Buckland High School - Whitefeather Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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MARY LOU DOERING fDoeringJ Pioneer 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Top Ol the World - UH. M. S. Pinaforev - UHearts and Blossoms - 3 Class Play Finders Creepers - 3 Student Council - 1 Girls' Glee Club - 4 Cheerleader 1-2-3 Librarian - 4 wk, MARGUERITA JEAN BRUNER CMargeD Pioneer 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Giris' Glee Club - 4 Band 1-2-3-4 CPresident - 43 Class Play Finders Creepers - 3 Top O' the World - 1 H. M. S. Pinafore - 2 Hearts and Blossoms - 3 Student Council - 3 Office Secretary - 4 Class Treasurer - 4 Whitefeather - 4 Athletic Committee - 1 F. T. A. CPresidentJ - 4 Whitefeather - 4 Class Treasurer - 3 AUDREY EVELYN FOX CAudreyJ Class Treasurer - 2 Pioneer 3 CAss't. Editorj 4 CEditorJ Chorus - 1 Band 1-2-3-4 Top O' the World - 1 Class Play Finders Creepers - 3 Office Secretary - 4 Whitefeather - 4

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,. CLAS HI TOR Y In the fall of 1942, twenty-eight eager first graders entered Miss Culver's room. Miss Cul- ver became a second mother to us and helped us adjust to the new environment which surround- ed us about seven hours a day, 5 days each week. We can't rememberl ch about our first 6 years of school, however, when we entered the 'ith grade we found many ac 'vities to consume our time and develop our abilities. Many members of our class began to participate in basketball, band, and chorus and have continued in those activi- ties through high school. It was an important date for us when we graduated from the eighth grade in May, 1950. I Seventeen greenies embarked on a four year trip in September 1950. The day the seniors initiated us was a big day for ius. Most of us actually enjoyed it, but when it was over we sighed with relief--we were full fle Nged freshmen. We sold programs at basketball games to help boost our treasury. Our officers wer, as follows: President, Glenn Kritesg Vice President, Jim Springer, Secretary, Donna Mercerg Treasurer, Rita Placeg Student Council, Glen Fuerst and Mary Lou Doer- ingg Advisor, Mr. Rudolph Leatherman. In October of our sophomore year we sponsored a spaghetti supper, which was very profit- able. Our officers were: President, Don Whetstoneg Vice President, Glen Fuerstg Secretary, Jim Springer, Treasurer, Audrey Fox, Student Council, Rita Place and Donna Mercer, Advisor, Mr. Jo- seph Kelley. In the spring we chose our class rings and the play which we were to present in the fall so that we would be ready to start our junior year in high gear. Our third year of high school was an extremely busy one. With the leadership of our offi- cers, the cooperation of all class members, and the helpful guidance of our advisor, Mrs. Phyllis Corderman, our junior year was very successful. Our officers were: President, Jim Springer, Vice President, Glen Fuerstg Secretary, Betty Tangemang Treasurer, Mary Lou Doering, Student Council, Marge Bruner and Don Whetstone. The Fall Frolics square dance was the first activity which the juniors sponsored. After that we began to earnestly practice for our class play, Finder Creepers , 'which we presented on October 24. It was a successful and profitable performance and the cast en- joyed entelrftaining the community. During the ye ar we also sponsored a bake sale and a skating party. Oniaifipril 17 a number of members of the WIMA radio station presented a variety show in the school auditorium from which the juniors received the profit. The height of our careers as jun- iors took place on May 15, when we gave the prom in honor of the senior class. During our final year of school we were handicapped somewhat by the building program. Our officers were: President, Glen Fuerstg Vice President, Jim Springer, Secretary, Rita Place, Treasurer, Marge Bruner, Student Council, Donna Mercer and Don Whetstoneg Advisor, Mrs. Miriam Brown. We sold ice cream and pop at school and served the lunches at two local farm sales. On February 12 we sponsored a cafeteria supper which we held in the new dining hall. Our senior class play was presented in April. 'The class greatly appreciated the banquet given in our honor by the juniors on May 14. May' 23, 1954, was the most memorable date of our entire school life. Seven- teen proud and happy seniors received their diplomas on that Sunday evening. The following Mon- day we life for a journey to New York City and Washington, D. C. Thus, we concluded together our high-school careers.

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CLASS PR OPHE C Y After teaching school for several years in a midwestern city, I was selected to chaperone one of the high school groups on their senior trip. The bus schedule was so arranged that it was necessary to spend a day in Dayton, Ohio. Not wanting to waste any time, I started with the group to see the world's tallest TV tower and tour the WHIO Station. In order to move our group safely from the tower to the station, arrangements were made for a police escort. As the patrolman arrived, I was astonished to see one of my old classmates, Bill Lambert, among them. It seemed that Bill had entered the State Patrol after his discharge from the army, and was now very content with his occupation. On the way to the station Bill informed me that many of the Buckland graduates of '54 were working there. Upon entering the entrance lounge a very cordial receptionist greeted us. After taking a se- cond look at her, I realized that it was Audrey Fox. Of course, her last name was no longer Fox, but nevertheless, I was very glad to see her. She immediately rang for the station manager, who was none other than Glen Fuerst. Glen greeted us and then called for two of the station's most capable guides. I was told that one of the guides was to take the group of seniors on tour, while the other one, Bill Sawmiller, was to take me through the station to see several of my former classmates. By now it was just 1:00 p. m., and time for 'iThe Business of Farming, an agricultural program featuring Roger Place. I learned that Roger was a successful farmer living near Buckland, but that he journeyed to Dayton once a week for this programi In order to familiarize me with the work in producing a program the next part of the tour took me behind he television camera. Here, much to my surprise, I saw director Glenn Krites in- dustriously working on his weekly theater hour. In the sound room I found Don Whetstone busily working on a sound track for a future program, and who should be adjusting several of the large cameras but Bob O'Neal, now a camera technician. The next stop on the tour was the station 's health center. Bill informed me, that like any large factory, this TV station had a registered nur se on call at all times. As the nurse entered the room, I at once recognized Marge Bruner. From the health center my guide took me to the office. Here I discovered Betty Tangeman, who was by this time a private secretary, taking dictation from the office manager, Jim Springer. After a short talk with Jim and Betty, I went to the sports arena where Ronnie Richardson was about to referee a professional basketball game. Ronnie, I was told, had gone into the field of professional athletics, and enjoyed his work very much. The next stop was one of the smaller studios where Rita Place, Donna Mercer, and Arleen Martin were rehearsing for their weekly show entitled, Music for You. During the few minutes that I chatted with the girls, I was informed that they were all happily married, but retained their 'inaiden names for professional use only. In the adjoining studio several directors were preparing a news broadcast. The special guest for the day was John Howell, a noted world traveler. John had become a free-lance reporter visiting many spots on the globe and was now appearing on radio and television. As I gianced at my watch, I realized that I must hurry and meet the students in my group so that we might make connections for the remain der of the trip. However, as I thought over the events of this day spent in Dayton, I realized that had been privileged to see all of my high school classmates, and was indeed thankful for this opportunity.