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

Page 31 text:

lost Will and Testament of the Senior Class of 1955 Robert Dobbins leaves his curly hair to Arthur Penrod, with the understanding that he must put it in curlers every night. Vaughn Fink leaves his smile to Mr. Fowler. ftobert Foster leaves his seat in government class to Roger Treadway. Lee Frosure leaves his car to Ronald Byrd. Paul Gallagher leaves his singing ability to Paul Stamer. Janice Groves leaves her bleached hair to Shirley Hitchcock. Mary Lou Hammond leaves her job at Walter's 5 and $1.00 store to Carolyn Perry. David Hill leaves Joyce Prichard behind. Lauretta Hoover leaves her winning ways to his sister, Thelma. Geneva Kennedy leaves her dimples to Pat Stigler. Jim Kitchen leaves his loud voice to Linton Lewis. Harold Lee leaves his handsome profile to Jack Grey Dale Lett leaves his athletic ability to Gene Goldsberry. Ifennie Lucas leaves his innocent charm? to Bi II King. Jean Mosterson leaves the first booth in Isaly's to some lucky underclassman. Jim Miller leaves his high M. V. L. score to Kenny Stalter. Mary Belle Morton leaves her tallness to Thelma Shumaker. Henrietta Penrod leaves her slimness to Shelby Sherrick. Jim Poling leaves his theory on how to get out of Mrs. Bailey's classes to some lucky junior. Faith Prichard is not sure she is going to leave drivers ed. class. Harvey Prichard leaves his dancing ability to Jim Epifano. Jenny Reed leaves her blond hair to Shirley Shirkey. Norman Rockwell leaves his Mickey Mouse features to John Thompson. Judy fc se leaves her corny jokes to Pauline Shumaker, but we don't think she needs them. Ralph Rose leaves to wait for Linda Pletcher. Peggy Sherrick leaves her smallness to Margie Cheney. Shelby Shirkey doesn't think she can afford to leave anything. Nellie Shumaker leaves Joe Williams to Ruth Ellen Kockensparger. Bill Skeens leaves the mystery of Dingle Himer still unsolved. 27

Page 30 text:

Last of the Will and Testament Senior Class of 1955 We, the senior class of 1955, being of sound mind and body (we hope), considering ourselves thoroughly drilled in all subjects, and knowing that we are the sweetest, liveliest, prettiest, and orneriest class ever to enter or leave our beloved school, wish to leave our last will and testament to be executed in the order that follows: Article I To Mr. Fowler, we leave a very soft, pleasant voice. To Mr. Lewis, we leave a comb to part his hair. To Mrs. Adcock, we leave a new Latin book “Latin Made Easy . To Mr. Priode, we leave many inexperienced shop students. To Mrs. Bailey, we leave Greg Hughes to help teach business English. To Mr. Neff, we leave a brand new lab to replace the one we ru ined. To Mrs. Mooney, we leave as the prettiest teacher of New Lex High. To Mr. Conn, we leave a lot of “Green musicians. To Mrs. Natalie Von Atta, we leave a new piano to accompany the glee club. To Mr. Weaver, we leave as the wonderful class adviser for the 1957 class. To Mr. Orison, we leave as coach of his third straight championship football team. To Mrs. Priode, we leave a large volume entitled “Macbeth . To Mrs. Folden, we leave the junior class and hope they leave the typewriters in better condition than we did. To Miss Drury, we leave a new English composition class. To Mr. Martin, we leave a new set of golf clubs so he can compete with his students. To Mrs. Enid Van Atta, we leave a private bell for fourth period study hall. To Miss Bower, we leave a quiet annual room so that her classes will not be disturbed. Article II Sally Allen leaves for a rest after working on the annual staff. Deane Ault leaves his famous basketball career to his cousin. Dale. Janice Barnes leaves her quietness to Jerry Starner. David Birkimer leaves his ability to get along with girls to Doug Deavers. David Catchpole leaves his high point average to Jim Howerth. Barbara Chipps leaves heading in the direction of California. Wonder why???? Sally Cochran leaves in Miitey's Ford . Donna Conaway leaves her ability to write newspaper articles to George Hannison. Bill Conger leaves to join Frankie at the A P Store. Larry Deavers leaves his ability to get along with Mrs. Bailey to Gene Skeens. Rodney Dickerson leaves his powerful build to Gene Longstreth. 26

Page 32 text:

Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class of 1955 Hazel Smith leaves to be with Gene. Neil Sorrell leaves the remains of The Thing to Tom Tucker as a way to and from football practice. Roy Spradlin leaves his good looks to his brother, Leeman. Gale Spurbeck leaves his brain to Linton Lewis for future reference. Russell Starner leaves his ability to sleep in class to David Cannon. June Ljovall leaves her ability to have perfect attendance to the junior boys. Thomas Watkins leaves his place as the quietest boy in the class of 55 to Wade Kimball. Richard Weaver leaves-----at last. Wilma Weaver leaves her influence with the Spradlins to Marianne Walsh for future use with Leeman. Bertha Williams leaves her ability to laugh to Roberta Rucker. Carolyn Williams leaves her seat in Public speaking class to Robert Henry. Ronnie Williams leaves his Ford to Mr. Martin for future drivers ed. classes. We, the senior class, will la sfu en body the halls of New Lex High-scars, chipped plaster, and all-but we take wit us many happy remains of our high schoo days spent at N.L.H.S. In testimony whereof, we, the undersigned, hereby subscribe. (Drawn up by) SENIOR CLASS (Signed) Mr. Weaver Witness: Barbara Chipps Peggy Sherrick Subscribed to, before me this 16th day of March, 1955. (Notary) Jim Miller 28