Middletown High School - Optimist Yearbook (Middletown, OH)

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Q PTIKIST 1924-1934 Ten years ago we had just completed one year in our new High School Building, the pride of Middletown. When classes started in September, the Gymnasium and Auditorium were not finished and mud surrounded the building. Only the Baltimore entrance was used by the Student Body. Our first pep meeting was held in surround- ings of mortar and cement. The building was finally finished and open house was held for several nights with teachers as guides. How well they learned their speeches, especially emphasizing that the Auditorium seated 1259 and the Gymnasium 1400! From engine room to cafeteria the crowds thronged to see the dream of many years realized. . ,.,,,,, The Optimist that year was dedicated to Wade E. Miller. The School Board also came in for a word of praise. They were M. E. Danford, C. C. Marlett, P. G. Banker, Homer Edson, and W. S. Wertz. These men knew every brick that had gone into the making of this fine building and had given much time to making its realiza- tion possible. . 1 The graduating class had 161 members, of which Ed Watson was President, John Moser, Vice President, Adelaide Stahl, Secretary, and William Klopp, Treasurer. The editors of the Optimist were Clara Mae Yorgen, Robert Salter, Adelaide Stahl, Paul Ramseyer, Frank McWilliams, Mary Rupp, Isabel Mincher, Milton Moon, Louise Bailey, and Feshel Korrosg while the Nliddletonian Staff was headed by Louis Huff, Adelaide Stahl and Kenneth Walker. Robert Brown was President of Student Senate and they really accomplished things. Pamphlets on Manners were sold and many matters of importance decided. However, the big event of the year was the Variety Show with acts by students and faculty. Standing room could not even be bought. What fun it was! Clubs were very much in evidence, as can be perceived by the list: Debate, Dramatic, Chemistry, Radio, Music, Girls, Hi-Y, Boys' Hi-Y, although many more were added the following year. Besides Band, Orchestra, Girls, Clee Club, and Boys, Glee Club, there were two choruses. The Boosters, Club was the most important in the school, having a membership of 444. They were organized to promote real school spirit in all high school activities, but especially in athletics. They promoted cheering at games, and with Ed Watson as cheer leader, there was a pep and enthusiasm that has been sadly lacking in the past year. Although in football we won five games and lost live, and in basketball we won seven and lost three, the teams knew that the Boosters were fighting with them every minute of the game. Some of the outstanding athletes of that year were Chalmers Brewer, Ollie Sample, Melvin Cottmeyer, Roy Byrd, Howard Margerum, Harold Jones, Edwin Pyle, Arthur Kurtz, Charles Sullivan, Monroe Davis, Nelson Blair, Paul Kinder, Kash Kissick, Donald Halter, and Harold Jacobs. The class has furnished many business men to the ranks of Middletown, as well as other cities. They are gaining fame in various fields, but whether it be keeping house for the man of her dreams, or doing something worthwhile in the business, political or professional field, this class will be remembered as one of the finest to graduate from M. H. S. Ten

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Twelve Kathleen Banker B. A., Western MATHEMATICS Those who know her have discovered the wit and good humor that lurk beneath her calm, reserved manner. Miss Banker's loy- alty, her ability as a teacher, and her really pleasant nature are to be commended. Helen Barkley B. S., Miami HISTORY Unfortunate, indeed, is the student who has not been in one of Miss Barkley'g classes. Strikingly beautiful, she also has the knowledge and knack with which to enlist complete cooperation. E. 0. Barr B. A., Antiochg M. A., Ohio State PRINTING Mr, Barr is straightforward and sincere in all he does. His keen interest in his teaching brings forth favorable results from his pupils, who have very great respect for him. Minnie Chalfin B. A., John B. Stetson ENGLISH AND HISTORY If a little learning is a dangerous thing, Miss Chalfirfs students need not be afraid. She is capable, fair, and her classes are models of behavior. Her students give her the best effort of which they are capable. Fay Clark B. A., B. S. in Ed., Ohio State BIOLOGY, SPANISH, ENGLISH Miss Clark is tireless in her efforts to aid her pupils in gaining the most benefits from their work. Her cheery greeting is never failing. Her sweet sincerity and faithful devotion prove her to be most deserving of the respect that is accorded her by all who know her. Thelma Clevenger B. A., Ohio Wesleyan FRENCH Adviser of Socc and Buskin Adviser Of Junior Hi-Y She is perhaps the most diminutive member of our faculty, but the extent of her enthusi- asm, her pep, and her jolly humor is bound- less. She has given much of her energy and talent to the dramatic club of which she is an able adviser.