Bellefontaine High School - Chant Yearbook (Bellefontaine, OH)

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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-

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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.