Ann Arbor High School - Omega Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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LTY Gathered together to discuss the problems of the English and history depart- ments, we Find Miss Sarah Keen, Mr. John Allison, Miss Lavanche Rieger, Mr. Laverne Kip Taylor, Miss Dellagene Molden, who became the new advisor of the Optimist stafl and who is a graduate of Breadloaf School in Vermont and is a lover ol books, Miss Virginia Golay, Miss Lucille Lundgren, Mr. Frank Reed, Mr. Algot Dahlberg, and Robert Granville. 'Seated and appearing very happy are Miss Bernice Bacon, Miss Edna Parry, Miss Lona Tinkham, Miss Mary Ellen Lewis, Miss Vivian Lang, sponsor of the Spanish Club, who is a graduate of Ohio State University and whose hobby is handicraft work, Miss Lela Dull, Miss Anna Steele, and Miss Eleanore Dennert. It seems the Music, Physical Education, and Administration departments are consulting Mr. Forsythe on some important matter which concerns them all. We find Mr. Don Dobbie Drake, Miss Rose Marie Grentzer, and Mr. L. L. Forsythe seated at the desk, while Miss Elizabeth Green, Mr. Kenneth Cook, basketball coach who came to us from Marshalltown, Iowa, Mr. Robert Ufer, who is well known for his track career at the University of Michigan, Mr. La- verne Kip Taylor, Miss Florence Kitson, Miss Jeannette Lutz, Mr. Louis Holloway, Miss Ferne Jensen, Mr. Nicholas Schreiber, Miss Elva Bolle, Girls Physical Education teacher, who is a graduate of the University of Iowa and who previously taught at the State Normal School, Maine, and Mr. Tim Ryan are looking on. p VVith several difllcult trigonornetry problems solved, the Mathematics, Science, and Commercial departments take some time out to discuss more important matters. Seated we find Irene Smith, Miss Helen McEwen, Mrs. Alice Ensminger, Miss Olive McLouth, Miss Dorothy Noyes, and Miss Frances Sadoff. Grouped behind them are Mr. Harriss- Malan, Mr. Ernest Asmus, Mr. Ben Reed, Mr. Morris Oldham, Mr. Charles Barclay, Mr. Mahlon Buell, and Mr. Gene Maybee. During the afterischool hours we hnd Mr. Kenneth Burch demonstrating the correct use of one of his machines to Miss Maude McMullen, Miss Linda Eberbach, Mr. Robert Van Sickle, Mr. Helge Hanson, Miss Edna Doyle, Mr. Robert Ladle, who was a painting and decorating contractor in Ann Arbor prior to his being employed as an instructor in the High School, Miss Marjorie Love- ring, Mr. Cecil Cain, who previously taught at Hammond Vocational Technical School in Hammond, lndiana, and who is a graduate of Purdue University, Mr. Eugene Larson, and Mr. Richard Wlarren.

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MEMIJHIAA ARTHUR WRIGHT Ann Arbor High School lost one of its truest friends -july 6, l944, when Mr. Arthur Wright succumbed to a lingering illness at his home in Monroe. Born in Monroe in 1907, the son of judge and Mrs. George S. VVright, Arthur received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1930. In 1934 he returned for his master's degree after teaching in Bad Axe, Michigan. Before coming to the Ann Arbor High School, he taught English at the Tappan junior High School for three years. Mr. Wright will hold a kindly place in the memories ol' all who had the pleas- ure of knowing him through his English and journalism classes or the Optimist, which he sponsored for seven years. V His varied interestsand appreciation for the liner things in life made him an enjoyable companion. Probably his keen sense of humor is most sorely missed, because it was of so rare a quality. JOYCE PODEWILS Be not afraid, ye waiting hearts that weep, For God still giveth His beloved sleep, And if an endless sleep He wills-so best. A very quiet little girl passed away in October, 1944. Joyce was a courageous young person, one whom many people were proud to know. Carrying the handi- cap of a weak heart, she bravely attempted to follow a regular schedule as the rest of her friends would do. It was with heavy hearts that Joyce's friends paid tribute to her upon hearing of her death: and it is with regretful thoughts that she will be remembered by teachers and fellow-students alike. - MARILYN LEXEN The Stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years: But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter and the crush of worlds. Marilyn, a former member of the class of '46, was an unfortunate victim ol' the deadly polio epidemic. She died August 26, 1944. Behind her Marilyn left a host of friends who mourn her departure. I-ler junior high school days were spent at Tappan, where she was active in school events. Upon entering high school Marilyn quickly struck up new friendships which were to remain with her until her death. The image of this quiet, tall, attractive girl will not soon pass from the minds of those who knew and loved her.