Martin Boots Junior High School - Sketch Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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THE SKETCH 27 RUTH BOXELL, 9B An individual character, Ruth Lavonne Boxell, likes all matter with the possible exception of spinach and boys. Brown eyes and black hair distinguish this 9B girl. Reading as a hobby and swimming as a sport are favorites with Ruth. She can also be frequently spied with a violin tucked under her chin. We hear from members of her class that she is outstanding in her classes, especially in Algebra and Citizenship. WILLIAM ANDERSON, 9B Here is a boy all of you knowg he has blond hair, grayish green eyes, stands S feet 2 inches and is 14 years old. He is all out for bicycle riding as a hobby. His favorite menu consists of hamburgers and malted milks. For relaxation he plays ping pong. As a radio comedian he also takes Bob Hope. He takes in a movie once in a while to see Abbott and Costello. fGirls here's your chance to find out the kind he picks., They must be brunettes, good looking, medium height and have personality. He wants to get up in the world by being an aviator. WOODENA MILLS, 9A When we interviewed Woodena QMinnie Maej Mills she was indulging in her favorite foods, hamburgers and pie alamode. She claims she got her height all at once, as she is S feet 3 inches tall. She is a possessor of blue eyes and chestnut hair. As for her favorite movie stars, they are Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy. Kay Kayser tops her list as favorite orchestra leader, and the Shrine of St. Cecilie, is the song she prefers above all others. Post card collecting is her hobby. She also likes to swim. We also know her as co-editor of the Astonisher. JAMES MAY, 9A This tall, dignified fsometimesj 9A, is 15 years old, and is 5 feet IOM inches tall. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He eats spaghetti by the yard. His hobby is airplanes. He enjoys bowling and baseball and is good at both. When he sits down to read a book, he picks up Speed and practically loses himself in it. He enjoys listening to Wings of Destiny. As for movie stars, Ruth Hussey and Gary Cooper rate tops with him. He has no particular girl. Army flying is his chosen profession.

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26 THE SKETCH CHARLOTTE CURRAN, 8B The next girl that we interviewed was Charlotte Ruth Curran, that charming deb with the auburn hair and blue eyes. She prefers Lana Turner and Sterling Haden to other movie stars, and Paul Whiteman is tops among orchestra leaders, especially when he plays Rhapsody in Blue. Her favorite foods are hamburgers and frosted malts, which she devours whenever an opportunity is presented. As for past-time she prefers dancing and swimming. JAMES PARKER, 8B I'm sure you all know James, who is an outstanding student. In case you don't, he is 13 years old, has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and wears glasses. His favorite comedian is Bob Hope. His choice in foods are ham- burgers and french fries. When he travels he collects post cards, of which he has quite a collection. For a sport he goes in for ice skating. When I asked him about girls he said they were okay, and he has a few out of town. He wants to become an Aeronautical Engineer. COLLEEN ZEIGLER, 8A We are now introducing a young lady whose ambition is to be a nurse. From head to toe she measures just 5 ft. 4 in. Believe it or not she has no favorite food. As for movie stars she likes Ray Milland and Irene Dunne. For music she likes Paul Whiteman. Her hobby is a very unusual and in- teresting one. It is collecting war clippings. She likes tennis and thinks little of boys. She says she plans to spend most of her time studying. So boys, you'll have a nice looking nurse. ELDON SMITH, 8A Now I want you to meet Eldon Smith who towers to the height of S ft. 4 in. He goes in for plane modeling, and as for movies he prefers Abbott and Costello. Red Skelton tops the list of radio programs in his estimation. As for food he easily devours steak and mashed potatoes. In order to keep his 14 year old body fit in summer he swims. As to the popular subject of girls, he seems to have one in another school. He chooses for an occupation Aeronautical Engineering.

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