Grafton High School - Graftonian Yearbook (Grafton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1947 volume:

ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Bill Carmel Associate Editors...........................Leonard Leininger Elaine Shephard, Margaret Ebeling, Mary Jane Kazmierczak, Dee Lee Martin, Dorothe Burke, Dolores Jantz, Darlene Rader Historian -Elizabeth Maple Class Prophet .. Class Testator.. Poet Laureate... Athletic Editor. Business Advisor • Jean Knechtges Flora Schworer .Justine Wedic ....John Rozga .......Mr. Cox Advertising Staff...............................Lee Trenchard ...................Leonard Leininger, John Rozga, Bill Carmel DEDICATION We, the Class of 1947, dedicate this, our Annual, to Mrs. Edna Z. Flnlayson whose never-failing consid- eration and self-sacrifice have aided us in achieving the goal we have won. SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Jack Kazmerczak, Mr. Ceo. Edwards, Vice Pres., Mrs. Arthur Furnish Clerk, Mr. B. B. Cox, Supt., Mr. Ben Smith, Pres., Mrs. William Reese. SCHOOL SECRETARY Carole Renner ,o„ B. B. COX Superintendent of Grafton Village School. Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Bowling Green Jniversity; Master’s Degree from Dhio State University. Teaches industrial Arts. Formerly Super- intendent at La Carne, Ohio and Assistant Principal at Port Clin- ton, Ohio. WHJIFReD L. TRAN Our Grade School Principal was born in Grafton and attended Grafton Public School. She went to Baldwin Wallace College, and Chicago University. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baldwin Wallace College EDNA Z. FINLAYSON Principal of High School.Bachelor of Philosophy, Baldwin Wallace College. Graduated from Leland Powers School, Boston, Mass. At- tended WRU; Oberlin Summer School, Phidelah Rice, School, Martha’s Vineyard Island. Teacher of English and Speech. Director of Dramatics. Formerly taught in Dramatic Department, College of Music and Fine Arts, IndianaDolis Indiana and Rockford. Illinois. JOIHI J. DOKTOR Received his Bachelor of Arts De- gree at Baldwin-V.'ollace College. Teaches German, Algebra, Biology, Mathematics 7, Physics and Boys1 Physical Education. RUTH I. Y.ETSEL Received her Bachelor of Arts De- cree at The College of Wooster, attended Vassar College and Poughkeepsie Business Institute. Tea-ches Bookkeeping,General Busi- ness , Typing I and II,Mathematics 0 and Girls Physical Education. ARTHUR F. KOONS Received i is Bachelor of Arts Degree at Otterbein College. Teaches Social Studies. RUSSEL. PETERSEN HELEN HERSHEY Attended Baldwin-Wallace College and Western Reserve - University. Has his Bachelor of Science De- gree in Music and a Master's De- gree. He teaches Instrumental Music. . Teacher of Vocal Music at Grafton Village School. DONNA RUST Attended Wooster College and K-nt Stat- Univ-rsity. Teaches Fifth and Sixth Grades. EDNA CARTER Attended Eastern Kentucky State Teachers' College.Teaches Second and Third Grades. HAZEL GROTT Graduated from Kent State Univer- sity. Teaches Second and Third Grades. JEAN YATES Attended Nursery School in Long Beach, California. Teaches Kinder- garten. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS At this time we, the Seniors, would like to achnowledae appreciation to our former vocal and commercial teachers, Mrs. June Shatz, ax.d Mrs. Gladys Drake. John: Baseball 1,2,2,4 Basketball 1,2,2,4 Football 2,2,4 Track 2,2,4 Dramatics 2,4 Dramatic Club 4 Purple Gold 2,4 Annual Ste f 4 President 4 Vice-President 2 Treasurer 2 Dort: Glee Club 1,2,2,4 Sextet 2,4 Baseball 1,2,4 Track 1 Dramatics 2,4 Dramatic Club 4 Purple Gold 2,4 Annual Staff 4 Friendship 3 Cheerleader 2,4 Vice-President 4 Jean: Glee Club 1, ,« ,4 Orchestra 1 Sextet 2,4 B-iSeball 1,2,4 Track 1 Dr.na ics 2,4 Dramatic Club 4 Friendship 3 Secretary 4 Reporter 2 Purple Go'ld 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Corry: ii Dee: Glee Club 1,2,2,4 Sextet 2,4 Baseball 1,2,4 Track 1 Dramatics 2,4 Damatic Club 4 Friendship 2 Purple Gold 2,2,4 Annual Staff 4 Reporter 2,2 Treasurer 4 Cheerleader 2,4 Glee Club 1,4 Band 2,2,4 Baseball 1,2,4 Track 1 Dramatics 2,4 Dramatic Club 4 Friendship 2 Purple 8c Gold 1,2,4 Annual Staff 4 Reporter 1,4 Cheerleader 2,4 Janie: Glee Club 1,4 Baseball 1,2,4 Track 1 Dramatics 3,4 Dramatic Club 4 Purple Gold 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Friendship 3 Secretary 3 Justine: Glee Clul 1,2,2,4 Orchestra 1 Baseball 1,2,4 Dramatics 2,4 Dramatic Club 4 Friendship 2 Purple Gold 1,2,4 Annual Staff 4 Reporter 1,4 Lenny: Baseball 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3.4 Football 3 Dramatics 3,4 Dramatic Club 4 Band 1,2,3,4 Brass Ensemble 3,4 Purple Gold 3,4 Annual Staff 4 President 2 Elexne : Glee Clut- 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1 Band 1,2,3,4 Sextet 3,4 Trio 1,2 Base all 1,2,4 Track 1 Dramatics 3,4 Dramatic Club 4 Friendship 3 Purole Gold 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Si zubethiGlee Club. 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 9 Baseball 1,2,4 Dramatics 3,4 Dramatic Club 4 Friendship 3 Purple Gold 3,4 Annual Staff 4 President 1,3 Flora: Gle Club 1,2,3, Band 1,2,3,4 Brass Ensemble Purple Gold 1,3,4 Annual Staff Friendship 3 Dramatics 3, Dramatic Club Baseball 1,?,4 Peer: Glee Club 1,4 Baseball 1,2,4 Dramatics 3,4 Dramatic Club 4 Friendship 3 Purple Gold 1,2,3, Annual Staff 4 Reporter 1,2,3 Track 1 Darlene: Gle Club 1,2,3,4 Dramatics 3,4 . Dramatic Club 4 Home Arts Club 3 Purple 8c Gold 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Bill: Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 2,3 Track 3,4 Dramatics 3,4 Dramatic Club 4 Purple Gold 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Treasurer 3 Brass Ensemble 3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1 Vice-President 1,2- lee: Basketball 2,3 Football 4 Baseball 3 Orchestra 1,2,3 Band 1,2,3 Boy’s Glee Club 2 Annual Staff 4 Purple Gold 3 Dramatier 4 BACCALAUREATE Processional.....................................Joan Fischer Bells Across The Meadow..................Albert W. Ketelbey High School GirlsfGlee Club Invocation........................................Rev. Harold Willman Scripture Reading.................................Rev. Harold Willman Sundown.....................................Old Irish Melody- Sextette Address......................................Rev. Fr. Foster Prayer from Hansel and Gretel.....................Humperdinck High School GirlsfGlee Club Benediction............................ Rev. Harold Willman Recessional......................................Joan Fischer COMMENCEMENT Magic Garden Overture.............................K. L. King High School Band Processional............................ High School Band Invocation......%......-.................Rev. Harold Willman Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.............. ....Audience Vocal Sextette.......................... Senior Class Girls Stronghearted Men...................................'Romberg High School Band Introduction of Speaker.............Principal Edna Finlayson Address....................................David Keith Stewart Assistant Cashier Central National Bank Instrumental Ensemble.............;...Sr. Class Band Members Presentation of Class...............Superintendent B. B. Cox Presentation of Diplomas...............’......Benjamin Smith President of Board of Education Benediction...................................Rev. Fr. Foster Honor Band March....................................... Weber High School Band Class Reception...........................Stage of Auditorium CLAES HISTORY As the year 1935 came rolling along, September saw a proup of ex- cited youngsters go tripping off to their first year of school. Of course half the fun was at recess, when we went outdoors to play games and swing. We rot our fine start under the supervision of Miss Tran, whom we also had for our second year. When second graders, we were almost as excited at the beginning of school as we had been the nrevious year, for instead of being in the old building, we were to be in a new and much improved school. At the end of the year, Mona White left us to live in Rittman. In our third year, we became Miss Adams' responsibility. It was then that we welcomed Margaret Ebeling, who joined us from Cleveland, and Richard Pudlich. The latter left at the end of the year along with Richard Sooy. With Miss Adams again for the following year, we had three additional members in the class: Marion Fill, Damon Hill, and Eugene Noah. The latter to whom we also said Good-by during the year. Our fifth and sixth years took us into Miss Knechtges' room where we had our first encounter with history and long division. Jimmy Reynolds joined our class at the beginning of the fifth grade and the following year, as we were preparing to go upstairs , Jerry Dillon joined us and we bid farewell to Marion and Damon Hill, who moved to La Grange. Seventh Grade 1 At last we were upstairs. It was wonderful to have a different teacher for each subject, and of course to be able to change class and have our own lockers was just as exciting. During our seventh and eighth grade years we welcomed Diane Totter, Eugene Smith, George Susak, and Ken Stokes and said Good-by to Jimmy Reynolds, Jerry Dillon, Diane and Ken. Freshmen! Now we were really in High School, and better still, we could pick out the subjects we wanted to take. When' school started we had one student from East Carlisle with us. He was Edward Kidney who vas here for only the ninth grade. This same year, first Stanley Koscinski and then Eugene Smith, dropped out of the class to join the Navy. Our Sophomore year, as most everyone else's, had the tendency of being a little bit dull. It seems as though we were preparing for the things we will be doing during the next two years. The two important events were the initiation party we gave the Freshmen, and the return party which they gave us in the form of a wiener roast in the park. We were happy to have Lenny Leininger join us this year ffom Belden, and we regretted having both George Susak and John Zacharias depart. CLASS HISTORY (con't) As Juniors we were the busiest that we ever had been. At the football g-mes we sold pop and hot dogs and at basketball games, pop and pod corn. We also sponsored two dances, three skating parties, and of course our Junior class play. A.t the end of the year we gave the Seniors a Prom in the form of a Dinner-Dance. It was at this time that a grim tragedy occurred. We were indeed grieved because of the passing of our beloved classmate, Edward Tablett whose life was taken in an automobile accident. We are Seniors now, and although it has seemed like a long, long tine, I guess every one of us has enjoyed all of the past twelve years. Now as we look back, we can see the brighter side of many incidents, which at the time were so heart-breaking or embarrassing to us. Perhaps it was the time we missed one spelling word and couldn't have a blue ribbon, or was it the day we go caught throwing paper wads, and had to sit out a long detention period. This last year has been a pretty busy one also. Besides working on the Purple and Gold, we have given a Dramatic Club play with the Juniors, and then given our own class play. Toward the beginning of the year, we sponsored the program Salt and Peanuts , which turned out to be a complete success. As usual, the last three events of the year, and also the three most important ones, were the Junior-Senior Prom, given to us by the Juniors, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The Baccalaureate address was given by the Rev. John Foster. Our Commencement address was delivered by David Keith Stewart, Assistant cashier of the Central National Bank of Cleveland. SENIOR PROPHECY Sept., 1957, Cincinnati, Ohio ell, I've just finished a very enjoyable trip to different parts of the United States. I suppose you're already wondering how I happened to take it. It all goes back to 1953 when I was 24. I married a wealthy manufacturer from Cincinnati. We were blessed with two fine children, bo'h boys. In our fourth year of marriage my husband suddenly died. That was last January. Last month I decided to take a trip and visit some of my old friends. I knew where only a few of them were but as it happened, I either saw or heard of all of them. I left my children with :y sister and started West, planning to go through Chicago. I stayed there for a few days and on my last day there I went out to find a beauty shop. I saw the sign, Madame Bennett's Beauty Salon , went in, and found Janie Kazmerczak to be the owner. We had a very nice chat. She told me all about Jimmy and their two children. They named the children Edna and Bruce after tueir parents' two favorite teachers. Darlene Rader, much to my surprise was tneir nurse. Her husband is in England working as a foreign correspondent and she plans to join him there in a few months. After spending a very pleasant evening at the Bennett home, I continued'on my journey. As I got near Denver, Colorado I turned on the radio and who did I hear on a comedy program called The Blonde Bombshell but Dorey Jantz. Of course Dorey was tne star of the program. When I reached Denver, I went directly to her broadcasting studio to see her. After a lot of gossiping , Dorey told me that Dorothe Burke owned a Dude Ranch a few miles outside of Denver. So we went out to see her. She looked wonderful and certainly seemed to like the life on the ranch. Dorothe told me Justine Wedic had just finished an engagement at the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York, where she sang the leading role in the great opera CHLOE . I stayed at the ranch for almost a week and had a very nice time. Dorothe told me to be sure to call on Elizabeth Maple waen I got to the Coast. She said Elizabeth was a well-known Professor of Science at the University of California. When 1 got to San Erancisco, I went to Elizabeth's apartment and found that Elaine Shephard was staying tuere while giving a series of lectures or Current Events of t..e World. These are very popular as she. is widely known as an authority on international problems. Coming home I stopped at Las Vegas, Nevada to see if it were as wonderful as I'd heard. And wno should be running a large nite club colled JOHN'S PLACE but John Rozga. I was very pleased to find him there os it had been such a long time since I nad seen him. He was still without a wife. He said he’d been too busy working to'bother with girls but that didn't sound like the John Rozga I knew in High School. I asked Jonn if he'd kept in touch with Lee Trenchard, the returned veteran member of our class who joined uy. in the latter part of our Senior year. John told me, but I had a nard time believing it could be true. You see, Flora Schworer went to Art School in New York. As part of a recent publicitycampaigh she drew a picture of Hector-the-Inspector , a new comio-strip character, and there was a. contest to find out who looked most like him. Guess who that person was Lee Trenchard, of all people! Of course Lee won a large cash prize which he put into his Used Car business in Grafton. A few days later I got back in Ohio and decided that as long as I had seen most of my former olassmates I might as well go to Grafton to see the rest cf them. I knew Bill was managing the A P Store, so I wert there to see him. He looked very prosperous and happy, ard told me that he and hi? wife now have two cuildren, Jeannie and Willard, Jr. Th®n 1 went to see Dee Martin who is now the secretary of Mr. W. 0. Larson of the Larson Foundry. We never guessed the job she got there during her Senior h° ld .iead her ,into such a 8°od and responsible position. She told me she d had offers of important jobs in Cleveland, but preferred to stay close home among all her friends. sl,ay c-LOSe is Dee said she'd Just received a letter now happily . married and has four from the former Peggy Ebeling. Pea children. She is living in Arizona, where she went for her health. I returned to Cincinnati having, heard of every member of our class but Lenny Leininger. Much to my satisfaction I found a letter from Elizabeth wait- ing for me which told me all about Lenny. She wrote that Lenny and Mimi had bought a fishing camp up in Canada and were very happy, running a very profit- able business. Well, I'm afraid that's all I can tell you about our friends. I hope you've enjoyed hearing, about them. I certainly had a very wonderful trip, and I think the Class of 47 should have a reunion next summer, in orafton, oi course. Senior Class Will , 1947 We, the Senior Class of 1947 of Grafton High School, being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament: Dorothe Burke leaves her driving ability to Phyllis Vodarski. Bill Carmel requests his friendliness to be left to Ward Knechtges. Peggy Ebeling leaves her devilishness to Alice Yost. Dolores Jantz leaves her ability to joke and be a comedian to Joyce Hahn. Mary Jane Kazmierrzak leaves her ability to be punctual in attendance to Dort Konczal. Jeanne Knechtges requests that her ability to lose weight be left to Richard Fat McCracken. Lenny Leininger requests that his ability to get a girl and keep her be ,left to Donn Barber. Elizabeth Maple leaves her studious nature to Dick Edwards. Dee Martin leaves her success as a future secretary to Florence Stanislawski. Darlene Rader has requested that her quietness be left to Nelda Lawson. John Rozga requested that his sports abilities and achievements be given to Gene Scrubs Kubuske. Flora Schworer leaves her management of The Big Job (the 26 Stude- baker) to her sister, Marilyn. Elaine Shephard requests that her typing ability be left to Pat Szczepanski. Lee Trenchard wishes to leave his way with the women to Tony Glowiski. Justine Wedic leaves her ability to write poetry to oldie Easter- wood . The Seniors wish to leave their dignity to the Freshmen.' Signed: The Members of The Senior Class 1947 SR :FS SENIOR’S REVERIE Let me go back and sit for awhile ' In a small and penciled desk Where my happiness was greatest And my knowledge put to its test. Let me go back to listen again For sounds and voices bright Before they vanish completely As do birds, winging in flight. Let me go back to remember now Things I forget too soon Like games, dances and parties And the rush in the halls at noon. Let me go back to the classroom Back to the fun I had there Where day after day I studied Under my teachers' mindful care. Let me go back.' don't keep me here In this lonely world without my friends Let me go back to Grafton High For a few of the memories she lends. Our high school plays and Junior Proms Mem'ries like these are few; too few. 'Cause whatever we do, wherever we are Deep in our hearts we'll be thanking you. Now as I leave, I can't go back Through the years of memory But should I happen by her doors Somehow, she'll know it's me. Justine Wedic Senior SENIOR SONG SHOPPE Bin...........................Jeanne With The Light Brown Hair Dorothe..................................For Sentimental Reasons pep.p.y .......................................It Had To Be You Dorry! ! !................................................ Know Janie ............................................This Is Always Jeanne........................You'll Always Be The One I Love Betty.................................That's How Much I Love You Dee. . .............................................I'll Get By Darlene....................................The Old Lamp Lighter John.....................................................Rosalie Flora...............................................If I'm Lucky Elaine..............J.........................The Wonder Of You Justine'...................................You Made Me Love You Lenny............................................Sweet Genevieve Lee.'.’.!!!!!!!!!!!!!....Goodbye Little Darling We 're Leaving Seniors...........................It's Been A Long, Long Time WANTS TO BE: WILL BE: Peggy_____A Nurse. . ..............Mother of Triplets Janie-----A Beautician.............Secretary at Steel Plant In Lorain Jeanne----A College Graduate.......Housewife Dee-------Left Alone................Married Lenny-----A Famous Baseball Player.A Dentist's Assistant Flora-----A Dress Designer............A Collector of old cars Dorothe---Owner Of A Riding AcademyA Powers Model Dorry-----Secretary.................Hollywood Comedian Justine---Hollywood Script Writer..Society Editor Of The Chronicle Telegram Bill------An Engineer...............Manager of an A P Store Lee---—A Salesman...................Comic Strip Actor Betty-----A Nurse...................A Saleswoman For The Sidney Motors Garage Darlene---A Sales Clerk.............The Owner of a Day Nursery Elaine----Traveler Of The World.... Truck Driver For Spltzers John------A Coach...................A Night Club Owner JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Pamela Royle (Pam)...........................Phyllis Vodarskl An art student Geraldine Ware (Gerry)...........................Nelda Lawson A dramatic student Mrs. Meeks....................................Ruth Hitchoook Who loves a masterful man Mrs. Guppy.............................Florenoe Stanlslawskl A landlady with an eagle eye Natasha Federovna..................;.........Josephine Boise A temperamental Russian Jimmy Love.......................................Myron Grott A glamour boy Shelby Parsons................................Jimmy Anderson A medical student Aunt Eustacla Carstalrs.................Patricia Szczepanskl Pam's aunt, who loves cats Braymer Babcock...............................Ward Knechtges Gerry'8 poultry-minded uncle Ethelbert Meeks.................................Theron Snyder Who has an Ingrowing disposition Mike...............................................Sam McGrew Deliverymen for the Slooura Music Company Bill...............................................Dick Porter TIME: An evening In September PLACE: Mrs. Guppy's rooming house In a mldwestern city The story of the play Is as follows: Pam and Gerry are preparing for Aunt Stacla's visit when Jimmy Love makes his sudden appearance. Because of Mrs. Guppy and Natasha, Jimmy Is forced to play the part of a sick woman. Shelby Parsons arrives and tries to doctor her but to no avail. However, when Aunt Staola arrives, she starts on Jimmy with her famous home remedies. To add to the fun, Mrs. Meeks and her husband, Ethelbert, are contin- ually making unannounced appearances and running out with a piece of furniture. Then more fun oomes when Uncle Braymer arrives unexpectedly and also starts to 'cure' Mrs. Jones (Jimmy). All In all the play kept the audience roaring with Its many funny situations. ELEVENTH GRADE First Row: Pat Szczepanski, Florence Stanislawski, Joyce Kazmierczak. Ruth Hitchcock, Nelda Lawson, Josephine Boise, Phyllis Vodarski. Second Row: Dorothy Drachenberg, Dorothy Konczal, Mrs. Finlayson, Dick Porter, Jim Anderson, Myron Grott, Thenon Snvdfi-r Absent: Sam McGrew. I TENTH GRADE First Row: Alice Yost, Joyce Hahn, Gerry Neitzell, Dolores Lynch, Dolores Stanislawski, Pat Brunson. Second Row: Jim Rozga, Miss Wetsel, Bill Schworer, Marvin Rader, Phil Malham. Absent: Anthony Glowlsici, Gerry Bufke. NINTH GRADE First Row: Dorothy Adatas, Joan Fischer, Betty Carter, Miss Wetael, Betty Ann Lowe, Theresa Cordy, Mlml Maple. Second Row: Eugene Kubuske, Chuck Knechtges, Harold Tablett, Donn Barber, John Guyeska, Richard Edwards. Absent: Donna Glover, Ray Easterwood. EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Jerry Overy, David Parker, Bob Lynch, Lawrence Byczynskl, Philip Kobb Russell Stanlslawskl, Harry Jantz. Second Row: Mr. Koons, Anna Nicely, Gerry Sumpter, Don Anderson, Art Tablett, Mary Yost, Shirley Neitzell. SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Marilyn Whltcombe, Marjorie Myers, Donna Jarkowski, Norma Brehm, Voilet Weltzel, Faye Strickland, Wilma Schwed, Marcia Glover, Marilyn Schworer. Second Row: Eugene Szczepanskl, Charles Willman, Carl Fillpiak, Richard McCracken, Jim Kneohtges, Carl Jantz, Bob Porter, Mr. Koons. Absent: Marilyn Brunson, Nancy Fling. FIFTH and SIXTH GRADE First Row: Clifford Hopkins, Theresa Susak, Edwin Knapp, Max Thomas, Michael Susak, Jerry Hall, Alan Hornby, Ray Brehm, Barbara Johnson, Donna Glunt. Second Row: Mrs. Rust, Josephine Susak, Kathleen Freeman, Bill Madaras, Herbert Blanchard, Dale Barber, Ray Szczepanskl, Dan Detar, Don Rozga, Carl Overy, Edward Flldes. Third Row: Charlotte Knapp, Janet Long, Basil Miller, Lois Fischer, Robert Yost, Carl McGrew, Dallas Shearer, Shirley Kazmlerczak, Janice Buchholz, Dale Morey. Absent: Shirley Nicely. FOURTH GRADE First Row: left to right: Douglas Van Nostram, Charles Braine, Marjorie Myers, Patsy Broome, Patty McGill, Ronald Carmel, Ronald Vodarski, Frances Longwell, Robert Overy, David Willman, Thomas Glunt. Second Row: Karely Jantz, Ronald Jantz, Leonard Howser, George Kazmierczak, Barbara Wilczak, Jean Strickland, Helen Metzger, Nancy Knechtges, Joan Knechtges, Susan Smith, Mrs. Carter. Third Row: Treva Hornby, Joanne Henry, Bernard Rothgery, Gary Glover, Dora B lack, Oris Messenger, Donald Hershey, Antoinette Green, Richard Morey. Absent: Eugene McClintock. SECOND AND THIRD First Row: left to right: Barbara Hales, Robert Myers, James Addes, Roper Hershey, Phillip Braine, Rodney Hopkins, Melvin Bechemer,'Step- hen? Glover, Charlotte Howser, Roberta Yates. Second Row: left to right: David O'Connor, Albert Rust, Kenneth Werkner, Frona Wilczak, John O’Connor, Albert Knapp, Barbara Carter, Carolyn Sumpter, Shirley Long, Mrs. Grc -t. Third Row: Left to right: Beverly Lei' eber, Kathleen Knechtges, Carl Knapp, Dennis Eady, Janice Messenger, Patricia Braine, Donna Porter, Carol Castle. Absent: Gordon Brunson, Robert Wetherby, Noralee Hale. KINDERGARTEN 'First Table: Patty Cox, Bonnie Yost. Second Table: left to right; Richard Knechtges, Richard Denger, Frank Gidlin, James Lawson, Robert Wuensch, Carl Fischer, (in front Art Yates). Standing left to right; Pat Butler, Sue Yates, Jeanette Wirkner, Beverly Parker, Patty Glover, Sandra Rainey, Beverly Szczepanski, Mrs. Yates, at easel Lvnne Flory. FIRST AND SECOND GRADE Front row sitting, left to right: William Smith, Patricia Detar, Carol Messenger, Ruth Lynch, Stanley Szczepanski. Middle row sitting, left to right: George Tran, Marchetia Beckett, Beverly Hales. Back row standing, left to right: Diana Muffly, Gerald Matusik, Judith Jakelsky, Gerald Byczynski, Dorothy Fischer, Winifred Tran, Nancy Brehm, John Longwell, Frederick Hall, Gayle Shephard, Joseph Susak, LeRoy McDonald, Patrick O'Conner, Norene Plato, Donald Longwell, Peggy Denger, Albert Kazmierczak, James Beckett. Absent: Betty Leinweber, Penelope Cook, Lyle Ross. FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row: Jim Rozga, John Guyeska, Sam McGrew, Dick Edwards, Bill Schworer. Standing: Mr. Doktor, Theron Synder, Myron Grott, John Rozga, Phil Malham, Dick Porter, Marvin Rader, Manager. FOOTBALL FORMATION Dick Edwards, Phil Malham, John Guyeska, Sam McGrew, John Rozga, Dick Porter. PHIL K SAii jgCKSW VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Sam McGrew; Lenny Leininger; John Rozga, captain; Bill Carmel; Ward Knechtges. Second Row: Lawrence Byczynski,manager; Theron Snyder, Jim Ander- son, Mr. John Doktor,coach; Dick Portex ; Myron Grott; Phil Malham MEET THE COMETS Leonard Leininger: Bill Carmel: Johnny Rozga: Sammy McGrew: Ward Knechtges: Dick Porter: Philip Malham: Theron Snyder: Jim And ei'son: Myron Grott: A Senior, who played his second year on the varsity. His accurate shooting and teamwork won him his position, and led the scoring attack with 267 points. A Senior, who played his third year of var- sity basketball. By virtue of his fine floor play won him his position. A shifty and accurate center who won his fourth basketball, letter this year and brought to a close his last season by scoring 266 points. A Junior, who played his first year of var- sity basketball. By virtue of his fine floor play and speed won himself his position. A Junior, who took over guard position aided the team in defensive play. We can always de- pend on his calmness when a game is getting tough. A junior, playing his first year of varsity basketball, did an excellent job as substi- tute guard. A Sophomore playing his first year of varsity basketball, did an excellent job at the guard position. A Junior, playing half-time varsity basket- ball, his speed enabled hi-m to play varsity basketball. A Junior, who also played half-time varsity basketball, did an excellent job as a substi- tute . A Junior, who playin0 half-time varsity bas- ketball, did an excellent job as a substitute. J®hlNy DiCK RESUME The Grafton High School Basketball Team of 1947 under the leader- ship of their new coach John Doktor, produced a Sectional Represent- ative and a seasons record of 7 wins and 9 defeats, and a tournament record of 2 wins and 3 defeats. The Comets had a schedule of 16 ames for the 1947 Card, the openin same on Nov. 26th with Henrietta. Grafton entered the season as the defending, champs of the Southeast Division. Grafton inaugurated the 1946 season by whipping Henrietta 51-31 in the curtain raiser. The second game wao with Brighton, and it was a thriller but the Comets went down to defeat,35-53. In another non-league tilt Grafton was handed their second defeat at the hands of Avon Lake by the score of 37-27. The Comets then traveled to Eaton and were given a beating 30-58. Grafton then opened their league season with Columbia and were handed their first league loss 32-61, and also the Comets 4th loss in 5 games. The next game with Penfield was another league tilt, but the Comets came out on top in a torrid battle 43-41. The Comets then traveled to La Grange to be handed their second league setback 48-38. Camden came venturing to Grafton but were sent back on the run by the Comets 40-32. Grafton then played Belden, and in a torrid, hard- fought game went down to defeat 41-46. The Comets then turned in a surprising victory by edging Avon Lake 33-32 to 6air revenge for an earlier loss to them. The 'p’aton Bombers came to Grafton confident of a victory, but the Comets played heads-up basketball and turned in one of their uosets of the season 43-38, for another revenge. The Comets then went to Columbia and played a hard-fought game but to go down to defeat 38-48. Penfield then were Grafton's next opponents, and they surprised the Comets by beatin0 them 43-34. .. Grafton and La Grange met for the second time, La Grange winning bbe game but in a hard-fought scrap; Graf ton succeeded in edging them 44-42. 66 , _ f8 011 then played Belden and put up a good fight in the flrat half, but went down to defeat, 74-57. -irst Grafton closed the 1947 season with a victory over Brighton 42- 40, in a nip and tuck battle. Grafton showed up well in the Tournament plav at Lorain Thev succeeded in turning in the big upset of the year by beating Columbia7 the Champs of the Southeastern Division 41-40. This victorv nut Grafton in play against Brighton with Grafton winning 42-35. The victory for Grafton put them in play for the county championship and becoming a Sectional Representative. Grafton then played Eaton and were beaten 58-42, to put them out of the race for championship. In a consolation same against South Amherst, Grafton was badly beaten 58-42 Grafton being without the services of its two regulars, Bill Carmeli’ and Johnny Rozga, both of whom were ill. In the Sectional, Chatham Champions of Medina County, ended Grafton's Basketball season 60-29. The Grafton Reserve setbacks. record for the 1947 season was 7 wins and 9 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Nelda Lawson, Dee Lee Martin, Dorothe Burke, Dolores Jantz. RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM First row: Jim Rozga; Harold Tablett; Jim Anderson: Theron Snyder Myron Grott. Standing: Lawrence Byczynski, manager; Bill Schworer; Marvin Rader; Mr. John Doktor, coach; Dick Edwards; John Guyeska; Eugene Kubuske Chuck Knechtges. JUNIOR HIGH TEAM First Row: Russell Stanlslawskl, Lawrence Byczynskl, Art Tablett, Bob Lynch, Phil Kobb. Standing: Mr. John Doktor, Coach, Charles Wlllman, Carl Jantz, Jimmy Knechtges. Mr. B. B. Cox, Supt. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Wilma Schwed, Marcia Glover, Anna Nicely, Shirley Neitzell SENIOR OFFICERS Justine Wedic, Dolores Jantz, Class Reporters; Dorothe Burke, Vice- President; John Rozga, President; Jeanne Knechtges, Secretary; Dee Lee Martin, Treasurer. LIBRARY Carole Renner. Librarian, Jim Anderson, Marvin Rader, Mlral Maple, Nelda Lawson, Dorothy Konczal, Ward Knechtges, Bill Carmel, Donna Glover. HIGH SCHOOL BAND First Row: left to right: Dick Edwards, Wilma Schwed, Elizabeth Maple, Joyce Hahn, Dolores Jantz, Theron Snyder. Second Row: Mary Yost, Bob Lynch, Dave Parker, Russell Stanlslawskl, Dolores Stanlslawskl, Marcia Glover, Marilyn Schworer, Harry Jantz , Violet Weltzel. Third Row: Alice Yost, Anna Nicely, Mike Susak, Elaine Shephard, Jim Rozga, John Guyeska, Josephine Boise, Mr. Petersen, Shirley Neltzell, Ruth Hitchcock, Mlml Maple, Bill Carmel, Donald Hershey, JUNIOR BAND First Row, left to right: Dick Edwards, Wilma Schwed, Dale Morey, Marcia Glover, Barbara Johnson, Carl Overy, Harry Jantz, Violet Weltzel . Second Row: Mary Yost, Bob Lynch, Dick Morey, Gerry Neltzell, David Parker, Russell Stanlslawskl, Roger Hershey, Raymond Brehm. Third Row: Alice Yost, Anna Nicely, Mike Susak, Marilyn Schworer, Donald Hershey, Ronald Carmel. Standing: Jim Rozga, John Guyeska, Josephine Boise, Mr. Russell Petersen, director, Shirley Neltzell, Ruth Hitchcock. BRASS ENSEMBLE Theron Snyder, Flora Schworer, Bill Carmel, Mimi Maple, Lenny Leininger, Dolores Stanislawski. PROJECTION STAFF Bill Carmel, Jim Anderson BOYS' QUARTETTE Welen Hershey, director, Dick Edwards, John Guyeska, Phil Kobb, David Parker. GLEE CLUB First Row: Dolores Stanislawski, Theresa Cordy, Phyllis Vodarski. Mary Jane Kazmierczak, Joyce Kazmierczak, Betty Carter, Mimi Maple, Dee Lee Martin, Betty Lowe, Gerry Neitzell. Second Row: Dolores Lynch, Joan Fisher, Elizabeth Maple, Dolores Jantz, Mrs. Hershey, Dorothe Burke, Peggy Ebeling, Florence Stanis- lawski, Alice Yost. Third Row: Darlene Rader, Elaine Svephard, Justine Wedic, Nelda Lawson, Jean Knechtges, Flora Schworer, Dorothy Adams, Donna Glover, Gerry Burke. i GIRLS' TRIO Left to right: Joan Fischer, Mlml Maple, Donna Glover. Sitting: Mrs. Helen Hershey,. Director. Left to right: Nelda Lawson, Jeanne Knechtges, Dorothe Burke, Maple, Dee Lee Martin, Theresa Oordy. Sitting: Elaine Shephard. Mimi STUDY HALL First row, left to right: Jeanne Knechtges, Flora Schworer, Dee Lee Martin, Mary Jane Kazmierczak. Second row, left to right: Dorothe Burke, Dolores Jantz, Elaine Shep- hard, Darlene Rader, Lee Trenchard. TYPING CLASS II PHYSIC8 LAB Lenny Lelninger, Bill Carmel, Mr. John Doktor, Elizabeth, Ruth Hitchcock, Ward Knechtges. SHOP CLASS Left to right: Ray Easterwood, Jim Rozga, Dick Edwards, Harold Tablett Mr. Coz, Theron Snyder, Phil Malham, Chuck Knechtges, John Rozgg., Gene Kubuske, Bill Carmel, Bill Schworer. THE MASQUERS Junior-Senior Drama Club First row: Joyce Kazmierczak, Dee Lee Martin, Dorothy Konczal, Joseohine Boise, Elaine Shephard, Bill, Carmel, Dorothy Drachenberg, Jim Anderson, Justine Wedic, Peggy Ebeling, Second row: Dorothe Burke, Dolores Jantz, Darlene Rader, Jeanne Knechtges, Mary Jane Kazmerzak, Mrs. Finlayson, Mr. Cox, Miss Wetsel, Elizabeth Maple, Theron Synder, Ruth Hitchcock, Nelda Lawson, Phyllis Vodarski, Florence Stanislawski, Third row: Pat Szczepanski, Lee Trenchard, John Rozpa, Myron Grott, Dick Porter, Ward Knechtges, Dick Edwards, Jim Rozga, Shirley Neitzell Marilyn Schworer, Absent: Flora Schworer and Lenny Leininger PURPLE AND GOLD STAFF Flora Schworer, Dick Edwards, Joan Fischer, Mrs. Yost, Elaine Shephard, Donna Glover. CAFTERIa SCHOOL JANITOR Ed Grobuskl SENIOR SNAPSHOTS Bill: Cricket Ambitious and active, a leader in sports A woll-liked guy, everyone reports. Dorotho: Dort Popular in sports, a sharp, all-arounl gal Her clothes are the best and she makes a fine pal. Dolores: Dorey Active and gay, full of pep; Our blonde cheerleader and really hep. Margaret: Peggy Ann Tall and silly, lots of fun; Full of mischief with everyone. Mary Jane : Janie 'Petite and small, Quiet and shy.; Everyone likes her, we all know why. Jean: Jeanne Well liked in school, fun, and smart; A yearning for college is in her heart. Elizabeth: Betty Full of fun and lots of knowledge; She'll end, being president of BW College. Dee Lee Dee Always active, with fun for all; A pleasant friend' we'll each recall. Darlene: Sis A swell senior girl with smiling blue eyes A kindly word to all, with friendship that ’ties. John Johnny Senior president; basketball star; An all-around kid, up to par. Flora: Elaine: Flo yal and considerate with a will to make friends She 11 be sweet ana xaithful, from beginning to end. Shep Whether working, playing, studying or not She's the kind we like a lot. Justine: Just A friend to all, she'll help when she's needed top-notcher poetess, her poems are well heeded. Lenny Len A winner in sports, Len's dependable and cheery With a wide friendly.smile, no pals of him we ry! Le Moyne Lee 1 Wt.... AUTOGRAPHS comirffAns OF THE GU F TON VOU)N TEE ? % FIRE WPMJTIW X Compliments of DR. and MRS. W. E. MAPLE Compliments of THE W.O. Larson Foundry Commny GRAFTON, OHIO MAC JACK MOTOR SALES KAISER-FRAZIER DEALERS MAC’S MOBILE SERVICE MOBILGaS MOBILOIL Tires-Batteries-Acces. Phone 27-X GRAFTON, OHIO GRAFTON OIL COMPANY Complete Lubrication and Accessories AUTO REPAIRING (9-A.M.-6-P.M.) by Road Service Walt Vehlber Phone 17-R Compliments of VOLUNTEER FOOD STORE SUPER MARKET W. F. Wildenheim Wm. L. Finley Portraiture Commerical STROUSE STUDIO Where it'sa pleasure to have your picture taken 1503 Middle Ave. Ph. 3106 Res. Phone 6594 Fabricating Engineering Co. Worjttmansnip of Heavy Gauge Metals 772 Main St. Grafton, Ohio J. K. Youtzy Telephone 74-L Grafton Oil Company operated by J. K. Youtzy General Repairing High Pressure Greasing Tires---Accessories The Best of Service Telephone 17-R Valerius Store Fairmonts Ice Cream Sick Room Supplies Confectionery Telephone 77-J Grafton, Ohio 8PITZER HARDWARE SUPPLY Lumber Builders Supplies Coal Electrical Appliances Hardware Seeds Phone 35-J Grafton, Ohio The Rexall Cut Rate Drug Store Phone 81-J Grafton In the Service We Always Got It At P. X. Gifts For All Occasions Films Cameras 48 hr. Developing Sterling Silver Inexpensive Gift Jewelry First Aid Supplies Cosmetics Gift Stationery Clocks Thermos BoStles On Friday Nights WGAR 9:30 P.M. Listen to Our Jimmy Durante------------Gary Moore Rothgery Motor Sales Your A llis-Chalmers Dealer Chevrolet-Studebaker-Hudson Cadillac Cars Horses Too Grafton Ohio Compliments of Guy Finlayson Dealer In High Grade Coal H iiiSlii! 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