Geneva High School - Legend Yearbook (Geneva, IN)

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Our Grade Teachers O. O. POTTER, VII and VIII Grades. Mr. Potter has taught in the Public Schools of Adams and Jay counties for 16 years. However this is his first year in Geneva schools. His work is of high order, and speaks well for him as an instructor. MISS CARRIE CHURCH V and VI Grades - The teacher of these grades is a resident of Genevag she has taught several years in our schools and in those of our vicin- ity. Nothing but success has been the results of her untiring efforts. MISS BLANCHE HUTTON IV and V Grades Miss Hutton has taught our fourth and fifth grades for the past three y-ears. Although she is small in stature, she is a little giant as a teacher. Nothing but the best will please her. MISS JOSEPHINE CROSS, III and IV Grades Miss Cross is our very excellent third and fourth grade teacher. In addition to her grade work she has charge of the sewing classes. She is also the coach of the Girls Basket Ball Team. MISS VELMA DANIELS, II and III Grades Miss Daniels hails from Decatur. She has taught in our schools for four years, which fact alone bespeaks for h-er ex- ceptional qualities as a grade teacher. For three years, she had charge of the seventh and eighth grades. Many of the High School boys and girls owe their standing to the patient efforts of Miss Daniels. MISS NORA AHR, Primary Grades She also comes to us from Decatur, having taught only the past year in our school. However, she has taught several years in Adams county. As a teacher of the little tots she is certainly an excell-ent guide. One of the High School girls said: Why, those little folks love that teacher so well that they even pucker their mouths and nod their heads just like she does.

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Faculty Harvey F. Griffey, Superintendent. Xlr, Griffey is finishing his third year as superintendent of nur sclmuls. During this time the school has prugressed and prospered under his ellicient guidance. llesides his work :.s superintendent he has at times taught almost all ui the High Sclnml subjects and has proven himself a capable instructor. Nlr. Griffey gave us valuable aid in prepara- tion of this booklet. William H. Egly, Principal. Mr. ligly was a new member uf our fac- ulty this year. He comes to us from the University of Michigan. lrle has classes in Nl3.tllt'11lLlflL'S, German and Civics. His reci- tations are lively and interesting: they never become tiresome, He is a non-respector of persons and each student can expect his just deserves. Our best wishes gn out to him for future success. Myrtle F. Lung, Vice Principal. Miss Myrtle has been a teacher in our school fur the past twin years. and has estabf lished a genial record. She is instrnctnr in lingglish, History, .Xrt and Sewing. NVQ' feel gl-gully iuqlqlptqrl to Miss lxlltlg' ful' L'XCt'llL'llt instruction in lfnglish. She has put forth her best effurts to promote the interests wtf tht school, in many ways. XN'e wish her unlimit- ed success.

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Senior Class Merle Vance Doris Acker MERLE M. VANCE Great Artists. Merle M. Vance was born at Geneva, lnd., September IO, 1896. He is of a rather quiet disposition and is somewhat modest. He likes to carry an armload of books. an umbrella, or a lunch box for some junior or Sophomore lass. DORIS ACKER Vocal Solo. Miss Doris l.uise Acker was born at Hartford City, lnd. Doris's great desire is to be a school mam. .She is going to take a prepar- atory course in a normal school this summer. Doris is our jolly girl. she keeps 11p the spirit of the whole class. Her motto is: Never wear your heart on your sleeve, for someone may steal it. Chas. Drew Harold Wegmiller CI-IAS. W. DREW Farewell Address. Charles is a product of Geneva, being born December 31, 1894. Chas. is our debator and orator. His great ambition is to practice law. He is a lover of history, and knows the preamble of the U. S. Constitution by heart. Success to you, Charles. His motto: Argue with the other fellow, before he argues with you. HAROLD B. WEGMILLER Prophecy. Harold first beheld this world, in our town of Geneva, May 21, 1896. Harold's great ambition is to be a public speaker and a platform orator and lecturer. He certainly has a gift of words and an excellent delivery. Harold is Sec'y of every organization in our School, and knows how to get the money. His favorite expression: Pay me, or I'll pllt your names on the boardfl F