Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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MISSION COMPLETED PROCEEDING ON NEW ORDERS By Robert Wilson Within the past four years two momentous events have occurred to the present Senior Class of Montpelier High School, the first being the arrival of ninety-eight timid and self-conscious youngsters in the corridors and class- rooms of the high school in 1940, and the second in l944, the graduation of fifty-seven of the orginal ninety-eight into the elevated rank of educated citi- zens. They are now inspired and made hopeful for the future by the capable instruction of the faculty and by experience itself. Some of the more pronounced events of their high school careers were their two class plays, The Missing Witness, their junior class presentation, and 'iDon't Ever Grow Up, their senior class presentation. Some other events have been the'two Iunior-Senior Proms. More consequential were the Bacca- laureate and Senior Ch-apel, and the most anticipated moment of their lives was Commencement. Thoughout these last four years this class has been es-- pecially active in athletics, music, clubs, student government and social affairs. The immediate future, at least for the boys, is apparent. There is no ques- tion as to what position they will takeg they will follow in the footsteps of former students. Pour boys from this class already have donned the khaki and blue of Uncle Sam. Several boys from the class have been sworn into the Army and Navy aviation programs and others await the call to the armed forces as soon as graduation is over. The seemingly prodigious tasks that faced them and which they surmounted in high school will be looked upon later as trivial affairs. As for the girls, some will receive college training if circumstances permit, some will take business positions in offices, and others will manage their homes. The friendships and associations formed throughout the high school career will last long after leaving Alma Mater, and the experiences unique and ex- citing which transpired during school days are among the happiest, perhaps, that will ever be known. They, as graduates, have come now to the end of their high school journey. ln their class motto, Be not simply good, be good for something, one has the formula for the future. Page Fourteen lames Pace, President Veda Ensign, Secretary Gordon Hill, Treasurer Miss Stainthoroe Adviser

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VlOLET BIBLE, English, Latin, Mathematics Montpelier, Ohio Bowling Green State University, BAS. in Education Freshman Class Adviser DEAN KANNEL, Music Montpelier, Ohio Northern State, Michigan, Bowling Green State University, . B.S. in Music High School Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Grade School Band, Tonette Class IULIA BBAITHWAITE, Vocational Home Economics Lakeside, Ohio Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Education Adviser of F. H. A. H. A. KARNES, Science and Mathematics Montpelier, Ohio Defiance College, B.S. in Mathematics, Bowling Green State University, lndiana University, Work on M.S. Sophomore Class Adviser Hi-Y Adviser - DON HOCHSTETTLEB, History, Government Montpelier, Ohio Wheaton College, A.B. in History, Ohio State, Bonebrake Theological Seminary, A.B. Page Thirteen

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IAMES CLYDE PACE Shenandoah, lowa, August l4, l926 Commercial and College, President senior class, M Club l, 2, 3, 4, secre- tary 3, vice president 3, president 4, Student council 2, 3, 4, Vice president junior class, Latin league 2, 3, Football l, 2, 3, 4, co-captain 4, conference guard, Honorable mention in all-state football team, Basketball manager 3, 4, V-5 test, Editor Hi-Line l, Advertising manager annual, R. R. roundhouse la- borer, R. R. B ci B carpenter, Drug store, Grocery store, Motion picture operator. PRESIDENT'S COMMUNIQUE By Iames Pace We are learning, we will fight, we will make the peacel For many students formal education ends with the receiving of diplomas, these graduates are supposedly ready to handle and operate the tools of life. There is one tool in the toolbox that many seem to overlook, informal educa- tion. It is important in the why, when, wherefore, of the different actions of people. The livelihood of those who have acquired this important implement will be endangered by persons using force to gain those benefits of which they were deprived because of their lack of informal education. lt, therefore, is our duty to grasp the informal education offered to us by life in order to defeat the persons using force. We Will Fight! ln those three words the outlook of many young people is foretold. The sex of a person does not protect him from the fighting, or the death resulting from that fighting. But we will fight with Gods banner with the reverent thought in mind that we are doing the killing not for the thrill, but to establish a better, finer, and everlasting world. We will make the peacel This is not a war to end all wars as was the other World War, but the slogan, A peace to end all wars, will be our theme after this war is won. We dislike war, we all get more enjoyment out of watching a sports event than a front line battle for life or death. War brings heavy taxes and grief, and breeds hatred. Our plan for peace is not a thousand-page outline, but just a few simple words. lt must be lasting, must treat all nations alike, must not allow countries to join forces, and must make sure that We abide together as friendly, peace-loving nations. Page Fifteen