Geneva High School - Aquila Yearbook (Geneva, OH)

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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.

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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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NAME Don Beach ..... David Blackstone Esther Carle .... Leora Clutter . . . Frances Cook . . . Margaret Cook . . Dick Cook ...... Martha Cowger . Dick Craig ..... Loretta Davis . . . Warren Deloria ...... Ray Eller ....... Bill Elwood . . . Don Geho .... Jim Hamilton . . . Norma Harper ....... Carolyn Inscho ....... Lyle Kelley .... Russell Kelley . . . Joyce Kelly . . . Frances Lehr . . . Arlene Lister . . . Dolores Lucas . . . Ward Luther ........ Gertrude McCarty Jean Moss ........... Lois Nedro .......... Mary Jane Oakley Eva Pasqualone . Betty Patrick . . . Marian Paul . . Sally Peck . . . Betty Peters . . Bill Rice ....... Stanley Ruck . . . Keith Russell . . . Elinor Schmiel . . Carrol Sickles . . . Bob Spring ..... Beverly Stafford . Wanda Starkey . Bill Starkey ..... Katherine Steiner Marjorie St. John Bob Strong ..... Catherine Trapp Susanne Troy . . . John Webster . . John Welker .... Shirley Smith . . . Joe Miller .... Class Will by Catherine Trapp WILLS his pipe .......... manners ..... . . industry ....... . . long bus rides ....... apt replies ............. Red hair and dimples .... grin .................. Southern accent ..... . . car ....... ............ temperment .... Q . ..... out-of-town girl friend ..... athletic ability ....... trumpet playing . . . sleepiness ....... ten.or voice ....... S. Broadway home . . . ambitious nature . . . . indolence ....... gefllallty ...... .... height .................. stick-to-it-iven ess ......... position with Stardusters artistic ability .......... willingness .... ' .... - freckles . ..... . . . . soberness ......... . . . efficlency .......... .... pleasant disposition ....... black hair ............. position as drum majorette Title of Queen ......... dancing ability ........... Civics reports .... drums ........ . . farm ........ . . blue eyes ...... . . talk-a-tiveness . . . . . shyness ......... . . dual personality . . . . . energy ......... . . boy friends .... . . physique ........ . . grades ............. . . engagement ring .... . . sense of humor ...... . . bass horn ............ sophisticated manner .... skating ................. cheerful obedience . . . . . . . blonde hair ...... tattoo ..... TO Bob Christian George Maurer Bill Penhollow Illa Schaeffer Grace Russell Tom Bonsor Steve Sopczak Margie Swartz Adam Zawada Blanche Nichols Alan Peterson Cocky Miller Don Drought Peggy Morrison Herb Martens all bus students V Tom Maltby Don Gleason Faye Cutshall Jack Oakley Bill Hillier Joy Hopes Sue Bartlett Bob Lister- Anne Avsec .Bill Nilsen Donna Seeley Betty.Davis Sally Akerman sister Pat next year's winner Sophomore boys ' future civics classes Ray Atwood Edgar Peck David Cook Wanda Dey Harold Peters Emily Bilger Archie Lehr Jean Hanson -Arthur Harding .Nelson Bogue . . Jackie Pollock Mary Jean Burkholder I l. Pee Wee Fieata Irene Pulsifer Eddie Cox Milford Ramsey Jo Crittenden Bud Van Over