Kenton High School - Echo Yearbook (Kenton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

ki I « HPl aw • s � m M - vMl' ' BWl MOT ■ flPft '« « INf •; ■-TWItt ''MM ■ jr. . tiOT J MOT fi si f Jk SMI Wt DEDicmion MR. CARL RUSSELL With great pride the senior class of 1953 dedicate this Echo to Mr. Carl Russell. Highly respected by the stu- dents and parents of Kenton High School, as well as by many others, Mr. Russell well deserves this praise. Fine teacher, inspiring adviser, friend of all, and Master of the quick repartee, we extend to you our thanks for your cooperation and assistance. THf fDUR L0TI6 ytflBS- 1 1 Photo by Bob Stewart and Max Newman . Forward: Senior classes have come and gone many times since 1870 at Kenton High; they will con- tinue to do so for many more years. During our four years at Kenton High we have striven on an ever-enduring quest, for a precious treasure of life-Knowledge. We have gained memories that shall not soon be forgotten. Leaving our high school, we hope that we can carry on the civic traditions of our forefathers and show leadership worthy of our heritage. Mary Helen Decker, Editor in Chief Pat Hiatt, Managing Editor KENTON HIGH SCHOOL. KENTON, OHIO, U. S. A. ESTABLISHED 1900 REPPERT and SONS 2 “Hit 10VE TO SIDE- ? lip 1! 33 4 + • • ■ - V-l f 1 1 1 A 1 0 _ T7 • t .9— .r M. T f m+fLi g j i a • r i a j i j j ' n . 1 ell I j I i | A 1 | m AL I M' 1 0 •7 f • W ““ KENTON HIGH SCHOOL SONG We love to sing of Kenton High Our praises ring unto the sky. And we shall not forget in flight Our dear colors - Red and White. CHORUS Then hail, hail, hail to our school so grand. The one for which we truly stand; And hail, hail, hail to our colors so bright. To our dear colors - Red and White! We win our victories and our fame. We take defeat but never blame. And we will fight with all our might For our dear colors - Red and White. CHORUS For four long years of toil and strife The happiest years of all our life. And we shall think with memories bright Of our dear colors - Red and White. KIRKLAND CO. Everything in Shoes but Feet 3 THE fCHO 1953 0oo9'°9 Mary Helen Decker Editor-in-Chief STANDING (L TO R): David Gilbert, Harold Ritzier, Janet Hare, Eileene Clum, Jim Grauel, George Hiatt, Jane Malone, Joe Neal, Sandra Coffey, Bob Conkle, Marilyn Jolliff, Mr. Russell. SEATED (L TO R): Joan Kerns, Janet Williams, Kathleen Ames, Mary Decker, Pat Hiatt, Joan Amsler, Barbara Hune, Shirley Thomas. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF SEARS-ROEBUCK COMPANY 4 SOUTH SIDE SQUARE BARR COMPANY CLASS Of 1953 Kathleen Ames Barbara Baker Joan Amsler Eleanor Ballinger Richard Arn Faith Blumenschine Mildred Armintrout Bessie Bell Janet Arn Donald Blumenschina GRADUATES THE LINOLEUM SHADE SHOP JOHN L. BIPPUS SON Stephen Churchill Joseph Clark Frank Cook Donald Cramer Marlene Daugherty Thomas Davis Mary Helen Decker Jacob Dick Ruth Danner Shirley Dodds GRADUATES Shirley Dulin Marvin Dunahue Melvin Dyer COMPLIMENTS OF PFEIFFER'S HARDIN FARM BUREAU COOPERATIVE ASSN. Phone 6170 W. Franklin Street Kenton, Ohio SCHNEIDER’S DRUG STORE 'U alxyiee+t Ayettcy KENTON OHIO Phone 7220 Clara Essinger Barbara Fulton William Evans Nelson Gaskins Clay Flinn David Gilbert Glendora Foos Roger Frost John Gradwohl Janet Hare GRADUATES Caroline Harp Robert Hastings Richard Hatchett Eugene Haudenschield GUS DICK MARKET NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF THE LIMA LOAN DON'S HAMBURGER SHOP (MEET YOUR FRIENDS HERE) Martha Hayes John Height George Hiatt Patricia Hiatt Connie Johanson Marilyn Jolliff Don Jones Richard Jones Elmer Kaylor Marshall Kearns GRADUATES Joan Kerns Paul Lady Richard Koch Darlene Lame LYMAN'S MARKET compliments of compliments of 718 E. FRANKLIN PHONE 4646 JERROLD'S CLOTHING STORE KENTON TELEPHONE COMPANY Isabelle McNally Ronald Montgomery William Madory William Myers Connie Madory Paul Pemberton Janet Manlik Sally Pifer Ruth Martin Joe Poland GfiflDUflTtS Shirley Price Phyliss Rish Jane Rettig Robert Rish COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF BARTLETT'S GROCERY HOME RESTAURANT LEASE'S SHELL STATION Lona Sheckler Phyllis Sheldon Clifford Shirk Betty Southerly Thomas Staudenheimer Barbara Stuart Shirley Thomas Richard Thrailkill Shirley Sparr Ronald Ward GRDOURTfS Bernice Ward KENTON BOTTLING WORKS Kenton Orange Flavor From Fruits O-SO-GRAPE O-SO-GOOD Janiece Ward MIDWAY , RESTAURANT I Steaks - Chops - Sea Food Home Made Pies MR. MRS. B. J. HATTERY, Mgrs. 211 W, Franklin «t. Mary Lou Wedertz Janet Williams James Wright Donna West Lewana Williams Joseph Wroten Barbara Weston Russell Williams Betty Ziegler Janet Willeke Joan Wood Jason McCullough GRADUATES James Cowen William Fink Charles Lease Clair Rayl Robert Ward WALTZ s TAe MOPIES sf'53 b Barbara Baker Connie. J’ohanson Janet Wi fams W Betty Zieyter Colors: Scarlet V Grey $lr JjjcJJIJ J W a d ■%. Gtmno i‘f nr ljJld J IjjljJ'J'kl'ddj Motto: u The only way to HAVE A FRIEND IS TO BE ONE' -£ nerson on Gray Field VERSE The class of nineteen fifty three Bequeath the right for you to be A sovereign people endowed by Him To serve mankind through age and eon. We hope our deeds may e're remain And trust our toil was ne're in vain To you, the class of fifty four We leave the tasks not done before. We've studied hard and played the game To bring our Kenton High its fame. In sports and arts we've done our best We hope we have enhanced its name. CHORUS Farewell, oh school of hopes and dreams Where inspiration always gleams. We bid you now a fond adieu With saddened hearts which lo ensue. 14 ftytlipa $c Saima, Ittr., StniOfi DIRECTORy KATHLEEN AMES-Academic, Choir I 2,3; Band I, 2; Orch- estra 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2,3; Jr« plaY V Operetta 1,3; Dra. Club Plays 2; Thespian 3; Echo Staff 3; Quill and Scroll 3; Prom Committee 3; Dist. Scholarship Tests 1,2,3. JOAN AMSLER-Mixed, Band I, 2, 3,4;Orchestra 1,2,3,4; State Instrumental Contest 1,2,3,41 Echo Staff 4. MILLIE ARMENTROUT-Mixed, Y-Teens 4; Jr. and Sr. Play Committee 3,4. JANET ARN-Mixed, Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3; Orchestra Pres. 4; State Instrumental Contest 1,3; Y-Teens 2, 3,4 ,G.A.A. 3; Senior Play 4; DramaticClub Plays I,2; Thes- pian 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Class Officer, Secretary-Treas- urer 4. DICK ARN-Academic, Choir 1,2; Band 1,2; State Instru. Con- test I;Hi-Y 3,4;Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 2; Dra. Club Play 1,2; Thespians 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4. BARBARA BAKER-Academic, Cheerleading I; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Y-Teens2,3,4; G. A. A. 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 2,4; Dra. Club Plays 1,2,3,4' Thespians 3,4; Student Council 3; Dist. Scholarship Test 2; Jr. Class President 3. ELEANOR BALLINGER-Mixed, Dra. Club Plays 3,4. BESSIE BELL-Mixed, G.A.A. 4; Play Committee 3. DON BLUMENSCHINE-Voc. Trades, Hi-Y 2. FAITH BLUMENSCHINE-Mixed, Band I, 2, 3,4; Orchestra 2,3; State Instrumental Contest 1,3; Y-Teens 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3, 4; Secretary 3; Dra. Club Plays I; Prom Committee 3; Dist. Scholarship Test 2; Sr. Play Committee 4. ALMA BROWN-Mixed, Choir 1,2,3,4; President 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 4; Orchestra 1,2,3,45 State Instrumental Contest 3; Y-Teens2,3,4;Secretary4; F.H. A. 4; G. A. A. 3,4; Treas- urer 3; Operetta 2; Prom Committee 3; Pianist Sr. Play 4. CRAIG BURK-Academic. MARILYN BURRIS-Mixed, Band I, 2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2, 3,4; State Instrumental Contest I; Y-Teens 4; Dr. Club Play 1,4; Prom Committee 3. MARY LEE CAMERON-Mixed, Band 1,2,3,41 Orchestra 1,2, 3,4;S.I.C. I; Y-Teens 2,3;F.H. A. 1,2,3,4;Dra. Class Plays 1.3.4. STEVE CHURCHILL-Academic, Football I, 2, 3; Varsity K 4; Basketball I, 2,3,4;Choir 3; Dra. Class Plays I; Dist. Scholar- ship Tests 3. JOE CLARK-Academic, Varsity K 4; Basketball 3; Choir 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Dra. Club Plays 4; Thespians 4; Treas- urer; Vice President Sr. Class 4. FRANK COOK-Mixed, Band 1,2,3,41 State Instrumental Con- test 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Jr. Play Committee 3; Senior Play Com- mittee 4; Prom Committee 3. JAMES COWEN-Voc. Trades. DON CRAMER-Mixed. F.F.A. I. RUTH DANNER-Mixed, Y-Teens 2, 3,4; Dra. Club Plays4; Dist. Scholarship Test 3,1. MARLENE DAUGHERTY-Mixed. Y-Teens 2,3.4; F.H.A. 4; Dra. Club Plays 4; Dist. Scholarship Test 3. TOM DAVIS-Voc. Trades, Football I, 2, 3,4. MARY DECKER-NursesTraining, Y-Teens 2, 3,4;G. A. A. 3,4; Reporter 4, Jr. Play and Sr. Play Committee 3,4; Echo Staff 3; Editor-in-Chief 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 4. JR. DICK-Mixed, Dra. Club Plays 4. SHIRLEY DODDS-Mixed, Choir 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Orchestra 1,2; State Instrumental Contest 1,2,3; Operetta 2; Dra. Club Play 4. SHIRLEYDULIN-Bus. Education, Choir 2; Y-Teens 2,3; Treasr uxer 4;F. H. A. I, 2, 3,4;G. A. A. 2,3,4; Operetta 2; Dra. Club Play 4. MARVIN DUNAHUE-Mixed, F.F.A. I; Prom Committee 3; Dist. Scholarship Test I; Class President I transferred from Mt. Vic- eONKMb £? EDMpIN florists Jlnd JCandscape Service tory in Sophomore Year. CHARLOTTEDURKIN-Mixed, Choir 1,2; Y-Teens 4; F.H. A. 4; Sr. Play4;Operetta 2; Dra. Club Plays 1,4; Dist. Scholar- ship Test 1,2, 3. MELVIN DYER-Mixed, Football 1,3,4; Varsity K 3,4; Hi-Y 2; F.F.A. 2,3.4. BILL EVANS-Mixed, Football 1,3,4; Varsity K 3,4; Basket- ball 1,2, 3,4; Choir 1,2,3; Operetta 2; Prom Committee 3. BILL FINK-Voc. Trades. CLAY FLINN-Academic, Basketball 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Orch- estra I, 2,3.4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Jr. and Sr. Play Stage Manager; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 2; Dist. Scholar- ship Test 3; Class Officer, President 2. GLENDORA FOOS-Academic, Y-Teens 4; F.H.A. 3; Dist. Scholarship Test 1,2. ROGER FROST-Academic, Band I, 2, 3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; State Instrumental Contest 1,2,3; Hi-Y 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Band Pres. 4; Thespian Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4; Class Officer, Vice-President I. BARBARA FULTON-Bus. Education, Band 1,2, 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; State Instrumental Contest I; Y-Teens 2,3,4; F.H. A. I, 2.3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Dra. Club Play 4; Jr. and Sr. Play Committee. NELSONGASKINS-Mixed, Football 1.2,3,4; Varsity K 3; Vice- President 4; Basketball I; F.F.A. 3,4; Student Council 4. DAVID GILBERT-Academic, Choir 2,3; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 2; Thespians 4; Echo Staff 4; Dist. Scholarship Test. 3 JOHN GRADWOHL-Academic, Basketball 1,2; Choir 1,2,3,45 Hi-Y 3.4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4. JANET HARE-Mixed, Cheerleading I, 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Y-Teens 2.3,4; F.H.A. I; G.A.A. 3,4; Sr. Play 4; Dra. Club Plays 1,4; Thespians 3,4; Echo Staff 4; Student Council 3. CAROLINE HARP-Bus. Education, G.A.A. 2.3,4; Jr. Play and Sr. Play Committee. BOB HASTINGS-Bus. Education, Choir 1,2,3,4; State Vocal Contest I, 2, 3,4; Band I, 2, 3,4; Hi-Y 4; F.H. A. I; Operetta 2. DICK HATCHETT-Academic, Football I; Basketball I; Choir 1,2; Band 3,4; Sr. Play 4; Dra. Club Plays I. GENE HAUDENSCHIELD-Agricultural, Football 1,2.3,4l Var- sity K 2; Vice-President 3; President 4; Basketball I, 2; Base- ball I, 2, 3; F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; President 4; Student Council 4. MARTHA HAYES-Bus. Education, Choir I; Y-Teens 2,3,4; F. H.A. I,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Dra. Club Plays 4; Jr. Play Committee. JOHN HEIGHT-Voc. Trades, Basketball I; Sr. Play Scenery Committee. GEORGE HIATT-Mixed, Choir 3; State Vocal Contest 3; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play Committee 4; Dra. Club Play 4; Echo Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Transferred from Van Wert in Sophomore year. PAT HIATT-Bus. Education, Y-Teens 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2,3; Dra. Club Play 4; Echo Staff 3; Managing Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4; Transferred from Van Wert in Sophomore year. CONNIE JOHANSON-Academic, Choir 3,4; State Vocal Con- test 3;Band 1,2,3,4;Orchestra 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3.4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4;Operetta 4; Dra. Club Play I; Thespian Secretary 4; Prom Committee 3; Dist. Scholarship 1,2,3. MARILYN JOLLIFF-Mixed, Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Y- Teens 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play Committee4; Dra. Club Play 4; Echo Staff 4; Transferred from Mt. Victory in Sophomore year. DON JONES-Academic, Choir 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Sr. Play 1,4; Operetta 4; Dra. Club Play 4; Thespian 3,4. DICK JONES-Academic, Varsity K 3,4; Basketball 1,4;Base- ball 2,3;Choir I; Hi-Y3,4;Prom Committee 3; Student Coun- cil 1,4; Class Officer, President I. COMPLIMENTS OF WEST OHIO GAS COMPANY SEIHOR OlfiECTORy ELMER KAYLOR-Agricultural, F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; Vice-Presi- dent 3; Student Advisor 4; Basketball Manager 2; Football Manager 4; Hi-Y 3; Secretary 4; Varsity K 3,4; Dra. Club Play 3. MARSHALL KEARNS-Agricultural, Basketball 2; F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2; Jr. Play 3. JOAN KERNS-Mixed, Choir 1,2,3,4;Band 1.2. 3,4; Orchestra 2,3; State Inst. Contest I; Y-Teens 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Jr Play Com. 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 2,4; Dra. Club Play I; Thespian Club 4; Echo Staff 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Prom.Com. 3; Class officer President 4. RICHARD DICK KOCH-Voc. Trades, Football I; Baseball I; Basketball I; Hi-Y 2; Stage Hand in Operetta 2; Sr. Play Scenery Committee 4. PAUL LADY-Academic, Choir 1.2,3; Jr. play 3; Operetta 2; Dist. Scholarship Tests 1,2,3. DARLENE LAME-Academic, Band 3,4; Y-Teens 2,3,4; F. H. A. 2,3,4; Orchestra 4; Dra. Club Play 2; Prom Committee 3. CHARLES LEASE-Voc. Trades, Varsity K 3,4; Hi-Y 2; Base- ball 2,3. JASON McCULLOUGH-Mixed, Football3,4; Hi-Y 2; Choir I, 2,3; Operetta 2; Student Council 3. ISABELLE McNALLY-Bus. Education, Y-Teens2,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Dra. Club Play 4; Prom Committee 3. BILL MADORY-Bus.Education, Choir3,4; Band I, 2, 3,4;Orch- estra 2,3,4; State Inst. Contest I; Operetta 4. CONNIE MADORY-Bus. Education, Band I, 2,3,4; Orchestra I, 2,3.4; State Inst. Contest I; Y-Teens 3,4; Dra. Club Play4. JANET MANLIK-Bus. Education, Band 1,2,3,41 Orchestra 2; Y-Teens 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Dra. Club Play 4. RUTH MARTIN-Bus. Education. RONALD MONTGOMERY-Voc. Trades. BILL MYERS-Voc. Trades, Varsity K 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Hi-Y 2; Baseball 2. PAUL PEMBERTON-Agricultural, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. CLARA ESSINGER-Bus. Education, Choir 2,3,4; Y-Teens 3,4; F.H.A. I, 2, 3,4; Operetta 2,4; Dra. Club Play 2. SALLY PIFER-Mixed, Choir 1,2,3,4; State Vocal Contest 3; Orchestra 4; Y-Teens 2, 3; F.H.A. 1,2.3; G.A.A. 3; Operetta 2,4; Dramatic Club Play 4; Reporter 3. JOE POLAND-Academic, Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2; Cheerleading 3; Choir I, 2,3; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; Transferred from Galion High 4. SHIRLEY PRICE-Bus. Education, Dra. Club Play 4. CLAIR RAYLE-Voc. Trades. JANE RETTIG-Mixed, F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Dra. Club Play 2. PHYLISS RISH-Mixed, Y-Teens 2,3; Publicity Chairman 4; F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play Committee 4; Thespian 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Dist. Scholarship Test 1. ROBERT RISH-Mixed. SUE ROBINSON-NursesTraining, Choir 4; Y-Teens 2,3,4; F. H. A. 3; President 4;Operetta4; Dra. Club4; Student Council Secretary 4. RITA SCHARF-Bus. Education, Y-Teens 2; F.H.A. 2; Dra. Club Plays 2. JOHN SCHLINGLOF-Voc.Trades,Football 1,2,3;Basketball 1. ALICE JANE SCOTT-Nurses Training, Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 4; State Instrumental Contest I; Y-Teens 2,3; Social Chairman 4: F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Dra. Club Play 4. LONA SCKLER-Mixed, .Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1,2,3; State Instrumental Contest I; Y-Teens 3,4; F.H.A. I; Dra. Club Play 3; Prom Committee 3. PHYLLIS SHELDON-Mixed, Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3; State Instrumental Contest l; Y-Teens 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; Dra. Club Play 3. CLIFFORD SHIRK-Mixed, Hi-Y 3,4; Prom Committee 3. BETTY SOUTHERLY-Nurses Training, Y-Teens 3,4; G.A.A. 4; Dra. Club Play 3; Prom Committee 3. SHIRLEY SPARP-Academic, Y-Teens 2,3,4; Sr. Play 4; Jr. Play 3; Dist. Scholarship Test 2. TOM STAUDENHEIMER-Academic, Sr. Play4; Dist. Scholar- ship Test 3. BARBARA STUART-Bus. Education, Y-Teens 4; G.A.A. 2,3, 4; Prom Committee 3. SHIRLEY THOMAS-Mixed, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2,3, Treasurer 4; Dra. Club Plays 1,4; Echo Staff 3; Quill and Scroll. DICK THRAILKILL-Mixed, Baseball 2,3; Hi-Y 3,4. BERENICE WARD-Mixed, Y-Teens 3,4; Dra. Club Play 2. BOB WARD-Voc. Trades. JANIECE WARD-Mixed. Y-Teens 3,4; Dra. Club Play 4. RONNIE WARD-Mixed, Baseball 2; Dra. Club Play 4. MARY LOU WEDERTZ-Academic, Y-Teens 2.3,4; G.A.A. 2,3; President 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Play Committee 4; Dra. Club Play 2; Thespian 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Student Coun- cil Vice-President 4; Class Officer, Vice-President 2; Dist. Scholarship Test 1,2,3. DONNA WEST-Mixed, Band I, 2,3,4; Orchestra 2, 3; State Instrumental Contest I; Y-Teens 2,3,4; Dra. Club Play 4. BARBARA WESTON-Academic, Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Orch- estra 1,2,3; Y-Teens 2, 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play Committee 4; Dra. ClubPlay2; Thespian Club 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4; Dist. Scholarship Test 1,2,3; Class Officer, Vice-President 3; Secretary-Treasurer 2. JANET WILLEKE-Mixed, Cheerleading 1,2; Y-Teens 2,3,4; F. H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Sr. Play 4; Dra. Club Play 4. JANET WILLIAMS-Academic, Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,41 Orchestra 1,2,3,41 State Instrumental Contest 1,3; Y-Teens 2,3; President 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Operetta 2,4; Dra. Club Play I, 3,4; Echo Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4; President 4; Class Officer, Vice-President 2. LEW AN A WILLIAMS-Bus. Education, Y-Teens 2,3,4; F.H.A. I,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2. RUSSEL WILLIAMS-Agricultural, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. JOAN WOOD-Mixed, Choir I; Y-Teens 2,3,4; G A.A. 2,3. JIM WRIGHT-Academic, Football Mgr. 1,2,3,4; Varsity K 2, 3,4;Basketball 1,2;Baseball I,2,3;Choir 1,2,3; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Student Council 2. JOE WROTEN-Academic, Basketabll 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Dist. Scholarship Test 3. BETTY LOU ZEIGLER-Academic, Choir 1,2,3,41 State Vocal Contest 1,2, 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; State Instru- mental Contest 1,3; Y-Teens 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2.3.4; Jr« PlaY 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 2,4; Dra. Class Play 2; Thespians 3,4; Prom Committee 3. SHARON CONNER-Academic, Choir I, 2, 3,4; Y-Teens 2,3,4; G. A.A. 2,3,4; Vice-President 3; Operetta 2,4; Prom Com- mittee 3. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF KENTON MARBLE GRANITE CO. 16 A FRIEND of j5 ertmi ar£ TOP ROW L-R: Janet Am, Barbara Baker, Faith Blumenschine, Alma Brown, Charlotte Durkin. CENTER ROW L-R: Clay Flinn, Glendora Foos, Roger Frost, Joan Kerns, Paul Lady. The seventeen scholars pictured above met the top requirements in scholarship character, service and leadership in numerous ways. They are adjudged superior by their fellow-students, by members of the faculty and affirmed by the administration. The Chapter was instituted in Kenton High School in 1938. Miss Catherine Lens of the faculty was chosen to be an honorary member. Jlrice funeral jierfrice CLASS HISTOfiy Of 1953 The years spent here with you, Kenton High, have marked four interesting but valuable chapters to each one of us as we are about to step out into life itself, thus drawing to a close Part I in our book of life and beginning Part II. The first chapter began in September of 1949, as one hundred and fourteen Greenies became a part of Kenton High. Keeping up with the class tradition, we elected the class officers. They were: Dick Jones, President; Roger Frost, Vice- President; and Barbara Weston, Secretary. Then came the second chapter as we have slowly climbed up the ladder. Election time rolledaroundagain. Thisyearwe elected: ClayFlinn, President; Janet Williams, Vice-President; Mary Lou Wedertz, Secretary. At last we upper classman and quite proud of the fact, too. With prominenceand responsibility of our position, we chose this year: Barbara Baker, President; Barbara Weston, Vice-President; and James Rodgers, Secretary. This year is the big year too and the one in which we gave the Junior-Senior Prom. The theme of the prom was Oriental Gardens . We earlier presented the Junior Play Seventeenth Summer. The leads were played by Barbara Weston, and Joe Clark. Miss Marjorie Ramge directed the play. Now in the fourth and last chapter we are Seniors. Many of us have longed for this and now that the time has come we were not sure if we did want to leave the school. Yet, now that it has been completed and we look back upon the wonderful times we had throught our four years at Kenton High, many of us lost confidence and dis- liked to see our school days end. We chose for our Senior Class officers: Joan Kerns, President; Joe Clark, Vice- President; and Janet Arn, Secretary-Treasurer. The Senior participants in the Student Council were: Joan Kerns, Pat Hiatt, Janet Williams, Barbara Baker, Mary Lou Wedertz, Dick Jones, Mary Decker, Roger Frost, Sue Robinson, Gene Haudenschield, and Nelson Gaskins (we dominated it by numbers). The SeniorClass play was Father of the Bride with the leads going to Charlotte Durkin and Don Jones. The director was Miss Isabel Sloan. With the closing fourth year and thus ending Part I in our book of life. Now we look forward to a happy and prosperous future in Part II of our life. COMPLIMENTS OF KENTON SAVINGS BANK MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. JUniOfi CLASS TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Faye Adams, Ronald Allen, FIFTH ROW: Virgil Deardorff, Gary Dodd, Buddy Glenn Ashba, Marlene Ashba, Marie Baker, John Barr. Draper, Melvin Drumm, Sue Dungan, Bobby England. SECOND ROW: Walter Baughman, Howard Biederman, Patsy Blue, Bob Blumenschine, James Born, Gearold Breidenbach THIRD ROW: Phyllis Brown, Bob Butterman, Richard Chalfin. Beverly Clingerman, Eileen Clum, Sandra Coffey. FOURTH ROW: William Collins, Bob Conkle, Don Cooper, PaulCooper, Edna Countryman, Alice Cozad. SIXTH ROW: Jimmy England, Charlene Eubanks, Phyllis Ford, Jack Fry, Carol Gardner, Vernon Gasson. SEVENTH ROW: Bob Gilly, James Gillen, Norman Gillen, Bob Gilbert, Jim Grauel, Gorden Grigsby. EIGHTH ROW: Rita Guttenburg, Robert Guttenburg, Marvin Hass, Phil Hamilton, Beth Harding. Cary Hastings. STANDING: Clifford Jump, Secretary Mr. Pendly, Advisor, Carol Meyers, President, Dick Chalfin, V-President. IN ACCOUNT WITH DAVID WAX IRON AND STEEL SCRAP - COAL PHONE 6270 THE HILL DRUG CO. IO- 12 N. MAIN 8T. KENTON, OHIO 20 JUHIOR CLASS TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Eugene Hastings, Max Heilman, Jim Hogan, Bill Holloway, Robert Holmes, Dick Hord. SECOND ROW: Norman Hottman, Louise Hunsicker, JohnJepsin, Joyce Jones, Clifford Jump, Betty Kanzig, THIRD ROW: Nancy Kangiz Kenneth Kearns, Maryiln Kearns, Clyde Lamb. Shirley Lambert, Sandra Liles. FOURTH ROW: Dean Longbrake, Doris Lowe, Carl Madison, Jane Malone, Sandra McGrath, Donald McQuoun. FIFTH ROW: Gene Meade. Ward Mendenhall, Harold Modd. Bill Moore, Carol Myers, Shirley Myers. SIXTH ROW: Joe Neal, Donald Osborn, Frank Otto, Janet Park, Ronald Park, Alice Parker. SEVENTH ROW: John Pephens, Diane Phillips, Peggy Pifer, Tim Poland, Ethel Resch, Betty Jo Rish. EIGHTH ROW: Harold Ritzier, Ann Robinson, Tom Rubins, Richard Rudasell, Larry Salsburey, Serena Sams. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE “Everything for the Automobile KENTON FLORAL Phone 5212 115 No. Detroit St. Kenton, Ohio OSCAR BIRD SERVICE STATION 22 TOP ROW: ( Left to Right) Jack Schuller, Richard Seymour. Robert Seymour, Richard Sharp. SECOND ROW: Betty Shick, Donna Smith, Richard Smith, Sharon Smith. THIRD ROW: Arden Spitzer, Dorothy Steiner, Bill Thompson. Claudia Todd. FOURTH ROW: Georgia Unkart. Jo Ann Vermillion, Howard Watkins. Cynthia White. FIFTH ROW: Phyllis Wilkerson, Crosby Williams, Dale Wood. Illlllllll QfufAiai 9ce Cold. StoA u e 3a. Two Twenty-one South Leighton Street Telephone Number 5140 Kenton, Ohio 24 4 TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Mary Adkins Ardythe Ault Richard Bacon Victor Badertscher Shirley Baker SECOND ROW: Bill Barker Barbara Baum Carol Beiser Richard Berry Jean Bird THIRD ROW: Arthea Bowersock Emma Bradley Laveme Brandyberry Janet Brooks Vaughn Brown FOURTH ROW: Jean Burba Robert Buroker SOPHOmORfS FIFTH ROW: Alice Cameron Guy Carr SIXTH ROW: Clarence Castle Jennie Castor SEVENTH ROW: Shirley Cave Jeraldene Claphan EIGHTH ROW: Jane Clary Harry Clawson Standing-Left to Right- Dana Daniels, Secretary, Kathleen Conner, President, Gary McQuown, V President, Mr Hackney, Advisor TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Fannie Clemons Kathleen Conner Shirley Cooper Timothy Carnell Donna Cosart SECOND ROW: Daniel Crates Wilma Culley William Curtis Dana Daniels Sandra Deerwester THIRD ROW: Arthur Denny John Dick Sally Dick Suzanne Dick Harold Dickson I FOURTH ROW: Peggy Dyer Linda El wood SOPHOfllOfiES FIFTH ROW: Keith Ewing Christine Fay SIXTH ROW: Jack Fitzaptrick Vernon Friedel SEVENTH ROW: Christine Fugate Shirley Gardner EIGHTH ROW: Tom Garl Philip Hanna FOURTH ROW: Sally Lamb Clair Latham FIFTH ROW: Barbara Lease Christine Madison SIXTH ROW: Fred Markley Darlene McLaughlin SEVENTH ROW: Gary McQuown Ronnie McQuown EIGHTH ROW: Mary Mendenhall Rohonda Mendenhall TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Mark Hanna Tommy Hare Nancy Harris De Ann Hastings Josephine Hatch. SECOND ROW: Bell Hiatt John Hickel Merle Highland Janiza Hofsteader Linda Hord THIRD ROW: Gorden Ingraham Lee Johanson Ann Kanzig Judith Kelly Larry Kelly SOPHOmOMS 28 Pjtlips $c Satwa, Inr., JCentmt, ©Ijin TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Ken Mewhorter Jim Moore Belinda Myers Roberta Nash Robert Neeson SECOND ROW: Norma Jean Nichols Dixie Ommert Beverly Otto Harold Overly Patsy Pemberton. THIRD ROW: James Perine Gene Perkins Gloria Pfeiffer Majorie Ralston Richard Ralston SOPNOmOliES BOBBIE-SUE DRIVE INN W. Franklin Street U. S. Route 30 S Kenton, Ohio 29 FOURTH ROW: Sharon Ruby Rayl Robert Reese FIFTH ROW: Marie Rettig Paul Rickenbacker SIXTH ROW: Jeannine Rish Garnet Robinson SEVENTH ROW: Barbara Rodenburger Frank Rodgers EIGHTH ROW: Judith Rutledge James Schlinglof TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Barbara Sellin Shirley Seymour June Shaw Bob Shephard Dale Sherman SECOND ROW: Shelba Spencer Tanyce Spitzes Jeanne Stephens Shirley Stober John Sturgeon THIRD ROW: Patsy Thomas Nancy Thrailkill Virginia Treen John Tudor Don Ward FOURTH ROW: Wilma Wedertz Harry Williams SOPHOtllORES FIFTH ROW: Jane Williams Leanna Williams SIXTH ROW: Ralph Williams Donald Winegardner SEVENTH ROW: Ronald Wright Sally Wright ■(Ehe £1. bourse jSwt Sc (Co. EIGHTH ROW: «enton. ©Ilio Leah Yauger Eleanor Zachriah Charles Ziegler 4 PRINTERS AND STATIONERS 205 WEST FRANKLIN STREET PHONE 2229 • KENTON. OHIO STUDfflT council REAR (L TOR): Roger Frost (Band), Dick Jones (Hi-Y), Gene Haudenschield (FFA), Mr. Paul Oaklief, Principal. SECOND ROW(L TO R): Nelson Gaskins (Varsity K), Mary Lou Wedertz (GAA), Barbara Wes- ton (Cheerleader), Carol Myers(Jr. Class), KathleenConnor(Soph. Class), Teddy Lowe (Freshman Class). THIRD ROW (L TO R): Mary Decker (Echo), Janet Williams (Y-Teen), Sue Robinson (FHA), Joan Kerns (Sr. Class), Barbara Baker (Thespian), Pat Hiait (Quill Schroll). TOP ROW (L TO R): Janet Williams, President; Mr. Oakleif. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Mary Lou Wedertz, Vice-President; Sue Robinson, Secretary. ihe Student Council is a group of stu- dents consisting of the presidents of the various school organizations and classes, who represent the student body on affairs concerning them. 1952-53 seemed to be a very active year for the Student Council. The Big Homecoming Program was their first task; and following this came the Christmas Dance, called the Holiday Ball . In addition to these affairs the Stu- dent Council sponsored many lyceum pro- grams which were enjoyed by the students throughout the year. The officers this year were; Janet Williams-president, Mary Lou Wedertz - Vice-president, Sue Robinson-Secretary - Treasurer. The Student Council is supervised and assisted by the Principal, Mr. Paul Oaklief. Joan Kerns OFFICERS « TOP ROW, L-R: Richard Arn, Staff Photographer; Patricia Hiatt, Manag- ing Editor; Mary Decker. Editor-in-Chief; Mr. Paul L. Oaklief, Principal, Honorary Member; Kathleen Ames, Editor; Janet Krens, Feature Editor; fanet Hare, Society Editor. LOWER LEFT; Mr. Carl Russell, Faculty Ad- visor. LOWER RIGHT; Janet Williams, Feature Writer. 3lntmidtioiuil onoraip Sorirtg fiftieth Srtiool Journalists According to the constitution, members of the Quill and Scroll must be chosen from the students enrolled in high school who at the time of their elec:ion meet the following requirements; I ) They must be of at least junior stand ng. 2 ) They must be in the upper-third of their class in general scholastic standing. 3 ) They must have done superior work in some phase of journalistic or creative endeavor. 4) They must be re- commended by the adviser or by the committee governing publications. 5 ) They must be approved by the executive secretary of the National headquarters. (EDITOR'S NOTE) Miss Betty Clawson pictured at right re-entered to graduate with her class to lateto be included in the Sen- ior Section. The Echo Staff is glad to include her. Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1,2,3; District Contest 2,3; Play Committee 3. 33 LONGBRAKE DIE AND MOLD s S. S'? CL � £ 5 o z 0 1 o CD D Z H 0) H C □ O (ft T 3“ O 3 (ft O $ T V ' O' c o -7 -r O Z (ft rn (ft cn W 3 0 o _ g -■ O , I TO _ tn m O Q m Z Z ° § i « O •VJ c m Li O 3 r REARMOST (L TO R): L. Hunsicker, B. Harding, B. Southerly, L. Elwood, C. Essinger, S. Wright, B. Myers, B. Otto, E. Zach- ariah, T. Spitzer, J. Shaw, L. Hord, M. Kearns, E. Resch, P. Ford, S. Liles, B. Clingerman, E. Cium, J. Rutledge, G. Pfieffer, K. Conner, J. Stephens, J. Castor, SECONDDOWN(L TO R): J. Ward, 3. Ward, P. Sheldon, L. Williams, G. Unkart, C. Durkin, A, Cameron, F. Clemens, J. Brooks, W. Wedertz, P. Pemberton, D. Daniels, S. Deerwester, B. Rodenberger, A. Ault, D. Has- tings, A. Robinson, C. Myers, S. Myers. THIRD DOWN (L TO R): F. Adams, D. West, S. McGrath, S. Stober, B. Hiatt, D. Mc- Laughlin, M. Daughtery, M. Jolliff, J. Hofsteader, A. Bowersock, S. Cave, R. Nash, J. Claphan, S. Baker, J. Park, I. Malone, N. Thrailkill, C. Todd, S. Dungan, S. Smith, E. Countryman, S. Coffey, B. Kanzig, C. White. FOURTH DOWN (L TO R): L. Sheckler, P. Blue, G. Foos, M. Decker, P. Hiatt, M. Hayes, I. McNally, J. Kerns, J. Willeke, J. Manlik, A. Parker, B. Ful- ton, S. Lambert, P. Wilkerson, D. Lowe, B. England, S. Robinson, S. Sams, B. Stuart, S. Thomas, F. Blumenschine, B. Wes- ton, M. Burris, J. Hare, M. Armentrout, J. Wood, S. Sparr, R. Danner, J. Vermillion, B. Jo Rish. KNEELING CABINETfL TO R): K. Ames, S. Dulin, P. Rish, A. Brown, J. Williams, D. Steiner, B. Baker, C. Johanson, M. Wedertz, J. Arn, B. Ziegler, A. Jane Scott. OFFICERS y-iftos The Y-Teen Club, sponsored by the Young Women's Christian Association, is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior girl. The purpose of the Y-Teen Club is to build a better fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. The Y-Teen cabinet which consists of twelve girls planned programs for the year that have been enjoyed by the group. In November the Kenton Y-Teen Club entertained the Ada Club with an intetesting program which brought a closer friendship between both schools. In December the club worked on a service project for the hospitals in Kenton, and also en- tertained the people at the county home. In the future the club plans to have a Mother- Daughter Banquet, and other programs of interest. The officers and cabinet membersthis year were:President-Janet Williams, Vice-President-Dorothy Steiner, Secretary- Alma Brown, Treasurer-Shirley Dulin, Program Chairman-Barbara Baker, Social Chairman-Alicejabe Scott, Worship Chairman-Janet Arn, Publicity Chairman-Phyliss Rish, Song Leader-Betty Zeigler, Pianist-Connie Johanson. The club is under the supervision of Miss Anne Johnson, teacher of Latin and English and whose efforts in behalf of the Y-Teens are deeply appreciated. Janet Williams TOPROW (L TO R): Missjohnson, JanetWil- liams-President, Shirley Dulin-Treasurer. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Alma Brown-Sec- retary, Dorothy Stiener-Vice-President. REAR (L TO R): John Gradwohl, Roger Frost, Don Jones, Dick Thrailkill. Joe Neal, Bob Hastings, John Tudor. SECOND ROW (L TO R): Harold Dickenson, Jim Wright, Dick Berry, Cliff Shirk, Dick Smith, Jim Grauel, Phil Hamilton. THIRD ROW (L TO R): Dick Arn, Larry Salsbury, Ronnie McQuown, Charles Zeigler, Clair Latham, Vaughn Brown, Keith Ewing, Paul Rickenbacker. FOURTH ROW (L TO R): Dick Chalfin, Howard Watkins, Elmer Kaylor, Mr. Hackney. y The Hi -Y as a division of the Y.M.C . A. , founded in 1844 by George Williams, was formed to weld a closer relationship between the schools and the Y.M.C.A. Mainly the purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. The very appropriate platform for the Hi-Y is Clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. The Hi-Y meetings are he Id on the second Tuesday of every month. There are 30 members in the organization and the advisor this year is Mr. Raymond Hackney. The Hi-Y sold refreshments at a basketbal I game and has had variousother activities such as visiting the OhioMachine Tool Co. and the Y .M.C. A. bui Iding in Lima . They also engage in athletics and other group activities. The presiding officers are: President: Dick Jones, Vice-president: Howard Watkins, Secretary: Elmer Kaylor, Treasurer: Dick C ha I fi n , Program Chairman: James Wright, and Chaplin: Richard Arn. David Gi Ibert Everything Electrical CLOVER ELECTRIC Claypool and Badger 115 West Franklin Street Telephone 4579 Kenton, Ohio HI-Y OFFICERS TOP ROW (L TO R): Elmer Kaylor, Secretary; Mr. Raymond Hackney, Advisor; Dick Chal- fin, Treasurer, FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dick Jones, President; Howard Watkins, Vice- President. 35 MUSTAIN TIN SHOP Furnace, Spouting and Sheet Metal Work Authorized LENNOX Air Flow Dealers 121 Walker Street—Phone 4310 ROOT LUMBER COMPANY Lumber - Builders Supplies - Paint HERREN WALL PAPER PAINT STORE Hardware - - Planing Mill Phone 3153 115 South Main fUTIIBf HOIMIMERSOffllllSRICfl REAR (L TO R): C. Simpson, M. Rodabaugh, C. Smith, M. Shick, A. Oberlitner, B. Otto, E. Zachariah, W. Wedertz, S. Baker, R, Nash, G. Claphan, T. Spitzer, ]. Shaw, S. Dick, B. Myers, L. Hatcher, B. Friedel, S. Naus, M. Perine, S. Salisbury, K. Pieffer, K. Baker, S. Smith, C. Manlik. THIRD ROW (L TO R): J. Kelley, S. Stober, B. Hiatt, A. Cameron, F. Clemmens, D. Cozart, D. Lowe, J. Brooks, S. Wright, S. Cave, A. Bowersock, R. Rayl, J. Hofsteatter, J. Clary, S. Dick, D. Ommert, P. Pemberton, D. Hastings, A. Ault, S. Deerwester, S. Lamb, M. Ralston, S. Myers. SECOND ROW (L TO R): E. Malone, D. Columber, H. McClaren, A. Neeson, P. Thomas, S. Park, C. Unkert, J. Dear- dorff, S. McGrath, B. England, P. Brown, J. Jones, P. Wilkerson, S. Lambert, B. Shirk, B. Rish, P. Pifer, M. Baker, A. Parker, S. Sams, S. Smith, A. Robinson, E. Countryman, J. McCann, J. Steveson, J. Kearns. FIRST ROW (L TO R) S. Parks, R. Bloom, M. Roby, J. Willeke, L. Williams, C. Perine. C. Durkin, M. Daugherty, S. Dulin, J. Rettig, P. Rish, B. Fulton, Miss Carpenter, S. Robinson, A. Scott, A. Brown, M. Hayes,'I. McNally, M. Cameron, J. Manlick, P. Hiatt, V. Talber, M. Gilbert, S. Dodds, F. Bird. The Future Homemakersof America is a nation wide organization of girls who are en- rolled in home economics. The Kenton chapter holds a meeting every third Wednesday of every month. During the year they sponsored square dances, a style show, and a talent program. Their mottois Toward New Horizons which they strive to doin order that by learning to live better lives today their lives and those of their families may be better tomorrow. The officers were: President-Sue Robinson, Vice-President-Alice Parker, Secretary- Treasurer-Bobbie England, Historian-WiIma Wedertz, Parlimentarian-Phyllis Rish,Report- er Shirley Baker, and Song Leader-Betty Shick. The F. H. A. advisor is Miss LouiseCarpenter. Mary Decker TOP ROW (L TO R): Bobbie England-Sec.-Treasurer, Shirley Baker- Reporter, MissCarpenter, Betty Shick-Song Leader, Wilma Wedertz- Historian. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Phyliss Rish-Parllmentarlan, Sue Robinson, President, Alice Parker-Vice-President. OFFICERS fUTUfif fflRnfRS Of fllHEfllCfl REAR (L TO R): G. Dulin, F. Haudenschield, M. Kearns, P. Hanna, N. Gaskins, A. Spitzer, R. Williams, C. Zcigler, R. Old- ham, D. Steiner, C. Long, K. Kearns, C. Long. SECOND ROW (L TO R): H. Longshore, C. Latham, J. Fry, M. Dyer, D. Sey- mour, P. Pemberton, J. Rail, D. Wilkerson, D. Crawford, E. Hastings, C. Weber, B. Thompson. THIRD ROW (L TO R): T. Lowe, P. Rickenbacher, B. Reese, H. Biederman, C. Chalfin J. Kerr, G. Lutz, R. Ridenour, J. Pfieffer, D. Smith. FRONT ROW (L TO R): E. Kneisley, T. Poland, B. Holmes, E. Kaylor, G. Haudenschield. H. Watkins, H. Modd, M. Heilman. OFFICERS The Future Farmers of America is a nation wide organization of boys enrol led in Vocational Agriculture. During the year they had exhibits at the Hardin County Fair, turkey raffle, scrap drive, pest hunt, and square dance. Fourteen of the boys attended the International Live- stock Show held in Chicago. They were: Melvin Dyer, Eugene Haudenschield, Paul Pemberton, Dick Seymour, Russel Williams, Bob Holmes, Jack Fry, Clifford Jump, Walter Baughman, Howard Watkins, Marvin Hass, Harold Modd, Marshal Kearns, and Arden Spitzer. Their Motto is Learn to do, doing to learn, earning to live, live to serve . The officers this year were: President-Gene Haudens- chield, Vice-President-Cliff Jump, Secretary-Howard Watkins, R e po r te r-Paul Pemberton, Sentina I-Russel Williams. The F.F.A. advisor is Mr. John Fraker. Mary Decker TOP ROW (L TO R): Russel Williams-Sentinal, Elmer Kaylor-Student Advisor, Mr. Fraker-Advisor, Howard Watkins-Secretary, Paul Pemberton-Reporter. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Gene Haudenschield-President, Cliff Jump-Vice-President. STATEMENT KENTON FARMERS GRAIN SUPPLY Coal, Grain, Seed, Feeds and Farm Supplies O. W. Cole, Mgr. PHONE 7216 THESPIflfl SOCIETy REAR (L TO R): Janet Hare, Don Jones, Dick Am, Joe Clark, David Gilbert, Connie Johanson. FRONT ROW (L TO R): Miss Ramage, Director; Janet Arn, Mary Lou Wedertz, Barbara Baker, Barbara Weston, Betty Zeigler, Phyliss Rish. The National Thespian Society was created in the spring of 1929 by a group of American teachers and students interested in the advancement of dramatic arts in the high schools of this country. In January 1950, Kenton High School received a National Thespian Charter, and thus became Troupe No. 1030. To become a Thespian one must be a regular-enrolled student of satisfactory scholarship in a reconized secondary school, and who has done a high quality of work and isapprovedby the troupe sponser. A student must also have participated in enough plays to earn the required ten points for membership. Officers of this year's troupe were: Barbara Baker-President, Mary Lou Wedertz-Vice-President, Connie Johanson-Secretary, Joe Clark-Treasurer. Advisor of the Kenton Chapter is Miss Marjorie Ramge . Joan Kerns B. M. AUTO PARTS, Inc. 125 South Detroit St. KENTON, OHIO Complete Machine Shop and Parts Service 3 8 Phones: 4409 or 4024 THESPIAN OFFICERS TOP ROW(L TO R): Joe Clark, Treas.; Miss Marjorie Ramge, Advisor. FRONT ROW: Mary Lou Wedertz, V-Pres.; Connie Johan- son, Secretary; Barbara Baker. President MOORE’S STEAK HOUSE Phone 9142 U. S. Rt. 68 ...... TOP ROW (L TO R): Mr. Ziemke, Cary Hastings, Bill Evans, Bob Holmes, Virgil Dearforff, Gene Mead. SECOND ROW (L TO R):JimMoore, FrankHaudenschield, John Hickel. Jim Hogan. Fred Markley, Clyde Lamb. THIRD ROW (L TO R): Nelson Gas- kins, Steve Churchill, Bill Holloway, Tim Poland, Jim Wright, Tom Rubins. FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dick Jones, Merle High- land, Tim Cornell, Gene Haudenschield, Elmer Kaylor, Jack Fry, Melvin Dyer. The Varsity K is an honorary society of wearers of a school letter. For eligibility to the Varsity K, one must earn a letter in baseball, football, or basketball. Managers may join also. The Varsity K's meetings are held only when an important issue arises. There are 28 members in the organization and Mr. Ed Ziemke is the advisor. The Varsity K has raised money this year by selling Wild- cat stationery. They also traveled to Ohio State where they saw the Buck- eyes battle Pittsburgh. The officers were: President-Gene Haudenschield, Vice-president- Nelson Gaskins, Secretary-VirgiI Deardorff, Reporter-Bill Evans. David Gi Ibert TOP ROW (L TO R): Virgil Deardorff-Secretary, Mr. Ziemke-Advisor, Bill Evans-Reporter. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Gene Haudenschield-Pres- ident, Nelson Gaskins-Vice-President. OFFICERS The Yeagley Hardware Co. ° KENTON STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL Hardware, Stoves, Paint 39 iron works, inc 2-4 EAST SIDE SQUARE GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATE KEAR (L TO R): L. Williams, J. Johnson, L. Hord, J. Rutledge, G. Pfeiffer, K. Conner, C. Copeland, J. England, M. Roby, E. Malone, J. Deardorff, C. Smith, F, Byrid, S, Salsburry, J, Rentz, N, Schultz. SECOND ROW (L TO R): B. Lease, D. McLaughlin, W. Culley, R. Mendenhall, A. Bowersock, S. Cave, J. Brooks, R. Nash, J. Claphan, D. Ommert, S. Baker, W. Wedertz, M. Ralston, S. Deerwester, B. Rodenburger, D. Daniels. THIRD ROW (L TO R): P. Dyer, M. Mendenhall, J. Burba, E. Bradley, A. Cameron, D. Cosart, F. Clemons, B. England, D. Phillips, B. Shick, P. Pifer, M. Baker, S. Sams, J. Parks, J. Malone, C. Todd, M. Dungan, D. Steiner. FRONT ROW (L TO R): C. Johanson, B. Baker, B. Hune, M. Jolliff, J. Kerns, M. Decker, J. Willeke, S. Dulin, C. Harp, B. Fulton, P. Rish, Miss Panasuk, A. Brown, M. Hayes, I. McNally, M. Wedertz,. B. Stuart, S. Thomas, F. Blumenschine, J. Williams, B. Weston, B. Zeigler, J. Hare. The Girl's Athletic Associationis an organization for the promotion of an interamural and interscholastic pro- gram in the highschool Girl's Physical Education Depart- ment. After three years of active membership a girl isaward- ed a letter. To earn this letter a girl has to participate in at least all of the programs of the club and some of the extra work that they do. Plans for the year included roller skating, swimming parties, and a field day for visiting schools. The officers elected this year were: President-Mary Lou Wedertz, Vice-President-Marie Baker, Secretary- Barbara Rodenburger, Treasurer-Shirley Thomas, Report- er-Mary Decker. Representatives were chosen too from each class. They were: Senior-Shirley Dulin, Junior-Dian Phi I lips, Sopho- more-Jeraldine Claphan, Freshman-Sandra Salusbury. Shirley Thomas Osborn s Furniture and Appliances 910 WEST LIMA STREET KENTON, OHIO Phone 9155 store hours 8 A. M. TO S P. II. DAILY SATURDAY S A. M TO IO P. M. OFFICERS TOP ROW (L TO R): Barbara Rodenburger, Secretary; Shirley Thomas, Treasurer; Mary Decker, Reporter. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Miss Panasuk, Marie Baker, Vice-President; Mary Lou Wedertz, President. o c : 7S m 7 2. £ Q O o -U BIOLOGy CLUB TOP ROW (L TO R): B. Buroker, F. Rodgers, G. Mead, G, McQuown, T. Hare, H. Williams, V. Deardortt, J. Hogan, J. Pep- hens, T. Rubins, F, Markley, J. Neal, M. Hanna, J. Tudor, B. Neeson, W. Baughman. FOURTH ROW (L TO R): H. Dickenson, P. Rickenbacker, D. Smith, D. Chalfin, B. Conkle, B. Butterman, B. Holloway, D. Berry, L. Salsbury, V. Brown, K. Ewing, D. Ralston, R. McQuown. THIRD ROW (L TO R): P. Hanna, C. Latham, M. Heilman, H. Watkins, C. Zeigler, S. Lamb, B. Lease, L. Williams, J. Williams, J. Malone, S. Smith, D. Steiner, V. Badertscher, J. McQuown. SECOND ROW (L TO R): J. Castor, J. Claphan, D. Daniels, E. Countryman, S. Coffey, S. Dungan, C. Todd, E. Cium, K. Conner, S. Sams, E. Bradley, L. Elwood, N. Thrailkill, B. Otto, C. Myers, J. Bird, Mrs. Fullerton. FIRST ROW (L TO R): D. McLaughlin, C. White, J. Parks, D.A. Hastings, R. Nash, J. Rutledge, G. Pfeiffer, J. Clary, L. Hord, S. Baker, J. Hofsteader, A. Kanzig. The Biology Club is one of the newest organizations in Kenton High School. It was started by a small group of boys and girls of the Senior class of 1954. Membership is open to anyone who at some time has been enrolled in Biology. There are over 80 members of the Biology Club. They hold their meetings once a month at the High School. The purpose of these meetings is to foster continuing interest in conservation. The following served as officers this past year: Carol Myers-President; Tom Rubins-Vice President; Serena Sams-Secretary; and Dorothy Steiner-Treasurer. Mrs. Fullerton, Biology teacher, is advisor for the group. TOP ROW (L TO R): Carol Myers, President for 1953: Mrs. Dorothy Fullerton, Advisor. FRONT ROW (L TO R): Virgil Deardorf, President 1952: Gearold Breidenbach, V-President 1952. BIOLOGY CLUB OFFICERS S • O ® 5 z isL s z § q 5 I? Z z z z o CO -n C XI Z CO -H o TO m co ? m H P a 2. W i O s-k § £ £ ? so Q w -3 K.H.S. BflllD y---------- TOPMOST: Mr. William Sherman, Director. TOP ROW (L TO R): Bob Shepherd, Drum Major, Claudia Todd, Linda Hatcher, Dixie Ommert, Sue Printz, Jean Bird. SECOND ROW (L TO R); Bob Hastings, Bill Madory, Ann Kanzig, Skip Cook, Dick Hatchett, Vernon Gasson, Don Hervey, Shirley Cave, Fred Arn. THIRD ROW (L TO R): Darlene Lame, Jenny Mulladay, Marjorie Gilbert, Sally Lamb, Mary Lee Cameron, Joe Robinson, Rose Ann Harp, Donna Cozart, Connie Madory. FOURTH ROW (L TO R): Roger Frost, Janet Am, Diane Hastings, Don Jones, Marilyn Burris, Tom Althouse, Marianne Perine, Phyllis Sheldon. FIFTH ROW (L TO R): Carolyn Smith, Janet Williams, Marilyn Jolliff, Barbara Rodenberger, Kay Baker, Ronnie Sloan. GeneComell, PhilipZeigler, JeralineClaphan, Clay Flinn. SIXTH ROW (L TO R): Marlene Shick, Peggy Dyer, Phyllis Ford. Betty Zeigler, Faith Blumenschine, Joan Kerns, Dawn Hart, Carol Myers, Janiza Hofsteatter. SEVENTH ROW (L TO R): Cynthia White, Alice Scon, Fatima Bird, Sandra Dodds, Kay Pfeiffer, Carol Katterjohn, Sue Smith, Connie Manlik, Barbara Friedel. EIGHTH ROW (L TO R): Ardythe Ault, Donna West! Ann Robinson, Dorothy Steiner, Judy Rutledge, Kathleen Conner, Judy Kelly, Ann Oberlitner, Sharon Parrott. NINTH ROW (L TO R): Barbara Fulton (partly hidden), Connie Johanson, Sue Dungan, Jane Malone, Joan Vermillion, Beth Harding, Sharon Smith. Edna Countryman, Eileene Clum, TENTH ROW(L TOR): Alice Cameron, Tanyce Spitzer, Darlene McLaughlin Alma Brown, Sandra Salisburey, Dick Chalfin, Joan Amsler, Tink Ritzier, Shirley Naus, Janet Manlik, Ella Kay Barclay. ORCHESTRA REAR (L TO R): Mr. Sherman, DonHervey, Roger Frost, Clay Flinn, Frank Cook, Tanyce Spitzer, Donna Cosart, Alice Cameron, Edna Coun- tryman, Marilyn Jolliff, Eileene Clum. MIDDLE ROW (L TO R): Connie Madory, Janet Arn. Diane Hastings. Coonie Johanson, Sue Dungan, Ardythe Ault, Barbara Fulton, Claufia Todd, Harold Ritzier, Darlene McLaughlin, Jenny Mullady. FRONT ROW (L TO R): Phyllis Ford. Alice Jane Scott, Janet Williams, Betty Zeigler, Alma Brown, Cynthia White. Betty Kanzig, Doris Lowe. Mary Lee Cameron, Marilyn Burris, Bar- bara Weston, Shirley Cave. TOP ROW (L TO R): Clay Flinn, Vice-President; LEFT TO RIGHT; Sue Dugan, Vice-President; Janet TOP ROW (L TO R): Miss Shepherd. Barba Mr. Shermen, Alma Brown, Secretary; Harold Am, President. Baker, Secretary. BOTTOM ROW (L TO f Ritzier, Treasurer; Roger Frost, President. Alma Brown, P r e s i d e nt; Janet Williarr Vice-President. R E 3C O NT S DINK 'pent puxnituxc 18 NORTH MAIN ST. PHONE 7172 KENTON, OHIO ....HORD....... FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES 314 WEST FRANKLIN STREET PHONE 8239 KENTON. OHIO pep Bflno, mflJOfifTifs, nmum iiM PEP BAND TOP ROW (L TO R): Vernon Gasson, BUlMadory, TanyceSpitzer, Don Har- vey, Kay Pifer, Barbara Fulton. BOT- TOM ROW(L TO R): Sally Lamb, Dar- lene McLaughlin, Harold Ritzier, Alma Brown, Phyllis Ford, Diane Hastings, Jo Anne Vermillion, Gene Cornell, Phil- lip Zeigler. MUSICALLY SPEAKING The band and orchestra had a reasonably active year. The band participated in many half-time performances during football season. The band also held a Memorial Concert in January in memory of Cap Willis, firsthand director of K.H.S. The Northwestern Band Festival was held at Kenton in May; seven bands participated in this program. The orchestra and band sponsored a Pop Concert in March. During basketball season the Pep Band was organized to play at home basketball games. The Heavenly Eleven a considerably neworganization, did some stunts at half-time performances during foot- ball season. They went to many of the out of town games when the full band was unable ro attend. The Heavenly Eleven consisted of-Vernon Gasson, Dick Arn, Bill Madory, Roger Frost, Gene Cornell, Don Jones,Skip Cook, Bob Hastings, Dick Chalfin, Harold Ritzier, and Clay Flinn. The Choir also had a reasonably active year. The choir performed before the student body on various occasions. They presented a Christmas and Thanksgiving Program, also as Open House Program. An operetta was planned during the year. The Choir officers were: President-Alma Brown, Vice-President-Janet Williams and Secretary-Barbara Baker. The Choir is under direction of Miss Edna Sheperd. The Band officers were: President-Roger Frost Vice-President-Clay Flinn and Secretary-Alma Brown Treasurer- Harold Retzler. The orchestra officers were: President-Janet Arn, Vice-President-Sue Dugan, Secretary-Alma Brown. The Band and Orchestra is under the direction of Mr. William Sherman. Mary Decker HEAVENLY ELEVEN DRUM MAJORETTES LEFT TO RIGHT: Claudia Todd, Linda Hatcher, Dixie Ommert, Sue Printz, Jean Bird, Drum Major-Bob Shepherd. BACK ROW (L TO R): Bob Hastings, Harold Ritzier, Dick Chalfin. SECONDROW(L TO R): Clay Flinn. Skip Cook, Vernon Gasson, Bill Madory. FIRST ROW (L TO R): Gene Cornell, Roger Frost, Don Jones. fiRocmes CAREY'S GROCERY Home Killed Meats Groceries - Vegetables West Lima St. Meet t� For GOO0_ MEAT m THE HOUSE OF McCOY B. L. Van Stronder, Prop. W.R. PFEFFERLE Jewelry, Gifts and Music Shop Graduate Optometrist Kenton, Ohio to S hrj • C 5 «S REAR (L TO R): J. Williams, S. Stober, S. Wright, D. Jones, J. McQuown, G. Grogsby, J. Gradwohl, F. Otto, H. Wil- liams, L. Cahill, R. Shepherd, R. Hastings, H. Carmean, R. Stotts, D. Wilkerson, J. Dtck, J. Williams, J. Kerns, J. Arn. SECOND ROW i(L TOR): A. Kanzig, K. Pfeiffer, B, Kanzig, R. Pelton, R. Coats, C. Bird, K. Mewhrter, C. Lamb, T. Friedel, J. Sturgeon, D. Brandbyberry, H. Watkins, K. Ewing, P. Dick, L. Denny, S. Cave, K. Baker, B. Friedel. THIRD ROW (L TO R): S. Printz, J. Vermillion, S. Lamb, C.P, Essinger, J. Park, J. Hofsteatter, S. Smith, B. Baker, Miss Edna Shepherd, Director: E,K. Barclay, S. Robinson, S, Pifer, A. Ault, B. Rodenberger, C. Johanson, E. Resch, A. Brown, A. Oberlitner. FRONT ROW (L TO R): G. Cornell, J. La Warre, B. Clingerman, N. Leigh, L. Hatcher, D. Hastings, B. Zeigler, C. White, E. Neeson, S. Smith, S. Parrot, B. Schick, S. Deerwester, K. Ames, S. Dodds, S. Naus, M. Sherman, D. Sherman, D. Crawford. FATHER OF THE 3RIDE Don Jones Charlotte Durkin . . . . Kay Banks Joan Kerns . . . . . Mrs. Banks David Gi Ibert . . . Buckley Dustan Roger Frost . . . . . Ben Banks Dick Arn . . . Tommy Banks Shirley Sparr . . . Peggy Swift Betty Zeigler Delilah Dick Hatchett . . . . Buzzy Taylor Janet Arn . . . Miss Bellamy Janet Hare . . . . Mrs. Masoula Connie Johanson Mrs. Massoula's helper John Gradwohl Red Tom Staudenheimer Janet Willeke . . . . Tim's helper Joe Clark . . . handy man SENIOR FLAY CAST REAR (L TO R): Janet Hare, Joe Clark, John Gradwohl, Tom Staudenheimer, Connie Johanson, Janet Willeke. SECOND ROW (L TO R): Barbara Baker, Rich- ard Hatchett, Janet Am, Betty Lou Zeigler, Richard Arn, Miss Sloan. FRONT ROW (L TO R): Roger Frost, Joan Kerns, Don Jones, Charlotte Durkin, David Gilbert, Shirley Sparr. SEIII0II PLfly ‘‘fflTHER Of THE BRIDE” On November 20th and 21st, the Senior Class of 1953 presented a three-act comedy entitled Father of the Bride. The play was written by Edward Streeter and was directed by Miss Isabel Sloan. The story revolved around Mr. Banks (Don Jones), who thought his daughter was still in pigtails, and was very concerned about her future since she was about to be married. Kay Banks (Charlotte Durkin), hisdaughter, was constantly in hot water trying to please Buckley Dunstan (David Gi Ibert), who wanted a small wedding and her mother, Ellie Banks (Joan Kerns), who wanted a large and elaborate wedding for her daughter. Ben and Tommy Banks, played by Roger Frost and Dick Arn, were the two sons who were very bored with the whole affair. Shirley Sparr, protrayed Peggy Swift who was Ben's fiance' and is just dying to getmarried. Betty Ziegler played the petite maid, Delilah, while Dick Hatchett handled the part of Buzz, Tommy's friend. Janet Arn protrayed Miss Bellamy, Mr. Bank's very prim secretary, and Janet Hare played the effer- vescent Mrs. Massoula the caterer. Other Characters were; Mrs. Pulitzki, the dressmaker, Connie Johanson, Joe Clark played Mrs. Massoula's helper, Janet Willeke who helped with the enterior decorating and Red and Pete, the furniture movers, were played by John Gradwohl and Tom Staudenheimer who rolled the carpets and carried furniture in a most realistic manner. D. Gilbert Phone: 9191 WARREN P. PFEIFFER 24 1 2 North Main Street Kenton, Ohio BISHOP'S HOME STORE Plumbing, Electrical and Sporting Goods 607 West Franklin Street Telephone 9121 DR. E.F. HOLDGREVE Optometrist 101 1 2 E. Columbus St. Phone 7201 N.E. Corner Square Kenton, Ohio JIM I on PLfly: DflTf UIITH JIMS STANDING. L. to R.: Beverly Clingerman (Eloise). Arden Spitzer (Mr. Martindale). Dick Chalfin (Oogie), Harold Ritzier (Randolph). Tom Rubins (Mr. Foster). Clyde Lamb (Rex). Marie Baker (Susie). SITTING, L. to R.: Eileen Clum (Mrs. Schlutzhammer). Dorothy Steiner (Barbara). Carol My- ers (Mrs. Foster), Serena Sams (Judy). Sue Dungan (Mitzi). Jane Malone (Hannah). Kathleen Ames (Mrs. Hotchkiss. JackMcQuown played Mr. Mar- tindale. opium: Rost irnmif STANDING. L. to R.: Gene Cornell, Carl Bird. Don Morrison. HankCarmean. Bob Neeson. John Dick. Ver- non Gassons. SITTING, L. toR. :Aima Rrown, Barbara Baker. Cynthia White. Connie Johanson. Shirley Stober. PATRONIZE Compliments of SCHINDEWOLF-STEINER-STEVENS, INC. 47 YOUR CITY MERCHANTS Keep your finger tips on the keys and what is Norfolk's chief export THE QUALITY BAKERY JOHN F. LICHTY Oven to You Agent Phone 6159 BOSTON DEPARTMENT STORE, INC. Shoes - Dry Goods - Ready-To-Wear For the Entire Family North Side of Squore Kenton, Ohio Napoleon said to Josephine TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Nancy Allen, Tom Althouse Clyde Amsler, Eddie Anderson. SECOND ROW: Fred Arn, Kay Baker. Emma Jean Bald ridge, Ella Kay Barclay. THIRD ROW:Lewis Eugene Biederman, Carl Bird, Ruth Ann Blum, Carl Blumenschine. FOURTH ROW: Wayne Arthur Boblenz, John Brace Janet Burba, Fatima Burd. FIFTH ROW: Patricia Butterman, Lowel Cahill, Hank Carmean, Louis Carpenter. SIXTH ROW: Charles Chalfin, Burl Chamberlain Dewey Cristy, Ray Coats. SEVENTH ROW: Darlene Columber. Carol Copeland EIGHTH ROW: Gene Cornell, Harry Crawford NINTH ROW: Lewis Davis, Jane Deardorff. STANDING l-r Gene Dulin, V-President, Teddy Lowe, President, Joyce England, Secretary, Mr Kinney, advisor. TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Audrey De Long, Cecil De Long, Joesph DeVore, Carolina Dick. SECOND ROW: Paul Dick, Sandra Dodds, Mary Ann Wilson, Gene Dulin. THIRD ROW: Janice Ecarius, Joyce England, John Far- thing, Richard Fay. FOURTH ROW: Rex Flowers, Barbara Friddel, Russell Frost, Homer Gaskins. FIFTH ROW: Marjorie Gilbert, ThurmanGoble, Joyce Goslee, Dean Handly. SIXTH ROW: Bob Harman, Dawn Hart, RoseAnnHarp, Linda Hatcher. SEVENTH ROW: Frank Haudenschield, Don Hervey, EIGHTH ROW: Lola Horner, Louella Ann Hosack. NINTH ROW: Sandra Houser, Clarence Jacobs. 52 ffiESHIJltn TOP ROW:(Left to Right) Joann Johnson, Carole Katter- john, Etta Jane Kearns, Ronald Dean Kearns. SECOND ROW: Jeannetta Kearns, James Kerr, Edwin James Kneisley, Ronald Koch. THIRD ROW: Janet Lame. John La Warre, Yronne Leggett, Nonja Leigh. FOURTH ROW: Marilyn Lhamon, Andy Lightner, Charles Long, Clarence Long. FIFTH ROW: Ruthanna Long, Jerry Longbrake, Eugene Longshore, Norman Lotz. SIXTH ROW: Ted Lowe, Eileen Malone, Flora Man- ley, Connie Jean Manlick. SEVENTH ROW: Jeanette McCann, Helen McClaren. EIGHTH ROW: Patty McKean, Ann McKinley. NINTH ROW: Robert Mewhorter, James Morris. ffitSHUlER TOP ROW:(Left to Right)Jenny Mullady, Lois Myers. Shirley Myers, Shirley Naus. SECOND ROWrAilsa Neeson, Betty Lou Nichols, Edwin Niesty, Ann Oberlitner. THIRD ROW: Ronald Oldham,Clyde Park, Shirley Ann Park, Sharon Parrott. FOURTH ROW: Richard Pelton, Marianne Perine. Jay Pfeiffer, Kay Pfeiffer. FIFTH ROW: John Pifer, Phyllis Pope, Sue Printz, Joe Rail. SIXTH ROW: Sonny Renfrew,Janice Rentz.JohnResch, Ronnie Ridenour. SEVENTH ROW: Rodney Rish, Joe Robinson. EIGHTH ROW: Mary Roby, Marilyn Rodabough. NINTH ROW: Iola Rodgers, Sondra Salsburey. 53 54 TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Dixie Woodard, Nancy Schultz, Richard Scott, Marian Sherman. SECOND ROW: Marlene Shick, Robert Shirk, Nancy Shape, Charlene Simpson. THIRD ROW: Ronald Sloan, Carolyn Smith, Richard Smith, Sue Smith. FOURTH ROW: Betty Spearman, Vera Steel, Richard Steiner, Lucille Stephens. FIFTH ROW: Robert Storts, Shirley Strawser, Vera Tabler, Neil Temple. SIXTH ROW: Sandra Thomas, Howard Van Buskirk, Carlton Weber, Carolyn Wells. SEVENTH ROW: Dixie Wells, Warren West EIGHTH ROW: Dean Wilkerson, Noreen Wooley. NINTH ROW: Norman Wren, Philip Ziegler. Varsity, Reserves Freshmen and Intramural sports centered in Bqsketball KENTON HIGH FOOTBALL SQUAD TOP ROW (1. to r.) Coach Robert White, Dick Ralston, Bob Neeson, Jim Moore, John Pephens, Gerald Breidenbach, Vic Badert- scher, Frank , Haudenschield, Bob Conkle, Asst. Coach Edward Ziemke, SECOND ROW (1. to r.) Clyde Lamb, Bob Holmes, Joe Neal, Fred Markley, Guy Carr, Bill Halloway, Tim Cornell, Tim Poland, Dick Berry, Sonny Renfrew, Merle Highland. BOTTOM ROW (l.to r.) Virgil Deardorff, JohnHickel, Cary Hastings, Joe Poland, Jim Hogan, Gene Haudenschield, (Captain) Melvin Dyer, Nelson Gaskins, Marvin Haas, Tom Rubins, Jason McCullough. Standing 1-r : Poland, Kaylor, Mgr., Haudenschield. Evans, Wright, Mgr., Front; Dyer, Gaskins. McCullough. All Seniors, See Varsity-K. 57 «cm miLomiuns TOP ROW: (Left to Right) Ronnie Sheldon (8) Don Lease (7) Mike Geiser(8) Paul Wright(8) SECOND ROW: Joe Koch (8) Billy Claphan (8) Tommy Wolfe (8) Billy Davis (8) Dean Dulin (8) Butch Ford (8) Don Price (8) THIRD ROW: John Hatcher (8) Ronnie McAdow(8) Bob Cramer (8) John Thomas (8) Eddie Williams (8) Gary Mabrey(8) Robert Spencer(8) Mike Parker(8) Robert Rodenberger (8) FOURTH ROW: Homer Gaskins. Joe Robinson. Skip Pifer, Jerry Longbrake. Charles Chalfin, Russell Frost. John Resch, Gene Dulin, BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Robert Davis, Coach, Clarence Jacobs. Carl Bird, Sonny Renfrew, Dick Crawford, Hank Carmean, Captain, Warren West, Lewis Davis. Eddie Anderson, Dean Handly. The Wildkittens had a very tame season. 58 HO tut CO (MUG COOOT TOP ROW (L TO R): Kathleen Conner, Saundra Thomas. BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Marilyn Burris, Faith Blu- menschine, Alice Parker. Hail to the Queen, were the words that rang out over the K.H.S. football stadium on the evening of October 10 th. Riding in a Ford Convertibles, driven by RogerFrftst and Dick Jones, the queen and her attendants were greeted by everyone as they entered the football field. Captain Gene Haudenshield then presented the football to Queen Faith, as it has always been the tradition at K.H.S. for the Queen to throw the ball into the game. After the game. Queen Faith, and her attendants went to the gymnasium for the Home- coming dance where a throne beautifully decorated in red and white was awaiting them. A white carpet was unrolled. Mack Finch's orchestra sounded the melolious music, and Faith entered the room. Following the Queen, was Miss Marilyn Burris, Senior attendant; Miss Alice Parker, Junior attendant; Miss Kathleen Conner, Sophomore attendant; and Miss Saundra Thomas, Freshman attendant. Attendants were attired in brilliant dresses of red with which they wore black accessories. Miss Juanita England, queen of the previous year crowned Faith, K.H.S. Queen of 52 . Escorts for Queen and attendants were Gene Haudenschield, Captain, Nelson Gaskins, Jim Hogan, Merle Highland, and Frank Haudenschield. Mack Finch and his orchestra provided music from ten p.m. to one a.m. JAY SHAWVER THE SOUTH KENTON POULTRY FARM HATCHERY Incorporated Plumbing Wiring Baby Chicks BOYD W. FAIR SON Furniture 1037 South Main Street Phone 6290 114 S. Detroit Kenton : : Ohio Insurance 60 BESfRVf BASKETBALL SQUAD TOP: L TOR. Barker. Baughman. Blumenshine, Brown. Manager. Butterman, Carr. LOWER: Conkle. Hanna, Jump, McQuown. Tudor. Pephens. RESERVES Kenton 32 Upper Sandusky 40 N 32 Alumni 25 40 Carey 66 28 Lima South 5i 34 St. Marys 40 28 Ada 32 29 Columbus Rosary 30 44 Bluffton 42 m 32 Bucyrus 43 n 4i Celina 39 n 29 Findlay 39 42 Wapakoneta 43 35 Bellefontaine 46 35 Van Wert 37 43 Lima Shawnee 49 VARSITY Kenton 42 Upper Sandusky 57 n 40 Alumni 44 - 61 Carey 62 M 39 (Jma South 58 H 37 St. Marys 60 65 Ada 50 « 48 Columbus Rosary 40 N 57 Bluffton 58 H 50 Bucyrus 58 « 43 Celina 50 3i Findlay 99 N 85 Wapakoneta 67 � 49 Bellefontaine 88 H 63 Van Wert 70 - 75 Lima Shawnee 89 Tournament Kenton 87 St. Marys 77 KENTON DAILY DEMOCRAT 61 fRESHmnn basketball squad TOP: L. TOR. Anderson, Arn, Carmean, Chalfin, Handly, LOWER: Haudenshield, Lowe. Koch. Robinson, West. INSERT:Dulin, Manager Mr. Robert White, Coach. FRESHMEN KENTON WILDCATS OPPONENTS 42 ADA 35 37 UPPER SANDUSKY 33 49 BELLEFONTAINE 37 34 LIMA SOUTH 21 30 ADA 40 29 UPPER SANDUSKY 43 29 BELLEFONTAINE 31 31 FINDLAY GLENWOOD 34 50 RESERVES 46 331 TOURNAMENT 320 37 LIMA CENTRAL 49 SWANIGAN TIN 62 SHOP QU£tn of inf mny 1952 May Queen-Barbara Weston----Junior May King—Gene Haudenschield—Junior vfifisiiy CHftfiios Barbara Weston Janet Hare Serena Sams Peggy Pifer CHEERLEADERS The eight cheerleaders of Kenton High School endeavored to do their very best in promoting good feeling with other schools by keeping the crowd in a good humor and drowning infantile boos . The Varsity cheerleaders were Barbara Weston and Janet Hare, seniors, Serena Sams and Peggy Pifer, juniors. Four sophomores made up the reserve squad; Patsy Pemberton, Wilma Wedertz, Emma Bradley, and Gloria Pfeiffer. The uniforms for footba 11 season were red corduroy slacks with white sweaters. During basket- ball season the Varsity members wore red wool pleated skirts with white turtle neck sweaters. The Reserve wore red corduroy skirts with white turtle neck sweaters. The seniors who return as alumni will surelyfeel like bursting forth in a Hey Big Team or a Alivo, Allivio 1 fifSffiVf CHflnTffiS Patsy Pemberton Wilma Wedertz Emma Bradley Gloria Pfeiffer WILLIAM F. RESCH 112 North Detroit Street KENTON, OHIO CHAMPION COAL COMPANY GROCERIES MEATS FROZEN FOODS FRESH VEGETABLES PeeAle l Market 438 North Cherry FREE DELIVERY WEST FRANKLIN STREET 1953 TRACK SQliflD TOP ROW, L-R: R. Wright, Curtiss, Castle, Brandeberry, Dodds. 4TH ROW: Crates, Davis, L. Biederman, Kelley, N. Gillen (d), C. Williams (d), H. Williams, R. Williams, Perkins. 3RD ROW: Rish, Hogan, Tudor, Ingraham (d), Pelton (d), Anderson Salsbury, Holmes, Handley, Baughman. 2ND ROW: J. Wright, Poland, Butterman, Lamb (d), Winegardner, H. Biederman, Sey- mour, Briedenbach. BOTTOM ROW, L-R; Mr. White, asst, coach, McQuown, Berry, Clawson, Latham, Haas, Sharp, Neal, Hare, Highland, Rubins, Hic- kel, Mr. Kinney, head coach. NOT PICTURED: Poland, England, Hauden- schield. (d) season incomplete. Track and Field events for many years, a major sport, was resumed in 1953 after having been practically discontinued in 1947. The track had to be rebuilt. The bleachers which had been so erected to cover part of the track were moved to adjoin the permanent west stands in Robinson field. EVENT 100 Yard dash 220 Yard dash 440 Yard dash 880 Yard run Mile run_____ Broad Jump High Jump____ Shot Put_____ ,o Pole Vault___ Low Hurdles _ High Hurdles Discus Throw.- Mile Relay TRACK RECORDS OF KENTON HIGH SCHOOL NAME __Ronald Ansley, ’2‘ __Robert Nichols, ’I __Herschel Lot , '30 ___LaVerne Pfeiffer, YEAR OF __Ronald Ansley, ’2 __Richard Merrimar __John McWilliams, Half Mile Relay ___Wilbur Brown, '47 ___John McWilliams, (Wayne Wentz, ’40 3 Paul Shirk, '40 j Robert Long, ’42 J Hugh Omerod. ’40 Robert Long, ’42 Warren Roof, ’41 7 . .. TIME 10 Seconds RECORD .. 1927 39 22.8 Seconds . 1939 ...55 Seconds ... 1930 ’28 _2 Min., 12.5 Sec. ... 1928 1, ’41 4 Min., 50 Sec. ... 1941 7 .21 Ft.. 6 In 1927 , Sr., ’22 . .. 6 Foot .... 1922 ’41 .47 Ft., 10.5 In. 1941 1 10 Ft., 9 In 1941 tnz, ’26 —.25.8 Seconds 1926 16.8 Seconds ... 1947 ’41 _ .151 Ft., 1 In .... 1941 I .... . ) js Min., 52 Sec.— __ 1939 W u jl Min., 39 Sec. .. 1939 (Compiled by Dick Lease. 49— -Varsity K). 65 COOKS ODD CUSTODinnS Who are the men that work at will? Who are the men that work with skill? Who keeps the halls so clean and neat Who are these men that can't be beat? Who fires the furnace on wintr-y day's Who keeps things nice in so many ways? Who fixes the clocks and does other things Why no one but our CUSTODIANS! Joan Amsler CUSTODIANS (LEFT TO RIGHT): Mr. Burely Long. Mr. Thomas Jester. Mr. Max Newman. (INSET): Mr. Pearl Martin. COOKS The cafeteria was operated this year by Miss Clara Raber and Mrs. Esther Temple. Assisted by several students, they prepared and served noon-time lunches to approxi- mately 250 students a day. Mrs. Marie Spencer and Mrs. Dorothy Sponsler served as cashiers. Mrs. Raber and Mrs. Temple also provided meals for several banquets during the year. CHEFS OF CAFETERIA (LEFT TO RIGHT): Mrs. Esther Temple, Miss Clara Raber. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF SQUARE DEAL MARKET MARGARET LONG'S SHOP MARTIN'S CAFETERIA BOARD Of EDUCATIOn STANDING, (L TO R): Mr. VernonJ. Gasson, member; Mr. Chandos Printz, clerk; Mr. Eugene Sheldon, member. SEATED, (LTOR); Mr. James H. Allen, Jr., member; Mr. Lester Ward, member. The members of the Board of Education are elected by their fellow- citizens to supervise the activities of the schools. They serve without compensation but give many hours to their civic duties. • m ii i i J tr on fflcuuy MISS ADA DORIS CAIN. A.B., M.A. Dean of Girls, English III, Speech. MR. ROBERT DAVIS, B. Sc. Basketba 11 Coach, Physical Education for Boys. MR. LELAND FUNDOM Instructor of Machine Tools. MRS. DOROTHY FULLERTON, A.B., M.A., Biology, Advisor to Biology Club. MR. RAYMOND HACKNEY, B. Sc. Physics, Machine Drawing, Advisor to Sophomore Class. MISS ANNE JOHNSON, B. Sc., M.A. Latin, English IV, Advisor to Y-Teens. MR. HARLAND KINNEY, B. Sc. Industrial Arts, Track Coach, Advisor to Freshman Class. MR. RICHARD PENDLY MR. CARL RUSSELL, B. Sc., M.A. Journalism, Geography, Senior Class Ad- visor, Advisor to Quill and Scroll. MISS ELIZABETH TERRILL, B. Sc. Home Economics. MR. WILLIAM SHERMAN, B. Sc., in Mus. Ed., Director of Instrumental Music. MISS EDNA SHEPPARD, B. Sc. Supervisor of Vocal Music. NOT SHOWN: MR. WHITE, MR. RAKASKY, MISS LENS MISS MARJORIE RAMGE B. Sc.; English I, Dramatic Arts, Fresh- man Advisor; Advisor to Thespians. SECRETARIES (L-R) Mrs. Ted Sponsler Mrs. Harold Spencer fflCULTy MISS ISABEL SLOAN B. Sc., M. A.; Typing, Stenography; Director of Senior Play. MR. GERALD UNDERWOOD B. Sc.; Department of Trades and In- dustries. MR. WILLIS H. WINKLER A.B. , M. A.; American History, World History. MR. ED ZIEMKE B. A.; Civics, Assistant Football Coach. MISS MARY LOUISE CARPENTER B.Sc.; Vocational Home Economics, Advisor to F.H. A. MR. JOHN FRAKER B.Sc.; Vocational Agriculture, Advisor to F. F. A. MISS ROSE L. HORN A. B.-B.A. in Library Science; Director of Library. MISS LORELLA McKINNEY B. Sc. M.A.; Chemistry. Algebra II. Solid Geometry, Trigometry. MISS MARGARET PANASUK B. Sc.; Girls Physical Education; G. A. A. Advisor COMPLIMENTS OF THE KENTON NATIONAL BANK MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. 71 SffllOfl PffiSOIMUTIES NAME AMBITION FAVORITE EXPRESSION LAST SEEN GRINNING GRIPES INDENTI- F1CATION Kathleen Ames (Katie) Go to college Do tell In Journalism Noisy People Brain Child Joan Amslcr (Joanie) Secretary Phooey Writing Letters Stuffed Shirts Pretty Eyes Mildred Artnintrout (Millie) Stenographer Oh Golly Giggling Civics Peroxide Janet Am (Jannie) School Teacher Oh piff With Steve Heart-breakers Neatness Richard Arn (Dick) Doctor Hi Sam Taking Pictures Hallowccncrs Sharp dresser Barbara Baker (Barb)- School Teacher 1 mean Chior Room Backbiters Red Hair Eleanor Ballinger (Elite) School Teacher You know Studying Gossips Friendly Bessie Bc!l(Patsy) Secretary Oh gee In law Mr. Pendlay Trigger fan Donald Blumenschinc (Don) Machines! O.K. At his locker She Wolves Quiet Faith Blumenschine(Faithlkins) Phys. Ed. teacher Klddo Canteen Being called bloomers Walk Alma Brown (Elmo) Concert Pianoist Oh kid. Talking to boys Drummer Rythum Craig Burke (Sleepy) Get out of school I don't know Skipping school Teachers Hot rod Marilyn Burris(Cutie) Teacher Golly With Dick Teasers Gentleness Mary Lee Cameron (Twinkle) Beautician Gee whiz Studying Gossips Short hair Stephen Churchill (Steve) Lawyer 1 don't understand Teasing Miss Johnson Work Station wagor Joseph Clark (Joe) Educated Bum Shut up Driving a Buick Snobs Snappy Clothes Frank Cook (Skip) Mechanic You know what 1 mean In band hall Short Girls Red plaid shirt James Cowen (Jim) Machinist Well I'll be At his locker Late hours Short Donald Cramer (Don) Farmer Yea At Gambles Flirting guts Black Studcbakcr Clara Essingcr (Red) Commercial work Gee whiz Writing letters Wars Wedding band William Evans (Bill) Accountant Censored Library Football Muscle bound William Fink (Bill) Machinist Oh. I Don't know about that In school Not enough time Talk Clay Flinn (Goose) Aeronautical engineer Amen bro Driving around Hamburger shop Black wavy hair Glendora Foos (Foosey) Nurse Do you Working at hospital Work Glasses (intellectual) Roger Frost (Rog) Electrical engineer 0. K. you guys Skipping classes Getting stuck in the mud Band President Barbara Fulton (Barb) Secretary Oh nuts Studying civics Domineering men Clarinet Nelson Gaskins (Nels) Farmer Oh heck Football field Girls Friendly smile David Gilbert (Dave) Be a millionaire “Lets go Steady Loafing Some girls Kirk Doug- las U Ruth Danner (Ruthie) Social Worker Here we go again With Marlene Milking cows Poetry lover Marlene Daugherty (Marty) Beautician Gee Whiz With Ruth Inconsiderate people Smile Tom Davis (runt) Machinist I don't care Canteen Tall girls Always goofin off Mary Decker (Ears) Nurse Gee. I don't know Journalism room Bus drivers Giggle Jacob Dick (Junior) Farmer Hi pall Playing ping pong Teachers Red hair Shirley Dodds (Shirl) Get married Oh golly Wearing a red coat Skceky saxaphonc Shy Shirley Dulin (Dully) Beautician Oh you guys Here and there Brothers Always helpful Marvin Dunahue (Marv) Own a meat market For pete sakes Grocery store Women drivers Laugh Charlotte Durkin (Chari) Movie Star Golly ned Studying Rough streets Jet black hair Melvin Dyer (Melv) Farmer Where you guys going? With Janet That darn juke box Lover of food John Gradwhal (Bonchcad) Policeman Oh gad Off Stage Money grabbers Deep voice Janet Hare (Sunny) Model Oh Buddy At some boys locker Persistant men Boy's class rings Caroline Harp (Speedy) Secretary Gosh With Bessie Bookeeping Twinkling eyes Robert Hastings (Bob) Farmer Hi Honey Carrying girl's books Sisters Bast horn player Richard Hatchett (Dick) Phatmacists Aw boloney Working at Sturgis' Some girls Baby face Eugene Haudcnschield (Gene) Farmer Y ou know what I mean Trapping Ada games Muscle bound Martha Hayes (Marty) Beautician Oh gad Driving around Snoopy people Blue coat John Height (Johnny) Machinist Holy cow Back hall Girls Horn rimmed glasses George Hiatt (Bud) Butcher Censored Advertising for Echo Civics Willing to he Ip Patricia Hiatt (Pat) Get married Oh no Journalism Draft board Diamond Connie Johanson (Lover) Medicial technogigist Most anything Post Office Lee Pepsodent smile Marilyn Jolliff (Jolly) Pharmaist Jeepers Skipping school Ridgeway boys Plaid blouses Don Jones (cutie) Dentist I'll betcha With Bob Talkative girls Snappy eyes Richard Jones (Dickie) Teacher Oh gosh Playing basketball Persistant women Cute smile AMWEG SERVICE STATION HALLS SEED STORE BRADLEY'S JEWELRY OPTICAL SED10R PERSOnflllTIES NAME AMBITION FAVORITE LAST SEEN GRINNING IDENTI- EXPRESSION GRIPES FICATION Elmer Kaylor (Elm) Farmer Aw. I don't know Ag. Room Work Green about that Buick Marshall Kearns (Marsh) Farmer Oh hcckl Back hall Speech class Slow walk Joan Kerns (Jodie) Surgical Nurse Well, listen Looking foe Mr. Oaklicf Practical jokers Boy's I.D. bracelet Richard Koch (Kochy) Farmer Gee Machine Shop Flat tires Height Paul Lady (judge) Engineer By ding dongles Study Hall Icy meets Brains Darlene Lame(sis) Nurse Oh gosh you guys On the bus Sisters Pretty eyes Charles Lease (Charlie) Machinist Oh nuts Back door Some teachers Bashful Jason McCullough (Jay-haw) Join the Navy Laudy-do Bobble Sue's Kenton girls Powerhouse build Isabelle McNally (Iuie) Office work It's different Dramatic Arts Teasing boys Dark William Madory (Bill) Band director You know Hi Skipping 4th period Persistant women Cute grin Comic Madoey (Con) Office work O.K. you guys Making sodas Isalcys Wearing black Janet Manlick (Jannie) Office work Did ya ? Looking for her glasses Phys. Ed. Peaceful Ruth Martin (Ruthle) Social worker I guess Writing letters Some people Freckles Ronald Montgomery (Ronnie) Machinist Oh gee Walking to school Fluting gUls Shy William Myers (BUI) Machinist Hey com’ere Back hall corner Certain girls Atwayi joking Paul Pemberton (Pemp) Farmer I reckon Ag. toon Shortage of Slow bus seats walk Sally Plfer (Chicken-little) Music TV performer Oh brother At Forest Snobs Horse lover Joe Poland (lover-boy) Commercial Artist After the Fight Riding on a motorcycle Fluting guls Blush Shirley Price (Shirl) Bookkkccpcr Ob gosb Walking home from school Boys Red hell Clair Rayl (Abe) Machinist Un-huh Back hall Women drivers Tall Jane Rcttig (Janie) Practical Nurse Oh my Home Room Talkative people Freckles Phyllss Rlsh (Phyl) Bookkeeper Oh man 11 Canteen Snooty people Civics brain Robert Rish (Bob) Join the Navy Weil. 1 don't know Studying)) Can't sleep Bleached in study lull hair Barbara Robinson (Sue) Nurse Oh my golly Art Room Un-cooper alive President people of F.H.A. Rita Scharf (Rlty) Secretary Doggone it At her locker 12:30 Civics pleasant classes smile John Schllnglof (Johnny Boy) Join the army Heck yes Driving around School work Black curley hau Alice Jane Scott (Scotty) Nurse Honey Babe Dashing around Sarcastic people Jolly Lona Sheckler (Sheck) Housewife Oh my no I In the library Knee deep snow Witty Phyllis Sheldon (Phyl) Housewife Holy cow In history clan Getting up in Engagement the mornings ring Clifford Shirk (Cliff) Professional Dancer Hf Loafing in halls Know it alls Friendly Betty Southerly (Wcsy-Bcsty) Nurse Oh you guys Going steady Snobs Fun 10 be around Shirley Ann Span (Shirl) Medical Technologist I believe so Studying Democrats Dimples Thomas Staudenbeimer (Tom) Engineer Gosh Sacking Groceries Silly guls Quiet Barbara Stuart (Barb) Stenographer Yea anything Day dreaming Borrowers who don't return Cheerful Shirley Thomas (Shirl) Beautician All right you guys Dashing to Hill's Everyone talking Dark at once snappy eyes Richard Thrailkill (Dick) Draftsman Oh nutsl Driving around Hauling girls Nice physique 8ernice Ward (Bcrnie) Nurse My gracious Home Ec. room Some people's children Blonde Janice Ward Nurse Oh man With sis Rainy weather Just like sis Schrccchlng Ronald Ward (Ronnie) Draftsman Oh gee whiz Reading a letter from Memorizing Penn. play tines rues Robert Ward (Bob) Machinist No Man. 1 Machine Shop GUIs Tall and dark Mary Lou Wederti Mary Lou) Pro. Basketball player Listen you guys Teasing Delicate girls Pec-wee Donna West (Mike) Social Worker Oh honey l Eating Cold weather Laugh Barbara Weston (Butch) Astrooomer Silly l Blushing People who Cheer lease leader Janet Willeke (Jan) Office worker Golly Walking around Talkative Cute people Smile Janet Williams (Willy) Music teacher Hi cutiel In Miss Johnson's Unco-operative Blue room people eyes Lewana Williams (Willy) Secretary Gee Home Ec. room Nosey people Always a friend Russell Williams (Russ) Farmer Nope At his locker GUIs Blond curly hau Joan Wood (Woody) Secretary No Ridden Home room Lazy people Cute James Wright (Jim) Pro. Baseball player Huh) Sleeping in civics Tests grin Glasses Joseph Wroten (Joe) Band director Gee. 1 don't know With Linds Flat lues Dark wavy hau Elizabeth Zeigler (Betty) Music Teacher Kiddo Running around Music lesson Scatter braui Sharon Conner (Shan) Teacher Klddo Hamburger shop Persistant people Blonde hair Betty Clawson Nurse Gee Whiz Biology Room Tesls Blonde hair Compliments of Compliments of Mc-CULLOUGH'S MARKET _ .. . STEWART-FUST MARATHON STATION Compliments ot WETHERILLAND PALMER BARBER SHOP SCHOOL CflLfllOflfi September 1 . Teachers' meeting - Probably feeling sorry for themselves. 2. School opens - Oh, well, had to happen sometime. 5. Football Preview (here) Better luck next year, boysl 9. Hi-Y Y-Teens 7:30. 11 . Safety Demonstration - Who said anything about women drivers. 12. Bluffton (there) 15. Biology Club (birds, bees, flowers, trees) 17. F.F.A. - F.F.A. 7:30. 19. St. Marys (Here) Didn't want to win this one anyway. 25. Hardin County Fair. 26. Van Wert (there) This one either. 29. G.A.A. 7:30. October 3. Forest (here) 5. Y-Teens Recognition Service. 6. G.A.A. 7:30. 7. Lyceum - Marionetts 9:30 Cute, weren't they? 10. Wapak (here) - End of six weeks - Well, I did try. 14. Hi-Y and Y-Teens 7:30 17. Ada (there) Old Rivals? 20. Biology Club. 22. F.H.A. - F.F.A. - Square Dance-Swing your pardner! 24. Celina (there) No school. Whoopee!! 31. Tiffin (here) November 5. Lyceum. 14. Bellefountaine (there) 17. Biology Club. 18. Hi-Y and Y-Teens 7:30 19. F.F.A. - F.H.A. 7:30 20. Senior Play - Good Job kids. 21. Senior Play - End of 2nd six weeks. Ooh, wha' happened! 24. Lvceum 9:00. 27. Thanksgiving Program - History Class. 28. Upper Sandusky (there) December 3. Every Pupil Tests-Anyone get good grades? Lyceum 1:00 - Romance of Words. 5. Alumni vs Wildcats - Who do you think won? 9. Hi-Y Y-Teens 7:30 12. Carey (there) 15. Biology Club 17. F.F.A. - F.H.A. 7:30 19. Choir Program - School dismissed - Christmas Vacation. 23. St. Marys (there) 26. Christmas Formal - Weren't the girls pretty? January 2. Columbus Rosary (here) 5. School resumes - And now to recuperate. 9. Ada (here) 13. Bucyrus (here) 16. Bluffton (here) 18. Band Concert - Hope Cap enjoyed it's sentiments. 19. Biology Club. 20. Hi-Y and Y-Teens 7:30. 23. Celina (here) End of Semester. Horrors 1 24. Findlay (there) Didn't expect to win anyway. 29. F.H.A. Banquet - Any good food? 30. Wapak (here) 31. General Scholarship Test for Seniors. February 6. Bellefountaine (here) 12. Junior Play Do a good job. 13. Junior Play Van Wert (there) 16. Biology Club. 17. Y-Teens Mother Daughter Banquet Mml Good food. 18. F.F.A. - F.H.A. Square Dance Promenade All. 20. Lima Shawnee (there) 23. Washington's Birthday - Lookee 'nother vacation. 24. Basketball Tournment - Come on, boys! March 2. Lyceum 1:00 5-6 Operetta - O those voices. 6. 4th six weeks. 8-9-10-11-Lion's Club Minstrel That you, Ractus? 20. Pop Concert - Better save your breath band members. 21. District Musical Festival. 23. Biology Club. 24. Preliminary Scholarship Tests. 25. F. H. A. Meeting - What no F ,F .A. ? 28. Solo and Ensemble Contest. Apri I 1. 2nd Every Pupil Test-April Fool I 3. Good Friday - Vacation. 4. District Drama Festival. 8. Play Festival. 11. State Solo and Ensemble Contest. 14. Hi-Y and Y-Teens 7:30. 15. Speech Class Plays - O dear forgot my lines. 17. All School Square Dance - Everyone go. 20. Biology Club. 22. F.F.A. - F.H.A. 7:30 . May 2. Final Scholarship Tests - Let's show those other schools. 6. F.H.A. Talent Show - Act, Dance, Sing? 8. Band Festival - All out for KHS. 12. Hi-Y and Y-Teens 7:30. 16. Band Carnival - Come and have fun. 18. Biology Club. 20. F.F.A.—F.H.A. Award day—ger anything??? 21. Secior Chapel—Do Seniors always act like that? 22. Prom—Get in very early? 24. Baccalaureate—Just about over 29. Commencement— Farewell to Thee FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KENTON MEMBER OF F. D. I C. bOYD’$ WILHOIT HARDWARE — LESTER j. wilhoit LOTHINQ FOR MEN AND BOYS Kenton’s j „ .. tead'”eOep«mera Phone 5272 8 N. Mein S«. Hardin County Oil Coal Co. KENTON. OHIO PHONE 9172 SOUTH MAIN i AUTOMOBILE DEALERS' ASSOCIATION PFISTER’S GARAGE PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE Store HARDIN COUNTY (§r GOODSELL'S Wallpaper, Paint and Artist Supplies 112 West Columbus St. ECHO FOUNDERS NORTH ELECTRIC CORP. KENTON AUTO PARTS Bellefontaine Pike - Route 68 NEW AND USED PARTS KENTON, OHIO i.D1 6 9 crea' prod1 U oUCTS the dairy QUEEN ••The cone with the curl on top Portraits of Distinction 22 NORTH MAIN STREET KENTON.OHIO (Dlaaa Will Realizing that the door of time is slowly closing on our four years here, we, the Senior Class of 1953, declare this document to be our last will and Testament and all others heretofore compiled are, as of now, null and void. Eleanor Ballinger wills her friendly ways to Doris Lowe. Rita Scharf gives her “slow” walk to Sondra Liles. No need to harry along says Rita. Donald Blumenschine bequeaths his very becoming shyness to Arden Spitzer. Eugene Haudenschield leaves the right to be a football captain to in two shares to, Virgil Deardorff and James Hogan. John Schlinglof wills his iron constitution to Dean Longbrake who may need some iron next year. Faith Blumenschine leaves the honor of being Homecoming Queen of “53” to one aspiring to the throne. Alice Jane Scott leaves her “Colgate” smile to Betty Jo Rish. Alma Brown leaves Kenton High School the many memories of her musical versatility. John Height bequeaths his “always dependable” personality to whom can be depended upon . To Bill Moore, Lona Sheckler, wills her artistic cleverness. Marilyn Burris gives her sweet, quiet, appearance to Beverly Clingerman. Bill Fink and James Cowen will their calm dispositions to Jack McQuown and Robert Seymour. Barbara Fulton endows her athletic powers to Rita Gutenberg. David Gilbert leaves his friendly attitude toward girls. It is not a bad idea either. Dick Koch, alias “The Rock”, bequeaths his basketball ability and his slow manner to his little 180 pound brother. Barbara Weston endows her four years of cheerleading to Serena Sams. Donna West leaves her effervescent laughter to Jane Malone for use on those dull days to come. Tom Staudenheimer wills his naturally curly hair to James Born. To Marie Baker, Mary Lou Wedertz bequeaths her petite stature. Sally Pifer leaves her love for horses to her sister Peggy. She's keeping it in the family. Joe Poland leaves the ability to keep the doctors busy piecing him together; also the right to tell corny jokes. Paul Lady leaves the right to take most of the noon hour by studying, to whoever has that much ambition. Jim Wright and Elmer Kaylor commit the right to be managers for football and basketball to Norman Hottman ana Jack Fry. Shirley Sparr wills her blush to Ann Robinson. Barbbara Stuart bestows her “baby talk?’ upon Claudia Todd. She's glad to get rid of it. Joan Kerns leaves the right to be “girl president” of the Senior class to anyone having the nerve. Janiece and Berniece Ward leave the right to be identical twins, and still get along. Betty Ziegler leaves her giggle—we hope. Darlene Lame leaves her dimples to Shirley Lambert. George Hiatt and Paul Pemberton leave their marvelous wit to Bob Conkle and Dale Wood. Charles Lease leaves his perfectly controlled expression to Richard Smith. To Tom Rubins, Don Jones wills his right to take the leading role of “father” in a class play. Dick Jones bestows his love, sportsmanship, and ability in basketball upon Cliff Jump. Marshall Kearns leaves his good-natured humor to Walter Baughman. To Clyde Lamb goes Ronnie Ward’s “love” for Civics class. Janet Williams gives her ability to be president of the Y-Teens and the Student Council to the one most capable of proceeding as well as she did. Janet Willeke wills her slow pace and soft voice, and big smile to Bobbie England. Lew ana Williams leaves her good sense of humor to Carol Myers. Kathleen Ames leaves the right to go through high school in three years to the next person who wants to leave in a hurry. Betty Clawson and Sharon Conner leave the right to regain their positions in school upon returning the last semester. Lewana Williams leaves her good sense of humor to Carol Myers. Kathleen Ames leaves the right to go through high school in three years to the next person who wants to leave in a hurry. Betty Clawson and Sharon Conner leave the right to regain their positions in school upon returning the last semester. Those engaged girls, Martha Hayes, Phyllis Sheldon, Pat Hiatt, Mary Lee Cameron leave the privilege to those junior girls with same ideal in mind, about cupid and his arrows. STEVE Churchill leaves nothing. He says: “You can take it with you.” Shirley Thomas and Connie Madory will the right to go with “graduates” to anyone who prefers older boys. Cliff Shirk bequeaths his good natured attitude and the right to get along with people to Dick Chalfin. To Bill Thompson, Joe Clark leaves his “manly physique”. (Take good care of it.) Connie Johanson gives her scholastic ability to Dorothy Steiner. Frank Cook and Clair Rayle bestow a “little” of their height to Ronald Allen and Donald Osborn. Marilyn Jolliff leaves the right to skip school and get caught, to the “unlucky”. Ruth Danner, Charlotte Durkin, and Marlene Daugherty bequeath their intellect to Tim Poland, Lowell Burba, and Glen Ashba. Clara Perine Essinger and Shirley Dodds Shick bequeath their right to be married aiid still go to school to any girls who are mature enough. To John Pephcns, Bill Evans gives the right to be the Senior Class Romeo; whom we are sure will do as good a job as Bill has done. Glendora Foos leaves her Biology brain - - to Biology. Mary Decker wills her ability to capably manage the Editorship of the Echo annual to those who follow. Junior Dick bestows upon Gene Mead his red hair, but—(no height). Tom Davis leaves his right to “swing” girls while dancing to anyone strong enough. Melvin Dyer leaves—Janet is lonesome. To those musically inclined, Clay Flinn, Roger Frost, and Bill Madory will their positions in the “Heavenly Eleven”. Joan Amsler bestows upon Eileen Clum her quiet and easy going manner. To Sandra Coffey, Jane Rettig bequeaths her hearty laughter, hoping she will execute complete control of same. Mildred Armintrout leaves her lovely blonde hair styling to Janet Park. John Gradwohl and Robert Hastings, Romeos, leave their right to flirt with all the girls to Bob Butterman and Bill Hollaway. Phyliss Rish bestows her exceptional ability in bookkeeping to Patsy Blue. Janet Arn commits her shorthand ability to Faye Adams, who may make some use of it. To those unfortunates, Robert Rish, leaves the right to get caught while Halloweening by “guess who’? Richard Arn commends his willingness to work as a Journalism photographer to Harold “Tink Ritzier. Caroline Harp and Bessie Bell leave their nicknames “Harpie” and “Chub” to those fortunates ivho might fit them. Sue Robinson bequeaths her right to be F. H. A. president to some capable Senior of “54 . Barbara Baker wills her dramatic shoes for Cynthia White to try on. Dick Hatchett bestows his “cheery” smiles and. “hellos” to Jim England. To whoever is willing to risk it, Russell Williams and Craig Burk leave their right to skip school and still have a good excuse. (?) Betty Southerly bequeaths the right to be the first girl in the class of “53” to drive to school every day to anyone that lucky. Janet Arn commits her shorthand ability to Faye Adams, who may make some use of it. To those unfortunates, Robert Rish, leaves the right to get caught while Halloweening by “guess who”? Richard Arn commends his willingness to work as a Journalism photographer to Harold “Tink” Ritzier. Caroline Harp and Bessie Bell leave their nicknames uHarpie” and “Chub” to those fortunates who might fit them. Sue Robinson bequeaths her right to be F. H. A. president to some capable Senior of “54”. Barbara Baker wills her dramatic shoes for Cynthia White to try on. Dick Hatchett bestows his “cheery” smiles and “hellos” to Jim England. To whoever is willing to risk it, Russell Williams and Craig Burk leave their right to skip school and still have a good excuse. (?) Betty Southerly bequeaths the right to be the first girl in the class of “53” to drive to school every day to anyone that lucky. Marvin PUNAHUE, leaves nothing to nobody. He can make good use of what he has himself. Nelson Gaskins leaves the right to be every oners friend to Jim Gruel who has the personality to match. Jason McCullough bestows his football ability to Rob Holmes. Robert Ward and Ronald Montgomery bequeath their mechanical brain to Bud Draper and Max Heilman. To Ethel Resch, Ruth Martin leaves her girlish laughter. Janet Manuk and Bill Myers leave—arm-in-arm, real romantic like. Isabelle McNally wills her pretty dark hair to Louise Hunsicker. Pick Thrailkill leaves the right to argue in Civics class to Gordon Grigsby. Shirley Dulin wills her perfect manners to Shirley Myers, with smile to match. Don Cramer bequeaths his shyness to Ronald Park. Shirley Price wills her friendly smiles to Phyllis Wilkerson. Joe Wroten leaves the right to go with underclassmen to Joe Neal. To Betty Kanzig, Joan Wood bestows her skill in business training. Make good use of it. Janet Hare leaves all her many moods to those Juniors who may have dull days. Witnesses : Harland Kinney S. Raymond Hackney C. Richard Pendley For the Class of 1953 Janet Hare Dave Gilbert N