Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, OH)

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Ol' ,AQ 6T,'LCLftf'2:S C0l'LQiM,El' Looking back o'er memories dear, So many things have disappeared From grade school, and those childhood days From September on through May. Yet year by year we grow and strive For better things to do through lite, The friends we've made and left behind, The teachers with their hearts so kind. Through clubs and plays and studies past We did so much, but yet so tastg Those days that were so dear and blest Are gone iorever like the rest. G-oing o'er the path we've trod On and on to higher sod, Opportunities and careers, Stand wide open through the years. From now on we're on our own So let's go on with what we know, To build our lives and to be strong And build the peace tor which we've longed. With the help and love ot God We'll' go on down the path we've trod For all the glory, laud, and honor For he who endures shall also conquer. Evangeline Ross I. B. Basehore 6 Company The Fruth Hardware Co. Coal, Builders' Supplies, and Septic Tanks Established in Fostoria l9U7 3l2 East Center St, 0 Fostoria, Ohio Over 40 Years ot Service Phone 6667 Fostoria, Ohio

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, -rv-1-1 www -f-ur-v--gf-5-un,-fx-inner endow Q55 ,J41451f0r It was with a feeling of great anticipation and satisfaction that a small group of children entered into their school career as first-graders in Septem- ber, 1940. This class was the future graduating class of 1952. Upon reaching the end. of our first year in school, We had our graduation exercises, in which we had the distinction of Wearing caps and capes at our miniature commencement, in May, 1941, along with the Seniors. This was a big moment in our lives, for we felt we were really growing up when we were handed our diplomas. The first six years of our school career hurried by, while we lost many of our members, and also acquired a number of new ones. While in the fifth and sixth grades, a number of us took part in the Elementary Chorus. ln the sixth grade, we took part in the operetta Peter Rabbit. Advancing to the seventh grade, We found our- selves going higher in our school career -up- stairs, with the upper classmen. Our class felt very proud of themselves when we got to enter a num- ber of boys in lunior High Basketball. The one main event of the eighth grade was the State tests. During the year we enjoyed a number of class parties-with chaperones, much to our disgust! When we finally entered high school, we felt we had really reached a milestone in our lives. We were officially christened Freshmen when we were initiated by the Sophomores. We then as- sumed the role of High School members and elected the following officers: President, Donna Damon, Vice President, Duane Beamer, Secre- taries, Don Smith and Lila Huysmany Treasurer, Shirley Russell, Reporter, Elnora Kaveg and Stu- dent Council Representatives, Ellen Gassman and lohn Ridenour, We chose the Red Rose as our Class flower, the colors, Blue and Gold, and for our Class Motto, He Conquers Who Enduresf' Many of us took part in the operetta, Words and Music. Our class showed outstanding abilities- in the fields of sports and in the arts of music. The Spring Prom found many young dancers from the Freshman class, entering into the first great event of their social world. Continuing our High School career, we found ourselves Sophomores the next fall. We had the satisfaction of entertaining the entire High School at our first High School party given in November, 1949. To our amazement, it was a roaring suc- cess. We enjoyed treating the poor Freshmen Greenies to a lively initiation-much to their dismay! For our class officers we chose Iohn Ridenour, President, Duane Beamer, Vice Presi- dent, Shirley Russell, Secretary and Reporter: lack Wheland, Treasurerg and Ellen Gassman and Wayne Smith, Student Council. As the lunior Class of 1950-51, we assumed a much heavier load as students of Arcadia High School. We were honored to be able to help the Seniors publish the 1951 Arcadian. We had seven distinguished members on the National Honor Society. Presenting the Broadway hit Dear Ruth, our class play, was our first attempt to show our dramatic ability. lt proved very success- ful. Many of the class took part in the operetta, Gypsy Rover. Ordering our class rings was an exciting event which everyone had looked forward to. The lunior Class entertained the Senior gradu- ating class at the Iunior-Senior Banquet held at the Civic Nic-Nac on May 11, 1951. Under the leader- ship of Duane Beamer, Presidentg Neil Weaver, Vice President, Virginia Beamer, Secretary and Reporterg Billy Fruth, Treasurer: and Shirley Rus- sell and Neil Weaver as representatives to Student Council, we completed a very profitable year. Seniors-at last! We entered upon the final part of our school career. The first event of the year was the Senior Play Good Housekeeping, which was given November 3 and 5, 1951. We entertained the High School at a party in Decem- ber. Publishing the 1952 Arcadian proved to be a big undertaking, but it was accomplished suc- cessfully. Mr. Blauvelt has been our class sponsor throughout our four years in high school. Leading the Seniors as officers of our last year in school are-President, Duane Beamerg Vice President, Neil Weaver: Secretary, Lila Huysmanp Treasurer, Werner Lemke, Reporter, Kay Kieffer: and Student Council Representatives, Shirley Russell and lack Wheland. The luniors honored us' at the Iunior- Senior Banquet in May. Baccalaureate Services were held Sunday, May 18, with Rev. Fred Ross as the speaker. Commencement Exercises were held the 24th of May. Dr. Tennyson Guyer gave the address. Of the twenty-nine students who started school here in the first grade, only ten finished the twelve years together. Now that we have completed our high school career, we want to set forth into new Worlds of experiences and duties fortified with the knowl- edge acquired during the past twelve years. May we be found to be young men and women ade- quately mature mentally and socially for our years so that We can strive successfully to follow our motto+ HE CONOUERS WHO ENDURES. -Donna lune Damon The Arcadia Creamery Cash Buyers - Cream and Eggs Phone 221 Arcadia, Ohio

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.U L ,, 61,615 We, the Senior Class, of Arcadia High School, in this year of 1952, being of sound mind and body, will the following traits, characteristics, oddities, and possessions to whomever it may concern. ARTICLE I To the Iunior Class, we will our quiet ways and modest manners. Do they need them'?? ARTICLE II To the Sophomore Class, we will the ability to get into trouble. ARTICLE III To the Freshmen Class, we will the chance to grow up. ARTICLE IV Donna Iune Damon wills her blonde hair to Carol Kuhn. Might need a little peroxide, Carol. Shirley Russell wills her ability to get the car whenever she wants it to Pat Emerine. Now you won't have to hitch-hike, Pat. Neil Weaver wills his height to Ioe Steyer. You won't have to jump for the ball now, Ioe. Doris Street bequeaths her typing accuracy to Larry Myers. Now we'll have less broken typewritersl Donna Gaertner wills her ability to flirt with the boys to Mary Dicken. Don't get too many on the string! Gene Wedge wills his variety of girl friends to Iim Woodward. Now you can have a change, lim. ' Sue England wills her quiet ways to Shirley Lenhart. Don't misuse them, Shirley. Clara Buchanan leaves her place in the Sen- ior Quartet to lim Warren. Let's make good use of it, lim. Ted Rader wills his fast talking to lanet Boes. Let's slow down a little, lanet, W Kay Kieffer wills her locker to any girl that has a boyfriend who will hold it up. Donna Mae Eisenhauer bequeaths her ath- letic ability to Peggy Fox. Reid Hill bequeaths his ability to sleep in literature class to Floyd Hissong. Let's not overdo it. To Carol Kieffer goes Lila Huysman's numer- ous blushes. Don't have a red face all the time. Evangeline Ross Wills her natural curly hair to Shirlee Farrell. Take good care of it. Duane Beamer Wills his position as class pres- ident to anyone who has plenty of time, plenty of patience, and plenty of aspirins. Elnora Kave wills her boy friends in Lima to anybody who frequently visits there. Billy Fruth bequeaths his ability to run the picture machine to anyone who has enough skill to do it. lack Wheland wills his ability to skip school to Lanny Semler. Let's not get caught the next time. Virginia Beamer wills her numerous boy friends to Marilyn Plotts. Now you can have more variety, Marilyn. Werner Lemke wills his scholastic ability to Carl Ziessler. Now you won't have to study, Carl. Ellen Gassman wills her brown eyes to Ianet Ziessler. Now they'll match your hair. We therefore sign, seal, and deliver this, our last will and testament. Signed, Ellen Gassman WITNESSES: Mr. Groth Mr. Blauvelt Superior Pioneers-All New for SZ Trip-L-Safe Super-Guard Safety Frame, Safe-T-Shield Panelling, Unibilt Body Superior Couch Sales Co. 0 Findlay. Ohio 1 I