Waynesfield Goshen High School - Reflections Yearbook (Waynesfield, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1915 volume:

E 1 K H Li J 2 5 W 1 V A 1 i K K L 1 4 fe 4. ,E I E 'L 11 4, 5 L .x,,, fxffi ,A 1 X ff' L jim ZQQZHFQQSQQQQF NHNETEEN IFHFTIEIEN Volk HH n l '1I'L11e yealrrflwok of Wayne High Sclhnooll IPm1bHisH1ecH by the Senior Cllzewss of 9115 Vvaymlesfiielldl, Ohio To the Faentty of Wayne High School! nndenf' whose eau-'e we have spent one high sehooll hte, we, the ellass of nineteen hundred and fifteen respect: tnlllly dedicate this vohnne IW .-H' PRESS OF THE WAYNESFIELD CHRONICLE e Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen - A WAYNESFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION. Dr. J. H. Heileman, Burleigh Stewart, Elwood Bush, clerk. Sherman Bennett, Wesley Rapp, president. High School committee-Sherman Bennett, president, Elwood Bush. Members P age four T h e R e t r 0 S p e c t Nineteen Fifteen TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Frank Patterson, John Davisson, R. A. Gullet, John Horn, president, Emmet Moyer. Members High Schooi Com- mittee-R. A. Gullet. Emmet Moyer. age five aryGorclonHill By T'S BEEN A LONG TIME AGOQ And I want to tell it in rhyme, you know, About a woman with a beautiful face, That lived near the very same place- On the very identical lands Where Wayne High School now stands. Here she lived and labored and slept, Washed and scrubbed and swept, And the walls of her cabin rang With her sweet voice, as she sang The songs of her childhood. And as they echoed through the Wildwood The birds would take up the singing Until the woods would be ringing With the chorus from that forest throng, The chrous of Mary Gordon's song. Now this lovely creature, Was Waynesiield's first teacher. The house in which she gave instruction, Was of round log construction g A clap-board roof and a puncheon floor, With paper windows and nothing more. N aught was pretty in the place ' Excepting Mary Gordon's face. You say, I'd like if you would, To tell me where this school house stood? This hut of logs, now all rotten, Has its location been forgotten? No indeed, and I must say, That if it were standing to day, Do you know where you'd find it? Not in front of Wayne nor behind it, But you'd say to me I've found it, With the walls of Wayne around it. But that lady so fair, Would not be found there, For her body lies under the sod. Her soul is with its God, But the name of that woman still Will cling to that old hill. So let the bell from Wayne tower above, Ring out a message of love, From the hill where she wrought, From the hill where she taught, Saying: The work is still being doneg The work which Mary Gordon begun. page Sl Don W. R Wayne High School Faculty Ninetee'1Fifteen MR. C. M. LEHR A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best. Our superintendent, Mr. C. M. Lehr, should feel relieved and gay because he has put his heart into his work since he has lived in Waynesfield. Mr. Lehr is a graduate of O. N. U. with a B. S. degree. He has taken post- graduate Work at Ohio Wesleyan University, at the O. S. U. and at the Tri-State Normal College in Angola, Ind. He carries life certi- ficate both high school and common school. Mr. Lehr was the iirst man in the state to es- tablished a course in agriculture in connection with the high school. He was the third man to be appointed township superintendent in the state of Ohio. Prof. Lehr came to Waynes- field from Crawfis Institute at Lancaster, O. He has not only taken an interest in the village school, but has shown a great interest also in the rural schools and the normal department which we have here. He has only been in this school one year, but the class of '15 Wish him success in his future school work wherever it may be. page se en Wayne High School Faculty NiveteenFifteen EDGAR W. FASIG Men should be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown propos'd as things forgot. -Benj. Franklin. W Mr. Fasig as principal of Wayne High School has won unbounded admiration. He has attended school at Ohio Northern and Ohio State Universities. He ably taught mathemetics and science, showing a splendid grasp of these subjects. He unraveled the dark mysteries of physics to . the senior class. He had charge of high school athletics and helped our boys win many vic- to1-ies. Mr. Fasig was our freshman teacher in algebra and botany, and after .two years absence we were glad to have him with us again in our senior year. He has always put forth his best ef- forts into high school work and with him goes the hopes and wishes of the class of '15 that he will succeed in what future work he undertakes. ROY WILKERSON 'iEvery man's work, pursued steadily, tends in this way f to become an end in itself and so to bridge over the love- less chasms of his life. -Silas 1 Marner. Mr. Roy Will-:erson has been 9. member of Wayne High Faculty for the past two yems as L1 glnh an yC,'1'l':L'll ix rtxtcxor. Ehis year he was relieved of two of his Gexmcln cl. secs by Ieiis l icli, but t ujht the seniors United States history and Civics in their flue. 3 Q h's aticiu cd school tfuo years in Lima college and two years in Valp' raifo I niveisity. Including the two years in Wayne High, he his hrd ten if o 1.31 f 4, 1.1 teralvi' gn lie l' 1 ever taken a great interest in our high school vvozlz :nd it was our deep regret when we learned that he will not be with Wayne High again next year. We, the senior class join in wishing him success in his future school work. ' page eight Wayne High School Faculty NineteenFifteen EDITH HICK Do your best and do not worry. Miss Edith Hick is teacher of German II and German III in the high school. She was hired as primary teacher, and was asked to give her extra time to these two classes, which she did willingly. She has had two years previous experience in teaching. She attended school one year at Denison University, and two years at the Ohio State University. Her home is in Lima, Ohio. Her pleasant and cheerful dispo- sition has gained for her many friends in her first year here, and all hope for her re- turn next year. CLARA LEYDORF Think for thyself one good idea, . But known to be thine own, ls better than a thuosand gleaned From field by others sown. Miss Leydorf, although she has been with us only since the normal school started, has gained many friends among the normal students and also the high school students. She graduated from Athens College, Athens, Ohio. Miss Leydorf is much interested in normal work and we hope for her return here next year. page nine X The Retrospect Editorial Staff NineteenFifteen SENIOR CLASS-THE RETROSPECT EDITORIAL STAFF Back row-Hover Taylor, assistant editor, Mabel Gilmer, literary editor, Helen Baker, assistant editor, Wardner Swartz, artist, Edna Rapp, poet, Beryl Swartz, assistant editor, Abigail Taylor, assistant editor. Front row-Margue- rite Bennett, assistant editor, Harry Dawson, editor in chief, Irma Douglas, assistant editor, Erma Horn, joke editor, Lurene Horn, literary editor, Marie Huffer, music editor, Byron Butcher, business manager. page ten T h e R e t r o s p e c t Nineteen Fifteen RSE -Q-J fk..w :55.ibr H ee-exf A .- ee, ee.:-A., - -e , 7 I uflc Q - 7 7 me we .fflullf X e ,qs Bef Q f e ex M w? wo qofeefe 'N xnxx' 0? ,mf f, f ef .J ,, -gxxqk DI N ,K I - , ,fl 415 w f f Q -e f 1 5 Q v ' ' Q if-Eligxq 3: V xE3i3f NF ' J j 1 'Qg 'x'YfQoWliar'T'fL52VM ..,-4.-.gy QT' f 1 1:e'ge5N XX ' .e1..--re:-- , If 'Q .??biWR'u5Q'QiVML'FEWQFWJ . , f A . 5 if- ' hT.e, .x'1f,ulQ- NIMH wk K 1 Fqkaxl N . -QEXU QW f x f X 1:-is-Tfgjfilsf35 fnH'f'.v:sreiMx'-V'1' y,ffF.vX-lfwxkiiwkbLWg-PH '91 - f ff:-.i?:?'lfl.:bx QQ5X?'a1wN f:'x -W 'Lk W WKNWMFTYWWH' If e. fi!-4 '- 5 Si'effQ5g13eS?f,,.e 154'1'.'FieNk.S1v.QQ,m,gEQ,TQQQQM msx13S-QWgigsGW ,e if e Mn:MmyQMS,-,N3,s5ighgmgbif3'x1.MQ5?Qp1?Yf' , j , 4 +7 f v SQ V,-ff ,e4I1f,f,'?mvl,,54',,v-uhxsM!M'p' nIgHs', :ie?QN-,fx ' , ' ff N 4 ff fi fl! 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A member of the basket ball team of '15. Four years Latin in four years course. Heck is tall, has dark hair, blue eyes and large feet. Harry has a most wonderful imag- ination, never studies his lessons, but always recites. ERMA HORN Hang sorrow, care'll kill a cat. Erma Dale has had two years Latin and two years German. '4Dale is just a lit- tle mischievous. She is always ready to laugh when she sees a joke and sometimes when she doeen't see any. Of course it must not be taken that Dale does not get her lessons. page twelve T h e R e t r o s p e c t NineteenFifteen IRMA NAOMIA DOUGLAS Bright as the sun her eyes the gazers strike, And like the sun they shine on all alike-except one. Irma, sometimes known as Dug, is very studious, having done good work throughout her entire four year Latin course. She is rather quiet in school, but like the rest is ready for mischief as soon as the teachers leave the room. She has proved to be a good friend of all and we all Wish her a happy and successful life. HOVER TAYLOR Let us be content in work, to do the things we can, And not presume to fret be:ause it's little. Hover, one of our faithful fourteen, has been with us four years. He has taken two years Latin and German. Hover is ever jolly but the girls don't worry him much. He never took to athletics but studled very dilligently. MARIE HUFFER Diamonds light her eyes within, There's a dimple in her chin. Beck is noted for her laughing. She is not afraid to express herself on any sub- ject. She has to her credit, two years Latin and two years German with good grades in both. Beck has been promoted a grade higher every year since she started in her school life and is now one of the most prominent members of the class of '15, page thirteen The Retrosp e c t Nineteen Fifteen EDN A RAPP Laugh and the world laughs with youg Snore and you will sleep alone. If this were always the truth Edna would keep the world laughing and awake most of the time. Two years Latin and two years German course. She is our class poet and president of the girls athletic association. She is also a member of the senior girls basket ball team. WARDNER SWARTZ Pretend to know it anyway. Ding is a graduate of the New Hampshire schools. He is completing a four year Latin course in Wayne High. Although a little studiously inclined at times, he is not ' ll f d f latin Wardner was born aDutchman and a ways will be one. He especia y on o . . wants the girls to smile at him. He served as class atrist on the Retrospect staff this year. A LURENE HORN And still her tongue ran on. The less of weight it bore, the greater ease. Lurene has proved a very studious pug il throughout her whole four years high l k Sh has finish d a four year Latin course and a two year German course. schoo wor . e c e She never let her mind be bothered by the work of Dan Cupidi' until the establish- ! ment of the new normal school. Since that time her mind has been bothered somewhat y by the thoughts of one of the normals. page fourteen The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen ne H. Byron, the business manager of The Retrospect of the famous class of '15, though better known by his classmates as Mike, has completed a successful four-year Latin course in Wayne H' h. H ' m ' ' -' ' ' ' ' ' HELEN GAIL BAKER i'If all the joys of life should die She'd smile e'er she would heave a sigh. Curley is always blushing. She greeted us early in the morning with Kids, I haven't got a lesson, but in classes proved that she did have them. Completed two years German and two years Latin. Member of senior girls basket ball team. BYRON BUTCHER Praise loudly, blame softly. -Cathari 1g e IS a stai student 1n his ouginahty on 6l6Ctl'1C1tV and is an excellent player of both basket and base ball. MABEL GILMER I Be silent always when you doubt your sense And speaks tho' sure with seeming difi'idence. Mabel has successfully completed her four year Latin course She l . . was a ways a faithful comrade of her books. Mabel says some very funny things, and we had put her down for an old maid until the establishment of the normal department. page Lfifteen T h e R e t r o s p e c t NineteenFifteen ABIGAIL TAYLOR If she will, she will, you may depend on't If she won't, she won't and that's the end on't. Abigail, known as Abbie, has a strong will power which has carried her through her four years successfully. Two years good deportment is her record. Abbie is well known among the teachers for her well prepared lessons and among her classmates for her good grades. Af' BERYL SWARTZ And all that's best of dark and bright, Meet in her aspect and her eyes. Beryl came from South Waynesfieldv and has been with us only the last year Nevertheless she has been a good scholar and 21 friendly SCl100lm3t6, SO We C311 H0'C hold that against her. She has a very bewitching smile and a charming blush-especially for the boys. She is also fond of picture shows. ' page sixteen Senior Class History ByHe1enBaker N THE MORNING of September 8, 1911, the freshman assembled in the two rooms that were then occupied by the High School. A few weeks later the class was organized and under the leadership of Harry Dawson, as president, a new class was formed. The freshman year passed uneventfully, merely serving as a period of getting us to our work, and as a time in which acquaintances were made and friendships formed. After the class of 1915 became sophomores good fortune began to smile on this de- serving class. We had one basket ball star, Mike, a player on the team of Flying Merkles, with Mr. Fasig as coach, which was organized the year he was a freshman. Later, when Mike became asopho- more, he was transferred to the high school team. When we became juniors, we gained the reputation of being the most alive, the most active, the most independent, the most jolly, the most brilliant and the most original of any class yet enrolled in the Wayne High. When the nineteen fifteens became seniors, the class was increased by Wardner and Beryl Swartz, making it number fourteen. In coming back to school, we were sorry not to see Mr. Lusk, who had become a teacher in the Wapakoneta High, present, but were glad to get back our old freshman teacher, Mr. Fasig. Sorry to say we have only four boys in the class, but these boys have the wisdom of Solomon. f'Heck Dawson was as yet its acknowledged head and leader and whose judgement and influence covered such topics as sports, morals, good behavior and girls. Hover Taylor still hopes to be a preacher, but some think he would make a better farmer. Wardner Swartz is the class artist. Mike Butcher is the business manager and sorry to say, has won the affection' of one of the class. Irma Douglas has also been struck with Cupid's arrow and from all appearances, it has proved fatal. Edna Rapp is the poet laureate of the class of '15, Mabel Gilmer and Abigail Taylor, the long and short of the class, will be remembered by their motherly advice to the other members of the class. Beryl, although she has been with us only one year, has distinguished herself by the beautiful love stories of Aeneas and Dido. Beck, not the brightest in her classes, although she has made fairly good grades, shines when the teachers are not looking, causing much merriment for the rest of the pupils. Marg is usually successful in humbugging the teachers and is assistant Latin teacher. Lurene Horn is quite fond of ponies-being a Latin student-and interested in the normal department, especially one. Last and shall we say least, Erma Dale? Yes, for we fear she is not very energetic. Through this year we have gone flying but well represented in every branch of school life and we hope to be intensely something and a class of which the old Wayne High need never be ashamed. page seventee Seni01' Class Prgphecy ByIrmaDoug'lasandErmaHorn GREAT INVENTION! Originated by the Professor W. B. Butcher. When peering into the machine we are able to look far into the future. Two girls only have had the honor of using the wonderful machine. The following is what was revealed to them: Hover Taylor first tried farming which was very distasteful to him and then entered the ministry, but was unsuccessful and only remained in that calling a few years. He is now dancing master in Paris and is a howling success, keeps all pupils howling, stepping on their toes. Helen Baker. Married? Yes. What's his name? Oh! Nobody knows, but every- body knows Helen. She belongs to the Royal Society of London. She is quite a genius in chemistry and physics and has discovered a new element she called Xanoborumalbiniferous. Wardner Swartz is a sea cap- tain on a trans-Atlantic steamer. After graduating from Wayne High he entered a naval academy and through his faithful efforts has become the greatest captain on the seas. Lurene Horn was a country school teacher, for one year she was married and then divorced. Graduated as a nurse. Now she is devoting her time to a literary career. Marguerite Bennett is landlady of the International hotel in San Francisco. It gave her a nervous shock when David eloped with another girl. She went to California for her health. Her health must be improving, because she has the best hotel in the city. Mabel Gilmer is an old maid and is quite happy with Belshazzar the cat, Ben Hur the canary and Poll the parrot. She is also a milliner. Marie Huffer, whom everybody thought would turn out an opera star, is a second Florence Nightingale. She is well suited to her work and quite happy with the results she has had. Harry Dawson, not satisfied with being a farmer, has turned his attention to lecturing. Being unsuccessful in this he bought up gold mines in Australia and is now president of the World's Mining Corporation. Abigail Taylor, the poor dear motherly soul, was disappointed in love and raises chicks on a farm near Lakeview. Edna Rapp is a grass widow and is daEy over woman suffrage, but since her cause has been won she has deveoped her taent for classical music and plays for the only picture show in Waynesfield. Byron Butcher, besides being a famous athlete, is one of the greatest inventors of the world. Alas! We shall know no more of the future. Irma Douglas, while watching the panorama of her life was startled, this caused her to jump and break the delicate mechanism of the instrument. Erma Horn did not get a glimpse of her future. This machine was mainly constructed from the element which Helen Baker discovered and it is so rare that another machine can not be made. page eighteen S e n i 0 r C l a 5 3 W i I 1 By Byron Butcher and Harry Dawson E, THE SENIOR CLASS OF WAYNE HIGH, forseeing that the time is not far distant when we shall no longer be pupils in the beloved old school do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, and do dispose of all our property, both real and imaginary, in the following manner: I. We desire that the amiable disposition and excellent good nature of the entire class be transferred to those hilarious juniors. II Mabel Gi1mer's entire stock of anti-fat of which she is badly in need herself, is to descend to Lucile Means. III The musical talent of the whole class, with the exception of that possessed by Marie Huffer, is be- stowed upon the freshies. IV. As is the custom of Virgil classes, we leave all our ponies in care of our teacher, Mr. Lehr, on condi- tion that he will shield them as carefully as we have done. V. If there is anyone who can prove beyond all doubt that he or she has no prejudices or ill feelings whatsoever toward the faculty-shall he or she have the sum total of the Class of '15's? No! In the name of humanity, No! Poor teachers if such were the case! At frequent periods it would be unbearable. VI. Marguerite Bennett's domineering disposition is joyously bestowed upon a prominent Sophmore, Brooks Horn. VII. Some one must inherit that extremely nervous disposition of Helen Baker's and the most appropriate personage which comes to our minds is Sarah Barns. We hope to goodness it will liven her up a little. VIII. The protection of the little frail body of Abigail Taylor is hereby intrusted to those two stalwart, robust freshmen, Walter Copeland and Harry Blank. IX. If this had been an extemporaneous affair we would have left Hover Taylor's feet, fcorns included? to John McMillin, but after due consideration we see the folly of such a course. Hover's feet, with the ones John already possesses, would leave poor John as secure and immovable as the rock of Gibralter. Reid Hiett can have 'em if he wants 'em. X. To any practical jokers who care to 'attempt it, is imposed the duty of annually playing some joke in the school house on Halloween. We would suggest that they complete the one which was attempted by the unknown three last Halloween. page ninteen S e n i 0 1' C 1 3 5 3 W i I l By Byron Butcher and Harry Dawson XI. We don't mean to sleight the republican party but we desire that Bloom Focht inherit Irma Douglas' democratic political ideas. With Irma's political beliefs and his own oratorical abilities, at some near future time Bloom may come to be known as the Hon, B. H. Focht, P. B. XI. Wardner Swartz's artistic abilities are hereby conferred upon Mildred Horn, the freshman cartoon- istg but his prejudices against the Ford are to be left with Mr. Wilkerson. We hope to see the day when Mr. Wilkerson will be driving an 8-cylinder Cadillac or at least one of Wardner's Crows. XIII. Lurene Horn's appetite for popular fiction is transferred to Dale Douglas, her serious attitude to- ward human life is bestowed upon Thelma Burke and Helen Gray. XIV. As there will be no one left in High School, after Mike leaves, who is likely to turn his attention to electricity we are going to place all Mike's electrical abilities in a storage battery and leave said battery in the labratory, hoping that Earnest McGinnis may get connected with it next year and become a real live wire. XV. We desire that Dewey Shaner and Chalmer Winegardner share and share alike in that priceless virtue of Edna Rapp's, namely, of attending strictly to her own business. XVI. Beryl Swartz's knowledge of Virgil, along with her familiarity of the pathetic love story of Dido is to be instilled into the minds of all the Cicero students in general and Helen Geddes and Mabel Rogers in particular. Don't take the lone story too serious, girls. XVII. Erma Horn's cheerful disposition, sunny smile and hearty laugh we wish Mae Landis to assume for life. Take these Mae, and you will win the world to you. XVIII. To Wilbur Games we silently and reluctantly hand Heck's most valued companion-his pipe. As Heck is the only Senior that is afflicted with the habit, we sincerely hope that Preacher will keep it in Wayne High through his four years of school, not only as a Senior relic, but as a memorial to our dear old Heck. XIX. Between sobs and with tears in our eyes we bequeath to Miss Hick, Hover's German pony. We understand that there was partiality shown in the German class and it nearly breaks our hearts to expose the poor boy. XX. To Mr. Fasig we leave the smiles and sunny dispositions of the entire class, hoping to goodness it page twenty S e n i 0 r C 1 a 5 3 W i 1 1 By Byron Butcher and Harry Dawson will sweeten him up a little. We think this will be a blessing to the future generations of seniors, juniors and sophomores. XXI. To our former classmates Who fell by Wayside since our freshmen year We bequeath our sincerest sympathies for the joys they have missed. XXII. Not to be outdone but to begin, We will to Prof. Lehr, the forty cents which has been in our treasury for so long, on condition that he will not foolishly squander the said amount. We suggest that he buy a Ford for his road trips. XXIII. To Miss Leydorf we will Wardner's meekness, Mabel's sternness and Marie's giddiness, hoping that these three characteristics combined will give her a sweet sense of humor. XXIV. Before we close our eyes for a much need ed sleep, We are going to will to the juniors our famous key of harmony. We hear that they are sadly in need of this and We hope they Will wind themselves up to the limit for 1916. We hereby nominate and appoint Edgar Fasig executor of our last will and testament. In Witness whereof We have hereunto affixed our signature this 4th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and fifteen. THE SENIOR CLASS The foregoing instrument was subscribed by the senior class, the testator, in our presence and was at the same time declared by them to be their last will and testament, and we, at their request, affix our signatures, at Waynesfield, Auglaize County, Ohio. CLAYTON WOODW ARD LEONARD McADAMS page twenty-on Senior Class Poem By Edna Rapp When Wayne High School was dedicated In nineteen hundred '1even, That bright and brilliant freshman class, Numbered fifteen and seven. As sophomores we then arrived, In Caesar shone out bright as gold, Andawon our fame in English too By stories that we told. In the hardest of all, general history Our knowledge shone out as bright, How we got it seemed to all quite a mistery, For the lessons were a fright. And our geometry gave us pains, As we studied late at night, Learning theorems of the planes, But to originals, good-night. Then came our happy junior year, In which we took our ease, Although thirteen we did not fear, Our number for our glees. Then we were juniors, every one, But in one thing we did part, Some took German for the fun, Some, Cicero for his noble heart. Our junior class was elated, As we made our English outline, While the tales that our teacher related, Took up the most of our time. Our chemistry text was hard as steel, Our problems were diflicult too, But labratory, of course we all feel, A displeasure for very few. Then twelve of us as seniors rose, And added two more to our class. Our happy bunch is now fourteen, But smarter ones you never pass. In our last year we worked quite hard, On literature, Virgil and civics, And had quite a difficult task In agriculture, German and physics. page twenty- two Senior Class Poem By Edna Rapp Heck Dawson is our president, Erma Horn his running mate. Irma Douglas our money tends, Such irony of fate! Our days are blessed with Lurene Horn, Who has served us many a-term, fNot behind hard prison barsj But with the annual firm. Hover Taylor and Mike Butcher, They both have done brave deeds, For they have played the faculty, When music had sore needs. Abbie and Mabel belong with us, They must have been made to fit, They surely are our Mutt and J eff, Or the long and short of it. We also have our girls athletics, You will have to hear of them, Beryl and Marg will help you out, And tell you with their pen. Beckie Huffer is our Songbird, And Wardner draws the pictures, While Helen writes our history, And puts on our fancy fixtures. We've-worked together four long years, But now we'll have to part, And go into the cold, cold world, And make another start. Some will take the teachers course, And some may settle down for life, While some of us may nurses be, To keep the suffering in their strife. But what e'er may be the strife, As on life's way we go, We hope from no good deed to shirk, But always hoe out our row. Then we'll look back to our school days And see our work was not in vain, We'll wish that we were back again, To dear Old Mother Wayne. age twenty-three Advice to the Juniors ByH0verandAbigailTayl0r E, IN BEHALF of the Senior class of 1915, being one year farther advanced in the experiences of high school life, hereby prescribe a few suggestions, which we think will be beneficial for your career in life. Helen McAdams-Do not spend so much time in the cloak room before the mirror, for that alone will never promote you to the senior class. Be studious, and keep your eyes open for fine lookers, for they may jump out from places least expected. Lois Fasig-Abolish eating bon-bons and you will grow thin. If this does not work take violent exercises fora few days. Keep your mind on your lessons to avoid wandering thoughts. George Rapp-Grow a little bit George, you look so much like little freshmen. You are the smallest in your class. Drink plenty of milk, and eat crab apples and sugar! Then when you become a Senior you will be able to care for yourself. Mabel Rogers-Do not grumble so much about the temperature of the room, the janitor will attend to shag Please bear in mind that at the same time you think you are freezing Denver might be taking a Turkish at . Ernest McGinnis-Wake up, you no doubt have spring fever. VVhen spring is gone the fever will be too. Lois Means-You miss chapel exercises too often. We seniors will admit that the morning is the best time to sleep. When you come in late you disturb nearly everyone, especially Mr. McGinnis. Clayton Woodward-Clayton, apply yourself more to your Latin, for Mr. Lehr will not stand any more bluffs after this year. Do not be so cross with the girls for Mae will make it miserable for you. Helen Gray-Little more studious toil should be applied here, the front seat is a good place for you, stick to it. Sit up straight to avoid annoying Denver. John McMillin-Do'n't get discouraged, John, for chemistry is easy. Smile now and then, it will be easier. Thelma Burke-Cheer up, Billie. Do not be so sad! Make up with Beck. Settle down and take your rest, for too much joy riding in the Ford is racking to the nerves. Denver Stocker-Don't be discouraged. Denver. Be studious and knowledge will gradually come to you. Be more attentive each day to your old friend, Helen Geddes. Helen Meeks-You are having too many beaux to be a junior. Dismiss some from your mind and settle down to business. Leonard McAdams-Speed up, Banty, turn up yo ur alarm clock, your tardy marks are increasing. Mr. Lehr might have a Latin test some morning and you will miss it. But nevertheless you will want to be there. Helen Geddes-Don't giggle so much, Helen, we see your mistakes too, but don't dare to laugh. You set a bad example for the sophomores and freshies. , fContinued on page 481 u page twenty-four T h C R C t I' 0 8 P C C t Nineteen Fifteen fi . 'eg uf...-Y '81 , 'Xxx - Q, Y 1-le - 47 ' gx V e :1ie 3?., ig -i .X X . Tan fx fe 'Y i f X, - wi.-l Q C N' .A f ,' 5 X Q' idx - . V b- T 1 ,J ' Y 1. ' xi-.E -,g f-2 v gg ' eff.-34,5-,- M e . A - XX---' f-,, ., - Q-H-In '-1 X ,f'a' ..5.:! aes?-if-g A - 45.-411' - , Q. 4-- . L f I -.il ,fi-'5Q.f' -rxwfrix 6.1115-'r -3' 'f, - Z'T a ---- - Q ' '1 TQ... age twenty-five T h C R 6 t 1' 0 S p C C t NineteenFifteen l JUNIOR CLASS D Top row-John McMillin, Clayton Woodward, Denver Stocker. Middle row-George Rapp, Leonard McAdams, president, Mary Pepple, Abigail Van Horn, Mae Landis, Ernest McGinnis. Bottom row-Thelma Burke, Helen Mc- Adams, Helen Gray, Lois Fasig, Helen Meeks, secretary, Lois Means, Helen Geddes, Mabel Rogers. page twenty-six Junior Class History ByHelenGeddes HE SUN SHONE brightly and the birds sang joyously in the trees when the members of the class of '16 wended their way to dear old W. H. S. where from that day they took up their abode. But the splendor of that day only foretold the coming splendor of the class of '16. From the very first this class, composed of twenty-seven members, kept things humming for their upper classmen. They pestered and bewildered them with staggering questions and thus exposed the ignorance of the wise class of '15. And these upper classmen looked down upon them with envy and malice in their hearts for they recognized us as their much hated rivals of the future in lessons, stunts and popularity. Some of our class won fame by their high grades and others distinguished themselves in basket ball, while the rest cheered them to victory. But the months sped-they have the sad habit of doing that very thing and we returned to school as sophomores. - In our sophomore year we still retained the same spirit and although we admitted a chronic dislike for mathematics and an indisposition toward Latin, we conquered these two foes by certain qualities which we possessed, namely: An inclination for fooling away time, such as getting Mr. Wilkerson to talk on his favorite theme, The Evil Effects of Cocaine, and for cutting recitations and holding class meetings, flately we have been deprived of this last method as the faulty has decreed all class meetings must be held out of school hours.J It is rather unusual for a sophomore class to come through the whole year without any mishaps befalling it in the spring, however, our class managed to pull through without being fired, for which we wish to offer devout thanks to the faculty. Our junior year opened under the auspicious circumstances. Two new teachers were at school to welcome us, Mr. Lehr and Mr. Fasig, and all the members wha had stuck to us during the sophomore year again made their appearance with the exceptions of Don Lusk and Ruth Buff. Also Thelma Burke joined our class, making a membership of seventeen. This year we haven't done much except to study chemistry and algebra, to disagree and take tests. But in spite of all trials this class of '16 has always been happyg happy in spite of tiresome exams and galling restrictions upon our liberties. fWe considered said restrictions gal- ling as shown by our deportment grades.J Spirit has run riot along every line, but above all spirit for the Rah! Rah! Rah! class of 1916' Rah: Rah! Rah! We're all right, we're all right. We can fight, we can fight, Green and white, green and white, Rah! Rah! Sixteen. page twenty-seve Junior-Senior Reception ByBe1'ylSwartz HE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON of '15 occurred on the evening of Thursday, May thirteenth, when the class of '16 most delightfully entertained the class of '15. This long expected event was await- ed with great interest by the seniors for all knew that the juniors would do things up in the right way. By 8 o'clock the guests had arrived at the high school building. As we entered we were met by a number of the friendly juniors and conducted to the reception room. This room was beautifully arranged in a blend- ing of the senior and junior class colors. We were then conducted to another room decorated in the senior colors, pennants and beautiful furniture. Then there was an advertisement contest won by Miss Marie Huifer. While the orchestra played Professor Lehr and Mrs. Lehr led the Grand March to the banquet hall in the basement, so beautifully decorated in blossoms that as we entered we received the impression that we were going into a floral garden. Two long banquet tables arranged with green and white candles, place cards and beautiful bouquets of white roses greeted our sight. a delicious four course banquet was served: fruit coctail and wafers, vegetable salad, chicken patties, olives, bread and butter sandwiches, brick ice cream and cake, coffee and mints. Here under the enlivening iniiuence of the excellent lunch, conversation became loud and strong. The junior president and toastmaster, Leonard McAdams, gave a clever toast and then called upon the freshman president, Dewey May, the sophomore president, Don Harrod and the senior president, Harry Dawson, all of whom responded with well chosen words. Mr. Lehr, Mr. Fasig and Mr., Wilkerson gave splendid talks which certainly made the seniors regret their high school days were soon to close. The guests then returned to the reception rooms where a peanut contest, won by Miss Mabel Gilmer and a number of floral contests were held. During the remainder of the evening excellent music was furnished by the orchestra. At a late hour all departed to their respective homes declaring that the juniors were admirable entertainers and that the af- fair was a complete success. page twenty-eight h e' R e t r o s p e c t Nineteen Fifteen W 2 N wily, A I 'tw' F NV' , ,. A I 31 ' if: 91f'lfan2znb 1, ' Q ' rf . i I M ' 5 y Al . f 4,3 ix V',' . N W fx A . X a X X .SNA ,v V x ,- xx ' '1-4:3 - xg .f ' ,- e- -- , ,V . al--N , Y-4 -1- if '- -....- .-:Ms .. K , fi - f e H. W -:QI- P -. ' ll, :E -1:-5.-ge Y: 1-1: - 7 . .?i,1 Eeesini' Lag ,Qi -f-Q '5 -X -if C fe-,rc-,f+ ,E- f- ff ' 4 -...Q- ',-. ,- 7:v E -Le,-.g.?'A- 5 il.-Qlet A-Qgnk f,,.,fi' -, age twenty-nine e Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen soPHoMoRE cLAss V B lx H E nest Youn . Sitting-Dale Standing-Clinton Knotts, Bloom Focht, Don Harrod, president, roo's orn, r L g Douglas, secretary, Lucile Means, Laura Gray, Lucile Butcher, Esther Dawson, Flora Bacome. ag e thlrty History of the Sophomore Class ByBloomH.Focht N THE THIRTEENTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1913, there collected together in the assembly room of Wayne High School, a band of nineteen shy and modest children, anxious to begin the duties of their freshmen year. Of course, we were a little bashful at first, but we were soon as bold as any of the Seniors. We surprised the faculty with our ability to learn. We were especially proficient in rhetoric. Our compositions were sublime, almost rivaling the works of Milton and Shakespeare. Mr. Wilkerson told us that we were the best freshmen class in rhetoric he ever taught. We also showed our ability to learn in physical geography and botany. So passed our freshmen year. On the following September when we arrived at school, we found that our number had diminished to twelve. We also found that we had two new instructors, Mr. Lehr and Mr. Fasig. Although we were a little slow at first, once started we were able to force even the freshmen to set up and take notice of the work which we were doing. Especially was this true in geometry. We were unable at first to get along very rapidly, but after we were started we progressed with great rapidity. About the middle of the year one of our members quit high school to take up normal work. This reduced our number to eleven. And was there ever such an eleven? Foremost in everything that tends towards bettering the school. We were the first class to give a Friday morning program. We are small in number, but great in honor. To tell the honors of the class, it is best to tell the honors of some of the mem- bers of the class. Dale Douglas is looked upon by all as the most promising poetess of the school. Clinton Knotts has gained great honors as a geometrician. Don Harrod is our basketball star. Laura Gray is the great literary light of the class of '17, She has won great honors as a comic reader. Lucile Means is the songbird of the class. Brooks Horn, besides being a violinist, is somewhat inclined towards art. Lucile Butcher thrills everyone with her beautiful music. She is said to be the most accomplished pianist that ever entered Wayne High. Esther Dawson is a silent girl, very much taken up with her studies. Flora Bacome is a very sociable young lady, especially among the freshmen. page thirty-on ospect NtFft eve ll 6' yi 'FX A v Q 1 X 9 Dm Mmm p g th tyt The Retrospec Nineteen Fifteen FRESHMAN CLASS ,W ,,,..... - ........' Top row-Reid Hiett, Dewey Shaner, Ada Barnes. Middle row-Harry Blank, Pleasant Pepple, Walter Copeland, Donald Donehoo, Hazel Baker, Seba Barnes, Chalmer Wi.ie'rardner. Bottom row-'Granville Pepple, Harold Shockey, Emma Emrick, Marguerite McPheron, secretary, Wilbur Gtmes, Dewey May, president, Eva Coffin, Mildred Horn, Lillie Bennett, Sarah Barnes. page thirty-three Freshmen Class History Bycranviliereppie RIENDS OF WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL lend me your ears. I am going to tell you about the greatest class that ever entered this high school. A class that you have heard about but have never read about. The good that men do in high school lives with them in after life. So let it be with the fresh- men for that is the class I am going to tell you about. On the 14 of September, 1914, there assembled in the high school twenty-three boys and girls ready to begin their work, each expecting to graduate with honoFS of OUP C1aSS, but as time Wore on thesheep gradu- ally divided from the goats, leaving but twenty in the class, and was there ever such a class? Ask the wisest senior, the proudest junior, or the humblest sophomore and they will tell you that we surpass them all, not only in books and looks, but in number as well. Dewey May, the president, is the basket ball star of the class. Ada Barnes bids fair to become the greatest Latin professor of the age. Harold Shockey is a star as a baseball catcher. Hazel Baker promises to become a great suffragette leader. Reid Hiett is famous for his association with the sophomore girls. Seba Barnes is an excellent reader. Chalmer Winegardner is a great mathmetician. Marguerite McPheron expects to be a great political leader when women get their rights. Wilbur Games is a beautiful little song bird. Eva Coffin is a great violinist. Pleasant Pepple is noted for his great reasoning power. Mildred Horn is a great Latin student. Dewey Shaner has accomplished everything but his English. Emma Emrick is a great botany student. Harry Blank is our algebra student. Sarah Barnes is especially fond of English. Donald Donehoo is our physical geography student. Lillie Bennett is a great literary light, especially as a singer. Walter Copeland loves nothing but his grades. Sail on little freshman, sail on through the air, Let not the wise senior your hopes despair, Let not the proud junior with love blind your eyes. Bid farewell to the sophomores, sail on to the skies, Then look down on all those who tried you to stay, Take pity on those who stopped on their way, For you have accomplished all that you can. Take heart, little freshman, and act like a man. page thirty-four eRetrospect Ninew ORGANIZATIONS pg th tyf C t I' 0 8 P C C t Nineteen Fifteen ,,,, , , 1 SHAKESPEARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY page thirty-six The Shakespearian Literary Society ByMabelGilmer. N THE SCHOOL YEAR of nineteen hundred ten and eleven the Shakespearian Literary Society was es- tablished with sixteen members. From that time it has been steadily increasing both in ability and numbers until now there is seldom any program given but the Shakespearians have some part. Our programs were always very good and well attended by the townspeople. Before the term of four teen and fifteen it was the boast of the members of our rival society that their fiag, the navy blue and red, could be seen always floating above the school house with nothing between it and the clear blue sky. However, on the morning of our first literary day of that year a strange optical illusion occurred for the Hag that in the night had been red and blue turned in the morning sunlight a beautiful orange and black. That the defenders of our flag are brave may be said by anyone whom you may ask. Often when the night was dark and the mice ran races over their heads, the brave defenders have kept watch over the flag until morning came, when the enemy would disperse. Then our toil-worn heroes, when forced to carry on a campaign with Caesar, or pursue the wanderings of Aeneas, although they wished very much to visit Mor- pheus, rode boldly forward. Now that our flag rushes are forbidden by the faculty, the society spirit is sleeping-or should We say only taking a rest-for to be sure it still exists. When the normal department was added to our high school the pupils who were not then members of either society wished to become Shakespearians. Thus three new members were added to our Hock. We now boast of thirty-six members. Our motto was at first small in numbers but large in intellect. Both, we are glad to say, are increasing. There is no doubt that our society has added much to the pleasure and 'enjoyment of our school life. p ge thirty-se e e R e t r 0 S p e c t Nineteen FifteeIl CRESCENT LITERTRY SOCIETY page thirty-eight The Crescent Literary Society ByLureneHorn N THE SCHOOL YEAR of 1910 and 1911 the Crescent Literary Society was organized with eighteen members. There are thirty-nine members at the present time. The first president was John Woodward, I and secretary was Icy Bennett. The present president is Leonard McAdams, and the secretary, Irma Douglas. The Cresents have always been known for their honesty and in the many Hag raisings the outsiders have been loyal Cresents at heart. Their programs, which consist of the best music, recitations and papers, have always been the record which has never been broken. In the debates between the Crescents and the other society, the Crescents have always furnished the best debates and consequently won. In the many classes which have left old W. H. S. there has always been a majority of Crescents. To show which society has the highest standing among the seven teachers in the township, five are Crescents. In the banner class of the alumni, eleven out of the seventeen are true to the Red and Navy Blue, of the Crescent Literary Society. In athletics the Crescents have always been able to hold their own. The basket ball team has always had a majority of Crescent boys, and along other athletic lines our Crescent boys have had a part. In preparing work for literaries the Crescents have always been known for their readiness to render the first program of the year. Then when the program is given Qnot only to the school but to many visitorsj every- one finds that the program was not handled carelessly, but was given the most careful attention and that noth- ing was omitted which would tend toward making it a success. The interest never dwindled during the whole school year but the programs were always so constructed and handled'that the interest of the townspeople never lagged. The reputation of the society outside of high school is such that freshmen coming into the school ask to be chosen as a member of this society and are very much disappointed if they are not chosen. Never once has a Crescent been disloyal to his society, but all have been faithful and live to the motto: Once a Crescent-always a Crescent. page thirty-nin e t r o s p e c t Nineteen Fifteen Y -Y A l1 HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA page forty e R e t r 0 S P e C t Nineteen Fifteen ,-an HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB. Top row-John McMillin, Dewey May, Leonard McAdams, Wilbur Games. Middle row-Thelma Burke, Mary People, I.ucile Means, Lois Means. Bottom row-Lois Fasig, Lucile Butcher, pianist, Lillie Bennett, Marie Huffer. age forty-one W. H. S. Orchestra and Glee Club ByMarieHuffer HE MUSIC HAS REACHED a very high standard this year. Miss Lucile Means has had charge of the daily morning exercises. The singing in the morning was always much enjoyed and appreciated, and was really beneficial, for this ten minutes of recreation brightened up the entire day. The Chapel exercises on every Friday morning under the supervision of Mr. Edgar Fasig were very enjoyable and beneficial. The high school glee club has done very efficient work, taking part in all the literaries and public enter- tainments. It consisted of the best singers in the school. The High School Orchestra under the able leadership of Miss Lucile Butcher has done splendid work this year. The orchestra has furnished music at all the literaries, and has at all times been received with hearty applause. All the members are good musicians, and with their combined eiorts they produce music which certainly does great credit to them and to the school. Following are members of the Orchestra: Lucile Butcher ........... ------- P i3-T10 Helen Geddes .... .... F irst Violin Eva Cofliin ,,,,, .... F irst Violin Edith Hick ,,,, .... F irst Violin Helen Meeks , , , .... Second VlOliI1 Lillie Bennett .... .... S econd Violin Brooks Horn .... .... S econd Violin Harry Blank . . . .... Second Violin Wilbur Games . . . ------ Cornet John McMillin . . . . .. Trombone - Dewey May .... - - - Drums page forty-two Nineteen Fifteen C Retrospec l f A X,53Q'k l. 9 ff' 9 X WWW H' - u- f' x f w ' VW' 4 xVxxhgL . ' X 3,3 XX X f Q X A XX , n . l , nf I Ljf fum SN Mfg X + W 4,f1+ ' W Q M Y wmv .Q-Lg-5 X I '- I xx 4 0 C V 5 xx Q, e - ,f x U XC e e -m, Leif ,-Z ' ' ff , L W P 8' e f o y-three e R e t r o s p e c t Nineteen Fifteen l WAYNE HIGH BASKET BALL TEAM Back row--Harry Dawson, Sub., Don Harrod, Sub., Edgar Fasig, Coach, Harry Gossard, Center, Dewey May, R. G. Front row-Byron Butcher, R. F., Captain, Leonard McAdams, L. F., Lonnie Musser, R. G. page forty-four YN. H. S. Basket Ball Team ByByr0nButcher UR PROSPECTS FOR BASKET BALL this season were very discouraging. It was the topic of Wayne High Athletic Association as the winter months of 1914 drew near. Everyone was asking will we have a basket ball team this year? Everything seemed against us-We had no hall and no prospect for any, and the old team, with the exception of two, had either quit school or graduated. Bennett Hall, the scene of many stirring basket ball games, had been torn down during the summer-and this was a death-blow in itf self to our chances. Plans for building a gymnasium had fallen through. Such were the conditions when Mr. Fasig started to build up a team. The only hall in town that could possibly be rented was procured. This was too small even for practice. The ceiling was eleven feet high, and the goals had to be lowered to eight feet. Imagine such a place. Still it was here that five men had to be developed. Despite the circumstances, after two weeks practice Mr. Fasig had conditioned the fellows into a team that equalled that of last year, and was ready to start the season. Wayne High 14, Huntsville 28. The team accompanied by several rooters from Wayne High made the trip to Huntsville Thanksgiving day to play its first game of the season. They beat us two to one. We had plenty of chances to score, but it was next to impossible for us to shoot the basket. It might be said that our hall was a credit to this. Their goals were just large enough to admit the ball, and the backboards were slats spread four inches apart. Wayne High 21, Ex-High School 19. To show our caliber we challenged a team of ex-high school players, stars of last year, who called themselves the Waynesfield city team. This was the only game played in Wayneslield. A crowd of exciting rooters were present. We outplayed them from the start and kept a good lead till the last two minutes of play, when their sudden spurt fell short two points of tying the score. The lineup for high school was: Mc- Adams, LF, Butcher, RF, Harrod, C, Dawson, LG, May, RG. Lineup for ex-high school was: Stewart LF, Bennett, Buff, RF, Gossard, C, Musser, LG, Newland, RG. Wayne High 62, New Knoxville ll. We played New Knoxville with the same lineup as in the previous game. This game, which you may see from the score was one-sided. We were in perfect condition and played one of the best games of our lives- Our team work was the best ever seen on their floor. It was one of the fastest and cleanest games we ever played. page forty-five W. H. S. Basket Ball Team ByByronButcher Wayne High 14, Lima High 37. This game was looked forward to with interest, mainly because Lima had not lost a game thus far dur- ing the season. For the first ten minutes of play neither side had scored. It was plainly seen that Lima was scared by the way they fumbled the ball. We had the team work but our shots fell short of the goal. We are confident that we could win from this Lima team with one week's practice on a regulation fioor. This was Musser's and Gossardfs first game of the season as members of the team. A large crowd of Wayne High rooters were at the game, At Delaware and Waverly. On Thursday, March 25, 1915, the team left Wayne High to participate in the state championship tour- nament at Delaware. Those who accompanied the team and enjoyed the pleasures of the trip to the fullest extent, were: Mr. C. C. Sanders, Mearl May and fBronchoJ Floyd Begole, whom we took along as mascot. Too much could not be said about the good time we had. Broncho kept us in good spirits and was the life of the trip. In the gymnasium he posed as coach of the team instead of mascot. We played our first game Fri- day morning with Prospect H. S. as our opponents. We were determined to get even for our defeat of last year. It was the closest played game of the meet, but we succeeded in holding our small lead to the very last and won 19 to 17. As this game was finished first, we can proudly say that we won the first game of the 1915 tournament. Our next game was with the fast Lorain team. This we lost 38 to 10. The first half was closely played, but Lorain did some good goal shooting in the last part and won easily. We had plenty of shots, but they fell short of the goal. We were eligible to play one more contest at the tournament, but as we had previously arraigned a game with Waverly High School, it was canceled. Our stay at Waverly was a most enjoyable one-many thanks to Mr. Bowsher, our former superintend- ent, who is now teaching in that place. Although playing two games on the day before, we were in fine spir- its and entered into this game full of confidence. It was a walkaway from the very start. Our passing and goal shooting were working in fine style and it resembled a practice game more than anything else. The final score was 54 to 11 in our favor. Our boys were never treated better by an opposing team. Waverly took de- feat in a sportsmanlike way, and after the game gave a banquet in our honor. Gossard's sad accident was the only thing to mar the event. Thus ended our basket ball joys for the season. page forty-six W. H. S. Basket Ball Team ByByronBurcher This season's basket ball may be considered a successful one. We were unable to play other teams in our hall because of its smallness, and so what few games we could get were all played on strange floors. We won 4 games and lost 3 during the season, scored 193 points to our opponents 161. With Musser and Gos- sard again in the lineup we presented a strong team of seasoned players. Four members leave the team this year and with us go the thoughts of the happy times we have had in basket ball. Our hopes are that a gymna- sium for the school will be built so that basket ball will not die out. Players. Banty McAdams-This was Banty's third year on the team. He played the guard position the first two but this year changed to forward. He has been one of the main cogs to the Wayne High machine ever since he has been a member, and as he is a junior, we can expect him to be the nucleus of a winning team next year. Banty is the heavyweight of the bunch, but despite this he is fast on his feet and has the class in passing the ball. He is seldom heard to make a kick, and always wears a smile. I-lack Gossard-Four years on the high schoo team. Hack is the tallest one on the team and has play- ed center ever since he started. He rarely fails to get the ball on the jump and has started many of our famous zip-zip passes. He never liked to mix it much with the rough ones, but if he happened to be cornered by a couple of opposing players he was liable to get angry-then look out! He handles the ball well and is noted for his quick sharp passes. Lon Musser- Lon was with us again this year, making four years in all. He has learned every angle of the sport by heart and can play any position with very little difliculty. Although always placed at the guard position, he has the roaming habit and sometimes surprises the spectators by tossing one of his long drop shots from an unexpected place on the floor. Lon has the record of the team for the number of fouls committed, but he always acts so innocent that the referee sometimes takes pity on him. Lon is a good goal shot, quick at passing the ball, and an all-around good floor man. Mike Butcher-This was Mike's fourth year in basket ball. He has always been a clean player and was admired by his opponents as well as by his colleagues. The position of right forward was never neglect- ed when he was on the job. While at the beginning of his career he was very small, yet the guard who tried to follow him was generally all in at the end of the game. Mike is admitted to be one of the fastest page forty-seven W. H. S. Basket Ball Team ByByr0nButcher players on the floor that this section of Ohio has ever produced, and the school is looking for great things from him when he reaches college.--Coach Fasig. A Dude May--The first freshman to have a berth on the high school team in three years. Although this was Dude's first year on the team, he played the game of a veteran. Great things can be expected from him in the next three years. He plays guard and sticks to his man like a leach. But Dewey has one failing-he can't stand much kidding. When it gets too hot for him he feels compelled to use his boxing ability. He is naturally a good little boy, and Dewey himself promises never to do it again. So we all join in wishing him good luck, with the hopes that he will continue his good work for Wayne High. Maw Han-od- Marv got his first taste of basket ball as a member of the team this year as a sopho- more. Center is his position. Although not so tall he can out jump anything in Wayne High and would make a star player with a little more experience. He has developed into a fast player this year and ought to be a whale next year. He takes things good naturedly and is there with his hearty laugh. Heck Dawson- Heck is a senior. With practically no previous experience in basket ball he tried out for the team this year and made good. He was sub, but got to show his mettle in two games. Heck is a little timid about mixing it up,', but plays a steady game, and never gets mad. Advice to the Juniors continued from page 24. ' Mae Landis-Take your time, Mae, and success will be yours. Be sure the aisle is clear before leaving your seat, thus avoiding all unnecessary collisions. Abigail Van Horn-Don't look so important, we know you are a junior, and won't graduate until next year. Mary Pepple-Don't look so lonesome on Monday mornings, Mary. Cheer up! Do not sleep so much for it is a bad habit to form among the younger classes. Now, to you as a class-Don't be pessimists. Be loyal to your class principles and the school by publish- ing the Third Annual Retrospect of the Wayne High, and accept our sincerest wishes for your success. page forty-eight e R e t r 0 S p e C t Ninetve-nl iftven SENIOR GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM Mias Nick. c-our-h. Helen Baker, L. F., Edna Rapp, R. F., Marguerite Bennett. L. G., Irma Douglas, lst Center, Marie Huffor, R. G.. Lurene Horn, find Center. age forty-nine G i r I 5 A t h 1 e t i Q 5 By Marguerite Bennett and Edna. Rapp HE GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION was organized about the last of September, 1914. We did not know if we were going to have a place to play basket ball until the boys rented a building in which to practice, and were kind enough to we girls to let us have one night each week to practice. A number of the girls played tennis last fall and also this spring when the weather permitted. The girls had some good practice in basket ball during the winter and there are some good players on the team, On account of the small hall no games were played here this year. The management tried to get a few games on other floors with out-of-town teams but was unsuccessful, partly because they were afraid of the reputation of our team. Several members of the association played tennis on the court, which is on the school grounds. Several stars were developed in the matches that were played. Those who played tennis were: Marie Huifer, Edna Rapp, Thelma Burke, Lois Fasig, Lucile Butcher, and Helen Geddes. The court will soon be in shape for spring tennis and it is hoped that a tournament can be arranged. Some of the girls took part in the track meet Which was held in connection with the high school meet. Although there was no outside competition from other schools, the girls showed that there were some ath- letes in Wayne High. One evening after school about the middle of J anuary, a business meeting was called of the association and it was decided that when it was good sledding they would all take a bob-sled ride. The time was set for January 25th. It was decided to go to the country home of Abigail Taylor, about eight and one-half miles southeast of Waynesfxeld. The party left the square about seven o'clock and spent most of the time going over in singing and joking. They arrived at the destination about half past eight, all about frozen They were soon warmed up and spent the evening in playing games. A delicious two-course lunch was served, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cocoa, cake and ice cream. They departed about half past nine and spent a good share of the time coming home in snoozing. They all arrived home before school time and declared they had a delightful time. The oiiicers and trainer, Miss Hick, did their part to make the athletics a success. They were as fol- lows: President, Edna Rappg vice president, Marie Huiferg secretary, Lucile Butcher, assistant secretary, Lois Lasigg treasurer, Erma Horn. page fifty Interschoolastic Track Meet ByRoyWi1kerson N INNOVATION IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS was instituted this year by the addition of an interschoolastic track meet which was held Saturday, May 8, at the old fair ground. Earlier in the season invitations were sent to ten near by high schools, inviting them to participate in the event but on the day of the meet but two schools responded. They were Roundhead and New Hampshire. The weather was not promising, but May 8 dawned clear and cool with our boys in fine shape for the meet. By 10 a. m. a large and enthusiastic crowd had assembled to enjoy the contest. , The results of the events were as follows: Standing broad jump :-Butcher, Waynesfield, lst, McAdams, Waynesfield, 2d, Haggard, New Hamp- shire, 3d. Distance, 10 feet. Running broad jump :-McAdams, Waynesfield, lst, Butcher, Waynesfield, 2d, Harrod, Waynesfield, 3d. Distance, 18 feet 6 inches. Butcher and Harrod of Waynesfield and Bogart of New Hampshire were tied for second place. Butcher won in 18 feet 10 inches. Discus throw :-Waitman, Waynesfield, lst, Gossard, Waynesfield, 2d, May, Waynesfield, 3d. Dis- tance, 92 feet 9 inches. Half-mile running race :-May, Waynesfield, lst, Shaner, Waynesfield, 2d, Pepple, Waynesfield, 3d. Time, 2 minutes 50 seconds. A Shot put:-McAdams, Waynesfield, lst, Butcher, Waynesfield, 2d, Harrod, Waynesiield, 3d. Distance, 31 feet 10 inches. Pole vault:-Butcher, Waynsefield, lst, Pepple, Waynesfield, 2d, Brown, Waynesfield, 3d. Height 9 feet 2 inches. Butcher Went badly because of a fall, but later made it 9 feet 4 inches. Running high jump :-Coulter, Roundhead, lst, Butcher, Waynesfield, 2d, Gossard and McAdams, Waynesiield, 3d. Height, 5 feet 4 inches. This was our first and only defeat for first place. Standing high jump:-Butcher, Waynesfield, lst, Coulter, Roundhead, Zd, Pratte, Roundhead, 3d. Height, 4 feet 25 inches. 110 yard dash :-McAdams, Waynesfield, lst, Butcher, Waynesfield, 2d, Musser, Waynesfield and Bo- gart, New Hampshire, tie for 3d. Time, 12 seconds. page fifty-one Interschoolastic Track Meet ByRoyWi1kerson Base ball throw:e-Butcher, Wyanesfield, lst, Musser, Waynesfield, 2d, Lowrie, Roundhead, 3d. Dis- tance, 288 feet. Standing hop, step and jump :-Butcher, Waynesfield, lst, Haggard, New Hampshire, 2d, Musser, Waynesfield, 3d. Distance, 28 feet 41f2 inches. Running hop, step and jump :-Butcher, Waynesfield, lst, Haggard, New Hampshire, 2d, May Waynes- field, 3d. Distance, 38 feet 4 inches. yz mile relay race f 4 menj :-Waynesiield. Time, l minute 50 seconds. 220 yard hurdle :-Musser, Waynesfield, lst, McAdams, Waynesfield, 2d, Gossard, Waynesfield, 3d. Time, 26V2 seconds. Butcher led the field, but after clearing. the last hurdle fell from a sprained ankle This was the only accident of the day. UQ mile relay race C3 menl :-Between New Hampshire and Waynesfield, won by Waynesfield. Time, 7 minutes 6 seconds. Besides the above events there were the following girls' events: 55 yard running race :-Mildred Horn, lst, Dale Douglas, 2d, Pearle Akers, 3d. Time, 15 seconds. Discus throw:-Edna Rapp, lst, Esther Dawson, 2d, Mildred Horn, 3d. Distance, 43 feet 3 in-he3Q Egg race :-Dale Douglas, lst, Mildred Horn, 2d, Pearle Akers, Sd. I The judges were Mr. Dick of Columbus, Mr. Andrews of New Hampshire, Mr. Ford of Roundhead and Irvin Harrod of Waynesiield. Final score :-New Hampshire, 9155, Roundhead, 10, Waynesfield, 13415. Butcher was the highest individual point Winner with 42 points, McAdams second with 22 points, and Musser third with ll points. The juniors served lunch on the grounds. page fifty-two History of Wayne High School ByEdgarS.Fasig HAVE BEEN ASKED by the class of 1915 to write the history of the High School of Waynesfield. I am willing to comply with the request but feel my imcompotency in the attempt. However, if my endeav- ors will in any way show my appreciation for such a grand class, I am willing to attempt most anything. I shall not attempt a history of the whole school, but shall start at a time with which most of the people of Waynesiield and community are familiar. ' As the nucleus of a single cell divides and redivides until at last it forms a grand and perfect whole, so the nucleus of the Waynesfield High School has divided and redivided until at some future time we may look at it and say, Now indeed it is complete. We are in the midst of the school's developement. We are proud of our school and a little history of its evolution will be interesting. In 1891 Mr. T. A. White took charge of the school. With the encouragement of Supt. Williamson of Wapakoneta, Mr. White endeavored to interest the school and the community in high school studies. All great developements travel slowly along the path of evolution, but Mr. White never at any one time lost sight of that one ideal and when he left in 1895 he gave to the community the nucleus of a high school and asked that it be fostered and pitted, until it, by its own strength, might stand. During the next three years the delicate germ of school life was carefully nourished by a true and trusted friend, namely Mr. S. B. Meeks. When Mr. Meeks took charge of the school in the autumn of 1895, the to- tal number of pupils enrolled was one hundred and thirty. One was considered a graduate when he suc- cessfully passed the teachers' examination. The high school studies taught were algebra, physical geography, high school arithmetic and English. The nucleus was successfully fostered during those three years and many successful teachers, business men and mothers owe their start to the encouragement and eHorts of Mr. Meeks, and in the autumn of 1898 he passed the valuable but delicate treasure over to Mr. A. E. Rankin. Mr. Rankin, an energetical and forcible man, took the jewel and after a careful analysis of it, informed the community that with one more year of persistent care. the form of a recognized high school would form itself from the mass of school protoplasm. And, true to his word, in 1899 the state granted a charter form Waynesfield for a third grade high school. The first commencement was held in the spring of 1901. The class was composed of the following members: Vernie Pratt, Geroge Dawson ,Hattie Shaffer, Ada Bennett Skinner, Orpha Basil Stocker and Charles Wehner. Mr. Rankin, after playing his part in the life history of the living school organism, passed it over in 1902 to Mr. Charles H. Gregg. Mr. Gregg, a young man with high ideals, successfully moulded during the eight ,years the school protoplasm into a grand high page fifty-three History of Wayne High School EdgarW-Fasig school. Mr. Gregg was admired and loved by his pupils. He knew the art of teaching and through his encouragement and guidance, thirty-three graduates passed out of the school to take their places in the world. Through his influence the community developed to the place which made a first grade high school imperita- tive. His part was played, his work completed and in 1910 he passed it over to Mr. E. L. Bowsher, Mr. Bowsher, a forcible young man, equipped with the faculties which are necessary for success, for four years guided and directed the life of the school. In 1912, through his efforts, the school was advanced from a third to a first grade high school. It was placed upon the Ohio State credit list and the course of study was pronounced by the state school commissioner, as one of the best in any small high school. It now became a joint town and township high school, and the name changed to Wayne High. Mr. Bowsher, like all who preceded him, gave to the school his best and in 1914 seeing an opportunity to gain a better place than our community could offer, passed over a well developed living school organism to Mr. C. M. Lehr. Mr. Lehr, a real gentleman, has worked night and day for the good of the school. It never had a truerer or more faithful friend than he. Through his work, we were successful in securing a state normal school. He has also paved the way for a course in domestic science by organizing a sewing class with Mrs. Lehr as instructor, and, I am sure if any fair minded person will take the pains to investigate he will find the school in better condition and farther advanced now than any time during its history. When Mr. Lehr leaves his influence will not end. He has given to the organism the characteristics of culture and refinement, by his life he has taught the beauties of a good, clean Christian life. The history is nearly complete to date. The nucleus has developed into a school organism which promises to become a great and complete whole. I have considered the superintendents only, we must not forget that without good school boards it is impossile for superintendents to carry on their work. We have been fortunate in having good competent school boards. They have patiently submitted to the criticism of many of our citizens and although their position is of the thank you type, they have been true and faithful to a noble cause which has placed this community upon a level second to none in the country. There are sixty-one graduates of the Waynesfield High School. They are scattered in almost every part of the United States. The school is the greatest asset this community ever had. One to succeed today even as well as father or mother, must have a better education than they. The citizens of this town and township should be congratulated upon their good judgement in maintaining a good school, but remember the school to be successful must have the support of every citizen. page fifty-four T h e R e t 1- Q 3 p e c t NineteenFifteen I , HIGH SCHOOL SEWING CLASS Standing-Mildred Horn, Helen Geddes, Emma Emrick, Esther Dawson, Ada Barnes, Edna Rapp, Seba Barnes, Flora Bacome, Mrs. Lehr, teacher. Sitting-Marguerite McPheron, Helen Gray, Lucile Butcher, Laura Gray, Lois Fasig, Eva Coffin. age fifty-five History of the Alumni Association ByAdaB-Skinner HE HISTORY of the Waynesfield High School Alumni Association is the history of an association whose members are bound together by the ties of friendship formed during the happiest years of our lives and for love of the old school which was the scene of our youthful griefs and joys. This history be- gins in the year 1908. After the first class had graduated in 1901, much was said about forming an organi- zation, but nothing definite was done until the winter of 1903. The initiative was taken by Burton Wells, who invited former graduates to his home where, at the close of a very pleasant evening an organization was formed with the following officers: President, John R.Coffing secretary, Ada B. Skinner, treasurer, Opal S. Shockey. During the latter part of the winter and spring the members enjoyed several social evenings and plans were laid for a reception and banquet for the class of 1908. The banquet was held in Turner hall, which was beautifully decorated and furnished for the occasion. The members worked hard and were re- warded by an evening which was a success in every particular. The officers who had been elected at the first meeting, were again elected and it was decided to make the office of secretary a permanent one. From this time receptions have been given each year and are events to which we eagerly look forward. Although they mean a great deal of work and worry, yet we feel amply repaid by the pleasant meeting with old friends and schoolmates. We have lost two members of the alumni by death. Chester H. Ben- nett and Miss Grace Atkinson. The former was not permtited to meet with us, his death occurring before the organization was effected, but he was a great advocate of forming one and his influence, perhaps, had a great deal to do with its formation. Grace was always a loyal member and ready to do her part in every way and will be greatly missed. The office of president has been held by John R. Cofiin, Victor Andrews, Edgar Fasig, Carl Bennett and Burton Wells, who have each been faithful to the task assigned them as has the treasurer, Mrs. Shockey and other officers. The society has among its members one gifted with a poetical mind-Victor Andrews-who has been chosen poet laureate. Victor composed the alumni song and each year has an inspiring poem ready for us. In closing, members of the alumni and the class of 1915, let us do what we can to encourage the youth of our community to take advantage of our splendid school and let page fifty-si History of the Alumni Association By!-daBSk1nner us endeavor to live lives that will be a benefit to others, a credit to ourselves, our instructors, who labored so patiently with us, and the dear old W. H. S. This is a complete list of the Alumni: 1901. Hattie Tussing-Schaeffer. Ada Bennett-Skinner. Orpha Basil-Stocker. George Dawson. Charles K. Wehner. Vernie Pratt. 1903. Ida Howell-Clawson. Bertha Blank-Hannenkrat. Opal Seaman-Shockey. James Gurney Bennett. 1904. Victor R. Turner. J. Burton Wells. 1905. John R. Coffin. 1906. Glenola Pratt. Victor R. Andrews. Mabel Howell-Griffith. Chester H. Bennett, deceased. Vernie G. Seigle. Bonnie Wells-Bailey. Susan Grace Atkinson, deceased. Guy B. Blank. 1908. Bertha Volbrecht. Grace Pepple-Harrod. Edgar Fasig. Edward Moyer. 1909. Harry Bush. Ava Harrod-Dauch. Blanche Butcher-Fasig. Gladys Howell. Vera Sproul. Elsie Baylifl'-Rinehart. Nelle Bennett. 1910. Crete Clawson. Mary McMillin. Gail McAdams-Mumaugh. Norma Gilmer-McCormick. Carl Bennett. Charles McMillin. John Woodward. 1 91 1 . Lena Shellenbarger-Dudgeon. Nellie Van Horn-Cummins. Stanley Sproul. Harold Copeland. Ross Wilson. 1912. Carl Bennett Charles McMillin. John Woodward. 1913. Ross Wilson. 1914. Edna Patterson. Viola Games. Ruth McMillin. Lulah Sanders. Winona Fasig. Dora Horn-Hayes. Koneta Stewart. Irvin Harrod. Lonnie Musser. Arthur Hayes. Floyd Barnett. Harry Gossard. Orville Rapp. Harry Howell. David Gilmer. Charles Stewart. Elden Buffenbarger page fifty-sev e R e t r o s p e c t Nineteen Fifteen NORMAL CLASS page fifty-eight The Normal Class ByDavidGi1mer HIS DEPARTMENT OF WAYNE HIGH was created as a result of a state law which had recently been passed. The law stated that three normal schools might be placed in each county in connection with certain high schools in that county. Waynesfield, having fulfilled all the conditions imposed by the provisions of the law, was granted one of these schools. However, as the state's appropriation did not become available until January 15, 1915, the normal did not begin at the time the first semester of the high school commenced owing to a lack of funds to carry on the work. We were fortunate to obtain the services of Miss Clara C. Leydorf of Perrysburg, Ohio, formerly in the Indianapolis schools, where she resigned her position to take up the work of instructor to the normal depart- ment of Wayne High School. So it came to pass that on January 12th there assembled at the school building twelve students whose earnest desire it was to become teachers in the schools of Ohio. Soon the glad news spread far and Wide and two more industrious comrades were added to our ranks thus increasing the number to fourteen. All of this number have had at least one year of workin high school. However, all did not attend Wayne High as three of the number were graduates of the New Hampshire school and one came from Lima High. The members of this illustrious class are now called to your attention. They are: Koneta Stewart, Harry Gossard, Lonnie Musser, David Gilmer, Enos Tallman, Chester Gilroy, Pearle Akers, Nellie Swartz, Beatrice Dotson, Marie Lusk, Harley Waitman, Carl Kaufman, John Bishop and Daniel Hull. All of the distinguished characters who bear these names, realize that they are held as models for the undergraduates of the school. All understand how the instructors picture them as perfection in respectful- ness and deportment and all those ideals which freshmen, sophomores, juniors, yea and seniors should seek to attain. But if they sometimes lapse from their general excellence of conduct, please remember, that next year, the cares of life o'er take us in the shape of the rural schools of Ohio. Now before closing we wish to state that the class gives their thanks to the high school teachers, to the pupils of that school and to the people of Waynesiield generally for their helpful support, and whenever it lies within their power the class whose colors are the blue and gold will display their gratitude iii every way possible towards the school of which they were once a part. page fifty-ni T h e R e t r 0 5 P e c t Nineteen Fifteen Music . . Invocation . Music . . Salutatory . Class History Class Prophecy Class Motto . . Class Flower PROGRAMME Baccalaureate Sermon ...... REV. J. B. BOVEY Baptist Church, Sunday, May 30, 1915, 7:30 o'c1ock Class Play ........ LOST-A CHAPERONH Friday, June 4, 1915, Turner Hall Commencement Programme Wednesday, June 2, 1915, Turner Hall . Orchestra . Rev. R. E. Games . . . Orchestra Mabel Gilmer Helen Baker Irma Douglas Music . . . Solo . . . Class Poem . Class Will . Valedictory . Music . . Class Address . . . Orc To be intensely something . . . American Beauty Rose Class Colors Class Advisor CLASS YELL Boom-a-rang! Boom-a-rang! Bah' Bah' Bah' Class of '15 Rah! Rah! Rah! As high as a kite! As high as a kite! We'll fioat our colors Maroon and White! - Q u . . hestra n o . Marie Huffer . . Edna Rapp . Byron Butcher . Harry Dawson . . . Orchestra Hon. Ralph D. Cole Maroon and White . Edgar W. Fasig page sixty T h e R e t r 0 8 p e C t Nineteen Fifteen WE, THE CLASS AND EDITORIAL STAFF, PRESENT THIS VOLUME AFTER - much consistent effort and hope that it will please you. It was up to us to follow last year's Retrospect, which was the first that was ever published from Wayne High School, and we hope that this book has come up to your expectations. We wish to thank all those outside of the staff who have contributed articles for this 1915 Retrospect- It was with their help that we have been able to make the book bigger, and we think better than last year's publication. There may be some of our brilliant readers who may think it their bound duty to point out to a friend some error in this volume, but then remember, your friend is probably as brilliant as you are and does not care to talk on a stale subject. Errors will occur despite how careful you may be. If you will talk about this book, we ask that you make it something good. Shakespeare says, There is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at the flood leads on to fortune - but as yet we have not seen much high water. We ask that every one read our ads. We recommend all the business firms represented. They deserve your patronage. The Lima finns that have ads inserted, we know to be among the best in Lima and will treat you right. You will observe that nearly every business firm in Waynesfield has an ad in our book- This speaks well for this community. We wish to especially thank the citizens of Waynesfield for the in- terest that they have shown towards our high school and all the work that pertains to it. Without their aid it would have been impossible for us to publish this book. There are some things which might have been put in this annual and were not, and some things were put in which ought not to have been, and we truly believe this paragraph ought to have been omitted. We, the senior class have had some fine times through our four years high school. The banquet, which was given the high school pupils by the faculty at Christmas time in 1911, was the crowning social event of our freshman year, the memorable trip our class made to Mt. Tabor cave near West Liberty, Ohio, chaper- oned by our freshman English teacher, Miss Harrington, stood out foremost in our sophomore year, in our junior year we had many box SIEJPGTS and parties, and the main event of our senior year was the glrand recep- tion given us by the juniors. ince we are now graduated from Wayne High we shall ever t ink of our' school life as one of joy and happiness. page sixty-one e Retrospect Nt Fft Q5 QF: HL W5w'R e 5 J xf ' W P P ' f 2, X10 ' ' g Z, .,.1d C m. , wg 5' .N J T' is ff! Pg tyt Horoscope Senior Class and Faculty Nineteen Fifteen NAME KNOWN AS APPEARANCE HOBBY CHIEF COMPLAINT BY-WORD Harry Dawson Heck Sporty Girls Curly hair By George Mabel Gilmer Mabe Old maid Cats Harry's appearance Geminee whiz Irma Douglas Irmy Refreshing Tatting Mr. Lehr By Heck Hover Taylor Putad Clumsy Big feet Lessons too long Judas priest Marie Huifer Beck Changable Gigling Alcohol lamps Durn it Edna Rapp Ed Unassuming Cupid Those long hours in school Oh shoot Beryl Swartz Cutie Cheerful Movies Not like New Hampshire My land Byron Butcher Mike Athletic Wireless literary My goodness Lurene Horn Beckie Tiresome Popular fiction G-ossard Bugs Erma Horn Erma Dale Short Smiling Study Sure mike Wardner Swartz Ding Henpecked Alarm clocks Latin exams Oh sure Helen Baker Curly Important Boys Every little thing Gee kates Abigail Taylor Abbie Fat Iakeview Expenses My stars Marguerite Bennett Marg Digniiied Ironing Squire David Oh shaw Professor Lehr Grandpa Old Latin Seniors That's so Mr. Fasig Edrie Squatty Arguing Others My gosh Mr. Wilkerson Wilke Stout Lecturing Politics So help me Miss Hick Hover's teacher Lanky Dreaming Her little ones Oh my Miss Leydorf Miss Ley , Searching Bossing High school kids Well Mr. Boggart Janitor Untidy Juggling coal Paper on the floor ! ! pag lxey-three The Retrospec t N r l G. F' I-I O FOR GENUINE ECONOMY AND SAT W C ISFACTION BUY 0 BUGGIES I WAGON S I HARNESS GAS ENGINES WIRE FENCE POSTS YOUR STOVES RANGES TANKS PUMPS PAINTS OILS TO BE SUCCESSFUL, PUT CASH IN YOUR POCKET, BUY THE BEST IMPROVED LINES, WHERE THE BEST COST LESS. P E tl' The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen vi- c 50 reg' 'Q f4x7 FQi'2'v2fuVgWf K 6 9 -- -- .I ' H315 Qfasql,-2' Ariz WFNMER Lo mwgxw , Cb' fir 9 Q AEN QF QQQW, Z Compliments of THE DEISEL-WEMMER CO. Q Jan feline AND 51 Verso J O K E S Miss Hick flooking over her classy- Where's Edna? Helen B. fbrilliantlyj- She's absent. ilfblfflfrlfiifll ' Irma D.- Heck, can you loan us a penny to make a Horoscope? Heck ffeeling in pockets?- No I can't. Mike- Didn't you know he hadn't any sense fcentsj ? :l: rl: :R :Zz :la :lx Mr. Wilkerson fto English class emphaticallyj- Don't never use two negatives in the same sen- fence, 333381 This is no Joke. Heck broke two plates while posing for his pic- ture which you see in this annual. Plfvkflfiivlfvlf Mr. Fasig- Leonard, is this your mOth6l',S sig- nature on this grade card? Leonard McAdams- Yes sir, as near as I could make it. rvsww Mr. Wilkerson fcivicsb- Miss Hufer, what of- fice does your father hold? Marie- He's a democrat. . bk Pk :lf PIC PK P14 Mr. Wilkerson fcivicsj- Ignorance is no ex- cuse in law. If a fellow signs a contract its his business to know what is in the contract before he signs his John Henry. page sixty-five e Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen Nyal Quality Store SUMMER DRESSES O MUCH DEPENDS ON A prescription-even when it isn't a matter of life or death, a poorly compounded prescription may render a doctor's call futile and val- ueless. Our prescription work is as nearly perfect as we can make it- only the strongest and purest drugs are used--and we take more pride in filling a prescription scientifically than in anything else we do in this store. Yes, we send out a wagon with a full line of Blu-Ray products. Ev- ORWEEKS OUR BUYERS have been busy selecting the newest fads and fancies in sum- mer garments. We are now prepared to meet your every demand in our ready to wear department. White dresses in organdy, voile, embroidery, crepes, etc., priced at from 32.50 to 2525. Colored wash dresses in all the popular fabrics and colors at 351 to 515. New Palm Beach suits and coats for sport and motor wear at popular prices. There is always something new to see at- ery article guaranteed. Watch for the Blu-Ray wagon. KA9 E. E. H21HS2lliCf R, T, Gregg 85 CO, Waynesfield :. .:. .:. Ohio Lima .:. .:. .:. . :. Ohio page sixty-s The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen That Graduation Picture wjE PAY PARTICULAR attention to graduate's pictures, for graduation is an important epoch in the life of a young man or Woman. It is a specialty of ours-with prices that are interesting. Did a Senior Do This? Latin-Boni leges Caesaris fThe good laws of Caesar.J Pupils translation-Bony legs of Caesar. Pls Pl! Pk Pk Pk P14 Rock-a-bye-senior on the tree top, As long as you study the cradle will rock, But if you stop digging, the cradle will fall, And down will come senior, diploma and all. 1442132314214 Mr. Wilkerson fgeneral historyl- What does Russia want in this present war? Class- Turkey. Mr. W.- Yes, and not for Thanksgiving only, either. ,,. ,,, ,, .5 ,,, F , Mr. Fasig Cagriculturej- Eggs, when immersed in water glass can be preserved indefinitely, be- L.. AIA .4 . . . cause there 1S a thin coating of glass made over the ,F . shell. Lonnie M.- Would the eggs hatch after- wards? Mr. F.- I think not, they might get their heads cut of with the glass. Leonard M.- Or they might hatch with glass , eyes- if 1: Pk an if at ' . ' ' ' bservationj S ltlgexxeilkerson fEngl1sh I, lesson in o - y, what do you notice first when you go . . , . into a young lady's house? Comer High and Mam St' ' Llma' O' Dewey May- I always look to see if there is a davenportf' page sixty-se en The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen When you think of novelties and real styles Think of us Feathers and Flowers Malines and Nets Ribbons and Laces Misses' Hats Novelties and Veils Ladies' Hats Velvets and Silks Children's Hats HATS IHIORNYS MHILLHNEIQY Phone 142 . 1. .:. Waynesfield, O. ALEX. MHMLEEE Will save you money on Clothing and Shoes at the 66Q3L?M-,QDULUJQD L99 In Terms of Electricity. Marg. Bennett-Dry cell. Lurene Horn-Weston NORMAL cell Hover Taylor-Induced current. Abigail Taylor-Resistance. Marie I-Iuffer-Spark. Helen Baker-Magnet. Edna Rapp-Simple cell. Mabel Gilmer-Daniel cell. Byron Butcher-Condenser. Harry Dawson-North pole. Irma Douglas-South Pole. Beryl and Wardner Swartz-Cells in series. Mr. Fasig--Live wire. PK 21 111 111 S1 P11 Teacher- What are the principal parts of that verb? Scholar fasidej- Darned if I know. Teacher fabsentlyj-Darnedifiknow, darnedif- inaro, darnedifinavi, darnedifinatus. :lc :fc :!: :1: al: :le Mr. Fasig Qchapell- What shall We sing this morning? Harry Dawson- 86 fForsakenJ. Mr. Fasig- What's the matter, Heck?,' :iz 2: 21: zf: :ii 11: Helen Baker fproving a propositionj- The line AB approaches CD as its limit and that Way all the way around all over. 2123111112111 Mr. Wilkerson fto English classj- I'omorroW We will take the life of Johnson, come prepared. p g ' tyeight The Retrospect Nt Fft OUR SENTIMENTS- The sweetness of low prices never equals the bitterness of poor quality or poor service. Hoover-Roush Company General Home Furnishers West Side Public Square LIMA, OHIO Pg ty The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen Z A. F. new 2 FUNERAL DIRECTOR 5 AND EMBALMER a l Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums, 5 Shading, Wall Paper 3 ....T-- l Calls answered day or night, distance not considered. Lady assistant, am- bulance service. Phone No. 177 :. Waynesfield HART, SCHAFFNER Sz MARX Varsity Fifty-Five For young men in school, you fellows in high school and college want clothes with the latest touches of styleg in good taste and yet young. Our Varsity Fifty-Five is the right dope, S18 and L k t h h h Th 're the UP. 00 3 Oul' S OBS W 611 ere. ey latest. D U M ll lf-li lil H S B Ll ll S 217-219 N. Main St. Morris Block Lima, Ohio Mr. Fasig fphysicsj- Hover, how is electricity measured? Hover Taylor, Cloud voicej- Bolts, Plfvklkvkllwll Dan Hull-- What does alumni mean? Lonnie Musser- That's something you cook out of 77 - vktflfikikilf There are many horses in the world, Of different kinds and breeds, But of the ones we find most useful, Are the good old Latin Steedsf' SHIHICDIHIHEI Is it not the truth the freshies learn this Latin phrase first? Ego amo te. Ask Dale Douglas. page seventy The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen Sanitary Meat Market Home Dressed Meats E MANUFACTURE our own sausages and bologna. Strictly home rendered lard. We pride our- selves in giving satisfaction in every respect. We give and re- deem our own Blue Trad- ing Stamps. Come in and see us, We will treat you White, and solicit a part of your patronage. F. D. Horn Waynesfield .:. .:. .:. Ohio Wanderings of a Book. Hover had a Deutsch book, Ein tag er verlos es, He was going home from school, It stayed on the car, I guess. It took a ride to Springfield, And back to Lima came. As Mr. Lehr was there one day, He brought it back to Wayne. PKHIHIHIUIHF There is one happy moment during senior study period at about 1:30 p. m., when: Lurene is writing a note to Gossard. Irma is looking at a mirror. Marie is giggling. Hover is biting his finger nails. Helen is Whispering. Mabel is gazing out of the window. Edna is dreaming. Abigail is thinking. Beryl a'so writing to Gossard. Marguerite is studying. Erma is throwing paper wads. Heck is sleeping. Byron is sending a wireless-presumably S. O. S- Wardner smiling at a junior opposite. 14244121 Irma D. Cwhispering as loudly as possible!- Harry! Harry! Heck!! Wake up ! fTo Erma HJ He'11 be talking in his sleep pretty soon. page seventy-one The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen HEADQUARTERS FOR GRADUATGN GIFTS HUGHES 81 SON The Tiffany of Lima 135 N. Main St. HUME MHM ER Gil Sam May, Prop. Headquarters for Lumber, Lath, Coal, Cement Building Blocks January iirst: It seems as though the teachers have resolved- Mr. Wilkerson-To ring class bells on time. Mr. Fasig-To tune up on somebody. Miss Hick-To spank Hover. Miss Leydorf-To stop high school from all un- necessary talking. Mr. Lehr-To chastise the seniors. m2 Pk Ulf PK Pk vii Did you ever see- Beck-when not giggling? Mabel-without a frown? Heck-when wide awake? Marg-in a good humor? Beryl-get stuck in Latin? Helen-minus Spearmint gum? Mike--study? Edna-when she was not thinking of H I M ? Abigail-when she said something sensible? Irma-without Heck? Hover-step lightly? Lurene-when she was not talking? Wardner-when not smiling at the girls? 214 24 2? H4 Pk 231 Mr. Fasig- Mary, what do you think I'1l do to you for answering I don't know so much? Mary Pepple-- I d0n't know. 2142132211313 Mr. Fasig fagriculturel- Of what use are leaves to the plant? Byron B.- They are good for horses and cows to eat. page seventy-two T h e R e t r o s p e c t Nineteen Fifteen eiergmg gelidvk Conducted in the interest of the people. Safe, conservative and progressive. A11 business intrusted to us receives prompt attention. Your patronage solicited. D. H. Kirwan, Pres. J. A. Bowdle, Cashier UNSUDELMMUEIE PROTECTION CERTAIN IF YOU INSURE WITH WELL'S. LIFE, FIRE, ACCIDENT AND LIVE STOCK. ALL KINDS OF BONDS FURNISHED. JI. Burton Weiis Phone 1170 page s ty-three The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen GET THE HABIT And follow the crowds to The Big Soda Foun- tain and Medicine Store A5 Stephen Bennett Waynesfield, Ohio. Lima Cycle Company We shall remember-The only time the class of '15 was ever stuck up. When Mr. Lusk let us make candy in the lab, you know. The memorable trip to Mt. Tabor cave and how coming home, We had to wait for the wagon as the song goes. :F 1 if ff is if In Terms of Botany. Hover Taylor-Good root system. Harry Dawson-The tobacco plant. Irma Douglas-A slender root stalk. Beryl Swartz-The smilax. Edna Rapp-Dormantpbud. Marie Huffer-A daisy. Lurene Horn-Undeveloped branch. Abigail Taylor-Large flowered wake-robin. Marguerite B.-Aerial root. Mabel Gilmer-A condensed stem. Helen Baker-Nodding trillium. Byron Butcher-Sweet UD William. Wardner Swartz-A weed. ,, i'f-'- . P--fe. --1 Discussion in senior class concerning poetry to YALE POPE be contributed to the annual. . . Mr. F.- I never could write poetry except qnkw, l when I was in lov? h b f 1 Hover T.-- Bu must ave een in an aw u - 1 , A ' , R ' ' bad shape last year. u Blcyc es Ccessorles epamng Edna R. fblushingjirl can write poetry but I LIMA, OHIO wouldn't want it put in t e annual. 81354148 212 W- Hlgh St- Phone R109 1694 Mr. Fasig fin physicsj- Now as to that dam problem-. page seventy-four The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen O. H. Pool G. A. Swickard C. M. Dobie Wayncsficld Grain Co. o. H. POOL, Mgr. Dealers in Grain, Coal, Flour, Salt, Cement and Mill Feed Freshman composition-Comments by Wilker- son. A Ball Game. The game was played between the Wapak High School and the Wayne High School. fYes, out here in a cornfield about middle ways between I suppose.J It took five men on each side. QA boy takes a girl to an ice cream parlor. Say, where did it take them?J The game was played in a large hall with two goals. QI thought they played with a basket ball.J The referee called the fouls and block balls. fWell did they answer?J Our side was put out in the first half, fWhat would they want to put your side out there for?J but in the next half our forwards shot the ball into the goal like lightning. 1 Say did they use a pistol, a German cannon or a pop gun? I would think it would be dangerous to be shooting with those ten men aroundj This put the other side out which ended the game. f Put out means to extinguish L2 like a fire. Yes I thinitkllaatkwould end the game! Heck fin physicsj-Does it make any difference which hand you use in that right hand rule? Mr. Fasig- Yes, I'd use the right one. 211 Pk if III F32 251 Red Waitman- Some fellows when they take their best girls to church rut buttons in the collec- tion basket. - Phone 179 Waynesiield, Ohio Dan Hull fserious' yJ--f'By- go ly, I done that once. . pag e ty-five The Retrgspegt Nineteen Fiftee J M D M D Stop at the Corner Store Occasionally Physician and Surgeon We are interested in merchandise OFFICE HOURS: 1-2 P. M. and 7-8 P. M. The kind that has merit and val- Phone 98 ue. Often bargains prevail in many items at this store. We will be pleased to supply your wants and serve you right in the best of shoes, groceries and gen- eral merchandise. Waynesfield Ohio J. H. HEILENAN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 8-10 A. M., 1-3 P. M., 6-8 P. M. PHONES: Office 1-185, Residence 2-185 Waynesaeld Ohio Butcher fr Steinm ztz page seventy-six Th page e R e t 1- 0 5 p e C t Nineteen Flftee Catalogs Pamphlets Folders Commercial Printing of Every Description Nothing too Great or Small The Yale Newspaper Syndicate Publishers of Waynesfield Chronicle Lakeview Sun Columbus Grove Vidette Kalida Record Continental Union News Botkins Herald Dunkirk Standard A Complete Printing Plant THE WAYNESFIELD CHRONICLE Printers, Publishers, Linotypers, Binders E. Benj. Yale, Proprietor Waynesfield, O. seventy-se he Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen lIY?1lHGB'llZllEHJS Lima, Ghio House of Better Clothes For Girls Only! Read backward :-This read Would you knew We. ?Satisiied curiosity your is, boys, Well. Pls Plf Pk Pk PIC FK Mr. Fasig Cagriculturej- Harry, how about en- sllage will it make a person drunk? Harry D.- That's What I've heard, but I never had any personal experience. 2121434232244 7 Mr. Wilkerson fgiving lecture on evolutioni- i'Why, in a hundred years We'll have legs about thlz long fmeasuring about 6 inches with handsj. We vvon't need 'eml We donit use 'em now! Why a man told me last night he was going to drive his 9 Railgendeegugcljiiiioxtehgigguntry about a mile, because MJ' I I X- f X V is vi: is :ic if How I love its giddy gurgle, I' l How I love itis ceaseless flow, A Exclusive Hats and Haber- Hovv I love to Wind my mouth up, daghy, Appropriate garb How I love to hear it go. u for the college man in grad- ,IMame Huffer- Uatifm and full dress Clothes- Mr. Wilkerson Ccivicsj- Why are idiots not al- lowed to vote? Edna- They haven't sense enough. A s Mr. W.- And Why not minors? , Edna- The same reason. -.A y-Q, -1' flfvlfvlfvkfkvlf 'EQ Mr. Fasig Cchemistryj- At What temperature Bvrfvha Hmm Ollnihn does Water freeze? Mabel Rogers- At the freezing temperature, I guess. page s venty-eight The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen Attention is invited to the character and extent of our present display in JEWELRY or oumhnrv Ranging from the simplest prices that are worthy of the Schneider Sz Davis guaran- tee to the more pretentious of the jewelers art-all most reasonably priced. A call will convince you. Schneider 81 Davis Practical Jewelers Where you will eventually buy. 224 N. Main St. .:. . :. Lima, Ohio A Gentle Hint. Mabel- Say, Dan, Pearle wants you to take her home. CDan took Mabel home that night.J wk wk wk S1214 wk Dewey- What seems to be the matter with your automobile? Don- The wheels are tired. 124 921 222 S2 SIC 214 Old Caesar's battles are all shams, His commentaries rustyg If he had to take our fierce exams, He'd say veni, vidi, busti. llvkikvlwkvk Kickie pueribus Exibus dorum Dogibus crossibus Pueribus runorum Climibus fencibus Breechibus torum V14 :li Sk P14 if Bronco f at doorj- Is Helen Sanders here? Mr. Fasig- You mean Helen Baker? Broncho - Yes, yes, I guess that's her. Mr. Fasig- Helen here is a young man that Wants to see you. Mr. Fasig fbotanyj- Dewey, what is that leaf you have there? f meaning a camphor leaf.J Dewey Shaner- Why, this here is that chloro- form leaf. Reid Hiett- I didn't know chloroform grew on bushes. Boyibus kissibus Sweeti girlorum Girlibus likibus Wanti somorum Pater puelibus Enter palorum page venty-n e e Retrospect Nineteen Fft ANTED EVERY BODY to come to the Old Relia- ble Meat Market where you get the best meat for the least money. We don't kill any but the best of young cattle and keep it killed ahead so the meat is cured out, which makes it tender and juicy and gives it a better flavor. We give the children the good cuts as Well as the best weights. lll!!'ESll.,lEll RAP? SFHIRTHNG lGlllllllS Base Ball, Tennis, Golf, Fish- ing Tackle, Kodaks and Supplies, Developing and Printing. 25553 Q. ll. llldlllll lll, ' Waynesfield .:. .:. .:. Ohio 118 W. High St. .:. .:. .:. Ohio pg gh ty e Retrospect Everything in builders and shelf Theres the Ilan e ....W..., ml., For Mg' housewife who is thoroughly economical-who wishes to save her strength and youthfulness as well as money, will wisely choose this really remarkable range. We would p , appreciate the opportunity ' A 9 of showing this splendid MALLEABLE range to you. We want you to WSHYSHNMWUTHU see all of its advantages and con- veniences. We want you to un- derstand iust why we so heartily recommend the Monarch Malleable Range Let us -egplain how it will save you money, time and labor and keep on sav- ing for years and years to come. See fc: yourself how staunchly it is built- how conveniently it is arranged. You will find your investigation to be well worth while. ln MA' '''uf1g.1.x.zsLliv.'an4lw.iLl,1.tLznfiM,,4 l MilllQY!l!CQMD2i1 DQMIQGSUPQ l and varnishes. Give us a call satisfaction guaranteed W. R. Green 85 Son Waynesfield, O. Phone 167 age eighty-one MMM SEAMAN Phone 143 Where you find what you Want when you Want it. As proof of the high standard of instruments we handle, Vx we quote you the following world renowned makes: Chickering' Radle Sohmer Milton Werner Lindeman Ivers 8x Pond Estey Appollo Martain Bros. Schaif and many others Our continued growth of business is the best evidence of the merit of our goods. Groceries ' Dry Goods H. P. Maus Plano House Shoes The Home of Quality Made to Measure Clothes 408-410 N. Main St. .:. .:. Lima, O. page eighty-two The Retrospect Nineteen Fifteen Tragedy in One Act. Scene Lab. Characters, Prof. Lehr and Marie Huffer. Mr. Lehr enters room abruptly fMarie cutting up as usual when teachers are absentj and gives Marie a concentrated stare. CMiss Huffer, embarrassed, begins scribbling on arm of chairl. Mr. Lehr Cwith icy starej Do you think that is the place to register? Miss Huffer fgiggling foolishlyj No sir. fExit Mariel Curtain. The end. sgqgquggug Mr. Lehr-Cpronouncing jam to Latin class like it soundsj. Class- CLaughsJ . Mr. Lehr fexplainingb- You know I can't pro- nounce Latin very good on account of my false teeth. wk F54 :r ax: tk :zz The juniors, they are proud oh my, Their heads, they are turned up to the sky. All because- With the statue, the one which they had bought, The seniors, they had excelled, they thought. Bk Bk PK PK wk Sk Mr. Fasig- Donald, Were you out last night? Donald Donehoo- Not so you can notice it. Pls PK ik if Pls HF Lonnie Musser says- All great men are dying and I don't feel Well myself. TABLE OF CONTENTS Sllbjeflt Page Title ..................... , , , 1 Dedication .................... . . . 2 Wayne High School Building ..... .... 3 Waynesfield Board of Education .... .... 4 Township Board of Education .... .... 5 Mary Gordon Hill-poem ...... .... 6 Mr. C. M. Lehr ............... .... 7 Mr. Fasig and Mr. Wilkerson ..... .... 8 Miss Hick and Miss Leydorf ..... ...... 9 Senior Class--Editorial Staff ..... .............. 1 0 Senior Cartoon ............... ............... 1 1 Senior Class ........... .... 1 2, 13, 14, 15, 16 Senior Class History. . . .............. . .17 Senior Class Prophecy .... .............. 1 8 Senior Class Will ...... .... 1 9, 20, 21 Senior Class Poem... .... 22, 23 Advice to Juniors. . . .... . .24 Junior Cartoon .. .... 25 Junior Class ............ .... 2 6 Junior History ........... .... 2 7 Junior-Senior Reception . . . . . . 28 Sophomore Cartoon ..... .... 2 9 Sophomore Class ...... . . . 30 Sophomore History . . . . . . . 31 Freshman Cartoon . . . . . . . 32 Freshman Class .... .......... 3 3 Freshman History ..... .............. 3 4 Literary Societies ....... . .. 36, 37, 38, 39 High School Orchestra ...... ........... . . 40 High School Glee Club ..... ........... 4 1 Music History .......... ....... 4 2 Athletics ............. . . . 43-52 High School History .... .... 5 3, 54 Sewing Class ........ ..... 5 5 Alumni Association . . . .... 56, 57 Normal Department .... ..... 5 8, 59 Commencement Exercises ..... 60 Editorial .............. ....... 6 1 Jokes and Advertising . . . . . . 62-84 page eighty-three .. 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