Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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€la£si Ualetuctorg Parents and Friends: We must now bid farewell to our schooldays, and it is in- deed, no easy task for me to express the sentiments of this class on such an occasion. It is with no small touch of sadness that we take leave of Medina High and its fond associations. But, classmates, let us cherish no petty regrets at breaking these ties. Let us rather, look forward to better things to come, for which our schooldays here, have better qualified us. To you people of Medina, this is nothing new or unusual for year after year you have seen a group of young people come be- fore you, for their Commencement exercises and then take their different paths into the world ' s work. No doubt, our lives will differ widely, in the years to come; there will be some who will choose one profession ; others, an- other; but that is of no consequence. Was it not through his curiosity, as well as a desire to help his countrymen, that led Columbus to discover “our own America?” Was it not this same motive which prompted our modern inventors? Recall the deeds of some of the great statesmen of this as well as foreign countries. Has it not need of such lives, that has called them forth? Many men have devoted their lives, and even given their lives to the betterment of our republic. In the past four years, we have learned a more beautiful mean- ing of the term “Service.” Perhaps, some years ago, it was hard for some of us to comprehend the gladness to lay down a life for the upholding of Uncle Sam’s high ideals. But we have seen as never before, the spirit of sacrifice, and the love of country, which is supreme even to the love of life. Perhaps we may never have such an opportunity to show our true color, and indeed we sincerely hope that a similar occasion may never arise, to make it necessary. Our tasks in life may at times seem small and insignificant, but Emerson reminds us that each one of us has his own place in the plan of the Universe, when he says, All are needed by each one; nothing is fair or good alone.” Again he reminds us that we have our own lives to live in the right way — “Nor knowest Thou what argument thy life to thy neighbor’s creed has lent.” I am sure that if everyone remembered this old saying there would be much less wrong in this old world. But virtue re- ceives its own reward, or as Portia states it, “See how far that little candle throws its beam. So shines a good deed in the naughty world.” It is an unusual, and yet a wonderful comparison which should mean a great deal to us all. There is always a chance to do a kind act, though it may be in some quiet unexpected way. But whatever the call may be, each and every one of us here tonight will gladly answer it with open heart, and out-stretched hands. Now, Classmates and friends, we must part; there is nothing more that I can say, that can count for one-half as much as our action in the future, so I bid each one a fond farewell.

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January Class history By Doris Worden As our commencement time draws near, let us pause a few moments, to look back on the years we have spent in the Medina Public Schools. In the fall of 1908, a group of little boys and girls climbed the stairs leading up to the I. O. O. F. hall, where Miss Ella pre- sides over her kindergarten. Among the many who began at this time were Carl Anderson, Regina Bartunek, Raymond Ay- lard, Edith Crofoot, Oral Shaw, Lucille Offineer, Katherine Rowe and Doris Worden. Seven of these eight are still mem- bers of this graduating class. During the following years, many dropped out, and many new ones joined us. Florence Campbell and Helen Whipple saw how they had missed the kindergarten while we were there so they did the next best thing, and entered the first grade with us. While in the fourth grade, our reputation grew, and many more were drawn in, namely: Ruth Abbot, Florence Walker, Yvonne McNeal, Evelyn Graham and Ralph Boyden. Meanwhile we were running the gauntlet of teachers: Miss Ella, Miss Harring- ton, Miss Kirkpatrick, Miss Tubbs, Mrs. Wright. L T pon enter- ing the fifth grade, Miss Warner won our affections, by taking us to the new Garfield building where we were given a room all of our own. The following year, was an unusually hard one, in view of the fact that we were given a new teacher nearly every week. Finally, Miss Battan, after giving us a fair trial, decided to stay with us. However, in the winter, a new plan was being formulated, and the class was divided, part being pro- moted to the 7 B, and part remaining in the 6th. Our work was doubled to make this possible but under Miss Johnson’s care, we survived and sailed safely on thru Miss Drake’s class, land- ing in Miss Wheatley’s room. At this time John Lea, Marcella Fretz, May Clark, and Louie Bohley decided to make our ac- quaintance. We entered High School in January, only to be greeted by Mary Blakeslee, Harold Standen, Harold Worden, Wayland Hyde, and Nellie Lowe, who had by now reached the conclu- sion that our class was the “one and only.” While we were Freshmen we were much saddened at the loss of Raymond Ay- lard, who answered the supreme call. It is only right that we make mention of the different Superintendents, as well as teachers. Mr. Carlton began here the fall we entered the first grade and he remained but a few years, being followed by Mr. Edmund, and he, by Mr. Conkle. We have had many good times in these past 12 years, and we hate to leave, but in the years to come we shall look back fondly on our Alma Mater, dear old M. H. S.

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3fanuarj Class Wiili By John Lea We, the January Class of 1920, of Medina High School , hav- ing reached the end of our career here, being in sound health of body, disposing of mind and memory do make, publish, and de- clare this writing to be our last will and testament, hereby revok- ing and making void all other testimonial writings by us here- tofore made. As to, such estate as it has pleased the fates and our own strong arms to give we do dispose of as follows: I, Ruth Abbott, being about to leave my frescoed abode of the past four years, hereby make the following disposals of my per- sonal property : My ability as a piano tormentor I leave to anv Junior girl who can play correctly the scale of H minor. The art of blushing which I have unconsciously developed to a high de- gree, to any aspiring Freshman to use at her discretion. I, Carl Anderson, chief soda slinger and dip dispenser of Wall’s Drug Store, do hereby donate my bookkeeping papers to any manufacturer of Chinese puzzles. My knowledge of chemis- try to be written on tombstone of any Junior who tries to make chemical experiments for fun. I, Regina Bartunek, walking encyclopedia of useless informa- tion, do herewith tax my misdirected mental faculties to make my last will as follows : My modesty and extreme reserve to any Junior girl standing in need thereof. My original and copy- righted Chemistry experiments to be divided between Mr. Wag- ner and Oral Shaw. I, Mary Blakeslee, being about to stop my daily sojourn be- tween Weymouth and Medina High School, do make my last will and testament to-wit : One horse, also a buggy in good condition, I leave to Prof. Kennedy to use in looking- after Aer- ricultural projects this summer. This horse is gentle and tame so there will be no danger of its running away and leaving Mrs. Kennedy a widow. I, Louie Bohley, spitball artist de luxe, hereby transfer the following possessions which I no longer need : My wonderful fadeaway ball, with some English for on it, I leave to the High School Athletic Association. One barrel of sweet cider to the High School to be used exclusively at teachers’ meetings. My famous book, “Why Millard Warren” as an antidote for striking- out. I. Ralph Boyden, Medina, the Senior Class’ most youthful member, wish to make the following disposals of my boyhood possessions: One pair of short trousers; also a mustache, to Max Pettit. My disgust with any grade below E-minus to Wil- bert Standen. 1 he post cards collected on my trip to California to be framed and hung up in the Junior room, under the heading See America First,” or “Thru Missouri In a Submarine.’’ I, blorence Campbell, do hereby make my last wilLas follows: My ability to keep quiet I bequeath to any Freshman ..girl, pro- vided that she makes use of it when she has her first date.