Metamora High School - Meteor Yearbook (Metamora, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1944 volume:

TO MR. CANNAVAN For his enduring patience; For his kind cooperation; For his tireless energy to make ours a school of which we all can be proud; and For his firm hand to keep us on a level keel when all the world is at war, We, the members of the Meteor staff of Metamora High School most affectionately dedicate this annual. FACULTY P. D. CANNAVAN, Superin- tendent Oakland City College Bachelor of Science Indiana University Master of Science American History World History English 0. J. PIPER, Principal and Coach Defiance College Bachelor of Arts -University of Toledo Master of Arts Problems of Democracy Pre-Induction Physics Plain Geometry General Science Athletics ALMA BARNABY Miami University Bachelor of Science Fifth and Sixth Grades ISABELLE STAHTOII Bowling Green State University University of Wisconsin First and Second Grades FLORENCE STANTON Tri-Stato Business College Office Clerk NORM WECKERLY Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Scienco Univorsity of Toledo Office Practice Shorthand Typing Bookkeeping English Physical Education LA VERNE KING Bowling Groon State University Toledo Univorsity Third and Fourth Grade s ETHEL L. STET.ART Ohio University Bachelor of Science Home Economics Latin English BEATRICE N. MEYER Wittenberg Collogo Bacholor of Arts Junior Hi. Mathematics Junior Hi. Science Biology English Algebra RALPH D. STOLTZ Oberlin Conservatory of Music Bachelor of School Misic Bowling Green State University Michigan State Normal Collogo Litoraturo 7,8 Boys' and Girls Glee Clubs Music 7,8 Junior and Senior Bands History 8 Geography 7 K. L. BURRIS Ohio State Univorsity Bachelor of Science Vocational Agriculture D. H. DeVema, S. W. Tredway, F. W. Duncan, A. A. Barnaby' Pres , Miss Teresa Mossing—Clerk, E. E. Welch First row, left to rights Isabelle Stanton, Ethel Stewart, Alma Barnaby, LaVerne King, Norma Weckerly, Beatrice Meyer Second rows K.L. Burris, O.J. Pifer, Ralph Stolts, P.D. Cannavan. Janit Bob Finn Bill Ries Xntrod ucin Seniors GEORGE PATTEUW WILLIAM CHAMPION Secretary President RITA MOSSING Vice-President EVELYN STUTZMAN Treasurer KENNETH KEITH CLAUDEAN HINTZ LOLA SNYDER ROBERT SMITH MARY LEE CARR ALEX BARBA DAWN POTTER MILDRED STUDENKA HARRIET WOODRING JACK TAYLOR BETTY SNYDER HELEN POSPISIL MARI AUSTIN SAM GRIFFIN JOYCE MOHR VERNON McMUNN CORA BELLE IFFLAND ANGELENE LOEFFLER LILLIAN GILLEN ROSE HASSEN PAULINE PATE EILEEN GLANZ VIVIAN HAMBROOK r' r NJOft AC'flVITI MARY AUSTIN Glee Club....................2,3,4 Mixed Chorus.................2,3,4 Class Secretary..................2 Campus Quarantine ..............3 Junior Choir.....................1 ALEX BaRBA Basketball................ .2,3,4 Glee Club......................2,4 Mixed Chorus.....................2 Campus Quarantine ..............3 Cheerleader......................1 Good Neighbors .................4 HERBERT HETTINGER F.F.A.....................1,2,3,4 WILLIAM CHAMPION Mixed Chorus............. Brass Quartet............ Boys’ Octette............ Clarinet Ensemble Leader President................ ......................... basketball............... Baseball................. Mirror Staff............. Meteor Staff............. Tuba Solo Contestant.... Campus Quarantine ...... brass Sextet............. Little Clodhopper ...... accompanist for Girls' Triplo Trio.......... Accompanist for Girls' Glee Club............ A Cappella Choir......... Boys' Glee Club.......... Good Neighbors ......... 2,3,4 ..1,2 ....2 . .. .2 1.2.3.4 1.2.3.4 1.2.3.4 ..1,3,4 ....3,4 ....1,2 .....3 .....3 .....1 2 ..1,2 ... .2 2,3,4 ....4 BETTY JANE SNYDER Mixed Chorus...................2,4 Girls' Glee Club.............2,3,4 MARY LEE CARR Glee Club...................1,2,3, Mixed Chorus....................2, Class Treasurer................... Class Secretary................... Cheorloador..................1,2, Meteor Staff...................... Good Neighbors .................. MARGARET DUNSTAN Mixod Chorus............ Glee Club............... Mirror Staff............ Meteor Staff............ Good Neighbors ........ LILLIAN GILLEN Glee Club............... Mixod Chorus............ EILEEN GLUJZ Junior High Chorus............... Glee Club.....................2,3 Girls’ Special Chorus............ a Cappella Choir................. Mixed Chorus..................2,3 Good No ighbors ................ Girls' Trio...................... Valedictorian.................... SaM GRIFFIN F.F.a................. F.F.a. President..... F.F.A. Vice Prosident F.F.a. Judging Team.. Junior Chorus........ 1,2,3, VIVIAN HAMBROOK Gleo Club.....................2,3,4 Mixed Chorus....................2,4 Girls' Special Chorus.............2 H 03 W if. if. vA tA if. W CP if. if. CP W OJ N if. lA SEMIOX CLAUDEAN KINTZ 5a nd...........................3, Glee Club.....................2,3, Bluffton Chorus. Girls' Ensemble. Clarinet Quartet Mixed Chorus.... ROSE HASSEN Junior Band..................... Senior Band..................... Glee Club...................2,3, Mixed Chorus..................2, CORA BELLE IRELAND Glee Club...................2,3, Mixed Chorus..................2, Bluffton Chorus................. Junior High Chorus.............. Good Neighbors ................ KENNETH KEITH Band.......................1,2,3, Glee Club....................1,2, Basketball...................2,3, Baseball.....................2,3, Mixed Chorus...................2, Clarinet Trio........... Good Neighbors ........ ANGELENE LOEFFLER Meteor........................3, Campus Quarantine ............. Glee Club.....................3, Mixed Chorus.................... Good Noighbors ................ Mirror.......................... Saint Mary....................1, VERNON McMUNN F. F. A...................1,2,3, F. F. A. Troasuror.............. Junior High Chorus.............. TIVITIES JOYCE MOHR Mirror Staff................3 Meteor Staff................3 Little Clodhopper .......... Good Neighbors ............. Campus Quarantine .......... Mixed Octette................ A Capella Choir.............. Glee Club...................2,3, Mixed Chorus..................2, Girls' Octotto.................. Band..........................3, Junior High Chorus.............. RITA MOSSING Gloo Club.....................3, Mixod Chorus..................3, Campus Quarantino ............. Motoor Stuff..................3f Class Troasuror................. Vico President.................... Girls' Trio..................... Saint Mary....................1, Good Noighbors ................ Mirror Staff.................... PAULINE PATE Gloo Club...................2,3, Mixod Chorus..................2, Junior high Chorus.............. Bluffton Chorus................. Metoor Staff.................... DAWN POTTER Junior High Chorus.............. Band........................2,3, Mixod Chorus..................2, Girls' Gloo Club............2,3, Girls' Octotto.................. A Capolla Choir................. Mirror Staff..................3, Cheerleader.................1,2, Littlo Clodhoppor ............. Campus Quarantino ............. Meteor Staff..................3, Bluffton Chorus................. r 4 4 2 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 ,2 ,1 A A 3 A A ,3 ,4 ,4 4 ,3 4 A A A ,2 4 ,4 ,1 r aiVITI£ GEORGE PATTEUW Band......................1,2,3,4 Basketball................1,2,3,4 Glee Club...................2,3,4 Good Neighbors ................4 Mixed Chorus..................2,4 HELEN POSPISIL Glee Club............... Mixed Chorus............ Band.................... Clarinet quartet....... Bluffton Chorus......... Junior High Chorus..... Campus Quarantine .... Good Neighbors ....... Meteor Staff............ Mirror Staff............ Librarian............... ..2,3,4 ....2,4 1,2,3,4 ......4 ......2 ......1 ......3 ......4 ....3,4 ..2,3,4 ......3 LOLA SNYDER Glee Club.......................2 Mixed Chorus.....................2 Meteor Staff................... 4 MILDRED STOLENKA Mixed Chorus.................2,3,4 Girls’ Glee Club.............2,3,4 EVELYN STOTEMAN Good Neighbors ........ Little Clodhopper .... Glee Club..... ......... Mixed Chorus............ Bluffton Chorus......... Junior High Chorus...... Meteor Staff............ Class President......... Class Treasurer......... DONNA SIMON Mixed Chorus.....................4 Girls' Glee Club...............3,4 Band...........................3,4 Meteor Staff...................3,4 Saint Mary.....................1,2 EDWARD SMITH F. F. A............... Baseball.............. Basketball............ Saint Mary............ 3.4 o,4 3.4 1,2 ROBERT SMITH Glee Club...................2,3,4 Band........................2,3,4 Mixed Chorus..................1,2 Basketball..................2,3,4 Campus Quarantine .......... .3 JACK TAYLOR Boys' Gloe Club Mixed Chorus A Capella. Choir Bluffton Chorus Baseball Basketball Campus Quarantine .... Good Noighbors Salutatorian HARRIET , OODRIHG Girls' Gloo Club......... Band..................... Girls' Octotto........... Saxaphono Trio........... Mirror Staff............. Meteor Staff............. Little Clodhopper ...... Good Neighbors ......... ..2,3,4 1,2,3,4 ......4 ......4 ....3,4 ......4 1 4 N£V s -V School started with the election of officers. For our officers we chose: William Champion Rita Mossing. . George Patteuw. Evelyn Stutzman. Mr. Cannavan. . . . .President Vice President . . .Secretary . . Treasurer . . . .Advisor Class Colors.........................Blue and Gold Class Flower.........................Red Carnation Class Motto. ... To The Stars Through Difficulty Early in October representatives from LaSalle Koch's, Gold Tone and Lamson's studios came out to show us what they could offer in the line of senior class pictures. We chose Lamson's and decided Saturday, October 16, as the day to make our debut before the camera. The first of December brought many odd expressions around the classrooms and halls of Metamora. Why? The seniors received their pictures and all turned out very good. On November 10, the seniors had a pow-wow in the school cafeteria, A superb evening of enjoyment was spent by all, playing various games and dancing. Pop, ice cream, cookies and potato chips were served as refreshments. Early in February the seniors got together for a class meeting to discuss graduation announcements. We chose white announcements with a blue crest formed of the school ini- tials. A nautical motif with a ship was on the front cover and a rope to hold name cards, inside. In March we were measured for our caps and gowns. Pure white with red tassels on the cap were decided upon. CASS HISTORY looking ahead or backward from where we stand in 1944, we are somewhat breathless with interest and anxiety for we are graduating during the most portentous events in world history. Members of our class may soon make history, but we have not made much yet. Individual histories of members of the class so far amount to a list of events most of which are common to all. Perhaps it is just a name, date, and place of birth, and some personal trait or characteristic with which each has been associated. Such simple facts are of little importance until something else happens in a per- son's life which makes him or her famous over night. Those simple facts which we are to present now, then becomes im- portant. The following information are the minor facts gathered from our 1944 Senior Class. Quiet Harriet Woodring was born in Metamora on October 14, 1926. She entered this school as a first grader and re- mained with her follow classmates for all twolve years. Her most pleasant expcrionco in high school was the weekend she spent at Donnison Univorsity. The characteristic by which she is best known is her power to koep a secret. Mildred Studonka, born in Metamora on July 4, 1926 camo to our school as a first grader. Her most pleasant experi- ence during high school was the day Senior pictures were taken. She is known to many by her easy-going ways. Jolly Rose Hasson was born on August 29, 1926, in Swan- ton, Ohio. She started school in the first grade at M.H.S. She says the day Senior pictures were takon was her most pleasant experience during high school. She is known to everyone by her good humor. Dawn Potter’s most pleasant experience during high scho- ol was getting on the Honor Roll. She was born in Metamora on May 9, 1926. Sho is best known by her ability to finish what she starts. William Champion entered this school as a first grader. He claims his most pleasant experience in high .school was boating Blissficld in basketball. Bill is best known to all his friends by his musical talent. Ho was born in Metamora on August 6, 1926. Lillian Gillen, known to everyone bv her dancing ability was born on October 21, 1927 in Metamora'. She had her most fun at the Junior and Senior Proms, Kenneth Keith was born on July 31, 1926 in Motamora. He has attended M. H. S, most of his life. He is known to everyone by his friendliness. He says almost winning the tournament was his most pleasant experience in high school. Claudean Hintz came to Metamora from Britton, Michigan where she was born on May 16, 1926. She entered Metamora in 1933. Her quietness prevails the characteristic by which she is best known. She said sho enjoyed the Junior and Senior Proms very much. Romeo Alex Earba was born in Lardeo, Texas on August 15, 1926. He entered Metamora as a first grader. His most en- joyable experience during high school was Freshmen Initia- tion, He is known to many by his cheerfulness. Born on January 24, 1926 in Sczimice, Czechoslovakia, Helen Pospisil's most pleasant experience in high school was being in the Junior and Senior Plays. She ontcrod Metamora in 1933. She is considered a true friend to everyone. Tall Jack Taylor came to Metamora in 1933. His most pleasant experience during high school was meeting his ono ?Q °nly JaGk WQ3 b°rn in Adrian Michigan on August 6, J. ( • Botty Jane Snydor ontored Metamora as a fourth grador. She was born on December 26, 1925 in Metamora. She is known to everyone by her easy-going way. She enjoyed skipping school to go to Florida, Mary Austin camo to M. H. S. as a fifth grader. Born in Toledo on September 1, 1925, she is best known by her jolly disposition. She liked the Splash Party at tho Y. W, o . A. Popular Mary Lee Carr Proms. She camo to Motamora Motamora on March 20, 1926. onjoyed the Junior and Sonior as a froshman. Sho was born • in Evelyn Stutzman was born in Blissfiold, March 12, 1927. Sho ontored M. H. S. in 1936. joyed the Junior and Sonior Proms. Sho is known by her mlschievousnoss. Michigan on Sho too on- to everyone Margaret Bunstan camo to Metamora in 1942, Sho was born on Juno 26, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio, Sho is known for her good line of gab. Sho liked tho day Senior pictures wore q (to n • .Toyoe Mohr come to M. H. S in 1938. - She is known to all of us as being a good leader. She was born in Metamora on .december 86, 1926 u Her most pleasant experiences during high school were the Junior and Senior Plays, Herbert Hettinger came to Metamora in 1939. He was born on June 21. 1926, in Richfield Center, He enjoyed sleeping in study hall, He is known to everyone by his square danc- ing.- Eorn in 19£7 on February 18. Lola Snyder came to M, H, S. as a freshman. She is known by her pleasant ways. Her most pleasant experiences in high school were the Junior and Sen- ior Proms. Friendly Pauline Pate was born on January 3, 1927 at Jasper, Michigan, She entered Metamora as a freshman. She thinks the Junior and Senior Proms were her most pleasant experiences in high school, Angelene Loeffler came to Metamora as a Junior, She was born on August 20, 1926 near Swantcn, Ohio. Her most pleasant experiences was being in the Junior ana Senior Plays. She is known for her scholastic ability. Handsome Vernon McMunn from Jasper, Michigan was born in 1927 on May 28. He is known as a shy wolf to most people. His most pleasant experience during high school was skipping certain classes. Eileen Glanz came to Metamora as a freshman and has oarr a hir h banners on through� She was born in Deshler Ohio on Nov, 29, 1926, She is known for her politeness anS’ good sportsmanship. She enjoyed the Junior and Senior Promg, Shy Sam Griffin came to Metamora in 1940, He was born in Richfield Center on July 9, 1926. He enjoyed all the school parties. Horn on July 16, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio, Rita Mossing came to Letamora in 1942. She is known to all of us by her' pleasing personality and enjoyod the Junior and Senior Proms. Edward Smith was born on April 9. 1926 in Richfield Cen- ter, Ohio, He came to Metamora in 1942. His most pleasant experience while in Metamora was riding on the bus!. He is best known for his cracking jokes. , T ing the trip to Belle Isle while a freshman was Vivian Hombrook's most pleasant experience. She was born on hefmeAdifway!;. JaSP6r’ Mlohl«an- 31)6 taown by Robert Smith was born in 1926 on March 15. his most pleasant experience in school was teasing the girls. He is knov n to everyone by his pleasant ways. Donna Simon is known to all of us by her pleasing dis- position. She was born on February 18, 1926, and claims her most pleasant experiences while in Metamora were the Junior and Senior Proms. Donna came to M. H. S. as a Junior in 194 The 1944 basketball tournament was George Patteuw's most pleasant experience during high school. George was born on December 28, 1926 in Jasper, Michigan. He entered Metamora in 1938 and is best known by his sportsmanship. Known to all by her dancing ability, Cora Eelle Iffland was born on December 5, 1925 at Metamora. She came to M. H. S. as a freshman and her most pleasant experience was acting in the Senior Play. CLASS WILL We, the Senior class of 1944, Metamora High School, Metamora, Fulton County, Ohio, being of sound mind and body, hereby bequeath our personal traits and prize possessions, in order to dispose of property as seems to us just, this, our last will and testament: ARTICLE I The Senior class wishes to will the best of luck to Mr. Cannavan in all his future endeavors. ARTICLE II To the teachers we leave our ability to keep a conver- sation going when not wanted. ARTICLE III We leave to the Juniors our good bohavior, v hich wc hao so fortunately kept for twelve years. ARTICLE IV The entire Senior class leaves to the Soohomores our ability to get along with the teachers. ARTICLE V To tho Freshmon we leave our ambition which we all pos- ARTICLE VI I� Bill Champion, do will and bequeath my ability to play tho piano to Robert Drcnncn. I, £.volyn Stutzman, do will and bequeath my typing budp- ota to Dorothy Roback. 6 e I George Patteuw, do will and boqueath my drum to Rnv Austin. J I, Rita Mossing, do will and bequoath my soprano voice to June Langendcrfor. Sing alto c pitch highor and you’ll have it, Juno. I, Cora Belle Iffland, do will and bequoath ntfr.bility to get along with the boys to Carolyn Snyder. I, Paulino Pate, do will and bequeath my diamond ring to Kathryn Minich. It spurklos, Kate. Wo, Holcn Posplsil and Claudoan Kintz, do will and be- queath our clarinets and reeds to Rose Muriel Doylo, I, Donna Simon, do will and boqueath my trombone to Joyco Trodway. Play hard, Joyce, and you'll get first chair. I, Konneth Keith, do will and bequeath ny ability to go with throe girls at ono time to Melvin Thompson. Wo, Jack Taylor and Margaret Dun3tan, do will and be- queath our study hall desk to Alice Ott. I, Eileen Glnnz, do will and bequoath my chomidtry equipment to Mabel Knight. It isn't made of plastic, Mabcl Wo, Joyco Mohr and Lola Snyder, do will and bequeath our typing orasers to Mary Lou Schouor. They arc hard to get, Mary Lou. I, Dawn Pottor, do will and boquoath my lipstick to Joan Zenk. I, Alex Barba, do will end bequeath my absonco from school to Dick Roback. I, Mery Austin, do will-end bequoath my ability to pot to school on time to -c-loanor Nyo. I, Mary lee Carr, do will and bequeath my popularity to Marilyn Setzler. I� 3ose Hassen, do will and bequeath my shorthand abil- ity to Joanne Baker. I� Vernon McMunn, do will and bequeath my ability to obey study hall teachers to Raymond Mohr. I. Vivian Hambrook, do will and bequeath my Physics books to Rose Mary Stutzman. Good luck with them Rose Mary. I� Betty Jane Snyder, do will and bequeath my ability to keep my Problems of Democracy up to date to Gladys Hambrook. Vfe, Sam Griffin and Herbert Bettinger, do will and be- queath our use of the stair landing to Dale Pifer. I, Mildred Studenka, do will and bequeath my ability to come to school after the night before to Joyce Mortemore. Break it up early Joyce. Wo, Bob and Ed Smith, do will and bequeath our wise-� cracking ability to Jim King. Good way to get alone with the girls Jim. I, Lillian Gillen, do will and bequeath my dancing abil- ity to Meredyth Iffland. I, Harriet Woodring, do will and bequeath my band suit and horn to Uva Herrick. I, Angeleno Loeffler, do will and bequeath my English books to Franf'i s Hiidik-. C lass Propkec w ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT May 19, 1944 8:30 P.M. PROGRAM processional America, the Eeautiful................Ward-Wick Eigh School Eand INVOCATION...........................Rev. J. L. Neok ANCHORS AWLIOH........................ Zlrrjnerman High School Band THE VICTORY IS OURS We desire to use this opportunity to present an expression of our loyalty and patriotism to our country ir. time of peril. v,e invito you to join with us--sharing our thoughts, and accepting our contributions to a victory and lasting peace. The Class of 1944 Master of Ceremonies, William Champion OUR CONTRIBUTION (PLEDGE) TO VICTORY A Knowledge Charter............ Helen Pospisil A Christian Charter................Pauline Pate God of our Fathers.................... .Warren Mixed Chorus The Call to Colors Bugler, Luolla Crnzen The Soldier.....................Sam Griffin, Jr. The Red Cross Nurse....................Angelene Loeffler i he Civilian............................Vivian Ilambrook OUR CONTRIBUTION (PLEDGE) TO PLACE Dear Land of Home......................Sibelius Mixed Chorus The World is Round...Jack Taylor, Salutatorian PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.............P. D. Canna van THE GRADUAj._S' CREED... .Eileen Glanz, Valedictorian BENEDICTION............................ j. Peck THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER.......... High School Band Smith jVIETAjVIOXA high school CLASS SflU lON MAY M. 1944 3 P. M. Processional............................Two Pianos Invocation........................ Rev. J. L. Peck Now the Day is Over....................Congregation Scripture Reading............................Pastor Green Pastures............................Sanderson Girls' Ensemble Sermon..............................Rev. J. L. Peck For the Beauty of the Earth............Congregation Benediction.........................Rev. J. L. Peck Juniors First rcw, left to rightt Mary Lou Scheuer, June langenderfer, Sleanor Nye, Joyce Mortemore, Rosemary Stutzman, Gladys Hambrook, Ova Herrick, Marilyn Setzler Second rows Miss Stewart, Hose Muriel Doyle, Dorothy Roback, Carolyn Snyder, Alice Ott, Catherine Minioh, Frances idik, Joanne Baker, Mable Knight, Joan Zenk. Third rows Raymond Austin, James King, Richard Roback, Raymond Mohr, Melvin Thompson, Dale Pifer� Absents Robert Drennan, Meredyth Iffland, Joyce Tredway JUNIOR N£WS President................ . ... Melvin Thompson Vice President......................Robert Drennan Secretary........................Rose Muriel Doyle Treasurer.............................Joanne Baker Advisor...............................Miss Stewart On October 27, the Junior class sponsored a Halloween party for the four upper grades. Prizes were given for the prettiest dressed, won by Betty Kos; the hardest to guess, won tyDawn Potter and Harriet Y«'oodring; the ugliest dressed, won by Evelyn Stutzman; and the funniest dressed, won by Joyce Mohr. After playing games, refreshments were served. Much admiration was shown for the Junior class rings when they v ere received November 1. One boy chose a pin. The center of the ring is built up with a crest on the top, and 1945 is written on the two sides. The initials are on the outside of the ring. To help raise finds to sponsor the Junior-Senior banquet, June Langenderfer, Marilyn Setzler, Uva Herrick, Joanne Baker, Rose Muriel Doyle, Meredyth Iffland, Joyce Mortemore, Gladys Hambrook, Melvin Thompson, and Robert Drennan helped to pre- pare and sell popcorn and pop at the basketball games. The cast for the play, Ask Me Another , was chosen in February. It was given March 24 with a large crowd in at- tendence. The play was full of laughs and oxitenant. . The total profit was $86.33. We were sorry to have two students, Francis Bearss and Lorence Mulberry, leave our class this year. SO?HOjV!OX£ NEWS President.........................Beatrice Stevens Vice President..........................Donna 7 ells Secretary................................Betty K03 Treasurer. .............................Lyle Carr News Reporter.....................Miriam Bedrosian Class Advisor.........................Miss Weckerly To start the school year right we had a wiener roast last fall. We had to put our heads and points together to get enough wieners for all, but everyone had plenty to eat, plus a good time. The Christmas spirit hit each and everyone of us when v e walked into the cafeteria for our Christmas party. We danced the old time Virginia Reel and played folk games. The musical chair game kept us hopping in all directions, but the biggest hop took us into the auditorium. There we exchanged our gifts by the big tree that v as all decorated and lighted to perfection. Our refreshment committee fill- ed our stomachs with delicious goodies. On March 18 we sponsored a movie, Ghost Breakers , with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard in the leading roles. It was a trifle spookier than we expected, but for anyone who likes mystery they got it with goose bumps to boot. We're very proud of the $60 v e cleared. First row, left to right Mareta Simpson, Betty Kos, Donna Wells, Mildred Nykodym, Natalie DeVerna, Joyce Nichols, Marvel Reno, Miriam Bedrosian. Second rowt Dale Ries, Rita Bisel, Beatrice Stevens, Lois Feeback, Theresa Buck, Alice June Mason, Theresa Jacob, Kathryn Smith, Winifred Gunn, Norris Iffland, Miss Weckerly. Third row Ray Burgermeister, Arnold Ledyard, Lyle Carr, Cyril Budik, Robert Ford, Estel Feeback, Wayne Farnsel, Duane Pifer, Roy Miller, James Rush, Howard Woodward. Absent Jerry Hudik, Robert Pate. First row, left to right: Luella Cruzen, honey Lou Jacob, Rosemary Gillen, Monica Schmitz, Rose Ann Miller, Delores Garcia, Arloa Stutzman, Second row: Mr. Pifer, Donald Bradish, Alberta Van Coppenolle, Elsie Caaba1, Mary Lou Taylor, Evelyn Loar, Jean Langenderfer, Fern Ries, Henry Va nd enbu s s c he • Third row: Robert Ries, Edward King, John Cannavan, John Zenk, Maynard Stutzman, Riohard Suchy, Jerry Griffin. fitfSWJAN NEWS President............. Vice President .... Secretary and Treasurer Advisor............... . Richard Suchy Honey Lou Jacob Mary Lou Taylor Nr. Pifer On September twenty-fourth a day came that we all dread- ed--Initiation Day I The girls wore pajamas, hair on curler% and high heel shoes. The boys wore short pants, bow ties, mismated knee-socks, and work shoes. During the day we were on our knee3 most of the time saying a pledge to our superi- or Seniors. In the evening, in spite of ghost halls, limberger- cheese facials, cold potato ice cream, eating worms, rolling rotten eggs across the floor and threats of taking us to the graveyard we all survived. Tho evoning was closed with re- freshments and dancing. To toll tho truth, wo all had fun. On Fobruary fourteenth wo sponsored a Valentine party for the four upper grades. Punch and cookies wore served. We concluded tho party by playing games and dancing. £V£NTr) AMD EIGHTH GKADE N£W: Eighth Grado President. . . Vico President Secrotary. . . Treasurer. . . Class Advisor. . .Marilyn Loar Joyce Sporloder . .Joe Nykodym •Betty Glockler . . .Mrs, Moyor Sovonth Grade President. . . Vice President Secrotary. . . Treasurer. . . Class Advisor. . . .Patsy McComb Victoria Bodrosian . Katherine Roisz . .Mary Ann Patek • . . .Mrs. Meyer . + The seventh and eighth grade had a Halloween party, October 2b, in the evening. Prizes were given to Jimmy Tip- ton for the hardest to guess; Joyce Sporloder, the prettiest dressed; and Lev is Cruzon, the ugliest. Games and refresh- ments were addod attractions of the evening. A gift oxchango on the afternoon of December 23 and fow gamos comprised our Christmas party. a During the aftomoon of February 14 we held a Valentine party. An exchango of valentines, games, and refroshmonts Oi pop, cookies, and ico cr. am. v oro tho main feat':’'- c the party. 7 i 8th GTQ.des First row, left to rights Mary Ann Patek, Patsy McComb, Marilyn Loar, Helen Albring, Pauline Burghardt, Katherine Riesz, Caroline Hints, Lorraine Trodwuy. Second rows Charles Snyder, Voyle Ledyard, Betty Jane Gleckler, Joyce Sporleder, Agnes Blaine, Mary Ann Hudik, Victoria Bedrosian, Donna Mae Bearss, Robert Gillen, Gale Carter, Lewis Crusen. Third rows Kenneth Farnsel, Jimmy Typton, Charles Van Coppenolle, Roy Hints, Robert Gerten, Robert Kortier, Lee Taylor, Joe Nykodyn, Raymond Herrick, John Hartell,. Mr. Stolts. Absents Donald Dickerson, Charles Demaline, Alice Crowell. r 0 EIRST SECOND GRADES Top row, left to right: Isabelle Stanton, James Colon, Thomas Albring, William Gleckler, Junior Funk, James Mohr, Gerald Tripp, Roger Boroff, David Albring, Donald Weis. Second row, left to right: Richard Murbach, RoycaStufe- man, Mary Louise Studenka, Dolores Feeback, Shirley Sebring, Bonnie Ferguson, Nancy Emerson, Jacquelene Duncan, BethSbdth, Thomas Pupos, Dick Wetmore. Bottom row, left to right: Sue Carol Komon, Arlene Nykodym, Wilma Welch, Ruth Hall, Irene Griosingor, Rose Marie Loar, Audrey Rush, Donna Hudik, Ila Ann Gleckler. Absent: Donald Crowell, Kenneth Crowell, Russel Burg- hart . THIRD EOURTH GRADES Top row, left to right: Lanny Gleckler, Ronald Enten- man, Richard Roznowski, Kenneth Garlick, George VanCoppen- olle, Billy Kortier, Jimmy Snyder, Karol Puppos, Norman Lcd- yard, Mike Puppos. Second row, left to right: Richard Labochcfski, Carl Funk, Carl Griesingor, Marguorito Glinka, Patty Cannavan, Shirley Koman, Alice Suchy, Marilyn Welch, Jimmy Tripp, Donald Doyle. Bottom row, left to right: Joann VanCopponolle, Charimo Santee, Shirley Herrick, Janice Colon, Sally Y etmoro, Torosa Garcia, Shirloy Braun. Absont: Floyd Crowell, Fred Labochefski. firm SIXTH GRADES Top row, left to right: Russell Sebring, Donald Burg- hart, Donald Boarss, John labochefski, Louis Garcia, Douglas Doylo, Eldcan Dennis, Gene Mulberry. Socond row, left to right: Frank Carter, Dorothy Trod- way, Laura Lou Champion, Shirloy Loar, Mary Ann Nykodym, Lois Kassen, Dolores Glinka, Ramon Hall, Mrs. Barnaby. Bottom row, loft to right: Lelah Jean Gleckler, Ruth Dunstan, Lora Belle ’Weis, Opal Hintz, Eva Lodyard, Vivian Welch, Carol Leo DeVerna. Absent: Charles Crowell, Ella Mulberry FIRST GRADE When We Grow Up 'When we grow up we want to be Helpful and good as you shall see. Doctors and nurses we'll always need. These children in those professions will lead: Rose Marie, Jacqueline, Ruth Elaine, Ila, Roger, and Tommy Albring. Arlene, Beth, Wilma, and Sue Think they will make Good little schoolmarms . Do you? An army man Tom Pupos would be, David says, The air corps for me l Says Donny with a mechanical mind, A nice garage for me I'll find. Tractors on our farm we'll ride, Say Russell and Royce with manly pride. While in an office Donna will work. She'll type and type and never shirk. When we grow up we're sure we'll be Helpful and good. Don't you agree? One little girl -with sparkling eyes of blue, Bonnie sat with Mary Louise. Then there were two. Two little girls with braids I see. Along came Shirley. Then there wore throe. Three little girls with smiles galore, Dolores came by. Then there were four. Four little girls, vory much alive, Ireno sat with them. Then there were five. Five busy girls, picking up sticks, Nancy camo to help. Thon thero were six. Six girls singing, My Blue Heaven , Up danced Audrey. Then there were seven. One husky boy, with hair of roddish hue, Richard joined Jerry. Then there were two. Two boys as happy as can be, Along camo Kenneth. Then thore were three. Throe boys cleaning up the floor, Billy camo to help. Then there wore four. Four busy boys like boes in a hivo, Jimmy Mohr camo. Thon there wore fivo. Five boys always up to tricks, Donald joined them. Thon there were six. Six boys counting to olevon, Dick started counting. Thon thero wero sevon. Seven good boys, never, nevar late, Jimmie Colon camo on time. Then there wero oight. Eight healthy boys, always feeling fine, Junior camo along. Then thero were nine. Seven nico girls and nino nice boys, All are in the second grade. Miss Stanton's little joys ! If Jimmy Tripp's airplanos ever fly They certainly will fill the sky. Can Ronald be a doctor wise By studying insects; bugs and flies? Karol draws tho big airplajaes Let others fly thorn, he's the brains. Fred for new and strange lands hunt3 In books, without leaving homo oven once. Jimmy Snydor rises the crops That everyone calls the Tops. Patty, her music is faithful to Her melodies are never blue. Teresa’s hobbies are few in number But she does admit 3he likes to slumber. Jnnice craves to dance a ballet she poises on her toes and then she’ll sway. George’3 aninal3 are really fine I think somo aay that'13 bo his line. As Billy exporiment3, he'll learn to try and try Perhaps he'll bo a scientist by and by. Sally and Marguerite sing and draw Soon they'll bo doing them without one single flaw. J?Qn r° happy girls but th°ir Givo us the wiggles For at the least excuse they burst into giggles. Making decorated cards is Charlene’s hobby I’ll hot her Faster cards will bo simply knobby”. Marilyn likos to cheer load , Sho's been doing it all wintor to run and jump about but Dad says now that’s out . GmSut0 Grandfathors to look through his treasures Carl, Dick and Aichard turn to whittling for their pleasures, iloyd and Norman play at farming from sun to sun Wnllo Carl roads vrhon choros are done. If hungry for rabbits see Donald Doyle Or Lanny if it is ducks you wish to broil. Kenneth v ith his new baby brother sponds his time or aothor, is busy around suppertime. “O now tho third and fourth as you can see Aro dovoloping hobbies to help thorn grow xnto worthwhile citizens lou vill all want to know Vivian Welch fJfTH SIXTH GRADES What We Want To Be In white caps and uniforms Dorothy and Dolores yearn to heal the sick. I’m sure their patients will be good and try to get well quick. Carol Lee hopes to be a movie star. She can take her lessons from Hedy Lamarr. John wants very much a marine to be. I guess he wants to see action across the sea. Ruth will design dresses and have a store. Perhaps she’ll have customers by the score. Vivian wants to carry God’s word across the soa. To teach others, as a missionary. Douglas likes to watch things grow. His farm will have many plants, row upon row. Ramon will fly an airplane, up in the air. You’ll find him in the pilots chair. Many will become what Russell will be. A farmer raising potatoes, up to your kneo. Louis would like an airplano to fly. Watch him pilot it up in the sky. Would you like to become the driver of a taxi? That’s what Donald Bearss says ho-’d like to bo. The work of detective is what Frank would like to do. Just so he has a magnifying glass and a clue. Being this will do no harm. Lcis will bo a school mnr'm. Charles says he will bo a bachelor. But the way he’ll make his living is boing a farmer. Donald Burghardt will be a policeman and wear a uniform of cobalt. But when he blows his whistle, all the oars will halt. Mary Ann wants to operate the telephone. But when the day is over, she-'ll ache in every bone. Laura Lou wants to bo a movie actress. And wear fancy hair-dos and fancy dress. And what would Shirley like to bo? Well, I would say a secretary. Lora Belle a teacher, too. But, 3ay, just wait 'til she gets through. Eldean shall design airplanes. Let him do it; he's got brains. Lelah would liko to join the Waves'. That's the kind of work she craves. Opc.l will make her house shine. I hope her cakes will turn out fine. Eva, around the house, doos work. Let’s hope she v ill never shirk. These boy- and girls as you can soo. Someday hope to help their country. IN LOVING VJLiVIore Of IVA LEDYAXD AMD NANCY ANN L£U BASKETBALL ARCHBOLD--Here Metamora started their 1943-44 basketball schedule by- playing Archbold at home. They had a much taller team and were ahead at the half, 18-16, but the Tigers stiffened their defense and came out on top, 27-24. Champion was high point man, scoring 12, while Bearss and Keith both colectod5 CHESTERFIELD--There Our next game was scheduled at Chesterfield. This was a sorry evening for the boys. They just couldn't hit the buck- et. Chesterfiold emerged with a C5-16 victory over the locals. Champion tallied 6, with Keith and Pattouw getting 5. FAYETTE--Here After this defeat, the boys really had blood in their eyes. Wo played Fayette at home, and the boys opened up with a 39-28 victory over a fast Fayotto team. Champion rang up 17, while Patteuw collected 12. This gave tho boys a littlo more encouragement. LYONS—Thoro Tho next game brought our old rival, Lyons. They wore reported to havo a good team, having won all their games to date, but Metamora was on the warpath, and they got a good start with a load of 19-12 at the half. The socond half they kept up the good work, and beat a tough Lyons team, 43-30. Bearss throw in 14 for the Orange and Black, with Champion and Pattouw getting 13 and 11, respectively. SYLVANIA--Hore Last year Sylvania had beaten us, so wc were out to beat them. They are a class A school, but that didn't bother tho boys. The scoro at tho half was 19-8, Metamora leading. The second half they duplicated the f«at, and whipped them, 38-16. SWAN TON—There Our next game was also a class A school. We were walking along good now, and we took a trip to Swanton. We piled up a 26-7 lead at the half, and the second team played part of the last quarter. The final score was, Metamora-39 Swanton-26. I BLISSFIELD--There The game wo were really looking forward to was the game •with Blissfiold. We wore schodulod to play them on New Years Eve. A largo crowd followod us to Blissfiold. They were reported to have a very good team, having beaten Adrian, but Metamora was not to bo beaten this night, for they grabbed a 19-11 lead at the half, and wont on to win, 35-21. The boys scored very evenly. Patteuw and Bearss both collected 8, Champion 7, Keith and Feoback 5 each. This was a very happy Now Yoars Eve for the varsity. FULTON—Here After Christmas vacation our first game was with Fulton. The boys must have eaten too much turkey for they just barely beat Fulton by two points. Fulton got a 12-3 lead the first quarter, and the boys had quite a time overcoming it, but they finally won 27-25. Champion tallied'9 for Metamora, while Patteuw scored 7. CHESTERFIELD—Here Our next game brought the only team that held a win over us, and we were out to make up for that. Chesterfield came over, and we were ready for them. Y e led at the half, and went in to win 34-24. Bearss raked in 17 for the Tigers . DELTA—There We then had 10 winnings, nine of which were consecutive, we went to Delta to try to make it 10 straight. The first quarter didn't look so good, but we led 24-16 at intermis- t:'ie boys really settled down, and trimmed Delta. i2 2b: Champion collected 16 for lfetamora., Keith and Bearss lo and 19, respectively. LYONS—Here We were next scheduled to entertain our good neighbors from the vest, namely Lyons. They were very angry at us for some reason - anyway, they vere out to upset us, but Lvons was never ahead in this ball game, the final score being' 2S- 23. xatteuw tallied 11, with Champion close behind with 10. FULTON—The ro Our next game was at lulton. We wore shooting for our 11 straight and twelfth of the season. This was too close a _ ulton was loading by two points, and were freezing the ball, when Champion stole it and tied the scoro. Tho game wont on a id Foubaek from ilotanora and Schmitz from Fulton collided, and tho roforoe called it a double foul, lust as the gun vent ol: . Both the boys sank thoir shots, and it -n overtime. Champion sank one for Llet-amora, and held lulton, winning 27-25. Boarss was high point man with 13, and Champion second with 10. HOLLAND—Horo Our next visitors were Holland. Holland had a good team but the Tigers wero having a pretty good night, and woA easily 43-30. Champion rolled in 13 for LfetLora, while Patteuw helped considerably by scoring 10. SWANT0N— Hero V e had two gamos schodulod with Swanton, and so tho next gamo was with them on tho local floor. It was a closer gamo than before, and the boys v e ro a little worriod for a v hilo although thoy led all tho way. Boarss got hot and startod throwing thorn in and lfetamora won their fourteenth gamo of the got a grind total of 18, v hilo Pattouw and Champion both collected 10. FAYETTE—There The next game was held at Fayette. We were just a little worried because of their smaller floor, but the 'Tigers came through once more to beat Fayette, 42-23. Champion piled up 16, while Bearss collected 11. This ended our scheduled sea- son. Final statistics..16 games played, 15 won, the last 14 being consecutive. A very splendid record boys. TOURNAMENT This year the County championship games were held at Delta High School. It was to be a double elimination affair, as it always had been. Metamora had high hopes of boing County champion because of their splendid record. For the first game, Metamora drew their old rival, Lyons. Metamora led 14-10 at the half, and went on to win their first gane of the tournament, 31-17. Keith was high point man for both teams with 11. Patteuw rollod in 9. Wc woro next schoduled to play the winner of tho Dolta- Fulton gome. Dolta upset tho Red Raiders , so wo playod them on a Saturday night. Delta had improvod a groat deal sinco wo had played them and they led 16-13 at intermission, but tho Tigers camo back to out-scoro thoir opponents in the last half, and won 34-29. Patteuw topped both teams with 11, Keith collected 9. This game advancod us to tho finals. Wc were to play Archbold Saturday afternoon for the ohnmpionship. This was a vory sorry day for Metamora. Thoy lost their first game, after having won 16 straight, to a fine Archbold toam. The boys just couldn't soom to connoct with the basket. Thoy were much taller, but tho Tigers had a very bad day losing to Archbold, 44-19. Hollingshead topped both teams with 19. Wo woro still in tho tournament, however, and woro schod- uled to play Pottisvillo that ovoning, but tho boys were not up to par, and Pcttisvillo also boat us, 37-27. Weber col- lecting 12 for the winners. Metamora was still third placo, and thoy roooivod the gamo ball. Individual scoring for Varsity: Champion.................207 King......... Bearss...................154 Taylor....... Patteuw................... Barba............. Keith....................122 Burgcrmoistor Fcoback.................. 39 Austin....... Points scored by Motamora 640 Opponents points 483 .6 6 5 .4 2 June Langenderfer Miriam Bedroslan Beatrice Stevens T Junior click Raymond Herrick, Maynard Stutsman, John Zenk. Second row: Mr. Pifer, Roy Hints, Robert Gerten, Joe Nykodym, Dale Pifer. ■ Base b(J I I ’ ' I First row, left to rights Kenneth Keith, Bill Champion, James King, Ray Burgenneister, Estel Feebaok, Raymond Austin, Norris Iffland. Second rows Mr. Pifer, Edward King, Lyle Carr, Jack Taylor, Edward Smith, Cyril Hudik, Melvin Thompson, Howard Woodward, Dale Pi fer. Absents Francis Bearss. jVI£TA jV!OK A BAND Following a ten weeks' summer vacation, the band assem- bled in September only to find that rohoarsals twice a woek v oro not sufficient. It thon went into effect that tho band was to moot every day. Tho periods wore rotatod so tho same class was not missed more than once a v eok. This system proved to bo very satisfactory. Tho band was composed of thirty-four members this yoar under the direction of Mr. Stoltz. Its main performance of the year was its contribution of marches and pop songs at the homo basketball games. v ® In combining all tho achievements of tho band through- out the year, a vory enjoy ible concert was presented for the public in March. Although many members of the band are graduating this the enrollment of nov members raikos tho band look verv fcvoreblo for noxt year. Firet row, eitting left James King, Donna Simon, James Rush, Joyoe Tredway. Second row, sitting lefti Jimmy Tipton, Lorraine Tredway, Luella Cruzen, John Cannavan, Robert Ford. First row, eitting right Richard Suohy, Helen Pospisil, Rose Muriel Doyle, Claudean Hints, Mary Lou Taylor� Second row, sitting right Natalie DeVerna, Frances Hudilc, Katheryn Riesz, Rose Hassen, Theresa Jaoob. Third row, sitting right Dva Herriolc, Harriet Woodring, Howard Woodard, Lee Taylor, Kenneth Keith. Standing, left to right Robert Kortier, Bob Smith, George Patteuw, Dawn Potter, Joyoe Mohr, Bill Champion, Winifred Qunn, Patsy McComb, Laura Lou Champion, Joan Zenk, Robert Gerten, Arola Stutsman, Marlyn Setzler, Mr. Stoltz� Tv ico a wook tho sound of flfty-sovon girls' voices blending together ochoos throughout tho hells. Tho appear- anco of those girls attired in foraals of pastol shades plus the beauty of thoir singing was a big hit at the concert. Tho Hiking Song and Tho Caissons Go Rolling Along? favorite songs of tho boys in gleo club, v ero thoir selec- tions for the spring concert. Tho frunilar sound of O'er Hill, O'er Dalo enchanted the audience. Winifrod Gunn and William Champion ara tho accompanists for tho glee clubs. Four instrumental onsemblos have boon organized this year. Throo of tiieso onsemblos; tho clarinet trio, sax trio, and clarinet qu .rtet, were represented at our spring concort. Tho trumpot trio, composed of Robert Ford, John Cannavan, and Luolla Cruzon, played at our Christmas program. Vocal ensembles represented in the spring concort wore a girls trio, girls octette, and a boys quartet. Mombors of the so instrumental and vocal onsemblos aro to bo commended on the fine work which was put forth on their part and Mr. Stoltz for his contribution to the success of their performance. First row, left to right: Claudean Hintz, Luella Cruz- en, Joyce Mohr, Dawn Potter, Delores Garcia, Arloa Stutzraan, Marvel Reno, Joan Zenk, Marilyn Setzler, Mareta Simpson, Mildred Studenka, Rose Hassen, Honey Lou Jacob, Rose Ann Mil- ler, Margaret Dunstan, Harriet Woodring, Uva Herrick, Mary Lee Carr, Winifred Gunn. Second row, left to right: Mr. Stoltz, Rose Muriel Doyle, Betty Kos, Mildred Nykodym, Betty Jane Snyder, Donna Wells, Fern Mario Rios, Vivian Hambrook, Miriam Bedrosian, Rose Mary Gillen, Cora Belle Iffland, Juno Langonderfor, Rita Eisol, Evelyn Stutzman, Rosomary Stutzman, Gladys Hambrook, Paulino Pato, Lillian Gillan, Joan Langendorfor. • Third row, left to right: Eleanor Nye, Natalie DeVerna, Elsie Cambal, Catherine Minich, Frances Hudik, Helen Pospis- il, Mary Austin, Evelyn Loar, Eileen Glanz, Beatrice Steven§ Rita Mossing, Dorothy Roback, Alice Ott, Theresa Jacob, Mary Lou Taylor, Angolono Loofflor, Donna Simon, Theresa Buck, Joanne Baker. First row, loft to right: Jerry Griffin, Norris Iff- land, Honry Vanderbuscho, Richard Suchy, Cyril Hudik, John Cannavan, Robort Smith, Raymond Mohr, Maynard Stutzman, Dalo Pifor, William Champion, Mr. Stoltz. Second row, loft to right: Howard Woodward, Estel Foo- back, Jamos King, Edward Smith, Jack Taylor, Robort Ford, Edward King, Jamos Rush, Duano Pifor, Wayne Farnsol, Ray Burgormeister, Molvin Thompson, Georgo Pattouw. First row, loft to right: Loo Taylor, Harriot Woodring, Uva Herrick, Joyco Mohr, Dawn Pottor, Natalio Dovorna, Claud- oan Hintz,Marilyn Sotzlor, Francos Hudik, Kolon Pospi3il. Second row, loft to right: Konnoth Koith, Roso Muriel Doylo, Mary Lou Taylor, Raymond Mohr, John Cannavan, Dalo Pifor, Eiloon Glanz, Rita Mossing, Thorosa Jacob, Winifrod Gunn, Bill Champion. CLUB C usic MIRROR STORY Each month a mimeographed magazine, The Metamora Mir- ror makes the deadline of the last Friday, leaving the staff breathless; already wearily pecking away on the next issue. Joyce Mohr, while faithfully fulfilling her duty as 31- itor has chewed up approximately one dozen assorted pencils and erasers belonging to Miss Weckerly. Typing erasers are much the worse for having been in the clutches of our Associate editor Rita Mossing, Assis- tant editors Gladys Hambrook end Joanne Baker, while Pro- duction editor Dawnie Potter and Reporters Harriot Vfoodring and Angclene Loefflcr stood by ready with LOTS of correc- tion fluid. '. hat little monoy was taken in was handled by Bill Champion and Jim King as Business Managers. Bill and Jim also had the dubious honor of peddling our finished product. Our capable Art editor, Helen Pospisil, kept pace with all tlio assorted holidays end special issues with illus- trations covering everything from Christmas to Sadio Hawkins Day. Most of tho hoadachos” of publishing a really news- worthy paper wore borne by our ally, Miss Norma Weckerly. To hor wc hand a montal orchid for all lier help and inspi- ration. One of tho most colorful, humorous, and enjoyable events of the school year took placo March 30, in tho halls of Lletomora. Yes, Sadie Hawkins Day rolled around again and this yoar, being leap year, provod even more successful than previous yoars. Tho halls were afloat with excitement throughout the day—each Dogpatchor getting a kick out of the other one’s costume. The big event took plc.cc in tho evening whon tho stu- dents, and their friends, assembled in tho auditorium for an ovuning of enjoyment. Tho program opened with Jim King, mas- ter of ceremony, summoning tho unrehearsed contestants up to the band stand for their contribution toward the evening's enjoyment. After many laughs over tho program, the sound of the dance band was heard and with tho helpful aid of our squaro danco caller, tho Lil Abners swung their Daisy Maes. In the course of tho evening, prizes were given for tho ton most characteristic of Dogpctch. The success of this party is credited to the committees who so ardently worked to mnko it a success. jVIIRROX First row, left to right: Harriet Woodring, Joyce Mohr, Rita Mossing, Helen Pospisil. Second row, left to right: James King, Joanne Baker, Gladys Hu brook, Angelene Loeffler, Miss Weckerly, Dawn Potter, Bill Champion. Absent: Theresa Jacob. jV)£T£OX First row, left to right: Miss Weckerly, Evelyn Stutz- man, Joyce Mohr, Helen Pospisil, Dawn Potter, June Langen- derfer. Second row, left to right: Harriet Woodring, Joanne Baker, Gladys Hambrook, Angelene Loeffler, Rita Mossing, Lola Snyder, Mary Austin, Donna Simon. Third row, left to right: George Patteuw, Pauline Pate, Claudean Hintz, Bill Champion, Marilyn Setzler, Uva Herrick, Joan £enk, James King. Absent: Theresa Jacob. ClefeoT T GOOD NEIGHBORS jj Good Neighbors' was the three-act comedy produced by the Senior class on the evening of April 14 in the Metamora auditorium. The plot concerned a couple of saintly sinners who landed in a small town and decided to take the citizens for a ride only to find at the end that the citizens had made unwilling Christians of them after they had been in- duced to help nearly everyone in need. The way all this worked out, and the romances and drama connected rith the ef- forts of the two crooks to do the town, only to wake up to the fact that they had been done , made it a very enjoyable and amusing play from beginning to end. Those taking part in the play were Agatha Brownlee, Margaret Dunstan; Irene, Angelene Loeffler; Cornelia Boggs, Evelyn Stutzmun; Mother Higgins, Helen Pospisil; Effie Tilsbury, Rita Mossing; Anna Thorne, Harriet Woodring; Ruth Norton, Cora Belle Iffland; Polly Tripp, Joyce Mohr; Janice Boyd, Eileen Glanz; Theodora Waterman, Mary Lee Carr; Samuel Kinsley, Jack Taylor; Merle Norman, Alex Barba; Bob Waterman, George Patteuw; Sheriff Barnes, Kenneth Keith; Tom, Bill Champion} director, Mrs. 'Otto Meyer. ASK ]£ ANomr Ask Me Another the three-act comedy was presented by the Juniors March 24. Joyce Martin, a young newspaper writer has invented a name by which she goes when writing her column for the Her- ald. She uses Marco as her sir name, because it sounds mys- terious. What happens when several Marco's appear, each claiming to be the real Marco, and how the real Marco dis- covers Mrs. Hammond's lost jewels was portrayed vividly by the Juniors under the direction of Miss Stewart. The play cast is as follows: Wilma Shepard, Uva Herrick; Mr. Gates, Raymond Mohr; Mrs. Snell, Gladys Hambrook; Harriet Hogan, June Langenderfer; Joyce Martin, Marilyn Setzler; Mike War- ren, James King; Joe Weber, Raymond Austin; Eloise Archer, Joyce Mortemore; Mrs. 0, B. Hammond, Joanne Baker; Frank Syl- vester, Melvin Thompson; Marco, Richard Roback; Shorty Cass, Robert Drennen. SENIOR PLAY i. First row, left to right: Harriet Woodring, Dawn Pot- 0 oik stne !?na°arler’ tersaret Dunsta ' «7 Carr, Second row, left pisil. Jack Taylor, Glanz, Mrs. Meyer. to right: Evelyn Stutzman, Helen Pos- Kenneth Keith, Rita Mossing, Eileen Third row, left to George Patteuw. right: Bob Smith, Jack Taylor, Absent: Alex Barba, Joyce Mohr. JUNIOR PLAY First row, left to right: Joanne l SetzlerLangenderfer, Gladys Hambrook, Baker, Joyce Morte- Uva Herrick, Mari- Second row, left to right: tin, James King, Riqhard Roback, son. ’ Miss Stewart, Raymond Aus- Raymond Mohr, Melvin Thomp- First row, left to rights Estel Feeback, Ray Burgermeister, Melvin Thompson,. Lyle Carr, Sam Griffin, Vernon Mckunn, Wayne Farasel, Norris Iffland. Second rows Mr Burris, Edward Smith, John Zenk, Cyril Hudik, Robert Ford, Herbert Bettinger, Arnold Ledyas-d, Edward King. Third rows Robert Ries, Donald Bradish, IXsane Pifer, Richard Robaok, Ro Miller, Henry Vandenbussohe, Jerry Griffin. Absents Robert Drennan, Lorence Mulberry, Jerry Hudik, Robert Pate f. f. A FACTS THE YEAR In Dacemter we had an F. F. A. Banquet in which all of our mothers and fathers were invited to attend. Ai enjoyable time was had by all. The program for the evening consisted of two movies, two songs, and a trumpet solo. We have had two skating parties this year--both at the Hilltop skating rink. Our parties were supported widely by members of the school body. The main purpose in having these parties was to afford a good time for our 'fellow classmen and their friends, and from all reports, our purpose was ful- filled. We now have a pest war on. It started March 1 and will continue until April 1, 1944. The boys are divided in- to two sides—the Ohio boys and the Michigan boys. The side that looses has to give a party for the winning sido. In farm shop this year, wo have repaired machinery, bufit hog houses, chicken nests, feeders, and practically every- thing concerning the poultry business. The F. F. A. boys also sent samples of their father’s soil to Columbus to be tested for lime, potash, and calcium nitrogen. The test proved to be very satisfactory. All these activities and undertakings, most of which have been successful, were under the helpful guidance of Mr, Burris. It Is to him that we credit what success we may have obtained. MEMBERS: Richard Roback Melvin Thompson Bob Drennan Sam Griffin Edward Smith Vernon McMunn Herbert Bettinger Robert Pate Jerry Griffin Henry Vandonbussche Robert Ries Robert Ford Roy Miller Duane Pifor Lyle Carr Edward King Norris Iffland Jerry Hudik Don Bradish Ray Burgormeister Estol Feeback Arnold Ledyard John Zonk Wayne Farnsel Cyril Hudik President....................Sam Griffin Vico President...Melvin Thompson Secretary..............Lyle Carr Reporter.....................Bob Drennan Treasurer..........Vernon McMunn C o C Popular 8e r Dressed tJ« %C tH2«T«s ContesT' June Langenderfer James King Staff First row, left to rights Joyce Sporleder, June Lan enderfer, Mary Lee Carr� Second row: John Zenk, Eileen Glanz, Raymond Mohr i ' SCHOOL C L£ND£X September October November December January February March April May 7—School begins. 24— Freshman initiation. 15--Electronic film. 23— Senior pictures taken. 27- -Halloween party sponsored by Juniors. 11—Vacation for Armistice Day. 15—Junior rings arrived. 19—We beat Archbold here. 25— We were defeated by Chesterfield there. 24— -Thanksgiving vacation. 25— Still off for Thanksgiving. 28— Back to school. More grind. 3--Fayette was defeated here. 10—We beat Lyons there. 14—Sylvania was defeated here. 17—Played Alumni and lost. 21— Beat Swanton there. 22— Santa Claus at Engine house. 23— Christmas program in afternoon. 24— Christmas vacation. 31—Beat Blissfield there. 3— Back to school. 4— More grind. 7—Fulton was defeated. 14—Chestorfiold beaten here. 17- -Semoster exams. 18- -Moro exams. Boat Delta there. 21— Lyons was beaten hero. 25— Boat Fulton thoro. 28—Holland beaten here. 4—Swanton beaten here. 10— Representative from Defiance College came. 11- -Beat Fayette there. 17 —Tournament. 19- Tournament. 22— Off for Washington's birthday. 23— Tomato meeting for tomato growers. 26— -Tournament. 3— Music Festival. 11—Movie, Ghost Breakers . 24— -Junior Play, nAsk Me Another 28—Red Cross Benefit Party. 30— Sadie Hawkin’s Day. 31— Movie, Our Town . l--Baskotball Banquet. 14—Senior Play, Good Neighbors 4— Junior-Senior Reception. 14— Baccalaureate Services. 15— Seniors get out. 18- -Examinations begin. 19— Still examinations. Commencement. 22—School out. ALUMNI IN TH£ £WI C£ Theodore Barba...............Army Albert J. Barnaby............Army Wayne Barnaby................Army Wayne Bigbee........Coast Guard M. E. Brodbeck.....Coast Guard Raymond Carr..........Air Force Abel Cartwright...........Marines Bert Cartwright..............Navy '.Valter L. Churchill. .Air Force Robert Cole.............Army Orville Cramer...............Army Miles Crockett........Air Force Robert Demaline..............Army Raymond Donahue..............Army William Donahue..............Army Wilson Drennan...............Army Wendell Emerson..............Army Raymond Entenman......Air Force Jack Farough.................Army Clifford J. Fillinger........Army Dorothy Ford........Cadet Nurse Harold Gillen..........Navy John Gormley.................Navy James Guthrie................C.O. Raymond Has sen..............Army William Keckert...........Navy Robert G. Herrick....Air Force Bernard Iff land.............Army Burdette Iffland.........Army Eldin Irwin.........Coast Guard Otto Jessen................ Army Alton Xinnamon...............Army Harold Langenderfer..........Army Donald Leader................Army Alton Loer............Air Force Robert Loar...........Air Force Bernard Loeffler.............Navy C . F . Malone...............Navy Joseph Malone................Navy L. T. Malqne.................Navy Herbert Mitchell.............Army Dean Mohr....................Army Grover Mohr...........Air Force Jerry Mohr............Air Force Menard Mossing...............Army Vorlin Natter................Army 'William Natter..............Army Joe Olman..................Army Martin Patek...............Army Franklin Pifer.............Army Wayne Place................Army Mayo Rardin................Army John D. Rice...............Army John M. Rice..........Air Force Norman Ries................Army Wesley P. Ries........Air Force Clarice Rosenbrock.Cadet Nurse Roger J. Russell...........Army Merlin Scheuer.............Army Charles Shaffer.......Air Force John C. Simon....... .Seabees Robert 'Simon..............Army William Simon...........Seabees Edward Siwecki........Air Force Leland Snyder...........Seabees Maynard Snyder.............Army William I. Snyder..........Army Leslie Stasa...........1. .Army Charles Stutzman......Air Force Gerald Stutzman.......Air Force Warren Tipton............ Army Marjorie Tredway.........Marino Darrell Watkins............Navy Richard Wells..............Navy Claud Woodring.............Army LeRoy Miller...............Navy Arthur Drennan.............Army Karl Bottinger.............Army Harold Mossing.............Navy Killed In Action: Arthur Klump James Suchy Honorably Discharged: Dana Linehan Lawrence Netcher Viola Pifer Donald K. Porter Edward Smith II CLASS Of I J -fu Marian Hassen Lois Hartell Lillian Pinkelman Rosemary Rush Charles Shaffer Joe Wayne Olman Dick Wells Jerry Mohr Marilyn DeVerna Frances Stasa Dorothy Ford Betty Irwin Gerald Stutzman Calvin Knight Marvin Fike Alan Benfer Marian Keith Helen Downer Bordner Luva Mae Addleman Myra Reister Mary Cambal LeRoy Miller Calvin Tietz Fhyllis Baker Simon Virginia Dickerson Pickford Sarah Garcia Alberta Netcher Bowers Marguerite Witt Braun Gerald Simon Bridget Gillen Donald Miller War work University Office work University Air Force Army Navy Air Force University Govt. Ord. Worker Cadet Nurse Office work Air Force University Farming War work War work Housewife College Commercial Bank War work Navy Farming Housewife Housewife Cadet Nurse Housewife Housewife Farming Office work Farming Toledo, Ohio Bowling Green Toledo, Ohio Miami Alabama A.P.O. San Francisco Norfolk, Va. California Dennison Toledo, Ohio Flower Hospital Toledo, Ohio Colorado Ohio State Ogden Center Toledo, Ohio Adrian, Michigan Ogden Center Siena Heights Adrian, Michigan Adrian, Michigan Chicago, Illinois Metamora, Ohio Metamora, Ohio Jasper, Michigan Flower Hospital Swanton, Ohio Blissfield, Michigan Swanton, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Richfield, Ohio MA rJA’S Ksnny K: Well, Bill, your sister is going to marry me! How's that for news? Bill C: Huh! Are you just now finding that out? Captain: Now v.’hat do you suppose I held my hand out for? Vernon M: Haven't the slightest idea. Often do it myself. Don't they teach you to salute in your company? roared the general to George P., who passed him without saluting. Yes, sir,” replied George. Then why didn't you salute? Vie 11, sir. was the candid reply, I didn't want to attract any more attention than I had to because I ain't supposed to be out here without a pass. Barber: Haven’t I shaved you before? Alex B: No, I got thoso scars from arguing with Angolone. Donna S: '‘x wander if I'll; be remembered when I'm old and focblel Rita M: ,' hy deariei of course you are.11 Evelyn S: Have you a circulating library?” Salesman: No, but wo have some nice revolving bookcases. Francis B: I could danco on like this forever. Mary Loo: Oh, don't bo a pessimist; you'll improve, Sem G: 3d Smith wont to sleep in the bath tub last night aid loft tho water turned on. Horb B: Didn't he get drowned? Sam: No, he sleeps with his month open. Miss Stowart: Narao three articles containing starch. Lola S: Two cuffs and a collar. Mr. Pifor: Givo an example of wasted energy. Harriot: Tolling a hair raising story to a bald-headed man. Joyce Mohr: Why do the poets say it is bottor to havo loved and lost than not to have lov d at all? Bob: Becauso that's a case where you win when you loso. 3ill C: Next time you dance with that higlistopping gigolo, toll him to stop kir.sing you'. Marilyn S: Tell him yourself. He's a perfect stranger to mo. Mary A: What counts in your business, my good man? Taxi drivor: Tho meter, lady. HA HA'S The Judge looked stern: Have you ever been In Court before? he askod. Jack T: Yes, sir. In what suit? inquired the nan on the bonch. Tho samo one I've got on, rcturnod Jack. Cora Bolle: It was lovo at first sight, Lillian G: First sight of what? His bank roll? Buroau of Missing Persons: Hello, Mr. Burris. The boys just brought in a woman who fits tho description of your missing wife. Mr. Burris: Is that so? tlhat has she to say? Bureau: Not a word. Mr. Burris: Not a word? Listen, ny friend, that's not I'.J wi fo you' vc found Betty S: Whc.t are you scared about? My dog won't eat you'. Claudoan H: Oh, no? Woll, what's he trying to do now--------- tasto no? Jim K: I think youfro. the most beautiful girl in tho world. Juno L; Oh, you'd say so, oven if you didn't think so. Jim K: Wall, you'd think so, oven if I didn't say so, so we'' ro oven. Bob S: How cono yo' all call yor new friend, 'Bermuda oni- on'? Vivian: Causo he's jus' so big an' strong. Helon P: Who was the first invontor? Margarot D: jAlam. Helen P: How como? Margaret: Ho suppliod the parts for tho first loud spoaker. Korb B: Is that lipstick hard to get off? Roso H: Find out for yoursolf. Botty Jano: Does your husband have a don? Biloon G: Ho doesn't ncod ono, ho grov ls in ovory room in tho houso. Freda: What if Konnoth didn't pass? Ho only missod up in ono subject'. And in that, he's just like Washington and Lincoln. Albert: How do you account for that? Froda: He wont down in history. Mr. Stoltz: How many kinds of wood aro used in making a match? Jack T: Two kinds. Ho-v ould and sho-would. £■■■ ■ - 5 w 2 •• - i + - ± -0 -• J . • ' ‘ fmZ 54- V r r y' ■- 'S- Jwr. • I A- -7j - 0, 045 -1'-. v- 52Snr5 t vr. ' ■ rfL SLjn '■ mx - , . ■r'-m |L . J s ■•� r j£ X «C.MC -. 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