Bellefontaine High School - Chant Yearbook (Bellefontaine, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1940 volume:

I 1 , I . -. - ' ' V ,Q , 1. .. Y!.11! I.I!1'mYa'E3kQ4?Q,AiE1511 ?FmK This pictorial review of the activities at Bellefontaine High School during 1939-40 has been published by the combined efforts of high school teachers and pupils. To all who helped, we extend our grateful thanks. We hope that in years to come this book will bring pleasant memories of years spent at B. H. S. 3 Mr. S. A. Frampton MP. P. Q. Freeman Superintendent Principal F. TH FA Cu L-T AT WOR K M. Henry H. W. Gibbs History Social Science yn Alexander E. A. Bewley J. E. Bookwalter English History History 1 . ' Kat H. A. Dodd ooper were French English Coach Willis Eibling Olivia Gander Donald Geist Mathematics l English Biology Carl W. Giltner Ada Moots Norma Gray Metal Arts Secretary Physical Education 51 Q g gi Marguerite Hawveui Dorothy Knowlton H. W. Lautenbach Mathematics Art Mathematics lRobert J. Lynn Social Science Esther McNaught ff Public Speaking g3'i -' fr ffl ff c,f7 ' Cliff V58 !ZQf'QL6?7!Qq4 I.. r, I R. M, McCI8nahan Ella McGee l' Qbmmercmal Commercial ,Ai H. Marmon Nancy Merrilees Science Librar a WWW T 4 . ,T 'N Sim Kathryn Stuber Lydia Newell Nurse Algebra w55hw5Ek1Hg Anita Oglesbee Commercial Helen Porter Geography Grace Latin Ruth Stroup wlrene Terrill Mathematics Home Economics E. F. Stang Music I Hpward Trumbull Mechanical Drawing Science - Home Economics S. J. Vellenga Phoebe Welsheimer CLASS or U94-O 5 LIICI LLB AMOS College Prep. G.A.A. 4 Biology Club 1 Home Ea Club 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 Pageant 4 Library 1 2 RUTH COOPER College Prep. Latin Club l 2 0. R. 2 3 4 G.A.A. 5 4 Dramatic Club 2 5 Nat. Honor Society 5 4 Jr. Play Stunt Night 5 Gen. Cho- rus 1 2 5 Librarian 2 MARY E. CLARK Commercial Wilberforce Dramatic Club 5 4 Pag- eant 4 Stunt Night l RAR BARA ARMSTRONG College Prep. G.A.A. 3 4 Latin Club 4 Pageant 4 MARY EVA CALDWELL Commercial G. R. 2 Pageant 4 BETTY BELLE CLELAND College Prep. G. R. 2 5 4 Camera Club 4 Bio- logy Club l Pres. 2 5 Latin Club l 2 5 Pag- eant 5 4 Gen. Chorus 5 4 H1-Life 5 4 Librari- an 1 2 3 GENE BAILEY Commercial Patterson Field Ri-Y 5 4 Foot- ball l 2 5 4 Class President 2 5 4 Track 2 5 4 Jr. Play 5 Sr. Play 4 Thespian 5 4 Pageant 5 4 GLENDORA CORWIN Elective Home Ec. Club 4 Biology Club 1 Pag- eant 4 ETH L DURFLINGER Elective Pageant 4 RUSSELL BOONE Elective Ohio State H1-Y 4 Track 4 Foot- ball 2 5 4 Basketball 5 4 Pageant 4 ELEANOR CA LIQPIELL Co mercial G.R. 2 Pag- eant 4 Gen. Chorus 5 BOB DYTOM Elective Dairy ELLEN BRUIN College Prep. o. R. 2 :s Biolo Club 1 2 P BY HS- eant 5 Gen. Chorus l 2 5 Orchestra l 2 5 4 NEVIN COSTIN Elective Track 2 5 Gen Chorus 1 Orchestra l 2 Band l 2 Jr. Play 3 Theapian 5 4 Cheerlead- er 3 Pageant 5 4 JEWELL DENNY Elective G. R. 4 Home Ee. Club 4 Gen. Chorus 4 rageant 4 DOUGLAS BEASON Elective Moody Bible Institute Glee Club l 254Band1230pel'- etta 1 2 5 4 Basket- ball Band 2 5 Pageant 4 MARGARET CCY Commercial G. R. 5 Pageant 4 Latin 1 2 Gen. Chorus l JOE DOWNINO Elective Farming Pag- eant 4 r JANET ARMSTRONG College Prep. Mimi 0. R. 2 5 4 Dramatic Club 5 Latin Club l 2 Home Ee. 4 Pageant 5 4 Stunt Night 5 Gen Cho- rus l 2 5 H1-Life 4 Cheerleader 4 Student Council 2 Jr. Class Sec. HADELYN CLAPSADDLE Elective Pageant 54 G. R. 2 5 4 Gen. Cho- rus 2 ALDEN DIYNHAM College State H1-Y 5 4 Tmas. 4 sr. Play 4 Trip Club 5 Operetta Amual 4 Prep. Ohio 4 Pageant 4 'a JL BETTY BAXLKY College Prep. Southern Seminary GR 2 5 4 Cam- era Club 4 biology Club 1 Latin Club 1 Pageant 5 4 Sr. Play Stunt Night 5 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 BILL CORWIN College Prep. Quo State Hi-Y 5 4 Pres. 4 Clase Vice-Pres. 4 H1-Life 4 Annual 4 Jr. Play 5 Sr. Play Thesplan 5 4 Vlce Pres. 4 Pageant 5 4 Slide Rule 1 BERRY ELE'YE'T College Prep. GAA 5 4 Latin Club 1 2 5 CR 2 5 4 Pres. 4 NHS 5 4 Thesptan 4 Sr. Play Pag- eant 5 4 0peretta4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 Stunt Night 5 Clee Club 2 5 4 Orch. l 2 5 4 Hi-Life 5 4 L1- hrarlan 1 2 5 4 Annual EVELYN RERSI NGER College Prep. V1rg1n'La Interment G. R. 5 4 Cana ra Club 4 Dramatic Club 2 Jr. Play sr. Play Pageant 5 4 Stunt N'ght 5 Den. Chorus 4 LLOYD CRAIN College Prep. H1-Y 5 Football 2 5 Student Council l 2 Slide Rule 1 2 Latin Club 1 Trig. Club 5 Camera Club 5 Track 5 Pageant 4 BILL ELLIS Elective Job H1-Y 5 4 Football 1 2 5 4 Track 2 5 Pageant 5 4 GERFY ELI-IYET 5 4 Cheerleader 4 Sm- dent Council 5 ALFRED BRADEN Academic Job Football 5 MARGARET CRAUN Comercial Bliss Col- lege G. R. 2 Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 Lat- in Club 1 2 JANE EWING Comercial Bliss Col- lege G.R. 2 5 4 Biolo- by Club 1 Home Ee. Club 4 Pafteant 4 TOE BROWN College Prep. Hl-Y 5 4 Basketball 1 2 5 4 Camera Club 5 National Honor Society 5 4 Poob- ball Manager l 2 5 4 Pageant 4 TONY DE LAUGHDER Commercial Job Foot- ball 4 Basketball 1 Pageant 5 4 JACK PLORA Commercial Job REX BURTON Comercial Hi-Y 5 4 Olee Club 1 2 5 4 Cen. Chorus l 2 5 4 Oper- etta l 2 5 4 Stunt Night 1 2 5 Track l 2 5 Pageant 5 4 MARIE DEVINE Elective G. R. 2 5 4 G. A. A. 5 4 Dramatic Club 2 5 Gen. Sclenoe Club 2 Pageant 5 4 Stunt Night 5 Oen. Chorus l 2 CHARLES FOOTE Commercial Business College H1-Y 5 4 Biol- ogy Club 1 General Chorus 1 Pageant 5 4 THOMAS EWING Elective Job Glee Club 2 5 4 Operetta 2 5 4 Basketball 2 Track 5 Pageant 4 HELEN HOSTETLER Elective Bible School Pageant 4 MARY ALICE MILLER Commercial Beautlolan G. R. 2 4 Thesplan 5 4 Latin Club 1 2 Libra- rian 1 2 5 Glea Club 2 5 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 5 Operotta 2 5 4 Jr. Play Stunt Night 5 Hi- Life 4 Annual 4 Pag- eant 5 4 JEANNETTE FOULK Co mercial Biology Club 1 4 Library 2 G. A. A. 4 BILL HONE Co mercial Navy H1-Y 4 Football 4 Slide Rule Club 2 5 Jr. Play 5 Biology Club 2 Pageant 4 RUTH MARY HADDEN Elective Nurse Train- ing Jr. Play Student Council 5 lDeGraff High School P B1 ol ogy Club 1 Latin Club 1 Pageant 4 DEVELVA GARMAN Elective General Cho- rus 1 5 Pageant 4 HAROLD HUGHES Commercial George Williams Hi-Y 5 4 Bio- logy Club 1 2 Basket Ball 2 5 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 Operetta 1 2 5 Senior P1ay4 Pageant 4 MARY JANE MASON College Prep. Bowling Green G. R. 5 4 Biol- ogy Club 2 Olee Club 2 5 4 Operetta 5 4 Stunt Night 5 H1-Life 4 Pag- eant 4 I qv. ELVA MAE H ADINGS Commercial Pageant 4 MAXINE JOSLIN Commercial Miami Jacobs G. R. 4 Pageant 4 ANNA MILLER Commercial Paceant 4 MARY ELLEN HULLINGER Elective Nurse Trainkg Latin Club 4 Pageant 4 MERLIN KERNS Elective Job Basket Ball 5 4 Pageant 4 Stunt Night 2 MARY JANE MORGAN Commercial Wilberforce Dramatic Club 4 Stunt Night l Pageant 4 ANN HOLDERMAN Elective Harper Beauty School G.R.2 5 4 Treaa 4 Dramatic Club 5 Home Ec. Club 2 O. Sci. 2 Gen. Chorus 1 2 Oper- etta 4 Stunt Night 5 MABEL KINNEY Commercial 0. R. 5 4 O. A. A. 5 4 Slide Rule Club 2 Glee Club 2 5 4 Gen. Chorus 2 Orchestral 2 5 4 Oper- etta 4 Annual 4 Pag- eant 4 JO ANN NAUGLE College Prep. G. R. 2 5 4 Camera 4 Dramatic Club 2 5 Biology 1 2 5 Latin Club 1 2 4 Con- aul 4 Pageant 4 Oper- atta 5 General Chorus 1 2 5 4 Annual 5 5 . 1 8 -an MADELI NE FUS ON College Prep. Mt. Car- mel G. R. 2 5 4 Camera Club 4 Sec. Treasurer Biology Club ALICE HEISLER Elective G. R. 2 5 Dramatic Club 4 Latin Club 1 2 5 Stunt Night 2 5 Librarian 1 Orch- estra 2 5 Glee Club 2 5 4 General Chorus l 2 5 Operotta 2 5 4Png- eant 4 KATHLEEN HUFFMAH Elective G. A. A. 4 MARY GRABIEL College Prep Ward Bel- mont GR 2 5 4 GAA 4 Latin Club 1 2 Student Council 4 Hi-Life2 5 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 5 Stunt Night 3 Annual 54 Pag- eant 5 4 BARBARA HEYDINGER College Prop.Va.Inter- mont GR 2 5 4 GAA 5 4 Pres. 4 Dramatic C1ub4 Latin Club 1 2 5 NHS 5 4 Student Council 2 4 Pres. 4 Cheerleader 4 Librarian 1 2 5 4 H1- Life 1 2 5 4 Annual 5 4 Jr. Play Stunt Nmht 5 Parrant 5 4 JACK IVORY Elective Joh Basket Ball 1 2 5 Football 2 5 4 Track 1 2 5 Gen. Chorus l 2 Pageant 5 4 JEAN HARMAN Commercial Miami Jac- obs Llbrar'an 1 2 5 Hi-Life 4 Annual 4Pag- eant 4 PAUL HILDRETH Cnmmerc4al College Football 1 2 5 4 Bae- ketbnll l 2 5 4 Track 1 2 5 4 Pageant 5 4 WARNER KELLERMEYER Commercial Business College Hi-Y 4 Latin Club l 2 Pageant 4 EDGAR HARPER College Prep. Wilbur- fcrce Ht-Y 5 4 Foot- ball l General Chorue 1 2 5 Stunt Night 1 Pageant 4 GAIL HOLDERMAN College Prep. Ohio State H1-Y 5 4 Sec. 4 Basketball 2 5 Track 2 5 4 Latin Club 2 Pag- eant 4 ROSEMARY KESSLER Commercial Business College Girl Reserves 4 Hi-Life 4 Annual 4 Pqemt4 MARY JO HARRIS Elective Biology Club 2 Glee Club 2 Sopho- more Friendship Club fL1bby High School, H1-Life 4 Pageant 4 EMERSON HORNER Commerc1al Job Hi-Y 5 4 Basketball 1 2 5 4 Pageant 4 JEAN KINNARD Elective Cheerleader 4 GR 2 5 4 Glee Club 2 5 4 Gen.Chorue l 2 Oper- etta 2 5 Stunt Night 1 5 Sr.P1ay Hi-Life 5 4 Annual 4 Pageant 4 EMMETT HARVEY Elective Job Hi-Y 5 4 Football 5 4 Track 2 5 4 Student Council 2 Pageant 5 4 KENNETH HOUCHINS Commercial Job Biolo S1 Club Pres. 2 Latin Club 2 Prem 2 Operetta 2 Dramatic Club 4 Pageant 4 JAMES LEISTER Elective Job Dramatlce Club 4 Pageant 5 4 NED KROUSKOP College Prep. College Orchestra 1 2 5 4 Band 1 2 5 4 Rl-Y 5 4 Slide Rule Club 1 2 5 4 Operetta 1 5 4 Glee Club 5 4 Stunt Night 1 5 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 Pageant 4 JUNIOR MAURICE Elective Job Operatta 4 Pageant 4 ROBERT MCDONALD Elective Embalming School H1-Y 2 Camera Club 4 Gen. Chorus 2 Stunt Night 2 Pageant JOHN LYNNE Engineering Kenyon Hi- Y 5 4 Pageant 4 RALPH MOWRY College Prep. Basket- ball 5 Track 5 4 Gen. Chorus 4 Operetta Hi-Y 4 Pageant 4 GEORGE MESSNER Elective Ohio State mf Y 4 Operetta 4 Pageant 4 PERMELIA LEMIEUX College Prep. Nurse Training G. R. 2 5 4 G. A. A. 5 4 Biology Club 2 Latin Club 2 Home Ee. Club 4 Libra- rian 1 2 5 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 stuns Night 5 Sn Play Hi-Life 4 Annual 4 Pageant 4 BILL MILLER Elective Ohio U. Jr. Claes Vice Pres. Hi-Y 5 4 5 4 Basketball Football 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 5 4 Pageant 5 4 DALTON McADAMS Commercial College Thespian 5 H1-Y 5 Foot ball 1 5 4 Track 1 2 5 Junior Play 5 Senior Play 4 Stunt Night 5 Pageant 5 4 CHARLES LOEHR College Prep. H1-Y 3 4 Latin Club 1 2 Pageant 4 JUNIOR MAIER College Prep. Ohio U. R1-Y 5 Latin Club 2 Orchestra 2 5 4 Band 1 2 5 4 Gen. Chorus 2 Glee Club 2 3 4 Opereb ta 1 2 5 Pageant 4 LAWRENCE OHNS Co mercial Job Pag- eant 4 JAMES LEMMON Elective Business Col- lege Hi-Y 4 Pageant 4 MARGARET McGARVEY Elective Nurse Train- ing Latin Club 4 Home Ec. Club 2 Pageant 4 BETTIE JOE PATTEN Cowmercial Latin 1 2 Gen. Science 1 Pageant 5 4 Stunt Night 2 5 Operetta 1 2 5 4 Gen. Chorus 2 5 Glee Club E 5 4 Orchestra 1 2 5 9 MARILYNN MEDARIS Elective Maryville CR 2 5 4 Chairman 4 Thespian Club 5 4 Lat- in Club 1 2 NHS 5 4 Librarian 1 2 5 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 Gles Club 2 5 4 Operetta 2 5 4 Stunt Night 5 Jr. Play sr. Play H1-Lire 1 2 5 4 Annual 5 4 Pageant 4 DICK MORRIS Elective College H1-Y 5 4 Vice Pres. 4 Band 1 Football 1 2 5 4 Track 2 5 4 Sonia Play Pageant 4 HELEN PARKER Elective Home Ec. 4 Pageant 4 DO LENA HHWSOHE Elective Home Econo- mlrr 4 General Chorus 2 ELLEN PETTY Elective G.A.A. 4 G.R. 4 Dramatic 4 Home Ee. 4 Jr. Play 3 Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 BETH SMITH Elective Latin 2 Pag- eant 4 DAVID NORMAN Industr'a1 College Ura matic Club 4 Pageant 4 WALTER JOE PERKINS College Prep. Ohio State Football 2 5 Track 2 5 Latin Club 2 Pageant 4 OPAL SNOOK Commerc'al Pageant 4 Stunt Night 3 Operatna 5 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 Glen Club 3 4 DEBORAH NORMAN Elective G. A. A. 5 4 G. R. 2 3 4 Dramatic 4 Pageant 4 Latin 1 2 H!-Life 5 4 Annual 3 4 Sr. Play 4 Gen. Chorus 1 Cheerleader 2 DOROTHY PLACKE Elective G.A.A. 3 4 G. R. 2 3 4 Pageant 4 BILL THOMPSON Elective H1-Y 4 Biol- ogy 1 Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus 1 5 CARL NEILL Commercial Job Latin Club 1 2 Dramatic Club 4 Pageant 4 VIRGINIA RAMBO Elective Cheerleader 2 G. R. 2 5 4 Latin 1 2 Gen. Science 1Pag- eant 4 H1-Life 5 4 An- nual 4 Sr. Play Gen. Chorus 1 SIDNEY TAYLOR State Rule 1 Latin Club l Trlg. Club 2 Pageant 5 College Prep. College Slide RITA PECK Commercial G. R. 2 Lat'n 1 Pageant 4 nual 4 Gen. Chorus DOROTHY ROBERTS Elective Pageant 4 JOE TITUS Elective Basketba 4 Pageant 4 5 4 An- l 2 11 3 RICHARD PECK Elective Job H1-Y 4 Pageant 5 4 WANDA ROBESON Commercial Biology 1 Gen. Chorus 1 Pageant RDBERT TOPPINO Elective Hi-Y 4 Stunt Night 2 Cheerleader 5 Gen. Chorus 1 2 3 4 Glee Club 2 3 4 Oper- etta 2 5 Sr. Play 4 BETTY PHENEGER College Prop. Miami Cheerleader 4 G.A.A. 5 4 G.R. 2 5 4 Dramatic 4 Latin l 2 5 N.H.S. Library 5 4 Pageant 5 4 H1-Life 5 4 Editor 4 Annual 5 4 Student Council 5 4 Stunt Night 5 General Chorus 1 FRED SABICK College Prep. H1-Y 5 4 Slide Rule 1 Latin Club l 2 5 4 Council Nat. Honor Society 5 4 Stunt Night 5 Basket- ball Band 5 4 General Chorus l 2 Glee Club 5 4 Annual 4 Operette 5 MALCOLM THACKERY Commercial Hi-Y 5 4 Slide Rule l Biology 2 Student Council 4 Pag- eant 4 Gen. Chorus l HERNICE RILEY Commercial G. R. 2 4 Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 DONNA SLOAN Elective G. R. 2 5 4 Latin 1 2 5 4 Biology 1 Home Ee. 2 Pageant 5 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 JANE UNDERWOOD Commercial G.R. 2 Pag- eant 5 4 GENE RCBINSON Commercial Job Foot- ball l Basketball 1 Pageant 5 4 ELLA MAE SMITH Com ercial Biology l Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 5 JOE VICARIO Elective Hi-Y 5 4 Track l 2 5 4 Annual 4 Football 5 4 Basket- ball l 2 5 4 Pageant 5 4 FREDERIC ROSE College Prep State H1- Y 5 4 Track 1 Slide- Rule 1 2 4 Stunt Night 1 2 5 Trlg. Club 5 Pageant 5 4 Gen. Cho- rus 1 2 Operstta 5 4 Jr. Play KATHERINE SMITH Commercial G.A.A. 5 4 Dramatic 4 MARJORIE VERMILLION Commercial G. A. A. 5 4 Pageant 4 Gen. Cho- rus 4 BERTHA RATLEFP Elective DICK STARTZMAN College Prep. Hi-Y 5 Latin Club 1 2 Stunt Night 1 2 Orchestra 1 2 5 4 Basketball Band 5 4 Hi-Life 1 Glee Club 2 5 4 Operetta 4 WILLIAM WINGETT Elective Track 1 2 ll MARY LOU ROEBUCK College Prep. 0. R. 2 Latin 2 Home Ec. 4 Gen Chorus l 2 4 FRANCES THOMAS College Prep. Bethany W. Virginia 0.A.A. 5 4 G. R. 5 4 Slide Rule 4 Camera Club 4 Dramatic 5 Pageant 4 CARMEAN WHETSEL College Prep. Wayne University Hi-Y 4 Gen. Science Club 2 Pageant 5 4 I2 4 ELEANOR TRUMBULL College Prep. Musking- hum Senior Play H1- Life 4 Honor Society 5 4 Theapian 4 Dramatic Club 4 RICHARD WOODELL Elective Football 2 Basketball 5 4 Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus 1 DOROTHY VANCE Elective Home Ec. 5 Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus 4 MARY ZOE YODER Elective G. R. 5 4 Pageant 4 KATHRYN WALKER Commercial Biology Club 1 MARY CORNELIA ZERBEE Elective Mt. Saint Joseph on the Ohio G.R. 2 5 4 G.A.A.5 4 Sec. Camera 2 5 Dra- matic 5 Latin Club 5 Trlg. 5 Pageant 5 4 H1-L4fe 5 4 Gen. Cho- rus 1 2 5 Librarian 5 Annual 5 4 RUTH WOOD Elective Nurse Train- inr Pareant 4 Annual 4 Lnt'n Club 4 Home Ec- Club 2 LOIS JANE WHARF Elective G. R. 5 4 Latin Club l 2 Stunt Night 1 2 5 Pageant 5 4 Orchestra 1 2 5 4 H1-Life 4 Cen. Chorus 1 2 5 4 Librarian l 2 Glee Club 1 2 5 4 Op- emtw l 2 5 4JL Play BUD ZINK Elective Band 2 5 4 Basketball 5 4 GARNET ZOZ Commercial G. R. Thes- pian 5 4 Latin Club 1 2 Pageant 5 4 Hi-Life 4 Gen. Chorus 1 2 L1- brarlan l 2 5 Jr. Play 5 Annual 4 LEONARD WEISER Elective H1-Y 4 Camera 4 Football 2 Pageant 4 CARY WHALEY Elective THERESA WISE College Prep. State G. R. 2 5 4 Camera 4 Biology l 2 Latin Club l 2 5 4 Pageant 4 Gen. Chorus l 2 5 4 Olee Club 4 Annual5 Operat- ta 4 CATHLEEN WHITMAN Commercial G. R. 2 Bl- ology 1 Pageant 4 Bobs Fr-om the back 'Proposal Spring inseparable? orchard Island Ma r' 5 do ne Attendcz nt' -.Y--f Eacapa - if X W Q 'N if 555213535-3 'E Up and over- Biographical--Class of 1940 In the early fall of 1935, a new group filed into cafeteria under the experienced eyes of Mr. Lynn and Mr. Trumbull, a new group which for a period of 180 days was to make this the hub of its school activities. Thus it was that we, the class of 1940, with a sigh, a schedule, and a newly sharpened pencil were launched upon our high school career. In time we were able to comprehend some of the minor intri- cacies of Latin, we could solve all sorts of complicated x-y relationships, and we had learned to use the right stairs. Since we knew so much, it was appropriate that we should be promoted and so it was that in due time we became sophomores. None of us will ever forget how popular encyclopedias and adjectives were that year. Those biographies that were due every six weeks in modern history and the grand finale---our masterpiece of 5,000 words--nThe Causes, History, and Results of the World War.u What time was left we spent trying to fathom theorems. As time progressed, once more we were advanced--to juniors. This year our lessons were often slighted as we began to take important places in clubs, athletics, and other organizations. nThe Clutching Clawn still clutches a bit of our hearts, and as for the reception at our nranch'--that was tops--even the seniors said so. Swiftly we passed the three-quarter mark and became full- fledged seniors. We took over Main, the best seats in assembly, and imposed generally on the splendid dispositions of Mr. Vellenga and Mr. McClanahan. Instead of Mr. Bookwalter and the traditional Ohio scrapbooks, for which we had been warned to save, we acquired a knowledge of American History from Mr. Henry with the aid of seven-page tests. To the tune of Tiger Rag we cheered our team on to Dayton and Columbus. Congratula- ting ourselves on the success of WSeven Sistersn, we captured six of the first ten country places in the State Scholarship tests. After much com ittee meeting, arguing and discussing, we decided to leave, with the help of the juniors, a sound machine as our memorial. Exchanging cards, sitting for pictures, and ordering grad- uation necessities brought us to one of the high lights of our memories--the prom. Melting the ice rapidly, we enjoyed our- selves immensely till dawn. We took in our stride senior assembly, endless tests, and practicing for everything. In a whirl we found ourselves presenting nAmerica--Yours and Mineu on the night of May 61. The baccalaureate message by the Rev. Mr. Albert left us inspired, and slowly we began to understand the sadness of leaving. On June 4 came the moment for which we had been striving these twelve long years--Commencement. Dr. Slutz's address reached each one of us as we sat for the last time as a part of Bellefontaine High School. Finally finding the dignity in which we had been so noticeably lacking, we received our dip- lomas, and with tears and smiles, we bade farewell to all. The stage is yours, class of 19411 Qa- Xkg AA 5 I 'Bicycle built 'for two Cousin Bob Cfcry! Vi?fory! I3 Cul' QF' Nhss TiFrHl Seniors si x I . 7Eochers Fbn CLASS PROPHECY '40 Throughout the past twelve or thirteen years, approximately 140 students have come together and now are ready to graduate and embark on the sea of life. I am sure that among them some will meet repeated success, for they have shown great talents during their school days. I am certain also, that most of us would like to know what the senior class of 1940 will be doing ten years from now, so let's take a peak into the future. Douglas Beason is preaching for the Gospel Tabernacle of the Air and is considered a second Gene Bailey and Russel Southern California. to pass and run, while Bailey line. Incidentally the former tecture after having fornia. Tom Brown, who Dr. Kildare and is Hospital in Columbus Billy Sunday. Boone have both become coaches at backfield coach, teaching the boys is showing the boys how to hit the Boone is Betty Pheneger has given up archi- planned a home for Gene and herself in Cali- would have thought it, has become a second making nurses' hearts do the rhumba at Grant , Ohio. Bill Corwin has become a sports announcer and frequently covers the Pro football games at Cleveland where both Hildreth and Morris are playing with the Rams. Dick Startzman and his orchestra are playing at the Waldorf- Astoria, which is now owned by none other than Nevin Costin. Rex Burton, the golden-voiced tenor, is the vocalist with the orches- tra and Junior Maier plays a trumpet. Mary Jane and Tom Ewing live comfortably near East Liberty where Tom has an onion ranch. Kenny Houchins has become Manager of Schines' Theater in Bellefontaine, which frequently has pictures starring Bellefon- ta1ne's Thespian, Ce lestle Medaris. Bud McAdams and the former Evelyn Bersinger are living in Bellefontaine, where Fred Rose, who ly been elected D Bud has one of his chain of shoe stores. is one of New York's best lawyers, has recent istrict Attorney and is still frequently seen with his school day chum, Alden Dunham, who is the electrical engineer who helped perfect television. Ned Krouskop has become a research chemist and is working for the F.E.I. in that capacity. Gail Holderman , who used to be the quietest boy in school, is a pilot and has become quite a playboy. George Messner taine High. Dick Peck, no, has become a commercial teacher in Bellefon- he doesn't own the Shell Corporation, he is still working for Sam Dowell on North Main Street. The greatest success story yet. Pam Lemieux has found some- one who can't talk back. She has married a deaf mute. Carey Whaley after many treatments has reached the height of 5 ft. Jim Leister has become U.S. Ambassador to the Antarctic. Bob Dytom has erected a factory for the manufacture of green cheese and Fred Sabick is head salesman. Jack Ivory has solved the problem of keeping Rosemary in gum. He has a job picking up stale gum for the Wrigley Company. Today I yam a man, declared Bill Ellis, when he recently started to shave. Tessle Wise and Kathleen Whitman have opened a beauty shop and are doing quite well. Barbara Armstrong has become a physical education teacher. Joe Vicario is now the star pitcher with C1ncy's Reds, who won the World's Series last year. Janet Armstrong has little trouble handling men. She is a hospital factory nurse. Ed Harper and Carmen Whetzel have become part of Bill Robin- son's Hot Mikadon. Geraldine Eleyet writes short stories and in her spare time can murder the Bee as well as Jack Benny. Wanda Robeson and Virginia Rambo have become airplane host- esses, while Betty Baxley is a social worker. Barbara Heydinger has an advice to the lovelorn column in a large newspaper. We hope that the members of the Bellefontaine senior class of 1940 mentioned here and those not mentioned will have far more success than has dared be prophesiedg that they will live health- fully and happllyg and that they and other seniors graduating with them may in their turn charter the ship of state and steer it safely through troubled waters to a calm and secure port. I W Mus Gray Bashful Gone wdhthe Wa nd fThe arqumq quartet Capfcnns 'Play day 5, Sag S. QQ' Leis at the calc You CCI Wt Take ltWsthYeu H Junior-Gurl Reserves Advisers and Officer-5 Checker: JANAL. :Deb as teacher' Kcnn f J Jack! Bctfj Junior, -pta 'I-cz sterg 'ix Histor-:cal ViYC1IYLlQ I9 School Calendar SEPTEMBER Three months of freedom behindg nine months of work before us. And seven o'clock seems terribly early. It's all routine by now. G. A. A. holds retreat at lake, nLittle girl you had a busy day.n Girl Reserve's annual picnic, plus the annual mosquitoes. But, oh! that food! Football season opens with a bang--we beat Urbana 25-15. Seniors find out they're really seniors. Suffer first history test. Sidney bows to Chieftains, 7-O. . Rain helps lower Kenton's spirits. We win, lO-7. OCTOBER Wapak easily conquered. Result, 25-6. ' High school day at 0. S. U. and State gets beat. At last we beat Van Wert in football! And on their field! 24-O. Such sad faces! Celina has the nerve to win, 7-O. Back on our feet again. St. Marys hit the dust, 16-12, plus a free for all as a finale. First vacation, but not for the teachers. They go to Dayton. NOVEMBER Bluffton laid low, 53-O. Armistice game with Marysville. G. R. again steals the show with nKorky Kidsn. Thanksgiving vacation. Oh! my stomach! School again. Everyone two pounds heavier. DECEMBER Basketball season begins with victory over Marysville. Dayton Co-op goes home with a headache. Juniors win aclaim with 'You Can't Take It With You.n Sidney--so, so sad. B. H. S.--so, so glad. Score: 41-20. Home game with Kenton. Boy! What a thriller! But Chieftains pull through the victor as usual. Chieftains win Marysville dedication game. Vacation at long last! Freshmen start dreaming of Santa Claus. Happy New Year!! I resolve ------- JANUARY Oh! my head! Wonder what a bed feels like. Back to the old grind. Journey to Celina to win 30-22. Regain trophy from Van Wert! Score: 52-28. Mr. Albert, the ncathedral mann talks in assembly. Temperature reaches Oo. Br-r-r! ' Poor Urbana. A Second semester - seniors have seventeen weeks yet. Game at Wapak. Score? Don't mention it, please! Birthday greetings to F. D. R. FEBRUARY Bluffton loses - B. H. S. Wallop St. Marys, 47-15. again happy. G. R.'s go to Piqua for annual conference. B. H. S. behind eight ball at Lima South. And such beautiful black eyes. Coach becomes school hero. 'Seven Sistersn brings honors to seniors. Season ends victoriously. MARCH Dayton tournaments begin, by beating Greenville, 55 Chieftains move into semi Back to Dayton. Looks as We did it again! Yessir, Upper Arlington loses, 55-26. and B. H. S. continues last year's record 18. finals by victory over Franklin. if Chieftains will be District Champs again we won, by gum! Another beautiful trophy. Beat Dayton Fairmont, 21-15. We're just good, that's all. On to Columbus! Oh, well, we beat them last year, anyway. Massillon must be pretty good to beat us. 19-20-21 Hi-Y and G. R. hold Easter services. Good Friday. Easter vacation. All dressed up and it feels like winter. Such is Easter. Alden Dunham takes honors APRIL as seniors take scholarship tests. Hi-Y banquet at Logan. Much food consumed. Seniors have seven page history exam. Seniors suffer relapse. Who wouldn't! Juniors show promise of swell Prom from gains of Junior Stag Stompg an orchestra, too. 21 Spring Vacation - Rain, rain, and more rain. But, oh, that bles- sed sleep! Resolved that all vacations should be longer. nThe Bells of Capistranou MAY It won't be long now. ring out in auditorium. G. R. banquet. Such appetites! Winter in May at Junior-Senior Prom - SWELL! Senior Assembly--sniffle-sniffle. Last day of school for seniors. Memorial Day - no school. Seniors present pageant. JUNE Mr. Henry breathes sigh of relief. Baccalaureate - for once seniors are dignified. Commencement - nThough we may go, tenderest mem'r1es I know Will cling 'round Bellefontaine H1gh.n Annual Staff The annual of 1940 was under the direction of Miss Betty Pheneger, editor-in-chief of Hi- Life, and Miss Grace Otte, faculty adviser for Hi-Life. The annual was written by the students, for the students. ' ,, da- 5 we l w Betty Phan-:agar Editor .4-1--I J:2OU!I-ll l U N E. W S Betty BcIlaCIeland Jecmne Kinnard up-llvb MI-I T Y Ggm-,V Rambo :Deb Norman ..-,.i ,T ---V.Me,. annals carnage? H z td ixnucg-th? tar- Q7 rs q i Marilyrm Medari5 EJ-CO no r Trumbull Gerry Elcyct' SPO R T S l Ball Corwin t-.Jog vicqrio miervacwmq Mr sibling F-'red Sabick ' 'awin lntcggach Dgdd The number one memory gem for the juniors and seniors of 1939 took place May 12, Friday night, at the junior, senior prom. Guys and gals tripped the light fantastic over the floor of the impro- vised Dude Ranch, and under the large horseshoe hanging from the ceiling which read- Good Luck Seniors and Smooth Riding. The gym, with Indian blankets, saddles, and hitchjng posts, took on an atmosphere of real western style. One of the biggest attractions was the wishing well. The grand march was led by junior class president, Gene Bailey, and Miss Marllynn Medaris. May 17, 1940 the junior class entertained the seniors at a Prom which had the background of a snow carnival. Norell Highland and Jane Simpson led the grand march to the music furnished by Bud Boykin's orchestra. L.on-9 9,90 I FX l , 'Pio rfsc More Pun T510 TOP GU 'Back-.saaf Gonot Strok 'Brave Lb Nevin '71-le I-long-out F-'r-ont door , ' 0 'Vivo ya rcla Yann Pda:-:mf 39 Mx. .X N9 Q , r Q Q K Q . X ws- 'W ,X W X1 af - , f . 'NL .- Q - my 5 V N D X, v N ,SX ' .. , - .,, E ,L Q ' Q 'f X a K N N. ' 9 X sf Q ,F A ' f , --'fl X 1, , .. 12 , ip. H , sw 4' - -.a ,. xv. . W , 3 h X u Q Q , v. 5 F ,5 wks Q F N .,. . ...,. i . -. +2 ...ui X 5' ki 5 L ,, Qfws R' ,Q , x 5 is 'Q 33? ,Q 5. R. ,il 0 I if 5. R Q 1 f sz, 49 1. YR 5 2: 'fi M ,up g' . GRLRHEWES Gerry Eleyet--President Kitty Ryan--Vice-Pres ident Jayne Simps on--Secre tary Ann Holderman--Treasurer Advisers--Miss Cooper, Miss Welshlemer, Miss Knowlton Members totaling 90 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Barbara Heydinger--President Ruth Cooper--Vice-President De De Zerbee--Secretary Francis Thomas--Treasurer Adviser--Miss Grey Play day was observed by the members and was a great success. . 1 f 5 F 9' . . -1 . r . - T M', Ywxdfd 1 , J ' ' W , A A ,4 1- vb HI-Y Bill Corwin--President Dick Morris--Vice-President Gail Holderman--Secretary Alden Dunham--Treasurer Adviser--Mr. Vellenga Members totaling--68 A banquet was given in the winter for all members. DRAMATIC CLUB The members of this organi- zation have been without offi- cers the entire year. Under the management of Miss Gander an entertaining play was pro- duced in the early spring. Members consist of juniors and seniors. THESPIANS Barbara Heydinger--President Bill Corwin--Vice-President Bud McAdams--Sec. Treasurer Adviser--Miss Gander Members totaling--17 The Thespian club is now purely honorary. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Fred Sabick--President Tom Brown--Vice President Eleanor Trumbull--Sec. Trees Adviser--Mr. Freeman The new members were taken in at the close of the year. 1 L SLIDE RULE Clarence D111--President Mary K. Pratt--Vice-President Jim Poole--Secretary Adviser--Mr. Lautenbach HOME ECONOMICS Jewell Denny--President Ruth Cooper--Vice-President Maggie Sheppard--Secretary Janet Armstrong--Treasurer Miss Terrill is the helpful sponsor of the Home Ec. Club. The girls had an entertaining program in the spring consis- ting of a style show and tea. BIOLOGY CLUB Senior Club Jean Coover--President Juanita Benton--Sec. Treas Junior Club Joan Simpson--President Joan Foote--Sec. Treas. Adviser--Mr. Geist LATIN CLUB Romani Hodierni Jo Ann Naugle--Consul Fred Sabick--Consul Legio Decima Genevieve Sabick--Consul Bob McCann--Consul Adviser--Miss Otte 1 29 hs.. 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W N li Q 'W W X Q S 4' is sf -Q ,fs Q xi Ai af wr? X X if FY ' as k X .. X Q . NVQ YC , S53 we-. X 3351 t ' - Q . -0 S V 3 M N L Y k 'B 5 x my NX Q? AS 11 S -3 if 1 Q 3 ff' Q5 . X 5, x, sk 5 , s ' ?: X as 9 1 eu M -Q 5 ' My Q Q i I E ' Q Q8 ,E 3 3 Q X Q x X E it . 'S E5 M fr if SHDE? SPORTS B. H. S. saw a decided upturn in sports during the 1939-40 season. Inaugurating his twelfth year at B. H. S, Coach Dodd presented teams in both football and basketball that paid large dividends. K , Ollie .JOE 'E' In football, the Chieftains chalked up eight victories in nine attempts, surpassing all other previous B. H. S. football records. In basketball, the Chieftains won the Southwestern District Championship for the second consecutive year. There were many other records set too numerous to mention. May the following years find similar success in sports at B. H. S. Southwest-Distr-ict Champs Ge HR Y l D N ViCc1r'iO nhflick' M 6ar-ve Cod Hainls X X oc y ulDckc' IDc1-rick .Basket ball 56'-'Gd Paul Hildr-mth Co-Captain 'Q A an the buQko.E 'ti gp, Q1 'Sw Tom Brow rl Go-Copfo in After L-.ima ' 34 -fx! Buckeye League CO - Cho mpions 'N- Qf' . c ,Mix ,Ak VSV Xl X M 'V' Paul Hi ldrcth Co- Captain Dick Morris Co-Captain PREDICTION5 Our distinguished group of judges, after due deliberation announces the names of certain seniors of the class of 1940 who have excelled in a particular quality or field. These judges venture even further to make certain predictions for the future Best character Best looking boy Best figure Best physique Best dressed nAll American' Business man Career woman First woman president nJoe College 'Betty Co-edu Swing Maestro Miss America' First couple married Successful farmers Coach at Vassar School nurse at West Point nMan about townn Nightclub Nightingale Janitor at Isalys Poet Artist Bachelor Academy awards for 1945 Hermit Best jltterer nScatterbrain' B. H. S. office secretary Lightweight champ All around nGood Sportsn nChatterboxn We Slay'em Packing Co. Tom Brown Betty Pheneger They're still looking Janet Armstrong Bill Miller Bud McAdams Mary Jane Mason Dick Morris B111 Corwin De De Zerbee Betty Belle Cleland Ned Krouskop Babs Heydinger Dick Startzman Eleanor Trumbull Rosemary and Jack Mary Jane and Tom Paul Hildreth Ruth Wood Kenny Houchins Mary Alice Miller Chuck Foote Kathryn Walker Lois Jane Wharf Alden Dunham NCelest1enMedaris Gene Bailey John Lynn Marge Coy Pam Lemieux Anna Miller Bill Ellis Dick Peck Bernice Riley Jean Kinnard Gene Robinson AUTOGRAPHS .I ,M HAL., W0 wffcmidmm aw FL X N .F . 5. -,f: I Q wPk':EE4!EiLW3i1HH5' ' 'F- ' ' '