McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

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Glam On September 3, 1946, forty-three green but eager freshmen entered High School. Nine days later a very peculiar looking ninth grade class appeared. What fellows wouldn't look odd wearing makeup, dresses, and high heels-and the girls, too, wore jeans iwrong side out and backwards? and had half of their hair up. This bizarre attire was, as you may have guessed, worn for our initiation. Now we were officially in high school! We elected the following officers: President, Forest Penetong Vice President, Joe Leonardg Secretary-Trea- surer, Marcele Matyasg Reporter, Dorothy Smithg Historian, Bernice Gorrell. As our class motto we chose, A hard beginning makes a good ending , as our colors, scarlet and grey: and as our flower, the American Beauty Rose. On November 15, we held our first class party at the School Building. What fun! We later had two other parties, the second at the school on March 7 and the last, a weiner roast at the Roadside Park on May 16. Mr. Spirk, who was our advisor, gave us much able assistance throughout the year. Considering ourselves very much adapted to high school life, we, the same forty-three, came back on September 3, 1947, as sophomores. Our class enlarged to forty-five as we acquired two new members - Kenneth Winegardner and Albert Linhart. We chose these officers: President, Bob Finley, Vice President, Dal Lawrence: Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Lankerg Reporter, Eugene Farthing: Historian, Marcele Matyas. This year we chose Mr. McVey as our Advisor. To supplement our treasury we sold pop corn at the basketball games in which many of our boys participated. We again had three class parties: On November 15 at the school, an Easter party at Gene Collingwood's, and a surprise birthday party for Bonnie Wedge. These were enjoyed by all. Coming back to school as Juniors, we found forty-one new shiney rings Cwhich were of course the most beautiful yetb waiting for us. We were very sorry to lose two of our classmates-Marilyn Wagner and Dortha Back. The following officers were elected: President, Margaret Lankerg Vice President, Bonnie Wedge: Secre- tary-Treasurer, Margaret Ewing: Reporter, Jane Fisher: Historian, Joanne Spitsnaugle. Miss Harshman was chosen as our advisor. In November we presented our class play, Aunt Cathie's Cat which was given much applause and appreciation. Finding ourselves considerably busier this year, we found time for just one class party. This was a Christ- mas party held at the home of Ramona Bennett. We all exchanged gifts. This year again found us popping and selling popcorn to enlarge our treasury. In the spring we presented the Seniors with a banquet using a Heaven Theme. Delightful harp melo- dies added to the atmosphere. Afterwards we had our pictures taken-a souvenir of a pleasant evening. At the commencement we served as the honor guard standing at attention while the Seniors marched to the solemn strains of Pomp and Circumstancef' At last the long awaited moment was here, we were forty proud seniors. We were very sorry to lose Wilma Benroth. We elected the following officers: President, Dal Lawrence, Vice President, Bob Finley, Secretary, Mar- garet Lankerg Treasurer, Virginia Miller: Historian Marcele Matyas. We chose Mr. Clapper as our class advisor. On November 7, everyone came in his best attire and we set off for Boles-Dandurand Studios in Tiffin where we had our pictures taken. We selected the three-act comedy, It's a Date for our play which was given November 9. Thus we ended our high school acting careers. A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Bernice Gorrell in her honor on Dec. 21. Our last class party was held in the spring. We contributed 575.00 toward the new caps and gowns which the school is purchasing. On May 21 the Juniors honored us with a banquet. A Mexican Fiesta theme was carried out very effectively. 21

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BOB PREBLE To argue is his main delight And he will do it-wrong or right Football l, 2, 3, 4: Basketball l, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus l, 2: Boys' Glee l, 2: lunior Play: Senior Play: Nat'l Honor Society 3: Annual Staff 4: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Office 4. RU LEA TATE Whenever there was anything tc do, she was helpful clear through. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls' Glee l, 2, 3. 4: Cantata l, 2, 3: Operefta l, 2, 3: F.H.A. Reporter 4. PAUL SHOWALTER ln. Bookkeeping he will get his fame, so watch for his four letter name. lgasketball 1, 2: Softball 1: Office BONNIE WEDGE lt's quality not quantity that counts. GAA l, 2, 3: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls' Glee 1. 2, 3, 4: Cantata 1, Z, 3: lunior Piaf: Senior Play: Operetta l, 2, 3: Class Sec,-Treas., 3: Librarian 2: Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band l: Concert Band 1: Cheerleader 3, 4: Girls' Ensemble 3: Music Club l, 2, 3: G.A.A. Treas. 3. KENNETH WINEGARDNER One can't always be a hero, but one can always be a man. Football 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 2: Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2, 3, 4: Cantata 3, 4: Softball 2, 3, 4: lOfice13: Stage Manager -1: Base- a . Compliments of Jones Funeral Home. 20 IOANNE SPITSNAUGLE Someone once said, A Woman'3 hair is her crowning glory. G.A.A. 1, 2: Y-Teens 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 3. 4: Girls' Glee 1. 2, 3. 4: Cantata 1, 2, 3: Operetta l, Z, 3: Y-Teen Cabinet 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band l. 2, 3, 4: Concert Band l, 2, 3, 4: Office 1. 2: Class Historian 3: Prompter 3: Girls' Ensemble 3: Music Club 3. KEITH RADER Whenever Keith is feeling ill or sick, He calls Nurse Catherine iniqhty quick. Football 1, 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixel Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Glee 1, 2. 3, 4: Operetta l, 2, 3: Student Council 4: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4: Mu sic Club l, 2, 3: F.F.A. Sec. 3, 4. PAT WASHBURN No matter what will be Pat's fate, we know she'll always like to skate. E.H.A. l, 2, 3: G.A.A. l, 2, 3: Y- Tens 3: Mixed Chorus l, 3, 4: Girls Glee 1, 3, 4: Operetta l, 2, 3: lilfarching Band l, 2: Concert Band ERVIN SHUFELT In Physics class he was a wit, with Doc he made such a nit. PAULINE ZELTNER Vulodlctorlan The trombone is one of her assets. she packs the others up in bas- kets. F.H.A. 1: G.A.A. l, 2: Y-Teens 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Girls' Glee l. 2, 3, 4: Operetta l, 2, 3: Librarian l, 2: National Honor Soc. 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Marching Band l, 2. 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Office l, 4: Prompter 4: Kinder- garten Rhythm Band 2: Girls' Ene semble 3: Music Club 1, 2, 3: Song Flutes 3.

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Wd! We the senior class of McComb High School, county of Hancock, state of Ohio, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and fifty, hereby bequeath the following unforgettable traits and priceless pos- sessions: To the School we will the remainder of our treasury to install a soda bar in the back of the study hall. To the Juniors we will our honored and dignified position in the school and in the activities as well as our chapel seats. To the Sophomores we will our good nature which we feel they will need especially in American history. To the Freshmen we will our will power as they are sure to need it in the forthcoming years. To the Faculty we leave the memories of our past deeds and misdeeds as long as they promise not to judge is too harshly. I, Virginia Anderson, hereby bequeath my musical ability to Leroy Butler so he can amuse himself when his motor scooter isn't working. I, Ramona Bennett, hereby bequeath my ability to eat candy in Commercial Law and never get caught to Charles Norway. i I, Ben Basye, hereby bequeath my Ford to Daryl Ewing so Daryl won't have to bum rides when he wants to go somewhere. I, Gene Bishop, hereby bequeath my ping pong ability to Tom Loy so Tom can be champion next year. I, Charles Coakley, hereby bequeath my fast driving to Jack Finley so Jack can get home by the 'deadline'. I, Bob Cosner, hereby bequeath my love for the soil to Raymond George so Ichabod will always be sure of a living. I, Gene Collingwood, hereby bequeath my ability to pile up a car without getting hurt to Doris Leader as this seems to worry her a great deal. I, Bernadine Cusac, hereby bequeath my timidness around boys to Jo Ellen Shoop. I, Margaret Ewing, hereby bequeath my ability to walk in without knocking to Margaret Coakley so she wont have to wait on Charles to open the door. I, Eugene Farthing, hereby bequeath my love of classical music to John Haley so John will have a di- version from hillbilly songs. I, Lucille Farthing, hereby bequeath my ability to remain standing on the gym floor during a game to Bonnie Thomas as Bonnie seems to hug the floor. I, Bob Finley, hereby bequeath my ability to stay with one girl to DavidfDreisbach as Dave seems to be going in the other direction. I, Jane Fisher, hereby bequeath my false teeth to Melvin Peterman so he will have a few extra in case some are knocked out. I, Bernice Gorrell, hereby bequeath my dark rimmed glasses to Jimmy Haughn to give him that dis- tinguished look. I, Betty Hoyt, hereby bequeath my long hair to Bonita Crouse providing Bonita keeps it curled at all times. I, Ronald Kelly, hereby bequeath my knowledge of secluded parking places to Doc Miller so Jim won't smash up the Chrysler on some cow path. I, Margaret Lanker, hereby bequeath my natural curly hair to Bob Sparrowe so he can intrigue the girls. I, Marcella Latta, hereby bequeath my love of Hoytville to Shirley Altman providing Shirley doesn't in- clude Walter in the bargain. I, Dal Lawrence, hereby bequeath my ability to reason efficiently with Mr. Clapper to next year's annual editor. Good luck, Bill. I, Al Linhart, hereby bequeath my height to Alvin Shoop so Alvin won't have to look up to the weaker sex. Compliments of Fleckners Department Store 22