Harding High School - Quiver Yearbook (Marion, OH)

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Our Indispensable Friends Surroundings that are neat and pleasant contribute greatly to the educa- tional program. The custodians of Harding certainly see that each phase of maintenance is carefully looked after by day and by night. Supervising custodian Herman Powelson and his Crew, Andrew Geyer, fireman; Harold Peak, fireman and night watchman; Ralph Ross, stadium curator; Elmer Hin- kle, custodian; Floyd Call, custodian, all agree that their duties are to keep the building clean, to keep the rooms heated, and to utry to keep every- body happy. This dexterous crew not only concern themselves with the apple pie order of the school plant, but they are also iohnny on the spot whenever there is an emergency-they are the first line of defense for faculty and students when S.O.S.'s are sounded. Funny thing, they seem to prefer shoveling snow to the mechanical plows! These iacks of all trades have such a happy spirit with their work, and inspire us with the confidence that they are on guard even In the still of the night. Floyd Call, Andy Geyer, Ralph Ross, Elmer Hinkle, Herman Powelson. Harold Peak, our night watchman. Since adding favorites like hot sandwiches and steaming soup, and continuing old standbys such as klon- dikes and ice cream drumsticks, Harding cooks have found it much easier to solve their culinary dilemmas. Feminine Chef Betty Strickland and her staff Charlene Call, Effie Cole, Grace Coulson, Margaret Foreman, Ora Hedges, Margarete Jones, Ellen Knachel, Louise Short, and lvanelle Ward prepare some 600 to 700 meals in one day. In order to perform more efficiently, each Lady in white has a special duty. How well do Hardingites follow advise given, Milk is youthls most healthy beverage? In one month 22,750 cartons of milk were passed over the Dairy Bar. Assisting at the steam trays and in the dishwashing room, is a crew of fourteen, seven boys and seven girls, who lend a strong right arm at all times. Reputations have been gained too by the way Our Ladies satisfy appetites at Athletic, Band, Orchestra Banquets, Power Shovel Christmas dinner, Senior Breakfast, and civic organizational affairs. Mrs. Hedges, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Fore- man, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Call, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Short, Mrs. Strickland, Mrs. Knachel, Mrs. Coulson Oh! That good M food. l5

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The competent officers of the senior class are Eligh Green, treasurer, Jan Taylor, secretary, Gene Somerlot, vice president, Marlo Barrett, president, and Mr. Gatch- ell, principal. Forward Ever, Backward Never It you have taken a careful look at the snap shot page you have been trying to figure us out as seniors, yes graduates, from what some of us appeared to be when we started to school is 1945. We were typical of the all trusting six year olds. Truthfully we have been puzzled by ourselves, the world, and the people in it at times, but never let it be said we are daunted. We believe in our motto, Forward Ever, Backward Never. Way back when we were Sophomores we were awed by the idea of being the underclassmen, but we were kept from discouragement by our class officers Jim Farson, Jim Merchant, Nancy Stumbo, ancl Eligh Green. The iunior year too lifted us like a whirlwind, but we kept our feet on the ground with another splendid legislative group: Phil Sykes, Jim Merchant, Jan Taylor, and Eligh Green. When we re- call the title of our dramatic hit, You Can't Take It With You, we realize how true it is, but we did capture many gratuitous experiences to carry into our twelfth year. We have arrived, this is it. The year is 1957 and we are graduating. It will be interesting to watch the many direc- tions we will take, members of the class of '57, as each of us finds the role he is to play in the work-a-day world. Our senior leaders have been an inspiration. Thanks for your leadership-Marlo Barrett, Gene Somerlot, Jan Taylor, and Eligh Green. If modern tests are a sure measure toward preparedness we have been helped immensely for opportunities have been rampant whether checking aptitude, l.Q., or general direc- tion. In the General Scholarship test Cara Minshall shone through and Malinda Kohler took district honors. West Point Cadets are in the ofting-John Guthrie was nominated for the Academy- and Phil Sykes was named alternate. Jim Lightner rose to an offer from the Air Force Academy. Fred Hanning was Harding's winner in the Voice of Democracy Contest. Cara Sue and Pete Bailey tied for first place on the Ohio test, and she was granted the DAR citizenship award. In the Time Current Events testIWinners were: Cara, Phil, John, Emily Rinnert and Ron Rish. Chosen delegates to the World Affairs Conference in Cincinnati, sponsored by Rotary, were Ruth Ann Miller and Phil. One of Mrs. Grigsby's government classes won the Time Magazine award for guessing correctly the Man of the Year. . Nursery Rhymes were the theme of our talent assembly. Appearing in this Show of the Year were some novices who did a terrific iob, and veteran actors and musicians who did not let the audience clown. Dixie Geddis was Mistress of Ceremonies, and Sandy Cottae turned dramatist for the occasion. Musicians of the class have made us proud. Those who have brought back top ratings in tough competition were Gary Dix, Linda Price, Sandra Coon, Ramona Smith, and Tom Mercer. Our class play, athletic events, social events,-and classes that have given us so much training in how to handle people and situations, are given full coverage in other parts of this yearis annual. Naturally commencement activities will leave us with a sense of regret that our class, graduates of 1957, will be to-gether for the last time as a group, but we wouldn't want it otherwise. We are proud of our motto; gladly will we receive our white carnation; and wear with dignity our grey and white caps and gowns complimented as they will be with our coloi's, aqua and yellow. Our alumni role should be played with capability because we have been given academic and character helps that will give us a strong faith and a confident determination that we are capable to say modestly, Here we are world, we want to do our share! l7