Archbold High School - Blue Streak Yearbook (Archbold, OH)

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Class History On the morning of 'September 6, 1944 at 9:00 A,M. 48 little boys and girls entered the Kindergarten room for the first of their school experiences. Their teacher, Mrs. Walter, was waiting for them and gave them a very friendly freeting. Of the present 59 members of the class the following were members of this group which started in Kindergarten. Mary Boynton, Norma Burkholder, Janet Erbscorn, Ronnie Fielitz, Elaine Frey, Beryl Grisier, Doyle Hayes, Joan Huffman, Arletta Kennel, Balbina Lisak, Joan Lovejoy, Carolyn Miller, Sondra Miller, Janet Myers, Ilva Nafziger, Louise Nofziger, Bill Palmer, Janis Peters, Brenda Pursel, Arlene Rupp, Gary Rupp, Jeanette Sauder, Myrl Sauder, Janeth Schantz, Vee Schlatter, Rex Short, Linda Stamm, Ramiro Trejo, Grace Waidelich, Randy Wyse, Margaret Zuercher. The class then moved on to the first grade, where they were welcomed by Mrs. Bernath and Mrs. Litwiller. They still had the original 48. Mrs, Frey and Mrs. Litwiller were waiting to greet a group of 44 youngsters as they entered the second grade. The class lost Mary Leininger, Marlene Miller, Nick Mendez, Suzzane Grime, Sue Ann Murphy and Dean Leininger, and gained Susie Rinkle and Fred Gearing. Mrs. Zimmerman was the teacher as our group moved along to the third grade. The number was now 47. They gained Joan Williams, Carlos Fonseca and Esther Mendez, lt was during this year that their classmate, Patsy Grieser lost her life in a tragic bobsled accident. In the fourth grade the class was reduced to 41 as Shirley Francis, Eloise Purdy, Leona Beltz, Carlos Fonseca and Esther Mendez moved on to other schools. Miss Nofziger was the fourth grade teacher. Mrs. Burkholder was the fifth grade teacher. The class gained Verlene Nafziger and lost Clara Springer. Their last year in the elementary building was a big one, for they entered a brand, new building. Mr. Robison was the sixth grade teacher. This year Susie Rinkle left and Roger Vonier came, so there were still 41. The next year was abig one for the class as they now moved to the high school building where they had many new experiences. Larry Fish came from Stryker. 42 now. During the eighth year they gained Florence Herbert from Minneapolis and Roy Santos. However, they lost Joseph Baer, Delores Graber and James Hausch making a total of 41. As Freshmen the class experienced a large growth, mostly from Elmira and Franklin. The new pupils were: Margret Rupp, Lois Myers, Dorthy Leu, Pauline Leininger, Doris Thomas, Carolyn Bridges, Tom Stevens, Frank Wheeler, Larry Weber, Veryl Roth, Gary Pickett, Duane Penrod, Robert Hausch, Ronald Gigax, Curtis Zaerr, Donna Gaddis, Gene Graf, Earl Riegsecker, Gary Storrer, Donna Baldwin and Junior Schantz. Norma Fleming went to Wauseon. As Sophomores, the class selected their class rings and pins, which they will always cherish and remember. They lost Frank Wheeler and Bill Palmer but gained Alan Moog, Ben Westfall, Claude Mendez and Carl Guerrero, making a total of 63. As Juniors, the class put on a very fine banquet for the seniors. The theme was, Carolina Moon . They also enjoyed presenting two fine p1ays, Headin' ForA Weddin ', and The Adorable Imp . This year they lost Eloise Sauder, Richard Leupp, Claude Mendez, and Larry Weber, but Bill Palmer came back and Sandra Hall came from West Unity to make 61. As seniors, the class endeavored many enjoyable and worth-while tasks. Their class officers were Myrl Sauder Presidentg Bill Palmer, Vice Presidentg Balbina Lisak, Secretaryg Dorthy Leu, Treasurer. Their class colors were Royal Blue and Light Blue, the class flower - gardenia, and the class motto, We Can Because We Think We Can . The first large project was the usual magazine sale, which made a fine profit. Next they bought their name cards and had their pictures taken. On May 3 the class enjoyed a very beautiful Junior-Senior banquet, for which the theme was, Alpine Wonder- land On May 7 the first Senior Play, Three Girls and Jeffry was presented and on May 14, Mammy's Lil' Wild Rose was given. The Baccalaureate Services were held on Sunday evening, May 19 with Rev. A. Donald Collins, Archbold Methodist Church, delivering the sermon. On Tuesday, May 21 Commencement Exercises were held and 59 seniors received their diplomas. Dr. Galen Starr Ross was the Commencement speaker. On Sunday, May 26, the class left on their senior trip. They enjoyed a wonderful week in New York and Washington as a never-to -be -forgotten climax to their graduation from high school. The class will always remember the happy times they shared with each other during all of these wonderful and memorable school years.

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Seniors Class Officers MYRL SAUDER Engineering Class President, Vice President, Student Council, President of National Honor Society, Senior Scholarship tests, District and Pre- liminary Scholarship Tests, Alpha Honor Roll, District and State Science Competition, Cho- rus 2, Boys Glee, Sci-Questa Club, Science Fair, Annual Staff, County Chorus, Track, Chorus Competition, Headin' For A Weddin ' 'Three Girls and Jeffery, Delegate to World Affairs Institute. BILL PALMER Doctor Class President, Vice President, Student Coun- cil, President of Student Cotmcil, Junior and Senior Plays, Senior Scholarship Tests, District and Preliminary Scholarship Tests, Alpha Honor Roll, District and State Science Com- petition, Football, Basketball, Track, Sci- Questa Club, Quadri-County Science F air, Delegate to World Affairs lnstltute, A-As- sociatirm. BALBINA LISAK Nurse Class Secretary, 'The Adorable Imp , Three Girls and J ef.frey, Senia Scholarship Test, Alpha Honor Roll, District and State Science Competition, Quadri-County Science Fair, Band, Clarinet Quartet, Chaus Business Manager, Chorus, District Ensemble Competi- tion, ci-Questa Club, Librarian, Annual Staff, 4-H Secretary, Vice President, Presi- dent, Marching Band, Girls State, Prince of Peace, French Jenkins, Band, District and State Competition. DORTHY MAY IEU Accountant Class Secretary and Treasurer, 'Headin' for a Weddin ', 'Mammies Lil' Wild Rose, Alpha Honrx Roll, Chorus, Girls Glee, District and State Solo and Ensemble Competition, Annual Staff, Halloween Attendant, Homecoming Football Queen, County Chorus, Elementary Assistant, Principal's Secretary. 14