Philo High School - Current Yearbook (Philo, OH)

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CLASS WILL 22. I, Mabel Little, will my seat in driving class to Mr. Brown. Maybe Mr. Dilley can teach him the speed laws. 23. I, Nancy MacLaine, will my love for school to Suzanne Swingle. 24. I, Sam Miller, will my comb to Harold War¬ ren Wesley. 25. I, Don Mitchell, will my new hat to Mr. Dil¬ ley. After Lee Hartman graduates maybe he can keep this one from being smashed. 26. I, Byers Mount, will peace and quietness to Mr. Brown and Mr. Barclay. They sure do need it. 27. I, Donna Myers, will my sunny disposition to Joanna Smith. Don’t be afraid of overdoing it. 28. I, Florence Norman, will my ability to get along with the teachers to my brother, Walter. Now he won’t be in the office so much. 29. I, Emerson (Benchwarmer) Payne, will my outstanding basketball ability to Ronnie Newton, I hope he doesn’t collect as many splinters as I did. 30. I, Jo Anne Pennybaker, will my ability to hold my temper in gym class to Nancy Ryan, Patty Hutson, and Joanne Smith. 31. I, Charles Pletcher, will Dresden to Miss Forbes. She seems to like it there. 32. I, Ruth Pletcher, will my ability to be a guard in basketball to Marlene Abele. Make good use of it. 33. I, Paul Price, will my love for South Zanes¬ ville girls to Dean Tysinger. 34. I, Nancy Prior, will my bird legs to Sue Gatrell. Now maybe she can hit the high notes. 35. I, Marlene Shilling, will my seat in Mr. Dickey’s study hall to anyone who can talk without getting caught, I couldn’t. 36. I, Anita Sims, will my ability always to say the wrong things in Mr. Barclay’s classes to my sister, Patricia. 37. I, Edsel Sisk, will my flying ability to Miss Forbes, now she can visit Dresden more often. 38. I, John Stiles, will my old red Ford to Mr. Dilley for his Drivers Training Course, I hope he can drive it. 39. I, Dick Torbert, will twenty-six hamburgers (18 with onions, rest plain) to Hamburg Murray. BURP!!! 40. I, Bonnie Waxier, will my love for mashed potatoes to Mr. Brown. 41. I, Dorthv White, will my long hair to San¬ dra Lynch. (And some natural curl to go with it.) 42. I, Ed Wilson, will my ability to get along with Kate Saunders to anyone who can’t. How about it Joanna? 43. I, Garnett Wilson will my freckles to Jim Walker. 44. I, Bud Winland, will my memory to Mr. Hatfield, maybe he could use it. 45. I, Letha Clark, will my broad shoulders to anyone who wants to take the blame for hitting Mr. Dickey’s car when you don’t do it. I didn’t like it. Hereunto have I set my hand and seal, knowing that all the provisions herein proclaimed are as un¬ alterable and indissoluble as the famous laws of the Medes and Persians. LEE KREIS JO ANNE PENNYBAKER NANCY PRIOR Page Sixteen

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CLASS WILL I, the Class of 1951, of the High School of Philo having come to the end of my long life in a peaceful and undisturbed state of, what I have al¬ ways been pleased to call, my mind, in accordance with the laws of this state, do hereby give and be¬ queath and devise all my worldly goods and posses¬ sions with all the appurtenances and here ditamints thereunto belonging, as seemeth wise and fitting in my judgment, without taking advice or counsel from anyone, and without being influenced in the least by past favors or disfavors, past kindness or unkind¬ ness. I may say that in making these bequests I have been said to possess in a remarkable degree, common sense. 1. I, Jack Beckwith, will my ability to get out of school to drive a truck to Mrs. Sharp. Now she won’t have to face the brats every day. 2. I, Carol Brown, will my suction with the of¬ fice to my brother Bob. I hope he gets by with more than I did. 3. I, Don Brown, will my curly hair to Mr. Ringer, boy, he sure needs it. 4. I, Patty Burckholter, will my giggles to Patsy Rogers. Don’t be afraid to use them. 5. I, Betty Burtnett, will my ability to get along with Miss Milligan to Joanna Smith. Make good use of it, Jo. 6. I, Maybelle Bush will my love for Rex Thomas to Lorena Hartman and Virginia Dearinger. Don’t fight over him girls. 7. I, John Davis, will my ability to keep from getting caught while skipping school to John Halley. Don ' t spoil my record, John. 8. I, Ruth Dean, will my ability of talking too fast to Helen McGill. Now maybe she can speed up a little after I slow down. 9. I Lewis Deitrick, will my lovely physique to John Barclay, now he can play basketball. 10. I, Pauline Dilley, will my size to Sandra Lynch. Here’s a sense of humor too; you’ll need it. 11. I, Joan Fitz, will my driving abilities to anyone who can use them. 12. I, John Farris, will my slow motion walk to Noami Mitchell, now maybe she can get through the halls without killing somebody. 13. I, Erma Foster, will my big mouth to Donna Miller. 14. I, Jane Groves, will my ability to be short to Mr. Dickey. Now you won’t have any trouble getting through the doors. 15. I, Jerry Groves, will some of my natural blonde hair to Joanna Smith. Now she won’t have to bleach it. 16. I, Esther Harman, will my conduct as a lady to Joanna Smith. 17. I, Bud Harrison, will my guitar playing ability to Patty Staley. Now she can sing the “Tennessee Waltz.” 18. I, Lee Hartman, will my driving ability to Jerry Brannon, I hope people aren’t afraid to ride with you as they are with me. 19. I, Tom Hartman, will leave; isn’t that enough. 20. I, John Janusz will my ability to stop at stop signs to Mr. Brown. 21. I, Lee Kreis, will my ability to get along with Miss Davis to Mr. Ringer, I think he needs it now, so do I. Page Fifteen

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CLASS PROPHESY I, Father Time, sit in my chair in the sun Reading the news of 1971. The papers I read are all of the best. And I read them with infinate care, lest I pass upon item that is minted, Or overlook scandal that is hinted, Come peer o’er my weary shoulder and see All the news of your classmates there may be. What meets your eyes when you first take a peek. You must promise to tell though it take a week, Lee Kreis has won many laurels in track He’ll represent the United States at the Olymphics, in fact. Byers Mount is exploring volcanoes, I read My, will that boy never take heed. Marlene Shilling, a fierce temporance advocate. Hopes for the return of prohibition, before its too late. Marion Winland’s expenses on the trip he just made. By the millionaire John Stiles, were paid. Emerson Payne is working in the 5th demension; To out do Einstein in his intention. On Louis Deitrick’s program Don Mitchell sang a song. But the genial Louis gave him the gong. Edgar Wilson invented a super rocket plane. Carries lovers to lovers lane. Bonnie Waxier searches all night and day To find a cow responsible for the “Milky Way.” Carol Brown now owns the, “China Clipper” Can’t you guess who is her skipper. A young housewife is Nancy MacLaine She says housekeeping gives her a pain. Pauline Dilley is running a gym She’s teaching fat women to be slim. Donna Myers wears a Fraternity pin. She wanted to join it, but couldn’t get in. Jack Farris, a machine mechanic To slowly driving his bosses frantic. Don Brown, the candid cameraman Has become a most unpopular man. John Davis, of literary fame In producing “Esquire” has made quite a name. Lee Hartman, God’s gift to the ladies Now is employed sitting babies. Edsel Sisk-Oh, what a handsome man Spends his time in the South getting a tan. Now if you don’t know how, but, of course, you do Johnny Janusz will teach how to woo. Anita Sims’ hope has died She’ always a bridesmaid, never a bride. A very rich man Sam Miller has become Since he discovered now use of radium. Mabel Little wouldn’t take anyone’s advice Now she’s already been married thrice Tom Hartman has run off with another man’s wife Whose husband is chasing them both with a knife Jerry Groves is a practicing physician Wonder what’s his patience’s condition Paul Price is an exployer bold Took a trip to the moon and—caught a cold We offer Ruth Dean a gift of roses She’s selling peroxide to bleach red noses. Esther Harman has gone to France To show them how we Americans dance. Garnett Wilson’s voice is not her greatest wealth So she stopped singing for the sake of her audi¬ ence’s health. Ruth Pletcher sings in a Broadway Chorus While Jane Groves helps call for Phillip Morris Bud Harrison is learning to croon, We all hope he’ll give it up soon Charles Pletcher is driving a hearse, Oh well, Chuck, it might have been worse Erma Foster favors conservation Of our natural resorce—men of this nation. If you want a permanent wave in your hair Jane Groves will do it with care. Patty Burckholter is a very fine cook Wonder what would happen if she lost her book Maybelle Bush married a millionaire Now she gives everyone the aire You remember Dorothy White, Philo’s girl clown; She’s still chasing boys from all the towns Jack Beckwith is finally in the ring No, not to fight; he’s a marble king Betty Burtnett is a swinging singer today She will soon compete with Doris Day Joan Fitz is a competent secretary Works for a worthy dignitary Letha Clark now works at Essex Wire She takes care of her husband, he’s retired Florence Norman has become an architect She’ll build you most any house you select In the courtroom Judge Don Mitchell presides And divorces and lawsuits he decides. JoAnne Pennybaker makes a great conductor She rides the dog catcher’s truck as tour conductor Last year, leap year brought results for John Stiles His girl popped the question and they marched down the aisle On Broadway mid grease paint and rouge Nancy Prior is still playing the stooge And finally Richard Torbert the guy with the looks Goes around trying to sign everyone’s autograph book On saying of wise man we can depend One of these is that all good things must end We are closing the papers of years to come Hoping you’re happy with what you’ve done The things we have read; wait and see And now you know what the future will be So go on your way and live your own life And take unto you a husband or wife But always remember the things to come In the year of 1971. Page Seventeen