Madeira High School - Mnemonic Yearbook (Madeira, OH)

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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.

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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