Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

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VI ETAMORA HIGH S( H () O I. LUCILLE SULLIVAN ... “Kele Member of Lincoln Literary Society Member of Glee Club Favorite Expression—“Oh Thun- der!” Ambition—Charleston Instructor PAUL TRIPP .............. “Tripp” Member of Lincoln Literary- Society Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot Ball Teams Favorite Exprtssion—“Oh! the Dickens!” Ambition— Rudolph Valentino’s Rival FRIEDA SLOAN ........ “Friedie” Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of Editorial Staff Member of Hijrh School Orchestra Favorite Expression—“Darn It!” Ambition—Mrs. (?) 13

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THE METEOR HOWARD TREDWAY ...‘“Hod’ Secretary of Senior Class Member of Minervian Literary Society Member of High School Orchestra Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot Ball Teams Favorite Expression—“Oh Heck!” Ambition—Leader of M. H. S. Symphony Orchestra VELMA BARNABY “Wilmy” Member of Lincoln Literary Society Asst.-Editor of Annual Member of Glee Club Member of Basket Ball Team President cf Senior Class Favorite Expression—‘‘Oh Ginger!’ Ambition—Latin Teacher ELMER WELCH .......... “Sauce Member of Lincoln Literary Soc'ety Member of Basket Ball, Base Ball and Foot' Ball Teams Favorite Expression—“Now What I Mean!” Amb it ion—Judge of Bathing Beauty Contests 14

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THE METEOR Senior History HO were the Freshmen that entered Metamora High School in 1923? That group was the class of ’26. It was an exceptional class with twice as many boys as there were girls. However, overlooking that feature the students were able to solve for X, Y and Z with more ease than previous scholars, struggling with that fateful subject Algebra. These young people endured the same humiliating situations that all Freshmen are subjected to. The first event of the year took place on September 22, 1922. It was a reception for the younger ones of the High School. Your imagination, no doubt, will protray the outcome of the evening’s ad- ventures. A few weeks later the superin- tendent thought it necessary that the school earn a few dollars. In November the great opportunity came. After a successful cam- paign had been completed and a satisfactory number of subscrib- ers had been obtained for the “Country Gentleman Magazine,” a very delightful party was given at Seeley’s Hall. iW part in the School Fair; decked out in green we boldly tramped the streets. We had made such a success of our first year that each of us were able to enter next year as Sopho- mores. Two new teachers were brought into our midst. An English teacher, Miss Barnes. We were very greatful for having her with us for at the end of the year we were classed as great orators. Mr. Hudson is no longer with us. In his place is Mr. Jesse Kinner. His favorite subjects are Geometry and Latin. He immed- iately started a campaign and in due time every student was sched- uled for one of these two classes. Everyone is happy and things continue in an uninterrupted course. Of course much electricity and sweat of the brow was used in learning to decline and conjugate verbs in Latin. A class meeting was called soon after school assembled in the fall. To our surprise we found that six of our fellow students had left us, leaving the number of our roll totaling eleven. As the first of April approached we were reminded of our first days in High School. By this time great improvements had been made in each individual. How helpless we had been at first. Lo; an invita- tion is brought to us by the post- man. We are invited to attend a “Fool’s Party.” Now isn’t that appropriate? Everyone acted the part and we had a perfectly foolish time. Of course we Freshmen took Our Sophomore year was devot- ed chiefly to study. At the end of the year each of us had earned enough credits to be classed as juniors. We returned in 1924 as upper- classmen. Again we are to be in- structed by new teachers. Miss Brinker, the English and Latin teacher; Miss Smith, in charge of the domestic science course; and Mr. Vannorsdall, our new principal and basket ball coach. 16