Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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CLASS H STORy On September 5, 1944, we, the class of '48, might have been seen, if one looked closely, lurk' ing among the shadows in the confusing maze of corridors of Lancaster High School. To us it all appeared grim and foreboding. As time passed, however, our premonitions gave way to enjoyment and pride in our class and our school. In our excitingly different new school life, we enjoyed much greater freedom. At first it was very difficult finding our classrooms, remembering our locker combinations, and getting acquainted with the new routine of the high school. Soon we were well enough established to con- duct the election of our class officers. Kenny Barnes, president; John Towt, vice-president; and Gloria Haas, secretary-treasurer, became the lead- ers of our class. We learned that the high school took time out now and then for song festivals and other inter- esting assembly programs. We elected Shirley Freeland freshman attendant to the Homecoming Queen. In the spring of this year we witnessed history in the making. On April 12 all nations were shocked by the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Then on April 16 came the termination of the Great Conflict in Europe. The upperclassmen became aware of us talent- ed “Freshies” when, on May 18, we presented the Freshman Talent Program. The following year found us more accustomed to high school work, and, thanks to Miss Hudson and Mr. Dugger, the Big Brothers Club was organ- ized. The purpose of this club is to welcome the incoming freshman boys. The class offices were dominated by boys: John Towt, president; Paul R. Brown, vice-pres- ident; and Kenny Barnes, secretary-treasurer. We were very well-informed about our school activities owing to the re-establishment of our school paper, the Purple Pepper. On November 2, Shirley Freeland was again elected to serve as attendant to the Homecoming Queen, who this year was her own sister, Carol. The Junior Chamber of Commerce and Lancas- ter High School students cooperated to organize one of the highlights of our sophomore year, a youth center called the Gay-Teen Club. Our sophomore year ended abruptly on May 31 when we received our final grades. The three shortest months of the year elapsed and we re-entered school as confident upperclass- men. The class elections had become an annual routine by now. We selected the following people to run our class: Fritz Hoffman, president; Eugene Cole, vice-president; and John Towt, secretary-treasurer.

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Paul Acton Athletic Active Alert Yolanda Argento Ambitious Anticipating Assuring Maila Yenrick Y ummy Yearning Yare William Young Yap Youthful Yipe Dale Zervis Zany Zealous Zealot Carol Zimmerman Zealous Zestful Zippy If things go wrong at dance or game. And rivals start in calling names. Who always has to take the blame? The Seniors. At whom do freshmen stare in awe? To whom, in case of any flaw. Does Mr. Brown “lay down the law ? The Seniors. Yet if the choice were left to me. And I'd my pick of what to be. Within my shoes the world would see A Senior. SENIORS

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CLASS H STORy On November 8 Nancy Acton, the Junior atten- dant, accompanied Ginny Jessup at the Home- coming Game. The Student Council sponsored a highly successful dance following this event. The music of Dale Thatcher's orchestra and the glittering decorations made the traditional Junior Prom unforgettable. In April we presented our first play, “Maybe You're Wrong, under the direction of William C. Still. Shortly after the play, Mr. Schaaf, our principal for more than two years, left to assume new duties at Garfield Heights. Miss Hudson was named act' ing principal for the remainder of the year. The Junior-Senior Reception, an event at the close of the year, was an outstanding success. After three eventful years, on September 2, we entered the final phase of our high school career. Mr. Brown, our new principal, impressed us very highly and has shown himself to be a most capable and efficient leader. Directing our most memorable year were John Lerch, president; Warren Martin, vice-president; Marian Smith, secretary; and Bruce Boyer, treas- urer. Norma Lee Fricsner was chosen to reign as Homecoming Queen this year, with Shirley Free- land acting as senior attendant. The Homecoming Dance that followed the game was an exciting event sponsored by the Student Council, of which Bill Eyman was president. The Senior Ball, under the supervision of Mr. Snedaker, was an event of November 21. Dan Mattox and Audrey Wiseman reigned as King and Queen for this gala affair.. An excellent performance, coupled with beauti- ful scenery and furniture, made the Senior Play, “Junior Miss, highly successful. The Junior-Senior Reception on May 21 was ea joyed very much by all attending. Completing our high school career. Class Night was followed in swift succession by the Baccalaur- eate service on May 30 and Commencement exer- cises on June 3. t Thus those of us who have completed this four- year memorable and pleasant journey and arc now on the threshold of our next great ventures and experience look forward with keen anticip- ation to the coming events. Intermingled with a feeling of regret at the conclusion of what may be one of our most pleasurable experiences, we realize with a deep appreciation the greater strength and preparedness given us by our Alma Mater. Warren Martin, Chairman John Towt John Lerch Francis Hulkenberg