York Township High School - Talisman Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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Prophecy Speech Delivered on May 1, 1960 My friends, I feel greatly honored that you have asked me to speak at this year’s alumni banquet. Since Mrs. Morris, the chairman, did not designate what subject she wished me to discuss, I have chosen my own: “The Class of ’44’s Voyage to Success.” It took a great deal of research to prepare this speech; but I am sure that it is accurate to the minutest detail. One scholar of the Class of ’44, Dorothy Rauch, now sits in the Con- | gress of the United States. Her recent speech demanding pensions for old maids will no doubt gain for her the nomination for the Presidency. Anna Wilkin’s life history appears in the May issue of “‘Etude” maga- zine, along with full color pictures of her recent piano concert in Carnegie Hall. I had always known that Gene Boley was the domestic type of per- son; so it is not at all surprising that he is happily married, and the father of two sets of twins. We were all surprised when M. G. M. offered Earl Ward a $75,000 moving picture contract; but none of us will be surprised if he wins an academy award for his brilliant portrayal of Joseph Priestley in a “A New World” which was premiered on New Year’s Eve at the Schine’s Van Wert Theater. Clara Schwartz is taking a beautician’s course at a famous New York college. As soon as she graduates, she plans to establish her own beauty salon in Venedocia. Norma Jones’ name was in the Society column of the Venedocia G azette yesterday. The article said that she is engaged to————— But I’m sure there must be some mistake; I have sworn to remain a bachelor! While visiting school a few days before Christmas vacation, I saw that two of my classmates have embarked up pedagogical careers. I came upon Patricia Painter teaching Junior English in Room 8. She seemed to be doing a good job of it, too; but she assured me that her brood is no more brilliant than we were when we took Junior English. Down in the gymnasium, I saw Lee Boley teaching the basketball boys some new plays. When I asked him why the boys were practicing so vehemently, he told me that they were going to play Middlepoint in the evening, and that the Dukes had a fine chance of winning. Last night I had my radio-television set tuned in to station V. W. O., Van Wert’s new broadcasting station,, to see and hear Donald Morris take his fourth inaugural oath. After he pledged his allegiance to democratic law, order, and principles, the Governor of Ohio: officially named him Mayor of Venedocia. Betty Hughes is now a department head at the Van Wert County Hospital, and I hear that she is soon to be transferred to a large hospital in Chicago. I feel that I really ought to talk a little longer; but the tantalizing aromas wafting their way up from the cafeteria, compel me to shorten my resume; for I’m sure that you are just as anxious as I to attack the sumptuous feast which the Girl Reserves have prepared for us. Before taking my seat, however, I would like to put in a plug for Yours Truly. As you probably know, my latest novel, ‘““The Cloak,’ has won the Nobel Prize for literature, and was proclaimed the outstanding best seller of 1959. Autographed copies may be purchased from me for $3.50 at the conclusion of this glorious re- union. I thank you! —James Lauck Page 23

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Class Will We, the Senior class of 1944, of York High School, having been acknowledged mentally superior and physically perfect by the dear fac- ulty and devoted underclassmen, do hereby make cur last will and testa- ment. First: To the Juniors we will our new democracy books and trust that they will keep them in said condition. Also, we will to them the excellent manner in which we prepare our daily lessons. Second: To the Sophomores we bequeath our excellent grades and our remarkable way of getting along with the faculty. Third: To the Freshmen, we will our quiet dispositions and excellent behavior, which we feel they can use. Fourth: To our beloved faculty, we will all our pencils, chewing gum, and other facilities which might have helped us in securing the excellent knowledge which we possess. We also realize that such talent aS we possess can never be replaced. We leave you hoping that you will keep your courage and face the next year’s class with a new hope, left to you by the Seniors of 1944. Realizing that some members of our class are especially gifted we wish to make the following personal bequeaths: Fifth: I, James Lauck, will my literary virtuosity and genuine appre- ciation of the fine arts to Donald Crone. Sixth: I, Norma Jones, will my ability to stay “tiny” to Joy Lininger. Seventh: I, Earl Ward, will my athletic ability to Edwin Emans. Eighth: I, Dorothy Rauch, will my position as office secretary to Maxine Wallick. Ninth: I, Lee Boley, will my technique to meet all the Van Wert girls to Wilbur Krugh. Tenth: I, Clara Schwartz, will my quick temper to Mary R. Roberts. Eleventh: I, Betty Hughes, leave to Dorothy Reese my ability to be seen and not heard. Twelfth: I, Anna Wilkin, will my ability to write long letters to soldiers to Helen Hiller. Thirteenth: I, Patricia Painter, will my. cud of chewing gum to Miss Hessenberger. Fourteenth: [f, Eugene Boley, will my ability to “go steady” to Dick Gamble. Fifteenth: I, Donald Morris, will my curly hair and my broad shoulders to Ray Couts. By— Dorothy Rauch

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“Mystery at Midnight” Cast Rathburne Wentworth, owner of the house on the hill James Lauck Mrs... Wentworth) his” eum Up ee eee Anna Wilkin Barbara Cory, an unexpected visitor Clara Schwartz Alma: Cory, her. aunt... ee ee Norma Jones Cloyd Parker Le ee i is ah eae es ee eee Gene Boley Dick Lawerence, a young lawyer Be SOR RE NS ee eee Ralph Taylor Energine Washington, housekeeper of the house on the hill Dorothy Rauch Rasmus aw ashine tones le rea Sie ere ty ata eee Lee Boley Letty, Manders seal sre] l= Cowan eb Lr: caer en Patricia Painter Oscar Jansen, the strongest man As Earl Ward Stage Managers - - Donald Morris, Betty Hughes Director - - Mrs. Morris The Senior Class Play, “Mystery at Midnight,’ was successfully presented Tuesday evening, December 14. The play was heralded by a preview given Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium. Those who attended that evening saw an unusual and unique three, act mystery-comedy. Lights snapping on and off, knives whizzing through the darkness, an idol whose eyes lit up, ghosts flitting about the house, a mysterious old woman, and a merciless fanatic, evoked shrieks and shudders from the audience. Two Negro servants, a small-town flirt, and an egotistical Swede furnished riotous comedy. Despite the weird circumstances of “Mystery at Midnight,” this play had an unusually happy ending. Just before the curtains closed, Barbara, the heroine, was reunited with her mother whcm she had not seen since child-hood, and sHe also gained a handsome matrimonial prospect, Dick Lawerence. Letty Flanders accepted Oscar’s proposal to be married and take a honeymoon to Niagara Falls. Rasmus found Ener- gine’s rabbit foot which she had lost earlier in the evening and, according to legend: They all lived happily ever after. Mabel Conklin Allyn wrote the play; the Senicrs presented it; Mrs. Morris directed it, and the audience furnished enthusiastic applause at the end of each act. Page 24