Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1940 volume:

metamora high school META MORA, OHIO ? OKI V OK0 We have records of historical events from B. C.; we have records that portray life of the Middle Ages; we have records being made of current happenings; and we, the Senior Class of 1940, are endeavoring to supply you, our friends of Metamora High School, with a record of a year's life in school to bring back memories of the happy years you spent in study. We trust the ensuing pages will accomplish our efforts and present the record you will treas- ure along with your other keepsakes. May you en- joy the contents of this volume in which we have hoped to promota a feeling of friendliness toward everyone. In appreciation of his cheerful spirit and kindly ways during all the years we have known him, and for his outstanding ability, we, the Staff, honorably and nobly dedicate this 1940 publication of The Meteor to our friend and principal, Mr. 0. J. Pifer. The building that stood on the ground where this one stands was a one-story,two-room frame building and was built about 1900. It was moved across the creek and used for a garage and later burned. It stood north of the present lo- cation of the school. Previous to that,there was a two-story, two-room school built about 1880; and it stood on the lot where John Sem- mler's house now stsnds but was afterwards torn down. The building used before that one stood on Tom Irwin's lot. It was a two-story frame building, and was later used for a dwelling and it afterwards burned. krs. Fred Seely taught in the frame building. Some of the teachers in the other building were Harry Lewis, who afterwards became a lawyer; George heiss; George Hackett, who is the father of Lowell Kackett; Clyde Castle, who hss been a county official and later went to Swanton to be a county surveyor;and John Lme- han, who is in the bank at Swanton. The school was composed of two rooms, the upper and the lower. The lower room had the younger children and a woman teacher. The upper room had the older children and had a man teacher. Ed Hastings, who became a lawyer and is prac- ticing in Oklahoma, was also a teacher there. Some of the other teachers were Sebastian kauchley; Lishe Biehl, an aunt of Richard Biehl; Lena Sieman; and kyra Cagwin,an aunt of Dr. Harold Heffron. These all taught in the first few buildings. SUPERINTENDENT kr. P. D. Cannavan got his early education in southern Indiana. He graduated from Oakland City College with a B.S. in Education. He later received his k. S. in Education from Indiana University. He came to ketamora from Bettsville, Ohio, in 1934, to be our superintendent. P R I N C I P A I kr. 0. J. Pifer has always lived around ketamora. He went to school at Iuulberry, Blissfield High School,and keta- mora High School,where he graduated in 1928. He later grad- uated from Defiance College with an A. B. in Education. In 1933 he came to ketamora, where he taught trigonometry,solid geometry, 8th history, 7th and 8th Arithmetic, and Vvorld History. Later he became principal, and still holds that position. SCHOOL HOUSE P D. CANNAVAN SUPT. O. J. PIFER PRIN. Standing: Bill Champion, Eighth Grade Reporter; Mabel Knight, Seventh Grade Reporter; Jean Lathrop, Senior Editor; Clare Champion, Sports Editor; Marjorie Tredway, Activities Editor; Irma Setzler, Activities Editor; Violet Schroeder, Assistant Elementary Editor; Louisa Cartwright, Alumni Editor; Harold Langenderfer, Sophomore Reporter; Patricia Scheuar, Junior Reporter; Alice Zenk, Freshman Reporter; Miss Cooper, Advisor. Seated: Irene Setzler, Assistant Art Editor; Virginia Ries, Elomentary; John Rice, Circulation Manager; Margaret Trumbull, Art Editor; Jeannette Ditch, Assistant Editor; Rosemary Stevens, Editor-in-chief; Gloria Bonfer, Class Editor; Bert Cartwright, Businoss Manager; Norma Iffland. Feature Editor; Joanna Gormley, Feature Editor. RELIGION LEADERS Left To Right: Sister Germeine, Rev. Guthrie, Rev. Martin, Fr. Frommherz. SCHOOL BOARD Left to Right: Dwight DeVerna, Albert Linehan, Adin Barnaby, Hollis Schaffer, Theresa Mossing, Stewart Tredway. BUSES AND DRIVERS Left to Right: Martin Smith, Mickey Blaine, Douglas Barnaby, Kenton Tredway, William Sattler. RELIGION LEADERS SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND DRIVERS RELIGION As a now feature in the regular curriculum, religious education classes have been organized under the direction of Father Fromherz, Sister Germaine, Reverend Guthrie, and Reverend Martin. About one hundred and thirty students were enrolled in these classes. All those not taking religion met each week and were favored with lectures and discussions lead by Mr. Canna van. or some other speaker outside of school. SCHOOL BOA RD OFFICERS President ..........................- A. A. Barnaby Vice president ---------------------- Albert Linehan Non-member clerk ---------------------- T. J. Mossing Our school board serves us by providing as near as pos- sible the training which we most desire. They have the great responsibility of selecting teachers that are most efficient and they keep the transportation safe and prompt. Each member of the board has already served one term. Mr. Barnaby and Mr. Linehan have served longer. BUSES This year students journeyed safely back and forth to school by means of their five school buses. Although no new buses were added to this group of transportation means, very few difficulties were experienced. To the bus drivers who so patiently put up with us and who always carried us safely to our destination, wo give our sincere gratitude. METAMORA FACULTY Standing: MR. S'VACKHAMER--Science-8; General Science; Biology; Industrial Arts-7 and 8; Physical Education-5 to 12. MRS. SWACKHAMER--French II; Latin II; Literature and English-7, 8, and 9. MISS C00P2R--Shorthand II; Bookkeeping; Typing I; Office Practice; and General Business. MR. PIFER--Problems of Democracy; Senior Science; Physics; Algebra; Plane Geometry. MR. HOWELL--Vo. Ag. 9, 10, 11, 12; Farm Shop. MRS. MOSSING--Arithmetic 7,8; Geography 7; English Efficiency; World History. Seated: MISS STEWART--Home Economics-7, 8, I, II, III; Eng- lish-10; History 7. MRS. ROLLER--English III; Vocal Music-5 to 12; Band; Instruments. MRS. KIES--Third and Fourth. MR. CANNAVAN--American History; Public Speaking;His- tory-8; Citizenship. MRS. BARNABY--First and Second. MRS. KING--Fifth and Sixth. MISS STANTON -Kindergarten; Music 1 to 5; Special classes 1 to 6. SENIORS 5£MJOK CUSS HJSTORY Old Mother Goose has had her hands full-- what with assembling this large group through- out the past twelve years and keeping it under control. The first year, 1927, she did not have much trouble in exercising her maternal in- fluence over her small class. Those of our pre- sent class who started here together in their first year were Rose and Leslie Stasa, Carolyn Twis3, Marjorie Tredway, Victoria Wotring, John Rice, Gloria Benfer, Joanna Gormley, and Jeannette Ditch. Things went well for Old Mother Goose until the third year, when a young dark-haired lad known as Theodore Barba brought his mischievious ideas to the class. The next year a shy little girl whom we now know as Vivian Mason Joined the class. No change took place in the class after that until those eleven pupils entered the seventh grade. Then they were joined by two lively, dark- haired girls, Norma Iffland and Louisa Cartwright. At last came tne day when these proud ana happy people walked importantly into the school building and registered as Freshmen. Several others were enjoying the same priv- ilege, and for a few days the new members spent their time in becoming acquainted with those who already knew the secrets of school life. After ountlng noses, they found that the new members wore: Rosemary Stevens, Orville Cramer, Jean Lathrop, Albert Patteuw, Eileen Carr, Bernita Glanz, Alieo Davis, Wallace Rinehart, Elnora Dickerson, Blanche Edgar, Mildred Kudlac, Hazel Bennington, Lillian Pomykal, Lucile Russell, Virginia Rios, Dorothy Swanson, Gladys Snyder, Mayo Rardin, and Warren Tipton. Their shyness soon wore off, however, and in their sophomoro year they were eager to welcome four new pupils from Richfield, Francis Baker, Dorothy Drennan, Kathryn Eisel, and Helen Pinkelman. By this time our class had reached quite satisfactory proportions, but wo were pleased to have an even larger Junior class. Those who came to spond their last two years of high school at Metamora School were Magdaline Vershum, Irene Sotzler, Irma Satzlor, Wyona Mobus, Romana Gillon, and Dana Linehan. This year tho class lost a friend, Wallace Rinehart, but March brought Rachel Stevens to the ranks of Metamora Juniors. We started our Senior year with two now members, Edward Siwecki and Wayne Place, and lost a member, Blanche Edgar. Many activities have done thoir share this year to briag happiness to the large and happy group of Seniors who will graduate this spring. Having our pictures taken, sending our invitations, and taking several trips have all helped to bring about closer companionship for those presjnt forty-three Seniors. We are proud to be the largest class ever to have graduated from Metamora. CLASS PO£jVI This year our class of forty-three Leaves M. H. S. forever To those on onward, upward way Our modest, best endeavor. To each and every graduate Of Alma Mater, dear We know that you are wished the best Of health, success, and cheer. When we first came to M. H. S. We didn't know the way We leave the knowledge we possess To the Juniors of today. As we go through the open door To a world waiting outside We leave the company of you But may fellowship preside. FRANCIS BAKER General F.F.A. 3,4;Varsity Club 2; Vice Presi- dent 4; Glee Club � 2, 3,4; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; Headed for Eden 3. HAZEL BENNINGTON Genera 1 Camera Club 2;Home Ec. Club 4;Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Love Pir- ates of Hawaii 3. ORVILLE CRAMER General F.F.A. 3,4; Base- oPll 1,2.3,4; Headed for Eden 3. THEODORE BARBA General Pep Club 4; Glee Club 1,2,3.4; Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; Headed for Eden 3; The Patsy 4. EILEEN CARR College Prep. Camera Club 2; Pep Club 4; French Club 4; Basketball 4;Mir- ror Staff 4; Glee Club 4; Headed for Eden 3; Salutatorian. ALICE DAVIS Genere 1 Music Club 2; Home Ec. Club 4;Librarian 4; Glee Club l;uSun- bonnet Sue 1. GLORIA BENFER College Prep. Camera Club 2; Pep Club 4; Vice-Presi- dent 3; Mirror Staff 3,4; Meteor Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2.3,4; Band 1,2,3.4; Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Hawsii 3. LOUISA CARTWRIGHT College Prep. Girl Reserves 2; Pep Club 4; French4; Meteor Staff3,4;Glee Club 1,3; Librarian 4; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; Sunbonnet Sue 1. ELNORA DICKERSON Genera 1 Glee Club 1,4;Home Ec. Club 4. JEANNETTE DITCH College Prep. Music Club 2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Mirror Staff 4; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 4; Assistant Editor of Meteor 4; Love Pir- ates of Hsv aii 3; Sunbonnet Sue 1; Headed for Eden 3; The Patsy 4. ROMONA GILLEN College Prep. Home Ec. Club 4; Glee Club 4; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3. NORMA IFFLAND General Camera Club 2;Home Ec. Club 4;Glee Club 1;Commercial Club 4; Basketball 4; Meteor Staff 4;Librarian 1. DOROTHY DRENNAN General Music Club 2; Home Ec. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Headed for Eden 3. BERNITA GLANZ General Music Club 2; Band 1,2,3,4;Glee Club 4; College Prep. 4. MILDRED KUDLAC Genera 1 Music Club 2; Home Ec. Club 4. KATHRYN EISEL General Music Club 2; Glee Club 2,3,4; Home Ec. Club 4; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3. JOANNA GORMLEY General Camera Club 2;Home Ec. Club 4;Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 4; Class Presi- dent 2,3,4; Mirror Staff 4;Meteor Staff 4; Librarian 1, Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of H� waii 3; Headed for Eden 3. JEAN LATHROP College Prep Camera Club 2; Pep Club 4; Mirror Staff 3; Meteor Staff 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Hawail 3. DANA LINEHAN General F.F.A. 3, 4; Base- ball 3,4; Glee Club 3; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; Headed for Eden 3. ALBERT PATTEUW General Handicraft Club 4; Orcbestro 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3.4; '•'Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirotes of Hcwnii 3; 'the Patsy 4. LILLIAN P0L.YKAL Callage Prep. Girl Reserves 2; College Prep. 4; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Headed for Eden' 3; The Patsy 4. VIVIAN MASON General Camera Club 2;Home Ec. Club 4’Glee Club 1, 2, 3- Sunbonnet Sue l; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3;Librar- ian 4, HELEN PIKKEH1AN General Music Club 2; Home Ec. Club 4; Headed for Edon 3. MAYO HARDIN General Handicraft Club 4; The Pat3y 4. WYOKA M '©US ■ General Lyons 1,2; Librar- ian 4; Glee Club 4 Headed for Eden 3. VAYNE PLACE General Pep Club 4{Commer- cial Club 4; Basket- ball, Baseball,Track 4; Mirror Staff,Band 4; The Patsy 4. JOHN D. RICE General Varsity Club 2;Pep Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Basketball2, 3,4; Track 2, 3, 4; Fo.'tbnll 3; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Meteor Staff 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Headed for Eden 3; Love Pirates 'f Ha- waii 3; Sunbonnet Sue 1; Copt, bas- ketball team 4; The Patsy 4. VIRGIMA RIES Cotnraeroial Camera Club 2;Glee Club 1,2,3; Meteor Staff 4; Band 2,3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Com- mercial Club 4: Class Treasurer 1; Headed For Eden 3; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3. IRMA SETZLER Commercial Maumee 1,2; Presi- dent of Pep Club 4; Meteor Staff 4; Mir- ror St8ff 4; Basket- ball 4; Commercial Club 4; Treasurer 3. LESLIE STASA Voc. Agri. F.F.A. 3,4;Basket- ball 2; Manager 3; Class Secretary 2; Glee Club 1.2,3; Band 1,2.3,4; Sunbonnet Sue'' 1; Love Pir- ates of Hawaii 3; Headed for Eden 3. LUCILLE RUSSELL College Prep. Music Club 2; Pep Club 4; Meteor Staff 3; Mirror Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; Sunbonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Ha- waii 3; Valedicto- rian. EDWARD SIWECKI College Prep. Handicraft Club 4; Baseball 4;Glee Club 4; Basketball 4. ROSE STASA Genera 1 Music Club 2; Home Ec. Club 4;Glee Club 1,2; Sunbonnet Sue l. IRENE SETZLER Commercial Maumee 1,2; Meteor Staff 4;Mirror Staff 4; Commercial Club4; Class Secretary 3. GLADYS SNYDER General Home Ec. Club 4; Glee Club 2,3,4;Bas- ketball 4; Librarian 2,4; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; Orchestra 3. RACHEL STEVENS Commercia 1 Fulton 1, 2; Pep Club 4; Secretary 4; Basketball 4; Mirror Staff 4;Meteor Staff 4; Glee Club 3,4, ROSEMARY STEVENS College Prep and Commercial Girl Reserves 2; Pep Club 4; Commerc- ial Club 4; Basket- ball; Mirror Staff 3; Editor 4; Meteor Editor 4; Librarian 3; Headed for Euen 3; The Patsy 4; oalutatorian. MARJORIE TRED77AY General Course Girl Reserves 2; Pep Club 4; Commerc- ial Club 4; Cheer- leader 1,2,3; Class Sec. 3, Treas. 4; Mirror and Meteor Staffs 4; Librarian 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Eand 1,2,3,4; Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; Headed Tor Eden 3; The Patsy 4. DOROTHY 3’7ANSON General Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 2,3; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3; CAROLYN TV7ISS Commercial Music Club 2; Home Ec. Club 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Hawaii ; Band 1,2,3,4. VICTORIA V70TRING College Prep Music Club 2; Com- mercial Club 4; Bas- ketball 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Sun- bonnet Sue 1; Love Pirates of Hawaii 3. BARREN TIPTON Vocational Agri. Varsity Club 2 F.F.a. 3,4; Truck 3 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Sunbonnet Sue 1 Love Pirates of He waii o. MAGDALINE V3RSHUM College Prep Home Ec. Club 4 Glee Club 4. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1940 of Letamora High School, declare this to be our last and most intelligent will. ARTICLE I To the faculty we bequeath their peace of mind which we hitherto disturbed. ARTICLE II To the Juniors we leave our beloved class advisor, Mrs. Roller, who guided us through our most crucial year. ARTICLE III To the Sophomores and Freshmen we leave our Romance teachers, Mr. Swackhamer and Mrs. Swackhamer, nee Feller. ARTICLE IV To the present eighth graders we bequeath the utter be- wilderment we experienced when we became those green Fresh- ies. ARTICLE V Ii Albert Patteuw, do bequeath to Lawrence Netcher my ability as a musician. Music, maestro, please, Lawrence. I, Marjorie Tredway, do bequeath to Arlene Nye a cer- tain Sophomore boy. Can you handle two, Arlene? We, Dana Linehan and Virginia Ries, do bequeath to Jun- ior Clark and Florence Jacob our plans for our future happi- ness . I, Jeanette Ditch, do bequeath to Arj.one lifer my big satin ribbons. You’ll like them, Spike, and so will Gerald. I, Rosemary Stevens, do bequeath to Patricia Sciieuor my ability to keep late hours. Do you need them, Pat? I, Jean Lathrop, do bequeath to Loretca killer my abil- ity to play Sugar Blues on my saxophone. Ir Wyona Mobus, do bequeath to Clarice Rosenbrock my ability to get my man. Better start now, Clarice. It's leap y©«ri I, Magdalene Vershum, do bequeath to Jack Farough my enormous appetite. Vve, Eileen Carr and Bernita Glanz, do bequeath to Donna Heckert our habit of saying things so people can hear. I� Louise Cartwright, do bequeath to Marguerite Fuhrer a certain Sophomore boy. I, Korma Iffland, do bequeath to Edna Mae Simon my ability to play basketball. I, Rachel Stevens, do bequeath to Betty Ruth VanBlarcum my blonde hair. Gentlemen prefer blondes, Betty. I, Hazel Bennington, do bequeath to Paul Scheuer my in- fectious gigle. It works wonders, Paul. Vve, Vivian Mason and Kathryn Eisel, do bequeath to Da- vis Farnsel our shyness. I, Alice Davis, do bequeath to Mary Ott my ability as a mankiller. I, John Rice, do bequeath to Bert Cartwright my Romeo technique. Let’s hope it works better for you than it has for me, Bert. I, Mayo Rardin, do bequeath to Leo Hassen my ability to be heard above Mr. Cannavan in Public Speaking. I, Edward Siwecki, do bequeath to Bill Simon my Joe Louis physique. Try toheaties, Bill. V� e, Lorothy Drennan and Mildred Kudlac, do bequeath to Donald Stutzruan our pleasing voices. I, Gladys Snyder, do bequeath to Phyllis Knlffin my domestic ability. V� e, Victoria Vvotring and Lillian Pomykal, do bequeath to Carol Smith a wasp waist. V.e didn't get the idea from Scarlett, either, Carol. 7 ' I, Wayne Place, do bequeath to Robert Herrick my abili- ty as a chore boy. You can help Violet, Bob. We, Elnora Dickerson and Romona Gillen, do bequeath to Clifford Langenderfer our recipe for keeping thin. You don't have to diet either, Cliff. I, Joanna Gormley, do bequeath to Violet Schroeder my ability to keep my boy friend. I, Lucille Russel, do bequeath to Julia Becker my ability to get to class on time. It's to be used at once, Julia, I, Warren Tipton, do bequeath to Clare Champion my ability to make pretty speeches to Margaret Trumbull. It’s lots of fun, Clare. We, Helen Pinkleman and Rose Stasa, do bequeath to Wayne McMunn our ability to dance. I, Carolyn Twiss, do bequeath to Grace Snyder my abil- ity to play the trombone. I, Orville Cramer, do bequeath to Jack Griffin my abil- ity to find a precious flower. You can't have Rose, but there's Violet, Jack. We, Irene and Iran Setzler, do bequeath to Helen Hessen one dog collar. Who's in the doghouse now? I, Francis Baker, do bequeath to Robert Cole my ability as a one arm driver. Mr. Swsckhamer says it's not safe but you know that old saying, Always practice what you preach. I, Gloria Benfcr, do bequeath to Margaret Trumbull my interest in my Monday night dancing lessons. I like Bliss- field, too, Margaret. I, Dorothy Swanson do beque th to Harmon Ott my sense of humor. Don't wear it thin, Herman. I, Thoodore Barba, do bequeath to Harold Hasson my ability to soft-soap cortnin teachers. I, Leslie Sta3a, do bequeath to Harold Gillen my wavy hair. This eliminates primping, Hcrold. Ladies and Gentlemen: Permit me to introduce Patty the Peeker, the paragon of pixilated prophets, presenting an intimate preview of promi- nent personalities promenading along the Primrose Path in the year 1950. Start pitching, Patty] Did you know that Wayne and Norma Place, co-superinten- dents, have modernized M. H. S. greatly by installing foun- tains of orangeade instead of water, installing elevators, and are reaping a tidy profit from candy slot machines, attached to every student's desk. ...That Gladys Snyder, city manager, wants to know why the sudden increase in crime. Could it be because beauteous Alice Davis is the newly appointed prosecuting attorney? ...That it is a great joy to Mayo Rardin, man about town, to be captured in more ways than one by Helen Pinkel- man, Metamora's policewoman. ...That the cute tap dancer's name in the El Dorado Room is really Edward Siwecki instead of Freddie Martin. ...That the U, S. poet-laureate, Theo. Barbe, middle- aisled recently with the modern Venus, Hazel Bennington. ...That the novelty singers at Kin-Wa-Low� s, Marjorie Tredway and Gloria Benfer, sing without benefit of words or music. ...That socialite Rosemary Stevens has taken up the art of manicuring in order to hold play-boy John Rice's hands. ...That the human fly, Orville Cramer, fall from the top of the skyscraper into a swimming po:l for ladies where Jean Lathrop and Louise Cartwright fought to decide who should rescue him. Jean won but by that time he was beyond human aid and he was ta.kcn to the local mortician, Albert Patteuw. ...That Leslie Stasa and Wyona Mobus were the first couple to be married in the air by Reverend Warren Tipton, who lives in an airplane with his wife, formerly Dorothy Drennan. ...That the famous beauty expert, Jeannette Ditch, has chosen Joanna Gormley for the 1950 All-American girl. ...That we predict a brilliant future for that lanky orchestra leader from Ohio, Dana Linehan. ...That the two best-dressed women on the stage are none other than our own Irene and Irma Setzler. ...That Frances Baker is governor of Ohio, due to the influence of his wife, Lucile Russell. ...That Virginia Ries wants you to know her marriage is a success. ...That Romana Gillen is in Reno for her 13th divorce. 13's unlucky, Romana. ...That the eccentric millionairess, Rachel Stevens, left all her money to two other old maids, Eileen Carr and Rose Stasa. ...That Metamora recently produced the play, Remember the Day, by Carolyn Twiss and Dorothy Swanson, former Metamora High School students, class of '40. ...That Mildred Kudlac and Kathryn Eisel have written an English Grammer which allows you to use ain't. ...That Victoria Wotring and Vivian Mason have reached their goal--that of being air hostesses on United Airlines. ...That the lecture on The Merits of Overweight and Underweights by Elnora Dickerson and Magdaline Vershum is an educational talk not to be missed. EDWARD SIWECKI Of basketball he's very fond. At Geometry--a whiz 1 And many a heart has leaped to hear Those smooth high notes of his. JEANNETTE DITCH A wee half-pint of a girlJ Wears great big satin bows. She's a good typist And is known for her clever clothes. ELNORA DICKERSON Elnora is a quiet girl With a twinkle in her eye. She's quite content to just sit back And watch the world go by. KATHRYN EISEL A great big heart, a merry laugh, She's good at public speaking. A girl with curls on top her head. Her big heart--Chuck is seeking. EILEEN CARR In basketball, she's captain. With grades, she's leader, too. In Chemistry, it was Eileen Who'd do the work for you. LOUISA CARTWRIGHT Please meet Miss Hattie Cartwright, A talkative, gay lass. If you don't know Miss Cartwright You don't know the Senior Class. DOROTHY DRENUAN Her grades are nearly always near The top in the Senior class. But that's not all--she's lots of fun, --This smiling, blue-eyed lass. WYONA MOBUS She's gaiety and charm behind A pair of big brown eyes. A certain Junior boy we know Would praise her to the skies. HAZEL BENNINGTON She's queen of the Home Ec. kitchen She cooks a top-notch meal. Her friends know she is ready V«’ith affection and love that's real. LESLIE STASA A tall and laughing Romeo, His Juliets are many. He can't decide which v ould be worso-- Too many--or not anyJJJ JOHN D. RICE Lay in, day out, from morn 'til night His heart is filled with song. In basketball, opponents find He's just too gosh-darned long. WARREN TIPTON Two big blue eyes, a curly lash, A wavy lock or two, A rather slow--yet friendly grin That makes girls think Woo-Woo. CAROLYN TY.'ISS Her trombone'3 twice as big as she. A brisk and busy air. It seems a milkman's in her heart. Well, Carolyn, keep him thereJ MARJORIE TREDWAY She's sweet, she's gay, she dances well She fiddles and she sings. Joe found his way into her heart-- I hear they've traded rings. A gentleman will take a blond-- That's obviously true. And if Miss Davis is that blond, I don’t blame them, do you? JOANNA GORMLEY Her beauty is our pride and joy Her smile, an inspiration She represents in perfect style This present generation. BERNITO GLANZ You'll hear her laugh on the dullest day You'll hear her sing as she walks. You'll hear her hum in your ear as you dance, And--once in a while she talks I ROMANA GILLEN She giggles our favorite giggle. Care finds no place in her heart. To worry is farthest from her mind She's happy right from the start. NORMA IFF’LAND Oh, yes I She's gueen of the basketball court Efficient and quick to start. Wayne didn't need to go far from home To find a Place in her heart. MILDRED KUDLAC She says some very funny things It seems to me she's happy. And if you say some things to her She'll answer back--right snappy. VIVIAN MASON By nature, she is quiet. And we all wonder why, Because we know she's full of fun By the twinkle In her eye. FRANCIS BAKER A shy and bashful sort of lad, A smile that makes hearts weaken. But all the class will listen well When Franny Baker's speakin'. THEODORE BARBA Tall, dark, and handsome? Certainly! Kis grades are tops! He's neat 1 He's sure to have a word to say To every girl he'll meet. ORVILLE CRAMER A moustache and a pleasant smile. Thick black hair that curls, Good at anything he tries A favorite with the girls. DANA LINEMAN A blondish boy who'll cry a sale At the slightest provocation. But Miss Virginia Ries, it seems. Is his main occupation. WAYNE PLACE One of our stars at basketball. Believes in, Love thy neighbor. A gift of gab' tEat gets him through, But--what a misbehaver 1 ALBERT PATTEUW A merry, music-minded male, A masterpiece in rhythm!11 And when he starts to beat that drum You can't help swingin' with him. MAYO RARDIN A pair of dark eyes smile at you To greet you as you pass. You'll never guess you're meeting The Tom Thumb of the Senior Class. MAGDALINA V RSHUM She's very tall and very slim. There's jov in every word. Home Ec. has made her quite a catch For some young man, we've heard. VICTORIA Y.OTRING A ready smile, a smallish waist, They say she's quite a singer, At dancing and at basketball Y.ell, say--she's some humdinger. GLORIA BENFER A quite artistic sort of girl. She's talented no end. She sings and dances, plays in band. And proves a ready friend. VIRGINIA RIES A friend that is loyal and honest Though quiet and rather reserved. Since learning to know her better, Dana is slightly unnerved. ROSE STASA She seems to have friends around her From nine o'clock--straight 'til four. She's jolly and neat, cute and petite, I guess I don't need to say any more. DOROTHY SWANSON She's calm and serene and unruffled No matter what falls her Those two big brown eyes will help her To got her man soon, like as not. GLADYS SNYDER She strums a gay guitar, boys, With chords both sweet and mellow. She'd gladly serenade, boys. Beneath a moon that's yellow. IRMA SETZLER The president of our Pep Club Talkative, full of fun. Sho's active in the school life And her v ork is never done. IRENE SETZLER She reads a lot and she studies; She visits a lot with her friends; We adnire her disposition. Her good nature just never ends. RACHEL STEVENS She's blond and rather statuesque Oh, Johnny 's her favorite song She just moved here in the spring last year, She hasn't been here with us long. ROSEMARY STEVENS She's editor of the Mirror, She edits the Meteor, too. She plays basketball, though she's not very tall She's a typical girl through and through. LILLIAN POMYHAL A typi3t with flying fingers; A blond with lots of curls; Her gaiety and sure good-will Win her friends among the girls. LUCILE RUSSELL She leads her class in grades, that'3 sure, Her calmness never ends. Her stock in trade is Pleasantness Which wins her lots of friends. L L L t. rrr PELEU PIIIKELrlAN ' ' ' ' ' ' ’ J J ’ J J ’ ' J She seems to like to dance quite v ell She has a laugh that's jolly. She seems to like her Willie, too And he likes her, by golly.'.' JEAN LATHROP To many she is known as Cuz For some queer unknown reason. Vvhen someone isn't teasing her Then she will do the teasin'. J BACCALAUREATE sermon Metamora high School Class of 1940 v HgfSps Auditorium rt Kay 19 8:15 Processional Invocation Rev. J. A. Guthrie Open Our Eyes Mixed Chorus Lo, I Shall Never Want Mixed Chorus Sermon Rev. J. A. Guthrie Prayer from Alceste Mixed Chorus Row Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Girls' Glee Club Liddle Benediction Rev. J. A. Guthrie ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT Metamora high School Class of 1940 Auditorium May 24, 1940 8:30 Processional Invocation Rev. J. A. Guthrie Salutation Girls' Glee Club Snow Legend Girls' Glee Club Valedictory Address----------------------------Lucile Russell Music------------------------------------------------Orchestra Address--------------------------------(Speaker to be chosen) Gypsy Festival -------------Band------------------------Hayes Neptune Overture -----------Bond--------------------Eisenberg Presentation of Diplomas------------------Supt. P. D. Cannevan Benediction Rev. J. A. Guthrie UNDERCLASSES JUNIOR S Words cannot express the great joy we Juniors felt when we received our class rings and pins. Fourteen Juniors received parts in our class play, Foot-Loose.” Both the play and the Junior-Senior Banquet were very successful. This year, although we were sorry to lose two class- mates, Helen Walters and Mary Margaret Ries, Helen Hassen, Edna Mae Simon, Betty Ruth Van Blarcum and Julia Becker joined our class. This year we chose the following Juniors as our leaders: Jack Griffin---------------President Arlene Pifer --------------Vice-President Clare Champion-------------Secretary-Treasurer Our class motto is Toil Conquers Everything, and our colors are blue and gold. S OPflO MO R£ S We are sorry that we have lost seven of our classmates this year. But from those remaining, we have chosen these class officers: Raymond Entenman ---------- President Lenore Lathrop-------------Vice-President Harold Langenderfer--------Secretary Carlisle Jacob-------------Treasurer Our class motto is Now or Never, our colors Scarlet and Grey, and our flower is the Scarlet Rose. JUNIOR 5 First Row: Second Row: Third Row: First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Top Row: Margaret Trumbull,Violet Schroeder,Carol Smith, Clare Champion, Arlene Pifer, Robert Herrick, Patricia Scheuer,Florence Jacobs,Donna Heckert, Phyliss Kniffin. Paul Scheuer, Harold Gillen, Donald Stutzman, Davis Farnsel, Clifford Langenderfer, Bert Cartwright, Clarice Rosenbrock, Leo Hassen, Junior Clark, Herman Ott, Laurence Netcher, Miss Stewart. Robert Cole, Jack Farough, Wayne McMunn, Harold Hassen, William Simon, Helen Hassen, Edna Mae Simon, Mary Ott, Marguerite Fuhrer, Arlene Nye, Loretta Miller, Grace Snyder. SOPHOMORES Mr. Swackhamer, Dora Caswell, Ahlene Scheuer, Carlisle Jacobs, Margaret Klein,Lenore Lathrop, Raymond Entenman, Harold Langenderfer, Janice Guthrie, Jean Carr, Helen Malosh. Karl Bettinger, William Natter,William Donahue, Joe Malone, Junior Garlick, Marion Loar, Verlin Natter, William Heckert, Junior Vrooman,Dorothy Glanz, Melva Roback. Wava Bennington, Joyce De Verna, Erma Iffland. Feme Setzler, Irene Tredway, Frances Studenka, Juanita Scheuer, Marjorie Mortemore, Elaine Franklin, Jean Loar, Eunice Clark, Ruthann Kortier, Maxine Robertson. Edward Smith, Willis Thompson, Arthur Drennan, John Burgermeister, Donald Leader, William Crockett, Paul Holic, Cleon Woodring, Raymond Hassen, Claud Woodring, Floyd Knisel. SOPHOMORE CLASS r i a c c Vj L J j mSHMAN The Freshmen started their career as freshies with forty- one members; but initiation must have scared some of them, for when we finished, we only had thirty-eight. we elected the following class officers: Dick Wells Lois Hartell Marilyn De Verna Sam Rice Our flower is class colors are Rose the Rose. and Silver, and our class r r V£NTM AMD £1 !6H TH GXAD£ r This year twenty-one students entered Junior High School. During the first semester two new students--George Troutman and Otto Gries--joined us. We have elected the following class officers: Shirley Place..............--- President Joyce Ann Mortemore ---------- Vice-President Bobby Donahue ................Treasurer Mary Lou Scheuer ------------- Secretary The eighth grade class started their 1939-40 year with twenty-3even members. In February, one more was added to our number. The eignth grade has this year tne following officers: Alex Barba Carl Dorcas Billie Champion Harriet Woodring President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer First Row: Second Row: Third Row: First how: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: ........ I NINTH GRADE Donald filler, Hobart Smith, Robert Miller, Man] n DeVerna, Lois Hartell, Dick Wells, Sam Rice, Sarah Garcia, Calvin Knight, Rex Reed, Marvin Flke. Mrs. Mossing, Phyllis Baker, Virginia Dickerson, Marian kieth, Adam Riesz, Jerry Koman, Charles Shaffer, Donald Jackson, Lillian Pinkleman, Bdna Mao Ott, Beatrice Edgar, Mary Cambal, Calvin Ti e t z. Alberta Netcher, Marian Hassen, Dorothy Rollman Charles Stasa, -Gerald Stutzman, Robert Osgood, Edward i losh, Alice Zenk, Frances Stasa, LeRoy Miller. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE George Patteuw, Alex Barba, Claudine Hintz, Rose Hassen, Rosemary Gillen, Allison Donahue, Betty Jane Snyder, Joan Zenk, Eva Stutz, Rose Muriel Doyle, Robert Donahue, Dale Pifer, Mary Lou Scheuor, Uva Herrick. Glenn Davis, Harriet Woodring, Billy Champion, Thelma Crouse, Evelyn Stutzman, Dawn Potter, Joyce Mohr, Mary Ann Garlic, Barbara Shanks, Frances nutik, Joyce ortemoro, Robert Drennan, Otto Grios. Miss Cooper, Floyd Blane, Carl Dorcas, Junior Feeback, Jack Taylor, Norval Carter, Dale Stutz, Helen Pospisil, Shirley Colo, Mrs. Swackhamar. Bobby Smith, Charles Gillen, Kenneth Keith, Herbert Bettingor, Mildred Studenka,Joyoe Stutz, Shirlay Place, Betty Jo Gibson, Mabel Knight, Richard VanCoppenolle, Aleckson Bedrosian,Fran- cis Boarss. : FRESHMEN SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES fR£S HM£M After selling candy at the basketball games this year our class has decided to buy a flag for the front of the school and take a trip. Last year the people who are now freshios took their money and went to Greenfield Village. Wo had a swell time and still felt that we had done something that was very edu- cational. Wo have two new members at the end of the year and they do help to make our class just about the same size as when started in the beginning. We were very glad to welcome back Lula Rardin and Arnold Simpkins. Those students have attonded Metnmora in former years. £J(SHTH GRAD£ The eighth grade class had a Christmas party in tho school house, Dec. 23, 1939. Games ware played, and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served later. Wo hod a valentine party in -the cafeteria Fob. 14,1940.Wo exchanged valentines, and had different contests. Refresnm-ents were served by th3 home economics girls. ELEMENTARY A TYPICAL DAY IN KINDERGARTEN 9:00- 9:30 9:30- 9:55 9:55-10:06 10:05-10:30 10:30-10:55 10:55-11:10 11:10-11:35 11:35-11:45 11:45 Free play-------Includes playing with sand, clay, blocks, balls, peg boards, beads and string, etc. Music-----------Includes singing and playing on toy instruments. Rest period Story time------Includes reading of stories, nursery rhymes and poems to the children, and the chil- dren repeating rhymes and poems in unison and telling original stories. Activity--------Includes games in gymnasium and marching, skipping, run- ning, etc. with music. Rest Period-----Resting on rugs on the floor. Handwork--------Includes coloring, cutting, pasting, etc. Clean up room and prepare to go home. Dismissal SPECIAL FEATURES The last twelve weeks of school we use a work- book called Before We Read. We took walks in the fall and spring, visited the stores at Christmas- time, and visited Benfer's Hatchery at Easter-time. KINDERGARTEN. FIRS T. SECOND, AND THIRD First Row: Russell Sebring, Carol Lee DeVerna, Dorothy Tred- way, Vivian Welch, May Lou Ariaz, Harry King, Ronald Entenman, Mary Ellen Zenk, James Simon, Marquerite Glinka, Patricia Cannavan, Betty Baker, Sally Wetmore, Janice Colon, David Cole, Bonnie Sma liman. Second Row: Mrs. Barnaby, Lorraine Tredway, Bobby Gillen, Charles Van Coppenolle, Gale Carter, Ruth Barba, Lee Taylor, Virginia Smith, Agnes Blaine, Charles Crowell, Charles Snyder, Louis Garcia, Billy Stuttz, Nancy Leu, Viola Malosh, Mrs. Ries. Third Row: Dick Malosh, Lois Hassen, Laura Cole, Eldean Dennis, Mary Ann Nykodyn, Donald Bearss, Laura Lou Champion, Nelson Smaliman, Lorabelle Weis, Lehah Jean Gleckler, Frank Carter, Opal Hintz. Miss Stanton. Fourth Row: Anna Malosh, Delores Glinka, Janice Smith, Floyd Crowell, Jimmy Snyder, George Van Coppenolle, Irene Colon, Albert Baker, Mary Ann Patek, Victoria Bedrosian, Patsy McComb, Nancy Shanks, Susan Scheuer, Katherine Riesz, Douglas Doyle. FOURTH. FIFTH, SIXTH GRADES rirst Row: Fern Marie Ries, Jo Ann Scheuer, Donald Malosh, Rosemary Gillen, Gloria Mortemore, Delores Garcia, Mildred Stasa, Lewis Cruzen, Frank Smal 1 ma n Caroline Hintz, Mary Sparks, Joyce Sporeleader. Second Row: Mrs. King, Luella Crusen, Cristine Sparks, Beatrice Stevens, Alice June Mason, Donna Wells, Katherine Smith, George Rice, Henry Garcia, Bill Hassen, Estel Feeback, Jerry Hudik, Norval Cash, Mrs. Ries. Third Row: Leatrice Davis, Robert Kortier, Shirley Smaliman , Nelson Marvin, David Smith, James Heffron, John Cannavan, Maynard Stutzman, Ornin Blaine, Marian Bedrosian, Alice Crowell. Fourth Row: Mary Lou Taylor, Natalie DeVerna, Alberta Van Coppenolle, Donna Mae Bearss, Roy Hintz, Mary Ann Hudik, Douglas Shenks, Richard Suchy, Albert Cole, Raymond Herrick, James Rush, Clarence Cole. r. r. I I I I I I I I I I I I I L I I I Bt� THINK ABOUT YOUR SAFETY SPRING It pays to be careful When crossing the street. It pays to be watchful So use your feet. Don't make people worry About you. Learn I Think1 What do I do? On roads of travel On the correct side I stay At home Away from busy streets I play. When walking on crowded walks. And crossing a crowded street The lights I am to obey Or some serious accident I might me Cars I Traffic I Busy Streets] Where shall I play? In the park? Too far away] In the street? No, the travelers I meet Don't like boys in the way] I might fly a kite. But it might fly out of sight. Then what would I do? I might play with the red ball But that is dangerous After allI A happy idea 1 I'll try to skate, Oh, too bad It's getting late] Boys with crutches Girls with limps And some little shrimp] What a tragic Life] The best place for children Seems to be in the attic I We had better stay at home. And try our best Not to roam] Miriam Bedrosian You and me and everyone Think of spring a lot of fun School vacation soon is here With so much laughter, so much cheer. We think of passing one more grade Think of the teacher who gave her aid She taught us fall, winter, and spring She taught us this, that, and everything. et 1 Richard Barba KITES Bill and Bob come fly your kites Cause now the wind is just right Bob's kite is going high See another kite is flying by. Tom's kite needs another bow Then maybe it might go There it is finished now, And boy is it a wow] Natalie Deverna SAFETY FIRST Safety first I wouldn't fake Betty think Or you'll make a mistake. Better be careful I'll warn you Before you be crying Boo Hoo. Kathryn Smith r. r, t, . , , . 1 Dear Seniors: J ; ; j : ; ; : j ; : J J ; ; j j ; ; j ; Can you remember when you were in the first and second grades, not so many years ago? Did you dream then of what you wanted to do when you had finished school? Are you still planning to do those same things or have you decided to do something else? Yesterday Mrs. Barnaby asked us what we wanted to do when we were older. Nelson, Eldean, Donald B., Floyd, Douglas, Albert, Donald S., and George all want to farm because they like animals, like to run tractors and like to see corn, beets, and other crops growing in the fields. Russell wants to be a doctor and help people who are sick. Charles wants to go out West where he has an uncle and learn to be a cowboy. Frank decided to be a milkman and take milk to boys and girls to drink to make them healthy. Jimmy likes to sell things so he will be a groceryman. Ramon wants to be a garageman and fix cars when some- thing goes wrong with them. Laura C., Carol Lee and Vivian decided that they would like to be nurses and take care of sick people. Laura Lou likes to cook and clean house so she decided she would get married. Anna and Dorothy want to work in a drug store and sell medicine, also ice cream and candy; while Mary Lou said she would bavo a grocery store and sell things to eat. Opal wants to be a singing teacher because she likes to sing. Lelah, Jean, Lorabelle, Dolores, Louis, Mary Ann, and Irene want to be teachers and teach little boys and girls to read end write. Nancy would be an artist and make people happy with the pictures she paints. All of us want to be kind, politei and good when we grow up. We hope you will be very happy and successful. Your friends rf'JLt-S Oyx.cC $jhCtcLlol ' WHY WE LIKE TO STUDY ART During our work this year we have enjoyed looking at reproductions of famous paintings by noted artists of our own country as well as those of foreign countries. We study the pictures carefully to learn the story the artist is trying to teach us. We try to see how harmony of colors has been shown. We study the life of each artist that has painted the picture. Pictures make a greater impression on us than some old- er people think they do. We like beautiful oictures and if we have the opportunity to learn about good pointing when we are little we will always love and appreciate art. We like pictures of the hadonna which show .mother love. We like pictures of animals and of children at play. We en- joy pictures which portray industrial liffe, nature and people also. We think that only the best pictures should be given a permanent place on our home, schoolroom, and church walls. Third and Fourth Grades ATHLETICS .1 individual varsity scores and John Rice-----------------206 Robert Herrick------------204 Clifford Langenderfer-----124 Robert Cole---------------114 Bert Cartwright-----------106 Wayne Place----------------93 Harold Sillen--------------72 Clare Champion-------------59 Edward Siwecki-------------51 Joe Malone-----------------30 OUR BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS. Edward Smith Harold Langenderfer William Donahue William Crockett MANAGERS Claud Woodring Junior Garlick Hr vr Hr He ‘rC Hr He Hr Hr w Hr w ir Hr icieHrHcwie Hr Hr v Hr Hr JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM Calvin Tietz Dick Wells Francis Besrss Charles Shaffer Joe V.ayne Olman Kenneth Kieth Billy Champion Norval Carter Jerry Mohr Edward Malosh MANAGERS Claud Woodring Junior Garlick vivvvnv v '«• • x vc v w tc r Hr Hr Hr -ir Hr Hr JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Marion Kieth John Burgermeister Helen Downer Margaret Trumbull Phyllis Baker Raymond Entenman AVVWV'n-WV VVX’ VVfiHfi TEAM MOTTO: Alwsys applaud a good ploy of an opponent. C0ACH� ----------------L. B. Swackhamer ATHLETIC DIRECTOR......0. J. Pifer VARSITY Second Row; Junior Garlick, Edward Smith, Harold Langenderfer, William Donahue, William Crockett, Mr. Swackhomer, Edward Siwocki, Joe Malone, Clare Champion, Robert Cole, Claud Woodring. First Row: Harold Gillen, Bert Cartwright, Wayne Place, John Rice, Robert Herrick, Clifford Langenderfer. SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Left to right: John Burgermeister, Margaret Trumbull, Raymond Entenman. VARSITY SENIOR HIGH CHEER LEADERS Nov. 17, band Creek This yo� r we were out to win our first ball g 'O. The band marched through town, and v e had signs printed advertising our ambitions. This brought in one of our largest crowds for an opening gan9 in recent years. The varsity really showed some clasa--v-e won easily from a tall Sand Creek team oy the score of 68 to 18. fre gavse was at home. Nov. 28, Cne3terfield Chesterfielo surprised us with tnoir team; and, during the whole game, they played on even terms with us until the last few seconds when we broke loose with three baskets to win by the close score of 32-26 on Chesterfield's floor. Dec. 1. fnitehouse This year v e played Whitehouse for the first time in quite a number of years. They were reported to have u gooa team, but this season ; etamora had a good ball club and subdued them by a lopsided score of 43-27 or. our homo floor. Dec. 8, Fulton Fulton came hero with a great defensive tean and held our high scoring tea:.! to 20 points while they collected only 15. The boys had to put on another last minute spurt to keep our record unr.arrod. This was our fourth straight victory with- out a loss, and gate receipts began to show results of our efforts. Dec. 15, Delta le journeyed to Delta to triumph again by 27-24. Iq espec- ially . anted to win this ga e because the coach had said if v e ;on five straight games, v e could take a trip to the Southern part of Ohio. «e were to play his brotner's team in Glenford, about 200 miles south of here, '. e won the game ano took the trip. Dec. 19, Lamb artvillo Tnis was another of the new teams re were able to play this year, - hen the final buzzer rang, Lambertville found them- selves on the short end, 32-14. Dec. 22, Chesterfield Cnesterfield came here for the last time this season. We had beaten them before by a few points, ana they '. ere out to break our winning streak of six ga..'.es. The tea' kept ahead and won by a comfortable score of 39-27. Jan. b, Archbold 'This was a sad night for our varslty--we lost an overtime game by a score of 31-34. It was t .o first defeat of the season and the whole school fait the defeat with us. ie had won seven games 'without a loss before we droooeo this one to a fine Archbold team. Jan. 9, Swanton Swanton came here. The game drew the largest crowd of the whole season. Sv anton is rated as having one of the most outstanding teams in the county. Proving this by turning back the varsity, 36-19. Jan. 12, Pettlsville This game proved to be our worst defeat of the whole season. Pettisville's tall team was the biggest monkey wrench in our machinery. They won by a 53-22 victory over the varsity. Jan. 16, Whitehouse After losing three straight games, it was time to pull out of that losing streak. The team did just this by taking out the bitterness of defeat on Whitehouse by an overwhelming score of 49-27.This was the second and last game with White- house for the season. Jan. 19, S£. Mary St. Mary's was another new team we played this year. They brought over a small team in size, but the varsity had no trouble introducing themselves, for they rolled up 59 points to St. Mary's 22. St. Mary's showed fine sportsmanship in accepting their defoat. Jan. 23, Sylvania Sylvania arrived on our floor with the biggest team the var- sity had to play all season. Sylvania expected to trounce the first team for they started their second stringers against our first. Before long Sylvania's first team came in, but all were forced to taio a boating, 29-19 being the score. Jan. 26, Lyons This game was the biggest upset of the w ole season. The reason being our old rival, Lyons. We have to admit they had a pretty good team, taking us quite by surprise. Lyons turned the trick by a score of 28-24. Jan. 29, Glenford We started on our trip to Glenford Saturday Morning and de- cided theirs was a real ball club. The year before they had been in State competition and were slated for the 'State this year. They were supirior to our team and trounced up 55-24. Jan. 31, Alumni Part of the alumni was playing on the town team and had had much more experience than we havo. The varsity, however,put up quite a battle for a time, but finally being subdued 43- 32. Feb. 2, Fulton We played Fulton for the last time of the season and found them just as troublesome as before until the last few min- utes when a couple of the boys ran wild to boost our score for a 30-20 decision over the A-I lads. Feb. 6, Lambortvilie Lambortville, the last game of the season was another victory to our credit. They showed some improvement from the last timo v e played thorn. These boys wore small but mighty fast with tho ball. Although they could not cope with the home toam, tha scor3 at tho end of the game was 48-37. Feb. 9, Fayette Motnmora s ah-ad 1 Fayette's ahead 1 Now Metamora's on topJ That's how this game was. It was the best game ployed on the home floor this season. Both teams see-sawed back and forth during the whole game. It was a matter of who made the last bosket before the gun went off. Lady Luck was smiling on the home boys by helping us with a 42-41 win over a tough ball toan. Feb. 13, Lyons We went to Eyons to avenge that defeat they handed us on Jan. 26. Lyons had just as good a team or even better than they had the last time. However, we were ready for our ri- vals this time, and edged them out 23-18. TOURNAMENT Feb. 17, Lyons This year Motamora expected to go places in the -tournament and we started off by practically pushing Lyons off tho floor with a score of 44-26. Mr. Pifor coached our games while Coach Swackhamer was ill. Feb. 19, Archbold As luck v ould have it our Coach got pneumonia and two of the varsity players, Rice and Gillen, took sick. We missed these boys for Archbold had its hottest night all year and fouled us over with a score of 42-25. Feb. 22, Delta A team had to lose two games to be out of the tournament and so we still had one more chance. Rice was still out and the team was lost at the center position without him. Metamora dropped out of the tournament by losing the last game of the season, 44-25. I NTR AMURAlS This year, as in the past tnryears, tho Junior boys won th3 boy's intramural3. DJD YOU KNOW-- S. During the past few years, the Metamora basketball team has gone by the name of The Tigers. After making several inquiries from some past graduates of Metamora High School we have traced the origin of the Tiger emblem back to the year of 1926. Before that, in 1923, the boys went by their colors, orange and black, which wore the school colors.They played approximately twenty-five games during the basketball season, including games with a number of Toledo teams. In 1926,they won all but four of their basketball games and lost those four by about one point each game. That year they won the championship, and Mr. C. T. Vannorsdall was the coach and now is a member of the teaching staff of the Macomber Vocational High School in Toledo, He is an instruc- tor in the electrical department. At that time, the team was called the Varsity M club. They decided to have regular meetings and those boys who had received letters were eligible to join. They decided that the name of their team, and of all the succeeding athletic teams, should be called The Tigers. Their meetings were held once a month. Incidentally, our principal, Mr. Pifer, was a sophomore here the year that this idea was originated. Of any interest to the boys who tried football------the football team then lost none of the games they played 11 M 1 OUR % i, John Rice--------------------------------- Johnny” John has been the main stay of our team for three years. With John's graduation this year, it will be hard to find someone to fill his position which he has held down so well. John is a tall man, standing about six feet, an accurate shot and one of the high scorers on the team. Wayne Place -------------------------------- Pete Wayne is the tallest man on the squad, standing six feet two inches in height. This was Wayne's first and last year at Metamora. Wayne will be another man lost on account of graduation. Robert Herrick .............................. Bob Bob was without a doubt the fastest man on the squad. His superb playing on both offensive and defensive kept us in the ball game at all times. Bob was the highest scorer on the team. He could be counted on to sink long shots to bring us from behind. Bob has another year to accomplish even greater feats. Clifford Langenderfer --------------------- Cliff Cliff is another tall man, towering a little over six feet. Cliff is noted for his famous pivot shot, which no one seems able to stop. Cliff also helped in taking the ball off the bankboard. This is Cliff's second year on the varsity. He has another year to show his stuff. Harold Gillen ---------------------------- Gillen Harold was in there every minute of every game this year. We all remember how Harold saved the Fayette game for us by dropping in a last minute long shot. Harold is a steady all around player and has one more year on the team. Bert Cartwright Squatsy Bert's tall frame also aided in cleaning the bankboard both offensive and defensive. Bert really didn't get going until the latter part of the year, when for a time he was hitting from all sides of the court. This is Bert's second year on the senior high squad and has another year to go. Clare Champion ---------------------------- Champ” Clare is noted for his great defensive work. He could handle the ball and get many a good pass through to the forwards which resulted in a better team for Metamora. Clare is also a Junior and still has another year for activity. Robert Cole -------------------------------- Bob” Short but mighty, Bob works on the theory that big things come in small packages and if you don't believe it ask some of his opposing players. Bob is a dead shot when he gets set. An artist on those long and side shots. Bob is but a Junior and therefore has another year. Joe Malone.......-.......-............... Killer This year was Joe's first year on the senior high squad and it will not be his last. Joe started playing but a year ago and he is learning fast. Next year he promises to be one of Metamora's outstanding players. Ed Siwecki ----------------------------- Superman Although Ed is a Senior this was his first year on the senior high squad. Ed picked up the game fast and proved valuable at the pivot posi- tion. Ed is a big man, the heaviest on the squad and he will be another man lost at graduation. GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Rosemary Stevens, Irma Setzler, Eileen Carr, Norma Iffland, Marjorie Tredway. Second Row: Violet Schroeder, Jean Carr, Marjorie Mortemore, Loretta Miller, Helen Hasson, Jean Loar, Gladys Snyder, Miss Cooper. Rachel Stevens, not in the picture, w?s also on the team. The girls' basketball team had a rather disappointing year as far as victories were concerned. In spite of the fact that the scores -were unfavorable, the team worked hard and received much enjoyment from it. We hope the oncoming years will put forth teams thst will have the satisfaction of seasons of victories. Our scores were as follows: 0 H Whitmer 27 14 Sylvania 39 24 Alumni 26 33 Sylvania 45 10 Whitmer 26 4 The senior girls carried away the championship of the intra-murals during the basketball season. They were un- defeated and we might add that this is their fourth year as champions. JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD First How: Kenneth Kieth, Norval Carter, Charles Shaffer, Calvin Tietz, Joe Wayne Olman, Di«k Wells. Second Row: Claud Woodring, Manager; Junior Oarlick, Manager; Mr. Swackhamer, Coach; Bill Champion, Edward Malosh, Francis Bearss. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Left to Right: Marian Kieth, Phyllis Baker, Helen Downer. JR HI” CHEER LEADERS Our Baseball team fared quite well last season, winning two out of three games. ®ie varsity saw two new members,Wayne Place and Edward Siwecki. Both of these boys turned in good performances. Our first game was with Chesterfield, Their pitcher had our boys stumped for a while, but the Metamora bats soon began to ring out with hits. The first pitcher was replaced but it was to no advantage for the boys kept hitting and the runs poured in. The final score was 5 and 2. The next gamq was with Lyons. The game went into two extra innings. It was a tight ball game all the way through. First one team in the lead and then the other. It was getting dark when we finally pushed across the winning run. The game was at Lyons and the score was 4 and 1. The weather- man prohibited another game with them. Our last game was with Chesterfield. Although we had beaten them once, we could not do it again 'Tis a sad story to relate. The boys went to pieces, their chances brightened and then faded away into darkness when they pounded in an unsurmountable lead of 14 to 7. We expect to have a very fine team this year as we had in the fall. We have two good pitchers in Herrick and Clifford Langenderfer. The infield will probably see H. Langenderfer, J. Burgmiester and Floyd Knisel; the outfield will be a battle between Harold Hassen, Edward Siwecki, Dana Linehan and Bill Crockett. Wayne Place will be behind the plate. All in all, we should win nearly every game. Our schedule for the spring of this year in baseball is to be as follows: April 12 April 16 April 19 April 23 April 26 April 30 May 3 Chesterfield Fayette Fulton Lyons Open Pettisville Archbold Here Hero Here Here There There BASEBALL TEAM First Row; Harold Hassen, John Burgermeister, Wayne Place, Harold Langenderfer, Floyd Knisel, Clifford Langenderfer, Second Row; Junior Garlick, Billy Crockett, Harold Gillen, Mr. Swackhamer, Bob Herrick, Edward Siwecki, Raymond Entenman, Willis Thompson, Clare Champion, Claud Woodring. S. The athletic activities of Metamora High School are divided into two major sports: basketball and baseball.Track is a minor sport in our scjipol. • «e do enter a few of the events in the Fulton County Tr.ack lieet. These sports are under the supervision of ,the coach, the faculty manager and the athletic association. Each year in intramural program is formed by the coach, who appoints managers of the teams. The aim is- to engage as many students as possible in some kind of sport. Different class teams are formed in their season. Athletics are promoted in high school to develop a healthy body and mind as well as good sportsmanship. A member of an athletic team learns to cooperate with other members of the team for the benefit of the group. He learns that team play is more important than individual achievement. He has to sacrifice individual achievement if the team is to be successful. An inter-scholastic program of athletics is arranged to develop sportsmanship and fair play. The individuals taking part in athletics learn to play the game according to the rules and not to take unfair advantage of their opponents. V� e hope the members of our athletic teams have always given their best performance and that the best team has won. Athletic games sincerely and fairly played teach us how to play the game of life with a purpose and in a spirit of real sportsmanship. or ACTIVITIES JUNIOR 8AND The Junior Band was organized thi3 year for the first time. Only those in Junior high school and grades are eli- gible. We feel much has been accomplished this year in learning to play simple marches and waltzes. This is valu- able experience for those who anticipate playing in the Sen- ior Band. This band consists of twenty-three pieces, including six clarinets, eight cornets, three mellephones, two drums, a saxaphone, two trombones, and a BBb Sousophone. VIOLINS The violin ensemble, organized for the first time this year, is another group exhibiting the variety of organiza- tions of our music department. Since the band took the piece of an orchestra thi3 year, this organization furnished an excellent opportunity for these girls to make use of their talent in playing the violin. The ensemble made two public appearances--our Spring Concert and at a Chapel Program. SENIOR BAND A band was organized for the first time this school year. There are 27 members, directed by Mrs. Roller. Wayne Place, our acting drum-major, led the marching bend up town to arouse enthusiasm to win our first basket- bail game of the season. Throughout the season, the band played for several of the home games. We have practices twice a week and are learning new and more difficult pieces of music for the spring musical con- cert. A baas instrument, BBb Sousophone, much needed to fill out our band, was bought by the school. Cymbals were slso purchased. Leslie Stasa, Marjorie Tredway, Ahlene Scheuer, and Jean Lathrop are practicing with students from other bands to participate in the County Band to play at the Fair next fall. VIOLINS Right to Left: Alice Zenk, Donna Heckert, Marguerite Fuhrer, Virginia Hies, Marjorie Tredway, Carol Smith. SENIOR BAND Second Row:George Patteuw, John D. Rice, Gloria Benfer, Edward Smith, Gerald Stutzman, Claud Woodring, Mrs. Roller, Billy Champion, Bill Crockett, Carolyn Twiss, Jean Lathrop, Marjorie Tredway, Kenneth Keith, Dale Stuttz, Helen Pospisel. First Row: Susan Scheuer, Jo Ann Scheuer, Eunice Clark, Raymond Entenman, William Heckert, Shirley Place, Marilyn DeVerna, Ahlene Scheuer, Bernita Glanz, Frances Studenka, eslie Stasa, Clare Champion. JUNIOR BAND Second Row;Jimmy Heffron, John Cannavan, Rex Reed, George Rice, Charles Schaffer, Mrs. Roller, Billy Champion, Jcme3 Rush, Betty Jo Gibson, Lois Hartell, Alberta etcher, Cloudine Kintz. First Row: Susan Scheuer, Jo Ann Scheuer, Maynard Stutzman, Calvin Knight, Donald Malosh, Shirley Place, Marilyn DeVerna, Aleckson Bedrosian, Norval Cash, Natalie DeVerna, Alice Mason, Mary Lou Taylor. JUNIOR BAND MIXED CHOIUS Top How: Sixth Row: Fifth Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Carlisle Jacob, Wayne McMunn, Jack Griffin, Donald Leader, Raymond Hassen, William Simon, Clifford Langanderfar, Davis Farnsel, Albert Patteuw, Francis Baker. Willis Thompson, Bill Donahue, John Burgormeister, Edward Siwocki, Joe Malone, Clare Champion, Robert Herrick, Edward Smith, William Crockett, Theodore Barba. Marion Loar, vArthur Drennan, Karl Bettinger, Raymond Entonman, Harold Langenderfor, Herman Ott, Junior Garlick, Jean Lathrop, Gloria Benfer, Lenore Lathrop, Feme Sotzlor. Mrs. Roller, Elnora Dickerson, Gladys Snyder, Grace Snyder, Phyllis Kniffin, Arlene Nye, Helen Malosh, Marjorie Mortemore, Elaine Franklin, Mary Ott, Loretta Miller. Janice Guthrie, Juanita Scheuer, Erma Iffland, Patricia Scheuer, Dora Caswell, Maxine Robertson, Melva Roback, Hazel Bennington, Dorothy Glmz, Irene Tredway. Ahlene Scheuer, Blanche Edgar, Kathryn Eisel, Julia Becker, Romana Gillen, Lucile HUssell, Carol Smith, ean Crrr, YYava Bennington, ‘ arg-'rot Klein, Magdaline Vershum. Joyce DeVorna, Jean Loar, Ruthann Kortier, Bernita Glanz, Wyona Mobus,Eileen Carr, Marguerite Fuhrer, Carolyn Twiss, Frances Studenkr., Eunice Clark. MIXED CHORUS Fifteen members of our mixed chorus repre- sented Metamora High at Delta, April 9, to sing in the Fulton County Music Festival. April 26, M, H. S. had a Spring Concert. This is the first year for an event of this kind. The mixed chorus, boys' glee club, girls' glee club, girls' vocal ensemble, the violin ensemble,and the band participated in making the concert a success. There was also an accordian solo and a cornet duet. The groups have learned many new songs this year, under the direction of their music teacher, Mrs. Roller. One of the favorite songs is Trees , by Rosback. The girls like Little Girl With The Turned Up Nose by Clark. P E P C L U 13 The Pep Club was organized this year with the following officers elected: Irma Setzler, president; Eileen Carr, vice-president; Bert Cartwright, secretary; and Bob Herrick, treasurer; and Mr. Pifer, the advisor. There are now 48 members. The Club took a trip to Toledo to visit several places of interest. First we went to the Safety Building. The chief of the Police department was our guide throughout the visit there. We were first shown the gymnasium where all policemen are checked and inspected. Then he showed us how to trace a criminal and other devices used in capturing them such as: the sawed-off shot gun, pistol, tommy-gun , tear gas, and also a bullet-proof vest, which is used to protect yourself. We visited the kitchen and dining room where the prisoners are fed, also their cells. The boys went with tho chief and tne Matron took the girls around to show them tho prisoners cells. The court room was also interesting, some of the boys sat in the judge's chair--was it a thrill? Then wo went across the street to the fire house to be shown how the firo alarms work, whether a false alarm or otherwise. We also observed tho radio and traffic light systems. From their we visited the Blade newspaper. We were shown exactly how the paper is set up and how it is printed. Some of us got our name printed on a souvenir . Somo of tho boys visited the sports department to gain a little inside information. After wo left the Blade building we ate our dinner nd had plannod to visit the State hospital, but after arriving, we found out it would be impossible at that time. METAMORA “PEP” CLUB Third Rov.: Eunice Clark, Phyllis Baker,Feme Setzler, Rosemary Stevens, Wyona Mobus, Marjorie Tredv.ay, Louisa Cartwright, Gloria Benfer, Harold Hassen, Clare Champion, Jean Loar, Lucile Russell, Arlene Nye. Second Row: Lenore Lathrop, Arlene Pifer, Jean Lathrop, Jack Griffin, Raymond Entenman, John D. Rice, Wayne Place, Davis Farnsel, Joe Malone, Harold Gillen, Theodore Barba, Harold Langenderfer, Junior Clark. First Row: Margaret Trumbull, Violet Schroeder, Mr. Pifer, Eileen Jean Carr, Phjilis Ahlene Scheuer, Jeannette Ditch, Bert Cartwright, Irma Setzler, Carr, Bob Herrick,Janice Guthrie, Kniffin. MIRROR STAFF Standing Joe Malone, Business Manager; Bert Cartwright, Humor; Top Row: Bob Herrick, Treasurer; Herman Ott, F. F. A. Standing Row I: Jeannette Ditch, Production: Ahlene Scheuer, Music; Dorothy Drennan, Exchange; Eileen Carr, Features; Arlene Nye, Junior; Margaret Klein, Sophomore; Marjorie Tredway, Production; Arlene Pifer, Alumni; Shirley Cole, Eighth; Joanna Gormley, Production; Betty Jo Gibson, Seventh; Alice Zenk, Freshman; vClare Champion, Sports. Seated: Irene Setzler, Production; Virginia Ries, Elementary; John Rice, Sports; Margaret Trumbull, Art; Violet Schroeder, Assistant Editor; Rosemary Stevens,Editor; Gloria Benfer,Art;Mrs. Mossing, Advisorjlrma Setzler, Production. Left to Right: LIBRARY STAFF Glaays Snyder, Arlene Pifer, Louisa Cartwright, Wyona Mobus, Vivian Mason. JANITOR AND FIREMAN SECRETARY Leland Snyder Florence Stanton Herman Rosebrock MIRROR STAFF JANITOR FIREMAN SECRETARY MIRROR S T A f F This year the Mirror” staff has boon putting out a much better paper. Of course we are improving with each issue, but we feel that as a whols our paper is ranked among the best. We have joined the National Exchange, which is an or- ganization whereby v e exchange papers with other schools all over the country. At present we are exchanging with schools in California, Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota. As a reward for all the efforts put forth, wo are tak- ing Mirror funds to buy pins for all members who hove earned a certain number of points by fulfilling their re- quirements . L I BRA H During the last semester of this year, we have made a complete change in our library system. Instead of our old method of checking out books, we hove installed a catalog system like all other modern libraries. We also hove many new rules. New books have also boon purchased this year. janitor Our new little janitor this year is Lei nd Snyder, a former student of M.H.S. He likes working here be- cause he likes be- ing around the student' but he says, I think I could stay young with the students, and wouldn't grow old quite so soon if the kids did not put gum on the floor, and kick my dust pan down the stairs. FIREMAN This year is Herman Rosebrock's first year at M.H. S. as the fireman. His ambition is to become a state boiler inspector. Here's wishing you good luck, Herman, and we're hoping that your ambition will soon be ful- filled. COOK SECRETARY Florence Stanton,a graduate of M.H.S., has worked here for throe years now. She is very much taken up with her work be- cause she has always liked secretarial work. She says, I jnjoy the associ- ation of the students and the faculty,also being around the younger children. Mrs. Keith is known to most of the school as Freda. She is a main part of our noon hour--our chief cook, but not bottle wasner. Sho started working at school December 6,tak- ing Mrs. Ely's place, who was ill and unable to work. ever Now you all know Freda is a good cook, but she says she to boil water best because it is easiest, but did you eat any of her chili? J FUTURE FARRIERS OF flRlERICA The Metanora Chapter of the F. F. A. has a total paid membership of 45 boys this year. Be- sides their work in class each pupil 3 aim is to complete at least one project and two or more supervised practices. One of our important programs of the year wa3 the Parent and Son’s Banquet, which was held on the eve of Dec. 5, 1939. The banquet proved to be a success and will be held as an annuai affair in years to come. On December 8, 1939 fourteen F. F. A. boys, accompanied by their agricultural instructor, Mr. Howell, together with Fritz Mossing, and E. L. Churchill, who drove cars, attended the International Livestock Exhibition held in Chicago. They also visited various building while in Chicago. Clifford Langenderfer, Lawrence Netcher, and Calvin Knight represented Metanora's F. F. A. Chapter by attending the Leadership Conference at Farmer's Week and also the state apple judging contest held in Columbus, Ohio on Feb- ruary 1, and 2, 1940. Vie have been planning to take some sort of trio this summer. Some ways in which we have been making money to pay part of the expenses of the trip are? the saving of sales tax stamps which may be sent into the state for a refund, a box social, and various other activities. HOiriE Economics club President, Dorothy DrennanjVice-president, Alice Davis; Secretary and treasurer,Kathryn Eisel; Lews Reporter, Joanna Gormley. The Home Economics girls formed a hobby club and we named ourselves the Busy Bees of M. H . S. The purpose of this club is to develop a hobby, whether it bo crocheting, knitting, embroidering, weaving, or tatting. Whatever we do we get points for it and the one with the most points will be awarded a metal. Vie have a constitution to guide us on the right way and also a song to keep us in the spirit. We meet every Friday and after our business meeting we go on with our work. Some- times we have a question box which deals with personality personal cppearance, and etiquette. There ere 39 members in this club. Miss Stewart is the advisor and she instructs us how to do most anything we wish to do in the line of needle work. Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Rov;: First Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Rex Reed, Donald killer, Hobart Smith,CaIvin Knight, Robert Osgood, Adam Riesz, William Simon, Donald Jackson, LeRoy killer, Charles Stass, Robert Napiers la, Marvin Fike. Robert Cole, Raymond Hassen, Jerry Koman, Laurence Netcher, Floyd Knisel, Junior Vrooman, William Natter, Charles Schaffer, Karl Hettinger. Harold hassen, John Hurgermeister, � illis Thompson, William Crockett, William Donahue, Calvin Tietz, Junior Garlick, Marion Loar, Verlin Natter, Davis Farnsel, Mr. Howell, Arthur Drennan. Leo Hassen, Junior Clark, Herman Ott, Carlisle Jacobs, Donald Leader, Clifford Langenderfer,Francis Baker, Leslie Stase, Orville Cramer. HOME EC. CLUB Erma Iffland, Hazel Bennington, Mildred Kudlac, Rose Stasa, Edna Ott, helen Pinkelman,Irene Tredway, Maxine Robertson, Virginia Dickerson, Marian Hassen, Alberta etcher, l ora Caswell. Joanna Gormley, Norma Iffland, Margaret Klein, Marguerite Fuhrer, Gladys Snyder, Elaine Franklin, Magdaline Vershum, Elnora Dickerson, Melva Jean Roback, Juanita Scheuer, Marjorie Mortemore, Grace Snyder, Mary Ott, Loretta Miller, Miss Stewart. Dorothy Rollman, Deatrice Edg r, Mary Cambal, Wave Bennington, Lillian Pinkelman, Dorothy Drennan, Kathryn Eisel, Carol Smith, Carolyn Twiss, Ramona Gillen, Blanche Edgar, tielen Malosh. Seated: Mrs Swackhamer Standing: Seated: Standing: Seated: Standing: Seated: Standing: Lillian Pomykal, Clarice Rosenbrock, Louisa Cartwright, Bert Cartwright, Donald Stutzman, Eileen Carr. COLLEGE PREP CLUB Sarah Garcia, Frances Stasa, Marilyn De Verna, Joyce De Verna, Donna heckert, Lillian Pomykal. Mrs. Roller, Lois Kartell, Bernita Glanz, Dorothy Glanz, Frances Studenka, Ruthann Kortier, Julia Becker. COMMERCIAL CLUB Alice Lentt, Jeannette Ditch, Virginia Ries, Florence Jacob, Edna Mae Simon, Carolyn Twiss, Irma Setzler, Patricia Scheuer. Mariam Keith, Irene Setzler, Joanna Gormley, Roaemary Stevens, John Rice, Wayne Place, Maj arie Tredway, Norma Iffland, Helen Hassen, Dorothy Swanson, Miss Cooper. HANDICRA FT CLUB Sam Rice, Jr., Edward Malosh, Jack Farough, Edward Siwecki, Albert Patteuw, Edward Smith, Dick «ells. Claud Woodring, Cleon Woodring, William Eeckerfc, Paul Kolic, Leo Rassen, Donald Stutzman, Paul Scheuer, Mayc Rardin, Gerald Stutzman, Mr. Swack- hamer. FRENCH CLUB The French Club was organized last October. Lillian Pomykal Is the president, and Louise Cartwright is secretary-treasurer. As a club, they have gone to tne theater, acted as servants, dressed a doll, and wrote a short booklet. Just recently they had a banquet at Clarice Rosen- brock's house. They followed a French menu as closely as possible. COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLUB The College Preparatory Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Roller, was organized to help those who are planning to go on to college. Bulletins from various colleges and universities were discussed, talks on etiquette, and reviews of books that should have been read before entering college were given. Discussions of various subjects for college preparatory courses took place and among the different future hopes are: nurses, country doctors, designers, lawyers, beauty opera- tors, archaeologists, horticulturists, and teachers. COMMERCIAL CAREER CLUB President-Florence Jacobs;vice-president, Virginia Ries; secretary-treasurer, Edna Mae Simon. The purpose of the club is to understand commercia 1 work in the business world. We are acquiring a knowledge of the education needed, types of work connected with business work, how to dress, and especially how to act in an office. On February 23 the club visited the telephone office. Mrs. Stanton explained the procedure of making phone calls, long-distance calls, and sending a telegram. She also ex- plained the different stations a long distance phone call would go through. Mr. Clendenin explained how the wires are hooked up and how they are fixed so no harm is done during an electrical storm. Our club has progressed greatly under tho guidance of Miss Cooper. HANDICRA FT CLUB In the Handicraft Club wo are doing the work that we like best and tho one we are most interested in. Some boys have brought in radios to tear apart and to rebuild. We are doing wood working of all sorts--making whatever we are most interested in. Some are working on the lathe and some on broken things for the school--as fixing chairs. We have made two new rules; one is that none can join the club without the members voting them in and the other is that none can leave the Club without having a good reason for leaving. Mr. Swackhamer is the advisor. (Junior Class Play) Charles Q. Burdette Row, Peterson and Company This play is a farce from beginning to end. The chil- dren, very much disturbed by their parents’ actions, send them off on a cruise around the world. The maid, who was left in charge, has a throat infection and has to be taken to the hospital. This leaves the children in complete charge of the house. A hilarious time is had by all. The parents come home and find everything--well, you know, what could be expected. The cast was as follows: Mr. Richard Early, Bert Cartwright; Emily Early, Helen Hassen; Mary Early, Arlene Pifer; Hope Early, Arlene Nye; Dick Early, Clifford Langenderfer; Bob Early, Robert Cole; Delphie, Betty Ruth Van Blarcum; Randy Cunningham, Donald Stutzman; Jenny Maloy, Patricia Scheuer; Buzz Richardson, Jack Farough; Miriam Walker, Violet Schroeder; Jack Milford, Harold Hassen; Sanford Welles, Bob Herrick; Mrs. Forester, Loretta Miller. The story concerns Patricia Harrington, a girl who runs second to her older sister, Grace. She is The Patsy who is blamed whenever anything goes wrong, and is forced to remain in the background in order that her sister may be pre- sented to advantage. Her father, a traveling man, is on her side, and finally declares his independence by putting Ma in her proper place. This brings about Patsy's ultimate, triumph, and, needless to say, affords her happiness as the bride of the man she loves. The cast was as follows: Bill Harrington, Wayne Place; Mrs. William Harrington, Marjorie Tredway; Grace Harrington, Rosemary Stevens; Patricia Harrington, Jeannette Ditch; Billy Caldwell, John Rice; Tony Anderson, Theodore Barba; Sadie Buchanan, Lillian Pomykal; Francis Patrick O'Flaherty, Albert Patteuw; Trip Busty, Mayo Rardin. (Senior Class Play) Barry Conner Samuel French Production JUNIOR PLAY Seated: Standing: Seated: Standing: Patricia Scheuer, Arlene Pifer, Violet Sohroedor, Helen Hassen, Loretta Killer, Betty Ruth Van Blarcum, Arlene Nye. Miss Stowart, Harold Hr.ssen, Robert Herrick, Bert Cartwright, Clifford Langendorfer, Jack Farrough. SENIOR PLAY Lillian Pomykal, Rosemary Stevens, Mrs. Roller, Jeannette Ditch, Marjorie Tredwy. Mayo Rardin, John D. Rice, Wayne Place, Albert Pattoau. JUNIOR PLAY CAST SENIOR PLAY CAST SADIE HAWKIN'S DAY DANCE Daisy Mae's and Lil' Abner's were only one of the dis- guised student's costumes. There were Hairless Joe's, Pap- py Yokum's, Sadie Hawkin's, Scragg's, Saloney's, and many others. Of course, this was only a part of the day's pro- cedure . In the evening, ihe girls escorted the boy's to the initiation and dance. The new members were .1 nitiated into the Pep Club. As the first part of the evening's program. Second, wa3 an auction sale, Dana Linehan acting as the auctioneer. While everyone was on the floor we marched around the gym floor ending in a Virginia Reel. This was followed by dancing. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Refresh- ment s were then sold. TEE ROMAN BANQUET This year an unusual attraction was a Roman Banquet given by the Latin Class. Everyone wore the ancient Roman costume and many of the girls even fixed their hair like the Roman ladies did. Many found it difficult to eat, reclining on couches and several went back to the modern method before the meal was finished. The slaves were the French Class also dressed like the ancient Roman slaves. After the din- ner there was a short entertainment. FRESHMAN VALENTINE PARTY The freshman held their first party on February 14, 1940. The cafeteria was decorated in streamers of red and white to add to the occasion. Games such as ping pong, Chinese checkers, pick up sticks etc. were played. Some of us even danced. We also played musical chair and guessed how many candy hearts there were in a dish. Some of us are pretty good guessers--even the teachers. Refreshments of ice-cream and wafers were served after the Valentines had been passed out. Later popcorn and candy wa3 passed. Everyone had a good time. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY AND DA NCE Shor and ye look likos an Irishman, me lad. That’s only a sample of what was heard on Friday, March 15, the school’s St. Patrick’s Day. To begin the evoning--Louise Cartwright took charge of the program. As a group, we all sang Oh, Johnny I and An Apple For the Teacher which we all knew. Then as the speaker, Mr. °annavan was introduced by Marjorie Tredway. As the surprise of the evening, all Irishmen were called down on the floor—among the Irishmen were two teachers, Mr. Cannavan and Mrs. Swackhamer. Oh, yes, another big attraction of the evening—Eileen Carr sang When Irish Eyes are Smiling and My Wild Irish R0se� —later the group sang these two songs led by Eileen. The group then tried to folk dance but some didn't seem to catch on so--the music started-- the dance was on. Coco Cola wa3 sold and refreshments were ser- ved consisting of cookies and ice cream, donated by Cliff’s Restaurant. This party was given by the Seniors and Sophomores because they lost a ticket contest to sell carnival tickets in the early part of the school year. FEATURES t WHAT IF- What if Junior and Florence couldn't sit across from each other in English? What if Jack Griffin didn't make the honor roll some month? What if Jack Farrough should lose a little weight? What if Mrs. Swackhamer had never come to Metamora? What if Dana Linehan didn't have to be coaxed? What if Louiso Cartwright couldn't go after the mail (males) every day? What if Bob Herrick couldn't change his seat in English to the one beside the girl of the moment? What if every year was leap year, girls? What if Mrs. Roller ever changed doctors? What if Elnora Dickerson would lose her temper? What if Marguerite Fuhrer didn't always look spic and span? What if Wayne Place would ever buy his own paper? What if wearing the color red was prohibited, eh, Gloria? What if certain boys would forget the way to Metamora? What if Helen Pinklemen wasn't liked by everyone? What if Eileen Carr would really marry her Lil' Abner” some day? What if Ferno Setzlor broke a finger-nail? What if all those rings wore really diamonds? What if Betty Ruth Van Blarcum didn't have dimples and those big, brown eyes ? What if Joan didn't like mustache's, Orville? What if Ruthann Kortior would over reach school five minutes before the bell rang? What if Clare Champion couldn't make any noise? SCHOOL LIFE What?--- When?- Where? Why?--To find the ten most outstanding students in Metamora High School How?---------------------by secret ballot Metamora High School held a popu- larity contest to intice students to buy an annual. The outcome of the contest was not known until the annual came out. CONTEST WINNERS ROSEMARY STEVENS Most Popular JOHN RICE Most Popular JOE MALONE Best Looking JOANNA GORiviLEY Best Looking NORMA IFFLAND Best Athlete € Kt k ROBERT HERRICK Best Athlete JACK GRIFFIN Scholastic LUCILE RUSSELL Scholastic IRMA SETZLER School Spirit WAYNE PLACE School Spirit PROBABLY 'u ILL BE S £N J OR GOU KT WANTS TO BE Jeanette Ditch an all American Girl Just a blushing bride Magdaline Vershum a ballet-dancer a tap dancer instead Francis Baker the President of the U. S. farmer Albert Pstteuw an Undertaker musician Rose Stasa an actress a glamor girl Carolyn Twiss a house wife house wife Theodore Barba a doctor politician Eileen Carr a teacher a teacher Orville Cramer the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court farmer Elnora Dickerson a beautician home girl Kathryn Eisel a stenographer house wife Dana Linehan an auctioneer an auctioneer Norma Iff land Mrs. ????????• ????? old maid Ramona Gillen a basketball star just a bench warmer Jean Lethrop an Orchestra Leader a popular lady Hazel Bennington A Pifer A Pifer Helen Pinkelman a millionaire a farmer1s wife Mayo Rardin a tap dancer just a bum Luclle Russell a teacher a teacher Virginia Ries married to an auctioneer a house wife Leslie Stasa aviator a business man SENTENCE S£ NI OX CO UXT VERDICT Lillian Pomykal Guilty of being too small Eat more Wyona Mobus Guilty of being seen in a Ford S Try another kind Vivian Mason Guilty of being bashful Talk a little more Mildred Kudlac Guilty of giggling Smile Bernita Glanz Guilty of eating too much Diet Joanna Gormley Guilty of blushing Obtain some powder Alice Davis Guilty of being seen in a Hudson Stick to your Ford 8 Dorothy Drennan Guilty of being so pop- ular Pardoned for good con- duct Irma Setzler Guilty of smiling Giggle a little Irene Setzler Guilty of working too hard Slow Down Rachel Stevens We can find no complaint Rosemary Stevens Guilty of getting alll,A,s Don't study Marjorie Tredway Guilty of chewing gum Prohibit her buying it Victoria YVotring Guilty of being quiet Talk more John D. Rice Guilty of loving See your dentist????? Warren Tipton Guilty of sadness Get some cheer (lead- ers) Wayne Place Guilty of talking too much Stay out of all conver sation A L U M N i Dear Vicinity: It's been a year since you last heard about the last five graduating classes of Metamora High School. I think it's hi'gh time you hear again. I suppose you know that Douglas Barnaby is driving the school bus, but did you know he has two young 30ns? Abel and Jane Cartwright are still heading for the Toledo Univer- sity every morning, rain or shine. Mae Churchill is there, too, but she is staying in Toledo. We have quite a group of married graduates from the class of '36. Roselyn Bettinger is married; and now it's Lucille Robinson instead of Downer; and Mary Brodbeck Murbach; Faye Knisel Welch; and Catherine Koelsch Downer. Walter Gries and Dale Miller are married, too, but Bernard Iffland, Lindy Iffland, and Jim Gutherie are still single. Leland Snyder is married and back at Alma Mater, net as a student, but janitor this time. Herbert Mitchell has an orchestra, besides working in Toledo at the bank. Elizabeth Potter works in Toledo, too. Garnet Miller is working at the hospital in Wauseon, and Marian Sullivan is at the T. B. Sanitarium in Adrian —wish her a speedy recovery. Wayne Bigbee has continued in his higher education, and now leaves Metamora each morning for the T. U. Raymond Carr is attending Bowling Green this year. Bob Stutzman is still at the old grind--he goes to college in Indiana. My, how these boys like school. There are still more married 1 Nearly the whole class of ' 36 1J Evelyn Davis, Lucille Eisel, Margaret Pifer, Hazel Mason, and Eileen O'Neil are married. But that's not all-- now it's Florene Carter Born, Marguerite Van Coppenolle Wood, and Josephine Robertson Pence. James Sullivan is married and has taken over hi3 father's Raleigh” route. Do you know who Leland Pifer married? None other than Hilda Fuhrer and they have one child. Rita Snyder is teaching and likes it. Lila Scheuer is working in Detroit. Donald Porter is around town. Eva Riesz is working in Toledo, so is Lil Riesz. Doc Hassen is here, there, and everywhere. U L L L Anna Bettinger's picture was in the paper not so long ago, modeling a self-designed house coat. She goes to the Vogue in Chicago. L L Fred Cosh, George Drcnnan, Dutch Mossing, Evelyn Mossing, June Downer, Alice Snyder, and Kent Tredway are around hero still —see them every once in a while. L We have a few married alumni from this class, to . Mariorie Davis is a Rhoback, now: Betty Guthrie, a Flke; Eva Belle Hayman, a Delano; La Verne Glanz, a Shaw; and Ihlo Aten, a La Fountain. L L Nadine Lathrop works at the Telephone Exchange in oyl- vania; Feme Jacobs works at Ponce’s Store in Ogden Contor; Inez Iffland works in Toledo; June Downer works near Mota- mora- Madolyn Loar works in Toledo; and Carrie Crockett, after working on the Swonton Entcrprize , is continuing hor schooling at Bowling Groen. I Albert Barnaby, Junior Carr, and Iono Clark are stili students. Not in tho same schools, however. Blanche Enten- man isn’t listed among tho married yet 1J Bernice Malosh Davis, Luconc Betz Addleman, Marian Thompson Fashbaugh, Minnie Dickorson Pifcr, and Jim Franklin are listed among the married. I I Wo have soveral busy ones from this class. Lonora Mason works up in Michigan; Marian Measures teaches school near Morenci; Theresa Gillen is working at the Box Factory in Swanton, Ohio; Phyliss Fillingor is working at Cliff s Restaurant- Billy Snydor in Tolodo; John Stutzman works in a greenhouse in Toledo, Viola Hcldt is a beauty operator in Toledo. Grace Woodring has just rocontly beon listod with the marriod. L L L r Of course, thoro are always thoso who stay in Motamora. Marv Rios Charles Stutzman, Bob Simon, Poto Watorbury, S°«lor? Vili™ Snyder, R° cr ond Lo°n Cartcr aro still hero. L I Not manv of last year's class aro married yet. Irono Fiko and Shirley Olman hnvo rings though, end it looks os if thoro will bo some marriod soon. I : - .i Darrell Watkins moved to Delta, and his pal, Stanley Ottgen, is at home. John Simon attends night school in Toledo at one of the high schools. We have some workers in this group, too. Margaret Drennan is working in Toledo; Marilyn Lathrop is working at Rossford, Ohio; Dean Mohr works at the Rubber Factory here in town; Virginia Scheuer is still here working as a clerk in Mitchell’s; Vera Mossing works as a stenographer in Toledo; Margaret Iffland works in Toledo; Gerald Hoff works and lives in Adrian; and Alvetta Sharpe, after comoleting a course at Clerry College, in Ypsilcnti, is working in Ann Arbor. Donald Henricks, Walt Churchill, Bob Loot, Etta Carter, Marjorie Myers, Viola Pifer, and Eileen Gleckler are at home. That seems to be the end of the last five years' gradu- ates. I'm beginning to wonder whet they will all be doing next year this time, and what more will the class of '40 be doing. Until next year. A. LUM NI