Greenhills High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Greenhills, OH)

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opening of the Green Bowl and to have renewed old acquaintances. One can easily see that the members of the class of '45 have become outstand- ing in their respective fields. We are proud to have been classmates of such progressive citizens. $56.9 CLASS HISTORY It has been said that History is made every day V Certainly this holds true for the class of 45 . Our debut in 1939 was in the form of sixth graders. At that time, we were individual packages of talent, but we soon learned that we must com- bine these individual talents to form one organized unit. Under the super- vision of Mr. Rickey, we did combine these talents. We worked, played, fought, and some even cried together. At the end of that year, our hearts sank to think we would no longer hear that slow, comforting voice of Mr. Rickey telling us about the history of our United States. Being divided in the seventh and eighth grades brought on competition between rooms as to which room would get the highest math grades or which had the best spellers. However, in the end the A's still conversed with the Z's. Not only did our scholastic rating rise, but our boys helped win the County Junior High Basketball Championship. Graduation came and every one was as proud as 0 peacock with ties, silk stockings, and diplomas. Freshie -vthat was the first word uttered, and then came a scream, They smeared you too, didn't they, 'Joe'? You didn't like itl Go on, that's the best feeling you can have, to know you belong . Boys and girls were in separate homerooms. It was odd not to have Jack pulling pig-tails, but we snaped out of it and got to work. Four long years were before us. Long years? We wonder! Since we had so many genii with scholastic ability, we organized the 45 Club to help build strong minds, Our Sophomore year found us eager-beavers. Money! Money! Money! This we earned by giving dances and bake sales. The reunion of boys and girls in one homeroom in our Junior year placed smiles on our faces, It was really good to be together again. The effect at this reunion brought about our smash hit , The Connecticut Yankee . Congratulations poured in many weeks after the play. Our biggest thrill was seeing our prom become a huge success. Our Senior year found us once again donning the thinking caps and dig- ging down deep for that medium of exchange, money. Yes, we were the gremlins who stole Friday nights for our dances. Then the question of the month was: Did you buy your 'T shirt' yet? You haven't! The Senior Class is selling them, Hurry! Hurry! If one day 36 white hats went whiz- zing post before the seventh period, those were the new Jeep hats on the heads of the Seniors, scurrying to English class Christmas found us gathering holly and ringing bells, for what would G. H. S. be without a White Christmas Dance, Bill Petering supplied the holiday rhythm, and everyone was dressed in his best! It was whittlein' down to March second when we presented our class play, One Mad Night . This play was a farewell for a lot at us and we let ourselves go, as only the Senior class of l45 can do. Prom night and what excitement! We wish to thank the Juniors for such a beautiful prom. It shall be a favorite memoryt ' Oh Gosh.l Here we are; it's June seventh, Commencement night. Nervous? Not at all; our knees knock like that all the time. There comes the familiar scene of caps and gowns, the procession, speakers, and then, too soon, we are graduates. To express our deep feeling about our departure, we shall quote a former graduate, Alan Boneau, who said, Never say gaodby, just so-long'i l2ll

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PROPHECY OF CLASS OF I945 What a line! It stretched from Winton Road to the magnificent Green Bowl. As we stood in line, we got a glimpse of Jack Nowling, Esquire car- toonist, as he dashed madly past sketching the standeesi In his mad dash he encountered Marilou Stoftregen, feature writer for Life, doing on article on the new stadium and game. After we finally reach the entrance, we purchased our tickets from our familiar cashier; Florrine Ferguson. Upon entering, we spied Admiral Stratton and his wife, the former Pat Murphy, who were waiting for the prominent manufacturer of unbreakable glass, The David Peter Morgan Woodward I. The principal of Cu H. 5., Ed Molnar, and his charming secre- tary, Mary Louise Beckmire, ushered us to our seats and informed us that Lois Morrow, a noted archeologist, and Shirley Roush, who is now living in 0 Mt. Healthy mansion, were present. Two rows up, sat two of our former classmates who are engaged in a similar industry: Fred Rupp, head of the New York Stock Exchange, and Fred Paul, Treasurer of the United States, busily devouring peanuts. The armed forces were represented by Major George Witherby, Army Air Corps, and Lieutenant Shirley Page, Women's Marine Corps, who were flown in by test pilot Joe Dantorth. Over the public address system come the voice of Neolon Shay, the well known NBC announcer, who gave us the line-up of the teams. As a special favor to the l955 Green Bowl Classic, Wilma James had flown from her European tour to open the game by singing the National Anthem. Next upon the scene were ortist Shirley Cable, who had left her Texas art studio to accompany Fronnie Siple, fashion designer. Frannie reloted many of her experiences in Paris, among which was an unexpected meeting with Joyce Abeling, representative of the Navy Department. We were sorry to hear that Joyce could not be with us. Vernalee Barnes also was unable to attend because she was busily engaged in c new Broadway production. From Times-Star Editor, Marjorie Stomm, we learn of LoVerne Newburn's marvelous accomplishments in coaching Glendole's cheer leaders. She recently received her award by radio soap box polls as the outstanding female comedienne of the year. A wicked laugh was heard, and upon turning around, we discovered Chuck Knothe, the great actor, busily signing his autograph tor admiring fans He related the tale of Bill Calle's having achieved admission to the Bar in California We found Betty Lutz, falling over her own feet, still drowsy from her last appointment. Betty has been hired by well known firms all over the country 'to test new forms of mattresses. On one of her jobs in New York she ran into Mary Lou Black, who has made quite a name tor herself managing an exclusive department store. Filling up one section of our huge stadium sot the well known 4H girls headed by Marjorie Rowley, A minute before the game started, she dashed over to inform us that Joyce Lyon sent her regrets that she would not be able to attend the game as the state swimming meet was in progress. Joyce is the head coach of swimming at Ohio State. The whistle blew and there was a moment of silence as the teams took their positions. Scanning the field we spied Emil Muerer, coach of the G H. S. team, giving his boys 0 word of encouragement. A loud screech was heard, and upon turning our heads, we saw a beautiful luxurious station wagon driven by Mary Ann Huxel, now a bookkeeper. Accompanying her was Joy Price, a dignified secretary to-o doctor, and Isabelle Dowdell, on her way toward fame as a teacher of journalism. There was the kick off! And wouldnlt you know,ethere were Ruth Foose and Peggy Thomson dashing in at the last minute. Both Ruth and Peggy have become outstanding nurses. During the game, photographer Harry Kilb clashed up and down the sidelines taking pictures of the high- lights of the game which proved to be a successful one for C. H. S. The members of the class of l945 were happy to have attended the gala E201

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CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1945 of Greenhills High School, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We hereby give and bequeath: To Mr. Salisbury and the faculty, we leave our sincere appreciation for their patience in dealing with us. To Mrs. Lowe, our beloved home-room teacher, we leave the management of the W. P. A. To Miss Meier, oopsepcrdon, Mrs. Talbotl the Senior girls leave the showers inuff said! and the power to keep the Seniors after school for exercises. To the oncoming Seniors, we leave the struggle of English IV, our privilege of jumping the passing bell at noon, and our excess iPl treasury. To the new Juniors, we bequeath the ability to get through tight places with our amazing ingenuity. To the Sophomores of '46, we leave the problem of getting the Freshmen acquainted with the high school routine. To the Freshies of 14.6, we leave the dubious joys of initiation. Harry Kilb wills his athletic ability to George Luechauer and his blond curly locks to Jean Uetrecht. Lois Morrow leaves her love for sunshine t0 Dolores Woodrey to combine with Dolores' love for the moonlight. Shirley Page wills her red hair to Marilyn Slade and her athletic ability to Miriam Dowdell. lEd. note: She plans to keep her letterJ Gordon E. Joe Dunforth solemnly bequeaths his ability to get along without female com- panionship to Bob Curran. lEd. note: Joe refuses to will anyone his bunny food.l ' 5 Fred Rupp leaves his bright remarks to Pauline Whitney and his beautiful shirts to Dunbar usong. Shirley Gable wills her combs to Edith Beck and Pee Wee Heitzmon. Neolon Shay wills his friendly grin to Weldon Adams. Bill Guile, expert butcher, wills his ability to cut chops to Fred Gregory. Jock Nowling bequeaths his seat, front row center, in the Opera House to Bob Beoird. Frances Siple wills her artistic talents to Marjorie Johnsont Peggy Thomson agrees to let Alma Brock and Mark Woodward echo her call of Oh, Coach! Coach! Mary Lou Block wills her serene calm to Bob Poul. Joyce Abeling leaves her place as cheerleader to Mary Troisi. Pat Murphy leaves to the Jones twins, Marion and Marilyn, her ability to argue tactfully. Betty Lutz wills her good times in her rothskeller and her love for Knoxville, Tenn., to Tennessee Lone. Mary Ann Huxei leaves her puddie-jumper Ford to Connie Ferguson. iEci. note: Bet she has a hard time getting itl Shirley Roush wills her stature to Long John Thomson and Lawrence Becksmith. Vernoiee Barnes bequeaths her high scholastic standard to Sonny Heitzmcm 0nd June Campbell. La Verne Newburn wills her fondness of slumber parties to Dora Stager and Mary Zieverink. Al Meurer wills his sports ability to Dole Dwyer and Luther Lykins. Ed Molnar leaves to Bill Albertson and Anna Heodley the task of working for the class of '46. Margie Rowley bequeaths her war-stomp job to Moriorie Foley. lE. note: Lost names rhyme, don't they?l Florine Ferguson wills her ability to make change to Roberto Arnold and Reba Chaney. Wilma James wills her voice to Tom Hoverland. Isabelle Dowdell wills all her moth ability to Shirley Nippert. Muriiou Stoffregen wills to Jean Ramey the ability to get her typing in on time. Mary Louise Beckmire leaves her quiet ways to Geraldine Wilson. Margie Stamm wills Lois Cutter her English ability. Joy Price leaves her blond hair to Jim Tullis. Joyce Lyon wills her big eyes Huck Benny, notel to Jean Houtz. George Witherby wills his admiration of the Army Air Forces to the Navy man, Don Fink. Fred Paul wills his paper route to anyone who is a sucker and his football pads to Ted Gentry. David Peter Morgan Woodward bequeaths to Bob Manning his Boy Scout attitude. Ruth Foose wills her science grades to Marilyn Meier. iEd. note: You better get rid of them if you wont to graduate.l Ken Strotton bequeaths to Virginia Dearth his slow, quiet ways, Chuck Knothe grudgingly leaves to Roger Recher that wicked laugh of his. in testimony whereas, we hereunto set our signatures to this, our last will and testament this first day of June, 1945. Signatures: ISABELLE DOWDELL, JOYCE LYON, MARlLOU STOFFREGEN, LA VERNE NEWBURN, GORDON DANFORTH. i221