Norwood High School - Silhouette Yearbook (Norwood, OH)

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The second year of our tranquil voyage was weathered with Miss Rogatzky, Miss Nellie Fairweather, Mr. Dunn, and Mr. McNutt at the wheel. Mrs. Benedict, Niss Nute, and Miss Hooke guided our future commercial magnates, while Misses Jackson and Ehlerding were the instructors of the Domestic Sciencers. The new Freshmen class was sorely persecuted in private by us previously injured ones - but after the first football game they became just as cocky as ever. The Sophomore dance in the girls' gym was the opening event of the Spring of 1921. Another hike chaperoned by Miss Rogatzky and Mr. Dunn led us to a beautiful farm on Ridge Avenue. Too many sandwiches and too much ice cream was predicted by the more conservative of the committee, but mathematics was thrown to the winds and so were the buns. However, as Quinapolis was wont to say, You tell her cause 'I stutterf' September 23, 1921, our class was organized, Miss Nellie Fairweather being our advisor-exalted. Norbert Eschmeyer was elected first president and started our political career with a firm hand. The debates in our class meetings led to such spirited arguments that it was necessary to harness the escaping dramatic ability and to this end the Masque and Scroll was organized in January, 1922. The mid-year election resulted in the selection of Howell Jones as our guiding light. The J unior-Senior party on February 25 of that year set a hard standard for the present Juniors to equal. The last Junior Issue of the Mirror was put out in May. All of us turned out to the Senior- Junior dance because it was free. We were certainly well repaid for our efforts. Miss Jacob, Miss Rogatzky, Miss Elizabeth Fairweather, Miss Nellie Fair- weather, Miss Nute, Miss Hooke, Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Miller, Mr. Dunn, and Mr. Warmoth gave us every opportunity to display our meager wares. Our last year was heralded with Ray Bradley's election to the chair. The Trojans were pikers when it comes to work, compared to this demon. The Freshmen Reception was given the early part of December and included a play by the Masque and Scroll, entitled, Local and Long Distance. Ray Nasser, again starring as George, earned the right to become Austin in our class play. A dance was given in the holidays and the Dixie Five furnished the necessary melodium. In February our members rushed the polls in favor of Norman Auburn, who won almost unanimous approval as president. The Senior-Junior on April 20, the Charm School on May 11, the Commencement on June 8, and this Annual are all evidences of the success of his administration. The last class to have entered the school under the dlirection of Mr. Mclntire, the skidoo class of '23, makes its farewell. While we have been here we have lived a fuller life in accordance with our cherished motto, Vivimus, Vivamusf' Vive the crimson and gold! Adieu. TOM GRACE. l21l

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HISTORY JUNE CLASS OF 1923 HE balmy fall of '19 found a new flock of bewildered frosh. The rivals of every school in Norwood were now united under the common tie of high school fellowship so admirably extended to us by the upper classmen. But someone immediately cast the proverbial Hy in the more proverbial ointment and inaugurated the last hazing ever held in Norwood. We were a predestined class it seemed from the start, for with resplendent coats of iodine we were sorely vengeful toward our persecutors, and sought to avenge ourselves on the next freshmen. The first bitter cup was handed us when water-troughing became taboo. Nevertheless, the present juniors seem to be just as healthy without their initiation. The court-room scene will not be soon forgotten - Judge Hoffman being forced to investigate the scandal, much to our discredit. However, when the municipal medical authorities assured an enraged mother that iodine was uninjurious if applied externally, she was appeased. All of the above undue notoriety has been attributed to our class unjustly, as we were always content with our reception. As Bunyan so glibly remarked, Pigs is pigs, Boys will be boys, etc. The inherent spirit which was ever present, led us to stage our first social function a month after enrollment. Over eighty twenty-three'rs turned out for the hike which was a gala start upon our happy journey through school. Miss Sutor and Mr. Dunn acted as chaperons and enjoyed the wieners, apples, and marshmallows almost as much as we. Mr. Dilley, Miss Foote, Mr. Heidle- baugh and Mr. Miller were our other teachers who missed this carnival. On November 11, the anniversary of the Armistice of the previous year, Miss Elizabeth Fairweather organized her drive for the French Orphans, to whom she has always been a devoted god-mother. The freshmen immediately responded, pledging an annual sum of 956400, enough to feed and clothe two French children. Through Miss Foote's hearty and cheerful, not to mention financial support, the DZB was able to support one of these kiddies. She is Genevieve Blanc and is still on our list, although the drives for more local improvements have almost overshadowed this movement. But Genevieve will remember her benefactors long after these petty things are passe. Thanksgiving and Christmas of 1919 were also made more cheerful for some, by the perseverance of our teachers in raising supplies for the needy. The Christmas party was the first dance given by our young class. In the midst of our celebration, a flurry of snow blew in the door, and who should confront us but Santa. That dear old fellow filled our stockings with every kind of gift. When Mr. Miller's turn came to shake hands with Old Kris, he siezed his beard instead and shook it so soundly that it came off. Here, lo and behold, it wasn't Santy at all, it was Earl Ferguson! The freshman year closed with a party given by Miss Foote to her Latin class. Belser's Ice Cream and Eden Park was a combination hard to beat. l20I

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w-s-13+ 1 like .-4...aznnuw,...- . Y,,,,. HOWARD ADER Masque and Scroll '22, '23, Hi Y '22. To the countenances of the French students the mention of his name will always bring a smile. Howard is well liked, and is always ready for a good time. As for arguing, he can't be beat. ISABEL AFFLECK Masque and Scroll '21, '22g Class Vice-President '23, Silhouette Staff '23, Tennis Club '22, '23. Such a girl is Isabel, whose true and womanly qualities have endeared her to her friends. She is a conscientious student, and we feel sure that she will someday bring honor to Norwood Hi. JOSEPH ASTON Football '21, '22g Captain '22, Joe has been one of the stars of the football team for two years, being elected captain this year. The Times-Star once said Joe was a good student as well as a good football player. We will not com- ment on this except to say that those specs surely make him look the part. At any rate we are all glad that Joe waited and graduated with our class. HELEN ARMSTRONG Mirror Reporter '23. Helen always has something witty to say and has furnished much amusement for our class. We know that she will be very successful in any- thing she undertakes. l22l