Anna High School - Rocketeer Yearbook (Anna, OH)

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explained the charges to him and though Mayor Stangle didn't generally advocate corrupt government, he dismissed the charges against them. lAfter all, Homer and Palmer were blood brothers.j Darkness was just beginning to descend as they left the Mayor's office. A huge neon sign of a classy niteclub on West Boulevard was flashing on and off. Niteclubs had never held a particular charm for him, but there was something different about this one. As they entered it, he suddenly knew why. This was the small restaurant Thelma Huls- meyer's dad had started long ago, and after he retired, Thelma took it over and converted it into a nite spot. They checked their coats at the door with Beulah Braun. She had been working as hat-check girl ever since the niteclub had opened. The headwaiter, Willard Heintz, showed them to a table and took their order. They sat down and glanced around. Mr. Fogt recognized a lot of celebrities to be his ex-students. Don Schwartz and Larry Bell were there, and upon catching their eye, they ambled over and joined them. After talking over old times for a brief period, Don excused himself. He said he was scheduled to takeoff for Mars in his Super 56 Rocket the next morning. Don was ambassador to Mars, and he had to settle a few minor details in the peace negotiations with them. Larry was going to accompany him, as his mechanic. Funny thing! Larry had invented the -Super 56 Rocket, the only one of its kind, and no one else had yet mastered the mechanical parts of it. There's no doubt about it-Larry was a mechanical genius. Just then the orchestra, under the leadership of Lois Lacy, com- menced to play Stardust . Lois' string orchestra was considered the best in the United States, and it was plain to see why. Upon glancing at the couples on the floor, Mr. Fogt spotted Jim Hulsmeyer and Carol Watercutter. They were married now, and had opened an Arthur Murray Dancing Studio in Anna. They were also doing exhibitions on T.V. Homer reached into his pocket for a cigarette, but discovered he was out. He signaled to the cigarette girl, and Louise Counts slinked over. She greeted them with her usual b-ig smile, and though it was against regulations. she chatted for a minute. She told Mr. Fogt that he must definitely drop by Anna School before leaving town. Since Mr. Stewart had retired, Barbara Wilt had taken over as superintendent, and was doing an excellent job. Patty Bertsch was also on the teaching staff. She had taken over the girls physical ed. classes and had organized the best girls football team in the state. Mr. Fogt glanced toward the door just as Ray Bornhorst and Beverly Wrigley entered. Louise said that Ray was the president of a new ferti- lizer plant recently erected in Anna, and Beverly was employed as his private secretary. As the orchestra started to play the closing strains of their theme song, Mr. Fogt and Eunice rose to leave. While driving home, they discussed the events of the day. They both agreed that the Senior Class of 1954 had turned out extremely well. He yawned lazily. Suddenly he felt tired, but it was a peaceful tiredness. He knew now why he devoted most of his life to teaching. This Senior Class was his re- ward. GRILLIOT PLACE. McCartyville

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PRGPHECY Wearily closing his brief case after the 1974 session of the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly walked out of the U. N. Building. Mr. Fogt was off for a wonderful vacation with his longtime friend and secretary, Homer Stangle. As they sped through Manhattan on the way back to his Park Avenue apartment where Eunice waited, Mr. Fogt felt a twinge of regret that he had missed the opening of the new show on Broadway, North Atlantic , starring Susan Fogt. North Atlantic was the hit play that Fred Grieves produced, so he knew it had to be terrific. When he reached the apartment Eunice and their maid, Janice Elsass, had finished packing and were ready to leave for the airport immediately. Janice, who had been with them for years, was one of the best cooks around. The taxi came and on the way to the airport, Mr. Fogt had a chance to talk to the cab driver, Farris Van Horn. Farris said he had a perfect record of not having one crack-up for three weeks. Soon they arrived at La Guardia Field and hopped a plane for Anna, the perfect vacation spot. The two stewardesses on the plane were so friendly and gracious, Mr. Fogt finally recognized them to be two old pupils, Sara Shaw and Pat Clark. They assured him the plane would land safely in Anna, because it was piloted by the very capable Boney Inderrieden. After a while Mr. Fogt thought he recognized familiar voices, turned around, and there in the back of the plane sat Batty Wilt and Don Flinn, discussing tales of wild elephants and rhinos. They were just returning from a safari in South Africa. As they flew over Eastern Pennsylvania, about 25 miles from Pittsburgh, they looked down on the 2,000-acre farm owned and operated by Alfred Schroeder and Don Schmitmeyer. Mr. Fogt and Homer decided that Alfred and Don must be making a living considering that they owned two Cadillacs apiece. Mr. Fogt picked up a magazine that was laying on the seat beside him, and-chuckled at the clever cover. It had been drawn by Wilson Watkins, who had taken Norman Rockwell's place. He turned the page, and another familiar name leaped out at him 3 Carol Fogt-Editor-in-Chief. Pat appeared then and told them to fasten their safety belts, for they were about to land. Generally, Mr. Fogt con- sidered landing a nerve-racking ordeal, but with Boney at the controls they actually floated to the ground. When they stepped off the plane, the reporters and photographers were there to greet them. Someone had evidently already spread the news of their visit. Gayla Bambauer interviewed them, and promised to give them a front page Writeup in Bill McCormick's paper. Earl Vance, Anna's greatest photographer, was also there and snapped pictures as they stepped into their new Jaguar, which Bob Raterman had waiting for them. Bob was the only Jaguar dealer in Shelby County, and it was rumored that he had made a fabulous sum of money from his sales. They were speeding to their mansion on 42nd Street, when a siren sounded and Emerson Kruse ordered them to pull over. He said they'd been ex- ceeding the speed limit, and though he hated to do this to a friend, he'd have to arrest them. They were hauled into the Mayor's court, and Mr. Fogt was surprised to find his old position filled by Palmer Stangle. It struck him as being remarkable, that even though years had elapsed, Homer and Palmer still looked as much alike as ever. Sergeant Kruse PHILLIPS FARM STORE, Anna

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CLASS WILL I, Carol Watercutter, bequeath to Agnes Esser my ability to resist all boys but one. I, Alfred Schroeder, will to Jerry Counts my ability to get along with the teachers. I, Sara Shaw, will my ability to do anything, when the teachers are not looking to Jean Heilers. I, Barbara Wilt, will to Sally Wentz my ability in the percussion sec- tion. I, Wayne Wilt, will the ease of resisting girls ? to the Junior boys. I, Susan Fogt, will my cheerleading ability to Thelma and Velma Gritzmaker. I, Thelma Hulsmeyer, bequeath to Thecla Albers my witty humor. I, Lois Lacy, will to Joyce Campbell the ability to always read the government assignment, or pretend to. I, Beulah Braun, bequeath my odd cackle to Anna Cotterman. I, Ray Bornhorst, will to Bill Magateaux my ability to resist all women at all times. I, Gayla Bambauer, will to Shirley Fogt my ability to stay in English and typing classes at all times. I, Don Schmitmeyer, bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers to Ronald Wiley. I, Beverly Wrigley, bequeath to Sharon Fogt my ability to twirl a lighted baton. I, Janice Elsass, bequeath my figure to Barbara Creekbaum in hopes it does more for her than it did for me. I, Larry Bell, will by ability to chew gum in class and not get caught to Dave Diehm. I, Jim Hulsmeyer, bequeath to Kay Billing my ability to skip classes and not get caught. I, Don Schwartz, will to Dale Egbert my great charm and irresistible appeal in hopes that he can control it and not let it get away from him. I, Wilson Watkins, bequeath my exceptional heighth to Mary Jane Sayre. I, Earl H. Vance, will to Hannah Kay Egbert my ability to get the right seat in study hall and classes. I, Farris Van Horn, will to Earl Schmitz my ability to get along with one girl at a time. I, Louise Counts, bequeath to Helen Elsass my ability to get a man and keep him. I, Patty Clark, will my ability to get places on time without hurrying to Mary Ell. I, Fred Grieves, will to Kay Billing my typing ability. I, Boney Inderrieden, will to Jerry Counts the ability to skip and stay on the team. I, Palmer Stengel, will to Ronald Wiley my good sportmanship. I, Carol Fogt, bequeath my heighth to Janet Stengel. I, Don Flinn, will to Tom Kitchen my heighth. I, Bill McCormick, bequeath to Jay Sharp my ability to get the car when I want it. I, Bob Raterman, bequeath to Roger McCormick my bashful manner in the hope that he can overcome it. I, Emerson Kruse, bequeath my ability to drive fast without getting caught to Shelia Bodey. I, Pat Bertsch, will to Carolyn Schmidt my ability to daydream in class and still appear to be paying attention. I, Homer Stengel, will to Dale Egbert my ability to play basketball. I, Willard Heintz, will to Wayne ,Gross my butch haircut. We, Barbara Wilt and Carol Fogt, will to Martha Wrigley, Janet Schmidt, Barbara Watkins, Nancy Owens, and Rosemary Naseman our ability to along with the rest of the Senior class.