Ravenna High School - Tappan Tatler Yearbook (Ravenna, OH)

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Let's Summarize Way back in September, 1942-school began- students poured into a clean and newly painted build- ing. American problems classes started with 40 books. Thus passed our first day. After that, time picked up speed and caught in its wake the first assembly, when all the new teachers were introduced, football practice after school, and other activities. Bonds and stamps were sold and a drive for activity tickets was begun. Before we realized it, September's books were closed. In October we experienced our first football set- back at Salem's hands, while junior class members elected officers for this and next year. Since there was a shortage of harvesters, G. A. A., Student Council, Red Cross, and Girl Reserves picked apples and grapes. First report cards of the year made their appearance. There was excitement in the air as the cast for the sen- ior play, American Passport, was being chosen. Sev- eral air raid drills were conducted in all the city schools. The teachers' convention gave pupils an extra holiday. All these things happened in October. ln November the music department gave its first program of a series. The High Times was sent to men in service. The Prince of Peace contests were held at the various churches in the city while debaters began to travel to their first practice tournaments. Paint and powder made their first appearance as seniors present- ed another success. The football season closed with two wins, two ties and four losses. Thanksgiving this year was different, as many members of our families were away. November passed quickly. December marked one year of our participation in war and too, the announcement came that 18-19 year olds would be drafted soon. Luckily our seniors were deferred until the end of school. To further our aid In the war, students pledged themselves to buy enough stamps and bonds to buy a ieep. Basketball fans who followed the team to Salem saw the boys win a thrilling game. On the day before we left for Christmas vaca- tion, the music and speech departments combined to present again the beautiful nativity pageant. Although school didn't start until January 5, many came back on the first to see our varsity players beat the alumni. With the slogan A Word to the Wise ls Sufficient all began to study for semester exams. As the last half of the year began, one of the faculty, Mrs. Sullivan left to join her husband. Mrs. Francies took her place. February was a full month. With the ieep pur- chased, a field ambulance was the next goal. Seniors especially were busy as the class was ranked and sen- iors were picked for the scholarship team. -The school's dramatic talents were exhibited as another hit was scored in the play Arsenic and Old Lace. Girl Reserves' year was highlighted by their an- nual formal. A new entertainment opportunity was initiated as U. S. O. parties began. The war hit even harder as Miss Shanaberger left for Red Cross training. Miss Gorlich came to take her place. March was a busy month, and seniors found that teaching wasn't an easy task when they took over for a day the duties of the faculty. Twelve seniors took the general scholarship tests and honors came to seven in state, district and county. Those faded auditorium curtains will soon become Page 17 Signs of the Times V Bud Mowen's daily escape from fourth period study hall. Gert Griffiths versatility, shown throughout her numerous undertakings. Ollie Schneider's ability to manufacture of weird chemical concoctions. Barb Haiflich's sixth period iaunts to every room two or three times every day. Bob Sivon's disastrous talent as a mischief-maker. Gret Dussel's perfect record. .lerry Long's never-bragged-about knowledge of current events. Audrey Barber's thorough enioyment of life and all it has to offer. Kenny White's budding signs of becoming a iazz drummer. Bob Damicone's acceptance into the Navy Air Corps-ambition realized. Nick Mendiola and Bill Thomas's flawless mechan- ical drawings. Shacka and Dominic's colorful race for best dress- ed senior. Elwood Pittman's numerous debates in American problems class. Ner Wertenberger and Bud Minnich's attempt to play Moral in Italian. Paul Dobrilovic's absences during hunting season. Where does he get the shells? Mr. Bates' humorous musings in chemistry class. Beats Bob Hope. Dick Furney's calmness addressing assembly. Mr. Pearce should sign him up. Angel Profio's stirring pep talk in assembly-a masterpiece. Barbara Ender's bulging notebook, a veritable portable filing cabinet. Leo Held's sweet-smelling aroma after some inno- cent soul spilled lOc perfume on his sweater. a memory as students pushed the magazine drive over the goal and proceeds went for new draperies. The iuniors presented the beautiful play Smilin' Through. The nice weather demanded a spring vaca- tion but not until after every pupil tests were given. April-only eight more weeks of school. Scholar- ship teams were picked and Ravenna students achieved the customary high rank in the state and district. Naval, army and marine reserve tests were given. News of an- other army, that of the canines, was brought to us in an assembly and R.H. S. agreed to sponsor a war dog. Commencement was felt to be approaching as gradua- tion announcements were distributed. A day to be re- membered was the one in which one more American Problems book was found in the clean-up campaign. Another memorable day was April 20, when Eric and Elwood finished their three month chess game. May-April's showers brought May flowers iust in time for the prom. Seniors elected to city offices-- iust for a day. Soon l26 will leave high school behind. Caps and gowns fitted, baccaulaureate planned, exams, and be- fore we know it commencement will have come and gone. The last affair will be the breakfast and then-

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Class Leaders Officers of the home rooms throughout the school are shown here. The top left hand picture shows Jack Bower, Pauline Foster, Evelyn Long, and Gretchen Dus- sel, senior officers. ' Junior officers are shown as they meet to discuss their problems. They are: Jim Luli, Marilyn Canfield, Margaret Churchill, and Philip Jones. Next, on the school steps, are the freshman lead- ers. First row: Judy Frank, Patricia Jones, Ruetta Dalrymple and Marilyn Anderson. Second row: Frank Miller, Victor Goble, Chris De John, and Ernest Kauff- man. Third row: Clifford Scott, Edward Trocchio, Jerry Mahan, and James Jensen. Below this are the seniors who taught school for a day. They all look like teachers, don't they? The eighth grade city officials are shown next. Did you hear about the eighth grader who found a note on his locker demanding immediate cleanup. lt was signed The Mayor . Grouped around on the steps are Louise Fasco, Beverly Evans, Elizabeth Lyon, Doris Bradley, Martha Bell, Mark Lutz, Nancy Mosley, Bill Voll, Jean Woodrun, and Dora Shilliday, seventh grade officers. Eighth grade officers are: Madeline Sarrocco, Patsy Roper, and Marie Damicone. ln the back row are Jack Hugill, Bill Stoerkel, and James Di Paola. Sophomore leaders are: Barbara Ewell, Barbara Sorensen, Jean Ann Kohl, and Nancy Long. Second row: Margaret Sapp, Ruth Hudson, Helen Foster, Nancy Biondo, and Jane Coit. Third row: Joe Conner, Jack McClain, and Edward Vigilucci. Ye olde editors is the theme of the last picture, as it catches the Tappan Tatler workers in a moment of relaxation. WE, THE PEOPLE We, the People was the subiect of an assembly held April 11, by the eighth grade city officials. The first part of the program was opened by Ruth Jones, who introduced Mayors George Kenney, repre- senting the 8 white officials, and Lee Cain, head of the 8 reds. These two groups had organized a complete city government. Mayor Kenney presented a short sketch of the im- portance of citizenship, and outlined the duties of city officials. He introduced ,the office holders who told more about their iobs. Talks were given by Eileen Tu- baugh, Jule Brown, and Lilla Connor, councilmen. A scene on Main St., lthe main corridorl any day during the change of classes, was followed by the court scene with Mayor l.ee Cain presiding. Violators of school regulations and courtesy were tried, and appro- priate penalties were pronounced. The violators were Bill Stoerkel, Mariorie Burkley, Mina Hensley, and Tom Andrie, portraying respectively John Short, Cornelius Snodgrass, Henrietta F. Fuzzlebumble, and Aloysius Humble. James DiPaola was the arresting officer. The third scene was the same Main Street the fol- lowing day, showing the violators working out their sentences while Chief of Police Douglas Brown patroled. Loren Workman, Bob Swager, and Nunzio Poli- cheno were the stage hands. - Former Mayor Sloan spoke about the city govern- ment and gave suggestions for better citizenship. Page 19 Junior Year . The. iuniors, entering their next to the last lap on the road of education, began the year with the im- portant work of electing their class officers: Marilyn Canfield was chosen president, Philip Jones, vice presi- dent, Margaret Churchill, secretary, and Jim Luli, treas- surer. After election the class selected and ordered class rings. The old romantic comedy Smilin' Through was presented as the class play on March 26. Starring in the production were Jim Sharp, Tom Huffman, Marilyn Canfield, Coletta Caris, George Martin, Bob Miller, Jim Luli, Rita Miller, Joan Nicola, June Cunningham, Dick Gifford, Jack Green, Bill Griffin, Mary Lou Johnson, Connie Bradford and Mary Louise Peck. The annual prom with its sweet music, gay colors and dreamy atmosphere proved to be the most momen- tous occasion of the eventful year for the iuniors. June Cunningham and Ed Widener were elected co-chairmen for this dance held on May 15. The committees assisting the chairmen were headed by Coletta Caris, decora- tions, Bob Miller, music, Barbara Locke, refreshments, Elsie Bingham, programs and Jim Sharp, entertainment. In the field of sports, the iuniors were successful in winning the inter-class basketball tournament by de- feating the seniors by the score of 44-34. After that game the ioyous iuniors felt that they had definitely arrived at perfection. Thus ended one of the most enioyable years that this class has ever known. Sophomores ln Action First task of the sophomores, returning to school from their summer vacation, was to elect officers. The presidents of the home rooms were as follows, Joe Con- nor, 311, Jean Ann Kohl, 313, Jack McClain, 314, and Barbara Sorensen, 315. At the close of the 1942-43 football season, the class of '45 had Paul Shafer, Tony Grecco, Chuck Kieselbach, Patsy Cacioppo, Ray Grupe, Henry Piehl, and Sam Spano, on the varsity squad. Kieselbach, Shafer, Stefansfc, Spano, and Thompson continued on the reserve basketball team. Representing the class in scholarship tests were Bob Henderson, Margaret Sapp, Barbara Ewell, Iva Wolfe, Nancy Quillen, Lois l-lunsicker, Philip Furney, Mary Mosley, Nancy Rosenberger, Janice Delin and Ruth Hudson. Honors go to the debate team members, consisting of Paul Shafer, Robert Henderson, Jim Leininger and John Parsons. SCHOOL CUSTODIANS - Have you ever wondered how the building rc- tains such a spick and span look in spite of all you do to prevent it? Well, the blame can be laid to W. L. Hugill and his staff of helpers. As custodian of R. H. S., he strives to maintain a neat and orderly building. The complete list of HugilI's helpers is: assistants, Sam DiPaola, Jr., Frank Arvizzigno, and Edward Wells, regular students helpers, Jack Hugill and Loren Work- man, part time helpers, Sam Spano, Nick Mendiola, Jack Casley, Paul Hensley, R. I. Pearce, and Bruce Brown.