Bryan High School - Bryannual Yearbook (Yellow Springs, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1945 volume:

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It is said that we are living in an age of accelerated intelligence, where advancement is so rapid, that days not years mark progress. In the medical field miracles are being performed daily by surgeons and doctors as they mend the battered and broken forms of the GI- Ioes, who a few months ago would have been incurable cases in our best equipped hospitals. Methods and skills never deemed possible are being developed daily in the laboratories of the medical world. Educators say that the world has advanced years since the outbreak of the war, and as a result, we have Penicillin, Sulfa Drugs, and Blood Banks which fan the flickering sparks of life to newer and brighter hopes. The standard of living is higher because money comes easy and the mass population can secure much above necessary needs. As we pause to consider all these things, we wonder if it was not in the divine plan that certain geniuses should come forth in different periods of time to bring new and necessary lessons to mankind. God has given man a mind, with the ability to use it in his own way. He has left it to us to build a better world and we can expect to do this only, when we accept His guidance. lt seems that God has already turned the Master Switch, that will enlighten all humanity. He has given us the blue-prints which can be read in interpreting the policies of a new and global world, which will be Heaven's own pattern. As we Seniors, upon completing our high school training, receive diplomas, we accept the hand of God to guide us through the toil of building a better, safer world. We have already had a preview of these blue- prints and are now deliberating upon the one best fitted for our needs. How well we know, that unless we ask for guidance and help from Him, who controls the Master Switch, our lives will be shallow and empty. -ANNA HULL I Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS W' The Moving Finger Writes EDITORIAL The new world, which we are looking forward to, is having its foundation laid in part by some of our Bryan boys, who are now helping to win victory and peace. Many of these boys secured their ground training back on the basketball floor at old Bryan High, and today are making up a vast team on the battle fields of the world. We pause, and offer a silent prayer to the Almighty, that they may return to us unharmed, and bring with them vital experiences, though bitter and fraught with disaster for the moment, that will revolutionize the present plan of living. How many of our own boys would ever have had an opportunity to travel about the world, and to learn about the way of life in other countries or to view great cathedrals or pieces of art? Will they not be superior to those who remained on the home front? Upon the screen of life we see a global picture of the universe, a much different world, I would say, with some of our own Bryanites taking major and minor roles in the world of affairs. Many new devices and creations for home and industrial life will be con- tributed, but these new productions will not satisfy us long, we will develop greater and more magnificent ideas. We will better social conditions which bring about more cooperation than we have today. I hope there will be no dispute between races and every man will, in reality, be created equal. The educational system will be expanded to all parts of the world, so that everyone has the same opportunity for knowledge. Schools will have adequate funds to operate. Musical and physical education de- partments will be thoroughly utilized, by the artistically strong and handicapped to the best advantage. If a child should want a career in music he will be able to begin his advanced study much earlier in life, for most of his subjects will be based upon musical backgrounds. The health of the world will be greatly improved by starting an early physical fitness program that will soon detect any bodily weakness. Children will be taught to follow daily health habits, and to participate in active sports, such as: swimming, tennis, or basket- ball, in which he is physically able to partake. Even though the child may be poor there is a program to help him, too. The physically unqualified child gets daily exercise or calisthenics which will aid in bringing his health back to normalcy. In the larger cities we will Find many playgrounds for the children and the onetime slums will be converted into clean, respectable apartment houses, and these same families will be given a chance to live happily and independently. We will see more cooperation in the Industrial World, strikes will be eliminated, and employers and employees will work side by side instead of apart. The caste system will not exist and everyone in general will work hand in hand to bring about a better world in which to live. Religious freedom will become more evident as the gospel is carried to remote corners of the world, and on the home front the church will again take its place as one of the institutions of society. Miracles will continue to happen and wonders far beyond man's conception will be realized in a concrete way, all of which is the manifestation of God's power. Peace will be established in the world and the golden rule will be used for measuring the brotherhood of man. Thus the moving finger writes as we, the class of 1945, accept the challenge of the Master to help sign a more durable peace. -VIRGINIA ELLIS V Y DEDI CATI ON During this uforld conflict, many have made the Supreme Saerifiee in order to keep the light of Freedom burning. Yet there is still a great task ahead for those who are still serving as ivell as the assembly ivorkers on the home front. They must preserve the peaee, so that the freedom of mankind shall never again be challenged. So to the future, to those for whom there has been taps, and to those who are still serving, ive, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Jive, dedicate this yearbook. -CHARLES HENRICHSklN . I-lANs RIEDEL We take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr. Hans Riedel of the Antioch Bookplate Company, who has so many times aided and assisted us with our problems, and given liberally of his time and energy that our needs and whims in printing might be satisfied. Again our deepest gratitude. -IAMEs l3ntT1.E BILL Bitowiv Iaeia lJEVvINli HARoLD SLATE That We Might Live Much good can come out ol' chaos even though overburdened hearts cry out with anguish at the loss ol' a loved one. Thousands ol our youth have been given a chance to see the world and get out ol' the groove that their ancestors made for them. He has had a chance to see how the other hall' lives, and becomes more versatile and broadened in his conception of the world at large. He has experienced living Hell itself, and will come back to us a changed individual demand- ing a more perfect chance for life and existence. Honor Roll lfileen Crawford David Anthony lack Alexander Paul Alexander lilton Arment Herbert Berger Philip Brown Keith Carpenter Carl Cordell Russell Cordell Francis Dannakcr Richard DeVVine Gene Diehl Stanley Dihrliip Carl Dolwick Howard Dolwicli Billy Donley Marianna Crimes Ralph Grimes Harold Grinnell Richard Haines Charles Hull lames Iordan Dick Kershner lames Lawson Robert Mathiasen Paul Matson Richard White Robert Morgan Melvin Onderdonk Thomas Owens David Perry Iames Perry Lloyd Rose lack Semler Roger Sheridan Donald Shinkle Because ol' incomplete records we have published Members of our class who have been called to the only the names ol' those servicemen who have graduated colors are Bill Brown, lack DeVine and Harold Slate. from Bryan since IQ4I. -NAUMI IEAN ADAMS I Administration Today all eyes are turned to the future of education which we believe will be completely revised. The public, working through the School Board will arrange many new features which will be controlled by the Master Switch of Learning. Great things will come out of education in Bryan when the master switch is pulled. The school will become more industrialized, there will be flying school buses, a swimming pool, and classes taught by movies. All of which will make a consolidated bulwark for better training of the mind and physical being. -SHIRLEY PAUL BRYAN HICIH SCHOOL Where Life Begins Our lligh School building, erected in IQ28, rests upon a plot ol' ground donated by the late lohn liryan, a pioneer resident ol' the community. You will lind it nestled back in a natural cove on Route 68 with Glen llelen across the highway, furnishing natural and picturesque charln as well as a Mecca lor held trips, hiking, picnics and various forms ol' amusement. The school is controlled by a lioard ol' Education colnposed ol' live men, who are elected by popular vote to uphold the standards ol' education and secure neces- sary personnel and equipment to carry on educational activities. Those serving at the present time are: Mr. George llonley, President Mrs. Glenna Fink, Vice President Mr. Faye Fluke, Clerk Mrs. C. Adams Mr. lfrnest Morgan Mr. Faye Funderburg We are proud oi' the way that our school operates and the standing it has, compared to other schools in the state. Although we are classified as a Class li school, to the students ol' Bryan it is an A, in one sense of the word. Housed in our school is an excellent library to lit our needs, but when this fails we have the public and college libraries to turn to. ln the future we predict that schools will be more closely united and linked together through common interests, as are other schools in college towns. At the present we are showing strong inclinations in this direction, with student teachers lroin the college getting practice work in the high school, While high school students are getting inlorina- tion from the college. With coming changes in the world ol' tomorrow. the high schools ol' America will be required to produce higher standards of education. To do this liryan will have to accept certain changes in the pattern now being used in order to attain the obiectives which are being set up. The problems of education are multiplied during the time of a national crisis because high-priced iobs make a double incentive for students to work, rather than attend school. We realize that this is necessary in winning the war and the peace. This generation will have to change more rapidly than any of their predecessors if they meet the needs of the future. Americas future lies in her high schools. -K ENN mn L,uvsoN SUPT. MAURICE S. BAGBY, B.S.ED., M.ED. Vtfilmington College, Ohio Northern University, Cincinnati University Ohio State University Post-War Strategy l believe that every child should have an oppor- tunity to learn to think clearly and honestly: to express himself effectivelyg to develop a well integrated per- sonality including broad vocational interests: to learn to practice the laws of personal and community health: to develop those desirable attitudes and interests which will make him a cultured and happy individual: to learn to cherish his American heritage and to accept the responsibilities of good citizenshipq and that every child should be helped to make the necessary adjust- ments in a world at war, and should be prepared for intelligent participation in the problems of a world at Peacc- -Maeiucn S. BAGBY Our School Secretary Miss Betty Shellhaas, an Alumnus of Bryan High, was selected to become school secretary in 1942. She has a genial disposition and her kindly smile has cap- tivated those with whom she comes in contact. Besides routine work, she is an ever ready servant, doing all those innumerable tasks that a school secretary falls heir to. ' Her poise and dignity coupled with patience and friendliness make her a most valuable asset. -lili'I l'Y llriua.-x Name: GEORGE R. BROOKS Home: Iamestown, Ohio Colleges Attended: Rio Grande, Ir. Otterhein, Bonebrake Seminary Degrees: A.B. Department: Science Activities: Freshman Class Adviser Special Interests: Music, Religion Name: DONNA H. BURNS Home: Xenia, Ohio Colleges Attended: Cedarville, Wooster, Defiance Degrees: A.B., B.S. in Ed. Department: English Activities: Senior Class Adviser, Dramatic Coach, Yearbook Adviser Special Interests: Iournalism, Culinary Arts, Dramatics Name: CHARLOTTE MENDELL Home: Aurora, Indiana Colleges Attended: Western College, Oxford, Ohio: DePauw University Degree: B.M. Department: Music School Activities: Band - Chorus Special Interests: Student Board Tennis, Golf, Swimming Honors Achieved: Mu Phi, National Music Honor Society Name: IOI-IN FUNDERBURG Home: Yellow Springs, Ohio School: Bryan High School Department: Athletic Coach Special Interest: Basketball NANCY TOUCHMAN Home: Yellow Springs, Ohio Colleges Attended: Ohio State University, University of Mexico Name: Degree: B.S. in Ed. Department: Art Hzgh Schoal Facult Name: MARY E. COCHRAN Home: Yellow Springs, Ohio College Attended: Otterbein Degree: A.B. Department: Latin and Math Activities: Sophomore Class Adviser Name: IAMES S. PAYNE Home: Springfield, Ohio Colleges Attended: Messiale Bible and lr. College, Grantham, Pa.: three years and one winter term Degrees: B.S., Ohio State University, two years and one summer term Department: Industrial Art School Activities: Physical Education Eighth Grade Adviser Special Interests and Hobbies: Shop, Student Board, Landscaping Name: FLORENCE STONE Home: New Hampshire College: New Hampshire University Degree: A.B. Department: Science and Math Activities: Iunior Adviser, Girls' Physical Education, Student Board Name: LUELLA TREFZ Home: Peebles, Ohio College Attended: Miami University Degree: B.S. in Ed. Department: Commercial Activities: Seventh Grade Adviser Special Interests and Hobbies: Music Tennis, Swimming Name: SUSAN B. WRIGHT Home: Xenia, Ohio College Attended: Miami University Teachers' College Department: Home Economics School Activities: Cafeteria Manager Special Interests and Hobbies: Girl I Scouts, Regional Board Member HOME Et:oNO1s11c:s-See Next Page Our School A COMMERCIALIZED TOINIORROW Commercial students are playing an important role in the war effort. They are working in thousands of war plants and in all branches of the armed service. The G. I. on the front lines, along with the war cor- respondents, uses the typewriter to print news to be sent home. Commercial subjects are becoming more widely used because of communication and transportation necessitating the filing of many reports and records. Out of this comes the need for The Commercial Department which is a part of the school program, where business techniques become actualities, and students are Fitted to keep books, take shorthand and type perfect copy. -lgIiT'I'Y CORDELL CHEMISTRY The Chemistry Laboratory is one of the most interesting places at Bryan High. Mrs. Stone, our hrst teacher this year, was very interesting and we made marked progress in the subject. She left us at semester time, to be with her husband who is a Major in the Air Forces. We were very fortunate to secure Mr. Brooks who was well equipped to continue in her footsteps, as he had been on jobs which required a knowledge of scientific skills. Some of the important experi- ments which were fascinating was the making of fire ex- plosives, and the vivisection of a cat, that the nervous and circulatory systems might be understood. lt is our belief that this course should be required of all students, because the world of tomorrow will be largely controlled by scientific findings. -NATHANIEL LAWSON THE SHOP lt is necessary that future citizens learn early how to work with tools in the post-war era. Our school has made its first step toward this goal by running the shop with student organization. Each class of about twenty students voted for a shop superintendent whose duty it is to supervise their class activities in general. Each class was subdivided into groups of live or six, one of which was elected foreman. The foremen act as assistants to their superintendents. The students may choose to work in woodworking, mechanical drawing, sheet metal, or ceramics. The shop is equipped primarily for woodworking and drawing. Some of the other machinery includes one steel bench lathe, one printing press, and one drill press. Some of the more important articles that have been made include bulletin boards, book-ends, waste baskets, benches, sheet metal work, and various repair jobs, all of which help the students to become more efficient and inde- pendent in the future. --Rico Fnmsiucm At Mrk FIITIIRE I-IoIx1EIx1ARERs OF THE WORl.lJ lfood and clothing have always heen in the spotlight ol' Innan allairs, and it is still a vital issue today. even though we are living in a frustrated world. Our school is lortunate to have the necessary equipment nd facilities lor hoth lahoratory and class work, as well s a trained and experienced instructor. Girls in the Culinary Class have had the opportuni y Ii demonstrating their sltill in the preparation and serving li lioods. I-X well appointed dinner for their Inothers at Christmas imeg and later a Cupid luncheon for the faculty are some tl' the accomplishments perliected during the year. Since honiemalaers must provide decorative furnishings or the home. one ol' the projects was to slip-cover a lounge hair, as well as designing proper draperies for windows ntl screens. Last hut not least. the girls have demonstrated their lelitness with the needle, and l am certain that Easter time ound them ready lor a style parade, with a wardrohe com' Ilete, fashioned hy their own liands.-H1--fA BELLE HARRIS ART .Xrt was introduced to our school for the lirst time this 'ear, and we have the signal honor of heing the only group n the county to have such a privilege. 'lihrough the elliort aIId skill ol' Mrs. Nancy Touchman, ve have tnade very marlsed progress. VVe started with charcoal and still life sketching, and hen advanced to the more intricate and original suhiects ,s suggested hy nature's own, with hits ol' scenery and land- capes lor our suhiects. VVe made inarioncttes. and plaques, often using our nwn schemes ol' decoration. An art exhihit held at l'ohllaotte's gave an opportunity lor displaying our artistry. -I.fxNEI.I..v LTORBETT LATIN Cmss Alter reading Ur' Hello Gullifo, part of the Latin Class races Caesar's route while others study vocahulary. -ANN S'I'Iaw,xRT STIiov HALL AND LIBRARY Our Study l lall has a seating capacity of So illlil provides adequate space lor those not in class. The Lihrary in the rear ol' the room allords ample naterial lor reports and necessary research. BEHIND THE SCENES IN BASKETBALL Senior History Looking back to a warm sunshiny day in Septem- ber iogggg, we see a group of boys and girls with bright smiles on their little faces as they take their place in the first grade at the lilementary Building on Dayton street. As they crowded into line the round, glowing face of Virginia Ellis was visible at the front of the line, with Anna Hull very eagerly waiting second to hurry into the first grade room to find their places in this new world. At the very, very end we see a small timid boy with a doubtful frown on his face, trying to decide if he's going to like this new world of school. We are immediately informed that he is Buster l lamilton. During the years at the lilementary Building, we learned to work together, play together, and to love each other. Several things happened during the last year which bring back happy memories, such as the production of a play, as well as the boys starting their first turn at basketball under the coaching of an Antioch student. Upon arriving at Bryan in the Seventh Grade we took our place in Iunior High events. Most of the seventh year was spent getting adjusted to high school life, hut during the eighth period we began to display our talents. We were very proud to welcome Rico Federighi, who joined our class that year and represented Bryan in the All County Test in Algebra I in competition with Freshmen and Sophomores, winning the coveted first place. That same year Harold Slate, lack DeVine, and Rico Federighi went to the county fair and came home with additional prizes and honors. Upon entering High School we presented our first dance on Valentines Day, Swing and Sway the Freshman Way. ln the Sophomore year with the aid of the Freshmen, we bought the green covers for magazines that are now being used in the library. .Xs Iuniors we became very prom conscious and under the advisement of Miss Taylor we strove to make the needed sum. We began by selling potato chips, popcorn and peanuts at noons. However, this was not satisfactory. We then tried several 5o-5o dances which proved financially successful. The second semes- ter still found us wanting a little more in the way of finances and we decided to sell magazines and chose lien Lawson and Bill Brown as our leaders. This filled our coflers to overfiowing. VVe had a very exciting experience when Mr. Bagby took our American Government class to Springfield to visit a trial. This lasted several days and needless to say much was learned even though we were disturbed because the defendant was found guilty. On May 15th we gave the Iunior-Senior Prom, Moonlight and Stardustf, The gymnasium was trans- SENIOR CLASS LEADERS NATE Lawson BETTY Coituuti. TDONNA Btnws, lfdllfjfl' IAMEs BIRTLE CIHARLES LIENRICHSEN formed into a veritable rock garden with a border of beautiful spring fiowers and shrubs, centered with a famous wishing well. The Milky Way, a three-act comedy, was pre- sented by our class with Betty Cordell and Ken Lawson playing star roles. The Senior year found us proud and dignified. Proud because of what we had achieved during our past years at Bryan, and dignified because we had attained that goal for which we had struggled so long. We started the series of assembly programs with a Senior Canteen, which brought out much of the hidden talent of the class. Next came the Senior Car- nival, better known as the Fall Festival. Amusements consisted of both round and square dancing, bingo, refreshments, a turkey raffle and other means of enioy- ment. Last in the series of events was the Poinsettia Prom, a formal dance given by the Senior Class. The Class of 1945 will bid farewell to Bryan on May 17th, when We march down the aisle for the last time to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance, to receive the coveted passport that gives the privilege of further education. 1NA0MI IEAN IXDAIXIS CHARLES HENRICHSEN Birthplace: Sandusky, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1927 Varied are his interertr, ambitions he has one To be an engineer and build a bridge to the sun. School: Sandusky High fl and Ist semester of 25, Osborn Bath fznd semester 2: Bryan 3, 4. Course: College Prepartory. Credits: WM. Special Honors: Honor Thespian fNational Thespian Societyj. Special Achievements: Apprentice for Pharmacy. Student Board: 1. Class: President 1-4. Clubs: Spanish 3. Yearbook Staff: General Manager, Pictorial Editor, Advertising Manager. Dramatics Club: 3, 4. Thespians, 3, 4. Out- side Clubs: Sandusky Sailing Club. Track: 1. lntra- Mural: Football ig Basketball 1. Hobbies: Photography, boats and swimming. Working Experience: Drug store, concessioner, restaurant, factory. Future Ambi- tion: Electrical Engineer. Noted for-His persisting CHAitLizs I lENRICHSEN, President ways. Usually seen-Down town. Secret Ambition- Electrical Engineer. Weakness-Columbus. The President's Message Classmates: You are going out into a world of hate, hunger, feai, and destruction. lt is your responsibility to bring love to all people no matter what the race or creed, and help take fear and hunger out of people's hearts and replace them with joy and satisfaction. It is yours to bring peace to the war-torn universe so that never again shall man have to take up the sword to slay the aggressor. You must carry the master-key of knowledge to educate the people for this changing world of love and peace, that we are going to have. This is your duty to God, your country, and humanity. You are the men of tomorrow, you are America's future, so, strive to bring security for future geenrations. Again, you must safeguard America's priceless heritage, Freedom. This is your obligation to your forefathers. You are being given a new world, with aeronautics, electronics, and plastics among the lates of discovery. Une of you, who may have been in a high school chemistry class, could be the next to add to these new fields. You with your hands are going to mold the world that your children and grandchildren live in. Twenty hours from anywhere on the earth, natural heat from the sun, it sounds improbable, but you are going to make such a world. You can be proud when you receive your diploma, an achievement of your own mind. Think how lucky you are that you were able to get an education and follow your own pattern of life. That education was given to you by your thoughtful predecessors. What are you going to contribute to your successor? Do the most and best you can during your span of life and remember that your high school days will ever be the stepping stones for future achievements. -C1 mums HENRIIZI 1si2N To THE FUTURE by' Kenneth Lawson We started to school in '33 To get an education, To build a sound and sensible mind And accept our new relations. The three Ris were easy, For we were extra smart, Every single one of us Got off to a good start. As we progressed along the way And as our knowledge grew, The greater things in life, it seems Came rushing into view. Misfortune seemed to be our lot For during our last years, Along came horrors before unknown To fill gay hearts with fears. But as we look upon the scene Graduation is in view, We know the class of '45 Will always battle through. This will be our challenge, Though good or bad prevail, lf given but an equal chance Our tasks we will not fail. WILLIAM I. DeVINE Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, February 7, 1927 .fl good person to have as a friend, Loyal to the very end. School: Bryan, 1, 2, 3, 4. Course: Vocational. Credits: 13M,. Special Achieve- ments: Second in Greene County Hobby Fair in woodworking. Student Board: 1 semester. Dramatic Club: 3, 4. Clubs outside of school: Boy Scouts. Music: Band, Clec Club, Chorus. Baseball: Manager 2. Intra-Mural: Basketball guard 1, 2, 3: football guard 4. Hobbies: Woodworking. Working Experience: Patterson Field, National Supply in Springfield. NAOMI IEAN ADAMS Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, September 25, 1927 Responsibilities she will never shirk, This young lady always does her work. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: Commercial. Credits: 17M. Special Achievements: Home Economics, E Award at Vernay's. Yearbook Staff: Literary Editor, Make-up, Advertising. Clubs: F. H. A. 11, 25. Clubs outside of school: Victorettes 13, 4j. I11tra-Mural: 1, 1 year, guard. Hobbies: Swimming, sewing. Working Experience: Vernay Research Laboratory. Future Ambition: To be able to write stories for small children. Noted for-Her ability to get along with others? Usually seenw-In a ncar- lxy town. Secret Ambition-To learn to swim. IAMES PHILIP BIRTLE Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio May 22, 1927 Reserved in his attention, usually kind, But cnee he has made it up, it's hard to ,L ehange his mind. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: Academic. , Credits: 18. Special Achievements: Neither? HIQTTY IANE BURBA i Ilirthplace: Cedarville, Ohio December 1, 1926 in eoiuznereial courses she is good She does as rnueh as many could. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: Commercial. Credits: IGM. Yearbook Stall: Secretary and? IANFLLA CORBETT Birthplace: Xenia, Ohio, September 3, 1926 ,rl hidden something she does enfold, Vast resources now untold. School: Bryan 1, 2, 3, 4. Course: Com- mcrcial. Credits: 16. Special Achievementsfk BETTY CORDELL Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, May 18, 1927 .I leader in her own right, I know 11 follower with a lot of go. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: Commercial. Credits: 17M,. Yearbook Staff:Feature Editor' :'5Continued on page following Senior Pictures VIRGINIA I-IERBERTA ELLIS l Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, September 27, 1927 Of intellc'f'tual and admiring charm Ili-1' smile if always very warm. School: Bryan, 1, 2, 3, 4. Course: College Preparatory. Credits: i9lfQ. Scholastic Ilonorsz Third in linglish in County 1. Special Honor: National Honor Society: Cheerleader 3. Student Board: 2 semesters: 1 semester Secretary. Yearbook Stall: Literary Editor, Senior Personnel. Dramatic Club: 3, 4: Vice President 4. 'lihespiansz 4. Other Clubs: F. H. A., 1, 2: Treasurer 2: Spanish Club 3: Class President 2: Treasurer gg. Chorus: 1, 2, 4. Clee Club: 4. lntra-Mural: 1, 2, 3, 4: basketball, guard. Hobbies: Radio, music, writing, reading. Working Experience: Store clerk and? Ii'l'TA BELLE HARRS Birthplace: Calgary, Aloerta, Canada. lanuary 21, IQ26 lftta Belle has ii world all lier own Her hidden talents are .veldonz .fl10ll'l1. School: Wilberlorce 3 years: Bryan 1. Course: College Preparatory. Credits: lbw. ANNA C. HULL Birthplace: Yellow Springs. Ohio, December 8, 1927 Strong are her tliouglvtx, on ezwryzlay lift' With ambition to end all tlie Il'0l'lll,.f a'rc'atlf1tl .ftrifcz School: Bryan 1-4. Course: College Pre- paratory. Credits: 18. Yearbook Stall: Liter- ary liditor. Clubs: Class: Vice President if' ENRICO FIQDICRICIIII Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, November 1, 1927 .I .ftudioux personality, amlzitioax to try, In social az'tiLfitie.v l7l .V really quite shy. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: College Pre- paratory. Credits: 1874. Scholastic Hono.'s:'l: KliNNliTH I. HAMILTON, Iii. Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, November 4, 1927 In sports of any lqind, our Baxter doe.: excel In almost anything he does rather well. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: Academic.'l l 'Continued on page following Senior Pictures KIiNNliTH LAWSON Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, March 18, 1927 Kennyff big, tall and strong Ha' argues much, but is seldom wrong. School: Brya11 1, 2, 3, 4. Course: College Preparatory. Credits: 18L'Q. Special Honor: Citizenship Award CQ: Army-Navy li, Vernay Patents. Special Achieve- ments: Third in County for 220 fzl. Student Board: 2 semesters: Vice President 1 semester. Yearbook Starl: Business Manager-Advertising. Dramatics Club: 3. i Clubs: Class: Vice President lil Spanish Club. Clubs outside: Y.S.W.Y.A. f4DQ CIO l4J: AF of L l4j. Chorus: 4 Baritone. Baseball: 1, 2, 3, 4: 4 letters. Basketball? NATHANIEL EDWARD LAWSON Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, April 23, 1926 Willingness to do more than his share Is his virtue, and it's very rare. School: Bryan I-4. Course: Vocational. Credits: 162. Special Achievements: Moving picture projector operator. Yearbook Stall: Treasurer--Advertising. Class: Treasurer 4. Basketball: 2 years: guard, 2 letters. Intra-Mural: Basketball and foot- ball: 4 years. Working Experience: Truck driver, farmer, stock clerk. Future Ambi- tion: Electrician. Noted for-His driving. Usually seen-P. W. Weiss's. Secret Ambition-To be an electrician. Weakness-Beautiful women. ERNEST LEWIS Birthplace: West Liberty, Kentucky, May 29, 1927 His brain is keen, his mind is steady With a quick remark he's always ready. School: Bryan 1, 2, 3, 4. Course: College Preparatory. Credits: WM. Special Achievements: Army-Navy E-War Department. Student Board: 1 semester. Year: book Staff: Business Editor. Dramatics Club: 3, 4. Thespians: 4. Other Clubs: 1: Boy Scouts I. Glee Club: I. Baseball: Manager 3. lntra-Mural: Basketball, guard, 1, 2, 3, 4, football, halfback, 3, 4. Hobbies: Horseback riding, swimming, writing. Working Experience: Waiter, printer, truck driver, painter, stock tracer for War Department, machinist, salesman and sports editor for newspaper. Future Ambition: Iournalist and columnist. Noted for-Heckling the teachers. Usually seen-At the Coffee Shop. Secret Ambition-To become a journalist. SHIRLEY IEAN PAUL Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, December 28, 1927 An artist's mind, with an eye on the world She'll be a success, a looked up to girl. School: West Orange High School 1, 2: Bryan 3, 4. Course: College Preparatory. Credits: Igyg. Special Honor: Cheerleader Student Board: 2 terms, President 3: Vice President 4. Yearbook Stall: Art Editor. Dramatic Club: 3, 4. Clubs: Spanish 3. Intra-Mural: Basketball 2, 3, 4, forward. Hobbies: Collecting what-nots. Working Experience: Soda clerk, Finley's Drug Store: general clerk, Pioneer Hybrid Corn Company. Future Ambition: Artist, model. Noted for-Flirting. Usually seen- Pioneer Corn Company. Secret Ambition-To learn to drive. Weakness-West A Look Into the Future This is the year 1965, and it brings back pleasant memories. If we should take a ride in my speedemon of the air we might visit some of my old classmates. Z-o-o-ml Here we go. Naomi Adams lives in that quaint village down there. She is one of the best secretaries in town. Stand- ing upon the corner of Fifth and Main we see Ernest Lewis and Nathaniel Lawson. Ernest is a big politician and is up for re-election soon. Nate has his own gro- cery. Not bad so far? Orange, New Iersey. We now come to the city where Betty Myers re- sides fused to be Seej. She was the First to get married. Look at the kids! Harold Slate lives here, too. He and lack DeVine own the largest theater in town. Anna Hull teaches school in that little town over to our right. The kids certainly are brilliant these days. Iimmie Birtle is a big insurance salesman in Paris. We may see him in New York though, as it is time for his annual visit. Rico, the Chicago wonder, has invented a new robot type of locomotion that will become the eighth wonder of the world. That boy will he another BETTY ELOISE SEE Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, Iuly 5, 1927 Quite demure is this. young girl One young man is her personal whirl. School: Bryan 1-4. Course: Commercial. Credits: 1724. Student Board: 1 semes- ter, Secretary. Yearbook Staff: Calendar, Make-up, Typist. Clubs outside of school: 4 H, 2 years. Chorus: 2 years, second soprano 11, 25. Intra-Mural: 4 years, forward: letter, medal. Hobbies: Writing letters. Working Experience: I. C. Penny 8: Co., Boston Store. Erbaugh's Drug Store. Future Ambition: Housewife. Noted for-Her quiet manner. Usually seen-Erbauglfs. Secret Ambition-To get married. Weak- ness-Kenny. HAROLD IOSEPH SLATE Birthplace: Yellow Springs, Ohio, Iune 2, 1927 There never was a thing too hard for him to do For anything he 'tried always came through. School: Bryan 1, 2, 3, 4. Credits: 13. Special Honors: Citation for running movie iector. Dramatic Club: 3, 4. Thespians: 4. Clubs outside of school: Boy Scouts. aseball: Left field, 2, 3, 4: two letters. Basketball: Manager 1, 2, guard 3. Intra- Mural: Basketball guard, 2, 1, 3. Hobbies: Photography, radio, engineer. Working Experience: Sports editor of a newspaper, Frigidaire in Dayton. Future Ambition: Radio Engineer. 4 C BETTY I. TINGLEY Birthplace: London, Ohio, November 24, 1926 .4 n excellent housewife she would make You should taste her chocolate cake. School: London 1, 2, 3: Bryan 4. Course: Vocational. Credits: 162. Scholastic Honors: Second place. Spelling. Special Honors: First place, Health: Cheerleader 4. Organizations: 4-H four years: Girl Scouts. Yearbook Staff: Make-up and Assistant Treasurer. Dramatics Club: 4. Music: Glee Club four years. Athletics: One year, basketball intra-murals: guard. Hobbies: Dancing, reading. Working Experience: Secretarial work, cafeteria. Future Ambition: Beautician. Noted for-cracking gum. Usually seen-Chet Loe's. Secret Ambition-Travel to the moon. Edison! Betty Cordell and I were talking the other day and she said that her son will soon be 18. My, how time does fly! Shall we have lunch at that exclusive Ritz Hotel on Broadway? Can I believe my eyes, that must be Virginia Ellis and Shirley Paul sitting over there. linny is a grand nurse, and Shirley is modeling for some smart shop here. What a shape this world is in. Let us look in on Buster Hamilton and Kenneth Lawson-Buster is the head coach at Yale University, Zllld Ken teaches history at Columbia-brain and brawn united. My! my! look down there, Mom Tingley's bake shop. Betty always could cook swell. What a delicious honey pie she makes. Detroit is where we may find Ianella Corbett and Etta Belle Harris: Ianella is a designer and Etta Belle is a wonderful singer. The clothes and the voice! We learn that Betty Burba's business school is located in Greenwich Village, complete with the most modern equipment available. Last but not least our leader of high school days, Charles Henrichsen, is building a bridge across the Rhine, which you remem- ber was destroyed about the time we graduated. After all, most of our class have made a success of life. Well, I must be going- -KENNETH LAwsoN Seniors fC0ntinuedj IAMES PHILIP BIRTLE tardy nor absent, 2-4. Student Board: 1 semester. Year- book Stafi: Business Manager and Advertising. Dra- matic Club: 3-4, representative. 4 Thespians: 4. Clubs outside of school: Boy Scouts, 2 years, Baseball: 2, 3, 4, shortstop, center field, 2 letters. Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4, forward, guard, 3 letters. Track: 2, 3, 4, hurdles, relays, letter. Intra-Mural: 1, 2, 3, 4, forward fbasketballj. Hobbies: Sports, scrapbooks on basketball, having fun. Working Experience: Paper boy Q3 yearsj Dayton Daily News, Patterson Field, Delco Plant, Dayton. Future Ambition: Plastic technician. Noted for-That impish grin. Usually seen-At the drug store. Secret Ambition-To find a perfect woman. Weakness- Corduroy jackets. BETTY IANE BURBA typist. Hobbies: Sewing and roller skating. Working Experience: Chaney Manufacturing Company fpart timej. Future Ambition: Stenographer. Noted for- Her quietness. Usually seen-Springfield. Secret Am- bition-To Hy. Weakness-Eating. IANELLA CORBETT Art. Clubs: F. H. A. 1. Yearbook Staff: Feature Editor. Chorus: 1 second soprano. Intra-Mural: 1, forward. Hobbies: Art, golf, listening to operas. Future Ambi- tion: To go to art school to be an artist. Noted for- Those dreamy eyes. Usually seen-Riding a bicycle. Secret Ambition: To be an artist. Weakness-the Navy. BETTY I. CORDELL and Make-up. Clubs: F. H. A. 2 years, fx, zj, Class: Treasurer 115, Secretary f4j. Clubs outside of school: Victorettes, Secretary 13, 4j, 4-H, 2 years. Intra-Mural: 4 years Qi, 2, 3, 41, forward, medal, basketball. Hobby: Dancing. Working Experience: Air Technical Service Command C1 summerj. Noted for-Telling people. Usually seen-and heard. Secret Ambition-To join the Navy. Weakness-Men. ENRICO FEDERIGHI 8th in State in Algebra I f1941j, H. M. in District in English io-Div. Ill 119435, 7th in Chemistry in Dis- trict-Div. III f1943D, ISI in State in Algebra Il- Divs. I, ll, III f1944j, 4th in Physics in District-Div. Ill fIQ44J. Special Achievements: Grand prize at the Greene County Hobby Fair in 1941. Yearbook Staff: Business Literary Editor, Circulation Manager, Proof Reader. Dramatic Club: 3-4. Clubs outside of school: Boy Scouts 1-4. Hobbies: Collecting stamps and coins, music. Working Experience: Paper route, substitute typist, selling vegetables. Future Ambiiton: College- some branch of science. Noted for-His mathematical genius. Usually seen--At home. Secret Ambition-To travel. Weakness-Music. KENNETH 1. HAMILTON, 11. Credits: 17. Special Achievements: Basketball. Year- ltook Staff: Sports Editor. Dramatics Club: 3. Clubs: Class: President 1, Vice-President 2. Outside Clubs: Y. S. W. A. President. Baseball: 2 years, shortstop, pitcher, 2 letters. Basketball: 4 years, forward, guard, 4 letters, co-captain. Track: 3 years, relay, dash, high jump, broad jump, 1 letter, team 4th place in district. Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, photography. Working Experience: Waiter, tearoom, storekeeper at Field, pressman at printing press, odd jobs. Future Ambition: Mechanical engineer or athletic coach. Noted for- Being late. Usually seen-With Betty. Secret Ambition -To be himself. Weakness-Nicknames. ETTA BELLE HARRIS Yearbook Staff: Personnel, Make-up. Dramatic Club: 1 year, Canada-. Outside Clubs: Young People's Asso- ciation. Glee Club: 2 years. Hobbies: Singing. Working Experience: Patterson Field. Future Ambition: Radio and electrical work. Noted for-Charming manner. Usually seen-In Springfield. ANNA C. HULL Secretary 2, President 3, Spanish 3, F. H. A., 1-2. Clubs outside of school: Victorettes, President f3, 4J, 4-H 12 yearsj. Chorus: 1, 2. Intra-Mural: 1-4, 4 years, forward, medal. Hobbies: Swimming, dancing, going to concerts and lectures. Working Experience: Wright Field Csummerj. Future Ambition: To write a book. Noted for-Making reports. Usually seen-Whizzing by. Secret Ambition-To see that home work is fin- ished. Weakness-Forums. VIRGINIA HERBERTA ELLIS nurse's aide. Future Ambition: To become an R. N. Noted for-Shooting her hair off-Bang! Usually Seen -Reading and writing. Secret Ambition-To become a pilot. Weakness-the Navy. KENNETH LAWSON 2, 3, 4, center, guard, 3 letters. Track: 2, 4-22o, 1 letter. Hobbies: Teaching girls golf, golfing, playing jokes. Working Experience: Stock boy, Vernay Patents. Future Ambition: To be a doctor. Noted for-His wonderful way with words.U9t1'ally seen-At the Col- lege. Secret Ambition-To be a beauty judge. Weak- ness-Shyness. wears to the Highest I is Q s l o lflilllillliilll IQIQN l..xwsoN SllIRl.liY l,.Xl'I. YIRIIINIX lil.I.lN IJoRIs SIII,I.I.uI Rico FRIIRRIGHI-1945: First place in County Senior Scholarship Test. 1944: First place in State in Algebra Test. KILN l.AwsoN-Won Citizenship awartl in IQ43-44. SHIRLEY PAUL-'FCllIl1 place in the Senior Scholarship Test. VIRCSINIA FI.I.Is-Only member of Class appointetl to National Honor Society. IDORIS SIIRI.I.HAAs-Won First Place in the Prince of Peace Contest at Bryan High anal First in the County Contest held in Xenia. OUR LAST CHRlS'l'MAS IN BRYAN I-IIc:H Sixty-ninth Annual Commencement of Bryan High School BACCALAUREATE SERVICES: Methodist Church A A A A A May I3 Address: Rev. Gale Engle CoMMENcEMENT: High School Auditorium AAAAAAAAAAAAA A A May I7 Address: Have You Ever Met Yourself? Frank D. Slutz, Dayton, Ohio CLASS Morro: The only limit to our realizations of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. -Franklin D. Roosevelt, April II, 1945 CLASS COLORS! Maroon - White CLASS FLOWERS: Red Rose -White Carnation ,Ufe Outside the Schoolroonu lsn't I-Ie Helpful? Two of 'cm Smile Please Satan Bigtime lntcllect and Feet ln nocence Flossic and Mcntbull Dinny Dimwit Snakes Chesty What They Lookin' Senorita from Maclamoiscllc My lvly Little Hub-ba At: Look at Thnt Swing A'Shop Payne Oh, Kenny You Figure This Une Perry Baby Sister Shoe, Please i l i i i IUNIORS First Row: Fred Schaub, Presidentg lim Ark, Vice President: Barbara llamilton, Secretary: Don Amon, Treasurer. Second Row: Marie Adams, Elaine Bahnsen, Ed. Blackman, Mary Brannum, Richard Cordell, Eugene Demmy. Third Row: Charme DeVine, Bob Dewine, Iames Fulton, Bernard Hamil- ton, Cecil Hassar, Sam Kakehashi. Fourth Row: Harry Morgan, Dorothy Mundy, Bob Pitstick, Bill Pitstick, Beulah Purdin, Ann Reed. Fifth Row: Frank Riley, Hilda Ricciardi, Doris Shellhaas, Donna Sheridan, Pat Shook, Helen Squires. Sixth Row: Betty Tibbs, Wallace Townsend, Iames Williams. I unior Class History 1 944-4 5 The bright and cheerful summer faded away and again school became a reality. September saw the Iuniors trudging back to school. They arrived and were greeted by the smiling faces of eight new teachers. Two of them were to leave only a few months later, and one of the two being their lovable, laughable, home room teacher, Mrs. Stone, who knew them as they actually were and not as they seemed. They began their prospective career of entertainment with a hayride which proved to be very interesting to the casual onlooker. They Finally convinced the keeper of the park to let them stay beyond hours in order to eat. By the way, it was on this occasion that they IHCI Chuck. Twice the Iuniors fused their talents together and came forth with more vim and vitality than even the best comedian could offer in their assemblies. The firsl of these was of the vaudeville type and was strongly censored by their advisors The second was Dickens' Christmas Carol in which lim Ark held the lead ing role as Scrooge. The typical junior superiority wa: displayed when Doris Shellhaas cap tured the county award in the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest. Tha Iuniors, too, contributed five of the ter varsity players to Bryan's successful ant ellicient ball club. As to the building of the financia system of their little organization, pol corn, coke and potato chips rolled ix several dollars, and the fifty-fifty danci was not to be forgotten. Following twi of the basketball games, dances wer given, proceeds of one was given to th Infantile Paralysis Fund. Last but nc least, we added a goodly sum to ou bank account by selling magazine which gives added zest for promotiny the annual Spring Prom. Sophomore Class History We came to Bryan in September 1941, very green butwith a firm determina- tion to drive as many teachers to in- sanity as possible. The first teacher to try to curb these desires was Mrs. Grace Lacey. She made little headway as we were strong minded, so we moved on to the eighth grade with Miss Elizabeth Seufer as adviser. Miss Seufer worked hard on us with a little more success, and alter passing our eighth grade tests we became Freshmen. Fearing it would be dangerous to put us in a room with old and not too stable desks they gave us the newly furnished laboratory for our home room and Mr. A. E. Black for our teacher. By this time we had learned to look down on causing trouble and running around, so we merely in- dulged in mild hysteria occasionally over Maurice Pemberton and Don Rib- let. Fearing a change in atmosphere would be too great a shock for our sen- sitive dispositions, we again have the laboratory for home room. This year we have Mrs. Cochran for our home room teacher and with her help we gave a very successful Halloween Dance at the beginning of the year. Mrs. Cochran has been so nice to us that we have given up trying to drive teachers crazy, and lace the future with a desire to make the best ol' our opportunities. -CAROLINE WINGFIELD SOPI-IOMORES First Row: Eugene Hamilton, President: Richard Anderson, Vice President, Marjorie Semler, Secretary, Barbara Henn, Treasurer. Second Row: Alberta Abels, Lawrence Bailey, Ida Bent, Michael Bent, Alice Fink. . Third Row: Edwin Forbeck, Mary Grinnell, Bob Holly, Ioyce Huston, Florence lenkins. Fourth Row: Aline lohnson, Carl Knoedel, Marilyn Lieberman. Iuanita McKnight, Ann Nickoson. Fifth Row: Maurice Pemberton, Ann Stewart, Howard Trollinger, Caroline Wingfield, Mary Williams. F RESHMEN First Row: Hamish Bennett, President, Buddy Grinnell, Vice President, David Funderburg, Secretary, Marvin Trollinger, Treasurer. Second Row: Patty Anderson, Ann Amon, Betsy Baldwin, Yvonne Ben- ning, Shelly Blackman, Neal Benning. Third Row: Delores Cordell, Nancy Fess, Robert Fink, Dorothy Fisher, Barbara Fluke, Don Fulton. Fourth Row: lack Grote, Philip Henderson, Howard Henrichsen, Harold Henrichsen, Iack Hosket, Ted Leuba. Fifth Row: Myrtle Lewis, Carolyn Loe, Barbara Fluke, Virginia Morgan, Eloise Myers, Ianice McGladrey. Sixth Row: Don Paul, Paul Pettiford, Max Pitstick, Wilma Sheridan, Patty West. Freshman Class History Having passed through eight years ol' elementary work, We are now pre- pared to select and pursue some specified course. This was our first challenge in high school and we had many Worries before a decision was made lest we start cn the wrong foot, and be ill prepared for the future. Une of the hrst things we did to join in school activities was to give an as- sembly. lt was entitled HA Gay Ninety Review. lt was very well received con- sidering that this was the Hrst time we had ever endeavored to participate in such programs. We furthered our chance for advancement when we pre- sented the Turkey Trot dance, fea- turing a thirteen-piece orchestra. Then came another assembly with our guest speaker Mr. Bennett, formerly of Wright Field but now residing in Eng- land. His topic was the Helicopter,', on which he is an expert. His son, Hamish, was our class president until a few weeks ago, when they returned to England. Looking back over the year we feel that it has been very profitable and we are sincerely looking forward to our future years at Bryan. -NANCY Fess Eighth Grade First Row: Iames Alexander, President: Wilma Squires, Vice President: Betty Smith, Secretary: Ann Wingfield, Treasurer. Second Row: Evelyn Barr, Betty Blackman. Gerald Boggs, Roberta Brannum, Hazel Clay, loe Cordell. Third Row: Lois Demmy, Anne Fulton, Dick Donley, Bolm Drake, Francis Federighi, Irene Fisher. Fourth Row: Ioyce Goodson, Billy Hamilton, Tommy Ham- ilton, Bernice Harris, Don Hutslar, Ienny Ienkins. Filth Row: Ruth lohnson, Ioan Katon, Pauline Melinight, Arthur Morgan, Tommy Newsome, Jimmy Nickell. Sixth Row: Billy Nickoson, Paul Purdin, Fred Selley, Kingsley Semler, Sandra Smidl, Stanley Spiegleman. Seventh: Row: Dick Taylor, Ioan Stancliffe, Donald Welsh, Benny Vllhitmore, Rosie Wilson, Marjorie Windon. I Seventh Grade First Row: Perry Stewart, Clara Alexander, Mary Uelslager, Ioan Paul. Second Row: Mazie Barker, Sylvanis Bent, David Blackman, Patil Calvert, Doris Drake, Lois Drake. Third Row: Mary Esterline, james Finn, Billy Hamilton, Roger Leuha, Iimmy Lewis, Richard Mills. Fourth Row: Herbert McCullough, Eugene McKnight, Don McAllister, Civil Owen, Iohnnie Paul. Fifth Row: Ieanette Perry, Ted Sallume, Virgil Schooler, Charles Slack, Marilyn Welch, Ernest White. Sixth Row: Ronnie Williams, Raymond Wilson. Elementary School Faculty Mus. Gitorii Lt7en.E SMITH IoNEs Mas. GARDNER Aucia HANNA Mics. lisTEiu.1NE cl.K'I'llERINE D11.1.oN Fifth Grade Stanley Abels, Hollis Bailey, Ioy Baldwin, Nile Bar- calow, Dickie Blackman, Wilma Boyd, Virgil Clay, Dick Cowman, lilodie Cron, Mickey DeWine, Patricia Drake, Virginia Hamilton, lack Heeg, Ralph Hosket, Lee Iohnston, Sally Loe, Frances Lovejoy, Fielding McCullough, Mary Mellerd, Donald Miller, Dorothy Miller, Donald Perry, Gene Purdin, Iosephine Ricciardi, Kenneth Semler, Shirley Shook, Ted Smith, Aihleen Short, Manford Short, loyce Sharp, Mary Waite, Ann White, Donald Williams. 5 W Sixth Grade Donald Alexander, Bobby Baldwin, Duane Bent, Ronald Brown, Betty Corwin, Marcia Cordell, Lillian Cox, Vera Dale, Max Davis, Marie Donley, Iohn Duerson, Dolly Drake, Carole Ellison, Maxine Fisher, Charles Gee, Kenneth Love- joy, Donna McAllister, Dickie Martin, Mary Ann Mathiasen, Charles Mercer, George Mercer, Bob Metcalf, loe Nickoson, Iohnny Ueslager, Marlene Perry, Richards Phillips, Iimmie Pitstick, Nancy Webb, Mickey Williams. Fourth Grade Lowell Abels, Donald Benning, William Bell, Charlene Boggs, Nancy Brannum, Vivian Brannum, Ned Brown, Ioyce Clark, Shirley Craig, Shirley DeWine, Richard Dillon, Rudnette Dixon, Robert Douglas, Donald Duerson, Delia Fiedler, Virginia Finley, Harold Finn, Delores lohnston, Deana McKnight, VVildia Parker, Myron Phillips, Martha Purdin, Ellen Reid, Brook Seall, Dale Stover, Tommy Taylor, Carol Turvey, Robert Weaver. Third Grade Nancy Acton, Patricia Alexander, Philip Artis, Carrie Boggs, Eileen Brewer, Claris Cole, Earl Davis, Ierry DeWine, Sue Ann DeWine, Iimmy Drake, Tommy Fess, Iesse Gee, Betty Lou Givens, Harold I-louse, Shirley House, Ronald Lingo, lane Loc, jackie Martin, Billy Mefferd, Bennetta Morgan, Marjorie Philips, Shirley Pitstick, Tim Reynolds, Xarifa Sallume, Carolyn Smith, Charles Shook, Iames XVeaver, Diantha Whitmore, Walter Wilson. First Grade Robert Acton, Linda Anderson, lack Bittner, Lucille Brewer, Phyllis Craig, Martha Duerson, Eloise Evans, Mar- garet Finn, Phyllis Gilroy, Marilyn Glivens, Tommy Griiiis, Charles Henry, Gerald House, Richard Karon, William Kidder, Dorothy Lovejoy, Ianet McCrabe, Robert McCorklle, Tommy Miller, Dale Moor, Shirley Parker, Gerry Partee, Pat Payton, Ioyce Phillips, Leona Pratt, Ima Purdin, Ronald Rankin, Teddy Reynolds, Stephen Seall, Martha Seall, Mary Shaw, Howard Shook, David Smith, Wayne Sutter, Keith Swigart, Patsy Tharp, Elizabeth Whitmore, Betty Wilson. Second Grade Paul Abels, Evelyn Adams, Godber Bahnsen, Richard Bailey, Simmone Benning, Barbara Beal, Espeth Benneth, Ruby Boyd, Io Etta Brown, Carol Cordell, Marvin Cowman, Ieraldine Evans, Elizabeth Finley, Ronald Fisher, Maxine Hamilton, Richard Hasser, Clifford Henry, David Hull, Pauline McCorkle, Ioan McKnight, Teddy Miller, Iimmy Mills, Donald Mundy, Marcia Oelsager, Geneviwe Perry, Kingsley Perry, Donald Pitstick, Harold Stancliff, Barbara Sharp, Larry Stover, Ruth Turvy, Gary Uhrig, Iohn Wheatly, Rose White, Douglas Williams, Nancy Windon. Activities We think ahead into the future when the hand will again reach up for the switch that Will give Bryan a modern art room with a northern skylight, a marching hand with uniforms, an orchestra that could play and entertain at the school dances which would be bigger and better, more and varied plays, with sufficient stage equipment and lighting effects that add color and tone to drainatization. -SHIRLEY PAUL STUDENT BOARD First Row: Ronnie VVilliams, 71 Buddy Grinnell, Q1 Virginia Fllis, 131 Frnest l.ewis, 121 Shirley Paul, 113 Ann Stewart, 1o: Ann Reed. Ill Roherta Brannum, 251 Ann Amon, o. Second Row: Mary Oelslager, 71 Boh Holly, 101 Flaine Bahnsen, III Alice Fink, io: Mr. Brooks. Miss Mendell. Mr. Payne, Advisors: Fred Schauh. IIQ Rosa Bannard, og Billy llamilton, S. Those ahsent from picture are: Don Amon, III Richard Anderson, 1o1 lack Grote, cy, and Mrs, Stone, Adviser. The Student Board The Student Board originated i11 Bryan High in Itytg. lt was founded principally lor the purpose ol' lianiiliarzirig the students with sell'-goverinnent. The Student Board is a vital lillli hetween the faculty and the SllltlCl1lS. NVhen a pupil knows that his conduct is regulated hy a group of SIllRlCl1lS like himsell he lieels that he is fundamentally a real part ol the school. Yes. the Sllltllflll Board is delinitely a step toward self- government. The student must appreciate and respect the responsihility hestowed upo11 him lllltl cherish the privileges it carries. The Student Board has done Il splendid piece ol' work this year, especially in the held ol' citizenship. having promoted a 11ew system ol' sell- government i11 the school. A code ol' citizenship rules were compiled illltl presented to the student hody, was voted upon, and accepted to hecome guides for proper conduct, with a penalty ol violation slips to the ollienclers. 'Foo Illillly ol' these slips automatically cancels the student's citizenship card and eliminates students from taking part in activities. Projects we have sponsored are Cl1llll1k'I'1llK'KlI IfPlLll1llL'Ll a clean-up day lor Bryan. 24Assisted i11 soliciting donations for VVar Chest. 5 -Selected name lor the 11ews colu1n11 lor Bryan. .1--Sponsored the Sixth VVar l.oan llrive. Ollicers ol' the cluh are: Septelnher 14, 1944-First Semester Fred Schauh . . . lien Lawson . . . Virginia Iillis .. Flaine Bahnsen Faculty Advisers january Don Amon .... Ann Stewart . . . Ann Amon .... Faculty Advisers President . . Vice President . . . . Secretary Treasurer ...Mr. Payne and Mrs. Stone IKMS-SCt'0l1tl Semester .... ...... President .......... Vice President . . . . . . 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Ann Reed, Helen Squires. Ross liannard, Miss llonna Burns, Advisor. Third Row: Don Paul, Ted Leuba, Rico Federighi, Phil Henderson, Bob Fink, liruest Lewis, Sam Kaliehashi, Cene Demmy, Howard Henrichsen. Dave liunderburg, Buddy Grinnell, Harold Henrichsen, Charles Henrichsen. Those absent are: Don Amon, lim Ark, lim Birtle. Footligbts Attract Many The Curtain Pullers Club was organized a year ago hy A. Lynn Altenbernd, now of the Army U.T.C., in the interest of promoting dramatics in Bryan High. The aims of the club are as follows: 1. To place more emphasis on the actual production ofi plays, 2. To begin dramatic participation in the Iunior High Schoolg 3. To raise the standard of plays given by the elubg 4. To improve the high school equipment and dramatic fiacilitiesg 5. To play to a larger and varied audience. ln times past our audiences have been limited almost entirely to family patrons, and it is our aim to build up such a high degree of dramatic productions that townspeople from all walks of life will be eager to attend every performance. We attempt to instill in the hearts of the members of our club that acting comes not from a book but from a being. It is something which is credited in the soul of a person. lt is not the response to a particular stimulus but is the act of releasing pent-up emotions with force and vigor. lt is, in fact, an escape from a drab existence into one of rose petals and sunshine. The life of the stage is one of romance, beauty, and fantastic dreams, as was indicated in the comedy, 'sShe's a Soldieris Sweetheart. We started with a club membership of' thirty-two and this year we have accepted ten for membership. -Doius Sii121.i.ii.'xAs Slae's a Soldier's Sweetheart by Anne Martens - A Three-Act Comedy The Curtain Pullers presented for their First dra- matic production ofthe season, She's a Soldier's Sweet- heart, on Ianuary 25. The plot revolved around Kip, an incurable flirt who fell madly in love with Andrea Vale, a movie actress who was visiting in his town. Since Kip had a weakness for pretty faces, he often found himself' in predicaments not easy to solve, but in the end Andrea promises to wait for him-the real thing this time- while he goes ofl' to camp. one Star Thespian-they are Charles Henrichsen and Chtlruefei' Pt'I'.t'0lI7It'I Kip Larkin. a young philanderer ........ Harold Slate Ricky. his tricky brother ...........,.. Don Amon Grandmom, his dependable grandlnother ....... Shellhaas Crandpop, his play-acting grandfather. . .Iames liirtle Francy, a young ghost ........... Marilyn Lieberman Paula. an adoring girlfriend ............ Shirley Paul Coralie. a baby-talking girlliriend ........ Nancy Fess Phil, a good pal . lim Ark tsubstituted by lirnest Lewisj Chub, another good pal ................ liob Devvine Andrea. a young actress. . . ...... lilaine liahnsen Cordon, her press agent. .. ...... Charles llenrichsen Leota, writer for a screen magazine .... Virginia lillis Kay, writer for a screen magazine, . . .Mary llrannum February of 1944. The Troupe Sponsor was A. Lynn Altenbernd who initiated eleven eligible persons. This year, under Miss Donna Burns, Troupe Sponsor. nine more were initiated. They were: Doris Shellhaas, Star Thespiang Marilyn Leiberman, Elaine liahnsen, Harold Slate, Virginia Ellis, Ernest Lewis, Donald Amon, lim Birtle, Donna Sheridan. These became members by working on stage craft, electricity. and make-up or play participation. In order to attain the required num- ber of points as set up by the National headquarters. Members may attain Double Star and STAR by re- ceiving additional points to those required to be a Thespian. Among the group we have one Honor and Laurette, writer Iior a screen magazine. .Betsy Baldwin Doris 5hCllh?421S- fi 4 M- V, ,,,, , .. . . , . .,, .. FH' ' young mlllulrlj ' ' lc ull Ilmlr lhe ann of the organization is to create a spirit -orr-.4 ounr .' rr... 't - ' - - 4 - - V - 'L 54 ' Y th Hu Ou m Hmmllsln ol active and intelligent interest in dramatics among 'X UUFINU 12141-IS boys and girls ol' our secondary schools. The motto ol' the Thespian is: Act NVell Your Part for There the The National Thespian Society 1.111 Well Your Purfj llonor Lies. 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Uur Chorus C,luh has incrcasctl in attcntlancc hut H mint' this our lcatlcr, Miss Mcnclcll, organizctl a Choral Symlllwny Uffltfilfit which lmmrml thc singing Ol Cltth. ilihc tncnilrcrship ronsistctl ol- chorus nictnhcrs lmminc Ml-Dmmlll' intl those who coultl not attcntl Chorus hccausc ol Willtll11'f0t l'l1'UU'tOl'AUUV5'f'1'fV'l'flV'fl1S-lil W WI. CIHSWSD Tinglcy anal Virginia lfllis arc uligihlt- tor awartls Sl liitix Soi nu-,N 1 v CHORUS lfirst Row: Patty Antlcrson, Mary Grinncll. Nancy Fuss, Nlyrtlc l.cwis, Nlary lfllcn llranntun, Miss Mcntlcll, Ann Amon. Virginia Morgan. Carolina Lou, .Xnn Stewart. liarhara Fluke. Sccontl Row: llclcn Squircs. Ross liannartl. llctsy lialtlwin. Caroline VVin3glit'ltl. llonna Shcriclan. Ianicc Mcfilatlrcy, Doris Shcllhaas, Virginia lillis, liarhara llcnn. .Xnn licctl. l'at Shook, lliltla Ricciarcli. lhc cluh attcmlutl a conccrt ot' thc Cincinnui Honors to the Highest The National Honor Society has been the s:hool's highest and most outstanding organization since it began in the year 1938. We had long wished to pay tribute to intelligence and were delighted when we received our charter. lt added new zest to learning, and pupils became conscious that book knowledge must be mill if character, leadership, and service are lacking. Grades, character and leadership alone aren't enough. Students who are eligible members should maintain a loyal school attitude, coupled with honesty, reliability, promptness, and morality at all times. In order to become a member of this society a probation period of one semester is required followed by an initiation service for full membership. The students who are now on probation are Fred Schaub and Doris Shellhaas of the lunior Class. From the Senior Class Virginia Ellis was recently nominated to full membership. We challenge your best and trust that your names too will appear on this Honor Roll. -IAN ELLA CORBETT Fall Festival A delightful Fall Festival, sponsored by the Seniors on November 4, proved most interesting and exciting to a capacity audience, who indulged freely in the many amusement tricks and carnival gags set up as money making schemes. Bingo seemed to have its share of patrons, while many folk found dancing more to their liking. An auction of pies and cakes, topped off with a turkey raffle, closed the first big event of the school 50115011 -NixTHAN1i51. LAXVSON The junior Carnival One of the closing events of the year 1944 was the Iunior Carnival, a lively night sponsored by the Class of '46, There were so-so dancing in the gym and refreshments in the cafeteria. The concessions were held,in other rooms and in the downstairs hall. A rallle and auction were the highlights of the evening. Many attended and participated in the events of the program. -VmoiNrA ELL1s Poinsettia Prom Christmas comes but once a year But when it comes it brings great cheer. So said the Seniors, No time to be calm. And on December 16th they presented The Poinsettia Prom. The day found us all happy and gay, Each in the mood for swinging awayg Work to be done? Decorations? You bet! False ceilingg lights . . . the floor to be swept. Refreshments? Yes. l knew you'd guess- Cookies, punch-only the best. Then came the fun . . . formals galoreg Music, music! More and more! Tempus Fugetw -l curfew time, Home again, home again, mind! mind! Mama, you know, is watching the time. Thus ends the story of The Poinsettia Prom, Left in the memory of each Senior mind. -ANNA HULL POINSETTIA PROM Athletics Our boys, our athletes of today, have in reality trained themselves for hetter soldiers to go out and win the victory, that will cause the hand to swoop up and again reach for the Master Switch. Not only will we have champions from this school in basketball, but in the future they will he champions in every sport or activity in which they may be engaged. -SHIRLEY PAUL I Three Cheers for Our Coach Iohn Funderhurg, a former Bryan athlete in the class of '39, belonged to the varsity team in his Iunior and Senior years, but never excelled in sports. Neither is he a member of the school faculty, but serves only as cage coach. This marks his first year as varsity mentor, but in the two preceding years he directed the Hryan Reserves, who won the County Reserve Championship Linder his tutelage in 1943. In this way he showed an interest and eagerness to expand his experiences in the coaching world. Though not equipped with the usual aids of professional ind technical training he made his own patterns and carved out a winning combination, men that were dilhcult to block, resulting in the capture of thrce coveted trophies. Coach Funderburg is calm and retiring, hut endowed with a magnpti' pir- I sonality and genuine interest in boys and sports. It might lne said that he has a l sixth sense for coaching, and unusual ability in making quick decisions on his , own without fear or consultation. lofxczii Ioim Ftwneiiatfko , I know I speak tor the team and community at large when I say we appreciate knowing and working with such a self-made individual who never hesitates to fgive his all that the best results may come forth. Should I say, uci0LlCl11S are born, imd not made-U -limzxmt liIRTLE Bulldogs Prove Superior With Three Trophies to Their Credit As victory is in sight on the Western and Eastern fronts, victory became a reality to the Bryan cagers as they smothered and outfought many of the stronger foes in the state. In doing so, they won the Greene County Tournament and went on to take the District Championship. Much of the credit for our success should be given to the person who deserves such an honor, Coach lohn Funderburg, a man whose virtues are to us as Mac- Arthur's are to his men. As the Bryan iuggernaut started rolling it became evident that the cagers had the makings of a state contender. Not without preparation I assure you, for long hours of practice, working out plays and training for co-ordination and speed, are the unseen bits ol' magic that transform raw material into a great team which would be a menace to any of the contenders in the neighborhood. We started our practice early in the fall and were ready on the night of November I7 to attempt our lirst game against an untested Ohio Guard five. We showed them that our practice was not in vain, for we romped over them in easy fashion. After our first game we heard some of the townspeople say that we undoubtedly would he the next County Champions. With everybody in town behind us we played a green New Carlisle team and snowed them under much in the same way that we had done the preceding week. DOUGLAS IANSEN - MASCOT We knew that our next game would undouhtedly he our toughest up to date hecause we were going to meet our most hitter enemy, Cedarville. VVe lost our lirst game to a strong Cedarville live. Now we knew the team that would give tis the most trouhle the remainder ol' the year. Our next lioe was to he linon and we showed everyhody that we had completely recovered from the shock that we got the week helore, lor we heliutldled the much smaller team. The lollovving week we iourneyed to neighhoring Oshorn to attempt to end their winning streak. It was a tough hattle all the way, hut we linally plowed them under. Um' next game was iust heliore Christmas vaca- tion and the coach got us a game with perhaps the strongest team in Dayton and surrounding areas. This liairview team came to our court expecting an easy time, and we really lought the lirst hall, hut we just couldn't hold out. They went hack with our second deleat under their helts. Our next game was the one with our arch enemy, Cedarville. Again it was a very hitted hattle, in lact it was our toughest game ol the year. This game went into two overtime periods helore Cedarville heat us for the second time. Next was a return game with the improving linon live. Though improved they didnlt put up much more ol' a hattle hut superior height, speed, and accuracy told the tale. The following week we iourneyed to lellierson to meet a supposedly strong team. We were very much surf prised hecause ol' their weakness. We rolled up our highest score against the lellerson live. Next the llu hug got some ol' our players, and we were still a little over-conlident as we went into the game with Beaver. We were trounced soundly and l think that is when the coach and the entire team came to the liront. Our next game was with the underdog ol' the league, the Ross live. They were known lor their scrappy team play. With all their light they were easy prey for the sharp-shooting liryanites. Next was the Silvercreek aggregation. Again they were no match lor the liryan's artistic ways. The lollowing week we met a mediocre Spring Valley team. VVe overwhelmed them in easy fashion. Next we came to the D.S.S.D. live. They provided us with a little more competition, hut they were soundly trounced. ln the return game THE BULLDOGS lim DIRTLE . Co-Captain First Row: Dick Anderson, Dick Cordell, Buster Hamilton, Co-Captain: Douglas lansen. Mascot: lohn liiunderhurg, Coach: lim Ark. lim Birtle, Co-Captain: Don Amon. Second Row: llarold llenrichsen, Managerg Karl Knoedel, Bernard Hamilton, Ken Lawson, Harry Morgan. DoN AMON - TIM BIRTLE - TIM ARK with lieavercreek we were keyed up to the point where we were almost unbeatable. We defeated them to take second place in the league behind Cedarville. Rounding out the regular season we played Bellbrook. This game was mere practice in preparation for tournament play. s'Take the Tournament! was Iohn Funderburg's cry all through the practice sessions preceding the tournament. The players, determined as Iohn was, knew it would take a very strong team to beat this reiuvenated Bryan live. In the first game we were lucky enough to draw Bellbrook, the team we had played and beat the preceding week. As before, Bell- brook offered little more than practice in our opening game. Two nights later we were on the floor in Xenia again to play the also rejuvenated Ross five. It was nip and tuck all the way, but Bryan's superiority in every phase of the game was the deciding factor. We changed our victory cry from Take the Tournamenti' to L'Beat Cedarville! This was to be our last chance to get even with Cedarville which held two decisions over us during the regular season. Of all the games that we had won and wanted to win, this game was the one that we wanted to win most of all. In past years Cedarville has always been our stumbling block as far as winning the tournament was concerned. But this year we had that do-or-die spirit which was DONALD Doc AMON A Iunior and reserve man on the team. Doc special- ized in one- or two-handed shots from the corner. Although he didn't see much action, he was always there. IAMES L'BEETLE BIRTLE A Senior and forward, rounded out the year with an excellent record. Beetle uses two-handed or one- handed shots with keen accuracy. He is also co- captain of our team. IAMES DIR'rY', ARK A Iunior and guard played exceptionally good ball. He is one of the best foul shots in the county. During the year he made quite a few spectacular shots. He'll be back unless called for mili- tary duty. hard to beat. ln this game the betting was heavy and many people thought that this would hinder us some, but we took the attitude that this was just another game that we were going to win. As the game began everybody was tense and sit- ting on the edge of their seats expecting none the worse for the Bryan five, for they knew we were out for revenge. At the end of the first quarter the Bryan lfoys were 'way out in front. By this time everybody had relaxed and sat back in their seats wondering how bad Bryan would beat Cedarville. Yes, we beat Cedar- villeg not only did we beat them but we almost doubled the score on them! Most people thought this was an upset but in Bryan's estimation it was a mere turn- over. This is a time when the student body of Bryan and the citizens of Yellow Springs should be con- gratulated on the way they have followed their team to victory. After winning the County Tournament we had a big chance of going a long way in the District. The following four days we had one of the most gruelling practices of the year, and then our coach knew that we were ready for anything that was put up against us. In our first game we were up against a scrappy Lakeview five which was known for their aggressive- ness. The game was fairly close through the first half although we were leading by several points. ln the third quarter Bryan really turned on the heat to coast to an easy victory in their first district game. In our second district game things got a little tougher as we played a fast Quincy team. Up to the third quarter it was anybody's ball game, but again the surprising Bryan five turned on the heat and coasted the rest of the game for their second win. This put us in the semifinals. Our next game was with an untiring Staunton five who were really good basketball players. ln this game Bryan was off on their shots and it almost cost them the ball game. At the beginning of the second half Bryan had a five-point lead and was leading up until the last few minutes. thanks to their right defense. Then the game was tied up as the final gun was fired. In the three-minute overtime we scored two baskets to their one to take the game and advance to the finals. ln the finals we expected to have our toughest game so tar with a rangy Urbana five. Again in the first half Bryan was leading by a very narrow margin. But as the second half progressed Bryan's relentless drive was too much for the bewildered Urbana five. In winning this game we became the first team in the BERNARD USLIMN l'lAMlLTON A Iunior and the tallest man on the team. Played center. His foul shooting was quite a treat to all who saw him in action. Using a peculiar one-handed shot, he seldom missed. KENNETH BtfsTER HAMtLToN A Senior and forward. is one of the best in the county. Small and exceptionally fast, Buster specializes in a peculiar one-handed shot. He is co-captain of our team. .. ., KENNETH HSHULTZH LAVVSUN A Senior and guard, is perhaps the coolest man on the team. Tall and fast, he made many points on the follow-up shots. He was given credit for some beautiful guarding during the year. history of Bryan to take the District Championship. This put us in the regional or the state quarter-Finals where we were expected to get beaten by an unde- feated Lockland Wayne five. As the game progressed it became evident that Bryan was going to put up a tough fight to stem this great force that was lying in their path of conquest. Again at the half the game was really nip and tuck, but as the third quarter progressed Bryan let loose with a barrage of lethal shooting that did all but gas the Lockland five into submission. Yes, we won this game, but it took a great deal out of our boys, as they had faced one of the strongest teams in the state in the afternoon game. They played valiantly and were in the ball gatne until the last quarter, when the North- ridge steamroller really let loose with everything they had to plow the courageous Bryan five under. Like everything else there has to be an end some- time, so we shouldn't feel badly at all for our showing. We should be proud, very proud, of the way our boys fought their way to the heights of basketball, and treasure the three trophies that are mute evidence of victory. -Bt's'rER H.x1uiL'roN BERNARD HAMILTON - BUSTER HAMILTON - KEN LAwsoN in , J- v 5 .Q .f I ' 3. ,L 37 'uv xx? 'J' Jw ' -, 1 7 Zz.: . 'ffekfi .wir .fix 451 4- q X-' ..... , ARK Games and Scores for Season 1944-45 Bryan .....,. ...... 5 3 State Guards . . . Bryan ..... .... 5 9 New Carlisle .... Bryan. . . .... 33 Cedarville . . . . Bryan. . . .... 64 Enon ..... : . . Bryan. . . .... 50 Osborn ..... . . , . Bryan. . . .... 28 Dayton Fairview. Bryan. .. .... 23 Cedarville . . . . .. Bryan ..... .... 5 3 Enon ..... Bryan. .. .... 64 Ielierson ....... Bryan. . . .... 47 Beaver Creek. . . . Bryan. .. .... 42 Ross ...... . . . . Bryan ..... .... 4 7 Iamestown ..... Bryan ..... .... f 73 Spring Valley . . . Bryan ..... .... 4 7 O. S. S. O. Home. . . Bryan ..... .... 3 6 Beaver Creek .... Bryan ..... ...... 3 9 Bellbrook ...... Tournament Play Bryan. . . .... 56 Bellbrook . . . . Bryan. .. .... 41 Ross .... .... Bryan. .. .... 45 Cedarville . .. Bryan ..... .. . . 38 Lakeview .... Bryan... .... 41 Quincy .... . Bryan. .. .... 21 Staunton .... Bryan. .. .... 3K Urbana .... .... Bryan. . . .... 40 Lockland Wayne. Bryan ..... ...... 2 7 Northridge ..... Total .... . .I,088 Total ..... . I9 32 35 25 39 44 25 29 27 53 27 30 26 20 33 I0 19 25 27 22 31 I9 19 33 45 I4 AMON K. LAWSON l5t5'1 rv 'I'tNc:1.uv - lfiL.'XlN1i l3.vitNstaN - Snnuaav l'.vt't. Pep Makers As our Cheerleaders filled with pep, vigor, and enthusiasm. went into action, the thunderous roar from the cheering section gave evidence that our hoosters were there loo per cent and our cheering section was the cream of the lot. If the loud cries of Beat 'em, Boys, lieat 'emlu could vanquish our worthy opponents our enemies would disappear after the first mighty cry. ln addition to the hasliethall courts. our three lively lassies were in evidence on the lvasliethall tloor and at our regular pep meetings, doing their hest to raise the roof. The Cheerleaders this year were Shirley Paul. Senior: Betty Tingley. Senior. and lilaine llahnsen. Iunior. Their uniforms were white pleated sltirts, long sleeved white hlouses, hlue corduroy wesliits, lmlue anklets and white moccasins. Can we say cheerleaders are horn and not made. or is it an accomplishment, attained alter long hours ol' practice and co-ordination, working together as a unit to secure new gestures and yells that they might appear heliore the rooting section thoroughly prepared. with just the right numlwer, for the particular play. howling hack a ringing ery to the llulldogs. that whether the score was high or low they were hacked loo per cent. -liiirrv 'l'1Ncp1.xav l3,ftsi4ETB,xLL IN Ti-ia MAK1No The Lesser Lights Also Shine Because future citizens must he strong and healthy, physical education is required lmy all schools. ln our physical education program at liryan we have calisf llienics, lmaselwall, lwaslaellwall, liootlvall, and soccer. To lirowide lor recreation in the winter months during the noon hours, intraemurals were played between the dif- ferent classes in lmaslietlwall. Toward the end ol' the basketball season a tournament was held between the classes, the winner of which was declared champion for that year. Boys are encouraged to take an active part in order that they may luuild themselves for the future, where lvrawn and lwrains will he essential assets. wllitzo lflilllikllllll CALISTHENICS Outdoor Scenes I 1. Clean-up Day 7. Luelln and Flossie 2. Three Mouselaeters 8. Lefty 3. Flossie 9. Comfortable 4. Swing It 10. Iinny 5. Hold 'em tight 11. Little Bertha 0. Time Out 12. Coach Iohn and Beetle , . . . , Loltl isnt it? Don't fall ull' Mitchell :intl l.uell:1 Cuties We olt 'ein too Autumn Sunshine J. V an ll 1 124 . 9 an 'P Mi T '- lf. c- 52 V 7 .:. jif hi 534.-5 M,-, FUI N . 'i ,SJW 3. .I ' .m fz is 1. 1 aff' 'A . ' bolpcf 2 . :qv L. i:::4i5.:'afz .,, .,,, ,Y ., ,. uw. . , '!..- ru.. . 1.597 3 Y mg 'fr v J ' I ' P if ' felt Sept Sept Sept Oct. Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec. Dec. Dec. Ian. lieb. Feb. Mar. Mar Mar Mar 3 Calendar of Year 44-45 . 22-We were guests of the 'KSenior Canteen. 28-The Iunior artists appeared today. 29-Bryan got a general lace washing. 26-Spoolts and goblins at Sophomore Hallowe'en Dance. kgA-We chose lassies to lead us in cheers. 4-A gay Senior Carnival was in the air. . io-Who has some paper? Paper Drive! ls-T-llOSC up-and-coming juniors have a dance. 6-To get your 'brain sharpened, kids, iirst, livery Pupil Test. oAl.eave it to them. Freshman Dance. 16-Yes, sir, a Senior Formal. IS-Cllflillll Pullers present She's a Soldier's Sweetheart. ig-County Tournament began. 6-We became stars in basketball. 2-- Any scrap paper, please? -On to District! Ii-R-Y-AQN - V-I-C-'I'-OPR-Y! l 8-Quincy tried to whip us. 9-And Staunton, too. I3-r-r-r, Senior Scholar, ship Tests. Mar. io-llryan captures district crown and first place M a r Ma r A pr. Apr. May May May May May trophy. l7fRLll1IK'fS up in th: Regional Tournament. 26-Those brain teasers again . . . second livery Pupil Te..t. 9-Scrap paper, again. 27-SIHIC Scholarship tests were in the air. 4-'ihose Iuniors and Seniors make debut in iormals and tux. ii-NVe invited all to an open house. I3-lgLlCC1ll2lLll'CIllC Services. 17-At last, the Diploma! 21-School closes until September. Grand finale for Seniors. -BETTY SEE Slqelrhav-SIIIRLEY Patti. G if' .f I :bs lf L . 4' it uf- 7. . N fi' 1 A, 'W P '- fab ,LW A- ' Q X H if S. ...LI Q.. -T., Ilhl-Q V x X f 311 ,fx 1 U. V' I X 2f,,',5 'JJ 51 f' i f . 7 x - si -A 'll 4 Rczco's Sporting Goods Store for ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT BASEBALL BASKETBALL FOOTBALL WRESTLING Fishing Supplies BOXING Sportswear for any Occasion SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Compliments of Compliments THE YELLOW SPRINGS of LUMBER CO. H Everything To Build Anything C ET LOE Dial 426 Compliments FINELY'S DRUG STORE of The Rexall Store Yellow Springs, Ohio F. FAYE FLUKE Compliments Compliments of of BAHNSEN'S STUDIO BRENNER GROCERY 117 Glen St. Phone 407 Compliments Compliments of of DEATON HARDWARE E. A. OSTER Compliments of FRANCIS SHAW R . R . M I L L E R Sporting Goods 7 West First Street Dayton, Ohio Jim Flynn Salesmanager BROWN and HIRTZINGER . Compliments Florist of Flowers for Every Occasion LITTLETON -YODER V-E-getable Plants Phone 5 1 14 Funeral Home Compliments of ANTIOCH BOOKPLATE co. Compliments 0f KAHOE GARAGE LOG CABIN BARBER SHOP for a neat hair cut Contgraulations to the . . . Bryan Basketball Team BILL DAWSON Best Wishes to O C O I THE CLASS OF 1945 Rembrandt Studios 24 East High Street Phone 8001 SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Compliments ANTIOCH of DINING H A L L MIAMI DEPOSIT BANK Compliments C. I. O. UNION of Local 768 LINKHART'S ELEVATOR We Wish to express our gratitude to all those Who have contributed in making our yearbook a success and We Want to thank the businessmen especially Who have co-operated so willingly .... The Glass 06 lQLf5 Compliments to the Class of 1945 For... Expert Recapping and Vulcanizing See The . . . DeWINE and HAMMA BIRCH OIL CO. ERBAUGH AND SON DEPENDABLE DRUGS CUT RATE Compliments of P. W. WEISS Food Market Since 191 5 Congratulations! CLASS OF 1945 BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL , Z Eastern Pioneer Hybrid Corn Company With Compliments of the VERNAY LABORATORIES and With sincere appreciation for the help received from BRYAN HIGH STUDENTS and GRADUATES Who have shown such initiative and ability in their Work with us. pkilvliiizalblll Tlhialfnfsklilf 21 V ' ' ?!-FbE'THF2l!91Q5!3'1- J'!1zl fI-K!41i13'kl'1. PIG's ni?-iK'c'!'QG421E'B5FQ'.3Z'+i6!?ECiLlifZ S1N?:.':5Nw ,!bT-Lx-1 ,3f+,'?:4 K ,.ifTuY1'5PEEikF6 ,axaf