Blume High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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Our Worthy Superintendent Mr. Menschel, our very estimable superintendent, is always ready at our slightest request to lend us a willing and helping hand. We have never had a problem but which, if we asked his advice and cooperation, was responded to with a true spirit of friendship and comradeship. In the few social functions which we enjoyed together we were shown another side of his personality and through this contact we were convinced of his personal attitude toward the students as his fellowmen. We wish to express our gratitude for the faith this friend of ours has placed in us during these four years of close relationship. When the doors of Blume Hi close on the nineteen hundred thirty-three class of Seniors, it will be with deep regret that we bid this willing friend adieu. Our Revered Principal To our beloved principal, Mr. Idle. It is a difficult task to tell of his many good deeds and thoughts toward us, as a class. Each and every one of us feel we know' Mr. Idle as well as our own father. To him we would wend our way when in trouble r.o matter how serious or insignificant it seemed. He took all our personal grievances to heart and with his kind, unselfish spirit always afforded us real consolation. He is a person of untiring patience, due to his personal contact with boys and girls ci every type for the most part of his life. As long as Mr. Idle remains w'here we can have access to his confidential advice, we shall go to him. It is with deep regret that the class of nineteen hundred thirty-three leaves this true friend, but he will be remembered by them throughout their lives.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION The men who are always striving and working for the best interests of the school. Too Beard of Educatic.: c ' Wapakoneta, Ohio has taken a very important place in the lives ot t:e students of Wapakoneta City Schools. The members of the Board are prominent business men who realize the responsibility of directing the futures of many students. They are Clarence Veit, Dr. G. B. Faulder, Carl D. Fischer, Jacob Koenig, Ed Trail, and Clerk ot Board Edwin Stroh. During this past school year, 1932-1933, the Beard has faced and withstood the financial panic which was world-wide. Neighboring schools were torced to close because of tee lack of sufficient funds, but our schools did not miss a day in spite of closed banks. Through the foresight of these capable men we ran our school the full nine montes and paid the teachers, too. The Board has provided an institution which is worth honorable mention in the state. The pupils who are graduated from Blume High School are qualified to enter the colleges of the United States. As an example of the interest the Board takes in the welfare of the students, they contemplated building a swimming pool over in the Harmon Field. The fur.ds to build this pool were to be taken from the sale of the School Board’s lot at the corner of South Blackhoof and Pearl Streets for a post office building. Unfortunately the government has delayed the purchase of this lot so we can not have this pool. And so, Members of the Board, we students of Blume High School thank you for equipping us so adequately for the future.

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THE TEACHERS and Mr. Beckwith, J. B. Bush Miss Blankenbaker. Miss Frische Miss Noble, Mr. Jones Mrs. Miller. Miss Miller Mr. Rinehart. Miss Postle SOCIAL SCIENCE The Social Science department is under the direction of Mrs. Miller, Mr. Jones and Mr. Hamm. All Seniors are required to take the “History of the American People,” which is the study of the founding and building up of our own country. In connection with this text, they study “Essentials of American Government.” This book deals with the structure of our government and how it operates. Also the “American Observer,” a current event paper, is read and discussed once a week. From this paper they gain a knowledge of the current events of the day. Mrs. Miller also teaches Economics and Social Problems. The study of Economics, which relates to the production. distribution, and consumption of wealth, gives the pupils a knowledge of how to handle money. Social problems, which are much discussed and widely studied, affect us indirectly. This subject deals with the problems of society such as education, crime, and world peace. Mr. Jones instructs the pupils in Geography and Early European History. This type of Geography acquaints you with the formation of the earth. The seasons, tides and various topics that we have wondered about are explained to us. Early European History deals with things that happened as far in the remote past as historians can discover. It takes you through the stages of the development of the European countries and people. This subject is a foundation for all the other history that is studied. Mr. Hamm supervises the teaching of Modern European History. It portrays Europe as it is in more recent years. SCIENCE Mr. Bush, Mr. Idle, Mr. Stultz and Mr. Hamm teach the Freshmen General Science which is a required first year subject. In Chemistry the students learn the use of chemicals by their own experience with them. They work in the commodious laboratories and learn to use a chemist’s tools. MANUAL ARTS The Home Economics department is under the supervision of Miss Frische. The girls are instructed in cooking and sewing that can be adapted to practical use in their lives. A large, well-equipped kitchen is put to the disposal of the pupils. Here the girls are instructed in the art of cooking and preparing meals that are healthful and appetizing. The sewing room contains all the appliances necessary for a seamstress. The pupils are taught how to make clothing for themselves, as well as many things to make the home attractive and comfortable. The boys who take manual arts are taught by Mr. Beckwith and Mr. Hamm. Their rooms are in the basement of the school. Their rooms are furnished with carpenter’s tools of every denomination. Artistic pieces of wooden work are produced here. The upper classmen manufacture beautiful, as well as, useful pieces of furniture that would be a credit to any home. Another section of this department is the auto mechanics. Here the boys gain a useful knowledge of machinery and how it functions. They are also instructed how to build and repair cars and other mechanical devices. This subject is gaining in popularity year by year. Mr. Hamm teaches the boys mechanical drawing. They draw plans for houses and are instructed in the art of printing. Every spring it is an established custom for the manual arts department to stage a demonstration. The work of the boys and girls in this department is on exhibit. COMMERCIAL The complete commercial department, except Business English is under the direction of Mr. Taylor. The course consists of Shorthand. Typewriting, Bookkeeping, and Business English. Business English, which is supervised by Miss Blankenbaker, gives the pupils a broad knowledge of office practice. They are drilled in business letter writing, spelling, conversation, and office etiquette. In Shorthand I the fundamentals of the subject are learned the first Many facts are illustrated by experiments which are both interesting and instructive. Biology is a subject that many find interesting. The pupils taking this study are under the capable instruction of Mr. Bush. They explore nature’s world of flora and fauna. This spring the students searched in the woods for wild flowers and made individual collections. Professor Stultz teaches the upper classmen Physics and Chemistry. In Physics the pupils discover the actions of the elements and the causes of these actions.