Dixon Israel High School - Dragons Den Yearbook (Dixon, OH)

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Senior History fCont.J When that never-ending year finally met its' goal, the class seemed to know everything they needed to know because the next September, the group entered the position in high school labeled as sophomores . There wasn't anything out of the ordinary in being a sophomore, only that they were allowed to initiate the in-coming freshmen. The group of officers that represented the sophomore organization were: president, Darlene Orr, vice president, Gene Elleman, secretary, Hope Boyer, news reporter, Joyce Avery, and Student Council representative, Carol Baker. The group had to look forward to ways of making money so that they would have a head start if they were to become juniors. With the help of Mr. Ronald Smith, their sponsor, they attempted the sale of shakers and pennants, and sponsored a record hop after a ball game. All of the projects were successful. Due to an old tradition, the sophomores became juniors . This was a year of hard work and excitement, forrthey were trying to make money so they could treat the seniors to a prom. First, under the supervision of the sponsors, Mr. Delbert Waggamon and Mrs. Carmen McWhinney, they endeavored to try their hand at the concession stand at basketball games. Next was a class play, No Moon Tonight in which most of the class participated. It was a farce comedy and was a great success. With these and a few other minor activities, the juniors were finally able to entertain the class of '59 at a prom, which was held at the Miami University Student Center, Oxford, Ohio, May 8, 1959. Carl Fetzer was the only pupil to join the class during this period. He left before the year was completed. The organization of the juniors were: president, Darlene Orr, vice president, Gene Black, secretary, Glenna Jackson, treasurer, Steve Seals, reporter, Hope Boyer, and Stu- dent Council representatives, Joyce Avery and Gene Elleman. And now the sixth and greatest year in the class history. They automatically became seniors in September of 1959. With no new pupils to join the organization, this year was packed full of business and adventure. The year got off to a good start with the magazine sale as their first project. Soon came the paper drive followed closely by the chili supper and carnival. Also before the semester ended, they had a candy sale. They started the second semester by selecting their class trip and starting the production of the yearbook. This was followed by another class play, Hobgoblin House. The organization of the senior class was noteworthy, the following list of officers being in charge: Steve Seals, president, Darlene Orr, vice president, Joyce Avery, secretary, James Vellenga, treasurer, Hope Boyer, reporter and Gene Black, Student Council representative. And now as our senior term has come to an end, we do not feel like those embarrassed uncertain seventh graders that started in September, 1954. We have learned many things-- educationally and socially. In learning to get along with each other, we should be better able to be good citizens wherever we may be. Although a formal education for some of us has ended, we have learned that gaining knowledge is a continuing process. So to our classmates, our teachers, and our parents, we are thankful for the opportunities that have been given us. t

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Senior Class History It was on a bright sunshiny morning of September, 1954, that tvventy-eight seventh graders were huddled together in mute embarrassment throughout the halls of Dixon-Israel. Part of these members became members of the class of I960. They suffered much inconvenience because of their unfamiliarity with the new traffic rules. Sometimes they found themselves in the wrong halls or taking the wrong turn, and were almost always late for class. They formed a little organization with Mrs. Holstein as their sponsor. The members were Marion Arnold, Bob Austin, Keith Dawson, Joyce Avery, Gene Black, Ed Baker, Owen Kelley, Katherine Kelley, Joyce Kennedy, Rebecca Klein, Charles Moore, Charles Lunsford, Clayton Pennington, Prentice Rader, Gene Elleman, Hope Boyer, Glenna Jackson, Danny Mann, Phyllis Rader, Darlene Orr, Steve Seals, Allen Toney, John Whitesell, Jim Vellenga, Bill Harris, Gerald Isaacs, John Corwin, and Elain Wilson. There wasn't much acttvity for the seventh grade, but they managed to work a silent movie and Valentine party into their schedule. Those joining the organization after it had gotten under way were Carol Baker and Arnold Hawkins. By the time the next September had rolled around, this little organization was promoted to a higher rank, but the quantity had gotten smaller because Marion Arnold, Gerald Isaacs, Charles Lunsford, Charles Moore, Clayton Pennington, Prentice Rader and Katherine Kelley departed. This promotion gave the little organization a new name --eighth grade. The eighth grade had very little inconvenience because they knew all of the rules and were familiar with all of the class rooms. Four strange pupils, Bob Helton, Jimmy Ada.ms, Jane Jewell, and Bill Hart, joined the organization during the year. Mr. Brandon and Mrs. Henderson were the eighth grade sponsors. Some of the projects the eighth grade attempted and accomplished were a Tom Say-vyer operetta and an early Christmas party. By the time the second year had rolled by and the coming of the third, this little organ- ization had gotten even smaller. Sometime during this fast-moving period it had lost Keith Dawson, Jimmy Adams, Jane Jewell, Rebecca Klein, Owen Kelley, and Bob Helton. Only twenty members made up the organization which was freshmen in September of 1956. The freshman year was off to a whale of a start with the selection of courses in which to major and freshman initiation. Gee, but it was great to be in high school even though they were only little ol' freshmen. The highlights of that year were a money-making project, and the sale of Christmas balls. Their assembly program , A Day at the Radio Station, written by our sponsor, Mr. Glen Coven, showed what happened behind the scenes at the radio station. The following officers were selected to represent the organization: president, Steve Sealsg vice president, Gene Blackg secretary, Hope Boyer, treasurer, Gene Ellemang news reporter, James Vellenga, and Student Council representative, Darlene Orr. . Stella Caudill, Bill Frost, and Roger Thompson joined them in the freshman term but no one left.

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Senior Class Will We, the class of 1960, in the townships of Dixon and Israel, in the county of Preble, in the district of Miami Valley, in the state of Ohio, being in possession of accrammed mind, in a state of the utmost confusion, and of much better temperament than usual, do hereby will, leave, and bequeath the following, at the same time revoking all former wills or promises. First: We, the class of 1960, leave to dear old Dixon School our senior picture for the hall, our happy and unhappy memories, and all of our old excuses. Second: We, the class of 1960, leave to the juniors, our senior dignity, paper wads, quiet- ness in the hall, class notes and old textbooks, remarks, and the lockers we didn't get to use, Third: We, the class of 1960, leave to the teachers the following things: To Mr. Bostick, we leave a guaranteed safety lock for the office transom and a larger office so he will have more filing room. To Mr. Graham, we leave a pianist so he can devote full time to directing the chorus. To Mrs. McWhinney, we leave a huge magnet by which she may pull in all of the lost library books. To Mr. Miller, we leave a bigger car so he can stretch his legs while driving in the country. To Mr. Waggamon, we leave brilliant students interested in nuclear science. To Mr. Knight, we leave a pitching machine so that he may save his good right arm, and some unusual problems to go with his new problems books. To Mrs. McDivitt, we leave a quiet study hall so she has some free time to grade papers. To Mr. Michel, we leave all of the necessary supplies for the publication of the 1962 year- book so she can meet the deadline date. To Mr. Phillabaum, we leave a robot to work test problems. To Miss Etter, we leave an all-boy drill team so she may have twice as many to perform at the ball games. To Mr. Grube, we leave a corn crib in which to put all of his cornballs. To Mrs. Stevenson, we leave a dictionary on beamik language for her spelling class. To the cooks, we leave a burglar-proof refrigerator for the cafeteria. To the janitor, we leave an extra year's supply of coal for the chilly days. Fourth: We, the members of the class, leave our individual traits to the following juniors: I, Joyce Avery, will my athletic ability and knowledge of rules to Jennifer Heavenridge and Sandy Peters so Dixon may have referees at the G. A.A. ball games. I, Bob Austin, will my ability to fix cars to Arnold Hawkins so he can keep his running. I, Hope Boyer, will my ability to argue in problems class to Mary Barger and hope she gets farther than I did. I, Gene Black,will my height to Dan Flory. Every little bit helps. I, Gene Elleman, will my managing job to Frank McDowell so he can carry on in my place. I, Bill Frost, will my little black Ford to Barbara Mann, Susan Ross, and Dixie Allison si' that it will never set idle.