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

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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

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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

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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