Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Victor Thorpe, Treasurer, Miss Burns, Advisor, Virginia Gabriel, Secretary, Eugene Hershey, Vice President, Clinton Bartley, President. FORWARD INTO BATTLE Seek Careers in Different Fields The channels of industry and livelihood which we follow are varied and numerous. Indeed, they must be, for each individual requires a different course. God has so planned land with greatest wisdom, tool the human race that no two people are alike, neither in physical characteristics nor in those endowments of mind through which each of us is fitted for a purpose. God has given each of us a special work to do. lt is our duty to mankind to enlarge our talents and to devote our lives to the betterment of the world in which we live. This duty, we, the Senior class of nineteen hundred and thirty seven, have endeavored to keep foremost in our minds. This duty we have more keenly realized as we prepare to take our place in our own particular realm, as have the classes who preceded us. Few there are among us who will attain those heights of which we dream. They are only a part of our fancy, but still, are vital factors in maintaining good morals and worthy ambitions. Yet it is far better to live a good life, a beautiful life, and a wholesome life. Our careers are ahead of us, yet school life for many will be over when we receive the diploma of our achievement. Therefore, let us glance back- ward for a moment over that part of the road which we thus far have trav- elled. Surely we are but started on a long and vigorous journey. The start- ing point in our learning is almost as obscure as the path stretching onward into the future. Little else of anything which pertains to the growth of our ideals and ambition can be found except those which we fostered during our school days. Through eight years of primary and elementary training, and through four years of high school we have cultivated our hopes and desires. Talents have been displayed in numerous fields, on the football field, on the basketball floor, in dramatics, of which we took part in our Iunior year when we successfully presented Penrod and Sam. This year we are looking proudly forward to the publication of our Annual and to the Senior play. Lastly, and with many a heartache, we are about to experience something new in life-the time when we must leave our happy school days and face the prospect of realizing the dreams we have cherished for so long. lt will not be an easy task. Indeed some will perhaps fail. Yet the education of which we have been offered a generous portion, will, we hope, keep each and everyone of us, from wandering from our true course.-Martha Stickney Page 23

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MENTAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Springtime is always a true revelation of beauty, for each bursting bloom and each bit of green comes forth with all its finery. Later as the season advances nature enters into a more mature state of development. At this time she appears more beauttul than ever, for all of her glories lay open and they shed sweet fragrances and shadowy rays on more inanimate objects. When youth is in its spring its heart and mind are eager and ready to be nourished by the fertility of education. The students of Montpelier High are revolving through this period, and each year a class surmounts, which has blossomed fully and is ready to spread its radiant gleams of knowledge on the world about. Surely all intelligent students shall accom- plish this aim, for it is the cosmopolitan man that prospers and inspires. And then, when the whole world shall View the accomplishments of those people who have enlarged their capacity for learning, shall we acknowledge the beauty in mental growth and development! -Harriette Henry Harriette Henry Page 22

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CLINTON BARTLEY, IR. Monticello, Illinois Class l, Iohn's Hill Ir. High School, Decatur, Ill., class 2, Senior High School, Decatur, Ill.: Class 3, Delphi, Indiana, tllresidentig class 4, Montpelier, Ohio, tPresidentl, Hi-Y 3, Glee Club 1-3, Track 2-3: 100 and 200 and l-2 mile relay, Foot- ball l End, Baseball l-2-3 sec- ond base, Y. M. C. A. l-2, Boat- building and cabinet making, delegate to Fisher Body Co. VIRGINIA LEE GABRIEL Montpelier, Ohio Class 1-2-3-4, VicePresident 2, Secretary 4, Annual Board 4, Filing Clerk, Assistant Senior Achievement, Latin League l-2, French Club 3, Glee Club 1, Special Honor, Beauty Queen of Williams County 1936. EUGENE WILLIAM I-IERSI-IEY Detroit, Michigan Class-Pioneer 1, Montpelier 2-3-4, Vice-President 4, Annual Board 4, Art Manager and As- sistant Publicity Advertising Manager, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Vice President 1, Football 4, Track 1. VICTOR F. TI-IORPE Montpelier, Ohio Class l-2-3-4, Treasurer 2-3-4, Annual Board 3-4, Assistant General Manager, I-Ii-Y 2-3-4, FFA l-2-3-4, News Reporter 3, Secretary 4, FFA Trip 1-2, Bas- ketball B Class 3, Forward, Inter-Class 2-3-4, FFA Basket- ball 2-4, 4H Club, 2 Vice-Presi- dent, 3 President, 4H Club Camp 2-3, Livestock Judging at Columbus 3, Cheer Leader 3-4, Scholarship test at Bryan, CLINTON BARTLEY, IR. Clinton came into our midst late but was received with open arms by his classmates. His likeable appearance and manners make him friends easily. Clinton loves boxing, the man's game. He has traveled extensively through the States and attended four schools during his high school career. His physical strength, mental capacity and genial disposition make him an ideal character. EUGENE WILLIAM I-IERSHEY Most of us picture those of the scientific world as being dull, droll, and dreary. But Eugene Hershey, our scientific wizard, is a gallant exception to the rule. He has a per- sonality which reminds one of the' proverbial after-dinner speaker: jovial, good-natured, and laughing always. So, good luck, Eugene, in your chosen field. VIRGINIA LEE GABRIEL Such a sweetness of nature as Virginia possesses is rarely found. Her winning smile has made many friends for her. Her charm, grace, and poise are admired by all. She is of a very simple nature, yet her simplicity accents her dignity. Virginia is planning on furthering her edu- cation in commercial Work. VICTOR F. TI-IORPE Vic is another of our class who is a little man with high ideals. He has a sparkling way about him that is hard to excel. I-Ie is an active participant in athletics and class affairs. Our efficient treasurer and an all-around regular fellow. His ambition centers in Agricultural En- gineering and we predict that his inexhaustible energy will bring for him its coveted reward in after years. WESLEY IACKSON The graduating class of 1937 reserves this space for Wesley Iackson, a member of our class who was unable to continue his studies with his fellow classmates. We miss not only his companionship but also his musical ability, but trust that in due time he may be permitted to resume his scholastic training. -Virginia Gabriel Page 24