Olney High School - Olnette Yearbook (Northwood, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1946 volume:

if ww Q22 .A 5 25 5 2 2 2 Z f 2 1 5 z f I Y i 1 , 1 T I 3 , 3 1 i , . 4 3 1 I , 22 a E E 2 f L 5 B Q 3 3 5 2 S 3 5 5 ? i i i 5 'IIFIIHII IIE O IIL N IIE 'Ill' Ill' IIE ll QD All Q62 DEDICATION Q We, the Senior Class of I9-46, dedicate this third yearbook, the Olnette, to the World War ll veterans of Ross Township. It was through their great courage, their loyalty to our country, and their brave sacrifice that we have won the war and have started a worldwide peace program. We take this means of expressing our grati- tucle. Puausi-iso sv THE SENIOR CLASS I OF I ,OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL TOLEDO, OHIO FOREWORD We, the Senior class, publish this i946 edition of the Olnette, as a treasure chest of memories. We have tried to put in book form our activities as we spent them with our schoolmates and faculty. After we leave school, many miles may keep us apart, but we hope that the contents of this Annual will bring us closer together. Though this Annual will grow old, as the years go by, the memories of our school days will live forever. lf this is accomplished, then we know our goal has been ful- filled and our work has not been in vain. 1 ......l 1 Harvey Adkins Norman E. Adkins Paul L. Amos James Bailey John J. Bailey 'Frank J. Balusik 'Joseph C. Balusik Carl B. Barnheiser 'Emil L. Bartasek 'iMeryl Boyer William Becker George L. Biletchi 'Julius J. Bitter 'James C. Black Robert C. Black 'Tim L. Black Kenneth N. Blain 'George C. Boos Richard A. Boos Robert E. Brandburg Louis C. Brossia William Brown Arba B. Brunner Walter M. Brunner John Bucrzo Fortunato A. Caliguiri Michael F. Coliguiri 'Vincent Caliguiri 'Anthoney Caswell 'Russel F. Cates 'Thomas Cayne' Thomas Coin Ellwood G. Cowell 'Lester R. Cowell Donald Coy Richard C. Coy Robert H. Coy 'i'William T. Coy Donald S. Crandall 'Harland R. Crandall Harold Crandall 'Lawrence Crook 'Melvin J. Croak 'Andrew C. Sortos 'Harry J. Dacey 'William Dacey Helen M. Dalling Robert Demorest Carlos E. Dillie Robert S. Dillie 'Lester E. Dummit Thomas R.'Dummit Gerald C. Dunmeyer Charles S. Eckman 'Paul L. Eckman Frank L. Edwards Robert L. Edwards Vernon E. Edwards Paul E. Elling Glen Ellis Cleo J. Everhardt Eugene H. Everhardt Leo R. Everhardt Paul E. Everhardt Frank Elling Robert Elling 'Jack Ferree Maurice Fink Virgil A. Flury OUR WORLD WAR 'Il VETERANS 'Discharged Ralph L. Francis Lowell E. Frederick, Jr. Donald Fredritz James Fredritz James E. Ganzmann Paul J. Gelacek, Jr. 'Richard R. Ginrich 'Thomas D. Ginrich 'Robert J. Good Emil Grapentine Randolph W. Grau Donald Griffith James E. Huehl William E. Harpel Clarence J. Heider Clarence H. Heilman 'Eugene H. Henny 'William J. Henny John R. Heuring 'Ralph E. Hicks William Hiden 'Alfred Hirzel Robert L. Hirzel Gilbert L. Hopkins 'Jesse M. Hopkins 'Earl Howe, Jr. Edward A. Hubbell William Hubbell Richard Huring Chester A. Herrington 'Joseph F. Jablonski Vincent A. Jablonski 'John Jasinski 'Leo R. Kessmar Kenneth A. Kettinger 'Merle R. Kettinger Sophia Kobach 'Daniel Koch Lawrence M. Koenig Joseph S. Koluch 'Ambrase Kovarik 'Anthony Kovarik 'Julius Kovarik Cyril M. Kozina 'John Kozina Joseph Kozina Paul R. Kozina Peter P. Kozina Steve Q. Kozina Lawrence A. Kraemer Melvin E. Lark 'Richard H. Lark Joseph M. Latak Robert L. Lauch 'l'Earl L. Leatherman Paul E. Longnecker Walter F. Luce, Jr. Theodore Lyzon 'Frank Marcinek 'Jacob Marcinek 'John J. Marcinek 'l'Lloyd M. Martin Norma Nauder Robert McConaughey James L. McLaughlin Alvin H. Miller Arthur Minute Emeru J. Molnar Charles E. Moon 4 TDeceased Delmar R. Moon 'Irvin R. Moulton Earnest F. Nagy Melvin H. Neitz Robert H. Neitz Raymond Paben Reginald O. Parker 'Frank I. Patronik 'Peter Patronik Casey Pavik 'Steve Pavik Raymond F. Peabody George R. Reinhart James J. Robarge Durl E. Roshong Charles R. Ruckman 'Raymond Ruckman Robert D. Ruckman Russel H. Ruckman 'Arthur F. Rutter 'Edward W. Rutter Richard Rideout Thomas T. Sass Howard V. Schnell Donald J. Schroeder 'iGerald O. Schultz Charles S. Scott Joseph Sedlar 'Albert J. Selmek 'Emil Selmek Earnest E. Shufelt Richard Sickles 'William Sickles 'Leonard Smiczek 'Lawrence Smith Merton L. Smith Eugene W. Stahl Orlie E. Stahl Lewis E. Staley 'Donald Stemen William E. Stitzel John W. Stumbe William Sunday Leland Sutter Melvin J. Symington Lee A. Thompson Charles L. Tippey 'Daniel Tippey Robert Tippey Gerald C. Traver Clarence R. Vermilyea 'William V. Vermilyea TWm. E. Vykopal 'Darrell E. Waggoner Robert Wahl Carl J. Wojcinski Frank C. Woicinski 'Henry O. Walter 'Donald Wasserman Leonard J. Wassermo 'Earl E. Weiland Arthur T. Whitmore Earl P. Williams Eugene E. Williams Earl R. Winegardner Morrell Wissinger, Jr. Andrew G. Yohnke Herbert A. Young X It I EARL LEATHERMAN 1 novo MARTIN ' 1' bel MERYL BOYER ' WILLIAM VIKOPAL WILLIAM COY GERALD SCHULTZ gunning ey, l , . 5 P i l L l ,V V I li l r. K4 l L?. ,,,, of .' 7 A L IN MEMORIAM THE REAPER AND THE FLOWERS There is a Reaper whose name is Death, And, with his sickle keen, W He reaps the bearded grain at a breath, And the flowers that grow between. LOVE'-L WELLAND Shall I have naught that is fair? saith he, MABEL LEATHERMAN Have naught but the bearded grain? ' Though thebreath of these flowers is sweet to me, ,I will give them all back again. He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes, Q He kissed their drooping leaves, lt was for the Lord of Paradise He bound them in his sheaves. My Lord Xhas need of these flowerets gay, 1 The Reaxper said, and smiled, W Dear tokens of the earth are they, Where He was once a child. They shall all bloom in fields of light, Transplanted by my care, And saints, upon their garments white, These sacred blossoms wear. And the mother gave, in tears and pain, The flowers she most did love, She knew she should find them all again UONEL CONNOR ln the fields of light above. JACK A. NITZ A Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day, ,Twas an angel visited the green earth, And took the flowers away. LUCILE WEILAND PEARL WEILAND ALMA LEATHERMAN , 6 X Q y ,YW , ,,,, ,s..L..T......l. , , ' ,E H, YA CLARENCE HEIDER Elected in November 1941, Re- elected in November 1945. Now serving his second term. FRED C. KOWALKA President of the Board, Elected November 1941, Re-elected No- vember 1945. Now serving his second term and first year as President. CHARLES HARKNESS County Superintendent MRS. POFFENBAUGH Is well known to Olney School. For three years she was in charge of the cafeteria. ln August, 1943, she assumed the duties of the clerk of the Board of Education. She is also the cashier for our cafeteria. FRANK Mcl.AUGHLIN Elected in November 1941, Re- elected in November 1945. Now serving his second term. 7 ALVAH GARNER Vice-President of the Board, Elect' ed in November 1944. Now serving his first term and first year as Vice-President. Elected in November 1924, Re- elected in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944. President of the Board from 1937 to January 1946. Now serving the second year of his sixth term. I I I ,. i I i F. I A 5 'f, it r I X . I V. I t I FACULTY D. E. KOCH Heidelberg B. M. Degree ' Music ' Northwestern Graduate Army-Forty One Months 3 years at Olney EDITH HOWE B.G.5.U. University of Toledo B. Sc. in Ed. English Library 'ff C. LOUDENSLAGER Superintendent Heidelberg B.G.S.U. A.B. Degree M.A. Degree Life Supervisor Science Mathematics 8 years at Olney ra B.G.S.U. Diploma B. Sc. in Elem. Ed. Grade VI . 75 years at Olney 3 years at Olney DEANE KOHLER Principal B.G.S.U. U. of Toledo B. Sc. in Ed. Social Science Science T5 years at Olney 8 B.G.S.U. Ohio State Carnegie Institute B. Sc. in Ed. English latin 7 years at Olney I I if I FACULTY MAXINE STEIN Ohio State University B.Sc. in Ed. Mathematics 'I year at Olney IRENE ANDERSON BERTHA LOUDENSLAGER Heidelberg A.B. Degree B.G.S.U. H.S. Life Certificate English Social Science 1 year at Olney UARDA HOOTMAN Miami University B.S. Degree Home Economics Girls' Physl Ed. Science i year at Olney B.G.S.U. B.Sc. in Ed. Commercial 3 years at Olney CHARLOTTE NEWELL University of Toledo B. of Elem. Ed. Grade III 4 years at Olney 9 DORIS OPPERMAN B.G.S.U. U. of Toledo B. of Elementary Ed. 19 years at Lark Grades Ill and IV F L 5, I as E E P Y I fe E , , y. E r I L GERTRUDE TYLER B.G.S.U. . Diploma B.Sc. in Elem. Ed. Grade I 26 years at Olney ' HELEN MORRIS Ohio University Diploma Life Certificate Grade Vl 3? years at Olney TOPPING B.G.S.U, Diploma Life Certificate Grades V and Vl 6 years at Lark CARRA SLEMONS Elementary Education N. Dak. State College Mayville, N. Dak. Concordia Conservatory of Music RUTH RIDEOUT Fargo, N. Dak. B G 5 U. Bowling Green University Likeieenificaie University of Toledo Diploma Grade V 9 Years at East Side Central 2 years at Olney Grade IV , 35 years at Olney 'IO h.......,,-, ., .-E, , JANE SCHNEIDER U. of Toledo B.Sc. in Ed. Provisional Certificate Grades I and ll 'l year at Lark if . SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS r I President ........... ,,..,.., R udolph Hirzel Treasurer ...,.............. ..,.... M el Richardson Vice-President ,....,. , ..4.. Robert Kurtis Sergeant-at-Arms ,....,.. ,........ T om Selmek Secretary ....... t . ...June Spencer Reporter ,.........,....,. ..... Ronald Black Advisor ,,,,........ .,..... M rs. Loudenslager COMMENCEMENT May 17, 1946, 8:15 P.M. Processional-March Romaine fGounodJ .........,,..,..................,..,..,. Band Invocation .......,.................... , ....,.........,.........,. Rev. Clarence R. Spangler Music-Blue Moon Waltz lRibbleJ .......... .,.... 1 ......,........,............ B and Salutatory-- All the World's a Stage , ...... ..,......,.. K eith Cramer Solo-Clarinet Polka fEchtnerl .......,........................,.,......... Robert Kurtis Valedictory- Our Motto ...,..,....,.......,.,,......,,.,......... Angela Wasserman Class Address- What Are You Going To Do With It? 4 Mr. Fred W. Klag, Dean of Boys, Waite High School Solo-Moment Musical lSchubertJ ................,.,....,,...............,. Rudy Hirzel Presentation of Eighth Grade Certificates .....,...,.....,.. J. C. Loudenslager Music--Sunset Reverie CChenetteJ .....,...,....... ............,........,......, B and Presentation of the Class of 1946 ..,....,..,..,................,,. Mr. Dean Kohler Awarding of Diplomas .......,,.,.,...,.......,..,...,......,.,........ Mr. Fred Kowalka President of Board of Education Benediction .,,.,.,....,,....,,.,.................,...,...,,...,, Rev. Clarence R. Spangler A Recessional- Grand View lRusselI1 ....,....,.,.....,......,......,...,...,..,..... Band SENIOR PLAY- HEADED FOR EDEN May 3, 1946 Mrs. Oral Skipworth, who runs a boarding house ..,.... ............ M ary Rideout V Imogene, a hulking maid, who belies her name ..,,.,... ..,,.... W illanna Ruckman Hank, who calls for the laundry ,,...,..,. .......,,......., ..,,.,..,.,,,,...,,..........,....g.,...... T o m Selmek Dorothy Brill, a stenographer for Spinklewitz and Selznick, furriers ,.,.... Millie Bartosek Peggy Walters, a clerk at Sturm's department store ..,..,,.....,... .,..,........ ....,.. J u ne Spencer Gladys Hermann, a mannequin s......,,....,.......,,........,.. ....,.... .....,, V i olet Koluch Nancy Lane, a filing clerk at the Orange Fizz Company ....,,,. .........., R osie Marcinek 4 Kate Roberts, a reporter on the Herald '.......,......,...,., 1 ................ ,..,...,..,,. B eatrice Eckert Rosina Blandish, a stenographer for a LaSalle Street Broker ..,......,. Margaret McLaughlin Barry Richards, her employer ,.,.,.......,...,......,,......,.,........,............ .,..,.,..,., M el Richardson Minnie Peters, a clerk at WooIworth's ....,. f ......,....,,. ,......,.. V iola Wasserman Henry Banks, a truck driver ,.............,,..........,...,....,....... .,.,....,.,.,. K eith Cramer Marcella Turner, a waitress fwhen sheihas a iobj .....,. ,,.,,..,.. M ary Meadows Bob Roberts, Kate's brother ...........,.....,,....,.............,..., ......,...,.,.. B ob Kurtis Sergeant Kelly, of the Chicago Motorcycle Police ,...., .,...,. F rank Marcinek Ken Howard, a reporter on the Star ...,,.,.,.,,..,...., ....... R onald Black Limpy, a bit of flotsam .,..,...,.....,...,.......,,.,..,....,............,........,..,..............,.,..,...., Lorin Mohn Ushers: Helen Good, Betty Skidmore, Delores Tippey, Mary Ann Dacey. Book Holders: Angela Wasserman, Mary Stumbo. Tickets: Jack Bieber. Stage Manager: Floyd Weiland. - Property Manager: Rudy Hirzel. Technical Director: Jack Brunt. Programs: Dean Schultz. 11 'ti I 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 I rl I I 2 I fi 1 2 I it I 1 ! ' SENIORS LORIN MOHN Industrial Arts Boys Glee Club I, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus I, 2, Annual Staff 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Brother Goose 3 What A Life 3 Headed For Eden ROBERT KURFIS College Preparatory Boys Glee Club 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Band 'l, 2, 4 Orchestra 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 4 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4 What A Life 3 Headed For Eden Honor Student RUDOLPH HIRZEL Commercial Course 4 Boys Glee Club I, 2, Mixed Chorus I, 2, Band 'l, 2, 4 Orchestra 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 President 3, 4 Popularity King 3 KEITH CRAMER Boys Glee Club 1 Mixed Chorus I Band I Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Baseball 3 Latin Club 4 What A Life 3 Reporter 2 Salutatorian 4 Headed for Eden Honor Student 4 4 DEAN SCHULTZ Industrial Arts Bo s Glee Club I 2, 4 y , Mixed Chorus I, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball Manager 3 What A Life 3 FLOYD WEILAND Industrial Course Annual Staff 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Popularity King 4 lst Popularity Attendant 2 TOM SELMEK Colle e Preparatory 9 Boys Glee Club 'I, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus I, 2, 4 Boys Ensemble 2 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 4 Sergeant-at-Arms 4 What A Life 3 Observer Staff 3, 4 Headed For Eden 4 MEL RICHARSON Commercial Course Boys Glee Club 2 Mixed Chorus 2 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Sophomore Ensemble Baseball I, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer I, 3, 4 What A Life 3 Headed For Eden I L l , SENIORQS , ANGELA WASSERMAN Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Observer Staff 3, 4, ' Editor Annual Staff 4, Assisfanl Edifor Valedicforian Populorify Queen 4 Vice-President 'l Sophomore Ensemble Honor Sfudenf Isl Popularify Afiendant 2, 3 DOLORES TIPPEY Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Observer Staff 3 Annual Slaff 4 MARY RIDEOUT College Preparalory Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Siaff 4 l.aiin Club 4 Home Ec. Club 3 Vice-President 3 Honor Sludent What A Life 3 Headed For Eden 4 VIOLA WASS ERMAN Comercial Course Girls Glee Club l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4, Assisi. Bus. Manager Whaf A life 3 Headed For Eden 4 MILDRED BARTOSEK Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed,Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Siaff 4 Home EC. Club 3 Head Librarian 3 Prince of Peace Gonlesl 3 Whal A Life 3 Headed For Eden 4 VIOLET KOLUCH ' College Preparatory ' Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2 Sophomore Ensemble Maioreite l, 2, 3, 4 Observer Staff Bus. Man- ager 3, 4 Annual Sfaff Bus. Man- ager 4 ' Home Ec. Club 3 latin Club 4 Head librarian 3 Wha1 A Life 3 Headed For Eden 4 ROSE. MARCINEK Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Sophomore Ensemble 2 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Secreiary 3 Cheerleader 4 Wha1 A Life 3 Headed For Eden 4 MARY ANN DACEY Commercial Course Perrysburg 3-lv years' Girls Glee Club 4 Mixed Chorus 4 C Observer Staff 4 Annual Slaff 4 Cheerleader 4 C .WA X 1 I , J 4 X 1. 4 v 2 A i 4 V l l l l l i l L T SENIORS MARY STUMBO Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2 ' Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4, Assisi. Bus. Man. Wl1a1' A Life 3 JUNE SPENCER General Course Girls Glee Club l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 4 Band l, 2, 4 Orchestra 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Siaff 4 Lafin Club 4 Secretary 2, 4 May Queen 4 Headed For Eden 4 lst Popularity Atfendanl 4 BETTY SKIDMORE Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 2, 4' Mixed Chorus 2 Sophomore Ensemble Annual Staff 4 Observer Staff 3 Library Club 4 WILLANNA RUC KMAN Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Library Club Wl1af A Life 3 Headed For Eden 4 BEATRICE ECKERT College Preparalory Girls Glee Club 'I, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Band 2, 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Library Club 4 Lafin Club 4 Treasurer 2 Prince of Peace Winner 3 WhaY A Life 3 Headed For Eden 4 HELEN GOOD Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus l, 2 Annual Staff 4 Library Club 4 MARGARET McLAUGHLlN College Preparaiory Girls Glee Club 'l, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 2 Sophomore Ensemble Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 4 Library Club 4 Vice-President 2 Headed For Eden 1 MARY LOUISE MEADOWS Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2, Mixed Chorus l, 2 Observer Siaff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Reparfer 'l Headed For Eden 4 1 14 I SENIORS RONALD BLACK General Course Genoa Band 'I Olney Band 2 Genoa Monitor 'I Observer Staff 3, 4 Annual Editor 4 Reporter 4 Headed For Eden 4 Ist Popularity Attendant 4 FRANK MARCINEK Industrial Arts , Boys Glee Club 'l, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3 Sergeant-at-Arms 3 Headed For Eden 4 JACK BRUNT College Preparatory Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 . Basketball Manager 'l Motion Picture 3, 4 Latin Club 4 Brother Goose 3 What A Life 3 Reporter 3 'lst Popularity Attendant 3 JACK BIEBER General Course Boys Glee Club I, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 'l, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Observer Staff 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3 Baseball Manager 'I What A Lite 3 'I5 9 '1 L. KNOWLEDGE IS NO MORE A FOUNTAIN SEALED, DRINK DEEP Tonight I have chosen to speak on our class motto, Knowledge is no more a fountain sealed, drink deep. Some may have different ideas to what this pertains. To us it has great significance. It means that there is no limit to the knowledge that one can achieve in our world of today. Knowledge is obtained from education and education is no longer something sealed or limited as it was in the years past. It is something that can be gone into farther atd farther and still there is more to learn, experience, and earn. No matter how old we become we shall still be gaining knowledge. This reminds me of Life's School, by Ethel Skipton Barringer: I said to Life: I wish to learn Life turned saddened eyes on mine Your lessons, all today, With compassionate smile to say: Before I face this unknown world I shall be teaching you, my child, To tread its broad highway. When you are old and grey. We Seniors wish to go into the future with our motto before us, like a lighted candle, always remind- ing us to strive onward, persuading us never to stop, and telling us to secure all the knowledge we can. In order to obtain this knowledge and to succeed, we must know and use the five foundation stones of education: Intense Interest, Concentration, Observation, Exploration, and Cooperation. In order to gain something from a subiect, one must be interested in it. This interest persuades one to find out more about the subject. It arouses his curiosity and it keeps him wondering. So he proceeds to inquire and to concentrate on material concerning it. Concentration enables one to think things out thoroughly. It makes one see both sides of the question and brings out the different viewpoints of individuals. Thus facts may be interpreted and discussed in one's own mind and conclusions drawn. To prove that these ideas are logical reasoning, one must observe. Observation is the study of facts and through observation one can detect certain characteristics. Suppose you have a friend of whom you think well. If you sit down and study him, you are going to be able to see his reactions to different things. I I After drawing conclusions, one goes on to explore and to see if there are new things to find that may be added to the subject. By reading what others write and think, one may find new light on the matter. The final important foundation stone of education is cooperation. It is through working together that things are accomplished. This fact holds true throughout life. As we step into the' future we shall find that everything we do and accomplish comes th rough working together with our fellowmen. v After laying these five foundation stones of education through these twelve years of school, we are ready to face the future with a better understanding of how to cope with the problems that confront us. Through this knowledge we realize how much g raduation means to us. Graduation has not only given us some assurance of the future but it has left us filled with mixed emotions. We are proud and happy to have attained the knowledge and skills which our fine school has set forth for us. We are very thankful to our parents for the sacrifices they have made for us. Through their complete understanding, their inspiration, and their ready willingness to aid us in every way, we have made this gain. We are deeply grateful to our teachers for the loyalty and patience they have shown us. They have been always at our side encouraging us to go on and helping us to reach our goal. We are sad, to leave our beautiful school, close friends, and loyal teachers. But we are taking with us all the pleasant memories of these school days to remain with us always. Tonight, we, the graduating class of '46, will separate. Each one will choose his stepping stone to the future. We realize that success in the future will not come to us with ease, but that it will take a great dealfof work for us to achieve our goal of making the world a unified and harmonious place to live. Whether we succeed will depend not upon our luck but upon the effort we put forth and upon how deeply we drink at the fountain of knowledge. I ' ANGELA WASSERMAN. 1 6 I SALUTATORY- ALL THE WORl.D'S A STAGE In As You Like lt, Shakespeare wrote: All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players, They have their exits and entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, Tonight, we, the class of '46, are making one of those exits. Tomorrow, new players will occupy the stage we have iust left, and we shall occupy the stages which many of you in the audience are leaving. We are leaving behind us tonight the happy and carefree days of our school years. With the first foundation of life safely laid, we shall now settle down to a more serious mode of living, building and improving this great drama called Life on Earth until we reach the climax. The curtain now falls on act one. Tomorrow the curtain goes up on the second act. This new act will be entirely different from any we have played before. It will be the start of a part which we shall no doubt play the rest of our lives. We shall begin new iobs and new studies. This next act, because it is a start for our careers, is going to be an act of intensified learning. In this act we shall have to study much harder and learn much faster than we have done ever before in our lives. No longer shall we have the helping hand of a school teacher to help us with our problems. We shall be out in the world on our own and what we make of ourselves from here on will be our own doing and no one but us can be held accountable for our acts. Some of us may be going into service, some of us may go on to college, some of us may settle down immediately to the tasks we shall accept for our life's work, but whatever the case may be, these facts will still hold true. This next act will no ,doubt be one of the most important factors of our lives. What we make of this act will follow us the rest of the way through this play Life on Earth and right on into the play entitled Eternity, In this act we shall have the opportunity to make new good habits, improve our old habits, and get rid of our bad ones. lf we make a success of this act, and set a good record, this record will go with us the rest of our lives and help to pave the later roads of life smoothly in our iourney to success. lf we make a failure of this act and set a bad record, this record will make the roads much harder to travel. The curtain now falls on act two. For many of you in the audience the curtain is now going up on act three. The exact time this act begins is undeterminable, due to the fact that the length of of the second act varies with different persons. Some may work harder than others and finish the act much sooner. The part we shall play in this third act also varies greatly. lt depends on what the person does in the second act. The third act may be iust an intensified form of the second act, yet it may be an entirely different part. We may make an advance- ment in our old iobs, we may take on new jobs, or in the case of a person coming out of the service or graduating from college, it may be the start of the first important jobs of our lives. We progress through this act. On the way we shall find that we must work extremely hard in order to get through it. For some of us, this may be the last act of the play, but for others of us, we may go on through several other acts. Each act will be somewhat different from all other acts, preceding or suc- ceeding it. If we are successful, each act will be an improvement over, and more successful than, the other acts. Finally, when our time comes, the final curtain will fall on this drama entitled Life on Earth. At this time all the acts of this play will be reviewed and we shall be cast for a new play entitled Eternity. Thus, we see as Shakespeare said: All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players, They have their exits and entrances, And one man in his life plays many parts. KEITH CRAMER. 'I7 I I I I I I I SENIOR CLASS HISTORY K Looking back at the days when we were only seventh graders and mere children, as some people would have called us then, we begin to remember the exciting events that occurred and the adventurous things we did. ln the latter part of nineteen hundred and forty, and the first of nineteen hundred and forty-four, we felt sophisticated, being in junior high. How would we have felt being seniors? Then came September of nineteen' hundred and forty-one. Once more we reentered school. Each year led us to the top of the stairs of school and on to the stairs of life. We were now eighth graders with a class of fifty-six, two more than the previous year. We were excited this year, not only because it meant we would graduate from junior high, but also because the time had come when we started thinking of what course we wanted to follow and to what goal we would strive. Yes, some of us did select those subjects which we thought would be fun and easy for us, but then some of us, who planned on being doctors, nurses, secretaries, elec- tricians, farmers, and salesmen tried to select those subjects that would help us in our future professions. The evening of May 22, I942, the same evening when the class of '42 graduated, we received our eighth grade graduation certificates. As Mr. Loudenslager was distributing the certificates he made a statement which we were unable to forget. He said, I wonder how many from this class of fifty-six will be here at this school to graduate in the year 'l946. Had he looked into the Book of the Future? As time passed on we soon became Juniors, a class of thirty-two. During this year our versions of school had changed. We notzonly thought of it as a place we had to go in order to learn something, but also a place where we could enjoy ourselves and have loads of fun. On the evening of April 9, 1945, we presented the play, What a Life, starring Violet Koluch as Miss Shea, Mel Richardson as Mr. Nelson, Keith Cramer as Mr. Bradley, Bob Kurfis as Henry, Millie Bartosek as Barbara, Henry's girl, Jack Bieber as Bill, Rosie Marcinek as Miss Wheeler, Willanna Ruchman as Mrs. Aldridge, Mary Rideout as Miss Eggles- ton, Beatrice Eckert as Miss Pike, Dean Schultz as Mr. Ferguson, Viola Wasserman as Mary Deeter, Tom Selmek as Mr. Vacheto, and Mary Stumbo as Miss Johnson. With the money made from this play, plus the amount received from our Junior Jitneys and Ju tior .luke Jumps, we were able to give the Seniors lclass of '45I a nice Banquet and Prom, held in the main ballroom of the Secor Hotel. Then came the day when we became Seniors with only a class of twenty-seven. In December of the same year, Frank Marcinek, after serving two years in the U. S. Army, returned to school to complete his high school education, thus making our class of this school twenty-eight. Some had to quit and go to work, others married, and still others went to different schools, or joined the Armed Forces. Chuck Moom and Don Griffith, two of our best basketball and baseball players, left us last year and joined the Service. Chuck is now serving in the U. S. Marines. We were terribly sorry to see them go but they wanted to do all they could to help win the war and we could do nothing to change their minds. Naomi Edwards quit after her Sophomore year. She is now Mrs. J. Bruschaber. Albert Hall is now attending Scott High. He al,o left us after his Sophomore year. Elsie Hazel, the pretty blonde, left after her Sophomore year. She is now working at Grant's. Bob Healy, who also left after his Sophomore year, is attending Clay High. Josephine Hornik left after her Sophomore year and went to Waite High. The latter part of I945, her family moved to Owasso, Michigan, where she wfll complete her Senior year. Gladys Schreiber quit after her Sophomore year and is now working at the City Cleaners. Ruth Keplinger and Hilda Kuebler left us after graduation from the eighth grade. Hilda graduated from Waite High last year. Betty Latta quit at the end of her Junior year. We were sorry she was unable to return this year. Betty Young and Pat Robarge left after their Freshman year. Pat is now attending Waite High. Dick Schutt left us after his Sophomore year and is now in the State Guards and attends Woodville High. ' There are only a few whom we are unable to mention. Now as our Senior year draws to an end, we begin to feel sorry that this is our last year. We have thus reached the top of the stairs of school life. We shall always remember the splendid teachers we have had and the fun we have had in the past six years. JUNE SPENCER. I8 CLASS WILL We, the graduating class of 1946, do hereby declare this document as our last will and testament: To Bob King, Jack Brunt leaves his size and muscles because Jack doesn't use them anyway. To Mary Ann Mauder, Violet Koluch leaves her ability to charm the boys. To Ruthie Dunmyer, Millie Bartosek leaves her ability to be about the snappiest looker in her class. To Mary Swartz, Mary Rideout leaves her title of the fastest typist. To Pat Stanger, Viola Wasserman leaves her ability to think about dancing continuously. To Ed Weiland, Dean leaves his ability to speak well in front of a large group. To Olis Sutter, Rudy Hirzel leaves his ability to talk about girls but never be seen with one. To Dale Ellis, Jack Bieber leaves his ability to get married early. To Gerry Ruch, Bobwliurfis leaves his ability on the clarinet. To Bruce Reimer, Floyd Weiland leaves his ability at basketball. To Bill Moulton, Lorin Mohn and Tom Selmek leave their titles of Casanova. To Virginia Woicinski, Rosie Marcinek and Mary Ann Dacey leave their volume of noise acquired at cheerleading. To Howard Adkins, Mel Richardson leaves his ability to get young women home after 2 A. M. To Barbara Balusik, Betty Skidmore and Willana Ruckman leave their extra pounds in the hope that Barbara uses them. To Pat Allred, Angela Wasserman leaves her sweet personality and popularity. To Pat Nagy, Margaret McLaughlin and Beatrice Eckert leave their ability to look intelligently at all times. To Phyllis Felhaber, June Spencer leaves her ability to be popular without having a bad reputation. To Betty Taylor, Mary Stumbo and Mary Meadows leave their ability to become engaged before graduating. To Bob Ames, Keith Cramer leaves his scholastic record in the hopes that it will help Bob more than it helped him. To the boys, Frank Marcinek leaves his knowledge of the Army in the hope they never use it. To the girls, Helen Good leaves her ability to miss school and still get an excused absence. To anyone who wants it, Ronald Black leaves his editorship of the annual. The Senior class leaves to the school CU 56 wads of gum in study hall I, C25 25 wads of gum in study hall ll, C21 35 scratches in corner of gym floor. The Senior class leaves to the faculty of Lark and Olney memories of a class that was low in effort and even lower in conduct. We, the class of 1946, in order to prohibit any murders, riots or deaths during the execution of this famous, world-wide will, do ordain and appoint J. C. Loudenslager to execute it. CSignedJ RUDY HIRZEL, President. JUNE SPENCER, Secretary. 19 PROPHECY-THE SENIORS OF 1946 IN 1956 About eight years ago the old Olney School building, which was located on the north side of Wood- ville road, fell into a mass of ruins and in its place was erected the new Olney School, at the corner of Airport and Eggleston roads. Now these ruins were very interesting and were often visited by the curious. One day, an archaeologist, one Robert Kurfis, was digging among the ruins and struck upon a large concrete body. He began to unearth it and when he attempted to pry it from the ground, one end broke off and revealed to his astonished gaze, two human feet. He raised this obiect from the ground, in spite of his great terror. ' Just as it came to the surface it broke into several pieces and there, enclosed in this concrete mass, he beheld a mummy wrapped in an immense blue and gold banner with Olney High written across it and tied with blue and gold ribbon. The mummy arose, gasping for its newly found breath. The archaeologist became too terrified to stand up, and dropped upon a stone nearby. Don't be frightened, said the mummy in weird tones. 'I am the ghost of a renowned fortune teller. I am going to predict to you the future of the class of 1946. There are twenty-eight of you--sixteen girls and twelve boys. Behold! The stars foretell your class in 1956. 1. Violet Koluch is about to graduate from the student nurses' school. 2. Rosie Marcinek is hunting - for a husband. ' 3. Millie Bartosek is milking cows for a local dairy. 4. Floyd Weiland is raising preserved turnips. 5. Rudy Hirzel is also on the farm, still raising cane. 6. Mary Ann Dacey is a lady politician. 7. Jack Brunt is studying to be an electrician. He has gotten to the stage where he can replace burnt- out light bulbs now. 8. Angela and Viola Wasserman are holding down the farm - so it doesnit blow away. 9. .lack Bieber is an old married man now. 10. Mary Rideout is a designer of doll dresses. 11. Mel Richardson is a musician-he plays the radio. 12. Mary Meadows is the traditional old maid. . 13. Mary Stumbo works in the Commodore Perry. She scrubs floors. 14. June Spencer is doing fine as a nurse in a small animal hospital. 15. Tom Selmek is still breaking his back at the mill. 16. Lorin Mohn is a welder in the shipyards. He makes rowboats. 17. Willanna Ruckman is touring with the USO. 18. Bob Kurfis makes a good horse doctor. 19. Betty Skidmore stays home all the time with her family. 20. Bea Eckert is still going with AI Hall. 21. Margaret McLaughlin is a gemoIogist hunting for a diamond. 22. Ron Black is a guest at the MSHFTT CMissouri State Home for the Talll. 23. Helen Good has a good iob. She blows up blimps. 24. Keith Cramer is an end-guard for Ohio State football team. He sits on the end of the Dench and guards the water pail. 25. Frank Marcinek is a carpenter. He is always making a bolt for the door. 26. Dean Schultz is a mechanic specializing in 1932 DeSotos. 27. Delores Tippey is keeping her figure young and shapely by skating at the Roller-cade. ROBERT KURFIS. 20 i JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUETJ AND PROM The evening of May 12, 1945, the Juniors, class of '46 , gave the Senior banquet and prom at the Secor Hotel. The Juniors and Seniors met in the ballroom at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 1945, for our banquet. After the wonderful dinner, a short program was presented. Miss Herman, Junior sponsor, gave a speech -not too long and not too short. The next speaker was Rudy Hirzel, class president, who gave the speech of welcome! Esther Miller, the Senior president, the response. Next was Helen Riha, who sang Just A Prayer Away. The prophecy was read by Bob Kurfis and will by Frances Walter. The last song on the program was Let the Rest of the World Go By, sung by Betty Latta, Rose Marcinek, and Mary Meadows. The program was concluded with a toast given by Jack Brunt, the Toastmaster. At 9:00 p.m. the guests of the Juniors and Seniors began to arrive. Our prom was held in the main ballroom, a very attractive and exclusive-looking room. Pretz Russell's orchestra furnished the danceable music. We were happy and honored to be the class to give the class of '45 cs banquet and prom. We hope they liked it as much as we liked giving it for them. JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROM The very deserving seniors have earned a Prom such as the one the Juniors hope to give them at the Maumee Yacht Club, May 4, 1946. The ballroom will be beautifully decorated in pastel paper-mache, and the dining room will be gorgeously decorated following a soft Heaven Theme. Little place cards of angels will give the heavenly air, and little harps sprinkled here and there on the banquet table will add the suggestion of beautiful music.. The flowers will be arranged in a pastel variety to suggest the presence of Heaven itself. A delicious full course dinner will be served amidst this beauty. A program based upon the theme will follow the dinner. Toastmaster Bob Ames will raise the toast to the Seniors and give a little speech saying his presence is accounted for because of St. Peter's absence. A Welcome speech will be given by Patsy Nagy, president of the Junior class, and the responding speech will be given by Rudy Hirzel, president of the Senior class. A duet will be sung by Rosie Marcinek and Willanna Ruckman. One of the faculty will speak. The Class Prophecy will be read by Ruth Dunmeyer. Pat Allred will sing, in her beautiful soprano voice, Here Comes Heaven Again. The Class Will will be read by Mel Richardson. A piano solo will be played by Mary Swartz. She will play When They Begin the Bigine. ' A Ball will follow the program. Marty Steele's Orchestra will play for the affair. A beautiful scene should be displayed by the young girls in their formals of different contrasts, and the floating balloons and the colored paper that will drift from the ceiling. 21 1 l i i - V SCHOOL DOOR CANTEEN The Juniors this year presented the School Door Canteen, a record dance, September 28, 1945, from 8 p. m. till 11:30 p. m. A great many alumni attended. The auditorium was decorated with Hep-Chick pictures, drawn by Pat Nagy, the artist of the Junior class. Everyone had such a grand time that we hope the Juniors will be able to hold a couple more dances this year. V HARD TIME DANCE The Hard Times Dance at Thanksgiving was sponsored by the Junior class on November 28, 1945. Two baskets of groceries and a turkey were raffled off on this evening, during the celebration of the Thanksgiving greatest Junior activities of the school year. The members of the committees were as follows: Raffle Committee-Bill Moulton, Bob King. Food Committee-Ruth Dunmeyer, Mary Swartz. Orchestra Committee-Olis Sutter, Howard Adkins. Ticket Committee-Phyllis Felhaver, Patricia Stanger. Decoration Committe-Patricia Nagy, Virginia Woicinski, Barbara Balusek. Poster Committee-Betty Taylor. Clarence Bracht's orchestra furnished the music for this grand evening of fun and dancing. CUPID'S KICK The main attraction of the Juniors' activities for the year 1945 was the Cupid's Kick Valentine Dance, sponsored by the Juniors, on February 13, 1945. The auditorium was decorated with pretty hearts made of crepe paper. The staff was as follows: Jack Bieber, chairman, Melvin Richardson, Viola Wasserman, Beatrice Eck- ert, Margaret McLaughlin. Velliquettes' orchestra played for round and square dancing. Refreshments were sold and served. The Senior class sponsored a Hallowe'en Dance, October 22, 1945, from 8 to 11:30 p. m. Music was furnished by Velliquette's Orchestra and round and square dancing was enjoyed by all. The auditorium was decorated with crepe paper of typical Hallowe'en colors, orange and black. Donuts and cider were sold in the cafeteria. Beatrice Eckert, Margaret McLaughlin, Jack Beiber, and Viola Wasserman were in charge of arrange- ments for the dance. A subcommittee for decorations consisted of Beatrice Eckert, Margaret McLaughlin, Viola Wasserman, Jack Bieber, Jack Brunt, and Angela Wasserman. JUKE JUMPS Part of the Juniors, activity in the years 1944-1945 were the series of Juke Jump Dances. Our Juke Jumps were given at intervals all during the year with recordings of the most popular orchestras being played for round and square dancing. Refreshments of soft drinks, hot clogs, potato chips, and candy bars were sold and served. Our Juke Jumps were very enjoyable entertainment for everyone and a great financial success. 22 Y Y Y, ,,,,, . ------H POPULARITY QUEEN Much to the delight of Mr. and Mrs. William Wasserman and family, a prize package was delivered to them on July 7, 1929. It so happened it was a lovely baby girl, weighing 7 lbs. and 2 oz., with brown hair and brown eyes. The lovely name, Angela Marie, was bestowed upon the child. As she grew older she was better known as Angie to her friends and playmates. Angela attended St. Ignatius School from the first to the fifth grades, then she came to Olney. During this time all those who knew Angela grew to admire her. Angela has had the honor of being an attendant in her Sophomore and Junior years, and has taken part in many other activities. She is valedictorian of her. class. Her favorite sports are skating and dancing. Now Angela has been chosen the most popular girl in the school, an honor which she deserves. Congratulations, Angela! ! ! POPULARITY KING At 8:30, on a warm spring evening, the stork called on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weiland, bringing them a bundle. They often wondered whether they would be using blue or pink booties. They soon found they would be using blue, for their bundle held a cute baby boy with blond hair and blue eyes. He was named Floyd Joseph. When the time came for Floyd to go to school, he attended the old Olney School building. After com- pleting six years there, he came to the new building with the others and now is a Senior. Floyd's favorite sports are dancing, skating, and basketball. Like other parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wei- land wanted their boy to be a football star. Since Olney has no football team, Floyd was on the basket- ball team and made his parents' wishes come true by being one of the five Wood County Champs of '-46. Floyd has been an attendant for two years. He has now been chosen popularity king of '46. This title could not be better placed. Congratulations, Floyd! ! ! OUR MAY QUEEN Even though the wind was howling, and the snow was piling up in heaps, the stork didn't forget the appointment it had made with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer, for January 3, 1928. He came to St. Vincent's hospital as he promised and left Mrs. Spencer a tiny bundle of mirth and joy, which turned out to be a roly-poly baby girl with blonde hair, sky-blue eyes, and rosy cheeks. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer decided to call the little tyke June Elaine, later confirmed June Elaine Harvette Spencer. The Spencer family resided in Toledo, on Parker Avenue, until little June was six years old. The following summer the family decided they would move to Rome, New York, for a change. June entered the first grade in a school in Rome. She went through her first year making many friends. The following summer the family thought they liked Toledo, Ohio, much better, so they came back. They then bought a bungalow off Woodville Road, not far from Olney School. June entered Olney in T936 in the second grade. As in New York, she was very popular all through her twelve years of school. Now at the age of eighteen, June is five feet, two inches tall, has light brown hair, blue eyes and weighs l'l7 pounds. Her favorite pastimes are dancing, skating, bowling, boating ,and playing her saxo- phone. June, reigning as Queen of May, well deserves the great honor bestowed upon her. We Seniors are proud to have you for a classmate, June. 23 THEME SONG Three cheers for Olney High School Our O. H. S. Now all together, Cheer for O. H. S. RAHI RAH! RAH! And here to Olney High School Our team will tight And we will cheer them With all our might RAH! RAH! RAH i +4 ' is V If FIGHT SONG l 5. Olney High down the floor, l ge gi Fight on to victory i I For Olney School, And the golden blue Varsity-we're for you, Here for you To cheer tor you We have no fear for you Old Olney School. Rah! Rah! Rah! lRepeat1 24 L4 Never yielol, raise high that SCOTE G IIIRPMDD IIE S JUNIOR CLASS 26 SOPHGMORE CLASS 27 iQ L. E 5 R r I 5 F l w 2 . L 1 I , L i L FRESHMANQLQLSASS 28 M -J EIGHTH GRADE 29 SEVENTH GRADE 30 E 4 SENIORS 'lst Row: Betty Skidmore, Delores Tippey, Rosie Marcinek, Mary Ann Dacey, Beatrice Eckert, Marg McLaughlin, Viola Wasserman, Mary Rideout, Willanna Ruckman. Cfel' 2nd Row: Ronald Black, Frank Marcinek, June Spencer, Angela Wasserman, Violet Koluck, Mary Stum Mary Meadows, Millie Bartosek, Jack Bieber, Mel Richardson. 3rd Row: Dean Schultz, Lorin Mohn, Floyd Wetland, Bob Kurtis, Jack Brunt, Tom Selmek, Rudy Hirze JUNIORS First Row: Pat Stcmger, Betty Taylor, Mary Ann Mauoler, Ruth Dunmeyer, Mary Swartz, Phyllis Felhaber, Barbara Balusik, Allred, Pat Nagy, Gerry Ruch. Second Row: Miss Herman, Dale Ellis, Bob Ames, Howard Adkins, Bruce Reimer, Olis Sutter, Bill Moulton, Edward Weiland, King. 31 bo Pa Bob ' SOPHOMORES Firsf Row: Beafrice Black, Rosalyn Mefzger, Pairicia Sutherland, Rufh lark, Pauline Frederick, Norma Jean Hursf, Sally lou Yorlz, Marian Forche, Thelma Brossia, Doris Ann Snyder, Barbara Yhonke. Second Row: Corabelle Bair, Barbara Ulahel, Audrey Schreiber, Thelma Hirzel, Norma Lee Crook, Mary Lou Flamion, Rose Wahl, Phyllis Jean Bodi, Befiy Good, Rurh Hirzel, Joan Poldyak, Donna Jean Brandburg. Third Row: Roberi Adkins, Kenneth Moulion, Joel Davis, Rodney Poling, Paul Kimball, Richard Ames, Bill Nagy, Jack Allred, Howard Kurfis. Fourfh Row: Donald Sondergeld, Keith Hummon, Daniel Warner, Harold Schnell. FRESHMAN Firsf Row: Norman Neiiz, Eugene Roberfs, Verne Simon, Donald McClusky, Berkley Stump, Ray Howard, Alvin Hazel, Chrisi Francis, Donald Clark, Richard Mohn, Donald Keffinger. Second Row: Mrs. Siein, Thomas Schnell, Theresa Coy, Joyce Felhaber, Dorothy Wahl, Kaihryn Balusik, Jane Wasserman, Jane Busson, Alberta Thomas, Lois Paben, Gaylord Francis. Third Row: Grace Skidmore, Marilyn Ruckman, Larie Boose, Helen Marcinek, Mary Lou Holil, Ruth Taylor, Donna Mae Weiland, Ruby Kreamer, La Vonna Smithers, Stella Sulherland. Fourfh Row: Kenneth Pringle, Thomas Hazel, Danny Sieving, Roy Miller, John Woicinski. , 32 ' .F .' EIGHTH GRADE Firsl Row: Joanne Paffenbaugh, Mary Mohn, Eleanor Garner, Roberla Hohl, Bernadine Mauder, Genevieve Wissinger, Eileen Elling, Bealrice Slemen, Helen Frederick, Viola Herman. Second Row: Bob Page, Roberl Heilmon, Richard Kozina, James Howard, Barbara Karlene, Belly Walker, Marcella Risl, Clair Simpson, Carl Brunner, Leroy Simon. Third Row: Bartley Gallaher, Bill Braclfield, Marvin Granl, Rolqerl Baldorf, Charles Willy, William Lyzan, Gene Brunf, Ervin Ruch, George Armaganian. SEVENTH GRADE Firsl Row: Donald Koenig, Robert Teel, Barrell Henley, Ralph Sondergeld, Waller Vykopal, Clarence Granl, William Herman, Jack Ellis, Richard Ruclcman. Second Row: Delores Yales, Clarabelle Everhurcll, Delores Balusik, Rose Ann Senosky, Donna Brunner, Lewis Risl, Naomi Ruck' man, Helen Taylor, Ethel Duly, Marjorie Ulahel, Lewis McLaughlin. Third Row: Mrs. Howe, Sue Gallaher, Margarel Francis, Anna Mae Bishop, Lorella Brossia, Judith Oravec, Florence Slienfurlh, Edna Mae Nilz, Helen Everharcll, Mariorie Cowell, Wilma Kramer. - Fourfh Row: Gerald Richardson, Francis Hursl, Charles Felhaber, Eugene Busson, Ronald Sl. John, Allon Vermilya, Carl Ever- hardf, William Mauder, Paul Tippey, Joe Spradlin, Kenneth Fisher, Robert Glauser, Leo Wasserman. 33 X u I t l A l lt I 5 r r i 1 w l i . GRADE SIX First Ruw: Joan Meyers, Adeline Sutherland, Bonita Adkins, Alice Heilman, Beverly Cramer, Jeanne Mauder, Sandra Arma- ganion, Ruby Knecht, Marlene Simpson, Eileen Renfer, Anna Mae Wasserman. Second Row: Melvin Schultz, Dale Heter, Thomas Pachelieff, James Griffith, Fern Frances, Carol Schnell, Louise Busson, James Brough, Donald Simon, and Raymond Crandall. Third Row: Melvin Moulton, James Witty, Franklin Batdorff, Joe Ward. GRADE FIVE First Row: Lois Koenig, Patricia Pollock, Evelyn Ruch, Martha Goode, Edna Spradlin, Carole Flamion, Shari Weiland, Moriorie Goode, Jaqulyn Dusseau, and Judith Haehle. Second Row: Mrs. Slemons, Joann Sutherland, James Sutherland, Dan Bradfield, Walter LeBarr, Billy Frederick, Waldo Conner, Paul Brunner, Orlo Herman, and Dorothy Metzger. Third Row: Kent Glauser, James Kurfis, John Hazel, Milo Vermilya, and Francis Rau. Absent: Suzanne Former and Bob Phillips. 1 34 FOURTH GRADE First Row: Janet Meyers, Helen Bihn, Betty Lou Rodrick, Betty Flamion, Verna Wasserman, Lavonne Bishop, Carole Ruckman, Jacqueline Heilman, Georgena Simpson, Janice Elling, Janice Crook, and Maryann Bitter. Second Row: Mrs. Rideout, Carl Heter, James Bradfield, Robert Brenot, Tommy Temple, Garnet Reimer, Beatrice Swartz, Frances Staley, Norma Mauder, Clifford McBride, Larry Fisher, Lowell Simon. Third Row: Harry Sutherland, James Carcler, Karl Hirzel, William Teet, Jay Snyder and Tom Bodi. Absent: Shirley Spradlin. THIRD GRADE Back Row fLeft to rightl: Mrs. Newell, Thomas Ball, Paul Busson, Jack Herman, Jerry Mahamey, Earl Norris, Joseph Hirzel, Kenneth Karlene, Carl Wise, Charles Frazier, Donald Hurst, Harold Poffenbaugh, Richard Brunner. Front Row CLeft to rightlz Thomas Bihn, Lyle Koenig, Deanna Connor, Betty Teet, Shirley Cross, Beverly Frazier, Annette Miller, Dorothy Rau, Bonnie Weiland, Joy Howell, Joan Marchette, Robert Hardy. Those not in picture: Sylvia Neal, Frederick Hilt, and Robert Ho pkins. 35 J . SECOND GRADE First Row: Virginia Bair, Eileen Garner, Ruth Ann Wilson, Lois Childress, Marilyn Hirzel, Jeannette Bihn, Donna Jaquillard, Twila Simon, Norma Jean Simpson, Sharon Hazel, Sheila Sutherland, Marcella Herman, Marcia Overmyer, Annette Cousino, Dianne Richardson. Middle Row: James Mauder, Everett Francis, Lawrence Metzger, Shirley Temple, Marjorie Renfer, Shirley Koenig, Sharon Dusseau, Tommy Good, Pat Mahaney, Dick Davis. Last Row: Mrs. Hicks, James Schreiber, James Howell, Jimmy Buckner, Robert Kimball, Dale Inman, William Hairisen, Louis Swartz, Karl Busson, Dick Sutton, Larry Brough, Raymond Rideout. ' ' GRADE ONE First Row: Elaine Pachelietf, Bonnie Lou Hessick, Otto Herman, Lee Ron McBride, Douglas Connor, Betty Rideout, Judith Brunner, Willard Wilson. Second Row: Kenneth,Frazier, David Bush, John Reuss, Donald Middling, Ronald Temple, Douglas Coy, Lorne Adkins, Larry Adkins, Charles Teet, Glenn Heter, Gwen Ann Meyers, Thomas Fisher. Third Row: Mrs. Tyler, Bonita Bishop, Dolores Simon, Francis Mauder, Robert Young, James Miller, Joan Heilman, Billy Medley, Gladys Wissinger. f , W, . 36 . IIL A IR IK S KC IVHII O KO? IIL I l r gi i E K K, lk ,. it P, L. . ii- Q. i 5 . E. . xi : rj 1 'F e i, 4 1. E,gi..v' F f , . L, iff' 1 . R, F, ' slxTH GRADE-LARK First Row: John Hutchek, Jeannine Sutter, Joyce Pringle, Joann Hott, Jae Everhardt. Second Row: Robert Armstrong, Robert Brooks, William McMullen, Leo Marlow, Ernest Hirzel. Third Row: Jack Pringle, Robert Stotz, Miss Topping. V V FIFTH GRADE-LARK First Row: Shirley Ann Everhardt, Martha Lark, Ruby Baumgartner, Shirley Warner, Virginia Martin, Edith Mohn, Nancy Roux Second Row: James Latta, George Rife, Billy Hammye, Roy RiffS,' lshilip Riebe, Emanuel George, Thomas Yates. Third Row: Mayforcl Grant, Lorne Ellis, George Rist, Donald Smith, Miss Topping. 38 1 FOURTH GRADE--LARK First Row: Marilyn Latta, Joan Skidmore, Pauline Yates, Wanda Marlow, Evelyn Eberhardt. Second Row: Lawrence Henley, Anthony Jaros, Harry Buczko, Owen Puse, James Yates. Third Row: Marilyn Daniels, Richard Armstrong, Miss Opperman, Patrick Gallaher, Hugh Hirzel, THIRD GRADE--LARK First Row: Beverly Gezo, Richard Vykopal, Judith Hatt, Roy Whitmore, Joyce Yattaw. . Second Rowg Shirley Rife, Doris Boos, Millie Jaros, Gayle Gallaher, Peggy Fry, Betty Hirzel, lrene George. Third Row: Ronny Sutter, Miss Opperman, Bruce Clark. 3 9 ' f ul N A SECOND GRADE-LARK First Row: Sheila Smith, Norma Coyendahl, Donna Mae Tomacek, Caroline Smith, Betty Lou Stotz, Mary Rite, Eunice Floro. Second Row: Barbara Marlow, Mary George, Pearl Baumgartner, Caroline Pavuk, Nadine Hayes, Sandra Scott, Patty Hart. Third Row: Frank Yates, Eldred Puse, Larry Warner, Raymond Whitmore, David St. Johns, George Scott, David Eckman, Richard Grant, Kenneth Fry. FIRST GRADE-LARK First Raw: Frank Booth, Nancy Chipley, Margie Fry, Shirley Fry, Gus George, Jr. Second Row: Freddie McLaughlin, Duane St. Johns, Eugene Hammye, Lawrence Simon, Miss Schneider. 1 1 ' 40 1 J SCHOOL CHATTER SENIOR CLASS lmmediately after school started last fall the class organized. Officers elected were: President, Rudy Hirzel, Vice President, Robert Kurfis, secretary, June Spencer, Treasurer, Mel Richardson, Reporter, Ron Black, Sergeant-at-Arms, Tom Selmek, Advisor, Mrs. Loudenslager. ' ' During the year the class sponsored several movies, A skating party was enjoyed' at Forest Park by the class and guests. A Hallowe'en dance was planned for October. The Observer was published. Headed for Eden, the class play, was produced. The popularity dance was arranged. Twenty-seven Seniors enrolled but later Frank Marcinek, who spent over two and one half years in the Army, ioined the class. Three people took the Pepsi-Cola scholarship test, three went to Bowling Green and took the Senior scholarship test. The annual was published by the Seniors. x The Seniors took charge of the May Day program. They also revived the Alumni organization and made it possible to arrange a banquet and to form a permanent organization. It is also hoped that the Seniors will be the charter member of a chapter of the National Honor Society. X JUNIOR CLASS h Last September there were T9 people enrolled in the Junior Class, ten girls and nine boys. Since then we have, lost only one member, Joe Selmek. The class officers elected at the first class meeting were: President, Pat Nagy, Vice-President, Olis Sutter, Secretary, Bob King, Treasurer, Ruth Dunmeyer, Reporter, Mary Swartz. The number of Juniors enrolled in music are: Band, four, Girls' Glee Club, nine, Boys' Glee Club, three, and Mixed Chorus, eight. The members who played on the varsity team in the tournament were: Olis Sutter, Howard Adkins, Bill Moulton, Ed Weiland, and Bob Ames. The honor students are: Ruth Dunmeyer, Bob King, Pat Stanger and Mary Swartz. The student who has had perfect attendance is Bob King. The Juniors gave the following: Junior Jitneys after school on every other Friday, two dances with orchestras, the Hallowe'en Dance and the Sweetheart Swing, the Schooldoor Canteen, a dance at which records were played, dances after the basketball games at which records were played, two skating parties at Forest Park, and a Junior play called Double or Nothing. Publishing the paper was turned over to the Juniors in January. . SOPHOMORE CLASS At the beginning of this year the Sophomore class had thirty-seven pupils. Richard Ames left us and went to a barber college. g Lionel Connor was here at the beginning of the year but became too sick to stay. He has had tough luck. We miss him. The honor roll students are as follows: Beatrice Black, Thelma Brossia, Mary Lou Flamion, Marian Forche, Don Sondergeld. Don Sondergeld is the only one with a perfect attendance. Mrs. Keller was the sponsor of our class at the beginning of the year, but due to illness she had to quit. Now our sponsor is Mrs. Hootman. The Sophomore class expects to serve the Alumni banquet, May 18, at the school building. g 41 O.. ,, , , Y Y, F' l i s l l l l L V Y i S l l rw P l E i , r l g FRESHMAN CLASS The officers of the Freshman class are as follows: President ...,.,.,....... ,, ...... .,,...,., M ary Lou Hohl Vice-President ........ .44.4,... J oyce Felhaber Secretary-Treasurer ..,.,,...., Jane Wasserman Reporter ...............,. . .. ...,.,...,....,............,...,.....,....... Helen Marcinek Sergeant-at-Arms ...............,...,..,...,,..,..,,,..,..,.....,...,........ Tom Schnell There have been a few new students in the Freshman class this year and they are as follows: Mary Lou Hohl, Donald McCluskey, Eugene Roberts, Alberta Thomas and John Woicinski. There was also Harry McCluskey, who quit and ioined the Merchant Marine. ' A class party was held after school on January 'l'l. This party included the teachers. Games were played and a lunch was served, to show everyone a good time. The party ended at 5:30 with everyone staying on for the basketball game with Walbridge. ' For a six week's proiect in English, our whole class entered the American Legion Essay Contest, titled Can World Peace be Secured by the Allied Nations?l' We did a lot of research work in the library and on material pertaining to that subject. Mrs. Howe picked out two essays to represent the Freshman class. They were Donald Kettinger's, to represent the boys, and Jane Wasserman's, to represent the girls. The following students have been on the honor roll part of the year: Joyce Felhaber, Gaylord Francis, and Donald Kettinger. There also were students that have perfect attendance records. They are as follows: Christ Francis, Thomas Hazel, Ruby Kreamer, Eugene Roberts, La Vonna Smithers, and Donna Mae Weiland. V EIGHTH GRADE At the beginning of the year there were thirty-four pupils enrolled in the eighth grade. We were happy to welcome Humberto Puento, who enrolled the fifth week of school. We were sorry to see Don Ogle, Joan Kubiak, Ruth Francis, and Humberto Puento leave. Mary Mohn, Marcella Rist, Beatrice Stemen, Richard Kozina, Ervin Ruch, and Leroy Simon have not been absent or tardy the whole year. ' Eleanor Garner, Barbara Karlene, and Beatrice Stemen were on the honor roll. Our class officers are: President ,..,........... ..,.. C lair Simpson Vice-President ....,... ..,......... B ob Page Secretary ..,..,...... ....,.. C arl Brunner Treasurer ,......,....,.,.....,....,,..,..,,...,... ........,. L eroy Simon We had a delightful time at the magazine party, to which we were invited by the seventh grade. SEVENTH GRADE ' Last September, 20 girls and 25 boys began the seventh grade. We elected our class officers at the first meeting. They were: President . ..,.,,.... .,....,. G erald Richardson Vice-President ..,,,,. .,.,.. . .. ..,....., Edna Mae Nitz ' Faculty Advisor ..,...,...,.,....,.,........,..........,,., Mrs. Howe As time passed Barbara Snyder moved to Hoytville, and Edna Mae Nitz to Michigan. Robert Arm- strong moved and went back to Lark school, and Marvin Ogle, with his family, moved to Texas. About Christmas Joe Spradlin ioinecl us and later Floyd Greenburg came from Lake. Then he went to Atlantic City. Now we have T8 girls and 24 boys. Last fall our class won the honor of selling the most magazines. Our sales amounted to 5107. We had a dinner in the cafeteria with Mr. and Mrs. Koch leading the singing. Mr. and Mrs. Loudenslager, Mrs. Howe, and Miss Anderson were there. We surely had a good time. The eighth graders were in- vited but had to pay for their dinners. Our honor studentszhave been Ralph Sondergeld, Loretta Brossia, Gerald Richardson, Don Koenig, Leo Wasserman, Charles Felhaber, Margie Francis, Margie Cowell and Kenneth Fisher. A 42 x ,7 , .... . ,,L.,., ,, -WW , . ......n.....w .. ..,.7,.. .. . GRADE SIX Louise Busson, Fern Frances, James Griffith, Melvin Moulton, Thomas Pachelieff, and Donald Simon have not been absent or tardy all year. ' Bonita Adkins, Fern Frances, Sandra Armaganian, Carol Schnell, Anna Mae Wasserman, Joe Ward, Donald Simon, and James Witty have been on our Honor Roll. Beverly Cramer, Bonita Adkins, Dale Heter, Anna Mae Wasserman, Thomas Pachelieff, Fern Fran- ces, Ruby Knecht, James Brough, Alice Heilman, Melvin Schultz, Louise Busson, and James Griffith have been in Olney School since they started to school in First grade. The following boys and girls had brothers and sisters who were in service during World War ll: Franklin Bardorff, four brothers, James Witty, two brothers, Melvin Moulton, one brother, Anna Mae Wasserman, two brothers, Fern Frances, one brother, Melvin Schultz, one brother and one sister, Alice Heilman, one brother, Eileen Renfer, four brothers, James Griffith, one brother, Jeanne Mauder, one sister. Joe Ward is the only pupil in our room who has no brothers or sisters. Jeanne Mauder, Anna Mae Wasserman, Donald Simon, Louise Busson, Adeline Sutherland, Eileen Renfer all belong to families with more than six children, the largest family being Jeanne's with thirteen children. - GRADE FIVE Billy Frederick, Walter Le Barr, Marjorie and Martha Goode, Shari Weiland, Paul Brunner have had brothers in the Armed Services. Jaqulyn Dusseau and Judith Haehle had fathers in the services. James Kurfis, Evelyn Ruch, Joan Sutherland, and Patricia Pollock have been neither absent nor tardy this year. Paul Brunner, Waldo Conner, Suzanne Farmer, Billy Frederick, Kent Glauser, Marjorie Good, Martha Good, Judith Haehle, John Hazel, Orlo Herman, Lois Koenig, James Kurfis, Bob Phillips, Evelyn Ruch, Joann Sutherland and Shari Weiland entered school in the first grade at Olney, and have attended here since then. Lois Koenig, James Kurfis, Francis Rau, and Evelyn Ruch have been on the Honor Roll this year. The enrollment in Grade 5 on Sept. 4, T945 was 29. Dale Francis, Charles Rideout, and James Snyder moved from our district. FOURTH GRADE Twenty-one children from Olney entered the fourth grade in September while Bill Teet from Lake, James Bradfield from Oakdale, Frances Staley from Riverside, and Garnet Reimer from Delta, Ohio, ioined us the first day. During the year the following children have come into our class: Shirley Sprad- lin, Robert Brenot, Jay Snyder and Tom Bodi from Toledo Schools, and James Carder from Lima, Ohio. Congratulations to Larry Fisher, Janice Elling, Verna Wasserman, Karl Hirzel, Janice Croak, and Helen Bihn for being honor students the entire year. Pupils who have had perfect attendance are Betty Flamion, Frances Staley, Garnet Reimer, Lowell Simon, Janice Elling, and Lavonne Bishop. Our tonette class taught by Mr. Koch is very popular. lt includes: Tommy Temple, Bill Teet, Beatrice Swartz, Robert Brenot, James Bradfield, Betty Rodrick, Jay Snyder, Carole Ruckman, Lavonne Bishop, Clifford McBride, Janice Elling, Larry Fisher, Garnet Reimer, Lowell Simon, Georgena Simpson, Janet Meyers, Helen Bihn, Bette Flamion, and Karl Hirzel, 43 , f. ,AQ ., , V L. THIRD GRADE We started out with thirty-two children at the beginning of the year, but now we only have twenty- eight children in our room. Charles Crandall, Lawrence Jeffries, Wayne Jeffries, Evelyn Francis, Janice Knitz, and Jean Snyder have all moved from our school district. However, during the year we got a few new pupils to add to our family. They are Robert Hardy, Robert Hoppins, and Beverly Frazier. We filled two boxes for the Junior Red Cross to send to children in other lands. We also filled a bag with clothing to be sent to children in other countries, and contributed to The March of Dimes. We enioyed the several parties we had during the year. Beside our party at Hallowe'en we remember the fun we had giving a play for the Carnival that the Mother's Club gave. Next came our Christmas Party and our Valentine Party. K The children on the Honor Roll during the year were Kenneth Karlene, Deanna Connor, Shirley Cross, Sylvia Neal, and Dorothy Rau. SECOND GRADE When school began in September we had the largest class in the grades. There were forty-two of us. Now we have thirty-seven in our room. i V Those who moved away during the year were: Richard Slavik, Thomas Elling, Dale lnman, Charles Van Camp, Linda Rideout, and Mary Snyder. Jimmy Buckner and Mariorie Renfer are the only new pupils that have entered since school began. James Haehl and Arden Baldwin were ill the day our picture was taken so they did not have theirs taken with us. V Karl Busson, Marcia Overmyer, Twila Simon, and Ruth Ann Wilson have been on the honor roll all year. Miss Offerman gave us a spelling test in December and she said we did so well we wouldn't need to take another one at the end of the year. She will give us tests in Arithmetic and Reading and we hope we do as well in them. GRADE ONE On September 4, 1945, thirty-three clean, bright, youngsters met in the first grade of Olney School, to live an entirely new life. They had been sheltered and protected at home. Now they must learn to take care of themselves. Most of them were eager to find out this new life, but some were afraid and a few tears were shed. But school became so interesting that tears were soon forgotten. Those pretty books to read, so many new games, playground with swings and merry whirl, songs to learn, and best of all buying lunch and eatingsit in the library. Parties and surprises on holidays were fun, too. Helping others in Red Cross drive, Infantile Paralysis fund, and Easter seals, made them bigger and more useful citizens to the community in which they will live. When Mr. Koch came and organized a toy band every one wished to be a member, but thcge who did not qualify this year will try harder next year. The Mothers Club's gifts of Reading Circle books and other books were much appreciated. Every one reads them and gets much happiness from pictures and stories. One new pupil came in during the year, Katherine Spradlin. Four moved away, leaving 30 pupils who will be part of the graduation class of 1958. ' . f Nancy Meek was not present the day our pictures were taken. 44 SlXTH GRADE-LARK Our enrollment to date is iust as it was when we enrolled in September. At the end of our twenty-sixth week the following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy: Robert Armstrong, Joe Everhardt, Joann Hatt, Ernest Hirzel, Leo Marlow, Willie McMullen, Joyce Pringle and Robert Stotz. Jeannine Sutter has missed only one day. We have a new heating system this year. It is far more healthful because we have fresh air all of the time. Our absent marks have been low because of our improved heating system. Robert Stotz has been at the head of the class, all except the first six weeks. Jeannine Sutter had the high honor the first six weeks and has been second since then. FIFTH GRADE-LARK During the first six weeks Barbara Hand left our room to enroll at Clay. Nancy Roux entered our school from the DeVeaux school at the beginning of the second semester. Jeneane Des Combs entered at the beginning of the second semester, but she only stayed nine days. lt has been a race during the entire year for the high honors between Virginia Martin and Edith Mohn. After Nancy Roux entered our class she also entered the race. At the present time they are in the following order: Edith, Nancy, and Virginia. The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy: Ruby Baumgartner, Shirley Ann Ever- hardt, Emanuel George, Martha Lark, James Lotta, Virginia Martin, Edith Mohn, George Rist, Nancy Roux, and Donald Smith. We were very happy, March 7, to see'Leo and Cleo Everhardt come walking into our room. They are both former students of Miss Topping's and have been in to see her every time they have had a furlough from service. All former students are always welcome in our room. FOURTH GRADE-LARK Those pupils who were enrolled. at the beginning of the year were: Marilyn Daniels, Chloryne Doremus, Evelyn Eberhardt, Marilyn Lotta, Wanda Marlow, Joan Skidmore, Pauline Yates, Patrick Galla- her, Lawrence Henley, Hugh Hirzel, Anthony Jaros, Owen Puse and James Yates. At the beginning of the second week Harry Buzzko entered school. He had been sick during the first week. The third week of school Richard Armstrong of San Pabbo, California moved back again to Ohio and entered with his old class. The Armstrong family had been in California about a year. During the second week of November Chloryne Doremus moved to Sylvania. The Fourth Grade class have been working hard to keep up with their work because many have been sick and missed a few days of school. At the end of the Fourth Period for grades those who were on the Honor Roll were: First, Owen Puse, second, Richard Armstrong, third, Evelyn Eberhardt. Just recently we started reading a new Science Book which tells many interesting things about what we see or hear of every day. 45 THIRD GRADE-LARK W At the beginning of the year the following pupils were enrolled in the Third Grade: Doris Boos, Peggy Fry, Gayle Gallaher, Irene George, Beverly Gezo, Judith Hatt, Betty Hirzel, Millie Jaros, Carole Pringle, Shirley Rife, Ronny Sutter, Richard Vykopal, and Roy Whitmore. The fourth week Eva Mehl from Westfield School in Toledo enrolled in our school but stayed only nine weeks with us. In the fifth week Joyce Yattaw came to-us from Clay School in Oregon Township. The twelfth of November Bruce Clark of Raymer School in Toledo moved to our district and en- rolled in the Third Grade. At the end of the fourth period for grades those who were on the Honor Roll were: First, Ronny Sutter, second, Doris Boos, third, Millie Jaros. Due to a great deal of sickness and colds there is only one girl, Judith Hatt, that has not been absent or tardy so far this year. ' SECOND GRADE-LARK Twenty-four children are enrolled in the second grade. The honor pupils in our class are: Patricia Hart, Carolyn Pavuk, Eldred Puse, Mary Rite, Sheila Smith, Betty Lou Stotz, and Barbara Marlow. The following pupils have not been absent: Pearl Baumgartner, Kenneth Fry, Barbara Marlow, and Eldrecl Puse. Donna Jean Roux entered in January from De Veaux school. FIRST GRADE-LARK Ten children are enrolled in the first grade. Nancy Chipley is the honor pupil in our class. Margie Fry has not been absent so far this year. 46 AX KI 'Ill' Ill W III TIF Ill IIE S TYPING ROOM MECHANICAL DRAWING 48 A CHEMISTRY ROOM HOME ECONOMICS 42 rl! I if I I L LIBRARY PICTURE COMMITTEE 5Q f 4 4' First Rowi 'Marian Forche, Larie Boose, Rosalyn Metzger, Barbara Yonkee, Robert Adkins, Rudy Hirzel, Danny Sieving, Helen ii Marcinek, Beatrice Black, Mary Lou Hohl, la Vonne Smithers. ' Second Row: Millie Bartosek, .lune Spencer, Viola Wasserman. Mary Ann Dacey, Donald Sondergeld, Tommy Hazel, Donald Clark,' Howard Kurtis, Mary Swartz, Rose Marcinek, Marilyn R-lckmann. Third Row: Norma Jean Hurst, Jane Busson, Beatrice Eckert, Jack Bieber, Olis Sutter, Bill Moulton, Tom Selmek, Jack Allred, Norman Neitz, Ruth Dunmyer, Pot Nagy, Mary Lou Flamion. Fourth Row: Joan Poldyak, Dorothy Wahl, Theresa Coy, Howard Adkins, Robert Kurtis, Bud Schnell, Tommy Schnell, Donald F , , ...,. ., ,ii i 3 i Qi ' . CAFETERIA h K , I l 51 Q X S BASEBALL 52 1 if BASKETBALL 53 :,x l i l l l i l l , l l i i F L BOY SCOUTS First Row: Carl Brunner, Robert Glauser, Ralph Sondergeld, Dick Ruchman, Walter Vykopol, Billy Herman, Lloyd Greenburg, Claire Simpson. Second Row: Kenneth Fisher, Carl Everhardt, Dick Ames, Ronald St. John, Eugene Brunt, 'Charles Felhaber. Third Row: Bob Teet, Donny Seiving, Francis Hurst, Bob Page, George Armanganian, Clarence Grant. BOY SCOUTS The registration date for Troop No. 139 is February 1. In 1945-46, twenty-five Scouts answered roll call. At the end of the Scout year, there were eighteen of this original twenty-five who were in good standing. Three had moved away. On February 1, 1946, twenty-six boys registered and are now pursuing Scouting under the leader- ship of Scoutmaster Meyer and Committeemen Loudenslager, Glauser, Bitter, Rust, Herman. The highest rank held by any Scout of this troop is Life Scout. This honor is shared by Ronnie Huff and John Loudenslager, present members of the troop and by Leland Sutter, class of '44, Several Scouts of Olney School belong to McKesson Troop, and some to Coy Troop. Several Scouts of Troop No. 139 are from Lake School. Troop No. 139 is self-sustaining. The Mothers Club of Olney School has always been the sponsoring organization for Troop No. 139. 54 RESERVES First Row: Jock Brunf, Bud Schnell, Danny Warner, Bob Kurfis, Bob Ames. - Second Row: Manager, Don Clark, Bill Nagy, Paul Kimble, Kenneth Moulton, Coach Dishong, Robert Adkins, Bob King and Assistant Manager Dan Seiving. 1 CHEERLEADERS Rose Moircinek, Mary Ann Dacey, cmd Beatrice Block. 57 l 1 MAJORETTES When Mr. Koch returned, the maiorettes were once more revived. We had only three girls for our maiorettes this year and these were Violet Koluch, Ruth Dunmeyer, and Audrey Schreiber. Violet has been our faithful maiorette for six years and during this school year she was head maiorette. Ruth cmd Audrey have been maiorettes for two years. The majorettes brightened our basketball games, being an added attraction. They perficfftiefd at the halves of the last three home games. Their uniforms were white pleated skirts, blue iackets with gold braid, and gold boots. ' g it is a rule that all maiorettes must play some band instrument. Congratulations, girls, on your good work! W MIXED CHORUS The small number of boys available for mixed chorus made it necessary to limit the number of girls joining the chorus. Try-outs were held and Mr. Koch selected as many as possible. The girls and boys have been practicing their parts separately. The first meeting in which the girls and boys song together was March 'l'l. ' Q n Mrs. Koch also proved valuable by playing the piano so that Mr. Koch could correct our mistakes and there were plenty of them, after not having had any music for two years, yet Mr. Koch patiently directed us. ' Our first public appearance was on April 26, T9-46 at the Spring Concert. Next year we are hoping for a larger and better Mixed Chorus. . 58 I ' A COACHES -AND MANAGERS ' , . f T A T First Row: Assistant Manager Danny Seiving, Manager Don Clark. Qg, V - V . ' . ,, Second Row: Head Coach Milford Dishong, Assistant Coach Harold Meyers. A A COACHES AND MANAGERS ' ' ,I ,Under the fine coaching of Mr.!Dishong, the boys completed a successful season and although the record of wins and losses vsieren't the same, the fellows have hadlia' year! of 'experience' and we hope that they will do as good next year as they 'did this year. When thettournament came along Mr. Meyers also added his experience to aid the boys in turning out a championship team this lyear. We alsothope that he will aid them next year as well as he did through the tournament. I ' i All through the year we also have to give your managers a verygood hand for the way they took care of the equipment, and also that they kept the team spirit up all through the' season with ftheir cheering. THE RANGER RESERVES 1 Our this year's group of reserves were far from being big, but had a lot of fight and that's what counts. These fellows, under the coaching of Mr. Dishong and Meyers, consisted of two seniors, one iunior, and -seven sophomores. Although the season was no triumph, the boys were in there fighting every game. In time to come the maiority of this squad will represent the Blue and Gold's varsity. The main handicap throughout the season was inexperience, but they learned fast and show to be very promising next year. ' Toward the end of the season the fellows showed more fight because they were thinking of the future years when they would be our future varsity and let's hope and wish them good luck. 59 H. MILFORD DISHONG Bowling Green State B.Sc. in Education History, Social Science, Physical Education, T Mathematics For four years Mr. Dishong has been ,coach at Olney. This past season climaxed his career when his basketball team won the Wood County Tournament. He has asked to be relieved of this strenuous iob. His four years of coaching will always be remembered with esteem by teachers and students. Every effort is being made to find a capable successor. .'fA .gt -.i? lr, MISS KATE OFFERMAN All students have been guided indirectly by Miss Kate Offerman who is not a member of the faculty but through whose thorough and effective supervision as assistant County Superintendent, each teacher has improved her teaching. After teaching ,in the Pemberville Schools she was appointed Assistant County Superintendent and has served the county for nearly a quarter of a century. E S NEWSPAPER ARTICLE . Wood county had a new champion in basket- ball today, a very cagey crew of not-too-tall cagers from Olney High School coached by Dishong and Meyers being crowned Saturday night after defeating a fighting Cygnet club 26 to 22. lt was a popular victory because it was obvious that the maiority of the crowd wanted Olney to win. They were the underdogs. And the fans relished the extraordinary manner in which the blue and gold clad Rangers went about the pro- cess with cold, calculated precision. There was nothing that happened that could excite them. They moved in their slow break with easy deliberation. Unruffled by any effort that Cygnet made to excite them, the Rangers set up their blocks, cut-offs and set plays beautifully and capitalized on every opening that they got, which wasnit too many times at that. And during it all, Cygnet fought madly, des' perately but hopelessly. The Zippers presented one of the finest' group of boys that has ever represented a Wood County school but they didn't have it on Saturday night. The pressure was on and they were off in their shooting. The factional crowd let its better iudgment get away several times during the game. The Cygnet lads were roundly booed many times when they were utterly non-deserving of it. Never during the tournament did they make a single mistake in sportsmanship and it must be said to their credit, that though it was the bitterest pill tc swallow, they took it gamely and with the same sporting attitude that had marked their conduct through the tournament. But the red hot shooting that had marked their previous games, suddenly cooled under the close guarding of Olney. Nor was Cygnet in the least over-confident. Many of their fans were and there was hardly a rooter in the county who gave Olney a chance. The victory was engineered by Olis Sutter, iunior guard of the Rangers, one of the coolest court generals that ever has played in a Wood County meet. , Sutter, a pretty fair scorer in his own right, is even better as a director of his mates. He was so outstanding that the crowd almost forgot that he had four other very good teammates out there on the floor with him. Throughout the tournament they employed a slow breaking offense that emphasized possession of the ball until an opening could be worked out and as a result their own score never topped 28 while their opponents never topped 22 because of their close guarding. They started out very quickly by getting three quick points and the Zippers called time. Then the Rangers moved to 8 to 4 before Bursiek batted a follow in and Coakley added a free throw to close the quarter, Cygnet trailing 8-7. Adkins took up in the second quarter where Moulton left off in the first for Olney, plying the nets for 5 points while Sutter added three more and Cygnet's best was five points. Horned, one of the sweetest shots in the tournament, was having trouble hitting and Marquette was houndqd by Sutter. Cygnet trailed at the half 16 to 12. ' The Zippers came out with a rush at the start of the second half but missed some good shots and Olney increased her lead on three straight free throws by F. Weiland. Bursiek fielded a pivot throw from the post but this was Weiland's quarter and he reciprocated. Bursiek followed one off the boards for another fielder. Oddly enough he was the only Cygnet scorer and Weiland O'lney's only scorer in the third quarter, which ended 21-16. ' Bursiek continued to pace the Zippers by folQ lowing one off the bankboard. Howard converted from the free throw line and then Marquette registered his only fielder, a two-handed over- head shot from the corner to register Cygnet's final challenge at 20-22. A The mid-period time out with 3:14 to go was followed shortly after a pair of free throws by Moulton to ice the game with 1:14 to go and in their anxiety to score Cygnet took a chance on a pass which Sutter intercepted and dribbled unhampered down the floor for a bunny shot. With less than a minute to go Bursiek rattled the cage for a long fielder and though the desperate Zippers tried every means to keep Father Time out of the game, he finally showed up and stopped the affair. lt was one of the most colorful final ball games in the 27 years of Wood County tournament history and it was typical of this county that sportsmanship was one of the keynote factors of the event. The first to congratulate the new champions were the heart-broken kids from Cygnet. 1 I I I l li RESERVE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE S Date Opponent We . They Place Nov. T6-Pemberville ....... ........ T 6 3T ...,., ..,...,.. T here Nov. 27--Walbridge .....,......... .....,.. T 6 27 .,.....,.. There Dec. 7-E. Side-Church ,,,.... ........ T T - 36 .... ' ..... ......... H ere Dec. T4--Lake ..,.....,,.....,... ........ 3 O 2T ...., ,...,.,., H ere Dec. 2Tl-Luckey ,........,. ......,. 2 T 35 ,.,....... There Jan. 4--North Troy .....,... ....... T 0 8 ,.......,. There Jan. TT-Walbridge ...., ....... T 0 20 ,,....... ......... H ere Jan. T8--Clay .....,...... ...,... 2 4 3T ,..... There Jan. 22-Bradner ...... .,.... 2 7 38 .....,... ..,,..... H ere Jan. 25-Lake ,......,. .,...., T 6 27 ,.....,... There Feb. T-Luckey ,....... .....,. T 9 40 .......,.. ........, H ere Feb. 8--North Troy ,...... .......,.........,...... T 5 25 ......,.. ......... H ere VARSITY GAME STATISTICS Points During Games Personal Player Season Played Fouls Weiland, F. ..,.,....,.. T02 T8 25 Sutter, O. ...,...,...... T52 I T8 39 Adkins, H. ..,.......,.,, T89 T8 46 Moulton, B. .,,,...,.,.. 94 T8 2T Weiland, E. ..........., 38 T8 T0 Howard, R. ..,. .,..,.. 4 4 A T0 20 Kurfis, R. ,..... . ..,.. T0 9 T Brunt, J. ..,... .,... 6 7 2 Ellis, D. ..,.,............,.. 2 4 O Highest Score of Season Olney, 74-North Troy-Olney Highest Opponent's Score Pemberville, 50-Pemberville-Olney Individual Scoring Adkins, 27 points-North Troy game Sutter, 26 points-North Troy game BASEBALL RESULTS By Frank Marcinek There was a good turn out for baseball last fall and Coach Dishong was pleased with it His greatest worry was working them into shape, but with a lot of cooperation with the fellows he man- aged to increase their skill in batting and fielding. T He had an idea of what his first nine players were and he listed them as follows: Davis, Schnell, Sutter, Adkins, Richardson, Brunt, Mohn, Ellis, and Clark. Their first game against their rival, Walbridge, was a very exciting game until the last inning, then our boys went ahead to a very decisive victory, which proved to Coach Dishong that his boys could pull through in a pinch. Their second game with Walbridge was also a thriller until the 4th inning. Before the game our rivals were saying that they were going to beat us, but our boys weren't worriecl in the least. Behind excellent pitching of Mel Richardson they went on to a very convincing victory to satisfy Coach Dishong again. So for the next week our boys worked hard on fielding and batting practice and then they went to Bowling Green for the third time. Olney has won the league championship three years in succession, so there is also a record to be proud of. When they arrived at Bowling Green they were to play Cygnet. They played a hard fought battle but they came out on the losing end by the score of 4--T in which all the players did a fine job. Our hopes are up for next year. Our team is losing three of its present players. They are pitcher, Mel Richardson, third baseman, Lorin Mohn, and first baseman, .lack Brunt. Coach Dishong is hoping that he will have the same squad out for spring practice again so that he will be able to plan a few games this spring. A T 62 Y HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First Row: Barbara Yonke, Doris Ann Snyder, Pat Southerland, Sally Lou York, Audrey Schrieber, Thelma Hirzel, Ruth Lark, Norma Hurst, Alberta Thomas, Stella Southerland. Second Row: Corabell Bair, Ruth Hirzel, Donna Jean Bradenburg, Rose Ann Wahl, Phyllis Bodi, Mary Lou Flamion, Joan Poldyak, Betty Good, Barbara Wlahel. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB ln Home Economics, the girls have learned how to be more efficient and happy home makers. This having been their aim the Sophomore and two Freshman girls organized a Home Economics Club, September 28, 1945. The organization of this club has brought them closer together and therefore con- tributed many useful suggestions, for great accomplishments. Some of their achievements were proiects made at Christmas time for their parents. These pro- iects were chiefly stuffed animals. A Christmas party was sponsored by this club on December 21, 1945. Mrs. Loudenslager and Miss Anderson were present. At this party the girls exchanged gifts and served a lunch of potato salad, baked beans, sandwiches, pickles, ice cream, and cake. The girls also macle various gifts. The gifts were shown to the Mother's Club at an exhibition on March 25, 1946. Mrs. Keller, former Home Economics teacher, was the Home Economics sponsor and director. We are sorry Mrs. Keller withdrew from school teaching, because of illness. We want to thank her for her fine efforts. The teacher now in charge is Mrs. Hootman. Mrs. Hootman is a fine leader and is doing very nicely in directing the Home Economics club in carrying on the work begun. The officers are as follows: President ..........., ..,..,..,..,.,....... R uth Lark Vice-President .,.,.. ,....., D onna Bragndburg X Secretary ,..... ........,...., D oris Snyder Treasurer ,..,.,. ,.... A udrey Schrieber Reporter ,,..,,. ...,. D onna Branclburg 63 LIBRARY CLUB First Row: Mrs. Howe, Eleanor Garner, Beatrice Steman, Joan Poffenbaugh, Stella Southerlancl, Bob Page, Mary Ellen Mohn, Helen Fredricks, Bernacline Mauder, Gerry Ruch. Second Row: Roberta Hohl, Theresa Coy, Joyce Felhaber, Larie Baoes, Mary Lou Hohl, Marilyn Ruchman, Beatrice Eckert, Mar- garet McLaughlin, Barbara Karlene. Third Row: Eugene Brunt, Betty Taylor, Betty Skidmore, Betty Walker, Phyllis Felhaber, Mary Swartz, Katheran Balusik, Lois Paben, Willanna Ruckman, Marcella Rist, Charles Felhaber. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club, which was organized for the purpose of operating our library more efficiently, held its first meeting January 4th. Officers were elected and we began work immediately. Our meetings consist of suggestions and new ideas for a better and efficient library. The meetings are held on Friday during the noon period. Our library colors are red and white and our letters are white with a small L on them. The only social activity of the year was a party held on April 5, 1946. All of us had a nice-time. Our goal is to increase our selection of books in the library. 64 JUNIOR BAND ' N First Row: Mr. Koch, Jack Herman, George Armanganian, Tom Schnell, Bob Batdorf, Ervin Ruch, Judy Hale, Tom Hazel, Bud McLaughlin, Melvin Schultz. Second Row: Frank Batclorf, James Witty, Clare Simpson, Audrey Schrieber, Jane Busson, Bud Felhaber, Norman Nitz, Joe Ward, Ruth Dunmyer. JUNIOR BAND The purpose of the Junior Band is to give the students practical band experience until they are able to play the difficult music of the Senior Band. Since the pictures have been taken a number of the Junior Band members have graduated from the Junior Band into the Senior Band. Admission to the Senior Band is accomplished by taking an examination before the band officers and the section leader. We are all looking forward to passing our examination. 65 V l 3 V l l l l . SENIOR BAND First Row: Mr. Koch, Beatrice Eckert, June Spencer, Howard Adkins, Joan Podyak, Eleanor Garner, Keith Hummond, Phyllis Felhaber, Beatrice Black, Eileen Elling. Second Row: Bob Teet, Ralph Sondergeld, Howard Kurfis, Bob Adkins, Olis Sutter, Rudy Hirzel, Lois Paben, Gerry Ruch, Joan Poffenbaugh. Third Row: Bud Schnell, Don Sondergeld, Bob Kurfis. SENIOR BAND During the last couple of years our school was unable to have a band, due to the fact that we, were unsuccessful in enioying a teacher. All of us, including Mr. Loudenslager, had planned on Mr. Koch getting his discharge in the near future and returning to this school, but we never dreamed all this would happen this year. lt did and you'll never know how happy we seniors were when we found out we would have a band our last year. On November 20, 1945, Mr. Koch called a meeting of all the first band members. Eighteen were present. After a few discussions about band affairs we elected our officers which are as follows: President ,....,.......,,.......,.....,.,..,.....,......... Robert Kurfis Vice-President ,.....,...... ,............. O lis Sutter Secretary-Treasurer ...,.......,...,....,.....,, Don Sondergeld Reporter ...,............... ...,...,......,..,.......,.. ....... L o is Paben - Librarians .......,.,....,.,. Rudy Hirzel and ,Howard Adkins Since our great band director, Mr. Koch, came back during the middle of the school term, it was hard for him to arrange a schedule so that everyone would get one lesson each week, besides the regular band rehearsals, held the fifth' period on Tuesdays and Thursdays. December 7, 1945, the band made its first appearance since 1943. Although we are not up 'to our former standards of playing yet, everyone thought we did very well. lt is surely a good thing they don't have sensitive ears like our director's. Every home-game thereafter the band performed. February 1, 1945, the twirlers, Violet Koluch, Ruth Dunmeyer, and Audrey Schreiber gave their first performance this year which also was a great success. The Junior Band is doing very nicely this year. Mr. Koch hopes it will be able to ioin the first band in public performances next year. 66 GIRLS' GLEE cius ' First Row: LaVon Smithers, Betty Skidmore, Gerry Ruch, Roslyn Metzger, Barbara Yonke, Doris Ann Snyder, Marian Forche, Beatrice Black, Marilyn Ruchman, Stella Sutherland. Second Row: Norma Jean Hurst, Mary Rideout, Viola Wasserman, Pauline Fredricks, Corabell Bair, Helen Marcinek, Joyce Felhaber, Theresa Coy, Delores Tippy, Margaret McLaughlin, Mary Ann Dacey, Rosie Marcinek. Third Row: Ruth Dunmeyer, Willanna Ruchman, Mary Stumbo, Phyllis Felhaber, Mary Meadows, Joan Podyak, Donna Jean Brand- burg, Audrey Schrieber, Beatrice Eckert, Grace Skidmore, Mary Lou Hohl, Ruby Cramer, Donna Mae Wieland, Angela Was- serman, Mr. Koch. Fourth Row: Millie Bartosek, Helen Taylor, Larie Boose, Pat Stanger, Pat Nagy, Pat Sutherland, Betty Taylor, Betty Good, Ruth Lark, Norma Lee Croak, Sally Lou York, Thelma Hirzel. Fifth Row: June Spencer, Violet Koluch, Mary lou Flamion, Jane Wasserman, Ruth Hirzel, Dorothy Mae Wahl, Katherine Bolusik, Mary Swartz, Mary Ann Mauder, Pat Allred, Pauline Fredricks. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club is made up of Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior girls. Nearly every girl in these mentioned grades has enrolled in this music class. Our reorganization of the Girls' Glee Club followed shortly after the welcome return of our former music instructor, Mr. Koch. The Girls' Glee Club has been meeting every Wednesday. K In this class we have divided the girls according to voices. We have groups of altos, first sopranos, and second sopranos. Ballads were the usual songs sung although many other types were learned. We are also proud of the Mixed Chorus which we have just reorganized. Mr. Koch had tryouts and selected the girls whose voices best suited for mixed chorus singing. The officers for Girls' Glee Club are as follows: President .........,.....,.......... ,...,. A ngela Wasserman Vice-President .,,,.,.,.....,....... ..,.,,..,.. P atricia Allred Secretary and Treasurer .,..,..,,,,,.,.,..,. Rosalyn Metzger Librarians ,,..,......... Helen Marcinek and Norma Hurst Reporter ..e.... ..............,...,............... J ane Wasserman 67 X Q l l BOYS' GLEE CLUB First Row: Mr. Koch, Dean Schultz, Rudy Hirzel, Lorin Mohn, Norman Nietz, Danny Seiving, Tom Hazel, Don Kettinger, Tom Schnell. I Second Row: Bob Adkins, Howard Kurfis, Olis Sutter, Howard Adkins, Melvin Richardson, Bob Kurfis, .lack Bieber, Jack Brunt. Third Row: Jack Allred, Don Sondergeld, Bill Moulton, Tom Selmek, Don Clark. BOYS' GLEE CLUB The officers are as follows: President. .................,........,.,.......,.,.,,.,..... Rudy Hirzel Vice-President ....,..............., ,,.,.. . ,Bill Moulton Secretary and Treasurer ..,.... ..,.., Robert Adkins Reporter ....,.,.........,...,.............,,,,...,..,..., Don Kettinger Librarians ...,., ...... M el Richardson and.Tom Selmek Due to the fact that we have had no music in this school for two and a half years many of our members have not learned to carry a tenor or bass part. We' have been working on these parts and have been quite successful. With the basses and tenors coming out of the eighth grade we hope to have a fine Glee Club next year. 68 LATIN CLUB First Row: Norma Lee Crook, Beatrice Eckert, Pauline Fredricks, Katheran Balusik, Mary Swartz, Mary Rideout, Doris Ann Snyder, Sally Lou York. Second Row: Miss Herman, Bob King, Corabell Bair, Beatrice Black, Pat Nagy, Joan Poldyak, Violet Koluch, June Spencer, Marian Forche, Margaret McLaughlin. Third Row: Don Dondergild, Jack Brunt, Tom Selmek, Bud Schnell, Keith Cramer, Gaylor Francis, Tom Schnell. LATIN CLUB At the beginning of this school year Miss Herman asked the present Latin students and former Latin students still in school, if they would be interested in forming a Latin Club. Naturally, all of us were, since this sort of club had never been formed here at Olney. October 4, T945 we held our first meeting and elected our officers, as follows: President .......,.,...,.,,. ..,.......... J une Spencer Vice-President .,.......... ..........,..,.. M ary Rideout Secretary-Treasurer .,,.., ..... M argaret McLaughlin Janitor ,..........,.,,......... ,.....,....,....,... J ack Brunt, Reporter ....,... .,.... B ud Schnell 69 PROJECTION SQUAD Jack Brunt Tom Selmelc We of the Projection Squad have tried our best to produce motion pictures to the satisfaction of the student body. t In the past two years, with the advice of Mr. Loudenslager and Mr. Kohler, we have overcome many problems in the care and operation of the machine. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation for their aid in making these movies possible. We also express our appreciation to the student body for its whole-hearted cooperation during the presentation of these movies. 70 OBSERVER BUSINESS STAFF Firsf Row: Violef Koluch, Mary Meadows, June Spencer, Mary Rideouf. Second Row: .lack Beiber, Pat Allred, Pat Nagy, Mary Ann Dacey, Viola Wasserman, Mildred Bariosek, Rosie Marcinek, Miss Anderson. X 7 l l M Mg 1 Y OBSERVER STAFF First Row: Edna Mae Nitz, Betty Taylor, Mary Ann Mauder, Ruth Dunmeyer, Phyllis Felhaber, Barbara Balusik, Mary Swartz, Pat Allred, Pat Nagy, Miss Anderson. Second Row: Miss Herman, Gerry Ruch, Helen Marcinelc, Bruce Reimer, Howard Adkins, Olis Sutter, Beatrice Black, Pat Stanger. Third Row: Don Kettinger, Mary Lou Flamion, Bill Moulton, Ron Black, Bud Schnell, Dale Ellis, Bob King, Pat Sutherland. In January of 1946 the Juniors took over the'paper as the Seniors had to devote all the time they had to preparing the Annual. The class of '47 doing a fine job in the publication of the Observer. They not only bring it out on time but also have added a couple of new ideas such as having the Nosie Gossip Box and drawing between lines to illustrate what is meant. They have a good staff, and I think they should also be known. They are as follows: f Editor ,,....,....,........,.... , ...,....,....Bob King Assistant Editor ....... ..,... B eatrice Black Feature Article ...... Humor ........,.......... Gossip .,,.. ..... . .. Grade News .,.,, Senior News ,.... Junior News ,...,,.,,.. Sophomore News ....,. .. Freshman News ..... ..,. Eighth News ..,.... Seventh News ...,. Sport News ,... Rip and Zip ..,...s... Community News ..... Shirt-tail Jive ....... ......,.Betty Taylor Olis and Howard ......Ruth and Ann Virginia Woiinski ,Ron Black Mary Swartz Bud Schnell ,Helen Marcinek .Eleanor Garner Edna Mae Nitz ....Bill and Dale . .........,,..,. ???? . ,,,. Gerry Ruch ,..,,...BiIl Moulton Business Manager ,,,..,..,.....,... ,... ..... ,..,,, P a t Allred Assistant Business Manager ,...,.,...,, Mary Lou Flamion Typing Managers. .,....,4...,..................... Mary Swartz Typists ....................., Pat Stanger, Betty Taylor, Phyllis Felhaber, Virginia Woiinski Assembly Manager ..,...,.,.,....,..,...,.....,... Ruth Dunmyer Proof Readers ...,.,,,,4.,. Mary Ann Mauder, Bob King, Art Editor .,...,..,...,.. Barbara Balusik , ....,.,...., Pat Nagy Assistant Art Editor ....... .,.., P at Sutherland Rewrite Editor ....... Miss Herman Exchange Editor .,,,... ....... B ruce Reimer 1 ANNUAL STAFF First Raw: Kieth Cramer, Violet Koluch, Ron Black, Mary Rideout. Second Row: Miss Anderson, Betty Skidmore, June Spencer, Viola Wasserman, Mary Ann Dacey, Lorin Mohn, .lack Brunt, Jack Beiber, Mrs. Loudenslager. I ANNUAL ACTIVITIES Upon receivingithe news that the Senior class would be permitted to publish an annual, work began immediately. Senior movies and a Hallowe'en dance were sponsored to help build up the treasury. Lorin Mohn, chairman of the advertising committee brought in advertisements, which added considerably to the fund. On November 7, the Senior class went to Leone studios and had pictures taken for themselves and the annual. Soon after this we had Mrs. Wendell, a photographer, come to the school and take group and individual pictures. Jack Biebergchairman of the pictures committee proved valuable at this time. An assembly program was given on February i5, 'I9-46 to advertise the annual. Each annual com- mittee wrote its own skit. The skits were put together and a finale was written. The assembly program showed a typical day in the editor's office. ' The executive staff of the annual consists of: Editor ,..,. ,....,,.........,..,... ........ ........... R o n Black Assistant Editor .,.., , ,.... Angela Wasserman Business Manager ........,.....,...... .....,...... V iolet Koluch Assistant Business Managers ,. ...,,. Mary Stumbo and Viola Wasserman Typing Manager. ..,, .........., M ary Rideout Art Editor .,..,...,..,,.. ...... ...,.. M a ry Ann Dacey Assistant Art Editor .,.,....,....,,,,...........,.,...., Jack Brunt Advisors .,...... Miss Anderson and Mrs. Loudenslager X 73 OBSERVER EDITORIAL STAFF First Row: Bob King, Mary Stumbo, Bob Kurfis, Angela Wasserman. Second Row: Viola Vlasserman, Beatrice Eckert, Margaret McLaughlin, Ron Black, Mary Swartz, Bud Schnell, Helen Marcinek, ' Edna Mae Nitz, Miss Herman. Third Row: Melvin Richardson, Rudy Hirzel, Keith Cramer. OLNEY OBSERVER From year to year and class to class, the Olney Observer has become one of the most important proiects of the school. The paper started way back in 1939, when we first entered our new school. The class of '39 named it the Olney Observer and so far it has gone by that same name. Our first issue this school year was for September and October combined, since we had to wait for supplies and aids. The Observers are distributed the last day of each month. All who subscribe call for them in the press room, immediately after school. We usually print extra copies in case anyone wants an extra one that particular month. Miss Herman and Miss Anderson are our worthy advisors. Without them we could not have put out interesting and worth-while papers. We have them to thank for making our issues a success. We also have the entire staff to thank, not only for doing its 'work well and. getting in the copy on time, but also for the cooperation they gave during the publication of each paper. They are as follows: Editor ......,,...,.....,,.,... ...,.... A ngela Wasserman Freshman News .....,,. ,....... H elen Marcinek Business Manager ..,,,., ...,..........., V iolet Koluch Eighth News ..,,....... ,... E leanor Garner Art Editor ,..,......,.,.,,.,.........,.,..,.....,.....,.. June Spencer Sport News ....,.... ........ B ob K and Mel Typing Manager ....,...........,,..,.. ...,,......... M ary Rideout Rip and Zip .,.,..,...., ..,,,..... V iola and Ron Typists ....,........... Rose Marcinek, Millie Bartosek, Mary Get-Hep Chicks ,..,..... ......... M ary Ann Dacey Meadows, Mary Ann Dacey, Viola Wasserman, Community News ...,.... ........ W illianna Ruchman Violet Koluch Shirt-tail Jive ......,.............,...........,.,...,..,,. Keith Cramer Feature Writer ........,........,.....,......,......,.,...,.. Bob Kurfis Assembly Manager .,.,,.,...,......,............ Mary Meadows Humor ........,....... ........... R udy and Mel Proof Readers ..,... Millie Bartosek and Mary Rideout Gossip ,.......,.....,. ,..... M argo and Beat Exchange Editor .........,.,..,,,,...........,....,..,.... Jack Beiber Grade News ,..,..... .......... M ary Stumbo Rewrite Editor .......,,..,.....................,.,..... Miss Herman Junior News .....,..,..,.... ....,,.... R on Black Faculty Advisors ...... Miss Anderson and Miss Herman Sophomore News ..,.... ..... B ud Schnell ' 74 --w--..TT-v-FW ---- V , ' x DOUBLE OR NOTHING First Row: Pat Allred, Mary Ann Mauder, Ruth Dunnmeyer, Mary Swartz, Pat Nagy, Betty Taylor, Miss Herman. Second Row: Dale Ellis, Bill Moulton, Olis Sutter, Bruce Reimer, Howard Adkins, Bob Ames, Bob King. DOUBLE OR NOTHING Written by Goenn Hughes Directed by Miss Josephine Herman The Class of '47 presented a three-act comedy, Double or Nothing , November 9, 1945, starring: V Howard Adkins as Ted Hoyt, a iunior at a midwestern college. Ruth Dunmyer as Ethel Green. Pat Allred as Pegg Evans, his co-ed girl friend. Olis Sutter as Jummey Lee, a freshman. Bob Ames as Homer, Ethel Green's fiance. Mary Swartz as Mrs. Abbott, a landlady. Betty Taylor as Roberta Fox, a student reporter. Dale Ellis as Dr. Winston Rogers, Dean of the College. Mary Ann Mauder as Charlotte, his wife. Pat Nagy as Carol Muir, a young movie star. Bill Noulton as Bill Dudley, her manager. Bruce Reimer and Bob King as Seniors. The action takes place on a Friday in spring in the living room of Mrs. Abbott's rooming house in a Middle-western College town. Homer, who very seldom thinks about girls, has just received a carton containing marine specimens of which Mrs. Abbott does not approve. Ted secretly engages the young movie actress, Carol Muir, to be the honored guest at the Junior-Senior Prom at Midwestern College, not knowing that a public character cannot appear at a campus function without the approval of the administration. The clay on which Carol Muir is to arrive, .Ethel, Homer's fiance also drops in so that Homer can take her to the prom. Mrs. Abbott is quite confused as to where she can stay, but after a few minutes of concentration, they decide to fix her a room in the den. Shortly after Ethel's arrival, Jimmey again get's one of his brainy ideas and explains the whole mess to her, getting her to say she'll pose as Carol Muir and persuade the Dean to let her appear at the Prom. 75 rr'-'r l - 5 -4 WHAT A l.lFE First Row: Mary Rideout, Beatrice Eckert, Mary Stumbo, Violet Koluch, Millie Bartosek, Viola Wasserman, Rosie Marcinek. Second Row: Lorin Mohn, Tom Selmek, Keith Cramer, Jack Bieber, Bob Kurfis, Jack Brunt, Dean Schultz, Miss Herman. On April 6, l945, the Junior class presented the play, What a Life. lt was a typical Henry Aldrich play, in which Henry is accused of everything from cheating on exams to stealing instruments. This was the cause of much unhappiness to Mrs. Aldrich and Henry's girl friend. ln the meantime George Bigllow is doing everything to hinder Henry, including trying to steal his girl friends. Finally Henry is expelled from school. Through the helpfulness of Mr. Nelson and Mr. Furguson, Henry is proven innocent and George Bigllow is found guilty. The curtain falls on a happy setting. The cast of What a Life is as follows: V Henry Aldrich-a boy always in trouble .,................,... Bob Kurfis Barbara Pearson-Henry's girl friend ............... Mildred Bartosek George Bigllow-Henry's bitter enemy .,..... ..,....... J ack Brunt Bill-an informing student .........,..,......... ......,...... J ack Bieber Gertie-a student selling tickets ......,,. ............,.... B etty Latta Mary-a Negro student ..............,...,.......,........... Viola Wasserman Mrs. Aldrich-Henry's unhappy mother ..,.,,..,.. Willanna Ruchman Mr. Ferguson-a detective ............,.....,................,...... Dean Schultz Mr. Vecchitto-a foreigner seeking his daughter ,....... Tom Selmek Miss Shea-secretary, whom Mr. Nelson loves ....,,. Violet Koluch Mr. Bradley-strict principal ..... 1 .....,..............,......... Keith Cramer Mr. Nelson-Mr. Bradley's assistant ........,...........,. Mel Richardson Mr. Patterson-teacher who despises Henry ..,..,,,,......, Lorln Mohn Miss Pike-teacher who is always cold ...,....,...,,..., Beatrice Eckert Miss Eggleston-a teacher ............,...................,....... Mary Rideout Miss Johnson-physical education teacher- ............ Mary Stumbo Miss Wheeler-music teacher ,...,.,....,, .....,.....,...,,.., R osie Marcinek Directed by ..,...............,.....,,.,........ ..Miss Josephine Herman 76 ff! gg ALMA MATER A Here's to the High School whose colors we wear, Here's to the hearts that are true, Here's to the maid of the Golden Hair, And eyes that are brimming with dew. Garlands of blue-bells with maize intertwined And hearts that are true ancl voices combined. Hail! Hail! To the High School whose colors we weary Hurrah! For the Gold and Blue. V X, V T Y 1 w - 4 1 T E, I T OLNEY SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION 78 CAFETERIA ' ' f K .., Mrs. Guthrie Mrs. Bieber Mrs. Berns 'Mrs. Bieber has been manager of the Cafeteria for four years. The past year she has been ably assisted by Mrs. Guthrie ancl Mrs. Berno. A cusToDiANs ' William Dittman Aaron Scott Harold Meyers i Mr. Meyers come from Maumee to Olney in April, 1940. He has followed all of the athletic con- tests ancl assisted Coach Dishong whenever possible. Mr. Dittman came two years ago and has been on the iob constantly ever since. Mr. Scott, the custodian of Lark School, took care of the old Olney building for many years. This makes his fourth year at Lark. He takes greatpride in the cleanliness and care of the building. 79 a . w f, f 15 Q-A if 219 ' '? L f 71 k S an . , , M 5, X - jikzmwiwf 333 k : Vi -- ,... ..., - fa.. . 5 ..,, fi., gf' 4 4 it if A ,Z v A gk W U S wk S Q 41 'Q K 2 5: af , Q as 1 K1 5 r J Q :R , 2 4 We 244 453 if A 539115, Q. 1. L . gf Qi? 21 WW WW? it Fm Nw W 'QS Kama-A ww ,W -'-' M 1.1. W Q bu +2 Mis ' E yi: 5 3-vfsifg J ' j .if 3- 1 ,f x ' z ifbif' sei if we 591 N 515 in a- If-.,r 55- - -- Y, ff- :V gi- .l2':r,.2Z'fj:jf,fg F '5 .L Eg - - - 1 ::L- A ,5f,I.f'f '11..' 1' ::g.:fr.2.,:z 2..:?....,:,,j, gi, -,2.2'f:,::fig:, Q, 'wt iiig:-:uf 5 ifiw zlgeifi ' ' . 2-:F-ir-fg '1 ' t 5355! 4 1 Q OUR HEROES so OUR HEROES 81 ' 53 W . ,g OLNEY REFINED AND OTHERWISE 82 H 'HL-ink!-1 -A - . OUR FACULTY 834 1. ,. 'ZA X vw ' Q I , l ' ? '1 ,N 550. ., Ah wiv , .. fe I1 f I -5. Q - ef-F :Vg 53.4 .,.., ff OLNEY IN lT'S YOUNGER DAYS - 84 OLNEY MOTHERS' CLUB APRIL I Annual election of officers. Results were: president, Mrs. Alvira Bitter, vice-president, Mrs. Florence Fisher, secretary, Mrs. Ethel Rideout, treasurer, Mrs. Elsie Moulton. APRIL I The club sponsored a Variety Program of local talent with Ace Mason, the magician. MAY A party was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Loudenslager. A graduation dinner and Party were given the eighth grade by some mothers of the class. SEPTEMBER ' A potluck dinner and meeting were held at the home of Mrs. Bitter. S100 was given the school for books. OCTOBER The annual reception was held for the faculty. Our membership list numbers 36. Preparations for the Carnival kept us all busy. NOVEMBER The Carnival was held the 9th at the school. It was a big success The proceeds were over 5300. Playground equipment was bought for the school from Walter Sampson of the Toledo Pipe and Supply Co. DECEMBER A Christmas tree was bought and decorated at the school. A Christmas treat was distributed to the children in the grades. The annual Christmas dinner was held in the Home Economics Room. Enter- tainment under the direction of Mrs. Howe was given by the eighth grade pupils. S200 was added to the school library fund. JANUARY Regular meeting. FEBRUARY Planned trip to Art Museum. Captains for Red Cross, Mrs. Ritter and Mrs. Sieving, co-chairmen, Mrs. Heider, Mrs. Glauser, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Pachelieff, Mrs. Riemier, Mrs. Bihn, Mrs. Rideout. f MARCH Planned basketball banquet. Mrs. Poffenbaugh, chairman. Mrs Dorothy Adkins Mrs. Helen Farmer Mrs. Ruby Poffenbaugh Mrs. Dottie Baldwin Mrs. Florence Fisher Mrs. Delia Mae Rau Mrs Revo Bieber Mrs Lillie Gonzmann Mrs lla Reimer Mrs. Marcella Bihn Mrs. lone Glauser Mrs. Ethel Rideout Mrs. Alvira Bitter Mrs Leone Heider Mrs. Ruth Rideout Mrs. Mabel Boose Mrs. Alma Hummon Mrs. Estella Ruch Mrs Ruth Bush Mrs. Iona Kettinger Mrs Betty Ruess Mrs. Esther Busson Mrs Florence Kurtis Mrs. Ethel Schnell Mrs. Marie Cowell Mrs. Bertha Loudenslager Mrs Florence Schreiber Mrs Grace Coy Mrs. Florence Miller Mrs Florence Schultz Mrs. LaNiece Coy Mrs. Elsie Moulton Mrs Berenice Sieving Mrs. Velma Croak Mrs. Mona Pachelieff Mrs. Lela Simpson Mrs. Lillian Elling Mrs. Lucinda Page Mrs. Marie Sondergeld Mrs. Marie Phillips 85 LARK P. T. A. In October, a Hallowe'en Dance was held at the School House. Mr. Clyde Puse, Mrs. Ralph Sutter, and Mr. lsaac Baird acted as iudges for the maskediones of the audience. A prize was given to Betty Lou and Judy Stotz for representing a Tom Thumb wedding. Lonna Bland received a prize for being the funniest and Mrs. Mildred Guertzweiles and Mrs. Leona Smith received a prize for being the prettiest. From 9:00 until 12:00 Ralph and His Saddle Pal furnished music for round and square dancing. After all expenses were paid we had ci profit of S20 which went in the fund for a motion picture machine. ln November we attempted a box social which was not very successful due to the fact that only four boxes showed up. During the same evening we drew the lucky ticket for our turkey raffle. The profit was applied to our picture machine fund. ln January we asked Mr. and Mrs. Koch to conduct a community singing. They sang from 8:30 until 9:30. When we left everyone was happy because the old had sung songs for the young and vice versa. A good time was had by all. We would like to try it again before the end of the year. H March 22-23 the Lark P. T. A. presented the play, Mama's Baby Boy . lt was excellent and well received. Mrs. OFFICERS President ..,......... ..., , ...,............,.. ...,.... R e ginald St. John Vice-President ...,.... .......... ........,....,.. l r win Hott Secretary and Treasurer ...,... ,... . . ,... .,..leona Smith Pianist ..........,...... ,... . ,,... ..,...., M rs. Ralph Sutter MEMBERSHIP LARK P. T. A. T945-T946 Marie Byers Mrs Edwin Roloff Mr. and Mrs. James Burch MVS Fmncls Quefschke Mrs. Theresa Hutchek Mrs' Kathryn Mulcinellx Mr. and Mrs. Ro ert artin M . ' rs Gertrude Rlsk Mrs Velma Everhardt Mrs' Thelma Puvuch Mrs Clarence Smith MVS- GUS H'- 'mYe Mrs. Gladys Eberhardt Mr. and Mrs. John Scott Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lark Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hirzel Mrs, Aaron Scott Mrs EV9lYn Eclimcn Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huering Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mclaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gezo Mr. Gerald Huering Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart Miss Mabel Topping Mr. and Mrs. Art McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Reginald St. John Mrs. George McLaughlin Miss Doris Opperman Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barthold Russell Mohn Paul Ulahel Mrs. Weley Henley Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Adeline Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Clarence Irvin Hatt Robert Stotz Bland Leon Fry John Chippley Narval Marlou Grant . 88 Mrs. Ed Riebe Mrs. John Gurtz Wieler Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Puse Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whittmore Mr. and Mrs. J. C. loudenslager Mrs. Newell Warner Mr. George lark Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sutter Mrs. Theresa Ellis Miss Jane Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roux 1 SCHOOL CALENDAR 1945 Sept. 3-Labor Day. 4-Back to school and the smiling faces of the teachers. 'l2-Mother's Club pot luck supper. 21-We play tirst baseball game with Walbridge, here. 24--Board Meeting. ' 25--Baseball game with Lake, there. 28-Juniors open The School Door Canteen . 28-Baseball with Walbridge at Pearson. Oct. 2-We play Lake on our diamond. 4-Latin Club organized. 4-We play Walbridge again, at Pearson. 5-Baseball game with Woodville. Called due to' rain. 9--Seniors take a trip to Toledo Tomorrow . 13-Cygnet beats us in first game of baseball tournament. 14-Sophomore Hay Ride. 18-Mother's Club annual reception for faculty. 25-Seniors have Hallowe'en Dance. 26f-Lark P. T. A. gives Hallowe'en Dance. 26-Northwestern Ohio Teachers Meeting. CNo schooll. 29-Board Meeting. Nov. 2-Mothers' Club Fair. Grade school gives program. 7-Seniors go to Leone Studio to have pictures taken. 9-Junior play Double or Nothing . li-Armistice Day, Seniors give program. 'I5-Cheerleaders are chosen. 'I6-Lark P. T. A. Box Social. 16-First basketball game. We lost to Pemberville. 18-Psychological test taken by Freshmen and Seniors. T9-Mr. Koch comes back. 21-Juniors give hard time dance. Gee! What pretty overalls. 22-Thanksgiving. 23-We all take bicarbonate of soda. 26-Board Meeting. 27--We play Walbridge, there. 29--Senior show movie Broadway Limited . 29-Party in honor of our salesmen-the Seventh Grade. Dec. 6-Latin Club initiation. 7-The Rangers beat the Alumni. 13-Junior Jitney. 'I4-We beat Lake. Juniors Dance after game. 14-Movie Hill'billy Blitzkrieg 'I7-School Board meets again. 21-Mothers' Club Christmas dinner. 21-Lark school operetta On Christmas Hill 21-Basketball game with Luckey. 25-What did you get? 1946 Jan. 2-Back to school again. 3-Library Club organized. 4-Basketball game with North Troy. 4-Junior Jitney. 7-Reorganization of School Board. 'll-Seniors show the movie, So Proudly We Hail ll-Basketball game with Walbridge, here. 'I6-Lark School has a Community Sing. 'I8-Clay beats on its floor. 18--The movie, A Chump at Oxford , receipts went to Seniors. 19-.lunior skating party. 22-Bradner beats us on our floor. 23-Junior Jitney. 25eWe played Lake there. They won. 28-Board Meeting. 28--Mr. Kohler takes sick. 3'l-Photographer starts Annual pictures. Feb. 'I-We play Luckey, here. 6-School broken into. 8-North Troy again defeated. 8-Junior Jitney. 'li-Drawing for County Tournament. We pick Weston. i2-Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln. 'I4-We beat Weston. Liberty comes next. 'I5-Public Speaking Class presents Oh Happy Daze 15-Three Seniors take Pepsi Cola Scholarship test. 16-We defeat Liberty. Play Bradner the 20th. 18-Movie Saps at Sea shown by Seniors. 20jWe beat Bradner in the quarter finals. 21-Junior Jitney. 22-Washington's Birthday fNo Schooll. 22-Lark P. T. A. Dance. 22-The Rangers beat Rising Sun. Play Cygnet for pionship. 23-Nice going, Rangers. That trophy looks swell. 25-School Board Meeting. 25-We draw Cygnet for District Tournament. March 'l-Cygnet beat us. 4-Miss Herman, that sparkler is nice! 4--Juniors have Sweetheart Swing 9--Senior Skating Party. 14-Popularity King and Queen were elected. 15-May Queen elected. 25-Board Meeting. April 'l--All Fools Day. 2-Basketball Banquet. 4-Latin Club social event. 9-Seniors present four one-act plays. -T9-Good Friday-No school. 21-Easter-Gee! What a hat! 26-Music Festival. 29-Board Meeting. May 3-Senior play, Headed tor Eden . 4-Prom. 'IU-Popularity Dance. l7-Commencement Program. 18-Alumni Banquet. u Cham wwf, . . . L if -Al we THANK You , We, the Class of 1946, wish to thank all the respective students from various clubs and. classes who have lent a helping hand in making this Annnual a success, for without their help we could not have had such an accurate description of their activities. We also wish to thank the faculty for their support and loyalty toward making this Annual a success. Last, but not least, we wish to thank the student body, friends, and Alumni, for buying a copy of this Annual, and we hope you will always keep and preserve it as a remembrance of the Class of 1946. BOOST OUR ADVERTISERS The success of the Annual depended to a great extent upon the loyal support of the business men and women who gave us ads. They have been very hearty and generous in extending their advertising in this Annual, and it is through such loyal support that its publication was possible. Why not let us help them now by patronizing them. lt is only iust that we do so, and help to make their business the success that we want this Annual to be. Buy from them. Show them that you are gener- ous. Boost our advertisers. FAREWELL May, 1946, is here, and our school clays have ended. Four years were spent in this High School. Although the years may seem short to us now as we look back, yet we know no matter how long or short they were, they were years of ioys and happiness. We leave our spirit of loyalty and our policy of friendliness. XX So farewell! May the years bring pleasures and accomplishments to our dear old High School- The Blue and Gold. 88 A IIL IU IW N Ill Dear Alumnus: The names of your former classmates and their places of employment are recorded here. We have attempted to make these pages as accurate as possible, however, changes may have occurred since we released our copy. It is interesting to note that, although our high school is comparatively young, our alumni are distributed over the globe. 1 It is our wish that as you read these pages, you will recall many pleasant memories. 89 1 X , W 1 1 1 ? 90 CLASS OF T945 Since the history of Olney High School, the class of '45 has been the smallest in number. Consisting of only fourteen members, the class has gone forward and feels that it, as well as the larger classes, have completed the responsibilities given to it. At the beginning of the year the class elected the following officers: President. ..,.,...,..,......,.......,....................... Esther Miller Vice-President .,.,. . .... w .,....,...... Ray Paben Secretary ...,..,.., ..... G lenna Poffenbaugh Treasurer ........ .....,....., V elma Spencer The main activities of the year, sponsored by the Senior Class consisted of a Hallowe'en Dance, a dinner for the faculty and Board members, a class play and the Popularity Dance. The Hallowe'en Dance was held on October 27 in the school auditorium. Ed Lehman furnished the music. ' The Senior dinner for the faculty and board members was held on December 'I4 in the school cafeteria. A chicken dinner was prepared and served by the class. The Class play entitled Brother Goose was presented on the night of March 2nd under the direc- tion of our class sponsor, Mrs. Howe. The Popularity Dance was held on April 27th in the school auditorium at which time the queen and king, Esther Miller, and Rudy Hirzel, were crowned by the retiring queen and king, Margaret Black and Don Coy. The attendants were Angela Wasserman, Naomi Dunmyer, Velma Spencer, Floyd Weiland, Olis Sutter, and .lack Brunt. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom., given by the Class in honor of the Senior Class, was held on May 12th at the Secor Hotel. Commencement exercises were held in the school auditorium on May 'I8th, at which Dr. Clyde His- song of Bowling Green was the guest speaker. The salutatory and valedictory speeches were given by Lois Howe and Esther Miller. ' As a class memorial, a filing disk was purchased for the library. A few library books were pre- sented as an additional gift. Carol l. Crandall-Bell Telephone Co. Ray L. Paben-U. S. Army Josephine Marcinek--Ordnance Depot Glenna Poffenbaugh-Mrs. Barnes Verna Mae Ruch-U. S. O. Troupe V Esther Miller-Home Helen K. Riha-Camera Art Co. Francis V. Walter-Indiana Naomi K. Dunmyer-Camera Art Co. Lucille R. Felhaber-Mrs. Shainek Velma J. Spencer-Spicer Justine L. Ames--Lion Store ' Gladys P. Rolloff-Ordnance Depot Lois Elaine Howe-Home 91 4 , I ' x Q 92 1 CLASS OF 1943 Our class was the 'first to have the privilege of graduating after twelve complete years at Olney. All the preceding classes have acquired some of their education from neighboring schools. ln our Senior year, the following officers wereelected: - President ........,,.,.,,.....,..,.,... ,,,.. M arian Adkins Vice-President. ,.... ..,.... L ydia Lukes Secretary .,...,.., ..... D onna Crago Treasurer .,,.... ........ M arian Smith Reporter ,.,...,. .. .4,..,. Lovell Weiland Besides these officers we had nine other members in our class. Our group was very small, but the memories of our Senior year were made more pleasant by having a small number of members. We sponsored several successful skating parties and also the traditional Popularity Dance. We enioyed several class parties and also had a hay-ride and roast at Pearson Park. ,- The class presented the school with a fifty dollar War Bond, to do with as thought best. ln May we were the guests of the Junior Class at the Junior-Senior Prom. The banquet and prom was held at the Toledo Yacht Club. Everyone had an enioyable evening. Graduation day was drawing nigh and it was time to select caps and gowns, name cards, invita- tions, class colors and motto, etc. Marian Adkins was Valedictorian and Donna Crago was Salutatorian. We had looked forward to this thrilling day for a long time, but the thought of leaving left us with a feeling of regret. Lydia Lukes was crowned Queen of the May in our May Day festivities. A movie and baseball game was the program for the afternoon. This day brought to a close, twelve unforgettable and en- joyable years. J Dorothy M. Kettinger-Mrs. Mominee Tim Black-U. S. Army-Insurance Co., Gibsonburg Lovell Wieland-Deceased Clarence J. Heider-U. S. Navy Blanche M. Leatherman-Smith's Cafeteria Marion Francis Smith-Mrs. Krapp Donna J. Crago-Dupont Marian E. Adkins-Libbey Owens Ford lOfficeJ Lydia Lukes-Starus' Beauty Shop, Perrysburg, Ohiox Mary Elizabeth Leatherman-Mercy Hospital, Nurse Lester Cowell-Toledo University Clarence H. Hielman, Jr.-Glausers Flowers James E. Glanzmann-U. S. Navy June Edwards-IMrs. Henryl . 93 , . X 94 X 4 cLAss or 1942 The third class of Seniors to be graduated from Olney started its final and momentous year with the smallestgclass yet to leave Olney. There were nine girls and nine boys under the leadership of the following officers ancl with the cooperation of each and every member we accomplished much. President ......,...,.. ..........., M ary Poluch Vice-President ..,..... ...,.............,..... E lsie Wasserman Secretary .......,.. ,... ...,..., A lma Kreamer Treasurer ...........,... ...... N orma Mauder Sergeant-at-Arms .,...... ..,..,..,...... B ob Good Reporter ..,.....,.....,.. ..,... S tefania Smiczek lt was early in the year that our class voted to purchase, as our gift to Olney, a moving picture machine to further aid in our educational system. ' 1 Our activities included a lecture Wings Over America , Hallowe'en Dance, Skating Party, Junior and Senior Plays, and the Popularity Dance. The student body voted Donna Crago and Lester Cowell as the Popularity King and Queen of 1942. They were crowned at our annual Spring Carnation Dance. - Our last proiect, as a class, was the publication of The Memorial. Elsie Wasserman was our Valedictorian and Norma Mauder the Salutatorian of our lclass. Paul L. Eckman-Kasco Mills Stella i.. Marcinek-Kasco Mills Virgil A. Flury-U. S. Army Kathryn E. Schultz-Nurse, Monroe, Michigan Alfred E. Hirzel-Hirfel Greenhouse Elsie Wasserman-National Milling Norma J. Mauder-Mrs. Cannon-Housewife Mary A. Paluck--Mrs. Patek4Housewife Alma Kreamer-Toledo Edison Co. Stefania Mary Smiczek-Mrs. Romaker-Housewife Bob Good--Libbey Owens Ford Robert Demorest-U. S. Army Dick l.. Sicklcs-U. S. Army Norma Bliss-McQuestion-Housewife James E. Black-Libbey Owens Doris J. Reitzel-Erie Proving Grounds John S. Kozina-Toledo University 95 i l f l A l 4 Sgfflff llgfy ia Hifi' 1 If X .... W E Q -P as ' 1 it 5' ff4'Z'cwff7frQzf!f1 Giflllfl Ziff! kfhfzmwf ' h Y K Q2 5 A .fwfwffsvff fff2KiZaQsfeiQffi3 J 'P' ' ' L - 5 1 L - Y .ff.5frfzaxrof5f1Q56'kfr 9Qa!fz?g ,,.fQff4fffg'vwe4 ' Hrfsi X ,.5C'! y 0lneg9Hgh5cheol Fh,sgs'0f!3'4! 1' zM5fW ' f f'f?l x, , A X K ,Nigga Q S . Wm? S7114 731211115 new I4 fm. 4' wal Q .mfffffe fi5iAf?Z2'Jxf1ff- . , 9 K 3 . ql., W Zigfwfv ,ffggfr Wh f'f'l!7' 14 4' : Q , 'W Q ?DW!fwff7'4 g'W'fff' f 75 E .. Q k k 1' x v 1 ,ff1vfmrc'fz'f53f.v1czff5 N?fg,f1J'f3?.WfvLc ,5zQ'fvi4 w g Q -Q' I A, ' ,' Q A ? 'I Lu Z: V fivfgyffmfwifffkf' f'3r2fzzmy543 ' z S ,jg'Cfr .:f 7f'4! 96 M14 f'f'sf'ff2 3 N CLASS OF '41 Present Location and Brief Class History In the year of 1941 Olney became the graduating place for twenty-three students coming from Olney and Lark. During this year the class officers were as follows: , ' President ............. ...... N orman Adkins Vice-President ....... ........ P ete Patronik Secretary ...,..,...., ...... P auline Pavuk Treasurer ....... ..,., M ary Jasinski Reporter ......,,.........,. .,..,.....,. M elva Turner Sergeant-at-Arms. ..,...... ....... Raymond Ruckman During our Junior year the class presented the play Lunatics at Large, and in our Senior Year the play, The Night of January 'I6th. As' our giftlfor the school, the Class of '4'I paid the remainder of the debt on the electric score- board. The Wood county baseball championship was won during our Senior year. The boys who helped win the trophy were: Harland Crandall, Lawrence Croak, Pete Patronik, Raymond Ruckman, Jack Ferree, Durl Roshong, and Eugene Williams. The following is a complete list of the graduates of this class, and, to the best of our knowledge, what they are doing at present: ' Norman Adkins-U. S. Army Julius Bitter-U. S. Army Vincent Caliquiri--U. S. Marines, Discharged. U. of Toledo. Harland Crandall-U. S. Army, Discharged. C. 81 O. Docks. Lawrence Croak-U. S. Army, Discharged. Mary CEllingJ Trostel-Brighton, Colorado. Jack Ferree-U. S. Army, Discharged. Chevrolet Motors Gerald Heuring-Willys Overland Motors Mary Jasinski-Secretary, Toledo Chamber of Commerce Sophie Koback-Sp. I, 3fc, Waves, Washington, D. C. Vivian CKreamerJ Calmes Joyce fKueblerJ Brenke Virginia CMcConaugheyl Rice Pete Patronik-U. S. Navy, ,Discharged-Ohio Bell Telephone Pauline fPavukJ Sedlar Durl Roshang-U. S. Navy Raymond Ruckman-U. S. Army, Discharged Joseph Sedlar--U. S. Army, Discharged Melva fTrunerl Haynes-Sun Oil Ca. Betty fWarnerJ Ferree-Secretary, The Maccabees Earl Weiland-U. S. Army, Discharged Pearl Weiland-Deceased Eugene Williams-U. S. Army, Discharged 97 I 3, 2 nun nffflff 1' Olflf 1 ,Gas ll i39fvJWf iff, 0 fkmfzruff S 087 Inossjwp 05.5 KMSQ5' M1 98 652mm LMWS Ser 1 CLASS OF '40 ln September 1939 Olney became the meeting place for twenty-four people from Lake and Ross- ford High Schools. Officers for that year were: President ................ ....... J ess Hopkins Vice-President ....... ........... B ill Sickles Treasurer ,............,. ...,,. F lorence Young Secretary ..,..,..,..,...... .......,.., E rma Adkins Sergeant-at-Arms ...,... ............... F rancis Marcinek Many traditions were started during the year, which are still main attractions at Olney. First came the Observer and all its first trials and tribulations. Rip and Zip, number one, were Peggy Sass and Lila Lee Brunner. The popularity King and Queen was one of the favorite dancesg Elsie Wasserman and Joe Kozina were elected for the Queen and King. Virginia Ritzel was ,voted the May Queen and had a large court. Interesting attractions of the year were a shot gun wedding during an assembly program, the Senior play, and the Operetta The Mikado . N I Joe Kozina was Valedictorian and Erma Adkins the Salutatorian. Our gift to the school for the year was the electric scoreboard now in the auditorium. The Seniors were the guests of the Juniors -for a banquet and Prom May 18 at the Olney Audi- torium. Marian Andrus-Tracy Street Meat Market Joseph J. Kozina--U. S. Army Air Corps Lila Lee Brunner-Mrs. Gingrich X Leonard J. Smiczek-Libbey Owens Ford Margaret J. Bliss-Kroger 81 Co. ' Augusta Helen Rutter-Mrs. Sieia-Housewife wamqnl sickle:-sun on co. Florence D. Young-Mrs. Kozina Jess Hopkins-U. S. Army Erma Adkins-Libbey Owens Francis Marcinek-Mrs. Quetschke Lucille M. Wieland-Deceased Dorothy Hicks-Nurse, Mercy Hospital Virginia Mae Reitzel-Mrs. Schearu 'Vivian Mae Rist--Ordnance Depot Phyllis Neitz-National Supply Fern T. Longnecker--Telephone Union, Washington, , Wanda C. Winegardner-Mrs. Keller John Marcinek-Libbey Owens Ford f Don Stemen--New York Central Railroad ' Aileen Ruth Coy-Home Peggy Sass--Sass's Beauty Shop f W Lawrence Smith-U. S. Army 99 CLASS OF 1944 In 1932 in Ross Township, rosy-cheeked youngsters, one timid, some eager, entered .their first year of school. We were divided into two groups, Lark and Olney, and we were friendly enemies, in competition for every activity through our first seven years. Then in 1939 the two groups were united in the new Olney School. No longer were we rivals: but now, we united against other schools and proved the adage, United we stand. - Miss Miller was our freshman class sponsor and the year was brightened with class parties includ- ing a HaIIowe'en party at Margaret Yanosik's home. Mr. Koch, our class sponsor for the Sophomore year, started us on our way toward earning money for the Junior-Senior Banquet. We madesit a pleasant task by having a skating party at Forest Park. We initiated the idea of selling Christmas Cards and it proved very successful. Our class officers were: President ........,,,.....,...........,..,...,.,,. Robert Brandburg Vice-President ....... ..,,.................. B ud Moon Secretary ..............,... ........ D orothy Symington Sergeant-at-Arms ..,...,,..,......,.....,.,..,..... Irving Moulton During our Junior year we topped our previous success and made the selling of Christmas cards most profitable. With the profits from another skating party we were able to make our Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom at the Toledo Yacht Club an immense success. The happy moment of this year was our receiving our Class rings and pins. Miss Herman was our sponsor and the class officers were: President ...,...,.,,..,. ..... R obert Brandburg Vice-President ..,.... .,...,.,,...,... B ud Moon Secretary ,....,.,,...,.,... ...,.,. M argaret Black Sergeant-at-Arms ....,... ..,.... F rank Marcinek Reporter ,......,,......,...,.....,.......,..,........,.. Irving Moulton In 1943 we started our last year by presenting a comedy called Professor How Could You. Our class party this year was a dinner prepared by the Senior girls for the Seniors and members of the faculty. It will be long remembered because of the ingenuity of certain members of the faculty, and un- known to the Senior girls, whole pies were made to vanish and to reappear later in unused cupboards. With the thrilling experience of receiving our class pictures, names cards, and invitations, we prepared to graduate and leave a most enioyable school life. Betty Cramer and Irving Moulton were the honor pupils. Mrs. Howe was our sponsor. Our officers were: President ,........,..,..,.,,. ,...... , .. ......,..,. Bud Moon Vice-President ,,....,......,....... ......, I rving Moulton Secretary and Treasurer ,..... ..... M argaret Black Reporter ...,.......,.,..,......,... ..,.. M adelyn Hirzel Louise Andrus-Oak Hotel Margaret Black-Libbey Owens Robert Brandburg-U. S. Army Bill Brown-U. S. Navy Donald Coy-U. S. Navy Betty Cramer-Ordnance Depot Rita Donze-Michigan Leona Good-Mrs. Ludwig Dorothy Duty-Save ,Electric i Madelyn Hirzel--Real Estate Office Delmer Moon-U. S. Navy Irving Moulton-U. S. Navy, Discharged Betty Whal-Mrs. Gingrich-Housewife Leland Sutter--U. S. Navy Robert Black-U. S. Army Margaret Yanosik-Home , 100 A Large windows create a satisfy- ing illusion of openness that tends to ease the restless- ness of active youngsters In other uses throughout the school building, glass 1S equally beneficial-in transparent, translucent, or opaque forms. It cleans readily., and needs no refinishing. For more informa- tion, write Lihhey'Owens'Ford Glass Company, 22ll5 erve the - Nicholas Building, Toledo 3, Ohio. DAYLIGHT ENGINEERING. A well-lighted library like this is Tomah UVisc.Q High School an invitation to study. It affords plenty of natural reading Architects: Bgyum, Schubert Kc Sorenson, light, an important consideration in avoiding eye strain. La Crosse, Wise. PROTECT DOORS with kick plates of Tufflexi'-the L'O'F glass that is tempered to take punishment. Its hard surface resists abrasion-does not need polishing or refinishing. GLASS PARTITIONS create ideal rooms for experiments and various individual projects. They permit privacy in the working area, with supervision from the classroom. 'Reg. U.S. Pai. Off. All 5 llA79 wnlllvl' Vlsiowndh MAH' .Ziff ,,,, , . LIBBEY' ownus - rom: ' 4 7'-fff-M M GLASS zqufogfzapfui At Your Independent GRCJCERS K V, g ggi , 5 Cry Q U A L I T Y F O O D S Tomatoes Sauerkraut Tomato Iuice Red Beets Tomato Puree Carrots Tomato Catsup CHAS. I. 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