Jefferson Township High School - Criterion Yearbook (New Paris, OH)

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' CO-OPERATION OR CHAOS? It is Commencement season again and Jefferson High is presentingto our community another class of boys and girls to take up the work of our adult citizenry. There is a perennial question always in the minds of teachers and parents alike, namely: Are these graduates prepared for the complex tasks of life ahead? In these past war days of adjustrnent and readjustrnent we know that the job of get- ting along harmoniously with our fellowmen is difficult. The chance for progress and ul- timate success is ever present. However, in 1949 it is partially hidden amidst the bar- riers of economics, creeds, and classes. Experts of Sociology and Government tell us that we have been waging a Cold War against those who do not think and act as we do. Certainly on both the domestic and for- eign fronts we have been playing a sort of stalling game. What happens with regard to world peace, national solidarity, and economic stability will depend upon the intelligent straight-forward thinking of an increasing proportion of our people. . Strong co-operation and a willingness to sacrifice will determine our fate. Natur- ally, we will not all see alike - nor should wel However, if we are to keep our great coun- try a strong free leader, we must be ever watchful for the small isrns and quirks which are a cancerous growth to the organisms of our life and society. Our graduating Seniors have been taught to co-operate with their teachers and un- der-classmen. They have been indoctrinated with the ideals of honesty and fair-play. For twelve years they have been following teachers' directions with the constant privilege of exerting their own minds and expressing their individual opinions. This is Democracy. Our school is not perfect. Possibly our graduates do not measure up as high as they should. It is too late now for us to do anything for them in the way of formal educa- tion at J'.H.S. The challenge of sincerity to work and purpose fixes itself firmly upon the pupils yet in school. If the graduating Seniors did not make the most of their educational oppor- tunities, then it is time for their successors to awaken. If parents need to give more en- couragement through proper home discipline, now is the time to commence. If industry and the professions desire higher standards of education and personal integrity, now is the time to turn down the incompetent neophytes seeking positions. In other words what we 253 is what we are content with being. 'The schools are yours - what they E2 is a part of you. Let us all face the truth. The truth never hurt anyone. The truth sometimes is hard to face without embarrassment, but it shouldn't bef If we would but assign ourselves to the task of discovering the truth and then abiding by it, many of our big problems would dissolve themselves. Yes, we are living in an interesting, challenging atomic age. Scientific strides have outdistanced moral virtues. Tangible values are outweighing intangibles. If we are not quick to make the necessary adjustments we are headed for chaos. Our Seniors have as their motto: Truth Gives Wings To Success. I for one have respect for and confidence in our youth. 'I am willing to cast my lot with them. I feel sure that they will work unceasingly to clear up our world befuddlementu. They know how to work and co-operate. Through their co-operation we will avert chaos. Best Wishes Class of 1949. Herschel W. Sanders, Supe rintende nt. IZ

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J IM IU DAY My brain feels like a pin-cushion, stuck full of things to do. Hi-Y ......... 1,z,3,4 Hi-Y President..... .... lnterclass Council. . ............... 2,4 lnterclass Council Vice-President, . . .4 Y-Teen, Hi-Y Cabinet. . . . . . .... . . . . .4 Jeffer-Sun Staff. . . . . . ...3,4 Criterion Staff ........... ........ 4 Chorus ....................... l,Z,3,4 Assistant Editor Criterion .......... 4 Band ......................... 1,Z,3,4 4-H ............. ..... l ,Z 4-H President ...... ..... 1 Senior Scholarship . . . ...... . .4 Basketball ......... .... 1, .Z,3,4 Jefferson Jesters .... ....... Z Music Festival .... ..... I ,2,3,4 Track .......... .... l ,Z,3 Orchestra ........ ..... 1 Class President ..... . . . 2,4 Camp Nelson Dodd .... . . .4 Miami Band Festival ......... . . . l Senior Class Plav ................... 4 LA VERNE DIGGS 'Trom the crown of her head to the sole of her foot, she is all mirth. Class Vice-President. . . Y -Teens ............. . . . lnterclass Council. . . G. LA. . ........... Jeffer-Sun Staff. . . . . . . Criterion Staff. . . Chorus ......... . . Band .... . ....... Office Staff ...... . . Junior Class Play. ......... ... 1,z,3,4 ...1,z,4 .....3,4 1,z,3,4 1,z,3,4 ...3,4 Music Festival. . . . ........ . ..... l,Z,3 Queen Attendant QFall Carnival, ClassReporter......,. ..... Class Secretary... .... ....4 Kitchen Staff ....... . . . l,Z,4 Senior Class Play .... . . . ...... .. . 4 DOROTHY THOMPSON The mirror of all courtesy. Y -Teens ...... ............ . . . Y-Teen Vice-President .... lnterclass Council ...... G.A.A. .............. . Jeffer-Sun Staff .,.. Jeffer--Sun Editor. . . . Criterion Staff ..... Chorus .............. Office Staff ..,......... . . . Basketball Cheerleader . . Junior Class Play ...... Music Festivals ...... Class Secretary ...... Class Representative. . . Senior Class Play ..... VlRGIL PETRY, J R. 1,z,3,4 ...3 ....l ...3,4 ....4 4 ..1,z,3 1,z,3,4 ...z,3 ....z,3 ...4 ...4 His smile is sweetened by his grav- ity . Jeffer-Sun Staff .... Criterion Staff ...... Junior Class Play . . . Scholarship .,..,, , , Basketball .... Baseball .... Track........... ...4 ...4 ....3 ...z,a,4 . . . 3,4 . .Z,3,4 BusPatrol..-. ...... ................Z National Anthology of High School Po- etry............. .... .. .......... ..Z SENIORS. rm 14 LOLA HARSHMAN The mildest manners and the gentlest heart, Y-Teens ........ ...... . ..l,Z,3,4 Y-Teen Cabinet ,,,,,,,,, .... K 2,3 Y-Teen District Council. . . ,,,, , 3,4 G.A.A .................. ...1,3,4 G.A.A. Historian .,,,,, ,-.,. 3 G.A.A. Vice-President .... ,.,, 4 Jeffer-Sun Staff ............ .... 3 ,4 Assistant Editor Jeifer-Sun , , , Managing Editor Jeffer-Sun . . . , , , , 4 Criterion Editor ...... ...... . .... . . 4 ....3 Chorus ......... 1'Z'3'4 Office Staff. . . ,uhl Q . .3 Librarian... , .--1.2 Scholarships ......... , , ,1,2'3 Senior Scholarship ...... ,.,,, 4 Senior Vice-President .,., ,,,,,, 4 Music Festivals ........ , , ,l,3'4 Baker's Dozen ........ ,,,, 2 Senior Class Play .......... . . . . 4 HOWARD FORD Built of tinmbers that were chosen with care. Class Treasurer . . . ,,,, l.Z'4 Hi-Y .............. .,..l,Z,3,4 Interclass Council ,,,,, ,,., 2 .3 Y-Teen, Hi-Y Cabinet . . . . . . . .4 Jeffer-Sun Staff ...... , , 3 Criterion Staff ..... , , 4 Junior Class Play ,.,, , I 3 Chorus ............ , , , Z Music Festival .... , , , 3 Office Staff ....... ,,,, 4 4-H Club ........... . . l,Z Senior Scholarship . . . . . . . . .4 Scholarship ......... ....... 1 ,2 Basketball .,,, ,, , , H 1.2'3'4 Librarian .... .,,,,, 4 Baseball ....... ,,,, I ,2,3 Track ........... ..... Z Track Manager .... ,,,, 3 Boys State ,,,,,,, ,,,- 4 DICK STEELE ln skating over thin ice our safety is our speed. Hi-Y ................ .... 1 ,2,3,4 Freshman Secretary . . . .... . . .1 lnterclass Council. . . . . . .1 Jeffer-Sun Staff ..... . . . 3,4 Criterion Staff .... . . 4 4-H Club ........ . . .Z Librarian ..... ..... 3 Track ....... ...l,Z,3 Scholarship .... .... Z DONNA BROWN Neat and trim and pretty too. Y-Teens ....................... 1.2.3 G.A.A ........ . .... ...l,3,4 G.A,A. Treasurer . . .... . 4 Jeffer-Sun Staff. . . . . . 3,4 Criterion Staff .... ...... 4 Chorus ......... . . .1,Z,3 Office Staff .... ..... 3 4-H Club .... .... 1 ,Z Librarian .... ..... 3 Scholarship ..... . . 1.2.3 Baker's Dozen... ....Z