McClain High School - Dragon Yearbook (Greenfield, OH)

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' X '1 111 ' X 1 1, 1 1 1 DRAGO VOLUME XXXVIII Published for the Class of 1941 by the Iourncrlism Department, Ed- ward Lee McClain High School. Greenfield, Ohio. Tile Staff Administration Editor - - Betty Bradshaw Senior Editor - - - - Elizabeth Ann Todhunter Lowerclcrss Editor - - William Collins Sports Editor - - - Edward Hope Clubs Editor - - Margaret Cavanauqh Activities Editor - - Iames Watt Adviser - - - Grace A. Blake Dea'1'caf1'on ln deep appreciation tor twenty-tive years of faithful and untirinq service to the school, and a constant in- terest in the well-being ot the student body, this thirty- eiahth volume is respect- fully dedicated to George Chuck Willett, head cus- todian. WSP' 554 In Memory of Our Beloved Bene-factor, Edward Lee Mc- Clain, who qave of his wealth to build and equip the Edward Lee McClain Hiqh School, the Vocational School, and the McClain Athletic Field. Mrs. Edward Lee McClain, co-donor of the Edward Lee M C C l a i n H i q h School, the Voca- tional School, the McClain Athleiic Field, arid the Flood Lights. FRANK R. HARRIS Superintendent-emeritus of the Greenfield Schools M. A. Harvard University B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University Special work, Cornell University University of Chicago University of Wisconsin ADMINISTRATION Board of Education H. H. Lirnes, President Clarence Fox, Vice-president Robert Irvine W. O. Skeen Iohn Dcxvis fla'm1'n1'sfra'fors Benton R. Duckworth Superintendent M. A. Ohio State University B. S. Ohio Northern University Maurice Allen Business Manager Ohio State University Cloyce E. Booher Principal M. A. Ohio State University B. A. Defiance College 'XX GERALD D. ARMSTRONG Boys' Physical Education Director A. B. Wittenberg College Northwestern University University oi Illinois Notre Dame Long Island University THELMA P. COCI-IRAN Secretary to C. E. Booher Since April, 1941 Edward Lee McClain High School FLORENCE B. DILTS English B. S. Wilmington College Ohio University Wittenberg College ALVA R. EMERY Mathematics B. S. Wilmington College Ohio University Miami University Cincinnati University University of Chicago Lebanon University GRACE A. BLAKE Literature - Iournalism A. B. Ohio University Harvard University University of Michigan MARTHA E. DARRAH Iunior High Home Economics RUTH ISABEL BUCK Girls' Physical Education General Science M. A. New York University B. S. Ohio State University Diploma Battle Creek College WlLLlAM E. Dsvis ' History B. S. Ohio State University M. A. Univerlily of Washington Ohio University THOMAS DOYLE Swimming B. S. Miami University Ohio State University MAUDE R. ERVIN Caieterla Assistant South Salem Academy B. S. Ohio State University MERLE ELLIS History - Civics B. S. Wilmington College WYL'E FETHERLIN English - Speech Miami B. S. Ohio Northern A. B. Ohio Northern HAZEL M. GANDER MARIORIE L. GORDEN ALICE GRAY Stenoqraphlc Branches Secretary to Maurice Allen Librarian A. B. Ohio University Edward Lee McClain High School Highland County Normal Bliss College Wilmington College IOHN W. GRIESHEIMER Mathematics - Coaching A. B. Ohio State University Ohio University ELIZABETH IRVINE Vocational Home Economics B. S. Ohio State University Kent University Kentucky College for Women Ohio University FOREST MOWBRAY Seventh Grade Special Wilmington College Ohio University MARY HARRIS Secretary to B. R. Duckworth Edward Lee McClain High School Highland County Normal Wilmington College MAURICE KING Music B. S. in Music Education Cincinnati College of Music GEORGE W. OWEN Vocational Agriculture B. S. in Agriculture, Ohio State University New Bremen, Agriculturist MARGARET HUDSON I Secretary to Cloyce E. Booker Resigned April 1941 Edward Lee McClain High School CLARA L. MCCALMON 'I' Art B. S. in Art Education Miami University A. D. PITCHER Industrial Arts B. S. Ohio State University ,. 1 Q.. s s -, .A Q - 5 E' 4 J ' H ADELAIDE SHULL Latin - French B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University Wittenberg College Ohio State University LENNA M. SMITH Mathematics B. S. Miami University Diploma, Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Wilmington College RUTH V. THOMAS lioloqy - General Science B. S. Battle Creek College Indiana University Wilmington College CARLTON SITTERLE Commercial Subiects A. B. Denison University Ohio University Wilmington College HELEN TERRILL English - History B. S. in Education .Wilmington College EDNA THOMPSON Science B. S. Ohio University Wilmington College Ohio State University DR. PAUL PINKERTON School Dentist tNo Picturel D. D. S. Ohio State University AGNES SMITH School Nurse Diploma N. E. Hospital of Women and Children Red Cross Nurse Overseas Corey Hill Hospital La Salle University RODERICK THOMAS Iunior and Senior High Industrial Arts A. B. Rio Grande College University of Chicago University of Illinois Ohio State University IOSEPH WOODRUFF Physics - Chemistry M. A. Ohio State University B. S. Capitol University Miami University ACCOMPLISHMENTS Since May 1940 the various departments of the high school have accom- plished certain goals either as a unit or as individual members. Likewise the high school has won distinctions. EDWARD LEE MCCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL Approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary School. This honor has been continuous since 1904. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Football-undefeated season brought with it the South Central League championship. Newland and Orr selected All Ohio. Basketball-Undefeated in the regular fifteen game schedule and won the South Central League championship. Grate selected on All Ohio team. Won district consolation trophy. Baseball-the 1940 team won the South Centrla League championship, the district championship and advanced to the state finals at Columbus. SCIENCE In the Iunior Academy of Science, Columbus the individuals participating won a cup for first and a banner for second. The department was presented a copy of the Westinghouse, The Time Capsule, which was placed in large libraries and to members of the American Institute of Science and Engineering Clubs, with which the Current Science is affiliated. In May 1941 the individuals participating in the Iunior Academy of Science, Cleveland, won second and third places. Banners were awarded. Gwenaline Ward awarded the Bausch and Lomb Honorary award. TYPING One gold and five silver medals were awarded individual typists. AGRICULTURE With the largest enrollment in the history of the department, the boys have prepared an F.F.A. scrapbook: won the County Pest Hunt: the F.F.A. banner for the Highland county basketball championship: and participated in the dis- trict contest on parliamentary procedure and public speaking. HOUSEHOLD ARTS The Award of Merit was conferred for the third consecutive time on the Future Homemakers of America at the State Home Economics convention. Five members have received the third and fourth degrees, and fifteen the first and second degrees. DRAMATICS. IOURNALISIVI. MUSIC Accomplishments listed under pictures in Activities. C'lv4.S'.S'E'.S' QL c 'Qi 1941 I4 ROBERT LLEWELLYN ALLEN Bob He seeks the cheerful side of things cmd puts in a laugh wherever it will fit. Sports Club 1, 2, 3, 4: secretary, 4: Hi-Y, 4: Four Hits and a Miss, 4: Football M, 4: Gold Football, 4: National Athletic Scholarship Society, 4. EVELYN IMOGENE ANGEL Ioan An angel for ever and a day. Alpha Kappa Gamma, 3, 4: Girls Sports Club, 2, secretary: Girl Reserves, 3. 4. CLYDE BARRETT Be the best that you know how, no one could ask for more. DOROTHY LOUISE BARRETT Dotty Charity is a virtue more should practice. Home room secretary, 4: Alpha Kappa Gamma, l, 2, 3, 4: Music Festival, 3: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Letter, 2. MATHER BARRETT Bus Ambition is the spark of genious. Science Club, 2, 3, 4: F.F.A., l, 2, 3, 4: Representative, 3: president, 4: Hi-Y, 3, 4, president, 4: Winner of Public Speaking Contest in F.F.A. Chapter, 3: Miss Iimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Chonita, 4: Dragon Staff, 4: Glee Club, 3. VIVA NELI. BAXLA Viva A friend to all and speaks evil of no one. Home room secretary, 4: Rolling Pin Club, l, 2, 3, 4: Girls Play Day, volley ball, 2. GEORGE BELL. IR. George To believe in oneself is the first step toward achievement. Webster Club, 1, Z, 3, 4: Football Manager, 3: Basketball Manager, 3. HANNAH MAE BOGGS Hannah Your opinion would probably be interesting if we could only hear it - speak up. F.l-LA., l, 2, 3, 4. HAZEL BOGGS Hazel A cheery smile and a happy face will go far in this world. F.H.A., l, 2, 3, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2. NANCY ALLEN BOYER Nan Helpfulness is its own reward. Alpha Kappa Gamma, l, 2, 3, 4: First and Second Prizes, Hobby Fair, 1: Second Prize for poster, Institute, 3: Shoe Factory Poster, Second Prize, 3: Chonlta, 4: Music Festival, 3: Station X-M-A-S, 3: Choir Let- ter, 4: Senior English Class Book Cover design, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Glee Club, 2, 3, 4. BERNARD BRADSHAW Brad Perservance marks a successful man. BETTY IANE BRADSHAW Betty The uncomplalning may bear the most burdens, but in the end is the happiest. Sports Club, 2: 4-H Club, l, 2, 3, 4, presi- dent, 3, 4: Dragon Staif, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff, 4: Hobby Fair, science hobby, first prize, 1: Hobby Fair, chalk picture, third prize, l: Minstrel Poster, third prize, 4. GENE PAUL CAPLINGER Rod One who believes that silence is wisdom. RUTH CARMEAN Ruthie Kindness is a virtue to be well rewarded. F.H.A., 2, 3, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2: Chonita, 4: Glee Club, 4: Fairfield H.S., 1. MARGARET LUCILLE CAVANAUGH Meg The ability to make friends is envied by all. Home room secretary, 4, vice chairman and treasurer, 4: Alethean, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3 ,4: Blue Triangle, l: Photo- graphy Club, l: Strike Three, 4: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Girl Reserve Pageant, 2: Dragon Staf-t, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff, 4: Glee Club, 4: Class Day, Degrees, 4. LULA KATHRYN COCKRAN Kay The brilliant always manage to survive. Thespians, 3, 4: Class vice president, l: Home room vice chairman and treasurer, 4: Alethean, 2, 3, 4: Photography Club, l: Scholarship Pin, 6, semesters, l, Z, 3, 4: Efficiency Award in typing, 3: Class Day Will, 4: Miss limmy, 3: Suzanne Shop, 2: Chonita, 4: Music Festival, 3: Glee Club, l, 2, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Iunior Trio, 3: Triple Trio, 3: Double Ouartette, 4: National Honor Society, 4. MARY IOY COLER Icy Icy is a name to live up to. Senior Class English Book, poetry, 4: Thespians, 3, 4: Photography Club, l: Alethean, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Thespian Letter, 4: Chonita, 4: Pink and Patches, 4: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Heart- less, 3: Imaginary Invalid, 3: Three Days of Gracie, 3: Bond Between, 3: Miss limmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Girl Reserve Pageant, 2: Music Festival, 3: Glee Club, 3, 4: Minstrel, 3, 4: Blue Triangle, l. IAMES WILLIAM COLLINS Iimmy Bill The more we do, the more we can do: the more busy we are, the more leisure we have. Webster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: I-li-Y, 2, 3, 4: Senior Class English Book, co-editor of essays, 4: Strike Three, 4: Four Hits and a Miss, 4: Minstrel, l: Class Day Will, 4: Dragon Staff. 4: Yearbook Staff, 4. ERNESTINE COOPER Emoy Energy and persistence conquer all things. Class Day, Prophecy, 4. IOSEPH ERWIN DAUGHERTY Ion Honors achieved far exceed those that are created. DELBERTA JANE DRAKE lazily lt is gentle manners which prove so irresistable in women. Thespians, 3, 4: secretary, 4: Home Room Chairman, 4: Aloha Kappa Gamma, 1: Alethean, 2, 3, 4: secretary, 3: Blue Triangle, 1: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Thespian Letter, 3: Senior English Class Book, co-editor, 4: Miss Iimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Pink and Patches, 4: Be Yourself, 3: Chonita, 4: Minstrel, 4: Music Festival, 3: Glee Club, 3: Class Day, prophecy, 4: National Honor Society, 4. CARL THOMAS ELLISON Shrimp It is the prerogative of great men only to have great faults. Phllomathean Club, l, 2, 3, 4, Marshall, 3, 4. ROBERT WARREN EMERY Bob Patience is the art of hoping. Thespians, 3, 4, president, 4: Philomathean Club, l, 2, 3, 4, president, 4: Tennis Letter, 3: Strike Three, 4: Be Yourse1f, 3: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Letter, 1: Glee Club, 3, 4: McClain High School Dance Band, 4: Minstrel, 3, 4: Double Quartette, 4: Na- tional Honor Society, 4. GARNETT MARILYN PRYE Gary As sure as God is good, so surely there is no such thing as necessary evil. Thespians, 3, 4: Photography Club, 1: Alethean, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: vice president, 4: Girl Reserve Camp, 3: Miss Iimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Chonita, 4: Girl Reserve Renegades, 3: Imaginary Invalid, 3: Heartless, 2: Glee Club, l, Z, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Minstrel, 3, 4. DOLOHES IMOGENE GARMAN Newt Curiosity has lost more young girls than love. Alpha Kappa Gamma, l, 2, 3, 4. WALLACE BRYAN GOSSETT Stepladder Integrity gains strength by use. Philomathean Club, l, 2, 3, 4: vice presi- dent, 4: Hi-Y-4: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Let- ter, 2: Boys Glee Club, 3: Minstrel, 2, 3, 4. EDWARD WILLIAM HOPE Eddie The more honesty a man has, the less he affects the air of a saint. National Athletic Scholarship Society, 3, 4: Boys Sports Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, president, 4: Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, secretary, 4: Four Hits and a Miss, 4: Football M, 3, 4: Gold Foot- ball, 4: Reserve Basketball M, 1, 2: Tennis Letter, 3: Dragon Staff, 3, 4: Year- book Staff, 4: Hi-Y Conference, 4. GUY EUGENE HUNTER Lucky I would help others, out of a fellow feeling. Glee Club, 3. MARY HANNAH IRVINE Hannah He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration. Thespians, 3: F.H.A., 1, Z, 3, 4, vice presi- dent, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4, cabinet, 3, president, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2: Chontta, 4: Music Festival, 3: Glee Club, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4: National Honor Society, 4. CARL EUGENE IINKS Rater Bud A gentleman makes no noise. F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, second vice president, 4, demonstration at Farmer's Institute, Z: F.F.A Exhibition at Hillsboro, 3. HAZEL LOUISE IINKS Lou That which astonishes, astonishes once: but whatever is admirable becomes more and more admired. F.H.A., 3, 4. HARRY LYLE IOHNSON Pete Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen. Home room vice president, 4. ELLEN MIRIAM IONES lonely He that will make a good use of any part of his life must allow a large portion of it to rec- reatiori. Alethean, 4: Girl Reserves, 3, 4: Strike Three, 4: Chonita, 4: Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Three Trios, 4: Triple Trio, 3: Washington High School, l. ROBERT IOHN IUDKINS Ind Sensibility cannot be acquired: people are born thus, or they have it not. Class secretary-treasurer, 2: Webster Club, l: F.F.A., Z, 3, 4, vice president, 3, presi- dent, 4: Tennis Letter, 2. IAMES HULL IURY Tear They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. Webster Club, 2, 3, 4: Boys Sports Club, l: I-Ii-Y, 4: Football, M, 3, 4: Gold Football, 4: M, Minstrel, 2, 3: Band, l, 2: Band Letter, 2: Glee Club, 3: Choir, 3. ORVILLE ERNEST KARNES Bud Frivolity, under whatever form it appears, takes from attention its strength, from thought its originality, from feeling its earnestness. Photography Club, 1, 2, 3: Webster Club, 4. EDITH KENNEDY Edie Happiness and virtue react upon each other- the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best. Alpha Kappa Gamma, 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Day, Knocker, 4: Majorette, 4: Band, 1. RALPH KERNS. IR. Pete Purity is the feminine, truth the masculine, of honor. Webster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y, 4: Football 'M, 3, 4: Gold Football, 4. IEAN LOUISE KILPATRICK IeannIe While our hearts are pure, our lives are happy and our peace is sure. Thespians, 4: Class vice president, 3, 4: Home room vice chairman, 4: Blue Triangle, l, president: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Band Sponsor, 3: Photography Club, l: Alethean, 2, 3, 4: Scholarship Pin, 2, semesters, 1, 2: Music Festival, 3: Chonita, 4: Pink and Patches, 4: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Minstrel, 3: Band, 4: Band Letter, 4: Choir Letter, 4: Glee Club, l, 2, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Sextette Acc., 3: Triple Trio, 3: Boys Glee Club, Acc., 3: Class Day, Degree, 4: Na- tional Honor Society, 4. KATHERINE LEE KISLING KatyIee Purpose is what gives life a meaning. Thespians, 3, 4: Home room chairman, 4: Student Senate, 2, 3: Alethean, 2, 3, 4, president, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4, cabinet, 4: Photography Club, 1: Blue Triangle, l: Senior English Class Book, co-editor, 4: Class Day, History, 4: Miss Iimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Girl Reserve Camp, 3: Girl Re- serve Pageant, 2: Girls Play Day, volley ball, Z. THOMAS LADD Tommy The end must justify the means. Webster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. EUGENE KELLEY LAWSON Gene In this world the' inclination to do things is of more importance than the mere power. JAMES HENRY LEACH Scrauncho The greatest of all human benefits, that, at least, without which other benefit can be truly enjoy- ed, is independence. Science Club, 4, president: Chillicothe H. S., 1, 2. KENNETH LEATI-I Chuck lndividuality is everywhere to be spared and respected as the root of everything good. Hi-Y, 2: Washington C. H., H. S., 1, 2: Frankfort H. S., Z. MARION ELEANOR LOWDEN Mel Live as if you expected to live a hundred years, but might die tomorrow. Thespians, 3, 4: Alpha Kappa Gamma, l, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Thesptan Let- ter, 3: Miss Iimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Imaginary ln- valid, 3: Chonita, 4: Minstrel, 4: Re- serve Renegades, 3: Girl Reserve Pageant, 2. BILLY LEE LUCAS Bill An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. Glee Club, 3. GENE PAUL LYONS Sloe There is always hope in a man who actually and earnestly works, in idleness alone is there perpetual despair. Philomathean Club: Glee Club, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4. BESSIE MARCUM Jennie Nurture your mind with great thoughts: to be- lieve in the heroic makes heroines. Girls Sports Club, 2, secretary, 2: Typing Award, 4: Girls Play Day, basketball, 3, basketball and volley ball, 4: Chonita, 4: Assembly Play, 2: Choir Letter, 4: Glee Club, 2, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Triple Trio, 3: Iunior Trio, 3: Sextette, 3: Double Ouartette, 4. HELEN MARIE McBEE Mac It is worth a thousand points a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things. Alpha Kappa Gamma, 1, 2. GLADYS LOUISE McCOY Cricket The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example. Girls Sports Club, 3, 4: Girls Play Day, volley ball and softball, 4: Class Day, Poem, 4: Bloomingburg H. S., 1, 2: Wash- ington C. H., H. S., 3. IAME8 MALOY McCULLOUGH Culley Life's evening will take its character from the day that preceded it. Thespians, 3, 4: Highland County Young Republican Club, 2, 3, 4: Student Senate, 2, 3, 4: Iournalism Scholarship to North- western University, 3: Webster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, critic, 3, 4: Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4: Miss Jimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Music Festival, 3: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Letter, 1: McClain High School Dance Band, 4: Class Day, Knocker, 4. IAMES AUSTIN MOBSBARGER Money Sincerity is the face of the soul, as dis- simulation is the mask. Boys Sports Club, 1, 2: Webster Club, 3, 4: Baseball M, 4: Football Manager, 4: Four Hits and a Miss, 4. ELDON VERNON NEWLAND Bear Strength alone knows conflict: weakness is be- low even defeat, and is born vanquished. Hi-Y, 4: Webster Club, 4: M Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys Sports Club, 1, 2, 3, president, 3: Football 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball M, 1, 2, 3, 4: Football Captain, 3, co-captain, 4: All South Central League Football Team, 2, 3, 4, captain, 4: Gold Football, 2, 4. PAUL EDGAR ORR P. Orr We are more sociable, and get on better with people by the heart than the intellect. National Athletic Scholarship Society, 3, 4: Buckeye Boy's State, 3: Home room chair- man, 4: Student Senate, 4, president: Hi-Y, 4: Webster Club, 4: Football M, 3, 4: Basketball M, 3, 4: Baseball M, 3, 4: All South Central Fullback, 4: Summit Sta- tion H. S., 1, 2: Class Day, Prophecy: Na- tional Honor Society, 4. IULIA LULA PARALES Lulu Regret not that which is past: and trust not to thine own righteousness. Thesplans, 3, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4, treas- urer, 4: Alpha Kappa Gamma, 2, 3, 4. president 4: Cheer Leader, 4: Cheer Let- ter, 4: Miss limmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Minstrel, 4: Glee Club, 1, 2. MARGERY PENVIELL UPOIIIIYM A little tact and wise management may often evade resistance, and carry a point, where di- rect force might be in vain. F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, program committee, 4: Four F.H.A. Degrees, 2: Suzanne Ship, 2. MARTIN POLLARD. IR. Flush Be wise: soar not too high to fall, but stoop to rise. M Club, 3, 4: Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4: Webster Club, 2, 3, 4, secretary, 4: Football M, 3, 4: Re- serve Basketball M, l, 2: Reserve Cap- tain, 2. ROLLIN PALMER RAVENSCRAFT Sarah It is not he that searches for praise that finds it. F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4: Home room secretary, 4. LOWEI.L DANE RIDGEWAY Flash We should not judge of a man's merits by his great qualities, but by the use he makes of them. F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, reporter, 3. I-IERSCHEL IVAN RILEY Hersh Help thyself and God will help thee. National Athletic Scholarship Society, 3, 4: Thespians, 3, 4: Buckeye Boy's State. 3: Class president, 2, 3, 4: Student Senate, 1: M Club, 2, 3, 4: Webster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary, 3: Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4: Basketball M, Z, 3, 4: Tennis Letter, 1, 2, 3, 4: Thespian Letter, 3: High Dragon Salesman, 3: Miss Jimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Be Your- self, 3: Dragon Staff, 3: Class Day, Presi- dent's Address, 4. HARRY RUSSEl.L ROSS Einstein To a resolute mind, wishing to do is the first step toward deing --but if we do not wish to do a thing it becomes impossible. F.F,A. PAULINE ROYSE lNo Picture! Polly We cannot always oblige, but we can always speak obllgingly. F.H.A., l, 2, 3, 4, secretary, 3: Suzanne Shop, 2: Thanksgiving In Many Lands, 2: Changes in the Home, 3. CLARA IRENE RUDDLE Renle The greatest attribute of heaven ls mercy. Thespians, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Alpha Kappa Gamma, 4: Girls Sports Club, 2, 3: Charm Club, l: Chonita, 4: Glee Club, 3, 4: Choir, 3, 4. IEANNE ELIZABETH SA'l l'ERI IELD lemme Kindness is wisdom: there is none in life but needs it, and may learn. F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves, 3, 4: Four H, 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary, 1, 3, adviser, 4: Girls Play Day, basketball, 3: Suzanne Shop, 2: Glee Club, 3. HAROLD DANE scr-mint 1-law! Perseverance and audacity generally win. National Athletic Scholarship Society, 2, 4: Class president, 1: Class treasurer, 3, 4: Webster Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, sergeantat-arms, 3: president, 4: Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, vice president, 4: Hi-Y Conference, 3: Webster Basketball team, l, 2, 3: Football M, 2, 3, 4: Co- captain football, 4: South Central League Team, tackle, 4, honorable mention, tackle and guard, 2, 3: Minstrel, l, 2, 3, 4: M Club, 2, 3, 4: Gold Football, 2, 4. DWIGHT SEAMAN Flon To know how to wait is the great secret of success. Chonita,l' 4: Choir, 3, 4: Choir Letter, 4: Glee Club, 3, 4: Double Quartette, 4. EDITH REBECCA SMILEY Dade A person's opinions are generally of much more value than his arguments. Home room secretary, 4: F.l-LA., l, 2, 3, 4, treasurer, 3, historian, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2: Chonita, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Choir Letter, 4: Typing Award, 4: Music Festival, 3: Glee Club, 1, 3, 4: National Honor Society, 4. DAVID LEE SMITH Dave Corpulentness indicates a big heart and a kind manner. F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, sergeant-at-arms, 4. MARGERY PAULINE SMITH Marge Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Girls Sports Club, 3, 4, president, 4: Girls Play Day, volley ball, softball, 4. KENNETH WILLIAM SOLLARS Sonata Tranquility is a virtue, quietness, plain wisdom. Science Club, 2, 3, 4: F.F.A., 4. MERRILL STEWART Stew The wise man thinks about his troubles only when there is some purpose in doing so: at other times he thinks about other things. Boys Sports Club, l, 4: Football M, 3, 4: Gold Football, 4. LEROY SWAYNE lNo Picturel Bunny It is not a merit to tolerate, but rather a crime to be intolerant. Science Club, 3, 4, vice president, 4: F.F.A., l, 2, 3, vice president, 3: Four-H, 1, 2, 3, 4: Airplane Club, 4: County Fair, first prize on corn, third prize on hogs, 2: Exhibited at Science and Engineering Fair, 4: Glee Club, 3, 4: Choir 3, 4: Choir Letter, 4. RUTH ELEANOR TAYLOR Ruthie Doing good is the only certainly happy action of a man's llfe. Girls Sports Club, 4: Girls Play Day, soft- ball, 4. ELIZABETH ANNE TODHUNTER Libby Keep true to thy dreams of youth. Science Club, 4: Thespians, 3, 4: vice president of class, 2: Home room chairman, 4: Student Senate, 4, vice president: Four H, 1, 2: Photography Club, l: Blue Triangle, 1: vice president: Alethean, 2, 3, 4, vice president, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4, cabinet: Class Day, Gifts, 4: Miss Ilmmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Girl Reserve Confer- ence, 2: Girl Reserve Camp, 3: Suzanne Shop, 2: Chonita, 4: Pink and Patches, 4: Music Festival, 3: Choir Letter, 4: Choir, 3, 4: Glee Club, l, 2, 3, 4: Dragon Staff, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff, 4: Iunior Trio, 3: Sextette, 3: Triple Trio, 3: Double Ouartette, 4: Minstrel, 3, 4: Girl Reserve Pageant, 2: National Honor Society, 4. GERALDINE RUTH WARD lorry On their own merits modest men are dumb. Home Room Chairman, 4: Vice Chairman, 4: Girls Sports Club, 1: Alpha Kappa Gamma, 2, 3, 4, vice president, 4: Girl Re- serves, 2, 3, 4, cabinet, 4: Scholarship Pin, 4, first semester: National Honor Society, 4. GWENALENE MARIE WARD Gwen Nothing is so hard but search will find it out. Science Club, 3, 4, treasurer, 4: Home room chairman, 4: Girls Sports Club, 1: Alpha Kappa Gamma, 2, 3, 4, treasurer, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Class Day, History, 4: Senior Class English Bock, co-editor of one act plays, 4. IAMES TAGGART WATT Wuttie Music hath the power to soothe savage beasts. Thespians, 3, 4: Class secretary, 2, 3, 4: Webster Club, l, 2, 3, 4: treasurer, 3, 4: Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, treasurer, 4: Class Day, His- tory, 4: Strike Three, 4: Be Yourself, 3: Pink and Patches, 4: Music Festival, 3: Band, l, 2, 3: Band Letter, 2: Minstrel, 3, 4: Dragon Staff, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff, 4: National Honor Society, 4. IDABELLE WHEATON Idle He that does good for good's sake, seeks neither praise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end. F.H.A., 3, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2. OSA IANE WHITE Ionic Be able to command the thoughts of others, as well as your own: the more you know, the more you may both know and clo. Scholarship Pin, 4, first semester: Home room secretary, 4: F.H.A., l, 2, 3, 4, his- torian, 3, president, 4: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2: Class Day, Obituary: National Honor Society, 4. IOHN WILKIN luck It is better to wear out than to rust out. Hi-Y, 4: Photography Club, l, 2: Webster Club, 3, 4: Class Day, Obituary, 4. MARGARET IRENE WINFOUGH Mamie Kindness in ourselves is the honey that blunts the sting of unklndness in another. Thespians, 4: Home room chairman, 4: Photography Club, l: Sports Club, 2, presi- dent: Alethean, 3, 4: Blue Triangle, l: Girl Reserves, 2, 3, 4, cabinet: Girls Play Day, 3: Cheerleader, 4: Cheer Letter, 4: Miss Iimmy, 3: Strike Three, 4: Girl Reserve Pageant, 2: Girl Reserve Renegades, 3: Be a Little Cuckoo, 4: Music Festival, 3: Glee Club, l, 2: Minstrel, 4. BETTY ANNE YANKIE Becky They know no evil will suspect none. Home room secretary, 4: F.H.A., l, 2, 3, 4: Suzanne Shop, 2: Thanksgiving in Many Lands, 2: Changes in the Home, 3. Junior Class TOP PICTURE First Row-left to right- Adda Shadley, Lyllian Brown, Betty Edington, Mary Mildred Hall, Bonita Badgley, Mary Sagar, Helen Louise Mossbarger, Elizabeth Ann Roads, Frances Edwards, Ada Lou Mason. Second Row-Ruth Crago, June Mowbray, Fern Cook, Betty McCoy, Alyce Ellis, Betty Holmes, Alice Jean Grice, Elizabeth Wagoner, Bessie Boggs, Carlene Phillips, Margaret Martin. Third Row-Elizabeth Roambaugh, Mary Tucker, Norma Stuckey, Erma Sulcebarger, Mary Louise Jenkins, Iinny Wilson, Nina Jane Cockerill, Cora Scamrnahorn, Eileen Cordes, Jane Ann Hull. BOTTOM 'PICTURE First Row--lett to right-Walter Barr, Frederick Cluff, Harold Kisling, Austin Royse, Roy Stain, John Matheny, Donald Pauley, Robert Wahl, Donald Robinson, Carl Leath, William Butcher, Ned Wilson. Second Row-Winston Morgan, Richard Dwyer, Jack Dreher, Harold Harmount, Donald Grate, William Newell, James Orr, Robert Armbrust, Hayward Riley, Pearl Taylor, Harold Dent. Third How- Clyde Butler, Robert Clyburn, John Mickle, David Bussard, Robert Zeeck, James Pearce, Dwight Lucas, Robert Wood, Robert Birkimer, Thomas Miller, Boyd Cleaveland. Fourth Row-Duane Deakyne, Charles Faulconer, John Karnes, Junior Parks, Donald Smith, John Bobb, Joseph Mershon, William Wilson, Charles Uhl, Charles Limes, James Hixon, Robert Krick, William Pitcher, Leonard Jones. On May 9 the Junior class entertained the seniors with a banquet-dance, and the following week presented the class play, The Night of January Six- teenth. The class sponsored a dance on November 15. The officers of the class are Charles Limes, president: Thomas Miller, vice president: Robert Cly- burn, secretary: Carlene Phillips, treasurer: and Ada Lou Mason, John Matheny, and Roy Starn, Jr., senators. ' l The boys home room officers were William Pitcher, chairman: Charles Limes, vice chairman: and Robert Clyburn, secretary. The teacher was Carlton Sitterle. The girls with home room teacher, Miss Ruth V. Thomas, chose Emmoline Jamra, post qraduate, chairman: Betty Holmes, vice chairman: and Nina Jane Cockerill, secretary. Sophomore Class TOP PICTURE Firlt Row-left to right - Ianet Sparger, Betty Cropper, Maud Winegar, Iosephine Kilpatrick, Alice Wilson, Vivian Carson, losephine Foraker, Elsie Cook, Hazel Clickner, Nancy Stone, Myrtle Butler, Louise Howland, Iosephine Mason, Mary Daugherty. Second Row-Lois Durnell, lane Moorehead, Evelyn Arnott, Mary Martin, Pauline Nichols, Ella Ross, Ruth Smallridqe, Maxine Campbell, Charlene Payne, losephine McCarter, lanice Eckle, Betty Schiller, Waneda Iinks. Third Row- Hildred Coriell, lean Ann Stroble, Carolyn Eubanks, Nina Ogg, Dcrthalee, Copeland, Christine Foresha, Garnett Smith, Helen McKibben, Eleanor Bennett, Margaret Carle, Flossie Crago, Norma Ridgeway. Fourth Row-Marjorie Mickle, Vanon Hedges, Charlene Iohnson, Helen Simmons, Albert Driver, Eleanor Harper, Donna Dodds, Norma Hodge, Doris Hull, Eileen Ely, Mariah Mershon, Lois Bridges, Elizabeth Ann DeWitt, Ann Ruark, Mary Hater. BOTTOM PICTURE First Row-left to right-Fred Lawson, Howard Karnes, Donald Allen, Robert Caplinger, Jack Harrison, Iames Tordifi, Charles Anderson, Iames McConnell, George McCoppin, Gilbert Kep- linger, Peter Parales, Iohn William Todhunter, Harold Losey, Iohn Robert Collins, Iames Pryor, Robert Purtell. Second Row-George Cannon, Franklin Irvine, Delmer Chenoworth, William Miller, lames Smith, Delbert Walker, Iames McCoppin, Harry Fairley, Horace Simmons, Donald McCalla, Russell Dent, Richard Ruddle, Gene Alexander, George Calon. Third Row-Irvin Blake, Edward Chapman, Donald Iarrell, Donald McCoy, Howard Ellis, Lloyd Penwell, William Iudkins, Harold Clements, Keith Bryant, Howard Lawwell, Ronald Yankie, Iohn Roberts, Richard Shaw, Robert Zeeck. Fourth Row-Charles Dorman, Edward Robinson, Robert Davis, Roger Cooper, Dwight Clayton, William Roberts, Ioe Pat Boyer, William Glassner, Dallas Morgan, David Bragg, Paul Thomp- son, Harry Glassner, Robert Dawes, Carl Caldwell, Paul Pratt. Donald Allen was elected president of the Sophomore class with Lois Durnell, vice president: Iosephine Kilpatrick, secretary: Franklin Irvine, treas- urery and Edward Robinson and Roger Cooper as senators. The Sophomore boys with home room teacher, I. W. Griesheirner elected Roger Cooper, chairman of their discussion group: Edward Robinson, vice chairman: and Donald Allen, secretary. The girls elected Iosephine Kilpatrick, chairman: Lois Durnell, vice chair- man, and Eleanor Harper, secretary. Their home room teacher was Miss Adelaide Shull. ff' 515, ' in but-un 'Wi w , FNS., ' 4 -, J g an ' 'wr Fresflman Nas: ' TOP PICTURE First Row-left to right--Lenora Kniesly, Mary Katherine White, Esther Coleman, Dorothy Martin, Ruth Ann Grice, Catherine Watts, Mary I. Ormes, Louanna Brewer, Donna lean West, Iuanita Tucker, Marjorie Walker, Anna Shumaker, Catherine Beatty. Second Row-Ianice Davis, Mary Iacobs, Mary Cowgill, lane Durnell, Ruth Yankie, Gloria Zim- ' merman, Ioan Wipert, Lavonne Perrin, Rosabelle Eubanks, Betty McConnell, Sylvia Pollitt, Anna Belle Cannon, Virginia Lemons. Third Row-Betty Gephart, Norma Iarrell, Leota Johnson, Dorothy Smith, Lorene Clyburn, Betty Frazier, Erma Hammond, Anna Cheek, Helen Hull, Betty Spargur, Frances Block, Wilma Baxla, Sarah Louise Reifinger. Fourth Row-Glenna Cogan, Betty Smith, Dorothy Hughes, Lois Watson, Harriett Ann Hafler, Theresa Uhl, Betty Walker, Norma Locke, Dixie Riley, Pauline Heaton, Maribell Harris, Betty Hopkins. ' ' . BOTTOM PICTURE First Row - left to right- William Pettiford, Gene Denner, Dale Ellis, Robert Pitcher, Iames Parales, Dean McCalla, Harold Blake, Iames Beach, Paul Purtell, Charles Oiler, lack Elberteld, Kenneth Tones. Second Row-Donald Seay, Earl Chenoweth, George Pearce, Robert Lumpkin, Earl Mercer, Carl Miller, Thomas Watson, Booker Bass, Donald Estle, Robert Cope, Iohn Howard Payne, lack Hunter. Third Row-David Haynes, Albert Driver, Charles Ennis, William Brooks, Paul Bernard, Orville Wright, Ralph Pummell, Robert Watts, Kenneth Eltzroth, Earl Stewart, Richard Stewart, Richard Badgley. Fourth Row-Robert Strain, Calvin Campbell, William Strain, Iohn William Head, Dane Clay, Wilbur Rose, Herman Newell, Iames Davis, Charles Davis, Paul Penn, Raymond Kimble, Kenneth Rowland. Officers of the Freshman class are Iohn Head, president: Iames Parales, vice president: Lois Watson, secretary: Robert Strain, treasurer: and Albert Driver, senator. This year for the first time officers were elected for home room discussion periods. The boys in Alva R. Emery's room elected Kenneth Eltzroth, Earl Chenoweth, Herman Hise, Dane Clay, Charles Oiler, Thomas Nickels, and Charles Davis as chairmen, each serving a short period. Officers for the girls' room remained the same throughout the year. There were Mary K. White, chairman, Dixie Riley, vice chairman: Ianice Davis, sec- retary: Esther Coleman, Harriett A. Hafler, Donna I. West, lane Durnell, Glenna Cogan, Ruth Yankie, and Dorothy Martin, in charge of the programs. On May 6 the group entertained the girls of the other home rooms with a spring musical. This group had as home room teacher Miss Grace A. Blake. . Junior fiflglz School Officers of the Iunior High School are Nolan Scott, president: Phyllis Daniels, vice president, Margaret Miller, secretary: and Iacob White and Billy Miller, senators. The Cabinet is composed of Ralph Leslie, Hyacinth Riley, Gene Wheaton, Iohn Thomas Daniels, Robert Yankie, and Clarence White. Arnott, Richard Badgley, Geraldine Barr, Richard Bass, Betty Benson, Luverelle Blain, Cleo Blazer, Dorothy Boggs, Paul Bowen, Pauline Boyer, Iohn Bryant, Laurraine Buck, Edwin Burnett, Robert Caplinger, William Chilton, Iahala Cogan, Helen Corzatti, Raymond Crago, Farrell Cropper, Lowell Cruise, Moodie Daniels, Phyllis Davis, Darlene Dhume, Vera Edwards, Donald Elliott, Earl Ely, Billy Fugate, Eugene McMullen, Edward McMullen, Iohn EIGHTH GRADE Mercer, Leroy Miller, Margaret Miller, William Morris, William Mottie, Robert Munyon, Iuanita Nevil, Betty Newman, Stella Ogg, Billy Perrin, Faith Pinkerton, Myrtle Price, Mary Ruth Profit, Chester Pryor, Sarah Ried, Mary Rieves, David Riley, Hyacinth Rooks, Martha Rose, Wilbur Sagar, Milton Sattertield, Mary Lou Scott, Nolan Emith, Ellen Smith, Mary Louise Stuckey, Donald Gephart, Raymond Glassner, Ioseph Gossett, Wilma Grate, Margene Grate, Margery Grieves, Helen Hattfield, Eugene Hennigan, Mary Louise Hicks, Robert Hilliard, Lovella Hughes, Chester Hughes, Cora lnskeep, Delpha Mae links, Margaret Iohnson, Worley Iones, Betty Kerns, Ernest Kilgore, Edith Kilpatrick, Agnes Kisling, Billy Leaverton, Betty Leslie, Ralph Lyons, Charles Mains, Iohn Massey, Grace McDaniels, Carl McKibben, Virginia Sullivan, Robert Taylor, Charles Welch, lack Sheaton, Gene Williams, Robert Yankie, Roger Yankie, Walter Ir. Ames, Gilbert Arnott, Peggy Apking, Ioan Ault, Elizabeth Badgley, Maxine Baxla, Marion Baxla, Martha Benson, Artie Bernard, Rosemary Bowen, Caroline Brewer, Betty Bryant, Carl Lewis Burgett, Harriett Cannon, Frances Carey, Patricia Carl, Robert Carl, Robert Cockerill, Carline Coleman, Elizabeth Current, Lena Mae Daniels, Iohn Thomas Davis, Kathleen Dwyer, Emily lane East, William Eltzroth, Mary Lous Fairley, lohn Franklin SEVENTH GRADE Gilliland, Donald Groves, George Grubbs, August Hamilton, Edward Harrison, Marelyn Hill, Ettamae Iacobs, Melvin Ienkins, Laretta Iett, Rodger lones, Arma Iones, Phillip Kellis, Dorothy Knisley, Russell Leach, Howard Malcoln, Arnold Martin, Roger Manly, Betty Lee McConnell, Mable McCoy, Gaylord Curtis Millirons, Robert Miller, Donnadine Minor, Robert Moornaw, Wanda Mustrad, Maomi Newell, Mary Newman, Roy Orlando, Betty Parker, Frances Purdin, Glenn Purtell, Phillip Reike, Charles Roberts, Blanche Roosa, Martha Rose, Ioseph Royse, Lloyd Ruddle, Thelma Showmaker, Floyd Shoemaker, Sammuel Simmons, Betty Smith, Mary Swisshelm, Erma Tordiff, lean Taylor, Charles Taylor, Harry Turner, Louanna Urban, Frank White, Charles White, Iacob Wilson, Richard Wilson, William lla!! Mcflain Let's sing anew our praise of high school And let our pledge afar be told. Others may like black or crimson, Purple give us and the gold. Let all our troubles be forgotten Let a loyal spirit rule, We'll join with might and main the chorus To the praise ot our dear school. CHORUS McClain High School, McClain High School The pride of every Greenfield youth, A school of beauty with watchword duty, She stands for honesty and truth, In contests glorious, always victorious, No matter what opponents say, We think there's none to fear, We know no peer, So Hail McClain High School, Haill Our high school stands unique in history The product of a donor's love And we'll ever sing his praises Our gratitude and pride to prove And let us strive to live our motto, With loyal hearts and true, We'll aim to use the living present For the good that we can do. CHORUS: SPORTS' Y National Affzletic cfzolarsfup A .fociesfyi first Row- left to right -Donald Robinson, Robert Davis, Donald Grate, Harold Schmidt, Herschel Riley, and Edward Hope. Second Row - Paul Pratt, Paul Orr, Robert Allen, Iames Orr, and Clyde Barrett. This year eleven boys were chosen to represent McClain high school in the National Athletic Scholarship Society. This honor is restricted to a few who complete certain scholastic requirements and have earned at least one letter in some major sport. Seven of the eleven were elected for the second time. These boys are Donald Grate, Harold Schmidt, Herschel Riley, Edward Hope, Paul Orr, lames Orr, and Clyde Barrett. Elected for the first time were Donald Robinson, Robert Davis, Paul Pratt and Robert Allen. All eleven will receive certificates, membership cards, and pins. ffzeerledders Left to Right-Margaret Winfouqh, Katy Kisling, Garnett Frye, and Lula Parales. By a unanimous motion of the assembled students Garnett Frye, Katy Kisling, Lula Parales, and Margaret Winfough were chosen cheer leaders for the l940-'4l season. The girls are all members of the senior class, but only one person, Garnett, had had any former experience at leading cheers. About the middle of the basketball season Lula had an attack of appendicitis and a little later was operated. However, the other three carried on in grand style, and were on hand for all the games. The school spirit shown at McClain this year was due in no small part to these able and efficient cheer leaders. Miss Ruth V. Thomas was the official faculty sponsor of this group. Under her leadership new cheer uniforms were purchased. Football Pint Row -left to right- Cocaptain Eldon Newland, Co-captain Harold Schmidt, Iames Orr, lames Iury, Ralph Kerns, Ir., Merrill Stewart, Paul Orr, Winston Morgan, and Donald Grate. Second Row-Fred Lawson, Howard Ellis, Keith Bryant, David Lee Smith, Donald McCoy, Richard Yankee, Dwight Clayton, Robert Allen, Robert Davis, Martin Pollard, Ir. Third Row-Eldon Smith, Edward Robinson, Robert Wahl, Russell Dent, Harold Clements, Walter Barr, Richard Shaw, Donald Robinson, and Paul Pratt. Absent when the picture was taken were-William Newell, Edward Hope, Carl Elberfeld, Lloyd Penwell, John Howard Payne, and Roger Cooper. The 1940 team went through a seven-game schedule undefeated but tied in one game, winning the South Central league title. Clarksburg was the first conquered 63 to 0. And next came North College Hill. Cincinnati, defeated 33-7. In the first out of town game London was van- quished l9-6. It was in this game that Iunior Kerns, regular center, suffered a broken collar-bone and was out for the rest of the season. The S. C. L. competition was opened with Circleville, which was defeated 25-0. In the only other out-of-town game the team traveled to Washington C. H., and before 3,000 people the teams played to a 6-6 deadlock. After this came Wilmington witth a score of 20-6 and the season closed with Hillsboro 37-U. Paul Orr, Eldon Newland, and Harold Schmidt were given honorable men- tion on the Associated Press all Ohio team, while the all S. C. L. team had the names of Paul Orr, Eldon Newland, Harold Schmidt, and William Newell. The following received gold footballs: Eldon Newland, Harold Schmidt, Paul Crr, Iames Orr, Merrill Stewart, Iames Iury, Ralph Kerns, Winston Mor- Qan, Robert Davis, Donald Grate, Donald Robinson. Harold Clements, Robert Allen, and Edward Hope. Martin Pollard, Richard Yankee, and David Lee Smith received varsity M s, while Iames Mossbarger and Donald Allen re- ceived manaqer's letters. Flrlt Row--Herschel Riley, captain: Robert Davis, Donald Grate, Paul Orr, and Eldon Newland. Second Row-Harold Clements, Roger Cooper, Iames Orr, Edward Robinson, and Iames Moss- barger. Carl Elberfeld was absent when picture was made. The 1940-41 basketball team was undefeated through the regular schedule and to the semifinal in the district tournament. Their opponents were Bain- bridge, Fairfield, Chillicothe, Columbus South, Pomeroy, Gallipolis and the regular members of the South Central League. McClain scored a total of 680 points to 362. Don Grate was high scorer with 240 points: followed by New- land, 165 points. In the tournament the squad met and defeated Logan 35-207 Pomeroy, 27-20, but lost to Portsmouth 30-26. In the consolation game McClain won from Washington Township 43-27. ' Don Grate was named on the All-Ohio team by the Columbus Dispatch and Newland received honorable mention. Besides being undefeated in the regular schedule, the squad won the South Central League title with eight wins and no losses. Letter winners were Capain Riley, Davis, Grate, Newland, Iames and Paul Orr. Roy Starn, Ir. received the Manager's numeral. i K 4 1 PU V7 Q + -an ' L'Ef 5 ' Basebm! First Row-left to riqht-Harold Clements, Roger Cooper, Eldon Newland, Donald Grate, Paul Orr, and Iames Mossbarqer. Second Row-Walter Barr, Howard Ellis, Robert Davis, Iames Orr, Robert Wood, and William Butcher. Veterans from last year's team which went to the finals in the state championship are: Paul Orr, Harold Clements, Donald Grate, Eldon Newland, Robert Davis, and Iarnes Orr. Others making up the varsity team are: Iames Mossbarger, Billy Butcher, Robert Wood, Roger Cooper, Walter Barr, Howard Ellis, and Howard Lawwell. Experiments have been conductd this year with Don Grate in regard to making him into a pitcher. li they are successful, he and Eldon Newland will alternate at pitch and shortstop. Robert Wood and Iim Orr will handle the catching duties, Bob Davis will be at first base, Irish Clements will cover second, Roger Cooper will be at the hot corner, and Billy Butcher will be the utility man. In the outfield, Paul Orr will be in center, with limmy Mossbarger in left and Iimmy Orr in right when he is not catching. When he does catch it prob- ably will be Walter Barr. Although a reserve team will be formed this year, the schedule and lineup is not complete. The members are Iames Pierce, Lloyd Penwell, Paul Thomp- son, lack Dreher, Harry Fairley, Iim Smith, Donald Smith, and Carl Elberteld. The manager of both of these teams is Iames Torditi. Track First Row-left to riqht--Richard Hall, Robert Pitcher, Franklin Irvine, lohn Todhunter, Herschel Riley, Hayward Riley, Iohn Matheny, Harry lohnson, Robert Armbrust, Frederick Cluii, Charles Taylor, and George Callon. Second Row-Manager Donald Pauley, Coach Ioseph Woodruff, George Bell, Iames Iury, Dallas Morgan, Iames Davis, Harry Glassner, Harold Schmidt, William Pitcher, Stanley Borders, Robert Birkhimer, William Glassner, and Captain Edward Hope. In Front- Gary Smith, mascot of the team. Track has made its return to the McClain athletic events this spring. A schedule of six meets has ben announced with dual meets in Washington C. H., Wilmington, and Circleville. The South Central League meet will be in Wilmington on May 9. Another important event will be the Ohio Wesleyan Relays, Delaware. Edward Hope was elected captain oi the team which consists of some twenty men. The events to be included will be 100 and 220 yard dashes: 440 yard dash, 880 yard run, mile run, pole vault, high jump, broad jump, shot put, discus throw, and hurdles. Members of the team include Harry Iohnson, Robert Armbrust, Iohn Math- eny, George Callon, Harold Schmidt, Herschel Ruley, Edward Hope, Hay- ward Riley, Dallas Morgan, William Pitcher, Frederick Cluff, Iohn Todhunter, George Bell, Iames Davis, and Iames Iury. Ioseph Woodruff is coach. Reserve Basketball The McClain reserve basketball team this year had a somewhat disas- terous season what with winning only three games. The season started out with three straight losses to Chillicothe 20 to 6: Circleville 20-6: and Chillicothe high school reserves, 32 to 18. The first win was over Good Hope, ll-105 then came a loss to Hillsboro, 28-20: a victory from Fairfield, 27 to 25: losses to Washington 26-12: and Wilmington 38 to 147 their final win over Chillicothe high, 16 to 137 then six straight losses at the hands of Four Hits and a Miss 26-llp Hillsboro, 29-217 Wilmington, 22-207 Washington, 37 to 21: Chillicothe Saint Marys, 42-16: and Circleville, 24 to 21. Although no record was kept of the scoring, the leading scorer was Robert Clyborn, who joined the team about half way through the season. Next came Iim Davis, the center, or Captain Lloyd Penwell, a guard. Reserve numerals were awarded to the following: Captain Lloyd Penwell, Iames Davis, Robert Vifatts, Robert Thompson, Floyd Pettiford, Robert Clyborn, Iohn Howard Payne, and Iames Tordiff got a manager's letter. Junior lllglz Basketball This year's junior high basketball team had a record of six games Won, and six lost. The schedule was opened with a loss to Good Hope 33-36. Then came a 19 to 9 win over Fairfield, a 22-13 loss to Washington C. H., a 23 to 12 victory over Good Hope in a return game, a 17-15 win over Bainbridge, a 24 to 16 loss to Chillicothe, wins over Fairfield 24-6, Rainsboro 15-4, and a return victory from Chillicothe 13 to ll. They lost the last three games to Washington 26-10, Wilmington 32-16, and Wilmington again by a score of 31 to 14. The scoring was as follows: Ioseph Glassner, 44 points: Robert Hicks and Tommy Uhl each 36 points: lake White, 35: Leroy Mercer, 32: Ronald Gephart, 6: William Kisling, also 6: Bobby Williams and Eugene Hatfield 5 points each: Howard Leach 4 points: and Tommy Daniels and Bobby Barnes two points each. The ones who received letters this year were: Leroy Mercer, Bobby Wil- liams, Robert Hicks, Tommy Uhl, lake White, loe Glassner, and Eugene Hat- field. Iohn Franklin Fairley received a manager's award. cfm This year's M club was increased by the awarding of seventeen foot- ball letters, six basketball numerals, and three managers M s. The list of football lettermen is Robert Allen, Harold Clements, Robert Davis, Donald Grate, Edward Hope, Iames Iury, Ralph Kerns, Winston Morgan, Eldon Newland, Iames Orr, Paul Orr, Martin Pollard, Donald Robinson, Harold Schmidt, David Lee Smith, Merrill Stewart, and Richard Yankee. Donald Allen and Iames Mossbarger received managers numerals. The basketball awards went to Robert Davis, Donald Grate, Eldon New- land, Herschel Riley, Iames Orr, and Paul Orr. Roy Starn, Ir. received the managers letter. All the above were the guests ot the Varsity M club at the annual M banquet held April 22, and were privileged to hear Paul Brown, new coach of Ohio State's gridiron teams. Here were awarded the fourteen gold footballs to members of the team who had helped to make it a success. Mcflmh Affzleffk' Schedules September September October October October October October November 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 C1arksburg - here London - here Circ1evi11e - there Washington C. H. - here Wiimington - there Open date 1-1i11sboro - there St. Mary's, Columbus 'rr here BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - 1941 - 1942 November December December December Ianu ary Ianuary January February February February February 28 5 12 19 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 Fairfield - here Circ1evi11e - there Open date Washington C. H. -e there Washington C. H. - here Open date Pomeroy - there Hillsboro - here Wilmington - there Circ1evt11e - here Wilmington - here CZUBS' Current Science First Row-left to right-LeRoy Swayne, Josephine Foraker, Ann Ruark, Mary Daugherty, Hay- ward Riley, Jack Collins. . Second Row-Ada Lou Mason, Jane Ann Hull, Dcrothalee Copeland, Gwenalene Ward. n Third Row-Leonard Jones, James Leach, Frederick Cluff, John Roberts, Joe Pat Boyer, William Pitcher, Donna Dodds, Mather Barrett, Kenneth Sollars, Joseph Woodruff, adviser. The requirements for entrance into the Science Club are an average of eighty-four: an interest in science: and a student must be taking science at the time he is a member of the club. The club was organized in 1936. Outside speakers at club meetings have been Harry Limes and Dr. J. Martin Byers. The club is entering its refracting telescope in the Junior Academy of Science contest at Cleveland this June. The Science Club is a member oi the American lnstitute of Science and Enginering Clubs. I A trip was taken to Dayton where members visited industrial plants. Joseph Woodruff is advisor of the club. Officers are James Leach, president: LeRoy Swayne, vice-president: Wil- liam Pitcher, secretary: Gwenalene Ward, treasurer. A w'a'f1'on First Row-left to right-Robert Clyborn, Boyd Cleaveland, John Matheny, lack Elberfeld, LeRoy Swayne. Second Row-Carl Leath, Carl Miller, Harold Harmount, George Callon, Donald Pauley. Third Row-Richard Badgley, Donald Smith, Howard Hamilton, Joseph Boyer. Fourth Row-Kenneth Eltzrath, William Pitcher, Eugene Lawson, Richard Yankie, Carlton Sitterle, adviser. ' The Airplane Club, the newest in McClain high school, was organized last year with Carleton Sitterle as adviser. As topics for meetings club members have exhibited and explained model planes which they have built. Model plane engines also have been demon- strated. Talks were given on the subject of types of military planes being built for national defense. Q Members are planning to see a wind tunnel and then hope to build one of their own in which they can test their models. The club also plans to get pins which will be in the form of wings. The officers are William Pitcher, president: Robert Clyburn, vice-president: John Matheny, secretary-treasurer. 6171 Reserve First Row-left to right-Hildred Coriell, Helen Louise Mossbarger, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Evelyn Arnott, Katy Kisling, Marion Lowden, Lulu Parales, Garnett Frye, Mary Hannah Irvine, Betty Holmes, Ada Lou Mason, Margaret Winfough, Geraldine Ward, Elizabeth Roads, Bonita Badqley. Second Row-Eileen Cordes, Josephine Kilpatrick, Elsie Cook, lane Moorehead, Margaret Martin, Ianet Spargur, Vivian Carson, Maude Wineqar, Mary Martin, Helen Schiller, Mary Mildred Hall, Edith Smiley, Elizabeth DeWitt, Ann Ruark, Betty Schiller. Third Row- Betty Edington, Alice Wilson, lane Drake, Ioy Coler, Margaret Cavanaugh, Dorothalee Copeland, Miriam Iones, Evelyn Angel, Hazel Clickner, Alice Ellis, Iune Mowbray, Fern Cook, Adda Iane Shadley, Ieanne Satterfield. Fourth Row- Alice lean Grice, Josephine Mason, Eileen Ely, Nancy Boyer, Irene Ruddle, Charlene Iohnson, Helen Simmons, Alberta Driver, lane White, Gwenalene Ward, Iessie Hibbs, lane Ann Hull, Norma Ridgeway, Eula Watt, adviser. The McClain Chapter of Girl Reserves was organized in l933. Besides the regular meetings many other activities such as hikes, Weiner roasts, sewing bees and dances have been enjoyed by the members. The week of February 21-28 was observed throughout Ohio as Girl Re- serve Week. During this week the girls had a Mother-Daughter Banquet in the Cafeteria. Speakers were Miss Martha Polk and Mrs. A. W. Creswell. The Chapter was hostess to the Hi-Y club at a banquet. Mr. Iohn W. Hudock was the speaker. Five Girl Reserves presented a one act play Be A Little Cuckoo, Feb- ruary 28 in McClain Auditorium. Helen Louise Mossbarger, Alice lean Grice and Evelyn Arnott represented the chapter at the Girl Reserve Conference held in the Y.W.C.A. at Columbus. On April 10 the Girl Reserves presented the annual Easter Assembly pro- gram of sacred music and readings. The adviser of the club is Eula M. Watt. Club Officers are Mary Hannah Irvine, presidentp Garnett Frye, vice- presidentp Betty Holmes, secretary and Lulu Parales, treasurer. Ill'-,V Fir!! Row-left to right-Iames McCullough, Donald Allen, William Iudkins, Harold Schmidt, Mather Barrett, Edward Hope, Martin Pollard, Thomas Miller, Boyd Cleaveland, Donald Robin- son. Second Row-Ned Wilson, Iames Hixson, William Collins, Iames Pearce, Iohn Matheny, Iames Iury, Robert Iudkins, Roy Starn, Hayward Riley, Ralph Kerns. Third Row-lack Wilkin, Iames Watt, Wallace Gossett, Donald Grate, Charles Limes, Robert Allen, Iames Orr, Eldon Newland, Paul Orr, Herschel Riley, Thomas Doyle, adviser. Organized 1928. The motto is- Create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character. Last fall the Hi-Y entertained the Girl Reserves at a picnic which was held at the Country Club. The club sponsored an invitation formal dance on April 10 to which the Hi-Y clubs of Washington C. H. and Hillsboro were invited. Most members of the club purchased pins. Programs have been made up of many subjects. Discussions were lead by various members. Guest speakers included Ioseph Woodruff, William Davis and Dr. W. B. Kilpatrick. Thomas Doyle, adviser of the club, told of the trip he took to Hawaii. The club officers are Mather Barrett, president: Harold Schmidt, vice- presidentp Edward Hope, secretaryp Iames Watt, treasurer. ii? '1l-,f.x.Jsmw-Q , M, , .,.....-v n-a1 '- - I Alpha Kappa' 6amma First Row-left to right-Lois Durnell, Dorothy Barrett, Dolores Garman, Edith Kennedy, Marion Lowden, Elsie Cook, Lula Parales, Irene Ruddle, Nancy Boyer, Mary Mildred Hall. Second Row-Mary Kathryn White, Mary Cowgill, Eleanor Watson, Dixie Riley, Hazel Clickner, Geraldine Ward, lane Durnell, Evelyn Angel, Gwenalene Ward. Third Bow-Ruth Thomas, adviser: Eileen Ely, Eileen Cordes, Theresa Uhl, Betty Walker, Betty Holmes, Carolyn Foresha, Norma Ridgeway, Ann Ruark, Lois Bridges. The Alpha was the first girls club organized in McClain High School. It was organized in 1915. The motto is Honor Super Ornniaf' Ruth Thomas is the adviser of the club. Programs for the year were devoted to topics of interest to the Alpha members. Baskets were donated to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Club officers are Lula Parales, president: Geraldine Ward, vice-presidenty Elsie Cook, secretary: Gwenaline Ward, treasurer. fllefflean Fin! Row-left to right-Ioy Coler, Garnett Frye, lane Drake, Katy Kisling, Margaret Winfough, Margaret Cavanaugh, Donna West, Marjorie Walker, lane Moorehead, Ianet Spargur. Second Row - Evelyn Arnott, Sally Lou Reifinger, Iosephine Kilpatrick, Alice Wilson, Alberta Driver, Vivian Carson, Dorothalee Copeland, Carlene Phillips, Helen Louise Mossbarger, Miriam Iones. Third Row-Jean Kilpatrick, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Harriett Hafler, lane 1-lull, Cora Scamma- horn, Ianice Davis, Lorene Clyburn, Adelaide Shull, adviser. Organized 1919. The motto is Still pursuing, still achieving. The colors are blue and white. At Thanksgiving the members helped by giving a basket to an unfortunate family of the community. In December the girls of the club entertained their mothers at the annual Mother-Daughter Tea which was held in the cafeteria. Miss Cora Crawford, the first adviser of the club, presided at the tea table. This year the club programs have been of a miscellaneous nature. Adelaide Shull is the adviser. The officers of the club are Katy Kisling, president, Elizabeth Ann Tod- hunter, vice-president: Carlene Phillips, secretary-treasurer. 6irls' Sport Flrlt Row-lelt to right--Myrtle Butler, Esther Coleman, Rosabelle Eubanks, Betty Barnhart, Iune Mowbray, Iosephine Foraker, Margaret Ann Dodds, Bonita Badqley, Myrtle Frazier, Betty Cropper. Slcond Row- Iva O'Dell Taylor, Erma Sulcebarger, Lavonne Perrin, Erma Hammond, Betty Frazier, Garnett Smith, Alyce Ellis, Betty McCoy, Wilma Baxla, Mary Martin, Betty Gephart, Frances Black. ' Third Row-Isabel Buck, adviser: Vanon Hedges, Virginia Wilson, Norma Locke, Ruth Taylor, Donna Dodds, Maxine Campbell, Dorothy Hughes, Mayine Smith, Gladys McCoy. The adviser of the Girls Sports Club is Isabel Buck. Programs for the year have been on sports and a variety of other topics. A bicycle hike was taken during a noon hour and club period. Each girl brought her lunch with her. As money raising projects here at school, the girls sold McClain Emblems with the McClain tiger on them, also they sold purple and gold pencils with the basketball schedule on them. At Christmas time the club members gave a party for Miss Towne's fourth grade pupils. The girls held a hike and picnic during the spring. Officers of the club are Marjorie Smith, president, Erma Sulcebarger, vice- president: Dorothy Hughes, secretary-treasurer. Boys' Sports Pint Row-left to right-Fred Lawson, Billy Butcher, Robert Lumpkin, Fred Narcross, Harold Clements. Second Row-Ioe Mershon, Roger Cooper, Robert Davis, Richard Shaw, Carl Elberteld, Howard Lawwell. Third Row - Paul Pratt, Donald Iarrell, Harry Iohnson. Fourth Row - Merrill Stewart, Lloyd Penwell, Donald Grate, Billy Lucas, Edward Hope. Filth Row-Winston Morgan, Robert Allen, Roderick Thomas, adviser. The Boys Sports Club was organized in l937. The present adviser is Roderick Thomas. Meetings this year dealt with the origin of sports. Virgil Simmons, former basketball referee, spoke to the club. Members are planning to go to Columbus to see a wrestling match. The oiticers are Edward Hope, president: Robert Davis, vice-president: 'Robert Allen, secretary: Donald Grate, treasurer. , Webster First Row - left to right-- Ned Wilson, Thomas Miller, Iames Parales, Charles Limes, Harold Schmidt, Iames McCullough, Martin Pollard, Iames lury, Thomas Ladd, Iames Watt, lack Wilkin. Second Row-Donald Seay, Roy Starn, Iohn William Todhunter, lack Collins, Robert Zeeck, William Collins, James Mossbarger, George Bell, James Orr, Orville Karnes, Robert Purtell, Clyde Barrett. ' Third Row-Iohn W. Griesheimer, adviser: William Wilson, lames I-lixon, Charles Uhl, Dwight Clayton, Robert Krick, Eldon Newland, Herschel Riley, Paul Orr, Pete Parales, Ralph Kerns. Robert Pitcher. The Webster Literary Society was the first club organized in McClain high school, in 1915. The present adviser is Iohn Griesheimer. The Webster Club together with the Philo and Future Farmers Clubs sponsored a hard times dance in the Elementary Gym. The annual picnic was held during the spring. A pin of new design was adopted by the club members. Programs for the year consisted of a variety of topics. All seniors were required to give a book report. Don and Gene Keeier, graduates of McClain high school, and former Websters, performed on the piano. Oiiicers are Harold Schmidt, presidentp Charles Limes, vice-president: Martin Pollard, secretary: Iames Watt, treasurer: Iames McCullough, critic: Iames lury, sergeant-at-arms. Pin' omatlzean First Row- left to right-Walter Barr, Robert Armbrust, Paul Lyons, George Pearce, Iunior Parks, Iames Pearce, Robert Wahl, lames Smith, Robert Emery, Robert Wood. Second Row- Ara D. Pitcher, adviser: Frederick Cluff, Carl Ellison, Iames Davis, Wallace Gossett, Earle Mercer, William Strain, Raymond Kimball, Robert Strain, Albert Driver. The Philmathean Literary Society was organized in 1919 and its motto is- Quality not Quantity. The adviser of the club is Ara D. Pitcher. Activities of the year included the sponsoring of a dance in cooperation with the Webster and Future Farmers of America. Club members also pur- chased pins. Some of the most interesting and informative programs of the year were Warren Mills, amateur magician, who gave a performance: Truth and Con- sequences: and a discussion ot the 1940 political campaign. The officers of the club are Robert Emery, president: Wallace Gossett, vice-president: Robert Armbrust, secretary-treasurer: Iames Pearce, critic and Carl Ellison, marshal. Future Homemaker: of America' First Row-left to right-Adda lane Shadley, Ruth Crago, Elizabeth Roads, Alice Iean Grice, Mary Hannah Irvine, lane White, Edith Smiley, Nina lane Cockerill, Ruth Carmean, Iessie Hibbs, Louella Clay. Second Row-Bessie Boggs, Hannah Boggs, Elizabeth Roambaugh, Betty Edington, Elizabeth DeWitt, Betty Ann Yankie, Ruth Yankie, Mary Ormes, Ruth Ann Grice, Flossie Crago. Third Row-Hazel Boggs, Hazel links, Betty McConnell, Betty Schiller, Carolyn Eubanks, Viva Nell Baxla, Betty Hopkins, Lillian Brown, Ada Lou Mason. Fourth How-Iuanita Tucker, Elizaebth Irvine, adviser: Thelma Newell, Fern Cook, Mary Louise Ienkins, Eleanor Harper, Norma lean Hodge, Anna Cheek, Idabelle Wheaton, Helen Schiller, Hildred Coriell, lean Ann Strobel. The Future Homemakers Club was organized in 1920 and its motto is Achievements live in deeds, not years. Three members from this group were present at the National Home Ec- onomics Convention held last Iune at Cleveland. lane White was a delegate from this district and Mary Hannah Irvine and Doris Browder served as ushers. An exhibit was prepared for the state fair last tall. Mary Louise lenkins and Peggy Lucas attended the state F.H.A. meeting in Columbus last September. ' Knitting for the Red Cross was the club's service project for the year. A Christmas party was given for the benefit of children in the first and second grades. The annual Mother-Daughter Banquet was held in the cafeteria in February. ' Elizabeth Irvine is adviser of the club. The officers are lane White, president: Mary Hannah Irvine, vice-presi- dent: Alice lean Grice, secretary: Elizabeth Ann Roads, treasurer: Edith Smiley, historian and Nina lane Cockerill, program chairman. Future Farmers of America Flrlt Row-left to right-Richard Hall, Dean McCalla, Iames McConnell, Iames Beach, Robert Watt, Howard Karnes. Second Row-Mather Barrett, Franklin Irvine, Harold Brewer, Richard Stewart, Iohn Bobb, Robert Iudkins, Howard Ellis, Donald Robinson, David Lee Smith, William Iudkins. Third Row-Kenneth Sollars, Harry Ross, Kenneth Rolland, Robert Burkhimer, Edward Robinson, Charles Faultner, Keith Bryant, Donald McCalla, William Glassner, Pearl Taylor. Fourth Row-Carl links, Robert Barnes, Harry Glassner, Herman Newell, William Newell, lack Dreher, Dane Ridgeway, Roland Ravenscratt, Dwight Lucas, Iohn Karnes, Robert Dawes, George Owen, adviser. The McClain Chapter, Future Farmers ot America was organized in 1920 and has as its motto, Efforts result in achievement. Blue and Gold are the club colors. Meetings this year have been held in the homes of members instead of at school. The McClain Chapter in cooperation with other chapters of the county held its annual pest hunt. They participated in and won the county F.F.A. basketball tournament. In February the annual Parent-Son Banquet was held in the cafeteria. A parliamentary procedure team was formed by club members. The officers are Robert ludkins, president: Richard Dwyer, vice-president: Franklin Irvine, secretaryp Donald Robinson, treasurer. v4C7'll!l7lf5 Q 4 Student Senate First Row-Billy Miller, lake White, Albert Driver. Second Row-James McCullough, C. E. Booher, Elizabeth A. Todhunter, Iohn Matheny, Roy Starn, Ir., Margaret Cavanauqh, Ada Lou Mason. Back Row - Paul Orr, Roger Cooper, Edward Hope, Edward Robinson, Iames Orr. The Student Senate sponsored four assembly programs during the past year. Steve Cebular, winner of the National personality contest, spoke. Sam Gratwell, the G Man, Capt. Frank Crilley, America's greatest sea diver, and the Griffins who gave a narrative of the American Indians. One member from seventh and eighth grade is elected to the Senate. One if chosen from the freshman class, two from sophomore, three from junior, and four from senior. One senior is always selected by the faculty who this year was Margaret Cavanaugh. The Senate elects one from junior class who was Iames Orr. Members of the Student Senate help during the football games and basket- ball games at the refreshment stand. This year they served as ushers for Activity Night. Officers of the Senate are Paul Orr, president: Elizabeth A. Todhunter, vice-president: Ada Lou Mason, secretary: and Iohn Matheny, treasurer. ttonor Student First Row-left to right-Lois Durnell, Alice Wilson, Esther Coleman, Elizabeth Ann DeWitt, Mary Martin. 1 Second Row-Betty Holmes, Carlene Phillips, lane Drake, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Dorothalee Copeland. Third Row - Robert Emery, Kathryn Cochran, Iames Watt, Geraldine Ward. Fourth Row- Edith Smiley, Paul Orr, Mary Hannah Irvine, lane White, Gwenalene Ward, Edward Hope. Honor students are divided into two groups, those wearing the scholarship pin and those belonging to National Honor Society of Secondard Schools. The National Honor Society is always composed of seniors who have shown outstanding ability in scholarship, service, character, and leadership. Those awarded this distinction were Iane Drake, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Robert Emery, Kathryn Cochran, Iames Watt, Geraldine Ward, Edith Smiley, Paul Orr, Mary Hannah Irvine, Iane White, Gwenalene Ward, Edward Hope, and lean Kilpatrick. The privilege of wearing the M pin is given to those receiving an aver- age of 95 or above during any semester. Those who earned the award are Lois Durnell, Alice Wilson, Esther Coleman, Elizabeth DeWitt, Mary Martin, Betty Holmes, Carlene Phillips, Dorothalee Copeland, Geraldine Ward, Kath- ryn Cochran, and lane White. Senior Class Play First Row-left to right-lames McCullough, lane Drake, Robert Emery, Lulu Parales, Herschel Riley. Second Row-Margaret Cavanaugh, Garnett Frye, Ioy Coler, Marion Lowden, Katy Kisling. Thlri Row-Margaret Wintough, Miriam Iones, Iames Watt, Irene Ruddle, Elizabeth Ann Tod- unter. , Fourth Row - Wylie Fetherlin, director, Mather Barrett, Bill Collins. ' The annual senior class play Strike Three was presented December 19, in the high school auditorium, under the direction ot Wylie Fetherlin. Script was handled by Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, The stage crew con- sisted of William Collins and George W. Willet. Specialty numbers were pre- sented by Elizabeth Ann Todhunter and Kathryn Cochran with Harold Har- mount at the piano. The cast of characters were: Maggie Shannon ........................ ..... Michael Shannon ,... Iris Marsh ......... Ietierson Carter .... Henry Dillon ......,. Barbara Saunders ..... Dorothy Roberts. . . less Cramer ....... Irvene Sawyer ..... Sara Dean ...... Margaret Ross ..... Marie Iessup .... IANE DRAKE HERSCHEL RILEY . . . . . .LULU PARALES . . . . .IAMES MCCULLOUGH ROBERT EMERY . . . . . .MARGARET WINFOUGH GARNETT FRYE .. . . .MARY I. COLER . . . . . .MIRIAM IONES MARGARET CAVANAUGH . . . . .MARION LOWDEN KATY LEE KISLING IRENE RUDDLE IaneWarren............ . Junior dass Play First Row-left to right-Hayward Riley, Roy Starns, Ada Lou Mason, Iames Hixon, Margaret Martin, Robert Zeeck, Bill Pitcher. Second Row-Betty Holmes, Mary Mildred Hall, lane Ann Hull, Carlene Phillips, Adda lane Shadley, Erma Sulcebarger, Alice Iean Grice. Third Row-Bill Newell, David Bussard, Robert Krick, Tommy Miller, Dwight Lucas, Bobby Wahl, Charles Limes. Fourth Row-Mary Louise Jenkins, Norma Stuckey, Charles Uhl, Wylie Fetherlin, director: Donald Grate, June Mowbray, Helen Louise Mossbarger. The Night of Ianuary 16 was presented May 16 in the McClain audi- torium, under the direction of Wylie Fetherlin. The play was a modern mystery in three acts written by Ayn Rand. The cast included: Iudge Heath .............. District Attorney Flint ...... Defense Attorney Stevens. . Dr. Kirkland ............. '. Homer Van Fleet ........ Elmer Sweeney ........... Iohn Graham Whiitield .... Sigurd Iungguist ........ The Baliit ............. Keren Andre ...... Mrs. Hutchens ......... Nancy Lee Fulkner .... Maggie O'Keef ........ Miss Chandler .......... Roberta Van Reneslaer .... Secretaries .... . .......... .JAMES HIXON .ROBERT ZEECK .ROY STARN . . . . .DWIGHT LUCAS . . . . .DAVID BUSSARD . . . . .WILLIAM NEWELL . . . . .THOMAS MILLER . . . . .ROBERT KRICK JAMES PEARCE ADA LOU MASON BETTY HOLMES MARGARET MARTIN IANE ANN HULL CARLENE PHILLIPS MARY MILDRED HALL MARY LOUISE IENKINS ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ADDA SHADLEY Assistant lawyer to Stevens ..... .... . HAYWARD RILEY Assistant lawyer to Flint. . . Court Secretary ......... Policeman. . . . ............ . . . . .... 'BILL PITCHER ALICE IEAN GRICE Prison Matron .............. ..... - - - - -HELEN MOSSBARGER HAROLD HARMOUNT CHARLES UHL ............................... ....... Script was handled by Erma Sulcebarger. Typing was done by Iune Mowbray and Helen Louise Mossbarger. Iurors were Iudge Charlton Myers, Attorney Eugene Hahne, Mayor Forrest Woodmansee, Dr. W. B. Kilpatrick, Dr. Ross Wilhide, Pat Shrock, Lowell Wilkin, Hyman Tennenbaum, W. O. Skeen, LeRoy Brizius, Robert Irvine. I - f,,,F ,M 4-.ef 0pereffd Firll Row-left to right-Garnett Frye, Evelyn Arnott, Alice Wilson, George Callon, Richard Dwyer, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Harold Harmount, Kathryn Cochran, Mather Barrett, lane Drake, Charles Limes, Iohn Matheny, Second Bow-Dixie Riley, Ada Lou Mason, Edith Smiley, Gene Alexander, Ruth Carmean, Donna lean West, Iohn W. Todhunter, Katy Kislinq, Sally Lou Reifinger, Ruth Ann Grice, Robert Pur- tell, Mary Ioy Coler, Marion Lowden. Third Row-lane Durnell, Josephine Kilpatrick, Bessie Marcum, Lorene Clyburn, lane Moorhead, Vivian Carson, Ianet Spargur, LeRoy Swayne, Franklin Irvine, Gilbert Keplinger, Robert Thompson, Maud Winegar. Fourth Row-Paul Lyons, Charlene Iohnson, Mr. Wylie Fetherlin, Harriett Hatler, Pete Parales, Nancy Boyer, Mary Hannah Irvine, Irene Ruddle, Iessie Hibbs, Miriam Iones, Iim Pearce, Dane Clay, Dallas Morgan, Maurice King. Chonita, a GYPSY romance, was presented by the music department, November 26. Mr. Maurice King directed the music While Mr. Wylie Fetherlin handled the dramatics, and Miss Ruth Thomas the dances The characters were George Callon, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Kathryn Cochran, Harold Harmount, Charles Limes, lane Drake, Richard Dwyer, Iohn Matheny, and Mather Barrett. Miss Lucille Row and lean -Kilpatrick furnished the accompaniment. The mixed chorus composed the chorus for the operetta. Boy's Glee Nab Fill! Row-left to right-Richard Hall, Robert Purtell, David Haynes, Albert Driver, George Pearce, Iimmy Smith, Franklin Irvine, Harold Losey. Second Row-Gilbert Keplinger, George Callon, Gene Alexander, Iohn W. Todhunter, Iohn Matheny, Harold I-larmount, Pete Parales, Robert Thompson. Third Row-Mr. Maurice King, directory Robert Emery, Dallas Morgan, LeRoy Swayne, Iames Pearce, Paul Lyons, Dane Clay. The Boy's Glee Club is composed of twenty-two boys under the direction of Maurice King. They sang at the Farmers Institute at Greenfield and Leesburg, and in the school minstrel, as well as for an assembly, and presented numbers for a sacred music festival in Greenfield, and took part in the operetta. Minstrel Flrlt Bow-left to right-Gilbert Keplinger, James Pearce, Harold Harmount, John W. Todhunter, James Smith, Paul Lyons, Jimmy Parales, John W. Head, Robert Purtell, George Pearce, Richard Hall. V - Second Row-Dwight Clayton, Robert Lumpkin, Hayward Riley, Sally Lou Reifinger, Lulu Parales, Dorothalee Copeland, Charles Limes, Gene Alexander, Jane Drake, Garnett Frye, Ada Lou Mason, Boyd Cleaveland, Mather Barrett, Harold Schmidt. Third Row-Marybelle Harris, Mary Mildred Hall, June Mowbray, Margaret Winfough, Marion Lowden, Vivian Carson, Charlene Johnson, Marjorie Walker, Janet Spargur, Jane Moorhead, Evelyn Arnott, Alice Wilson, Jo Kilpatrick. Fourth Row-Erma Hammond, Margaret Martin, Betty Smith, Harriett Hafler, Theresa Uhl, Janice Davis, Lorene Clyburn, Jane Durnell, Dixie Riley, Norma Ridgeway, Mary Martin, Joy Coler, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter. D Filth Row-Wylie Fetherlin, directory Dallas Morgan, Robert Emery, John Matheny, George Callon, James Watt, Bob Thompson, James McCullough, David Bussard, Pete Parales, LeRoy Swayne, David Haynes, Harold Losey, Albert Driver, Dane Clay, Wallace Gossett, Maurice King, director. The McClain Minstrel of 1941 was presented on February ll, in the Auditorium as a benefit performance for the Band. Music and orchestrations were furnished by Maurice King and script and direction by Wylie Fetherlin. This McClain Minstrel marked the first time that girls have appeared as end-women here. They were Dorothalee Copeland, Sally Lou Reifinger, Lulu Parales, Ada Lou Mason, Jane Drake, Garnett Frye. The end-men were Hayward Riley, Robert Lumpkin, Dwight Clayton, Mather Barrett, Boyd Cleaveland, Harold Schmidt, and Charles Limes, interlocutor. Special numbers were given by Marybelle Harris, John Matheny, Marion Lowden, Vivian Carson, Phyllis Daniels, Theresa Uhl, Harold I-larmount, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter. A Mello drama was presented by Janice Davis, Jimmy Parales, Dixie Riley, John Head, Erma Hammond, George Callon, Harriett Hafler, David Bussard, Betty Smith. Alexander's Ragtime Band directed by Gene Alexander furnished music for the show. Those playing were Fern Cook, James McCullough, Robert Emery, David Bussard, Robert Thomp- son, Mr. Maurice King, Harold Harrnount, James Smith, and John W. Todhunter. Band Fir!! Row-left to right-Gene Alexander, drum major: Marion Lowden, majorette, Ernest Kerns, John W. Todhunter, Harold Losey, Robert Krick, Wilbur Rose, Evelyn Arnott and Edith Kennedy, maiorettes. Second Row-Rita Uhl, Robert Strain, John Matheny, Robert Emery, Robert Purtell, Harriett Hafler, Jessie Roll, Agnes Kilpatrick, Donald Buck, Mr. Maurice King, advisor. Third Row-George Pearce, Dorothy Barrett, Margaret Miller, Alberta Driver, Fern Cook, Wilma Gossett, William Strain, Emily J. Dwyer, Jake White. Fourth Row - Nolan Scott, Robert Thompson, David Bussard, Dallas Morgan, Wallace Gossett, George Callon, Jean Kilpatrick, Charles Davis, Elsie Cook, Albert Driver. The McClain High School band under the direction of Maurice King played at all basketball and football games at home and away. They participated in a Patriotic program sponsored by the American Legion and Elks. They paraded at Hallowe'en, Christmas, and will parade for Memorial Day services. They also played ior the National Guards when they left for camp. This year marked the first appearance for a team of majorettes, who twirled as the band marched. Several new letter formations were used this year such as the revolving M. There are now forty-three pieces in the band and twenty-five beginners. Cornet-Dorothy Barrett, Donald Buck, Richard Hall, Margaret Miller, George Pearce, Wilma Gossett, Emily J. Dwyer, Robert Strain, Dallas Morgan, Jake White, Donald Seay, Carolyn Eubanks, Alberta Driver, David Bussard, Robert Thompson. Horn!-Wallace Gossett, Jean Kilpatrick, Betty Smith. Trombone: - William Strain, Nolan Scott, Rita Uhl, Baritonel- Elsie Cook, Albert Driver. ,CII -George Callon, James Smith. Bell Lyra - Harold Harmount. Flute -Jessie Roll, Agnes Kilpatrick. Saxophone -James McCullough, Charles Davis, Fern Cook. Clarinet! - Robert Emery, James Watt, Harriett Ann Hafler, Robert Purtell, John Matheny, Richard Dwyer. Drums-Harold Losey, Wilbur Rose, Ernest Kerns, John W. Todhunter, Gene Alexander, Robert Krick. 1 flzespian First Row-left to right-Ioy Coler, Garnett Frye, Robert Zeeck, Charles Limes, lane Drake, Dorothalee Copeland, Robert Emery, Herschel Riley, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Lula Parales, Marion Lowden. Second Row-Dwight Clayton, limmy Watt, Iarnes Hixon, Hayward Riley, Tommy Miller, Roy Starns, Iames McCullough, Mather Barrett, David Bussard, Bill Pitcher, Katylee Kisling. Third Row-Elizabeth DeWitt, Maud Winegar, Helen Simmons, Boyd Cleveland, lack Collins, Ned Wilson, Evelyn Arnott, Irene Ruddle, Hazel Mae Clickner, Mary Hannah Irvine. Fourth Row-Mr. Wylie Fetherlin, Iimmy Parales, Sally Lou Reifinger, Erma Hammond, Dixie Riley, Harriett Hatler, Ianice Davis, Robert Lumpkin, Iohn W. Head. Colors - Blue and Gold. Motto- Act Well your part, there all honor lies. The adviser is Wylie Fetherlin. Thespians are proud of The Happy Iourney cast that at the Ohio and Western Reserve Universities' contests last spring placed second in the state. New members initiated April 16 included Irene Ruddle, Ianice Davis, Harriett Hafler, Iohn Head, Robert Lumpkin, Iames Parales, Sally Lou Reitinger, Dixie Riley, and Erma Hammond. Next year's officers are Robert Zeeck, president: Roy Starn Ir., vice-presi- dent: Thomas Miller, secretary: David Bussard, treasurer and Iames Hixson, sergeant-at-arms. President Robert Emery, Secretary lane Drake and Best Thespians Doro- thalee Copeland and Charles Limes, and President-elect Robert Zeeck partici- pated in the McClain WHIO broadcast March 30 at which lane Drake received this year's Best Thespian letter. With Mr. Fetherlin, Robert Emery and Roy Starn will attend the First Na- tional Festival ot National Thespians, Iune 2-7 at Indiana University. Best Thespians are: Iane Drake, Robert Zeeck and Roy Starn, Ir. Pledges include: Ada Lou Mason, Carlene Phillips, Betty Holmes, Iane Ann Hull, Dwight Lucas, William Newell and Robert Krick. School Boy Patrol First Row-left to right-Clifford Barnhart, Worley Iohnson, Robert Mottie, Lowell Cropper, Ioe Glassner, Robert Williams, Chester Hughes, LeRoy Mercer, William Caplinger. Second Row-Ralph Leslie, Billy Morris, Clarence White, Iohn F. Foirley, Robert Sullivan, Iohn McMullen, Iohn T. Daniels, Ioseph Rose, Daniel Thompson. Third Row-Billy Miller, Roy Newman, Arnold Malcum, Raymond Crozatt, Paul Boggs, Tom Uhl, Howard Leach, Robert Millirons, Charles Taylor. Fourth Row-Richard Barr, Iohn Mains, Roderick Thomas, advisory George Barnes, Billy Kislinq, Richard Arnott, Wilbur Rose, Richard Wilson, Ernest Kerns, Raymond Gephart, Rodger Martin. The School Boy Patrol is an organization made up entirely of seventh and eighth graders who direct the school children at street crossings before school in the mornings, at noon, and after school in the evenings. There are approximately thirty-eight boys in the Patrol under the direc- tion oi Roderick Thomas. The Patrol will make a trip to Cincinnati after school to see a Cincinnati Red game. A party was held in November at Mr. Thomases. The captain is Robert Sullivan. Joarnalzlvm First Row-left to right-William Collins, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Iames Watt, Margaret Cav- anaugh, Edward Hope, Betty Bradshaw, Carlene Phillips. Second Row-Cora Scammahorn, Elizabeth Roambaugh, Iames Pearce, Roy Starns, Boyd Cleve- land, Mary M. Hall, Walton Iarrell. Third Row -Betty Holmes, Wayne Fultz, Eugene Lawson, Bob Clyburn, Bob Zeeck, Mather Barrett. Three honors have come to the McClain High Dragon during the school term. The first was an autographed book Seasoned Timber by Dorothy C. Fisher and the next two certificates, one from an international contest with International First Place Award, and the second a national contest with First Class - Excellent rating. A one day conference was held on the campus of Ohio State University, December 7, 1940, which was attended by both junior and senior journalists. The adviser, Miss Grace A. Blake, has received two recognitions this year. Miss Blake was listed in Bibliography on Secondary School Iournal- ism compiled by Dr. Edward H. Redford, a book prepared to provide a com- prehensive handbook of source material on journalism in the United States. The second was the notification of Life Membership in Quill and Scroll, carrying with it an engraved membership card. Seniors elected to Quill and Scroll, international honor society for high school journalists were Betty Bradshaw, Margaret Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Tod- hunter, Edward Hope, and Iarnes Watt. PresMenf's Class Day Address Salutations dear friends - A We the senior class of 4l extend to you a warm and most hearty wel- come to our class day. This day, our day, is the time which is set aside from year to year in order that we, the dignified seniors may assemble here at dear old McClain for the last time and express our thouqhts of the past, present, and future. Some will add their bits of wit and wisdom -others will qive a few puns, and others will tell us of faults in the past and present and they may even foretell the future. All this will be put toqether in order to start us on our lifes task with the best foot forward. But whatever this world has in store for us, we shall go forth and never forget dear old McClain. So let there be no hard feelinqs today, rejoice dear seniors, hold your heads high and take what our fellow students have to say about us with a smile. For after all it is only said in fun. Again I say, Welcome dear friends and join in our class day with us. -HERSCHEL I. RILEY, President of Class of 4l flax Hi ary of 1941 Of the 155 adorable, little kiddies that started in the first grade of Greenfield Elemen- tary School in 1929, 27 are right here on the platform in the graduating class of 1941. Twenty- one of these lovely children had already spent a year in the Greenfield Kindergarten under the supervision of Miss Elizabeth Fullerton. They are Robert Allen, lames Iury, lames Mossbarger, lames Leach, Iames Watt, Wallace Gossett, Katherine Cochran, Mary Hannah Irvine, lean Kilpatrick, Katylee Kisling, Marion Lowden, Helen McBee, Bessie Marcum, Lulu Parales, Edith Smiley, Geraldine and Gwenaline Ward, Margaret Winfough, Betty Ann Yankie, lane White, and Edward Hope. In the First Grade we were joined by Margaret Cavanaugh, Nancy Boyer, Ioe Daugherty, Harry Iohnson, Carl links and Guy Hunter. In the first six years of our education we were very industrious, concentrating on the three R's -reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic. Along with these studious hours we had many enjoyable moments. We particularly remember planting wheat in small Celluloid trays and watching its progress. Then there were the clean-up campaigns when we were given a cake of lifebuoy soap and a chart to be marked every time we washed fthe charts were rather blankl. Play period, or recess as it was then called was very important as was library period when we always fought over the swivel chair. Our ioys were not unmingled with sadness. We lost one member by death. Billy Badgley, during our fifth year in school, Entering Iunior High we felt very privileged to have our classes in the High School Building. In the eighth grade we elected Iunior High assembly officers. They were Harold Schmidt, President: Ralph Kerns, First Vice Pres.: James McCullough, Second Vice Pres.: Iames Watt, Secretary: and Elizabeth Todhunter, Treasurer. It was in Iunior High School that we staged the first great production of our school life, The Mikado. The leading roles were portrayed by Robert Emery, Bessie Marcum, lean Kilpatrick and Kathryn Cochran. Those brave boys from our class who will- ingly gave of their time that we might safely cross the street on our way to and from school were: Robert Allen-Captain of the School Boy Patrol: Beorge Bell, Iames Mossbarger, Herschel Riley, Edward Hope, Robert Emery, Guy Hunter, lames McCullough, Iack Wilkin, Dwight Sea- man, Carl Ellison, William Collins, and Wallace Gossett. ln September 1937, we started in McClain High School with 84 pupils in our class. Many of them were new to our school, having come from Petersburg, Rainsboro and New Martins- burg. Our class elected Harold Schmidt, Presi- dent: Kathryn Cochran, Vice President: Martin Pollard, Secretary: idoes anybody remember any minutes that year?l Ralph Kerns, Treasurer: and Herschel Riley, Senator. During our Freshman year another member of our class, Mary lean Martin, was taken by death. In September, 1938 we were no longer green freshmen but assumed the name of sophomores. This year we elected Herschel Riley, president, Elizabeth Todhunter, vice president, Robert lud- kins, secretary-treasurer: lames McCullough and Katylee Kisling, senators. We then became upper classmen and elected the following officers to serve for our lunior year Herschel Riley, president: lean Kilpatrick, vice president: lames Watt, secretary: Harold Schmidt, treasurer: and Iames McCullough, Robert Emery and Katylee Kisling, senators. We retained the same officers for our Senior year with the exception of the senators. The new ones we chose were Paul Orr, Iames Mc- Cullough, Edward Hope, Elizabeth Todhunter, and Margaret Cavanaugh. We have had during our high school career, four members who earned the privilege of wear- ing the scholarship M pin. They are Kathryn Cochran, Geraldine Ward, lane White, and Iean Kilpatrick. Along with this group we have thir- teenteen in our class who were chosen as mem- bers of the National Honor Society. They were lane Drake, Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, Kathryn Cochran, lane White, lean Kilpatrick, Mary Hannah Irvine, Edith Smiley, Geraldine Ward, Gwenaline Ward, Paul Orr, Edward Hope, Rob- ert Emery, and Iames Watt. The great acting ability of many came into light during the last two years. During this time numerous plays were produced, but the most noteworthy were Miss limmy, our lunior class playy Strike Three, our Senior class play: Be Yourself , and the operetta Chonita. Those who displayed their acting ability were lane Drake, Robert Emery, Lulu Parales, Herschel Riley, Iames McCullough, Elizabeth Todhunter, Kathryn Cochran, Mather Barrett, Marion Low- den, lames Watt, Margaret Winfough, Margaret Cavanaugh, Mary Ioy Coler, Garnett Frye and Katylee Kisling. Those from our class who have participated in the athletics and received letters for their efforts are, for football, Harold Schmidt, Eldon Newland, Paul Orr, Iames Iury, Merrill Stewart, Ralph Kerns, Edward Hope, Martin Pollard, David Smith and Robert Allen. For baseball, Eldon Newland, Paul Orr, and Clyde Barrett: for ten- nis, Harschel Riley, Robert Emery, and Edward Hope, for basketball, Eldon Newland, Paul Orr, and Herschel Riley. We are able to say that during our senior year we had both football and basketball teams which were undefeated. During the 1939-1940, the school paper, the Dragon received three awards. One was an autographed book Seasoned Timber by Doro- thy Canfield Fisher and the other two awards were certificates-one from an international contest sponsored by Quill G Scroll, with Inter- national First place award and second a na- tional contest sponsored by National Scholastic Press Association, with first class-Excellent rating. In another national contest, sponsored by the same organization, results of which were announced last month, the Dragon received a First Class, excellent rating, with 910 of a pos- sible l000 points. The members of our class on the Dragon staff are Betty Bradshaw, Margaret Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Todhuntei, William Col- lins, Edward Hope, Iames Watt, Mather Barrett, and Eugene Lawson. And so we bring to a close this record of our activities during the last twelve years. These have been happy years for most of us, full of pleasant memories and yet there are a few things we might like to forget. And so we bid farewell to McClain and leave this as a record for oncoming generations. Iames Watt Gwenaline Ward Kalylee Kisling Mrs. Helen Terrill, adviser. Class Degrees lt is indeed a pleasure and an honor for me this afternoon to have the privilege of confer- ring upon the class of nineteen hundred forty-one those degrees which they have earned. This class ls one of interesting personalities, rare talent, and unusual abilities. lt is the belief of the committee that most people have at least one distinguishing feature which they, con- sciously or unconsciously, develop. Therefore, by the power invested in me by the President of the Senior Class and the Com- mittee on Degrees, I confer upon you these de- grees, based on your own individuality, with all the rights and privileges thereto appertain- mg. We are off to a rolling start with Robert Allen, for whom we have the degree A.S.E. - All Skaters' Envy. Since there is only one Angel in our class, we bestow on Evelyn U, for Unique. Because of Clyde Barrett's unusually fine physique, we confer on him S - Superman. Dorothy Barrett is such a fine girl that we couldn't think of giving her anything but S.A.l. - Sweet and lnnocent. To Mather Barrett, who seems to be having a great deal of difficulty in finding some nice little girl to wear his Hi-Y pin land he the President, tooi, we say K.T. - Keep Trying. Did you know that Viva Nell Baxla has a heart interest? On this account we have award- ed her B.B. - Black's Beauty. Since George Bell talks as if there were no one else in all the world but himself, we give him I.A.B. - lust a Blow. As Nancy Boyer is widely known for her outstanding taste in clothes, we confer on her B.D.G. - Best Dressed Girl -She Thinks. Because Betty Bradshaw is sometimes felt to be a little cool and distant, we give her A.G,S.B. - A Gentle Spring Breeze. A few weeks ago Gene Capllnger and Helen Schiller had a little wreck. Now any one of several things might have been responsible for lt, but we'll give him the benefit of the doubt and the degree R.D. -- Reckless Driver. We understand that Ruth Carmean WAS ex- pecting a diamond: to her we give B.L.N.T. - Better Luck Next Time, Ruthie. Since Kathryn Cochran is nearly always heard complaining about her many aches and pains, we bestow on her G.A.E. - Grgndma at Elghteen. Did you know that Billy Collins has develop- ed an amazing ability for keeping several girls on the string ? ln light of this, we have thought to bestow on him C.G.C. - Clark Gable Collins, so he thinks. We wonder if you have ever seen Mary Ioy Coler in a hurry. If so, it must have been a very special occasion: so we give her S.B.S. -- Slow But Sure. Lucille Combs has been employed as a nurse lor the past few months so we give her F.N.S. - Florence Nightingale's Successor. There are two girls in our class who have little to say, but will nearly always give you a smile: so to Ernestine Cooper and lean Satter- field we give S.T. - Smllln' Through. Because Igne Drake's Little World appears to be centered around Athens-or ls it George Fox? --,we bestow on her A.M.L.P. - Athens' Most Likely Prospect. It seems that Carl Ellison has always been such a bother to the teachers, so to him we say T.P. No, not Teacher's Pet, but Teach- er's Pest. Bob Emery and Iimmy McCullough have most assuredly won M.M. - Master of Music - for their outstanding work in McClain's new dance band, sometimes known as Korny King and His Little Kernels. There's one person that Garnett Frye likes more than anyone else-and she doesn't mind telling you so -: on her we confer a C, for Conceited. Delores Knute Garman has been wearing an engagement ring for quite some time, but the lucky boy has enlisted: so to her we give W.l.A.N. - Wra're in the Army Now. By the way, thats one of her most popular topics of conversation. It has come to our attention that Wallace Gossett will soon be off to the fabled land of Sunkist Oranges, Bathing Beauties, and count- less other joys: so to Wallace we can only say G.W.Y.M. - Go West Young Man.' Being an industrious Latin student through four years, we think Eddie Hope will appreciate his one-letter degree E -Ego. But what man doesn't like himself? We notice that Guy Hunter's hair is getting old quite rapidly. This we can't account for, but we title him O.l. - Old lronsides. Mary Hannah Irvine recently had her fortune told, so to her we give S.G. -- Superstltious Girl. ln offering to Hazel and Carl links and Hazel and Hannah Boggs the degree A.S.L.T.W. we wish to remind them tthat Actions Speak Louder than Words. As Miriam Iones never seems quite able to reach any definite conclusions about her boy friends, we bestow on her U - Undecided Have you ever noticed how fast Robert lud- kins is?-l mean what a fast driver he is. No one capable of such great speed should ever be late anywhere, so on him we confer B.N.L. - Better Never Late. At this time we wish to give to Paul Lyon the converse of Mr. Iudkins' degree, namely, B.L.T.N. - Better Late than Never. There is an old saying that Little Boys are to be seen and not heard. This is a fine adage, but it doesn't particularly apply to Iimmy Iury and Orville Karnes: therefore, we have fixed it so that their degrees read S.A.l-L - Seen and Heard. Because Edith Kennedy and Marion Lowden have one very outstanding ability in common, we give them D.W.G.A - Do We Get Around l Need we say more? Still water runs deep goes the proverb. lf this be true, we wonder if Helen McBee, Ioe Daugherty, l-larry lohnson, and Harry Ross don't merit B.G. - Budding Genius. R.R. is our degree for Tommy Ladd,-ohl nol not railroad- Rainsboro Romeo. Gene Lawson seems to have been the eb- ject of affection of a certain Freshman girl for some time: to him we give M.E.H.S.T.G. - Mine eyes have seen thee, Glory. Because Katy Kisling gets along unusually well with the younger boys, we confer on her l.A.l.A.l-l. - lust an infant at heart. Iames Leach, you have earned L.M. - Ladies' Man ' because of your fetching ways of flirting with 'most all the girls. Kenneth Leath and Eldon Newland are really very bashful in schooll But we think they're N.A.S.B. - Not Always so Bashfull To Billy Lucas and Merrill Stewart, who seem to be quite interested in the girls, and especially certain girls, we give L.B.'-'Ladies Bewarel One seldom sees either Gladys McCoy or Edith Smiley without seeing the oher one, and so on them we bestow I.P. -Hlnseparable Pals. ' Because Iimmy Mossbarger is inclined to be rather slow in catching on, we give him A.L.B. - A Little Behind. Since Martin Pollard is the oldest member of the class, he should, rightfully, set all us young- er members a fine example: but lt occurs to us that he needs a little Bertie to help him con- trol hls temper. Therefore we bestow on htm B.B.A,H. - Better Begin at Home. To Paul Orr, who always appears so shy of the ladies, we give simply a B for Bachelor, -but not if the girls can help it, Paul. lust recently Lulu Parales had her appendix xemovedhso to her we give M.S. - Minus Something. , We understand that Margie Penwell gets a diamond for graduation: on her we bestow C, for Congratulations On Bernard Bradshaw, Rollin Ravenscraft, Kenneth Sollars, and Dwight Seaman we confer Y.l.G.F. - You're Iolly Good Fellows. Because Elsie Cook and Dane Ridgeway al- ways look so happy together, we give him E.P.A.I. - Elsie's Pride and Ioy. Since Herschel Riley, our president, has taken on his own shoulders the responsibility of trying to run McClain High these past two years, we wonder what it will ever do without him in the future. We find no degree worthy of his great ability. Pauline Royse, who runs around a great deal with Betty Ann Yankee, gets A.G.C. - A Good Companion. Can you guess why we give Irene Ruddle M.B. - Make Believe ? Well, it seems that she wore a diamond for a while. You weren't trying to fool some one were you, Irene? Because David Lee Smith hangs around some girls so much, we give him S.G.M.C.F. - Some Girls' Most Constant Friend. Since she is invariably pleasant to converse with, we confer on Margery Smith L.P. - Hass You've built your past So don't blame us We've done our best To just be just, You folks that have been as sugar and spice Will naturally get something good and nice But, if you've been bad, Strengthen your nerve For what you get will be what you deserve. To EDWARD HOPE, the Walter Winchell of our class, we give this beautifully tuned radio. Any time you care to sign off, Edward, your pause will be one that refreshes. This tube of lipstick we give to BETTY BRAD- SHAW. Girls do wear it nowadays, Betty. Since WALLACE GOSSETT is rather slow to catch on, we give him this greased pole. Practice up, Wallie. To MARY HANNAH IRVINE we give this rope so that she can lasso a man. Since we never hear LEROY SWAYNE, we give him this gag-just to be sure. This box of powder goes to RUTH CARMEAN. Note the change of color, we agree that this will be much more becoming. This big A goes to HARRY ROSS so that he may live up to his nickname ot Einstein. It's your first in science isn't it, Harry? Lovable Personality. Although Hap Schmidt is one of the big- gest boys in the class, one would never know it by his actionsg so on him we bestow S.A.K. -- Still a Kid. To Ruth Taylor, who is really indispensible to the eachers, we give T.L.I-I. -- Teachers' Little Helper. Did anyone ever see anything go on in Mc- Clain that Elizabeth Ann Todhunter wasn't in it? So to her we give M.B.B. - McClain's Busy Body. Because Leroy Swayne is always willing to laugh whether or not something is funny, we confer on him A.G.A. - A Good Audience. Because for twelve years we've had a hard time telling Geraldine and Gwenalene apart, we say to them W.W. - Who's Who ? Since limmy Vwlatt always acts so juvenile, we have found it necessary to withhold his degree until he grows up. ' We understand that Isabelle Wheaton got herself engaged rather quickly-but not for long. To her we give F.W. - Fast Worker. To lane White we give a Minor Degree. 'Nuff said. Because he has no use for anything that re- sembles work, we give lack Wilkins L.B. - Lazy Bones. Why is it that Betty Ann Yankee has a habit of frowning when she sees a certain Junior boy in company of another girl? Would O.I.O! - Ohl Iohnny, Ohl -suggest an answer? Finally we come to Margaret Winfough. She is truly an outstanding girl and many degrees are rightfully hers, but we think none would describe her better than E.C. - Everybody's Choice. Now you've heard our contribution to this day of fun: We hope there'll be no hurt feelings and nobody'll want to run. For it has been most respectfully submitted by the committee: lean Kilpatrick, chm. Margaret Cavanaugh Ralph Kems, lr. Miss Adelaide Shull, Adviser 6'1'ffs HARRY JOHNSON receives this joke book so that he will smile at least once in a while. This compass goes to ERNESTINE COOPER just in case she ever gets out of Rainsboro. A life membership in the funnel club is awarded to CARL ELLISON. HANNAH BOGGS receives this string of 36 A's to make up for all the cuts she has taken from teachers that couldn't tell Hannah from Hazel. Because we never see GENE CAPLINGER with- out Helen Schiller we give him this booklet entitled How to Keep From Being Hen- pecked. To KATY KISLING we give a life membership in the T.T. lbetter known as tattle-talel club. To HAZEL BOGGS we give this box of rouge so that she might never lose her rosy cheeks. This comb goes to BILLY COLLINS. We do hope you use it, Butch. To IRENE RUDDLE we give thtis piece of ma- terial. We advise you to sew it to the hem of your dresses Renie, so your knees won't be constantly showing in class. This man goes to IDABELLE WHEATON-it's only a doll but now we can see just who you are talking about for a change. We give this tube of lipstick to ROBERT EMERY. We hope you haven't tasted this flavor, Bob. This can of high test gasoline goes to VIVA NELL BAXLA. We hope it will speed you up cr little, Viva. We present GUY HUNTER with this runt pig to remind him of his father's business and since the old saying says that like father like son we want you to start practicing, Guy. We are proud to present NANCY BOYER with these packages of very valuable bobby pins so that she may find more and better ways of putting up her hair. This book entitled Training Rules and How to Keep Them we give to our worthy presi- dent and basketball captain, HERSCHEL RILEY. 'lo EVELYN ANGEL we give this little guitar. Now you won't have to borrow Paul's Evelyn. To IAMES WATT we give this electric fence- to kep off the women. lust let the battery run down, Jimmy, 'cause no one will touch it anyway. , We present this magic slate to RUTH TAYLOR so that she may write boys names to her hearts content and never run out of space. These keys to the class ao to LUCILLE COMBS and BERNARD BRADSHAW so that they may come in and stop being so distant to all of us. BESSIE MARCUM is to be the proud owner of this dictionary. Read it and see if there isn't something you don't know, Bessie. Sample this jug of swet cider, ORVILLE KAR- NES, so that you will know what to sell the public. To HELEN MCBEE we present this friendship ring-cherish it always, Helen. These iars of sand we nive to CARL JINKSI ROI LIN RAVENSCRAFT, and IOE DAUGH- ERTY to make them feel at home in case they ever leave the farm. Within the pages of this scrap book is the his- tory of Eldon Newland. We hope MARIORIE SMITH will enjoy it because she really is very fond of dear old Bear. We atve to PAUL ORR this box of dates. This should make up for all those he has missed tn high school To IEAN KILPATRICK we give this large hand- kerchief with which to dry those many tears she has shed during high school. This hook and sinker we give to MARY IOY COLER. We hear you have the line to go with tt, Ioy. This pop gun goes to KENNETH LEATH so that he can go hunting without getting hurt. This little shoe we present to PAULINE ROYSE and to her pal BETTY ANN YANKIE we atve its mate. This should keep you two inseparables always that way. KENNETH SOLLARS receives this can of Iohn- sons Glo-Coat. Now, Ken, you can watch Charlene glow. To MARGIE PENWELL who can really hold her men we proudly present this certificate of merit for being the best of the senior class in that respect. This egg we present to BILLY LUCAS. lt's a start toward the 19 you promised to eat, Bill. Because the majority of the class can never tell them apart, we present these identification tags to JERRY and GWEN WARD. We are proud to present this little bee to RALPH KERNS as a symbol of himself. You know, flittlng from one beauty to another. To DOROTHY BARRETT we give this date book in which she can keep her one date a week. There is usually someone in the class who gets a milk bottle, this year it's DAVID LEE SMITH. Guess where it's from, Dave? This big i goes to GARNETT FRYE, not as a reminder of the present but to remember the past. To ROBERT IUDKINS we give this bottle of glue. Now maybe you can get stuck on someone else, for a change. ROBERT ALLEN receives these two pairs of skates, now you should be able to skate, Robert. To GENE PAUL LYONS we give this tiny piano, don't tear this one up too, Paul. MIRIAM IONES receives this little gold basket- ball- this should always remind you of your hero, Bob Miller. To HAPPY SCHMIDT we give this book entitled How to Part Your Hair and Leave Your Brains perfectly Balanced. MERRILL STEWAT receives this cake of Ivory soap. It floats and it's 99 and 44fl00 per- cent pure. To CLYDE BARRETT we present this ticket to the 1941 World Series. Welcome back, Clyde. This cradle is our gift to MARTIN POLLARD. Now you can rock your girl friends, Martin. IANE WHITE receives this little turkey, this should remind you of your minor boy friend, Turk. To GLADYS McCoy we give this tiny traveling bag because she is going to school in Iune. Good lock, Gladys. DANE RIDGEWAY, the class hamburger king, receives this onion so that he will be sure to keep his food well seasoned. To IEANNE SATTERFIELD we give this hair net to keep her hair as nice as it looks now. We award IIMMIE MOSSBARGER with this Now you have what you tried so hard to get these last four years, Jimmy. Better luck next time. THOMAS LADD received this curling iron so that Iosephine Poraker may keep his curls intact. We hear she henpecks you, Tommy -tut, tut. IIMMY LEACH receives this pair of blinders so that he wont be temtped to wink at the girls so much. Because she is both meek and quiet and we can never tell when she is around, we be- stow this megaphone to MARGARET WIN- FOUGH. To IIMMY MCCULLOUGT we give this bag of kisses. He seems to want them bad enough. I-IAZEL IINKS gets this bell so that she may at- tract some attention. To MARGARET CAVANAUGH we give this roll of scotch tape. This will always remind you of your Ir. Sr. Dance date with Iames Scotchy Watt. Last but by far not the least we give to LULU PARALES this rose bud. Now Charles Bud Uhl will always be remembered. After all's said and done lt was only in fun From Libby and Eldon and Mel Who know all, see all, and tell. Eldon Newland Marion Lowden Elizabeth Anne Todhunter Ioseph Woodruff, adviser Class Knocker Before turning this angry mob loose upon a peaceful world, it becomes the duty of the three perfect seniors, Edythe, Iirnmy, cmd I to prepare the public for the worst. Ladies, Gentlemen, girls, and boys, lust be quiet and not make noise, We hope you can take it, because it's all in fun, So come on chillun listen and run. Robert Emery, a good musician and a good scholar is the only man who scratches his pan- cake and puts molasses on his back. Hello, absent-minded! Betty Anne Yankee has as much pep as a possum. They say wheaties will give a person rep, Betty. Iimmy Watt said Margaret Cavanaugh was c thorn in his side. Her elbow stuck him. Carl Ellison has just joined the Dead End Kids. He has been kicked out of school so much. Katylee Kisling used to have a sweet dis- position till she became a senior-but, she got seninritis the same as Garnett Frye. We wonder if Guy Hunter got the gray hair from studying so much. Hannah Boggs should get a patent on that walk. Carl links, the farmer of our class, will have ct lot of work to do before he becomes a Lincoln. Iano White cries about her boy friend all the time. She might think she is in love, but really, jane, it's just one of those minor crushes. Stick to apples, Orville Karnes, you can't make money on pool halls. lean Kilpatrick thinks she is the leader of our class. Do those C's on your grade card stand for chemistry, lean? A horse is man's best friend, Clyde Barrett, so don't do business with the business end of one. Everybody on second floor thought the build- ing was condemned, but it was only Ieanne Satterfield walking down the hall. Ernestine Cooper goes with the Bainbridge boys. The Greenfield boys won't date her. Remember it is all right to fly high, Eugene l.awson, but you have to come down sometime. Hazel Boggs must think she has pretty teeth. She is always showing them. To silent Harry Iohnson, it is a good thing you can run or the girls would have you sure. Miriam lones likes to get help on tests, but when it comes to getting help from her, you are all out of luck. Mather Barrett, why don't you get a date with some of the girls that you talk about. Then you could tell about your experiences. We wonder if Marion Lowden would like to have a date with someone that isn't going steady and is under 25 years of age. Iames Jury was the ex-published of the Flash, What's the matter, Iimrny, did you get cold feet? Dorothy Barrett is so tight she squeaks when she walks. Loosen up, Dorothy, and you will have more friends. To Ralph Kerns, who has a sweetheart in every port, we say, Going steady means to go with just one girl, so why get mad when the other boys date the rest'? Mary Hannah Irvine fs the President of the Girl Reserves, but we wish to inform her that she isn't capable of running the whole school system. George Bell, the boy who has the best girl and the best car in the country, we give this bit of advice, because we are quite sure he needs it. There are better cars made every day and as far as your girl is concerned, you may have her and no one will be hurt about it, The sooner Ruth Taylor learns not to boss the 6th period typing class, she will be better liked. Elizabeth Ann Todhunter should enter in a foot race. She gets a lot of practice running after a certain boy behind Herschel's back. ls that true, Libby? Don't forget your innocent looks and ways with which you try to fool the public. Edward Hope goes with the underclassmen. The older girls know him. Idabelle Wheaton has a diamond-or is it just cut glass? V During our four years of High School, we haven't exactly gotten acquainted with Hazel links. Loosen up, Hazel, we are all human. lack Wilkin, the boy of our class, who is going to be a constructor of a large toll bridge, we say: lack, don't forget to allow for the ex- pansion. Some people can hardly tell Geraldine and Gwenlene Ward apart. They are almost iden- tical twins with the exception of their actions. That's one big relief, anyway! Robert Iudkins, the boy who must have plenty of money and a car to get dates, we say, you may have them all, Bob, because we don't care for that kind of a girl. Our advvice to Ruth Carmean is: Don't ex- pect to get your own way all the time. This advice also comes special delivery from Wil- rnington. Eldon Newland would have done much bet- .er in basketball if he would have left the girls alone and gone tc- bed early. Evelyn Angel is an angel with a dirty face. She is very quiet in school, but when she is out, she is a whiz bang. To Billy Collins, who gets excited at the sight of any woman, we say: Take it easy, greasy, you got a long way to slide. Nancy Boyer always has a different hairdo. They certainly are becoming. Nancy, especially when you wear it in a knot. Iimmy Mossbarger quit playing basket ball for the good of the team. Bessie Marcum, the fastest typist in school, made 84 words a minute on a speed test. She always takes speed tests the first period since there isn't a teacher there. Paul Orr should watch what he says when he is in the pool room. You know, Paul, your father is a preacher. Edith Smiley was for Roosevelt in the recent election. We wonder why she is showing so much interest toward Willkie. Don't let the boy friend change your politics, Edith. To Bernard Bradshaw we say: All that glit- ters is not gold, so don't be tempted. Pauline Royse, the tiny tot of the Class, is also the Grandma of the Class. How many good teeth did you say you had? Sometimes the women will run after you, Ioe Daugherty, but you have to give them some reason to do so. Helen McBee could be better liked, if she would be more friendly. The President of our class, Herschel Riley, is in love again. Why love them and leave them and then go back to them? This year Mary loy Coler is our Class Big Baby, her theme song is BABY ME. Rollin Ravenscraft, why don't you use some of your sorghum molasses on your girls so you can stick to them? Margery Smith should keep her nose out of other peoples business. Maybe she will get along better. l-larry Ross, the self appointed School Boy Patrol, sits on the front seat in the school bus to watch everything so he can tell the school bus driver. Marjorie Penwell can't make up her mind which fellow she wants to go with. That's funny -- we never did see her with anyone. David Lee Smith says he is going to college. From his high school record, they won't even let him inside the door. Kathryn Cochran thinks she knows it all. We wonder if she knows what those big words she uses mean. Tommy Ladd must have a wonderful time never going anyplace but Rainsboro. He would be all right if he would get over those country ways and actions. Gladys McCoy ts not the cradle robber but the crib robber. How about this, Gladys? Since you are so slow, Paul Lyons, why don'.t you take shots for your trouble? Robert Allen, who has taken a sudden fancy to the women, should take tt easy because they aren't as wonderful as they seem. We advise Gene Caplinger to keep both hands on the wheel so he won't have another wreck. , The Class of '41 has been proud these four years to have the most talkative girls. None other than Betty Bradshaw and Viva Nell Baxla. Experience is the best teacher, jimmy Watt, so get out and get around. Lulu Parales wears so much make-up that she looks like a sign post. ' Wallace Gossett, who never had to learn to swim, just gets into the water and flaps his feet. To jane Drake we ask this question, If a Drake would go out on a wild goose chase, would Miss Gander? james Leach thinks he is a lady killer, but none of the McClain girls have been dying. Margaret Winfough has changed so much, we wonder why she never has any dates. Martin Pollard is taking it easy this year, 'cause next year he will be in the draft. Lucille Combs had to come to school an extra half year to get a half credit. Could it be old age creeping upon you, Lucille? Dwight Seaman is one seaman that doesn't have a girl in every port. We are going to miss you next year, Billy Lucas, 'cause we didn't need step ladders when you were around. We can excuse many of Irene Ruddle's faults, but that laugh is uncalled for. Lowell Dane Ridgeway, a little country boy, is the only person we know who laughs at his own jokes. Leroy Swayne must be part girl, his tongue wags at both ends. When you are going hunting, Kenneth Leath, leave your feet at home, if possible. lt's safer. As you all know Dolores Garman finally got an engagement ring. We hope it doesn't rust, Dolores? Kenneth Sollars is just too good and too meek. Some of these days you are going to realize the fun you have missed in dear old McClain. Merrill Stewart certainly is popular. l-le even rated an eighth grader. This Class Knocker has but two pages in the year book. So we cannot start to write enough about the big red head of our class, it might cause a large windstorm. So we won't say much about you, Garnett Frye, but we know the world is round, and that certainly isn't any sign you have been around. But it does seem there should be one day in this big, wide, world you could hold. With all your faults, we love you still, We had our fun, you had your thrill, As years roll by, please do forgive, We wish you well, where' you live. Edythe Kennedy lantes McCullough Harold Schmidt I. W. Griesheimer, adviser Class Prophecy We, members of the class of 4l look for- ward to Greenfield in the year 1961. Although the size of the town has changed and it is now a great metropolis, the activity of Saturday night still continues and Sundays are yet spent in worship. For the first time since our gradua- tion way back in 1941 the entire class has assembled. This reunion was not previously planned but brought about by mere coincidence. The circus, which numbers over half of our class in its personnel, ts now in town. We would like to have you visit us this particular week-end and once again see the members of our former class. Today, Saturday, April l, 1961, Collins's Super-Colossal Circus of the Century came to town, so let's go in and look around. On the way to the main tent we see various concessions and side shows, featuring former McClain graduates. The Strong Man is Wallace Gossett. After we have seen his exhibition of strength, we wander on to visit the opposites of the circus, the midget Pauline Royce, and the tall woman, Katie Kisling, how she has grown. Leaving them after a few moments, we visit the hot dog stand run by Mary Hannah Irvine: assisting her are the two Boggs sisters, Hazel and Hannah. While we are eating our hand- wiches, we hear the gay tunes played on the :alliope by Iames Watt. Leaving here we faint- ly hear the sensual rhythm of the snake charm- er's flute-the snake charmer being none other than Marion Lowden. Next to Marton's show we see Lulu Parales who is a wonderful fortune teller. Let's go in and see what she has to say. She tells us that there are a few of the class who are not present but she can see in the crystal globe exactly what they are doing. Edward Hope and Kenneth Sollars, the class's brilliant scientists, have discovered a theory much more practical than Einstein's, so they say, but, like his, no one can understand it. Eugene Lawson is flying in the United States Army Air Corps. In regards to army life, we find that it seems to have attracted the former Dolores Gorman, who is now living in Alabama. Eldon Newland as we all expected has turned out to be a great athlete. Hazel links has taken Nurses' training and is now employed in New York. After taking a post-graduate commercial course, Nancy Boyer became a Private Secretary to Iames Leach who has discovered a new way to make mouse traps. Guy Hunter is the man- ager of Greenfield's Packing-House. We wonder why he isn't at the circus tonight? In Pearces Cafe one of the largest in town, Lulu sees Dane Ridgeway preparing supper for Carl Ellison and Dwight Seaman, iThey should be ashamed of themselves, keeping Dane away from the circusj. lack Wilkins from his experience in High School has turned into a private investigator, and David Lee Smith, although it is hard to believe, is now a great actor. This is all Lulu is able to tell us about those who were not here, so let's go on to the big tent, stopping first at the Ward Girl's booth. Gwenaline from her ex- perience in Mr. Woodruf'f's chemistry class is now making cotton candy, and Geraldine is from her work in Mr. Sitterle's classes, taking in the money. On the way we happened to see Thomas Ladd who is the circus policeman, removing Orville Karnes from under the tent. The last concession we see before reaching the tent is the usual one found at all circuses, the fan- dancers. Usually only one person has the fea- ture billing but here there are several, in fact an entire troupe, Ruth Taylor, Lucille Combs, lrene Ruddle, and ldabelle Wheaton. Now finally for the big tent: james William Collins, the owner of the circus, in order to save one salary has taken over the position of cashier, so we get our tickets from him and wander on into the tent which is already filled to capacity as the show is about to begin. We have scarcely found our seat when the blare of the band begins with the old favorite The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze, meaning none other than our own Mather Bar- rett whose partner is lean Satterfield. The band, lead by the aged maestro, Professor Maurice King, is composed of Ioy Coler, playing the drums from past instruction by Dane Iseman, class of 40. In the sax section we find Robert Emery, succeeder to Artie Shaw, and Iames McCullough. Evelyn Angel is playing guitar and Dorothy Barrett is holding the trumpet sec- tion alone. Following the band's noisy number the ring master, lames Mossbarger proceeds to announce the next attraction, Madamoisellt Frye, famed bareback rider, with her troop of trained horses. Succeeding Madamoiselle Frye's per- formance, William Lucas and his juggling act, iWe remembered he did a lot of that in Mc- Clain Bookkeepingl makes its appearance in the center ring, while Rollin Ravenscraft and his performing dogs are in the lower ring. In the 3rd ring is Ioseph Daugherty who has become the world's leading cowboy. After these act- the rings are again filled with other entertain- ments. Harry Iohnsonf commonly known as Fearlessl is the greatest lion tamer the universe has ever known. Paul Lyons and Gene Cap- linger, speed demons, filled the second ring with their small racing cars. The clowns take the last ring. They are none other than brother and U.--my sister, Betty and Bernard Bradshaw. Here comes Harry Ross down the aisle selling peanuts, and right behind him selling balloons, is Marjorie Penwell, who is almost as light as the balloons. The people are fillng out of the tent now so let's go and find you suitable accommodations for the night. McBee's Hotel is the very place. Helen started out as a stenographer twekty years ago but now she owns one of the largest buildings in Greenfield. She also has the dis- tinction of having the only hotel run entirely by women. Bessie Marcum is the elevator girl, keeping her fingers in practice for typing by pushing the electric buttons in the elevator. Edith Kennedy takes the place of bell boy chang- ing into somewhat a different uniform than drum-maiorette. We will now leave you for this evening and pick you up about 10:00 in the morning. Sunday a.m. l0:00 Now let us take you to the cathedral. This magnificent cathedral was started in 1951 and was just finished last year. As we enter the huge doors, our first glance is to the beautiful organ whic his situated on the left side of the pulpit. Here comes the choir, we'll imagine that, there are only three, Ralph Kerns, Margaret Winfough, and Harold Schmidt, who never has' gotten out of the habit of collecting hair ribbons, evidently, as we see she is wearing one of the trophies now. Before the service begins, let's look around and see if there are any of the members of the class of 4l here. Oh, yes, there is Robert Allen, he is the town's leading banker now. There is George Bell with Ada Lou, of course. just entering the door is Robert Iudkins, the tractor driving instructor: he had quite a bit of such experience back in 4l. There is the editor of Greenfield's leading news- paper, Herschel Riley, and with him is Elizabeth Ann Todhunter, who recently graduated from nursing school. Martin Pollard, Greenfield's most outstanding farmer is sitting just in front of Kathryn Cochran. She is happily married to a Major in the Army. Beside her is Margaret Cavanaugh, who is now a dancing teacher, ibut she always did have quite a bit of ability in that linej Carl links, now a quiet farmer, is entering the door with Kenneth Leath, who has a furlough from the Navy, and LeRoy Swayne, who has made important discoveries in the use of colors. Over there in the corner are Viva Nell Baxla and Margery Smith, who still work in the ten-cent store. But look, the organists are taking their seats. I forgot to tell you, Gladys McCoy and Edith Smiley just couldn't stand to be separated and so they took up organ duets and play here every Sunday. Iean Kilpatrick who has always longed to be an organist is now keeping the organ well repaired. lane White, arranges all the music which is played: she is stil playing her accordian, needless to say. Oh!! there is someone we didn't see at first. lt's none other than the famous movie star --Betty Yankie-this must be her vacation from Hollywood. We must be quiet. The minister is coming. lt's none other than Iames Iuryp we are sure you'll enjoy this sermon. This prophecy is of the class of 4l We hope you like the way it's done. Since truly now we part our way, Perhaps we'll meet as said some day. Iazie Drake . Ernestine Cooper Paul Orr A. D. Pitcher, adviser flass Will We, the Seniors, the Class of '41, being duly equipped with progressive minds and realizing that the future generation must profit by our great mistakes, do hereby bequeath in our last will and testament our highest honors, knowing that no underclassmen can exceed the lofty principles we have established. First, to the Iuniors we give our right to be called Seniors: also we recommend their free use of the faculty in helping them run the school. Next, to the Sophomores we will our ability to show up anyplace and do every conceivable thing under the sun. To the Freshmen we bequeath our mature ways and superior knowledge so that some day they might be Seniors. To the Custodians we leave the entire school grounds, hoping that after we graduate they, the school grounds and possibly the ianitors too, may be returned to their good condition prior to our entrance into high school. To the Faculty we leave the remembrance of the most provocative and headstrong Senior class that ever graduated or ever will graduate from McClain High. Also, we file our advanced education on the art of debating with Miss Gray for future reference. The personal bequeaths are as follows: Herschel Riley wills his presidency and boxing gloves to Charlie Limes. Mather Barrett wills his ability to be late to Mr. Woodruff's class to Billy Butcher. Evelyn Angel gives her right to be with Glenna Cogan to Gene Alexander who has been trying SO hard. Katy Kisling leaves her mischievious and kitten- lsh ways to her cousin Alice Wilson. Martin Pollard, McC1ain's Romeo, leaves his place in the feminine hearts of M.H.S. to anyone who can crowd him out. Marion Lowden leaves her sterling ability to factnate men to Phyllis Daniels. Robert Emery, the baby of the class, gives his it to Freddy Narcross. characteristics to Iuntor Starn. Lula Parales gives her ability Dorothalee Copeland. Robert Allen leaves his skating to Bobby Zeeck. Bessie Marcum bequeaths her above 80 to any girl who Iimmy Leach wills his ability girls to Donald Allen. to tell jokes, to accomplishments typing speed of is fast enough. to kiss all the Ruth Taylor leaves all her expert knowledge of history to Ice Mershon. Nancy Boyer wills her unruly hair and totally different style of hairdress to Elizabeth Wag- ner. Also her knack of getting around to Francis Black. Bernard Bradshaw leaves his ability to read funny books in school and get away with Iane Drake leaves her wonderful knowledge of English and men to Vivian Carson. Wallace Gossett's firm foundations, otherwise known as feet, are given to Dwight Clayton. Miriam Iones leaves her ability to get to school IUST on time to anyone who can make it. Guy Hunter leaves his arguing to Billy Howard. llmmy McCullough gives his ability to feed the same line to all the teachers to David Bussard. Dorothy Barrett wills her musical talent with her trumpet to Margaret Miller. Itmmy Watt wills his excessive ability to al- ways be in the wrong place at the right time to Boyd Cleveland. Viva Nell Baxla, Hazel and Hannah Boggs, Helen McBee, and Hazel links will their quietness to anyone who can be that quiet. Paul Orr gives his bold front to Robert Pertell. Ruth Carmen gives her skating ability to Gloria Zimmerman. Happy Schmidt wills his efforts to go with Gare nett Frye to Charles Limes who can. Margaret Cavanaugh leaves her even temper- ment-always mad-to Bessie Boggs. lack Wilkins, alias Blubber, the spice of life around McClain, wills his originality and cleverness to any underclassman who can keep McClain High flowing with mirth as Blubber has done these last four years. Ioy Coler leaves her coy ways to Ada Lou- Mason. Eldon Newland wills his capibilities in all sports to Don Grate. , Ernestine Cooper wills her business ability to Betty Holmes Mary Hannah Irvine wills her good-natured corpulance and success in baking to Helen Louise Mossbarger. ln every class there's a sheik. ln our's its Gene Lawson, who bestows his Hart-Schaffner and Marx appearance and good looks to Bobby Krick. lean Kilpatrick wills her artificial motions while talking to Hazel Mae Clickner. Gene Caplinger gives his ability to drive with one arm to Ned Wilson. Garnett Frye leaves her sterling golddigging qualities to Iosephine Mason. Pauline Royse and Betty Ann Yankie, the twins' o fthe class, give their inseparable qualities to lane Ann I-lull and Eileen Cordes. Carl links leaves his ready half wit to Robert Birkhimer. lane White leaves her accordian playing to Sally Lou Roifinger. I-larry Iohnson leaves his quiet ways and his ability on the track to Freddy Cluff. ldabell' Wheaton leaves her arguing to Iosephine Foraker. Robert Iudkins leaves his knack for wrecking cars and running out of gas to Dick Dwyer. The Wards, Geraldine and Gwenaline, leave their names as twins to Albert and Alberta Driver. Iimmy Iury leaves his journalistic capabilities to Wayne Fultz. Edith Smiley and Gladys McCoy give their right to go with underclassmen to any of the lunior girls who get hard up for dates. Orville Karnes leaves his billiard skill to How- ard Ellis. Betty Bradshaw gives her baby face to Mary Sagar. Ralph Kerns leaves his pugilistic nature to Booker Bass. Elizabeth Todhunter leaves her pouting instinct to Mary Mildred Hall. Tommy Ladd leaves his dormant nature to Hay- ward Riley. Dolores Garman leaves her right to be engaged when she's a Senior to Charlene Johnson. Jimmy Mossbarger leaves his technique to Clyde Butler. Edith Kennedy leaves her record of breaking all speed laws to Maud Winegar. Kenneth Leath leaves his ability with a gun to Frankie Irvine. Margery Penwell leaves her ability to stay slen- der to all girls who think they need it. Billy Lucas leaves his long lanky form to Billy Pitcher. Jean Satterfield wills her excess weight to Fern Cook in hopes that their weights may be equalized. Paul Lyons gives his ability to get two dates at once to Bob Clyburn who needs a few. Margery Smith wills her misfortune of being stood up to Ruth Yankie. Rollin Ravenscratt, who thinks he's all the girl's Romeo, gives his Ronantic thoughts to Har- old Harmont who has the same impression. Harry Ross, Joe Daugherty, Dwight Seaman, and Kenneth Sollars will their silent orderly con- duct to the eighth grade who show a defi- nite need. A Irene Ruddle leaves her 'sweet disposition and lack of deceit to Harriett Ann Hafler. Dane Ridgeway wills his right to go with Rains- boro girls to Pete Parales who would like to. Margaret Winfough leaves her ability to be heard anytime, anywhere to Donna Jean West. Merrill Stewart leaves his speed of foot, on skates, et cetera, to John Matheny. To Johnny Todhunter, David Lee Smith leaves the right to go steady, but we hope Johnny does a better job of it than David did. LeRoy Swayne leaves his haughty walk and his egotistical nature to Jack Dreher. Clyde Barrett leaves his ability to handle ani- mals to John Franklin Fairley. Now maybe that pony will mind. Lucille Combs leaves her nursing ability to Jane Durnell, so that she may take care of Eddie Robinson if he gets hurt in football. Bill, Kay and I were chosen to write this will because it would take up too much time and space to enumerate all of the good char- acteristics we could leave. Since we should not want to deprive anyone of these fine gifts, which we are too bashful to name, we shall leave them in possession of Chuck Willet and let him distribute them as they are needed. Attested to this First day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred forty-one. Edward Hope Kathryn Cochran William Collins J. C. Sitterle, adviser Class Ubifuary We gather here today to pay a passing tribute to a life we love and to learn how grad- uation may be swallowed up in victory. This class, born September 10, 1928, passed to its future awards May 28, 1941, and with its passing a chapter in the life history of McClain High School is closed. It is in loving memory of this class we pay these brief tributes. A few dates and names and a few places 7 have marked the course of its life with the Q many changes and crises which have given A trend and quality to its character. No secret is revealed in saying that the Class of '41 leaves behind it an unblemished, unconquerable, and untarnished record. Tthe general expression of sympathy and sorrow, along with the presence of a throng of mourners, tell the story of a popular class that has worked and studied to- gether. Casting aside likes and dislikes a spirit of fellowship, goodwill, and cooperation have prevailed through the years. Those who are left to mourn its passing in- clude the faculty, students, and administrators. A year-old grief is still a wound Which yet again may bleed: A twelve year grief is but a scar That no one stops to heed. So look at grief which comes today A tom and jagged thtin, And try to see how it will head When dogwood blooms, some spring. And try to fancy how with time Its causes will pass from mind, And you will wonder when you see 1 The mark it leaves behind. ' . A See how this grief which now is fresh, So torturing, so sore, Will in the end be like the rest, A little scar, no more. Robert Allen Jack Wilkin Jane White Miss Ruth Thomas, adviser A 5'enior's Dream As we think of the days gone by And dream of days to come, We realize that Commencement means Our work has just begun. We cannot tell the future Of this class of forty-one: But I know We'll never falter 'Til the victory is Won. We seniors now are ready Like Washington we bravely go To meet whatever life may bring With a heart for friend or foe. Conquering and still to conquer We are faring forth today, Resolved to do the hard things That we find along the Way. It's a steep, rough road to victory With hills along the way: But the price of the final trophy With eager hearts We'll pay. We'll keep our eyes on the summit, As the difficult course We run, Keep faith with our Alma Mater To complete the work begun. Written by - Gladys McCoy Complete committee -- Evelyn Angel Harry Iohnson Aufograpfzs Working with the staff cmd advising them were PRINTERS Greenfield Printing and Publishing Company Greenliold. Ohio ENGRAVERS Iahn and Ollier, Chicago, Illinois SENIOR PORTRAITS Hathaway Art Studio. Chillicothe, Ohio GROUP PICTURES C. O. Diqqs. Greeniield, Ohio n. N,- 1 'W an 11A -, . f- ,, ,- w i l . 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