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

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History September 12, 1933, 16 bright-eyed youngsters entered the doors of York School to begin 12 years of diligent study. Of the 16 that started. seven attended all 12 years at York and are graduating with the class of 1945. The seven are Janice Davies, Betty Fisher, Joy Lininger, Doris Thomas, Maxine Wallick, Lewis Linton and Paul Ries. Our second year was under the direction of Miss Helen Waltz. The third grade was divided, and Miss Eleanor Williams and Miss Persis Alspaugh were our teachers. During this year, Donald Crone entered our class. Miss Persis Alspaugh was our teacher in the fourth grade. Betty Lauck, Martha Burnett and Paul Thomas came into our midst this year. It was during this year that Janice Davies began to show romantic interest by writing love letters to her temporary heart-throb. Mr. D. E. Jones taught us the 3 R's in the fifth and sixth grades and gave us a firm foundation for more progressed study. Mr. Jones proved that none of us were angels and marched us up to the front of the room for one of his famous love taps. Ouch! Ilene Crow entered this year. Mr. Correll instructed us in the seventh and eighth grades. Every- one knew that Ilene Crow liked to talk, but Mr. Correll made it quite evident by making her a full-fledged member of the mute', club, and placed her in the corner for a session of solitude. Greenie, freshy-these were the words that we heard when We be- came a part of the high school crowd. Miss Hessenberger was our sponsor the freshman year. Our officers this year were Lewis Linton, Presidentg Murlin Pollock, Secretary and Treasurer. After we became Sophomores, we felt that we were really in high school. Some of the greenness wore off. Our president this year was Don Crone and our vice president, Betty Lauck. Our only party this year was a hayride, enjoyed by the members of the class. Mr. Buchanan, our sponsor, caused an uproar of laughter that set everybody roaring when he de- wigged in biology class. Richard Gamble entered our class this year. The next year was a very eventful one for the Juniors. Mr. Dowler was our sponsor this year. Betty Lauck was President, Maxine Wallick, Vice President, Lewis Linton, Secretary-Treasurer. In order to finance a prom for the seniors, we cooked and served Thanksgiving dinner for the school. In the spring of the year we gave the comedy play, Don't Be Bash- ful, under the direction of Mr. Dowler. We entertained the seniors at the annual J r.-Sr. Banquet at the Whitehall Inn in Van Wert. During this year, Edward Amerman joined the class. At the beginning of this, our Senior year, Don Crone was elected Presidentg Lewis Linton, Vice President, Maxine Wallick, Secretary, and Dick Gamble, Treasurer. Mrs. Morris was our sponsor this year, and di- rected the play, High Pressure Homer. In the middle of the year, Uncle Sam called, and Richard Gamble, York's high-scoring basketball player, entered the Navy. Bertha Evans joined our class this year. The Juniors entertained the Seniors at the annual J r.-Sr. Banquet. Commencement Was May 25, and Baccalaureate was May 20. MAXINE WALLICK 18

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Doris Jean Thomas Dorie Fame is the scentless sunflower, With audv crown of frold' 8' . , But friendship is the lcieathing rose, VVith sweets in every fold. Girl Scout 1 Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Spotlight Stall' 3 Class Play 3-4 Girl Reserve 3 Paul E. Thomas Bu du A good heart is like the sun. for it shines bright and never changes, but keeps its course truly. F.F.A. 1-4 Science Club 1-2 Class Play 3 Maxine Wallick -'Becky' If you can't do anything else to help. smile. Girl Scouts 1 Girls Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 School Pianist 2-3-4 Spotlight Staff 3 Class Play 3-4 Girl Reserve 3-4 CPres. 41 Class Vice Piesident 3 Sec. - c Cheerleader 3 4H 2-3 Talisman Staff Mrs. Morris, Sponsor 47 5-

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Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1945, of York High School, being of sound mind and physical structure, make our last will and testament. First: To the faculty, we will all the chewing gum, paper wads, broken pencils, torn books and scrap paper which may be found almost any place in the building. Second: To the members of the Junior class, we will our superior knowledge and excellent physical abilities. Third: To the Sophomores, we will our ability to create an uproar in the study halls and classrooms. Fourth: To the Freshmen, we will our ability to get along with the teachers, especially Mrs. Morris, and to get good grades in all subjects. Fifth: Edward Amerman wills his ability to sweep girls oif their feet to Lloyd Miller. Sixth: Martha Burnett wills her ability to act in plays to Mary Rachel Roberts. Seventh: Donald Crone wills his ability to go steady to Wilbur Krugh. Eighth: Ilene Crow wills her ability to get along with Miss Breese to Janette Taylor and Betty Couts. Ninth: Janice Davies wills her slim figure to Rose Ann Patrick. Tenth: Bertha Evans wills her ability to get along with her class- mates to Ida Thomas. Eleventh: Betty Fisher wills her abihty to be seen and not heard to Clarence Wallick. Twelfth: Richard Gamble wills his best physical abilities to Paul Davies. Thirteenth: Betty Lauck wills her way with the boys to Alice Hughes. Fourteenth: Joy Lininger wills her ability to remain tiny to Mary Couts. Fifteenth: Lewis Linton wills his way with His Only Girl to his brother, Paul. Sixteenth: Paul Ries wills part of his shortness to Edwin Emans. Seventeenth: Doris Thomas wills her bashfulness to Robert Yost. Eighteenth: Paul Thomas wills his dislike for girls to Billy Evans. Nineteenth: Maxine Wallick wills part of her lungs to anyone who needs them, especially during a basketball game. In testimony whereof we have set our hand and seal and declared this to be our last will and testament on this 25th day of May, in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-five. DORIS THOMAS 19