Perry High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Perry, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY The time has flown past and now the Spring of 1953 is here. It’s almost graduating time for our class, the smallest now in Perry. As our time grows short, we look back on our years at Perry as happy ones, and we have many fond memories to gaze upon. It was way back in the fall of '47 that we started our high school career as a bunch of scared seventh-graders, a far cry from the sophisticated Seniors we try to be today. In the seventh grade we were divided into two classrooms, two of the small rooms that had been made from the big study hall. Mrs. Corwin was sponsor of one group and Miss Robinette, who later became Mrs. Werbeach, had charge of the other. During this year our only addition was Jimmie Baker, while Patty Rigby, Mary Lou Pi Imer and Marilyn Werbeach left us. We finally came through our first year in high school with every one of us sti I I in good shape, and to end up the year right, we had a picnic in Perry Park. In the eighth grade we felt a little more experienced since we had been high-schoolers for a year. This year our homeroom was in-Room 25 with Miss Few keeping her watchful eye on us and doing her best to keep us out of trouble. This year we added two of the most popular members of our class, Philip Chapman and Vida Loveland. We were very sorry to have to say goodbye to Susie Keener, Joyce Kebredle and Joanne Neylon. In the eighth grade our President Was Don Barto, who was destined to lead our class almost every year through school. Carle Christian was our Vice President, with Lois Frost and Lowell Peterson as Secretary and Treasurer respectively. To earn a little money, and it did turn out to be a little, we sponsored a movie, Pot O' Gold Later in the year we also had a skating party at the Painesville Roller Drome. We ended the year with a picnic again at Perry Park, but it rained this time so we had to eat in the pavilion. In 1949 we began our Freshman year. Again our class was divided in the big study hall which was still in three rooms. Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Werbeach kept us under control during this trying year. Our class was invaded this year by Frank Janos. We were beginning to grow fewer in number, however, when Kenneth Mayor and Jim Watt left. We deviated slightly from our standard policy and elected Philip Chapman as President and Don Barto occupied second place as Vice President. Dorothy Jackopen was Secretary and Carle Christian took charge of our money. In an effort to increase Carle's responsi-bility, we sponsored the Christmas Dance, which was pretty much of a success. We felt like traveling a little, so we chose Thompson Ledges for our picnic. Although some of our class took a short walk and almost remained a part of Thompson Ledges for all time everyone had a wonderful time. When we became Sophomores, we were beginning to feel like we were somebody in Perry High. We shared the library with the ninth graders, much to our annoyance. Mr. Inscho started the year as our homeroom teacher, but when Mr. Miller left for the service, he went to the Senior room and Miss Lown and Mrs. Pi teleski completed the year with us. Our President that year again was Don Barto. Lowell Peterson moved into the Vice President's chair. Phi I ip Chapman was our chief scribe and Carle Christian again kept track of our finances, which wasn't by any means a hard job since we were practically in the poorhouse. Our members of the fairer sex were leaving. Oza Davis, Kathleen Miller and Joanne Thompson all left, but we added Judy King. To make a few meager pennies, for we knew we had a prom coming in the next year, we held a Spring Dance 'which was well attended. Nelson Ledges was our picnic spot for the year and we spent-the day eating and climbing over the ledges.

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CLASS WILL 1 - Tony Schlauch leaves his ha-cha-chi-chi-cha to the next years cheer- leaders with the hope that they can do something with it. 2 - Lowell Peterson leaves his blush to his sister with the hope it will do her some good. 3 - Vida Loveland leaves her quiet ways to Sandra Bently. 4 - Philip Spiesman leaves his cud to Mr. Stanley and the next years health class. 5 - Don Barto leaves his delicate figure to Millie Kocis. 6 - Dorothy Jackopen leaves for the altar. 7 - Ted Salkeld leaves his TV sets to Mac. 8 - Frank Janos leaves his Democratic ways to Mrs. Logan. 9 - Lois Frost leaves her love for American Government to her sister. 10 - Don Crawford leaves his athletic ability to Dick Blackmore. 11 - Ralph Mattice leaves his wavy hair to Dick Drews. 12 - Carle Christian leaves his old cars to anyone who will buy t hem. 13 - Carol Brainard leaves her love-of typing to Arlowyn Warren. 14 - Marge Smith leaves in pursuit of Clinton. 15 - Shirley Wyant leaves her majorette strut to next years head maj orette. 16 - John Cunningham leaves his ideas of courting to Bobby Tenkku. 17 - Ellen Gragg leaves her West Virginia games to the Juniors. 18 - Rose Petrowski leaves her innocent look to Dean New. 19 - Gordon Pudd leaves his well used hanky to Nancy Elliott. 20 - Gerald Judy leaves his carefree walk to Dorothy Tims. 21 - Philip Chapman leaves his long list of Painesville girls to Pete Spiesman. 22 - Nellgean Keener leaves her southern drawl to Caroline Bates. This was hereby witnessed valid and legal this year of 1953, by: Moonbeam McSwine Herman and the Catmen 1 Fourteen

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CLASS HISTORY Finally we came to our Junior year. We felt pretty superior by this time, for only the Seniors were above us. Our homeroom was in 27 with Mr. McKenna as our keeper. From the beginning of the year we knew we would have to work for our Prom money. Our President was Don Barto and a new comer to the line of officers was Don Crawford, who became Vice President. Philip Chapman was again Secretary and Lowell Peterson counted our pennies. Our group of girls grew smaller and smaller with Judy King, Shirley Hubble, Emogene Jordan, Dorothy Shears and Delsie Shaffer leaving. This was also Jirrmie Baker and Don Hall's last year at Perry. We popped popcorn and sold hot dogs like mad every Friday night so that we could meet our Prom expenses. When the Prom finally came, we had one of the nicest Proms Perry has had. It was held on May 17 at the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club with Russ Harmon pouring forth delightful music. It was a wonderful year ending with a picnic at Metropolitan Park. We might take this opportunity to say that a few of our boys, five to be exact, went for a little trip as soon as school was out. From all the stories and pictures that we heard and saw, we can certainly recommend Brockton, Massachusetts as the place to go. Finally that long awaited time came. We stepped inside the school in September with a glorious feeling.. We were Seniors! At last. It had been a lorg struggle, but we were now in our last year. The fall and winter months flew by and our boys finished up their last year of football and basketball. At the Homecoming Game, Vida Loveland was crowned Queen by Don Crawford, the foot-baI I Captain. Jessie Clark and Jane Peterson were the attendants. Our Officers for the last year included Don Barto as President. Philip Chapman was promoted to Vice President. Dorothy Jackopen was Secretary and Carle Christian was again Treasurer. Our Student Council represe tatives were Marge Smith and Don Crawford Our class was noticeable short of girls, so Ellen Gragg and Nellgean Keener were welcome additions, which brought our total to twenty-two members. Feeling quite ambitious, we sponsored the Christmas Dance for the second time. Our Annual was started early in the fall. School pictures were taken and we had our graduation pictures taken in January at Hunter's Studio in Painesville. Cap and gown measurements were taken and graduation time seemed closer. On ‘'arch 14, three of our Senior girls were honored when they were chosen by the student body as Queen and Attendants for the Seventeenth Annual Firemen's Ball. Ellen Gragg was chosen Queen and Vida Loveland and Lois Frost were her Attendants. The time between now and our last walk down the aisle is short. On May 31, Baccalaureate services will be held in the auditorium. The big day for us is June 2nd. It's the day we're all looking forward to, although we're all feeling a bit sorry that it's coming, too.We will all feel very proud, though, when we have our diplomas in our hands and the last strains of The Land of Hope and Glory ringing in our ears, for we will take our place in the world as graduates of Perry High School. 1 Sixteen