St Marys Memorial High School - Mirror Yearbook (St Marys, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1944 volume:

THE MIRROR OF 1944 VOLUME XXXV PUBLISHED BY The Senior Class MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ST. MARYS, OHIO Page One Memorial High School £i mm mu v fin «HBKP «� ■■■infflik.JPP'flll ■mr tfh ilv • ifia “i ® W MIXED EMOTIONS Barton Rees Pogue Glad and sorry. Sorry and glad. So glad we are sorry. And so sorry we’re mad! Glad for commencement, and school at an end. Sorry to part with each precious friend; Glad that exams are out of the way. Sorry we can’t give another class play ; Glad that some teachers can't frown at us now. Sorry to miss their corrections, somehow; Glad for the teachers that smiled at our stunts, Sorry if ever we worried them once; Glad for advice we remember so well. Sorry we didn’t quite learn how to spell: Glad for vacation, and no lessons at all. Sorry the school-bell won’t call us this fall; Glad and sorry Sorry and glad. So glad we are sorry, And so sorry we’re mad! Page Two The MIRROR Presents Book I Administration Book II Classes Book III Athletics Book IV Activities Book V Features Page Three Editor—Robert Ferris Business Manager—Harry Mi ley The MIRROR 19 4 4 Dedication WE. THE MIRROR STAFF OF MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUS- AND NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR. BEING OVERWHELMED WITH MEEKNESS AND MODESTY, DO HEREBY DEDICATE THIS MASTER-PIECE OF MENTAL MONSTROSITY TO AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFTER DUE DELIBERATION AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION WE HAVE ESTEEMED TO BE THE GREATEST ORGANIZATION IN THE HISTORY OF MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL. THE MIRROR STAFF OF 1944. HAVING PLACED DUE EMPHASIS ON OUR GREAT AND EVER-GLOWING ACHIEVEMENTS, WE DO HERE- BY HUMBLY ACCEPT THIS DEDICATION WITH DEEPEST REVERENCE AND RESPECT TO THOSE WHO HAVE DEDICATED IT TO US. WE. THE EDI- TORS. HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR READERS WILL UNITE IN PROCLAIM- ING THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR STATEMENTS AND THE MAGNITUDE OF OUR LABOR. WE FEEL THAT THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED BY US WILL NOT BE UNDERESTIMATED BY OUR FRIENDS, THE READERS, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE REVERENCED IN THE FUTURE WHEN WE. WHO ARE NOW’ MERE YOUTHS. VENTURE FORTH INTO THE HARD. COLD, AND CRUEL WORLD. WE BE- LIEVE THIS MIRROR WILL EVER BE A MONUMENT TO OUR SUBLIME KNOWLEDGE. Page Four THE EDITORS The MIRROR 19 4 4 Book I ADMINISTRATION of 1944 Page Five The MIRROR 19 4 4 Board of Education Dr. George S. Place Fletcher Paglow Albert D. Bubp William Mackenbach, Jr. W. E. Yoder THE ST. MARYS CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS BEEN ELECTED BY THE VOTERS OF THE ST. MARYS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO GUIDE THE DESTINIES OF OUR SCHOOLS. THIS GROUP TAKES TIME OUT OF A BUSY LIFE TO BE RE- SPONSIBLE FOR THE BUSINESS GUIDANCE OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. THIS IS STRICTLY A PUBLIC SERVICE BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR LABOR. THE CLASS OF 1944 SINCERELY THANKS THESE MEN FOR THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY HAVE GIVEN US. Page Six The MIRROR 19 4 4 Superintendent C. C. McBROOM WE WISH TO THANK MR. McBROOM FOR HIS FINE LEADERSHIP AND UNFAILING GUIDANCE. NO ONE, PERHAPS. HAS GIVEN MORE TO THE YOUTH OF ME- MORIAL HIGH. MAY HIS CONTINUED YEARS OF SERVICE BRING HIM THE HAPPINESS HE HAS GIVEN US. Page Seven Principal The MIRROR 19 4 4 O. O. ROYER UNDER THE EXPERT INFLUENCE OF MR. ROYER WE HAVE PROGRESSED RAPIDLY TO OUR GOAL. EACH PUPIL FEELS INDEBTED TO HIM FOR HIS KIND- NESS AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE PROBLEMS THAT ARISE. WE WISH HIM ALL THE FULLNESS OF PLEAS- URE THAT COMES WITH THE HELPING OF OTHERS. Page Eight The MIRROR 19 4 4 Faculty M. Dunan B. Woelke II. Orphal B. Hollinger A. Gaumer R. Schilling E. Slabaugh E. Kinzig J. Young G. Haslcr Top Row: Martha Dunan, A. B. Western College for Women English I World History Helen Orphal, B. S. ()hio Wesleyan University Mathematics General Science Agnes Gaumer, A. B. Wittenberg College University of Cincinnati English II Latin III. IV Edith Slabaugh, B. S. Ohio State University Home Economics Mrs. Elizabeth Kinzig, B. S. Miami University Ohio State University Physical Education American History Bottom Row: Beatrice Woelke, B. A. Capital University Mathematics Jacob Young Bowling Green University Assistant Instructor of Manual Arts Byron Hollinger, A. B. Manchester College Physical Education Biology George Hasler, A. B. Purdue University Agriculture Richard Schilling Teachers Diploma in Instrumental Con- ducting. Bachelor of Public School Music Capital University Northwestern University Music Civil Government Page Nine Faculty The MIRROR 19 4 4 A. Jennings E. Kohler B. Frampton J. Van Cleve M. Constant G. Geiger J. Robinson A. Kohler Top Row: Mildred Constant, B. S. Miami University Commercial L. Codington O. Steva Gertrude F. Geiger, A. B. Capital University English III Lillian Codington, A. B., M. A Denison University Ohio State University Latin I, II Dramatics Ann Jennings, B. S. Ohio State University Safety Sociology English I Emma Kohler, B. S. M Drake University Bluffton University University of Colorado Music Bottom Row: Jean Robinson, A. B., B. S. Indiana University Cornell University ()hio State University Science Albert Kohler, A. B. University of Wisconsin English IV Public Speaking Mrs. Onnolee Steva, M. A Columbia University Commercial Burl Frampton, B. S. Ohio State University Bradley-Polytechnic Manual Arts John Van Cleve, A. B Ohio State University Miami University Science Page 'l'cn The MIRROR 19 4 4 Book II CLASSES of 1944 The MIRROR 19 4 4 Ralph Doenges Pop” Denny” Band 2. 3. 4; Choir 1, 2, 3. 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 : Pres. Choir 3. 4; Pres. Band 4; Vice Pres. Band 3; Bovs’ Quartette 3. 4; Class Pres. 4; Class Play 3. 4. Walter L. Allen Waldo” Football 4; Basketball 4; Live Wire Staff 4; Vice Pres. 4 ; Class Play 3. 4 ; Correspondence Club Pres. 4. William Brodbeck “Brody” Football 3. 4; Basketball 4; Secretary of Class 4: Latin Club 2; Science Club 3; Sports Editor of Live Wire 4; Correspondence Club 4. Harold Wale Harry Baseball 3. 4; Class Treasurer 4; Corres- pondence Club 4. Mabel Alma Althoff Maybel” Scholarship Team 1, 2; Latin Club 2; Girl Re- serves 3. 4; Secretary of Class 1 ; Correspondence Club 4; Valedictorian. Helen Lee Armstrong “Army” Girls’ Chorus 1. 2; Latin Club 2; Live Wire Re- porter 1.2. 3. 4: Correspondence Club 4. Margaret Anne Blakeley Peg” Girls’ Chorus 1. 2; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Tumb- ling Team 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Cor- respondence Club 4. Mary Jo Blase “J°” Girl Reserves 3, 4; Band 3. 4; Treasurer of Girl Reserves 4; Correspondence Club 4. Betty Lorraine Bradley “Betsy” Correspondence Club 4. Wilma Lou Brodbeck “Wilma” Correspondence Club 4. Page Twelve The MIRROR 19 4 4 Betty Jane Bruner “Betsy” Band 2, 3. 4 ; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Correspondence Club 4. Geary Bubp “Booper” Correspondence Club 4. Bettylou Jane Case “Casey” Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Team 1. 2: Latin Club 2; Correspondence Club 4. Connoly May Conner “Connie “Doc” Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 4; Choir 2. 4; Triple Trio 2; High School Sextette 4; Orchestra 1. 2; Band 3. 4; Sax Quartette 3. 4; Cheer Leader 2. 3: Basket Ball Team 1 ; Latin Club 2; Girl Reserves 3. 4 ; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 3; Mirror Staff 4; Class Play 3; Correspondence Club 4. Louis L. Dammeyer “Louie F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4. Wilma Jean Darnell “Wilmie” Latin Club President 2; Class Secretary 2; Live Wire Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4; Basket Ball Team 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer 3; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Cor- respondence Club 4. Gene A. Dennis “Corky” Football 4; Basket Ball 3. 4; Captain 4; Latin Club 2; Class President 1, 2, 3: Exchange Editor of Live Wire 4; Mirror Staff 4; Baseball 4; Cor- respondence Club 4; Class Play 3. 4. Howard Emil Dickman “Doc” Boys’ Chorus 1 ; F. F. A. 1, 2; Correspondence Club 4. Thomas Dingledine “Dingie” Correspondence Club 4. Leroy J. Dorsten “Peroy” Correspondence Club 4 ; F. F. A. 2. Page Thirteen The MIRROR 19 4 4 Mary Ann Doute “Dodie” Choir 1, 2. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Librarian for Choir 4: Latin Club 2; Girls’ Tumbling Team 1. 2, 3; Girls’ Basket Ball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain of Team 4; Librarian 3. 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4 ; N ice Pres. 4 ; Live Wire Reporter 2, 3, 4 ; Correspondence Club 4. Vivian Lee Eberle “Viv” Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3; Choir 2. 3: Basket Ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4. Don Lamont Engel “Don’’ Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Choir 2; Correspondence Club 4. Norma Etter “Normie” Garden Club 2: Correspondence Club 4. Robert Lee Ferris “Bob- Editor of Mirror 4; Correspondence Club 4; Scholarship Team 2; Class Reporter 4; Class Play 4. Janet Carol Finke “Squeaky” Latin Club 2; Band 1. 2, 3 ; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Cheer Leader 4; Class Play 3, 4; Correspondence Club 4 ; Basketball 3. Lynn M. Freet “Jack- Science Club 3; Correspondence Club 4. Florence Mildred Gearing “Flossie” Girl Reserves 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Corres- pondence Club 4. Sylvia Louise Haeseker “Teeb” Girl Reserves 3, 4; Basket Ball 4; Corres- pondence Club 4. Robert Lee Hall “Bob- Band 2. 3, 4; Correspondence Club 4. Page Fourteen The MIRROR 19 4 4 Mary Louise Hayes “Micky” v Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 4; Choir 4; Correspondence Club 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4. Helen Elizabeth Hegemier Liz Girl Reserves 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4. Harold George Hertenstein “Yandy” Baseball 3. 4 ; F. F. A. 1.2. 3. 4 ; Correspondence Club 4. Thomas Hevlin “Heavy” Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; Accompanist 4; Correspondence Club 4; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Robert E. Hobler “Bob” Scholarship Team 1 ; Correspondence Club 4. Gloria Jean Holtzapple Girls’ Chorus 1 ; Correspondence Club 4. Gloria Ann Howell “Glo Latin Club 2; Band 2. 3; Live Wire 1. 2.; Bas- ketball Team 1, 2, 3; Tumbling Team 1. 2, 3; Chorus 1. 2. Richard Howell “Dick” Correspondence Club 4. Thomas A. Hudson “Hut” “Huddy” T. A.” Football 4 ; Basketball 4 ; Mirror Staff 4 ; Science Club 3; Scholarship Team 2; Correspondence Club 4. John William Kinkley Kink Basketball 4; Class Play 3; Correspondence Club 4. Page Fifteen The MIRROR 19 4 4 Jack Kishler “Stinkie” “Kish” Football 3. 4; Co-Captain of Football Team 4; Correspondence Club 4. Ralph Kruse “Red” Correspondence Club 4. Ruth Ann Losher “Ruthie” Latin Club 2; Band 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Live Wire 4. Don E. Lynch “Pete” Correspondence Club 4. Mary Eileen Meckstroth Lena” Class Treasurer 1 ; Girls’ Basketball 1. 4; Latin Club 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4; President 4; Class Play 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; High School Orchestra 2; Scholarship Team 2. Mary Jeannette Mertz “Nettie” Choir 2. 4 ; Girls’ Chorus 2, 4; Latin Club 2: Library 3; Correspondence Club 4. James Meyer “Beelzebub” Scholarship Team 1 ; Correspondence Club 4. Harry Miley “Jack” Football 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Mirror Staff 4; Correspondence Club 4. Charles R. Moeller “Charlie” F. F. A. 1,2; Correspondence Club 4. William L, Monroe “Bill” Correspondence Club 4. Page Sixteen The MIRROR 19 4 4 Olga June Montague Junie” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4 ; Corres- pondence Club 4. Fred Noble Freddie” Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Choir 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Bovs’ Quartette 1. 2. 3; Soloist 3. 4; Latin Club 2: Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4; N ice Pres, of Class 1, 3; Tennis Team 1 : Scholarship Team 2; Editor-in-Chief of Live Wire 4; Class Play 4; Vice Pres, of Boys’ Choir and Chorus 3; Corres- pondence Club 4. Marjorie Lee Nuse Marge” Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: Choir 1. 2, 3. 4: Cor- respondence Club 4. Sara Ann Reiher Sally” Latin Club 2: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Financial Mgr. 4; Live Wire 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Associate Editor 4; Choir 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Class Play 3. 4: Corres- pondence Club 4; Scholarship Team 1. 2; Girls’ Basketball 1. Edward Ruther Ed or Eddie” Correspondence Club 4. Pansy Sandkuhl Pan” Pancv” Girls’ Chorus; Scholarship Team 2; Corres- pondence Club 4. Janet Irene Scheer Isabell” Band 1. 2, 3; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1.2; Class Play 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4. Roberta Marie Schnarre Berta” Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Latin Club 2; Basketball 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4; Class Play 3; Salutatoriam Elizabeth Ann Schwede “Liz” Live Wire 4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Correspondence Club 4; Class Play 4. Norma Jean Sheets Jeanie” Live Wire 4; Mirror Staff 4 ; Girl Reserves 3. 4 ; Secretary 4; Girls’ Chorus 1 ; Correspondence Club 4. Pcge Seventeen The MIRROR 19 4 4 Carl T. Smith, Jr. “Smitty” Hand 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4 ; Dramatics Play 4; Correspondence Club 4. Dorothy Arlene Suchland Dot” Correspondence Club 4. Janet Ruth Titus Janie” Basketball 1. 4; Secretary and Treasurer Latin Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 1. 4; Choir 1. 4; Cheer- leader 4; Class Play 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4; Live Wire Reporter 1. 2. 4. Joan Van Cleve “Jo” Latin Club 2 ; Girl Reserves 3. 4 ; Hand 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Girls’ Chorus 4 ; Choir 4 ; Basketball 1.4; Scholar- ship Team 1 ; Correspondence Club 4; Class Play 4. Jerry Vanderhorst Vandy Correspondence Club 4. Lois Almeda Wilson Jackie” Cheerleader 4; Choir 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Table Tennis 3; Girls’ Chorus 2. Kenneth Wilkins Kenny” Band 2. 3. 4; Correspondence Club 4. Helen Marie Wollam Helena” Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4; Secretary and Treasurer of Girls’ Chorus 3. 4; Triple Trio 3; Sextette; Latin Club 2 ; Girl Reserves 3. 4 ; Basket- ball 1, 2. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Class Play 3. 4; Cor- respondence Club 4. Eileen Wiswasser “Wissy” Girls’ Chorus 1 ; Correspondence Club 4. Page Eighteen The MIRROR 19 4 4 Last Will and Testament We, the graduating Seniors—party of the first part being of sound body and mind (our opinion) do hereby will our numerous possessions which we have accumulated during the preceding years to the remaining students—party of the second part. The follow- ing specific items of the party of the first part are duly and re- spectfully willed to the party of the second part under one condi- tion : If the party of the second part fails to fulfill or pay due respect to that which is donated to them by the party of the first part it is compulsory that they must surrender the object or title to a party of the third part who is worthy of said item. I rout seat in detention class, with name plate to Bob Wilges. Ralph Kruse’s knack of punctuality to those who are troubled with “Alarm Clock Blues.” Charles Moeller’s physique and shyness to Dan Mertz. To Phil Pfenning we leave Roberta Schnarre’s knowledge of English. Bill Brodbeck's toothless comb and hair tonic (Crisco) to Don Baxter. Sylvia and Don’s map of the halls to Betty and Stanley. Tom Dingledine’s cue stick talents to Jack Harmon. Bettylou Case’s clarinet playing to all who are in the clarinet section so that ours will stand out among other bands. Harold Wale’s uncanny bookkeeping methods to the follow- ing treasurer of the Senior class. Tom Hudson’s typing wizardry to Vivian Axe. To John Linders goes Fred Noble’s apple-polishing technique. John Morris may have Ed Ruther’s sophisticated knowledge. To John Van Cleve go all the combined inventions and ideas of Jim Meyer and Bob Holder. Jack Kishler’s abhorrence of girls to Bob Bushong. Elizabeth Schwede’s reserved air to Helen Foust. To Leo Toben we leave all the words and music to “Pass the Biscuits Mirandie.” A pad of excuse blanks to Fred Meier so he won’t have to bother Mr. Royer continually. Page Nineteen Juniors The MIRROR 19 4 4 First Row—Patty Cogan. Vivian Axe. Pasty Baxter, Mildred Arnett, Irene Braun. Lois Dickman. Second Row—Ida Lee Denney, Pat Botkin. Betty Chiv- ington, Virginia BoeHmer, Patty Elliot, Mary Chiv- ington, Mary Cogan. Third Row—Eugene Engel. Pat Axe, Harold Dam- meyer, Harold Fisher, Boh Berg. Benny Cook, Leo Chiles, Fred Doseck. Page Twenty The MIRROR 19 4 4 Juniors First Row—Joan Hoag 1 arid, Izetta Ice. Mary Kinkley, Mary Jo Hardin, Lois Kehl, Louise Knous. Second Row—Henry Keller. Jack Gunderman. Erma Johns, Betty Kohler, Gene Gross, Dick Losher. Leon- ard Goodwin. Third Row—Rodney Luecke, Edward Kuenning. Jack Harmon, Harold Huwer, Stanley Jones, Bob Jordan. Bob Loffer. Fourth Row—Norman Gottschalk. Bob Galusha, James Kellermeyer. David Hegemier. Page Twenty-one Juniors The MIRROR 19 4 4 First Row—Doris Nevergall, Virginia Schallenberg, Wilda Schmehl, Bertha Pierce, Virginia Menker, Betty McDermitt. Second Row—Mary Lou Martin. Mary Reiher, Delores Schwaberow, Carolyn Schultz, Pollyanne Macken- bacli, Mary Poor, Louise Sandkuhl. Third Row—Bernard Sampson, Russell Sawmiller, Bernard McEvoy, Don Metz, Phil Pfenning. Clyde Miller. Fourth Row—Cyril Schulte. George Neargarder, John Morris, David Quellhorst, Fred Quatman. Page Twenty-two The MIRROR 19 4 4 Juniors First Row—Virginia Speckman, Sally Lou Stout. Dorothy Townsend, Grace Young, Carolyn Stolte, Angela Yaubel. Second Row—Irene Yahl, Margaret Schultz, Marjorie Steele. Evelyn W ade, Betty Sodders. Third Row—Bob Steinecker, Phil Seibert, Bob VVilges, Norbert VVierwille. Henry Steinecker, Bill Slife, Billy Joe Swongcr. Fourth Row—Leo Toben, Dick Thompson, Bob Vogel. Page Twenty-three Sophomores The MIRROR 19 4 4 First Row—Joanne Galloway, Winona Brown, Lois Jean Cramer, Eileen Clifford. Betty Lou Kupper, Martha Buehler, Jean Kendall, Barbara Etter, Althea Howell, Margaret Caldwell, Arbula King, Wilma Glass. Second Row—Mary Lou Boyer, Ruth Burd, Mary Gerstner, Betty Louise Kohler, Vera Lee Engel, Patty Kohler, Cietis Kehl, Drusilla Kennedy, Donna Hcnne. Beverly Heil, Martha Berron. Third Row—Paul Fry, Walter Boehmer, Irene Axe. Jean Chilcoat, Helen Foust, Jerry Allen, Clara Clausing. Fourth Row—Robert Keller. John Joyce, Robert Hegemier, Bill Greber, Robert Bushong, Jack Keysor, Nathan Althoff, Robert Fortman, James Beckett. Anthony Dorsten, John Heil, Charles Huwer, Marvin Berron, Jim Adams. Fifth Row—James Feldwisch. Edward Eversman, Leonard Dietz, Forrest Hays, Kenneth Hunter, Bill Hamer, Bill Kendall. Byron Fishbaugh, John Linders. Tom Anderson, Ned Berlet, James Grauer. Page Twenty-four The MIRROR 19 4 4 Sophomores First Row—Beverly Rich, Betty Michael, Rebecca Rupert, I.ois Jane Weaver, Marilyn Williams, Carol Lehman, Eileen Overly, Mary Ann Lynch. Mary Jane Reineke, Marjorie Schmehl, Betty Vogel. Betty Thielk. Second Row—Verla Weber, Carol Presar, Joanne Swartz. Kathaleen Tigner. Violette Reece, Jean Nieter, Naomi Schroeder, Norma Nott, Betty Lou Rich. Betty Ruwoldt. Juanita Osborne. Loretta Lengerich. Third Row—Lee Schmehl. Bob Schnarre, Jack Wust, John Schnarre. Frederick Meier. Elmer May. Russell Young, Linus Reineke. Paul Sanders, Albert Reier. Fourth Row—Dan Mertz. Tom Miller, Dick Maze. Bill Saum, James Widner, Lewis Wilgus, Dick Reinhart. Lewis Little. George Newell, Bob Mill sor. Robert Makley. Fifth Row—Albert McKee, Dave Wood, V ictor Nuesmeyer. Clarence Neargarder, Eldon Nevergall, Carl Steva. Page Twenty-fix e The MIRROR 19 4 4 Freshmen First Row—Shirley Houtz. Billie Chivington, Joan Hertenstein, Shirley Cook. Betty Burris. Betty Byrne. Suzanne Buss. Leora Hess. Jane Althoff. Virginia Glass. Dorothy Huenke, Eileen Davis, Jo Ann Hasson. Joan Baker. Second Row—Pat Dieringer. Marcella Crouse. Wilma Chivington, Ruby Howell. Kathryn Brown. Anna Burden. Mary Ann Boltz, Doris Howell. Alfrieda Braun. Marie Benzing, Anna Burd. Third Row—Edward Cogan, Wesley Knous, Lewis Cisco, Dale Dicke. Phil Flack. Jim Kite. Donald Broerman. Joe Beane. Dick Cable. John Cogan. Fourth Row—Wilfred Dicke. Donald Baxter, Paul Axe, James Croft. Bob Glass, James Kleinhenz. Tom Burger, Edgar Henning, James Irish. Bob Goodwin. Paul Hinkle, Bob Allison. Fifth Row—Zane Faurot, James Danaher, Bernard Keiber, Bill Elliot, Bob Caldwell, Tom Durnell. Page Twenty-six The MIRROR 19 4 4 Freshmen First Row—Betty Lou Rain. Frieda Miars, Dolores McCollum. June Whited, Laura Young, Mary E. Reier, Lois Ann Metz. Charmaine Russell, Geraldine Tigner, Emily Nelson, Virginia Meyers. Jean Mouse, Mary Prate, Betty Wale. Second Row—Martha Toben. Beverly McKee, Kathleen Ruther. Dorothy Teisher, Beverly Sweigart, Dorothy White, Alfrieda Menker. Patty Otto, Frances Wollani, Nadine Scheer. Dorothy Shaner, Gwendolyn Wurster, Esther Schultz, Oneta Schmidt. Third Row—Bill Sunderland, Donald Steincbrugge, Paul Wood. Wilma Spaulding, Patricia Steen, Irma Osborne. Billie Lou Osborne, Harold Seifering, Marvin Steinecker, Rolla Wertz. Fourth Row—James Sampson, Donald Roby, Tom Wieter, Eugene Roby, Jerome Yahl, Lloyd Miller. Jim Wolfe. Chester Schwaberow, Cecil Thwaits, Willard Steinecker, Bob Nevergall. Fifth Row—Neil Miley, Donald Waesch, Bob McBroom, Edward Miller, Paul Vanderhorst, Charles Wieser, Jim Young, Paul Whetstone. Frank Moran. Page Twenty-seven Senior Class History The MIRROR 19 4 4 High School days have come and gone. We feel a little sad, knowing we shall not return to the class rooms this fall. The Class of 1944 entered the beloved halls of Memorial just four short years ago. We entered as carefree boys and girls— we leave as serious men and women, ready to take our respective places in life. As sophomores the class conducted themselves with more decorum, having advanced one year in its high school education. The junior year passed quickly, adding another year to our knowledge and progress. The class presented a delightful play, “Life Begins At Sixteen,” and of course the traditional junior- senior reception. This year the students with dramatic talent presented the play “New Fires.” It was one of a more serious type, and every character was well portrayed. The class participated in extra-curricular activities, taking great pride in the band and choruses. Our senior boys upon reaching their eighteenth year will be inducted into the armed forces. Several of our boys have already answered to the call of duty. To these, we who remain can only say, “Good luck and God bless you.” Commencement exercises are not far distant; then we shall truly “commence” upon our lives which lie ahead. We are deeply grateful to the teachers of Memorial High School. We heartily thank you for your earnest efforts and sincere interest in each one of us. Page Twenty-eight The MIRROR 19 4 4 Junior Class Historg At last we have reached the goal that we have dreamed of for three long years, we are to be Seniors next fall. As we look back over the years we can remember many pleasant experiences, but it seems as though the Junior year has been our best year yet. As the Junior Class this year, we were very active. A great part of us took part in the clubs, band, the choir and choruses. We attended that wonderful Junior and Senior Reception we had heard so much about and looked forward to for so long. Not only did we attend it, but we gave it. The music was supplied by H. Greenamyer’s orchestra and the decorating scheme was pat- terned after a Mexican Siesta. We elected very able class officers at the first of the year. These were Harold Huwer, President; Russell Sawmiller, Vice President; (Russell left during the year and Robert Wilges was elected) Pollyanne Mackenbach, Secretary; Vivian Axe. Treasurer. We also elected two members of the Mirror Staff. These were Pollyanne Mackenbach. Editor, and John Morris. Business Manager. We selected a very nice class ring and received it about January. In the sports world, our class showed great interest, many of our boys making the varsity and showing great promise for next year. In November we gave the annual Junior Class play. A very able cast was selected by Miss Codington and they put on a mystery play entitled “Ghost Wanted,” which was received very well by the audience. This nearly closes our activities and we are looking forward to being Seniors next year. We wish to thank the faculty for guiding us so well this far. Page Twenty-nine Sophomore Class History The MIRROR 19 4 4 Soon after school opened in September. 1943. the Sophomore Class assembled to elect its officers for the 1943-’44 school year. They were as follows: Charles Huwer______________________________President Jim Beckett___________________________Vice President Jerry Allen_________________________________Secretary Jean Nieter_________________________________Treasurer During the course of the year we took part in many extra-curricular activities, such as band, choir, football, baseball and basketball. We also donated to the Red Cross and presented an assembly program. We feel that we have learned and accomplished much this year and we are looking forward to the next two years, when we shall be upper- classmen. One hundred sixteen boys and girls entered Memorial High School as Freshmen on September 13. 1943. Many of us were as “green as grass,” but after a short while were able to get acquainted with the regular routine. The school activities have been appreciated by quite a few of this group. This can be shown by the large number that have taken part in the various opportunities that have been offered to us. With the help of our class advisors the following officers were elected: President ------------------------------ Lloyd Miller Vice President__________________________Tom Burger Secretary________________________Chester Sellwaberow Treasurer________________________________________Paul Vandcrhorst All of us have found out that we must work very hard to overcome the difficulties that stand in our paths. We hope that our remaining years will be pleasant and successful. Freshman Class History Page Thirty The MIRROR 19 4 4 Book III ATHLETICS ol 1944 Page Thirty-one The MIRROR 19 4 4 Football First Row—Neil Miley, Paul Axe, Jim Kite, Tom Burger, Don Baxter, Bob McBroom, Cecil Thwaits, Bill Elliot, Dick Cable. Second Row—Charles Schnarre (mgr.), Ed Miller, Harold Wale, Kermit Campbell, Jack Harmon, Bill Brodbeck, John Heil, Ned Berlet, Walter Allen, Bill Slife. Third Row—Bob Allison (mgr.), Henry Steinecker, Bob Loffer, Harold Huwer, Norbert Wierwille. Fred Noble, Tom Hudson, Jack Kishler, Charles Huwer, Harry Miley, Gene Dennis, Byron Hollinger (Coach). Fourth Row—Tom Anderson, Don Dellinger, Dick Maze, Jim Beckett, Bob Shinaberry, Paul Vander- horst, John Schnarre, Bob Schnarre, Kenneth Hunter, John Linders. The 1943 edition of the Memorial Roughriders was without a doubt the smallest group of gridsters that have worn the Blue and Gold in the last decade. The boys in Blue and Gold were small but they were one of the most aggressive ll’s in the last seven years and they thoroughly won the admiration and acclamation of the fans, both at home and abroad. Though the season was not successful from the standpoint of games won and lost, it was a great improvement over the previous year. The locals were held scoreless in only two games this year and after outplaying the larger and more experienced gridders of the opposition, often lost by some queer trick of “Dame Fortune. The seven seniors who graduate this year are Walter Allen, Bill Brodbeck, Gene Dennis. Tom Hudson, Jack Kishler, Harry Miley and Frederick Noble. We’ll miss them and thor- oughly wish they could remain with us in tlje coming seasons. Our hats are off to Coach Hollinger who is now in the Armed Forces. We are sure that he will resume his good work in the coming years. Page Thirty-two The MIRROR 19 4 4 MEMORIAL 0—SIDNEY 13 September 17 The Sidney Yellow jackets opened the grid- iron season for 1943 and after a grueling first quarter between the 30 yard markers, Sidney’s ace, Dick Flannigan, All-state halfback and high scorer, broke loose and scored his first touch- down of the vear. In the latter part of the third period Flanni- gan again battered his way across for the sec- ond and final marker and then added the extra point. After this the teams battled on even terms until the final gun. MEMORIAL 24—KENTON 0 September 24 Tonight was the night for the Roughriders. The Kenton Wildcats invaded St. Marys but were repulsed with heavy losses. Kenton received the opening kick off and was abruptly stopped and forced to punt. The Roughriders took over and quickly punched over a touchdown. Kenton again received and the Roughriders took over and scored twice in suc- cession before the half ended. In the third quarter the St. Marians opened their passing attack and scored on a series of beautiful passes. In the remaining period the Kenton line, that before the game looked big enough to maul the boys from MHS, held and the final score stood Roughriders 24, Wildcats 0. MEMORIAL 0—COLDWATER 19 October 1 Coldwater’s tricky backs, behind a high line, outscored but not outfought the scrappy Rough- riders. The St. Marians were unable throughout the evening to stop the deceiving reverses and the deceptive cutbacks of the Cavalier Backs. When the game ended the Roughriders were on the Coldwater one-foot line and only time prevented their scoring. MEMORIAL 21—CELINA 27 October 8 This truly is one of the greatest games in the history of the rivalry. Celina scored first and then St. Marys roared back with two great touchdown drives and at the half led 14 to 7. In the last half St. Marys came back again and scored once more to make the score 21 to 7. But the Bulldogs were not to be beaten and scored twice by battering through the lighter St. Marys line which had doggedly held until then and the score stood Bulldogs 20, Roughriders 21. An intercepted pass a few minutes before the final gun spelled doom to the battle-weary boys from MHS and they went down to defeat gloriously in one of the classics of the year. MEMORIAL 6—ROCKFORD 0 October 15 What a night! Even a self-respecting polar bear wouldn’t have been out and yet quite a throng of loyal St. Marians followed the Blue and Gold on its invasion of the Rockford grid- iron. The Roughriders were superior in every re- spect to the Rockford gridders and piled up a huge advantage in statistics. Only the weather prevented them from making it a complete rout; the Rockford boys never reached the mid-field stripe. Football MEMORIAL 6—BLUFFTON 7 October 22 Another thriller, this time Memorial vs. Bluffton. In the first quarter the Roughriders were stopped several times within the Bluffton 10 yard marker and finally in the second quarter they pushed across the first score. The point after touchdown was wide and St. Marys led 6 to 0 at the half. Forget about the second half. MEMORIAL 13—BELLEFONTAINE 20 Oct. 29 The Roughriders battled their way into an early lead and at the half showed no sign of weakening. The first half had netted the Chief- tans absolutely no yardage on either the ground or in the air. In the third period the Chieftans opened their passing attack which netted them two quick scores. Then in the fourth period Eddie Brown, Bellefontaine’s ace back, broke loose and clinched the game with a touchdown and then added the extra point. The Blue and Gold was again outscored but never outfought and led in statistics. MEMORIAL 12—VAN WERT 26 November 5 After a jittery start, in which the Cougars pushed over three touchdown, the startled Rough- riders settled down to hold Van Wert’s unbeaten, self-claimed state champs to a 26 to 12 victory. The scrappy little Roughriders led in sta- tistics and probably gave Van Wert their best battle of the year. MEMORIAL 9—WAPAKONETA 6 Nov. 12 Wow! What a game! The Roughriders de- feated Wapak, our arch rival, for the first time in six years. Here’s how the game went. The first quart- er was fought between the thirty yard lines with neither team gaining the advantage. In the second quarter the Roughriders bat- tered their way into Wapak territory and scored on a beautiful pass. The half saw the Rough- riders in the lead 6 to 0 with no signs of weak- ening. The second half opened and the teams again battled on even terms until the Redskins punted deep into the territory of the Blue and Gold and then two plays later the slippery pigskin slid from the arms of a scampering MHS back. When the pile was uncovered a Red and White-jersied player gleefully held the ball and Wapak scored four plays later on short plunges. The extra point might readily have decided the game. The entire crowd was tense and silent and then broke into a tumult of cries and sighs as a Blue and Gold-jersied player knocked down the extra point. Memorial received and from then on domi- nated the play. A beautiful run put the ball on the six and then the Wapak line held. It was fourth down and four yards to go for a touchdown. The Roughriders line blocked beau- tifully and the ball split the uprights for a field goal and MHS led the Redskins 9 to 6. When the game ended the St. Marians were again deep in the territory of the Red and White and entered their showers with their eyes full of tears of joy for they had finally turned the tide and beaten the Redskins. Page Thirty-three The MIRROR 19 4 4 Football Slife R. Schnarre C. Huwer Hudson H. Huwer Harmon Steinecker Noble Maze Loflfer Allen Dennis Wierwille Anderson Brodbeck Kishler Miley Page Thirty-four The MIRROR 19 4 4 Football LETTERMEN ALLEN 32 Senior—Though light. Walt was fast, hard driving back, a good blocker, and defensive man. ANDERSON 29 Sophomore—Tom is an excellent pass receiver and blocker. Watch him! BRODBECK 43 Senior—Brody was our smallest but one of our fastest line- men ; throughout the season he was a menace to opposing backs. DENNIS 39 Senior—Corky was an elusive, hard driving back and has an excellent passing arm. HARMON 99 Junior—Jack is a promising guard who was an excellent of- fensive and defensive man. C. HUWER 44 Sophomore—Charlie was a hard driving fullback who was hampered by injuries but should do great things next year at M. H. S. H. HUWER 45 Junior—Harold is a fast back, an equally good field general and an excellent defensive man. HUDSON 46 Senior—Hut was a good offensive man who played both end and tackle but was hindered by injuries. KISHLER 41 Senior—Kish was our Co-Captain whose cool hand and edu- cated toe pulled our gridders out of many a tight spot. LOFFER 42 Junior—Bonehead is probably the best defensive end in the league and is also a good pass receiver. MAZE 73 Sophomore—Doc is a well built back who is a good ball carrier and an excellent tackier. MILEY 48 Senior—Co-Captain Miley was an excellent safety man who play- ed football for the fun in it and really was a little bundle of dynamite. NOBLE 40 Senior—Freddy is a lanky end who was noted for his beautiful snatching of impossible looking passes. SCHNARRE 27 Sophomore—Bob is a fiery guard who should be one of our best next year. SLIFE 37 Junior—Red is a speedy ball carrier who could play all of the back field positions equally well. STEINECKER 38 Junior—Hank is undoubtedly one of the best lineman that ever donned the Blue and Gold. We’re expecting great things of him next year. WIERWILLE 47 Junior—Whirlaway was a big tackle who is a stellar de- fensive man and probably was the most improved player on the squad. Page Th irty-five The MIRROR 19 4 4 Basketball First Row—Walter Allen, Tom Anderson, Charles Huwer, Bob Loflfer, Gene Dennis, Fred Noble, Jack Harmon, Bill Slife, Tom Hudson. Second Row—O. 0. Royer, Principal, Phil Seibert, James Widner, Harold Huwer, Hank Steinecker, Leo Chiles, James Beckett, Byron Fishbaugh, Billy Joe Swonger, Manager, A. J. Kohler, Faculty Athletic Manager. This year’s season was not successful from the standpoint of games won and lost, but the boys accomplished one thing. They learned the meaning of the word “sportsmanship.” and if that is all, it at least will furnish them with something that will help them to get along with their fellow men. Lack of experience and size was largely responsible for the poor record, but several of the underclassmen look promising and next year’s team should be better. Memorial. Memorial. Memorial, Memorial, Memorial, Memorial, Memorial. Memorial, 26—Greenville, 38 31—Kenton. 54 26— Coldwater 49 40—Sidney, 35 21—Wapakoneta, 46 27— Van Wert, 66 29—Bluffton, 73 20—New Knoxville, 51 Memorial, 34—New Bremen, 44 Memorial. 26—Celina, 54 Memorial, 41—Bellefontaine, 71 Memorial, 40—Rockford, 49 Memorial. 37—Wapakoneta, 48 Memorial, 41—Ada, 47 Memorial, 27—Piqua, 57 Memorial. 31—Findlay (tournament), 74 Page Thirty-six The MIRROR 19 4 4 Baske LETTERMEN ALLEN 8—“Walt was a fast guard whose specialty was a set shot. ANDERSON 4— Kentuck” was one of M. H. S.'s promising squad of Sophomores; we’ll he watching him. BRODBECK 6—“Brody was a deceptive forward who was a con- tinual threat to the opponents. DENNIS 5— Corky,” the captain of our squad, was a fast and brainy doorman. He is a senior. HARMON 7—“Tommy” is a high scoring Junior who specialized in one handed shots. C. HUWER 16—“Charlie” is another talented Sophomore and should go well the next two years. HUDSON 14—“Hut” was a lanky Senior whose specialty was hook shots. KINKLEY 10—“Kink” was a tall forward who left us in mid- season for the U. S. Army. LOFFER 15— Bonehead” is an aggressive forward who never gave up until the final whistle. “Boney” is a Junior. NOBLE 9—“Freddy was a rangy senior and an agile rebound man. SLIFE 3—“Red” is a speedy Junior who was a dead shot from the floor. RESERVES GAMES Memorial, Memorial, Memorial, Memorial. Memorial, Memorial, Memorial. Memorial. Memorial. Memorial, Memorial, Memorial, Memorial. Memorial, Memorial, 21—Greenville. 22 18—Kenton, 16 15—Cold water, 24 24—Sidney. 25 26— Wapakoneta. 22 29—Van Wert, 20 33—Bluffton, 35 17—New Knoxville. 25 29—New Bremen, 28 24—Celina. 32 23—Bellefontaine, 50 14— Rockford, 24 15— Wapakoneta. 20 33—Ada, 34 27— Piqua. 21 Page Thirty-seven The MIRROR 19 4 4 Physical Education PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical fitness is stressed during these war times as never before. Memorial has made con- siderable progress in this activity in spite of limited personnel. The above pictures illustrate only a sample of many activities in which various high school groups engaged. BOYS INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL In January an intramural league of eight basketball teams was organized by the boys. The games were played during the noon hours and each team played once each of the other teams in the league. The purposes of this league were three: 1. To provide recreation during noon periods. 2. To replace a part of the physical education activity that had to be dropped after the physical education instructor reported to the army. 3. To provide fundamental training and competitive practice for the future varsity basket- ball players. It is believed that all three of the above purposes were well served. The boys played in a sportsmanlike manner and the Bears became the league champions only after the strongest kind of play. The personnel of the Bears was as follows: Richard Losher, John Schnarre, Benny Cook, Don Dellinger, Kenneth Hunter, Robert Schnarre and Byron Fishbaugh. Page Thirty-eight The MIRROR 19 4 4 Physical Education The girls’ physical education classes this year have been very interesting. Our teacher. Mrs. Kinzig, is responsible for this. Each game was presented to us in such a delightful way, every- one took special interest in it. At the beginning of the school year, when the weather was nice, we went outside. We played kick ball, tennis, soccer, and had exercises. Hut old man winter came strolling by and inside we went. The most popular game then was basketball. There was a tournament and each girl played with all the vigor and vitality she could produce. We also played volley ball, dodge ball, and table tennis. We climbed ro[ es. tumbled and took more exercises. Our classes are conducted on a point basis. These points can be acquired by doing specified things such as climbing ropes, wearing clean clothes, taking showers, shooting baskets, and doing head stands. The prize for each of the six persons having the most points is a valued letter “M.” There is much competition between each one for these letters. In the spring the center of interest is soft ball. We play some of the games that were on the list at the beginning of the year. We are looking forward to next years’ classes with great enthusiasm. —Doris Nevergall Page Thirty-nine Cheerleaders The MIRROR 19 4 4 Lois Wilson Janet Titus Janet Finke The cheerleaders this year have done a wonderful job. When in the face of defeat, they would spring forth with a rousing cheer, it would make the players feel that there was someone backing them. In our pep meetings this year, many students have entered the audi- torium almost certain that our team would lose the game that night. But with the work of these girls, they have come out of the auditorium feel- ing that nothing could stop our team and victory was in sight. These girls seem to know just when a cheer is needed. They lead in such an exuberant fashion that everyone brightens up a little. It doesn’t matter to them if it is raining or snowing, they are always on the job. It is their responsibility to keep up the spirit of the game whether we win or lose. They all deserve a big hand for their loyalty and never dying energy. Page Forty The MIRROR 19 4 4 Athletics First Row—Harold Hertenstein, Tom Hudson, Walter Allen, Gene Dennis, Bill Brodbeck, Fred Noble. Second Row—Robert Schnarre, Charles Huwer, Bob LofTer, Henry Steinecker, Bill Slife, Harold Huwer, Bob Wilges, Tom Anderson. Third Row—Dick Maze, Jack Kishler, Norbert Wierwille, Leo Toben, Harold Wale, Dick Losher, Jack Harmon, Billy Joe Swonger. LETTERMEN The lettermen of a high school exemplify the spirit of that school for they are the ones who make many personal sacrifices in order to bring athletic victories and a reputation of clean sports- manship to the school. These boys are also the idols of the younger boys in the grades who imitate them not only at play but at work. Memorial High School is proud of its present group of lettermen and it is the hope of the school that these boys will ever cherish the “M” which they won in athletic competition either in football, basketball or baseball. It is also hoped that many other boys will be willing to pay the price that is necessary for one to become a good athlete. BASEBALL A squad of baseball players has been working hard this spring under the direction of Coach Schamp. Several veterans from last year’s team furnished a nucleus around which this year’s team is built. The entire squad is as follows: Catcher, C. Huwer; pitchers, Hertenstein and Toben; first base, Slife; second base, Wilges; shortstop, Beckett; third base, H. Huwer; outfielders, Wale; Dennis, Anderson, Keysor; substitutes, E. Miller and R. Schnarre; manager, Billy Joe Swonger. Mr. Royer formulated a schedule calling for games with the more important teams in this area. Memorial, 4—Lima Central, 6 Memorial, 5—Cridersville, 0 Memorial, 1—Van Wert, 8 Memorial, 3—New Knoxville, 6 Memorial, 3—Maria Stein. 2 Memorial, 3—Van Wert, 8 Tournament Memorial, 1—Lima Central, 2 Page Forty-one Athletics The MIRROR 19 4 4 ATHLETICS IN RETROSPECT Athletics in Memorial High School have been carried on surprisingly well in the past two years in spite of major difficulties. The 1942-1943 school year opened with three coaches and great hopes that athletics were definitely on the up grade. Before that year was over, two of the coaches left for the armed forces and Mr. Hollinger finished the year alone. At the beginning of this year Mr. Hollinger carried the entire coaching load although the scheduling of games, organizing of transportation and the hiring of officials were assumed by the principal’s office. However, at mid-year Mr. Hollinger was called to the army and Memorial was without a coach. Only the willing- ness of Mr. Royer and Mr. Kohler to assume many hours of ad- ditional work made it possible to carry out the basketball schedule and to provide a limited amount of physical education. Baseball is maintained because Mr. “Bus” Schamp has generously given of his time to the boys. Transportation has been a serious problem all year. Basket- ball transportation was provided mainly through the generosity of the following faculty members: Mrs. Kinzig. Miss Codington, Mr. Schilling and Mr. Royer. In spite of all the difficulties, the spirit of the boys who will return in the fall is high. Better days for Memorial athletics seem not too far ahead. Schedules for football and basketball have been formulated for next year. With the boys working hard to get in proper condition and to master playing techniques, and with the public being patient and also willing to cooperate in the trans- portation problem, a great year is in prospect. Page Forty-two The MIRROR 19 4 4 Book IV ACTIVITIES of 1944 Page Forty-three Mirror Staff The MIRROR 19 4 4 Live Wire Staff Page Forty-four The MIRROR 19 4 4 The Mirror Mirror Staff—Top Row (Page 44)—Robert Ferris, John Morris, Tom Hudson, Gene Dennis. Bottom Row—Jean Sheets, Wilma Darnell, Betty Bruner, Helen Wollam, Connie Conner, Pol- ly anne Mackenbach. The l‘.� 44 Mirror Staff together with the proficient help of Mr. Royer and his secretary, Mrs. Sealschott, have, as you can readily see, completed another link in the chain of Memorial High School Mirrors. This year has been one of especially great excitement with numerous things to distract from the completion of the Mirror. However, after great anxiety and hours of worry, the Staff did throw enough material together to enable this book to be called a Mirror. For any correction, contradiction or compliments see any of the following Mirror Staff members: Editor---------------- Asst. Editor__________ Business Mgr___________ Asst. Business Mgr..... Associate Editors______ Snapshot Editor ______ Sports Editor ________ Typists -------------- ----------------------------- Bob Ferris ------------------ Pollyanne Mackenbach ----------------------------- Harry Mi ley ----------------------------- John Morris Helen Wollam, Connie Conner, Gene Dennis ---------------------------- Wilma Darnell —---------------------------- Tom Hudson _______________ Betty Bruner, Jean Sheets Livewire Staff—Top Row (Page 44)—Gene Dennis, Walter Allen. Fred Noble. William Brod- beck. Bottom Row—Ruth Ann Losher, Wilma Darnell. Elizabeth Schwede, Sara Reiher, Jean Sheets. Mrs. Kinzig. The “Live Wire” of 1944 has achieved another step in bringing about a closer fellowship among the students. When the school paper was started years ago, it was to be the students’ paper. We have tried our best to make it that. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Kinzig, we have attempted to make our bi-weekly editions not only informative but also interesting. The editors with the help of the reporters, worked hard to meet the “press time” of every edition. They deserve credit not only for the time they spent in preparing the paper but also for making the “Live Wire” as much a part of the school as the school itself. THE “LIVE WIRE” STAFF Editor-in-Chief __________________________________ Associate Editor---------------------------------- Organization Editor ------------------------------ Literary and Joke Editor-------------------------- Sports Editor_____________________________________ Exchange Editor----------------------------------- _____ Frederick Noble ____ Sara Ann Reiher ------ Wilma Darnell ---- Ruth Ann Losher ____ William Brodbeck __________ Gene Dennis Reporters—Roberta Schnarre, Helen Armstrong, Mary Ann Doute, Vivian Axe, Doris Nevergall, Lois Kehl, John Morris, Bud McEvoy, Janet Titus, John Steva, Eugene Engle, Mary Reiher, Dorothy Townsend, Virginia Schallenberg, Pat Axe, Helen Foust, Jerry Allen, Cletis Kehl, Patricia Elliot, Anna Burd, Betty Burris, Virginia Meyer, Leora Hess, Betty Byrne, Emily Nelson, Nadine Scheer, James Kleinhenz, Jim Kite. Page Forty-five The Live Wire Salesmanship Club The MIRROR 19 4 4 First Row—Jerry Allen, Mary Gerstner, Bill Slife, Patty Kohler, Joan Swartz. Second Row—Betty Thielk, Betty Lou Vogel, Norma Nott, Althea Howe, Lois J. Weaver, Jean Neiter, Mary Ann Lynch. Third Row—Betty L. Kohler, Loretta Lengerich, Namoi Schroeder, Dolores Schwaberow, Rebecca Rupert, Ruth Burd, Eileen Clifford, Beverly Heil, Mary J. Reineke. Fourth Row—Martha Berron, Marjory Schmehl, Clara Clausing, Betty Ruwoldt, Miss Constant, Wilma Glass, Mary Lou Boyer, Irene Axe. The Salesmanship Club was organized this year and is composed of the members of the sales- manship class. The purpose of the club is to promote better fellowship among the students by selli.ig only the best in our personalities to others. Intangibles may be sold as well as tangibles. The club holds two meetings each month, a business meeting and a social meeting. Problems concerning sales of articles, studies of types of sales and their relation to the people concerned, and good manners are discussed in the business meetings. Due to the man-power shortage because of the war, the greater part of the students in this club are working in stores doing actual selling. These students give reviews of interesting incidents. The social activities have consisted of parties which car- ried out the customary theme of the month. The club has also had a dance in the high school audi- torium. The last activity was a banquet which was held on May 9. The major project for the year was the Magazine Campaign which was formerly done by the en- tire student body. This club sold magazines which totalled $359.50. The profit of $103.07 was turn- ed into the Mirror Fund which is the customary way of disposing of this money. Other projects have been ticket sales of various kinds. The officers who have guided this club through its first year of existence are: President ----------------------- William Slife Vice-President ---------------- Patricia Kohler Secretary --------------------- Geraldine Allen Treasurer ---------—------------- Joan Swartz Reporter ---------------------- Mary Gerstner Sponsor ------------------------- Miss Constant Page Forty-six The MIRROR 19 4 4 Future Farmers of America First Row—Bernard McEvoy, David Hegemier, Dale Dicke, James Wolfe, Bill Adams, John Cogan, Wes- ley Knous, Cyril Schulte, Mr. Hasler. Second Row—Stanley Jones, Harold Hertenstein, Bob Jordan, David Quellhorst, Harold Dammeyer, Louis Dammeyer, James Kellermeyer, Eugene Roby, Norman Bowersock, Chester Dammeyer, Jim Croft, Albert McKee, Donald Waesch, Bill Greber, Jack Keysor, Bob Hegemier, Eldon Nevergall. The F. F. A. was and is designed to supplement training opportunities for boys who are progressing toward the goal of establishment in a farming business. Through the F. F. A. activities the coopera- tive spirit is fostered and individual talent is discovered and developed. Here is a school of experi- ence in the art of working together for a common good. Members have a splendid opportunity to learn how to deal effectively with themselves as well as with others. The organization embodies the fundamentals of a true democracy. Each member has a voice in setting the general policies and making rules and regulations by which he is governed. Each member also has individual responsi- bility resting on his shoulders but teamwork is essential to lasting accomplishment. What becomes of the members? Study the product of an organization to determine its ef- fectiveness. Is the F. F. A. actually training for rural leadership? To answer this question one has only to observe and review the records of outstanding members and other members who are making good as young farm-leaders in our own and other communities. Thousands have passed into the ranks of Farm Bureau, the Grange, and Farmer’s Union as well as other agricultural civic organizations, there to accept and to fill creditably places of trust and responsibility while still in youth. Go into our community or neighboring communities where there are F. F. A. chapters. Observe the inter- est and achievements of F. F. A. members in improving the communities in which they reside. F. F. A. is developing a trained leadership and a farm citizenry which serves and exerts an in- fluence for good wherever found. President ..— Vice President Secretary ____ Treasurer ---- Reporter ----- Sgt. at Arms . Sponsor ______ Louis Dammeyer ---- Robert Jordan Chester Dammeyer ---- Stanley Jones ... Bernard McEvoy Norman Bowersock ---- George Hasler Page Forty-seven The MIRROR 19 4 4 Front Row, Left to Right—Vivian Axe, Bettylou Case, Patsy Baxter, Joan Van Cleve, Betty Bruner, Ruby Howell, Toni Sunderland, Joanne Galloway, Ruth Ann Losher, Carolyn Schultz. Second Row—Jean Nieter, Mary Jo Blase, Jane Althoff, Bob Hall, Fred Meier, Mary Poor, Carolyn Stolte, Roberta Schnarre, Eileen Meckstroth, Lloyd Miller, John Morris. Third Row—Betty McDermitt, Norma J. Mouse, Betty Lou Rain, Joe Beane, Kenneth Wilkens, Mary Lou Martin, Helen Foust, Carl Smith, Helen Wollam, Richard Reinhart, James Grauer, Philip Sei- bert, Dorothy Teisher, Geraldine Allen, Connie Conner. Fourth Row—Richard Schilling, director, Sally Stout, Dorothy Townsend, Virginia Glass, Bill Sunder- land, Fred Quatman, Ralph Doenges, Russell Sawmiller, Nathan Althoff, Bob Millisor, Donald Metz, Kathaleen Tigner, Shirley Wilges, Violette Reece, Leo Chiles, Margaret Blakeley, Pollyanne Macken- bach. (Ruth Burd was not present when picture was taken). The fifty-nine piece concert band had a very successful year, playing to capacity audiences at its annual Winter and Spring concerts. Under the capable direction of Richard Schilling, the band presented varied programs of classic, popular, musical comedv, military, novelty, modern and sacred music. The Winter concert, presented on February 8th and 9th, was entitled “Music of the United Nations,” and presented the various styles of music in twelve different countries. 1263 persons at- tended the two night performance, which was held in cooperation with the Community Institute. Sev- enty flags of the Allied Nations were displayed, making a striking setting for the program. BAND OFFICERS President ---------------------- Ralph Doenges Vice President ___________ Pollyanne Mackenbach Historian and Secretary-----------Connie Conner Practice Secretary ----------------------- Patsy Baxter Scholarship Secretary ----------- Mary Jo Blase Page Forty-eight The MIRROR 19 4 4 Director: Richard Schilling. Drum Major: Lloyd Miller. Majorettes: Kathaleen Tig- ner, Lois Wierwille, Patty Steen, Alfrieda Menker, Arbula King. Flag Twirler: Mary Kinkley, Virginia Menker. Colors: Tom Durnell, John Steva. Guards: Pat Axe, Benny Cook. The Memorial High School marching band, under the di- rection of Richard Schilling, participated in many events during the school year. The band held rehearsals throughout the summer and presented several twilight concerts in Memorial Park. At the County Fair our band entered the annual contest held on the opening night and won the trophy for the second successive year. Kathaleen Tigner, majorette, and Richard Sunderland, drum major, also won first place in their respective con- tests and were presented with trophies. The band entertained be- tween halves at all home football games and also traveled (thanks to the par- ents) with the team to Celina and Wapakoneta. Some of the outstanding formations presented were the State of Ohio, Der Fuehrer’s Face, Harvest Moon, Heart, and U. S. with the Statue of Liberty in the background. The three latter formations were per- formed with the stadium lights out and tiny lights on the band hats formed the outlines. The band also participated in the various parades for Armistice and Memorial Day, bond rallies, Red Cross drives and Navy Enlistment Programs. The organization had sixty-two members at the opening of the school year and grew to seventy members by May, with only fourteen of the personnel graduating. With the addition of the instru- mental students coming from Junior High, we are looking forward to another successful year. Page Forty-nine The MIRROR 19 4 4 Girl Reserves Mildred Constant, Sylvia Haeseker, Eileen Meckstroth, Bertha Pierce, Mary Ann Doute, Pollyanne Mackenbach, Doris Nevergall, Jean Sheets, Mary Louise Hayes, Mary Poor, Virginia Schallenbarg, Patsy Baxter, Mary Jo Blase, Betty Kohler, Sara Reiher, Janet Scheer, Lois Kehl, Carolyn Schultz, Joan Hoagland, Mabel Althoff, Roberta Schnarre, Connie Conner, Janet Finke, Patty Elliot, Helen Hegemier. Ruth Ann Losher, Mary K. Reiher, Wilma Darnell, Mary Chivington, Joan Van Cleve, Virginia Axe, Florence Gearing, Helen Wollam, Carolyn Stolte, Pat Cogan, Grace Young, Marv Lou Martin. Left to Right—‘Marilyn Williams, Lillian Codington, Nathan Althoff, Violette Reece, Mary Gerst- ner, Cletis Kehl, Joan Swartz, Fred Meier, John Schnarre, James Widner, Winona Brown, James Beckett, Kathaleen Tigner, Carl Steva, Eileen Clifford, Helen Foust, Betty Rich, Janies Feldwisch, Lois Cramer, George Newell, Martha Berron, Betty Lou Kupper, (not present Joanne Galloway). Latin Club Page Fifty The MIRROR 19 4 4 Girl Reserves One of the most active organizations in Memorial High School is the Girl Reserves which is a junior branch of the Young Women’s Christian Association, and as such, commands equal respect and merit. We began our year by agreeing to collect waste paper throughout St. Marys in a desire to help in the war effort. We made twelve collections after school, covering one of the four wards of the city each time. By spacing the paper drives in this manner, we allowed for accumulation. As we go to press, the total amount of waste paper collected by the girls is 42,132 pounds. In addition to our paper drives, we sold forget-me-nots for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and held fifteen football and basketball concessions. With the money made from these activities we completed our third year in our pledge for the care of a little girl in the Worthington Children’s Home. This expenditure amounts to $24 each year. We were also able to buy a $300 war bond this year for our G. R. Scholarship Fund. This fund is held in trust for the education of a future Girl Reserve. Many of the girls served as ushers at the various school entertainments throughout the year. By now, you probably think we spent the entire year working. Well, you’re wrong! We found time for many social events too. We held our annual Scavenger Hunt and our informal initiation of new members (what a sight!) in the fall. Our assembly program was given in November. The annual Christmas party was given in the cafeteria, December 17, at which time the names of our various “Better-Halves” were dis- closed. When we returned from vacation, we drew names again, this time for the last half of the school year. In February, we had our formal candelight service in the St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed church. A pot-luck supper in March and an Easter party added to our social events. The officers for next year were formally installed at our meeting on the 17th of April. The tea which we give for our mothers was held April 28. Then on the first of May, we put on our best manners, as well as our best clothes, and sallied forth to a May Day Dance. This event took place in the High School Auditorium. The breakfast, given for the Senior G-R’s was held May 19. The girls who carried the responsibility of leading the group in all these activities are as follows: President------------ Vice President------- Secretary ----------- Treasurer ----------- Financial Chairman .. Program Chairman . Devotional Chairman Sponsor ------------- Eileen Meckstroth ... Mary Ann Doute ------ Jean Sheets — Mary Jo Blase ... Sara Ann Reiher Roberta Schnarre . Ruth Ann Losher ... Miss Constant Motto—“To face life squarely.” Purpose—“To find and give the best.” In September, 1943 the second-year Latin pupils took up their duties as officers and members of the N. S. S. 0. Club. This organization is affiliated with the Junior Classical League of America. Our officers were: Jim Beckett ------------------------------------ President John Schnarre__________________________________Vice President Violette Reece __________________________ Secretary-Treasurer Helen Foust_________________________________________ Reporter The purpose of this club is to better acquaint ourselves with ancient Roman customs, their dress, and their general mode of living. During the year we took part in many activities. Possibly the most important were our An- nual Open-House and Roman Banquet. At the banquet we reclined on couches and ate with our fingers the type of food the Romans had, while the Freshmen, who will be members next year, served and entertained us as slaves. For the Open-House we made projects and presented a program, cen- tered around the Latin language and Roman customs, for our parents and future Latin students. Other activities were a hayride, a wiener-roast, and a picnic. We also helped the Dramatics Class sell tickets for their play and had a Christmas Party. With the money we did not use for expenses, we bought books, posters, a bookcase, and other supplies for the Latin Department. Our very capable advisor was Miss Lillian Codington. Latin Club Page Fifty-one The MIRROR 19 4 4 Vocal Music OFFICERS Choir—Ralph Doenges, president; John Morris, vice president; Helen Wollam, secretary-treasurer; Mary Ann Doute and Robert Galusha, librarians; Thomas Hevlin, accompanist. Boys’ Chorus—John Morris, president; Lloyd Miller, vice president; Donald Metz, secretary-treasurer; Robert Galusha, librarian; Thomas Hevlin. accompanist. Girls’ Chorus—Connie Conner, president; June Montague, vice president; Helen Wollam, secretary-treasurer; Mary Ann Doute. librarian; Sally Stout, accompanist. PERSONNEL Sopranos—Mary Ann Doute. Mary Louise Hayes, Jeannette Mertz. June Montague. Marjorie Nuse, Patsy Baxter. Gene Gross. Jean Cramer. Winona Brown, Mary K. Reiher. Betty Lou Kupper, Donna Henne, Kathaleen Tigner. Virginia Meyer, Suzanne Buss, Betty Byrne. Leora Hess, Lois Metz, Mary E. Reiher. Dorothy Teisher, Barbara Emerick. Altos—Connie Conner. Helen Wollam, Janet Titus. Joan Van Cleve. Joan Hoagland, Sally Lou Stout, Margaret Caldwell. Beverly Heil. Marilyn Williams, Jane Althoff, Shirley Cook, Patty Otto. Frances Wollam, Gwendolyn Wurster. Marcella Crouse. Charmaine Russell. Jean Mouse, Eileen Clifford. Joan Swartz. Tenors—Ralph Doenges, David Hegemier, Robert Galusha, Frederick Noble. Carl Steva. James Feldwisch, Anthony Dorsten, Robert McBroom, Bill Sunderland. Robert Nevergall. Donald Steinebrugge. Basses—John Morris, Donald Metz. Robert Bushong, Tom Anderson. Jim Kite, Bill Elliot. Lloyd Miller, Robert Allison. Page Fifty-two The MIRROR 19 4 4 Vocal Music FRESHMAN TRIO Virginia Meyer Charmaine Russell Frances Wollam The Choir, composed of the Girls’ and Boys’ choruses, under the ex- cellent direction of Miss Emma Kohler again had a very successful year. The choir has taken a very active part appearing in many assembly programs and also outside activities. At Christmas time they presented the Cantata “The Babe of Bethlehem.” Many of the choir members joined with the Choral Society in singing The Messiah.” They added to the musical part of the Community Institute by singing several numbers. In the spring a beautiful concert was presented. The High School Sextette, Freshman Trio and Boys’ Quartette sang for various activities in the community during the year. The mixed octette sang for the Goodyear Party at the Eagles. This year the group has been invited to give a concert at New Bremen. In the last two years the choir has purchased War Bonds which are filed with the School Board for the Vocal Department. HIGH SCHOOL SEXTETTE Sally Stout. Accompanist Mary K. Reiher Patsy Baxter Connie Conner Marilyn Williams 1 lelen Wollam Frances Wollam Page Fifty-three Club Organization The MIRROR 19 4 4 Clubs and organizations form an integral part of the life of a high school. Their chief purpose is to provide an opportunity for a student to engage in an activity in which he has a special interest. In light of that purpose it is hoped that no club now current in the high school life exists solely because of tradition. If it no longer has a purpose, other than tradition, it should calmly and gracefully re- move itself from the picture. Club organizations now at Memorial are per- haps at a minimum. This should be encouraging for the students of the future. When the urgency of war demands cease and when materials of all types are again available, future students may organize new clubs in line with their interests. For example, various types of scientific clubs, a photographic club and an “M” organization may be possibilities of the future. Actually there is little limit to the possi- bilities which exist in this field for students and teachers who have special interests to pursue. The Clubs in Memorial this year, though few in number, have been extremely successful. The Mirror Staff hopes such successes will continue and that as opportunities arise, new clubs may be added to the number now extant. Page Fifty-four The MIRROR 19 4 4 Book V FEATURES of 1944 Page Fifty-jive The MIRROR 19 4 4 Senior Directori] Favorite Name Ambition Expression Hobby Pet Peeve Walter Allen U. S. Army “You’ll never know.’’ Collecting pennants Staying home nights Mabel AlthofT To be a success “Are you kidding?” Dancing and skating Cracking gum Helen Armstrong To be a success “Jeepers!” Writing letters Wrong color combinations Margaret Blakeley To be a success “Oh, Fuzz!1’ Playing sweet potato Cooking Mary Jo Blase Be a nurse “Good Grief!” Collecting novelty pins Vanishing pleats Betty Bradley Lawyer “Oh Fine!” Writing letters Anklets with pumps Wilma Brodbeck To be a beautician “Are you kidding?” Writing letters Cracking gum William Brodbeck Sports Editor on a “Say, George?” Sports Radio Commercials Betty Bruner paper Private Secretary “Honestly!” Flying airplanes Unpredictable people Geary Bubp To work for Thun- derbird of Misery Mountain “Lookout dere! ! ” Shooting pool Girls Bettylou Case Missionary “Gee Wilikers!” Scrapbooks, piano Short skirts Connoly Conner Concert violinist “More Fun!” Music Unharmonious music Louis Dammeyer Farmer “Oh, heck!” Hunting Studv Halls Wilma Darnell Stenographer “Oh, Pete!” Collecting letter- heads from serv- ice camps Wrong color combinations Gene Dennis Aeronautical En- gineer and Pilot “What the heck?” Sports Egotists Howard Dickman Aviator “Well now, I wouldn’t sav that.” Hunting Getting out of bed Thomas Dingledine U. S. Airforce “Heck!” Pool Sports Walking Ralph Doenges T ravel “Oh sure.” Working on a Model A Ford Dish pan hands LeRoy Dorsten Be a pilot “Raspberries!” Baseball Someone who thinks he can sing Mary Ann Doute College graduate “Gripe!” Dancing Men? ? ? Vivian Eberle To be a success “You said it!” Reading and skating Diagraming sentences Donald Engel Mechanic That did it!” Sleeping None Norma Etter To be a beautician operator “Oh, boy!” Dancing Wrong color combinations Robert Ferris Become a radio engineer “Well!” Fishing Studying Janet Finke To go to college “You can say that again!” Writing letters High heels with anklets Lynn Freet Aeronautical Engineer “Yes I guess!” Whistling Rationing and girls Florence Gearing To travel “Are you kidding?” Going to the movies Spinach Sylvia Haeseker Cosmetologist “That’s for me.’, Roller skating Combination of red and green Robert Hall U. S. Army “Sure you do.” Working on the Ford No gas Mary Louise Hayes To get ahead in life “Oh! Nuts!” Hunting Tests Helen Hegemier To be a success “No kidding?” Sewing Cracking gum Harold Hertenstein To become a farmer None Hunting Writing letters Thomas Hevlin To play pipe organ “Well good!” Collecting coins and stamps Raw carrots Page Fifty-six The MIRROR 19 4 4 Name Robert Hobler Gloria Holtzapple Gloria Howell Thomas Hudson John Kinkley Jack Kishler Ralph Kruse Ruth Ann Losher Don E. Lynch Eileen Meckstroth Mary Jeannette Mertz James Meyer Harry Miley Charles Moeller William Monroe June Montague Marjorie Nuse Sara Reiher Edward Ruther Pansy Sandkuhl Janet Scheer Jean Sheets Roberta Schnarre Elizabeth Schwede Carl Smith Dorothy Suchland Janet Titus Joan Van Cleve Jerry Vanderhorst Kenneth Wilkens Lois Wilson Eileen Wiswasser Harold Wale Helen Wollam Ambition Air Corps Factory work Hair stylist U. S. Army Army Air Force Operate a general store To own a garage To become a journalist Mechanic Nurse Journalist Navy pilot and a solt job Athletic instructor To be a success To be a sailor To be successful To be a success To live a truly successful life To own a profes- sional football team To be a success Just to be truly American To be successful To be a school teacher To be a secretary To be an under- taker To be a typist To be a nurse Be a success To be in the Navy U. S. Army Stenographer Be a success Air Force Be a success Senior Director!] Favorite Expression Hobby Pet Peeve “Keep Cool.’' None No gas “No kidding?” Dancing Cracking gum “Swell” Dancing School “How true.” Sports Food rationing “Get on the beam.” Sports 5th period study hall Censored. . . Eating Guys that blow constantly “Murder!” Traveling Exams “Aren’t we Collecting pennants Boys Morons?” “Whatta va say, bub?” Sports Girls in high-heeled shoes “Jupiter! ! ” Reading Waiting for people who are always late “Golly” Reading Harry James “Lookout dere!” Sleeping in study hall Radio Commercials and detention “Are you kidding?” Athletics Memorizing poetry “Oh, shucks!” Skating and hunting Study halls “Go blow, bub!” Shooting Girls wearing gloves and high-heeled shoes “Oh, heavens!” Reading picture albums Lipstick “Oh, gosh!” Collecting fashions Wrong color combinations “Oh, fiddle!” Reading, Sketching Getting up early to proof read the “Live Wire” Keep cool.” Hunting Memorizing poetry None Collecting view cards stamps Latin assignments “Agreed!” Dreaming Sloppy dress “Oh! Really?” Dancing Stringy hair “Oh, you Moron!” Collecting records and ice skating Mushy people “Are you kidding?” Reading Sewing “Gee whiz!” Driving Walking and lessons “No kidding?” Skating and dancing None “Oh, yeah!” Collecting match- books Wrong combination in clothes “For heaven’s Dancing and Wrong color sake! !” reading combinations “What do you say, bub? ?” Writing to boys in the service English “You’ll never Photography Bookkeeping know. . . ” “Well honey child, Collecting stamps Snakes, and more I can't help it.” and cards snakes! ! “You kiddin?” Collecting snap- shots postcards Cracking gum “Nuts! ! ” None Girls “Gee whiz!” Tennis and skating Wrong color combinations Page Fifty-seven Page Fifty-eight The MIRROR 19 4 4 Variety SENIOR HONOR ROLL THESE SENIORS HAVE AN AVERAGE OF NINETY OR ABOVE FOR THEIR FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS WORK. MABEL ALTHOFF ROBERTA SCHNARRE EILEEN MECKSTROTH TOM HEVLIN ROBERT FERRIS SARA REl HER BETTYLOU CASE FREDERICK NOBLE JEANNETTE MERTZ JOAN VAN CLEVE REPORT CARD THIS IS TO ENABLE ANYONE AT ANY TIME TO SEE THE TRUE PICTURE OF EDUCATION. Grades as follows: Take your choice A—Astounding or Atrocious B—Benevolent or Beastly C—Competent or Contemptuous D—Diplomatic or Delirious E—Efficient or Exasperatory F—Facetious or Fantastic Work Tests Wit Assign- ment Oral Wisdom Reports Mr. Royer A B F A A E Mr. Kohler A F E D A F Miss Orphal A E B A D B Miss Dunan -- ___ A I) A C F A Mrs. Kinzig A C E B A F Mr. Van Cleve A F B D D F Miss Geiger A C E B A D SNAPSHOT INDEX Top Row— 1. Aren’t we pretty? (Helen Wollam, Jeannette Mertz, Roberta Schnarre, Ruth Ann Losher, Eileen Meckstroth). 2. School girl (young: Mary Ann Doute). 3. Oh hum, if we just had a paddle. Second Row— 1. Just waiting (Clara Clausing, Joan Baker, Joan Hasson). 2. Meatball says a few words—? ? ? ? 3. Going my way? (Ruth Ann Losher and Connie Conner). Third Row— 1. Say! What have we been missing? (Charmaine Russell, Suzanne Buss, Betty Byrne). 2. Frances Wollam. 3. School girl (grown up: Mary Ann Doute). Fourth Row— 1. Hmmmmmm Nice (Bob Loffer, Jean Nieter, Joan Baker and Pat Axe). 2. Love in Bloom (Helen Foust and Harold Huwer). 3. The stance of a sophisticated junior (Bill Slife). Page Fifty-nine Recollections The MIRROR 19 4 4 First Row—Thomas Miller, Robert Arnold, Richard Cummings, Charles Hurd, Jack Kishler, Gene Dennis. Second Row—Carl Smith, Donald Engel, Eugene Roebuck, Ralph Kruse, Frederick Noble, Norman Kruse. Third Row—George Moore, Melvin Meier, Carl Ireton, Thomas Hudson, Charles Spaulding. First Row—Wilma Darnell, Janet Titus, Mabel Althoff, Janelle Botkin, Gloria Howell, Janet Finke, Helen Wollam. Second Row—Sylvia Haeseker, Bettylou Case, Jocelyn Wagner, Marjorie Nuse, Jean Sheets, Sara Ann Reiher, Roberta Schnarre. Third Row—Dorothy Suchland, Jeannette Mertz, Ruth Ann Losher, Joan Van Cleve, Mary Ann Doute, Connie Conner. EVOLUTION OF A CLASS What’s this! A picture of our present 6th grade? What’s it doing in our Mirror? No, wait a minute, isn’t that, yes that’s she, and isn’t that—why sure. Now what are they doing there. Say, I think I’ve seen that picture somewhere before. Let’s see, yes, here it is, way back in my bureau drawer. What’s this on the back? Bunker Hill School, Sixth Grade, 1937 and 1938. Well imagine that, weren't they just the cutest things then? So sweet. My, haven’t they changed. I guess it’s all for the better though. I don’t know now, they were just ducky then. I bet Miss Martin was either very proud of them, or else glad to get rid of them. You’d hardly thing that now they are sophisticated Seniors, ready to graduate. I bet the person who handed in these pictures would die a thousand deaths if the Seniors got their hands on him (or her). But after all, they still were just the rage way back when. (Only a part of the senior class are here represented. If your picture is not represented here you must realize that it became necessary, in order to prevent a complete sell out of Mirrors, to omit the most charming and gracious members of the present class. —Editor’s Note). NUTS! A squirrel looked at a senior Then his mother’s eyes did meet “Yes, darling,’’ said the mother “But not the kind you eat.” SPEEDING! They were speeding at ninety The crate gave a lurch Services Sunday At the Methodist Church. Page Sixty The MIRROR 19 4 4 Graduation BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM May 21. 1944 8:00 p. m. Processional Invocation_____________________________Rev. William J. Larkin Scripture------------------------------- Rev. George P. Kehl Prayer_________________________________Rev. R. W. Willmann Anthem—“The Twenty-Third Psalm”--------Hubert McNeill Poteat St. Marys Choral Society Baccalaureate Sermon________________________ Rev. C. II. Lilly Anthem—“Arise, Shine, For Thy Light Is Come”__________ __________________________________J. Truman Wolcott St. Marys Choral Society Benediction_________________________________Rev. Roy Gibson COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM May 26. 1944 8:15 p. m. National Anthem, by the audience_______________________ _________________________Directed by Miss Emma Kohler Invocation______________________________ Rev. R. W. Willmann Salutatory ___________________________________ Roberta Schnarre Piano Solo—“Badinage”___________________________Victor Herbert Thomas Hevlin Chorus—“Pastoral”______________________________Auguste Chapuis Senior Girls Vocal Solo—“Kashmire Song”_______________Amy Woodforde Finden Mary Ann Doute Violin Solo—“Cubana” _ Composed and arranged by David Bennet Connie Conner Valedictory ____________________________________ Mabel Althoff Address____________________________________Barton Rees Pogue Class Song—“Alma Mater”_________________Arthur F. M. Custance Senior Class Presentation of Class________________________C. C. Me Broom Superintendent of Schools Presentation of Diplomas_________________Dr. George S. Place President, Board of Education Benediction-------------------------------Rev. George P. Kehl Page Sixty-one School Calendar The MIRROR 19 4 4 SEPTEMBER 13—The drudgery of 180 school days begins again. l(i—New Girl Reserves were initiated. What a sight! ! 17—Sidney came to visit us and won 13-0. ' 24—Kenton 0. St. Marys 24. That’s better. OCTOBER 1—Cold water 19. St. Marys 0. 8—Celina 27-21. Oh; those last three minutes. 12—What was that awful noise? Fred Noble just fell out of his seat in English class. 15—We beat Rockford (i-0. Wet, wasn’t it? 22—Bluffton 7. St. Marys (i. 29—Bellefontaine 20-13. We have nothing to say. NOVEMBER 5—Van Wert 20. St. Marys 13. We were scared the first five minutes. 12—Wapakoneta 9-6. WE WON! ! 15—G. R. Scavenger Hunt. More fun. 19—Jr. Class Play Ghost Wanted.” Who ever wanted a ghost? Swell acting anyway, kids. 24— Rev. Kehl spoke to our assembly. 25— Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 3— F. F. A. Father-Son Banquet. 4— Greenville 38-26. We can try again. 10—Kenton 54. St. Marys 31. Too bad. 13—G. R. Christmas Party. 15—Home Ec. Christmas Party. 17— Coldwater 49. We made 26. 20— More parties. Latin Club this time. 21— Miss Kohler’s stars shone. (Choir presented the cantata). 22— Sidney basketball game. We won 40-35 for Coach Hollinger who has to leave for the army. 25—Merry Christmas! ! JANUARY 1—Happy New Year everyone! 3—Vacation is over. (It was a Hap- py New Year while it lasted). 7—Wapak 46-21. That was one of our bad days. 13— Dramatics class gave an as- sembly program. 14— Van Wert 66-27. Defeated again. 18— Headaches (Exams). 19— More Headaches (More exams). 21—Bluffton played here. The score was 73-29. Now we know why they are undefeated. 25—New Knoxville 51-20. Good game for them. 27— Choir gave assembly program. 28— New Bremen skinned us 44-34. 31—Girl Reserves had their formal initiation. Page Sixty-two The MIRROR 19 4 4 FEBRUARY I— Celina 54-26. Another bad day for us. 4—Bellefontaine—71. Poor little us —41. 7— Farmers’ Institute. 8— Band Concert. 9— Ditto. 11—Rockford 49-40. 15—Wapak 48-37. We have too many bad days. 1(5—Mr. Jackson spoke on Abe Lin- coln. 17—Ada 47-41. Not a bad game. 25—Our last game. Piqua won 57-27. 28—Latin Club Roman banquet. Ro- mance for a night. MARCH 6— Senior girls basketball squad was invited to Celina by the 0. A. A. 17—Dramatics Class presented a three act comedy “Brother Goose.” 23—Senior girls invited Miss Royer's girls from Gettysburg here for a game of basketball. Seniors gave the assembly program to- day. What a future they have planned for some of us! 28—Dramatics class had a dance. APRIL 7— Good Friday. Spring vacation. II— There was six feet of water on the baseball field and the boys forgot their swimming suits so the game was cancelled. 13—Juniors were busy decorating the gym for the reception. School Calendar 14—The time finally came and every- one had fun. 18— A magician entertained us today. We are still amazed. 19— Connie Conner was having a lot of fun with her pet snake today. 21—Choir gave their spring concert. 24— Latin Club Open House. 25— Choir gave concert at New Bre- men. 27— The choir had a dance. 28— Members of the G. R. had a tea for their mothers. MAY 1—G. R. had a May Day dance. 5—Band concert. 11— Eighth grade Commencement. Our future freshies. 12— Senior class had a party lor themselves. 17—G. R. Senior breakfast. 21—Baccalaureate 8:00. 23—Final exams. 25— Senior Class Play “New Fires.” 26— Commencement 8:15. 29— Grade Cards. Alumni Reception. Last night I held a little hand So dainty and so neat, 1 thought my heart would surely break, So wildly did it beat 1 gazed at it with loving looks, I fondled it with joy. No other hand unto my soul Can greater solace bring 'Phan the one which I held last night Four aces and a king!! Page Sixty-three Page Sixty-four The MIRROR 19 4 4 CLASS - I - LIED ADS Wanted: Dates. N. E. Gurl. Lost: All patience with the weather man. A strike is declared. Wanted to Trade: A “man”, not 4-F. for a car with good tires and a C book. Lost: One class of intelligent, industrious, indepensable, idealistic, incomparable and inestimable seniors. When you argue with a fool, be sure he isn’t similarly engaged. Freddie Noble: “Would you marry a girl if she were as pretty as a picture?” “Red” Slife: “Sure, if she had a nice frame.” ONCE IN A LIFE TIME Now it comes, as swiftly and silently as the rain at night, affecting everyone, drastically changing a few. harming no one. It causes sentiment to rise in a great many, instills a feeling of delightful en- joyment in more and brings about a coun- try wide problem all at the same time. It happens only once to each, no more, no less. One may say. “I really enjoyed it another will just smile and proclaim. It was all right;” then the other extreme supplies the comment “Boy. am I glad it’s finished.” Whatever the belief the fact remains that all are in some way better fitted for what lies ahead by the events leading to it. Thus is Commencement, but then it can’t be too important nor too de- cisive. because after all seniors have graduated from high school before! APPRECIATION 'fhe staff wishes to take this opportunity to thank especially Mrs. Sealschott who typed most of the final copy of the Mirror. We are also grateful to Mr. Endicott who generously donated many hours of work, to Mr. Buss who freely advised us on printing problems and to the Salesmanship Club who furnished us with substantial financial backing. SNAPSHOT INDEX First Row— 1. Intramural basketball champions (Don Dellinger, Benny Cook, Dick Losher, John Schnarre, Kenneth Hunter, Robert Schnarre, Byron Fishbaugh.) 2. Volunteer custodian (Bob Loffer). Second Row— 1. What a decoration for a lawn! (Janet Titus). 2. Watch it boys—Mr. Royer looks determined. 3. Sweet 17 and never been kissed? ? (Joan Van Cleve). 4. If we all could have a secretary like her! (Mrs. Sealschott). Insert 1. Bob Hall, making a speech to which no one listens (Willie Lump Lump). Third Row— 1. Hello Kid (Wilma Darnell in hot water). 2. Kathaleen Tigner shows how it’s done. (Pretty too). 3. John Kinkley. Page Sixty-five +— The MIRROR - - 1944 + COMPLIMENTS OF HORN FLOOR COVERINGS SUPER IN WALLPAPER, PAINT AND LUMBER MATERIALS Modern Paint and Lumber Co, St. Marys, Ohio D. Armstrong Co DRY GOODS Established in 1860 RURAL FREE DELIVERY A Kansas farmer stopped at a bank to see if he could get a loan on his farm. “It might be arranged,’’ said the banker. “I’ll drive out with you and appraise it.” “You won’t need to bother,” said the farm- er, noticing a huge cloud of dust rolling up the road. “Here it comes now.” Congratulations to the Class of '44 Montgomery Ward Company St. Marys Ohio Compliments of B. A. FORTMAN’S MARKET GROCERIES — MEATS West Spring Street OVER FIVE MILLION PEOPLE A YEAR PATRONIZE YOUR EQUITY DAIRY STORES BECAUSE OF Service ♦ ♦ ♦ Cleanliness. ♦ ♦ Quality Eat Some EQUITY ICE CREAM Every Day FOR YOUR HEALTH'S SAKE Page Sixty-six The MIRROR -- 1944 Congratulations to the CLASS of 1944 FROM THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AUGLAIZE AERIE 767 AUGLAIZE AERIE 767 HOME BELIEVE IN AMERICA Liberty - Truth - Justice - Equality Page Sixty-seven The MIRROR -- 1944 PARKER CHEVROLET BODY AND FENDER WORK — — GENERAL REPAIR FOR A BETTER USED CAR—SEE PARKER Day and Night Wrecker Service PHONE 5277 — — 155 W. SOUTH ST. Compliments of —THE— COURTESY OF WEST OHIO W. E. YODER GAS CO. OLD-TIMER! During the taking of the last census one of the registration officers learned a certain spinster’s name, occupation and parentage, and then broached the dangerous question of age. “Have the Misses Hill, who live next door, given you their ages?’’ she snapped. “No, Miss Smith.” “Well, I am the same age as they.” “That will do,” said the officer, and he proceeded to fill out the space with these words: “Miss Smith, as old as the hills.” Compliments of Gordon, Hauss, Folk Co. Compliments of Compliments of NELSON’S RESTAURANT ISLAND South Wayne Street DRESS SHOPPE Compliments of Compliments of Compliments of THE FORTMAN’S THE LARKIN O. K. BARBER SHOP DAIRY STORE SHOE STORE Page Sixty-eight The MIRROR -- 1944 ATTEND THE THEATRE REGULARLY IN NO OTHER WAY CAN YOU ENJOY LIFE FOR SO LITTLE — CHAKERES — ST. MARYS “FIRST WITH ALL THE FINEST PICTURES” Compliments Of The Botkin Beauty Shoppe South Main Street Compliments Of SHELL SERVICE STATION GASOLINE — — OILS Lubrications — Washings West Spring Street LeRoy Kruse, Prop. DO TELL! Recently a would-be chicken fancier had some difficulty with her flock and wrote the following letter to the Depart- ment of Agriculture: “Something is wrong with my chickens. Every morning when I come out I find two or three lying on the ground cold and stiff with their feet in the air. Can you tell me what is the matter? After a while she received the follow- ing letter from the Department: “Dear Madam: Your chickens are dead. SEWED UP? Patient: “What’s this extra item of ten dollars on my bill? Doctor: “It’s for my glasses—I lost them while operating on you.’’ + Compliments of Flowerland Mrs. Sara Botkin Miller j ST. MARYS SWEETS John Scope, Prop. HOME MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM Bowling for Exercise ST. MARYS HARDWARE CO. GARDEN SEEDS Sold in Bulk Only VIGORO FERTILIZER Compliments of the SMITH BARBER SHOP Vernon Smith Compliments of SUNDERLAND i CLOVER FARM ! STORE Compliments of ST. MARYS DECORATING CO. Quality Paint and Wallpaper Page Sixty-nine COMPLIMENTS OF The MIRROR -- 1944 ST. MARYS WOOLEN MANUFACTURING CO. “Blankets of Character” E. A. ALLEN EAST SPRING and WALNUT STS. ST. MARYS, OHIO Phone 3256 SEE US TO INSURE YOUR MOTORING STOKER’S THE GOODYEAR STORE You Furnish the Girl IVe 'll Furnish the Home QUALITY HOME FURNISHINGS AT A REASONABLE PRICE HUBER FURNITURE CO. Camille Bldg. St. Marys, O. Compliments Of THE ST. MARYS TELEPHONE CO. INSURANCE “Mummy, may I go for a swim, too!” “Certainly not, dear, it’s far too deep.” “But daddy is swimming.” “Yes, but he's insured!” Compliments of ST. MARYS HEATING AND PLUMBING CO. FERRIS BROS., PROPS. Compliments of LINKENSDORFER TAILOR and FURNISHER Compliments of V. S. PFENNING JEWELER Page Seventy The MIRROR -- 1944 Compliments of THE AUGLAIZE BOX BOARD CO. ST. MARYS SERVICE STATION C. W. FAST, Prop. SUNOCO GASOLINE, OIL, KEROSENE Complete Auto Service Compliments of PEPSI COLA Distributing Co. Lee Ashton Albert Boyer, Dist. PEPSI COLA and OTHER SOFT DRINKS Sta. Phone 3232 Res. Phone 4139 Phone 5511 Compliments of . Mackenbach Farm Bureau Organization Never Costs Insurance Agency SURE INSURANCE AT LOW COST IT PAYS AN INVITATION St. Marys, Ohio Phone 5160 GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION A young attorney working on his first case had been engaged by a farmer to prosecute a trucking company for losing a shipment of twenty-four pigs. He wanted to impress the jury with the magnitude of the injury. “Twenty-four pigs, gentlemen. Twenty-four—twice the number in the jury box.’’ A man driving a truck containing barn- yard fertilizer was passing the insane asylum. One of the patients asked him what he was going to do with it. He replied: “We put it on our strawberries.” The patient said: “You should come and stay with us. We have sugar and cream on ours.” BON VOYAGE “Going on a trip this sum- mer, Hut?” Tom Hudson: “No, I am go- ing to stay home and let my mind wander.” See IKE for Insurance CARL R Page Seventy-one +—• The MIRROR -- 1944 Qourtesy of MARYS PACKING COMPANY Compliments of Compliments of BRICKERS CLEANERS 128 W. SPRING ST. PHONE 5141 East and West Side KROGER STORES Bungalow Candy Shop ICE CREAM - - - - FINE CANDIES TORNADO WEATHER “How brave you were to come down in a parachute in this 100-mile gale!” “I didn’t come down in a parachute. I went up in a tent.” Rastus and Miranda were strolling through the cemetery when Miranda called to Ras- tus, “Oh Lordy! Come see what this says, ‘Not dead but sleeping.’ ” Rastus: “Sleep on, big boy, you ain’t foolin’ nobody but yourself.’’ Compliments of Fred J. Mackenbach COAL AND COKE Compliments of LLOYD ZINK + Page Seventy-two The MIRROR 1944 ENDICOTT STUDIO OFFICIAL MIRROR PHOTOGRAPHERS 12914 E. Spring Street PHONE 4678 The— Union Building and Loan Co. OPPOSITE POST OFFICE ST. MARYS, OHIO HERWIG’S Cut Rate Drug Store 139 W. SPRING PHONE 4283 ST. MARYS. 0. Drugs - The REXALL Store - Sodas Compliments of KOCH’S CAFETERIA Compliments of Brodbeck’s Grocery Indiana Avenue Wisener’s 5c $1 Store PAINT - - - WALLPAPER East Spring Street SHERMAN CO. COAL AND SCRAP SERVICE Part of an advertisement displayed by a laundry firm contained the following: “Don’t kill your wife. Let us do the dirty work.” Compliments of j roby’s KAYES for Footwear SHOE REPAIR j Always First With The fattest Best Wishes '44 ATLANTIC and PACIFIC TEA COMPANY Compliments of WINEBURGH’S DRESS SHOP Compliments of Kleinhenz Stockyards HALL’S RADIO SHOP Radios Appliances Refrigerators Service 141 E. Spring St. St. Marys, Ohio Page Seventy-three The MIRROR -- 1944 VISUAL INEFFICIENCY HINDERS YOUR SUCCESS BOTH IN SCHOOL AND IN BUSINESS DR. E. M. CONNER EYE SIGHT SPECIALIST 114 NORTH MAIN STREET ST. MARYS, OHIO THE GLASS BLOCK COMPANY “DEPENDABLE HOME FURNISHINGS” Compliments of L Bamberger Company CLOTHING FURNISHINGS....SHOES If you are particular If you are fastidious If you want the most for your money SEND IT TO THE LAUNDRY Soft Water for Trichlorethylene for Good Laundry Good Dry Cleaning St. Marys Laundry and Dry Cleaners OTTIS DULL SONS FULL LINE OF SHELL GASOLINE and OILS LUBRICATION - WASHING State Route 29 609 Jackson St. St. Marys, O. Compliments of HUDSON THE JEWELER FRAGRANT “We have a goat that can pull five people around in a cart.” “Isn’t he strong?” “Oh, yes, he's strong, but we’re getting used to that.” Congratulations to the CLASS OF '44 THE STOUT AGENCY Home Bank Bldg. First Golfer: “Confound it, man, you nearly hit my wife!'’ Second Golfer: “Did I? Well, have a shot at mine!” Compliments of B. J. BALSTER Quality Hardware OR A PUNCH IN THE RIBS Tailor: “And how would you like a belt in the back, mit a cuff in the pents?” Irritated Customer: “How would you like a sock in nose?’’ Page Seventy-four The MIRROR -- 1944 (Compliments of HARMON’S MARKET 325 SOUTH WAYNE ST. — — PHONE 5176 Compliments of BAKER’S AUTO ELECTRIC AND PARTS Compliments of People’s Store J. P. SHEETS Wholesale Merchants Supplies St. Marys, Ohio DUNATHAN DRUG STORES 140 W. Spring 240 E. Spring JASPERSEN SUPPLY COMPANY Electrical Supplies and Pipe Fittings Compliments of PARIS CLEANERS AND DYERS BUY WAR BONDS Compliments of COTTAGE BAKING COMPANY PIQUA, OHIO ST. MARYS, OHIO — — PHONE 4307 Page Seventy-five +■— The MIRROR -- 1944 THE ST. MARYS MANUFACTURING COMPANY WINNER OF THE ARMY-NAVY “E” IN 1943 AND THE WHITE STAR IN 1944 Compliments THE CLASS of 1944 In recognition of their scholastic attainments May You Win Additional Honors Page Seventy-six The MIRROR -- 1944 THE LEADER PRINTING COMPANY Publishers THE EVENING LEADER JOB AND COMMERCIAL PRINTING HE LISPS A man who lisps was telling how he had gotten into trouble with the tax col- lector because they misunderstood the num- ber of animals he owned. He explained: “I thed I have thix thows and pigs and they thought I they thix thousands pigs.” Buy War Bonds Compliments of Compliments of B. L. McINTIRE MEN’S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS Compliments of The MACKENBACH BROS. MORRIS’ 5c-10c-$1.00 East Spring Street BARNHART’S Firestone Home and Auto Supplies Compliments of ED’S BARBER SHOP 138 W. Spring St. Compliments of B. L. MONTAGUE Sohio Service Station DURNELL’S JEWELRY STORE DIAMONDS - WATCHES JEWELRY Expert Watch Repairing Kahl Bricker, Mgr. RIGHT AUDIENCE Prof. Kohler: “I am going to speak on liars today. How many of you have read the 25th chapter of your text- book?” Nearly every student in the class raised his hand. Prof.: “Good! You are the very group to whom I wish to speak. There is no 25th chapter.” West Spring Street Compliments of HUNTER’S PRINTERY West Spring Street ARMSTRONG,S Good Shoes at Fair Prices Since I860 Page Seventy-seven Page Seventy-eight s s s s s s s s i 5 5 t I i $ 1 FINE ENGRAVINGS for YEAR BOOKS TWO LARGE MODERN PLANTS TO SERVE YOU The CANTON ENGRAVING Co. 400 Third Street, S. E. Canton, Ohio The CLEVELAND ENGRAVING Co. 310 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio S s s s i i i i i $ The MIRROR — 1944 The MIRROR -- 1944 AUTOGRAPHS Page Seventy-nine The MIRROR -- 1944 AUTOGRAPHS 1a 1 Photographs by ENDICOTT STUDIO St. Marys, Ohio Engravings by THE CLEVELAND ENGRAVING CO. Cleveland, Ohio Printed by THE LEADER PRINTING CO. St. Marys, Ohio Page Eighty + ‘ X