Geneva High School - Aquila Yearbook (Geneva, OH)

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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

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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 Class Will We, the class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-nine of the Geneva Village High School in the Village of Geneva, the county of Ashtabula, the state of Ohio, being of more or less sound mind, memory, and understanding, have decided, after four years of strenuous pondering, to depart from our beloved high school and to make our own way in the world of de- pression. Therefore, we hereby make our last and only will and testament in the manner and form following: FIRST-We do present to the Junior Class, the stage curtains, which we have wanted all during our high school career and which have finally been given us, SECOND-We hereby bequeath to the Sopho- mores the privilege of planning and giving the Junior Prom for the above said Juniors. THIRD-To the Freshmen the honor of some day becoming Seniors. FOURTH-We give, devise, and bequeath the following to the faculty members: To Mr. Ekern, his desired homeroom. To Miss Forsythe, a class of perfect conduct. To Miss Fleming, a long vacation in France. To Miss Sparrow, a perfect Salesmanship student. To Miss Overholt, a whole class of good typists. To Mr. Peck, the dream that this is a model high school. To Miss Diles, a play cast that comes to practice on time. To Mrs. Beckwith, a class that always pronounces correctly. To Coach Overturf, a champion football team. To Miss Miller, the honor of teaching a class of girls and boys the technique of ballroom dancing. To Mr. Deverell, the large band that he worked for all year. To Mr. Spaf- ford, more candy sellers for B. B. games. To Mr. Logan, some chickens who lay two eggs a day. FlFTH-The following individuals have con- sented to bequeath certain characteristics to some of the remaining inmates who are less fortunately endowed: Ruth Hazen bequeaths her merry laugh to Beverly Bromley. Robert Geho would like to have Joe Commisso receive some of his height. Glenadore Chapman willingly gives her Shir- ley Temple curls to Helen Welton. Edgar Dennison says to Mary Jones his appe- tite must go. Frank Zima leaves his physique to Bud Kelly. Barbara Strickler's monopoly of the mirror on the second floor is left to Doris Perry. twenty-seven Helen Price wills her Band Sweetheart uni- form to the most popular underclass girl. Howard Hulbert says his quietness would be useful to Ronald Bromley. Jean Jewitt becomes the possessor of LeRoy Balliet's curly hair. William Waite thinks his bass voice should be- come the property of Dick Moulton. Frances Peterson leaves her happy smile to Raymond lnscho. Harry Scott bequeaths his culinary art to Charles Manthey. Orla Jean Martin will leave George lnscho to the Sophomore girls. Delores Geho wili receive Edna Lord's walks to West Street. Jeanette Howard falls heir to Evelyn Migie's roller skates. Witter Moon, at this time, wills his red shirt to Clifford Nash. To Jacque Kauvar, Richard Stiles gives his scientific mind. Gordon Kissman gladly gives his football let- ter to Jane Carle. Jane Barrow, to Jack Lord will her beautiful handwriting bequeath. Thomas Westlake is going to leave his old Oakland to the junk yard. John Korver is going to leave his athletic abil- ity to Harold Keener. To any boy who would like many girl friends goes Robert Noirot's roadster. Louise Jeppe thinks Mary Jane Elwood should receive her nickname Squeak . Eva Duplay leaves her shorthand correspon- dent to Martha Casselman. William Ford leaves to any student who likes to drive, his ability to obtain his parents' car when he wants it. Harold Swartz wills his many musical instru- ments to Barbara McColl.