Lima Central High School - Annual Mirror Yearbook (Lima, OH)

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was head of the G.A.A. volleyball board and an enthusiastic bowler. Plus all of this Virginia Kennedy was an Annual typist and treasurer of the Blue Triangle. The Ail-American type was what you call Bob Sims. He was interested in .such diversions as French club, football swimming, and sleeping. Petite, dark -haired, and dramatic introduced Shirley Mereness. Besides be- ing on the Annual .staff, Central ' s neatest girl, she played a character role in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and The Howling Dog . Bob Brentlinger garners the versatility trophy for a hangup performance in athletics, scholastics, and popularity; he claimed the presidency of both the Hi-Y and the C Association. No use to mention her name. Everyone knew she was feature editor of the Weekly, had a role in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come , and just doted on sundaes. For a pleasant, smiling personality we recommended Mable Harshe. Blond, and blue eyed described Marjorie Ripley. She was president of the Blue Triangle, girls ' sports editor of the Annual staff, vice president of the G.A.A. , and a member of the senior announcement committee. She was very friendly and especially interested in athletics. Paul Kilgore was one of the those men who simply ignored the fairer sex. Always friendly and smiling, he found time for football and Hi-Y meetings. Tall, slender, and fair described Dorothy Becher, co editor-in-chief of the Weekly. She was interested in dramatics, as she had a part in the senior class play. She was a member of the debate team. Curly-haired Kenneth Roethlisberger was one of this year ' s most popular basketball players. Besides being interested in tennis, Kenny was the treasurer of the Hi-Y. She who wielded the plume as co editor-in-chief of the Weekly was Vir- ginia Lewis. In the radio script contest she placed first and in the senior class play, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come , she established herself as an actress. Jinny also rated high scholastically. Milan Stanich, handsome, shy, and dark-haired, was a football, baseball, and a basketball player. In the Who ' s Who he was voted as Central ' s most bashful boy. Did we go for brown hair and a sparkling personality, especially if the person was shy. A member of the French club, ardent supporter of the Blue Triangle, and Central ' s shyest girl seemed to be the personage of Anne Haneke. Hockey, ice-skating, and photography seemed to click with John Honert. You didn ' t mention dancing to him or you scared him away. He served on the Christmas tree committee and was outstanding in athletics. Because of a pleasing personality many were attracted to this tall, friendly senior, Barbara Neely. She was interested in music and held the presidency of the Girls ' Glee. Speaking of music reminded me of those two faithful musketeers, Jane Marshall and Betty Davies. Central would seem lost without their singing. Scholastically Evelyn Castoe and Robert Heffner were the tops. Bob placed first in the I. Q. and senior scholarship tests and Evelyn didn ' t lag far behind. Tweet! Tweet! Yes, indeed, it was tall and friendly Irvin Gaskey on the job. Irv was a faithful and outstanding supporter of the Street patrol. Where was your brush. ' ' I certainly enjoyed art. These words were quite familiar. Blond Ann Blattenberg, and dark-haired Frances Ridenour were mighty wielders of the brush and pencil in art. Blond and shy described Charles Covey. For the past four years Chuck twenty

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maugh, as property manager: and Betty Creps, as business manager. With the guidance of Miss Mary Jones, supervisor, we finished our junior year ready for the responsibilities of the coming year. We entered the senior year with vim. In the first meeting of the year wc followed the precedent we had established and elected Richard Cheney, president. who was equally at home in a C meeting or on the football field, and had an amiable personality, and a straight-forward manner that contributed to his powers as a leader: Gerald Clark , vice president, who put a hole through the line on the football field and was an inspiring actor in The Howling Dog and The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come : Mary Ellen Bidwell. secretary, whose sense of humor and friendly nature crept into the minutes of the Blue Triangle meetings: and Harrison Hughes, treasurer, who flashed a big smile and displayed a fine set of ivory teeth and had a likeable manner and a strong will. Naturally it takes more than officers to rule a class: it also takes students. Out of the several hundred in the senior home room, a group of students were elected to serve on the Student council. Say, kiddo. pipe da guy. Wasn ' t he the one. though i For gosh sakes look what we have been missing. That was Bob Richards, student council president, a talented orator of the debate team, and chairman of the senior memorial committee. Dignified and courteous best describes Marcella Roberts. Besides being asso ciate editor of the Annual, she was chairman of the senior announcement com- mittee, secretary of the G. A. A., council secretary of the Blue Triangle, a Stu- dent council member, and rated high scholastically. Ever smiling, that expression might have been created to describe Zell Sandifer. She was a superb cheerleader, an active Student council member, and a clever Annual writer. With plenty of versatility and wit you have none other than red-haired Tom Evans. He was interested in football and baseball and held the position of vice president in the Hi-Y and on the Student council. Wit, good looks, and horse sense attracted many admirers to this friendly, blond senior, Thclma Von Almen. With all her activities as G. A. A. president, Student council representative, and study hall monitor, she found time to be an honor student. Tall, shy, and friendly were words to describe George Vucovich. He com- bined football, baseball, and Student council with studies and was outstanding in all. You could usually find him working on the graduation attire committee. Another outstanding senior was tall and attractive Nadine Corson. She was active on the Student council, wrote for the Annual, was chairman of the senior party committee, and displayed acting ability in The Howling Dog. For plenty of smile and chat see this girl. Although by nature quiet, he liked basketball and baseball. We were speaking of Tom Stump. Sometimes he surprised us by an outburst of talkative- ness in a Student council meeting, but as secretary of the Hi-Y he was very serene. No use to mention her name. Everyone knew about her being editor-in- chief of the Annual Mirror and everyone knew she was a whiz on the dance floor. Why even her pen wielding in the radio script contest was old news. You guessed it — June Schulte. Head of the G.A.A. basketball board. Annual staff typist, member of the Blue Triangle, and a possessor of big brown eyes and brunette hair introduced another senior girl. Helen Mallett. When it came to bowling she beat them all. Picture a quiet, friendly senior with brown curly hair and blue eyes. She nineteen

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had established himself as a member of the Stage club and had capably assisted in the stage management of many plays. Writing poetry seemed to click with him also. Dark-haired and peppy introduced Beulah Copeland. Spare moments were precious to her. for she held the position of photography editor of the Annual. Further seniors were Jean Hilgendorf, who displayed her ability as an actor in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and as a member of the de- bate squad; capable Earl Moreo, who was talented in journalism and served as an orator on the debate team; just two Pages in the family album, Fairy and Virginia, who were considered great G.A.A.-ers and were tops in basketball; and Lily Rachlin who was loyal to both the G. A. A. and the Blue Triangle. You noticed Clinton Alguire ' s swiftness in football, Jim Johnson ' s surc- ness in the line. Bob Teitelbaum ' s, Ed Meeks ' s and Charles Short ' s popularity in the gridiron game. Bob Boop ' s baseball. Gene Beeler ' s diamond technique, and Bob Ousley ' s runs. Did you know Harry Schipper liked track and sleeping; John Baxter participated in both sports and the band; Elton Hamilton was the flash of the cross country team; Clayton Amspaugh. baton twirler, was the lone sur- vivor of the swimming team; Betty Lassiter capably filled the assistant drum major ' s position; Joe Sells and Rav ' s superb singing voices; Orric Barr ' s ability as chairman of the graduation attire committtee; and that red haired Harold Laman, the only senior boy cheerleader. Finally, dear seniors, we must not say farewell to Central until we bid adieu to our faithful senior advisors. One of the home room noise quicters was quiet ancf friendly Miss Ethel Stiles, who has signed our endless blue, white, and yellow slips. Of course home room was not complete without jovial Stanton Steiner. You just had to mention radio short wave and he would enthusiastically explain its mysteries to you. Miss Grace McClurg, class supervisor, lent a willing hand in the further- ing senior activities. W e owe her our sincere gratitude for the time and patience she gave to us. To the seniors of the class of January 2 . 1Q40, we bid farewell. Some- day we shall meet again, and then what pleasant memories we shall share after twelve long and happy school years together. ' We shall never forget Betty Baney ' s stenographic ability. Miriam Beade ' s friendliness, Dorothy Bennett ' s faithfulness to the Blue Triangle, Bud Fisher ' s handsomeness, Ruth Holmes ' politeness. John Honert ' s blushing. Reed Blackburn ' s likable personality, Martha Jones ' dark eyes. Harold Laman ' s restlessness, Reva Lehman ' s dainti- ness, Virginia and Fairy Page ' s athletic ability. Gene Snyder ' s peppiness, Robert Stoncr ' s debating. Don Taflinger ' s wit. Ruth Taflinger ' s dress designing. Boh Teitelbaum ' s football playing, Berneta ' White ' s executive manner, Marie Wil- liams ' tininess. and Elfrieda Wolf ' s pretty red hair. As graduation days drew near, this era of our high school days came to a close. There were regrets at parting, but these regrets were either for indi- vidual failure to take advantage of numerous opportunities afforded every stu- dent or a passing reluctance at leaving the familiar halls. Members of the class of 40 will go forth in search of glory, honor, and positions. These four years in Central have been spent gloriously; let ' s not for- get them. Our past mistakes were our experiences for the future. A student of 40 Marcella Roberts tiventq-one