Bellefontaine High School - Chant Yearbook (Bellefontaine, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1939 volume:

- ' -N FGREWORDW1 : ai' i This book, the first of its kind in this school, is the result of conscientious work on the part of many students and helpful teachers. With a very limited time to compose, type, and print this annual, the co-operation and willingness of everyone was greatly appreciated. If, in years to come, this yearbook finds itself valuable and precious to you, our purpose will have been fulfilled. Great thanks go to Miss Otte whose plans, suggestions, and patient effort are not to be found else- where. Also to Mr. Freeman for wonderful advice and splendid pictures from his enviable collection we wish to express our deepest appreciation. We thank each of the following for their part in making this annual of 1959: MANAGING OF BUSINESS AND FINANCES: Ellen Clingerman, Ann Sabick, Mies Oglesbee SUBSCRIPTIONS: Ruth Rathfelder, Mr. McClanahan, Mr. Morris, Marjorie Rainey PRINTING: Harold Trumbull, Mr. Trumbull TYPING: Jo Herres, Betty Bishop, Lois Startzman, Marguerite Haldeman, Marie Comella, Charlotte Lichty, Mickey Bannon, Jocele Parrett, Ruth Rathfelder, Marjorie Rainey, Ruth Calland, Pauline Bivens, Kenneth Kaylor, Ruth Kelley, Miss McGee COLLECTING MATERIAL: Theresa Wise, Anita Otten, JoAnn Naugle, Bob O'Neill, Dick March, Joe Belser, Bob Bryant, Jo Herres, Allie Metz, Doc Mowry, Virginia Harshfield, Marguerite Haldeman, Eugene Holycross, Janet Kennedy, Lois Startzman, Jim Kennedy, Eva Maye Painter CLASS HISTORY: Kathryn Kanaga ALL ADVERTISING: P.K.Pratt, S. Dietrich, L. Harrold, Miss Knowlton PROOF READING: Miss Cooper THESE MEMBERS FROM HI-LIFE STAFF FOR COMPOSING MATERIAL: Sally Pratt, Mary Grabiel, Gerry Cowman, Fred Sabick, Ann Vellenga, Babe Heydinger, Betty B. Cleland, Marilynn Medaris, Jean Darnell, Peg Downing, Eleanor Clagg, Gerry Eleyet, Charles Royer, Mickey Bannon, Jim Taylor, DeDe Zerbee, Charles Diesem, Betty Pheneger, Bud Ross, Virginia Knowlton D lyd I I I VIR. FRAIVIPTOPI VIR FREEMAN SUPERIPITENDEHT PRINCIPAL FACULTY BOARD OF EDUCATION e Startzman, President Mr. Gus Pusey, Vice Pres Willi rn Weiser, Sec. Treasurer Mr. George Middleton Mr Hamilt McPeck id t P.Q.FREEMAN ' Heidelberg B.S. Ohio State M.A. S.A.FRAMPTON Ohio Northern B.S Wittenberg A.B. Ohio State Univ. EVELYN ALEXANDER Ohio Univ. B.S. EDWARD BEWLEY Ohio Univ. B.S. J.E.BOOKWALTER Wittenberg A.M. KATHRYN COOPER Ohio State B.S. WOROUO MOA! H.A.DODD Wilmington B.S. Wittenberg LOUISE DREISBACH Wittenberg B.S. WILLIS EIBLING Ohio Northern A.B. DONALD E. GEIST Ohio Northern B.A. H.W.GIBBS Wittenberg B.S. CARL W. GILTNER Purdue B.S. M. S. MARGUERITE HAWVER Adrian B.A. F.M.HENRY A FACULTY Wittenberg AQBO MQAO DOROTHY KNOWLTON Ohio State Univ. B.S. H.W.LAUTENBACH Ohio Northern A.B. ROBERT LYNN Wittenberg B.S. M.A. R.M.McCLANAHAN Ohio Univ. A.B.C ELLA MoGEE Ohio Northern B.S. ESTHER MCNAUGHT Ohio State Univ. B.S. HERMAN MARMON Cedarville A.B. Wittenberg M.A. NANCY MERRILEES Muskingum A.B. Columbia M.A. ROY E MORRIS Ohio Univ. B.S LYDIA NEWELL Ohio State B.S ANITA OGLESBEE Bliss B.S. Wittenberg GRACE OTTE Heidelberg A.B Columbia M.A. HELEN PORTER Ohio State Wittenberg 5 HELEN REIMUND Findlay AsBo Columbia M.A. E.F.STANG Miami Cincinnati GRACE STRALEY Ohio State B.S. RUTH STROUP Heidelberg B.S. IRENE TERRILL Ohio State B.S. M.A. H.C.TRUM ULL Muskingum B.S. S.J.VELLENGA Monmouth B.S. Ohio State M.S. ELIZABETH YODER Butler Univ. A.B. ATTENDANCE OFFICER Mr. Thompson JANITORS Mr. Taylor Mr. Brown Mr. MacAlexander Mr. Eaton SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL Miss Ada Moots ' SECRETARY TO THE SUPT. . Miss Pauline Jacobs ' KATHRYN STUBER Clev. City Hosp. R.N. 4 Lieb Bishop Murphy Armstrong Kelley Rambo Rathfelder Rainey Linkinhoker Herres Vellenga Lichty Woods Short Froebe Bailey Ropp Diesem Lantz Kennedy Brown King Trumbull J.P.Jacobs Zimmerman Royer Riley Royer Pash Kegg Schumann Garvin Watt Swartz M.Short Carter Lucas Kanaga P.Short Ross Blair Otten Bryant Engle Holycroes Belser Taylor Startzman Thrush March W.Smith Pratt Bivens Sabick Startzman Kress Schrader Clingerman Paden Calland Lynch Haynes Horn Parrett 5 Wi L Witwer McEntire Keller Metz McArthur Carmean Berndt Norman Baldwin Hisel Fridley Hilliker Campbell O'Neill D.Jacobs G.Smith Casey Dick Bissell Grove Parmer Linn Allen Weeks 'Hill Krites Hicks Watkins Pussy M.J.Falvey Rhea Kinchen Elliott M.Falvey Comella Hamans Langstaff Ives Kinchen Clingerman Parker Gregg Thobe Leppert Brunson . Maxson Houohins Wood Helterbrand Cline Deal Kaylor Cowman Reid Grabiel Downing Darnell Harshfield Painter Hgldeman Clegg Bannon Knowlton Kennedy GN EI ICDF-325 MAXINE ARMSTRONG Commercial Nurse Training Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 Commercial Club 1 Latin Club 2 LORNA BALDWIN Elective Post Graduate Latin Club 3 4 Home Ec. Club 1 2 KATHRYN BANNON College Prep. Ohio State Junior Play 3 Operetta 2 3 4 Stunt Night 4 Biology Club 1 Honor Society 3 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Hi-Life 2 3 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Thsspians 3 4 Dramatic Club 3 4 Latin Club 1 2 3 Commercial Club 3 Glee Club l 2 3 4 Gen Chorus 1 2 3 4 CLARA BERNDT Elective Ohio State BETTY BISHOP Commercial Telephone Operator General Chorus 1 2 Annual 4 PAULINE BIVENS Commercial Secretary Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 Annual 4 Jr. Play RUTH CALLAND Elective Bowling Green Thespian Night 4 GAA 3 4 Annual 4 RUTH CAMPBELL Elective Heidelberg Home Ec. Club 1 SARA JEANNE CARMEAN Commercial Secretary Home Ec. Club 1 2 3 Commercial Club 1 Gen Chorus l BETTY CARTER Elective Nurse Training Gen. Chorus 1 2 ELEANOR LOUISE CLAGG College Prep. Muskingum Stunt Night 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 H1-Life 2 4 Annual 4 Qullls 4 Dramatic Club 3 4 Latin Club 1 2 Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 ELLEN CLINGERMAN Commercial Biology Club l Honor Society 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 GAA 4 Annual 4 Dramatic Club 2 Commercial Club 3 Librarian l 2 Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 MARIE THERESA COMELLA Commercial Librarian Annual GERALDINE COWMAN College Prep. Denison Thesplan Night 4 Operetta 1 2 3 4 Stunt Night 2 3 4 Honor Society 3 4 Vice Pres. 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 GAA 4 Hi-Life l 2 4 Annual 4 Qullls Dramatic Club 2 3 4 Latin Club l 2 3 Glee Club 1 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 Sr. Play Thespians 4 4 3 4 4 MARTHA JEAN DARNELL College Preparatory Northwestern Junior Play 3 Thespian Night 4 Operetta l 2 3 Stunt Night 3 4 Honor Society 3 4 Sec. 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Hi-Life 4 Annual 4 Qullls 4 Thespians 3 4 Dramatic Club 3 4 Latin Club 1 2 3 Sr. Play Commercial Club 2 Orchestra l 2 Glee Club 1 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 MARGARET DOWNING College Prep. Ohio Weslyan Univ. Thespian Night 4 Stunt Night 4 Camera Club 4 Biology Club l Quills 4 Dramatic Club 2 4 Latin Club l 2 Commercial Club 3 General Chorus l 2 3 4 Sr. Play Annual 4 ELOISE ELLIOT Commercial Course Junior Play GAA 4 Annual 4 MARY JUNE FALVEY Elective MAXINE FALVEY Elective VIRGINIA FRIDLEY College Prep. Undecided General Chorus 1 2 3 4 MARY GARVIN Commercial Job BETTY GRABIEL College Prep. Ward- Belmont Thespian Night 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 GAA 4 Dramatic 4 Latin Club 2 Gen. Chorus 3 4 MARGUERITE HALDEMAN College Prep Virginia Intermont Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Seo. 3 GAA 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Dramatic Club 2 Commercial Club 3 Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 CAMILLE HAMANS College Preparatory Flora Stone Mather Quills 4 Dramatic Club 5 4 Gen. Chorus 2 VIRGINIA HARSHFIELD College Prep. Gen. Hospital, Cincinnati Junior Play Operetta 2 5 4 Stunt Night 4 Honor Society 4 Girl Reserves 2 5 4 GAA 4 H1-Life 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Dramatic Club 2 5 4 Latin Club l Aedile 2 Consul 5 Glee Club 2 5 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 JOSEPHINE HAYNES College Prep. Lima Memorial Biology 2 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 JOSEPHINE HERRES Elective Job Annual 4 Home Ec. Club 1 2 Commercial Club 5 Science l RUTH HILLIKER Elective Job Gen. Chorus l 2 5 4 IRENE HISEL Commercial General Chorus Commercial Club 5 MARY ELIZABETH HORN Elective Springfield Hospital Stunt Night 2 BERNICE TUNIE IVES Commercial Office Job KATHRYN BERNICE KANAGA Commercial Bliss Business College Jr. Play 5 Thespian Night 4 Stunt Night 4 , Dramatic Club 5 4 Latin Club 1 2 Science Club l Thespian Club 4 Senior Play 4 DOROTHY ELIZABETH KEGG Commercial Business College GAA 5 4 Gen. Chorus 5 4 BEATRICE IRENE KELLER Elective Clerk Commercial Club 2 RUTH ELEANOR KELLEY Elective Asbury GAA 5 4 Latin Club 1 Lib. 4 Honor Society 4 Orchestra 1 2 5 4 JANET ELEANOR KENNEDY College Prep. Ward- Belmont Latin Club l 2 2 5 4 Girl Reserves Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 Jr. Play 5 Thespian Night 4 Dramatic Club 2 5 4 Quills 4 Annual 4 Sr. Play 4 LENORA MAY KINCHEN Elective Wilburforce Quills 4 Dramatic Club 5 4 Librarian 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 VIRGINIA KNOWLTON College Prep. Ohio U. Jr. Play 5 Thespian Night 4 Camera Club 4 Honor Society 5 4 Girl Reserves 2 5 4 Pres. 4 GAA 5 4 Hi- Life 5 4 Editor 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Dramatic Club 2 5 4 Latin Club 1 2 5 Class Sec'y-Treas. 5 4 Sr. Play 4 LEAH MAXINE KRESS College Prep. Darwin 7 , Orchestra l 2 5 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 LILLIAN MARIE LANGSTAFF Commercial Philadelphia Home Ec. Club 1 2 Gen. Chorus CHARLOTTE LICHTY Commercial Job Junior Play 5 Biology 2 GAA 5 4 Sec. Annual 4 Commercial 5 MARY LIEB Elective Job EUNICE LINKINHOKER Commercial Job Gen. Chorus l 2 5 Usher l 2 5 4 Sr. Play 4 DOLORES LUCAS Elective Job Orchestra 1 2 Glee Club 5 Operetta l 2 SARAH LYNCH Commercial Job Library Club 1 2 Girl Reserves 1 Art Club 1 Dramatic Club 4 Phi Delta 2 5 4 Newspaper-School 5 4 Basketball 2 5 Tennis 2 5 Swimming 2 5 Felecita 2 5 4 CFrom Gloversville H.S.D HELEN MCARTHUR Commercial Job Home Ec. 2 Gen. Chorus 4 Usher 1 2 5 LAVADIA MCENTIRE Elective Job ALLIE METZ Elective Job Home Ec. 1 2 Annual 4 Stunt Night Usher 1 2.5 LILLIAN MURPHY Commercial Business School Annual 4 Commercial 3 EILEEN NORMAN Commercial Work Usher 1 2 3 ANITA OTTEN Elective Bliss College Dramatic Club 3 4 Glee Club 3 4 Latin Club 1 Operetta l 2 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 Annual 4 ILA MAE PADEN College Prep. Bliss College Latin Club 1 2 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 EVA HAYE PAINTER College Prep. Wittenberg Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Annual Latin Club 1 2 Quills Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 Honor Society 4 JOCELE PARRETT Elective College Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Annual Dramatic Club 3 Latin Club l 2 Commercial Club 3 Gen. Chorus l 2 Librarian 3 IRENE PASH Elective Job Home Ee. Club l 2 Commercial Club 3 Gen. Chorus 1 SARAH ELEANOR PRATT College Prep. Denison Jr. Play 3 Thespian Night 4 Stunt Night 4 Camera Club 4 Biology Club 2 Honor Society 3 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 GAA 3 4 Hi-Life 2 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Dramatic Club 2 3 4 Latin Club 1 2 3 Gen. Chorus l 2 Thespian Club 4 4 3 ELIZABETH PUSEY Elective Beauty School Home Ec. Club l Gen. Chorus 2 3 MARJORIE RAINEY Commercial Job Girl Reserves 3 4 GAA 4 Orchestra 1 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 Annual 4 ETHELENE RAMBO Elective Job Operetta 2 3 Biology Club l Home Ec. Club 2 Glee Club 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus 2 3 RUTH RATHFELDER College Prep. Bowling Green Biology Club l Honor Society 4 Girl Reserves 2 3 4 GAA 3 4 Sec'y Quills 4 Dramatic Club 4 Latin Club l Commercial Club 3 Mathematics Club l MARYELLEN REID College Prep. Muskingum College Junior Play Girl Reserves 2 3 4 Hi-Life 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Dramatic 2 Latin Club l 2 Librarian 2 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 Honor Society 4 HELEN RILEY Commercial Office Girl Commercial Club 3 Gen. Chorus l 2 ELIZABETH ROYER Commercial Secretary ANN SABICK Commercial Junior Play Hi-Life 4 Home Ec. Club Commercial 2 Librarian 2 3 Gen. Chorus l 2 Annual 4 GERDA SCHUIANN College Prep. Ohio State Latin Club 3 Commercial 3 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 Librarian 4 MARY MAUD SCHRADER Elective White Cross Hospital Junior Play 3 Girl Reserves 4 Orchestra l 2 3 4 Glee Club 1 2 3 4 Operetta l 2 3 4 MAXINE SHORT College Prep. Columbus Beauty School Home Ec. Club 3 Latin Club 2 Gen. Chorus 1 2 PAULINE SHORT Commercial Business School Gen. Chorus 1 LOIS STARTZHAN College Prep. U. of Cincinnati Girl Reserves 2 3 4 GAA 3 4 Stunt Night 4 Biology Club l Glee Club 2 3 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 4 Annual 4 Latin Club 1 2 Commercial 3 RUTH SWARTZ Elective Bliss College Latin Club l Commercial Club 2 3 Orchestra l Gen. Chorus l 2 3 Sr. Play 4 ANNA RUTH VELLENGA College Prep. Univ. of Cincinnati Glee Club 2 3 4 GAA 3,4 Girl Reserves 4 Latin Club l 2 Thespian Night 4 Operetta 2 3 4 Stunt Night 4 Annual 4 Honor Society 4 Hi- Life 4 BEATRICE WATKINS Commercial Miami Valley Hospital Commercial Club 3 Home Economics Club 2 General Chorus 2 ANNABELLE WATT Commercial Marion Business College MOZELLE WITWER College Prep. Miami Valley Hospital General Chorus 2 3 Librarian 4 LOIS EILEEN WOODS College Prep. New York State Girls Athletic Association 3 4 Quills 4 RICHARD ALLEN Commercial Job HARRY BAILEY Elective H1-Y 4 Football 2 3 4 Track 3 4 JOSEPH BELSER College Prep. Junior Play Operetta 4 Stunt Night 4 Hi-Y 3 4 Latin Club 2 Band 2 3 4 Basketball Band 4 Glee Club 4 Football l Sr. Play PAUL BISSELL College Prep. Biology Club 1 Latin 1 2 Basketball 3 DONALD BLAIR Elective Ohio State Hi-Y 4 Camera Club 4 FRANKJBROWN Elective Ohio State General Chorus 2 3 Operetta 2 3 Stunt Night 3 Slide Rule Club 1 Quills 4 CHARLES WILLIAM BRUNSON Elective JOHN ROBERT BRYANT Elective Ohio U. Glee Club l 2 3 Gen. Chorus l 2 3 Hi-Y 4 Football 2 3 Stunt Night 1 Operetta l 2 3 WILBERT BLAIR CASEY Elective Ohio U. Football l 2 3 4 Basketball 1 2 3 4 H1-Y 4 Stunt Night 3 Track l 2 3 Annual 4 EDWARD FLEMING CLINE Elective Lincoln Flying School Football 4 Basketball 1 2 3 Glee Club 3 Gen. Chorus 3 CLEO CLINGERMAN Commercial Apprentice- ship with General Electric Junior Play l 2 3 4 Senior Play 1 2 3 4 Thespian l 2 3 4 Operetta 1 2 3 4 Stunt Night 1 2 3 4 CHESTER LEE DEAL - Commercial Football 3 4 PAUL CHESTER DICK Commercial CHARLES DIESEM College Prep. Ohio State Operetta 3 Stunt Night 4 Camera Club 4 Honor Society 3 4 Hi-Y 3 4 Pres. 4 H1-Life 2 3 4 Annual 4 Latin Club 1 2 Slide Rule Club l 2 3 Football 1 2 3 4 Class Vice Pres. 4 EARL ENGLE Commercial Ohio State 9 Glee Club 1 Gen. Chorus 2 Stunt Night 2 ESTON FROEBE College Prep. Univ. Cincinnati Junior Play Stunt Night 2 Trigonometry Club 3 Dramatic Club 3 Band l 2 3 4 Basketball Band 4 Orchestra l 2 3 4 Glee Club 1 RUSSELL GREGG Elective Job Junior Play FRED GROVE Elective Job Track l THEODORE HELTERBRAND Elective Job Track 3 4 EARLE HICKS College Prep. Wilberforce Stunt Night 3 Hi-Y 4 Football 2 3 4 Basketball 2 3 Track 2 ROBERT HILL Elective Academy EUGENE HOLYCROSS College Prep. Ohio U. Operetta 4 Stunt Night 4 Camera Club 4 Hi-Y 3 4 Annual 4 Dramatic Club 3 Glee Club 4 Sr. Play SAMUEL HOUCHINS Elective Wooster DON JACOBS College Prep. Job Junior Play Operetta 2 Stunt Night 2 Band 1 2 3 4 Orchestra 2 3 General Chorus l Basketball 3 4 Track 3 10 JOHN PAUL JACOBS Elective Job KENNETH KAYLOR Commercial Job Honor Society 4 Science 1 JAMES CALVIN KENNEDY Vocational Ohio State Hi-Y 3 4 Band Stunt Night 2 German Band 3 4 Science l Annual DANIEL PAYNE KINCHEN Elective Wilberforce Cheer Leader 2 3 Operetta Glee Club General Chorus Track Dramatic Club 3 4 Stunt Night H1-Y 4 DONALD EDWARD KING Vocational Job KARL KAY KRITES College Prep. Cincinnati College of Embalming H1-Y 4 Latin Club l Football 2 3 4 Track 3 4 MORRIS EUGENE LANTZ College Prep. O.S.U. Band 2 3 4 Orchestra 2 3 4 Glee Club 2 Stunt Night 2 Hi-Y 3 German Band Honor Society 4 MELVIN GEORGE LEPPERT Elective St. George's College Band 2 3 4 Orchestra Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 Glee Club German Band 4 RICHARD T. LINN Elective Job Stunt Night 3 Hi-Y 4 Track Football CARL RICHARD MARCH College Prep. Ohio U. Football 3 Manager 4 Basketball 2 Manager 3 4 Track 3 Manager Hi-Y Treasurer 4 Annual 4 Science 1 WILLIAM MAXSON College Prep. Biology Club l Hi-Y 3 4 ROBERT O'NEILL Commercial Capital U. Junior Play Operetta 4 Camera Club Hi-Y 3 Annual 4 Band 4 Football 3 Track Basketball RALPH EARLE PARKER Commercial ROBERT PARMER Commercial CLAYTON RHEA Elective Wilberforce Hi-Y 4 Gen. Chorus 3 Football 2 ELDEN J. ROPP Elective Ohio State Src JAMES PORTER ROSS College Prep. Ohio State Junior Play Thesplan Night 4 Stunt Night 1 2 3 Camera Club 3 H1-Y 3 4 Hi-Life 4 Annual 4 Biology l 2 Thespian Club 3 4 Dramatic Club Latin Club Slide Rule Football Track Tennis 2 3 4 CHARLES COST ROYER College Prep. O.S.U. Honor Society H1-Y Vice Pres. 4 Hi-Life 1 2 3 4 Annual 4 Thespian Night Latin Club Camera Club 4 Basketball Co- Captain 4 Class President 3 4 Senior Play IVAN SHORT Elective Bolling Green Basketball Co-Captain 4 Track 3 4 WILLIAM SMITH College Prep. O.U. Junior Play Thespian Night 4 Operetta 1 2 3 4 Stunt Night l 2 3 4 Camera Club 3 Hi-Y 3 4 Thespian Club 3 4 Dramatic Club 3 4 Class Vice Pres. 3 Drum Major 3 4 Glee Club l 2 3 4 GENE SMITH Elective Job Football l 2 3 4 Track l 2 3 4 JOHN STARTZMAN College Prep. oeseuo 2 3 4 Biology Club l Camera Club 4 Slide Rule Club l 2 Trigonometry Club 4 Quills 4 Latin Club Football 2 3 4 Basketball Jr. Play Thespian Night 4 Thespian Club 3 4 Honor Society 4 Sr. Play JAMES TAYLOR College Prep. Ohio U. Hi-Y 3 4 Annual 4 Slide Rule Club l Latin l 2 Biology Club 3 Honor Society 4 Football Manager 4 Basketball Manager 4 EDWARD THOBE Elective Roosevelt Flying School Stunt Night 3 4 ROLAND THRUSH Elective Ohio State 11 Camera Club 4 Annual 4 Quills 4 Electric Welding Trigonometry Club 4 Latin Club 1 2 Operetta 3 Slide Rule Club 4 ERNEST WOOD Glee Club 2 3 Hi-Y 3 4 Honor Vocational Hi-Y 3 4 Sr. Play Society 3 4 Pres. 4 Industrial Arts 3 Football 1 2 HAROLD TRUMBULL Basketball l 2 JACK ZIMMERMAN College Prep. Track 2 3 4 College Prep. Thespian Club 4 Sr. Play Miami Glee Club Thespian Night 4 3 Hi-Y 3 Stunt Night 4 ROBERT WEEKS Track 3 Trigonometry Club 4 Vocational Operetta 3 Wormmq the-:hook OurnKnifteY' knittmq Fnradrill Up in the air' The 'Faculty does laugh Track tea rn 1939 12 NAME NICKTIAME Maxine A. Lorna B. Kathryn B. Clara B. Betty B. Pauline B. R. Calland Ruth C. Sara J.C. Betty C. Eleanor C. Ellen C. Marie C. Geraldine C. Martha J.D. Peggy D. Eloise E. Mary J.F. Maxine F. Virginia F Mary G. Betty G. Marguerite Camille H. Virginia H. J. Haynes J. Herres Ruth H. Irene H. Mary E.H. Bernice I. Kathryn K. Dorothy K. Beatrice K. Ruth K. Janet K. Lenora K. Virginia K Leah K. Lillian L. Charlotte Mary L. Eunice L. H L. Max Trixie Mickey Skippy Betts Polly Boots Jeanne Bill Clingie Gerry Marty Peg Weasie Shorty Red Jimmy Kay Graby Margie Barchee Harshie Jo Jo Blondie Renie Rosie Bernie Kay Dot Beatie Irish Janny Mickey Ginny Lill Lottie Linkie FAVORITE SONG ASFJIRATION FAVORITE FOOD Heaven Can Wait Rock of Ages Heaven Can Wait Alexander's Ragtime Band Deep Purple I Cried For You This Side of Heaven Little Skipper Hold Tight Stardust Diane Deep Purple Penny Serenade And The Angels Sing Stardust I'm Getting Senti- mental Over You I Love You Truly St. Louis Blues Mexicali Rose The Baggage Coach Ahead My Reverie Sophisticated Lady Wishing Stardust Stardust One Rose Stardust Deep Purple Stardust I Cried For You My Reverie Heaven Can Wait Heaven Can Wait Honolulu When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Deep Purple And The Angels Sing I Love You Truly I Cried For You My Reverie Deep Purple Singing In The Rain Deep Purple Nurse Stenographer Journalist Author Telephone Operator Stenographer Elementary Teacher Air Hostess Stenographer Nurse Poetess Secretary Librarian Radio Work Singer Buyer Teacher Housewife Housewife Teacher Secretary Social Welfa Worker Buyer Teacher Nurse Nurse F6 Head Waitress Housewife Housewife Nurse Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Missionary Secretary Social Worker Journalist Dress Design er Missionary Stenographer Seamstress Beautician French Fried Potatoes Potato Salad Ice'Cream Ice Cream Pineapple Upside-down Cake Strawberry Shortcake Chicken Foot-long Hot Dogs Potato Chips Chicken Mashed Potatoes Potato Chips Fried Chicken Gingerbread with Whipped Cream Baked Ham Hot Fudge Sundae Fried Chicken Angel Food Cake Turkey Strawberry Shortcake Chili Lemon Pie Sodas Salad Strawberries Noodles Mince Pie Macaroni Ice Cream Ice Cream Fruits Mashed Potatoes French Fried Potatoes Potatoes Pineapple Chocolate Vegetable Turkey Ice Cream Chocolate Fudge Cake Chili Sweet Potatoes Steak Chop Suey Pineapple Dolores L. Sarah L. Helen MCAQ Lavadia McE Allie M. Lillian M. Eileen N. Anita O. Ila P. Eva M.P. Jocele P. Irene P. Sarah P. Elizabeth P Marjorie R. Ethelene R. Ruth R. Maryellen R Helen R. Elizabeth R Ann S. Gerda S. Mary M.S. Maxine S. Pauline S. Lois Ss Ruth S. Anna R.V. Beatrice W. Annabelle W Mozelle W. L01B We Richard A. Harry B. Joseph Be Paul Be Donald B. Frank B. Charles B. Robert B. Blair C. Edward C. Cleo C. Chester D. Dee Sally Butch Vada Susie Mudge Nets Bunnie Pete Jo Rennie Sally Betty Margie Rats Punky Mae Betty Skip Mardie Micky Polly Twerp Ann Bee Butch Woody Dick Napoleon Joe Bls Don Gunix B111 Bob Eddie Cleo-o-o Chet Melancholy Baby Tales From Vienna Woods Heaven Can Wait Stardust I Get Along Without You Very Well Deep Purple Two Hearts And The Angels Sing Deep Purple Lights Out Deep Purple Stardust Night and Day Deep Purple Deep Purple Old Folks Blue Danube Blue Danube Our Love I Promise you Little Sir Echo Deep Purple Summer Time Mexicali Rose You're The Only Star In My Blue Heaven Deep Purple Moonlight and Shadows I Get Along Without You Very Well My Reverie Could Be Little Sir Echo Deep Purple Dipsy Doodle Little Sir Echo Church in the Wild Wood Hold Tight Deep Purple Penny Serenade Beautiful Ohio Blue Hawaii Penny Serenade Deep Purple Yearnlng Deep in a Dream Stenographer Stenographer Factory Off. Nurse Beautician Stenographer Stenographer Personnel Director Stenographer Dietician Stenographer Stenographer Chemical Re- search Worker Beautician Stenographer Housewife Phys.Ed. Clothes De- signer Homemaker Stenographer An Ideal Wife Store Manager Medical Nurse Beauticlan Stenographer Nurse Private Secretary Nurse Nurse Stenographer Nurse Nurse Grocer Pilot Draftsman Pharmacist Research Industrial Arts Teacher Carpenter Journalist Coach Transport Pilot Radio Research Worker Mechanic 13 Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Chowmein and Noodles Noodles and Beef Steak Heavenly Hash Butterscotch Pie Potatoes Angel Food Cake Pumpkin Pie Turkey Cherry Pie Chocolate Pudding Scallops Ice Cream French Fried Potatoes Angel Food Cake Ham Oranges Watermelon Chocolate Pie Turkey Shrimp Bacon and Eggs Oranges Escalloped Potatoes Angel Food Cake Pineapple Fluff Chill Chocolate Cake Chicken Steak and F.Fries Pickles Oysters Ice Cream Macaroni Chicken and Noodle Ham Chicken Chicken Baked Ham Chicken Steak Soups Chicken 14 Paul D. Charles D. Earl Ee Eston F. Russel G. Fred Ge Theodore H. Earle H. Robert Ho Eugene He Samuel H. Donald J. John P. J. Kenneth K. JBNOB Ce Ke Daniel Po Ke Donald E. Karl K. K. Morris E. Melvin C. Richard T Richard M. William K. M. R0bOl't oe Ralph P. Rabertl Pe Clayton R. Elden Je Re James R. Charles Re Ivan S. William S. Gene S. John Se James T. Edward T. Harold T. Robert W. Ernest W. Jack Z. Gunpowder Chuck Pee-wee Froebe Squeak Fred Ted Hickies Bob Gene Dutch Don J.P. Kenny Jim Dannie Shorty Krites Rusty Mel Dick Dick Will Bob Bob Rookie Pug Bud Chuck Ike B111 Smitty Yosh Vincent Slush Bob Big Chief Lightning Bells of Avalon Indian Love Call Little Sir Echo Stardust All Ashcre Deep Purple Deep Purple Hold Tight Blue Danube Begin the Beguine Rosalie Deep In A Dream I Get Along Without You Very Well Alexander's Ragtime Band Atlantis 'Tain't What You Do It 's the Way How You Do It Amaryllis Honolulu Ave Maria Nola Hurry Home Blue Hawaii You're The Only Star In M Blue Heaven Ave Maria Deep Purple Penny Serenade According to the Moonlight Penny Serenade So Many Memories And the Angels Sing You're the Only Star In My Blue Heaven I'm Getting Senti- mental Over You I Cried For You You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven Deep Purple Begin the Beguine The Funny Old Hills Deep Purple Donkey Serenade Deep Purple Musician Veterinarian Journalist Me che Enge Machinist Aeronautical Engineer Radio Opera- tor Teacher Cadet Osteopath Farmer Stationary Engineer Jack of all Trades Govt. Print- ing Operator Veterinarian Lawyer Farmer Mortician Elect. Eng. Organist Doctor News Reporter Criminologist Accountant Railroader Mechanic Dentist Business Man Veterinarian Doctor Farmer Lawyer Metal F1Il1Sh6l Chemical Eng. Dentist Civil Eng. Engineer Elect. Welder R.R. Brakeman Sailor Pork and Beans All kinds Swiss Steak Chicken Steak Sweet Potatoes Ice Cream Oranges ' Angel Food Cake Potatoes Fried Chicken Chicken Angel Food Cake Butterscotch Pie Hamburger Fish Steak Butterscotch Pie Chicken Chili Soup Mashed Potatoes Chicken Chicken Chicken Chicken Apples Chili Mushrooms Sweet Potatoes Chicken Rabbit Sea Food Bananas Fried Chicken Chicken Steak Potato Salad Noodles Beef Steak Butterscotch Pie 15 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1959 We, the class of 1939, have made history! From grade schools and the junior high we have worked our the 'melting pot' of them all--high school, our goal Green freshmen ! Not only were we called green, the various way up to but we, our- selves, felt green. We were thrilled to be in cafeteria, although it was rather hard during those 4th periods because of the tanta- lizing odors creeping under the doors to tickle our palates. Wwe are now among the upper classmenin NWe get to go to the senior assembly.W 'We are not green any more.' These were our sophomore thoughts. This year we were able to do a little more and weren't quite so embarrassed all of the time. Our sophomore year is rather vague because our Junior and senior years left the most indelible impressions. So we went gaily on ------- Most of us were taking five subjects now, especially the commercial students. This made us feel grown up. Then came our Junior play HSm1lin' Throughn, where the juniors received orchids for their display of dramatic ability. This was a never-to-be forgotten incident in our Junior year. We now come to the great event that most high school students anticipate, the junior-senior reception. For a while we were doubtful whether there was going to be a Prom, but after much work we put over a successful nautical Prom. Our rhythm makers were Joey Ray and his orchestra who, all agreed, were at their best. Seniors! Dignified seniors! How well every senior remembers the first few days of this, his last year. How discouraged we were with those enormous history assignments. We gradually got used to them, and started on an adventurous year. However, before many weeks had passed our senior class had diminished into a small class the love bug having caused a few of the seniors to be led to the altar. Scraps, scraps, and more scraps! Yes, Ohio scrap books. We had heard fantastic tales about this book ever since we entered high school, but we all came through with flying colors. Mr. Bookwalter says some of the best books he has ever had were supplied this year Our football season was highly successful. We won every game except two. Everyone will always remember the NGus and Rosien game About this time our basketball team must be mentioned as one of the things we seniors shall never forget. How they won every game but one and then started on their victorious path to Columbus, will always be remembered. With every single person intensely interested, they played the games with the best of ability and it took the state champions to beat them. We mustn't forget our numerous senior meetings in which we problems. We decided to give a pageant UHoliday' as the last of our performances were busy ones while we secured our pictures. But alas and alack, after to the finish. Farewell class of '59. solved all of our weighty on the football field and These last few weeks announcements, cards, and twelve years we have come PQ I5 Al +o-gefl-wer, Ye! ! lam Chief nomenswf X 3.4 Geomefrg Class wifh a prachcal problem. E xa.s pe ra'I'e dy A if M T -inward a Pnmshed Prom- I' 11 AQ 'rf'-x.-4,-H 1 Bird- HKS Poor Jilhiorl' ww. D, - s 1 We , . Pix 2 I H Fluolgieu ,, . .Y :rr w.'g1j g1:. N PFQOIVISN H . sq PROMS OF 1958 AND 1959 Sailing away to a gay evening! Up the gangplank came the juniors and seniors of 1958 attired in the splendor of colorful evening clothes. The pennants were flying, and through the port holes one could see the sea fish darting through the water. There were lifebuoys for USerious Seniorsu and NJo1ly Juniorsu. These were made gay with the colors of the senior class, maroon and white. The orchestra nsteeredn forth with pep songs of B.H.S. during the grand march led by the senior class president, Howard Wood and Miss Eva Maye Painter, together with the junior class president, Charles Royer and Miss Peggy Downing. The junior class entertained the senior class of 1959 in one of the most clever and unusual scenes ever portrayed at a recep- tion, that of a corral on a dude ranch. One could almost see the plains of the Wild West because the decorations were so vivid. The senior colors of maroon and white and those of the junior class, blue and white, added a soft hue to the whole effect. The grand march was lovely with the colorful evening attire of the classmates and was led by senior class president, Charles Royer and Miss Maryellen Reid with junior class president, Eugene Bailey and Miss Marilyn Medaris. 18 N PLAYS N I THE CLUTCHING CLAVV THE JUNIOR CLASS PLAYS OF 1958 AND J SM! LIN THFQGUGH I 1959 On February 18, 1958, NSmilin' Throughn was presented on the stage of the high school auditorium. It was directed by Miss Esther McNaught and included a cast of fifteen which follows: William Smith, John Startzman, Donald Jacobs, James Ross, Robert O'Neil, Joseph Belser, Eston Froebe, Russell Gregg, Mickey Bannon, Virginia Harshfield, Maryellen Reid, Virginia Knowlton, Janet Kennedy, Jean Darnell, and Kathryn Kanaga. On April 21, 1939, the nClutchin Claw' was presented on the 8 high school auditorium stage. It was directed and included a cast, numbering thirteen, which Corwin, Elwood Breaston, Dalton McAdams, Nevin Bailey, William Hone, Ellen Petty, Garnet Zoz, Mary Alice Miller, Marilyn Medaris, Lois Wharf by Miss Esther McNaught follows: William Costin, Eugene Barbara Heydinger, , and Evelyn Bersinger. 6 9 13 16 21 23 30 7 14 21 28 3 8 11 21 22 23 24 28 2 6 7 9 12 16 17 23 31 1 2 3 12 13 16 17 20 24 27 30 19 SEPTENIBER --Alarm set for seven. First time since last June. --Just about ready to get into the routine. --Girl Reserves have a picnic. Oh! the mosquitoes! --First football game. Whoops! We beat our old enemies 7-O. --County fair and three afternoons of freedom. --Victory over Sidney. First time in ages and ages. --Home game with Kenton. Wow! Barely win by a score of 44-6. OCTOBER --Wapak, and football there. We leave with our tails between our legs. --Van Wert comes here to lay our ears back. --Back in the groove with a 19-O victory over Celina. --St. Marys. We beat 'em but freeze in the process. NOVEMBER --Poor Bluffton bites the dust 58-8. --Election day. Seniors vote at school. Seniors pull a Maine and Vermont. --Armistice game with Marysville. uGus and Rosien steal the show --The worst history exam so far. --Plain City in basketball. Victory is sweet--41-ll. --Thanksgiving vacation. Oh sleep, blessed sleep. --Oh-h-h what a dinner! Q --School--and what a let down after that swell vacation. - DECEMBER --Sidney gets told with a score of 51 to 24. --Stunt Night a big success. --Far from few fatigued folks. --Marysville is left at the post 36-8. WRoll up your sleeves, unbutton your collar, and stick out your tongue. Some one caught the bug.n --Kenton--very sad. B.H.S. very happy. Score: 31-17. --Fairview--very happy. B.H.S. very very sad! --Skinned Marysville. Longed-for vacation begins. --Happy New Year, Everybody! JANUARY --How do you feel? --NEat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.W --School starts. --Seniors have all exams on the same day. --Seniors have relapse. --Second semester. Dr. Slutz talks to assembly. . --Urbana gets behind the eight-ball by a score of 55-25. --Heap big snow. Heap plenty cold. , --Wapak, here. B.H.S. rings the bell at the SO mark. --Happy birthday F.D.R! FEBRUARY Poor Bluffton. Ditto St. Marys. Lima South leaves defeated 26-20. Extra! Extra! B.H.S. beats Upper Arlington! Ends season victoriously! NFlu' flamdoozles weak and strong alike. MARCH Tournament in Dayton. Victory over Chaminade! School closed till Monday. Back to Dayton. Wallop big Springfield team. Oh Joy! We beat Middletown! First time B.H.S. has ever won three tournament games! We lon! We won! Yessir, we beat Stivers. Oh that beautiful trophy! Champs--that's us. nChonitaU plays at the Auditorium. Wstraight to Columbus, here we go.N And we win ! New Philly goes home with a headache. Oh Massillon, poor Massillon. You played the champs today. It takes the State Champions to beat us. Victory banquet. Thespians show their stuff with three one act plays. APRIL Spring vacation and oh, how we need it! 8-9-lO-l1-l2-15-14-15-16-RAIN! Juniors' WClutching Clawn pulls thrills and chills. Senior girls given dinner by Business and Professional Women's Club. -Girl Reserves have Pre-Leap Year Dance. MAY -Big Night has finally come. Junior-Senior Prom. FUN! Last day for seniors. Seniors present 'Holidayn for school approval. Baccalaureate. Memorial Day. School closed for the day. Seniors present pageant. That's over and what a relief! JUNE -Commencement WThough we may go, tenderest mem'ries I know Will cling 'round Bellefontaine High.W 21 E' ff! Anot her' fad. F Q.F'5 license plate. f I J M.. 5 2' J' .E ii. -:H i Olcl Fazthful. 'BZH 81 Mar-yellen. Cough? busy at Work. . Football 4 Co-captains Harshie5 wooden shoes 3. to OFF the 6 I C0 D La n c 'Cv BACCALAUREATE The Class of 1939 donned their blue mortar boards for the first time on Sunday, May 28, 1939. The occasion was Baccalaureate which took place in the B.H.S. Auditorium. The farewell sermon was delivered by Rev. Ziegler, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine, Ohio. THE SENIOR PAGEANT On May 30, 1939, the Class of 1939 presented an historic pageant The theme of the pageant was evident in a series of epic pictures which portrayed the melting pot influence in America. The pageant culminated in an immense human flag built by the members of the graduating class. COMMENCEMENT For the third and final time the Class of 1939 dressed them- selves in their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas at the seventy-first annual commencement. Dr. Schuyler Garth of Youngstown, Ohio, gave the commencement address. The diplomas were presented by Dr. C. K. Startzman. Mr. S. A. Frampton gave the class ranking and attendance records. Charles Royer, the senior class president, presented the Senior Memorial and said a final farewell for the Class of 1939. SENIOR MEMORIAL Every senior class leaves some kind of memorial. The '39 seniors ran up against some hard luck when circumstances limited funds for purchasing this memorial. However they chose a memorial which was both needed and suitable, a slide machine. SENIOR PLAY OF 1939 ' 'Hol1day', a modern comedy in three acts, was presented as the senior play lay 26th. The characters were as follows: Linda, Sally Pratt, Julia, Kathryn Kanagag Edward, John Startzmang Johnny, Charles Royerg Susan, Gerry Cowmang Nick, Harold Trumbull, Laura, Janet Kennedy, Seton, Roland Thrush, Henry, Joe Belserg Charles, Eugene Holycrossg Delia, Ruth Swartz. SENIOR ASSEMBLY PROGRAM 'Father Timen represented the theme of the senior assembly program. Charles Royer, Eleanor Clagg, Maryellen Reid, Bill Haxson, and Bud Ross were members of the committee that had charge of this program. Seniors took part in the presentation which included the reading of the senior class will, prophecy, and history. STATE SCHOLARSHIP TESTS State Scholarship Tests for seniors in Bellefontalne High School and high schools of the county were given here April 1, 1939. Harold Trumbull, a senior of B.H.S., rated first in the county when the results were received. Sally Pratt held fifth place, Charles Boyer, sixth place, and Charles Diesem, tenth place. fr STUNT INIIGHTM5 X ' t S e l il n K i Fom'l'ou5 , M0010 YW? Romeo and Jul ieT MSG-inms .-4 Noc1h'5 ArK Mefhisfo Stunt Night in B.H.S. has always been a regular part of the year's program. The Stunt Nights of the last four years have followed somewhat this schedule: 1935-Comics 1936-Plantation 1937-Irish Stunts 1938-Various Stunts The Stunt Night this year was as big a success as ever. The audience was kept marvelously entertained the whole evening by such stunts as nThe Baby Shown, NL1fe-Saversn, and 'Madame McGinnis, the Grand Uproar Slnger'. No one can forget the tricks of NMephisto, the Educated Horsen, or the troubles of the animals in WNoah's Arkn. Mixed in with these were 'The Alphabet Weddingn, the gypsy dancing, and many other amusing stunts. One of the outstanding features of the evening was the beautiful singing of the celebrated trio. Stunt Night is truly something never to be forgotten. NIVIUSICN CHONITA TRIO OPERETTAS The operetta presented by the Glee Club in 1939 was 'Chon1taN, a colorful gypsy romance. The first and third acts took place in a gypsy camp. The second was played in a castle in Budapest. Martha Jean Darnell took the leading part of Chonita, a gypsy princess. Stephan, her gypsy lover, was played by Rex Burton. Doc Mowry was Chonita's father, Murdo, the king of the gypsy tribe. Daya, the gypsy nurse, was portrayed by Alice Heisler. Bob Topping took the part of Konrad. In 1938, the operetta was nTulip Timen, a Dutch comedy. The leading parts were taken by Dick Peters, Roland Thrush, Gerry Cowman, Bob Topping, Delphine Ellis, Charles Diesem, Rex Burton, and Lawton Brackney. The operetta given in 1937 was the famous Gilbert and Sullivan Japanese production, WThe Mikadon. R. LeVeck, R. Burton, V. Lineau C. Baxley, V. Rowling, and M. Ferguson had the most important parts. NAn Old Spanish Custom' was given in 1936. Leading parte were taken by R. Peters, A. Madden, G. Cowman, and R. Burton. THE TRIO The trio started out in 1937-1938 as a sextet composed of Mary Ann Champ, Joy Thompson, and Delphine Ellis--who graduated in 1938--and Gerry Cowman, Mickey Bannon, and Martha Jean Darnell. The latter three continued to gain popularity in this last year and have made a number of appearances at churches, school assemblies, and at Stunt Night. On April 8, 1939, they were fortunate enough to get an audition for Station WBNS in Columbus. At that time they sang 'Reverie' and Sweetheart of Sigma Chin. Two weeks later they returned to Columbus to sing again, but this time it was over the radio. They were introduced as Gerry, Jean and Mickey, and sang WRever1eW again, as well as 'Then Came The Rainn. OrchesTro1 Bond . 1 xx 5 1 . a . - H, ORCHESTRA Every year the high school orchestra plays for many school assemblies, the junior and senior plays, Thespian Night, Stunt Night, and for the operetta. BAND For many years the band has played for the football games at home, and traveled to many other towns to spur the football team on to victory. During the basketball season of '38-'39, a basketball band was formed which was composed of a number of members of the regular band. It played for all of the home games and a number of out-of-town contests. It also followed the team to most of the unforgettable Dayton and Columbus tour nament games. GLEE CLUB The glee club has appeared at a number of churches in the last four years, as well as entertained in our own high school assemblies. An operetta is produced every year by the members of the glee club. Glee Club ,-.lr--II... LIFEN Every other Thursday 8th period found heads in a sea of blue papers. Students and teachers were absorbing Hi-Life, the school paper. A sudden gasp or laugh gave evidence of news or humor. New students were presented in the Blue Book. Sports, News, Clubs, Society and Personality were the main features. The staff was as follows: EDITOR-Virginia Knowlton SPORTS EDITOR-Charles Royer, Charles Diesem, Bob Holderman, Jim Haines, Eleanor Davis PERSONALITY EDITORS-Gerry Cowman and Bud Ross, Jimmy Moss, Janet Hill, Marilyn Medaris, Mary Grabiel, Barbara Heydinger ART EDITOR-Maryellen Reid, Jean Darnell, Eleanor Trumbull FACULTY ADVISOR-Miss Grace Otte SOCIETY AND CLUBS EDITOR Kitty Ryan, Jo Pheneger, NEWS EDITOR-Sally Pratt, Deborah Norman, Virginia Downing, Lois Woods, Ann Taylor -Eleanor Clagg, DeDe Zerbee, Phyllis Miller Betty Pheneger, Jean Kinnard, Rambeau, Fred Hays, Peggy Vellenga, Fred Sabick, Jim TOP FLIGHT-M. Pheneger, G. Downing, L. Milligan, R. Rathfelder, B. Martin, J. Foote, J. Simpson, J. Bright BUSINESS MANAGER-Mickey Bannon, Billy Short, P.K. Pratt, Lois Harrold, Sue Dietrich, Norell Highland MIMEOGRAPH-Bob Holderman, Junior Huston, Jim Poole, Norell Highland TYPING-Typing classes under the direction of Miss McGee 27 GIRL'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Thirty juniors and seniors, under the leadership of Miss Dreisbach, made up the membership of the G.A.A. this year. A member is required to have average grades in all subjects and A or B in Gym. It is necessary to secure 75 points each year by playing in tournaments, taking hikes, or engaging in other sports. The G.A.A. has sponsored basketball, soft-ball, and volleyball tournaments and has held an annual play day for two years. The members officiate at junior high tournaments. Lois Woods, Ann Vellenga, Ruth Rathfelder, and Charlotte Lichty were the officers. GIRL RESERVES Girl Reserves reached a new height in service and friendship this year under the leadership of Virginia Knowlton, Miss Dreisbac Miss Knowlton and Miss Cooper. From the first picnic to the Sally Hartnett dance, the Girl Reserves had interesting meetings, en- joyed craft nights, caroling, sports, and dancing, and served at several dinners. The youngest honorary member of Girl Reserves is Diane Vellenga. HI-Y Hi-Y, a branch of the Y.M.C.A., is an organization for high school juniors and seniors. Fifty boys belonged this year, help- ing the community by contributing to the Red Cross and giving baskets to the needy at Christmas time. Their activities included discussion groups, evenings of recreation, and the annual banquet at the Logan Hotel. The officers were: Charles Diesem, Charles Boyer, Harold Trumbull, and Dick March. TRIG CLUB Mr. Lautenbach was the advisor for Trig Club. It was started this year for the benefit of those who wished to learn something about Trigonometry. The twelve members of this club, which was conducted as a class, had no officers. h A M S A G E + The chief Thespian Night year, on March Makes A Fourth mentioned play O M H U gLJ THESPIAN SOCIETY activity of Bellefontaine Thespians is an annual in which three one-act plays are presented. This 51, the plays were NThe Dormitory Dubn, WMr. Massey At Bridgen, and UA Message From Khufun. The last was presented at Denison University, April 22, at the Thespian Dramatic Festival. Bud Ross was chosen as a member of the all-regional cast selected by critics. In past years several royalty successes have been presented: HThe Valiantn, nSubmergedn, nJust 'Till Morningn, NThe Wedding Veiln and NDrums of Deathn. - Mickey Bannon, Jean Darnell, Bud Ross, Bill Smith, and John Startzman are the five members of this organization from last year. In an assembly program on April 27th the following new members were admitted to Troup 100 of the National Thespian Society: Kathryn Kanaga, Gerry Cowman, Sally Pratt, Harold Trumbull, Barbara Heydinger Garnet Zoz, Dalton McAdams, and Bill Corwin. CAMERA CLUB Everyone should have a hobby. For those whose hobby is photo- graphy, Mr. Freeman, who is very much interested in camera and pic- tures of all kinds, started Camera Club. Charles Royer was the president of this club whose members learned to take, develop, and print pictures. A room off the Chemistry Lab. was equipped for a dark room for the purpose of developing and printing pictures. Besides receiving a clearer understanding of photography, these members sold at several basketball games using the money to repair a plate camera for their use. Protozoa, BIOLOGY CLUB osmosis, and mammals all remind one of a distinct phase of biology. Persons who are particularly interested in biology have formed a club in which they can carry on more experi- ments and research work than time provides in class. Mr. Geist was the club's helpful sponsor. This year there were two biology clubs. The Junior Biology Club, of which Jo Ann Brady was president, was made up of twenty-eight freshmen. Kenneth Henry was president of the Senior Biology Club whose members were from the three upper classes. N NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY'-'29 National Honor Society was organized in 1935 under the guidance of our principal, Mr. P. Q. Freeman. It is merely an honorary society and does not carry on any activities. Members for this group are chosen on four requirements, scholarship, leadership, character, and service. These candidates must be in the upper third of their class, must possess the four traits mentioned above, and must be voted on by the faculty before being accepted as members. , Perhaps the most beautiful service of the school year is the induction ceremony in which new members are brought forward and welcomed as members of this organization. It is the greatest honor a student can have to become a part of this great society and the significance of such an impressive service makes the honor even higher. The members chosen in 1938 were: Mickey Bannon, Geraldine Cowman, Virginia Knowlton, Sally Pratt, Martha Jean Darnell, Harold Trumbull, Charles Diesem, and Charles Royer. April 21 of this year the induction ceremony was held for the following new members: Maryellen Reid, Virginia Harshfield, Kenneth Kaylor, James Taylor, Morris Lantz, John Startzman, Eva Maye Painter, Ellen Clingerman, Ruth Kelley, Ruth Rathfelder, and Anna Ruth Vellenga from the senior class, and Betty Pheneger, Marilyn Medaris, Barbara Heydinger, Tom Brown, Ruth Cooper, Geraldine Eleyet, Eleanor Trumbull, and Fred Sabick from the Junior class. LEGICN AWARDS The annual custom of presenting American Legion awards to deserving freshmen and seniors on commencement night has been discontinued. Those receiving them during the present senior class's remembrance are: Freshmen 1956 1957 1938 Evelyn Smith Barbara Heydinger Janet Hill Charles Royer Tom Brown Dick McGarvey Seniors Jean Wren Doris Van Vleck May Breniser Fred Frazer Wayne Martin Gordon Inskeep boo King U P SUPCT5 pafrol High School D031 Qlgfut 3.3.1 VVZQY5 Homeward bound Are gou lisTenin'? RUTP1 and ,Ig an The llgwn- Digging F'-007-190 ll Le'f1'er,s NS PQRTSN 51 I , -vi BOYS' SPORTS IN THE SCHOOL Considerable interest was shown in intra-mural activities this year. Each gym class participated in these indoor sports, which included basketball, badminton, ping pong, and shuffle board During the winter each class selected its one champion in each of the sports and presented him in the spring finals. This spring the intra-mural finals were the climax to an exceedingly successful intra-mural season. These finals in- cluded the class champions who represented their classes in every sport. The senior high basketball tournament was well attended and proved to be very interesting. Eight teams were entered in the tournament with every class represented. The teams of Tom Ewing, Jim Smith Emmett Harvey, and Ralph Mowry entered the semi-finals with Tom Ewing and Mowry surviving. In the finals, Ewing defeated Mowry after a hard-fought battle ------- 7-5. The badminton tournament was swift and exciting with four crack teams surviving the semi-finals. The Short-Wells and Jacobs-Clingerman teams entered the finals, Short-Wells winning the championship, two games out of three. The ping pong tournament found last year's champion, Junior Clingerman, playing Leon Kerns, another finalist last year, for the coveted title. Kerns became new champion after defeating Clingerman two games straight. In the shuffle board tournament Lester-Morris cinched the championship with ease, with Nichols-Wells bowing to them in the finals. The intra-mural track meet proved a walk-away for the junior class which netted 51 points against 38 points gathered by the seniors. The freshmen took third place with 15 points and the sophomores fourth with 4 points. N FQOTBALLN Emerging from the season with a record of seven wins and two losses, the '38 squad leaves behind one of the most successful seasons in the last few years. When the season began, Bellefontaine was thought to have only an average team, but it gradually gained momentum and it was not long before the team was recognized as a great team. Backed by a staunch and loyal group of supporters, the Chief- tains never failed to fight to the final gun and it was only after bitter struggles that they were defeated by lone touchdowns. Writ- ten into the records were such traditional rivals as Sidney, Kenton, and Marysville, relations were also renewed with Urbana by opening the season with a victory. Starting his eleventh year at the helm of Bellefontaine's athletics, Coach Dodd presented a well-balanced team and a crowd of boys who loved to play with a determination to win. Playing their last year for Bellefontaine were Gene Smith, Harry Bailey, Charles Harris, Blair Casey, Charles Diesem, Kay Krites, John Startzman, Earle Hicks, Carey Whaley, and Sid Otten. Blair Casey and Gene Smith were elected honorary co-captains for the season. The loss of the above mentioned players will be keenly felt and they may be difficult to replace, for they were ever dependable. We only wish them continued success and the best of luck. May the squad of next year have a season just as good or better than this last which is now only a pleasant and treasured memory. 1938 RECORD B.H.S. 7 Urbana O B.H.S. 19 Celina O B.H.S. 7 Sidney 2 B.H.S. 20 St. Marys 7 B.H.S. 44 Kenton 6 B.H.S. 38 Bluffton 8 B.H.S. O Wapakoneta 7 B. Marysville O H.S. 13 B.H.S. O Van Wert 6 33 CAN WE FORGET? Co-captain Boyer, the one we admired for his basket making and for his level head at all times. He was an All-State Guard. Co-captain Short, the boy who kept the opponents' high scoring forwards from making points. Paul Hildreth, the All-State forward who won games by his baskets and by his hard playing. Sid Otten, the ugiantu under the basket and a swell player to have on a team. Sid never said much, but his action spoke for him. Tom Brown, the red-headed mite, who was as quick as lightning and a good shot from way out on the floor. The Reserves, who were the boys who cheered the team ong without them the team could never have won. The Coach, who made the members and the team the athletes they were. The basketball banquet and the speech by Jimmy Hull. The exhibits of Dick Startzman with the drum. Bill Smith with his baton. The band music which thrilled the spectators. Those beautiful trophies won for the school. The support of the school and the town for our great team! ' f The banquet given by the Basketball Boosters of Bellefontaine for the Chieftains has passed, and so has the inspiring speech delivered at the banquet by Captain Jimmy Hull of Ohio State University. As the years pass we forget much, but a team such as the Chieftain team this year, we shall never forget. What words we say meagerly express what we feel. Our memories grow rich with the progress of time. It will take time, many years of it, to wash away the memories that were left by the Team of N38-39N. History never before written in the sport annals of B.H.S. has been written in the past basketball season. The team scored more points than any other B.H.S. team has ever scored. The boys went to Columbus, this being the first time that any Bellefontaine Team ever went to a state tournament. Our team won the Western Buckeye League Championship this year as well as the Southwestern District Championship. The members of the team are more than just boys who had many fine records. They played as a unit. They were referred to as the UMagic Quintet from Bellefontainen, not as individual stars. The boys fought hard and when the game appeared to be lost, they rallied and changed defeat to victory. The clean play exhibi- ted by the Doddmen brought more honor to Bellefontaine than a state championship. Many people who attended the tournaments supported Bellefontaine because the sportsmanship of our team was supreme. After the Akron North game the boys didn't alibi about the defeat, but they acted like men and walked to North's dressing room to compliment them on their victory. Such acts as this will make the team always live in our memories. To Coach we can give only our humble thanks, but in our hearts we hold much respect for him as a true gentleman. Coach has turned out a good team every year and may he do so for many years. It is the character that Coach builds in the boys that makes our players men and not just athletes with a good record. 35 . sv THE WAY ---------- Freshies are glad vacation's here. Sophomores have made their summer plans. Juniors are happy. But ------ seniors are graduating. Speaking for the whole senior class, we want to say that the memories, associationh, and the myriads of other things which are always connected with B.H.S. have been so indelibly impressed upon us that giving them up is quite an operation. Don't smile underclassmen --------- You'll see! ----------0---------- History Freshi e-- Wish I were a sophomore. Sophomore--nwish I were a junior.' Junior-- Wish I were a senior. Senior--nWish I were a freshie.n Moral: Make the most of today. . --------.- 0 ---. ? ----- And then there's the little boy who asks why senior boys have to wear Wdressesu. Dignity is a strange thing! -------.....-Q....--....-....- Easy come, easy go, certainly wasn't written about dirt. ----....--....Q...--------- A good intimation of the quality of next year's plays was the success of the juniors' production, UThe Clutching Claw.U ----------o--...---p--- Freshmen have been called Ngreenu. Perhaps it's because they're growing. Not a bad idea at all ---- ---- to grow! -------..--o...,-..q,-p----p Never before has Bellefontaine been so nbasketball consciousn as in this past season ------ congrats, fellows! ---Q------0-Q--un--up That the faculty sees more than you think was well demonstrated by their appreciative and excellent selection of Honor Society members -n-ae---q-o-n--s-qnun- - Buying courses offered in some schools still seem to be unable to cope with the women's hat situation. --..--.-----o-..---.-.---- Unsolved problem list: Fourth dimension Perpetual.motion Five-year plans Women ----------o----g----- An old law of the woods runs ---- nNever step on anything you can step over or around.N This may be applied profitably to people as well as natural obstacles. ......----..--o........--..--- NPeople who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.n This still makes sense if you omit the last two words! ----------0-----,---- They say that you're not happy till you get somethin', and then, 's funny, but you're still not happy. We hope you are happier because of this annual. If not, remember--there's no Complaint Department. A y S'1ong Gates...... 36 Anvil Charms Home Ec. serves tea Our Coach g I.- ..e The Dor'mH.'ory Dub stages a hold up. Iglhofchd -Re Girl Reserves Dance. Cofeterna style Some aenaorbqysfand ,39 . , V4 Di.. ' f+ff'1P4z