McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

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MEMENTO 19-ii Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1945, of McComb High School, hereby will and bequeath the following unforgettable traits, supreme characteristics, and invaluable possessions. 1. To the unworthy Juniors, we leave our home room, front row chapel seats, and discarded chewing gum, Qfound under said seatsj. 2. To the entire school we leave our unsurpassable grades, talents, looks, traits and dignity. Though we realize that they can never come up to the amazing precedent which we have set before them, we give them our best wishes. You, successors, may consider yourselves fortunate, indeed, to continue in the school which we are so triumphantly leaving. 3. To our teachers, we leave our unusual co-operation, love for study, and unlimited ambition in our quest for formal education. Though they can never hope for an intellectual type of class to come along that can equal ours, may they always remember our devotion, which will inspire them to endeavor to teach succeeding classes as they have ours. Earl Newcomer wills his ability to neck with taller girls to Bussie Rader, who. will probably put the talent to use in the future. Mike Miller wills his sarcastic come-backs to Wilma Farthing, to help Wilma in keeping the teachers in their places, as Mike has always done. Wade Rider wills his good nature and carefree manner to the Freshman class to help them through the three long, hard years ahead of them. Bill Smith wills his position in the City Market to Richard Rader as Richard seems interested in that line of work. Naomi Flickinger wills her knack of falling downstairs without breaking any bones to Margaret Leip, who is to use the art for the entertainment of her fellow students. Leah Nell Pendleton wills her habit of always keeping people waiting to Cleola Inbody, with the intention that Cleola will be ready when her date arrives. Bob Brickman wills his ability to be slapped by Miss Walker and still retain his temper to Johnny Patterson. Jim Rider wills his straight A scholastic record to Wayne Gorrell, knowing VVayne has such a good start in that direction. Doris Miller wills her naturally curly hair to Mary King, providing Mary turns all her metal curlers in to the scrap drive. Bob Pickens wills his motor scooter to Mr. Joseph to enable him to keep closer check on his students. Sara Kiger wills her man-chasing tactics to anyone needing them during the present man- shortage. Dick Moore wills his knowledge of secluded parking places to Gerry Harmon and Richard Farthing, providing they study the stars as Dick always did. Keith Collingwood wills his talent as a Romeo to Hollace Basinger, knowing Hollace will put the art to use immediately. Mildred Walker wills her blushes to Gene Miller, to use in those many embarrasing situations in which he finds himself. VVhitcy Tate wills his marvelous knack of arguing to Bob Smith, who is use the art in next year's Civics class. Marcella Rozelle wills her diminutive stature to Dale Sands, so that the teachers will not have to look up to him. Page fifteen

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MEMENTO 1945 Class History As we bring to a close our twelve eventful years of school life, we wuld like to have you think with us concerning some of the outstanding events of these past years. Very little has been record- ed in the chronicles of our first eight years, but the last four are fully remembered. That our 'past history might be a guiding star to the future classes, we have endeavored to give you our history as it happened. On September 8, 1941, approximately forty Freshmen entered high school, feeling and acting rather green , but hoping to gain more experience during the next few years. Most of us looked forward with dread and some fear to the initiation which had been prom- ised by the Seniors, but it was finally called off. Our officers for this first year were the following: President, Keith Collingwood, Vice Presi- dent, Reva Snavelyg Secretary, Margaret Peneton, Treasurer, Doris Miller, and Reporter, Alice Coakley. For our mottor we chose Onward Ever, Backward Never , our class colors, red and white, ad our flower, the American Beauty Rose. At the beginning of the year we gained one new member, Marjean Campbell, and later on Alyce Baker came into our class. We held a skating party at the Green Mill in Findlay. Later in the year we enjoyed a weiner roast in McDougle's woods. In May, our first year, which we felt was successful, ended and in September we came back as Sophomores. We lost several members of the class including Doris Foltz, Lucille Fleming, Jack Betz, Don Higbie, and Donna Smalley. We elected Ronald Miller as President, Mildred Walker, Vice President, Sara Kiger, Secretary, Doris Miller, Treasurer, and Margaret Peneton, Reporter. Early in the fall we had a Weiner roast at Doris Miller's and in' March we held a party at Leah Nell Pendleton's. Another class party was held at the school house in April, and a second weiner roast was held at Jody Wasson's. Our activities began in earnest this year. The boys did especially well inathletics, and Jody Wasson and Sara Kiger were elected cheerleaders. These positions were held by the two girls dur- ing their Junior and Senior years also. May and vacation came, and in the fall we chose as our Junior class officers the following: President, Margaret Peneton, Vice President, Dick Moore, Secretary-Treasurer, Alice Coakleyg Reporter, Josephine Wasson, and Historian, Leah Nell Pendleton. We gained one new member, Goldie Hahn, but Ellen Hennings, Maxine George, Genevieve Ba- singer, Marjean Campbell, Ruth Ann Graf, Gene Bovee, Harold Payne, Roy Williams, and Roger Shoop were not able to be back with us. To fill our treasury we gave our class play Almost Summer and with the money we earned we gave the banquet in May for the Seniors. We carried out the Dutch theme. We held a skating party in December and later on we had a party at Leah Nell's, this time having a scavenger hunt. All of us looked forward to coming back to our Senior year, but with the exception of the long vacation we had because of the ice and snow, we were busier than ever with our school work and extra activities. Our officers for this year were: President, Dick Moore, Vice President, Bob Brickmang Secre- tary-Treasurer, Keith Collingwood, Reporter, Wade Rider, and Historian, Jim Rider. We welcomed Gene Bovee back and Earl Newcomer also joined us, but we were sorry to lose Ruth Alice Rader. 1 Early in the fall we held a High School Burn at which we initiated the Freshmen. This year we had several parties, we attended a surprise birthday party for Bill Smith in September, had a hay- ride in October, later on we had a partv at Leah Nell's, and also another birthday party. This time for Wade Rider. Our play Nothing But the Truth , was presented May 4th and was very favorably received. On May 19th the banquet was given by the the Juniors in our honor. On May 20th we listened to our Baccalaureate Sermon-which was very impressive. The crowning event of our four years was our Commencement exercises which were held on May 25th. Supt. H. L. Ford of the Fostoria Schools was our speaker. As we come to the close of our twelve years, we have a sad feeling in taking this departure, but we must keep in mind our motto, Onward Ever, Backward Never! Page fourteen

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MEMENTO 1945 Joyce Brandeberry wills her boy-magnetizing ability to Betty Wilson who is to carry on the torch. Alice Coakley wills her definite dislike of school to Shirley Rider, providing Shirley steers clear of an early marriage. Edith Mitchell wills her ability to ignore men to Betty Snively, who seems to be going in the other direction. R1-va Snavely wills her herd of prize cattle to the school janitors, who are to keep them as pets in the furnace room. Bill Lanker wills his rugged manner of playing football to Howard Shoop, in the hope that Howard will become another Les Horvath. Miller Kersh wills his ability to get the women to Leroy Lovell, who is to use it as an aid in finding the perfect mate. Goldie Hahn wills the handicap of having to be in by 11:00 to Harriet Peneton, so that Harriet may devote more time to formal education. Alyce Baker wills her skill as a cook to Eileen Coakley, so that Eileen may change over to the domestic type. Gene Bovce wills his innocent, boyish look to Burdette Flemming, as Burdette seems to even frighten the teachers with his pugilistic character. Margaret Peneton wills her musical talen to Bob Patterson, knowing that Bob will make 'em swoon, as Sinatra does. Jody Wasson wills her taetful way of getting boy friends to Ruthie Routson, whose method requires too much energy. Betty Rader wills her love of farm life to Mary Lou Basye, providing Mary Lou becomes attached to a tiller of the soil. Jay MeDougle wills his habit of piling up cars without being hurt to Merlin Conrad, as Merlin seems destined to become another Barney Oldfield. Dorothy Haddox wills her rather shy manner toward boys to Joan Brecht, as Joan has a rather wolfish personality. John Matyas wills his scientific ability to Dean Norris. Be another Einstein, Dean. The entire Senior Class wills a, dictionary to Mr. Braden, with the hope he and Webster might get together on the English language. In testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty five. Signed: The Senior Class of 1945 by Dick Moore Alice Coakley Mr. Joseph was illustrating an effect of static electricity to the Physics class. Leah Nell, he said, what happens to your underskirt when you take your dress off? The question alone was not embarrassing, but quick as a flash, Wade Rider answered, It sticks to her! Now-how did he know? Several of the dignified Senior boys were feeling ornery one day and put water on each other's seats. Their fun was at its peak when Miss Steiner walked in, and, seeing what they were up to quelled them with the following command: You've had your fung now sit in it! Page sixteen