Convoy Union High School - Bellerophon Yearbook (Convoy, OH)

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Last Will and Testament We, the Senior Class of 1939, of the Village of Convoy, County of Van Wert, and State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, pub- lish and declare this our LAST WILL 2I1d'l1ESTAMENT, hereby revoking and mak- ing null and void all other Wills and Testament by us made heretofore. SECTION I. Article 1. We give, devise, and bequeath to the faculty a feeling of peace and relief in mind, occasioned by our graduation, and also a new system whereby they might make out tests that will eliminate the failing of weak pupils. Article 2. We bequeath to the junior Class our seats in the assembly, our well- worn books, and our ability to carry on a conversation regardless of time and place. Article 3. We give to the Sophomore Class our strong sense of humor. QTry using it outside of class.J Article 4. We give to the Freshmen Class our memory and ability to arrive in class within forty-five minutes. Big strides not necessary! SECTION II. Article 1. I, Glenn Krugh, do will and bequeath my patented chewing-gum machine to Dale Davis and Wilbur Forlow. In case you boys won't need the ma- chine all the time, you might loan it to Isabelle Reidenbach. Article 2. I, Betty Feasby, will to Margaret Helen Thomas and joan Shotts my frank and friendly manner. Article 3. I, Kenneth Pancake, will to Merle Cox and Arnold Thornell the right to use all the bolts and screws left in the F. F. A. shop. Article 4. We, Elma Etzler and Norma Muntzinger, will to Joan Burgo our gift of keeping up a lively conversation. fNow, we can rest assured, knowing that one of such marked talent remains to carry on.J Article S. I, Paul Bates, give to Robert Martin my ability to get along with teachers. Article 6. I, Gordon Miller, bequeath to Vernon Carrier my taste in selecting good-looking girls to date. Article 7. I, Paul Bricker, will my technique to spread news throughout our tiny village in record time to Robert Reidenbach. Come on, Bob, don't let the ladies get ahead of us. Article 8. I, Irene Schaadt, leave to Betty Rager my latest recipe book on Wbaf Shall I Feed My Hzzslmml Today? Article 9. I, Charles Schieber, will to Morgan Fortney and Charles Cherry my skill as a star athlete. Article 10. I, Virginia Baker, will to Gloria Mustard my quiet ways. Gloria, take heed! Page Twenty one

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Seniors Seniors! Yes, all of us have enjoyed answering to that word this year, and now many of us are regretting that soon we shall leave our school. To the world at large we shall then be only just another graduating class, the Class of '39. When, as FRESHMEN, we entered high school, we were filled with high hopes of making our class one of the best in the history of our school. Since not all of us were interested in the same fields of endeavor, some chose to concentrate on scholastic endeavors, others to enjoy the art of music, and still others to seek laurels in athletics. During our SOPHOMORE year, we broke the icev for the Freshmen at an initia- tion party when we staged a World's Fairf, Even now visions of Marlin Thomas, riding around the speedway on a kiddie car bring smiles to our faces, and surely none of us shall ever forget the look of triumph on junior Schaifner's face as he was proclaimed the victor in a balloon fight with Vernon Carrier. Our JUNIOR year marked the dawn of a new day for us, and we began to assume the responsibilities of being upper-classmen. Some of our stage-minded classmates went dramatic on us, and presented The Eyes of Tlalocf' Although the play was rather difficult to present, our capable stars gave a performance that brought praise from all who saw it. For our Junior Banquet we created A Bit of Sweden so cleverly that our guests thought they were enjoying true Swedish hospitality in the midst of a typical Swedish garden. Now we are about to leave our school. The leadership of Donald Hertz and the cheerful attitude of the entire SENIOR class has made this year an outstanding one in our lives. Filled with parties, festivals, play, and work, the entire year has rushed along until at last graduation day is upon us. Whether we speak little or much about our graduation matters little, for the impressiveness of the occasion has etched itself so clearly upon our minds that it could not easily be erased. Throughout our school days, from the very first to the very last, we have noticed that some in our group have been more outstanding than others, some have excelled us in the things we wanted with all our hearts to dog and yet, with our diplomas in our hands, we shall go forth together once again as freshies in the world we are going to conquer. Our ups and downs may have been many, but our years together have been en- joyable ones. -LEONA MOHR. Page Twenty

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Article 11. I, Veron Pancake, will to Ronald Reidenbach my well-controlled temper. Article 12. I, Betty Mae Cowgill, will to Romaine Fry my ability to get along with blonds and also to get usparklersv from them, and I give to Joyce Gardner my ability to take high HC . Article 13. I, Robert Friedly, will to my brother Daniel my soft cushioned seat in the senior section of the study hall. Article 14. I, Mary Helen Feasby, will to Mary and Martha Lare my ability to grow long and shapely finger nails. Article 15. I, James Carey, bequeath to Russell Fensler my extreme height, which will enable him always to see and be seen in a crowd. Article 16. I, Garnett Sowers, will to Mary Jo Tracy my unusual business ability. ' Article 17. I, Ray Riley, give to Glenn Pate my rose-red blushes. Article 18. I, Refa Ryan, will respectively to Alice Poling and Evelyn Meyers my activity in sports and my zest for life. Article 19. I, David Kreischer, will to Carl Harmon my power to doze at un- expected moments in class and assembly hall. Article 20. I, Betty Young, will my sense of humor and poise to Mabel Carrier. Article 21. I, junior Lehr, will my habits of exercise, especially that of wan- dering aimlessly to Van Wert, to George Gasiday. Article 22. I, Mary Terry, will my subtle charm and grace to Jane Swick. Article 23. I, James Hall, do give my handsome looks and shuffling gait to Robert Meyer. Article 24. I, Roberta Muntzinger, will my long strides to Glendine Vanland- ingham. fThey'll get you places, Glendine.j 5 Article 25. I, William Hall, will my power to write and receive notes with- out teacher knowing it to Marlin Clem. Article 26. I, Pauline Stephenson, give to Betty Hoblet my three virtuous characteristics--silence, modesty, and neatness. Article 27. I, Delvena Branstrator, will to my sister Arabella and to Mary Horine my giggles, red hair, and height. You may divide them as you like, girls. Article 28. I, Lila Lowry, grant to Bonita Hart my pleasant disposition and lady-like manners. Article 29. I, Lola Lewis, will my platinum blond curls and infectious smile to Rosina Marsh. Article 30. I, Esther Thornell, bequeath to Vivian Owens my literature book, which is in excellent condition. Article 31. I. Charold Zinn, give to Wilma Bartz my Joan Crawford eyes . Article 32. I, Donald Hertz, bequeath my executive manner and deep bass tones to Junior Wendell. ' Page Twenty-two