Allen Township Centralized School - Dixie Yearbook (Van Buren, OH)

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-1- mf' H -fa- JLLEN TOIVNSHIP CENTRALIZED SCHOOL-l9 'I'-----H --7 ---VV --V Y , , , , f, .Y --. , , , , ,, ,, ,-. , juniors First row, left to rightfllohn Delo, Clair Hess, Esther Conaway, Francis Overholt, Jessie Paterson, Susie DeRouVer, Dallas Space, Glenn Koons. Sevond row: SUIJI, J. C. Copeland, Donald Huffman, Margaret Mackey, Harold Trout, Elsie Dove, Robert Copeland, Elizabeth Fisher, Prof. G. E. Chronic. Third row: Goldie Lewis, Genevieve Carr, Martha Locey, Martha Reed, Velma Poe. Last row: Dennis Gary, Paul Mellott. Urial Elder, Eugene Franks, Ralph Decker. OFFICERS DAl,l,AS SPACE - Prexidenl RQBIQRT COPELAND - Vire Prexident lVIARTHA LOCEY Seurelary-Treasurer qu..-, 1 , Y.YW, -Y YY Y , Sixteen

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-1- . . . 1- JLLEN TOWNSHIP CENTRAILIZED SCHOOL-1925 efq. +-.- .Y . . Y, The Heralding of the Seniors The sun was radiantly smiling upon Van Buren, as I was busily recalling old times with my friend on the veranda. Suddenly she called my attention to the names of Fern Thomas and Culver Gorsuch, who had recently introduced a bill on the reg' ulation of traffic for airplanes. Later our conversation drifted to the activities of the Van Buren school. Georgia was successfully teaching vocal music. Marian, a lonely bachelor, had established a record as a music teacher, Margaret VVerner was an efficient Smith Hughes Home Economic teacher. Hattie was a competent suc- cessor of Miss Baker as a teacher of foreign languages, while Kenneth Hartman was progressing in the ministry at the United Brethren church in Van Buren. VVe must go to Findlay next VVednesday, all day, and attend the Redpath Chau- tauqua and hear our old friend. Kenneth Moorehead sing in the forenoon, then we must go to the 'Jiffy Beauty Parlor,' and chat with the managers, Jessie and Cathryn Koons, exclaimed my friend. Indeed, we must visit them, and also I received fl letter from my old pal, Kathryn Huntington, who has succeeded Mary Pickford in Hollywood, California, and, by the way, did Ruth and Alice become nurses? Yes, and very successful ones, too, she said. Did you know Deyous was a dancing instructor at Findlay, and Donald is taking the place of his uncle, Doctor Hartman ? Really, was my answer, and, Vernard an author, VVhere is Lucille? Oh, Lucille is an elocution teacher at Detroit, and Vernard's book of 'Onward To Success,' is popular. You know that was our class motto. Also my friend Evelyn is a teacher in North Baltimore. VVe planned a trip for the afternoon. As it was getting rather late, we started her stubborn airplane and finally flew towards the home of Aura, where we were introduced to her husband, and were cordially entertained by them. She informed us that Virgil was a Civil Service detective, while Noah was a strict Mayor of McComb. Gertrude is now living in Michigan, and is prospering on a farm, she added. My friend then picked up the Morning Republican and showed me the cartoon of the Gumps, andto my surprise the name of LeRoy Trout was signed to it. VVhere is our sponsor, Mr, Pugh, I demanded. Haven't you heard? exclaimed Aura. He is the State Superintendent and Constance is his faithful private Secretary. Vi'e continued our visit, then my friend and 1 flew back home discussing happy school days. OUX' ARE VVE PROUD OF OUR CLASS? WELL I SHOULD SAY VVE ARE! -CAROLYN KING -EMELINE KEMPHER CLA SS VVe, being the class of Twenty-Five Have a few more words to say Before leaving this school forever And going upon life's way. Oh, colors of Olll' Senior class Colors so white and so blue Cherished by true hearted classmates To these may we ever be true. Our motto now we take in turn Onward to Success, you can see lt is that we have ever kept in mind Our guide it always shall be. OF '25 And you, our lower classrnen who have aided us on our way And made the journey so pleasant Many tributes to you we pay. Teachers of our high school days VVho have always been so dear 'Tis you who have helped us our knowl- edge to gain, And kept us in good cheer. Hut now 'tis time for a long farewell May we meet again sometime In Memories of our old schooldays May we ever keep in mind, -By Alice Witherow. 4.. . .4 .f. . 4- Fifteen

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q.-- Y., ,, , V We 777.7 Y ,,,4 K W., . . . ,H , . - . . , -....g. QILLEN TOPVNSHIP CENTRALIZED SCHOOL--1925 -i---W . . . .-' W.-. W . - - , ... .-...,., .., . ...... . . . , - - -.H+ History of the Junior Class VVhen two years ago last September, we, as the class of '26, entered A, T. H. S., we were conspicuous in our verdancy. However at the combined initiation and reception given us by the upperclassmen, a great deal of the greenness was worn off. An excellent standard was set early in our career, both in class work and in athletics. Our boys established a reputation for the class by the ability which they displayed on the football field, four of them obtaining first team letters through their valliant efforts. The high school chorus could not possibly have been a success without us. even though our voices were instrumental in the production of more tone than tune. The orchestra, likewise. received a goodly percent of its players from the Fresh- man class. Although we were unable to win the interclass contest, the reading from our class placed first and represented our school in the county oratorical contest. However we carried off the honors at the interclass track meet, and many from the Freshman class participated in the annual Field Day at Findlay. Then came the last day of school and we were no longer Freshmen, but Sophomores. Our Sophomore year had in store for us even greater honors than the previous one had held. On the gridiron our boys surpassed all past records. Five members of the girls basketball team came from the Sophomore class. lvloreover, five of our boys were awarded first team basketball letters. XVe ran the Seniors a close race for the interclass contest cup, but finally decided to be content with second place. Again our class was well represented at the Field Meet. The termination of our second year found us with still greater ambitions for the year that was to come. At the close of our much deserved vacation, we gathered again in the glorious halls of our dear old A. T. H. S. In addition to living up to the reputation we had created for ourselves in athletics, we have shown our remarkable dramatic ability in the presentation of the class play entitled l'Am I lntruding?y' which was given February 12, 1925. TVith careful preparation we were able this year to win the interclass contest, three of our participants placing Hrst and two second. Plans are now being made for the banquet which we intend to give soon in honor of the Seniors. Although our achievements have been many, and our successes have been marked, still what we have done is as nothing compared with what we hope to do, so look out for us next year. --MARTHA REED 4...-f Y . 71, .,:.,.,.,..-----. - 1 -r s , , a , ,irq Seventeen