Chatham High School - Oracle Yearbook (Chatham, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1951 volume:

THE 0. r Our school life is occupied with many activities and fun. The Chatham Senior Class of 1951 has tried to capture some of these activities in order that someday we may leaf through this book and recall our school days. Often, as years pass, special moments, memories, and even classmates are momentarily and even completely forgotten. In order to lessen this possibility, we have carefully recorded in the following pages, a few of our pastimes and pleasures to serve as a commemoration in years to come, Without the assistance of others, this annual could not be complete. Our thanks to Mr. Mack Taggert, of the Medina Photo Studio, who is responsible for all photos, with the exception of a few snapshots. This annual has been made possible through the contributions of local and surrounding businessmen. We pass it on to you with the hope that the activities and fun of your school year will be recalled. THE EDITOR Dedication Dedicated to Mr. Kohli, a friend and advisor for twelve years. SENIOR HONORS ATHLETIC HONORS Bill Klein, Athletics; Norma Barnhart, Bob Arters, honorable mention; Dave Citizenship; Janet Hofstetter, Valedic- Bryenton, All-County forward and torian; Marilyn Moore, Salutatorian, high Chatham scorer. 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Class Plays. .cccosccecce s- Paper Staff. .cccocncccccces Salutaterians.scicecvceetecs ah Hh WN W Ww ROBERT SORG Hi-Yewcoccvevccccseseoccecel Student Council. .cccscuccecd Annual Staff. ..ccccccccccee4t Paper Staff. sccccccccceses od Class Prophecy. .eccccceces 04 Commencement Program Processional Benediction Salutatory Address Valedictory Address Commencement Address Presentation of Diplomas Recessional Ushers PROMOTION CLASS Eloise Allen Ronald Bryenton Virginia Erb Marlene Grekco Francis Grim Fred Kling Darl Root Lucille Smith June Tomasch Carl Packard Barth Pitz James Venus PERLUDE Mixed Chorus Orchestra Reverend Whitacre Marilyn Moore Janet Hofstetter Faul Barrett Burton Brinker Orchestra David Breyenton, JoAnne Carr GRADUATING CLASS Norma Barnhart Joan Casper Donna Dieckman Robert Garver Janet Hofstetter Robert Janson William Klein Marilyn Moore Rose Anna Silves Robert Sorg Joachim Stephan “Riches” Valedictory Address It is my honor to deliver the valediction tonight. We have just completed a phase of our life, and we end it in satisfaction and happiness - for we know that, with the acquisition of our diplomas, our first major interview with life has been dealt with successfully. When we first entered school, character ‘was a clean slate. We wrote on it what we desired, with the conception that no amount of concern could erase the marks thus written. As for the living of our lives, we were conducted along certain paths chosen by our parents and teachers. Rules and regulations were adhered to by us, but always with our instructors governing us. Many difficul- ties and problems were encountered, but few decisions were basically ours. No matter how simple or complex the problem, there was someone to turn to, depend upon and guide us. Our lives were given close attention by our parents and teachers. Criticism was given, but not always received kindly. To us, our thoughts and actions were of extreme importance, and our surroundings and friends were but satel- lites. Little was realized of anyone but ourselves and our close friends in our little world. But as we advanced in school, more and more controversies and conclusions were granted us. We basked in the theory of individualism, and more often than not, our solutions to these controversies were wrong. But by trial and error, we progressed along our chosen ways. Associations and wishes of others became predominate over individualism. More and more judgments were backed by experience. We learned that life gave us what we requested, as long as we paid for it. Again and again we benefited from the fruits of our education. We profited by our mistakes, and as the years passed, the errors became less repeated and the rewards more gainful. Through the years, our mark of life has been shallow, but to us, it has been furrowed deeply as a happy and unforgettable time. And now, how can we go about saying good-bye to something that has been so completely a part of our lives? It is most difficult, for after tonight, school life, which has been the happiest time of our lives, will be reduced to mere mem- ory. To you, our friends and relatives, we express our gratitude, because you have come to share this last occasion related to school with us. To the under- classmates, our deepest thanks for making school a volume of memories that will be recalled again and again. To our parents and teachers, our humblest appreciation for instructing us in life, and how to live. This school has seen us enter in childhood, and housed us during our stormy adolescence. Tonight, we stand on the threshold of maturity. Yet, no matter to what heights we climb, no matter how successful and great we may be, our hearts and thoughts will always return to the days spent here, which are now ending, and no longer within our reach. Good-bye to our friends and classmates, and to our school life, which remains the golden page in our cherished memories. Janet Hofstetter Salutatory Address Ladies and Gentlemen: I have been honored by the privilege of extending to you, a welcome on behaif of the Chatham School and the Class of 1951 to our graduation exercises. As I extend this welcome, I can think of nothing more appropriate than to comment upon the diversified range of opportunities that only the United States offers its schools. We, who have presided in an era providing us with educational standards, that surpass by far the system of our foreign neighbors, are naturally proud of our heritage of being Americans. Where, today, could you find a nation offering a greater opportunity and a freedom that places no restrictions upon religion or free speech, and above ali, a nation that recognizes but one sociai class-Americans. We, the members of the graduating class, are aware of the responsi- bilities that we face. I see parents here tonight, the mothers and fathers of our classmates, whose sons preceded us in the classes of 1949 and '50, who are tonight defending our liberty and standards on the far off peninsula of Korea. We wish to assure the parents of these brave boys, that this, and the classes that foilow, will sustain those glorious traditions by assuming the obligation, we as Americans owe these defend- ers of Liberty. Our graduation here tonight is only a symbol of what is going on in thousands of communities throughout the nation, all with similar formality, yet ali with a different meaning, because of varied traditions and com- munity interests, but ail alike, cherishing the element of freedom, so characteristic of the United States, a country in which so many things so widely different are possible. Marilyn Moore 10 Ann ual Staff FIRST ROW: Bill Klein, Athletics; Bob Garver, Advertising Manager; Janet Hofstetter, Editor; Norma Barnhart, Activities; Marilyn Moore, SECOND ROW: Robert Sorg, Calendar; Joe Stephan, Snapshots; Robert Janson, Grade Reporter; Rose Silves and Joan Casper, Art Editors; Donna Dieckman, -High School Reporter. Senior Class Officers Norma Barnhart, Vice- President; Bill Klein, Secretary; Rose Anna Silves, Treasurer; Marilyn Moore, President. 11 Class Prophecy — Judging by the date (Friday 13), most of you attending the banquet this even- ing aren't very superstitious. So, it is doubtful that you will take much stock in my supernatural power of foretelling the future. But, just the same, I am going to take you on a little trip into the future of 1961, where a reunion of the Class of '51 is now being held. We had better hurry, for the guests are now arriving. All of you know at least one joke about a woman driver. Well, the old and popular form of entertainment received what was almost its death blow, when a woman won this year's 500 mile Memorial Day Race. Yes, Rose Silves, the first of the Class of '51 to arrive this evening, made many a man's face red on that ''Fateful day. Marilyn Moore, the president of the Class of '51, is the hostess of this tenth anniversary celebration, which is being held ina large hotel ball room in Key West, Florida. Somehow, she managed to get all of us together, which we admit must have been quite a task. According to the cheering outside, I would say the president's party must have arrived. As chief executive of the US, Bill Klein has failed in only one way. That is in the art of letter writing. Maybe it is just that he doesn't have a daughter that sings. With the president is Norma Barnhart, who was recently appointed National Supervisor of Nursing. I may be an optimist, but I believe this Bill and Norma affair may turn out to be a fairly permanent partnership yet. A third person in the party is Joachim Stephan, now ambassador to the U.S. from Germany. We all remember, how, back in 1951, Joe said he wanted to return to the United States. Well, he made it, but not in the way orginally planned. Before, I forgot to mention that our hostess, Miss Moores, is secretary to the President. As a stenographer, she is very conscientious. But, to quote the Supervisor of Nurses, ''Work can sometimes be taken too seriously. Every time I visit the president at his office, I find her seated on his lap, supposedly taking dicta- tion. ' There is now a new and even greater commotion at the main entrance to the ballroom. Judging by the sighs from the ladies, it must be--and itis. It is Gregory Swoonatra, better known to us as Bob Garver. Bob has risen quickly to fame on stage and in the movies. Some now venture so far as to say he has replaced Rudolph Valentino as the Great Lover, and romantic idol of millions of women. Tonight, there is an interesting story going around. It seems ''Mr Swoonatra's uncanny method for running out of gas at the right time was at work again. Only this time, it was his yacht that ran out of fuel, on the cruise from New York to Key West. He and his guest, the president's secretary, were forced to wait until an emergency supply of fuel could be brought from land. Bring-Um-Back-Stuffed-Janson. Yes, you guessed it- the greatest big game hunter of recent years. (No, I didn't say dame, but that can be included). Through the combined efforts of hunting and taxidermy, he has built up the largest collection of stuffed animals in the world. This inanimate zoo is on display at the National Museum of Natural History. Another of our classmates who turned out to be good at stuffing is Donna Dieckman. She packs fans into the arena wherever and whenever she wrestles. You 12 see, Donna, better known to TV viewers as ''Mighty Miss Dynamite, has reached her goal as lady wrestling champion of the world. Joan Casper, who has championed in the more feminine occupation of house- keeping, is here this evening with her husband and family. She received the award of “Outstanding Housewife of 1961'' from Better Homes and Gardens magazine for magni- ficent way in which she uses her artistic ability in the management of her beautiful home. Janet Hofstetter, also seems to have made good in her chosen profession. For, whenever you pick up a newspaper, you see her daily column, now one of the most popular in the country. She has now set for herself a new goal. This is the writing of the ''Great American Novel,'' or in other words; a book that will out sell ''Forever Amber. This is the history of what the members of the Class of '5] have accomplished in the past ten years, with the exception of myself. Mine was a short, but eventful career. Like the man in the song, I found, washed upon the beach, a wooden box con- taining The Thing. ' By using a plan obtained from a nightmare, I thereby made my fortune. For people came and still come by the thousands to see that strange quirk of nature, now considered the eighth great wonder of the world, ''The Thing. Robert Sorg 13 Senior Class Will We, the members of the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and fifty-one, being of sound mind and body, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. ARTICLE I To Mr. Kohli, we will peace and quiet when he enters a study hall, in place of a sudden hush that always fell as he entered when we were there. To Mr. Peters, we will a neat library in the back of the North Room. Since we Volunteered' to straighten it up-so many noons, it ought to stay that way for another year. To Mr. Hege, we will the advisorship of another class. May they be more co-operative than we have been. To Mr. Chaffee, we will our ability to start the morning in a good mood. May he use it as well or better than we have. To Miss Overson, we will back the thread that she unconciously loaned, and we so conscientiously used for tying our sales tax stamps this year. To Mr. Taylor, we will back the patience and steel nerves that he lost teaching us how to drive in Driver's Training Class. To Mr. Mosgrove, we will a cleaner schoolhouse. Since we didn't will our technique of getting it dirty to anyone, he shouldn't have so much work to do from now on. ARTICLE II To the Juniors, we will our trials and tribulations of the past few months. May you get through them with less trouble than we have. To the Sophomores, we will our dignity (what we have of it), Here's hoping they are in full possession of it by the time they are Seniors. To the Freshmen, we will three more receptive years of high school. And also our vacant seats. May those seats hold together safely for another three years. ARTICLE III I, Norma Barnhart, will my tuba to Barth Pitz. It is so big he may get lost be- hind it, but one thing, he'll never lose it. May he have as much enjoyment as I] have had. I, Joan Casper, will my cheerleading position to Betty Arters. May she have as much fun as J have had. I, Donna Dieckman, will my wrestling ability to Mr. Chaffee. May he make good use of it. I, Bob Garver, will my ability and technique of running out of gas when I'm with a girl to Larry Schroeder. May he have more luck in having it happen more frequently and may his girl be more unsuspecting than mine was. I, Janet Hofstetter, will my four years of fun as varsity cheerleader to Faith Svoboda, and may the green Chevvie be her chief means of transportation to the games. I, Robert Janson, will my ability to be quiet in Mrs. Hege's study halls and also my knowledge of straightening the library to Jim Kohout, who I believe is following in my footsteps. May he have more books to work with than I did. I, Bill Klein, will my ability to talk myself into trouble to Bill Wessolek, who usually can talk himself out of it. I, Marilyn Moore, will my ability to laugh to that quiet lass of the Junior Class, Jean Siman. May she enjoy herself as much as I did. I, Rose Silves, will my artistic ability to Mr. Chaffee, so that he need not waste time securing someone to do his art work for him. I, Joe Stephan, will my eye for the right girl and my strong beard to Ronnie Svodoba. One to finish his puritanistic life and the other to make him look like a real man. I, Robert Sorg, will the knowledge I should and could have obtained in school to Don Mohler. May he have an easier time absorbing it than I did. Norma Barnhart 14 Senior Class History Eleven years and some odd months ago, fourteen proud, bright-eyed youngsters entered Chatham School under the watchful eyes of Miss Emma Webber. Of course, those youths were the Senior Class of 1951. Days, weeks, months, and years passed. There were many changes of faces, rooms and teachers, and many frolicking times together. Pupils came and went, and by the time we entered Junior High, we had six girls and six boys. One year passed - then two. On September of 1947, we started on the final stretch of our education together. More strange faces and rooms were encountered. We began our high school career with five boys and six girls. A very eventful year followed, but with the start of the next year, we found our class decreased in size -- we had only three boys and five girls. The Sophomore year passed quickly and before we knew it, we were Juniors. This time, there were two welcome additions to our class; Donna Marie Dieckman, and Bob Garver. This was a very active year for us. Besides the usual things, we had a paper drive, put on a carnival, and went in con- junction with the Seniors to put on the play, ''THE KISSING LINK, under the able direction of Mr. Chaffee. It was a huge success. The Junior- Senior Banquet was held on May 21, at Vera's Hungaria in Media. After- ward, we went to the Lakewood Little Theatre and enjoyed the play, ''KISS AND TELL. Our Junior year went swiftly, and the long awaited twelfth year started. It began with the pleasant surprise of having Joe Stephan, an exchange student from Germany, added to our class. The year was full of happenings, start- ing with another paper drive. We then put on the play, ''MISS JIMMY, under the direction of Miss Overson. We later put on a spaghetti supper with Mrs. Jenkins assisting us. On April 13, 1951, we had the pleasure of being the guests of the Juniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet held at the Spring Valley Country Club in Elyria. May 18, 1951, found us giving another play. It was under the co-direction of Mr. Peters and Mr. Chaffee. It, too, was a big success. Joan Casper and Janet Hofstetter are the only ones of the graduating class who have attended Chatham School for the full twelve years. Special honors were earned by Janet Hofstetter for four years of varsity cheerleading; Norma Barnhart for being crowned ''Miss Lodi Hospital of 1950; and Bill Klein for earning his fourth letter in football. Bill Klein 15 FDMNSTRATION _ Faculty FIRST ROW: Barbara Smith, Jean Leatherman, H. J. Kohli, Thistle Bennader, Mildred Hobart SECOND ROW: May Ellen Hege, Guy Taylor, Robert Peters, Harry Bauschlinger, Richard Chaffee, Lois Overson. Student Council FIRST ROW: JoAnne Sooy, Dorla Packard, Mr. H. J. Kohli, advisor; Eloise Allen, Evalyn Hall. SECOND ROW: Robert Sorg, Fred Long, David Bryenton, Jim Venus, David Grim, Betty Arters, Norma Barnhart, Fred Anklam, 17 gz ve 2 LY a Octette Bill Klein, David Bryenton, Ronald Svoboda, Bob Garver (sub. for Fred Long), Donald Mohler, Robert Janson, Darl Root, Donald Hall, Janet Hofstetter, accompanist, Sextette Marjorie Grekco, Dorla Packard, Marilyn Moore, Mrs. Hobart, director, Arlene Pitz, Janet Hofstetter, Norma Barnhart. 19 Band FIRST ROW: Arlene Pitz, JoAnne Sooy, Bob Garver, Dorla Packard, Janice Auble, Darl Root. SECOND ROW: Janet Hofstetter, Norma Barnhart, Barth Pitz, Eddie Richardson, Donald Mohler, Ronald Bryenton, David Grim, Philip Witmer, Karl Besmer, Alvin Clapp, Mr. Graff, director. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: Orchestra ; June Tomasch, Faith Svoboda, Betty Arters, Nancy Garver, Fred Pitz, Joan Garver, Darl Root, Janet Hofstetter. Norma Barnhart, Arlene Pitz, Bob Garver, JoAnne Sooy, Donald Mohler, Ronald Bryenton, David Grim, Dorla Packard, Philip Witmer, Karl Besmer, Alvin Clapp. 20 Octette Barbershop Program Christmas Program Farm Bureau Meeting Spr ing Festival Sextette Christmas Program Easter Program Spring Festival Junior-Senior Banquet Baccalaureate Band Farm Bureau Meeting Memorial Day Parade Orchestra Junior Class Play Spring Festival Commencement Mixed Chorus Christmas Program Spring Festival Medina County Music Festival Commencement Music Activities ‘ Those Pals Of Mine’’ ‘ There Is A Tavern In The Town ‘ ‘We Three Kings Of Orient Are’’ ‘ Adeste Fidelis ‘ Vive la Compagnie ’ Good-bye My Lover, Good-bye’’ | ‘ Levee Song ’ ‘Gloria In Excelsis Deo”’ Silent Night”’ ‘ Crusader’s Hymn ’ Sleep And Rest’’ My Johann’’ Spinning Song”’ ‘ Cradle Song’’ Anchors Aweigh” ’ ‘‘Success”’ ‘ Headway ’ School Days ’ March Selections ‘ Overture ’ Skyscraper’’ At The Races” ' Jolly Scouts’’ ‘‘Ferns And Flowers” ’ Nonette’’ Red And Blue”’ ‘ Processional’’ ‘ Ukranian Bell Song”’ ‘ Cantique de Noel ’ Selections from ‘ The Bohemian Girl ’ Steal Away”’ O Mary Don't You Weep ‘ Steal Away”’ ‘If I Could Tell You”’ “Skip To My Lou”’ Kingdom Of God”’ ‘ Brother James” Lo, A Voice ’ ‘ April Evening’ i Letterman’s Club Mr. Chaffee, advisor, Charles Dennis, Bill Wessolek, Ronald Svoboda, Bill Klein, Bob Arters, Donald Hall, David Bryenton, Lary Grim, Larry Schroder, Joe Stephan, Bob Garver, Jim Venus, Fred Venus. Mixed Chorus FIRST ROW: Francis Grim, Donald Hall, Mary Allemang, June Tomasch, Eloise Allen, Marlene Grekco, Grace Snider, Eleanor Jorgensen, Edith Lassond, Dorla Packard, Jean Siman, Arlene Pitz, Bill Klein, Ronald Svoboda, SECOND ROW: Marilyn Moore, Janet Hofstetter, accompanist, Sarah Mathis, Donna Dieckman, Beverly Kreiger, Marjorie Grekco, Joan Casper, JoAnne Carr, Rose Silves, Charlotte Grim, Norma Barnhart, Lucille Smith, Virginia Erb, Evalyn Hall, Bob Arters, Carl Packard, Mrs. Hobart, director, Barth Pitz. THIRD ROW: David Bryenton, Donald Mohler, Joe Stephan, Ronald Bryenton, Bob Garver, James Venus, Lary Grim, Fred Long, Ira Surrarrer, Larry Schroeder, Darl Root. 22 September September September October October October October October October October October October November November November November 23, Nov. 27-Dec. December December December December December December December December December Dec. 22-Jan. December January January January January January January January January January January February February February February February February February February February February March March March March 1950 - School Calendar - 1951 Last year of school started for Seniors. Our first football game; Lodi at Lodi. Football; Sharon-Granger at Sharon. Seniors started Paper Drive. Sold ads for Annual. Football; Hinckley at North Royalton. Saw movie at school - 'The Tender Years. Football; Liverpool at Abbeyville. Senior Pictures taken. Tour through Old Phoenix Bank. Football; York at Abbeyville. Football; Spencer at Abbeyville. Homecoming Dance. Halloween Party. Election Day in Government Class. Saw Movie; ''Down To The Sea In Ships. Thanksgiving Program. Thanksgiving Vacation. Vacation continued, thanks to twenty inches of snow. Basketball; Lodi at Chatham. Basketball; Belden at Chatham. Senior Class Play ''Miss Jimmy.'' Party at Jenkins. Basketball; Seville at Seville. Basketball; Liverpool at Chatham. Basketball; LeRoy at LeRoy. Basketball; Granger-Sharon at Granger. Christmas Program. Basketball; Homer at Chatham. Christmas and New Year's Vacation. New Year's Eve Party at Hofstetters. Basketball; Spencer at Spencer. Basketball; Brunswick at Chatham. Basketball; York at Chatham, Movie; Way Out West. Basketball; Hinckley at Hinckley. Basketball; Brunswick at Brunswick. . Basketball; Seville at Chatham, Dance after game. Basketball; Homer at Homer. Basketball; Liverpool at Liverpool. Basketball; Spencer at Chatham. No school - more snow. Basketball; York at York. Basketball; Lodi at Lodi. Dance at Chatham after-game. Movie; ''Drums Along The Mohawk. ' Basketball; Granger-Sharon at Chatham. Dance after game. Basketball Tournament; Chatham vs Spencer. No school, 219th anniversary of Washington's birthday. Cheerleader's Contest. j David Bryenton on All-County Basketball team. Spaghetti Supper sponsored by Senior Class. Address by William Ayres at Medina High School for Senior Boys. Junior-Senior Day at Medina High School. Art Class Field Trip to Cleveland Art Museum. Movie; ''Canadian Pacific. 23 March March March March March March April April April April April April May May May May May May May May May May June June June Easter Program. No school - Good Friday. Assembly - Bell Ringer. Faculty basketball game; Chatham vs Spencer. Junior Class Play, Mystery at Midnight. Surprise birthday party for Joe. Skating party sponsored by Freshmen. Vocational day at Medina. Friday the 13. Junior-Senior Banquet at Elyria. Assembly; Ken Smith, artist. Movie; ''Magnificent Yankee,' ' at Idol Theatre in Lodi. Assembly; County vs City Debate. High School Party given by Home Room Mothers. Assembly; Psychologist and Musician. Roller skating party sponsored by Freshmen. Juniors and Seniors visit Wooster Agriculture Experiment Station. Senior Play, 'Here Comes Charlie.'' Party at Hofstetters. School Picnic at Chippewa Lake Park. Baccalaureate Services. Concluded Paper Drive. Sold paper in Akron. Memorial Day Parade. Commencement. We made it. Last day of school. Picnic. Alumni Banquet. Seniors shove off for Washington. Robert Sorg 24 Second Senior Play The Senior Class presented their second play on May 18, 1951. It was directed by Mr. Robert Peters and Mr. Chaffee. ‘HERE COMES CHARLIE was a farce-comedy in three-acts. HERE COMES CHARLIE”’ CHARACTERS Nora Malone Marilyn Moore Cook at the Elliott Home Officer Tim McGrill Robert Janson Nora’s sweetheart Mrs. Fanny Farnham Janet Hofstetter Larry's aunt by marriage Larry Elliott Bob Arters A young businessman Ted Hartley Bill Klein His old-time college pal Vivian Smythe-Kersey Donna Dieckman Larry’s fiancee Uncle Aleck Twiggs Jim Kohout In charge of Charlie Charlie Hopps | Norma Barnhart Larry's ward Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey Marjorie Grekco Vivian's mother Mortimer Smythe-Kersey Ronald Svoboda Vivian's brother Stage setting: Robert Sorg and Robert Janson Ushers:. Faith Svoboda, Betty Arters, Barbara Hall Publicity: Joan Casper 25 1, The queen and her court cheering them on to victory. 2. Flashing that All-County smile. 3. Pot-shot. 4. Not the best--but certainly the loudest. 5. Cheesecake - c o Mr. Peters. 6. Joe- wot hoppen? 7. Garver's smile always did get him into trouble. 8. Ceremony at half-time. Ask the football players. 9. Charlotte how can you be glum when Ewvie is around? 10. No. 10, carrying the ball, as usual. 11. Pals. 12. Ask the girl who smokes one. 13. Miss Jimmy | captured by four vultures. 14, Cute twosome. 15. Chatham's specialty - crazy girls. 26 Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Charles Dennis, Bob Arters, David Bryenton, captain, Fred Venus, Jim Venus, Bill Klein, Lary Grim. SECOND ROW: Bob Garver, manager, Donald Hall, Ronald Benefit, Ronald Bryenton, Larry Schroder, Jim Kohout, Bill Wessolek, Francis Grim, Barth Pitz, Mr. Chaffee, coach, FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: oS ) oo . Football Team Lary Grim, co-captain, Donald Hall, Bill Klein, Bob Garver, Bill Wessolek, Bob Arters, co-captain, Jim Venus. Joe Stephan, Larry Schroeder, Ronald Bryenton, Mr. Chaffee, coach, Fred Venus, manager, Ronald Svoboda, manager, Francis Grim, Barth Pitz, Charles Dennis. 28 Basketball Schedule VARSITY RESERVES Chatman Opponent Chatman Opponent December 2 Lodi 38 56 ll 25 December 5 Beldon 39 45 25 ices December 8 Seville 47 58 22 28 December 12 Liverpool 43 38 Lite 23 December 15 LeRoy 49 47 22 24 December 19 Granger-Sharon 44 62 27 44 December 22 Homer 59 36 7a 42 January 3 Spencer 46 50 22 24 January 5 Brunswick 45 39 21 22 January 9 York 49 66 26 12 January 12 Hinckley 69 70 42 19 January 16 Brunswick 36 64 19 28 January 19 Seville 60 56 b7 29 January 23 Homer 81 36 35 26 January 26 Liverpool 35 29 22 33 January 30 Spencer 50 54 32 17 February 6 York 51 71 43 39 February 9 Lodi 54 55 18 33 February 12 Granger-Sharon 51 52 29 35 February 16 Spencer 44 49 Tournament Total Points 990 1033 48} 525 League games xOvertime game Double overtime game INDIVIDUAL SCORING Bryenton, Dave 399 Grim, Lary 59 Venus, Jim 224 Benefit 52 Bryenton, Ronnie 126 Pitz 38 Hall 117 Wessolek 29 Arters 97 McVicker 22 Venus, Fred 97 Allemang 1 Dennis 84 Grim, Francis 0 Klein 66 Kohout 0 Long 60 Schroeder 0 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September be Lodi 24 October. 13 Liverpool 45 Chatham 6 Chatham 0 September 29 Sharon 31 October 20 York 24 Chatham 14 Chatham 44 October 7 Hinckley 9 October 27 Spencer 12 Chatham 6 Chatham 45 Letters were awarded to Dave Bryenton, Bob Arters, Bill Klein, Lary Grim, Charles Dennis, Jim Venus, Fred Venus in basketball. Football letters were award- ed to Bill Klein, Bob Arters, Jim Venus, Lary Grim, Bill Wessolek, and Joe Stephan. Cheerleading letters were awarded to Janet Hofstetter, Joan Casper, and Evalyn Hall. Athletic Award Night was held March 13, 1951. 29 Athletic Council. : Dorla Packard, Secretary; Mr. Chaffee, Mr. Kohli, Mr. Peters, Janet Hofstetter, Treasurer. Cheerleaders. . Arlene Pitz, Janet Hofstetter, Evalyn Hall, Joan Casper. Did It, Or Didn't It? Oh, For A Stepladder! We Won, By Golly, We Won! 30 : No is y S ween Pas” dds p Junior Class President Bill Wessolek Vice-President Ronald Svodoba Secretary Arlene Pitz Treasurer Dorla Packard Class Colors Maroon and White Class Flower White Carnation Class Motto ‘ We Are Surpassed In Number, But Not In Courage ’ Donald Hall, Larry Schroeder, Bob Arters, Lary Grim, and Bill Wessolek were on the football team. David Bryenton, Bob Arters, Donald Hall, Lary Grim, Larry Schroeder, and Bill Wessolek were on the basketball team. Arlene Pitz was on the varsity cheerleading team. The Juniors had the concessions at the Athletic events this year. They also sold coke with the installation of the vending machine. Sophomore Class President Jim Kohout Vice-President Charlotte Grim Secretary Beverly Kreiger Treasurer Evalyn Hall Class Colors Blue and Yellow Class Flower ; Yellow Rose Charles Dennis was on the football team. Charles Dennis, Jim Kohout, Fred Long, and Fred Venus were on the basketball team. Evelyn Hall was on the varsity cheer- leading team. 32 _ Junior Class FIRST ROW: Edith Lassond, Dorla Packard, Arlene Pitz, Grace Snider, Eleanor Jorgensen, SECOND ROW: Ronald Svoboda, Bill Wessolek, Jean Siman, Marjorie Grekco, JoAnne Carr, David Bryenton, Lary Grim. THIRD ROW: Donald Hall, Larry Schroeder, Mr. Peters, advisor, Ira Surrarrer, Bob Arters, Sophomore Class FIRST ROW: Beverly Kreiger, Sarah Mathis, Jim Kohout, Evalyn Hall, Charlotte Grim. SECOND ROW: Miss Overson, advisor, Lester Fortune, Charles Dennis, Fred Long, Fred Venus, David Allemang, Donald Siman, Donald Mohler, Mr. Peters. a3 Freshman Class President Eloise Allen Vice-President Lucille Smith Secretary June Tomasch Treasurer Ronald Bryenton Class Colors Green and White Class Flower White Carnation Class Motto ‘ The Darkest Clouds Have The Brightest Lining June Tomasch and Eloise Allen were the cheerleaders for the reserve basketball team. Francis Grim, Ronald Bryenton, Melvin McVicker, Barth Pitz, and Jim Venus were on the basketball team. Ronald Bryenton, Francis Grim, Barth Pitz, and James Venus were on the football team. The Freshman Class sponsored two roller skating parties at Skateland. Grades 7 and 8 The Junior High Cheerleaders were Betty Arters, Faith Svodoba, Barbara Hall, and JoAnne Sooy. An Athletic Banquet was given in honor of the Junior High Basket- ball team; their coach, Mr. Peters; and the Cheerleaders. i WALSWORTH Lithographed Bound by WALSWORTH BROTHERS Marceline, Mo., U. 8. A. 34 Freshman Class FIRST ROW: Virginia Erb, Lucille Smith, Eloise Allen, Mary Allemang, Marlene Grekco. SECOND ROW: Mr. Chaffee, advisor, Francis Grim, Darl Root, Jim Venus, June Tomasch, Ronald Bryenton, Melvin McVicker, Carl Packard, Barth Pitz, Seventh and Eighth Grades FIRST ROW: Tom Arters, Richard Estock, Kenny Fortune, Leonard Sorg, Donald Garver, Leonard Bigley, Laurence Sorg, Robert Jonston. SECOND ROW: Dale Dunning, Cloda Jones, Sharon Mattingly, Betty Wessolek, Barbara Hall, Joan Garver, Virginia Schroeder, Loreen Forster, Lois Clifford, Nancy Auble, JoAnne Sooy, Donald Smith. THIRD ROW: Freddie Pitz, Kenneth Trigg, Faith Svoboda, Betty Arters, Marlene Siman, Janice Auble, Norma Benefit, Barbara Kubis, Anna Janson, Fred Anklam, Marvin Clifford, David Yergin. : FOURTH ROW: Karl Besmer, Russell Miller, Dean Snider, Roland Fish, Joe Felver, Edward Richardson, Carl Easterday, Charles Leathers, David Grim, Mrs, Joseph Hege. 35 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW THIRD ROW: ABSENT: _ Fitth and Sixth Grades Gene Bricker, Bill Grim, Bonnie Felver, Dawn Mattingly, Janice Allen, Evelyn Smith, Karen Eaken, Nancy Miller, Delbert Miller, Dennis Richardson. Grace Clifford, Bob Mariner, Bill Besmer, Johnny Fortune, Linton Auble, Norman Arters, Carman Brinker, Wayne Dennis, Walter Hall, Fred Wessolek, Alvin Clapp, Ruthann Feckelman. Mr. Bauschlinger, Carolyn Allen, Vera Jorgensen, Nancy Garver, Regina Bryenton, Patricia Dieckman, Connie Kubis, Alice Felver. Third and Fourth Grades Kenny Carr, Beverly Brinker, JoAnne Bushman, Darlene Young, Raylene Young, Carol Dobson, Ica Hall, Nancy Mattingly, Paul Easterday. George Sivard, Roland Haulblaub, Gerald Fortune, Paul Bricker, Bobby Bigley, Harry Sorg, Glenn Fish, Burton Brinker, Charles Jenkins. Clarence Easterday, Mary Bigley, Carol Garver, Carolyn Hilty, Delma Ross, Margaret Bigley, Carol Bushman, Beverly Surrarrer, Anna Wessolek, Mrs. Thistle Bennader. Elaine Christy. 36 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Second and Third Grades Dennis Esterle, Judy Esterle, Ruth Mariner, Loretta Pitz, Sandra Cole, Mary Arters, Elaine Forster, Helen Gottron, Paul Carlson. Jerry Felver, Lester Bigley, Larry Matthews, Bobby Whitman, Billy Lytle, Edward Clapp, Guyles Clifford, James Grim, Bobby Davis. ' Dixie Brinker, Mary Mosgrove, Irene Bigley, Mary Ellen Hall, Betty Easterday, Shirley Jones, Wilma Snider, Janet Maddox, Martha Feckleman, Miss Smith. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: First Grade Elaine Pitz, Dorothy Arters, Peggy Gunkelman, Vivien Grim, Donna Fortune, Jimmy Kreiner. Norman Hall, Joe Bigley, Eugene Kibus, Cletus Garver, John Grekco, Charles Siman, Ralph Bigley, Larry Ross, Tommy Smith, John Lazar, Charles Isbell, Carl Rogers, Melvin Ross, Tommy Felvor, Dorsey Mosgrove, Miss Leatherman, ig Holmes County Old Process Swiss Cheese MACK’S COMPLETE FOOD MARKET Custom Butchering - Chilling - Poultry Dressing Wrapping - Quick Freezing RR OK ok ok Kk Ok For Home Deep Freezers Or Lockers We Also Have A Full Line Of Meats - Poultry - Groceries Frosted Foods and Vegetables Home-Dressed Fresh and Smoked Meats Kk RK OK Ok Ok Lockers To Rent Livestock, Poultry Bought and Sold Call Lodi 4851 Swiss Cheese and Meat Sold Retail Or Wholesale - LODI FROZEN FOOD LOCKER On Route 224 1 1 2 Miles West Of Lodi, Ohio Sax Home Of Jumbo and Jumbo Jr. 24-Hour Wrecker Service Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Buick, Inc. C.W. SOMMER, INC. Official A. A. A. 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