West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1944 volume:

PiAxiicun cMostan. (loll GRADUATES OF W. C. H. S. C. Allen N. Gephart R. Manning B. Smith S. Andrews S. Gravett E. Maston L. Smith W. Apple B. Green H. McElwee B. Spinks H. Bailey G. Green L. McElwee C. Sprague H. Bailey J. Greene R. McNabb P. Stansel L Baker R. Greer L. Michael C. Stupp R. Barringer H. Greggerson J. Miller R. Taylor F. Beckman H. Greggerson J. Mitchell B. Tewell G. Bennett G. Gross D. Morter K. Tewell J. Bennett G. Hartzell R. Morter C. Thomas L. Bornhorst N. Hartzell A. Moses H. Thomas R. Bond E. Harp F. Moses V. Thomas L Barnhorst P. Harp C. Myers G. Throckmorton V. Bowden J. Hessell H. Myers R. Trubee W. Bowman J. Himebaugh R. Myers G. Tufts H. Butters N. Himebaugh G. Nelson L. Tuttle W. Cantrell J. Hinkson J. Noel A. Turner H. Carr G. Hoffman J. Oberer D. Watkins T. Carroll J. Hupman R. Oyler P. Webster C. Case J. Hupman F. Partlow J. Weidner H. Cavin G. Hurley L. Peeler O. Weidner A. Chamberlain J. Husti R. Peters C. Weldy J. Chambers H. Imholt V. Pfeiffer J. Welsh L Champion J. Johnson E. Pierce D. Wick line R. Christman J. Johnson O. Pierce S. Wick line D. Cowden W. Johnson L. Pope W. Wickline I. Cowden J. Jolliff T. Reber W. Wickline L. Creager J. Jonas D. Robinette B. Williams J. Curtis J. Kingery H. Roe P. Wilson M. Degler E. Kirkendall J. Rohler R. Wilson J. Dimatteo D. Kline H. Rosenberger O. Wise G. Donovan E. Kreitzer H. Russell E. Wright F. Dooley R. Kreitzer A. Schreiber T. Wright H. Dooley R. Kreitzer W. Schuder W. Yoe H. Dooley J. Leary R. Seabold P. Yordy J. Dooley W. Ledford J. Seekamp C. Zennie P. Ebright R. Lidie C. Shade H. Zennie T. Eckley T. Linville V. Sheeter J. Zennie C. Ely C. Loesch R. Shell T. Zennie F. Foland J. Loesch W. Silas L. Zink R. Foskuhl N. Loesch C. Simpkins W. Freed W. Lyon T. Sizer D. Gephart R. Manning E. Slonaker GlaAe-'M'pA See, said my father, pointing to the flag that fluttered near, That flag of stars and stripes is yours; It is the emblem of the promised land. It means, my son, the hope of humanity Live for it — die for it! Under the open sky of my new country 1 swore to do so; And every drop of blood in me will keep that vow. I am proud of my future I am an American. — ELIAS LIEBERMAN v V V V v x V V Walter E. Shade, Superintendent Although Mr. Shade is busier this year than ever before, he always has time for our problems. We appreciate his help and guidance during our school life. Harry A. Russell. Principal Mr. Russell, dean of boys and teacher of science, has been with us since 1929. To him we also wish to express our appreciation for the help which he has rendered us. Board of Education C. A. Miller — President, William Foote — Vice-President, C. F. Holliday — Clerk ol Board. Harley Werth. John Clouse. The running of a school requires direction and guidance from our community. The Board of Education give their time and interest, that West Carrollton may be a good place for the children of our district. We hope to repay their efforts by being good citizens in this community. £edt We H. R. BROWN A. B., Ohio State University Mathematics ELIZABETH REEDER B. S., Ohio State University Home Economics CHESTER STEPHENSON A. M., Miami University Mathematics LOIS GREENE B. S. in L. S., Western Reserve University Librarian RUTH WOODMAN A. B., Heidelberg College English A. C. EISELE B. S.. in Ed., Wittenburg College Physical Education Coach HELEN SCHINDLER Dayton School of Business Secretary CHARLES WEST A. M., Ohio State University Music RUTH ARNOLD F. L. CAVENDER B. S. in Ed., University of Dayton Business Science and History MARTHA DEAN A. B„ Cedarville College Languages GERALD CRIBLEY B. S. in Ed., Ohio Northern University Mechanical Drawing Bookkeeping REBECCA MARSH A. M., Ohio State University English Dean of Girls A. M., Ohio State University Commercial THEODORE CROY A. M., Ohio State University Industrial Arts SHIRLEY FRANCIS B. S. in Ed., Bowling Green State University Physical Education JOHN STOCKTON A. M., Miami University Social Studies Assistant Principal ROBERT DAVIES A. M., Ohio State University Social Science WE BOW— Co Editors............................................ DELIGHT GRAHAM I YVONNE JARVIS Associate Editor.................. BOB MYERS Circulation Manager............... DONNA JONAS Art Editor ....................... SHIRLEY CHRISTMAN Business Manager..................DALE HOLSINGER PHYLLIS TUTTLE DORIS JOLLIFF DESSIE SIMS DORIS CHRISTMAN JERRY STARNES HARRY COATNEY (?laU Embarking upon our high school careers, we were met at the door by the welcoming Sophomores, who greeted us with open arms and a stiff initiation. The usual uncomfortable executions were put upon us, but were followed by a dance at which Bob Myers and Mildred Lowman were chosen King and Queen of the Freshmen. Our Junior year found us giving a play, entitled Almost Eighteen , a three-act comedy, which was finally presented after several postponements and complications. The highlight of the Junior year was the reception given for the Seniors — May 14. The gym was beautifully decorated with the flags and symbols of the HARRY COATNEY President Band 1-23-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class Office 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1 Chorus 1-4 Minstrel 4 Track 2-4 DELIGHT GRAHAM Vice-President Class Office 1-2-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Scholarship Team 1-2 G. A. A. 1 Piratan 4 National Honor Society 4 Pirates Log 2-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 DORIS JOLLIFF Secretary Class Play 4 Chorus 1-2 Operetta 1-2 Piratan 4 Scholarship Team 1 PAUL SPAITE Treasurer Football 1 -2-3-4 Basketball 2 Hi-Y 2-3-4 Class Office 4 Chorus 2 Pirates Log 4 Class Play 3 Track 4 Scholarship Team 1-2 Gltfto+ticie United Nations, and the refreshments and favors were representative of the Allied Nations. Our senior year has been a busy one. We have had our pictures taken and have chosen name cards and graduation announcements. We presented our senior play early in the year. This time, we gave Adam's Evening. The coming events, to which we look forward are the reception, the prom, and graduation; the latter, somewhat regretfully. This is our last year, and most of us are sorry. To the teachers and school, to whom we owe so much, we say, Thanks. CLASS MOTTO -- Not the 2nd, LU the Re f44uii uj JUNE ALBERT JOE BORCHERS KATHRYN BORNHORST DORIS BOWDEN Chorus 1-2 Operetta 2 Library Assistant 4 Girl Reserves 4 Fairview 1-2-3 Football 4 Chorus 4 Minstrel 4 Baseball 4 Track 4 Class Play 3-4 G. A. A. 1 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 2-3 Minstrel 4 Latin Club 2-3 Piratan 4 Pirates Log 4 Library Assistant 4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1 Minstrel 4 Scholarship Team 1 Cadet Nurses Corps 4 JEAN BROCKMAN FAITH CHRISTIAN DORIS CHRISTMAN SHIRLEY CHRISTMAN Girl Reserves 4 Latin Club 2-3 Property Mistress 2-3-4 Class Office 1-3 G. A. A. 1 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra I-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Girl Reserves 4 Scholarship Team 1 G. A. A. 1-2 Girl Scouts 1-2 Property Mistress 3 Pirates Log 4 Piratan 4 National Honor Society 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Class Play 3 G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 Piratan 4 Pirates Log 3 CHARLES CREAGER GENE FURNAS ODELL GREER JAMES GRUSHON Football 1 -2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-4 Black Knights 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Track 1-2-4 Hi Y 2-3 4 Football 1-2-34 Basketball 1 -2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Class Play 4 Track 2 Girl Reserves 4 Class Play 3 Latin Club 2-3 Property Mistress 2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Class Play 4 Football 1-4 Basketball 4 GLEN GUSTIN DALE HOLSINGER YVONNE JARVIS DONNA JONAS Stage Manager 3-4 Black Knights 1-2-3-4 Flag Bearer 2-3 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2 Minstrel 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Minstrel 4 Operetta 1-2 3 Class Play 3-4 Pirates Log 2-3 Piratan 4 Hi Y 2-3 Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 3 Class Play 3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 G. A. A. 1 Pirates Log 2-4 Piratan 4 Scholarship Team 1 National Honor Society 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1 -2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 G. A. A. 1-2 Piratan 4 Latin Club 2-3 Class Play 3-4 Drum Majorette 1-2-3-4 CLASS COLORS .. Red a d 'li luie MILDRED LOWMAN VERA LUCAS MARIE MAGEE PARKER McGEE Chorus 1-2-3-4 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Operetta 1-2-3 Library Assistant 4 Pirates Log 4 Assembly Treasurer 3 4 Chorus 1-2-4 Minstrel 4 Operetta 2 Girl Reserves 4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2 Operetta 2 G. A. A. 1 Girl Reserves 4 Library Assistant 2-3 Piratan 4 Hi-Y 2-3-4 Chorus 1-2 Operetta 1-2 Flag Bearer 2-3 4 Scholarship 1 BOB MYERS ROSS OWENS WANDA ROBERTS ELAINE SHELL Class Play 3 Pirates Log 2-3-4 Piratan 4 Class Office 3 Scholarship Team 1-2 Operetta 1-2-3 Chorus 1 -2-3-4 Orchestra 1 -2-3-4 Minstrel 4 Band 1 -2-3-4 Hi-Y 2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Hi-Y 2-3-4 Chorus 1 2 Operetta 2 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 Girl Reserves 4 Attendance Secretary 4 Class Play 3 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Girl Reserves 4 G. A. A. 1 Chorus 1-2-3 Operetta 1-2-3 Minstrel 4 VERA SHELL DESSIE SIMS ORVILLE SOUTHARD GERALDINE STARNES Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Class Play 3-4 Chorus 2 G. A. A. 1 -2-3-4 Pirates Log 2 National Honor Society 4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Operetta 2 Minstrel 4 G. A. A. 3 Pirates Log 2 Library Assistant 2 Piratan 4 Class Play 4 Hi-Y-2-3 Pirates Log 2 Latin Club 3 U. S.. M. S. 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Girl Reserves 4 G. A. A. 1 Minstrel 4 PAUL STEVENS THOMAS THOMAS WELDON TILTON JACK TREON Black Knights 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Minstrel 4 Operetta 1-2-3 Football 4 Hi-Y-2-3 Chorus 1-2 Football 1-23-4 Band 2-3 Chorus 1-2 Operetta 2 Class Play 3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Library Assistant 1-2-3 Chorus 1 Boy Scouts 1-2-3-4 Hi-Y 3-4 Basketball 2-3 Stage Crew 3-4 CLASS FLOWER --Red Rote PHYLLIS TUTTLE PRISCILLA WELUCKY HOWARD WEISHAMPEL Chorus 1-2-3-4 Sharpsville, Penna., 1-2-3 Band 1-2-3 Girl Reserves 4 Chorus 1-2 Minstrel 4 Operetta 1-2-3 G. A. A. 1-2 FRANK WELDY % BILLIE JEAN MEADOWS WILLIAM RUSSELL Football 1-2 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Band 1 -2-3-4 Chorus 1-2 Operetta 1-2-3 Orchestra 1 -2-3-4 Operetta 1-2 Minstrel 4 Class Play 3 G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1 T I 1 VITAL STATIS COGNOMEN SOBRIQUET ASPIRATIONS RENDEZVOUS June Albert None Get Married Movies Joe Borchers Bohatch Navy Air Corps Coliseum Kathryn Bornhorst Katy Nurse Jarvis's House Doris Bowden None Nurse Triangle Jean Brockman Jeanie Nurse Green Cottage Faith Christian Fat Housewife Lower Moraine Doris Christman Dodie Mechanic Home Shirley Christman SAC Go to Hawaii Schell's Harry Coatney HAC Yo Yo expert Goldie's Charles Creager Chuck Baseball Player Home Gene Furnas Sumas Graduate Schell's Delight Graham DeDe None Club Co-Ed Odell Greer Kitty Nurse Green Cottage James Grushom Estile Sleep Schell's Glen Gustin Guzey Mechanic None Dale Holsinger Dan, Jr. Engineer Club Co-Ed Yvonne Jarvis Von College Club Co-Ed Doris Jolliff D. J. Commando Home Donna Jonas Jonie Traveling Club Co-Ed Mildred Lowman Mamie Housewife Miamisburg Vera Lucas Sis Get Married Movies Marie Magee Sis Cooking Home Parker McGee None Big Shot Anyplace Billie Jean Meadows Proxie Nothing Logical Mac's Robert Myers Bob Bandleader Lakeside Ross Owens Kelly Flyer 3320 Wayne Ave. Wanda Roberts Wanda Get Married Home William Russell Bill Graduate Schell's Vera Shell Lefty T ravel Dayton Elaine Shell Shell Typist Club Co-Ed Dessie Sims B. J. Photographer Home Orville Southard Junior Merchant Marine Schell's Paul Spaite Sonny Foreman of a dump Goldie's Geraldine Starnes Jerry Stenographer Dayton Paul Stevens Steve Graduate Schell's Thomas Thomas Tom Aviator Home Weldon Tilton Walt Foreign Correspondent Lakeside Jack Treon Baldy Mailman Schell's Phyllis Tuttle Tut Officer's Wife Home Frank Weldy Frank Traveling Junior Hall Priscilla Welucky Penny Get a Marine Blue Room Howard Weishampel None Engineer Home TICS FATAL FASCINATION EPHEMERAL TERMS Army Nuts! Money All right Mac Yeah, He do. Co-op boys None Sailors Brother! Charlie For Gosh Sakes! Food Oh, I don't know Sailors OOMCH! Food You ain't a kiddin! Women I've seen it all! Esther Hurry up! Football Players I'm not proud Sailors That ain't all Vera Bat-brain Girls Cruel World! Macaroni $ Cheese You gorgeous hunk of heaven Boys in uniform I'll Swear! Sinatra Oh, for Corn's Sake! Co-op boys Are you kidding? Bob Lightcap Oh Heck! Army Jeepers. Sailors Oh Heck! Women What! Sailors Yeah, he did. Goodman records What's the st-ory? Girls and planes Fine Richard How about that? Girls •xtu ? Jim Oh My Gosh! Miamisburg What's your trouble? Navy Fool! George Oh sugar! Dolores You fool! Harry James For heaven's sake! Girls Rougher than a cob! Girls Is that any of your business? Dancing Don't know. Pumpkin Pie Yeah? Fred Yeh, I guess. Doris I was here Dancing Ye gods! Pin Ball Machines I gave you my excuse. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The West Carrollton Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1932. Membership in the chapter is based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Before they are eligible for election to the society, candidates must stand in the first third of their respective classes. From this group of pupils in the upper third of the class, elections are made on the basis of service, leadership, and character. Those elected this year were: Doris Christman, Delight Graham, Yvonne Jarvis, and Vera Shell. On April 19, in the school auditorium, a group of alumni members of the National Honor Society conducted the induction ceremony for the newly elected members. After the reading of the minutes and the secretary's report, talks on service, leadership, and character were given. These were followed by the pledge of allegiance and the presentation of the pins. The following seniors ship: Delight Graham Doris Christman Jean Brockman Odell Greer Yvonne Jarvis Vera Shell Doris Bowden third of their class in scholar- Doris Jollift Parker McGee Paul Spaite Bob Myers June Albert Charles Creager Priscilla Welucky ranked in the upper SENIOR PLAY CAST Adam Adams.. Dal© Holsinger Anna..........Kathryn Bornhorst Gertie......................Doris Jolliff Casper..............James Grushon Mrs. Bean...........Donna Jonas Rosita.............Yvonne Jarvis Dr. Fragoni........Weldon Tilton Elmer Green.... Orville Southard Mrs. Cokes...................Vera Shell Mr. Cokes...........Gene Furnas Stage Crew -- Glen Gustin. Paul Stevens Those not shown in picture: — Dale Holsinger. Weldon Tilton Orville Southard 'V? datfuiCfOeni Uf.'r On the evening of Dec. 2, 1943 (a date that will no doubt live in history), ten senior stars of the amateur cinema (each putting his best foot forward ) presented the three act play entitled Adam’s Evening. The story centered around a young husband who became innocently involved with a young lady during his wife's absence, and thereby started a series of confusing events that proved to be very puzzling and entertaining. Interesting highlights of the acting, were many. One of the brightest spots in the play was Vera Shell who wore a lovely outfit of red and green and looked like a walking rainbow. Another color highlight was the pale green complexion Southard had, to keep in character with a man who had suicidal tendencies. Doris Jolliff and James Grushon really outdid themselves in their portrayal of the colored maid and valet, and Donna really looked and acted the part of the typical mother-in-law. One of the off stage sound effects was the spine chilling screams that echoed to every corner of the auditorium and done by Yvonne. Well, that's about all the accidents and incidents that occurred in the hit of the season Adam's Evening. What? The other characters? Oh, Yes! You see them in the above picture. Who helped us produce such an entertaining play? Why, Miss Marsh, of course. To her we are indebted for the production of both our junior and senior plays. 9+t Plaice oj . . . We are the class of '44 Shall 1 tell you any more? Yes, I shall relate to you. Some things old and others new. I shall take us one by one, Don't be too glad when I'm done. June Albert is quiet and a little timid too, But she'll accomplish what she sets out to do. Here is Borchers, his first name is Joe, At all the girls he likes to crow. That Bornhorst girl whom we all call Kate , Now has her heart beat at the Great Lakes. Doris is the girl who is in nurses' training, Her popularity with internes is certainly gaining. Jean Brockman is as quiet as can be, But a very nice girl as we all can see. As for Faith Christian, she's just about it. She's always happy and full of grit. Doris Christman's the one and only girl Who takes her Kelly for quite a whirl. Here's Harry Coatney, a star on all the teams, He's also tops with the girls, it seems. Next in line is Charlie Creager, Who for knowledge seems rather eager. We have in our midst a boy named Gene, He's very seldom heard, but always seen. Another one of our class is a girl named Delight, She's an honor student and really all right. Odell Greer is this gal's name, but you'll see, That's not all it’s going to be. Then comes Jim Grushon, and we all will agree, That a very nice kid he seems to be. Is it time to pull the curtain? If so, say when . Yes, it's no one but Gustin, whose first name is Glen. Here's a very tall boy whose first name is Dale, When he meets a new girl it's, From where do you hail? Next is Yvonne Jarvis who is happy and gay, With teachers and students she has her own way. That Doris Jolliff, it occurs to me, Does well in the office, as you can see. Donna's fond of music, fond of eating too, Fond of dots and dashes, and everything that's new. I guess Mildred Lowman is next on our list. When you want anything done, she’s there to assist. That Vera Lucas is really O. K. And likes the boys in a sly sort of way. Marie Magee who helps Miss Greene, Is always busy whenever seen. Parker McGee is such a studious lad, He thinks for himself. We wish we had. Here's a girl I think you've all seen, In case you've forgotten, her name's Billie Jean. Bob Myers, you know him, he's just the kind, That's as happy as if he had his right mind. Next is Ross Owens a very nice guy, But when around the girls, he seems to be shy. Wanda Roberts has a ring, we see, Given to her by a man from the NAVY. Who is this? Why, his name is Bill Russell, When serving you lunch, he's always in a hustle. She's very tiny and her name's Elaine Shell, After the boys, she goes pell mell. We have another Shell but Vera is her name, She is true to Grushon, and always is the same. Here’s a quiet person, our Dessie Sims, She likes girls, but better, hims”. Southard's the first senior into the service to go, He'll soon be fighting our common foe. If you've heard of anyone sleeping in school, It's our own Paul Spaite, but he's really no fool. Jerry is quiet and full of fun. She says her heart has never been won. Next in line is that Stevens boy, Who thinks a teacher just a toy. His name's Thomas Thomas, either way would be right, Don't mess around him, or he'll fly you for a kite. Here’s Weldon Tilton, a swell classmate, He's always prepared and never late. Jack Treon's the guy with the Crosley car, It may look odd but it's got the power. Phyllis Tuttle's the girl who got the first ring, A certain Lieutenant is her idol and king. Frank Weldy's a rather quiet chap, But always ready for any mishap. Welucky's the name, she's from Pennsylvania, So if you're in a hurry, don't let her detain ya . Last but not least is a guy named Howard, He may be quiet but he's not a coward. Any doubt about me, one can easily answer. But it can't be published because of the censor. — Shirley Christman We. the Seniors of West Carrolton High School, being of sound mind, do hhereby make and publish this to be our last will and testament. To the Seniors of 1945, we leave the teachers, the class rooms, and all the educational equipment. We leave our excellent grades, our notoriously good conduct, and our ability to get along with the teachers to the Sophomores. To the Freshmen, we leave the eighth graders, suggesting that they not be too harsh when the time comes for initiation. ALBERT, JUNE Her first in line spot to Helen Andrews. BORCHERS, JOE His tall story-telling ability to Joe Marsh. BORNHORST, KATHRYN Her wardrobe to Phyllis Howland. BOWDEN, DORIS Her ambition to Norma Jean Brown. BROCKMAN, JEAN Her love for the Navy to June Jarvis. CHRISTIAN, FAITH Her nickname Fat to Minnie Saint. CHRISTMAN, DORIS Her flute and piccolo to Patsy Shade. CHRISTMAN, SHIRLEY Her colorless personality to Pat O'Dell. COATNEY, HARRY His wonderful posture to Dick Rockhold. CREAGER, CHARLES His athletic ability to Ted Bond. FURNAS, GENE His pull in the office to Donnie Throckmorton. GRAHAM, DELIGHT Her love for football players to Myrt, who'll still be around school next year. GREER, ODELL Her ability to graduate at the half to Paul Breece. GRUSHON, JIM His patience in going steady to Ray Roberts. GUSTIN, GLEN His job on the stage crew to anybody who wants it. HOLSINGER, DALE His acting ability to a person who can learn lines. JARVIS, YVONNE Her mail to the armed forces to someone who can write better than she can. JOLLIFF, DORIS Her bus ride from the Burg to Audra Mesarvey. JONAS, DONNA Her bird-like appetite to Rosanne Barringer. LOWMAN, MILDRED Her job as collector of absence slips to Jackson Coatney. LUCAS, VERA Her affection for the Paratroops to Norma Kreitzer. MAGEE, MARIE Her spot in the fiddle section to Betty Harmon. McGEE, PARKER His mathematical genius to Bill Case. MEADOWS, BILLIE All of Carrollton and Miamisburg to Ginny Mae Critzer. MYERS, BOB His good grades and dignified conduct to Billy Spinks. OWENS, ROSS His try-again spirit to Dopey O’Reilly. ROBERTS, WANDA Some of her tremendous height to Charlotte Zehrung. RUSSELL, BILL His job as soda-jerk and all-around handy man at Schell's Billiard Academy to almost anybody. SHELL, ELAINE Her membership at Club Co-Ed to Jerry Stevens. SHELL, VERA Her enthusiasm for sports to Arlie Stevens. SIMS, DESSIE Her typing troubles to anyone who can type. SOUTHARD, ORVILLE His broken desk to Bob Kelley. SPAITE, PAUL His ability to sleep in Civics class without being caught — to Dopey. STARNES, JERRY Her cute giggle to Doris Ann Tuttle. STEVENS. PAUL His ability to remain an eligible bachelor (until he is a Senior) to the Wright Brothers. THOMAS. TOMMY His position on the football squad to Sonny Morton. TILTON, WELDON His job of typing absence slips to someone with lots of patience. TREON, JACK His Crosley to anyone willing to push it occasionally. TUTTLE. PHYLLIS Is willing her lieutenant to no one. WELDY, FRANK His quiet disposition to the Sophomore Class. WELUCKY. PRISCILLA Her truancy to Martha Miller. WEISHAMPEL, HOWARD His promptness in getting to school to anyone who can keep up his record. J ‘ . I ! JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ROW ONE Ray Roberts — President Phyllis Howland — Secretary ROW TWO Dick Rockhold — Vice President Mr. Stockton — Adviser Patsy O'Dell — Treasurer Row One — Maxine Willis, Roberta Williams, Rosie Wehner, Juanita McClain. Dottie Foskuhl, Patsy Kokenge, Jerry Stevens. Phyllis Howland. Doris Moore, Norma Jean Brown. Audra Mesarvey, Alberta Treon. Row Two — Nila Miller, Ruby Bledsoe. Betty Hall. Doris McNinch, Marilyn Pultz, Dolores Borger, Betty Ertel, Helen Andrews, Margaret Tackett, Harvey Zennie, Donald Throckmorton. Raymond Tackett. Row Three — Marian Pfeiffer, Charles McElwee, Joe Marsh, Patsy Shade, Norma Branner, Jeanne Grice, Helen Downs, Patsy O'Dell, David Hadley, Bob Snell. Row Four — Mr. Stockton. Ray Roberts, Bob Kelley, Morris Belleware, Charles O'Reilly, Dick Rock- hold. fjiuuosti. The present junior class entered the High School as seventh graders in September 1939. In the ninth grade we started to collect class dues in order to build up our class treasury for the coming eleventh and twelfth grades. That year we were initiated at a reception given by the sophomores. In our sophomore year we sold cokes and hot dogs at a few games to add money to our treasury. Several of our boys were on the football and basketball teams that year. Since we have always collected class dues, it has not been necessary for us to sponsor many projects in order to raise money. This year Bob Kelley, Dick Rockhold, Bob Snell, Don Throckmorton, Charles McElwee, Charles O'Reilly, and Harvey Zennie have been active in athletics. Phyllis Howland, a junior, was selected as one of the cheer leaders to represent us at the West Carrollton games. The juniors also belong to and hold offices in the Hi-Y, Girl Reserves, G. A. A., Black Knights, and the Senior Service Scouts. Our class has been very active in the operettas, concerts, and the minstrel. We enjoyed presenting our Junior Class Play, Brother Goose . The Junior and Senior Reception will be our last event this year, and we are hoping it will be a happy one for both Seniors and Juniors. — Patsy Shade Qoo4 i : : : I I r r r . J ' ' ’ The juniors outdid themselves when they presented their play entitled Brother Goose . Ray Roberts played the part of the quiet older brother who mothered Dick Rockhold, Phyllis Howland, and Nila Miller. One would never suspect (to see her around school) that Nila would make such a good tomboy. She talked, looked, and acted the part and both she and Pat (who gave an excellent portrayal of a sophisticated young woman) succeeded very well in registering their dislike for each other. Marilyn surprised us with her Southern dialect, and Juanita, in her quiet way, very ably acted the part of a delightfully vague young lady, who just as quietly fell in love” with her employer (Ray Roberts). We'll remember Ruby as she looked when she drawled, I quit , and Patsy as she appeared when she demanded that her business be taken care of first. We enjoyed Norma in the football scene and Dopey when he said, Here's the box, but didn't have a box. All in' all, it was a successful performance, ably coached by our dean of girls, Miss Marsh. left ....... Carol ______ Wes .... Hyacinth Helen . Peggy Eve ............ Sarah ......... Lenore ....... Mrs. Trimmer. Truck Driver Ray Roberts Phyllis Howland Dick Rockhold Nila Miller Ruby Bledsoe Juanita McClain . Marilyn Pultx Norma Branner ......Pat O'Dell . . Patsy Shade Charles O'Reilly Row On© — Phyllis Filer, June Jarvis, Mary Jane Pauley. Charlotte Zehrung, Hazel Raulerson, Mary Lou Pressler, Barbara Zink. Virginia Critzer, Arlene Stevens. Betty Adams, Phyllis Haines, Pat Bomhorst, Jerry Lowman. Row Two — Olen Givens, Carolyn Roe, Wayne Wright. Max Myers. Nadine Cleveland, Norma Kreitzer, Esther Pfeiffer, Paul Breece, Robert Allen, Mary Clendenon, Zelma Boatman. Dennis Critzer. Row Three — Clifford Stone. Carl Vastbinder, Donald Hamilton, Frank Moehring, Paul Scarborough, Bob Stephenson, Lee Robinette, Bill Case, Warren Cantrell, Calvin Fahmey. Row Four — Mr. Stephenson. Bob Brooks, George Loesch, John Werth, Bill Andrews. Dick Rose, Lowell Mesarvey, Bob Morris, Miss Woodman. Bo UuunoA i The class of '46 has gained a reputation as money-makers. Under the leadership of our class adviser, Miss Woodman, we have, for the last two years, sold Christmas cards. In this manner, we hope to have our treasury well stocked by our senior year. In our freshman year we sponsored several dances, and this year we helped to sponsor the Freshman Reception. Our class is well represented in all of the various high school activities and organizations and has members in the Girl Reserves, Hi-Y, Senior Service Scouts, G. A. A., Black Knights, Band, Orchestra, and Chorus. We are very proud of the athletes from our class. Paul Scarborough, Calvin Farney, and Dennis Critzer were playing on the football team last fall, and played many good games. Wayne Wright, Dennis Critzer, and Max Myers played on the basketball team and Wayne Wright was one of the first ten on the tournament team. Jack Coatney, Wayne Wright, Max Myers, Richard Rose, and Warren Cantrell will be helping the baseball team to win victories this spring. Our class officers are: President................... Vice Presidents............. Secretary-T reasurer........ Paul Scarborough Arlene Stevens Virginia Critzer Hazel Raulerson Jack Coatney -Barbara Zink fyteAltmen The class of '47 started to school in 1935 under the direction of Miss Wellbaum and Miss Sheppard. There was much excitement in our first three years. In the fourth grade we started changing classes instead of having one teacher for all subjects. The sixth grade was an exciting year. We were kept busy getting ready for graduation. We really looked classy” in our red caps and gowns. Then, in the seventh and eighth grades, we prepared ourselves for Senior High School. We had new teachers and many new subjects but we were soon accustomed to them. This year we entered high school as freshmen under the direction of Mr. Cribley and Mr. Davies. We are offered many new opportunities. We can participate in athletics, we get a chance to earn some money for our junior and senior years, and we get to chose our own subjects. We have had an enjoyable school career and we hope that our next three years are as pleasant as the past nine have been. —Gene Seabold Firgt Row—Thomas Castle. Edwin Bond, Robert Wickline. John McNabb, Robert Greene, Mack Johnston. Wilber Rauch, Walter Smith, Clarence Chambers, Jack Cahill, Carl Brokschmidt, James Morton. Second Row — Dorothy Greene, Blanche Penwell, Ruth Wilson, Jerry Graham, Chester Link, Elmer Smith, Shirley Farquer, Retha Schoonover, Jo-Ann Jonas. George Meier, Charles Bryan. Third Row — Nancy Zehrung, Jane Arnett, Clelia Barger, Janet Furrey, Betty Lucas, Kenneth Hag wood, Paul Greer, Robert Lawhom, Lawrence Heck, Donna Pinkerton, Betty Harmon, Shirley Grice, Richard Brown. Fourth Row — Rosanne Barringer, Elaine Barnett, Dolores Williams. Minnie Saint, Paul Myers, Russell Wright, Lewis Rosell, Bonnie Gray, Gladys Rogers. Lois Stone, Murray McKee, Bill Brown. Class Advisors — Mr. Davies, Mr. Cribley. First Row —Harry Pawley. James Payne, Paul O'Reilly, Earl Baker, Marvin Scothorn. Dale Robinette. Donald Johnson. Charles Greene. Joe Ebright. Richard Hamilton, John Bush, George Stephenson, Jim Stevens. Second Row — Joan Miller, Betty Mulvaney, Anna Lou Olwine. Jean Stevens. Patty Link, Don Conley. Jack Parks, Bob Bond, Carl Hagwood, Bob Warner, Bertha Wright, Roxie Scarborough, Virginia Baxter, Lorrine Bush. Wanda Boyer, Donna Farquer. Third Row — Dorothy Ellis. J. A. Franz, Jackie Simon. Morris Tucker. Norman Rice, Joe Dodds. Dolores Morris, Ruth Stone, Mary Zennie, Ernest Alcorn. Dan Rowland, Edward Alcorn, Flora Mae Morton, Billy Newberg. Fourth Row — P. J. Throckmorton, Jack Wickline, Alice Shell, Doris Profit, Joan Weldy, Betty Downs. Ruth Haines. Dorothy Humphrey, Rosetta Havens, Bernice Allen, Joyce Young, Margaret Robinette, Jackie Critzer, Dorothy Borger, Robert Garland. Filth Row — Mr. Croy, Carl Pearson, Alfred Stockert. Shirley Givens. Robert Hoffman. Bobby Hicks. Jack McGeath, Bill Marshall, Paul Shade, Don Starnes, Paul Greene. Fred Havens, Don Garland, Jack Strader, Mr. Brown. ZuflitU Qnade The pupils in the eighth grade are making quite a name for themselves in the field of athletics. Don Starnes, Jask Strader, Paul Shade, Paul Greene, Dale Robinette, Jack McGrath, Harry Pawley, Carl Pearson, John Bush, and Jimmy Stevens, make up the Junior High Team. After defeating Oakwood (27-14) and the favored Dorothy Lane (19-14), they received the runners'-up trophy for participating in the finals. They are also well represented in school organizations, having members in the Girl Scouts, Black Knights, Band, and Orchestra. Mr. Croy and Mr. Brown are their advisers and they have patiently guided them through their first two years of high school. Class officers are: MR. BROWN'S ROOM President...................... Wanda Boyer Vice President......................Virginia Baxter Secretary............................Dorothy Borger Treasurer................................Bob Garland MR. CROY'S ROOM President...............................Betty Mulvaney Vice President...................Jack Strader Secretary........................Joan Miller Treasurer..................Margaret Robinette BeoetitU As seventh graders we have left behind us the thrill of sixth grade graduation with Mary Payne and Bernard Recher as our class valedictorians. Now as full fledged Junior High students, we've gotten used to our new schedules and teachers, and have our whole high school future ahead of us. We have elected class officers and are engaging in many class activities. In the fall we took a hike to Black Knight Hill where we cooked our supper. Our Christmas and Valentine parties were held during the noon hour, the whole class eating together in the home room and then having our gifts and Valentines. Our social affairs are planned by the Council. Council members also check absences, collect grade cards, and do other routine business. This year brought the sorrow of losing a very dear friend and classmate, Marilyn Gaugh. The whole seventh grade suffered deeply from this loss. Our first seven years have provided us with much fun and a lot of good times. We hope that our remaining years in high school will contain more of these. — Nancy Graham MISS DEAN'S ROOM President.......................Jim Brennan Vice President..................Jack Combs Secretary..............................Nancy Graham Treasurer............................Marilyn Johnson MR. MAWHINNEY'S ROOM President......................Bernard Recher Vice President...................Jack Merkel Secretary and Treasurer..........Mary Payne COUNCIL MEMBERS Barbara Christian, Marilyn Gaugh, Wilma Doward, Junior Engle, Billy Johnson, Jimmy Brown. Row One — Jack Merkel. Eddie Wells. Vearl Moyer. Albert Reinhart, Gene Weddle, Jimmie Brennan, Richard Duncan, Gene Cole, James Gray. Elwood Thomas, Donald Treon. Row Two — Jack Combs, Jack Hagwood, Nancy Graham, Eugene Bowie, Marilyn Johnson. Dale Parlett, Ramona Shell, Harriet Enyart, Wright Leach. Carl Hamilton. Elinor Grushon, Patty Lou Simon, Jack Sheppard, Joe Stockert, Grace Rosenberger, Clyde Benge. Row Three —■ Robert Henderson, Jimmy Brown, Jack Prether, Joe Michael, Richard Root, Charles Doolittle, Elwood Wilson, Barbara Dill, Doris Tuttle. Ruth Harrold, Maryanne Grant, Tommy Bond, John Throckmorton, Billy Johnston, Jack Burford, Gary Gregg. Allen Middleton. Row Four — Donald O'Boyle, Carl Cox, Joyce Coder, Jerry Jo Freed, Bobby Adams, Barbara Christian. Ronald Clark, Betty Curtis, Homer Foster. Ruth Wickline. Ann Wood, Charlotte Greene. Phyllis Pinkerton. Row Five — Wilma Downard, Mary Payne, Harriet Thomas. Jeanerte Jonas. Phyllis Rose. Bernard Recher. Gerald Knight. Miss Francis, Miss Dean, Eugene Clark. Alma Linville, Rosaline Smith, Joan Stoker, Pauline Howerton. q. a. a. Pupils in the four upper grades of high school are eligible for membership in the Senior Girls' Athletic Association. The club is advised by Miss Shirley Francis, the girls' Physical Education teacher. Emblems are given to all girls who earn the total of 50 points. Letters are awarded to girls earning 100 points. These points are earned by participation in intramural team games, and individual competition. There are several miscellaneous activities such as hiking, bowling, bicycling, skating, and winter swimming at the Y. W. C. A., which affords girls credit points toward the emblem or letter. OFFICERS President....................................Jerry Stevens Vice President...............................Vera Shell Secretary-Treasurer..........................Juanita McClain Program Chairman.............................Arlene Stevens First Row — Catherine Zennie, Janet Furrey, Vera Shell, Jerry Stevens, Juanita McClain. Arlene Stevens, Elaine Shell, Betty Harmon. Second Row — Virginia Critzer. Rosanne Barringer, Billie Jean Meadows Rosie Wehner, Miss Francis, Shirley Christman. Nila Miller, Doris Moore. How One — Charles Creager, Treasurer: Max Myers, Donald Throckmorton, President: Dick Rock-hold, Vice-President. Row Two —Paul Scarborough, Olen Givens, Paul Stevens, Gene Furnas, Wayne Wright, Ross Owens, Robert Myers, Lee Robinette. Row Standing —Mr. Cribley, Adviser: Robert Stephenson, Bill Andrews, Morris Bellware, Parker McGee, John Werth, Robert Snell, Robert Kelley. Not Present — Glen Gustin, Secretary. Jk-lf The Hi-Y club is an organization whose purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character . It stresses clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living. These four planks in the Hi-Y platform were emphasized at the joint Hi-Y — Girl Reserve induction service at the Methodist Church. Twice since then the Hi-Y has attended church in a group, once at the Methodist church and once at the Lutheran church. Our Hi-Y programs have been varied. Mr. Stockton told us of his trip to England, and Mr. Mawhinney spoke on Strange correspondence. We saw movies on Cadet Classification and some films taken by Mr. McKecknie. We have played basketball, and gone to the Y. M. C. A. to swim. Twice we had parties with the Girl Reserves. We have had several meetings with the Black Knights at their cabin. One of these was a feed put on by the losing side in the paper drive. This paper drive was our big project of the year. Hi-Y and Black Knights cooperated in collecting 54,000 lbs. of paper, netting $210 for each organization. The Hi-Y contributed $100 of its share to the Camp Kern Fund, and also made contributions to the Town and Country Branch of the Y. M. C. A. and to the World Service Fund. We have cooperated with other clubs in various conferences. Our president and secretary spend a week-end at Camp Kern in September. In November, the president attended the State Conference at Columbus, and in March fifteen boys enjoyed the District Conference at Miamisburg. We also participated in the regular monthly Council meetings held at the Dayton Y. M. C. A. We are planning several activities for the spring, among them a picnic with the Girl Reserves. Cjisil (leA ut L Real Girl Reserves have as their purpose To face life squarely — to find and give the best. They also try to build their personalities around the twelve principles of the Girl Reserve code. This year we pledged ourselves to these principles at the candle-light induction service held jointly with the Hi-Y, December 5 at the Methodist Church. Two other impressive candle services were held: a World Fellowship Service, Nov. 9, and an Easter service, April 4. In the spring we plan on having an outdoor ceremonial installing next year's officers. Our Club has carried on three service projects. Christmas boxes were sent to the Japanese Relocation Center in Manzanar, California, and to the Coney Creek Community Center in Kentucky. Dolls and toys are now being made for Day-Care Centers in Dayton. We have had interesting discussion meetings on boy-girl relationships and other problems high school girls face. We enjoyed our square dance records and the amusing Posture Parade. The week before Christmas we went caroling in Miami Shores and Moraine City. During the winter we had a covered dish supper and two parties with the Hi-Y. In the spring we plan on having an outdoor feed and a big Leap-Year Party for the boys. We joined with other Girl Reserves of the Dayton area in the bi-monthly sings, the Inter-Club Council meetings, and the Ring Dinner, all held at the Y. W. C. A. We also contributed to the building fund of the West Side Branch Y. W. C. A. Several members of our Club attended the District Conference in Miamisburg, Feb. 19. Row On® — Norma Branner, Devotions; Phyllis Tuttle. Vice-President; Wanda Roberts. Publicity; Doris Christman. President; Juanita McClain, Secretary; Jerry Stevens. Treasurer; Phyllis Howland, Program; Audra Mesarvey, Service. Row Two — Marie Magee, Alberta Treon, Helen Andrews. Betty Ertel. Miss Martha Dean. Adviser; Dolores Borger, Vera Lucas, Nila Miller, Arlene Stevens. Row Thro® — Doris Moore. Norma Jean Brown. Rosie Wehner, Dottie Foskuhl, Martha Miller. Patsy Kokenge, Marilyn Pultz. NewA and Vieiai. The Pirates' Log staff is composed of thirteen members from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. To be a member of the staff, one must have completed one semester of journalism or one year of typing. Several changes have been made in the publication of the Pirates Log this year: first, the number of issues has been reduced to nine for the year, and second, the paper is being printed with no outside help in the form ot advertisements. Although it is a monthly issue, the circulation has more than doubled the last year's mark. In addition to local circulation, the Pirates Log is exchanged for school papers from twenty other schools. PIRATES' LOG STAFF Editor Bob Myers Artist .. Charlotte Zehrung Sports Ray Roberts [Doris Christman | Kate Bomhorst fMarilyn Pultz Typists .. Yvonne Jarvis | Charlotte Zehrung I Delight Graham Reporters... I Juanita McClain [Mildred Lowman I Joe Borchers Ray Vaughn.. Ray Vaughn j June Jarvis [Ray Roberts Adviser Miss Greene Red and Black This year instead of an operetta, the Music Department of West Carrollton presented the Red and Black Minstrel Company in their own big show. The largest crowd ever to turn out for a West Carrollton event, witnessed this performance on January 27. The end men and end women were: Epluribus............................................ Dale Holsinger Unum................................................. Don Throckmorton Dandelion............................................Charlotte Zehrung Delphinium........................................... Shirley Christman Interlocutor......................................... Ray Roberts The show opened with the orchestra playing a subdued version of Dear Old Southland — behind the closed curtain. Then as the curtain slowly opened the chorus was revealed singing, Come on Down South , in true southern fashion. Some funny and some corny jokes were ably presented by the end men and women. Probably no one will ever forget Dale riding into the auditorium in a Crosley chauffeured by Jack Treon. The highlight of the evening was the trumpet duet by John Werth and Carl Vastbinder. They presented, Darktown Strutters Ball . The entire company of endmen, women, chorus, orchestra, and director was in blackface. All in all — an event which will not soon be forgotten! First Row — Max Myers, Donna Jonas, Jo-Ann Jonas. Second Row — lorry Stevens. Wanda Boyer. Jerry Starnes. Esther Pfeiffer. Shirley Christman. Rosie Wehner, Juanita McClain. Donald Throckmorton. Robert Myers. Nadine Cleveland. Patsy Shade. Doris Moore. Doris Christman, Joan Miller. Jean Stevens. Mary Payne. Mary Grant. Barbara Third Row — Joe Michael. Buddy Williams. Robert Warner Jack Merkle. Howl A rto Treon. Harry Coatney. Jeannette Jonas. Bernice Allen. Joan Westbrook. Ruth Haines. Patsy Simon. Ruth Wickline. Betty Jo Faulkner. Dottie Gregg. Fourth Row - Allen Middletown. loan Weldy, Belly Humphrey, Roxje Scarborough George Steven son. John Worth. Carl Vastbinder. Wayne Wright. Dick Rose. Vera Shell. John Throckmorton. Dale Robinette. Nila Miller. Albert Reinhart. Joe Dodds. . , - , r.r Filth Row —Charles Doolittle. Robert Huffman. Arlene Stevens. Paul Shade. Jack Combs. Eimor Smith. Gaynard Robinette. .... B u D, . ■ Sixth Row —Veryl Moyer. Yvonne Jarvis. Russell Wright. John McNabb. Ruby Bledsoe. Morris Belware, Ross Owens, Bill Andrews. Phyllis Filer, Barbara Zink. Martha Lawrence. Darrell Seventh Row— Paul Scarborough. Bill Russell, Dale Holsinger. Jack Cahill. Janet Furrey Bobby Adams. Norma Kreitzer. Lee Robinette. Norman Gustin, Mr. Charles E. West. Parker McGee. Soutui, tlt JlosuiA, The type of music being played this year is almost entirely different from previous years. Before this year we played the standard band arrangements that every other high school band was performing. This year, we are playing lighter tunes which put a person in a happy frame of mind — like the Victory Garden Suite by Walters. Included in it are, The Dance of the Rhubarb, Boogie-Woogie Broccoli, and Carrot Capers. This type as well as being pleasing to the ear is interesting to play. Then we are playing a heavier composition by the well known composer-arranger, Morton Gould. It is called Cowboy Rhapsody and is a fine number. The band this year has 85 members, and is one of the best groups Mr. West has ever had. Mr. West has done an excellent job in his ten years at West Carrollton. He has built the band from a fifteen piece group to the fine concert organization that it is today. The band at West Carrollton has a very promising future. There are several grade school and junior high school pupils who are coming forward to take the place of those who graduate. The band of West Carrollton is one that any school would be proud to possess. choliday jj i StnitUfi Since he came to West Carrollton, Mr. West has built the orchestra (as he has built the band) into the fine concert group it is today. Mr. West seems to have the power to strike a spark of interest in music in almost anyone. Boys and girls who would probably never have had any interest in music have become interested and have started studying an instrument. It is these boys and girls who have an interest in music who make up our band and orchestra. Many of the band members who play brass or woodwind instruments have become proficient on a string instrument and a few have become eligible orchestra members. These students who play two instruments so far apart in kind are the ones that have to work doubly hard and they're doing it. The orchestra has played for many school programs and has given a concert of its own. The Parent-Teachers Association always has the orchestra play a concert for them at least once a year. So, in counting all the school activities, the orchestra ranks among the top few in popularity. First Row— Zelma Boatman, Betty Harman. Phyllis Filer, Helen Andrews. Richard Boatman. Jean Stevens. Janet Furrey, Jerry Stevens. Juanita McClain. Joanne Westbrook, Bill Andrews, Dorothy Zehrung. Betty Jo Faulkner. Russell Wright. Max Myers. Lee Robinette. Second Row — Betty Downs. Alberta Treon, Nadine Cleveland, Bernard Recher, Robert Warner, Carolyn Furrey, Phyllis Rose, Jeannette Jonas. Shirley Givens, Mary Pressler. Carolyn Roe, Dorothy Ellis, Norma Brown, Marian PfeiHer. Bobby Williams. Vera Shell. John Throckmorton. Third Row — Martha Lawrence, Bernice Allen. Wanda Boyer. Jerry Starnes. Donald Throckmorton. Bob Myers, Doris Christman. Doris Moore, Pat Bomhorst, Jean Murphy. Charles Doolittle. Patsy Shade. Arlene Stevens, John Werth. Carl Vastbinder. Elmer Smith. Dorothy Humphrey. Fourth Row —Barbara Zink. Jo-Ann Jonas. Shirley Christman, Paul Shade. Harry Coatney. Dale Holsinger, Paul Scarborough, Jack Combs, Bill Russell, Donna Jonas, John McNabb, Gerry Lowman. Mr. Charles West. PlecUe These are typical office and library scenes. At the desk in the library we see Miss Greene, our librarian. At the small table to the left is June Albert, one of seven student assistants. We are proud of our library for it is very large considering the size of our school. We have a collection of over 6,000 books, an average circulation of 1,000 books, and our reference collection is equal to that of most city libraries. The office is always a center of activity. It is to the office that pupils go for supplies and to use the telephone, to get various kinds of information, and to receive minor medical attention. It is here that we find Mr. Shade and Helen Schindler and they are never too busy to help us. Pupils are always glad when they are asked to help with any part of the woik in the school office. s DICK ROCKHOLD TED BOND HARRY COATNEY CHARLES CREAGER DON THROCKMORTON PAUI SOTS PAUL SPAITE GENE FURNAS TOMMY THOMAS BOB SNELL BOB KELLY ''OllftideA rr The Pirates with a record of six wins and two defeats, ended their most successful season in the past ten years. The Carrollton gridders also Placed second in the Little Six League competition with a record of four to one. lhe Pirates were beaten only by Northridge who copped the championship. The 1943 football squad was made up of a majority of inexperienced players, who along with the experienced lettermen, comprised a very effective grid eleven. The pirates received a scare in the Osborn game when, after being ahead seven to nothing, the Osborn gridders scored a touchdown but failed to covert the extra point. Coatney then intercepted a pass and went on to score, chalking up the first victory of the season for the Pirates. It was West Carrollton all the way in the game at Tipp City, the Pirates being handicapped only slightly by the cow pasture they used for a field. The highlight of the day was the chasing of the cows off the field so the boys could play. In the Northridge game the Pirates faced a very strong ball club and suffered two bad injuries which kept players out of the next few ball games. The team just collapsed after holding the 'Ridgers for the first quarter and Northridge rolled on to a thirty-two to nothing victory. The Franklin game will long be remembered as one of the muddiest ever played. It was confusing for both sides because it caused a strange resemblance between the two teams. The Pirates proved to be the best mudders when Bond slid across the goal line for the only score of the evening. The Pirates next traveled to Versailles to play a team that was undefeated, and ranked as one of the strongest teams in that section. The boys showed that they had that old fighting spirit when they came through to win — six to nothing. West Carrollton was given a slight scare in the O. S. S. O. game when the weak Cadets scored the first touchdown. The Pirates couldn't seem to get started at first but finally found themselves and came back to win — twenty to six. In the Lebanon game the Pirates smashed through their line on the third play of the game to score. It was West Carrollton all the way with the final score tallying forty for the Pirates and nothing for Lebanon. The Pirates placed two men on the All-Little Six Squad; Coatney at the fullback position, and Furnas at end. Spaite and Creager earned positions on the second team. Though some of the Varsity will be graduating in the Spring, there is still a wealth of material left that can be developed into a strong team for the 1944 season. Row On — Carl Pearson. Lawrence Heck. Vernon Adams. Richard Brown, Clarence Chambers, Carl Schumaker, James Morton, Harvey Zennie, Dennis Critzer. Row Two — Harry Coatney, Charles Creager, Gene Furnas, Bob Snell, Paul Stevens. Bob Kelley, Paul Spaite, Tommy Thomas, Dick Rockhold, Don Throckmorton, Ted Bond. Row Three — Olen Givens, Murrey McKee, Paul Scarborough, Bob Brooks, Bob Lawhorn, James Grushon, Mr. Mawhinney, Mr. Eisele, Junior Adams. B. Wickline. Bill Case. Joe Borchers, Paul Greer. L O'Reilly. Coatney. Furnas. Creager. Rockhold Extra, Extra, Read all about it, we've got the team and we're going to shout it . Those lines seem to have a familiar ring about them and how true they are. The student-body at W. C. H. S. are proud of their boys. They showed it by their lOO' f backing this year. Maybe we weren't on the right side of the ledger when the season ended, but the fact that our opponents only outscored us 8 points is proof enough that we weren't lying down on the job. Our team was ably captained by Gene Furnas, who was our leading scorer for the season with 174 points. The Pirates lost a total of 9 ball games, 6 of these games being lost by one and two point margins in the final minutes. These Pirate conquerors were Germantown, Parker Co-Op, Northridge, Miamis-burg, Oakwood, Osborne, Franklin, Stivers and Eaton. On the winning side of the ledger we find the victory thirsty Pirates defeating Jefferson, O. S. S. O., Trotwood, Dixie, Lebanon and Tipp City. The last game of the year found the Big Red squad looking in top form as they defeated Tipp City, who had only been defeated once this year and then went on to win the District Tournament. At last came the long awaited tournament to which the W. C. rooters pinned their hope and faith. The drawing wasn't very kind to us as it gave us Eaton as the first opponent. During the season Eaton had defeated us by two points, 40 to 38, in the final minutes after W. C. had led all the way. We were determined that this would not happen again. Revenge was sweet and fate was kind to us as we walked off the Oakwood floor the winners by a one point margin, 28 to 27. The second game of the tournament with the Franklin Wildcats proved oui downfall. This was Franklin’s first year in the Class B tournament and they had little trouble mowing down all opposition. Their biggest difficulty proved to be West Carrollton and Northridge. They won both games by only 2 points. Some interesting highlights of the season were as follows: Remember the Jefferson game, the first of the season, which we won with a Frank Meriwell finish. We thought we had a Little Six victory with the Osborne game until the last 30 seconds when someone flipped one in, from the middle of nowhere. Osborne doesn't like the name of Coatney, we wonder why. Gene also made their evening miserable with his 13 points. We had high hopes of up-setting Stevenson and Company from Stivers but we couldn't quite turn the tide, even with our new yell. Gene reached his peak that night with 18 points. The Tipp City game proved to be our shining light. We looked like State Champs that night. So you see our basketball season which ended with 547 for our opponents and 539 for us wasn't as much of a total flop as one might think. We're proud of our boys. Thanks for a nice season. How One — James Morion, Charles O'Reilly, HarTy Coatney, Gene Furnas. Charles Creaqer, Dirk Rockhold, Carl Pearson. Row Two — Mr. Davies, Bill Brown, Russell Wright, John McNabb, Wayne Wright, Dennis Critzer, Mr. Eisele. Row One — Max Myers. Bob Snell, Richard Brown, Elmer Smith. Row Two — Mr. Eisele, Charles McElwee. James Grushon. Bob Kelley, morton, Mr. Davies. Mack Johnston. Don Throck- StoAA j The Reserves, though their record of five wins against ten defeats may not seem impressive, showed themselves to be a team full of spirit, and greatly improved toward the season s end. The team was bent not only on winning this year’s games but on building for the future years. Many of the boys who played Reserve ball this year will be expected to form the nucleus for next year's team end teams for the succeeding years. Rusty Wright, Bill Brown, and John McNabb, who played some varsity ball this year will probably gain a berth on next year's first five. All of these boys are looking forward to being back next year and helping to make the Pirates a winning team. Sjuvitl (lecosubi” FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL SCORING wc... ....12 Miamisburg .. 20 (Basketball) wc... ....13 Osborn .. 6 B F P wc... .... 32 Tipp City .. 2 Furnas .. 61 33 155 wc... .... 0 Northridge .. 32 Coatney 51 30 132 wc... .... 6 Franklin .. 0 Creager 38 17 93 wc... .... 6 Versailles .. 0 Rockhold 14 13 41 wc... .... 20 OSSO .. 6 O'Reilly . 13 13 39 wc... .... 40 Lebanon .. 0 Brown .. 6 2 14 — — Grushon 2 2 6 129 66 Wright . . 2 1 5 BASKETBALL RESERVE BASKETBALL wc... .... 29 Jefferson .. 27 WC .. 16 Jefferson ... . 25 wc... ....21 Germantown .. 28 WC ..23 Germantown ... . 26 wc... .... 33 Co-Op .. 36 WC .. 17 Co-Op . 30 wc... .... 40 OSSO .. 24 WC .. 20 OSSO . 29 wc... .... 36 Miamisburg .. 40 WC .. 16 Miamisburg . 28 wc... .... 28 Northridge .. 39 WC .. 15 Northridge . . 31 wc... .... 26 Oakwood .. 37 WC .. 17 Oakwood .. . 32 wc... .... 35 Osborn .. 36 WC .. 17 Osbom .... . 27 wc... .... 26 Franklin .. 28 WC .. 17 Franklin ... . 28 wc... .... 36 Trotwood .. 28 WC .. 30 Trotwood .. . 25 wc... .... 38 Dixie .. 34 WC .. 29 Dixie . 18 wc... .... 33 Stivers .. 43 WC .. 26 Stivers .... . 37 wc... .... 38 Eaton .. 40 WC .. 19 Eaton . 12 wc... .... 35 Lebanon .. 24 WC .. 37 Lebanon ... . 15 wc... ....31 Tipp City .. 28 WC ..29 Tipp City .. . 18 485 492 328 381 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Reserve Basketball B F P W. Wright ... 29 21 79 Kelly 14 10 38 Critzer 14 8 36 McNabb 13 10 36 R. Wright .... 11 7 29 Coatney 9 2 20 Johnston 7 4 18 Throckmorton 2 13 17 Grushon 5 2 12 Brown 5 2 12 McElwee .... 4 1 9 Cantrell 2 2 6 Snell 2 1 5 Schumaker .. 1 2 4 Myers 0 3 3 Thomas 1 0 2 Stevens 1 0 2 Ike. Jlotf QooJz” SEPTEMBER 8 - Oh! What a beautiful morning. School would have to start today. 14 -First assembly. Boggs Brothers told how it feels to be in prison for ten years. I hereby resolve to go straight in the future. 17 — Our annual gridiron classic! The 'burg won, of course. 24 — Our first victory, with Osborn the unfortunate victim of the mighty Pirates. OCTOBER 1 — Tipp City swamped by Pirates! Remember their football field??? 5 —Oh, Mabel, is my face on straight? Picture day again (as if you hadn’t guessed). 8 —Great gridiron battle between W. C. and Northridge. Rugged game! Two casualties: Coatney and Fahmey. 13 — Underclassmen (Juniors) choose their rings. These, of course, could not begin to compare with the quality and beauty of the Senior rings. 15 — Thru rain and sleet, and mud that's deep, our brave team carries on. We won the struggle bucket again for our efforts. 22 — I guess we're just naturally good. We conquered a highly-touted undefeated Versailles eleven! 28 — A little more to the right, please just a bit to the left — chin up— eyes down — smile! Yes, the day the worthy Seniors trekked up to Mr. Knoll s to be photographed. Didn't recognize the boys without their letter-sweaters! 29 —Scalded OSSOM Remember Coatney s two touchdowns with one arm strapped to his side? NOVEMBER 5 — Finished glorious season with victory over Lebanon. We had a dance to celebrate this feat, with Bond the most popular boy there. 10 Armistice Day celebrated with fitting assembly. 12 — Seniors select their name cards and invitations. Remember Spaite down on ' his knees to get votes for his favorite? 23 Brant trio —a swell'' assembly. 25 — A sad day! We must leave school for a few days to take our Thanksgiving vacation. Teachers Jubilant! 29 — Jefferson game! It looks like the beginning of another super season. DECEMBER 2 — Seniors greatest triumph!!! The Senior play cast hasn't returned to normal since their great success. 4 — Germantown game. Well, we tried didn't we? 10— Our first defeat in the history of the Co-Op vs. W. C. contest. 14—School closed while students recuperated from the flu. Even Mr. Shade was stricken. 17 Northridge game postponed. Merely putting off tragedy. 23 OSSO, a league game and we won. Amazing, isn't it? 24 Another vacation. It seems to be a habit, but do we care? JANUARY 1 — ’Burg game — we lost — 'nuff said. 3 — School again. Couple of the girls arrived sporting diamonds. 4 — Northridge game and Charlie had a sprained ankle. Sure, we lost. 7 — Marionette assembly Pinnochio”. At least it entertained the smaller children. We traveled to Oak wood — Boy were we outclassed!! 14 — Osborn game, Coatney slugged an Osborn player, but we don't talk about that. Jlacf. Hook 21 We lost to Franklin this time. Seems I've heard that story before. 24 — New semester starts. Seniors heave sighs as they pass Civics. O'Reilly can now become an official member of the team. 26 Minstrel assembly. Merely a prevue of greater things to come. 27 Red and Black Minstrel! Absolutely the most colossal production ever attempted at WCHS. Boy, what a job to get that burnt cork off! 29 Carrollton tripped Trotwood. Maybe we're improving. FEBRUARY 1 — Pirates down Dixie! Imagine, two in a row. 5 — Oooooooooh, that Stivers game! Autograph hunters adding Stevenson's to their collection, and then booing him throughout the game. We lost, but Steve put on a good show. 10 P. T. A. Sponsored a picture show. Why, oh why don't they show a film that was made within the last ten years? 11—Traveled through snow to play at Eaton — Back in a rut again. 16 Pirates finished fourth in League by drubbing Lebanon! 22 Holiday to pay tribute to George Wash ington. 24 Shot again. Group pictures taken for Piratan. Seniors busy skipping classes to supervise (?). 25 — Tipp City with a record of 16-1 drop- ped by Pirates! Our boys looked like state champs. On to the tournament! MARCH 4 Beat Eaton in initial tournament game, 27-26. Will anyone ever forget that thrilling last minute when an Eaton player missed that foul that would have tied the game??? 8 — Sad but true. It was a hard fight and we lost to Franklin. I guess we weren't on the ball that night. 24 Juniors show off their dramatic talents by presenting Brother Goose . Not bad, considering they're Juniors. APRIL 5 — Easter Program given by lower grades. Very effective. 6 — Baseball season opens. 7 — Vacation again, this time for Easter. We certainly live a life of leisure. 13 Music department entertained with its usual fine Spring Festival. 19—Four Seniors inducted into National Honor Society. After many years of hard and diligent study, they have attained their goal. 21 — A DANCE! Yes, they finally broke down and let the Girl Reserves give one. 28 How to be a cover girl in 3 easy acts! Senior Service Scouts present play, Your Face is Your Fortune. MAY 12 Juniors entertain Seniors with the traditional Reception. They did a lot better than we like to admit. 19 Senior Prom! At last we can bring outsiders to a dance. 21 — Baccalaureate service The first of the graduation exercises. 24 — Grade school commencement. Sixth graders are now full fledged junior high students. 25 — The great day at last. Sorrow and happiness mingled with faint murmurs of I made it! Sixf+t cM ie