East Sparta High School - Spartan Yearbook (East Sparta, OH)

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Sandyville P. T. A. The officers are: President, Mrs. I. E. Howkinsg Vice President, Miss Grace Speak:-rg Secretary, Mrs. Pauline Oswald: and Treasurer, Mr. Harry Welker. The total membership this year was 121. An award of a lovely record book was received at the annual Harvest Supper for an increase in membership over last year. The various themes for this year's meetings were: I Give Thanks Unto the Lord for He is Goodg Peace on Earth, Good Will 'Toward Meng Better Be Safe Than Sorryg How Firm a Foundation, Knowledge is Power, Know Your School, and All Children are Our Children. The P. T. A. Summer Round-Up was a special project to promote the health of the children about to enter school. Also, we sponsored the Boy Scouts. SPECIAL PROGRAM On March 21, 1945, Sandyville Parent-Teachers Association sponsored a Breakfast in Hollywood party immediately following the regular business meeting. The refreshments were served while 300 guests gathered around tables that were attrac- tively decorated in spring colors. The oldest lady, Linda Benedict, 85 years old, was awarded the beautiful Arm-Roy orchid which was air-expressed from Tom Brenaman in Hollywood. The oldest man, Godfrey Schneider, 91 years old, received an award also. Mr. Schneider's grandson, Corporal Robert Schneider, who has a part in the movie, G. I. Joe, was the only serviceman present. The wishing ring was won by Mrs. Mary May. Mrs. L. V. Carnahan of East Sparta and Mr. Hugh Dcihl of Sandyville received awards for the Good, Good Neighbors. Superintendent M. Z. Pond was guest speaker for the evening. Irving Howkins portrayed the part of Tom Brenaman, Merlin Brothers was the an- nouncer, and joseph Smith took the part of Corny.' Mrs. Eugene Gordon received an award for the goofiest hat. All -local business establishments were recognized throughout the program, and their rooperation helped greatlv in making the party an all-round success.

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3 East Sparta P. T. A. OFFICERS MRS. DOYLE MERRICK ............. ......,...... P resident MRS, EUGENE GORDON .......... ,..,... V ice President MRS. ROBERT ANDREWS ........ ............. S ecretary MRS. GEORGE BARRICK ............ ....,.... T reasurer PROGRAMS September- School Fair with Dorothy Sweany as judge. October-Religion and Education with Rev. Winzenreid and Rev. Miller. November-Education Tomorrow with Hobart Kinney and Lavender Ullett. December-Music with Mr. Toot. January'-Health with Mrs. Clifford Clinger. February--No meeting because of coal shortage. March-Program presented by students participating in Literary Contest. April--Recreation on Family Night. May--Symposium on Discipline. Our membership chairman turned in 303 memberships. A gain for which we received a record book at the Harvest Supper as a reward. We haven't undertaken any large project this year because of the war. We have tried to provide good programs at our meetings, and have had as many School Dances for our childrcn's entertainment as was possible. We have refurnished the School First Aid Kits and hacked the Crusade for Children, also the clothing do-- nation. Wt' helped Mr. Toot with his n '-ir , ' music for school activities. pp-

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' Grade School---East Sparta GRADES FIVE AND SIX lim row: Donna Medley, Mary Kathryn Shank, Sue Chabot, Mary Catherine Carnahan, Beryl Koon, Frank Butler,iBill Neading, Zona Baechle, Pat Carnahan, jerry Wagner. Seefind row: Lyn Walsh, Donald Evans, Cary Black, Donald Slutz, Billy Medley, Sam Miller, jimmy Walker, Gladys Fry, Marlene Mehl, Katherine Barnes. 'I hird row: Iva Jean Kirby, Carolyn Lrbold, Bonnie Hager, Wanda Patterson, Doris Craw- ford, Niles Deetz, Joe Devine, Paul Smith, Max Gortney. lmirih row: Patty Mlivann, Sally Pond, Alginc Neisz, Jane Best, Lois Watts, Mary Iluwton Finmees Yoekey, Ernest Render, John Miller, Mrs. Andrews. GRADES FOUR AND FIVE lnkl row: Bill Harrier, Donald Riee, Dua' Brownfield, ,Izielg Mellade, Wenclmll Nlillwi Charles Blakely, Paul Roby, Leonard l...chen, Joe Wyant. Wwmirl row: Mary Cooper, lvlary Umstead, Betty Lou Medley, Muriel C1arn.ili.ix:, janet lilatl jane Snyder, Rosemary Gill, Anna Shaner, Lueille Ervin, Dean liyans. lhird row: Eddie Slutz, Ceeilia Fort, Shirley Shaffer, Greta Shaffer, Donna lfetteix, .klir llayiw, Ifranlaie Reynolds, Dale Garner, Gene Sehlimm, Vern Garner, Mry. Cllappeip