Miamisburg High School - Mirus Yearbook (Miamisburg, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1943 volume:

mrww , .. -, - - LA I ' N Q- f '13 4 ws V 'W-yur' 65J6i,? ki ' J ,ff , bb 2e04,yv,zZJJ2pM,u' 9? QW 'I' 7 ,f 1- fn -xl The 1943 M I RU Published Annually by THE GRADUATING CLASS of MIAMISBURG HIGH SCHOOL MIAMISBURG, OHIO With Respect HAS been the custom ot each graduating class to dedicate its issue oi the Mirus to someone Who, in its opinion, has been oi great value in helping them along the road oi education. We, the class of 43, have unanimously voted to so dedicate this issue to our retiring superintendent, Mr. Harrison V. Bear. Mr. Bear has left behind him an enviable record written indelibly in the history oi the Miamisburg Schoolsy one of which he can justly be proud. Therefore We, the senior class ot l943 dedicate this Mirus to Mr. Bear--a humble token ot our ap- preciation to him tor his fine record ot services rendered us and our community. To You The Mirus has gone patriotic! Our copper plates have gone to war. Hence the dearth of pictures in this, the 1943 edition ot the Mirus. This edition was compiled and published under very critical conditions. Early in the year it was almost abandoned. However, rather than leave a recordless year, the staii finally decided to see what they could produce in the way of a picture- less edition. So, a bit haltingly, but nevertheless proudly we give you, the Undergraduates, the Mirus and its tradition, in the hope that in future years there will be no conditions which demand the sparing use of materials-May the next issue be a post- war one! M irus Staff Richard Koch . ..... .. , Iohn Becker ...,,,......,r. .. Carolyn Lenz ............... Shirley Frierrnood Catherine Haley ..,,.. Georgia Page ........ . . Marie Powell ............. Lewis Cluxton ........,. Gail Butt ............,....... Ioan Lambert .......,.., ........ Frances Thomas ...i,...... Milton Good .......,........ Dorothy Lahman .... . .... . Geraldine Schott . Miss Carr .....,,............... . Mr. Millard .,..........,., , ...Editor Associate Editor ....., .............. . , .Classes . Classes , Classes Activities Activities Activities T ......, .... S ports ,.,.......,.,.. Sports .. Features Business Business .. Business Editorial Adviser ...Business Adviser Bourd of Education MR. GOOD MR. RICHARDS MR. LUTZ lames R. Good President Raymond A, Woods Vice President Lawrence Richards Lon C. Lutz Athletics Clifford A. Gebhart Lon C. Lutz Property Clifford A. Gebhart Lawrence Richards Ianitors Raymond A. Woods Transportation l esse M. Shaffer Clerk-Treasurer Mr. WOODS MR. GEBHART MR. SHAI-'PER fal- Franklin M. Young Principal Mr. Franklin M. Young has completed fourteen years oi service in Miamisburg High School. The last six years he has been principal. Mr. Young attended Otterbein College where he received his Bachelor ot Science Degree. He then attended Ohio State University where he acquired his Master of Arts Degree. He has taught Chemistry, Algebra, besides doing his duties as principal, Where he has acquired the lasting friendship of all with Whom he has come in contact. He has been helpful to all organizations within the school. Mr. Young has been promoted to Superintendent ot Schools in Miamisburg and we Wish him the success which he procured as a member of the faculty and as principal. -5- The Teaching Staff Mr. Henry Blowney received his Bachelor ot Science degree at Miami University and also attended the University ot Michigan. He taught sociology, economics, guidance, history, and was Assistant Coach and Attendance Officer. He was responsible tor the increased activity of the Hi-Y club. Mr. Blowney enlisted in the United States Navy and is now stationed at Great Lakes Training Station. Mrs. Bresher is now teaching Spanish which is a new course here. Vtfith her as sponsor, the Spanish Club has spent many entertaining hours. Mr. George Brinck attended University ot Illinois where he received his Bachelor ot Science degree. He acquired his Master of Arts degree at Columbia University. He was director ot physical education and health. Mr. Brinck directed the Iunior High Basketball Team, the Intramurals and the Golt team. At present he is in the American Red Cross and is stationed in Florida. Miss Ella G. Carr attended Ohio Wesleyan where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she received her Master ot Arts at Ohio State. Miss Carr teaches English and assists the Mirus Stait. Mr. Ioe Dimatteo received his Bachelor of Science degree at Miami Uni- versity. History, printing, geography and hygiene are the subjects Mr. Dimatteo teaches. He is also Basketball and Track Coach. Miss Mary Garster attended University of Dayton, Ohio University, Kent State and College ot Music ot Cincinnati. At present she teaches English, history, sociology and is a Libraria Sponsor. Mrs. William Dunlap teaches English, civics, and vocal music. She received her Bachelor ot Music at Southeastern Louisiana College. Miss Ruth Harrod graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Miss Harrod teaches vocal music and English and now has charge of the Band. Mr. Lester Heistand received his Bachelor ot Science at Heidelburg College and his Master of Arts at Miami University. Agriculture, general science, geography and business practice are the subjects he teaches. 'Miss Helen Herboltzheirner procured her Bachelor of Science Degree at Ohio State University. Miss Herboltzheimer has charge of home economics and is the Grail Girl Sponsor. Miss Lola Dell Iennings received her Bachelor of Arts from Otterbein College and attended Ohio State University. Miss Iennings teaches English, arithmetic, public speaking, penmanship, and is Thespian and Girl Reserve Sponsor. . iumisburg igh School Miss Mary Louise Karstaedt graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She teaches Latin, reading, spelling and she is Sponsor of the Latin Club. Miss Helen Kimmel attended University ot Michigan, Wittenberg College and Ohio State University and received her Bachelor of Science at Bliss College. Miss Kimmell teaches commercial subjects and is the Blue and White Sponsor. Mr. Victor Klein has his Bachelor of Science from Miami University and his Master of Arts from Ohio State University. He teaches pre-induction machines and mathematics and is Golf Coach. Mr. Alfred Millard received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Miami University. He teaches Aeronautics, pre-induction shop, industrial arts, photography, mechanical drawing and is the Mirus Sponsor. Mr. Ray Otto teaches History and Industrial Arts. He is football and baseball coach. Mr. Otto attended Purdue and graduated trom Denison with a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Don Peifler studied at University ot Dayton and Miami University where he acquired his Bachelor of Science Degree. He taught Vocal and Instrumental music, geography, vocations, hygiene and led the Band. He was inducted into the Armed Forces this spring and is now stationed at Patterson Field. Mr. David Pence received his Bachelor ot Science at Capital University. He teaches physics, biology, pre-induction electricity, general mathematics and is Tennis Coach. Miss Helen Reed attended Wilmington College and Colorado, Wisconsin and Miami Universities Where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. Miss Reed teaches English, has charge ot the Library and is the Sponsor of Libraria. Mrs. George Schaefier teaches geography, guidance and history. Mrs. Schaeffer graduated from Western College. Mrs. Ioe Schmidt teaches history, penmanship and arithmetic. She gradu- ated from Miami University Teachers College. Mrs. Ioe Schmidt also attended Tulane and Columbia. Mrs. Grace V. Traxler studied at Findlay College and Ohio State where she received her Bachelor ot Science degree. Miss Traxler's subjects are physical education, health, civil government and history. She is Girl Scout Leader and Sponsor of G. A. A. -7.. e Class of 1943 As we look back over our four years of high school, we first think of our freshman year. Our leaders that year were: lohn Wagner, president: Bill Bennet, vice president, and Miriam Kaylor, secretary-treasurer. We presented on March 4, 1940 a one-act play called A Laugh in the Dark. The cast consisted of Iohn Becker as lasper Morley: Donald Rhodes as Lawyer Fitzhugh: Bill Van Zant as Phillip Morley: Dick Koch as Iobias Noggle: Virginia Graham as Becky Noggle: Betty Reed as Clarabelle: Shirley Friermood as Agatha: Virginia Haven as Abigail: Wilbur Wead as Magnolia and as stage manager, was Iohn Vtfagner. The scene was the home of Iasper Morley with the Morley family gathered to hear the reading of the will. All were present, but Phillip: although he enters before the will is read. After the will is read, the Lawyer tries to give away the picture of Iasper Morley tbelieyed deadl. No one will take it but Phillip, and he finds stocks and bonds of great value hidden in it. The lights go out. When they are turned on lasper Morley appears. He gives the money to Phillip for being a dutiful son. In the sophomore year we felt a little more at home. Our leaders for this year were: lohn Becker, president: Allen Eagle, vice president: Dorothy Lahman, secretary-treasurer. We chose for our play this year Dates Incorporated. Theyrnembers of this production were: Virginia Graham, Miriam Kaylor, Donald Rhodes, Dorothy Lahman, Charlotte Whitman, Red Gebhart, Lewis Cluxton, Iohn Becker, and Bill Van Zant. Iohn Powell was stage manager, and Marie Powell was prompter. Two down, two to go! We started out in the usual junior fashion selling pencils and stickers. Iohnny Powell had the big job of president this year while Bill Walker was vice president and Phyllis Weidner, secretary-treasurer. Our big thrill came when we presented our three-act play, Ignorance is Bliss. Virginia was portrayed by Virginia Graham: Robert, Lewis Cluxton: Henry, Earl Van Ho: Ernest, Iohn Becker: Bonny, Virginia Haven: Kenneth, Richard Koch: Stuart, lim Coyner: Tiny, Wilbur Wead: Amelia, Marilyn Kerrick: Phyllis, lerry Schott: Carolyn, Miriam Kaylor: Miss Marshall, Dorothy Lahman: Miss Larson, Marie Powell and Louise, Vivian Wead. Publicity was handled by Bob Barleit, Frances Thomas, Betty Reed, Georgia Page. Kenny Early, Shirley Friermood, Bud Yarnell, and Carolyn Lenz took care of properties. Says Goodbye Robert, a second Henry Aldrich, was having trouble raising money enough to take his best girl to the Senior Prom. A new girl came to Central High and made Robert forget the speech contest he had entered as a means of raising his money. When he recovered from this shock, he had just enough time to get into other predicaments. Now comes the final year which is always the best. It was, as are all Senior years, packed full of fun. Iohn Becker was our leader this year: Lewis Cluxton, vice president, Milton Good, treasurer, and Shirley Friermood, secretary. The outstanding people of the class of 43 in grades were: Barbara Arend, Herbert Brawn, Iohn Becker, Allen Eagle, Lee Emert, Shirley Friermood, Cather- ine Haley, Miriam Kaylor, Dick Koch, Dorothy Lahman, Wanetta Leiter, Carolyn Lenz, Bob Lightcap, Georgia Page, Marie Powell, Ernest Hockey and Ierry Schott. Our sponsors for this year were Miss Reed and Mr. Heistand. We chose for our class colors Navy blue and gold. Fight til Victory was our patriotic Motto and the Talisman rose was the Class Flower. Various tests and contests were taken throughout the year. First came the Senior Intelligence Tests. These were held Ianuary 15th. On April 2nd the Senior boys took Army and Navy, V-12 tests. Five girls were chosen from the class to take part in the D. A. Ft. citizenship contest. Marie Powell was high. Next were the Senior Scholarship Tests. Herb Brawn and Allen Eagle both were high in this. The class of 43 is very proud of some of the members of its class that have joined Uncle Sam's armed forces. They are: Grayson Conway, George Ribarian, Iesse Sams, Lowell Shaiiord, Vernon Simonton, Fred Switzer, William Walker, Milton Weidle, and lim Doughty. A Senior Assembly was held May l8th. The Senior Class then cut up and showed oft in front of the student body. The last week was just crammed full of excitement. It started out with the Iunior-Senior Reception which was on Friday night, May 2lst. It was held at the Wishing Well in Centerville. Sunday, May 23rd was Baccalaureate. The Senior Prom was held on Monday night, Tuesday night was Class Night, Wednesday was the Picnic and then Commencement where we received our diplomas. Our exercises were held at Harmon Field on Thursday night, May 27th. On Friday night we became members of the alumni. Now we are out to help this war-torn world and to improve ourselves. with BARBARA AREND ELMER BALL MARY BALLINGER ROBERT BARLETT MYRA IO BARTON IOHN BECKER WILLIAM BENNETT HERBERT BRAWN GAIL BUTT LEWIS CLUXTON IAMES COYNER GLEN DOTY IAMES DOUGHTY KEITH DUNKER ROBERT DUTCHER ALAN EAGLE KENNETH EARLY LEE EMERT SHIRLEY FRIERMOOD ROBERT E. GEBHART Pl COCHENOUR-LENZ. LTD. Complete Insurance Service 68 South Main ..1g... and press BARBARA AREND Girl Reserves 3, 45 Grail Girls l, 25 Librarian 2, 3, 45 Sub. Deb 45 Girls Chorus 25 Miami Scholarship 35 National Honor Society. MYRA IO BARTON Glee Club l, 25 Girl Reserve 3, 45 Libraria 3. GAIL BUTT Football 3, 45 Golf I, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Track 1, 45 Basketball 15 Basketball Mgr. 25 Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 1, 25 Buckeye Boy's State 35 National Athletic Scholarship Society 35 Treas- urer Band 35 Boys' Chorus 15 National Honor Society. IAMES DOUGHTY ELMER BALL Football 1, 2, 45 Track l5 Base- ball l5 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4. IOHN BECKER Football 2, 3, 45 Golf 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 3, 45 Libraria 3, 45 Student Council 2, 3, 45 Student Council Treasurer 25 Student Council Play 25 Miami Scholarship Team 2, 35 Mirus Staff 45 Boys' State Alternate 35 Class President 2, 45 Thes- pian Dramatic 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Class Plays 1, 2, 3, 45 National Honor Society. LEWIS CLUXTON Sophomore Play5 lunior Play: Senior Play5 Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football l, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Basket- ball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Base- ball 2, 35 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Thes- pian 3, 45 Class Vice President 45 Mlrus Staff 4. KEITH DUNKER Hi-Y 3, 45 Intramural Football l, 25 Intramural Baseball 1, 25 Intramural Basketball l, 2, 35 Brass Sextett 2, 35 Miami Music Contest 2, 35 Columbus Music Contest 25 Military Drill 45 Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra l, 2, 3. KENNETH EARLY LEE EMERT Miami Scholarship Test 25 Band l, 2, 35 Libraria 3, 45 Intramural Basketball 2, 45 Hi-Y 45 Senior Scholarship 45 Iunior Class Play 35 Science National Honor Society. Club 35 Basketball Reserve 3. MARY BALLINGER ROBERT BARLETT G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 After School Sports l, 2, 3. Basketball l, 2, 35 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 15 Tennis 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 45 Blue and White l,,2, 3, 4. WILLIAM BENNETT HERBERT BRAWN Vice President 15 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Basket- ball 15 Intramural Baseball l, 25 Intramural Football 1, 2, 45 Football 35 Baseball 3, 45 Military Drill 4. I IM COYNER Miami Music Contest 2: Band l, 2, 35 Orchestra 15 Iunior Play5 Boys' Chorus 3. BOB DUTCHER Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 35 Intramural Football l, 2, 3, 45 Intramural'Baseball 15 Track 45 Military Drill 4. SHIRLEY FRIERMOOD Chorus l, 2, 35 Girl Reserves 3, 45 Grail Girls l, 25 Girls' Athletic Association l, 2, 3, 45 Libraria 3, 45 Thespian 3, 45 Class Secretary 45 Miami Scholarship Team 25 Class Play 1, 45 Student Council 35 Blue and White l, 25 Mirus 45 Student Council Play 25 Na- tional Honor Society. Hi-Y 45 Military Drill 4. GLEN DOTY Football Manager 2, 3, 45 In- tramurals l, 2, 3 45 Baseball 3, 45 Military Drill 4. ALAN EAGLE Libraria 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Libraria Treasurer 35 Science Club 35 Class Vice President 25 Miami Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 45 National Honor Society. ROBERT GEBHART Golt l, 2, 35 Intramural Base- ball 1, 2, 35 Intramural Basket- ball l 2, 45 Track 15 Play I5 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 I-Ii-Y 25 State High School Golf Finals 35 Military Drill 4. Courtesy ol . . . GEBHI-lRT'S FOOD MARKET 5 S. Main Their with in the MARIAN GENGLER LOUISE GINTER MILTON GOOD Grail Girls 1, 2, G. A. A. l, Libraria 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Chorus 4. Chorus l, 2, 3, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Libraria 3. Football 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, Track 1, 4, Baseball 2, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Vice Presi- dent 4, Senior Class Treasurer, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Mirus Statt 4, Blue and White Staff 3, Intra- mural Baseball mural Football Glee Club 2, Drill 4. 1, 3, Intra- l, 2, Boys' 3, Military CATHERINE I-IALEY VIRGINIA HAVEN FRANK HERMAN Chorus 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. l, 2, Grail Girls l, 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Girl Reserve Cabinet 4, Blue and White 1, 2, 3, 4, An American Legion C o n t e s t Winner 3, Mirus Start 4. MIRIAM KAYLOR Class Secretary-Treasurer l, Grail Girls l 2, Grail Girl Treasurer l, Student Council 2, Student Council Play 2, Chorus 2, 3, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. President 4, Girls Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Miami Schol- arship Team l, 2, 3, Thespian 3, 4, Thespian Play 3, Libraria 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Senior Scholarship Test 4, D. A. R. Citizenship Test 4: National Honor Society. RICHARD KOCH Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Class Play 1, 3, Li- braria 3, 4, Miami Scholar- ship Team 1, 2, 4, Intramural Football 1, 2, 4, Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Intra- mural Baseball l 2, 3, 4, Intra- mural Golf l, 2, Miami Musical Contests 1, 2, 3, Viking Col- legians 1, 2, 3, Miamisburg Varieties 3: Science Club 3, Legion State Essay Award 3, Mirus Start Editor 4, Senior Scholarship Team, Track 4, National Honor Society. WANETTA LEITER Girl Reserves 3, Miami Schol- arship Shorthand 3. Grail Girls l, 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Thespian 4, Libraria 3, 4, Freshman Play, Iunior Play, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Football l, 2, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, Intramural Baseball 2, 3, Track 4, Military Drill 4. MARILYN KERRICK WILLIAM KESSEN MOSSIE LEE KIDWELI. Girl Reserve l, 2, 3, Dramatics Club, Lincoln Iunior High School, G. A. A., Stivers High School, Iunior Play, Oxford Scholarship Contest. Intramurals 1, 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Waco, Kentucky-President of Freshman Class, Secretary ot Sophomore Class, High School Play 1, Home Ec. Pay 1, 2, Trio 2, Glee Club 1, 2. M. H. S.-Triple Trio 3, Blue and White 3, Glee Club 3, Senior Play 4: Girl Reserves 4, Oxford Scholarship Con- test 3. DOROTHY LAHMAN IOAN LAMBERT ROBERT LAMBERT Grail Girls 1, 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Chorus 1, Libraria 3, 4, D. A. R. Contest, Sophomore Treasurer, Iunior Play, Senior Play, Sophomore Play, Mirus Staff, Spanish Club, Girl Re- serve Cabinet 3, National Honor Society. Grail Girls l, 2, Grail Girl Cabinet 1, 2, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Girl Reserves Cabinet 3, G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, Mirus 4. CAROLYN LENZ ROBERT LIGHTCAP Grail Girls 1, 2, Girl Scouts l, 2, Blue and White 2, 3, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Mirus 4, Senior Service Scouts 4, Property Manager Senior Play 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, Band l, Z, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, Hi-Y 4, Military Drill 4. Football l, 2, 4, Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 4, Track 4. EDNA MAE MOYER Germantown-Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, Glee Club l, 2, 3, Class Secretary 1, Operetta l, 2, 3, Cheerleader 2, 3, Class Play 3, Scholarship 1, 3. Centerville -Class Secretary 4, Cheer- leader 4, Athletic Council 4. M. H. S.-Senior Class Play 4, Girl Reserves 4. BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS ..12.. 'utur MARIAN GENGLER LOUISE GINTER MILTON GOOD, IR. VIRGINIA GRAHAM CATHERINE HALEY VIRGINIA HAVEN FRANK HERMAN WALTER HIPPLE MIRIAM KAYLOR MARILYN KERRICK WILLIAM KESSEN MOSSIE LEE KIDWELL RICHARD KOCH DOROTHY LAHMAN IOAN LAMBERT ROBERT LAMBERT I' 3 s f 4 s NA Q cg? I-Q WANETTA LEITER k:ISI f CAROLYN LENZ I ' D Bos Llcx-xrcAP I g h . EDNA MAE MOYHR - IQ LACKNER'S CHEVROLET--SALES 6. SERVICE Official Tire Inspection Balferies 27 E. Landenvlvhone 77 -43- of Then' CLARA OVERHOLSER GEORGIA PAGE MARY PAULSEN IOHN POWELL MARIE POWELL MARY POWELL BETTY IANE REED IAMES ROBERSON ERNEST ROCKEY LUCILLE ROMER RUTH SCI-IMIDT WILLIAM SCHMIDT FRANCIS SCHMIDT FRED SCHOPLER GERALDINE SCHOTT HENRY SCHROEDER WILLIAM SORRELL NORMAN STUPP ROSE LEAH SUTTMAN FRANCES THOMAS This Page Sponsored by . . . OTTO BETZ Reliable Shoe Repairing -lg.. Country w'th ll of CLARA OVERHOLSER Girl Reserves 4: Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: Home Ec. Club 3, 4: Home Ec. Club Treasurer 4: 4-H Club 1, 2, 3. MARIE POWELL Girl Reserves 3: President of Girl Reserves 4: Miami Snliol- arship Team l, 2, 3, 4: Senior Scholarship Team 4: D. A. R. Citizenship Representation 4: Thespian Dramatics Club 3, 4: Libraria 2, 3, 4: President ot Spanish Club 4: Latin Club 3: Grail Girls 2: G. A. A. 4: Sub Deb Club 3, 4: Senior Play 4: Thespian Play: Iunior Play 3: Chorus l: National H o n o r Society. EARNEST HOCKEY Libraria 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 3. 4: Miami Scholarship Test 2: Hi-Y Secretary 4: Science Club 3. GEORGIA PAGE MARY PAULSEN IOHN POWELL Girls' Sports l: Grail Girls 2: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Libraria 3, 4: Mirus Start 4: Senior Schol- arship Test 4: Girls' Chorus 3: Latin Club 3: Spanish Club 4. Grail Girls l, 2: Libraria 3, 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Chorus 4: Sub Deb 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3: Class Play 2, 3, Stage Manager: I-Ii-Y 4: Student Council 3, 4: Class President 3: Junior l'iiY 2: National Honor Society. MARY POWELL BETTY IANE REED IAMES ROBERSON Girl Reserves 4. Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4: Miami Scholarship Team 1, 2: Band l, 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Libraria 2, 3 4: Viking Col- legians 2, 3: Miami Music Contest 1: Latin Club 3. LUCILLE ROMER RUTH SCHMIDT Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Grail Girls l, 2. Grail Girls 1, 2,: Chorus 2, 3: Girl Reserves 3, 4, FRANCIS SCHMITZ FRED SCHOPLER GERALDINE SCHOTT Intramural Football l: Intra- Glee Club 3. G. A. A. 1: G. A. A. Fresh- mural Baseball 2: Intramural man Representative 1: Grail Basketball 1, 2: Military Girls l, 2: Grail Girl Cabinet Drill 4- 2: Girl Reserves 3, 4: Girl Reserve Cabinet 3: Girls' Chorus 1, 4: D. A. R. Contest: Mirus Staff: Iunior Play: Sen- ior Play: National Honor Society. WILLIAM R. SORRELL NORMAN STUPP ROSE LEAH SUTTMAN Intramural Intramural Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Softball l, 2, 3: Basketball 2, 4: Intramural Basketball 1, 3: Senior Play: Baseball 4. Glee Club 3, 4: Intramural Baseball 1, 2: Intramural Foot- ball l, 2: Military Drill 4. Grail Girl Cabinet 1: Grail Girl President 2: Girl Reserve 3, 4: Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Service Scouts 4: G. A. A. l, 2, 3: Glee Club 1. Intramurals 2, 3. WILLIAM SCHMIDT I-Ii-Y 3, 4: I-Ii-Y President 4: President of Hi-Y Council: Glee Club 2, 3. HENRY SCHROEDER Intramural Baseball 1, 2, 3: Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3: Intramural Football 1, 2, 3: intramural Golf 2: Hi-Y 3: Senior Play Stage Manager 4: Military Drill 4. FRANCES THOMAS G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Grail Girls 1, 2: Triple Trio 3, 4: Mirus Start 4: Student Council 3, 4, President 4: Girl Reserves 3, 4, Cabinet 4: Girls' Chorus 3, 4: Senior Play 4. This Page Sponsored by . . . HAMILTON FOOD MARKET ...15.. e Courag of EARL VAN HO IOHN WAGNER VERA MEAD VIVIAN MEAD Band 1, 2, 3, 47 Orchestra l, 37 Libraria 3, 47 Class Play 37 Thespian 47 Military Drill 47 Miami Scholarship Team l, 2, 37 Miami Music Contest 37 National Honor Society. HAROLD WILBUR WEAD Football l, 2, 3, 47 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 47 Iunior I-Ii-Y 27 Class Play 1, 3, 47 Blue and White 3, 47 National Dramatics So- ciety 3, 47 Track l, 47 Military Drill 47 Baseball 4. DICK WINDHORST Chorus 3, 47 Hi-Y 3. RICHARD ZIMMEBMAN Intramural Baseball l, 2, 3, 47 Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 47 Intramural Football l, 2, 3, 47 Freshman Play. Football l, 2, 3, 47 Basketball l, 2, 3, 47 Baseball 2, 3, 47 Track l7 Student Council l, 2, 37 Vice President ot Stu- dent Council 37 National Athletic Society 37 I-Ii-Y 37 Stage Manager 2, 3, 47 Military Drill 47 Class President 2. PHYLLIS WEIDNER Grail Girls 1, 27 Girl Reserves 3, 47 Librarian 47 Spanish Club 47 Secretary-Treasurer of Iunior Class 37 Vice Presi- dent Girl Reserves 37 Libraria 3, 47 Chorus 4. I AMES WOLFF Football 2, 47 Intramurals l, 2, 3, 47 Military Drill 47 Hi-Y 3. IOANNE TREMAINE Glee Club l, 2, 3, 47 Los Ami- gos 37 Student Council 2, 37 Class Treasurer 37 Girl Re- serves l, 2, 3, 47 Library Club l, 2, 37 Home Ec. Club l, 2, 37 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 47 Com- mercial Club 3. Grail Girls l, 27 G. A. A. 2, 37 Girl Reserves 3, 47 Latin Club 3. Grail Girls l, 27 Girl Reserves 3, 47 G. A. A. 2, 37 Iunior Class Play7 Girls' Chorus l, 27 Latin Club 37 Girl Reserve Cabinet 4. ETHEL WHEELER DALE WHITESELL Grail Girls 1, 27 Libraria 3, 47 Girll Reserves 3, 47 Chorus 3, . Band 1, 2, 3, 47 Band Presi- dent 37 I-Ii-Y 2, 3, 47 Libraria Club 3, 47 I..ibraria President 47 Intramural Golf I, 27 Intra- mural Baseball 2, 37 Intra- mural Basketball 2, 3, 47 Intra- mural Football 1, 2, 37 Tennis Team 3, 47 Military 47 Senior Play 47 Basketball Manager 2, 37 Baseball Manager 2. ROBERT YARNELL ERNEST ZECHAR Scholastic Basketball l, 37 Scholastic Football 3, 47 Schol- astic Baseball 37 Glee Club l, 27 Intramural Baseball l, 27 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 47 Intramural Football 1, 27 Military Drill 47 Iunior Play. Football 3, 47 Intramural Base- ball l, 2, 37 Intramural Basket- ball 2, 3, 47 Intramural Foot- ball l, 27 Track 4. Courtesy of . . . MARY ANN SHOPPE od rn EARL VAN HO JOHN WAGNER VERA WEAD VIVIAN WEAD HAROLD WILBUR WEAD PHYLLIS WEIDNER ETHEL WHEELER DALE WHITESEL RICHARD WINDHORST IAMES WOLFF ROBERT YARNELL EARNEST ZECHAR RICHARD ZIMMERMAN IOAN TREMAINE ikings A? , ' - 25 QQ N A ,Av k ,,.. S Lf,, yi , .Ii A fi f . ,, V552 ? I . . 7 gag, f ,3 , 31:32 , 'ffgffw f Q' , , if Ah flfgif- .4 ' QYW, gg . A' fi Fi? A Courtesy' oi . . MCKNIGHT 61 SCHMITZ General Insurance i Barkalow, E. Bashlord, K. Bernard, W. Blankenship. H Brockman, L. Bunnel, M. Clere, C. Conrad. R. Cook, M. Coyner, M. Daily. M. Daum, D. Dixon, M. Dudley. M. Dudley, P. Eyre, I. Fry, M. Galyean, R. Gans. C. Gebharl. Gepharl. Gibberl. Gilpin, D. Gray. W. Haeusslar, T. Hess, R. Hickman, B. Hoerner, E. Holloway. H. House, D. Kindred, D. Kirby, M. Lambert, C. Lind. H. Masters, B. May, B. Metcalf, P. Morris, O. Naher, D. Overholser, T. Palrick, I. Payne, I. Pettigrew. Y. Phillips, H. Reehl, V. Rice, L. host. D. Saul, L. Schmidl, P. Selby. R. Shade, W. Siqler, I. Snyder, W. Soller, B. Spencer, I. Staley. I. Slukenburq. E. Thomas, C. Thomas, G. Tickel, A. Tickel, E. Troup. H. Wagner, H. Weinel, R. Wical, D. Wilson. M. Winter, N. Woods, I. C. G. B. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '43 CAPITOL HOTEL Restaurant - Coniectionery ..1g.. Te Q unior Class Aw, come on and buy a pencil or a sticker for your car. These were the cries we had to put up with this year, but it all goes in with this school life. The Iunior's chose as their leaders for the year: Robert Masters, president: Mary Ann Fry, vice president: and Lois lane Rice, secretary-treasurer. Repre- senting them in the Student Council were: Bill Shade, Bob Masters, lean W'oods and Donald Rost. These people did a very good job. The teachers selected to help this class were: Miss Garster, Miss Herboltzheimer, and Mr. Peiffer. The first play of this year was presented by the lunior class. They brought to the public a play that was not only exciting and worth while, but timely, dramatic, and full of comedy. On Friday night, November 23rd, American Eagle was presented. The cast consisted of Mary Ann Fry, Valerie Palmer: Helen Lind, Zoe: lerry Patrick, Craig Norris: Phyllis Schmidt, Bonnie Boyles: Harold Hall, I. C. Ungers: Mary lane Cook, Iudith Unger: Gail Gebhart, Phil Palmer: Ed Stukenborg, Davis: Elaine Ridinger, Franchon: Bob Galyean, Quinn: Mary lane Dixon, Enid: Naomi Winters, Roberta: Bill Gray, Dr. Hartly: lean Woods, Laura Davis: and Clarence Lambert, the stranger. Bill Shade and Bob Masters were sound effect men: Clifford Gebhart was in charge of microphones and amplifiers: Cecelia Gatts, handled stage and properties: and business manager was Onnolee Morris. On April 6th, the various lunior Committees made their choice of rings, announcements, and caps and gowns. Bill Shade was chosen to go to Boys' State. Bob Masters was chosen as alternate. The Iunior Class was right up the ladder when it came to grades. Those leading the class in intelligence were: Tom Haeussler, lean Woods, Clifford Gebhart, Mary Ann Fry, Bill May, Bob Troup, Dorothy Naher, Bill Shade, Ioan Staley, Geraldine Thomas, Onnolee Morris, Marjorie Wilson and Cecelia Gatts. This class contributed lim Payne, Gail Gebhart, Louis Brockman, and Clarence Lambert to the Basketball team. lim Payne and Iohn McQueen were on the football team. On Friday night, May 21st, the luniors gave the annual reception for the Seniors at the Wishing Well in Centerville, Ohio. The various committee chairmen, and committee members were: Programs: Tom Haeussler, ichairmanl lean Woods, Onnolee Morris, Ierry Patrick: Orchestra, Bob Troup. ichairmanl Mary Ann Fry, Bob Wagner, Lois lane Bice: Decorations: Phyllis Metcalf. Cchairmanl Margaret Kirby, Treva Overholser, Mary lane Cook: Favors: Helen Halloway, ichairmanl Phyllis Schmidt, Ioan Staley, Marjorie Wilson: Transporta- tion: Gail Gebhart, ichairmanl Don Rost, Ed Stukenborg, and Bill Shade. Compliments of . . . BEN FRANKLIN STORE H. A. Westcott, Prop. o Sophomore Class Another year marches on, and the sophomore class is once more a step closer to that destined goal which all students strive to attain. As the class resumed its educational training in the early fall, almost immediately came the question, Who shall we elect as officers to represent our class? After a short period of discussing and nominating, the results were as follows: president, Kenny Amling vice president, Dale Whitehair, secretary and treasurer, Iames Drayer. Every class has a selection of outstanding students and as we looked over the records of the Class of 45 we find it is no exception. Those students, who have attained the reputation for outstanding grades are: loe Kemp, VV alter Dalton, Tom Ross, Dale Whitehair, Mary Ellen Kaylor, Bill Kerth, Mary Windhorst, Louise Lawson, Dave Manning, lack Whitesell, Betty Christman, Lois Tickle, Virginia Turnblison, Iohn Burkhart, Bona Burns, Maxine Landis, Marian Hayslott, and Nadine Brookey. Perhaps one of the most beneficial activities to students of M. H. S. is our own Student Council. This group has supplied free entertainment for students, not to mention its other helpful qualities. We have had this year in the Council, three sophomore students who have done much to make this activity indis- pensible to our school. These members are: Mae Paulsen, Kenny Amlin and Mary Ellen Kaylor. This year the sophomores selected their annual class play. lt was presented on May lOth, and was entitled, Short of Murder. Characters were as follows: Don Mitchell, a young auto mechanic: Anne Carr, a young stenographerp lake Burton, an easy-going sheriff, Ralph Potter, a crafty lawyer: Aggie Iones, a volunteer deputy sheriff, Sarah Simpson, a nosey housekeeper: Lucy Moore, a faded housewife: Peter Moore, a complaining tenant, Ezra Eaton, an old man. The setting is in the bedroom of Ezra Burton, who owns a mid-Victorian house of many shadows. Action takes place in the late afternoon of a very rainy day. .Ezra Burton has supposedly been murdered, and the trial is held in the bedroom, the predicted scene of the crime. As soon as someone utters a statement in his defense, he is accused of the murder. At the most confusing and inopportune time, Ezra Walks in perfectly safe and sound, but a bit weary. He has stayed in one of his houses over night to see if all the complaints his tenants are making are legitimate. Compliments of . . . GEBHARTS MEAT MARKET Choice Meat- Poultry - Fish ...2 0... Amlin. K. Mackey, D. Ballard. R. Manning, D. Balzer, N. McCray, M. Beckett, R. McGowan, M. Benner. E. McMui-chy, D. Bishop. M. Moyer, M. L. Boyer. C. Mynhier, L. Brockman. B. Nunnery. R. Brookey. N. Overholser. L. Burkhart, I. Overholser, H. Burns. B. Paqe. V. Campbell, D. Paulsen, M. Christman, B. Ptraehler, F. Christensen, K. Phillabaum, B. Collins, D. L. Rammel, B. L. Dalton, W. Rammel. M. L. Dantord. R. Reed. R. Drayer. I. Richards. L. Early, R. Ridinqer. D. Ebriqht. P. Rike. T. Forest, B. Ross, T. Fox, E. Sandman. T. Gamer. P. Schmidt. Mary Garrison, H. Schoonover. I. Gehhart, I. Schroeder, R. Gilpin. B. Schultz. P. Grice, P. Shackleford, G. Griffin. I. Smith, L. E. Hart, L. Smith, V. Haslett, M. Snell. C. Hstzell. P. Staubus, M. L. Hunt. B. Stebel, P. Iones, M. A. Stupp, D. Kaylor. M. E. Thomas, D. Kehrle, B. Thompson, I. Kellis, B. Tickel. Lois Kemp, I. Tragesser. B. Kerth, W. Tumblison, V. King. L. Water. E. Korn, W. Wead, W. Kuhn, M. Weber. E. Lahman, D. Weidner, B. Lamar, H. Wheeler, R. Landis, B. Whitehair, D. Lawson, L. Whitesell, I. Leber, C. Windhorst. M. Leiter, E. Winter. R. Luebben, I. Wysong. D. Long, W. Yarnell. I. Zimmerman. M. A. Courtesy ot . . . I. C. PENNY CO.. INC -21H- Acotd, T. Light. R. M. Allen, B. Lobo, M. Aregood, R. Lovelace, E. Ballard, W. Martin, G. Barkalow, D. McGraw, R. Barton, I. McNutt, K. Baver, G. Metcalf, E. Beals, M. Miller, C. Branscomb, L. Mills, A. Buchanon, C. Mills, E. Buzzard, N. Morris. L. Butler, V. Moyer, D. Carbaugh, E. Mynhier, M. Carhaugh, L. Null, C. A. Casson, I. Ohler. I. Coblentz, D. Overholser, B Conrad, R. Penwell, I. Cox, M. Poplar, R. Crawford, M. Purkey, G. Dailey, D. Reichard. F. Davis, C. Richards, B. Davis. M. Roberson. C. Durr, B. Host. l. Eicher, W. Rudy, L. Foust, I. Russell, R. Fox, B. Salt, T. Fry, P. Schell, I. Galusha. R. Schneider, S. Garlauqh, M. Schroeder, H. Gebhart, D. Schwartz, C. Gebhart. I. Sigler. G. R. Gephart, R. Silver, V. Getter, B. Simpson, M. Gilbert, B. Singleton, B. Good, E. Soller, F. Good, F. Staley. I. Griffin, M. Stephens, P. Heaven, I. Stone, H. Hughes. M. Surface, B. I. Hurley, M. Thomas, G. Hymer, M. Thomas. P. Ireland, B. Tickel, D. Ireland, E. Trappe, G. lsbel, T. Wall. D. lay. I. Walter, B. Iohnson, C. Warrick, D. Iustice, B. Weaver, D. Kauffman. P. Wellmeir. R. Kincer, M. Whitehair, I. Koch, C. Whitman, C. Kountz. C. Wilmot. S. Lambert, R. Zechar. B. Leever. I. Zehrinq, D. Leiter, V. Zimmerman, D Lenz, I. Zimmerman, B Zink, L. Best Wishes to Class oi '43 GEBHART 6. SCHMIDT 9 reshmun Class Greeting Freshiesl Your first year as high school students has brought on a new importance. For one thing this is the first time you have had elected officers to handle the business affairs of the class. Billy Walters has served you quite highly as president: Ray Gephart, as vice president: and Bettie Allen acting as secretary-treasurer. Among the new students that entered the class of '46 were: Helen Schroeder, Eleanor Carbaugh, Theresa Acord, Dorothy Wall, Loueda Zinlc, Mary Lou Griffin, Ioan Davis, Clara Schwartz, Mildred Simpson, Fred Richard, Ioe Schell, Leroy Carbaugh, all coming from the Catholic School. Ralph Poplar from England: Ted Isabel from Lewisburg: Vivian Silver from Eaton, and Ruth Russel from Glouster, Ohio. Billy Walters, Rose Galusha, and loy Whitehair made up your very capable representation in the Student Council. Mrs. Schmitz, and Mr. Millard, helped to guide you through this year as class sponsors. The most outstanding grades were made by: Martha Beals, Rosemary Conrad, Barbara Durr, Don Gebhart, Ellen Good, Carol Koch, Ioe Schell, Shirley Schneider, Peggy Stevens, and Billy Walters. Bill Walters not only led the class as president and in scholastic ability, but also in his essay for the American Legion. He won state-wide recognition for this feat as well as a trip to Washington, D. C. The freshmen boys were outstanding in sports. Those who made an outstanding record for themselves in football and reserve basketball were: Artie Mills, watch him, he's going to be a sensation: Ray Gebhart, Ted Isabel, George Baver, lack Leever, Gene Purkey, Denny Thomas, Don Zimmerman, and Rich Lambert. These boys will be ready to meet any team in a year or two. On the night of May 10, in the school auditorium, the freshmen class held its annual play entitled, Wild Cat Willie's Lucky Number. The characters were as follows: Willie, who believes in luck: Gladys, his sister: Mrs. Wilkins, his mother: Joe, his pal: Kathie, loe's sister: Vernon, another pal: Celia, Vernon's sister. The setting of the play is in the early spring: Saturday afternoon, in Willie's living-room. Willie is in urgent need of a baseball bat. Forgetting that the seventeenth is his mother's birthday, he spends all his money in the purchase of his bat. After much thought and consideration of the whole perplexing problem, Willie trades his bat for a doll in the hope that he may trade this for a chance on a refrigerator for his mother. As he impatiently awaits the results of his efforts, he finds that he has not won the first prize, but does win the seventeenth prize which is an electric toaster. This, he presents to his mother and the play draws happily to a conclusion. E. W. URSCHEL Shoes - Repair Service ...23-. he Eighth rude Well, eighth graders, one year in dear old M. H. S. is completed. The first few days were new and strange to you, but you soon began to feel at home. Mr. Otto and Miss Karstaedt led you through the year as class sponsors. Red and the Christmas Whoppers, was the play chosen to give before the public. The cast consisted of: Bill Wagner, Iarred Sims, better known as Red7 Mary Sims, Red's mother, Ioyce Goldzwig: lohn Sims, Red's father, lim Goody lone Sims, the little sister, Ioan Hublerp lack Adams, Bud Doty, Bobby Adams, Ted Welsch: Carol Clark, Shirley Hartzelly Aunt Etta Briggs, lean Eskridgeg Cousin Susan, Glenna Thomas: Deacon Dunn, Bob Brooks, and Hulda, Marianna Klukar. Representing the eighth grade in the Student Council was Paul Simonton. He was appointed by the council. Many of the eighth graders made excellent grades. Those among the highest Were: Iune Will, Ann Haeussler, Virginia Marley, loyce Goldzwig, Paul Hahn, lean Eskridge, Shirley Ball, Louise Cohen, Ralph Gebhart, Iuanita Mackey, and Lois Martz. The eighth grade did a fine job for our country. Their class topped all the classes in the purchasing of War Stamps and Bonds. We really want to compli- ment you on this wonderful job. During their first year at M. H. S. the eighth graders made their homes in Room 13 with Mr. Millardg in Room 12, with Miss Traxlerp and Room 19, with Miss Iennings. April 16th found all this class busy taking Eighth Grade State Tests. The graduation exercises were held in the auditorium on Friday morning, May 28th. Those who were in the first ten on the State Tests received certificates. Then the important thing came, diplomas were handed out. Oh, such a thrill! NOW you are full-fledged Miamisburg High School students. So long for now, but these same old walls and halls will welcome you back again next year. Compliments ol . . . ZECHMAN'S Ieweler and Optometrist Alexander. D. Kohr. L. Alexander. R. Kohr. W. Apple. H. Korn. W. Askins. I. Lambert. C. Ball. S. Landis. P. Bashlord. M. Leroy. M. Beals. I. Lipps. D. Becker. P. Lipps. I. Benner, T. Lipscomb, A. Bernard. D. Lynch. R. Blanton, D. Mackey. I. Borlh. C. Marley. V. Boyer. D. Martz. B. Brooks. R. Marlz. L. Burns. B. McCabe, D. Christman. W. McKinney. L. Cohen. L. Pippen. M. Collins. R. Pope. W. Collins. H. Preble. D. Collins. W. Richards. M. Cook. L. Ridinqer, P. Courtney. P. Roberson. A. Crane. B. L. Robinelt. I. Curlner. R. Sandlin. G. Daum. T. Schock, S. Dickey. G. Schoenover. A Dickey. D. Schreiber. M. Dolph. G. Selby. I. Doty. B. Selby. R. Eshbauqh. H. Siminion. L. Eskridqe. I. Siminlon. P. Franer. M. Simms. I. Gebharl. R. Schumway. W Gibson. F. Snell. L. Glaze. B. Snyder. C. Goldzevig. I. Slone. A. Good. I. Sione. B. Graham. P. Slone. E. Haeussler. A. Stone. G. Hahn. P. Swisher. B. Haller. E. Thomas. G. Harlzell. S. Thomas. P. Hastings. X. Times. H. Hayes. T. Trent. V. Henning. R. Urschel, P. Hiall. F. Vohoris. W. Hickman. G. Wade. I. Hopkins. G. Wagner. C. Hubler, I. Wead, L. Hughes. M. Weaver. W. Ireland. I. Weqley. I. Iones. F. Weidner. I. Kelsey, B. Weller. H. Kidwell. V. Welsch, T. King. V. Will. I. Klackner, M. Wilson. E. Zimmerman. S. FIRST NATIONAL BANK i- Y The Hi-Y started the year with the installation of the officers that were elected last year. The president was Bill Schmidtp vice president, Milton Good, secretary, Ernest Rockeyp and treasurer, Bob Barlett. The Hi-Y has a very large membership this year. The club is made up of sophomore, junior, and senior boys who are interested in Christian ideals and the betterment of the community. The Hi-Y did its patriotic duty by turning out to gather salvage for the National Scrap drive. The Hi-Y is not only a working club but it also enjoys recreation. The club sponsored some dances this year. It sponsored a formal dance for the members and the school. This is the first formal for a few years. There was a large turnout. The decorations were very gay and the music was fine. The club has a new county advisor this year. Mr. Sewell is his name, and he is a fine adviser and a swell fellow. Milton Good and Bob Lightcap represented Miamisburg at Camp Nelson Dodd, the Hi-Y camp last summer. They enjoyed the camp very much. Miamisburg was represented at the state convention by Bill Schmidt and Ernest Hockey. This convention lasted two days. Social problems were dis- cussed. The convention was held at Columbus this year. The president and vice president also attended the County Meet at Dayton every month. This year the Hi-Y decided to have one night a week of exercises and games. This program was accepted by a majority of the members. The club has been sponsored by Mr. Blowney for the past four years. The boys will miss him very much, for he has left to join the Armed Service of his country. The club participated in the Bond Rally by marching along with the other clubs of the school and city. We are all very proud ot the Hi-Y and we hope it will always be a credit to the school and to the community. Compliments of . . . HILE DRUG STORE -921 Girl - eserves The Girl Reserve Club, sponsored by Miss Iennings, is a part of the lntemational Y. W. C. A. and is sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. Council of Women, in Miamisburg. They have chosen as their motto, To Serve and to Give the Best. Their belief is, spiritual, physical and mental development. The purpose of the Girl Reserves is, to be a service organization serving the school, and helping each girl with her personal problems. ln doing this, they have sent Christmas boxes to the boys who are overseas and cards to those who, at that time, were still in the United States: furnished the teacher's rest room: made scrap books for the children of the Barney Community Center: given parties for the children of the Auditorium Building and carried on numerous other activities. Even though they've served us in many ways: all work and no play isn't their policy. They have had hikes, dances and scavenger hunts. The outstanding dance was the one which was given for the soldiers of Wright and Patterson Fields. Of course, they have played a large part in the war efiort, even to giving up their annual formal dance in favor of the G. A. A. because two dances were impossible due to the war. The stamp and bond rally, which they helped sponsor was a big event. With the help of the Hi-Y, a prize each week, of 31.00 was given to the individual who bought the largest amount of stamps or bonds. There are thirteen members in the cabinet. Each one is the head of a certain phase ol the work such as, devotions, service and social. This year the meetings have been very ably conducted by Marie Powell, as president: Mary Ann Fry, as vice president: Virginia Rheel as secretary, and Carolyn Clere as treasurer. Congratulations to Class of '43 . . . C. H. ANDREWS .-2 1.- Grail Girls The Grail Girls have had Miss Herboltzheimer as leader again this year. The Grail Girls, as the Girl Reserves are a part of the international Y. W. C. A. A few years ago, all four grades of the high school were represented in the Girl Reserves. Then, the membership became so large that one club could not take care of all the members. So, the Grail Girls Club was formed. Freshmen and sophomores were eligible for it While the juniors and seniors were retained. by the Girl Reserves. They started the year out with an initiation which caused much nervousness and anxiety on the part of those who were being initiated. Everyone enjoyed going about town and gathering the various articles required in the scavenger hunt. When it Was over, the winners received prizes. An amateur hour also provided them with a great deal of enjoyment. The Patriotic Prance, given by this club was one of the highlights ol the year. It took the place of the cotton formal which is usually given in the spring of the year. Their club meetings included much activity and many things of interest. At one meeting Miss Iennings spoke on Easter and the Easter Season. Mary Ellen Kaylor read the story of Easter from the Bible. At another, the Hi-Y met with them in a joint session. A dance immediately followed it. There are twelve members on the Cabinet and each one is at the head of a committee. The members, who were chosen as officers this year were: president, Bona Burns: vice president, Nancy Bussardp secretary, Mary Lou Staubus, and treasurer, Mary Lou Rammel. Courtesy of . . . HOFFMAN'S CIGAR STORE ...2 8.- i irlsi Athletic Association The G. A. A. this year has done its part in the War efiort by giving up their annual hay ride and picnic which were called oft because of transportation problems. They also did their part by buying two twenty-five dollar bonds during the last school term. The purpose of this association is to promote interest in activities, scholar- ship, fellowship, and to improve the girls mentally, physically, and socially. The girls earned their letters this year by taking part in after-school activities which consisted of soccer, basketball, baseball, and volley ball. They also could do hiking, bicycling, and obey health rules to get their points for a letter. Each girl must have five hundred points or she does not receive a letter. The G. A. A. started the year by having a Weiner roast in Andrew's woods. It was at this time that the new members were initiated. About sixty girls attended the Weiner roast and of these sixty, about twenty-five were new members and had to be initiated. The most outstanding event of the year for the G. A. A. members and their friends was Cupid's Caper. It was at this dance that the girls wore formals instead of skirts and sweaters, and the boys wore suits instead of overalls. Chuck Chastain and his orchestra furnished the music. The committees which worked so hard to make the dance a success were: Orchestra, Shirley Friermood tchairmanl, Ioan Staley and Elaine Ridingerg Decorations, Mary lane Cook tchairmanl, Ioan Lambert, Miriam Kaylor and Nancy Bussard: Programs, Doris Lahman tchairmanl, Lavada King, and Grace Shackelford. The Home Economics class made the punch and Betty Christman, Mary Lou Stabus and Betty Zechar served it to any of the guests who grew thirsty while dancing. There were a lot of girls who helped make the dance a success although they weren't on the committees. Everyone who took part in the Grand March was presented with dime banks as favors. This year the G. A. A. has done nothing toward making money for their club treasury as they seem to have enough. The Girls Athletic Association is under the leadership of Miss Traxler. The officers for the year are: president, Miriam Kaylorp vice president, Shirley Friermood, secretary, Elaine Ridinger: treasurer, Louise Richardsg and the freshman representatives were Shirley Schneider and Rose Galusha. lt has been an honor and privilege for the senior girls to be members of such an active organization, and we should like to leave them with our sincerest wishes for continued success in their activities. Cour Cl oi . . . Q Y 1906 SILBERMAN'S 1943 Miamisburg's Oldest Drug Store 66 he Blue and hite 9' In the year 1923, a new activity was added to the curriculum of M. H. S., that of publishing a school newspaper for the edification of those who wished to remain always posted on the happenings of their school life. First sponsor for the paper was Miss Mary Parker Brown, with the editorship in the competent hands of Dorothy Kinclerdine. Up to the present year of 43, many changes have taken place since the birth of The Blue and White. Editorship is now in the capable hands of Onnolee Morris and Miss Helen W. Kimmel carries on efficiently as our sponsor. In order to merit a position on the staff, it is essential to have a recom- mendation from an English teacher. If the applicant possesses the qualifications required, he receives an invitation to become a reporter. Comparatively different from the first Blue and White, our paper now has a circulation of about five hundred, and is printed, not mimeographed as it was prior to a few years ago. Many years ago, our paper was smaller and directly based on a type of magazine. It has decidedly changed now. The Blue and White is not only larger CQV2 in. by l6 in.l but highly resembles all our local newspapers. The course in journalism gives the student a certain credit. The amount he receives is determined by several things: the work he submits, his efficiency and other requisites. By belonging to this traditional paper, a student acquires a knowledge of the newspaper world, effectiveness in his writing, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of what news really is. Libraria This is the second year we have been privileged to have Libraria with us. It is an honorary club. To belong to it, an A- average in English for two semesters and no grade lower than C in any subject is required. The year started off with a potluck supper and ended with a formal dinner at the Peerless Pantry with a dance afterwards. Miss Catherine McKnight, the new librarian, was a guest at the affair. The plan under consideration for next year is that each member shall be assigned to one of six activities and work for the school and for programs in the club. The groups are: Art, Poetry, Creative Writing, Books, Drama and Periodicals. The school librarians are members of Libraria and Miss Reed has taught them many useful things about library work. Miss Reed and Miss Garster, teachers of English, are the sponsors. The officers for this year were president, Dale Whitesell: vice president, Cecilia Gattsg secretary, Onalee Morris: treasurer, Earl Van Ho. They chose for next year: president, Tom Hauesslerp vice president, William Kerth: secretary, Paula Dudley: treasurer, Tom Ross. Congratulations to Class ol '43 . . . STAR CLEANERS AND DYERS -30... Student Connell The present Student Council of Miamisburg High School has now com- pleted its fourth year. It was started by Mr. Young in 1939. The purpose behind this organization is to bring a closer relationship between the teachers and the students, and to sponsor any project for the good of the school. The Victory Corps is one of the many things they have organized this year. Nearly everyone in the high school joined it. Another part which they played in the war effort was the sponsoring of the sale of stamps and bonds. The American Hero's Week was sponsored by this club. Each day a different hero of the present war was honored. An assembly pertaining to this was held for the high school students. The Victory Stationery was given to the school, by this club, to be used for writing letters to the boys in the service. The student council also secured the addresses of many of the former members of the high school and placed them on the bulletin board in order that those who wished to do so, might write to the boys. The drive to secure money for books for the soldiers was another of its accomplishments. The biggest social event of the year was the Mighty Hero's Strut, given in honor of the service men. I'm sure everyone should appreciate the free assemblies made possible by the Council. Before the Student Council came into being, there were a number of shows or other kinds of entertainment which were not free. Now, everyone has a chance to see every assembly. The club is very capably guided by Mr. Young and Miss Iennings. Besides the president of each class it is composed of one eighth grader, two freshmen, two sophomores, three juniors and four seniors. This year they chose Frances Thomas as their president, the first girl ever to hold that position. The other officers are as follows: Vice President ...... ..... ...... , . . ..,.... Bill Shade Secretary ......,.......,. .... .... R o se Galusha Treasurer .....,.,.,. .,.....,. M ae Paulsen Compliments of . . . SUTTMAN'S Men's Wear .-311 9 National Honor Society The Miamisburg chapter of the National Honor Society was established in l926. This organization is nationwide in the secondary schools of our country. lt is indeed an honor to wear the National Honor Society pin. Members are selected for their excellence in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The students are ranked according to their scholarship at the close of the first semester of their senior year. Fifteen per cent of the upper twenty-five per cent are chosen. The other factors are measured objectively. The eligible upper twenty-five per cent of the senior class are called together and are issued character-rating charts. They, then, proceed to rate each other on various character traits. The teachers also rate the eligible students with similar rating charts. Leadership and service are measured by the extra curricular work of each student. A system, awarding points for the work done in clubs, athletics, music, dramatics and other phases of school work, other than academic work. After each student's rank has been measured in the various fields under consideration, a total is made and those who rank the highest and are in the number found by taking fifteen per cent of the class are declared members of the National Honor Society. Those members, thus selected, are given their pins and sign their names in the National Honor Society Book at a recognition assembly. As this is the first time that they are informed of their election, past history reveals that some of the handwriting becomes quite shaky. Those chosen for this year are: Barbara Arend Miriam Kaylor lohn Becker Richard Koch Gale Butt Dorothy Lahman Alan Eagle Iohn Powell Lee Emert Marie Powell Shirley Friermood Geraldine Schott Earl Van Ho This Page Sponsored by . . . THE GROVE 6 WEBER CO. -32- National Athletic Scholarship Society The National Athletic Scholarship Society is a National club. lt is made up of fellows who have won a letter in a major sport and whose grades are C+ or better for three consecutive semesters. A member must be honest and loyal. The members are Iohn Becker, Gail Butt, lohn Wagner, Milton Good, Bob Lambert, Iohn Powell, and Bob Reed. This is not a social club, but just an honor society. These boys are to be commended on their fine showing as athletes and scholars. When a boy is elected to the club, he becomes a lifetime member. ln the past, Miamisburg High School has had many members. We hope this continues in the future. lohn Wagner became a member of the Society his Sophomore year. He has been active in football, basketball and baseball. Iohn was quarterback and captain of the football team, which went undefeated and untied this year. He played guard on the basketball team and in baseball was the second- baseman. Robert Reed is the only sophomore or lower classman to become a member. Robert was end on the football team and played forward on the basketball team. On the baseball team Robert played the outfield. John Powell is a new member of the Society. john has been a mainstay of the football team at his center post. ln basketball he played guard. To round out the second base combination with Wagner, Powell was the slugging shortstop. Robert Lambert is a new member of the club. Robert played tackle on the football team last season. Milton Good is the last new member of the Society. Milton was the fullback on the Valley League winners last year. Gail Butt played guard on the football team the past two years, and has been a member of the golf team the last three springs, a record which won the Valley League title in 1942. He became a member of the Society in his junior year. Iohn Becker became a member his sophomore year. He played guard on the football team and was a member of the golf team. BUY WAR BONDS FOR VICTORY THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 8 and The band has been an active organization for approximately eighteen years. It was started late in 1924 or early in 1925, being organized under Mr. Penland and at first consisting of seventeen members. Today we have forty-five members and is competently led by Miss Ruth Anna Harrod, who took Mr. Don Peii'fer's place when he was called to the service of his country. There are also two assistant directors, Richard Koch and Iames Spencer. This year, because oi the lack ot gas and transportation facilities, the Band has not played out of town as it has in other years. It was greatly missed by the football games played out of town. For the home games, however, their playing and marching were excellent and were enjoyed by everyone. They marched on a few other home town occasions such as, the Community Chest Drive, Bond Drive, and on Memorial Day. Much credit for the attractiveness of the band goes to the drum Majorettes: Virginia Reehl, Ioan Staley, and Mary lane Cook. We also are proud to boast that We have one oi the best Drum Majors in the state, Iames Spencer, took top honors as a twirler of the baton. The members of the band were very unhappy about Mr. PeiHer's having to leave them, yet they're proud to think he's serving their country. Mr. Peifter was the one most responsible for making our band what it is today. Under his expert directing it was chosen to play at the Wright Memorial Dedi- cation in 1941, which was broadcast over the whole nation. This was one of the most outstanding honors that could have been bestowed on a band. So, we wish to thank Mr. Peiiter for making our band one of the best high school bands in the nation. Our hats are OH to you, Mr. Peiiter, and may the best ot luck to you and the Army. Because of the fact that some of the members being called into the service and for various other reasons, the Band has diminished considerably in its size from 1940 when it boasted sixty members. More will be leaving in Iune when some of the seniors will be called into the different branches of the armed service. Still they can render good music. Miamisburg High School has never had a woman director before for the band, but Miss Harrod is doing a marvelous job and is to be commended. The most outstanding concert the band gave, as tar as Seniors are con- cerned, was at commencement, when they played the last time for the Seniors. Bent Wishes to the Clan oi '43 . . . STAR CITY HARDWARE 6. SEED CO. Hardware - Seeds - Paint -34- Boys9 Chorus The boys' chorus is very competently led by Mrs. Dunlap, who came to us from Covington, Louisiana. She took over Mr. PeiHer's work when he was called to the service of his country. This group consists of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. The group is quite large for the size of the school and the high school students are always glad to see the boys and hear them sing. This year they have sung for chapel services and other programs put on by the high school. They also sang for P. T. A. once or twice. Mr. Peiffer did a good job of directing these boys and as he has been here quite a number of years, they were sorry to see him go, but Mrs. Dunlap has carried on his work very well. Mrs. Dunlap went to high school in Covington, Louisiana, then went to South Eastern Louisiana College, where she graduated in 1940 with a B. M. degree. She then moved to Alabama, where she taught for two years. Last August she moved to Dayton and then to Miamisburg. Four boys from this group formed a quartet at the beginning of this year and sang for high school assemblies and before several organizations of the town. Before a high school assembly of patriotic significance they sang a group of famous war songs. Two were songs from World War I and the other two were songs of this World War. They were: Over There, Mademoiselle from Armentiersf' The Marine's hymn and Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition. The boys who sang in it were Richard Koch, Melvin Bunnel, Bill Schmidt and Lewis Cluxton. Their voices blended very nicely and, since these boys are all seniors, the school will miss their singing when they have gone. For every boy who has a fairly good voice and enjoys singing, this is a good club to belong to. Besides its lifting up a persons spirits and making him feel cheerful, there is that nice thought of making public appearances. This Page Sponsored by . . . FASHION DRESS SHOP -45.- Gzrls' Chorus This is the second year that the girls' choruses have been so fortunate as to have Miss Harrod as their director. There were twenty-six girls in the Iunior-Senior Girls' Chorus, who met every Tuesday and Thursday. Of this number, there were twelve seniors and fourteen juniors. The high school was honored by having them appear at the February Chapel Service. Their selections were Your Land and My Land and Night- fall. Mary Ann Fry accompanied them then and throughout the year. There were four junior and senior girls, who were members of the triple trio. Three are juniors. They are Virginia Rheel, who is a first soprano, Dorothy Naher, who sings second soprano and Mary Ann Fry, who is an alto. The one senior is Franny Thomas and she, like Dorothy Naher, sings second soprano. These girls added a great deal of strength to the chorus and made it much more beautiful. They have sung for the high school several times, sometimes for chapel, and at other times for various school programs. All of these girls were also in the Triple Trio last year. Who knows. Maybe one of these girls may become a famous singer some day. ' loanne Tremaine, who came to Miamisburg High School from Lebanon High School and who has a fine voice, has also sung in the lunior-Senior Girls' Chorus. In the Freshman-Sophomore Girls' Chorus, which met each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, there were thirty-six members. They honored us by singing at the November Chapel Service when their song was My Rosary. Bona Burns was the accompanist for them this year. Five of these freshmen-sophomore girls participated in the Triple Trio. There were three freshmen. They were Betty Allen and Barbara Durr, who sang first soprano and Shirley Schneider, who sang alto. The sophomore girls were Polly Garner, who sang second soprano and Mary VV'indhorst another alto. These girls have Worked hard to strengthen their chorus. The pianist for the Triple Trio was a freshman, Carol, Koch. Courtesy of . . . THE SCHAEFFER OIL CO. Senmr Play Whatsoever house I enter I shall go there for the benefit of the sick was the basis for the play, Old Doc, presented by the Senior Class March 18 and 19. The leading role was competently portrayed by Iohn Becker who was very well supported by a fine cast. The supporting cast included: Lewis Cluxton CYoung Dr. Hillary, Old Doc's sonl, Mossie Kidwell CMargaret Burns, Young Doc's fiance, Old Doc's nursel, Iohn Powell CPa Brown, Old Doc's neighbor and good friendl, Marie Powell CMa Brown, Old Doc's neighbor and good friendl, Dale Whitesell CDr. Edmond Brand, a rich doctorl, lerry Schott Cl-lelen Brand, daughter of Dr. Brand and Margaret's rivall, Wilbur Wead Cl..awyer Hepple, Old Doc's lawyerl, Miriam Kaylor Cl..ois Warner, Margaret's triendl, Betty Reed tMrs. Croninl, Dorothy Lahman CMrs. Rossiel, Frances Thomas tMrs. Mellonl, Edna Mae Moyer Uanet Martin, niece of Old Doc'sl Bill Sorrell CDick Burns, Ianet's boy friend and Margaret's kid brotherl, Shirley Friermood, tMary Selbyl. The play was considered a success because of the excellent directing of Miss Lola Dell Iennings and the cooperation of the whole cast. Much credit goes to the stage managers, Bud Schroder, Iohn Wagner and Elmer Ball. ' At the opening of the play, Old D c is going to see Bob's graduation from medical school, but a patient falls and breaks his leg, so Old Doc doesn't go to see Bob graduate. T After Bob is a full-fledged doctor, he decides that he would have a better opportunity if practicing with Dr. Brand, a society doctor, than if returning to take Old Doc's place as he had formerly planned. He comes to visit his father and leaves a note telling of his plans. When Old Doc finds the note and reads it he has a heart attack. Finally after a long day they get in touch with Bob, and he comes back, to find that Ma Brown has written a telegram pretending that it was from him and telling Old Doc that Bob would be the next Dr. Hillary of Mason County. Old Doc dies happy in the belief that Bob will return so Bob feels that he has to be the doctor of Mason County to keep a death bed promise. Finally, after learning the truth about the telegram, he makes up his mind of his own accord, and becomes the next Dr. Hillary of Mason County. Courtesy oi . . . BURNS' I. G4 A. MARKET ...31- Lest You Forget The month ot May means time to go This class of 43 We'll say good-by and let you know Still memories there will be. We Won't forget: President Becker that was at the head And his pal that we called Red We'll not forget little Edna Mae Nor Sorrell's fine acting in our senior play, Mossie with her southern drawl. One ot our heroes was Elmer Ball. lohnny and Marie made a swell pair. l:'annie's and Rose Leah's bright red hair, Koch and his horn made of brass. Clinker who was Vice President of his class, Myra with her diamond ring, Ioanne, the girl that could really sing, Studious Alan with his A's, Haven and her just-so ways, Whitesell's height-six feet tall, Dutcher's athletic build for basketball, Wanetta with her shorthand speed, Bootsie and her daily deed, Gengler and Arend who were quite girls, Little Iohn Paul with his natural curls. Dottie Lahman was a real pretty gal, And Clara who was everyone's pal, Bennett with his endless burr, Ginter and those quiet ways of hers. Killer Kaylor was Miriam's nickname, Powell and Ballinger whose first names were the same. Doty the manager of the football team Shirley who was really on the beam. Bung Barlett, the great tennis star, Success to Clan oi 1943 . . . THE STAR CITY BOTTLING CO. Driver lake with noon-gang in her car. Vera and Vivian were two of a kind, And Brother Wilber who hated the same ole grind. Norman Stupp whom we all called Cob, Ierry Schott and her office Iob, Iim Roberson a mighty neat lad, Marilyn Kerrick always with a new fad. Whitey liked golf, it was his best bet, Schroeder always playing hard to get, Early and Emert, two farmer boys, Then comes Coyner with his many tall stories. Keith Dunker was a very swell guy, And Brawn will still be smart as time goes by. Milton Good's name just fits him fine. We'll remember Schopler who'll be a Private in time Remember lim Wolff, who was always late Lenz made some boy a very swell mate. There's Zimmerman and Zechar We'll not forget, Nor Haley, nor Paulsen and others yet. Remember Reed and her many friends. To Bill Schmidt's work, there was never an end. There was Romer and Page, they were swell Seniors too, And that guy Rockey, to the I-li-Y, stayed true. We'll not forget l.ightcap's muttering in homeroom, Or Herman's pranks-they'll both end real soon. Van Ho was ready to do his share. How Yarnell was without a care. Windhorst and his famous art, And Ethel Wheeler who was pretty smart. How Kessen and Lambert would always hunt. And last is Francis Schmidt, who was almost a runt. And now my fellow students and friends, I'll bring this poem to an end. I, Franny Thomas, of the Senior class I am a member And I, like the rest shall always remember. DICK BAKER .49. The Sports Record 1943 1942 BASKETBALL SCORES BASEBALL SCORES Opps. Score Vikings Score Opps. Score Vikings Score Monroe ..... A.., . .... .... 2 6 41 West Carrollton, .....rr...,,,r U 2 gtferson -- -r---- ,,r..4r,r, 2 ,lg 32 Middletown .....,...r,........., 8 0 rvers, 1 ..,. , ..... .,,,, 1 fn Middieiewii rr...,, ....... . ...,27 l5 EOOSQYGH ' A 3 3 Eaton .. ,i . ..,.., ......,,,., . , ,. .l7 27 en m ' West Carrollton ...... 40 36 Mlddlemwfl t------ 1- 4 2 Xenia ,,.. .......,....... .,., ..... 3 3 25 Fairmont .....,, , ,,,... 1. 13 4 WlI'I'I'lOCI5ll ..... , .. ,,.. .. Lebanon H 4 3 est arro ton ...... .... . , Frankun O 8 Troy .....,. ...,.,, .,........,. ..... . , t...., . 8 O 32 'll' Piqua .. ,... ,,,..i......, ..., , . .124 2l Tournament Greenville 2 ...... .,., ,.... , 2 O 29 Oakwood ,,,,,,,,,,4444..,V H 4 3 Sidney .,,,, .. ..,,. ii2l 27 I I Tipp ciiy. 1 i...... ...,, 1 1.125 24 Vlkmqs Won 51 LOS 4 Franklin . ,,.,..,,,,,.i.......,......,iti.. 25 34 Tournament P1qua ....,., ...,,,,i i.......,.......,,,.. l 8 24 Xenia , ii...., , .. ...,,.,,..i,,..i ....... 2 2 26 GOLF vm aww-Los, Vikings Wqon 10' Lost 7 Osborn .... ., .,,,.... ,,,.,, . ........,. 1 .. ..,7Won FOOTBALL SCORES Fairmont . ,,,i 1 .. .,,,, ....Won oppshscore Vikings score Troy . ....,,.i.. ....,Won West CdITOlllOI1 ......., , , U 20 Fairview , N ,,,i , 1 Lost Franklin ,.....,, ,. .... ,....... l 4 Qsbom , H U .Won Xema ' ' 13 Chaminade ..,,, .. Lost Fairmont ..,,. ,, .1 7 Monroe H 13 Troy .i,, ......, . .Won Piqua , A ,,,, ,,,,,V,,,, , A ,,,,, 13 Fairview ,, i..,,,, ..i........ . ., ., , Won Greenville ...., .... 1 ..... , . l8 . . Sidney ...., ...i,.,,,.i.i......,,... ..., 1 1 3 14 Vtkmgs Won 6' Lost 2 Troy ..., . ..,., ..., , . ...,.. ...... O 7 Vikings won the Miami Valley League Vikings Were Undeieated Vikings were third at Tournament RESERVE BASKETBALL . Sc i OP PS ore V kings Score l l the District Monroe . ...,. 1 ....... ......... . .1 .36 Ieiierson ......, .. .,,,,,i.. ., 18 16 TENNIS Stivers ., ..... , ,,.,.i.. .....,,.,..i. 2 l 17 , Vikinql Won-I-081 Middletown .....,i i.... , ii..i.., 2 4 15 Osborn ....,... ..... ,,,ii..i.............i.....,. , . Won EalO1'1 ....... .. .,,,.........,,.....,. .. ll Fairmont VVV, ..------- I U Lost Fgggiig Carrollton '2 Middletown ...i... .,., ii ., Lost Fairmont ......i...i.i,,,, ....... . 24 13 Fairview tt is---lost Greenville ...., . 1 .... 15 13 O5b0f1'1 iiii - 'it-- Lost Piqua ,,,,,, ..... . . .. ...,.., ,,...l7 19 Fairmont ...,, .... .,,,, 1 , 1. . Lost Carlisle -'-i- 1- -ii-------- 34 22 Bexley ,,,.. .....,,,,........., .,,,,.......... ,.i.i... . . . .Lost gififllikfflflf ii-------- t--ii-'-i '---- - 1 Middletown .,,..i,........., ,. ........,,,,, .Lost Lost 10 Vikings W' on l, Lost 7 Courtesy of . . . THE C. L. DENISTON CO. -40- 9. 18. 25. 2. 5. 9. 1-4,- 15- 16. 20. 24. 29. l-l 6. ll. 13. 23. 24. 7. 14- 15. 20. 21. 23. Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER School started-we were glad to see the good ole' school again. Football season starts-we had a pep meeting sponsored by the Hi-Y. We played West Car- rollton here: it was the first victory for the Vikings 20-0. Well, another victory-this time the victim was the Franklin team. The score was 14-0. OCTOBER We defeated Xenia at Harmon Field 13-0. The pep meeting that got us in the winning mood was given by the Girl Reserves. Our first assembly was given by the Student Council-'bout time we're having one. Chapel-Rev. Starkey gave an inspiring talk on the Divine Patterns. We played Fairmont here and won 7-0. After the game the Mirus Staff sponsored the Victory Dance. l5. This was one time every Senior had to .smile-they had their graduation pictures taken at Knoll's Studios. 16. The Hi-Y sponsored a scrap drive. Looks like a pretty good season for the Vikes -they won over Monroe. The News Parade was the name of the first movie of the year. The Mighty Midgets really did their stuff again tonight: they beat Piqua 13-0. Our boys dood' it again-we played Green- ville there-it sure was a swell game. NOVEMBER 5. Ir. Red Cross Drive-the kids really handed out their pennies, nickels, and dimes. Won another football game, beat Sidney! Well, it looks as if we're the Miami Valley Champs- American Legion Assembly for Armistice Day. Mr. I. Holmes was the main speaker. Played Troy there and won our last game 7-0. Yippeeee! We're the Miami Valley Champs. The great lunior Play The American Eagle was given. My but we have some fine talents in M. H. S. Gee, a movie again. laps Bomb U. S. A. DECEMBER Chapel-Rev. Smith was the speaker and his topic was Don't Take Christ Out Of Christmas. 19. The Student Council sponsored American Hero Week. The big event of the Football, Banquet. Fay Le Meadows entertained and lohn Wagner and lohn Becker were chosen as Honorary Co- Captains. And this was the night that the gold footballs really shined. The Hi-Y and Girl Reserves celebrated the Christmas season with a joint meeting and they had a swell Christmas program. Eighth grade play- Red and the Christmas Whoppers. Gee whiz! The Christmas assembly given by the Student Council. IANUARY 4. Christmas vacation ends-but everybody looked ll 12 13 18 22 28 l 2 13 22- l. 2. 17 24 25 2 5 12 14 I5 3 21 23 24 26 27 28 pretty happy about coming back. .Chapel-Rev. Milne's topic was Kites and I-low to Fly Them. Bill Schmidt was elected president of the Montgomery County Youth Conference. Swelll A movie of The University and the War. .The Hi-Y sponsored a swell movie- Youth Takes to Wings. First Semester ends. Well kids, half of it's over! My gosh! Three picture shows all in one day! The British Commandos - The Goofers - Unfinished Rainbows. FEBRUARY Chapel- Persistant Temptations was Rev. Kibbler's topic. My this is nice! Another movie- Target for Tonight. Five senior girls took part in the D. A. R. Contest. Cupid sure did shine at the Cupid's Caper - the G. A. A. formal. 26. No school for a whole week because of canned food rationing-just think a whole MARCH Chapel-Rev. Shoffner's address was High School Students are Hypocrites. Once more we get to see a show Man With- out a Country and Passing Parade. Mr. Blowney left school to become a member of the armed forces. Senior Scholarship Tests. Mr. Peiffer left for the armed forces. week. .Two shows again-- The Island of Ma1ta and The Fire Fighters of London. APRIL Navy V-12 Tests-Did you do well boys? Chapel--Rev. Smith's topic was concerning the 23rd Psalm. Bond Rally sponsored by the Girl Reserves and Hi-Y. .The students of M. H. S. were entertained by Mr. C. B. Ramsey- The lnternational Mess. The Business and Professional Women's Club entertained the Senior girls at the Peerless Pantry. MAY Chapel-Rev. Shofiner. lr. and Sr. Reception-The Seniors really were entertained in style at the Wishing Well Inn. Baccalaureate. Prom-Wowl What a time everybody had. Class Night-lt was a real success made by the class of 43. .The 70th Annual Commencement of M. H. S. .The Seniors of 43 had a swell time at the Senior Picnic. Eighth grade exercises held this morning. Last day of school! BELL VAULT AND MONUMENT WORKS Quality Concrete Burial Vaults 6 Cemetery Memorials S. Dixie Highway .41- 155 ES ootball The Vikings were not expected to do much this year because of inexperif ence, but, as the season progressed, it was found that the team, though small, had the spirit to win. The coaches thought the team would be lucky if it won half of its games. The first game with West Carrollton was played on a very hot night, but the Vikings were in good shape for so early in the season, and with fast running and good ball handling the Vikings ran rough shod over a heavier team. W'ith one game under their belt they went on to beat Franklin, but this was not easy. Franklin has always been known to set up tough opposition, however, our high spirited team defeated them with two touchdowns. These two games were just warm-up games for the fellows because Xenia ....,.1 RANLY'S SOHIO SERVICENTER Official Tire Inspector Main and Ferry Frank Ranly, Mgr. ...42.- 'was next. This was the one that Coach Otto and the boys were really gunning for. Mr. Otto told the boys not just to win the game for the school but to win it for the former Vikings who were fighting for them on battlefields all over the world. As the Vikings went onto the field at Xenia, the team had confidence they would come out on top. This game was one of the best shows of the year with the Mighty Midgets using fakes, laterals, man in motion, in fact, every- thing in the book to 'beat that Xenia outfit which they did 13 to 0. The team because they were small, hard hitting, and fast were called the Mighty Midgetsf' a name which stuck to them through the entireseason. The next game brought us face to face with Fairmont. With a good defensive team they held the Vikings scoreless until the fourth quarter when Iohn Becker blocked a kick which gave us a chance to score and beat them 7 to 0. Then came a rough non-league game with Monroe-the Burg winning 13 to O. As you see the mighty midgets were unbeaten, untied, and unscored upon at this time. They kept this record for two more games, defeating Piqua 13 to 0 and Greenville 18 to 0. During the Greenville game, the Vikings got a bad break because Iohn McQueen received a fractured leg. Mac was the team's best passer and a speedy back: the team was crippled without him. By the next week, the team had patched up its backfield and was again functioning as a unit. The Sidney game was the contest of the year. If the Burg won this game, they would cinch the Miami Valley League Championship. On a SOCJQY Gridiron Sidney with a much heavier team scored a touchdown in the first quarter and made the extra point, and scored again early in the second quarter but the try for the extra point was blocked. The Vikings then with hard fighting scored a touchdown and converted to make the score at the half 13 to 7. The teams battled evenly in the third period. Then as the fourth quarter was getting shorter the Burg took the pigskin on a mighty drive down the field over the goal line to score. Calmly Wagner stepped back to drop kick: with not an opposing player getting through the line, Iohn kicked the ball right through the uprights, sending us ahead 14 to 13. With only a few minutes to play Sidney went to the air, but the Vikings knocked down everything that came their way. This was the tightest game of the year and the only one in which Miamisburg was scored upon. The Mighty Midgets went on to win their final game from Troy 7 to 0. Mr. Otto, the coach, and Mr. Brink, the scout, were the ones who told the team what to do and how to do it. The team followed their instructions as closely as possible. The Vikings had the teamwork and the spirit to go through the season undefeated. ' The seventeenth annual football banquet was held in the high school gymnasium honoring the team. Mr. Thomas Lyons was master of ceremonies and Reverend Fay Lee Meadows was guest speaker. At this time Iohn Becker and Iohn Wagner were elected honorary co-captains by the team. Letters were awarded by Mr. Otto, and Mr. Young presented the lettermen with gold footballs. Lettermen were: ' Seniors: Ends--Elmer Ball, Prank Herman: Tackles-Wilbur Wead, Iames Wolff, Robert Lambert: Guards-Iohn Becker, Gail Butt: Center-Iohn Powell: Backs-Iohn Wagner, Milton Good. Iuniors: Tackle-Dean Astor: Back-Iames Payne. Sophomores: Endse-Kenny Amlin, Robert Reed: Backs-Iohn McQueen, Darrel Thomas. fDon't forget the managers Rowley Wheeler who received a letter, and Glen Doty each of whom received a gold footballl. Courtesy of . . . THE MIAMISBURG ICE 6 COAL CO. .-431 1 WWW, Basketball HEINIE SCHNEIDER'S SHOE STORE Basketball Winning over halt of their games, the Vikings had a good season. Although the team had the experience, they just couldn't seem to hit the hoop. As a whole, the Burg had one of the best teams in the league, but it seemed we received a lot of bad breaks. We just couldn't seem to win the games that counted. With Reed and Arnlin at forward positions, Dutcher at center, and Ball and Wagner switching with Powell as guards we had a good combination. The substitutes, William Bennett, Louis Brockman, Glen Doty, and Bill Kessen played a good brand of ball too. All eleven boys received letters for their fine playing. Next year Mr. Dimatteo looks forward to a good team even though eight of his boys were seniors and will not be back to play ball. l-le expects to build a team around Reed, Amlin, and Brockman with some good prospects from the reserve squad. Although the reserve team didn't win many of their games, they still had many boys who looked like good ball players. Mr. Blowney coached the squad and prepared the boys for Mr. Dirnatteo's finishing touches. Some of the reserves who will be varsity men next year are Art Mills, Bud McCray, Darrell Thomas, Gail Gephart, and Iames Payne. Although reserves don't receive letters, they deserve credit for their work. With Mr. Blowney gone to the armed service we wish the new reserve coach, whoever he may be, good luck. The team next year will be inexperienced, yet we are confident that with Mr. Dimatteo's guidance they will be out to win. THE VARSITY SQUAD Elmer Ball, Bob Dutcher, Bob Reed, Kenny Amlin, Iohn Wagner, Iohn Powell, Bill Bennett, Louis Brockman, Bill Kessen, Glen Doty, Dale W'hitesell, manager. THE RESERVE SQUAD Art Mills, Bud McCray, Darrell Thomas, Gail Gephart, lim Payne, Don Zimmerman, Leonard Overholzer, Bill May, Clarence Lambert, Rowley Vtfheeler, Robert Ballard, manager. Courtesy of . . . ' EAST CENTRAL MARKET Fresh Meats - Ice Cream - Vegetables H. Froehllch -451 Courtesy oi DAVID BEACHLER 6. CO. Courtesy ot IOSTEN'S Treasure Craft Iewelry and Stationery Awatanna. Minn. Congratulations to the Graduates of 1943 THE IOHN DIMATTEO Fruit Company IOFFE'S Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear and Dry Goods Sponsored by PETE HILL'S Barber Shop Compliments of CORNER DRUG STORE' Sponsored by HADLEY DRY CLEANERS 24 E. Central Courtesy of MUTUAL FEDERAL SAVINGS 6. LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIAMISBURG Mutual Building Direct Reduction Loans -45.. Congratulations to the Class ot 1943 THE IOHN BROUGH CO. Compliments oi TED'S DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 359 Ice Cream Malted Milk Fountain Service TED DUNKELBERGER Courtesy ot ROST'S BAKERY THE PONTIAC ENGRAVING 6. ELECTROTYPE CO. Designers and Manufacturers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE IEWELRY, GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS. MEDALS. CUPS 6. TROPHIES INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Official Iewelers to Miamisburg High School 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946 ldffckm 77ZcDmzde6 Representative HILLSBORO. OHIO -47- IIEBAUQIVMEUIIB DRqflRAHqfS af HQQJIQMJLMQ MDMRMQEIIEQS HOWARD KNULL STUDIU 137 South Main St. FUlton 8642 f 1 .,'.,. , xl ' . H 5. 4 3,2 , , ,, , r, , 4 , f K - ' f A k AFX fu, Wi-515, . . L-rf 4' ff wfxiw, X, , . I l ' w 1. - wg' J' f . 'nw I, f N V ,- 355 .L 4 'ig ' f 3 - .L , W , QQ-ff V ' R -1 . i, . , x 1 f - .v 4 lf., F. ' A 5 1 ., ,U 1,58 LQ. -Q Tafgg-,-wg , -2 -. A-Qfffi' x- - efibfrkf 'f QP? f ik V '- , x, -A, 3-' T Q., -V ' , N, 1? My H '.' 'ef ' ff - 2. -, ww 1 V , 1 1, vu f F 4 'ig W Y A -M Q, Q, . 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