Blume High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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OUR SENIORS . ABRAHAM W. BACHMAN I. BAILEY BOWMAN A. BOWSHER M. BURDEN W ILFORD A B R A H AM—“Sam” Do not be afraid to think. Keep your mind on your work. Hi-Y—2: Business Manager Lantern—3; Treasurer of Class—3. WILLIAM BACHMAN—“Bill Ladies! Beware! I’m telling you. Joke Editor of Retrospect IRIS BAILEY—“Iris” If silence is golden, She’ll be a millionaire. Glee Club—1-2-3-4. JOHN BAILEY—“Bailey” There was little accomplished until I began to work, and now there isn’t any. Football—1, 2, 3, 4; Track—1, 2, 3, 4; Track Captain—3; W. Club—4; Hi-Y—4: Pep Club—1, 2: Basketball—1, 2, 3, 4. VIVIAN BASIL—“Viv” The girl of a thousand personalities. Commercial Club—4. B ETT Y BOTKIN—“ Betty” Never weary, always cheery. Girl Reserves—1, 2, 4: Glee Club—1; Treasurer of Class—1; Treas. of Commercial Club—4; Pep Club—1: Retrospect Poet; “Across the Street”— cast; “The Whole Town’s Talking”—cast; “A Lucky Break”—cast. GLENN BOWMAN—“Fat Football is good for those who play it. Football—2, 3, 4: Track—2, 3; Hi-Y—3, 4; Commercial Club—3—V. Pres.: Pres.—4; W Club—4— Treas; Pep Club—1, 2. J. BAILEY V. BASIL B. BOTKIN W. CARTER E. CARTMELL V. CHESBROUGH ANN A BELL BOWSHER—“Annie” I found a Million Dollar Baby in a 5 10 cant store. Glee Club—1, 4; Mixed Chorus—4; Lantern Staff —3: Commercial Club—3, 4; Gifl Reserves—1, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club—1, 2; “A Lucky Break”—cast. MARCEL BURDEN—“Babe” She is made of cheerful yesterdays. And confident tomorrows. Glee Club—1; Basketball—1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves —1. WILBUR CARTER—“Web” The world knows nothing of its greatest man. Football—1, 2, 4; Basketball: Track—1, 2, 3, 4; W Club—4. ELIZABETH CARTM ELL—“Liz” In this toilsome stream of life, Liz was caught up by an eddy (Eddie). Basketball—1, 2, 3, 4: Captain of Basketball Team—4; Secy, of Class—2; Treas. of Class—3; Girls Reserve—1, 2, 3, 4: Vice Pres, of Girl Reserves—3; Glee Club—1: Commercial Club—3, 4; Mixed Chorus—1; Pep Club—1, 2; Girls Athletic Editor of Retrospect. VINCENT CHESBROUGH—“Bus” Bus has found a little senorita, We know her by the name of Zita. Football—1, 2, 3, 4: Football Captain—4; Basketball—1, 2, 3, 4: Track—1, 2, 3, 4; President Hi-Y— 4; Secy, of W. Club—4; Secy, of Senior Class; Pres, of Athletic Board: Commercial Club—3; Pep Club —1, 2: Boys’ Athletic Ed. of Retrospect.

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DEPARTMENTS of SCHOOL thing. In the second year the pupils strive mostly for speed. In both Typewriting I and II the students strive for speed and accuracy. The pupils work out business letters and papers similar to those used in the modem business office. Bookkeeping I gives the pupil a knowledge of the bookkeeping used in a small business. Corporation bookkeeping is taken up the second year. Practice sets are worked out giving the students experience in working in a firm or business organization. As an added incentive pins are awarded pupils in all three of these courses. Also contests are arranged with the neighboring schools. A state contest is an interesting feature of the year. MATHEMATICS All Freshmen are required to take Algebra which is taught by Miss Noble and Mr. Bush. It is important because it is the basis of all the other mathematics taught in the fob lowing years. Plane Geometry is under the direction of Mr. Jones who is an able instructor in this subject. The pupils work on the contract method giving them ample opportunity for advancement. Solid Geometry and Advanced Algebra are taught by Mr. Idle. Miss Noble has charge of the Busi-less Arithmetic classes. They are giv-jn that instruction that they will need in the business world. LANGUAGE In addition to the study of our own language, the pupils have an opportunity to study Latin and French. Miss Blankenbaker is an accomplished teacher of Latin. The course offers four years of this language. The Freshman class was especially large this year. The work is supplemented by drawings and carvings that stimulate interest. Another thing of interest that has been introduced is the corresponding by pupils in this school with Latin students in other schools. The correspondence is in Latin thus giving the pupils a practical use of their knowledge. We had only one French class this year. This class was taught the second year course by Miss Postle. The French club is of much interest to the pupils. At every meeting two dif- ferent persons act as hostess and host. All conversation is in French. The class is now studying the story, “Colomba,” which is written in French. ENGLISH English is the only subject in the school curriculum that every student is required to take all four years. The pupils are instructed in both grammar and the best literature. Miss Postle has complete charge of the Freshman English. They study the correct usage of the English language, and they are introduced to rather an extensive study of Julius Caesar. The Sophomores are under the instruction of Miss Zeigler and Miss Postle. In addition to their study of language, they are taught the structure of poetry. Their literature study contains the story of Silas Marner, selections of Robert Louis Steveson’s work and other interesting reading matter. The third year English, which is under the supervision of Miss Wilson, studies the American writers exclusively. The work is made more fascinating by the writing of original plays and essays. The writers range from the very earliest to the latest. The work is also composed of studies of non-fiction writers. Miss Zeigler has charge of the Senior English. In this subject stress is laid on the very beginnings of English writings up to the present day. Shakespeare is the writer that is studied most extensively. Also the students study the nineteenth century poets and essayists and read selections written by various men. Another branch of English is Public Speaking which is taught by Miss Wilson. This year is the first time this subject has really come into the limelight. A debating team was organized and drilled by the instructor. At various times during the year the team competed with our neighboring schools. They won high honors which they rightfully deserved. Thev merit much praise for the splendid presentations of their question. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Steiner. Mr. Stultz Mr. Taylor. Miss Wilson Miss Ziegler. Miss Spiedel Miss Streight. Mr. Stein Mr. Hamm Miss Miller and Miss Wilson teach the girls gymnastics. This year tap dancing, park ball, marching tactics. ar.d tennis were taught. Mr. Hamm instructs the boys in this course. The boys were taught exercises, tumbling, volley ball and how to do acrobatic stunts on the bars. MUSIC—Mr. Steiner is in charge of this department. He has under instruction the band, orchestra and mixed chorus. These have entered different contests throughout the school year.

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OUR SENIORS J. CHURCHILL C. DUVEL A. EMERSON GRAHAM E. GRAY I. GREEN JOHN CHURCHILL—“Fat And they lived happily ever after. Football—1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y—2, 3, 4; Band—1, 2; Glee Club—1, 2; Letter Club—4. CHARLES DUVEL Of thy faithful tried and true, On this world there are but a few. Commercial Club—4. ALICE EMERSON—“Bill “Still water runs deep.” Snapshot Ed. of Retrospect. HERBERT F ESSLER—“Herbie I’m the master of my fate. Glee Club—1, 3, 4: Orchestra—3, 4: “Thirteenth Chair —cast; Lantern Staff—3; “A Lucky Break —cast. EDNA FRANK—“Edna Virtue is its own reward. Glee Club—1, 2. HAROLD GIBSON—“Red Everybody attend to each other’s business, But leave mine alone. Tumbling—1, 2; Track—4; Glee Club— 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1: Lantern Staff—4: Pep Club—1, 2; Cheer Leading—1; A Lucky Break —cast. H. FESSLER E. FRANK H. GIBSON B. GROSS R. GUTMAN R. HEIL CHARLES GRAHAM—“Charley Vass you der Scharley? Track—1, 3, 4; Football—4; Snap Shot Ed. of Retrospect; Thirteenth Chair —cast. EDITH GRAY Determined and persevering, The will to win. Pep Club—1. IMOGENE GREEN The petite Mademoiselle. French Club—1. BEULAH GROSS—“Billie Known the world over, Twelve times twelve is one gross. Commercial Club—4. ROSEMARY GUTMAN—“Rosie When days are dark and dreary, Her smile is still quite cheery. ROSEMARY HEIL—“Rosie Reaching for the stars, Ambitious Rosie. Girl Reserves—1, 2, 4; Glee Club—1, 2: Commercial Club—4: Typist for Retrospect; Pep Club —1, 2.