Medina High School - Medinian Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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CAROLE BOYLE August 31, 1941 Carole Boyle, a good-natured girl, came to Medina in her junior year from Sebring, Ohio. Carole easily jumped into the swing of things by joining Dramatics Club, Glee Club, Y-Teens, Choralettes, and making the merit roll. In her senior year she continued in Dramatics Club; and, through hard work, she made Thespians. She changed Glee Club to Choir and continued in Choralettes. Her lead- ership ability shown, she was asked to join G. L. C., and to work as advertising manager for the MEDINIAN. PAUL BRICKER January 31, 1941 Paul Bricker’s main interest, which lasted throughout all four years of high school, was basketball. Medina’s basketball fans will long remember the incredible record Paul set as the Bees’ out- standing forward. He excelled as first baseman on the baseball team as a junior and senior and also devoted much time to Letterman’s Club activities. F. F. A. captured his interest during his freshman and sophomore years. These first two years, also found Paul’s name on the merit roll. JAMES BROWN March 17, 1942 Jim Brown, a conscientious scholar, had the honor of being placed on the merit roll, during his first three years of high school. He joined both Hi-Y and Math Club and was elected president of Hi-Y and secretary-treasurer of Math Club, during his junior year. Jim also found time to act as business manager for the MEDINIAN staff during his senior year and helped to carry out a very successful magazine sales campaign. RON BROWN February 22, 1941 Ron Brown came to Medina from Montpelier, Ohio, in his junior year. He became very popular at M. H. S. and was an outstanding athlete. Ron participated in football and basketball his junior and senior years and was a member of the track team. He was also elected the “Most Improved Player” on the football team while a senior. Ron was a member of Letterman’s Club his last two years of school; and in his senior year he was elected Student Council Repre- sentative of his class and was also on Senior Council.

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BETTE BLAKSLEE August 6, 1941 Bette Blakslee started at the top of the ladder, being placed on the honor roll as a freshman and sophomore and merit roll as a junior. She used her acting talents as a member of Dramatics Club for four years and Thespians during her final two years. Bette’s popularity was evident when she was elected president of her junior class and then re-elected as a senior. As president of the senior class she presided over Senior Council and began her second con- secutive year on Student Council, taking the office of vice-president. She sang in the Choir, held membership and office in G.A.A., and was a member and promoter of F.T.A. In her junior year, Bette was chosen a member of G.L.C. She was a hardworking member of Y-Teens for four years and was chaplain in her third year. She sang in Choir for three years and in Mixed Chorus as a freshman. In 1958 she was elected as one of two representatives to Girls’ State. BECKY BLANCHARD September 16, 1941 Becky Blanchard, a very likeable senior, made the merit roll for three years while busy with several extra-curricular activities. Becky made Marching Band and joined Y-Teens her freshman year. She continued these two activities and made Concert Band while a sophomore. She also joined Dramatics Club, which held her interest for her last three years. Becky’s junior year was a busy one, for besides her previous activities she joined G. A. A. When a senior, she was honored by being chosen Homecoming attendant. To complete her schedule, she became a member of Thespians and % G. L. C., was elected treasurer of Dramatics Club, and was on the ‘A Senior Council. GARY BLANCHARD August 25, 1941 Gary Blanchard, a guy with a good sense of humor, made the merit roll while a freshman and sophomore. He also spent his first two years in Spanish Club. Although not too active in extra-cur- ricular activities, he was busy working at a part-time job his junior and senior years. ROGER BOWER April 6, 1940 “Rog” Bower, an individual of a persuasive nature, occupied much of his time with F. F. A. activities throughout all four years of higM school. As a junior, he electioneered for Leon Patry for Student Council President and must have done a pretty good job considering the election results.

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RON BURTON May 12, 1941 Ron Burton spent much of his extra time in high school in the Agriculture Department. He was a member of F. F. A. for four years and was secretary of that organization his senior year. Ron went out for football and wrestling his senior year and did a fine job in both. He also won national recognition as a champion corn grower, and enjoyed a free flight to Kansas City where he made public appearances and was featured in the Kansas papers. JOANNE BUSHMAN January 1, 1942 Joanne Bushman, a cheerful girl to know, was active as a cheerleader all three years at Medina Senior High. She belonged to Spanish Club her first two years and G. A. A. her last two years. She also participated in Y-Teens all four years. Being a cheerleader, Jo naturally helped to lead Pe p Club for three years. While a senior she joined Dramatics Club and had the honor of being selected as a Homecoming attendant. TOM CAMPBELL December 8, 1941 Tom Campbell acted as manager on the football team as a fresh- man. He also joined the Spanish Club and continued the member- ship until the end of his sophomore year. As a senior, Tom found time to join Hi-Y and to help put out the MEDINAMITE. ROG CANFIELD October 7, 1941 Rog Canfield, one of the most-liked senior boys, devoted all four years of high school to basketball. This wasn’t his only athletic activity, however, for during his freshman and sophomore years, he was on the tennis team; and during his junior year he took part in baseball. Rog has been a member of Letterman’s Club since his sophomore year and performed the duties of president during his senior year. His interest in sports gained him the position of sports editor for the MEDINAMITE when a junior. Rog made good in both Concert and Marching bands all four years and in Stardusters as a freshman and sophomore. He was a Band Councilman as a fresh- man. Unfortunately, Rog spent only his freshman and senior years in Dramatics Club but he made the merit roll as a junior. He spent 14 his last two years with the Student Council, and was a Senior Councilman as a senior. 7