Minerva High School - Crescent Yearbook (Minerva, OH)

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Senior Class History In the fall of 1944, 128 travelers entered Crescent City to make homes for themselves. Remember the early days of our residence? As our first civic duty, we elected James Shafferour chief official. We wandered around through the city on various roadways and, with the help of the older citizens and the law officers, usually reached our destinations. In cele- bration of our one-year's stay in our new surroundings, we had our first taste of real society at the party held in the Civic Auditorium near the end of our freshman year. During this time, our affairs were capably directed by Miss Dorothy Beckman. After our summer vacations, we returned to Crescent City. By this time we were getting better accustomed to our present way of life. Many from our number were gaining prominence and were elected to important civil offices. Our social life also gained momentum. A kiddie's party was held in the Civic Auditorium in December and a skating party was held at Guthrie's skating rink the latter part of March. During our third year of residence in Crescent City, we vied with the class of '47 for the social, scholastic. and athletic leadership of our city. Our population had now been reduced to 96, but we still carried on our duties well and maintained our prominence. This year we had as our main task earning enough money to fete the older citizens of our community who were taking their residence elsewhere. Money was earned by selling hot dogs and soft drinks at football and basketball games. Refreshments were also sold during noon hours. Many fond memories remain of the purchase of our class rings, of dances, and of the play, Spring Fever, which We presented on December 7. The junior-senior banquet and prom, held in the Civic Auditorium on May 16, was a fitting finale to an enjoyable and successful year. As we left Crescent City for our summer vacations, all thoughts were centered on the future year, the final year of our residence in this community. We, as the elite of Crescent City, now took up our residence in the mansions of 48th Avenue. James Shaffer was elected our civil leader for the fourth consecutive year. Miss Jean Mowls accepted the duty of being our council representative for the third year. As was fitting to our prominent position, we controlled the community social life by sponsoring such affairs as dances. assemblies, and pep rallies. Acting, another of our abilities, was revealed again at the presentation of the play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. This comedy was produced in the Civic Auditorium on April 30. Miss Edytha Trickett, city dramatics coach, ably directed this comedy. The 49th Streetersu honored the residents of 48th Avenue at the junior-senior banquet and prom. This gala social function was held in the Civic Auditorium on May 28. Members of the elite group journeyed to Detroit from Cleveland as their last fling together before their ranks were broken on June 3. We sincerely hope that we have done our duties well and that we may be long remembered as capable leaders of our beloved community, Crescent City. 27

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Seniors lNot Picturedj STANLEY SCHMACHTENBERGER-Having graduated from the Minerva Elementary School, Stanley Schmachtenberger has attained graduate status with his class this year through regular courses of study at home where he has been under the tutelage of qualified teachers including Mrs. H. P. Wisman, Miss Ruth Nicholson, and Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Trubee. Among other subjects, he has taken a special course in physical education which includes exercises and therapeutics. Having pursued a classical course, Stanley is especially interested in language, art, and history. Although limited in physical activity, he is chiefly interested in sports, which he follows consistently by newspaper and radio. He is in constant contact with the Cleveland Indians. He has avidly followed all Minerva High School athletics for which he has kept a complete scrapbook. A member of the Commando club, he enjoy-s camping and cabin life. He is interested in model building, especially model planes. Nature study is another hobby. Stanley has a complete set of drums and is a member of a neighborhood orchestra. Although confined to his home for the most part, he has many friends, among whom are adults as well as high school pupils. RICHARD BARNHART-A veteran of Wo1'ld War II, Richard Barnhart entered Minerva High School in September 1940, where he pursued a general course. While enrolled in high school the first three and a half years, Richard played basketball, one year with the reserves, two on the varsity squad. I-le was a member of the footrball team in his third year. He belonged to the sportsman club. Richard enlisted in the U. S. Navy in January of 1944 and took his Boot training at Great Lakes, Illinois, where he also attended Gunners Mate school for thirteen weeks, achieving the rating of Gunner's Mate, Second Class. From July 1944 until May 1946, he did sea duty on the U. S, Destroyer D. M. Following his discharge from the Navy, on November 15. 1946 he married Eunice Wolfe, a graduate in the class of '44, BILL MORGAN-With sandy colored hair, freckles and a smiling face Bill Morgan stepped into his role as a senior of M.H.S. this year. Bill hails from Canton Lincoln where he was enrolled in a Scientific course. Although his school activities have been limited to the Sportsman Club, his school spirit has been high and he is an all-round good fellow. KERMIT LEWIS-Junior, enrolled in the classical course, reached senior status in midyear. He has limited his school activities to the Music department, having taken part in the Operetta and Glee Club his second year and played in the orchestra three years. SHIRLEY TAYLOR-Shirley left the 1'3.llkS of the seniors early in the year to become the Wife of Melvin Keister, Class of '47. She 1'ejoi11ed the ranks of graduating S8lllOl'S in March, taking special work with qualified teachers. Shirley majored in homemaking, English, and social science, having earned a secretarial minor. 26

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Society Notes Name Barbara Alexander Doris Anthony Kathleen Becknell Robert Biggins John Billiter Roy Blevins Bonnie Brewer Dorothy Brock James Bl'0Wl1 Betty Buck .lean Burrows Bert Campbell Charles Causey Roland Conrad Bessie Coon June Crawford Mary Crawford Virginia Dager Rondall Dennis Joan Edwards Joe Elliott Ruth Englant Dale Evans James Fallot Bruce Fearn Paul Fiedler Ruth Fisher Rolbert Grunder Marion Haines Jess Hall Okey Hamrick Betty Jean Hasch Frances Hawk Jean Hawk Robert Hawkins John Hearn Juanita Holsinger Bob Hoopes Bill Hull Edgar Lckes Robert Iden Vivian Johnslton Charity Jones Dick Kauth Roy Kelsey Lottie Lippincott Joan Lotz Esther Loudon Nickname Barb Doo Kathy Bob Billinger Blev Bon Bon Dot Brownie Betty Jeannie Bert Chuck Rolly Bessie Junio Katy Ginny Ronnie Jo Elliott Ruthie Ollie Jim Booty Muscles Ruthie Bob Shorty Jess Okey Betty Francy Jeannie Crow Johnny Need Asa Tub Ed Bob Viv Cherry Shorty Kelsey Liippie Lou Lotz Esther Ambition Be lazy in comfort To have fun To travel Drummer in Spike Jones' Orchestra Own a harem Panihandler To travel To travel Grocer To t1'avel Musician For my dream to come true To be a bum Farmer Housewife Dietician Beautician Commercial Artis't Lawyer Housewife Section Boss Medical Secretary Commercial Artist Mechanic To retire at 40 Understudy to Oscar Levant Travel Retire at early age Businessman Get 10001, in O'Hara's Gov. test Travel To 'be haippy To be successful and happy Model Navy sailor Ladies' man Beautician Automotive Engineer Drafting Engineer To grow tall Travelling To succeed in whatever I do Novelist Traveler Mechanical Engineer Successful homemaker To be successful in whatever I do Travel 28 Favorite Expression What's your trouble? Hoopie Magaret Oh Bubbles Thanks That's tough Why sure Creeps That's sporty Huh Uh huh Why ? Nuts My land Jeepers Oh, nuts Horrors Oh, dear I don't know Honestly Howdy Holy Horses Fooey For Pete's sake Can't say You donlt say Huh You're kiddin' Oh my, murder Big Joke That's sharp looking Howdy Righto Gnatz Nuts Oh, silly True enough I allow Oh, buddy is that right Heck