Gorham Fayette High School - Eagle Hi Life Yearbook (Fayette, OH)

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TO LARRY LONG (Delivered at a memorial service held in September 1949, by the students and teachers of Fayette High School at which Reverend Swain was the chief speaker.) Johnny Gunther was a lad of fifteen when suddenly sent to his school’s infirmary. At first they feared he had polio, but later developments revealed a malignant tumor slowly, but inexorably, growing inside his skull. For fifteen long months of day-to-day living, world-renowned specialists tried every known and many an unknown method to save him--to no avail. His author-parents collaborated on a book to commemorate Johnny and to comfort others. When Johnny’s mother says that “death always brings one suddenly face to face with life,’’ she crystallizes the idea which comes to each of us. Her beautiful tribute to Johnny, her acceptance of the law of life, and her definition of her own grief and consolation should be our inspiration today. Every community has its Johnny Gunthers. While pondering over our “Johnny Gunther,” so many fine things can be told that one scarcely knows which to say and which to leave out. Larry was one of us, and in passing from our daily contact, he leaves behind him a spirit that will keep him more truly alive to us than ever before. The things that we do in our classrooms, on the basketball floor, or in the humdrum daily living will keep him with us, if we only dedicate ourselves to that ideal. He loved people. His highest praise was, “Mom, he’s a swell guy.” He entered freely into our daily community life. From some of the conversations typical of him, I have tried to draw this picture as my tribute to Larry Long. 4 Hi, Larry1. What yuh doin ? — (Against the autumn sky.) Just cuttin1 down some corn-stalks! Came back the quick reply; And with it came the chuckle And cheery, friendly grin That always followed banter They often indulged in— A LAD AT AUTUMN SUNSET And a neighbor w th his spade— They two had often done it. As though a game they played Hey, Larry! Where Yuh goin'? From down the street the call. Oh, over to the schoolhouse To practice basketball. Another time the answer Might ring across the street; I'll see you Scouts; remember — Tonight's the night we meet! Or maybe on a Friday At school, from window-perch: Okay, you guys, we'll finsih Next Sunday morn at church. Perhaps his pals he'd gather At home in his back yard. They'd practice, play, or tussle With friendly disregard. Say, Larry, got your Lessons? Another time we'd hear. My math, but not my English--And classtime's drawing near. Now, ALL these recollections We'll pass in quick review To SHOW HIS ONE-NESS WITH US In all the things we do. Now WOULD WE COAT WITH GLAMOUR The lad we mourn today. His habits as a citizen Now SHINE WITH FULLEST RAY. They leave us with this message Of hope and cheer and light: IF YOU WOULD KEEP ME WITH YOU, Just try to do the right; Be cheerful in your classes; Take pride in work well done; In work or play keep trying Until your battle's won; Be kind to one another; Observe the Golden Rule; And let me live through you Forever in my school! --Lucile Goll Violet

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it F 1 f ! MR. RUSSELL B. LEUTHOLD PR INCI PAL Sponsor Sr. Class; Student Council; Social Studies; H STORY. RICHARD LUKENS 4-H I-2-3-4, Sec. 1-2, Pres. 4, Ag . Leader 4; F.F.A. I-2-3-4, D s. Parliamentary Procedure 3-4, Sec. 3 Pres. Dis. Judging Team 1-3-4; Band 4, Pres, 4; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 3“ i TRack 2-3; Hi-Y 2-3-4, Sec. 3» Pres. 4; Business Manager Yearbook 4; Buckeye Boys State 3; Sr. Play-One Foot In Heaven-Hartzell. MADELINE FITZPATRICK Student Council I; Class Pres. 2, Class Vice Pres. 4; Paper Staff 2-3-4, Ass't Ed. 2, Co-Ed. 3, Ed. 4; Latin Club 1-2; Buckeye Girls1 State 3; Bowling Green Scholarship Tests 2-3; Typing Contest 4; Jr. Play-A Date With Judy-Mrs. Foster; Sr. Play-One Foot In Heaven-Mrs. Sandow. DOROTHY WILLIAMS Y-Teens I-2-3-4, Treas. 2-3, Pres, 4; Paper Staff I—2—3—4; Band 1-2; Class Treas. U; Yearbook Staff k; Latin Club I -2; Defiance College Typing Contest 4; Jr. Play-A Date With Judy-Barbara Winsocket; Sr. Play-One Foot In Heaven-Eileen. JOANNE WOLFE F.F.A. I-2-3-4, State and Nat 1 l Rep. Pres. 4; Y-Teens 1-2; Grade Assistant I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 1-2; Girls Glee 1-2; Hal.. Monitor 4; Jr. Play-Mrs. Slutzenhammer; Yearbook Staff 4; Class Sec. 4; Sr. Play-One Foot In Heaven-Mrs. Spence.