Harris Elmore High School - Helm Yearbook (Elmore, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1953 volume:

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' 'X Q: :ag v 'Z z 15932 so rlasz' was 3533255 ?1:.1'Q,? 5' . 2 MYRON ATWATER 5 :4 ::J?k1'wf1 - fr' SEI: July 16, 1935--March 31, 1945 E-:Si - .'7rT1'h-Fi Son of Mr. and Mrs . Harold Atwater I-'fn-. . ' He attended Harrls-Elmore School 5231. L -1'-1 i7 . . . L- if durlng the flrst, second, thlrd, and 2,39 . . , O K4 ,5 21,5 5334, fourth grades. ees 1 ew 551525 ,, 1:57, gggcr ,ff : . 1 , -fro? -r 52 fi O . . :-3- 235.3 5 ..-:- - , 5 2 'f 1 3,1 1'- .. 'i 1 yr: , 'r:j -5, :f,..,f:g5, ,,.:..-'-' .'-,. . ' - A .. ' X v 'z , N n .,,.: ' ' -wi , .I .I -'- W .ffm -: ..-': -- 4, :. --..., D Nan.. jr'-:cg in .. 4 .3.-r 3, - -Ltr-hi-:gin .. -s ,:-'-:G - -- -, ..,.' - 'SQL .fI - 'mmf 'IW' ' . -1e : --s'E'1:-5 if 'Qees 1-Q am fr ' in .' L- : ' -W ff-- ' ' '- , H51 V' ' win- .. ' - ,:n'?2fff'iw? w : ,:.-O if :- 2-fs ? - so MR. L. R. HETRICK, Superintendent Following his usual custom, Mr. L. R. Hetrick led a very busy life during his tenth year as local superintendent. Many times his supervising duties in- cluded more than the field of education. Teaching two classes of industrial arts, being an advisor for the senior class and the Student Council, and faculty manager of athletics kept him in contact with the problems of students and teachers. In addition, he had a busy schedule outside of school hours participating in activities of the Board of Education, Parent-Teachers Association, of which he was an executive board member, and the county and district education assoc iation. He acted as local scoutmaster, a member of the Ottawa County Tuber- culosis Association committee, local chairman of the Salvation Army, chair- man of a standing committee in the Kiwanis Club, a Mason, and a member of a bowling team. The community is privileged to have not only a man already recognized for his education qualifications, but one who is able to see the parents' as well as the administrators' view, having two children of his own in this school, a boy in the second grade, and a girl in the eighth grade. 3 GRACE MYERS ROSE SHULTZ. MILDRED ARNOLD MATTIE HECKMAN First Grade First and Second Grade Second Grade Third Grade SHIRLEY STROHL MABEL ROZINE GARNET WEBER Third and Fourth Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade X GOLDA YEA STING VELDA JAMES FRANCIS STOVER Fifth and Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Art Supervisor QCMA 4 DORA E. COLEMAN English, Government, Play Director, Sponsor of Student Council and Versatile RICHARD ELDREDGE History, Social Studies, So- ciology, Economics, Business Principles CHARLES RYMERS ALVINA KONTAK BYRON POWELL Science, Mathematics, As- English Mathematics, Sponsor of sistant Coach Projector Club LAUREL DAMSCHRODER BURL BARKER PHYLLIS EARKER Vocational Home Economics, Vocational Agriculture, gQi1QrElcr?IZkn?Pg3':3oIr'ci3L Sponsor of F.l-I, A, Sponsor of F, F, A, L. A. MARILYN INGERSOLL JAMES SMITH CATHERINE ANSTEAD Music, Sponsor of Band, Glee Coach, Physical Education, English, Latin, French, Li- Club, and Mixed Chorus History and Civics, Health, brary Supervisor, Sponsor of Driver's Training, Sponsor G.A.A. , P 'D' G, Bild Helm: of Varsity Club Dramarics Festival Advisor HCM C. J. KUHLMA N President HA RO LD BECK gal' of gjclucafion WILSON WEIS Vice-President CARL WENDT if HAROLD BUCK Clerk-Treasurer WILLIA M SUMMERS JANITORS Harry Krueger, Alvin Giesler .SZAOOZ .xdfmidfanfb BUS DRIVERS Carl Wainwright, Stanley Slates, Orville Barrel, Carroll Rader, Ernst Giesler, August Bach, Christ Arnold. JDLx SECRETA RY Gertrude Haar 7 COOKS Nettie Ory, Marie Lemke, Elizabeth McCarty. eniom VALEDICTORIAN: Ray Avers SALUTATORIAN: Kent Damschroder MOTTO: We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us. FLOWER: Yellow Rose COLORS: Blue and Yellow 1953 CLASS SONG Four years of high school are ended, Memories are all the remain. To all our tasks we have tended, Friendships made here will not wane. We hope that you underclassmen Have as much fun as you can. And to our teachers we thank them For patience, and efforts too. We seniors have crossed the calm bay-- The ocean lies straight ahead. We will try to meet each new day Just as our teachers have said. C6155 Twelve years ago the senior class of 1953 started school with an enroll- ment of 46. It seems as if two of our classmates, Joyce Kuhlman and Lyle Peters, took an immediate liking to each other and were married in a Tom Thumb wedding. The bride was the daughter of Arnold Misgasky and Mar- ilyn Bloom. The attendants were Mary Lou Hasselkus, Peggy Beck, Kent Damschroder, Natalie Budd, Carolyn Druckenmiller, and Joyce Schroeder. In our fifth year of school the Operetta, Goldilock's Adventure , was given. Everyone was given a chance to be in it. During our first six years we gained pmany new members and we also lost a ew. Finally we were up to the seventh grade, how we ever made it nobody knows. We had an assembly for our parents and also a Hallowe'en Party at the home of Craylon Overmyer. At last the day of graduation came-34 of us went to Oak Harbor in 1949 to receive our diplomas so that we could be in that wonderful thing called high school. At long last we were freshmen!! After all our dreams we were merely considered greenies by the upper class- men. Some of the boys were initiated into F. F.A. and some of the girls into CHORUS: At school, work seemed like play, But still we did our best. Here at the last day, We face our final test. We'll try to practice that we've learned throughout the last twelve years of school We'd like to bid you all adieu. Tune--Drive Your Cares Away With A Song L5 OF? JU' f Cr.A.A, We acquired twelve new class- mates from the Benton Township. Our freshman and sophomore years fled swiftly by with only a Christmas Party to mark our social calendar. At last we were juniors. This year was one of work. We put on the play, Men Are Like Street Cars . The proceeds were used to give the Junior-Senior Prom. Our theme was Under the Big Top. The senior girls initiated us into the Versatile Club with a banquet which included all alumnae members of this organization. Finally that moment arrived when we became dignified seniors. We were very happy to see most of the students back again making a grand total of 39. In September a photographer from Joe Wines Studio came to take our graduation pictures. We received our name cards, invitations and all that goes with grad- uation throughout the year. The class of '53 is proud of its foot- ball, basketball, and track members, V the Purple 'n' Gold and HELM staff, and librarians. The juniors honored us with the ban- quet and prom in May. With the mem- orable Senior Day, baccalaureate, and commencement exercises we have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us ll LEFT TO RIGHT: Vice-President, Kent Damschroder5 Secretary, Joyce Kimberlin5 President, Alan Guth5 Treasurer, Lauren Milbrodt. RAY AVERS The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so. Class Pres. 2, Treas. 35 Student Council Pres. 45 Mixed Chorus 35 enior add PEGGY BECK It's the songs 'ye sing and smiles 'ye wear, that makes the sun shine everywhere, F,H,A, I,2,4, Pres. 3: Band I,2, 3,45 Glee Club I, 25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Versatile 45 Class Play 3,45 Dramarics Festival 45 P'N'G 45 HELM 45 Ensemble 3,45 Quartet I, 2, 3,4. Projector Club 3,45 P'N'G 45 HELM 4. 9 DON BITTNER An athlete of noble fame, with mighty deeds encircling his name. Student Council 25 F,F,A, I, 2, Sec. 3, V-Pres. 45 Basketball 1,2 3, Captain 45 Track I, 2, 3,4: Mixed Chorus 25 HELM 4. RICHARD BOLA NDER His quietness of manner, belies the mischief that lies beneath. Track 2g Band 1, 2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus 2g Class Play 3,45 HELM 4, FRANK BOWMAN Over my studiesl do not toil, for they aren't worth the midnight oil, F A, I,2,3,4g Football 3,45 HELM 4. y. enior Cfazid X FRED Boss We grant altogether he had much 3 wit, he was very shy of using it. Z f F,r,A, I,2,3,45 HELM 4, 5 it MARILYN BLOOM For she is just that quiet kind whose nature never varies, F,H,A, I,2,3,4gG16e Club I,2g HELM 45 P'N'G 43V61'S2liIS 4. KEITH DAMSCHRODER Never do today what you can put off 'till tomorrow, Football I,2,3,43 Track I,2,3g Band I,2, 3,4g Mixed Chorus 2,3,4p HELM4g Varsity Club Sec. Sc Treas. 4 NATALIE BUDD A twinkle in her eye, a twinkle in her feet, as jolly a maiden as you would chance to meet. F,H,A, 3,45 G,A,A, I,2,35 Band I,2, 3,45 Glee Club I,2g Mixed Chorus 45 Class Play 3g P'N'G 4g HELM 4, Versatile 4g Ensemble 3,4. I0 Projector Club Pres. 43 Class Play 4: LEE DEACON pleasant, clean, and a faithful friend--of this 1'm A, I,2,3,45G.A,A, I,2,3, 5 Glee Club 1,23 P'N'G 45 HELM 5 Versatile 4. enior Cfadzi KENT DAMSCHRODER He who can express his thoughts is truly a great man. Class Pres. I, V-Pres. 45 Football I, 2,3,45 Varsity Club Pres, 45 Track I5 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Class Play 45 LILLIAN DRAPER She is willing to do her share and more, too. F.l-l,A, I,2,3,4g Band 35 Student Council 35 Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Class Play 35 HELM 45 P'N'G Bus. Mgr. 45 Versatile 4. DRUCK ENMILLER She stepped along as a majorette, hope she may never worry or Class V-Pres. 2, 35 Student Council 45 G,A,A, I,4g Treas. 2, Sec. 3: Majorette I, 2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Glee Club I, 25 Versatile Pres. 45 Class Play Student Director 35 P'N'G 3.4: HELM 4. Ensemble 45 P'N'G 45 HELM 4. RICHARD FLICK Well known and tall--he plays basketball, Football I5 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Track I5 Mixed Chorus 25 HELM 4, 11 CAROLYN FLICK A little maid with brown hair, quiet and demureg No matter when you have the blues, she always has the cure, F,H,A. 2,45 G,A,A,- Ig Band lg Mixed Chorus 35 Glee Club I5 Ver- sauie 45 P'N'G 45 HELM 4, RUSSELL GIESLER Take life easy. You'll live longer, Student Council 15 Football 2, 3,45 Track I,2,35 P'N'G 45 HELM 4, LELAND LINKER Oh, why should life all labor bel Mixed Chorus 25 Projector Club 2, 35 P'N'G 45 HELM 4. enior 661415 MA RY LOU HA SSELKUS A still tongue shows a wise head. F.H,A, 45 G,A,A, I,2,3,4g Band I, 2, 3,45 Glee Club I, 25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Versatile 45 Class Play 3, Student Director 45 P'N'G 2,45 HELM 45 Librarian I, 2. MA RILYN HEIN She never works, she seldom wor- ries5 Her middle name is fun, F.H.A. I.2.3,4: G.A.A. 1.2.3. 45 Glee Club I, 25 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Versatile 45 Class Play 3,45 P' N'G 45 HELM 4. 12 ALAN GUTH The Lord gave a few people brains, Alan evidently had a pull, Class V-Pres. I, Treas, 2, Pres, 3,4gF,F,A, I,2,35B3I1d I,2,3,4g Basketball I, 2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3,45 Track I,2, 3,45 Class Play 3,45 Dramatics Festival 2,45 P'N' G 45 HELM 45 Ensemble 4, n LAUREN KROEGER His friends, they are manyl His foes-has he any? Football 1,25 Class Play 35 Athletic Manager 25 P'N'G 45 HELM 4. KIMBERLIN first duty of a woman is to be qv 0 Sec, 4g Student Council 23 , I,2,4, V-Pres, 3g Band I, ,4, Pres. 3g Glee Club l,2,Mixed horus 3,4g Versatile 4g Class Play gP'N'G 2, co-Editor 4g HELM 4g nsemble 3,4. enior C4165 ARNOLD MISGA SKY, IR, Mischiefl That is what he is made of. Football 2,4g Athletic Manager Ig Mixed Chorus 2, 3,44 Class Play 3, 4g P'N'G 4: HELM 4. KUHLMAN things shineth, the sun, the and her hair, g Band I,2, 3,43G1ee Club 1,25 'xed Chorus 3,45 Versatile 4, Class lay 3,4g Dramatics Festival 4, P'N' 49 HELM 4g Librarian I,2,3p En- mble 3,4g Quartet I,3,4. sTreas, I, G,A,A, I,2,4, Pres. EUGENE KONTAK Great men are dead or dying. I don't feel so well myself, Student Council 3g Football Ig Bas- ketball 3,4g Mixed Chorus 49 P'N' G 44 HELM 4. 13 HELEN HORAK Now life, asl view it, means pleasure and pain, laughter and weeping, sunshine and rain. F,l-l,A, I,2gG16C Club I,2g Mixed Chorus 3,4g Versatile 4g P'N'G 2,43 HELM 4. LOIS HELLWIG A tower of friendliness to everyone. Class Sec. 1,35 F,H.A. I,2,3,43 Band I,2,3,4gG1ee'C1Llb 1,23 Mixed Chorus 3g Student Director 4g Versa- tile Treas. 4g Class Play 3,4g P'N'G 2, 3,4g HELM 4g Librarian 2,45 En- semble 3,4g Trio 2. LYLE PETERS Being gifted with a tongue, I use it. Class Play 3g Track 2, 3g Mixed Chorus 3,4g Projector Club 3,45 P' N'G 4, HELM 4. LAUREN MILBRODT It is the nature of a great mind to be calm and undisturbed. Class Treas, 4g Student Council 4g F.F,A, I,2,3,4gB3l'1d I,2,3,4g HELM Business Manager 4, r 'ks . enior Cfaziri BARBARA WIDMAN As merry and ready for a laugh as the day is long, Gibsonburg H. S, I,2, 35 F,H.A. 4g Mixed Chorus 4g Versatile Sec, 4g P'N'G 4g HELM 4. WAYNE WHEATLEY Why take life so seriously? Football l,3,43 Class Play 4g 45 HELM 45 Varsity Club 4, ELAINE SCHLIEVERT Friendship must be accompanied with virture, and always lodged in a great and generous mind. F.H,A, I,2g Band I,2,3,4g Glee Club I,2g Mixed Chorus 3,4: Ver- satile V-Pres, 4g P'N'G 2,45 HELM 2,4g Librarian 3. 14 FERDINA ND PORA TH He's not so very bashful, Yet not so very bold. F.F.A. 3.4. CAROL SUMMERS A girl with sweet and innocent face, a maiden full of charm, and grace, Class Sec, 25 G,A,A, I,2,4, V- Pres, 35 Band I,2,4, Sec. 35 Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Ver- satile 45 Class Play 3,45 Drama- tics Festival 2, Student Director 45 Football Queen 45 P'N'G 2,45 HELM 3,45 Librarian 35 Quartet I, 2, 3,45 Ensemble 3,4. enior JAMES ORMAN A lanky youth without a care, F, F,A, I, 2, 3,45 Football 2, 3,45 Basketball 45 Track 25 Mixed Chorus 2, 3,45 Class Play 45 P'N'G 45 HELM 45 Librarian 3, YION OVERMYER A reading machine always wound and going, Club 3,45 F,F,A, I,2,3, 45 Basketball 3,45 Track 2,35 Band I, 2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3,45 En- semble 45 P'N'G 45 HELM 4. ri JOYCE ANN SCHROEDER lf music be the food of love, sing on, Band I,2,3, Student Director 45 F. H,A, Sec, 8a Treas. 45 G,A,A, I, 2,3,45G1ee Club 1,25 Mixed Chor- us 3,4: Versatile 45 P'N'G Co-Editor 45 Class Play 3,45 HELM 1,45 Librar- ian 1,35 Ensemble 3.4. ROGER OVERMYER For has a man a tongue, if not to talk, F,F,A, I,2, 3,45 Basketball 2,35 Track I,2,3,45 Band I,2, Drum Major 3,45 Mixed Chorus I,2,3,45 Projector Club 3,45 Class Play 4: Ensemble 45 P'N'G 2,45 HELM 4. CAROL ANN SONDERGELD A friend to all, and of all a friend, Student Council I5 F,l-LA, l,2,35 G,A,A, I,2,3,45B8Y1Cl I,2,3,45 Glee Club I, 25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Versatile 45 Class Play 35 P'N'G 45 Ensemble 3,45 Quartet I,3,45 Li- brarian 2,45 HELM Editor 4, 15 convertible. Roger Overmyer-- Look Ma, one hand. Natalie Budd f -- Is this okay? Carolyn Flick-- Don't be so mean, Lois Hellwig-- l'll sit Eugene Kontak-- I saw a big, shiny red here H is fun' H 0lfU'L9QI 861 P6 -K its , 1 Q' ' ggi lki :FK ' 'Q s Y g , , s 5 E. , at Q I fi fa' W -at ,-. p gff Wayne Wheatley- - This -Q-an-a Peggy Beck- - How's this? Leland Linker-- I want to go for a ride. Ray Avers-- S1ngrn' in the Tub, --.1 W Elaine Schlievert-- Let's play house. Don Bittner-- What's goin' on? Lillian Draper-- Taste Good? Richard Bo1ander-- Nobody loves me. ., .. ,313 wigs 1' gan-:IEE 3 ln. is if 5 Wie Carolyn Drucken- miller-- I don't Mary Lou r Hasselkus-- I'm sorry. want to go. 1 6 I , . I oyce Ann Schroeder-- Sittin' Pretty, Ferd Porath- - Thirsty ? Just Whistle! Marilyn Hein-- Far mer's Daughter, Carol Summers-- Playin' Stoop Tag? WF Olflflgelf' QCll :5 ,xx Laura Lee Deacon-- Come and Gaylon Overmyer-- Take me out to the Play with me... L2 bal1game. 191 u V i Kent Damschroder-- Ah, Helen Horak,-.,Feeding Keith Damschroder- this grass is good. the Chickens .. In my Sunday best. ,f--of ' A K. Joyce Kimberlin-- I'm a big girl now, fi'-,X 1 f va' y . lb Carol Sondergeld-- What'd you say? Lauren Milbrodt-- Goin' my way? Arnold Misga sky --Getting up comfortable. in the world if 069' Joyce Kuhlman- - Ho-Ho. ura Kroegev' Tms ls 11 e Dick Flick-- Diggin' for gold. Marilyn Bloom-- Glamour Girl. Russell Gi esler- - Rockin horse blues. Lyle Peters-- My transportation facilities. Alan Guth-- I'm . L47 Barbara Wrdman- - Where's the rest of me? CL... After having left our alma mater after Graduation we return in 1973 to see the fortunes of our classmates. As we ap- proach Elmore we See the rising of a tele- vision station. In the front office WAYNE WHEATLEY is attending to his executive duties. In StudioA ROGER OVERMYER is rehearsing Medulla Oblongata for his debut with the Metroploitan Opera Corn- pany. In Studio B LAUREN KROEGER is practicing his juggling and tumbling act. One of his featured tricks is to stand on an upright toothpick upside down. These tooth- picks are made by the famous ARNOLD ALEXANDER MISGASKY, JR. Toothpick Company, Incorporated. As we approach an auto raceway, we see an exciting race in progress. In the lead is the world's No. 1 auto racer, HELEN HORAK, who is getting a run for her money. We see a huge Cadillac con- vertible with the great playboy, DICK BOLANDER, cruisingvldxown the street. His name appears in RILYN HEIN' S gossip column almost every day. Marilyn's column appears in newspapers all over the world. LAUREN MILBRODT has recently returned from a world tour where he has appeared on exhibition. Lauren has smashed every known swimming record and has a houseful of trophies and awards. BARBARA WIDMAN has taken the country by storm having defeated all her opponents in the wrestlin ring. CAROLYN FLICK has acquired much wealth by pro- viding Barbarafs survivors with false teeth. LYLE PETERS has won the Pulitzer Prize for his picture of ten bathing beauties. The most unusual thing about his picture is that the girls are actually in the water. A huge crowd has gathered at the local airport to greet FERD PORATH. He is just returning from the first trip ever made to the moon. In a. nearby Coliseum, FRED BOSS, the world's greatest judge of beef steer, is picking another winner. The grand champion, Grand Duke of HEHS, is owned by the largest raiser of beef cattle in the world FRANK BOWMAN. Secret Agent, JIM ORMAN, has tracked down his one millionth criminal. Jim's efficiency has created a problem of finding a place to put them all. CAROL SONDERGELD has built up the Elmore Tribune into America's No. 1 daily, having a circulation of 100 million. DICK FLICK has made use of his great basketball talent to become player-coach of the Elmore Bockernicker's who have com- piled a record of 500 victories and 1 de- eat. On the side, Dick runs a body and fender shop. CAROL SUMMERS has had continued success with her orchestra play- ' ing at such celebrated spots as the London Paladium and the Roxy. RUSSELL GIESLER has been promoted to Admiral and is now commanding the joint fleets of the United l'0l0 QC? Nations. PEGGY BECK, with her dummy Charlie Mahoney, has taken over the top television spot on Sunday night.Elmorev's contribution to American statesman is ' Vice-President KENT DAMSCHRODER, who has added a keen sharpness to Wash- ington. RAY AVERS, LELAND LINKER, and CAROLYN DRUCKENMILLER are the owners of a modern Red and White Super- market. Every night after closing time, a Brink armored truck hauls profits to the bank. EUGENE KONTAK has hit peak production of his Kontak Kars which makes only convertibles. These cars feature an automatic wolf whistle. NAT- ALIE BUDD, player in the Broadway play North Atlantic has 10 years to go on her contract. ALAN GUTH has returned to his digging. Alan is trying to find a new route to China. JOYCE KUHLMAN has become President of the General Kuhlman Electric Company which has in its production a hot- plate which does anything from frying eggs to freezing ice cubes. The daring feats of JOYCE SCI-IROQEDER are a top attraction throughout the world. One of her acts is to walk backwards across a string 100 feet in the air. JOYCE KIMBERLIN is now.presi- dent of the Kim Kandy Korporation . Her new varieties of candy have become very popular, especially the peppermint stick with the wintergreen flavor. LOIS HELLWIG has recently written another book to add to her collection. Why Do Today What You Can Do Tomorrow or Just Plain Lazy has reached the billion mark in sales. GAY- LON OVERMYER has developed a new chicken to add to his 1, 000 acre ranch. It lays two-tone eggs with any color combin- ation. MARY LOU HASSELKUS has re- cently taken over as State Supervisor of Schools. One of her achievements has been the perfect attendance of pupils throughout the State. LAURA LEE DEACON and LILLIAN DRAPER have founded the Dee- Dee's Exterminating Company. They have done their part in c eaning up our country. DON BITTNER is called the second Andrew Carnegie because of the billions he has made on the chlorophyll dogl biscuits. These biscuits are just fine for t e husband who is in the doghouse because of bad breath. ELAINE SCHLIEVERT has a complete stock of any antique that can be found. If not, she will get it one way or the other. The Damschroder Sales and Service is selling cars at the rate of 100 per week. Krafty Keith sells anything from a Cros- ley to a Rolls Royce. MARILYN BLOOM has recently in- stalled her new burglar alarm in one of her branch banks. When the alarm is set off, it automatically throws rotten eggs at the burglar. This makes it easier for the police to follow his tracks. The Class of 1953 has certainly made its mark in the world. 18 CAM We, the Senior Class of 1953, being young and cheerful, and having a sound mind and body, do make, publish, and de- clare this our last will and testament, here- by revoking and making null and void all other wills and promises whether written or oral, made by us in the past. Article I: To our Royal Faculty, we here- by bequeath our good behavior and awarness of the bells. Article II: To the Junior Class, we hereby bequeath the thrills and fun we had through- out our senior year. Article III: To the Sophomore Class, we hereby bequeath the work and fun of the Junior-Senior Prom. Article IV: To the Freshman Class, we hereby bequeath the Royal Faculty, hoping they appreciate you as much as they did us. Article V: I, Ray Avers, hereby bequeath my job at the Red 8: White to Merle Haar. I, Peggy Beck, hereby bequeeth my gift of gab to Merle Kardatzke. I, Don Bittner, hereby bequeath my ability to play basketball to David Orman. I, Marilyn Bloom, hereby bequeath my ability to cook and sew to Willard Sarnes. I, Richard Bolander, hereby bequeath a lock of my curly black hair to the junior girls. I, Fred Boss, hereby bequeath my ability to make bright remarks in class to Jim Lauer. I, Frank Bowman, hereby bequeath my panel discussions in American Government Class to Bill Ohl, knowing he will enjoy them as much as I did. I, Natalie Budd, hereby bequeath my Pep- sodent Smile to Dolores Damschroder. I, Keith Damschroder, hereby bequeath my butch haircut to Judy Wendt. I, Kent Damschroder, hereby bequeath my trip to Boy's State to Jeanette Myers, hop- ing she will have as much fun as I did. I, Laura Lee Deacon, hereby bequeath my driving ability to Nelson Avers and Paul Neeb. I, Lillian Draper, hereby bequeath my graceful walk to Sue Crozier. I, Carolyn Druckenmiller, hereby bequeath my appreciation of Woodville to Joan Marsh and Joanne Roepke. I, Carolyn Flick, hereby bequeath my height to Richard Kardatzke. I, Richard Flick, hereby bequeath my art- istic ability to Leslie Willey. I, Russell Giesler, hereby bequeath my quietness to Kay Sampson. I, Alan Guth, hereby bequeath my gum- chewing technique to Janice Damschroder. I, Mary Lou Hasselkus, hereby bequeath 'IM my ability to play the piano to Dick Man- zeck. I, Marilyn Hein, hereby bequeath my exub- erant giggle to John Wood. I, Lois Hellwig, hereby bequeath my col- lection of A's to Morton Harder. I, Helen Horak, hereby bequeath my con- scientious studying to Rachel Yeasting. I, Joyce Kimberlin, hereby bequeath my freckles to Vernon Opfer. I, Eugene Kontak, hereby bequeath my love for convertibles to Frederic Avers. I, Lauren Kroeger, hereby bequeath my personality and good disposition to Warren Weidner. I, Joyce Kuhlman, hereby bequeath my ability to play noon basketball to Peggy Kroos and Don Witt. I, Leland Linker, hereby bequeath my title of Rip Van Winkle to Kenny Smith, hoping he gets as much sleep as I did. I, Lauren Milbrodt, hereby bequeath the possession of my money bags to Clayton Lemke. I, Arnold Misgasky, hereby bequeath my way with the women to Jerry Haar and Peter Schwemberger, hoping they are as successful as I was. I, James Orman, hereby bequeath my knows-all tell-nothing manner to Norm Semrock. I, Gaylon Overmyer, hereby bequeath my talking ability to Ann Bittner. I, Roger Overmyer, hereby bequeath my ability to lead the band to Larry Slates. I, Lyle Peters, hereby bequeath my typing ability to Margie Chio and LaVerne Beh- ring. I, Fred Porath, hereby bequeath my love for school to Dick Deacon. I, Elaine Schlievert, hereby bequeath my bottle of peroxide to Marilyn Hetrick. I, Joyce Schroeder, hereby bequeath my ability to play the piccolo to Dick Dolph. I, Carol Sondergeld, hereby bequeath my natural curly hair to Sue Giesler, I, Carol Summers, hereby bequeath my way with men to Carolyn Sampson. I, Wayne Wheatley, hereby bequeath my collection of tardy slips to Carol Dam- schroder and Lois Magsig. I, Barbara Widman, hereby bequeath my collection of class rings to Madelyn Haar and Elaine Kardatzke. In witness whereof we have hereunto sub scribed ourname and affixed our seal this twenty-eighth day of May in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-three. Undersigned: The Class of 1953 Alan Guth, President 19 f 0 LEFT TO RIGHT: Secretary, Judy Wendtg Vice-President, John Woodg President, Norman Sernrockg Treasurer, Larry Slares, Fredric Avers Carol Da mschroder Ma delyn Haar 9 '45 Abi ,JA A -fir J 1 N. ai. x fm Nelson Avers Janice Damschroder g if 'see ? , E V!V.,? 2 Merle Haar Je if sul -pm.. W4 ,eisigr Xi A .f La Verne Behring Richard Deacon X ,N-Jeri -fy K' , nf 3 K 15, Marilyn Herrick 20 X-7, rf I 5 ll A fr ll,l'lL0l' C6155 Juniors of Harris-Elmore High School began the school year of 1952.-53 with a class meeting and elected Norm Semrock, Presidentg John Wood, Vice-Presidentg Larry Slates, T1-easurerg and Judith Wendt, Secretary. In November 4-Q , 'K Af .J .5 -' V 7 J 1' Ann Margie Sue Bittner Chio Crozier I 1 q J ,.f-fx 'Tj 'fhr ' Q35 lil M W if f A -J ' if J 'fi Y? Richard Sue Jerry Dolph Giesler Haar 1 no -1 'll i n K E 1 1 P' O Merl Richard Peggy Kardatzke Kardatzke Kroos ,, ,,,......l.- unior Cfarid they gave a successful play The Lucky Penny , to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. In April, they gave the Easter Assembly. The Junior-Senior Prom in May was very successful. f -43 , J J, ' fill - hw ' rcvc 7- , 4 K lf i,., ll I r!-4J Paul Fra nklin Vernon Neeb Ohl Opfer X. ' .Q , Q A V , 2 f' , nur W ffl' glgf. ' 4 2 y NW, 3 Q. i , 4 l ' lvl Kay Willard Peter Sampson Sarnes Schwemberger A l--l Eli 2 I y 'wif' 5 l I ll alff ii Warren Judith Leslie Weidner Wendt Willey V ., Q 3..,4?i ' .A it L ,i.,: .Q M -ff . :M , . .,. 1 u o i77IfXj. ffi' ' 1 so's,'. an -- James Lauer JA ?p : Richard Manzeck fl N mo nv-L A 2 f a ff ..- i I .1 : v: i . Da vid Orman in ,,f. -H' . ii' I K, w, Norman Semrock pt V . L I K .- Donald Witt 41 'f 5 'yi 3 . ,Mi R fb- .- f 1 .,. Uv 5 . l an ye Clayton Lemke ,... 'W .Q fv- .tw it ig Ioan Ma rsh t ,J ii,yrra iz,,y , f 1 ij N? A . ,1.-'fi My yt, w A , Joanne Roepke We L x gr -af' . r 4 f ll . 'S J Larry Slates I ohn Wood Lois Magsig gs, YD 1' ,nv Jeannette My ers Carolyn Sampson Kenneth Smith 5 Rachel Yeasting LEFT TO RIGHT: President, Bill Shafferg Vice-President, Jerry Millerg Treasurer, Marlene Barnes: Secretary, Eileen Harder. 40 f ' it IR. ,TLA Richard A vers 1' Jerry .Sap 0I'l'l0l'Q Cfadif The sophomore class, with Mr. Rymers and Mrs. Smith as class sponsors, began the year with an enrollment of Z0 boys and 12 girls. Later in the year the class lost Emile Loer and Charles Haar and gained Edith and Marilyn Widman of Gibsonburg. Student Council represent- atives were Judy Druckenmiller T and Jerry Miller. Their class officers were: President-Bill Shaffer: Vice-President-Jerry Millerg Secretary-Eileen Har- derg Treasurer-Marlene Barnes. The class had eight players on the Reserve basketball team and five players on the football team and three girls were cheerleaders. At the dance held after the Genoa basketball game to raise money, they made SZ8. An assembly was presented to the student body and faculty on April 2.4. F 4 F '7 , vi ' x' 1 ..,:i:. Marlene Barnes Robert Damschrod er Da mschrod er I an 1 T .53 F4 'X '.-?i. f f 5 , 1 i' iffflf . Q. Paul Blausey Richa rd Driftmy er W V 4' 6 -Eg -. 4 . -I-1 , ,T I ' dt, 'iw ' f MS' fi' ff 'M 4 Q- A' K A X 5 5 angler: Mr Albert Ruth Gerald Boss Boss Croll Judy Ruth Carlton Druckenmiller Fondesgy Geisler .A F .N f-wx Y., .0 A .... tl , f f ,,,,Q . rl 4 Ij..,j'. l A'A rom eu.. Ina: I A. 3 'MGAQL .Emu Mary Alice Gleckler 1 1 ee -Frlxl X A F 1' all x XXX x' ia. George Magsig If 1 if V 'fr yi? f f K . hi fr 4 a P J U W r .. William Shaffer Ruth Webert 'Qin 'QM' I of Eileen Harder .9 ' 'VP . , I, 2 S X , .., ls 5. Jerry Miller Marlene Sondergeld l X an WU Edith Widman ,Qin 0l'i'l0I'e W X nav GS? x I Beryl Hille I r, S Q 'Wh Q3 is tri fm- x 3, is Marvin Mireles Ronald Smith Pr M we A .. .9 X of S iff Marilyn Widman Z3 C M, g ,rl 4 . Mary Kontak leak ow, Delphine Overmyer 'i ,io Barbara Summers 'rr - ffl lr N1 ua? Wg:-f wgw-'Sha A xrgai' Leroy Wit: L Jerry Lohr Lowell Rotherr .N ,e f ,' qi 'Qi' I Joan Summers David Witte U . 5l Q5AI'l'lCLI'l ' 34 .. . Thomas Thomas Croll Crozier 1 Qual v Karl Flick K ' X 9.3 s I si' H lt' Loren Jane Jean Da mschroder Deitemyer Deitmyer 4... ..'t K- Q I X Kenneth Helen Eva Bittner Avers Bay 1 9' x Carol Nancy Jane Betty Lauren Heilman Heilman Howard Kaiser Kardatzke LEFT TO RIGHT: Secretary, Duane Lohrg President, Lester Lemkeg Treasurer, Don Roepkeg Vice-President, Kenny Avers. The freshman class, under the supervision of Mrs. Barker and Mr. Powell, had an enrollment of 18 boys and 18 girls. Four new pu- pils came from Graytown school. They were: Eva Bittner, Margaret Witt, Nancy Draper, and Robert Zunk. On December 23, there was a Christmas exchange among the stu- dents. On February 13, the class sponsored a very successful dance after the St. Mary's basketball game The freshman Student Council representatives were Betty Jean Kaiser and William Roberson. The freshman gave their assembly March 13. Nancy Dra per .lt ,, ,.,,. , 'Z . ' my ? J ' ' N759 Dennis Lester William Kruse Lemke Ling Q . Y? ' L. X , l 11 : -122 . at . - it ' 'fini Q' K fx.. qsg95il,, 5 .. , - A' 4 .s- - 'ff fm Duane Richard leanne Lohr Longnecker Magsig lf x f as E ' ' X 5? , . 5 4,:, 'iz , ,, i 5- s :JL ,D J? ,',,, , Y-A f A ' 1 I 554 .zz L f' I sex: gf? -' ll ,Lf so . Gary William Don Renwand Roberson Roepke .: Jiri iv 1 T, -as R L as , lf' if . v .A i f K ' ., if 1 L f A 1 r el J ' 1? fflrffu J ' lt ms: Jean Darlene leannene Vandersall Weng Willett WHO THREW THIS ERASER? LEFT TO RIGHT: Dennis Druse, Kenneth Avers, Helen Bay, Bill Rohloff, Bill Roberson, Karl Flick, Lester Lemke, Betty Jean Kaiser, alms jI'Q:5Al'l'l6tlfl CMM 2' I Virginia Myers 'H '. r 4 B a n ,A in ,,J LS- ' I Walter Schrader 111' -. I , Toyz T l A Robert Zunk Alice Joanne Avers Chio Q 't v 'Q . he it ff Q ' Tom Dolph Joanne Frania cf29AfA Nelson Beatrice Henry Herrick ' 4,1 L 1 Nc. fi Trinidad Cuevas Linden Damschroder The eighth grade elected as class officers, President-John Votaw, Vice President-Milan Kardatzke, Secretary-Robert Kuhlman, and Treasurer- Douglas Pickard. The class was enrolled 10070 in the Junior Red Cross Membership Cam- paign. Bill Kuhlman entertained the class at a very enjoyable Christmas Party, December 13, 1952. The eighth grade sponsored the annual Seventh and Eighth Grade Party in May. if I , if Nancy Haar Karen Herrick E 3 sift it Mary Ann Heineman Karen Jacobs ftp, .i 1 i' an -uv- .-... gf Larry Deacon Carol Fondessy Shirley Griffin gable Patti Ja mes Q i i rf-,l r ff W -f if' X5 ,eq . M, A Miles Kardatzke Nyle Kardatzke 5 ,Q ,, ' ' N by Lowell I3IT1CS Knieriem Kllhlmafl .f ' J .' I n it-. f? - .- . F v ,lf I ': we w. , 1 , X ' ' S f .' 5 ' Jfffli gg? K g I Ruth Ann Barbara Longenecker Magsig Barbara Moellman qx . rnlr, Q X. ,A x A - if I I iff F5 , Wilbur Orman Faye Wilma I0hf1 Rothert Sa mes Votaw John Morris I Julianne Owen Robert Waterman 1 ? Janet Kuhlman Patricia Malone Q M ' ' ' I x ,J Wg A Jon Rex Ohl Douglas Picka rd Twyla Wheatley .., I 27 J ,f an . . T18 , ' ,,:5ifimfLg f, A - ,R J . gf' 9 1 :,.-. - 5 ,. ina 4 . Pia,- 1,7 Q' v ,, Patricia Ada ms Juanita Barron Alice Bay David Dunham Gary Anderson gl I iff Willa rd Buhrow John Da rn Schroder Beverly Flick Beth Brandes Melvin Giesler vii, 4 Sue Carol Lois Katherine Billy Arnclt Avers Barkhau Barnes ,Q Q , ,' Q' a , 4 . event 'i ,L .tv r ill , ir- ki l f 1 -gift: V f Q Af' Roy Barbara Jane Collins Damschroder Damschroder The class gave the Thanks ivinfv assembl and was 8 Y glad when it was over. It was written by Gretchen Minning. Sharon I-lelmeci invited the class to her home for rl Halloween Party. It was enjoyed by everyone. Several boys went out for Junior I-li Basketball. Beth Brandes, was chosen for a Junior Hi cheerleader. The Christmas Party was held at Mr. Eldredge's home. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments were Emily Fondessy is D, if' -F i David Haar Russell Furstnau Dennis Sharon A lice Haar Helmeci JOHHSOH 'tt QD M :r R . , ,r I L as 4 James Gerald Donald Alice Galen Klickman Krueger Lauer Lemke Lemke ' f Q I W PCL 0 ' , i,,- S Q of i ez. , 50? ' J David Dennis Elizabeth Ann Katherine Overmyer Ory Nelson Mireles served. From the class Mr. Eldredge received a white shirt and cuff links. Many pupils enrolled in dancing lessons. A few enrolled for the second course. The boys have taken advantage of the lessons by asking girls to the Kiwanis Dances . Gretchen Minning supervised the decorating of our Valentine Box. Kathryn Schroeder Susanne Francis Wood Widman Loren Sampson Adolphe Vega Earl Plumlee Raymond Terry Overmyer Ja mes Owen Susan Sondergeld Schwemberger r' M- U' f 1' xl Wi? Alan Anthony rg- 4?- E David Crozier Tom Dieterle Barry Hennessey Owen Kardatzke Alfonso Barron ,n,, , r fy Frances Da mschroder Minerva Hernandez Shirley Darla Kroeger Krueger K ..., A Judy Bruntz Lola Da m Schroder Q 12' :P 'JL Sharon Huston Joan Kuhlman La vern Nelson www--, ,,,,w.,,f-vewrw-we ryg'wm71vv I -.--s-as,,.,,w,,s,..?.,,,,m5,y.,,.,..,.,',. ,,,,,,,U W, , 'Q . T, I 1 af 'ra I-3 ' kv. 'I ' f g, , 'aw , ,L ,fi A , y be 'I it Q -it... , i ri. , r r 9 tw. sr 1 1 i, Vx . - ' .fxjkc I c ffl gg, ,EM A ig., ' 3 ' ' r si ea-- , af... ,- of l az. . Q . T T . ff Darrell Karen Sharon Caesar Opfer Renwand Renwand Reyes Q ' 'L A ' 2 VH A . . I. I gil . J l A A David Gene Thomas Dolores Roepke Salisbury Shaffer Toops Judy Bonnie Willm eth Worthington .Six QPGJQ Thirty-six pupils were enrolled in the sixth grade at the beginning of schoolg a few have since moved away. The class organized each semester, so that more would have an opportunity to hold office. The president of the sixth grade for the first semester was Tom Shaffer. Delores Toops was the president for the sec- ond semester. Various units were carried out this year, a Mexican village and display of Mexican articlesg experiments dealing with sound and electricityg a showing of pond life with some fine specimens brought in by various members of the classg a Canadian exhibit--all being used when studied in the various subjects. The boys proved themselves to be real carpenters and made a fine Santa Claus who stood watching over their room, a Valentine post office with a mail box for each member of the class. The girls took care of the decorations of the room-flowers, pictures, and designs. Robert Magsig entertained the class at a Halloween Party. Other social parties held during the year were at Christmas and Valentine's Day. Some of the educational field trips taken were to the Elmore Water Works and to the Toledo Zoo. It was a group who worked and played well together. 31 Tom Frania , e ' 5 -9' t Edgar Buck Susan Myers .1 y W .,, , S Robert Sha mp usb. 5 if Sally Shrader Gerald Vala sek Tom Judy Beverly Bowman Hasselkus Knieriem ai YQ!! e X, ' . I ti. V 11 Robert Margaret Rose Haar Kontak Lauer an .Sixflr grcwle When school opened in the fall fourteen pupils were enrolled in the fifth grade and nine in the sixth grade. Most of them had never been in a double grade but soon dis- covered that in the smaller classes informal discussions often took the place of formal recitations. The two grades in the room joined in electing officers. Looking back at the year's work they are all glad that they were assigned to this room. f 1 'V A , K if V 'n T ibg g hazy? Jig, I a I 3 .va Q Q Dennis Norbert Stackhouse Widrnan Carol Richard Sandra Weis Witte Zolman 32. Constance A da ms Ruben Cantu Billy Hesselbart 'X 3 l EW' Richard Kuhlman Ruth Ann Netcher A lice Reyes .,-Q.:r,,,,L U , , U. H ,mail ,,, 41' Q 3 Wir' 154' 1 'JE' M v A . Y P h, Clarence Avers It A Ellen Da mschrod er ,I A ' Q O Sarah Howard ,Q OC Vivian Malone .-fy in ' W, w Robert Orman Dona Reyes J Mary Lou Barron 1.41 Diane Giesler Ann James rel Q X1 1' 1, Dennis lvlarquardt r I H . wt, J a mes Overmyer Rose Sa ndrock J x ,r 4 A H A V Y. I ' ne bs Harvey Karen Bloom Buck 6, ack pil . nfl- - Jack Larry Haar Henkle A r ' 'U fs W R - l j - Dale Barbara Klingbeil Kroos 51 of , David Judy Marsh Myers 5 .- 14 .. 5 i:, ,z g A x Sheldon Herbert Overmyer Rader Nancy LaDona Swaisgood Van Dyke ,..gAiu.a1...4-ag... A, , jihltd gmt J' 5 iw, :Yi vff Gilbert Hernandez Barbara Kuhlman Vivian Minning Robert Ra der Merlyn Weng W.. N f-vw-'fr w e N,-, 3 is X K Paul Barkhau rbi '-:ar l Janice Da mschroder Q 1 James Havans Terrance Kroeger Lee Magsig Willia m Reynolds Olfll' -,-wk ..w-W-me-mmmnwv--7 'WT-,mm A ,..,M ,.,,,,,m?,.,,,mw, ,,WW-muy--,ff-F,-...,.,.e. 1 x 1' lift' - ra 1 Nancy Robert Brandes Brandow 1 Ji an 4 ti Leo James Deitemeyer Dunrnyer 4' J Ruth Barbara Herrick Huston K H ,,- ' gf fa.. J -v T Roger Rodger Krueger Ladd Diana Miller Rebecca Rollins Marilyn Miller John Salisbury 1 Mary Cantu Carol Fillmore , gb. - V f 8 it F af 'Q ' c -at May Sue James tw Wayne Lemke 4 11 Mardel Otte Joyce Savage Vicki Carr Dennis Flick . ar n 4 ' 51. Q Suellen Kelly Shirley Longnecker Darwin Overmyer Karen Willey . L Frances Chio 1 Ruth Ann Gahn Gary Kroeger Anthony Ma gsig Judith Peters Richard Yea sting Jo Anne Bass William Dischinger 4 4 fr, '5 .iii Franklin Bunning R V. V - serif' Q, V K eg 5, 5, v - f Becky Gra ver Lois Roberta Orman Snyder A A' K K I P 'ff i -' Cheryl Larry Anderson Avers Q D .fi r 'QF' ff af, n . Diane Nadine Hennessey Jacobs Norman Constance Webert Wendt 1 1 , Richard Clark Sharon Kardatzke Jack Stackhouse 515 W Karen Damschroder 11 3 K. ,sm Bonnie Kruse Colleen Wheeler mira! an i 'iii e I V., XA D 13 F .sm Bruce Knieriem Katherine Votaw fs 4 iv Daryl Dunham Danny Ma gsig Ernest Willmeth -,-T-.-,....,,, j0lU'fA QPCLCJQ ' K v Us 5 5 Keith Knieriem Sharon Whiting Nora Foltz Charles Minning Willia m Worthingron Dia ne Moellman Daniel Almendinger Lois Giesler Paul Rorherr 'S K., H+ Carol Behm Joseph Grau IDISHE Klingbeil Susan Ma gsig Karl Schmidlin L y-Aire! get I ' Qjracle Larry Alrnroth Richard Bruntz fa fi ,I 'J Q AP' 4' 'X f' ' ' 5 i 41 f Gary Haar I , r his' it Marian Kontak gifaff at K Billie McClain Robert Shaffer JW wi Haxm r .4 if 3 Lowell Da mschroder ,fy . Karen Walter Haar Haar Sharon Kroeger r . ' wa A. ,, W A 'A '1 E B f . ' xx Karen Opfer Harold Swartz 5 JP! A , William Avers s 'Lg 15l,j is Stanley Deitemeyer -'iif' Laura Jaeger Jean Kuhlman - ! , . Q an 'Q di' is an Susan Overmeyer Marilou Weber 1 h ,'5 . Il ,P Louise Ba llier , L K 2 yi! fr f Y gg X in :QQYV Lucille De Sta zio ,R 3 ,. ,4'!f 4llL. Samuel James Emi V Richard Ladd Diane Roepke Nancy Weidner -I ri Arla To 1 w i ll L r, hwhm sg ' La. Pamela Ames Rose Cantu Q, It L Pall Ronald Giesler Maria Elena Maldonado Erlinda Sanchez Mary Vega ra y an .Q Carolyn Ansread if Q x ii ve or ,.l.' j . Carolyn Da mschroder U Gi all ' x i f f Robert Griffin , E I V1 uf F ' , 5-1145529 Barry Moellman gr. D Iii N Robert Savage John Wa ters Q up-J-55 I Thomas Bloom . at 41 ,ff 4 'ia lb! Marilyn Damschroder Frederick Ha sselkus K enneth Neeb f K l Gilbert SNBIIZ John Weidner J - Q 4 U Y. IQ wif Ral' Bowman Norma Da mschrod er NU f Scott Herrick wh . James Netcher to-K Mary Lee Thomas George Weis ...Ns QCOFL gfd 8 an as Joanne Deacon Mary Ladd Janice Otte Esther Triston Paul Wheeler Diane Dunmyer Ana sta cio Maldonado Dorothy Roberts Jean Valasek Susan Willmeth P LM 3 7 A1 ibn Emi an J J Barbara Ann William econ Qu e Chic l V an 1 Q , .. -ff' 'rf , if f ' j f A' . ' rxfnlf i f Leslie Nora Roger Robert Goetz Graver Gross Haar Nan James Michael Bergman af Edward Miller Patricia Linker , E ,W V - .n 'ffl Daryle Da mschroder Ronald Peters f' o. -I Patrick Novoselec Janet Gahn Ruth Ann Schwemberger Judy Ann Rollins L ,NJN Wi James Haar Bra dy Stoner Judy A nn Elida Clark Figueroa S.. Carol Vincente Havens Hernandez Donald Marilyn Schling Alrnroth Tom John Heineman Howard Mel-ibeth Kathleen Tank Willey it f,-ar ' William Ansted Qi . ' I a X 1 . 'Y s A Jean Brandow . ml Martin Gahn Gregory Johns Kay Francis Miller Alfonso Sanchez A ,.. 1 Duane Arndt .P 1 w QF' Robert C antu Bonnie Lou Haar A ,f if ,Q , ,X i Larry Kardatzke Louise Misga sky Wayne Sa ndrock V Q 'V :f p s N5 t if.-sr A Michael Avers Maxine Clark A Q A Margaret Ann Haar a re Harry Keeler Diane OYY Kathleen Slates .X-' David Bunrling rf Qi Dennis Dei te mey er ' Wi fl KQV Y- ,,.- , Sandra Sue Haar Beverly Knipp David Peters Tim Wendler s. K t is by V P11 ' ff i .i I .ci William Bush Janet Deitemeyer We Q x P s john Hernandez Renelda Lerma Diane Peters Daniel Widman V -v- - Emi gmt T J a net Drummond Gerald Flick Constance Hetrick Russell Ma gsig ,my Baldemar Reyes Dennis Widman Charles Jaeger Jose Maldonado Carol Reynolds Sharon Wilburn Q61 2 M1115 FIRST GRADE In September, forty-two pupils were enrolled in the first grade. Among them were two sets of twins, Each month and each season brought happy experiences, new stories, songs, and games. The pupils made all the decorations for their Christmas tree. Santa Claus came to their party, There were treats and an exchange of gifts, too. Looking forward to Valentine's Day was another happy time. They posted their valentines in the huge valentine box which had eight slots labeled with the letrers of the alphabet, This helped to sort the mail as there were over 1400 valentines. Making a riddle book was fun. Riddles were made up about people and things in stories. The farm mural, made on long strips of paper, was fun, too. The year ended with a picnic lunch and games in the park. FIRST AND SECOND GRADE The combined first and second grade began the school year with an enrollment of I5 first graders and I4 second graders, They enjoyed working together on many of their projects such as art, language, music, and dramatizations, Each change in seasons and all the special days brought new interests and enjoyment for each child and they enjoyed making appropriate decorations for the room. ln Sepbember and October they studied the signs of fall and on walks they gathered various kinds of seeds and learned how they travel. At Thanksgiving time the pupils enjoyed learning about the Pilgrims and the Indians and about the first Thanksgiving, Besides other decorations at Christmas time the children made all the ornaments for their Christmas tree. The children were very proud of it. They also made a Christmas scene on a sand table and illustrated the story of the first Christmas on flannel board. They had a gift exchange and Santa Claus came to see them, February, though a short month, brought many interesting days. They learned about Edison, Lincoln, and Washington on their birthdays. They had a beautiful valentine box and it was filled to the top with lovely valentines for all the girls and boys. Soon after this they started observing the signs of spring, A story, Waking the Flowers, was dramatized, With Easter came Easter stories and songs. The children read many library books during the year. The second grade enjoyed the Weekly Reader and leamed many things from them, The school year was brought to a close with a picnic in the park with the children from Miss Myers' and Mrs. Arnold's room. SECOND GRADE The second grade began this year with an enrollment of thirty-eight pupils. They were kept busy learning the addition and subtraction combinations, The children enjoyed reading very much. This interest was shown by the number of children reading books from the library, the weekly reader, as well as the supplemen- tary books in their room. During the year the pupils observed the various seasonal activities by means of stories, poems, dramatizations, and drawing illustrations. At Christmas they had a gift exchange and a visit from Santa, They were very proud of their Christmas tree, because all the decorations were made by the children. The branches of the tree were loaded with all the beautiful ornaments made by little hands. For Valentine's Day they had a beautiful valentine box and a party. More than a thousand valentines were passed out. The children enjoyed the programs and picture-shows in the auditorium, along with their art lessons and music periods. All the boys and girls tried to do good work, They leamed to cooperate and share with one another, making the second year in school a very happy one, THIRD GRA DE The third grade had various seasonal activities. They had parties in the classroom. At the Christmas party, they exchanged gifts, Santa came to the door and left a present for each child. Recitations and dialogues were recited. About 600 valentines were deposited in their box. Ice Cream was enjoyed at the close of the party, They enjoyed the various assemblies, in the auditorium, also the movies in correlation with their school work. They took part in the Operetta and enjoyed it immensely. James Ninke made a microphone for the room. It was used during English periods. Some of the stories in their reader were dramatized. Some of them were played by using puppets. Karen Opfer, Richard Bruntz, Stanley Dietemeyer, and Sally Summers made the theaters. Lorene Klingbeil, Mary Ann Kroeger, Marilou Weber, Sarah Sommers, Jean Kuhlman, Karen Haar, Rebecca Fursmau, Susan Magsig, Karen Opfer, and Richard Bruntz composed the skits. Good manners and being helpful were practiced by most of the class. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE From the first week of school until this book went to press the same thirty-four children made up the two grades in Mrs. Stroh1's room. A project was always in progress. The Adobe house, Val- entine Post Office, and globes were the most popular. FOURTH GRA DE The school year started with an enrollment of forty-one children. The grade organized a club for the year. Committees were appointed to plan programs and parties during the year. The health and safety first projects were very successful in their room. The boys and girls have worked very hard to make this a successful year. FIFTH GRADE Twenty-one girls and eighteen boys have been members of the fifth grade this year. Class officers for the year were: Presi- dent, Clarence Aversg Secretary, Diane Gieslerg Treasurer, Larry Henkle. They were kept busy studying many interesting subjects. Perhaps, the greatest surprise was the size of our social studies textbook. However, it proved quite exciting for they studied the entire United States, while on an imaginary trip. The thought of fractions frightened them, but they soon learned they are not too difficult. Those who liked to study really found fifth grade work very interesting. Many of the pupils thought the best days of the year were the days of our Christmas and Valentine parties. All loved having a part in the Christmas Operetta, , , M- l w First gl Second Grade Valentine Box First Grade Christmas Tree X 5 'sy ! x'f,Q 50' Sixth Grade Second Grade Christmas Tree Valentine de Fiffl F0urth.Gg2tY50X Box Valensrade U Vaxenu GRADE LIBRARIA NS me Box gift Je SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Susan Myers, Barbara Kuhlman, Ruth Ann Netcher, Judy Hasselkus, Robert Magsig, Beverly Knieriem, Diane Giesler, Sandra Zolman, Shirley Kroeger, Frances Dalnschroder, .M,.J.,1..: 'L VLCLIO5 4'- X J .3 f- '-KN D 'P .- S SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Russell Geisler, Lauren Milbrodt, Mary Lou Hasselkus, Carol Sondergeld, Ray Avers, STANDING: Mrs. Barker, Mrs, Anstead. e fn, fa EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - Carol Sondergeld BUSINESS MANAGER - Lauren Milbrodt A'Ah LAYOUT EDITOR - Ray Avers , COPY EDITOR - Mary Lou Hasselkus ,Q - Prophecy - Alan Guth, Jim Orman ' ' ijy Quotations - Elaine Schlievert, Lois Hellwig History - Joyce Kuhlman, Marilyn Bloom A Will - Carolyn Druckenmiller, Carol Summers , BOOK SA LESMAN - Richard Bolander J A ,jf PHOTO EDITOR - Kem Damschroder 'N liz Individual Pictures - Carolyn Flick, Natalie Budd, Laura Lee ff 'fl-Q I Deacon ' r Group Pictures - Peggy Beck, Don Bittner 'hs I Snapshots - Arnold Misgasky, Roger Overmyer, Lyle Peters SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Roger Overmyer, Arnold Misgasky, TYPING EDITOR - Helen I-lorak Don Bittner, Lyle Peters, STANDING: Peggy Beck, Kent Dam- DESIGNER - Russell Giesler schroder, Natalie Budd, Carolyn Flick. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Bittner, Betty Jean Kaiser, La- Verne Behring, Patricia Adams, Fred Boss. SECOND ROW: Richard SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: Lois Hellwig, Joyce Kimberlill, Joyce Bolander, Lauren Kroeger, Kent Damschroder, Lauren Milbordt, Schroeder, Lillian Draper, Carolyn Druckenmiller, SECOND ROW: Alan Guth, John Votaw, THIRD ROW: Russell Geisler, Arnold Laura Lee Deacon, Carol Summers, Joyce Kimberlin, Marilyn Njjggagky, Wayne Wheatley' Keith Damschroder, Ray Avers, Ferd Hein, Barbara Widrrlafl. THIRD ROW: Alan Guth, Elaine Schlie- Porath, Lyle Peters. FOURTH ROW: James Orman, Roger Overmyer vert, Marilyn B100m. Helen Horak, James Orman. Eugene Kontak, Dick Flick, Leland Linker, Ronald Smith. rr f A 'Y ' 2 l 'Tic ' iI 5041 77 lflI'l0Ql'l ,,-- W A I di-ii l SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Co-editor, Joyce Kimberling Business Manager, Lillian Draper: Co-editor, Joyce Ann Schroeder, STANDING: Advisors, Mrs, Ansread, Mrs. Barker, NHMEOGRAPHISTS ll REPORTERS 3---' SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Gaylon Overmyer, Lauren Kroeger, Bar- bara Widman, Marilyn Hein, Elaine Schlievert, Ray Avers, Don Witr, STANDING: Douglas Pickard, Karen Jacobs, Delphine Overmyer, Joan Summers, Judy Druckenmiller, Margie Chio, Ruth Webert, Barbara Summers, Rachel Yeasring, Sue Crozier, Ellen Schroeder, Barbara Carol Sondergeld, Lillian Draper. Damschroder, James Owen. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn Flick, Carol Summers, Carolyn Druckenmiller, Lois Hellwig, Natalie Budd, Marilyn Bloom, Laura Lee Deacon, STANDING: Helen Horak, Carol Sondergeld, Joyce Kuhlman, Kent Damschroder, Eugene Kontak, Lillian Draper, Alan ARTISTS - Mary Lou llasselkus, Peggy Beck. Gurh, James Orman, A .Slmlmf ounci LEFT TO RIGHT: President, Raymond Aversg Jerry Miller, Judy Druckenmiller, John Wood, Jeannette Myers, Milan Kardat- zke, Joanne Chio, Mrs, Coleman, Betty Jean Kaiser, Mr. Het- rick, Bill Roberson, Carolyn Druckenmil- ler, Lauren Milbrodt, James Magsig, Beverly Flick. As in past years the Student Council has been busy pro- moting many activities. At the beginning of the school year the Student Council sold programs at football games. Early in November the council set up the Magazine Drive. Profits from this drive were spent on a new Ampro movie projector for the school. The Student Council set up schedules for noon activities in the gym. These activities include dancing and basketball for both boys and girls. The Student Council is in charge of the school assemblies and of Junior Red Cross activities. To promote the spirit of Christmas, the council decorated Christmas trees in the upper and lower halls. Dur- ing the basketball season, the Student Council sponsored and operated a refreshment stand at the home games. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Anstead, Lois Hellwig, Carol Sondergeld, Sue Crozier, Patty James, Rachel Ann Yeasting, Marlene Sondergeld, Karen Jacobs. STANDING: Katherine Mire- les, Shirley Michelson, Judy Owen, Marlene Barnes, Mary Kontak, Barbara Summers, ol? rariarw In 1952-1953 fourteen girls took charge of the High School Li- brary under the excellent super- vision of Mrs. Anstead. These girls were responsible for keeping the library clean and everything in order. At the present time there are Z, 230 books available in the li- brary. Approximately twenty reg- ular magazines are subscrlilbid 1 to, includin leife, Time a iona Geor ra his and other specific ones per aining to business, science, and current news. A wide variety of college bulletins is also received regularly. A most val- ued edition to the library this school year was a new set of Encyclopedia Americana Volumes. 44 .. T' 1 N A M , r Q ,,,,.-f' il 3--1'2'4i 4.--' ,.-uv' ,L galflff TUDENT DIRECTORS oger Overmyer, Joyce Schroeder wwf '-+1 VIHEII DIREC TOR-Mrs, John Ingersoll MAJORETTES-Kay Sampson, Peggy Kroos, Joanne Roepke, Carolyn Druckennnller, ff, - , , A I t..'A,kl'k' k ,Y N K, 1.1, .,n.. .ng '. 1 o , . , of Q-eg 3 - N' - 5 ' 455 'x E'ff'L.:51t ff75g -ff 5, M Q W ' ws:k37s',gf,,gp 115552 . W 4 r - J We , Y . . . f 2.4 f. L- li- fi 'ff -.f'i,L-,f1l'1 Hr' K' 4' r f Q. - 19 vu T 'W . 'Qu Y fx' s I STUDENT DIRECTOR-Lois uenwig F A . Ml l V vt-f cr I E U 1 V' xx .Ayn 'iii L2 r in U 3 3, .-95,5359 DRUM MAJOR-Roger Overmyer ' Ll 5 S nl enior Ezine! FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Richard Bolander, Madelyn Haar, Jeannette Myers, Jean Vandersall, Gary Renwand. SECOND ROW: Ruth Boss, Lauren Milbrodt, Mary Kontak, John Votaw, Joan Summers. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Gaylon Overniyer, Alan Guth, Joyce Kilnberlin, La Verne Behring, Bill Roberson. SECOND ROW: Roger Overmyer, Mary Lou Hasselkus, Rachel Yeasting, Patricia Adams, Faye Rothert, Jane Dainschroder. The Elmore High School Band under the direction of Marilyn Ingersoll, had several activities this year. During the football season, the band performed before and at the half of each game. They presented many unique formations. Also in the fall, the band marched in the parade at the Oak I-Iarbor Festival. The band took a trip to Bowling Green to see the United States Marine Band. Everyone enjoyed this exhibition. On March 2.0, the band took part in the County Festival, which was held in Elmore. This is a mass band that includes all the bands of the county. A spring concert was presented on May 15. The band also played before the junior and senior plays. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Katharine Barkhau, Peggy Beck, Susan Wood, Beverly Flick, Linden Darnschroder, Jeannene Willett, Judy Wendt, Patti James. SECOND ROW: Ellen Schroeder, Betty Jean Kaiser Helen Bay, Margie Chio, Carol Sondergeld, Carol Summers, Karen Hetrick, Joyce Kuhlman, 46 S , .. ....W,,, 7, ,,,.W WN,.. Q . . L z , , 51 .,,. .ifgll E. enior an FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joyce Schroeder, Natalie Budd, Elaine Schlievert, Lois Hellwig, Ruth Ann Longenecker, SECOND ROW: Marlene Barnes, Lois Magsig, Merle Haar, Larry Slates. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Magsig, Nancy Draper, Virginia Myers, Beryl Hille, Charles Haar, Ann Bittner, Barbara Summers, Paul Blausey. The Junior Band, with almost all new members this year, has done some fine work. They started the year by furnish- ing music before the Operetta and be- tween scenes. Their second appearance was for the Spring Concert. There are 28 members, consisting of students from the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. unior QXXS fl S 2. 522751 It SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandra Zolman, Susan Myers, Dennis Ha ar, Shirley Michelson, Dennis Stackhouse, James Owen, Lyle Haar, Helen Bay. SECOND ROW: Joan Kuhlman, Mary Ann Barnes, Dolores Toops, David Haar, Dale Klingbeil, Beth Brandes, Robert Waterman, Edgar Buck, Barbara Damschroder, David Overmyer, James Klick- man. STANDING: Sandra Hesselbart, Alice Lemke, David Dunham, Mrs. Ingersoll, The Mixed Chorus of 56 members is composed of juniors and seniors, Their first appearance was for the Christmas Assembly, with a senior member of the Chorus, Kent Dam- schroder, acting as Master of Ceremonies. They sang in the Ottawa County Music Festival, which was held in Elmore this year on March 20. The close of their successful season was the Spring Musicale. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lois Magsig, Peggy Kroos, Madelyn Haar, Sue Crozier, Judy Wendt, Carol Summers, Carolyn Druck- enmiller, Barbara Widman, Ann Bittner. SECOND ROW: Margie Chio, Dolores Damschroder, Marilyn Hetrick, Elaine Kardatzke, Helen Horak, Mary Lou Hasselkus, Rachel Ann Yeasting, Marilyn Hein, Carolyn Sampson. THIRD ROW: Richard Bolander, Norman Semrock, Kenny Smith, John Wood, Vernon Opfer, Jim Lauer, Mrs, Ingersoll. FOURTH ROW: Dick Manzeck, Merle Haar, Jim Orman, Lyle Peters. l SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Ingersoll, Marlene Sondergeld, Mar- lene Barnes, Nancy Draper, Jane' Deitemyer, Delphine Overmyer, Jeannene Willet, Ruth Boss, Eva Bittner, Margaret Witt. SECOND ROW: Shirley White, Jeanne Magsig, Nancy Heilman, Jane Howard, Joan Summers, Edith Widman, Darlene Weng, Jean Vandersall, Ellen Schroe- der, Virginia Myers. THIRD ROW: Judy Druckenmiller, Jean Deitemyer, Jane Peters, Eileen Harder, Carol Heilman, Helen Bay, Betty Jean Kaiser, Ruth Webert, Barbara Summers, Mary Kontak. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Janis Damschroder, Kay Sampson, Peggy Beck, Lois Hellwig, Joan Marsh, Lillian Draper, Jean- nette Myers, Joyce Schroeder. SECOND ROW: Joanne Roepke, LaVerne Behring, Joyce Kuhlman, Carol Sondergeld, Elaine Schlievert, Natalie Budd, Carol Damschroder, Joyce Kimberlin THIRD ROW: Roger Overmyer, Alan Guth, Larry Slates, Arnold Misgasky, Gaylon Overmyer, Eugene Kontak. FOURTH ROW: Nelson Avers, Keith Damschroder, Kent Damschroder, Peter Schwemberger, ee CM The Girls Glee Club of thirty members is composed of freshmen and sophomore girls and their director, Mrs, Inger- soll. The Glee Club's first performance was for the Thanks- giving Union Service at the St, John's Church, The Holiday Season was ushered in by their part of the school Christmas Assembly presented by the Music Department. Their final public appearance this year was at the Spring Musicale. LEFT TO RIGHT: Joyce Kimberlin, Joyce Schroeder, Natalie Budd, Peggy Beck, Lois Hellwig, Carol Sondergeld, Joyce Kuhlman, Carol Druckenmiller, Carol Summers, Mrs. Ingersoll. .z Y lo, V a 9 48 CLARINET QUARTET: Carol Summers, Peggy Beck, Joyce Kuhl- CLARINET QUARTETQ Carol Sondergeld, Margie Ohio, Jeannene man, Judy Wendt. Willett, Helen Bay, l'l5Ql'YLALJ Upon walking past the music room fifth periods on Tuesday you can hear a group of happy girls practicing hard, If you would investigate, you would find either the Junior or Senior Girls En- semble, As a new organization of eight boys this year, the Boys En- semble has not had too many activities, They entered the contests at Tiffin and sang in the Spring Musicale. They had fun singing together, anyway. JUNIOR GIRLS' ENSEMBLE: Judy Wendt, Kay Sampson, Joanne Roepke, Madelyn I-Iaar, Peggy Kroos, Margie Chio, Ann Bittner Jeannette Myers, Elaine Kardatzke. BOYS' ENSEMBLE: Kent Damschroder, Nelson Avers, Kenneth Smith, Norman Semrock, Gaylon Overmyer, Larry Slates, Roger OVQUUYQT- Man Gum- TRUMPET TRIO: Madeiyn naar, Mary Komak, Rum Boss. 30951 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanne Magsig, Jeannene Willett, Janis Damschroder, Rachel Yeasting, Sue Crozier, Judy Wendt, Mrs, Anstead, Jeannette Myers, Peggy Kroos, Marlene Sondergeld, Jean Vandersall, Ellen Schroeder. SECOND ROW: Joan Marsh, Marilyn Hein, Joyce Schroeder, Jane Howard, Joan Summers, Joanne Roepke, Carolyn Sampson, Sue Giesler, Carolyn Druckenmiller, Joyce Kuhl- man, Carol Sondergeld, Darlene Weng, THIRD ROW: Kay Sampson, Mary Kontak, Mary Lou Hasselkus, Margie Chio, Barbara Summers, Laura Lee Deacon, Virginia Myers, Jane Peters, Helen Bay, Carol Summers, Judy Druckenmiller, Madelyn Haar, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Blausey, George Magsig, Beryl Hille, Albert Boss, Tom Croll, Frank Bowman, Lester Lemke, Duane Lohr, SECOND ROW: Charles Haar, Roger Overmyer, Jerry Lohr, Jerry Miller, Carlton Giesler, Clayton Lemke, Leslie Willey, David Orman, THIRD ROW: Morton Harder, Lowell Rothert, Gaylon Overmyer, Lauren Milbrodt, Fred Boss, Ferd Porath, James Orman, Willard Sarnes, STAND- ING: Dick Deacon, Mr, Barker, Don Bittner, John Wood, Don Witt, Larry Slates, The 1952-53 officers of FHA were: President, Margie Chio: Vice-President, Ann Bittner: Secretary-Treasurer, Joyce Schroe- der: and Reporter, Mary Kontak, Mrs. Damschroder was our sponsor, On December 22, 1952, the FHA invited the FFA boys to go caroling. Refreshments were served afterwards, Everyone enjoyed the dancing later in the evening, On February 14, they had a bake sale in the Food Lockers, The profit on this sa le was approximately 540. gsm The GAA started the year by inviting the new freshman members, Meetings were held on the first Monday of each month. After each meeting the girls played games, Mrs, Anstead acted as advisor, Our officers were: Judy Wendt, President: Jeannette Myers, Vice-President, Rachel Yeasting, Secretary: Sue Crozier, Treasurer: and Peggy Kroos, Social Chairman, On January 28, they entertained the Woodville GAA, After playing games, they served refreshments, In March, the girls played basketball with the Genoa GAA, In the summer of 1952, State FFA Camp was held with Clayton Lemke, David Orman, Gaylon Overmyer, and Jerry Lohr attending to represent Elmore, The FFA also took a summer trip to Detroit, Michigan, In September, the FFA participated in a pest hunt with Genoa FFA, The officers of the FFA went to Green Springs to a Leadership Conference in October. Cider was made and sold in the fall, Several scrap drives were held to raise money to go to Chicago to the International Livestoc Show, November 28-30, Seed corn was sold through the Greis Agency, Greenhands were initiated at our October monthly meetings, Larry Slates entered the district public speaking con- test at Oak Harbor in January, A parliamentary proce- dure demonstration was given at the Graytown Institute, Election of officers was held in April, District judging contest was held and the boys with the highest scores will enter the state judging contest during the FFA Convention in June, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Darlene Weng, Mary Alice Glecker, Jean Deitemeyer, Virginia Myers, Jean Vandersall, Ellen Schroeder, Jean nene Willett, SECOND ROW: Peggy Beck, Lois Hellwig, Joyce Kim- berlin, Joyce Schroeder, Margie Chio, Mrs, Damschroder, Ann Bitt- ner, Mary Kontak, Carolyn Sampson. THIRD ROW: Lillian Draper, Delphine Overmyer, Barbara Widman, Natalie Budd, Madelyn Haar, Jeannette Myers, Betty Jean Kaiser, Jane Deitemeyer, Jane Peters. FOURTH ROW: Marlene Sondergeld, Edith Widman, Dolores Dam- schroder, Eileen Harder, Ruth Boss, Ruth Fondessy, Eva Bittner, Mar garet Witt, Marilyn Widman. FIFTH ROW: Marilyn Hein, Carolyn Flick, Marlene Barnes, Laura Lee Deacon, Barbara Summers, Ruth Webert, Marilyn Bloom, Mary Lou Hasselkus, Helen Bay, Joan Marsh FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Ohl, Clayton Lemke, Larry Slates, Nelson Avers, Keith Damschroder, Mr. Powell, SECOND ROW: Ray Avers, Merle Haar, Gaylon Overmyer, Roger Overmyer, Richard Avers, Richard Dolph, Lyle Peters, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lois Hellwig, Carolyn Druckenmiller, Mrs. man, Elaine Schlievert, Barbara Widman. SECOND ROW: Peggy Beck, Draper, Carolyn Flick, Joyce Schroeder, Natalie Budd, Marilyn Hein, Kimberlin, THIRD ROW: Joyce Kuhlman, Laura Lee Deacon, Marilyn Mary Lou Hasselkus, Helen Horak, Carol Summers, Carol Sondergeld. Mrdify ug The Varsity Club is under the direction of Mr, James Smith, the coach, Its officers are as follows: Kent Dam- schroder, president: Keith Damschroder, secretary and treasurer, and Norm Semrock, reporter, The Varsity Club sold special plates for the front of automobiles to make money. It also held a picnic, 51 rofecfor The Projector Club was re-organized in October of last year, Officers were elected as follows: Keith Damschroder, President: Raymond Avers, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr, Powell acted as the advisor, The club is in charge of the showing of all films and slides during school time. The school was presented with a new Ampro Movie Projector in January, 1953, and the club enjoyed work- ing with the new machine, The club took a one day trip during Easter vacation to Columbus to tour the Department of Slide and Film Exchange and the State Board of Film Censorship. Everyone enjoyed the trip very much. The club will re-organize next school year, erdafik Versatile Club had as its members all the senior girls and the advisor, Mrs. Coleman, The girls enjoyed plan- ning the various activities throughout the year and were proud to wear their Versatile pins. Some of the girls helped the Versatile Alumnae with the Bazaar which was held in November. Versatile Alumnae support a S200 scholarship for a deserving Versatile Senior, who this year happened to be Carol Summers. An assembly was presented on February 18, It consisted of a play A Date with the Professor, a pantomine, and a song by the Senior Ensemble. The highlight event came in May, a banquet was given by the Senior girls for the Versatile Alumnae and for the junior girls who will be Versatile members next year, Cole- Senior girls believe that membership in Versatile Club Llulan broadens their general education, provides a fuller social BJFZES life, improves school spirit, and promotes a better develop 0 1 ment of the natural talents of its members, BOTTOM OF E , RIGHT TO LEFT: Coach Smith, Don Bittner, Frank Bowman, Russell Giesler, Kent Damschroder, Norman Semrock, Bill Shaffer, Clayton Lemke, Joe Mireles, Willard Sarnes, Bob Damschro- der, Marvin Mireles, Ronnie Smith, Dick Flick, Wayne Wheatley, Roger Overmyer, Gaylon Overmyer, Eugene Kontak, Paul Neeb, Dick Manzeck, Kenny Smith, James Lauer, Keith Damschroder, Alan Guth. MIDDLE BAR, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dick Kardatzke, Arnold Misgasky, Jerry Lohr, Bill Ohl. 2. y . 'i rpglfh 40' 1 D' ,J . qwif f 5' sf ,. 5 .Y 'FYI li wg '- S.. X fl.: ' V ' 1 . ,L , - 49 5 ef 5 X i -' 5- sw ww- -9- if 'mi SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Karl Flick, Tom Croll, Fredric Avers, Duane Lohr, Marvin Mireles, Lester Lemke, Dick Deacon, Clayton Lemke, Bill Ohl, Lauren Kardatzke, Denny Kruse. SECOND ROW: Douglas Pickard, Russell Geisler, Nelson Avers, Joe Mireles, Norman Semrock, Frank Bowman, Walter Schrader, Jerry Haar, Torn Crozier, Bill Shaffer, Kent Damschroder, Bob Damschroder, Willard Sarnes, Danny Wood, Rex Ohl, THIRD ROW: Jim Smith, Don Roepke, Jerry Lohr, Keith Damschroder, Merle Kardatzke, Wayne Wheatley, Dick Dolph, lim Lauer, Dick Kardatzke, Richard Manzeck, Kenny Smith, Paul Neeb, Ronny Smith, Chuck Rymers. Home l3 Z8 25 13 13 12 Z4 6 6 jooidaf Game Visitors Ottawa Hills Z0 Genoa 26 Fremont St. Joe 47 Gibsonburg 43 Castalia 7 Sandusky St. Mary's 32 Lakeside 13 Oak Harbor 12 Clyde 33 Q in: Ea KENT DAMSCHRODER CO-Captain Senior - Guard, was used as a defensive lineman, stopping many plays coming up the BOB DAMSCHRODER and a hard player, middle. Kent was chosen as co-captain for 1952. DICK DOLPH Junior - Quarterbackg carried the ball 63 times for 183 yards from scrimmage, scored 32 points, completed 30 of 85 passes and was valua- ble in punt and kick off returns. Dick also played as a defensive back and at times moved into the defen- sive line. NORM SEMROCK Captain Junior - Fullbackg scored 60 points for the Bulldogs, gained 513 yards from scrimmage, and returned kick off's for 353 yards. Norm was chosen as all conference Fullback al- ies. One cannot forget his alertness as a defensive safety man. Sophomore - Guardg did fine work for a Sophomore in the line, He is a willing worker caught passes for I6I yards, though hampered by injur- BILL OHL g00tA6l! RONNY SMITH Sophomore - I-Ialfbackg carried the ball 5I times for a net gain of 154 yards and one touchdown. ,971 CLULJLLG A MARVIN MIRELES Sophomore - Quarterback, as an understudy Quarterback, he carried the ball 3 times for 2 yards per try, completed 3 out of 6 passes and was a master at ball handling. Marv was the winner of the Coach Smith trophy for having the best play book for the year, 54 Junior - Center, came along fast and was the regular center and line backer. Bill should make it plenty tough for the opposition in 1953. DICK KARDATZKE Junior - End, was the leading pass receiving end for Elmore in 1952, scoring one T.D. and an extra point. This was Dick's first year of football and a great accomplishment to make the team as a regular, KENNY SMITH Junior - Halfback was leading ground garner for carrying the ball for 537 yard Ken scored three touchdowns and setup many more With his speed afoot he should be hard to catch next year loss yardage. WILLA RD SARNES Junior - Guardg a tough hard working lineman who became a stalwart guard this year, FRANK BOWMAN Senior - Halfback was to a defensive lineman to strengthen the m.tddle of Bulldog line. Frank s stand play was in the Lakeside throwing the opponent for RUSSELL GEISLER Senior - Endg was a serious hard competitor for Elmore. What he lacked in size he made up in fight, BILL SHAFFER Sophomore - Centerg became the kicking specialist for Elmore. Bill kicked 8 extra points for the Bulldogs and could be considered the best kick off man Elmore has ever had. DICK MA NZECK Junior - Tackle: served pri- marily as a substitute tackle and is considered valuable to the team for his kicking ability. CLAYTON LEMKE Junior - Guardg served mostly as a utility lineman in 1952. With hard play and the will to win Red should do very well in 1953- His last year should be his best. g00fACl! JERRY LOHR Sophomore - Tackleg played both offense and defense. Jerry is a tough tackle and certainly should wade through opposing lines in I953. He will be big- ger, wiser, and tougher. ARNOLD MISGA SKY Senior - Tackleg made his Varsity letter as a Senior. Butch did not see too much action but was able to get into some varsity games. .gncbuivluagi PA NEEB JIM LAUER Junior - Tackleg nicknamed Crisco for his size, Jim made Junior - Endg caught passes for 34 yards net and scored one touchdown, Buzz was used primarily as a defensive end WAYNE WHEATLEY Senior - Tackleg was used as a defensive tackle returning after one year's absence from football. The squad certainly will miss Wayne in that line. 55 and can be credited with a lot of saves for Elmore. JOE MIRELES Freshman - Halfbackg made the varsity on his defensive alertness, Joe played as a defensive halfback in the later part of the season. A good tackler and plenty of grit, it a real game on the field, A very hard worker and was moved to defensive end to stop up the opponents, KEITH DA MSCHRODER Senior - Endg caught passes for 56 yards and scored one touchdown, Keith was moved from Quarterback to End in 1952. amify i ! 5 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dick Dolph, Dick Kardatzke, Don Bittner, Alan Guth, Larry Slates, STAND ING: Gaylon Overmyer, Dick Flick, Eugene Kontak, Jim Orman. We 54 34 36 51 Z8 52 57 42 46 52 58 55 48 40 43 51 Woodville Lakeside Gibsonburg Pemberville Genoa Oak Harbor Gibsonburg Lakeside Oak Harbor Woodville Genoa Green Springs Fremont St. Joe Clyde Sandusky St. Mary' s Tournament Oak Harbor 56 They 58 46 38 59 Z7 63 75 67 65 54 53 43 65 48 85 66 LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Rymers, Richard Avers, Leroy Witt, Paul Blausey, Paul Neeb, Beryl Hille, Marvin Mireles, Willard Sarnes, Jerry Lohr, Richard Manzeck, Don Witt, Norman Semrock, Bob Damschroder, Bill Shaffer. 25611105 The Elmore Reserves, under the direction of their Coach, Charles Rymers a record of eight wins and seven losses. The reserves began the season led by Captain Larry Slates who made such a fine showing that he gained a first string position on the Varsity. An election was held and Don Witt and Dick Manzeck were elected Co-Captains. Many a game was put on ice by the fine shooting of Buzz Neeb who in one game alone scored 36 points. Bill Shaffer, Jerry Lohr, and Willard Sarnes provided the defensive strength while Norm Semrock provided the aggressiveness that enabled Elmore to overtake many a team in the closing seconds. Further depth was provided by Marvin Mireles, Beryl Hille, Leroy Witt, Paul Blausey, Bob Damschroder and Richard Avers. In the first game of the County Tournament held at Elmore, Elmore beat Genoa 63 to 38 which advanced them to the Reserve Finals against Oak Harbor. In this game, Elmore rallied to win in the last two minutes, 48 to 40. The team ended the 1952-53 season with a trophy gained as Ottawa County Reserve Champions, the first of such kind since 1946. RESERVES We They 47 Woodville 46 30 Lakeside 36 52 Gibsonburg 58 27 Pemberville 24 54 Genoa 28 34 Oak Harbor 42 52 Gibsonburg 42 52 Lakeside 28 45 Oak Harbor 48 38 Woodville 43 61 Genoa 23 66 Green Springs 29 44 Fremont St. Joe 47 39 Clyde 40 39 Sandusky St. Mary's 33 Tournament 63 Genoa 38 48 Oak Harbor 40 57 LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Kuhlman, Bill Barnes, Danny Wood, Lauren Kardatzke, Don Lauer, John Morris, Coach Rymer Rex Ohl, John Votaw, Lauren Sampson, John Marsh, David Haar. unior-.M Z?a:5Lef6a! Junior high basketball completed the 1952-53 season with 3 wins and 5 losses for the seventh and eighth and 1 win and 7 losses for the freshmen. According to statistics Bill Kuhlman had a total of 86 points in total seventh and eighth competition followed by Danny Wood with 53 points. For the freshmen, Lester Lemke contributed a season total of 64 points with Lauren Kardatzke and Don Roepke second high with 34 points each. The most exciting game played during the season was with Oak Harbor which finally ended in double overtime Q sudden death J period with Oak Harbor winning 40 to 38. FRESHMEN 7th and 8th GRADE We They We They 15 Gibsonburg 23 24 Lindse 25 19 St. Joe 32 17 Gibsonburg 23 24 Clyde 28 26 St. Joe 30 27 Oak Harbor 13 29 Allen Central 16 38 Oak Harbor 40 41 Oak Harbor 10 Qdouble overtime 32 Oak Harbor 24 26 St. Joe 4 27 St. Joe 34 17 Cfibsonburg 18 18 Gibsonburg 36 27 Clyde 33 ' LEFT TO RIGHT: Lester Lemke, Milan Kardatzke, Kenneth Avers, Richard Longnecker, Coach Rymers, Don Roepke, Bill Rohloff, Bill Ling, Karl Flick, Gary Renwand. Zac SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Karl Flick, Bill Schaffer, Norm Semrock, Paul Neeb, Kenny Smith, Nelson Avers, Kenny Avers, Jerry Lohr, Lauren Kardatzke. SECOND ROW: Bill ling, Willard Sarnes, Dennis Kruse, Ronny Smith, lim Lauer, Bob Damschroder, Marv Mireles, Dick Dolph, Joe Mireles. THIRD ROW: Don Roepke, Duane Lohr, Don Bittner, Dick Manzeck, Clayton Lemke, Roger Overmyer, Pete Schwemberger, Tom Crozier, Bill Rohloff, Walter Schrader, Coach Smith. Dual Meets We They 37 Oak Harbor 81 84 2f3 Lake 33 1f3 76 Pemberville 42 64 1f2 Gibsonville 53 lf2 Triangular Meet Elmore-79 2f3g Lakeside-43 lf3g Sandusky St. Mary's-24. Ottawa County Meet Ermore-27 lf2g oak Harbor-56 lf4g Port Clinton-42 lf4g Lakeside-193 Genoa-9. Clyde Relays Elmore placed in the 880 Relay, Mile Relay, Shot Put, Discus, 100 Yard Dash, and the 220 Yard Dash. Ohio Wesleyan Relays Saturday, April 24, Elmore entered a team in the 880 Relay and the Sprint Relay at Delaware. The Sprint Relay team qualified for the finals but lost in the final running. Northwest District Track Meet Elmore placed 9 among 27 class B schoolsg Norm Semrock in the Broad Jumpg Willard Sarnes in the Discusg and the 880 Relay team, composed of Cork Avers, Kenny Avers, Norm Semrock, and Kenny Smith, qualified for the State Meet. Paul Neeb tied fifth in the Pole Vault. 59 . C 7.7 ., .. Jllivl ltr . M9205 lleell PCLCL RUTH BOSS Queen at Sandusky Bay Conference Track Meet at Clyde, May Z, 1952. joofgaf M2011 0116! .X4ff2I1JCl,l'li55 fLeft to Rightjz Joanne Roepke, Queen Carol Summers, Jeannette Myers. 1952 Football Queen and Attendants. 60 0l'l0I' xS?l,l,J2I'lt5 'E -I is RAYMOND AVERS KENT DAMSCHRODER Valedictorian Sa lutatorian , 1- ov I th is L GERALD CROLL LOIS HELLWIG ALAN GUTH CAROL SUMMERS Sixth in World History GAYLON OVERMYER State Farmer Degree 1953. Sixth in English XII: Scholarship at Heidelberg College. Sixth in Social Studiesg Scholarship at Capital University, ' RS Ol' A E' AM G 4 QL 2 wt Q opcrrq A 0 Q40 EFA E x f x -:ig--J 'og QQ Cbggfob L f ld 4:48 4 04.76 I Q , , M X kxxxxyfful jf gb 4 I ' D J I f' ' 61 Versatile Scholarship DAVID HARDER State Farmer Degree 1952. 1 nl, l,U'l'lI'l'leI' LEFT TO RIGHT: Norma Weidner, Bar- f bara Richardson, Shirley Damschroder. Presented bY the Class 0 1952 i May 2, 1952 CAST: Dick Zolman LEFT TO RIGHT: Grace Hellwig, Kath- Norma Weidner . . . . John Bowman Rosemary Misgasky .... Gene Nolan Shirley Ling .... Shirley Damschroder Grace Hellwig . , , . , Bob Misgasky Katarine Snyder , . Barbara Richardson Dale Deitemyer , . Bruce Damschroder Director . . , , . Mrs. Dora E, Coleman Student Directors . . . Mary Ann Kuhlman Dick Zolmanr Norma Weldner erine Snyder, Shirley Ling, Gene Nolan, ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' PegSYROh10ff Dale Deitemyer. LEFT TO RIGHT: Norma Weidner, Dick Zolman, Bob Misgasky, Shirley Dam- schroder, Bruce Damschroder, Barbara Richardson. ramafic geafiuaf SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alan Guth, James Lauer, Mrs. Anstead, Dick Deacon. STANDING: Peggy Beck, Marlene Barnes, Barbara Summers, Joyce Kuhlman, Carol Summers, J 62 Presented at Oak Harbor CAST: Joyce Kuhlman . Alan Guth . . Peggy Beck , , Dick Deacon , Director , . . Student Director December 4, 1953 , , , Marlene Barnes , Barbara Summers , , , James Lauer , Mrs. Raymond Anstead , , , , Carol Summers Judy Wendt ,4 Dairy pm Presented by Cla ss of 1954 November I4, I952 CAST: Judy Wendt , , Margie Chio . Merle Haar , . Peggy Kroos , , Larry Slates , . . Peter Schwemberger Lois Magsig . . . Madelyn Haar Director ,,.. Student Directors . , David Orman , , Don Witt , . Leslie Willy , Jeannette Myers , Joanne Roepke Kay Sampson , Carol Da mschroder LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Slates, Judy Wendt, Peggy Kroos, Peter Schwem berger. , Mrs, Dora E. Coleman , Janice Damschroder , , Rachel Yeasting Judy Wendy, Larry Slateg Merle Haar, Margie Chio Arnold Misgasky, Alan Guth .9! mofder Qnfg J new Presented by Class of 1953 CAST: Joyce Schroeder Carol Summers , Lois Hellwig, . Joyce Kuhlman , Peggy Beck , . Alan Guth , , Arnold Misga sky Director . . . Student Director April I7, 1953 , , , . Roger Overmyer . . . Marilyn Hein , Kent Damschroder , , . Richard Bolander , , Wayne Wheatley , , Keith Damschroder , ,,,, James Orman , , , Mrs, Dora E. Coleman . Mary Lou Hasselkus LEFT TO RIGHT: Keith Damschroder, Mrs, Coleman, Joyce Schroeder, Eugene Kontak, Mary Lou Hasselkus, 63 unior enior rom 'x.,q,,T'8'at-rw ---B rf-Y K -ffl 'M s I 952 'srf'1-2-A BACKGROUND: Mary Ann Kuhlman, Dick Zolman, Rosemary Misgasky, John Bowman Gladys Avers, Norman Kroos, Mrs, James, Mr. James. FOREGROUND: Mrs. Geis, Carl Soenichsen, As we walk into this large tent, we realize we are under the Big Top. There are cages set up with lions and tigers and other animals performing. Balloons are hanging from the ceiling which are very colorful. The dinner tables are decorated with merry-go-rounds, animal, and all that you would find at a circus. Place cards and favors are popcorn, candy, and suckers in cellophane of all colors. After the dinner is the program. Kent Damschroder is our ring-leader and introduces Alan Guth who is giving the welcome and Dick Zolman gives the response. The manager of the circus, Mr. L. R. Hetrick gives a few remarks. The Junior Ensemble sings a very appropriate number, The Popcorn Man. Two girls, Joyce Kuhlman and Carol Summers, play a two piano duet. After the program, the men help to take down the tables and get ready for dancing by a well-known orchestra from Toledo. After the dance, everyone leaves and talks about this enjoyable evening years after. 1 , u X B Marilyn Ingersoll, John Ingersoll Joyce Kuhlman, Bob Lauer MIS. SOCD-iChS6fl, Mr. Geis 64 Wishing Well LEFT TO RIGHT: Sue Crozier, Mrs. Anstead, Judy Wendt, Jeannette Myers, Carolyn Sampson, Janis Damschroder, Carol Damschroder, Sue Geisler. unior- enior rom 1953 As we step off the ADD-LN, a boat resembling a yacht, we see a light which makes our boat look red. We get leis and continue down the gang-plank where to our right we see palm trees and a mountain scene. To our left is a wishing well which draws the attention of many people and where many pictures are taken. Also on our left is a little grass shack. As in the U.S, also in Hawaii they have stages and the one we see has palm trees, stars, and a moon on it. The dinner tables are decorated with red candles and guitars placed on strips of crepe paper. Nut cups and place cards are all in one and resemble a sea shell. Instead of one program there are two lying at our places. One is the regular program: the other, the dance program. As you know there always is a program and I believe it is about to begin. Norman Semrock, the master of ceremonies, is now giving his welcome and look who is going to give the response, Alan Guth. Everyone quiet, the manager of the building is going to give a few remarks. You will recognize the manager as Mr. Hetrick. And now Norman says. we shall have a song by the Junior En- semble. Many other stars are introduced, a girls trio, piano duet, baritone solo, tap and pantomine routine, piano solo, vocal solo, and a Mixed Ensemble is singing Aloha in closing. A very enjoyable evening of dancing was spent and finally decide it is time to go home and leave this great land of love and romance. TOP To BOTTOM: Merle Boat which took us on our cruise Dick Deacon on ladder Haar, Vernon Opfer, War- ren Weidner, 65 XV- Marcliing In acca aureafe Szruice INSTRUMENTAL PROCESSIONAL HYMN ........ O F SCRIPTURE LESSON . PRAYER . ..... . . OI' Speake rs and Choir ay 24, 1953 . . Ruth Hebert Thousand Tongues Rev. Dale Limbert Rev. Tobe Mackey ANTHEM . O Lord, How Excellent Thy Name SERMON . ....... Rev. Forrest Witt Youth Must Serve ANTI-IEM . . . . . . . O Man of Galilee BENEDICTION ....... Rev. Millard Knowles INST RUMENTIXL RECESSIONAL . Ruth Webe rt Valedictorian-Ray Avers Prof. H. R. Cotterrnan Capital University ommencemenf xercided ay Qs, 1953 Salutatorian -Kent Damschrode r PROCESSIONAL . . . Ruth Webert INVOCATION . . Rev. Forrest Witt SALUTATORY ..... Kent Damschroder Welcome VALEDICTORY ....... Raymond Avers We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us ENSEMBLE ........ Alma Mater CLASS ADDRESS . . Prof. H. R. Cotterrnan MUSIC ........... Class Song PRESENTATION OF CLASS . . . L. R. Hetrick PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS . C. J. Kuhlman Assisted by Alvina Kontak-Class Advisor BENEDICTION. . Rev. A. J. Braun RECESSIONAL ..... Ruth Webert Marching Out F, F,A. Trip to Chicago Basketball Game I9 2 .SMOJ Pages H8 St Ong SEPTEMBER I8 Motller's Club--Tuacber's Party I9 Band--Bowling Green 20 Senior Pictures 24 Individual Pictures 29 Freshman Softball game--St. Joe at Elmore OCTOBER 6 Freshman Football at Gibsonburg--G, A, A, meeting 9 County Teacher's Meeting I3 Freshman football Genoa at Elmore I7 Assembly--Alaska by dog team 24 N, W, T, Meeting---no school NOVEMBER I Federation Halloween Party G. A, A, ---Freshman Football at Oak Harbor Group Pictures S Kiwanis Dance I3 P. T.A. I4 junior Play 18 Basketball Woodville my ZI Basketball Lakeside Qllj 25 Basketball Gibsonburg fTj 27 Thanksgiving Vacation 28-30 F,F, A, trip to the International Livestock Show in Chicago DFIEMBER l G,A,A, Meeting z Basketball Pembcrville fill 3 Helm Ads 4 County Dramatic Festival lr. Hi basketball at lindsey 5 Basketball Genoa QT, 9 Jr. Hi basketball Gibsonburg Il P,'I',A, Meetingg Ir. Hi basketball St. loe CHQ I2 Basketball Oak Harbor CD I4 Federauon Christmas program 16 Jr. Hi basketball al Allen Central 18 Grade Operettal Jr. Hi basketball Clyde QHJ IQ Basketball Gibsonbllrg Qllj zo Kiwanis Dance 25 Merry Christmas JANUARY l Happy New Year School Assembly--Smith GL Dane Basketball Lakeside QTJ 8 Jr. Hi basketball at Oak Harbor 9 Basketball Lake QTJ I2 loe Ellis assembly I5 Semester exams 16 Semester exams IQ Federation Open Meeting zo Basketball Woodville QTJ 22 lt. lll basketball at St. loe 23 Basketball Genoa flrlj 28 Woudvllle tit Elmore G, A, A, QPU 29 lr. Hi basketball atClyde go Basketball Green Springs fH5g Senior Scholarship Tests 31 Kiwanis Dance FEBRUARY 2 G, rl, A,g School Assembly, Jugglers Basketball St. Joe QTJ Basketball Clyde my I2 Activity Pictures 3 6 5 6 3 6 Senior Girls and Boys Ensemble in Spring Musicale 68 akfwlaf 1953 Pages 08 K U9 cont. 13 Basketball St. Mary's CHQ lf: County Reserve BB Tournament 18 Vcrsaulc Assembly 20 County Basketball Tournament MARCH 2 G,A.A, Meeting 6 R,O, T,C,g Athletic Banquet I2 P,T,A, Meeting, FFA Meeting I5 Freshman Assembly I4 Alumni Dance I7 if,F,A, Parent-Son Banquet to County Festival Practice 20 County Band Festival fill 23 Assenrbly. Jim Nessie 24 Preliminary District State Tests 25 Marioncttcs 26 County Teachers Meeting, ar Grayrown 27 Junior Asseinblyg Kiwanis Amateur Show 28 F.F,A, Movie 30 Easter Vacation: Projector Club makes tri APRIL fi School reopened 7 Federation Meeting 8 Every Pupil Test ty P,T, A, Meetingg F,B, L. A, Meeting IC Track Port Clinton ll Dance I3 G,A,A, Meeting 14 Track Oak llarbor I6 Track--Lakeside, St. Mary's, Elmore If Senior Playg Eighth Grade State Test Ig American Legion Conference 21 Track Lake 22 Pre-School Clinic 25 Tenth Grade Assembly 24 Spnng Musicale, Clyde Relays 27 F.F.A,-F,t1,A,Party 28 Track Meet-Pernberville at Genoa 2g School Assembly p to Columbus 30 S,B,C, Relays Preliminariesp F,B, L,A, installation at Genoa MAY i S,li,C, Relays Final 2 Fillal District State Test I, Civil Service Examg Track meet at Lakeside li F,F,A, Meeting X County Track Meet at Genoa 9 ir. -Sr. Prom II Farmer's Elevator Banquet 12 School Assumblyg Track meet Gibsonburg, I4 Eighth grade assemblyg F,F,A, Meeting, I5 Band Concern District Track Meet 111 Versatile Hanquetg District Track Meer 18 Varsity Club Picnic at Graytown 20 7th-Sth Grade Party, Senior Day 22 Senior Exams 24 Baccalaureate Service 25 Senior Exams 20 Final lixams zj Final Exams 28 Commencement Exercises 30 Alumni Banquet JUNE 4, 5, in State F, F, A, Convention Kiwanis Dance P. T. A. Meeting Projector Club at Columbus Athletic Banquet Coach Rymers holding trophy G.A.A, game with Woodville f Film censorship as seen by projector club Student Council decorating tree in hall Versatile Play- -Carolyn Druckennfmiller, Lois Hellwig Senior trip to Courthouse--Kent Damschroder, Joyce Kuhlman, Wayne Wheatley, Joyce Kimberlin Versatile Play--Carolyn Drucken- miller, Lois Hellwig, Joyce Kimberlin Senior Home Economics Class WX N- or . 'y? !M2-3' was f ' K V ses,-ugh wg, C X S. ? is S .J st nalod R15 j S ew J 2 Q , A . - ,ii . J- F ' G , .1 . . ..-, V QFC ' x A it J, K - +v'4 , -nw 'ti : ,, ' 'f. - X fra. VW' - T w ,L-,. ' 1 . V '- w Majorette - - Carolyn Druckenrniller Homecoming Queen 8: Attendants Sue Criesler, Queen Jeannette Myers, Janice Damschroder f Freshman Home Room Versatile Play--Lois Hellwig, Carolyn Druckenmiller J -, , T .. tt, gn Shorthand Class-Lillian g 1 Carol Summers, Joyce Kuhlman Draper, Carol Sondeir- Lobby to Auditorium geld, Joyce Kimberlin, Joyce Schroeder Tom Thumb Wedding-- May, 1941 Marvin Mireles, Ronny Smith, Carlton Geisler, Jerry Lohr avorite Place--Mary 5321- 'N W' I-Iasselkus . X , ' 5 J Gym Class- Karen Hetrick, Joanne A' Chio, Joanne ' i Frania, Patti James Serving Refreshments-- Kay Sampson, Margie Chio Essay Winners: Seatedg fLeft to rightjz Elaine H! Kardatzke, Judy Druckenrniller, Carolyn G.A.A. C1ean-up after Woodviue Game Druckenmiller, Jeannene'Wi11et. Standing: Norman Semrock, Ronnie Smith, Alan Guth, Walter Shrader. Kiwanis Dance 71 :A -4 Q gf ig. E.f? 43 yfx s ' ', X 3 -fI f Y 4' ik. ,Q 'tfrxy ,ffl N441 A 5'f2'KS'g 1 .- g,r-nf- -uf.. L 1 , 1 -1- 5 Q- I 'ff WHA j ,A ., rf is ll 1 Kiwanis Dance--Carol Summers, Bob Lauer Glee Club before Spring Musicale J -S 'S 4. ,SQ X J: get , .g 9 s 1 l Q' x ,311 Joyce Schroeder at BGSU Journalism Workshop Carol Sondergeld at BGSU Journalism Workshop 0 .- . 1 Mr Lunch time 1n cafeteria 73 X 11, ,Qi bln-,E , 1 Alu W Bill Roberson gba, l Barbara Summe rs bowling Eldredge and Mrs. Haar ,X Bl Duane Lohr Sen1or G1rls Gab Sesslon Beth Brandes, Joyce Miller, Lisa Sparkes Russell Geisler, Jim Urrnal MT- Smith, MT- RYTHSTS Barbara Damschroder, Dick Fuck Beverly Flick 3 Q f. , .53 J r, v'.- ' X wr -A .qv w Robert Waterman Peggy Beck JOYCG Miller Marv Lou HaSSe1kuSf Bill Lim, Helen B Larry Deacon O PQSSY KTOOS Betty Jean Kaiser Mr' Rvmefs Study Hall Mr. Powell aY s 'Mlm Lester Lemke Mrs. Kontak, Mrs. Anstead Dick Bolander, LaVerne Behring I . ,. f-AL Coach Smith giving pep talk Karen Jacobs Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls posing Joanne Chio, Bill Schaffer Dick Deacon l 75 N Karen Jacobs 5215 M -if ,lm - 4 . 'ff W M W.,- ,.?s Z I '10 o ,P- xx- ? .Edu ,f 1.4 Best Wishes To The Class of 1952 Distinctive Photography g-.g..g.....o-a-qug-....g..,..g.....,..g..f ug.. l.-......, ................E 4,.,,..,.g..g.-o-Q-Q-a..g..,...........,........p--Q-a..q................ HOME Omen 0 E I N E S DETROIT 7, MICHIGAN 7023 E. JEFFERSON AVE. f Belle me Bridge md E. Jammu 4 S T U D I O I-ORMN 84417 YOUR OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER Best Wishes to the Class of 1953 THE TULEIJU TUPESETTIHG CUHIPHHU 235 Ontario Street Toledo, Ohio Lewis Summers George Summers Lumber Lime Millwork Cement Insulation my Plaster Authorized dealer of Carey roofing and asbestos side wall shingles P . hone 3513 Elmore, Ohio PICKARD GREENHOUSE Wedding Flowers A Specialty Funeral Designs Cut Flowers Pot Plants and Novelties Bedding Vegetable Plants in Season 309 Augusta Street, Elmore, Ohio Phone 3371 Say it with Flowers But say it with Ours C. J. 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