Blume High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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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

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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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JAY ROHRBACHER, A. H. Four Years Latin Tht only trouble with Jay la that his head and feet are too dose together. lie became popular in his Freshmen year and even then was reminded of his size being designated as Peter Pan. Jay likes the girls and likes to have the girls like him. EDNA Rl'NKLE. E. B. Four Years German “Andy” as Edna is very often called is a person whom you like to have as a friend as she is willfhg to do anything that lies in her power, for one who seeks her help. PERRY ROODK. S. A. Three Years Latin. Two Years German “Cartoonist” Perry Is another member of the crowd of Botkins boys who came to Plume High to continue their education. Pat” has certainly proved himself an excellent student as we hardly think there is a limit to his knowledge especially in Chemistry. FREDERICK ROHR-BAITGH. S. S. C. Four Years German Did you ever see Frederick in a hurry? No matter what h« does he takes his time and is a firm supporter of the principle Haste makes Waste. Just ask his opinion regarding the ability of city boys on a farm. .k «• .»• ♦ .»• ♦ ♦ ••• • ••• ♦ •••♦•»• ♦ •••♦•«• ♦ •• CARL REINHART. T. T. E. Four Years German This fellow classmate is very mystifying. He very often surprises us by doing things we had not thought he could do. I id you ever read any of his poetry? Ask him for this privilege sometime. HAROLD RAMGA. V. Q. Two Years Latin. Two Years German This esteemed fellow classmate certainly believes in the saying that Silence is Golden lie has gone through this year bothering no one and does not want anybody to molest him. He Is also a newcomer. 1'NA REED. B. B. E. PETE Two Years I atin. Two Years German—Class Play I’na joined the ranks of the class of ’IS in its last year in Blu me High. But from the popularity she has gained you would think she had been here longer. She has won at least one Senior’s heart. MARIANNE STl'EVE A. P. Four Years German, Two Years Latin If you want anything done just give it to Marianne and you can rest easy. She has been in the front line in every undertaking of the class, always ready to do her share. As Literary Editor” she has done very good work. She has also been a member of the Orchestra ever since her first year in High School and helped to organize the fourth year Orches- tra. Photos by Helpling 19