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

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HATTYE DEAYERS “There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lip, Nay, her foot speaks. We are glad to have in our class one whom we are sure will make a splendid teacher. Hattye passed the teacher's examination, and received a high average. She has a great temper which seldom gets beyond her control, unless in the Physics Class. She intends to enter Athens’ Normal School this summer, and then the rest of her years will probably be spent in a maidenly way, teaching school. Don't be cross, Hattye. PIIILLIP WELLER “We are all poets when we read a poem well.” “P. B. has spent most of his school days among the Senior Class members who have now reached the goal. He is rather ambitious, not too proud and has great promises for the future. Mr. Pemberton thinks he will become an elocutionist, but ”P. B.” is a little at doubt concerning the matter. He is a very industrious lad and as the most precious articles come in the smallest packages this surely is so in him. Whether he takes Mr. Pemberton’s advice or others he will hold his aim. EDNA HILLIS “She was 'jes' the quiet kind. Edna is a rosy cheeked, black-haired girl who, during this whole year has gone back and forth from “Moxie” to New Lex. in order to have her name among the other illustrious graduates. We never know what she is thinking, or ever heard her say much, but just by the look in her eyes and the smile on her face, we knew she was happy and would surely succeed. 20

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RALPH BOWERS “My eyes make pictures when they are shut.-’ “ Brainy is a very fine fellow with a head of beautiful hair which is his chief pride. He is rather of the dreamy sort. When in Physics class, Mr. Will would accuse him of being asleep, he would always answer, “I am not asleep,” I just had my eyes shut.” He is splendid in drawing, especially mechanical work. Lastly (his description would not be complete if we did not say that) he can actually run a “Ford ” LQUELLA MANSPEAKER “A rich, full nature, free to trust, Truthful and almost sternly just.” “Lou Manspeaker is a very sociable and well-liked girl. She loves Latin but dislikes Physics; this dislike may easily be shown by an incident which occurred in class a few weeks before school was out; when she was called upon to explain the Wimshurst Machine, she suddenly fainted and, of course, was excused from that terrible ordeal. As class historian, she is almost an equal to Edward Gibbon. Never at want for a word to say, she was excelled by only one other in the class. After leaving N.L.H.S. she is expecting to go abroad for a few years to study music, and if this opportunity is afforded her, we surely hope that she will bring fame to her class. WARREN WOLFE “He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one; Exceeding wise, fair spoken, and persuading: Lofty, and sour, to them that loved him not; But to those men that sought him, sweet as summer.” As editor-in-chief of the Lexingtonian, Warren has shown his great ability and management. He has worked hard during his High School Course, and this is shown in splendid grades. He is fond of German and Latin; is a splendid artist, which ability he displayed most appropriately in Cicero Class. Our class was placed on the books of fame when Warren won the first prize in the three mile race at the track meet. He intends to enter O.S.U. next year, and we know he will progress in his work there. Good luck Warren. 19

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 CARL KEENAN “I awoke one morning and found myself famous.” “Spider” Keenan is a very diligent boy outside of school. His hobby is science which he loves greatly. He is a favorite among the girls of the class. Altho he is rather thin, he is of a medium height, and therefore makes a good appearance. He loves Literary and greatly regrets (?) the fact that he doesn’t get to attend many meetings, for he is always so busy on those days. “Spider thinks box socials fine, especially for certain reasons. He loves the inhabitants of Moxie, one in particular. May his life be brilliant and well led. GLADYS SKINNER “Her overpowering presence make you feel It would not be idolatry to kneel.” “Happy” Skinner is the belle of the class and town. She really can't stop talking and smiling which has won her the disfavor of certain teachers, but “Happy” has the courage of the early martyrs. She says she is willing to stay in any night for detention period if it is only as a punishment for a smile or a word. As leading lady in our class play “Mose” she will probably attract the whole of Ohio and Mr. Pemberton is already worrying about the crowd. We hope that she will through life carry the nickname which is given her not only in word but in meaning. JOHN W. RICKETTS “His face was pleasant, and all the while He wore a kind and genial smile.” John W. Ricketts is a prominent citizen of this town, and is well known throughout the country. He is a district superintendent of schools. Mr. Ricketts has chosen to graduate with our class not only for his dilpoma, but also to have his name written upon the most honorable roll of boys and girls that has ever graduated from N.L.H.S. He is well known among the social circles on account of his splendid voice. Success in your calling, Mr. Ricketts.