Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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Roy Arter Mary Bechtol Eugene Columbus Leslie Crissinger James Hammock Harry Holmes Isabel Gill Ethel Hale Gardie Holmes Rachel Kelly Edna Matthias Dora Pilgrim Hazel Row Laura Whetro FRESHMEN CLASS Elmer Arter Ollie Brick Leona Cartwright' Edna Critzer Bertha DaviS Mary Dapper Cleo Gledhill Erma Helmuth Hazel Kline Cleo Lonius Luella Neumin Nina Fletcher Hazel Socin May Winans Edward Boyer Freeda Brown George Christman May Cronenwett Esther Dressler Clara Eichman Torry Marsh James Porter Charles Sheets Clay Schreck Archie Unckrich Edith Ricker Fannie Snodgras Jenette Wyne Freshmen Class History Howard Barr Marvel Bersinger Mabel Condon Robert Guinther Foster Huffman Erman Laughbaum James Neff Chauncy Rusk William Snyder Roy Socin Lewis Wirick Freeda Rudolph Rhea Williams lt is customary in writing the history ofa people, that the historian paint their deeds in well chosen words But rn writing the deeds of a class who have just begun their existence llike the class of 1907.3 lought not to call it aClass History. ln one large room just across the hall from the chapel seventy-seven green looking Freshies were shown Seats. The first day went along rather smoothly, but what happened the second is too good to be kept quiet. The custom of bumping the Freshmen was carried on with great pomp. lt is said that the girls also indulged in the harmless pastime. ln this n1an- ner c-ur young Freshmen friends were ushered into their HighSchool Course. E V As Freshmen they are fresh, as scholars they are exceedingly brilliant. ln fact they are so brilliant that it is a com- mon occurence for them to be excused from their classes. ln order that they may more thoroughly pursue the duties of Latin and Botany, they have voluntarily formed classes which recite between the hours of four and tive. Socially they are the real thing. They have had numerous parties and sleigh rides, and at all of these their conduct was above reproach. Having saved their pennies for a month or so, they decided on a winter picnic at Seccaium Park. Can it be possible that the Freshmen chartered a special car? The appointed night arrived, the Freshmen with cleanly, washed faces and dressed in their Sunday best, came to the Traction Oftice. They were there in plenty of time to be sure but they were not there a sufficient length of time to gather up courage to go. For when the car came the children -became frightened at the thought of leaving their mammas so long, and not a solitary one went to the park. They had pleasant dreams that night of a winter picnic that was to be, but never was. A noticeable feature of the Freshman boys is their soldier like appearance. lf a recruiting officer of Uncle Sam's army was to see them marching to the music, as the classes change, he surely would enlist everyone of them. The Freshmen, although too numerous tohave class meetings at the homes ofdilferent members in the class, have had meetings in the chapel. They have elected officers' and adopted becoming class colors. As the upper class men were conhng to school one morning, they were surprised to see the large handkerchiefs, one red-one blue, floating on the breeze. They were hanging on the Walnut St. Cable, and at first they were thought to be the washing of some Weary Willieg but on close investigation they were found to be the Freshman class-colors. ' Loyal to their colors they put up a game tight in the color rush. But the children with faces besmeared were compelled to give way before the onslaught of the other classes. They had the delightful pleasure of seeing their colors torn to pieces and burned. The one regret of the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores is, that they were not permitted to see these world-wise Freshmen perform in Rhetoricals. The Faculty took mercy 1 pon them, and shut them up in their own room to tremble and shake in solitude. - . Another event worthy of mention in the history of such a great class is the warm reception tendered a few of their number. Une youth, distinguished by the color of his hair received the thirty-second degree in our worthy order of '-bumpers, and he would have received the thirty-third, had he not broken away at this important stage of his initiation. P6 ran home, told his mother his troubles - came back to school the next day to be guyed. but freshmen you are no worse than other Freshmen were in the past. Your relations with us have always been the rnosr pleasant: and may the remaining years of your High School Course be strewn with roses. You have passed over a try- ing ordeal. and now you shall have the pleasure of mocking at those in your footsteps, and as '07 rolls round may you leave Li. H. S. with honor and fame: with deeds all done and worthier of a better pen. F E M

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EDITORIAL In editing the Annual of 1904, we have en- deavored to use those articles that have a ten- dency to raise the standard of Galion High, not only in an intellectual Way but also in a physical way, for nothing plays a more important part in the building up of a school or college than clean wholesome athletics. We are greatly indebted to the faculty for their timely help and guidance, to Mr. C. Burr Marsh for his excellent photographs, to the Electric Engraving Co. for their cuts and to the Sun-Review Publishing Co. for the excellent work they have done in such a short period of time, for without their assistance our work would have been a failure. RR ALLIE D. DIAMOND, Editor in Chief. ASSOCIATE EDITORS F. E. Mahla Rose Ila Grindell Ethel Z. Kincaid Jessie E. Barr W. L. Elser RODNEY H. REESE, Business Manager BOARD OF MANAGERS W4 S. Miller Dorothy S. Shuls Lizzie Ricksecker Vivia Larkworthy A. J. Freese 1-RR. sUBscnIP'r1oN coMMI'r'rnE Paul E. Guinther, Chairman Enid Anderson Clara Cronenwett Wilbur Elser Arthur Freese Rose Ila Grindell Mabel Jones Carrie Lanius Clara Miller Courtland Meuser Ruby Pitkin Lizzie Ricksecker Dorothy Shuls Jessie Barr Allie Diamond Effie Ely Edna Flanery Naomi Holmes Ethel Kincaid Vivia Larkworthy Wesley Miller Edgar Mahla Edith Poister Rodney Reese Ethel Wilson IMPROVEMENTS At the beginning of school this past year the old art and commercial room was turned into a Physics Labratory and things so arranged that G. H. S. now has one of the finest .equipped Physics Labratories in the state. Thefroorfi w'as seated with adjustable seats, a new kit of tools was placed in the room, apparatus cases arid tables were placed in the room, the former for safekeeping of apparatus, the latter for iddivid- ual experimentation. The cabinet is arranged in a well lighted position serving as convenient means of operating the Cromwell apparatus and serving as a demonstration table. A few magnetic and electrical appliances were purchased and used, but to gain a much better knowledge of them, under the supervision of Prof. Bryant with his vast knowledge as to the mechanism of these instruments, a great many pieces of home made apparatus were ad- ded such as Galvanometers, Electroscopes, Wheatstone Bridges and many other devices for the carrying on of purely quantitative work. , This method of teaching affords a training not only in a theoretical but in a practical way also. ' It is the hope of all that G. H. S. may con- tinue to improve in the future as she has in the past year. WIRELESS TELEGRAPIIY The subject of Wireless Telegraphy, which is of absorbing interest these days, has been suc- cessfully demonstrated before the pupils by Principal Bryant. During the last three weeks of the year the complete apparatus has been in working order in the labratory. A test for com- paratively long distance work has been made with satisfactory results. Wilbur Elser has discovered that he can get in Pitkins sooner than some other fellow. The fall of Rome was great, but the fall of Paulus at Hosford's was greater. Miss WESTON:- Give the principle parts of fly.11 Tacy Gledhill MAHLA:-Fly, Flee, Mosquito.

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Herbert Baker Horace Freese Leo. Shultz Fred Guinther Frank Larkworthy Lois Priest Hazel Golumbus Frances Gottdiener Minnie Kreiter Hazel Mains Ada Whitesell Alta Sharrock Helen Larkworthy SOPHONIORE CLASS Oscar Block John Green Dean Talbott Harold Rowe Russel James Ethel Adair Sylvia Colmery Cora Gillespie Edna Lowe Virginia Reese Estella Sweeney Helen Berger Frances Pletcher YELI.,-Kiyi, Kiyi Kiyi Mert Brown Kenneth Marsh Carl Tracht Clark Schneeberger Hugh Meuser Hazel Brown Vassar Dressler Muriel Herbold Clara Manzer Gertrude Sutter Lena Monroe Grace Flagle Edna Berger ppe Busg Lookout, Lookout, Don Ely Gilbert Matthias Argale Riblet Mart Helfrich Emma Cover Laura Bryfogle Sadie Gottdiener Marie Helfner Stella Morton Norma Snyder Blanch Kieffer Hilda Sickmiller Lookoctfor ue. Razzle Dazzle, Elm Bom Bix, Gctlion High School, Nineteen Six. Wie History qf the Sophomore Class Of the present Sophomore Class, as of a certain famous character, it may be said, that it's not as bad as it might be. Their history may be stated in a few words: They have entered the high school. They intended to leave it in a year or two, indeed some of them have already done so. It is difficult to say how the high school,already weakened by the loss of the class of '04, will be able to withstand this last crushing blow, but the faculty will be obliged to console itself with the reflection that What is to be will be. But, to begin at the beginning: One September morning after the Seniors, Uuniors then,l had taken their new seats with their customary decorum, and begun the exercise of their habitual dignity,a noise was heard, as if a flock of sheep were coming down the Rocky Mountains, the doors opened and in filed about eighty engaging children, our future pres- idents, Carrie Nations and millionaires. They were rather timid, if they did make a racket and to reassure them, the upper classes gave them aihearty ovation. Then the teachers packed them intotheir seats, and proceeded to inform them as to what they might and might not do. They learned that they should be very respectful to the upper classes, especially the Juniors who were so very wise that merely to look at them was an education: That they should not whisper, except with- in a radius of four seats in any direction: That they should not passa note whilethe teacher is looking, as this disturbs the teacher. and she does not give proper attention to her class: And thit one cannot be excused for longer than 35 min- utes at one time, nor oftener than 3 times in one period. Time passed on. They developed in various surprisirg directions and distinguist ed themselves in different ways especially in the mid-year examinations. fThe teachers became nervous wrecks over the papers sent ing Then came their turn for rhetoricals. They l'a.l watched the upper classmen, one by one, assume the Ciceronian air, step conhdently up to the platform, bow gracefully and proceed to deliver a discourse that would have put Webster to shame. In fact they had enjoyed these exhibitions. But now, all was c anged. All animated nature seemed 'to be in a mood of uncommon cheerful hilarity. And althougha spectacle for gods and men, it might have been worse. ln course of time they saw the Seniors step down and out, and the Juniors assume Senior authority. Al! too soon, the year was ended, and they were Freshmen no longer. lt was now time for them to put away childish things, and be- come men, but the metamorphosis has not yet been effected. During the Sophomore year they have conscientiously en- deavorelt to live up to their mme. They have been the delight of the upper classes, the admiration of the Freshmen, and the mainstay and sole support of the faculty in its declining years. It is absolutely impossible to predict a future bright enough forthem. No one who knows them would venture to attempt it. But let us hope that their future achievements will at least be as dazzeling, l?, as their record in Galion High has been so far. ROSE ILA GPINDELL