Ansonia High School - Oracle Yearbook (Ansonia, OH)

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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.

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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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CLASS OFFICERS I, . ..,. , L , i L ,F .. X Q gs 1 , gk g xt r e K Y' X .. iii S 5' 5 XS PAUL DoHsE ELLIS DETLING ROBERT sM1'r1-1 ELDON GERTRUDE GRAY SHIVERDECKER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Rep0rter CLASS MOTTO: Life is a Picture so Paint it VVell- CLASS COLORS: Blue and White CLASS FLOWER: Blue Violets PAUL DOHSE, the president of our class, is a tall, handsome lad who is capable of being star center on anybody's basketball team. Four years of this game have given him the distinc- tion of being chosen honorary captain of the team. Paul is prominent in our commercial department, hav'ng served on both the newspaper and annual staffs. He is often seer roaming the halls with atom-chaser Henkaline. Paul believes in having a good time, bu1 nevertheless, his scholastic ability rates high. We're proud to claim him as an Ansonia graduate. ELLIS DETLING, our vice president, may be a little quiet and reserved, but we have a feeling he can make his own decisions without having anyone to tell him what to do. Det's fav orite pastime is getting together with Shivy and Bob and arguing about whose cal will go the fastest. Ellis played some basketball during his first year in high school bu1 since then his outside activities have been in connection with the F. F- A. He will nc doubt make an excellent farmer. ROBERT SMITH, our secretary, is probabily the busiest boy in the class. VVhen there isn't ang mischief to get into, Bob is more than likely getting advertising. If he isn't getting adver tising, he may be turning in annual money, typing a letter for somebody, practicing bas ketball, delivering papers, building a fire at the church, or doing some of the many othei jobs which he has. Smitty can be depended upon to do a job right- VVe have Bob t1 thank for the financial success of the annual: he did a fine job as business manager. ELDON SHIVERDECKER, our treasurer, has been with us for seven years, and a mighty fini fellow he is to have around. He has been an active member of the F. F. A. for four year: and has aways been on hand to do his share when there is extra work to be done- Shivy' is another fellow who likes to spend his spare time talking about automobiles. We wisl you the best of luck, Eldon. GERTRUDE GRAY, our reporter, came to Ansonia during her Junior year. She puts spice int- English and Democracy classes by always being able to put up a good argument. Gertie' has taken part in various senior activities and has been a member of the F. H. A. Gertrud has unbounded possibilities of climbing up the ladder of success. May she prosper in wha1 ever vocation she chooses!