Blume High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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MELVIN KAH. K. T. Two Years Latin. Two Years Commercial. Two Years manual Training.—Orchestra. Mel loves to whisper in school and does not always coniine his talking within the bounds of a whisper. He has been a mom-Iht of the High School Orchestra ever since he entered High School. EST11E R K ATTER H El N - RICH. A. S. M. Two Years Latin, Pour Years German. Here is another addition to our class. She Joined us in our Senior year and we have found her a good classmate. She has a pleasant disposition and we have had no trouble in becoming acquainted with her. HELEN K REITZ PR. l . M. Two Years German. Two Years Commercial. Helen would certainly make a gool stenographer as she is one of the best in the commercial class. She is a very industrious personage and does not care how long she stays up at night to study Just so she has her lessons for the next day. HELEN LANGHORST. M. R. Two Years German. Two Years Latin—Class Play. Helen with her curly, golden hair! She has many friends In school, teachers as well as students. Helen has been on several programs this year and has shown her ability both as an actress and as a singer. • ••• • ••• • • ♦ ••• ♦ ••• ♦ ♦ ••• • ROBERT MARKER. N. F. Two Years Manual Training. Two Years Latin. In describing Robert we would say he Is very quiet In school, has many frienls, both boys and girls, never causes the teachers much trouble and takes a great deal of interest in a city Just north of Wapako-ncta. We wonder why? SI’SAN MERTZ. O. P. L. Four Years Imtin—Class Play. Class Poet If we were asked to write a character sketch of Susan Charity Mertz we would say she had a very pleasant disposition although at times she is rather bossy. Is very popular, quite clever and likes to attract attention of the other sex. WILLIS MUSSKR. E. Q. Two Years German, Two Years Commercial. Willie belongs to that group of people who think it is better to listen than to be listened to. He does not doubt one part of this policy. He has been an industrious person during his sojourn in Blnme High School. La BERNE METZGER. S. D. Two Years Latin. Two Years Commercial—Class Play. At times he Is quiet—at times he Is not. LaBurne was a rather bashful Freshman. an awakened Sophomore, a studious Junior and a noble Senior. He lives In the country and has never taken anything to stunt his growth. Photos by Helpling 17

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FLOSS if: gray. g. V. Two Years German Two Years Commercial Flossie was never known to utter a very loud word, however. she manages to In heard when reciting. Although she played the part one of the Witches In Macbeth you would scarcely believe it when you see her. I.INI'S GCTMANX. D. V. Four Years Latin. Orchestra— Ass't Editor Linus entered our class this year and has made his presence felt. “Jiggers is one of our musicians and is very popular in that field. We expect to hear more concerning Linus and his violin in the future. BERTHA IIABERKAMP. V. L. Four Years German Bertha has also helped to Increase the size of our class. Not content with her three years course in New Knoxville she decided to come to Blume High and we are not sorry she came. During one year's sojourn she has won many friends. HILDA HORN. G. M. Four Years I itln Hilda Is a very small and quiet person. She has certainly mustered the art of getting her lessons. She has always found favor with the teachers and has won many friends by her fine disposition. • • ••• • ... •.«» •... ••• ♦ • ••• ♦ ••• ••• ♦ • . •«...•...«................ „ REBECCA HOGE. T. F. Four Years German Rebecca is always with Bertha. They came to Blume High together and have been together a great part of the time ever since. She is very jolly and often laughs so much that as a result she nearly cries. LI’CILE Jl’LIAN. L. S. (Lucy) Four Years German. Four Years Latin—Joke Editor. —Class Play. We have given Lucy the degree of L. S. (Ijatin Star) but that Is not the only thing In which she stars. She always excels In class room. As Joke Editor” she has done her usual good work. We expect much from her in the future. RICHARD JACOBS. W. H. Two Years Latin. Two Years Commercial. Two Years Manual Training. Did you ever hear Richard talk in school? He is very quiet and does not believe in reciting any more than is absolutely necessary. But he usually comes out well In a test. HELEN JACOBS. T. B. Two Years German, Two Years Commercial. NVe think we have characterized Helen pretty well when we gave her the degree T. B. Helen Is well liked and she likes nothing better than fun. However she knows how to combine fun with her lessons for she usually has both. ir» Photos by Helpling

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VIOLA MONTGOMERY. P. M. Two Years IvUtin, Two Years German. Viola does not believe in worrying; she takes tilings just as they come, never worrying much about her lessons. By her sunny disposition she has won many friends for herself. EVELYN O’NEIL, S. B. B. Four Years German, Two Yeai 8 I atin—••Editor-In-Chief” This industrious Editor-in-Ohlef is known by all the members of the Fourth Year Class as one of the most intelligent of 'is. Though small her knowledge seems unlimited. Kby has many friends. She has worked hard not only to make this ••Retrospect” the best ever but has taken an active part in class affairs ever since we entered High School. FREDERICK PITTHAN. S. T. Two Years Mannual Training. Two Years Commercial. With a vague premonition that the Class of 1918 would be better than ordinary classes Fred decided to wait for us. While in our class we have ascertained many things concerning him. among them is the fact that he surely loves to talk. CATHERINE PHILLIPS. R.M. Two Years German. Two Years Commercial Catherine is a quiet and unassuming girl in school. We have found her an industrious worker especially in tin studies she likes Just ask Catherine which she likes better, a class pin or ring? RAYMOND PAl'L. C. L. B. Four Years Latin—Class Play Raymond is noted for his cute sayings and his humor. He has often amused the class by means of these two things. He Is also a good student. •Ruddy” Just entered our class this year hailing from the south. “Botkins.” NELLIE PAR LETT E. G. G. Two Years Latin. Two Years German—Class Play. Nellie is kind and Jovial. She has won many friends by her sunny disposition. Although she Just entered our class this year she has found favor with all whom she has met. GR ETC HEN ROHR-B AC HER. Q. S. Four Years German 'hen Gretchen can't think of anything to say she giggles. She has won a reputation for herself by her ability to laugh easily. Nevertheless she usually accomplishes the task assigned to her by the teachers. If you want Gretchen Just look for Lucile or vice versa. 18 EARL RAMGA. g. F. Two Years Latin. Two Years German Earl and Harold resemble each other very much and at times you wonder who’s who. During his one year with us we have found that he often says very funny things for the bene-llt of those about him. Photos by Helpling