New London High School - Wildcat Yearbook (New London, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of 1955, have finished the first and most important step of our lives. Now we would like to review a few of the happenings of the last twelve years. We entered the first grade in September 1943, but as of now, there are just a few left who were there to witness that memorable occasion. Our teacher was Mrs. Kirkton, but she was unable to teach us for the full year because of illness. Mrs. Marett taught us during the remainder of our first year. At this time we had little thought of even finishing grade school, but on being promoted to the second grade, we began to anticipate the time when we would be on the second floor and then maybe the sixth grade. Miss Gole was our second grade teacher and was well-liked since nobody received a spanking that year. We thought we were very fortunate in our third year for this was the first time that a third grade was to have a room on the second floor. Our teacher that year was Mrs. Burns and we were not so lucky with the lickings that year. We then progressed to the fourth grade. Our teacher was Miss Upton and we rememe ber how we used to enjoy the stories of her life as a missionary in Bolivia. Two new members joined our class that year. They were jim Pierce and Paul Porter. Mrs. Gharst took over in the fifth grade and under her guidance we had a very event- ful and happy year as we climbed the fifth rung of the elementary ladder. Then we gained the summit, or so it seemed, as we entered the sixth grade. Under the instruction of Mrs. Wisler, we reached the height of intellectualism. jack Hubbard joined us this year. As We entered the seventh grade, we discovered very quickly that instead of being at the top, we were again at the beginning. However, we rapidly became accustomed to life in high school and completed a very interesting first year in N.L.H.S. The eighth grade saw us preparing in anticipation of our graduation from junior High and again we were big shots only to be let down on entering high school. jane Weaver joined us this year. Our Freshman year was a big one as usual with the coming of the new students from Fitchville, Hartland, and Glarksfield. These students were: Stanley Switzer, Royce Ganz, Shirley Knudsen, Rolland Burton Cwho had moved to Fitchvillel, Phillip Schneiter, joan Bilton, Mary Ann Suda, Patty Parker, Rose Varga, Virginia Coy, Fritz Sauer, and Rich- ard Searight. Again in our sophomore year a new group of students came in, this time from Roches- ter. These were: Ted Hardy, Velma King, joe Gorsuch, Marolyn Fye, Bob Wolfe, jo- anne Ward, Mabel Ward, and Joe Wolfe. Another new entry from Greenwich was Nancy Logan. Our Junior year was filled with many activities, including our junior play, State Fair the first to be sponsored by the Thespian Society, and the junior-Senior Prom which climaxed a most eventful year. Bill Gregory joined our class this year. It was our privilege to be the last class to enter school under the supervision of M1'. Ira L. Landes, for he retired at the end of our first year in 1944. Our next superinten- dent was Mr. D. P. Bodenbender, who was here for three years. At his departure in 1947, the superintendency was taken by Mr. K. G. DcGood, who was here for five years. At the beginning of our sophomore year in 1952, Mr. E. Schacht came to New Lon- don as superintendent and it is under his supervision that we graduate.

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ROSE MARIE VARGA Blondie May IZ, I936 Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4 Student Council I Cheerleader 4 MABEL EDITH WARD September 22, I937 Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4 Tattler Staff 4 WILMER EUGENE WHITE Stitcheye January Il, I938 Basketball I Football 2 Track 2, 3 Thespian Society 3, 4 Tattler Staff 3 JOSEPH EARL WOLFE Jumpin' Jae July 22, I937 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Baseball I, 2, 3, 4 Marching Band I, 2 Orchestra I, 2, 3 Prince of Peace 4 Thespian Society 4 F.F.A. I SENIORS JOANNE LOU WARD IIJOII November 28, I937 Honor Study Hall 4 Marching Band 2 Symphonic Band 2 Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4 Thespian Society 3, 4 F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4 Scholarship Team I, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 3, 4 Library Assistant 2, 3, 4 VERONICA JANE WEAVER Jane April 7, I937 Marching Band 3, 4 Symphonic Band 3, 4 Orchestra 3 Girls' Chorus I F.H.A. I, 2 Tattler Staff I, 3, 4 ROBERT EUGENE WOLFE Bussy July I7, i937 Basketball I Baseball I F,F.A. I, 2, 3, 4 Sponsored by Ohio Body Manufacturing Co. - Ship by Truck

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CLASS HISTORY As we look back on our school experiences, we must express our sincere thanks to the teachers who worked so diligently that we might be in the place we are today. The original Senior class in New London included: Bertha Anderson, Jerry Brandal, Rnlland Burton, Ella Nlae Crandall, Shirley Delamater, Larry Cranneman, Beverly Hart- man, Marlene Humphrey, Joyce jackson, Esther Kellar, Charles Lindenau, Dianne MC- Cullough, Charlotte Poole and Wiliner White. At the same time that this group was beginning school in New London, loan Bilton, Virginia Coy, Royce Ganz, Shirley Knudsen, Patricia Parker, Keith Robbins, and Phillip Schneiter, were doing the same in Fitchville and Richard Searight was starting school in Clarksfield. Marolyn Pye, Velma King, joe Wolfe, Robert X'VO1fC, Joanne Ward, and Mabel Ward were taking the first steps through the door of the Rochester first grade. A11 in all, 28 members of our class were beginning school careers in the area schools that send their pupils to N.L.IrI.S. Others joined our class as we have noted and togeth- er we make up the inimitable Class of 1955. As a class, we are looking forward to our Baccalaureate Services on Sunday, May 22, and our Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 26. Rev. Lawrence Crawford and Rev. Harold Allem will collaborate in our Baccalaureate Services and Dr. Glenn L. Clay- ton is to be our commencement speaker. 0 CLASS PROPHECY At the 1975 Alumni Banquet of good old N.L.l'l.S., the Historian of the Class of 1955 reported that the graduates of that year are now engaged in the following pursuits of life: Two of the '55 graduates have migrated to Norwalk-at the largest bank, serving as chairman of the board, is Patty Parker and over at the Court House is Marolyn Pye, sec- retary for the County Commissioners. Mary Ann Suda is in Cleveland working with her sister. They are co-sales' managers at I-ligbee's and their new ideas have revolutionized the shopping industry. Virginia Coy is now the head beautieian at one of the leading hair stylist salons in New York. The don-eagle haircut is coming in to popularity again-not only for boys, hut girls, tool Jack l'1ubbard, who received his NIA. degree in construction engineering, is now work- ing hard on a man-made space satellite. Unfortunately, he ran out of fuel while up there and as yet he has not found a way down. Bertha .Anderson is Second Lady of the Land, and earlier this year she entertained the class of '55 at her Waslrington vice-presidential home. Sponsored by Kr1opp's Shoe Store