Kent State High School - Statesman Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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THE STATESMAN Eighth Grade First row, left to right William Heacock, Neil Curtis, Sammy Romeo, jimmy Fisher, Gladys Gardner, Margaret Hulbert, Mary Hulbert, Marian Baumberger, Charlotte Conaway, Mary Ellen Burkhardt, Dona Mae Pearson, and Bette Curtis. Second row, left to right, Jack Carel, Laura Dicola, Eileen Black, Mary Ellen Brown, Doris Diltz, Margaret Foust, Nancy Allen, Helen Moore, Frances Fulmer, Mary Jane Eckert, and Alta Smith, Third row, Louis Gliozzi, jimmy Randall, Charles Miller, Clara Visca, Ruth Burridge, Wanda Price, Bob Mathews, Jack Brake, and Mr. Grimes, student teacher. E Fourth row, Mrs. Olson, Bob Goodrich, Clifford Hall, and Lloyd Fink. Members of class absent when the picture was taken were Forrest Miller and Mary Osborne. PAGE 38

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THE STATESMAN Freshmen NVrite f ups VUith Paul Alden for presidentg Dick Foote, vice-president Viola DiCola, secretaryg Bob jones, treasurerg, Miss Doris Kinnef man as their adviser the freshman class finished a booming first attempt at high school life successfully. Although they waited until january 11 to have their first par- ty, it was their largest social event of the year. This party was the customary Usophmore-freshman hop. The study hall was transformed into a blue and silver room for the party. The only lights used were footlighfs placed on the hook cases in both ends of the room. Silver and blue balloons floated above the doors. Screens which were decorated with paper icicles and silver stars concealed the book cases. On one side of the room there was a pair of white ,gates which separated the dance floor from the punch and coolclfei tables. There was dancing, ping po ng, and card games. Later in the evening they were entertained by an amateur show. Participants were from both classes. The Freshmens' next party was a Splash Partyn held at the University swimming pool. Some of the games played were water polo, races, and ballon games. The refreshments were apples. The class had a few other parties and then the usual party for the freshmen from Brimfield. This party is for the purpose of get- ting acquainted with the pupils planning to come to Kent State next year. PACE 37

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THE STATESMAN Eighth Grade Nvrite 6 up Thirty-five students make up the eighth grade of Kent State high under the supervision of Mrs. Edith Olson. Members of the administrative body for this year were Nancy Allen, presidentg Mary Ellen Brown, vice-president, Laura Dicola, secretary, and Margaret Foust, treasurer. ' Under the leadership of the feminine governing body, the class gave a party at Christmas to the Portage County Orphans. It will be long remembered by both the class and the orphans. W'e feel that the apparent characteristics of originality and stick-to-itiveness in the class will make it welcome as the fore- coming freshmen. Seventh Grade XVrite 6 up Although the seventh grade waited until Christmas for their first party, this event went off with a bang , The study hall was transformed into a pine tree grove. The games were dancing, ping-pong and cards. They had an exchange of gifts, after which candy, ice cream, cookies and apples were served. The largest event of the year was in the form of a Valentines party. This was a Leap Year party, so they served refreshments first. They were jello with whipped cream, cookies, candy, and nuts. The officers were Phyllis Burt, president, :lack Watters, vice- presidentg Agnes Stark, secretary, Phyllis Pirl, treasurer, and Mr. Herchek, adviser. PAGE 39