Madeira High School - Mnemonic Yearbook (Madeira, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1940 volume:

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If you can do this, you 11ow know what it was like to be on the basketball team of 194-0. Sincerely, EUGENE DEMAR Q This couldn't he better expressd.- ED. What, Miss the Teachers? Dear Editor: As I look back at the many happy years spent at Madeira High School, I am very sorry that I will have to leave. I shall sincerely miss the fine teachers who have guided me through the most important years of my edu- cation. When I leave school, I shall always think of the happy days at Madeira High. .M Sincerely, BETH DONES Dear Editor: I can't say I really regret leaving school. From my twelve years at Madeira, I have many things to re- member. All of my activities and my many friends will surely be missed. Going out into a new world will be something to look forward to. My plans for the future are to become a secretary and then I hope to secure a position as a private secretary. Very hopefully yours, ELIZABETH WEHRMAN From Superior Intelligence My dear friend: Though I would at any time rather engage in conversation, I shall trv to make this letter of interest to us bioth. Practically everyone of our grad- uating class is outstanding in at least one phase of his school activities: but me--throughout the entire day, from history to English, my superior intel- ligence is heavily offset by my dis- like for compulsory attendance and the length of the days I do put in. If I were set free from required work, this country would be overflowing with luxuries of every kind. Most of TERS my associates believe that my returns for my inventions or discoveries would be too slow coming in to sustain me. So positive are they that there is a possibility that I may he made to further my education. If not, I may be still further restricted to the position of making a living. I suppose I must fall into this line of the em- ployedg but it shall always be my ambition to be among those that, like Einstein, think for a living. -I think anyway. Yours very truly, WILLIAM KEMBLE O We think that your thinking shows some thought.-ED. Wants to HHogshead Dear Editor: I experience both glee and sorrow when I think that the years of my education are drawing to a close. The biggest part of my life lies ahead of me into which we all must go. I really enjoyed the last two years of my high school education. We did have some good old times in the Sen- ior Class. It is a little doubtful as to my vocation, but I would like to se- cure a 'fjob on the railroad. I hope someday before I 'gcash-in-my-checks to Hog-head a freight or passenger train over some R. R. Division. Rail- roading is my best and only hobby. So to all members of the good old Senior Class, I say 'iso-long. SHERIDAN ELWOOD YELLIOTT Complimentary: Dear Editor: May I extend to you my best wishes and sincere thanks for the realistic manner in which you have portrayed our school life throughout the Mnemonic. Now we must all go out into those new surroundings where we shall find a different routine by which to work ourselves upward. And so in closing this last chapter of youthful memories, we pause to reflect upon the fun and heckling which we each received during our school days. Yours truly, MARGARET KEETHLER OThe Mnemonic wishes to thank Margaret.-ED. Dear Editor: In regard to my leaving school, my feelings and thoughts are mingled. I am anxious to face the future but reluctant to leave the joys and sorrows Page Two TO of the past. I am glad to have par- ticipated in athletics and to be a mem- ber of the Camera Club, which has helped to enlarge the activities of our school. Sincerely yours, CARL F. THORNTON, JR. For the Fun of It? Dear Editor: The past twelve years of my life will always linger as a pleasant mem- ory, but I will be very glad to retire. To be a uprivate sec is my chosen career in life, and I shall work very hard to accomplish this goal. I plan to attend night school at U. C. for the fun of it! Perhaps I shall learn something along with the fun. Yours t1'uly, ELAINE MILLER Do It Over Again? Dear Editor: I am very glad to be out of school this year: but, when September comes again, I will be ready to come back. I am planning to look for a job and after receiving one I will further my education in Commercial night school. After all that is said and done, I wish I were starting to school again. Yours truly, AGNES MAE WOOD O You're not alone in your thoughts, 5'Aggie.',-ED. Dear Editor: As I watch the book gradually close, I seem to recall the many memories of those dear old school days which we all enjoyed. We had fun taking part in all of the athletics, clubs, and other activities. We had our quarrels and fusses but they were part of those school days. Now it's time to close the book of the Past,' and start a new one with the 5'Present and Futurei' as its sub- ject. I hope as we leave we shall all stick together and remain as we did before, but with a determination to get as much or more out of life than our parents did. Itis ltot good-bye but just so-long until we meet again. I I Yours sincerely, l MARY KEETHLER I I I Page Three THE EDITCDR Memories: Dear Editor: 1940 - My graduation year! - The year of wars.4 The year we won the Hamilton County Basketball Tourna- ment at Green Hills. The years I939- 1940 will always be remembered as happy ones. Yours, JOHN PAUL SCHAEFER O You het, Johnny.-ED. A Dreamer Dreams Dear Editor: As I reviewed the Mnemonic of 1940 and looked over the faces of many former schoolmates, the question arose of their ambitions and desires. I can still remember my desires very clear- ly, although they seemed hazy at the time. As I think back, a wave of picturesque names Hood my mind: Shanghai-HawaiiASan Diego-cocoa- nuts - the Philippines-pineapples - Yes, you can well wonder if I have fulfilled my ambition: hut all I can say is!-HI'm still young. BILL KERSHNER O Bon Voyage, Willie, we know you will make it.-ED. Florida Bound Dear Editor: I am really sorry that the last four years have gone as fast as they have. The last four years will have lasting memories for me. At last we are on our own. There will be no more teach- ers to reprimand us for talking, to ask us questions and to keep us after school if we do not have the answers. Instead, we may be fired if we have not gotten over many of our slothful habits. As soon as school is out, I am going to Florida. It is really a great place to go. I would like to be a hook- keeper after I am out of school. Sincerely, , ,, PETER STRIFLER Dear Editor: I cannot say I am sorry to leave, although I have spent many happy years here. I plan to attend Miami University and I know I will enjoy every minute there, as I have here. Sincerely, MARY JEAN TEAL Philosophy Dear Editor: The past four years have been pages in life's hook: they're over and very few have Ndog ears on them. My only ambition is to be successful, in my own mind, in whatever I choose to do. Sincerely, THERESA JACKSON 0 T11at's the stuff, Mel.-ED. Dear Editor: Soon the great day all of the seniors have been waiting for will arrive. For some it will be just a stepping stone on to college, to others it will mean the end of their preparing and the beginning of their career in busi- ness. I plan to enter night school as soon as possible to prepare myself for en- trance into the advertising business. Sincerely, RICHARD BUTLER 0 Good luck, Dickie!-ED. Dear Editor: I would like to express the joy of my last year in high school. The end of this year has always seemed so far away, but now it is almost here. I thought there was plenty of time to decide what I wanted to do, yet here I am without plans for the future. No year has gone by so quickly as this one. I hope the friendships that I have started in school will last throughout my life. Sincerely, RITA M. YOAS Munitions Maker Greetings, Inquisitive Editor: You wish me to delve into those in- ner recesses of my so-called brain, you probe into my cantankerous grey matter-merely to disclose my per- sonal reactions to the prospect of leaving the portals of Madeira Hi. One thing, to he sure, has changed the complete course of my life. I shall never gain fame and fortune in the field of gunpowder. That is truly my great disappointment. It happened in Madeira, alas! The futureAoh yes, well, who knows? A long life-a merry one-a contented life-and a happy one. These are my answers. Best of luck to one and all. CLIFF O Let Room 135 profit by your ex- periences.-ED. Dear Editor: I am leaving this good school with a heavy heart fhuhll. I am leaving my old cheer-leading suit to whom- ever it will fit, and I am leaving Helen Spradling for the new cheer-leader to argue with. They didn't think they would get rid of me, but Iim gone for good. DICK CATES A Cook-Fancy That Dear Mnemonic Editor: My high school years have been very enjoyable I have had much fun and I probably will look back and say they were the best four years of my life. Next year I hope I can see my way clear to attend college and take up Home Economics. Sincerely, BARBARA JOY BOONE Dear Editor: Oh, when I'm old and gray, I hope I can then say, That though I have lived long, High School was all a song. And that friends I then made True to me always stayed. If I have gained success, Or if I have done something less, I shall always recall, In the earliest fall Good old Madeira High With a glad sort of sigh. Hopefully yours, DAN .l. DEMAR O Darn Dandy, Danny.fED. Regret Dear Editor: ' One of the hardest tasks of my life so far is the writing of this farewell letter to the Editor of the 1940 Mnemonic. My school years have been the hap- piest years I will ever experience and I deeply regret leaving Madeira High School. Sincerely, RITA STAGGE Dear Editor: This being my first and last year at Madeira High School I cannot com- ment on my four years of high school, but I can say I have enjoyed this year at Madeira more than any of the other three years of high school. Sincerely, GORDON MOORE SPEAKING CDF PICTURES.. THESE IIIIE TYPICAL SGEHES ABOIIT MAIIEIHII HIGH SHAPPEII BY THE MHEMOHIG ,11. nu-mauwbmgmumwffmf Q , Q A. .., w ,. ' mm Abovv, left to righl-'flusl a Posiu','7 cLWillie winsgthen loses'-. 4'XVorry- warts, At Ease, upopular Lad, uForty Wfinksf' 'QLitt1e Lady, Purely Scientiucf' 'gWhe1'e's Whitey? Opposite pagv, left to rigl1,lA-uStudy hallfplenty iI1f01'll1ZlifVVhilt?w uCl1a111p indulves after famefn 'Granny' frets studiousf' wlihe thorn with the roses, ' b -5 acc - - 93 :Q we a Y - Popular LHSS1C,f Blg Chief, Fake, 6Noon hour philosophers, An- gie dishing it up, Wfhe Thinker. Page Six Vol. lll 1940 THE MNEMoNlc CONTENTS THE YEAR'S EVENTS The Mnemonic Summarizes the News ........ .... 8 Picture of the Year ...,... MNEMONICS PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY Impossible ls Un-American .i.,... ,....V. Under-Classmen ...,.. Government ..i... Education ,i......,.r.. Arts and Sciences ....... Music ...... Theatre ...... Sports i.,.. Clubs .... OTHER DEPARTMENTS Dedication .ii.,..........,. Letters to the Editor .,.,.. Speaking of Pictures i,.., Autographic Memories ...,.. Mnemonic Goes to a Few Parties .4....., ...... 3 6 The Alumni Page ....... STAFF The staff of the 1940 Mnemonic was appointed by the class officers and the faculty. In order to present a bet- ter annual the committees were chosen after much consideration as to inter- est, ability to work, and cooperation. These committees have succeeded, we believe, in accomplishing this aim. Of course the going has been tough and there was at times an exceedingly large amount of Work to he doneg but under the direction of our editor, Burton Henke, we always came through with a smile. The 1940 Mnemonic is a sample of the work that can be done by a group of students who have the ability to cooperate and work together. We have tried to make this hook something that can be treasured and enjoyed as life goes on, not only by us but by everyone. We feel that we can be proud to present this book to our many friends. CAMERA CLUB The year 1940 inaugurated the be- ginning of the Madeira Camera Club. A club of this type had been at- tempted several times beforeg how- ever, it was not until this year that the plan was finally realized. It was through excellent cooperation and un- tiring energy of the members that the Camera Club has risen from ob- scurity to a place of prominence in the school. Much of the success of the club has been due to the wise selec- tion of ofhcers. Eugene DeMar has proven a most efficient president and leaderr, Dan DeMar, Cliff Pohl, and Bill Kershner ably filling their jobs as secretary, treasurer, and darkroom chief, in that order. During the one year existence of the club, it has begun the equipping of a darkroom and it is IIOWV up to the members of next year to carry on this work. The Camera Club of 1940 sincerely hopes that the interest in the club shall continue and we feel that a most interesting and enjoyable program shall again be offered to the oncoming members. Siifwwwy WWA: f MSM' Page THE MNEMCDNIC SUMMARIZES THE NEWS 1940 A BIG HEWS-YEAH FOR MADEIRA HIGH Girl Reserves Swing Gut February 17 This date marks the event of the year for the Girl Reserves of Madeira High School with a St. Valentine's Dance. The i'Swing department, led by the Harmon Twins Orchestra, man- aged to give to all complete en- joyment for the evening. Mustang Ghamps Greenhills, February 24, 1940 Due to the fighting spirit and unequalled coaching, the Ma- deira High School Basketball team won the Hamilton County Tournament after defeating such worthy opponents as Plainville, Colerain, Mt. Healthy, and St. Bernard. After showing a had case of nerves during the first two games, the Mustangs settled down to a cool and systematic teamwork which put them on top. Seniors Greet Alumni On the evening of March 2, midst a downpour of rain, the Seniors greeted the Alumni by giving a dance in their honor. This gathering initiated the first attempt in many years to form or further an Alumni Association of Maderia High School. Madeira Honors Team Madeira Hi Auditorium, March 14 This evening at the Madeira Hi School, the parents of the basketball team and the school faculty gathered to do honor to the first basketball team of the Madeira High School to win the Hamilton County Tournament. After a fine meal and a few impromptu speeches, the team presented Coach Gerrard a white ten gallon hat symboliz- ing their gratitude for his time and effort in making their team a success. Hi-Y Goes To Town High School Auditorium, March 29 This date was one that will be long remembered by old and young alike. While the parents enjoyed a good game of bridge or lotto, the younger groups filled the auditorium to dance to a variety of orchestras which played through the medium of the loud speaker. All this entertainment was sponsored by the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Chapters of the Madeira Hi-Y. Girl Seouts Dance Madeira Hi School Auditorium, May 3 After two unsuccessful at- tempts, due to conflicting events and had weather, on the evening of May 3, the Girl Scouts gave their dance in the beautifully decorated school auditorium. Seniors Go Dramatic The seniors climaxed their ac- tivities for the year by pre- senting their class play, 4'Little Miss Dreamerfi on May 10. Bud Simpson tlfete Strifierj , the cowboy, thrilled the audience with his many dramatic antics. Rita Yoas as the Mloittle Miss Dreamer turned in a very cred- itable performance. Richard Cates as the stuttering boy and Carl Thornton as the fiippant lover got many laughs from the spectators. Margaret Keethler as the colored maid and Willianl Kershner as a great movie actor of color brought down the house with their romance which final- ly ended with uliunnenw on his knees proposing to nConcrete. All ends well, however, when ,lean iRita Yoasj and Marianne Miles 4R1ta Staggel after being kidnapped by Buck Lawless tEugene DeMarl are res- cued by the heroic stuttering Elmer tlfiichard Catesj. ,lean finds her long lost father fEu- gene Seitzj, who can give her what she wants more than any- thing in the worldfa try out with the Gigantic Pictures Cor- poration. The above cast were ably sup- ported by Granny LMary ,lean Teall, Mrs. Morrison tPhy1lis Moorel, Grace Holmes fSis W'ehrmani, Suzette fBeth Donesi , and Mr, Dumont fGor- don Moorei. Juniors Fete Seniors Madeira High School May 18 This evening the stately Sen- iors dinefl and danced at the Banquet given in their honor by the ,lunior Class. After a fine dinner, speeches were given by Mr. Dockum, members of the faculty, and a few of the more notable Seniors. Immediately following the 111eal the students enjoyed four hours of continuous dancing to the music of Cliff Musser's Or- chestra. Pieture oi the Year This picture is an example of the work of the Madeira Camera Club. It was taken on the night of January 12 at the Madeira High School Auditorium during the Maderia-Sycamore game by Burt Henke. This picture is one of the many taken by the Camera Club, whose members do not always ask for poses. For this reason they have achieved more than ordinary success during the year. Their first move this year was to take over one of the supply rooms and to convert it into a dark room. This done, they be- gan taking pictures for use in the 1940 Jllnemonic. They showed no pity on those caught by the camera in the midst of an amus- ing situation. Eight 4 Y we h,v-i' 3 -wg 2' V 1 -19 X' v 4 w zf 4 K aim ww x M, sw . -sf? MNEMONICS PHOTO As the end of the school term l939-40 draws near I am happy to recall many of the outstanding achievements of the year. Our school year has been successful in many ways. Outstanding achievement in scholarship on the part of a numher of our students, the record made for the school in athletics, new and original ideas for the Mnemonic, the excellency of scholarship among a large percentage of boys of the senior class, are all outstanding memories of this past year-memories that have made impressions that will stay with us for a long time to come. A COWBOY FROM TEXAS Not many people know that Mr. Dockum spent many years in Missouri, then on a ranch in Texas, before coming to Ohio. Here in Ohio he attended Milford High School, then Miami University. His first teaching experience was in a one-room school where he taught thirty- two classes a day. Before coming to Madeira, in 1933, Mr. D0t'kllIll taught at Hanover and Okeana, and acted as District Superintendent of Butler County. GRAPHIC ESSAY To the seniors, as you go out into life or on to college, going out into a warn-torn world, it may seem hard, but on the other hand, it will be a real challenge for you as members of the youth of our land to help bring about economic stability and a social order of the best type. May you go forth not only prepared in subject matter, but girded strong with the traits of character that will make your life influential for the best. We, as members of the faculty, have confi- dence in your ability, in your sense of right from wrong, and with you we send our pray- ers and wishes for your success and for you to give your best to mankind. The leading paragraphs of our photographic essay were very ap- propriately written by our super- intendent, Mr. Dockum. We, the seniors, would like to lake this opportunity to express our most sincere gratitude to Mr. Doc-kum for his excellence in lead- ership, example, industry, and pa- tience, which has made our last year a most successful and happy one. Page Twelve IMPOSSIBLE IS UN-AMERICAN The Class of 1940 is an Mexceptionalw one. They even admit it themselves. But they are justified by a sane self'-evaluation as well as a general concensus. The class as a whole has been dis- tinguished for its talent, industry and citizen- ship. However, they are not conceited. Regardless of their achievements, they realize that next year's class will fill their places well. They do not doubt that it may excel them as they have excelled their predecessors. That is progress and they are progressives. Theirs has not been a narrow school spirit such as may carry over in life as provincialism, nationalism or bigotry. They have aspired to- ward cooperation rather than wasteful com- petition. They encouraged good will between Madeira and neighboring schools by giving an inter-school senior dance. They have cooperated with the other classes for the good of Maderia as a whole. Likewise they have cooperated with the faculty. So has their participation been enthusiastic and complete in other school activities. When this class invited neighboring schools to come to Whave a good time at Madeiraw they set a precedent which the other schools enthus- iastically promised to follow. Students from Loveland, Terrace Park, Sycamore, and Plain- ville came and had a good time. This inauguration of the Inter-School Dance was followed by the sponsorship of the first Alumni dance. Its purpose was to suggest the formation of an Alumni Association and inci- dentally raise some money for the 1940 Illne- monic. From this germ there now flourishes for the first time, a Madeira Alumni Association. In this the class of '40 will soon join to do its part. The Camera Club is another class of ,40 first. This club rode a hobby as a Mustang to become the school's most popular and most highly re- spected organization. They undertook as a proj- ect the photography work on this Mnemonic. In this and other services they were most useful. As for the Wlncmonic of1940, you be the judge. According to the official records this class had an unusually high scholastic average. Over sixty per cent made the semester honor rolls. In the Annual Senior General Scholarships open to the upper thirds of the class Madeira ranked high. Dan DeMar, Burton Henke, Robert Coffman, and .lohn Paul Schaefer 1'eceived hon- orable mention for the county. Clifford Pohl ranked highest among representatives of coun- ty schools and fourth among those of all the schools. Eleven seniors represented Madeira in thc scholarship contest held at Greenhills. They were: John Schaefer, American History, second, Clifford Pohl, American History, third, Robert Coffman, Chemistry, alternate, Burton Henke, Chemistry, Mary ,lean Teal, English, Willialii Kemble, English, William Kershner, Physics, Rita Yoas, French, Peter Strifler, Bookkeeping, Rita Stagge, Shorthand, first, Elaine Miller, Shorthand, second. The seniors contributed Gene DeMar, Carl Thornton, Elizabeth Wehrnlan, Pete Strifler, Dan DeMar, and Agnes Vlfood to Madeira's varsity athletic teams. The team- work play of veterans Pete, Carl, and Gene helped to cinch the Hamilton Coun- ty Basketball Champion- ship. Cene was the cool headed captain, Others participated in Madeirals excellent intramural ath- letic program. That there are many out- standing students in the class of '40 was evident when the teachers would not attempt to elect the four all-round seniors. They made ten nominations, five boys and five girls, which were voted on by the class. By a close vote the highest honor of all around stu- dent was awarded by their I 1151 lhirlccn. class to Burton Henke, Rita Stagge, Mary ,lean Teal, and Carl Thornton whose pictures appear on this page. For all their love for Madeira and the happy days there this class leaves without regret. For- ward looking, they feel that this is the beginning of a new phase of their life rather than 0 BARBARA JoY BooNE The impish imp who skoots around getting into ally activity that may come up, including party commit- tees, Girl Reserves leader, annual work as art editor, plays, and--well, ask any fellow from Madeira High about the rest. DICK BUTLER Who doesn't know Dick? We know him as the fellow who so cheer- fully takes the part of chauffeur, who sneaks around snapping pic- tures for the Camera Club and who is happiest when confronted with an extra large matted milk. Dick worked officially as assistant stage manager and manager for Madeira basketball team. DICK CATES The real L'Master of Ceremouiesf' outstanding member of every social event, jitterbug, Beau Brummel, and great lover and singer, jumbled up into one of the most popular fel- lows at Madeira High School. BOB COFFMAN WhCl16Y'8f a motorcycle is passing hy Bob may he found on the street admiring its high speed or peering through the window watching it turn the corner. He is quite hum- orous 'gin his own way,' and pos- sesses a scientific mind. He is a member of the Hi-Y and Camera Clubs. DANNY DEMAR This potential spitfire has in his four years at Maderia High captured the hearts of many friends. Cocky on the diamond, studious in the class room, active in the Camera Club, Hi-Y and sports editor of the anual. Danny has formed a well- rounded personality that shall take him far in later life. GENE DI-:MAR Another of the DeMar clan that has done so much to build up the friendly and cooperative atmosphere at Madeira High. Possessing a fine body, Gene has proved himself one of the outstanding athletes in Ma- deira history as a leader on thc hardwood., the diamond, and also the cinders. Combining athletic ability with scholastic ability, Gene has proven himself to be a well rounded student. BETH DONES Say now! The glamour girl, who de- lights in causing a commotion by just walking up and down the halls the ending of high school. For them this will truly be a NCOIIIIIICHCCIIICIIL77 In order that you may have fl better nn1lcrst1m1ling of the character and personalities of the members of the Senior Class, we have arranged a series of character sketches, that we feel give a very clear and precise picture of our classmates. and who is way up on the gotta date list of Madeira fellows. She spends her free time with annual work and Girl Reserves. JIMMY FEVRIER The popular lad who is a lady's man, all the time, and the man who comes around after school and on Saturdays, and in between times he managed to participate in athletics, Hi-Y, Glee Club, Operetta, and Minstrel. BURT HENKE This absent-minded bundle of wits may have been seen throughout the school year, staggering under such a load as President of the Senior Class, Secretary of the Alpha Hi-Y, as an organizer of the Camera Club tlllflfoll yes! as the editor and general out-put of the Mnemonic of 1940. The energy and efficiency of Burt shall long be remembered in the annals of Madeira High. THERESA JACKSON The hot-headed Irish damsel who really keeps things a poppin when she's around! She has contributed much to the success of our class, especially as Junior Class treasurer and feature editor of the Mnemonic. MARY AND MARGARET KEETHLER These popular girls are the first twins to graduate from Madeira Hi. Because they invariably do well in everything they attempt, they have been valuable members of the Sen- ior Class of 1940. BILL KEMBLE This fellow's not letting any grass grow under his feet. Although Bill has been active in Hi-Y work, his real success has been as scholar, being a permanent member of all scholarship teams representing Ma- deira High. We congratulate him on winning a scholarship to Wlilming- ton College. He has completed four years of high school work in three years, an achievement in itself. BILL KERSHNER This usweet, innocent, little guy has won the hearts of everyone about Madeira Hi. His uadorablew ways are boosted by other commendable traits. He is good natured, hard working, always cheerful and a guy that gets along with the gals. Willy has been outstanding in Camera Club, annual staff, Hi-Y Club, Sen- ior Play, and everything else that came up. Adorable Ike he was known as in them days. 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M im M dip?- , , 'Wim ' 4 x mf: V? ,W N, wff 5 is 42 , 4, Z' -Wim, ,JW ,jg M, MQ I :. f f ' g 1 -f ww MW 6 99 4 55 :-1 V, , ms 3 ,nu aww, SEQ , . 55'-QQ QIXW 5 W I 5'f'r-rf Q 3 'Q V ' 1 Q , ,V,, J,V N . ' - , , if Q51 , L., W I A ,W L f L, nf rbofdscy-x 03-M? , ,I ff JUNIOR CLASS First row: Mr. Sellman, Howard Williamson, David Pohl, Floyd Pop- penhouse, Harold Coffman, Florence Johnson, Eileen Boike, Ruth Heads- worth, Mary Louise Kuethc. Lou Ellen Cady, Margaret McGinnis, Henrietta Shrenk. Second row: James Lutkehaus, Bar- ry Butler, Robert Wood, James Crouse, Jeanne Keethler, Julia Cotfman, Mona Schooley, Helen Spradling, Dorothy Chipman, Mil- dred Headsworth, Alberta Peeno, Rosemary Cottman. Third row: Robert Eisele, William Klenk, Henry Wehrman, Finch Yelliott, Druce Henn, Thomas Demp- sey, Richard Thompson, William Grimes, Thomas DeMar, Marion Hendrixson. UNDER- CLASSMEN JlIllIOIlS During this year, which is just now terminating, our class has shown itself to be the foremost junior class at Madeira High School for many years. The juniors have heaped honor on the school in the fields of athletic skill, photography, club work, and most important of all- scholastic ability. A We are proud that the athletic teams of this past year were made up of 75'A junior participation. Next year we hope to star again in the field of sports. For the first time, the juniors were allowed representa- tion in the Camera Club. lVe consider our ambassadors capable of achieving even greater successes in photo- graphic skill next year. ln the organizations sponsored by the school we have a large percentage of our students enrolled as members. These clubs include Girl Reserves, 41-H, Hi-Y, Girl Scouts, and Dramatic Club. Quite a few of our students were chosen as officers in these organizations which shows a superior element of leadership ability. These students should make even better ollicers next year with this year's experience to guide them. Since the real idea of school is to promote education, we consider our scholastic record a real achievement. Over one-half of our students were on the honor roll. They had a permanent place there throughout the past two semesters. lVe are indeed proud of this achievement but next year we will shoot for a IOUC4 representation on the honor roll. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Sellman for the Hue way he has managed us as our home room teacher this year. lVe owe a great deal of Page Eighteen our success as a class to this splendid cooperation. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Mr. Scllman, advisor: Marion Hendrixson, Vice- Presidentg Thomas DeMar, President: Lou Ellen Cady, Treas- urer: Henry VVehrman, Secretary. Page IN llleleclt l SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: Daniel McDonald, Clar- ence Becker. Donald Busch, George Mossman. Robert Miller and Phillip Deerwester. Scond row: Jeanette Peterson. La- verne Schweers, Betty Ann Luckey, Betty Slater, Ruth Morgan, Alice Mae Elble, Doris Kihm, Vera Ber- gen, Geraldine Boike, Audrey Rob- inson, Anna Blanche Howard, Max- ine Graft, .lean Folz, Willa Brunen. and Miss Buchanan. Third row: Miss Fagaly, Evelyn Carmichael, Wanda Kaetzel. Opal Young, Betty Stevens, Ruth Blanken- ship, Virginia Finch, Katherine Klenk. Janet Maschmeyer, Ruth Henderson, Jessie Headworth, Jay Crouse, and Leonard Hahn. Fourth row: Donald Maphet, Rob- ert Meyer, Robert Kendle, Halford Plummer, Everett Eckert, Kathaleen Shuck. Betty Stagge, Joyce Shirley, Albert Purcell. William Fisher,Rich- ard Knight, and Robert Humphrey. SOPHOMORES FRESIIMEII ll' some one could look by television into the past, he might see the chubby young laces, the flashing smiles, and the sparkling eyes of the boys and girls who have grown to be the young hopefuls of the class ol' '1l2. Remember when Dick Knightis foot was hurl in a basketball game? He became couple of weeks afterwards, hall trying all kinds of antics many romances were another . us. fhen do you remember th tl1e class hero, and for a he hobbled through the on his crutches. Maxine's constant interest to all of e day Alice almost fell off her bicycle when they told her she had won in the County Scholarship test in English? Don Maphet's re- markable memory will always be a mystery to us less fortunate pupils of the history class. ln spite of our actions and so-called silliness'7 I think our sponsors, Miss Buchanan and Miss Fagaly, would be surprised if they could look into the future by television and see what natural and sane men and women we shall become. FRESHMAN CLASS First row: Robert Luti, William Gipshover, Russel DeMar, Paul Lee, Oliver Jordan, Clayton Peters, Har- old Roesch, Gordon Kincade, David Vaughan, William Fisher. Second row: Helen Ross, Gloria Hewitt, Mary Wilson, Patrcia Green, Gloria Drollinger, Capitola Brandenburg, Virginia Simmering, Marjorie Runyan, Mary Junkerman, Mary Fisher, Geraldine Poppen- house, Wilma Rahe, Genevieve Run- yan, and Virginia Hemsath. Third row: Robert Fussner, Howard Niehaus, Earl McConnaughey. Roy Gould, Edna Deck, Mary Lou Butler, Mary Thornton, Shirley Becker, Joyce Kemble, Mary Ball, Mary Ellen Maclinight, Bernice Glenn and Mr. Gerrard. Fourth row: William Zaeh, Russel Eckert, .lack Korte, George Rem- nant, Eddie DeMar, Edwin Nelson, Donald Henke, Robert Walsh, James Whitaker, Jack Rybolt. Jack Adams, Dale Beard Brunen. ln the future when weive become steady and serious young men and women tif ever? we can think hack to our first and most eventful year in high school: the days when we were young freshies and rather silly. Wie had a good start and were outstanding throughout ll1e year. Although we were the youngest class, we ranked high in almost everything. Mary Thornton was voted the most popular girl in school. Quite a few boys did well in sports and some even made the teams. ln base- ball Dave Vaughan, Eddie DeMar, Don Henke, and Dale Beard were the most promising ones. We were represented in basketball by Eddie DelVlar, Bob Fussner. and Howard Niehaus. With the exception of a few casualties, we've had a rather smooth year. Patty Greene had to go to the hos- pital and Don Henke was out several days because of an auto mishap, but they both came back well as ever. The freshmen have many energetic pupils as you can see by glancing at the honor roll and the scholarship team. We also have two fine poets in our room. The two who have poetical aspirations are Oliver Jordan and Bill Zaeh. EIGHTH GRADE The eighth grade has had a busy but happy year. Mrs. Winter1'owtl, who is a newcomer to Madeira, was our home roon1 teacher. At the beginning of the year we had thirty-six in our class. Some ol' the more athletically minded stu- dents went out for track, some for baseball, and GOVE STUDENT GDUNGIL During the first part of this school year each home room chose a girl and a boy as its repre- sentatives in the Student Council. Those stu- dents chosen are as follows: eighth grade, Vera Burris and Richard Kendleg freshman class, Peggy Adams and Donald Henkeg sophomore class, Maxine Graft and Everett Eckert, junior class, Dorothy Chipman and Robert Eiseleg senior class, Elizabeth lvehrman and Vlfilliarn Kershner. EICHTH GRADE Seated: Thomas Miller, Edgar Bran- denburg, Richard Kendle, Jack Smith. Second row: Mrs. Winterrowd, Lou Jean Erfman, Vera Burris, Lena Hardin, Jean McCudden, Margaret Brandhorst, Ruth Margaret Coffman, Caroline Miller, Judith Fevrier. Third row: Gloria Luti, Althea Max- field, Jean Kihm, Ruth Wallace, Mary M. Thompson, Ellen Marsh, Frances Cottman, Richard Radcliffe, Harold Cates, Jerry Wright. Fourth row: Newton Keethler, Rob- ert Shepherd, Carl Baker, Donald Brown, Albert Sheldon, William Stevens, Clarence Blankenship, Wil- Iiam Hughes, Robert Powell, Donald Schlaghcck. others for basketball, archery, ping-pong, or similar sports. ln April the eighth grade class took a state- wide test, including academic subjects. We had eight students to receive honorable mention. They will each receive a certficate from the State. On achievement night our class displayed some of its accomplishments in room 117. There were posters, board drawings, moth and butter- fly exhibits, and many other exhibits of interest. RNMENT Their project this year has been to make a handbook which could be used as a guide by any new members of the student body. This book will contain data which would be interesting to all other pupils. Although this project has not been completed yet, they plan to have it finished by the end of this year. They also hope that every student of Madeira High School will find this little booklet useful and helpful as a guide in his or her school life. STUDENT COUNCIL Richard Kendle, Maxine Graft, Donald Heukc, Dorothy Chipman, Everett Eckert, Mr. Dockum, Robert Eisele, Elizabeth W'el1rman, William Kersh- ner, Vera Burris. Page Tu cnly I age Twenty-one SCHOLARSHIP TEAM Seated: Richard DeMar, William Grip- shover, Daniel McDonald, Clarence Becker, Donald Maphet. First row: Mary L. Kuethe, Lou Ellen Cady, Audrey Robinson, Alice Elble, Opal Young, Louise Runyan, Elaine Miller, Alberta Peeno, Mary Lou But- ler. Rita Yoas, Julia Coffman, Mary .lean Teal. Second row: Mary McKnight, Helen Spradling. Jeanette Peterson, Rita Stagge. Third row: David Pohl, Donald Henke, Robert Coffman, Clifford Pohl, John Schaefer, Daniel DeMar, Mona Schooley, Dorothy Chipman, Genevieve Runyan. Fourth row: William Kemble, Burton Henke, William Kershner, Henry Wehr- man. Fifth row: Peter Striiler, Carl Thorn- ton, Eugene DeMar, Robert Kendle. EDUCATION SGHULARSHIP AT MADEIRA The two pictures on this page show the brain power of Madeira High School. The one above is the scholarship team that represented this school at Greenhills and in the senior scholar- ship test. In the latter Clifford Pohl walked away with the honors by winning first place in the county. The results of the other tests were as follows: Rita Stagge, first in shorthandg Alice Elble, first in Englishg Elaine Miller, second in shorthandg John Schaefer, second in Ameri- can history. These four went to Oxford to com- pete in the district. The results of this were: Alice Elble, third in the districtg Rita Stagge, sixth in the districtg John Schaefer, tenth in the division. It was a great honor to have four stu- dents on the Hamilton County scholarship team which received a rating of superior in the State. These four went to Cincinnati along with the other niembers of the county team to have a picture taken which was sent to Columbus. The picture below is of the honor students- those who had an average of 85 or above at some time in the year. You will notice that Maderia High seems to have accomplished its purpose in educating the younger generation, for there are a large number in this group. HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Seated: Alice Elble, Audrey Robinson, Anna Howard, William Gripshover, 1 Richard DeMar, Robert Powell, Richard i Kendle, Ruth Headworth, Genevieve 1 Runyan. Second row: Thomas Miller, Geraldine Boike, Theresa Jackson, Elizabeth Wehrman, Rita Stagge, Mary Jean Teal, Opal Young, Maxine Graft, Jean Folz, Patricia Greene, Vera Burris, Doris Daniels, Louise Runyan. Third row: Burton Henke, Daniel Mc- Donald, Donald Maphet, David Pohl, Howard Niehaus, Mary Ellen McKnight. Helen Spradling, Julia Coffman, Mary Lou Butler, Gloria Hewitt. Ruth Mar- garet Cotfman, Lena Hardin, Caroline Miller, Donald Brown. Fourth row: Dorothy Chipman, Mary Frances Ringer, Mary Louise Kuethe, Lou Ellen Cady. Fifth row: John Brunen, Donald Henke, Edgar DeMar, Thomas DeMar, Clifford Pohl, William Kershner, Daniel DeMar, Mary Margaret Thompson, Dorothy Utman, Jean Kihm. Sixth row: William Kemble, John Schaefer, Robert Kendle, Howard Wil- liamson. Seventh row: Henry Wehrman. Peter Strider, Carl Thornton, Eugene DeMar, Gordon Moore. 5 ARTS AND CARY ROBINSON Mr. Robinson hails from Norwalk Commun- ity High School and received his higher educa- tion at Miami University and Bowling Green State University. Mr. Robinson came to Madeira to teach science in I937. He has had many other jobs besides teaching, a few of these are mechanic, taxi driver, and salesman. During the last few years Mr. Robinson has visited many interesting places. He has traveled through England, Scotland, France, Belgium, and Holland as well as parts of the United States and Canada. AARON GERRARD Mr. Gerrard spent his early days in Nor- wood, Ohio. After graduating from Norwood High School in I92T he attended Miami Uni- versity for four years. From there he came to Madeira to teach mathematics and physical edu- cation. He has also been an assistant golf pro at Ridegwood, and, previous to entering Miami, he caddied. Now that his school days are over, golf is still his hobby and favorite sport. mm w,g,,7M.1, MRS. ESTHER WINTERROWD Mrs. Nvinterrowd, who came from Newton, Illinois, to teach Latin and French at Madeira, was born in Oakland City, Indiana. Graduating from Oakland City High School, she attended Wisconsin University, Colorado University, and Illinois University. For recreation she enjoys horseback riding and singing. YVhen questioned as to what other jobs she has ever held, she replied, 'ul have never had another job. All I have ever done is study and teach schoolf, CHARLES PHILLIPS Mr. Phillips, whose home town is Peru, Indi- ana, graduated from Central High, al Muncie, Indiana. ,Xt Ball State Teacherls College he took special courses in Commerce and ma- jored in English. He graduated, however, from Miami University. His first teaching experience was at Ross High School, Ross, Ohio, and from there he came to IVIadeira in 1937. Among Mr. Phillips' jobs, other than teach- ing, were window and store display manager. advertising solicitor, and in his high school days he was a grocery clerk. SCIENCES CLYDE BUXTON Mr. Buxton, who heads our Manual Arts Departments, was horn in Reming- ton, Ohio. He attended the Ohio Me- chanic lnstitution and also Miami Uni- versity. Before coming to Madeira in 1935, Mr. Buxton taught Manual Arts at Love- land School and North College Hill. He has not spent all of his working days teaching school, however. He helped with the plans on the Crosley Shortwave Transmission and drew up the plans for the Castle Farm hook up. Mr. Buxtonis one hohhy is electricity and he also can he classed as a uhook- worniw whenever a scientific magazine can he found. SARA BUCHANA Miss Buchanan was horn i11 Ripley, Ohio. However, she later lived in Oxford, Ohio, where she graduated from Mc- Guffey High School. She graduated from Miami University and is now pursuing her M.A. at the University of Cincinnati. Her Hrst teaching experience was in But- ler County and from there she went to Terrace Park. In 1939, Madeira was added to the list. Besides leaching, ofhce and lihrary work have heen a part of her life. Her leisut'e time is spent in reading and bicycling. NIILDRED FAGALY Miss Mildred Fagaly spent her child- hood years in Miamitown. She could have lueen found during her high school days at Wllitewatei' Township. She came down to the fair city of Cin- cinnati to attend the University, there she majored in Home Economics. For outside activities she enjoys de- signing clothes and reading her favorite magazines, Vogue and Remlers Digest. She is also interested in Consumer proh- lems. , , '--L-g,A',e7! U if MARSHALL SELL MAN Mr. Sellman, principal and history teacher, was horn in NVinchester, Ohio, where he graduated from high school at the tender age of sixteen. He continued his higher education at YVilmington College and at the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Sellman taught school at Adams Township hefore he came to Madeira in 1932. N Mr. Sellman has spent most of his time teaching history and studying world affairs himself, hut he has done other commendable things in the course of his early life. He worked for the State High- way Department-painting the center lines so that the motorists won't take their half of the highway in the middle. MUSIC BAND Left to right: Glenn Verrel, Lois Jep- son, Alma Deerwester, Katherine Bailey, Gordon Kincaid, Jeta Lou Peterson, Russel DeMar, Mary Lou Jackson, Kenneth Weise, James Crouse, Rose- mary Cottman, Harold Cates, William Zaeh, Maxine Graft, Alice Elble, Robert Kendle, Joyce Shirley, Russel Eckert, Mary M. Thompson, Paul Lee, Richard Kendle, Phyllis Madden. Jack Addison, Lois Daniels, Richard Bartels. GLEE CLUB The main program given by the Clee Club this year was the operetta, L'Pickles,', under the capable leader- ship of Miss Beaver. Everyone had a chalice to participate in it, either in the main cast, the chorus. or on the stage crew. More than twenty-Hve members sang ill the annual spring concert which was given at Memorial Hall. The octettc, composed of Bob Kendle. Everett Eckert, Anna Margaret Keethler, Evelyn Carmichael, Maxine Graft, Lou Ellen Cady, Dick Cates, Floyd Poppenhouse, and Alice Elble, accompanist, entered the music contest at Miami University and won a rating of excellent. This gave them the privilege to go to Oberlin for the state contest where they received an excellent rating and second place. Helen Spradling and Dorothy Chipman also entered the Miami contest as soloists and both girls received high ratings and certificates. BAND The first public appearance of the new band uniforms was made at the basketball game between Milford and Madeira. To a marching heat on the drums, the band marched onto the floor and formed a large M and played Madeira,s school song. Then they reversed the letter and played Milford's song. The band is quite proud of their uniforms which are navy blue gabardine lined with gold satin. All members of the band and orchestra want to thank the Parent- Teachers Association for helping to make it possible for them to have these uniforms. GLEE CLUB Accompanists: Alice Elble, Maxine Graft. First row: Lou Ellen Cady, Dorothy Chipman, Janet Maschmeyer, Jeanette Peterson, Betty Luckey, Barbara Boone, Evelyn Carmichael, Mona Schooley. Second row: Phyllis Moore, Ruth Hen- derson, Opal Young, Wanda Kaetzel, Margaret Keethler, Ruth Morgan, Helen Spradling, Julia Coffman. Third row: Mary Frances Ringer, Thelma Sheldon, Kathaleen Shuck, Mary Keethler. Jeanne Keethler, Patricia Greene, Mary Junkerman, Mary Fisher. Fourth row: Shirley Becker, Mary Ball, Edna Deck, Henrietta Shrenk, Alberta Peeno, Elaine Miller, Robert Kendle. Fifth row: Richard Gates, Floyd Pop- penhouse, Everett Eckert, Daniel De- Mar, Knox Booth. George Mossman, James Fevrier, William Zaeh. OCTETTE Everett Eckert. Robert Kendle. Mar- garet Keethler, Evelyn Carmichael. Maxine Graft, Lou Ellen Cady. Richard Cates, Floyd Poppenhouse, Miss Beaver. Inset: Miss Beaver. Page Twenty our Page Twenty-five THEATRE Left to right: Robert Kendle, Helen Spradling, Floyd Poppenhouse, Edna Deck, Frank Ball, Knox Booth. HPIGKLESH The above picture depicts a few scenes from 'gPickles, presented by the High School Clee Club. The story centers about J. Jenison Jones, an expert pickle salesman who is in Vienna selling Peter Piper Picklesf' His boss, J. H. Pennington, comes to Vienna with his daughter June midst the preparation of the annual carnival. During the turmoil Jones falls in love with a gypsy named Ilona, Pennington goes for an English widow, June takes H11 American artist, and Captain Kinski is compelled to ma1'ry a waitress. During the performance Bumski and Rumski, two policemen under the four-flushing Captain Kinski, pro- vide amusement with their antics and dances. Those hav- ing leading roles were Dick Cates, Betty Ann Luckey, Everett Eckert, .lulia Coffman, Robert Kendle, Helen Spradling, Frank Ball, and Floyd Poppenhouse. DRAMA CLUB First row: Miss Buchanan, leader: Audrey Robinson, Jean Folz, Gloria Hewitt, Paul Lee. Second row: Eileen Boike, Gloria Drollinger, Geraldine Boike. Third row: Lou Ellen Cady, Patricia Greene, Virginia Hem- sath, Joyce Kemble. Fourth row: Mona Schooley. Betty Stagge, Julia Coffman, Helen Spradling. Fifth row: William Zach, Robert Walsh, Robert Kendle. DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club, the officers of which are Eileen Boike, Lou Ellen Cady, Julia Coffman, and ,lean Folz, have presented various radio and one-act plays, the most recent being uUncl,e Bob's Bride. The cast included Robert Kendle, Geraldine Boike, Lou Ellen Cady, Audrey Robinson, Vera Bergen, Betty Stagge, and Gloria Droll- inger. The club sponsor is Miss Buchanan who is often assisted by various members. The club was also instructed in pantomimes and the methods of make-up. . if W ,i ,I 2 ff Hyun!! Q2 Q 3 ff 1 34153 f 16 9351 ms, Q - A xx . xg Jvifg' yrwwf' A Y , Gs H-'w d hr.. A,.'- .. 1 f- D as . .s K5 1' MZ' PI 41' ,Hg 3 is Q23 bf gif' ' 4 3 am , YW- TRACK MEET - BANQUET BOYS' BASKETBALL Left to right: Stanley Car- michael. Thomas Dempsey, Marion Hendrixson, Thomas DeMar, Peter Strider, Eu- Thornton, Henry Wehrman, Thorton, Henry Wehrman, Richard Knight, Everett Eckert, William Klenk, and Barry Butler. GIRLS' SPORTS The girls' basketball team this year was Very unfortunate because of the lack of experience among the girls, The team did very well, how- ever, considering the training they had. The pride and joy of the girls is the one game with St. Bernard. This game was won by the Madeira six on their own floor. This showed the fans that it could be done. Margaret McGinnis, because of a knee injury, was unable to finish the year with the team. The 1939-40 season was the last year for the girls to participate in interscholastic basketball. This was a great disappointment to the girls for they enjoyed playing teams from neighbor- ing schools as well as taking part in intramurals. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Left to right: Shirley Beck- er, Alberta Peeno, Janet Maschmeyer, Elaine Miller, Elizabeth Wehrman, Agnes Wood, Mary Thornton, Kath- aleen Shuck, Edna Deck, and Capitola Brandenburg. SPCJRTS Page Twenty-nine BOYS' BASEBALL Seated: William Klenk, Thomas Dempsey, Henry Wehrman, Eu- gene DeMar, Thomas DeMar, Mr. Gerrard, Daniel DeMar, Robert Wood, Howard William- son, James Lutkehaus, Carl Thornton. Standing: Donald Henke, Edgar DeMar, William Kershner, James Crouse, Gordon Moore, Robert Eisele, Knox Booth, Paul Held, Dale Beard, David Vaughan. GIRLS' TRACK Seated: Eileen Boike, Mary Mar- garet Thompson, Doris Daniels, Vera Bergen, Lou Jean Erfman, Henrietta Shrenk, Judith Fev- rier, Betty Luckey. Standing: Mr. Robinson, Althea Maxfield, Mary Lou Butler, Shirley Becker, Lou Ellen Cady, Janet Maschmeyer, Elaine Mil- ler, Mary Thornton, Agnes Wood, Kathaleen Shuck. Mary Ball, Edna Deck, Mr. Gerrard. BOYS' TRACK Seated: Jerry Wright, I-Iarold Cates, William Gripshover, Jack Adams, Floyd Poppenhouse, Howard Niehaus. Standing: Mr. Robinson, Bill Stevens, Marion Hendrixson, William Zaeh, Robert Walsh, Eugene Seitz, John Paul Schae- fer, Edwin Nelson, Stanley Car- michael, Mr. Gerrard. SPORTS Left to right: ,lohn Schaefer, Richard Knight, Robert Wallsll, Steven Carmichael, Mr. Robin- SOIL For a score of years Madeira has been in need of a good athletic program, one which would include boys who didn't have time or ability for interscholastics. Now under the supervision of Mr. Gerrard, we have an excellent intramural program for the boys. This system enables all the boys of our high school to have a well balanced athletic program. This year the schedule included softball, touch football, basketball, and table tennis. The boys are divided into tea1ns. The tea111s were organized and named last year, but the personnel of the teams have changed consider- ably because of Mgraduationf' both of last YCHFHS seniors from school and the eighth grade to high school. ' During the time set aside for gym instruction, Mr. Gerrard instructs the boys in the funda- mentals of the sport which is being played or is to be played next to the intramural field. For instance, the boys receive instructions in softball or touch football before they play in these games. These contests also offer the opportunity :for the boys chosen by their teams as captains to show their ability as leaders and also as in- structors, The boys that are chosen as leaders are the ones who have marked abilities and therefore are looked up to by the rest of the team members. H. C. H. S. A. A.-Hamilton County High School Athletic Association-Champi011 basket- ball! At last Maderia had a trophy for basket- ball and was 4LMustang townv happy! The boys started the season by stampeding -M . H: - over Deer Park 52-39, 31111 over St. Bernard, 50-37. Wlien Madeira took a very strong Mt. Healthy quintet, everyone knew they had the 'gstufff' When the county tournament came around, the Mustangs had corraled 14 victories against 2 defeats for a percentage of .875. Not bad. At l, p. Ill. February 21, with just a little baked, custa1'd in their sto111achs and nervousness show- ing all around, the boys eliminated Plainville. The next day they defeated Colerain and their nervousness at the same time. The Mt. Healthy and St. Bernard quintets bowed before the best team Madeira had ever put on the floor. Mr. Gerrard had the real 6'McCoy this time and now our coach was appreciated. Madeira at last saw that he had great ability although the boys who had played under l1in1 had been aware of this for some ti111e. He had so little to Work with it was impossible to win championships. Ma- terials make many miracles. Miracles-that's what the Madeira sportsmen began to think it was when the boys took their opener fl'0Ill North College Hill in the district t0lll'I1ZllllCl'lt. Then they reached the finals by defeating Fairfield and St. Bernard. In that final contest the boys were tamed, but HOh! death, where is thy sting? Oh! grave, where is thy victory?7' It was a great team that had a great year with real support f1'01ll the fans. The trophies mean more than just what the inscription says, they set a precedent for the teams of future years. Here's hoping the 'GBlue and Gold flies high from this time onward. Luft Io right: Mr. Gerrardg Richard Thompson, David Pohl, Managers. AUTQGRAPI-llc MEMORIES Q37mLMMQ' First row-left to right: William Zaeh, James Crouse, Knox Booth, Finch Yelliott, Jay Crouse, Eugene DeMar, Daniel DeMar, David Vaughan, William Kershner, Richard Butler, Don- ald Busch, Phillip Deerwester, Thomas DeMar, Harold Coffman. Second row: Daniel McDonald, Bob Miller, Russel Eckert, Rob- ert Meyer, Richard Cates, Marion Hendrixson, Robert Coffman, Clifford Pohl, David Pohl, Richard Thompson, Kenneth Weise, Richard Knight. Third row: Clarence Becker, Burton Henke, Druce Henn, Mr. Sellman, James Fevrier, Thomas Dempsey, James Lutkehaus, Mr. Robinson, Everett Eckert, John Korte, Stanley Carmichael. CLUBS HI-Y ln years to come this sentence will be used and reused by the members of this organiza- tionfMSchool woulrln't have been what it was without the Hi-Y. This club has contributed greatly to the social and intellectual growth of its members. They too have their memories-niemories too fond to be disreygarrlecl no matter how many more important events are to follow. The year l9-l-0 will stand out among the other years as one of the most outstanding of them all. Swimming parties, joint meeting of the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Chapters, and theater parties will contribute to their store of happy recollec- tions of the Hi-Y Club. Although we have seen quite a few Hi-Y pins being worn by the fairer sex of Madeira High, We are sure the boys will have these pins back at the end of the year to complete their collec- tion of memories. BETA HI-Y Seated: Harold Coffman. Thomas Dempsey, Floyd Poppenhouse. Richard Thompson, Kenneth Weise, David Pohl, Thomas DeMar. Standing: Mr. Robinson, Drucc Henn, James Crouse, Marion Hendrixson, Finch Yelliott, Knox Booth. ALPHA Hl-Y Seated: Robert Coffman, lVilliam Kersh- ner, Mr. Sellman, Peter Striiler, Daniel DeMar, Richard Butler. Standing: Burton Henke, Clifford Pohl, Richard Cates, James Fevrier, Eugene DeMar. GAMMA HI-Y Seated: David Vaughan, Robert Meyer, .lay Crouse, William Zaeh, Phillip Deerwester. Standing: Donald Busch, Clarence Becker, John Kortc, Daniel McDonald. First row-left to right: Laverne Schweers, Janet Maschmeyer, Margaret McGinnis, Edna Deck. Wanda Kaetzel, Alice Mae Elble, Alberta Peeno, Helen Spradling, Betty Stevens, Julia Coffman, Patricia Greene, Vera Bergen, Jeanette Peterson, Betty Ann Luckey. Second row: Eileen Boike, Mary Louise Keethe, Lou Ellen Cady, Mildred Headsworth, Elaine Miller, Beth Dones, Rita Yoas, Phyllis Moore. Evelyn Carmichael, Ruth Henderson, Mary Thornton. Mary Ball, Shirley Becker, Joyce Kemble, Maxine Graft. Jean Folz, Geraldine Boike, Virginia Hemsath. Third row: Dorothy Chipman, Agnes Wood, Mary Jean Teal, Elizabeth Wehrman, Barbara Boone, Mary Lou Butler, Jerry Poppenhouse, Henrietta Shrenk, Miss Fagaly, Mrs. Winterrowd. CLUBS GIRL RESERVES ln recalling the activities of the past year, we find that the Girl Reserves have heen very successful in all that they have done. One of the mottos of this organization is to help others as well as niemhers in every way possible. ln many Ways the girls have lived up to this grand motto. They have sincerely tried to do those things, which in their own minds. are considered deeds well done. Other ineinories crowd in with these. Mein- ories of happy hours spent on hikes, picnics. and other partiesgmemories of' meetings in which every girl participated to the hest ol' her ability. Storing these thoughts away so that they may he recalled again in the future. one has a feeling that neither time nor energy has heen spent in vain. W. A. G. SQUAD Seated: Jeanette Peterson, Helen Spradling, Henrietta Shrenk, Ruth Henderson, Vir- ginia Hemsath, Alberta Peenn. Standing: Lou Ellen Cady, Elaine Miller, Margaret McGinnis, Mary Louise Kccthc. P. D. Q. SQUAD First row: Jean Folz, Shirley Becker. Joyce Kemble. Mary Ball, Mary Lou But- ler. Vera Bergen. Back row: Maxine Graft, Patricia Greene, Mary Thornton. Miss Fagaly, Wanda Kaetzel, Alice Mae Elhle. D. L. D. SQUAD Seated: Evelyn Carmichael, Barbara Joy Boone, Geraldine Poppenhouse. Kneeling: Rita Yoas, Elizabeth Wehr- man. Not in picture: Agnes Wood, Beth Dones, Mildred Headsworth. GIRL SGUUTS The Senior Girl Scouts planned and served a Thanksgiving Banquet the evening before Thanksgiving. One of the projects they under- took was the landscaping of the grounds around the colony building. Another was the Scout garden on the railroad property. On May 3. they gave a May dance at the auditorium. A flag pro- gram was presented on May 29 at an assembly assisted by some of the older Boy Scouts. The troop has five First Class Scouts: Thelma Shel- don and Julia Coffman, and this year three GIRL SCOUTS First row: Thelma Sheldon, Mar- garet Keethler, Julia Coffman, Doro- thy Utman. Patricia Greene. Second row: Gloria Luti. Jeanne Keethler, Lou Ellen Cady, Ruth Margaret Coffman, Mary Margaret Thompson, Joyce Kemhlc. Third row: Mrs. Coffman, assistant leader: Margie Brandhorst, Mary Keethler, Catherine Klenk. CLUBS BOY SCOUTS Walter Perkins, Jr., Kenneth Weise, Burton Henke, Howard Niehaus. Edgar DeMar, Robert Schurig. Don- ald Henke, Clayton Peters. Robert Luti. Robert Wick, Roger Zimmer, David Vaughan, Leo Weasel, Jerry Wright, Oliver Jordan, and Eddie Brandenburg. others: Jeanne Keethler, Anna lVlargaret Keeth- ler, and 'Mary Keethler. BOY SOUUTS Things have come and gone, but as an ever- lasting organization our choice is the Boy Scouts of America. Although the llfladeira Boy Scout Club is but one of a vast number of Scout Clubs, it has played a great part in the lives of its members and their friends. No one could fail if he had for his motto: MBI: Preparedfi Page Thirty four Page flriirty-fire GIRLS' 4-H Seated--left to right: Edna Deck, Mary Thornton, Mary Ball, Mrs. Barnacle, Ruth Blankenship, Mary Lou Butler. Second row: Shirley Luckey, Cath- erine Klenk. Betty Ann Luckey, Jeanette Peterson, Geraldine Pop- penhouse. Dorothy Blankenship, .lane Rau. Third row: Joyce Kcmble, Janet Mashmeyer, Shirley Becker. CLUBS BOYS, 4-H First row-left to right: Russel DeMar, Philip Deerwester, Edwin Nelson, Mr. Dockum, Edgar DeMar, William Stevens. Second row: William Hughes, Rob- ert Fussner. Harold Cates. GIRLS 4-H Tl1e Girls' 4-H Club has much to look forward to. They have many plans for the coming sum- mer and are quite confident that these will work out as they have planned. The 4-H Club for girls is very helpful. lt teaches the girls many things, some of which are cooking, sewing, and gardening, This year the lfladeira girls have chosen cooking as their work for the summer. Nve are sure that this experience will he very helpful to these girls in the future. BOYS 4-H Heart, head, hand, and healthfthese four important things are the hasis for the it-ll Cluh. Using these 4 H's to the hest of their ahility, the hoys have profited greatly hy their experiences as gardeners and eattlemen. The memhers of the Maderia 4-H choose their projects for the summer and hecause of the variety, it is possible for them to pursue that which is of the greatest interest to them. If one is interested enough he will succeed. ' Page Thirty six nemonic oes To C2 Hiew pafzfies The Madeira Senior Class lreutetl the Alumni to equal parts of formality and fun on March the seconcl. Buoyztnt and blithe as pre-season crocuses, half ll huntlrecl young ladies in their breezy teens and the Alumni ladies bloomefl forth in the auditorium of Macleriu High on the appointed night. There for the next five hours the girls were hustlecl by numerous intent young men through the delightful round of dancing :incl abstract conversation of which all clunces are composed. Couples tluncing in the attractively decorutefl room llllldl! ll picturesque scene. Music soft :incl sweet was furnished by Bob Et-kert's Orcliestru. Wlieti the clzmce was over, hits of balloons unrl the flecorutions were left in silence us the couples left the dance lioor. sEN1.oR DANCE ' Eight oiclock on the night of October 21, cur lights were seen coming into the Mucleiru High School drive. A few girls were standing in the hall pinning light col- ored ribbons on the lapels and dresses of the couples who were about to dance to the swing music of Dave An4lerson's 0l'i'llCSU'il. The boys und girls from thc neigh- boring schools founfl themselves very highly entertained. FUOTB ALL GAME, . ., ,. Oil' we go uguin to the Ohio State football game at C0lllIllllIlS. Annually the Mzlcleiral High School enjoys at striking game. HI-Y Hiking, singing, zlntl roasting hot clogs!!! The Hi-Y boys bring their girls to at swell out-of-doors roast. mm. mwsfte e L4 6:11 125 616321, cow? rfsy CZMERA Cane School 7-lr alumni a e XVe, the Alumni of Madeira High School, are a group of former students who wish to remain in contact with the school and its activitiesg to meet together for the purpose of keeping alive memories of our school days, to receive and create new friends of the incoming Alumni. Vlfe are proud of our school and do not wish to be drawn too far away from it. At present we are not a large group, having been organized only for a few months. However, we have not been inactive. Since being organized we have planned and carried through a Moonlight Boat Ride lwith no moonl, and we are now preparing plans for a Senior- Alumni party for the purpose of welcoming and meeting the future Alumni. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Mnemonic of 1940, through whose eflorts and time, we were inspired to organize. As many will remember, the Alumni Dance, March 2, 1940, created this inspiration. Officers for Madeira Alumni Association are: Elmer Rohman, President, Melvin Hallman, Vice-President, Miss Virginia Teal, Recording Secretaryg Miss Loie Nel- son, Corresponding Secrelaryg Mrs. Charlotte Meyers, Treasurer. To you Seniors, we greatly appreciate all you have done for us and heartily welcome you into our group. Next year we hope to receive all of you into our organi- zation and hope that you may participate with us in ou1' activities for the coming years. ln behalf of the Alumni, I sincerely extend to you our best wishes lor your success in the lnlure. ---Elm or Rahman. The true value . . . oi telephone service is established, not hy a dollar and cents standard, but hy the measure of protection, convenience and comfort that it gives in its many uses The Cincinnati and Suburban ... E 8 Bell Telephone Company Ssununanu ,Q 14, ii 8 ' 'F ll 'Z qv- 4 QS: 'Firma 21.19 PHOTOGRAPH REPRODUCTION UMM16 The Engravings for this Annual Were Prepared by Advertiser's EIIGIIIIVIIIGS are the result of master craftsmen ... modern equipment. . . and knowing the printer's requirements WASH DRAWING REPRODUC ION PEN DRAWING REPRODUCTION Compliments of Geo. eyers 3a Son Lumlmer, Builders' Supplies, Coal, Feed lVlacleriu, Ohio L0 7200 Pluinville, Ohio L0 7350 Foxbower Fur 8: Taxidermy , Company Paul A. Wlllsle Co. FURS MADE To ORDER Your Academic Cosfumer l Restyling Repairing Cleaning Storage 457 XV. Fort St. Detroit, Mich. L0 7322-R 7125-7508 Miami Ave. Madeira, Ohio I l .,,, H on Mel. S911 Free Delivery -1 L GUY CHARLES BECKER ' Confectioner Silverton Palnt Si Glass Store Gfilsailirzi 1735 Vine St. Phone CH 9113 ' 3 7218 Montgomery Rd. Silverton, Ohio Page Forty Page Forlylona Our Objectives Briefly Summarized: To promote child welfare in home, School, church, and communityg to raise the standards of home lifeg to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of women and chilclreng to bring home and school into closer relation that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the chiltlg to develop between educators and the general puhlic such united effort as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, moral, and spiritual education. Madeira Parent and Teachers Association Littleford-Nelson Ewing School of Commerce Sheet Metal Work Neave Building Fourth at Race . l CINCINNATI NELSON BROS Heating Compliments Stokers of the Oil Burners . Air Conclitionin Madeira Sc to S1 Store g Your Neighborhood Value Store l 7015 Miami lVladeira, Ohio 6808 Miami Avenue Page Forly-Iwo Congratulations to the Class of ,40 l Fredrick Laffey Coal, Coke, Briquets, Stoker Coal Purina Checkerboard Feeds Gravel, Crushed Stone Black Top Cinders Phone L0 7176 7826 Camargo Road Madeira, Ohio Compliments of Wm. Wehrmann Excavating and Grading Black Top Driveways Phone 110 7444 Madeira, Ohio SHAWNEE MARKET Groceries Vegetables Meats Fruits Phone SH 152-124 7715 Laurel Ave. Free Delivery Service Complete Line of Frosted Foods lee Cream Dairy Bar Compliments of THE REMINGTON SERVICE STATION A. E. TEAL, Prop. Page Forty-three Compliments 0 L. M. Prince Co. THE WILLIS MUSIC COMPANY Publishers and Dealers Publishers of Educational Music Choral and Il1St1'l11116l1I2ll Music for Schools Operettas and Cantatas 'I'eache1'si Supplies Musiczil lnstrunients Phonographs and Records 7 1241 E. Fourth St. Tel. MA 5095-6-7 , I ,Q, 3 Jackson s Service I Y I W ff Station I fx' Montgomery K Kincaid Avenues Nj' Pleasant Ridge Cincinnati, Ohio lxl EF Elf ff X a If 0 '4 tix L'U'4q,k?r?:5 Thank You . . . For Your Past Patronage Good Luck Gasoline Quaker State Oil and Grease U. S. Tires and Batteries ME 9393 '6The Diamond Store of Norwoodn' Unforgettable Events Long Reinenlhered hy Gifts F0771 The Norwood ' f Roller Ben's Budget Jewelers 4168 Main Ave. Norwood, O. O Page Forly-four A Booster for Clean Sports CH 4389 August I.. Hussel Wliolesale Candy .lohher Exclusive Distributors Lowney's Chocolates 75 E. lVlcMicken Ave. Cinr-innuti, 0. Checking and Savings Accounts Commercial and Personal Loans Comphments Of The Camargo Bank Of Madeira lwvlnber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation DR. STEPHEN BOIKE A Gracluate of Quality CEDAR HILL FARMS Best of Finer Dairy Products Wooster' Pike BR 1700 Ladies' and Misses' Fashion Center THE BLOSSOM SHOP Madisonville The Newest Styles at All Times Prices That Are Always Right Page Forty-five The J- H- Befllflg Dalfy Good Hardware at Fair Prices Products Co. 3726 Lonsdale Ave.--Sta. M. Purveyors of Golden Guernsey Chas. W. Lammers Ancl Son Milli Madisonville Phone BR2064 ci .1l- i .11,1.1 i, o. Tel' BR 0734 Congratulations and The Inn Pharmacy R Best Wishes H. R. H01-ton,Plmr ,plfl cist of 6904 Nvooster Pike 1VlEll'i6Ill0Yll, O. THE BROTHERHOOD BR 3223 MADISON BAKERY 6101 Madison Rd. Fillmore Music House 528 Elm St. Cincinnati, 0. Distributors Conn - Pan-American - Cavalier Band Instruments First Class Repairing CH 7812 R O U D A Compliments Shoes for the Family of Fitted with X-Ray J w D D S Madisonville 4-930 Wflletsel BRa1nlJ1e 0821 Page Forty-six Franlc W. Schuerman Se1'vice Station Tires Batteries SHAWNEE SERVICE Indian Hill R. M. Valcnliner Sll' 118 l'h1cli1l K Caunarggo ,liozul Accessories Sohio Gas , K A, ,Q Attaway Pontiac PONTIAC MOTOR CARS Sales and Service BRAUN'S DRUGS 1Ve Specialize in Filling Your Doctor's Prescriptions Try Our Home-Made Ice Cream 7 I-TSED CARS QCWYL? Make If, 5020 Wlletsel Ave., Madisonville Nladeira Ohio I Phone BR 1106 Cincinnati, Ohio 7 I Bllamhle 1315 SHawnee 32 Herbert Dry Cleaners One DHY H U N T 8: A LLAN Free Call anfl Delivery Architects Engineers 11206 Plainville Rd. 7104 Miami Ave. Madisonville Madeira, O. A Architects of the PHONE 9 . . 0 Madeira High School Stop At B L A N K E N S H I P , S 914 Main Street Cincinnati, O. Service Station PA 7060 3 Service With a Smile ' Miami and Shawnee Road i Madeira, Ohio Page Forty-seven. ' r Hemsath Food Market COm plimmts Wlicre the Best of .Meats Is No Luxury of ' Lo1:s16.s11zoo DR. J. R. WE DELIVER For Compliments Hardware - Seeds - Paiuls I of Try A F ' I ' mn' C. H. Brlnlelcroeger W Phone L0 7218 Czunurgo Rd Evervthing in Real Estate , ' Complmwnts BENNETT M. HARDIN of Pleasant Ridge : Cincinnati, Ohio Q 6012 Montgomery Rd. - Phone Mel. 2662 A. E. BARTELS STE,N.S Florist Flowers Plants Ready to Weal' and Furnishings Delivered Anywhere Southwest Corner of Funeral Designs a Specialty Madison Rd. and Wfhetsel Ave. Canxargo Road LO 7360-J - i W. S. Terwilleger, M.D. e Fnrly-eight Excellent cooperation on the part of students, faculty, and various organizations throughout the schoolsg the jine support from our adver- tisersg and, finally, the inspiration set forth from an abundance of subject matter, have made possible this hook, the Mnemonic of 1940. We hope that we have fulfilled our purpose in representing Madeira High School as truth- fully and sincerely as possible, feeling tl1at no yearbook could he set up fully worthy of our school and the high standards it represents. -THE MNEMONIC STAFF. f- K?- 5 . 3 5... Y- , gif. -f Hs. 2 6,1 ' ' ' L ,-.1 , SL FS? , .b .,.r ,. n . - ..,-1 1 . vw 'Q LQ.. 11, a 4 T ,JL . Qrwffli' ' ,. '5 ' . 1 ,, fx ik: ' ' ' - ' g' ,-H .2 Eg A ... ' 'WL' v rv 'Y' f' I ff-14-ave A Q,-mi Q , Plastic Binding U. S. Pat. No. 1970285 Dayton, Ohio