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

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Baccalaureate Sunday, May 20, 1945 Rev, Ralph Tucker ............. - 1l1iI1iSl1GI' Rev. Gerald Johnson --- .... Assistant Processional Invocation Hymn- America the Beautiful - --- Audience Scripture Reading For the Beauty of the Earth - ....... Pierpont I Heard a Forest Praying' ................ --- Peter De Rose Girls' Chorus Class Sermon Benediction Recessional Commencement Friday, May 25, 19-15 Processional Invocation -- --- Rev. Paul Graham Piano Solo --- .............................,.. Maxine XVallick Scarf Dance - Chaminade Salutatory Address .............. ........... - - Lewis Linton Music ,............ ...q... .... S e niou' Girls Valedictory Address -- ............ Maxine Wallick Class Address ..... --- Paul Barrett, Findlay, Ohio Vocal Solo ......... ............... J oy Lininger Presentation of Class ..... ui--- D. E. McDonel, Supt. Presentation of Diplomas --- --- M. R. Linton, Presidentpof Board of Education Presentation of Eighth Grade Diplomas and Awards Star Spangled Ballllel' ........................... --- Audience Benedic-tion Recessional 22

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High Pressure Homer The Senior class gave a successful presentation Pressure Homer, on the evening of November 7, 1944. of the play, High A glimpse of the play was given in the afternoon to the high school and grade pupils. The comedy, High Pressure Homer, was all about an nutty family. Mrs. Woodruff, who loved to go to funeralsg Mr. who was crazy about fires, and their children, Boots and Junior, riiies, hammers and school plays, provided a riotous evening. extremely Woodruff, with their Like any family, they had gossiping neighbors. Mrs. Taylor, the worst gossip in town, thought the Woodruffs were insane. At least they acted like it! Homer Hampton Haywood, salesman, inventor and ladies' man, was hilariously funny. He continually rocked the town with his new and foolish inventions. Wade Wainwright, a big time business man, and Homer were rivals for Lois' hand. By the way, Lois was the only sane one in the family. The ending of the play was perfect. Lois' real father, Chetwynde Cluett. returned and was reunited with Lois. and Homer and Lois were happily engaged after many side-splitting misunderstandings. Cost Homer H. Haywood. a high pressure salesman ............................ Donald Crone Mr. Woodruff, who loves to go to fires ........,..... Edward Amerman Mrs. Woodruff, who just loved funerals .............. ,.......,..... B etty Lauck Lois, their adopted daughter ............................,...... ....... lV Iartha Burnett Boots, their daughter, who is quite an actress ......... ......... M axine Wallick Junior, their son ...................................................... .............,.. P aul Ries Mrs. Taylor, an inquisitive neighbor .......... ......... J anice Davies Bunny, her daughter .................. ...................... .............. I l ene Crow Aunt Cora, Mrs. Woodruff's sister-in-law ,...... ........ D oris Thomas Zenith, the not-too-bright maid ......................... .......... B etty Fisher Chetwynde Cluett, Lois' real father ....................... ....... R ichard Gamble Wade Wainwright, a big-time business man ........... Fayette, Aunt Cora's pet chicken Director-Mrs. A. Morris Sound Effects-Paul Thomas 21 ...,,..,.Lewis Linton

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Juniors Seated: Ethel Lloyd, Katherine Mihm, Mr. McDonel, Janette Taylor. Betty Couts. Center: Dean Crone, Marjorie Ringwald, Dorothy Reese, Mary Roberts, Rose Ann Patrlck, Doe Perez. Standing: Wilbur Krugh, Haydn Owens, Robert Bolton, Bill Evans, Edwin Emans. Class Officers President ..W,.............,.....,...... Dean Crone Vice President ..............,. Janette Taylor Secretary-Treasurer .... Katherine Mihm Reporter ......r............. Marjorie Ringwald Sponsor .ir., . ...,... Mr. D. E. McDonel Our Junior year at York has consisted of many pleasant, long-to-be- remembered events. Soon after school started last fall we chose our class rings and received them in November. Everyone was satisfied and very proud. October 20 we had a hayride and scavenger hunt. Then we went to the home of Dorothy Reese where refreshments were served. The Christmas dinner at the school was sponsored by the Junior class. Everything was donated by the class and the money taken in was put in the class treasury. ' Next, the class play, The Wild Oats Boy, Spring Festival, and J unior-Senior Prom. Yes, it has been a busy year. but we Juniors realize that we must Work to achieve success. We're all doing our best to be better students now, and better men and women in the future. 23