Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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OUR CLASS We, the class of l946, are the first to graduate into a peaceful world in several years. We feel that our education, both physical and mental, has equipped us to take our places in the world. Without the cooperation and patient guidance of our teachers, we could never have come this far on the road to achievement. ln the fall of l942, our class of green, inexper- ienced Freshmen knocked at the door of edu- cation and asked to be admitted. We were ac- cepted and soon fell into the scheme of high school life. ,.c,...,. was ii. laughter-provoking class play, 'lAunt ,Tillie Goes to Town, had our Senior Skip Day, and succeeded in publishing our yearbook. We, as a class, have faced our obstacles squarely, and we have conquered them. The seemingly prodigious tasks that faced us, and which we surmounted, will be looked back upon as trivial matters. Whatever the future holds for us, we have been prepared to meet it by the capable instruction of the high school faculty and by experience itself. During our entire four years, our members have actively y W-Y M -Amif.,---1 '7 The first day of school, and the title, Green- ie, which was all too appropriate. Freshman initiation, our first high school dance with its music, clever entertainment, and delicious re- freshments, left vivid impressions of a delight- ful evening. Outstanding of our Freshman ac- tivities was a party given by the upperclass- men and our participation in the various sal- vage campaigns. Our Sophomore year saw continued efforts in the salvage campaigns, the annual Fresh- man-Sophomore party, and the inauguration of the Wagon Wheel, the student recreation center. As luniors, we presented our highly sucess- ful class play, lnside the Lines, which was under the direction of Mr. Faben. Suddenly it was time for our farewell tribute to the Seniors, the lunior-Senior Prom. lt was held on the night of April 28, the theme was Moonlight Sere- nade. Our Senior year found us in the midst of numerous plans and activities in connection with graduation. Under the guidance ot our present adviser, Mr. lacobs, we presented our SENIOR OFFICERS President: E. Brandon Vice President: I. Miller Secretary: l. Harrington Treasurer: V. Stimson Adviser: Mrs. Bowers partcipated in the many extra-curricular or- ganizations, many of our boys have had bril- liant records in basketball, football, and track. Mrs. Bowers ,our adviser, found it necessary to leave us in the middle of the year. She will have a special place in our hearts because of her kindness and willingness to help in all our difficuties, whether personal or school. We pay tribute to Mr. Iacobs, our present adviser, for the wonderful job he has done on such short notice. Commencement week was one of many ac- tivities. The Baccalaureate service on Sunday evening was the first event, and it was followed by Senior Farewell Chapel on Wednesday aft- ernoon preceding graduation. For graduation the girls were attired in white caps and gowns and the boys in royal blue. Five of our fellow classmen did not finish school with their class, but answered a cxrll to arms. We pay heartfelt tribute to those who interrupted or ceased their education that our future might be free. They made the peace, we as educated citizens must keep it. -Mary Selkman, Phyllis Tressler Page 15

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V-. . ..,...,. E ...-.1 -- -V-A' ---1 ERMA IEAN BRANDON Senior President This is the day to which we have long looked forward. Today we have attained our second milestone along the rugged pathway of life. Now we set another to be reached on the mor- row. Our lives only become purposeful as we attain each succeeding mile- stone. Today we finish our high school course and as we go out into new ex- periences, we realize what it has cost you, our parents and teachers, both in hours of patient guidance and in dol- lars and cents, to have helped us this far. To you we owe a debt of gratitude that only our success as the citizens of tomorrow can repay. -We are about to enter a world of conflict. Every accomplishment has been the result of untiring effort to- ward some goal. High school is the place where capabilities are develop- ed in to abilities. We have begun to realize our responsibilities. We are anxious to be given an opportunity to enter into world aff-airs. A war of atom bombs could destroy in a few hours the civilization the wisest and best people have built through centuries of time. This being true we can hope to maintain our civ- ilized life only by waging peace with the same courage that has character- ized our w-aging of war. lt is our inher- ited task to build an American system of life that will work so well the world will be inspired to a new faith in democracy. KEY OF KNOWLEDGE Senior President, E. Brandon lunior President, G. Thomas SENIOR QUEEN The class of 46 is proud to present Doris Barrett, chosen by popular vote, as its Senior Queen. Her beauty, poise, and personality have given her the respect of the entire class. We are hap- py to have her represent us in this title. She will be crowned at our senior play, and will preside at the Northwestern Track Tournament. Page 14

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ERMA IEAN BRANDON Montpelier, Ohio, April 22, l328 College Preparatory. Future Ambition: To be a success. 4-H l, 2, 3, 4, Class President 4. Achievements: Scholarship Tests, English I, World History 2, Bookkeeping 4, Geom- etry 2, Annual Board. IAMES N. MILLER Montpelier, Ohio, August 3, l928 Agriculture. Future Ambition: Successful Farmer. Track 2, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Vice President Class 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, F.F.A. l, Treas. 2, News Rep. 3, Pres. 4, 4-H l, 2, 3, 4. Achievements: Annual Board, Iunior Play, Pres. C. E., Honors in Iudging Team, Attended F.F.F. Conter- ence at Columbus. INA MAE HARRINGTON Montpelier, Ohio, Iune l, 1923 Commercial. Future Ambition: Stenographer. 4-H, Glee Club l, 2, Pres. 3, Student Council 3, Sec. Class 4, G.R. l, 2, Social Chairman 3, 4. Achievements: Annual Board, Gregg Shorthand and Typing Certificates, Scholarship Tests, English l, English 3 of 4, World History 2, Queen Attendant, Senior Scholarship Test. VIRGINIA LOU STIMSON Moberly, Missouri, August, l4, l928 College Preparatory. Future Ambition: To become a nurse. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. Class 3, Treas. 4, G. R. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4, Latin League 2. Achievements: Annual Board, Iunior Play, Senior Play, Scholarship Tests, Plane Geometry 2, llth District, Latin 2, Chemistry 3, 7th District, American History 3, 5th District, Science Club l, Senior Scholarship Test, lst in county, 8th in state, tied lst in district. Page l6