Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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THE BLUE AND GOLD JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION On the pleasant evening of May llth, 1923, about one hundred and fifty members of the Junior and Senior classes donned their Sunday-go-to-meeting uniforms, their gum boots, overshoes. raincoats and golashes. and amid the pleasing spring showers found their way to the K. of P, No. 85 hall. Here various personages belonging to Seniors, Juniors, and Faculty welcomed everybody who wished welcome, The rooms were prettily decorated with colors of the Seniors, also colors of the Juniors. Wfhen everybody was planted comfortably within the hall, the following pro- gram was presented: The program was seemingly thoroughly enjoyed by all the guests, hosts and par- takers. Then they ate, and they even had Sophomores to serve them. To this it is agreed everybody partook heartily. After the refreshments. dancing in the ballroom and games in the remaining rooms were enjoyed. XYhen the chimes rang twelve times with a carol gay. everybody left the hall for unknown parts, not even lamenting the fact that there was no elevator. The Junior-Senior reception had been looked forward to with pleasure, and it was a pleasure. ATHLETIC BANQUET At the close of the football season, following the Aurora game. the local Elks ten- dered a banquet to members of the Aurora and Findlay teams . Three hundred local fans and football enthusiasts attended. After an appetizing meal during which various guests demonstrated their ability as singers and two popular entertainers of Toledo added a great deal to the amusement of those present. the real program of the evening began. Col. Ralph D. Cole, one of the city's prominent men, acted as toastmaster, and in his clever way introduced the different speakers of the evening in a very pleasing manner. Many people were called upon to talk, including Robert Fletcher and Ralph Fletcher, the coaches of the two teams, the two captains, Prof. Hamilton of Findlay College, and the principals of the two High Schools. The principal speaker of the evening was Dr. ,lack XYilce, head coach of Ohio State University. He made a line address, emphasizing clean sportsmanship and the need for loyalty to our own State University. Following Mr. XVilce's inspiring talk the banquet broke up and the members of the Findlay team elected Mervin Dye captain for 1923. Too much cannot be said in the way of appreciation for the wonderful way in which the Elks entertained the team. Everything was perfect and it was a fitting demonstra- tion of the loyalty and enthusiasm of Findlay to its High School team. THE SECOND PLACE MAN He never quite made the top. There was always the Hash which came Out of the dark at last to ruin his tight for fame: There was always the better man to pass him in every race, And the best that he ever did was to finish in second place. He was honest and brave and clean and he gave his soul to the fight. He tried for the far-Hung goal, but he never could make it, quiteg He never gave up in despair, never whined with the scorn in his face, But the best that he ever did was to finish in second place. He played on the second team, the buffer for stronger men, He was good for the practice held, but not for the battle, when The game was the thing at stake and swift and hard was the pace, Then always he sat and watched the better man in his place. He fell just short of the mark and never we knew just why, Yet never he sulked in his tent and never he ceased to try. And I say for him and his clan, there is no greater courage than this: To give your best to the world, to strive for a goal-and miss. -JOHN ROUTZON, '19, Page Ninety-seven

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1 THE BLUE AND GOLD , 1 1. e ,,il,, F 4 f ffwlfiim if Q f f 6' - ,WW - ff' im i f:-z?- +3 or'esV'V -'Y gil K ' LAW ge T H E is 43. -gg is ll l ATHlETllf CLUB Q ' L if 'TE M .fl T f 5 fi .f'? la' if u I- . 6 r 52 ff. , .Je I N1 Mylijl.. 1 HM QW-at BALL iQ.5 Tx ' C Ck Yr ff df' ff Qi H L'4'1 ! :::::EEi2:::. fic T v -radial Dmvdfll A Y ! 8 Af 'I EllLP 'n GIRLS' ATHLETICS The Team Right Forward-1ienevieve Routzon Left Forward-Katherine Xlooreheatl Jumping Center-Mary Leary Roving Center-Kathryn Ciiblin Right Guard-Cora Otley Left Guard-Pearl Dorsey Our Subs Right Forward+Leona Snyder Left Forward-Layon Hclntere Right Guard-Donna Docterman W. H. S. Uwing to our late start we did not make much of a showing this year. lYe were handicapped by not having a coach all year and that means a serious detriment. WT played only four or hve games and lost them all, That sounds very clisconraging for NV. H. S. lint just wait until next year. XYe had pep and enthusiasm, and were supported hy the school in all our games. The student lmody came to our games, and put energy into us by their cheering. Most all of the girls were chosen to play on the F. H. team. That's an honor! Genevieve Routzon Miss Routzon acted as Ollf main forward. She made the game snappy and the other side marvelled at her skill, and so did we. Captain Pearl Dorsey Miss Dorsey was our captain and she made a dandy one, too. All the players were ready to follow her. She was original in her ways, and everyone wondered who used their wonderful talent in making up our signs and yells. If there is any information wanted, ask at the XY. H. S. and yon will hnd out some wonderful things about Bliss Dorsey. Katherine Moorehead Miss Moore-head had the hall trained or else it was her hands. They act just like a magnet that draws everything to it. XV. H. S. did the whistling and yelling, and the ball went right into her hands. That is magic, and as good as Ht-nry's magic show. XNe hope she will play for F. H. S. .next year, and make them win with the cooperation of the rest. Mary Leary Miss Leary was the main stay of our team. She was always on the job when wanted. One fact that nature has bestowed upon Mary is that she is a perfect little jumper. No Page Ninety-nine