Black River High School - Echo Yearbook (Sullivan, OH)

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Memories of Our Past Years On an early September morning in 1951, fourteen eager students entered the doors of Albion School. Those who started were: Linda Brooks, Kenneth Halliwell, Denny Howe, Linda Kline, Alice LaMar, Richard Markley, Roger Peck, Phillip Rowe, Ronald Steele, Ronald Shanks, William Thompson, Gerald Weimer, Tom Williams, and David Workman. We were under the guidance of Mrs. Ethel Bland. Mrs. Margaret Sooy, our second grade teacher, welcomed Anne Herrmann from Euclid to our class. Our third grade teacher, Mrs. Kathryn Soka, taught us that we weren't in school to enjoy recess. In the fourth grade we moved to Homerville where we were' under the direction of Mrs. Icle Campbell. This year Carol Napier joined us from Rittman and Robert Kirvel from Cleveland. Mrs. Neva Lowe was our teacher in the fifth grade. Paul Lowe joined us from Magadore and Leslie Clevidence from Seville. In the sixth grade we were anticipating junior high. Our teacher this year was Mrs. Eunice Leach. We finally reached junior high and were under the direction of Mrs. Mary Hines. Dara Hanners joined us from Cleveland and Virginia Vanetta from Ashland. In the eighth and ninth grades we were still under the guidance of Mrs. Hines. Bill Johnson joined our class from Lodi in the eighth grade. During these two years we sold Christmas wrappings, beanies, and candy. One bright September morning in 1951, eight eager-eyed children entered the first grade at Huntington under the guidance of Mrs. Gertrude Smith. These children were: Bette Hawley, Larry Jordan, Nancy Jordan, David Manning, Olvia McMillan, John Regal, and Cheryl Walkden. In the second grade we were still under Mrs. Smith's supervision. Shirley Balkin and Loren Hastings joined us this year. After what seemed a very short vacation, we entered the third grade with Mrs. Hazel Koons as our teacher. This year Gary Wacker joined our class. In our fourth grade Mrs. Koons was our teacher again. This year Cheryl Walkden left us. Our fifth grade teacher was Mrs. Hunt, but due to serious illness Mrs. Agnes Crawford taught us for the remainder of the year. This year Judy Parker joined our ranks. In our sixth grade Mr. Charles Dally was our teacher. In our seventh grade we were under the guidance of Mrs. Rowland. Thomas McKean joined our class. Among the excited children entering the first grade in September 1951 at Spencer were: Elizabeth Allemang, Jeffery Armstrong, David Bowen, Eugene Butcher, Sheila Dennison, Dianna Gonzalas, Thomas Hord, Carol Kari, Janet McReynolds, Daniel Rook, and Patricia Ryan. Our first teacher was Mrs. Wreatha Dickason. In the second grade our teacher, Mrs. Edna Culler taught us to write and also, add and subtract. Mrs. Lanila Kozlouski guided our third grade class. This year Jack Heilman came into our class. In the fourth grade Jack Veverka joined our forces, This year Mrs. Bertha Rowe was our instructor. We welcomed Cheryl Walkden to our fifth grade class which was under the direction of Mrs. Doris Kime. Cheryl came from neighboring Huntington. Under the supervision of Mrs. Carrie Baker we made final preparation for Junior High. Finally, we made it to the seventh grade. We could change classes and this we enjoyed. Mrs. Dattilo was our homeroom teacher. We also had several projects to raise money. In the eighth grade, which we had looked forward to for a long time, we had several teachersg first was Mr. Frank Thornton, who was succeeded by Mr. David Grenert, and in the last semester Mr. Arthur Gosling was our home room teacher. During this year we also had several projects to raise money. Then high school!! This year we could choose some of our subjects. We also enjoyed working on some money making projects such as: bake sales, school fair, and sale of school pins. ' One bright sunny day in September 1951, fifteen anxious children danced gaily down the hall of the Sullivan School. These were: Don Berry, Larry Handley, Charles Jaccaud, Larry Nalley, Glen Sifread, Susan Ballou, Carol Humphrey, Beth Stark, Alice Meek, Sharon Farnsworth, Avalon Priscantelli, Harry Calame, Shirley Orcutt, Paulette Goodson, and Nancy Pfeiffer. Our teacher was Mrs. Rose Workman. The most memorable time was the first two weeks, which all the mischievious little boys spent chasing the girls and trying to kiss them. We then progressed to the second grade and were under the guidance of Mrs. Alma Livingston. One student joined us this year. Robert Gregg. In our third year Mrs. Livingston stood over us again. Jean Hollandsworth joined our happy group. In our fourth year Janet and Lyle Baon, and Marie Hall were the new members. Our teacher was new too, Mrs. Isabelle Clouser. It was a wonderful year, especially our fights on the football field. Everyone loved those except the person who got hit with a tin can full of water and orange peels.

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The fifth grade .found us with no additions to our group. We were ruled by Mrs. Miller. In the sixth grade Tom and Sue Christian, Gary Enderby, Gerald Rinard, and Fred Forester made our class larger. Many members spent this year by standing in corners for punishment. But we really didn't mind because we knew Mrs. Miller was just preparing us for the seventh grade. Then this group went on to Jr. High. It was a big thrill to change classes and have different teachers. Above all other teachers, the Sullivan students remember Mr. Weaver. A day never went by without some boy getting a spanking. On a few days every boy in class got one but the girls didn't fnot that they didn't deserve itlj. He just didn't believe in spanking sugar and spice and everything nice!! This year our home- room teacher was Miss Duncan. In the eighth grade eight new students joined us from the Hungtington School. They were: Nancy Jordan, Olvia McMillan, Shirley Balkin, Larry Jordan, Gary Wacker, Tom McKean, Judy Parker, and Richard Fugitt. In this year interest of the students changed rapidly. For the boys it was cars, sports, and girls. For the girls it was boys, clothes, and hair styles. Our warden this year was Mr. Kemper. Finally, we were high school students. Larry Thompsonjoined and left our class this year. The teacher who spied on us all year round was Mr. Albright. Since we were the lowest form of high school students, all the seniors looked down -on us. Through these nine years many students left us. They were: Harry Calame, Paulette Goodson, Shirley Orcutt, Nancy Pfeiffer, Robert Gregg, Janet and Lyle Baon, Marie Hall, Tom and Sue Christian, Gary Enderby, and Gerald Rinard, A new year and a new school. We were now high school sophomores in the newly consolidated Black River High School. It was a strange world of mass confusion. Turmoil filled the halls as the students tried to find their classes. Electricians and builders worked for completion of the school. ,The buzz of saws and the hammering of nails could be heard in many classes. In our sophomore year, we held a dance which proved quite a success. Various bake sales were held to raise money for the class. Ed Bahl, Karen Davidson, and Sharon Sweet joined us this year, while Sharon Farnsworth, Avalon Priscantelli, Judy Parker, and Richard Fugitt left us. Our junior year started out somewhat more organized than our first year at B.R.H.S, Many new things and much excitement was ahead for a fun-filled year. Vivian Morgan and Alice LaMar joined our ranks this year. The class of '63 chose and received their class rings, which was the highlight of the junior year. I The juniors were given charge of refreshmentnsales at the basketball games. Magazine subscriptions were sold as a class fund-raising project. The junior class presented the play The Great Big Doorstep, with an outstanding cast. Much work went into the Junior-Senior Prom to develop the theme An Evening on the Islands. Our Prom night was a big evening for all. This is the year we were given the Iowa State Development Tests. We also lost three members of our class: Vivian Morgan, Robert Kirvel, and Carl Stuart. The big year had finally arrived. We were now seniors. With continual events, members of the senior class were kept very busy. Numerous projects were used to make money for the class. Among these were: football game concessions, candy sales, and annual advertisements. We, as aclass,chose our motto,flower,class colors, color of robes for graduation, and our invitations. This year Virginia Vanetta left us. Baccalaureate, Commencement, and the promises for the future engross each senior as he faces a broader world full of opportunities for him.