Ansonia High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ansonia, OH)

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STAFF This page is sponsored by i RAY HANSBARGER 6 SON Greenville. Ohio l Row One :- Marjorie Lyons, Robert Smith, Sue Ann Brown, Paul Dohse, June Turner. Row Two:-- Phyll's Beisner, Harry Jones, Lila Hanna, Wayne Henkaline, Annabel Hart. Row Threez- Rollin Ary, Wanda Poling, Loweil Hittle, Gertrude Gray, Miss Alleng The newspaper and annual staffs were comprised of mainly the same people. Both pro- jects were carried by those people in the commercial department and they wish to thank .thi other seniors and the teachers who helped them- ORACLE STAFF ANSONIA MESSENGER STAFF' Editor ............................................ Marjgrie Lyons Editgr ............................................ MaI'j0I'ie Lyons .Business Manager ------- .-..-..- R obert Smith ASSiStaHt l5dlit0r ---'--- -'.------ S ue Ann Brovg .Assistant Editor --.-------- ---..-.. P hyllis Beisner Sports Edltof R' obert Sml R . , Asst. Sports Editor ---.---- -------------- P aul Dohse Advertising Manager -----.-.------- Sue Ann Brown Literary Editor ,,...... .,.,.,..,,,,,, P hyuis Beisnel Circulation Manager ---------------- Gertrude Gray Feature Editor ----..---- .------- W ayne Henkaline Literary Editors .......................... Wanda Poling, Allunmnl Reporter Hagryfgqpes Lila Hanna, Annabel Hart, June Turner, g0f1a1.RZ3Z1lef 1 21: W H k l. , P ID h u rganiz ........... .......... ' , aim? en a me an 0 Se High School News ...... ....... L owellH1ttle Plcture Iqdltgrg .................... ......... Harry Jones, Current Events ..'...... ........ R ouin Am Rollin Ary, Lowell Hittle. Grade News ....,...,,, ,.,,,,,, J une Tm-nel Sponsgr .................................................. Miss Allen Sponsgr ............................... ............... M iss Allel' The Seniors published five monthly issues of the Ansonia Messenger before they turnec it over to the Juniors- The experience which they had with the paper helped them greatly il the editing' of the annual. They have put forth their best efforts to make this one of the finesi annuals ever edited at A. H. S- They hope you enjoy it as much as they enjoyed editing it fo1 you. A

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THE CREW MISS LOUISE MCKINLEY, our English teacher, was born in Indiana but we claim her as a Buckeye because she has made her home in our state for several years. She came to us from Miami University and has had charge of English, French, and publlic speaking during her three years here in Ansonia. This year she has been junior class sponsor and has coached both the junior and senior plays- She has also introduced choric reading to A. H. S. this year. Miss McKinley is a jolly, fun-loving person who adds much spirit to the school. May she continue her splendid work at Ansonia High School. MR- HOWARD WALKER, our coach. is also an Indiana man. He graduated from Earl- ham College, Richmond, Indiana, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team and was a participant in many other organizations. Mr. Walker's gentlemanly ways have won for him the respect of all those w.ho know him, He spends his spare time working with his hob- bies - beekeeping, collecting Indian stones, and remodeling school houses. Mr. Walker has done much to improve the Ansonia basketball team- May he continue his good work! MR. PAUL COLLINS is quiet and reserved but well-liked by all students. This was his first year at Ansonia, his subjects being: industrial arts, science and mathematics. He received his college training at Wilmington College, Whittier College in California, and the University of Southern California. Besides teaching, Mr. Collins has held positions as assistant biologist at Wilmington College, assistant to county superintendent, and state game management agent- His extra-curricular activities this year .have included being sponsor of the freshman class. MR. ROBERT PEOPLES, our vocational agriculture instructor. came to Ansonia in the fall of 1937. He received his degrees from Ohio State University, and had formerly taught agricul- ture at Willshire, Ohio. He is sponsor of the Future Farmers organization, and with this or- ganization has instituted a Fall Fair project which has become an annual event. Mr- Peoples has a sincere interest in his field. Just this Spring he moved to a farm so that he can practice what he preaches . MISS MAXINE ALLEN is another Hoosier- She came to us three years ago from Ball State College, Muncie, Indiana, to take charge of the Commercial Department. In addition to teaching all commercial subjects, she has served as senior class advisor and as sponsor of the Ansonia Memengern and the Oraclle . Miss Allen possesses a sweet personality which has gained her many friends here in Ansonia. She is always lending a helping hand to those in need- The Seniors are especially grateful to her for she has been their main counselor through- out the year. Our appreciation and gratitude is extended to you, Miss Allen! MISS THELMA BIRT can be called a home-town girl because she is a graduate of our own high school and has lived in this vicinity all of her life. She has charge of the Home Econom- ics Department, heads the F. H- A., and manages the school cafeteria. Miss Birt received her college training at Miami University and taught vocational home economics one year at Rock- ford, Ohio. before she came to Ansonia in the fall of 1939. Perserverance is Miss Birt's strong- est trait. She never leaves a task until it is finished. She puts her whole heart into her work and has done a fine job of managing the Home Economics Department. MRS- PAULINE W. BALES has commanded the respect of everyone who knows her through her faithful service and understanding manner with boys and girls. If we were tak- ing a vote on the best-liked and most capable teacher in Ansonia High School, Miss Pauline would come through with flying colors. We Ansonia students are especially proud of Miss Pauline because she is a product of our own community- She was born in Ansonia and graduat- ed from Ansonia High School. She also attended Miami University, the Cincinnati Conserva- tory of Music, and the Wabash School of Music. We wish to express our gratitude to her for her assistance and inspiration to us, and we join with the whole community in thanking her for the many hours she has spent in playing the accompaniment for various programs which have been presented. May she be amply rewarded for the efforts which she has put forth. MR. HARVEY FRYE, our music and art instructor is from Illinois. He received his train- ing at Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, where he was affiliated with many music 01 ganizations. He is an accomplished musician and can play almost any instrument, but his choice seems to be the violin- Mr. Frye and the art class have 610116 much to help the UGWSPRD' er and annual staffs with cover pages, small cuts, and title pages. We thank you, Mr. Frye, for the help which you have given us.

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SENIORS The emotions of we Seniors are divided at this time. We are happy to have been the hon- ored guests on this last educational voyage which ends our high school career, and to know that we have completed such an important part of our lives. We are sad to know that it is time for us to leave our friends and classmates and go our separate ways, knowing that we will probably never again meet together as a group- We are a little perplexed as we look into the future and realize that from now on we are going to have to map our own lives and make our own decisions in this world. We are grateful to those teachers who have given so willing of their services that we might have every opportunity for a well-rounded education which would fit us for what is ahead- We are envious of the underclassmen whom we leave behind, and we wish that we could instil in them a desire to grasp every opportunity which is offered to them to enrich their brain with knowledge and develop their personalities for better social enjoy- ment. We are just now beginning to realize and appreciate the value of the opportunities which have been offered to us: wishing that we might have taken better advantage of them. We believe that we have a class whose members are capable of going places. Some of them have already proven that they can go into competition with students from other schools, as well as with students from our own school, and bring home the bacon so to speak. Mar- jorie Lyons competed with students from the entire county and won two contests in one week. Robert Smith made a name for himself, as well as for the school, when he was chosen all-county forward at the Darke County Basketball Tournament. Paul Dohse was selected as honorary captain of our basketball team. Basil Timmons was one of the most valuable members of our basketball team. Phyllis Beisner and Paufline George served as cheerleaders during the bas- ketball season. Rollin Ary and Harry Jones were the basketball managers during the season. Cecil Bard was president of the F. F. A. during the Senior year and last fall he won the corn husking contest- Sue Ann Brown has made a name for herself in music and dramatics. Anna- bel Hart was president of the F. H. A. during the Junior year and has always proven .herself capable of taking over responsiblities. Paul Dohse, Basil Timmons, Robert Smith, and Paul Niley were member of the baseball team. Several of the girls have served as librarians and office, girls during the year- The Seniors have carried on several activities during the year which include the annual, the newspaper, the Senior play, and the Christmas dance. Sue Ann Brown had the title role in the play, Pigtai1s . The other members of the cast were: Lowell Hittle, Wanda Poling, Harry Jones, Marjorie Lyons, Phyllis Beisner, Pauline George, June Turner, Annabel Hart, Basil Timmons, Wayne Henkaline and Joanne Martin. - There is no question in the mind of anyone that we have the arguingest class in school. After much deliberation, we were able to decide on our invitations, name cards, and dress for graduation. The girls wore navy blue and white dressess which looked quite pretty on that memorable night of May 23, 1941. Our llast activity together was a trip through the bluegrass country on the 26th and 27th of May- It was a joyous way to end our association together and a trip which we shall never forget. As we make our departure from Ansonia High School we make our pledge to do our best in making this a better world in which to live. So long, A. H. S., we love you.