Deer Park High School - Antlers Yearbook (Deer Park, OH)

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nr 1'11 SENIHR ClASS HISIBRY The Class of '53 Was a little restless as they watched the days crawl by ever so slowly. The carefree Seniorclasswasawaiting a big event. And then the day arrived. The school was practically in chaos for it was Senior Day. What a riotl But things settled down again and our emotions started to change con- siderably. The seniors were getting tense. Again we were counting the days. Commencement Day finally appeared on the calendar. . . This was the greatest day of out liVES. . . As we tightly held out diplomas in our perspiring hands our eyes observed a new outlook on life. Our memoriesofhighschoolfun and frolic flashed back in our minds. Mortals cannot invent words that could express our feelings on the wonderful day. Werealized that now we Were on our very own, just startihg out on life's strange journey. Some of us were broken up a little deep down inside. We had climbed the long flight of stairs and were facing the door of opportunity which slowly opened before us. We glanced back ovet out shoulders for that one last look at our happy past. We could see in the foggy atmosphere far behind us a new group of fellow Americans struggling to reach the same goal we had just achieved, climbing the stairs we had just climbed. We smiled slightly and brushed away a tear as we turned away once more and looked ahead to our unknown future. Aswe humbly stood on the threshold of opportunity our eyes wandered into the misty haze before us, for somewhere in the distance beyond that thick mysterious haze stood the golden door of success. Many before have failed in their lon search to reach that same door. The Class of '53 cautiously took their first steg into the fog each choostng his own way to travel. Only the future will tell which ones find that ma 1c oor. gNow the Class of '53 is gone forever from the student-filled corridors of Deer Park High. . .Only the Echoing memories are left behind. The halls of Deer Park will always be filled with young Americans. Others may try to follow our footsteps, but only in vain. Somewhere they'll lose the way. NEVER. . .will there be another class anywhere that will compare with the Class of 1953. lASI WlllANB IESIAMENI We, the Seniors of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Three, being of intellectual mind and sound body, do make and sealthis declaration for the disposal of our property. We leave the faculty with the responsibility of carrying our wishes out. If you fail, we the seniors will come back to haunt every study hall until the year Two Thousand. To our superintendent, Mr. Crawford, we leaveour sincere gratitude forhelpittg usthrough our years of high school. To out principal, Mr. Gillilan, we leave our deepest thanks for the many wonderful things he has done for us. To the faculty We extend warm sympathy for we know how much you will miss us next year. To the freshmen we leave all our sterling qualities and faithful understanding. To the Sophomores We leave our charming personalities and our athletic vivacity. To the Juniors we leave the following: Barbara Breitenbuecher leaves her tiny statute to Pat Hite and Evelyn Celaschi. John Burrlage leaves his artistic ability to Wayne Lobitz. Don Carr leaves his beat up Ford to Dave Parsons. Paul Conrad leaves his ability to get along with Mr. Phillips to Jim Wharff, Kenny Hartman has received 11m Cordes's ability to master Bookeeping. Ralph Cornett leaves his extra pounds to Irvin Harmon. Glenn McQueen is now the proud possesser of Wayne Cunningham's two front teeth. Milt Hebauf leaves his ability on the gridiron to Bob Jelinek. Tip Manley leaves 'Sandy' Aszman his ability to get to school on time. Don Henderson leaves his class ring to Marilyn Moher. Bob Bass leaves Russell Hall his ability to strike out in three tries. Joyce Haines leaves to Jean McBeth her athletic vivacity. Kenny Anders leaves his dark complexion to Mike Nugent. Ernie Ball bestOWS his manly ways to Ra Ross. Janet Bates wills her household hint boo to Pat Upton. Ioe Becker leaves Deer Park the same way he came. Sylvia Brown has finally become owner of June Bause's friendly personality. Harold Grassman bestows his wisecracking upon Jerome Jackson. Roger Holloway wills his Wolfing tactics to Harry Woodcock. Joan White lea ves her yearbook editorship to some unsuspecting soul. Janet Conover and IoAnn llowsman receives Patty Hardy's drag with Miss Spurr. Walter Woods quiet ways go to John Rohrer. Bill Wilson's knack for finding trouble goes to Denny Meyer. Howard Walker's ability to do just about anything goes to Ronnie Trischler. Alice Schwaighart leaves Dot Rohman her ability to get along with people. Fred George wills all his 'Max's Specials' to Howard Puckett. liar Dallman leaves his nights in Mariemont to Clifton Snodgrass. Rei Piercey lea ves his collection of telephone numbers to John Tucker. John Trekauskas leaves Deer Park before he gets kicked out. Stewart Middendorf lea ves but wants to take Pat Coughlin with him. Wilma Woods has inherited Mary Roberts driving ability. Diane Kramer is now the Proud owner of Marilyn Bernings big blue eyes. Janice Meehan leaves her nickname of Blondie and all the teasing that goes with it to Ruth Daly. Al Bradfish leaves Dick Becker his wide awake look. Edna Hillard's winning ways go to Anna Owens.

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HOWARD WALKER A guy with a heart of gold S.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Band I,2.3.4; Orchestra 2.3.4; Football 1,2; Bas- ketball I. 3.4; Baseball 1,4; Track 3, 4;Tom Tom Staff 4; Antler Staff 4; Chorus 1.2.3.4; Hi-Y 3.4; Parkers '52, '53; Dramatics 4; All State Chorus 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boys Double Quartet 4; Boys Chorus I, 2,3,4;Voca1 Highlights 1. 2,4; MixedTriple Quartet 4; DrumMajot 4. JOAN WHITE She'll reach her goal with great honors Canton Lincoln 1; S.A.A. 2,3,4; Student Council I; National Honor Society 3.4; Beta-Y 1,2; Alpha-Y 3,4, President 4: G.A.A. 2.3.4; Board Member 4; Chorus I,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Parkers '5r,'52, '53; Vocal Highlights 2,4; Dramatics Club 3,4; Intramurals 4; Scholarship Team 2, 3; Antlers Editor 4; Torn Torn Staff 4; Usherette Commence- ment 3. WILLIAM WILSON Happy-go-lucky in every way S.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Football 1,2,3. WALTER WOODS Calm, quiet and ever content S.A.A. 1,4; Band I,2,3,4: Dtamatics Club 4; Parkers '52,'53; Golf 1,2; Orchestra 3,4. Lots of big events occurred in our Senior year as expected. :. .We were given the thrill of being the very first class to graduate from the spacious. beautiful site of the magnificent new building. just being completed at the time we entered. Class officers were elected for the last time in our high school careers. Nelson Kiefer again got the nod for president as he led the Class of '53 for the second year. The other officers selected were Bob Baas, Joan White, and Hal Mills. We were well spoken for in every phase of the schools activities and organizations. Seniors who held highest offices in each specific club were: Joan White, president of Alpha Y-Teens; Joyce Haines, president of the G.A. A.; Dramatics Club president, Jim Davis;Ra1ph Cornett, Hi-Y president; and Bob Baas. Orchestra president. Our yearbook staff was largely composed of Seniors. Joan White, well- chosen editor, was ably assisted by Howard Walker, assistant editor. On Student Council our representatives were veteran Ralph Cornett and Larry Dallman. The spectacular Fathers of '53 proved to be one of the best variety shows of its kind ever produced at this school; thanks to the hard work and fine blending voices of the Chorus, well led by Seniors. HOWeVer, we cannot rightfully end this paragraph without the mention of our great high school orchestra. Our sparkling new basketball court along with the enthused cheering of fellow classmates led by our two cute cheerleaders, Helen Hinkel and Betty Lou Ridge, inspired our varsity squad of all Seniors to a season's record which placed them close to the top of the valley standings. The five sparhplugs ofthe team were Larry Dallman, Ken Anders, Don Henderson, Reid Piercey, andTip Manley. The gridirons were red -hot when our fighting Wildcats tore the Valley League wide open and flatly refused to take another defeat after they dropped a tough ghrne early in the season. Playing their hearts out for their great rookie coach, Ralph Staubb. the varsity squad finally climbed into first place to stay. We finished the glorious season with a typical story-book ending as we clinched the MVIL Championship the hard way and then went on the massacre Milford 67-0, the highest score in the history of our school. To add more color to the subject of our story-book season. We Were undefeated on our new football field which was completedjust this year giving our football squad its first home in several seasons. The many Seniors on the Championship team had the honor of winning the MVIL crown in the last year of their high school careers. The proud Seniors who played a large part in the success of the team were Tip Manley, Milt Hebauf, Harold Grassman, Larry Dall- man, Ken Anders, Ernie Ball. Marv Ehglert. Hal Mills. John Buhrlage, Doug Planitz, Gerry Schraffenberget, Rog Holloway, Paul Finkle. and Wayne Cunningham. Milt Hebauf was picked on the All-City Squad along with our co-captains Harold Grassman and Ken Anders. As we skip over a few months we find ourselves inthe middle of April, with all of her spring showers. . . . . . . . ..rain, rain, and more RAIN. Whenyouthink of rain. past and present Seniors. what else do you have in mind?. . . .Aha. naturally you think of your trip to Washington. Every year it's the same thing. . .. RALN. But this year it Was different in one respect. The difference is plainly that the Class of '53 saved their money and went to New York, too. We had a top-drawet time seeing all the historical places and famous buildings that make this country of ours what it is. We saw what other Senior Classes didn't see: The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building. Harlem. Manhatten, Tin Pan Alley, Macy's and finally the paradise of the United States, America's own pride and joy ---Brooklyn.

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Janet Brookbank leaves her charming smile to Shirley Weinman although she really doesn't need it. Jim Carpenter leaves his crowded Ctosley in the hands of Ken Meinshatt. Angela Cozad bestows her feminine charms on Virginia Altemeyer. Shirley Sammis leaves her gift of gab to Elma Fehl and Mary Ann Peipmeyer. The actin ability of Jim Davis goes to Dave Hayden. Earl Doug imam leaves his loud booming voice to Richard Leamon. Marvin Englert leaves his athletic physique to Don Runyau. Mary Jane Munz leaves her painting ability to Mary Lou Stumpe. Janet Berger is now the owner of Dot Eeuners book How to gel at man. Greg Luersen leaves his after school job at Schaaks Store to Dave Taylor, Ioan Taylor's deep alto voice goes to Bev Million. Gerry Schraffenberger leaves Emily Broyles to anyone who dares to take her. Betty Ha emeyet leaves her love of Home Ec to Mary Kramer. Doug Wi son is now the owner of Melvin Stutzman's Cushman. Ruth Ross bestows her eight letter name to Sylvia Hoernschemeyer and Elvira Picareillo. Margie Theile leaves her quietness to Jean Forrester. Roseann Sandman's soft voice goes to Jerrie Mastic. Eloise Orlemann leaves her love for convertibles to Wanda Richards and Eva Robinson. Betty Lou Ridge's book on How to Bowl goes to Jane Thompson. Leonard Reidmiller's love for fun and excitement goes to Roberta Gassert. Beverly Kammann's dancing know how goes to Gail Van Landingham. Marlene Klamand's place on the honor roll goes to Shirley Schneider. Nelson Kiefer's booming laughter goes to Clayhurn Owens. Doug Planitz wills all his class books to any one who wants them. Mary LaVeme Miller gives her sense of humor to Anna Bradford. Jean Hostetler's piano magic goes to Barbara Spicer. Nancy Hopkins wants Helen Jo Ferguson to knit all her unfinished articles, Elaine Hoeffler and Lois Neiter leave their love for sailors to Glenna Hughes and Janice Patton. Fanny Farris leaves her sweet ways to Jean Gullett. Marlene Nunn leaves her size four shoes to Nancy Bockstiegel. Eddie Hess leaves his love for burr haircuts to Mike Clary. Audrey Henrich leaves her naturally curly hair to Carol Leamon. Louie Post's levis go to 'Smokey' Brunke. Ken Kempfet leaves his treasured violin to Ray Burbee. Joe Mascari is now the owner of Paul Finkle's four ear old gym shoes. Elizabeth Ftye's love for surprises goes to Wanda walnscott. Helen Frye wants Charleen Donley to have her job at Simons Drug Store. And to our wonderful class sponsors--Miss Howard, Miss Williams, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Harness--we leave Peace and an expression of gratitude for a Senior Year which could never have been so perfect IIMSS PRIJI'HHIV Nancy Hopkins and Kenny Anders have finally got hitched and now Nancy has Kenny on exhibit as the last of the full-blooded Indians. . Nelson Kiefer and Bob Baas are running neck and neck for the Presidency of the United States. Jim Carpenter and Eddie Hess are new partners in Crosley. Inc. , making a brand of their own that can seat ten assen ers. P Jagtes Manley is now owner and manager of a theatre on Vine Street. A1 Bradfish is his assistant. Wayne Cunningham is a dentist and specializes in making false teeth. Death rates are rising higher and higher. Could the reason be because Joan White and Eloise Orlemann have gone into nursin ? Don Hgnderson and Larry Dallman have pursued the basketball profession and have advanced to Water Boys for The Globetrotters. Marlene Nunnhasfinally raised her starbasketball team with the help of a famous basketball coach frr-n Sycamore. John Trekauskas is the new principal of Deer Park High, and Walter Woods is superintendent. Bill Wilson is chief mechanic of Stock Car 13. while Doug Planitz is his ace driver. Edna Hillard has been promoted to top secretary at the General Electric Plant. Joyce Haines is among the first women to play in baseball's major leagues. Barbara Breitenbuecher is a renowned artist and her works are on exhibit in the nearest post office. Betty Lou Rid 9 has taken the W.I.B.C. tournaments by bowling a 00 game. Ernie Ball an Don Carr are battling it out for the world's weighr-li ting crown. Ralph Cornet: has invented a pill for reducing. Harold Grassman and John Buhrla e have gone together as wrestlers in tag-team matches. Jim Cordes has gone into the use car business, and specializes in selling Chevs'. Marilyn Berning and Margie Thiele are policewoman fot the Cincinnati Police Force. Mary Roberts and Joan Taylor have gone into the dressmaking business. Howard Walker is now the editor-in-chief' of the Cincinnati Times Stat. Melvin Stutzman is a lion-tamer for Barnum and Bailey Circus. Lois Mae Neiter has developed a new kind of peroxide for girls who are almost blond. Joe Becker finally found a suitable job as a bus driver. Angela Cozad is now a check girl at the Stork Club. tContinued on Page 78i I Harold Mills leaves his voice impersonations to Kenny Basham. EJJU'HN