Liberty High School - Oracle Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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Class History !cont'd1 What trying times were yielded by the eighth term!! We had a patriotic party on George Washington's birthday after school. Everything went along rather smoothly. We played wink and nod and basketball. Our lunch was delightful, but the amateur show staged impromptu was ghastly. Especially the morning after when it was discovered that we had accidently pulled the stage curtain off its trol- ley. Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Higley, our homeroom guides, vowed never to sponsor us again. We apoligized, but they haven't forgotten. Lee Carnahan, Tom Miekle, Vivienne Morley, and Joan Payton also signed up in time to perk up the party. Well, at last! Now we will get down to brass tacks. We elected officers in our ninth term, and this time we meant business. Those elected were: Avis Stephen- son, president, Tom Meikle, vice-president, Joan Payton, secretary, John Bray- ton, treasurer, and Mr. Griffith, sponsor. Miss Powers and Mr. D'Onofrio took care of our grade cards for us. But what a blow-just when we thought we would be to- gether in the old study hall, our dreams went up in smoke. The other classes had grown so large there wasn't room for us. Delores Schaad and Charles White heard so much of the good work we were doing that they thought it would be to their ad- vantage to join our union. This was also the year that we would choose our elective subjects and become members of the glee club. The tenth term was not very exciting. For one reason, there weren't any new faces to answer roll call which was called by Miss Lorenz and Mrs. Sebastian. We again elected officers, and they were: Jim Mealy, president, Gay Bentley, vice- presidentg Chuck White, secretary, Vivienne Morley, treasurer. Mr. Johnson was our sponsor. Defying tradition, we had a dance in our sophomore year which was before unheard. We also originated our class anthem We Are the Class of '52. The eleventh term was one never to be forgotten. Juniors at last! We sold everything from pencils to license plates to salt and pepper shakers in order to make enough to take the Seniors to Prom. May 11 finally came, we had reached our goal, and everyone turned out at the Pick-Ohio Hotel in their best finery for the big event. Mr. Geaman and Miss Faust harbored us through that year with Jim Mealy. president, Duke Wellington, vice-president, Helen Durig, secretary, and John Bray- ton, treasurer. Three people-Jim Mealy, Viv Morley, and Carole Scott were chosen for the National Honor Society by the faculty. We picked our class rings and pre- sented a three-act play entitled Lights Out. Harry Meikle came but, alas, only to leave at the end of the year to join the navy. What does the navy have that wc don't have? How busy our twelfth term was-so crowded with plans, ideas, and work necessary for the publishing of the yearbook. After being elected president for the third successive term, Jim Mealy said, Looks like you're stuck with me! Jim Ochsenhirt assisted him as vice-president. Avis Stephenson typed many a letter as secretary, and Ruth Heinl, treasurer, spent much time on our finances. Mr. Cham- bers and Miss Locke were called on to shepherd us through a rough term. We were together under Mr. Cauffield's watchful eye, but we surely gave him a merry chase for we were usually anywhere but in the homeroom. Graduation pictures were taken, name cards and invitations were picked out, received, given out, and sent. The office practice class, composed of senior girls, collected news and printed the Liberty Bell with the assistance of Miss Powers. The National Honor Society Ban- quet was attended by seven members Of our class. Three from last year and four new ones: Janet Fisher, Ruth Heinl. Joan Payton, and Jim Ochsenhirt. How nice it was to be guests at prom instead of the hosts. And then our preamble was true- together we graduated. PAGE TWENTY-THREE

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Class History Has it been that long? Yes, it was in the fall of 1940 when a group of tiny citizens banded together to establish their own union, A union of hope with the desire to learn. Our preamble was Together we graduate, divided we flunk! We were not aware that we would receiver a few hard knocks lwe havej, would learn many, many interesting, amusing, and necessary facts fwe didl, would share in the sorrow of departing from this only world we knew of late Cwe dojg but, look forward with great anticipation to the new. We gave birth to a constitution and the first signers were: Janet Brown, Norma Colbrunn, Helen Durig, Janet Fisher, Delores Fleming, Ruth Gough, Ruth Heinl, Kay Kennedy, Martha Kohn, Jimmy Mealy, Jim Ochsenhirt, Beverly Quin- lan, Carole Scott, Marie Sheward, Della Shontz, Avis Stephenson, and Bill Wilson. The major political parties were Miss Dunlap, Miss Hoffman, and Miss Bosley. Remember the unusual act we had in the School Circus? The girls sang lul- labies, and the boys took the dolls for a walk in their buggies. We had political strife even in those days. One representative, Carole Scott, always liked to work standing up. And those two girls, Ruth Gough and Ruth Heinl, who had identical pair of boots-the first one leaving always wore the wrong ones. The second term found two more who wished to sign our pact of loyalty: Ron- ald Allen and Dan Truhan. Miss Matson and Miss Mattern were elected to lead us. Our second big chance in the circus was a song and dance routine in which all the girls wore white dresses. How we were severely scolded for throwing snow- balls during the recess! Our third term in this world that was all so new and wonderful was led by Miss Leah and Miss Smith. They must admit that we gave them a merry chase. Wade Hoover, Arthur Rexroad, and Kathryn Wahl moved into our district and were very eager to tack their names into the growing constitution. We were very proud of ourselves during the fourth term, for we had grown to the swelling size of twenty-four after quiet Henry Bott and shy CU Audrey Fritz joined us. Mrs. Probst and Miss Schiller were drafted to teach us. The fifth term was a dandy one. That was the year we learned fractions and had a Mother's Day party for our moms. We painted those prety programs with carnations, and everyone took part in the entertainment. That was also the year that a small group led by Jim Mealy presented a talent show almost every day during lunch hour. Leo Jennings, Ruth Turner, and Alvin Wellington joined our merry throng which was headed by Mrs. Kay and Miss Schiller who was re-elected. By the time we had reached the sixth term we wanted to elect officers. We were grown up, you know, and we thought that we should and could have officers to run the class. We elected officers, but no one remembers who or if any policies were carried out. Again Mrs. Kay with Miss Cianciola taught us the rules. The girls had two baseball teams, and could they battle out the games! Wow!!! Remember the Valentine party? All the girls were hoping to receive a valentine from a cer- tain someone who had newly arrived--John Brayton by name. Audrey Kruger also joined the throng that year. Changing classes was the big deal in the seventh grade. How exciting! At first no one knew where to go, but with Miss Powers and Mrs. Sebastian to give pointers we made the grade. Do you recall the times when Mr. Blott would piti- fully explain to visitors, This is one of those noisy, rainy days. We also Won over five new states: Fred Krolopp, Jack James, Bob Mook, Dorothy Shirilla, and Jac- quelyn Vehre. PAG E TW ENTY-TWO

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Last Will and Testament Jack James leaves his class salesmanship to Eddie Werden. Danny Truhan leaves his hunting ability to Ray King. Avis Stephenson leaves her cheerleading ability to her sister, Marjorie. Tom Meikle leaves his singing ability to Buzzy Bickell. Norma Colbrunn leaves her hair to anyone who needs it. John Brayton leaves Harvey to the Wulk Twins. Kay Kennedy leaves her love for shorthand to Katherine Gough. Beverly Quinlan leaves her figure to Loretta Sund. Bill Wilson leaves his physique to Dick Nuskievicz. Ruth Gough doesn't leave John Brayton to anyone. Jackie Vehre leaves her sewing ability to her sister, Janet. Ruth Turner leaves her mother to all the kids who eat in the cafeteria. Delores Fleming leaves her quiet ways to Pat Valicenti. Henry Bott leaves ..... ? ? ? ? ? Bob Mook leaves his weight to Paul Czegledy. Chuck White leaves his ability to sleep in class to Walter Colbrunn. Martha Kohn leaves her basketball ability to Willa England. Jimmy Mealy leaves his white buck shoes and uncensored jokes to any- one who thinks he can keep them clean. Vivienne Morley leaves her habit of being late to class to anyone who's not anxious to get there. Dorothy Shirilla leaves her ability to dance to her brother, John. Leo Jennings leaves his basketball ability to Bill Creed. Audrey Kruger leaves her hot rodding ability and her idea of a red con- vertible in the future to Dot Rush. Don Overly leaves his bicycle to anyone who doesn't like to ride the drafty busses. Delores Schaad leaves Tod's to Lois Weimer. Della Shontz leaves her natural blonde hair to anyone who can keep their hair natural blonde. PAGE TWENTY-FOUR