Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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THE MEDINIAN Class History By Robert Rowe Our history starts in the fall of 1919. It was then that the “charter members” of our class, twenty-two in number, started their schooling under the guidance of “Miss Ella” Canavan. For three years we studied and played in the old Lincoln building, which stood where our high school building now stands. We were then advanced to the Garfield building. Here we continued to absorb knowledge for four more years. We gained not only in learning during this time but also in numbers. At the end of the eighth grade, our role of members had swelled to forty-nine. There is one regret we must voice for these early years of our schooling. We had neither Mrs. Wright nor Miss Wheatly to teach us. We missed them both by only a semester. It was a great loss to us to have missed the fine guidance which these two teachers have given to so many Medina pupils. We entered high school in 1927. Our class now numbered sixty-six. Our junior year was saddened by the untimely death of our friend and teacher, Beatrice Houston. In losing her we lost not only an excellent but a loyal friend to everyone who was fortunate enough to have known her. As we became seniors we became more serious. We began to realize that the time was approaching when we must strike out for ourselves. In graduating we must part. But in parting, the history of our class is only beginning. We are facing a new world, a world governed by science in which great things are to be done, and we intend to have a part in them. Commencement Week Sunday, May 31, 8 P. M., Baccalaureate Service. Monday, June 1, 6 P. M., Junior-Senior Reception and Banquet Thursday, June 4, 8 P. M., Commencement. Friday, June 5, 6 P. M., Alumni Reception and Banquet. Eighteen Calendar of Events

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MEDINIAN HELEN FAVRI— “Pete” Hobby— Baseball Chorus, ’28, ’29. Silence at the proper season is wisdom, And better than any speech .” ELIZABETH REINHARDT — ‘ ' Toothpicks” Hobby — Helping Dad Chorus, ' 28; Band, ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31; Orchestra, ’29, ’30, ’31. A lovely girl is above all ran .” TOM ENGLERT— “Tom” Hobby — La e Chipp Chorus, ’28, ' 29; Bittersweet Anne, ’31. Distinctive without a difference.” ARLINE BUFFINGTON — Buff” Hobby — Reading Girl Reserves, ' 30, ’31; Basketball, ’30, ’31. She that has patience may compass anything.” MAVIS WILCOX Hobby — Swimming Chorus, ' 28; Class Officer, ’29. “We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, but others judge us by what we have done.” JOE ENGLERT— “Joe” Hobby — Dancing Chorus, ' 28, ' 29; Annual Staff, ’30; Drum Major, ' 31; Bittersweet Anne, ’31. “The trict{ of singularity.” HELEN CROFOOT — - S eet” Hobby — Gadding Chorus, ' 27, ' 28, ’29, ’30; Cinderella, ’29. “She hath a mild manner and a gentle heart.” LURETTA LUTZ — Jet” Hobby — Thinking Chorus, ' 28, ' 29, ’30. “ There are some silent people who are more inter ' esting than the best tal ers.” GERTRUDE GRIESSER— Blondie” Hobby — Ma ing friends with Dallas A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage.” In Memoriam HELENA HEISS Seventeen

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THE MEDINIAN President’s Address By Jeannette Wait Try, Trust and Triumph This modern age of ours is one which may best be called an age of Experimen- tation and Progress. If we were to select a slogan, one which would include those qualities most necessary to each individual who lives in this age, the slogan, “Try, Trust and Triumph” would he a very apt one. We can easily see that these three words play a most important part in the lives of each one of us, from the very begin- ning. Even a tiny baby, in learning to walk, must first try before it can take one step; after that first step it must trust itself to take another, and another, until the triumph of walking results. This act of trying means that one must have a definite goal in mind — one must have something to try for. The baby makes its first attempt because it wishes to reach its mother’s outstretched arms — when this baby becomes a pupil, in school, it continues to try, because it wishes to pass from grade to grade — when it becomes a man it continues it’s attempts in the world of business, because it wishes to rise higher and higher. There have been definite goals in the minds of all famous men, (who have attempted anything.) Edison, in his first unsuccessful struggles with electricity, had, as his aim, the production of the electric light bulb. Admiral Byrd, in his many “trys” at aviation, had, as his aim, the exploration of unknown regions. While we cannot all have such magnificent goals, in mind, we do all have some goal, no matter how small, toward which we are striving. If this were not so we would not be here, tonight. The act of trying not only necessitates that we have a definite goal in mind, but also that we strive toward that goal with a feeling of trust. Trust means trust inself, or self-reliance, as well as trust in God. Our entire lives are based ' on trust, of some kind. If we did not have trust in ourselves we could not undertake even the simplest tasks, from day to day. You women could not carry out the daily routine of your’ housework — you men could not carry on your various occupations. Practically every human act that one could mention is based upon one’s trust and reliance in oneself. There are many famous names that I could mention, to illustrate this truth. All the innumerable attempts in the field of aviation, made by Colonel Lindberg, would have been in vain, had he not possessed complete trust in his own mental, spiritual and physical powers. Sir Herbert Wilkins, would never dare attempt the hazardous trip to the North Pole, which he is planning, if he lacked confidence in himself. And self trust alone is not enough! Admiral Byrd not only needed self-trust, to make his Polar expedition worthwhile, but trust and confidence in his fellow men, as well! No great explorer, scientist, preacher, poet, teacher, inventor, writer, or anyone else who has aimed toward a definite goal, has ever reached that goal without self trust. Emer- son, the famous American author, realized the vast importance of that which is mental, spiritual and physical, when he said — “A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within, more than the luster of the firmament of bards and sages. Yet he dismisses without notice his thought, because it is his. In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty. Else, tomorrow a stranger will say with masterly good sense precisely what we have thought and felt all the time, and we shall be forced to take with shame our own opinion from another. “Trust thyself; every heart vibrates to that iron string.” Nineteen