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

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George Swygart Class Play 3, 4 Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Spotlight Staff 3 Talisman Staff 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice President 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Rising Flood 4 In Memoriam In memory of Emma Lee Owens who left our midst during our aventh grade at York School. A child's plaything for an hour, Its pretty tricks we try For that or for a longer space,- Then tire, and lay it by. But I knew one that to itself All seasons could control, That would have mock'd the sense of pain Out of a grieved soul. Thou straggler into loving arms, Young climber-up of knees, When I forget thy thousand Ways Then life and all shall cease! -by Mary Lamb

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Senior History September 11, 1939, 17 bright eyed youngsters entered the doors of York School to acquire some knowledge. We were under the direction of Miss Ruth Johnson. Of the 17 that started four attended all twelve years at York and are graduating with the class of 1951. The four are: Gloria Jean George, Edward Jones, Roger Heath and Ruth Ellen Davies. Jane Overholt attended all twelve years except the Freshman Year. John Ober- litner came into our class during this year. Our second grade was under the direction of Miss Marguerite Evans. Harold Boley entered our midst this year. Our third grade was under the direction of Miss Margaret Hyde. It was that year that some of us learned the meaning of a corner! Mrs. Mabel Wright directed our fourth grade in school. It was this year that we learned the art of sewing. Remember our heart shaped hot pads and table cloth and napkins. Mildred Gamble joined us during this year. Mr. D. Edwin Jones taught us the three R's in tune of the hickory Stick in the fifth and sixth grades. It was during those years that Gloria and Harold liked to play post office! George Swygart joined us in the sixth grade. We were under the direction of Mrs. Emerald Pugh in our seventh and eighth grades. Remember how hard we had to study or if we didn't there was always the noon hour! Carolyn Wise joined our class in the eighth grade. We entered high school under the direction of Mrs. Lois Shackelford. We were given the impression of inferiority by the seniors! It was this year that Jane Overholt went to Mendon. We gave our first play during this year entitled The Trysting Place . Rex Shaffer entered our midst this year. Mr. McConaha was our sponsor during the Sophomore year. It was during that year that Harold ripped his pants and used Carolyn's thread to sew them up. Carolyn showed her singing ability in the operetta that year by playing the part of Lizzette. Miss Helen Breese was our director for our Junior Year. All of our class had a part in the play, which was entitled, The Whistling Parrot. It was directed by Mr. Shade. Remember all the parties we had when we had play practice. Mrs. Shackelford helped us with the prom which was in the gymnasium. Mrs. Morris was our sponsor during our last year in High School. We presented our play entitled, The Clay's the Thing, on November 10. Our commencement will be on the 22nd of May. Our speaker will be Elmer Hinkle. We are happy that our schedule for our class trip has been confirmed. We will leave Van Wert on the 27th day of May for an eleven day tour of Gettysburg, Washington, New York, and Niagara.