Elida High School - Reflector Yearbook (Elida, OH)

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James Arlen Glass CROSSING THE BAR Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea. For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. Alfred Lord Tennyson MEMQRIAM

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dk Y 4 5992 tv ' 834 WM f x K 0 . X p We would like to present Herkimer, the living spirit of Elida. He appears in various school activities throughout the year. He has also proven to be a valuable asset to the school in other aspects. One incident in the life ofHerkimer may help to illustrate just how indispensable he really is. The scene was Elida's gridiron. The Bulldogs were having a rough time defeating one of their great rivals. The score was knotted at 13-13, but the opposition had possession of the ball. Their quarterback decided to put the game on ice by trying a long pass. He faded back and let fly with atowering spiral. It looked like a sure score when out of Elida's defensive backfield leaped a figure, so fast he was almost impossible to see. But there was no doubt in the minds of Elida's fans. It was Herkimer. He quickly passed the ball to one of the Bulldog's many speedy backs who dashed down the side line to score. Even though this is just one incident Herkimer may be found in many other fields of school life at Elida. He may be found on the basketball court scoring two for E,H.S. or on the ball diamond makinga difficult catch. He may even be found in the class room beside a student who is stumped with a hard problem. Because of this and many other reasons we have chosen Herkimer to represent the typical student in the 1955 Annual. 3

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C. R. Swank In September of 1929, you came to Elida to teach. You had just been graduated in June from Bluffton College. Your teach- ing meant a lot to you, and after a short time here, you rec- ognized the need of football in the School. Through hard work and planning you had the first football team under way, beginning the season in 1931. Later you became Principal, and in the fall of 1941 you became Superintendent of Elida High School. After one year in this position you answered your Country's call and entered the Armed Forces in 1942, serving until 1945. After your discharge you then came back and assumed your duties as Superintendent. We have known you as being kind, patient, understanding, and always willing to help when needed. We, the Annual Staff and our Advisers, Mrs. Fogg and Mr. Sluss, dedicate the Annual of 1955 to you, Mr. Swank. DEDICATION