Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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M E D I N I A N Twenty-Two Class History 1925 j By Alline Netteton It has been said that history repeats itself, but it is doubtful if the history of the class of ’25 could ever be equaled. Twelve years ago with high I. Q’s and eager to learn, we were ushered into the kindergarten department. Promotion followed promotion and after seven and one-half years we found ourselves 8 A’s. After a few finishing touches Miss Wheatley sent us on again to higher learning. It seems a long, long time ago that we entered the old high school, for the boys wore knee trousers and the girls were in short dresses, yes, even shorter than they are now. It was on a bright and peaceful September morning when we, with hands and faces lately washed and hair arranged in latest fashions ascended the steps to M. H. S. The Seniors intended that we should entertain them with our awkwardness and ignorance. We were arrayed on the platform and initiated by “Dutch” Hemmeter. Alas, for poor “Dutch” and the Seniors instead of finding us a bunch of dumb- bells they opened their eyes in amazement at our charm of manner and ready wit. We had entered a new world and found our surroundings most novel and interesting. At first we seemed lost and were unaccustomed to the new rules. Each teacher seemed uglier than each of the others and tried to see how unbearable they could make life for the Freshmen. After a time we learned it was not manners on their part but what They pleased to call discipline. The Sophomores, who had recently been the begin- ners now felt a superiority and paternal love for the “freshies.” They de- ceivingly tried to teach us the game of skipping classes, sliding down ban- isters, writing notes and gossiping in the hallways. But luck did not al- ways prevatt and as a result there were after-school parties in Professor Wagner’s office semi-occasionally. With what a different air we entered as proud, domineering, sopho- mores to that of the preceding year as humble and timid freshmen. There came into our midst a great number of freshmen whose greenness could never be discribed. We remembered our savage reception and therefore with untroubled conscience th ey were treated likewise. Then our spirits rejoiced and we were exceedingly glad. Many were our triumphs as sophomores. Our young nobles felt their muscles strengthening and went forth with brave hearts to the battle of “base” and “foot” ball. We felt society calling and with various teachers as chaperons we enjoyed several parties. We took an increased interest in all high school activities. As we entered the Junior class the world seemed to expand and our greatness enlarged in our estimation. We gave only the most pitying glances at the poor freshmen and barely nodded to the “sophs” as we be- longed to the upper ten. It would take a volume to write the history of that junior year. We edited the “Medinian” the annual year book of Medina High School. We contributed bright and shining stars to the or- chestra, glee club, ball diamond, debating team — in fact we entered every field of intellectual endeavor and won laurels beyond all calculation.

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Twenty-One MEDINI AN and the ability to meet the demands of our duties we owe to the schools, and the schools owe their existence to the quiet patriotism of citizens of our community. We feel that we can best express our appreciation to you in doing with cheerful hearts the work that citizenship brings, ' that our national ideals may remain pure and un- spotted and that we may bequeath to the generations which follow us, civic ideals of which we may be as justly proud as we are of those which you have placed before us and so well upheld — you, our parents and friends. Inheritor of a glorious past each generation is a trustee for posterity. To pre- serve, protect, and transmit its inheritance unimpaired is its highest duty. To accom- plish this is not the task of the few, but the duty of all. So may the ideals of the class and the nation be in accord. As citizens, let us make loyalty our controlling spirit, and in being loyal to ourselves, our class, and our school, we will of necessity be loyal citizens. With “Sincerity, Simplicity, and Service” let us carry still in our hearts, whatever life may bring, the same spirit of courage and resolution and high-minded integrity, with which we must bid each other farewell. And, in remembering the lessons of our school days, and in following the example of those good citizens who have made this night possible, may we transmit the rich heritage not only unimpaired, but better for our having been its custodian during the time alloted us. Class Picture By Alverta Munson I do not pretend to be an artist for I was never proficient in drawing any thing — except attention perhaps. In the lower grades when we were asked to show our skill in drawing I always labeled my efforts to save myself the embarrassment of further questioning. We have a Class roll of sixty-two boys and girls and I cannot hope to do justice to each one or to all of them in this outline of their good and bad features. To begin with — our Class of ’25 is of course a very remarkable one. Each member is a genius in some form or other; some at skipping school some at regular attendance some at their lessons and some at getting through without ever getting a lesson. We are all talented. Although the boys are in the minority their greater bulk offsets their lesser number. Just a few statistics to reveal our possibilities: Our ages range from sixteen to twenty-two years; our height from four feet eleven inches to six feet. Our six foot fellow is Neil Dickinson who plays baseball and a violin. Our weights range from ninety pounds in the person of Beatrice Huntley, the pianist for the high school orches- tra, to one hundred and eighty pounds. Taken as a group we would make an individual who should be very wise if he had utilized all his time and opportunity for he would be one thousand seventy years old, weigh over four tons and measure twenty rods in length, looking down from our vantage point of years and height the freshmen look unusually young and inex- perienced. Of this remarable class two are singers and they represent this phase of us in the persons of Alline Nettleton and Margaret Watkins. We are proud of Elizabeth Fretz, at all times, but especially when she plays her cello. Several play violins — five of the first violinists in the ' orchestra being seniors. The leading coronetist is Rolland Hoff, while the oboe is played by Ralph Wise. Alline Nettleton and Opal Snyder also represent the high school in debating. Thirteen of the senior boys were out for football, four for basketball and six for base- ball. This fully shows that there is no lacking in either enthusiasm or brilliancy in any activity. I am sure that each member of our class has a glorious future. From our ranks you can pick out the future presidents, ministers, statesmen, artists, physicians, judges, dentists, lawyers, and men of all professions of the world. It is not necessary to desig- nate them by studying our pictures you can judge for yourself. May we all live up to our looks and the great expectations society has for each.

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Twenty-Three MEDINI AN Never was there such joy and pride as the day we entered the high school as seniors. With dignified step and compressed lips we took our places for the last lap of the journey that would place us “Out of School Life and into Life’s School.” Our boys took part in the football games and came off with many victories as well as many defeats, not to mention many bruises and the loss of much cuticle. Others of our number entered the baseball field and were cheered and hissed by turns as they made home runs and fanned out. We sponsored the largest and best lecture course ever put on by Medina High School. This was made possible through the increased fa- cilities of the new high schoo l. We determined to present to the people a great and wonderful play wherein each was to act what he was not. We chose as the sacrifice the play, “Back Again, Home Town.” At one of those senior meetings which are much desired because they break the usual monotony, we elected our class officers viz : President, Dean Oatman ; Secretary, Alline Nettleton ; and Treasurer, Roy Thomas. Later with our usual good sense we selected our class motto, “Simplicity, Sincerity and Service,” “S” being our favorite letter; class colors, pink and white, and class flower, pink rose. For twelve years we have eaten the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, sixty-two strong, and take our place in the ranks of those who are doing useful things in the world. Senior Class Poem By Pearl Hoddinott “At Leaving” The lingering melody floats away And leaves our heart alon e, But still may brighten some duller day, Tho hushed its mellow tone. Reluctant when the last page’s turned, The book is laid aside, Yet with its lessons we have learned, It still may be our guide. The rose whose odor filled the soul, When wilted’s thrown away, Yet spurs us onward toward our goal And cheers our trembled way. The song of bird, and sunset’s glow, And landscape’s subtle charm, And all the beauties earth can show, Keep hearts forever warm. So now we greet in friendship’s name, — There is no nobler joy: A classmate’s touch now lights a flame That time cannot destroy. And now the time has come to part, Our high school days are o’er; But fondest memories will impart Glad hope forever more.