New Lexington High School - Lexingtonian Yearbook (New Lexington, OH)

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CLAIRE MARIS “Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds Were in her very look.” Twas in our Junior year that Claire was added to our class. She was a demure little girl at that time but after spending two years with us has changed somewhat and is now ready to take a part in all happenings of the class. She was admitted to the S.A.S. Club and since that time not only Claire but also the club has been noted among the social affairs of the town. She is a star student in German and ranks high in her other studies. Her gentle disposition is well liked by all the Seniors. Good luck Claire. GRETCHEN PLAISTED “Of all wise words the best by far are, ‘Take things meekly as they are.’ ” Gretchen is a very pleasing maiden who never disturbs any one around her when she talks. She represents the class of '17 in the W.A.S.P. Club, and we are all proud of her for that. She has many virtues, and holds a high place in the estimation of all her classmates. May she always be thus. VERNON MOORE “The mildest of all men.” “ Pete Moore is tall, handsome and rather quiet. He never overworks himself in school, however, he has studied enough to obtain good grades. He is splendid in working out experiments in Physics, and never worries greatly about writing them out. He is good natured and always takes a joke well. This year he tried out for the “High School Basketball Team,” and although the games in which he played were all lost, nevertheless, “Pete” did his best and was not to blame for this. He is thinking of going to college next year, and if he does, all of his class hope that he will pass through that schooling into a life that will be useful. 16

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RALPH PAXTON “ None can describe that sweets of country life. But those blest men that do enjoy and taste them.” We have as president of our most renowned class of 1917 Ralph Paxton, who is very brilliant as well as accomplished. He speaks German almost all the time. His knowledge of American History is beyond comprehension. He is a country lad, and walked quite a distance to school so was well prepared to receive the prize at the track meet last year. As he leaves N.L.H.S., he has the promises of a great future; and so our most loyal officer, we extend our wishes for success. Senior Class Motto: “LABOR OMNIA VINCET” Class Colors: PURPLE AND WHITE Class Flower: VIOLET 15

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A. J. YAUGER “My feet, they have the wonder-lust They fain would lead me on.” Our “Squirley” is witty, and delights in tormenting others with his jokes and near jokes. He well follows the rule, “If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.” In Physics, he performed an experiment eight times until at last the result was correct. He is the leading man in “Mose” our class play as his part well suits him. Whatever his future may be, let us wish him success and good luck. CORYNNE CROSSAN “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” The Senior class has never found an opportunity to grow dull or sad since it has had with it “ Warbling” Crossan who is always ready to cheer her class mates with a song or a “giggle.” Her laugh has been looked upon with disdain by many of her teachers, but nevertheless it is only their envy of that inimitable quality that has led them to take this view. She has a fine voice, and the present outlook is that after a little more training, she will gain the fame and admiration that, in the past has been bestowed upon Melba and Shuman Heink. EUGENE HAMMOND “It was summer when he smiled.” “Gene” is a country lad who attended N.L.H.S. for four years, and is now ready to enter upon his brilliant career as an actor. He thought somewhat of teaching, for a while after leaving school, and took the teachers' examination; but suddenly, he seemed to change his mind, and has now determined to spend his life on the stage. He is of a very generous nature and always ready to give assistance to those in need of such. He has spent a great deal of his time in school trying to copy Corynne’s smile; and we must say that at last he has succeeded. May it always be thus in his undertakings. 17