Ada High School - We Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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I-IIITOIQY UF ADA HIGH SCHOOL FUD TI-IE YEAIQ 1930-1931 EPTEMBER 8. Much to relief of parents, school opens. One manifesta- tion of the vigor with which students began their work was displayed at the football games when Captain Reese would start down the field for a touchdown. All in all the football season was quite successful. . This outdoor sport soon gave way to basketball. lt seemed the boys were doomed to a series of unbroken defeats, but, alas, on Friday. February 13, they defeated Wapakoneta, winning game number thirteen. What was that 1 heard about superstitions? The girls had a gratifying season with three defeats and twelve victories. But neither team added a tournament cup to our trophies. Meanwhile other organizations about Ada High School had been heard from: for instance, our new Band, which made its initial public appearance at the Carey football game. The Glee Clubs and Orchestra also are to be commended for their work during the year. At the Band and Orchestra Eisteddfod held at Lehr Auditorium on March 27. both the woodwind and the brass ensemble won second prizes. Another new feature was the entering of the State Inter-High School Debat- ing League. ln view of the fact that Ada has gained a year's experience and has good material available for next fall, we may expect much development in that Held of activity. Among the outstanding entertainments of the year were the Grade Op- erettas, the Junior High Minstrel. the Dramatic Club play Welcome Home. Jimmy, and concerts given by the musical organizations. Students not only participated in extracurricular activities but also displayed a commendable scholastic standing. Thirteen seniors went to Kenton on March Zl, to take the State Competitive Scholarship Test. Out of the thirteen. six rated among the twelve highest in the county, Glenn Clark ranking first: Virginia Wilson, third: Lois Mitchell, Hfth: Max Huber. sixth: Ruth Loy. eighth: and Alice Neiswander, twelfth. On April 8 a group of more than twenty went to Kenton for a County Elimination Test. The annual lnterclass Contest and Banquet took place on April 10 and 11. respectively. This tradition of Ada High School was once more creditably up- held. The Seniors came into the limelight with the announcement of those awarded membership in the National Honor Society. They were Virginia Wil' son. Alice Neiswander, Glenn Clark, Ruth Loy. Bernard Freeman. Wendell Bink- ley. Bernice Reed, and Myra Lou Lowman. The Senior Class Play. The Path Across the Hill. having as leading char- acters Alice Betz and Glenn Clark, was admirably given, May 1. Other activities followed in rapid succession. On May 8 the maturing Juniors feted the celebrated Seniors. Congratulations. Seniors! Soon that eventful last week was at hand. The Baccalaureate Service was held on Sunday, May 17. The following Tuesday evening the Class Program was given. in which the following persons had a part: Alice Neiswander, Cora McElroy, Oren Dickason, Catherine Gillespie, Myra Lou Lowman. Max Huber. Cleo Tarr, Alice Ream, Virginia Wilson, and several musicians. On Wednesday night came Commencement. After an inspiring class ad- dress by Doctor Robert Williams. President of Ohio Northern University, the members of the Class of 1931 were presented with their hard-earned diplomas. And now the day is done. lillllt' lfrrfhl

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IBUAIQD Cf EDUCATIUN HE Board of Education of the Ada Public Schools is made up of five members. There is one prominent business man, a leading college professor, two outstanding farmers. and a lady who is inter- ested in public school work and the charitable enterprises of the town. Mr. C. B. Moore is the clerk and Mr. T. H. Everhart. Superintendent of the Ada Schools, is the Executive Oflicer. Each member has particularly contributed to a certain line of work. Mr. Earl Shadley, knowing the surrounding country as he does. has been able to assume responsibility for planning the routes which have been chosen for the busses. Mr. H. C. Sleesman, besides helping to map out the bus routes, has, by a long-continued interest in the school, aroused public interest in school affairs. Mrs. Cora D. Judkins is always ready to participate in any phases of the school program. She has been of especial assistance in the activ- ities of the Parent-Teachers' Association. Mr. J. E. Stambaugh, through his training and experience, has rendered helpful advice in the financial matters involved in the con- struction ofthe present High School building. Mr. E. L. Berger, himself a professor. has aided with the science of teaching. Our present School Board has worked diligently and given much of their time to our needs. The school and community are grateful for the way they have met the problems and performed the duties of their offices. Page Nine