Miamisburg High School - Mirus Yearbook (Miamisburg, OH)

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. 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..

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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.

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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.