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

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. m. G.A.A. NEWS The purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to create an interest in sports among girls. The first meeting of the G.A.A. Club was held on October 14, 1948, and the following officers were elected: t President ....... . . . June Keller Vice-President ....... Lola Harshman Secretary ....... . . . Joan Melody Treasurer ...... . . . Donna Lou Brown News Reporter ....... Joan Williams Meetings of the club were held twice monthly. Several of our meetings were held during the evening, while others were during school hours. A Backwards Party was given on November 8. Everyone was to wear some sort of costume backwards, to sit on their chairs backwards, to eat with the left hand instead of the right, and to eat dessert before the rest of the lunch, A prize was awarded to Missa Thatcher for the best dressed. Everyone had an enjoyable time, It was decided to have as our sport events during 1948-'49, Volleyball and Basketball. Captains and assistant captains were chosen for each sport. They we re as follows: Volleyball: Captain .............. Peggy Melody Assistant Captain. . . . .Lola Harshman Basketball: Captain. . ............ Joan Melody Assistant Captain ..... Donna Lou Brown On December 20, the G.A.A. group went Christmas caroling. All of the girls carried lighted candles to make a more impressive scene. Afterwards refresh- ments were served at the home of Jacqueline Reid, On January 17, a short meeting was held. We decided that a goal of 100 points was to be reached by each girl by the end of the school term in order to get a let- ter reward. During this year we had some very enjoyable times at several activities, some of them were alsjfollowsg a sled party was held on February 213 March 21, a St, Patrick's Day Dance was sponsoredg April 4, Play Day was held for our club and another school and last of all a party was held on May 6. We wish to thank our sponsor, Mrs. Tracy, for her leadership in sponsoring our club. We also would like to extend our wishes for those of next year and years to come a successful and prosperous club. 62'

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SPORTS X ROW l Left to Right - Bob Copenhefer, Rex Garber, Tom Huddle, Jim Buchanan, Duane Arnett Lowell Steele, Mr. Lauve r. ROW 2 Beryl Wesler, Donald Mansfield, Dick Murray, Paul Jurgens, Bud Burden, 1' Q Left to Right - Peggy Melody, June Keller, Helen Ford. nl 1 ROW 1 Left to Right - mice nan, pnariotte Nelson, Dorothy Nelson, ROW Z Pom Patrick, Jim Miller, Jerry Reis, Henry Ford, Jim Hawley. ROW 3 Le Roy Federico, Gaynor Petry, Marlin Markey, Jim Arnett, George Reid, Dick Keller, 64