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

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CLASS PROPHECY As I was walking through my garden this morning I saw several gophers. As this is not the first time I've seen the same gophers I determined to buy a gopher trap. I bought a trap, then called a cab to take me home from the local hardware store, owned by one of our former classmates, Gilbert Byers. The cab came driving up in quite a hurry and stopped with a flourish of gravel, and I wasn't surprised to see that another of my former classmates drove the cab. It was none other than Charles Hastings. As the glass wall separated Charles and me we couldnit talk much, so I just settled back with my gopher trap and relaxed. I peeked on the window be- tween the seats and motioned for the radiovision to be turned on. As it came on, I saw Willard Cummings, singing with the accompaniment of Ann Fullerton at the piano, assisted by Ann's all girl orchestra. They finished with a great amount of applause and did several encores. Neither one had changed much since our graduation. So intent was I on the program that I heard the snap of the trap and realized with real horror that my hand was fast in it. I motioned the driver to stop and, after looking, we both decided we'd better have a doctor take it off. We headed post haste for the nearest hospital. I was quickly led to a doctor, with a white coat and a gray goatee. I barely recognized Larry Wilson. Larry clapped his hands and a nurse fwithout a mustachel appeared. It happened to be Barbara Wreede, who assisted him in removing the trap from mv hand. While I waited, Larry and Barbara were in position to give me details on several other of my class- mates connected with the hospital. It seemed janet Newland was not only a graduate nurse but also head dietitian at the hospital. They allowed me to see Janet, but she was too busy bossing a man delivering milk, jim Gray, who I later learned had a huge herd of Brown Swiss, to talk to me. As I was watching operations, a grocery man came delivering a large order. I instantly recognized Donald Bowman, a man who certainly should know the business from the ground up. Hurrying out of the hospital I ran into, of all people, Carol Turner and Elaine Shook. They had come to visit Carol's husband who had been kicked in the leg by a cow. Carol is a farmer's wife and is happily raising her 7 children to be farmers, too. Elaine, on the other hand, is one of the most successful secretaries in business. Elaine is engaged to a man with a red Chevy sedan. Quite a change.: I chatted with the girls awhile, but I notice Elaine looking at her watch. She explained that there was an important television program following. I thought I might as well watch it too. The program was announced by Ralph Gratz, a news commentator living in Columbus. He was introducing a team of Lady Wrestlers. After looking closely, I saw one of them was Lois Ann Coates. Her hair is still long and she wears orange tights and a green shirt. Her stage name is Lovely Lucy. We left the T V set on for the next program and was rewarded by seeing a Home Economics program which was being run by none other than Patricia Resh. As they flashed the cameras through the audience I saw a face that looked just like Shirley Bertrand's. It was and beside her sat Vaude Guthrie. Carol knew all about them. She said they were both quite interested in Home Economics as they were married and had families. I also learned that they always said it was their birthdays so they could sit in the front row. Talking about the old days after the program, I was surprised to hear that there were only two of our number who weren't now married. Gary Price, quite the gay blade, who has been engaged 12 times, and Hazel Ferree, the town beautician, who is now engaged to a traveling salesman. Brought to mind by the salesman, we learned that Doyle Price is now a salesman for basketball equipment, probably brought about by his widespread fame when he played for Waynesfield. However, red-haired Doyle, Jr. is carrying on the family tradition, being carefully watched by head coach Fred Taylor at Wayne Hi. Fred played on several professional teams before he settled down to coaching the home team. Still on the topic of sports, we girls decided to go out for lunch. The woman who waited on us was Louise Maurer who owned the restaurant with her husband. She brought our lunch and joined us. Louise was able to add much to our memoirs by telling us about Richard Lhamon who only recently had retired from playing on a football team in California. She said Rich was coming back to Waynesfield and show Good Old Wayne High a few tricks. As we were sitting there, we heard the jukebox play- ing and guess who put the nickel in. It was Good Old Jack Bair. Jack is married and lives on a farm. Today he had driven into town bringing with him Shirley Coolidge. Shirley gets to come to the city so seldom owing to the confinement of her work. Shirley is Waynesfieldis best dressmaker. Jack and Shirley also joined us and Jack played another song. This time it was Deep Purple which has been making a big come- back in the recent months. The label on the box pro- claimed the record to be the latest one by Loretta Wey- gandt, rage of the stage, who had only recently begun to record her piano Concertos. Formerly Loretta appeared at the Met. and other famous opera houses. It was getting late and we were preparing to leave, but the man changing the records on the jukebox proved to be Donald Dawson. We talked to Donald awhile, found he liked his work very much, and finally lit out for home. Driving home later that evening, as if I hadn't had enough trouble, my old car conked out. I hiked dis- mally to the nearest farmhouse. The door was opened by Gerald Spencer, in carpet slippers, smoking a pipe. He has a large farm outside of town, raising corn and cattle. He told me I could call Junior Dulebohn's garage and get towed home. Junior soon came and took me and the car home. Home and back to my business of running Waynesfield's only drug store and pharmacy. PHYLLIS FOCHT E281

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CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1949, thirty-five wide-eyed freshmen entered the portals of Waynesfield High School. The officers we elected were: Larry Wilson- Presidentg Fred Taylor-Vice Presidentg Loretta Weygandt-Secretary, Vaude Guthrie-Treasurer, Harry Dulebohn-Reporter, and Ann Fullerton -Student Council. We had several parties during the year and we were well represented in many activities. In 1950, having lost three members over the summer vacation, thirty- two wild and woolly sophomores invaded Wayne High. The officers we elected to represent us were, Gary Price-President, Ann Fullerton-Vice- President, Elaine Shook-Secretaryg Tom Bault-Treasurerg Loretta Wey- gandt-Student Council, and Charles Hastings-Reporter. We were again very well represented in activities, with members on the varsity of both gootgall and basketball teams. We were also active in dramatics, chorus, an , etc. Thirty cocky juniors returned to Waynesfield in 1951. Immediately the officers and the annual staff were elected. We chose: Ralph Gratz-Presi- dentg Loretta Weygandt-Vice President, Larry Wilson-Secretary, Elaine Shook-Treasurerg Barbara Wreede-Student Council, and Richard Lhamon -Reporter. To oversee the yearbook we chose: Elaine Shook-Editor, Larry Wilson-Assistant Editor, Loretta Weygandt-Business Manager, Gary Price-Assistant Business Manager, and Carol Turner-Treasurer. We established our acting ability by the three-act comedy Men Are Like Street- cars , by Anne Coulter Martins, which was our class play. Our leadership was also shown in other extra curricular activities. After a short vacation, so it seemed, thirty-dignified seniors returned to Wayne High for their busiest year yet. After losing one student to Lake- view School, twenty-nine hopeful aspirants eyed the long march down gradu- ation-road. We elected Ralph Gratz-President, Elaine Shook-Vice President, Gerald Spencer-Secretary, Loretta Weygandt-Treasurer, Harry Dulebohn and Patricia Resh-Reporters, and Ann Fullerton and Fred Taylor -Student Council. The senior class makes its presence felt throughout the school in many ways. There is never a dull day with invitations to order, the class play to prepare and present, caps and gowns to fit and order, pictures to distribute, plans to make for our trip to New York and Washington, and, of course, working to meet the expenses of these various projects. We hope this history of the class of '53 will bring to mind memories of the four momentous years of our lives and of the unforgettable days at our Alma Mater, Waynesfield High School. Richard and Elaine CLASS COLORS: Turquoise and Silver CLASS MOTTO: It is better to try and fail, than not to try at all. A E271

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1953 of Waynesfield High School, County of Auglaize, State of Ohio, feel the day of departure from high school life is at hand. After many hardships and good times, we wish to make our last will and testa- ment and to make the following bequests. SECTION I To this school, Waynesfield, we render thanks for the joys and sorrows of the past years. To the school, we leave our pictures in this annual for you to look at in the future. SECTION II To the members of the faculty for all the help they have rendered to us, we leave thanks , and memory of us in the future. Article 1 Mr. Bailey, our superintendent, we leave the office for unruly pupils. Article 2 Mr. Wolfe, our sponsor, we bequeath the hope to have Happy Days when we graduate. Article 3 Mr. Klamfoth, our Ag teacher, we bequeath him the .power to collect more parliamentary gold medals. Article 4 Mr. Hemphill, our dramatic teacher, the re- membrance of our class play. Article 5 Mr. Mulholland, our history teacher, we leave the power to wear his red slacks at ball practice in peace after we graduate. Article 6 Mr. Wagner, our science teacher, the thought of having no more splendid daily grades and attendance and our ability of getting our assign- ments finished on time. Article 7 Mr. Smith, we bequeath six new seniors to take our places in band, next year. Article 8 Mrs. Jackson, our voice teacher, we leave the power to have perfect attendance at chorus. Article 9 Mrs. McKibben, our commercial teacher, we leave a new dictionary to find their errors. Article 10 Mrs. Gray, our English teacher, we bequeath one perfect French student. Article ll Miss Morris, we bequeath to our Home Ec. teacher, girls that can make a dress without any mistakes. SECTION Ill To Burleigh Howell and Bob Stocker, our janitors, we leave the keys to the candy room every eighth period. SECTION IV To Jean Sanders, the school secretary, we are taking all our troubles and leave you peace. SECTION V To our cooks, Mrs. Stocker, Mrs. May, and Mrs. New- land, we leave no complaints on the meals served this year. SECTION VI To the Freshmen class we leave the power to become future 1957 seniors. SECTION VII To the Sophomore class we leave the power to take care of the FRESH-MEN. SECTION VIII Article 1 To the Juniors as a whole, we leave a high scholastic standing, that they may cherish and maintain it forever. Item 1 Jack Bair, wills his ambition to Jim Ridenour. Item 2 Shirley Bertrand, wills her ability to become the first girl engaged, to Ann Dulebohn. Item 3 Don Bowman wills his horse laugh to Jim Wells. Item 4 Gilbert Byers leaves his willingness to help others to Scottie Johnson. Item 5 Lois Coates leaves her clowning,' to Phyllis Beers. Item 6 Shirley Coolidge leaves her collection of excuses to Sandra Hemdon. I 29 Item 7 Willard Cummings wills his voice to Clarence Tullock. Item 8 Donald Dawson wishes to bequeath his 9:15 good mornings to Leonard Cummings. Item 9 Junior Dulebohn bequeaths his power to make more touch-downs to Leonard Harmon and Jim Morris. Item 10 Hazel Ferree leaves her Gildersleeve laugh to Mari- llyn McKinney. A Item 11 Phyllis Focht bequeaths her ability in acting to Dlck Moss. Item 12 Ann Fullerton leaves her ability to play boogie- woogie to Ruth Oglesbee. F Item 13 Ralph Gratz wills his parliamentary procedure and knowledge of F. F. A. gavel to Dwight Spencer. ' Item 14 Jim Gray wills the town New Hampshire to Reed Shaner and Roger Minnlch. Item 15 Vaude Guthrie wills her ability to keep their dog Wags coming to school to Charlie Guthrie. Item 16 Charles Hastings leaves his car and 10 driving lessons to Allen Whetstone and Larry Cummings. Item 17 Richard Lhamon leaves his name in blood and face in mud for football games to John Campbell. Item 18 Louise Maurer leaves her sewing ability to Valera Babcock. Item 19 Janet Newland wills her pleasant personality to Nancy Pepple. Item 20 Pat Resh leaves her ability to make fudge to Irene Pugh. Item 21 Doyle Price leaves his perseverance of explaining situations to Bob Spillman and Frank Carter. Item 22 Gary Price bequeaths his second-hand office prac- tice book to Ross Sldener. Item 23 Elaine Shook bequeaths her edltorship in Hi Lites to Janice Perkey. Item 24 Gerald Spencer leaves two skating tickets to Dale Miller. . Item 25 Loretta Weygandt leaves her pleasant disposition to Elsie Nell Swartz. Item 26 Larry Wilson leaves the power to defend the Re- publicans to Beverly Gallant istrictly Democraty. Item 27 Barbara Wreede wills her skipping days of school to Roberta Lhamon. Article 2 Last, but not least we bequeath our example, love, and our hearty good wishes. Article 3 We, Carol Turner, and Fred Taylor, wish to leave ourselves open to all criticism and the praise of this Last Will and Testament, and wish to bequeath the ability of writing up the Last Will and Testament to any next year senior. We hereby appoint Mr. Ed Wolfe, our sole executor of this last will and testament and hope the bond shall not exceed more than S25.00. Signed, sealed and published and declared by the above- named in the names of the Senior Class as, and for, its last will and testament presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our at its request as witnesses thereto, in the presence said Testator and of each other. Witness: Charles Guthrie Ralph Gratz Signed this 19th day of May THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 fsignedl Carol Turner Fred Taylor J