Geneva High School - Aquila Yearbook (Geneva, OH)

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In Memoriam To Mary Patterson, Philip Striffler, and muy FW We may say farewell to school, To classes and teachers toog But the hardest farewell we ever said, Was the farewell We said to you. In our hearts and in our minds, You are with us still. Your memories have never faded, And we know they never will. So Mary, Philip, and Billy, Although you've gone from us, We know it was a heavenly power, Which placed you in God's trust. By Catherine Trapp

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WANDA STARKEY A girl you can trust-in sports she'll excell, Whatever she does, she'll do it well. G. R. 2, 4: G. A. C. 4: Thespians 3, 43 Aquila 4: Thespian Play Staff 3, 4: Her First Flame 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 41 Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Chorus 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary-Treasurer 4. WILLIAM STARKEY He plays it straight and no mallarky, An all around fellow, Gen- eva's Bill Starkey. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Thes- pians 3, 4, Vice President 4: Prom Committee 3, Aquila 4, Mrs. Wiggs' 3, Hobgoblin House 4, Her First Flame 3, Football 2, 3, 41 Basketball 2, 3, 4: Track 3, 43 Chorus 4: Junior Red Cross Presi- dent 43 Intramurals 13 A. A. 1, 2, 3. KATHERINE STEINER A scholar she is of -Whom we are proud, She's always a ladyg her voice never loud. G. R. 2, 3, 4: G. A. C. 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4: Aquila 4: Junior Play Staff 3, Chorus 3, 43 Intra- murals 2, 3. MARJORIE ST. JOHN With a ring on her finger and bells on her toes, She will make music where- ever she goes. G. R. 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee 3: Talon 4: Aquila 43 Chorus 4, Intra- murals 2, 3. JOE MILLER fNo picture-returned from Servicel. He has served his country well, And we all think, that he is swell. Madison 1, '2: East Geneva 3: Army: Track 41 Hi-Y 4. ROBERT STRONG He's little in stature, with lots of wit, Full of surprises, we must admit. Hi-Y 3, 4: Thespians 3, 4: Prom Committee 35 Talon 2, 3, 41 Aquila 4: Safety Patrol 1: Service Mail Bag 3: Mrs, Wiggs 3: Hob- goblin House 4: Her First Flame 3: Football Manager 41 Basketball 2, 3, 4: Track 3: Chorus 45 Cheer- leader 2, 33 Class President 25 In- tramurals 1, 2. CATHERINE TRAPP With her musical talent, and her poetic touch, Of her we're proudg yes, very much. G. R. 2, 45 G. A. C. 4: Talon 1, 2: Aquila 4, Service Mail Bag 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Chorus 2. 3, 4: Class Vice President 1, Prince of Peace Contest 4. SUSANNE TROY Lots of humor, lots of wit, Quite a girl, we must admit. G. R. 2, 3, 4: G. A. C. 2, 3, 4, Thespians 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Talon 3, 4: Aquila 4: Service Mail Bair 3, Hobgoblin House 41 Her First Flame 3, Intramurals 1, 2. - JOHN WEBSTER A little boy with wistful eyes, Around him echo girlish sighs. Hi-Y 43 Prom Committee 35 Aquila 42 Thespian Play Staff 4: Her First Flame 3: Football Manager 4: Basketball 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2. Joi-iN WELKER He's dark of hair, dark of eye, He's a boy that's awfully shy. Hi-Y 4: Aquila 43 Intramurals 3. Receiving diplomas with the class of 1946 after returning from the armed forces are Ellis Hamric and Elm e r Klaus. 15

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l I History of the Class of 46 by Arlene Lister ' Spring, summer, fall and winter-the four years of high school life may be compared to the four seasons of the year. Looking back through the door of time, one sees the Class of '46 in its various phases of high school life. The Class, as Freshman, was as green as the buds and leaves of spring. After the first few days of general confusion and getting in wrong rooms, things seemed to settle down and at last the group be- came organized. Dick Cook was elected presidentg Catherine Trapp, vice presidentg Paul Gruey, secretaryg and Don Geho, treasurer. The Class of '46 then decided it was time to give G. H. S. a taste of its h1is- trionic ability and presented a mystery entitled The Dark Room. As Sophomores they blossomed out like little weeds under the summer sun. Their favorite sport was playing tricks on unsuspecting Freshies. The high officials this year were Bob Strong, president, Betty Patrick, vice president, Don Beach, secretaryg and Leora Clutter, treas- urer. The sponsor was Miss Julia Higgins. This must certainly have been a hectic year because at the end of it, Mrs. Beckwith resigned, and Miss Hysell took a leave of absence. In the fall of 1944, the Class returned as Juniors. It had a year full of hard work and fun. The Junior play Her First Flame , was produced, and met with great success. Near the end of the school year, came the traditional Junior-Senior prom. The theme of an Old Southern Mansion made it one of the most beautiful ever 'to be given in Geneva. The hard-working officers were Warren Deloria, presidentg Don Beach, vice president and Loretta Davis, secretary-treasurer. Miss Sara Stevenson was the class sponsor. The next year came the long hard winter or trials and tribula- tions of graduating. The other classes were in for a surprise, how- ever. The Seniors had returned-but instead of proud, dignified Seniors, they ran here and there like mad. Our teacher on leave of absence came back. She really likes Geneva students! The official board con- sisted of Don Geho, president, Don Beach, vice president, and Wanda Starkey, secretary-treasurer. The class sponsors were D. J. Caton and C. A. Frak. ' Now at last, the Seniors are ready to receive their diplomas for which they had worked so long. All in all, the four years of high school life are happy memories, and the Class of '46 faces the future with hope and courage.