided to be chums for the next twelve years. They have done much to keep the spirit of fun alive. Donny Weikart, of football fame, also started the educational journey here. Eunice Mellinger, destined to be both a majorette and a cheerleader, and Phyllis Staines, chief ink pourer for the Lima Lite, also took part in the varied activities. Tom Crump, another football player, and Richard Shank, always ready with a prank, rounded out the class then. The next year brought this group together again and added Sally Wallace, pepipy leader of our majorettes, and Marian Setley, with a quiet touch, for balance. Miss Lawn succeeded in teaching us enough to send us on to third grade. Miss Horst patiently tutored us in both the third and fourth grades, during which time we grew quite fond of her. Then again in the fifth grade, we met not only Miss Lehman, but Rae Lamb, whose artistic ability has proved well that good things come in small packages. Barbara Leonhart, editor of the Lima Lite, also joined the class of '50. Two more athletes, Joe and Santino Lamancusa, decided to make North Lima their home, and so took their places with us in the sixth grade. Upstairs in Mrs. Brady's room, we felt quite grown-up, but found there was still much to learn. Having study hall for home room and changing classes in our first year of junior high was really thrilling. Mr. Stover, our home room teacher, seemed to understand and helped us over the rough spots in this transition. Quentin Clingerman, known for many achievements, but especially fine scholarship, became a classmate then. Achievement of achievements! We had reached the eighth grade, just one step away from high school! With Mrs. Perry's kind supervision and our new friend, Mary Jean Stonerook's unassuming charm, to add a lift, we soon took this step. The summer was spent dreaming of the beginning of our last four years of school. Undreamed of, though, was the horror of initiation. Thank goodness, we all sur- vived to enjoy the marvelous success of our first skating party and the several class parties held that year. Three new students joined us when we were sophomores. They were Ada Dinsio, a vocal asset in the music department, George Creelman, a whiz at both the piano keyboard and the drawing board, and Wilbur Yoder, seen, but not heard. With Mr. Burkholder as advisor, our first try at salesmanship came in the form of a very successful magazine subscription drive. We held another skating party at Kelly's and, with the freshmen, had a hayride and a Weiner roast. The much anticipated junior year proved just as busy and exciting as we had ex- pected. With two new arrivals, Esther Conrad, a friendly missg and Dick Ward, im- mediately elected as class president, we began our studies. As money-making projects we sold fountain pens and sweatshirts, and sponsored another skating party. Also, at some of the games, and during the noon-hour, we sold popcorn, candy, and potato chips. On April 1, 1949, a cast of twelve, directed by Miss Ruth Warrick, presented The Big Help, our junior play. Producing it was the most enjoyed event of the year. The junior-senior banquet committee planned an interesting program for the big night and followed up with a theater party, to add pleasant memories for the seniors of '49. We were glad to have Mr. Popelka to help us through our troubles and triumphs. At last we were seniors. Yes, busy, happy seniors. The last new member of our class was Peggy Arkwright, vivacious cheerleader. Our sponsor was Miss Stackhouse, who did much to help us achieve our many hopes and plans. Our many activities were getting our pictures taken, sponsoring a skating party, ordering our invitations, planning a public dinner, planning for our trip, editing the Lima Lite, publishing the Echo, and presenting the senior play, Ananias Bill. The last big event, the junior- senior banquet, brought us very close to commencement, and now as we march down, with diplomas in hand, these memories rest in a special place in our hearts, to be looked over again and again in future years. -Barbara Ann Leonhart. Page 'I 7

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2444 S WILBUR YODER Wilbur If silence is golden as they say, Wilbur? getting richer every day. Track 3 Scholarship 3 Respect for the past-progress for the present-vision for the future. CLASS FLOWER: Red rose. CLASS COLORS: Green and white. THE CLASS OF 1950 Pardon us if we brag a little, But we think we're really nifty. Therefore, let us tell you about The class of 1950. Our class is very versatile. Our members take their part In such things as: music, sports, Scholarship, and art. Our class president, Dick Ward, Is also a fine athlete. He and Donnie Weikart make A sports team hard to beat. Barbara Leonhart, a whiz in lessons, Is always a busy lass. Our other Barbara, Barbara Is the gayest girl in the class. Culp, Rae and Sally, our majorettes, Can really strut their stuif. Cheerleaders, Eunice and Peggy, encourage The team when the going's rough. Quentin is gay, smart, and friendly And say, he sure is tall. Richard Shank loves to have fun, But he's always a friend to all. Lois Hitchcock keeps us laughing With her witty quips. While Mary Jean is a quiet girl With lots of useful tips. Page I6 George is a very artistic fellow, His pictures make you look twice. Wilbur Yoder is a quiet lad. But we all think he's nice. Ada is the songbird in our class. She's really a lovely soprano. Phyllis is jolly, and we like to listen When she plays the piano. Esther is a whiz in typing class, On that we all agree. Betty Boyer's a pert little blonde, As peppy as she can be. Charley Horst and Tommy Crump Are really likeable chaps. We're glad that they are in our class, And we don't mean perhaps. Marian Setley is a shy little miss. But she's a friend true-blue. Lowell Sitler is just the opposite, But he's a staunch pal, too. San is quite an athlete. In track he is a star. Joe is also a demon in track. We're sure he'll go quite far. It's been said that I'm a poet. I doubt if that is true. You've read this poem and so I'l1 leave That question up to you. -Marilyn Lenz.

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