Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of '31 first assembled here in Lancaster High School on September 20, 1927. On this day, over two hundred students, who were seeking a higher educa- tion in preparation for their life work, enrolled. We came from all parts of Lancas- ter. This meeting in the High School was like a melting pot, as all of us came closer together on that day. These were our first thoughts: how are we going to find our different rooms? Who will our teachers be? For the next few days we were still trying to answer these questions. We were made to feel that we were just poor green Freshies by the upper class- men. But it was not long until we could get to class on time and find ourselves in the right room. This made school life about fifty percent easier for us. We found out what the sophomores planned to do to us in the tug-of-war at Rising Park. After it was over, we knew that they did not exaggerate things a bit, for we went thru the pond twice. Our spirits were dampened for a while but we soon forgot our defeat. We felt the success of our class depended on efficient officers, so a meeting was called and the following students were elected: Joe Bemiller, president: Pearl Crooks vice-president; Thurman Tobias, secretary-treasurer. We cnose Mr. Conrad for our advisor. Many of our classmates turned out for football and basketball. Good teams weic later developed from this material. About this time, the freshman were looking forward to the Field Meet. We finished fourth in this meet but hoped to make a better record later on. Our May Queen Attendant was Evelyn Featheroff. The final struggle with our examinations now took place and we were freshman no longer. So ended our first year. On September 4, 1928, our second year of school was begun. Everyone was glad to get back to meet old friends. We followed the routine of enrolling for our classes this year easier than before. The class was anxious to get organized. We called a meeting and the students elected Wendell Butcher, Robert Chapman and Feme Selders for president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer. Mr. Clark was our advisor for tnis year. The first social event was a Halloween party held in the gymnasium. It was quite a success. After our mid-year examinations were finished, we were ready for another social function. Even though it was very cold, we planned to have a winter picnic at Rising Park. We were served “hot-dogs” and fresh air, mostly fresh air. The basketball season was now in full swing. The Sophomores made a good show- ing in both the girls' and boys’ games. The Sophomore Girls’ Team won first honors and were named the Inter-mural Champions. We elected Virginia Strong for May Queen Attendant. The middle of our high school career was approaching and to make a fine finish in our Sophomore year we won third place in the Field Meet. On June 7, the school picnic was held at Buckeye Lake. In the autumn of 1929 we returned to Lancaster High for our third year of instruc- tion. Since we were now Juniors we had the priviege of reporting downstairs. Our first meeting was called and Joe Acton, Jeanette Singery, Richard Belhorn and Ruth

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HONOR STUDENTS The Faculty of Lancaster High School is pleased to name the following students as having attained places of honor in the 1931 Graduation Class. DOROTHEA SHANNON RUTH MESSMORE SUE NOLZE JEANETTE McCLEERY THOMAS SCHNEIDER LULU HUFFORD RUTH FEEMAN HATTIE WALTERS RUTH MARTENS WENDELL BUTCHER CHARLES DAVIS

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Feeman were elected es class officers. Our class advisor was Mr. Miller. The first social affair of the year was a weiner roast at Crystal Springs, November 15. At the end of the second week in February, the Junior class had an opportunity to display its dramatic ability. The Junior Play, “New Poor” was presented under Mr. Johnson's direction. The play was a great success. It was time again to select an attendant for the May Queen and Feme Selders was elected by the class. Another highlight in the history of the Junior Class was the Junior-Senior Ban- quet given May 9 at the Elks Home. At this function, we provided the entertainment for the dignified seniors. The class of '31 placed second in the annual Field Meet as the result of the hard work and effort put forth by the athletes taking part. Our class produced several outstanding stars and we are anxious to see how many records they will break during the next Field Meet of Lancaster High. Our third year was terminated by the completion of the final examination and the participation in a happy event, namely, the picnic at Buckeye Lake. The Class of '31 was now ready to return once more to its Alma Mater. When the tesults from the senior election were received it was found that Thurman Tobias was to pilot the class through its last year. The following officers were to act his assisst- ants: Joe Acton, vice-president; Mae Smith, secretary and Joe Dennison, treasurer. Mr. Wilson was to act as our advisor. The class decided to have a weiner roast at Moon-Shiner’s Cave to start the social calendar for the year. There was a good attendance from the Senior Class as well as from the other classes. Our first play of the season, “What Happened to Jones” was given by our best actors under Miss Yarger’s direction. The next social event was a “Hard-Time” party given in the gymnasium. About fifty seniors were present and we know everybody had the time of their lives. Now it was time to think about spring and May Day. Therefore, the class elected a May Queen and writers for Class Prophecy, Class Will and Class History. Six Seniors were chosen to give orations at the Senior Program. Feme Selders received the honor of being elected May Queen with Beatrice Stein as her attendant from the Senior Class. Robert Black was chosen to write Class Prophecy; Lee Rider, the Class Will and Joe Acton, the Class History. The orations were to be given by Thurman Tobias, Kenneth Snyder, Ruth Feeman, Robert Mur- taugh, Carl Shaeffer and Wendell Butcher. The senior year saw two of the best boys’ basketball teams that any class has had in a number of years. Our boys were Inter-mural Champions of both the “A” and “B” divisions. The class of '31 will finish its high school career with the following events: May Day, at which time the May Queen will be crowned and the individual classes will compete for honors; Junior-Senior Banquet where we will bid adieu to the Junior Class; and the second Senior Play under the Direction of Miss Lenhart. On Commencement day in June, we will receive our diplomas and give a final farewell to dear old L. H. S. The proceeds of our class will be donated to help install a radio system in the new high school. We, the class of 1931, wish at this time to sincerely thank all our teachers and school executives who have co-operated with us and helped us successfully to com- plete our four years in Lancaster High. Also we wish the best of success to all the other classes in Lancaster High School. JOE C. ACTON.