North College Hill High School - Illium Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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HI-Y Hi'Y is i? its eighth year of being the only boys, club in the school. The Hi-Y movement is a large undertaking. This club is just one small clubi out of 7,000 scattered all over the United States; these developed from one club 50 years ago. Many boys now fighting for their country were formerly Hi-Y boysi Hi-Y instructs boys for leadership, ahd also gives them the opportunity to be with other boys and make new friends. A boy, after having Hi-Y experience, knows that it is a worth-while organization. He has learned the purpose of the Hi-Y that every boy must know before becoming a member, This purpose is ut0 create, mamtaln and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian char- acter . Even though he may not show these ideals; nevertheless, he believes in them. There is one other thing that a Hi-Y boy lives by, and that is the slogan of clean speech, clean sports, clean schol- arship and clean living . If a boy, regardless of race, color or creed, wishes to become a member, he should and could as long as he believes in the purpose and slogan. Last spring the present officers were elected and ML Harrell, the adviser, met with them to discuss their responsibilities. The executive board and lX'Ir. Harrell planned a program for the year. We planned the program to January, 1945. Every month planned for some stag or coed activities, discussions, speakers, or projects which would benefit the community. As soon as school started the club representative went to see Mr. Theskeny the principal, to get a date for our first dance. It has been a custom of the club to try to get the first dance of year. The dance was held September 23, with music by Johnny Bennett and his orchestra. It was a great success. Keeping in line with our program, the social committee planned a hayrride. The night was cold but all that were present had fun. In early October all the members went to town to see a show for the stag activity of the month. During the course of the year, the adviser, Mr. Harrell, surprised everyone by taking the danger- ous and exciting step into matrimony. The boys of the club gave him and his wife a chenille bed spread. In November, ten new boys were received into membership to fill the shoes of seniors who had graduated. This was one of the largest numbers of boys taken in at any one time. The initiation was one of great effect. Planned by the members of the club, it brought great meaning to the new fellows Throughout the year, Hi-Y has aimed to stress the formal meaning of initiation. 'Members have tried to develop a Hi-Y library. The members of the Hi-Y and the adviser, lr'lr. Harrell, would like to express sincere congratue lations to the Seniors of 1945. Richard Hoffmann GIRL RESERVES Girl Reserves, :1 club for girls who are interested in the fellowship that comes from working with girls, is sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. The aim of Girl Reserves is to develop leadership and to help girls grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. In September the Girl Reserve officers made plans for a picnic for all high school girls who were interested in joining the club. Later the girls presented :1 Recognition Service held at the Rlethodist Church. Each girl learned the purpose, aim, code, and agreed to work faithfully with her friends. Meetings were presided over by Merilyn Thomas, president, and Sylvia Tiefermann, vice-presi- dent. The secretary, Betty Lou Harris, kept a record of the meetings and the attendance. The task of collecting dues, maintaining an income, and paying the bills was done by June Elsner, treasurer. To keep the club in tune, Joyce Friek was chosen song leader. The social chairmen, Patricia Schmidt and Vivian Liebig, planned social events. Spring events included the Prom and a picnic when new officers were installed. For spiritual development, a devotional program was planned under the direction of Jo Ann Fullmer, devotional chairman, for each meeting and in commemoration of Thanksgiving, Christ- mas, and Easter. 7 A Christmas project was planned by Jean Bauer, service chairman. At an assembly, Jean presented the plans for the drive to collect money for the children at the Hillcrest-Glenview Schools. Thg physical side of the Girl Reserve triangle was supervised by Lois Oser, chairman of the N,C,H. Club. She kept the records for points earned by the girls in intramural sports. This year N.C.H. Girl Reserves worked to earn a ring. Each girl must have a physical exam- ination, attend monthly forums, keep a record Of the forums, and have three interviews with lVIiss Brown, the 0Y0 secretary. The girls feel that this work made them more tolerant and open minded. The successful money making projects included the established HHot DogH sale, dances, and con- cessions sold at the Minstrel. Ruth Wiengartner was chairman of the sale of sandwiches. To observe Girl Reserve Week, the Cabinet, aided by Mrs. Roach, planned a program for an assembly. The N.C.H. Girl Reserves invited the West College Hill Girl Reserves to participate in the program. Mr. Millard, from the Adult Education Council, spoke on HThe Problems of Youth. The club membership was large; to meet the interests of all, varied activities were planned so that each girl made new friends, learned the meaning of service, developed mentally, physically, and spirit- ually, and came to think of herself third, putting God first and others second. June Elsner T23-

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HI-Y and GIRL RESERVES First Row, Left to Right: L. Wirtz, W. XVil'tz, L Brooks, J. Maison, F. Singhoff, M. Tiet'ermann. Setond Row: R. Harrell, N. Barone, S. Kleeman, T. Long, R. Hallforth, E. Glasmeier, G. Mart, J. Mac- Donald. Third Row: J Meyer, E. King. R. Weis, M. MacDonald. J. Bogen, E. Raiser, D. Costa. Fourth Row: J. Myer. C Froehle. J. Dirk, W. Ochs, A. LongmalL R Dl'eielz G, Obert. R. Hoffmann. GIRL RESERVEsi F'il'St Row. Left to Right: E. Webster, D. Brandhm-st, M. Stirnkorb, E. Blackburn, C. Niemnn, M. Thomas, E. Madgett. L. Harris, J. Bauer. Second Row: M. Quitter, J. Dignan, B Powexs, A. Wagner, J. Elsner, S. Tiefermann. P. Schmidt, L, Oser. M, Robinson, E, Moninger'. Third Row: B. NuCkols, T. LaFollette, J. McIntyre W. Schleuter. J. Nieman, B. Borneman, R. Lavely, G. LeMou, F. Taylor. M. Plagge, R. Weingartner, S. Miller, J. Fulmer. Fourth Row: L. Borneman. J, Nieman, C. Kranke, D. Hauck, J. Frick M. King, L Nieman. E. Harris, F. Maier, S. McClanuahan, P. Pieper, F, Miller, M. Hoffmann, J. Sollbet'ger, Mrs. Roach Fifth Row: S. Yeckel. J. Clemens. J. Donner, J. Burbacher, E. Battling. V. Oser. H. Zimmerman, I... Stevenson, R. Wagner, C. Elmer, S. Glisson. J Schwieterman, M. Mason. Sixth Row: B. Hutzel, P. Mack. M. Teufel, P. McCabe, E. Schlewinsky, P. Rohr, S. Van Over. V. Liebig. J Myers. J. Schehl. B. Michels. L. Burkline, C. Bossermam B Schaljo.

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West College Hill Girl Reserves STEELE GIRL RESERVESe First Row, Left to Right: J. Russell, A. Hunter, E. Cox, B. Hunter, T. Crutchfield, J. Grant. Second Row: M. Peek, R. Franklin, M. Dewey, M. Mason, L Thompson, 1. Carlock, B. Mills. Third Row: A. MeMuIlen, R. Mason, M. Johnson, 0. Mincy, M. Croft. A. Johnson, Wt Thompson, M. Les- lie, J. Russell. The West College Hill Senior Girl Reserve Club had its beginning on September 14, 19-1-4, after several attempts had been made to organize such a group of girls. Election of officers, immediate plans for the Club program, and Recognition Service were carried out. Mary Ellen Johnson was elected president, Alma Hunter, Vice president; Alamie L. Leslie, recording secretary; Ruth Franklin, corresponding secretary, and Betty Mills, treasurer, with Mrs. V. 8. Wallace as adviser. On Sunday, November 5, 194-4, the Candlelight Service was held at the First Baptist Church on Betts Avenue The girls were dressed in the regulation Girl Reserve uniformea jwhite blouse and ,a navy blue skirt. In addition to this, a new touch was added by the light blue neckerchiefs, bearing a blue and White Girl Reserve insignia in the center of the triangle. The program consisted of the Processional, National Anthem, Twenty-Third Psalm, The Lordls Prayer, the hieaning of Girl Reserves, an Instrumental Solo, Litany, and nGod Of Our Fathers, followed by the introduction of the speaker by lVIrs. L. Lovelace. The speaker was Mrsr C. L. Wooten. HCome Thou Almighty King by the choir, remarks by Rev. E. Jones, the Girl Reserve Quest and Pledge, followed by the Recessional, completed the program. The City-Wide Recognition Service with all the Negro girls in Cincinnati was held November 26, 1944, at the St John Church. There were approximately five hundred girls who participated in the service. In October three girls, Annie Ruth Jones, Jane Grant, and lMamie Leslie, were chosen as rep- resentatives to the Fall Setting-Up Conference held at Camp Lenmary at New Trenton, Indiana. There the girls met other Girl Reserves and received new ideas to use in the club. The project for World Service was a HDog Dinner,,. The Dog Dinner consisted of weiner sandwiches and cokes served by the girls. There were several other socials given for World Service. On Monday, lWarch 5, 194-5, the girls took part in the joint Girl Reserve program presented at the high school assembly. One of the most enjoyable projects for all girls Was the purchasing of cashmere sweaters. The Girl Reserve Prom was another affair enjoyed by all the girls. Being sincerely grateful to the originator of such an organization as the Girl Reserves, G.S.s, as a whole, pledge themselves that they shall furnish light, COmfort and solace to a sick and evil world. b.2117