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

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ESTHER AVERY “She danced like this, she danced like that, Her feet seemed everywhere; They scarcely touched the floor at all, But twinkled in the air.” A jolly girl our “Peggy is, and though her hair is a beautiful auburn still she never loses her temper. “ Better late than never” is her motto, for she always manages to reach her destination, but never on time. She thinks she would like to become a nurse; and at present, there is a great demand for such. May she progress in her work. STANLEY HOLCOMB “Fain would I climb, but that I fear to fall. Stanley graduated from Moxahala High School in 1914, and since that time has taught school. He thinks girls are a wonder and especially those of N.L.H.S. This probably accounts for his graduation. He frequently visits Sayer in his Ford, and always reports a good time. Stanley is kind, and that has won him a place in the heart of many. Altho mesh bags are a trifle out of date, he still thinks they are O. K. as long as they have something in them. Welcome to our class Stanley, and success in the future. JEAN CONOW AY “A pleasant countenance is a silent commendation.” “Jennie is a jolly, light haired (?) lass whom we all love. She lived in the country many years, and after moving to town, she soon became accustomed to the life therein. She is invited to many parties and is very sociable. A splendid elocutionist our Jennie is; and though she doesn’t care much for some of her lessons, she loves Civics the best. She does not think she will extend her schooling beyond the present limit, for she has other strong outlooks in view. 22

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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.

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T. J. HOLDEN “You can't boost a man up a ladder unless he does some climbing himself.’’ “Tommy” Holden is an efficient lad who, after about two months illness and absence from school, returned and studying hard made up his work. He is now ready to graduate with the rest of the class. Since a small boy, he has shown his energetic spirit, and his love of work. HELEN PEMBERTON “The woman who is most loved Is by no means the most beautiful, But she has that indescribable something That for lack of a better term we call personal charm.” Helen, our superintendent's daughter is a great favorite among the girls and boys. She is of a very generous nature, and always ready to lend assistance, especially when someone faints. Altho she is not so good in the art of drawing at present, she has great promises. She expects to go to Athens next year to attend school, and may her suitors increase. TOM LITTLE “Tom's album was filled with pictures of belles, Who had captured his manly heart.” “Tommy” is a very mutable fellow; three times in the past year he has stopped school for a few days, each time he returned, but everyone in the class thought that he had just planned these little “vacations” for various reasons. He is a very sociable boy, and attractive to certain of the other sex. In school, no one could surpass him in making extemporaneous speeches at Literary meetings or in Physics class. Tommy would like to be a surgeon, and surely, he has had a great deal of experience along that line, for no one could equal him in “cutting up in school. 23