Geneva High School - Aquila Yearbook (Geneva, OH)

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THE AQUILA 1939 Now We Are Six wr rr rv TY Can you pick us out? Tl1ere's Rosalie and Bill and Frankie and Edna and Bus and Lucille and Squeak and Dick and Orla Jean and Warren and Esther and Barbara and Bob and Pete ....

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THE AQUILA 1939 and Mary Spring were at last married, and by their old school friend, Reverend Gerald Jeppe. At last I finally arrived at the funnies and here was a serial drawn by Evelyn Stone- burner. lf the heroine doesn't look like Bar- bara Stricklerl Apropos, Barb has a lovely beauty salon on the second floor of Broad- way Inn. For the furtherance of my educa- tion I gleaned the editorial and found it was written by Esther Fisher, and here was a column on vocational guidance which Rosalie Charkoff edited. It was late by this time so I hurried down stairs to a delicious breakfast of ham and eggs, which Edna Lord had pre- pared expecially for me. Were they goodl Another interesting day at the Fairl Be- ginning with the Hall of Science, Dick Stiles surprised me by trying to get my opinions on Einstein's theory. He hasn't changed much! Farther in the building I found Howard Hul- bert displaying a new type of arch support and in the Agricultural Department was Gor- don Spade demonstrating the proper method of raising double tomatoes. Lillian Lathrop was demonstrating the new uses for glass in synthetic materials to her feminine audience in another room, while Bus Waite was demon- strating the comforts of stream lined trains with a toy model. Will he ever grow up? At last I departed from the Science building much enlightened upon the present state of our old class mates. I hadn't walked a hundred yards before I came upon Joe Sintic, the tatoo man, and Eliabeth Spinelli, the vendor of souvenir iewelry. I left the tatoos for another day. Down the street was Lucy Thomas drawing sketches and I didn't hear a single person say, Now, that doesn't look a thing like me. Why you knowo LL . Lucy has the tech- nique, she makes them all beautifull Suddenly every one started dashing toward the roller skating rink, where Evelyn Migie is giving an exhibition, so I dashed, too. ln the middle of the crowd was Bob Noirot with his '39 Plymouth convertible and IO dozen of his choicest eggs from his Jefferson farm completely smashed when Bob wound himself around a telephone pole. Dick Nash was on hand with his ambulance which was not need- ed and LeRoy Balliet carried away the re- mains with his wrecker. Tom Westlake, offi- cial detective, was snooping around but found no incriminating evidence except the broken eggs and telephone pole. Eleven o'clock was the hour set to choose the most beautiful blond. As I hurried to find a front seat l saw a gentleman pacing up and down the boardwalk with his hands behind him. He had long blond locks and beard and was reciting something to himself. l seated myself between Jeanne Yearley and Helen Price Korver, the office widow, and asked Jeanne who the man might be. She informed me that he was Warren Ashley, who had recently been chosen poet laureate of Harvard and that he always found his greatest inspiration along the shores of Lake Erie. Jeanne has become a well-known dietician. Helen and I were deciding who among the girls had the most pulchritude when Jean Ebs ap- peared. She started reminicing about ZO years ago today when she had won first prize in just such a contest. A tired, nervous, but prosperous looking business man took a seat in front of us. I recognized his face so, acci- dentally on purpose, I knocked his hat 'til he turned around. It was none other than Gordon Kissman, who was taking his first vacation in IO years from his work as chief engineer for General Electric. We bought some hot dogs from Marian Henderson and hurried over to the girl's swim- ming events. Here was Florence Tomsic tak- ing first place in high diving. I met Orla Jean Martin who was telling of some poor Latin student she was teaching, and Jeannette Tyler who is celebrating her 2Oth wedding an- niversary today. The three of us stayed to see Frank Zima's Stanford athletes perform on the high-board while Frank Giangicoma was rubbing them with oil. He is the official trainer and hasn't lost much of his red hair yet. Ruth Hazen happened along about that time and informed us that just I5 years ago yesterday she had promised to love, honor, and obey her bosses' son. We all decided congratulations were due John Korver, chief executive of the fair, so the six of us called on him. As we walked through his outer office, we noticed Verna Gaines typing rapidly and Betty Prince usher- ed us to the door of the Mr. Korver. Be- hind a modernistic desk was the toil-worn executive with his feet resting comfortably upon the desk, mint julep in his hand and cigar in his mouth. Oh, to be in his placel Bob Fuller was studying the plans and blue prints he had drawn while John was explain- ing the purpose of the fair to us. John asked me to write this epistle to you, urging you to visit him and his fair lhe's mar- ried now, so don't rush girlsl as we drank a toast to the class of '39 the most successful class in the history of Geneva High School. Sincerely, Virginia Mae Webb Advertising Manager twenty-four

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THE AQUILA 1939 The Teachings OF Ferdinand You can add to your happiness if you but profit by the life of Ferdinand, that famous bovine who was such a problem in his own community. lf you have never studied his life, why not do so now and see the methods by which Ferdinand found for himself a happy way of life? Can you add to the following list of Happiness Hints by Ferdinand? l. HONESTY. He did not lie nor bluff. He told his mother he did not like to fight. So he did not have to butt heads with the other bulls and hurt him- self. 2. RIGHTEOUS ANGER. Peace-loving and sweet-tempered Ferdinand was able to rise in anger when some one invaded his personal rights. And when aroused he was four-legged destruction, 3. MODESTY. Hailed by all as the best of the bulls in Spain, the center of attraction, surrounded by cheering thousands, he did not change. He re- mained true to his ideals and to himself. 4. SIMPLICITY. Ferdinand did not make himself miserable and unhappy by trying to keep up with the other bulls. He loved nature, flowers, and sunsets. ln his choice of the beautiful things of nature he was wise. High blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, nervous indigestion, and mental disorders will never trouble Ferdinand. This is only a partial list. Perhaps you can discover other Happiness Hints in the career of Ferdinand. -H. E. Peck L L A To The Seniors Another year has rolled away, and again we are saying Good-bye to a group of boys and girls, the Seniors, who are about to step into the world on their own-a world of un- certainty today. For twelve years, long years to some but short ones to others, they have been guided, encouraged in face of difficulties, and even urged on in some instances, by their teachers, friends, and parents, until their goal has been reached-a goal of which each should be proud. lt is with some degree of concern that we see these boys and girls leave our school this year to go into a world so uncertain and so torn with strife. We have fear in our hearts with regard to what the world holds for them today. For some, graduation will be merely a stepping stone to a higher education, to others it will lead to satisfaction in chosen work or in homemaking. Yet, all this may be changed, they may be called to work for which not one of them is prepared. This class has accomplished many worthwhile things during their years in school- both as a class and as represented by individuals. The football, basketball, and track teams have been helped a great deal by members of this class. Successful plays, the Talon and Aquila are also accomplishments of which the class may be proud. Individual recog- nition has been won in scholarship and oratorical contests. Our band and orchestra points with pride to the seniors wha have contributed so much to their success. Without a doubt these classmates will be missed by all. We have enjoyed having them with us for these years, and hope that our friendship and associations, as well as the know- ledge they have acquired, will help them to live and be worthwhile citizens. As their Senior Sponsor, l bid them Adieu . May they find success and happiness in whatever they may choose to do. Christine Sparrow, Senior Sponsor. twenty-S in