Piqua Central High School - Piquonian Yearbook (Piqua, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1948 volume:

GC 977.102 P66PIQ, 1948 3 1833 07378 4834 S HINING a little brighter in the heavens, the Playful Stars seem to dance around the Miami Valley League Trophy which the Piqua Indians won this year. The man behind the stars this year, and other years, is George P. Wertz. Coaching the football squad to an undefeated and untied season, Mr. Wertz has won more than a trophy. During the twenty-three years he has been at Piqua Central he has won the respect and affection of the students, the faculty, and of Piqua Citizens in general. With pride in his achievements, we dedicate this 1948 Annual Piquonian to Coach Wertz. —Jean M innich page two Coach Qeorge P. Wertz page three The Stars of Our Country page four m BEHIND THE STARS Board of Education REV. PAUL. J. GEHM, President Pastor of St. PauPs Evangelical Church MR. ROBERT RECK Secretary of Hartzell Industries MISS NELLIE McCABE, Vice President Former Principal of South Street School MR. RICHARD STROHMEYER, Clerk Manager of Sherer-Bell Company MR. LEON F. KOESTER Vice President and Manager of the J. A. Shade Lumber Co. MR. C. M. SIMS Superintendent of Schools MISS HELEN HETHERINGTON Secretary to the Board and to the Superintendent page five STARS OF LEADERSHIP T HE two rays of light which have showed us the way during these four “heavenly” years are well known to all of us:—Supt. C. M. Sims and Prin. R. G. Winter. Behind Mr. Sims’ beaming smile we have come to know his understanding and friendliness. Who else could show more school spirit in attitude, and civic spirit in his leader¬ ship in projects of the town? We are proud to call him our superintendent. With a friendly twinkle in his eye, Mr. Winter is always ready to help and advise us when we need it. By combin¬ ing his leadership, guidance, and youthful ideas he is quite able to accomplish his work as principal. —Jeanine Halterman page six Roiv 1: Mr. Forrest T. Groves, Science; Mr. Carlos Hayden, Commercial; Mr. Richard Creamer, History, French; r John Frehse, Industrial Arts; Mr. Earl Slaughter, Printing, Driving; Mr. Chester George, Agriculture Mr. Thurl Stephens, Civics, World Problems. Rote 2: Mr. Ashley Brandon, Mathematics; Miss Genevieve North, English; Miss Alice Ketzel, Secretary; Miss Charlotte Clingaman, Commercial; Mr. Ray O. Walker, Social Science; Miss Hulda Heller, Physical Educa- tion; Miss Betty J. Greenslade, Home Economics; Mrs. Eleanor Z. Schwerer, Mathematics; Miss Ella Farley, Commercial; Miss Ruth Heitzman, English, French. Row 3: Mr. Gilbert Shaw, Science; Miss Nellie Otte, English; Miss Paula Gehm, Latin, English; Mr. Robert G. Winter, Principal; Miss Velma Stephenson, English; Mr. Robert Richardson, Spanish, Speech; Mr. Leslie Brooke, V ocal Music; Mr. George P. Wertz, Coaching, Biology; Mr. Edwin Hampshire, Industrial Arts. Not in Picture: Mr. Richard Goldfredrick, Art; Mr. George McFarland, Physical Education; Mr. Wilson LeVan, Instrumental Music. OUR QUIDING STARS O UR guiding stars seldom receive a word of praise or gratitude for their part in building the stars of tomorrow. These stars come and go without some students realising the achieve¬ ments these teachers have accomplished. During this year several bright faces have left our faculty. One of these was a veteran of World War II, Richard Creamer. He taught world history and French during the first semester but left the teaching profession to work as a salesman for the Electro-lux Vacuum Company. The woman with the smiling, pleasant face, who replaced Mr. Creamer is Miss Ruth Heitzman. Miss Heitzman has been with us during the past year but she now takes over the French classes previously taught by Mr. Creamer, in addition to her English classes. A part time teacher, Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, has been quite helpful in taking over Mr. Creamer’s world history classes. The art staff is grateful for the help and suggestions received from Mr. Richard Goldfredrick, art instructor, on the materials they have submitted to the Piquonian. It seems that one of the new faculty members is very hard to locate. The man in question is Mr. Edwin Hampshire, industrial arts teacher, who spends much of the school day in the shop room which is in the most remote part of the building. In the music department Mr. Leslie Brooke, music instructor, has organized a boys’ ensemble. Miss Janice Conklin, another new addition to our faculty, spends part of her time at Central High School working with the Girls’ String Ensemble. Although very quiet, Miss Charlotte Clingaman, new commercial teacher, is easy to work with and always ready to help students with their problems. Mr. George McFarland, known to faculty and students as ’’Mac” has been very busy keeping the boys in good physical condition and along with that coaching the basketball and baseball teams. During the absence of Miss Paula Gehm, Latin and English teacher, substitute teachers were very helpful in taking over her classes for the several weeks she spent in [ 1 the hospital. She was welcomed back by students after convalescing at her home. —Jackie Morroiv page seven Our Alma Mater page eight m Winans, Englemann, Murphy, Staley STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT D URING the past school year 1947-1948, the senior class, under the capable leadership of the class officers, has sponsored a number of activities. Tickets for the moving picture “Great Expectations” presented at our downtown theater, and a variety show “Springtime” held in the high school auditorium, were sold by all seniors; the proceeds going to the Piquonian Staff. An all-school party was arranged by the Student Council, which was largely under the direction of the senior class, since the senior class officers auto¬ matically became members of the council. The senior class also sponsored their annual class play “You Can’t Take It With You”, and this 1948 Piquonian yearbook, both of which they are rightfully proud. —Ann Jessup Max Winans - Paul Engelmann Delores Murphy Paul Staley President Vice President Secretary Treasurer CLASS MOTTO Here endeth, here beginneth CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose CLASS COLORS Silver and Blue age nine JACK C. AGENBROAD “Jackson” Band 2, 3, 4 Beta Hi-Y 4 CHARLES EUGENE ALEXANDER “Chuck” Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Golf 3, 4 Baseball 2, 4 Track 1 Jr. Hi Basketball Coach 3, 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, Vice-President 4 Piquonian Staff 4 MAXINE BAKER “Mac” Operetta 1 Choir 1, 4 Marching Choir 2 Mixed Ensemble 4 Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1 Girls’ Ensemble 4 Gym Class Leader 1, 2, 3 Variety Show 4 Boy’s Ensemble Accompan¬ ist 4 Latin Club 3 DAVID E. BASS “Dave” Spanish 3, 4 page ten MARIE ADKINS “Re” “Myrt” Honor Society 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3 Librarian 3, Secretary 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Soccer 2, 3 Basketball 3 Smoke Signals 3, 4 RICHARD ARMBRUST “Dick” “Daniel ” “Albatross” Baseball Manager 2 Basketball 2, Manager 3, 4 Lettermens Club 3 Choir 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 Variety Show 4 Smoke Signals Staff 4 DONALD EDWARD BARTON “Don” Hi-Y Chaplain 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 3, 4 WILLIAM C. BAYMAN “Bill” Student Council Treasurer 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Football 2 Cheerleader 3 Jr. Leaders 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Ml MARYLOVE BECK Girls’ Glee Club 1 Librarian 1 Cafeteria 3 BARBARA ANN BELL Choir 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3 Girls’ Choir 2, 3 Glee Club 1 Operetta 1 KATHERINE BERRY “Katie” Operetta 1 Glee Club I Alley Soccer 3 Volleyball 3 Basketball 3 WANDA MAE BOLTON “Peggy” 300 Club 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 2 Blue and Gold Staff 1 Current Events Club 2 Bowling 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4 Alley Soccer 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 1, 2, 3 Smoke Signal Staff 2, 3, 4 JOAN E. BECKSTEDT “Becky” Girls’ Glee Club 1 Cafeteria 2 300 Club 3, 4 Operetta 1 THOMAS BERGER “Red” Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3 Lettermen’s Club I Student Council 1 Hi-Y 3, 4 MARY FRANCES BERRY Glee Club 1 KENNETH ROBERT BRACKMANN “Bob” Track 1, 2 Football 2 Operetta 1 Jr. Leaders 3, Secretary 4 page eleven MARY LEE BRANT “ Lee ” Student Council 1, 4 Art Club 4 Latin Club 2 French Club 3 Badminton 1 CHARLES E. BUNYEA Band 3, 4 Track 4 JOHN E. BUTTS “ Buttsie-Whutzie ” RODERICK E. CASS “ Rodney ” Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir 3, 4 Boys’ Choir 3 Operetta 3 JOHN THOMAS BROWN “Brownie” Operetta 1 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 ALICE M. BURNSIDE “Burney” Girls’ Glee Club 1 Cafeteria 3 ROY M. CARTER, JR. NORMA CLAWSON Friendship Club 4 page twelve CHARLES EDWARD COLLINS “Chuck “Snake Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 3 Senior Class Play 4 Junior Class Play 3 Junior Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 2, 3 Track 2, 3 DARWIN EUGENE COST “Gene Band 2, 3 Librarian 4 Orchestra 3 Saxophone Quartette 3 Latin Club 2 Spanish Club 3 Beta Hi-Y Vice-President 4 Dance Band 4 JOHN HARRISON DAVIS F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Swine Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dairy Club 4 HELEN MARIE DAY Glee Club 1 Piquonian Staff 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Friendship Club 2, 3, 4 Art Club Secretary 4 Librarian 3 HENRIETTA CORA COLLINS “Henry” “Snookie” Librarian 1, 3, 4 Student Council 4 Blue and Gold Staff 1 French Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Friendship Club 1, 4 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4 DOROTHY JEAN COVAULT “Dottie” Student Council 1, 3 Secretary 1 Glee Club 1 Friendship Club 3, 4 Vice-President 4 Operetta 1 G. A. A. 1, 2 Smoke Signals Staff 3 HANNAH MYRTLE DAY Glee Club 1 Latin Club 2 French Club 3, 4 Art Club, President 4 Honor Society 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Librarian 3 Smoke Signals Staff 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN E. DENMAN Choir 1, 2, 4 Glee Club 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Photography Club 1 Operetta 2 Senior Class Play 4 page thirteen MARY LOU DEUBNER “Myrt” Friendship Club 1, 2 Basketball 3 Baseball 1, 3 Operetta 1 Librarian 1 LYNN DEWEESE, JR. “Snook” “ Junior Softball 1 Basketball 1 Track 3 Smoke Signals Staff 4 Student Council 1 Christian Youth Fellowship President 4 JUANITA MAY DILL “Nita” 300 Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 2, 3, 4 Badminton 3 Bowling 3, 4 F. H. A. 2 Current Events Club 3 Blue and Gold Staff 1 Librarian 1 Friendship Club 4 RUTH E. DUBOIS “Red” Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Latin Club 1, 2 Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Junior Class Play 3 Operetta 1, 2 300 Club 3, 4 Club Co-Ed Council 3 Y-Teen Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Violin Ensemble 1, 2, 3 CARL DEWEESE. JR. “Junior” Junior Class Play 3 Football 1, 2 Track 3 Senior Class Play 4 BETTY JANE DIETZ “Bet” “Betsy” Smoke Signals Staff 3 Cafeteria 1, 2, 3, 4 JANIS E. DOWNEY “Jane” “Jan” French Club 4 Friendship Club 3 Operetta 3 JOHN ROBERT DUNCAN “Dugan” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 3 Orchestra 3 Choir 3, 4 Mixed Ensemble 4 Spanish Club 3 Tennis 3, 4 Operetta 3 Variety Show 4 Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary 4 Club Co-Ed Council 4 page fourteen page fifteen WILLIAM FRANCIS EARLEY “Bill” “Willy” Basketball 1, 2, 3 Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4, Manager 2 Hi-Y 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Smoke Signals Staff 2, 3 THOMAS TROWBRIDGE ELWINGER “Tommie” Choir 2, 3, 4 Operetta I, 2, 3 PHYLLIS JEAN ERHARDT “PM” Librarian 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 300 Club 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 4 Operetta 1 Volleyball 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3 Glee Club 1 JOAN MARIE EVANS “Jo” Basketball 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Alley Soccer 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 Librarian 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Tri-Angle Club 1, 2, 3, 4 LOWELL LEROY EVERINGHAM “Hammy” Slide Rule Club 1 Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orches tra 2, 3 Operetta 1, 2, 3 Variety Show 4 Class Play 3 Boys’ Choir 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 4 Saxophone Quartet 3 Dance Band 4 CELIA JOAN FERREE “Jo” “Jody” RONALD E. EASTON “Stan” Latin Club 1 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Junior Leaders 2, 3, President PAUL MARCUS ENGELMANN Track 3, 4 Swimming 1, 2 Band I, 2, 3, 4 Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 3, 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Mixed Ensemble 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Boys’ Choir 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 3 raw RUTH LILLIAN FLEEGER NEIL FERREE JAMES V. FOGT “Jim” JAMES W. FUNDERBURG “Bud” Track 1 Football 2 Student Council 2 Rural Youth 1, 2 Hi-Y 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 4 JOHN W. GEIGER Track 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Student Council, Treasurer 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 3, Secretary 4 Glee Club 1 Librarian 2, 3, President 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3 Operetta 1 Smoke Signals Staff 3, 4 C. ROBERT FOSNIGHT “Bob” Band 2, 3, 4 Photography Club 2 Hi-Y 3, 4 Youth Fellowship, Pres. 4 Track Manager 2 Baseball Manager 3 Smoke Signals Staff 4 Student Council 1 ANNE GABEL “Annie” Slide Rule Club 1 Club Co-Ed Council 1, 2 El Cons 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Volleyball 1, 2, 4 Student Council 1 300 Club 3, 4 Honor Society 4 Junior Class Play 3 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Triple Trio 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Operetta 2 ROBERT DOUGLAS GODSEY “Bob” “Doug” Alpha Sepia Hi-Y, Treas. 1 Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, President 4 mge sixteen SHIRLEY ANNE GRAHAM “ Grahamie ” Archery Club 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Volleyball I, 2, 3 Swimming 1, 2 Choir 1 First Aid Club 1 Operetta 1, 2, 3 RALPH C. HAHN, JR. “ Junior ” Choir 1 Band 1 MARVIN E. HARDENBROOK “Mervin” Track 1 Baseball 2, 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Junior Leaders 2, 3, Vice-President 4 Honor Society 4 Student Council 3, President 4 Class Treasurer 3 SALLY ANN HEITZMAN Choir 2, 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Spanish Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Skylarks 4 Volleyball 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 300 Club 3, 4 Operetta 1, 2 GEORGE PAUL GRUNERT Operetta 1 Student Council 1 Current Events Club 3 Variety Show 4 JEANINE HALTERMAN Cheerleader 1 Club Co-Ed Council 2 Latin Club 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4 Operetta 1, 2 Triple Trio 3 Skylark 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 300 Club 3, 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Quill and Scroll 3, Sec’y 4 Piquonian Staff 3, 4 Class Secretary 3 DORIS KATHRYN HARDESTY “Do-Do” Girls’ Glee Club 1 Friendship Club 1, 3, 4 Operetta 1 KENNETH JOHN HEMM “Kenny” Slide Rule Club 2 Student Council 1, 2 page seventeen ROBERT M. HENNE “Bob” Football 1, 2, Manager 3, 4 BENJAMIN EARL HISER, II (i Ben” JOYCE E. HOSKINS “Jerce” Glee Club 1, 2 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM S. JOHN “Booze” “Fat” Football 2 Track 1, 2 Junior Leaders 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 Club Co-Ed Council 4 REGINA LEE HILDEBRAND “Genie” Basketball 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 2, 3 Soccer 3 Volleyball 1, 2, 3 Choir 2, 3 Band 4 Smoke Signals Staff 3 Operetta 2 Friendship 3, 4 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 3 Class Leader 3 300 Club 3, 4 DORIS ANN HOLFINGER “Dah” “Little d” Honor Society 4 Student Council 2 Choir 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 2, 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Orchestra I, 2, 3 Band 3, 4 Operetta 3 Variety Show 4 300 Club 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2 Alley Soccer 1, 2 DONN EMERSON HUFFORD “Abner” F. F. A. Sentinal 4 Dairy Club 3, 4 , Treasurer 4 F. F. A. Basketball 4 Baseball 2, 4 GLORIA JOHNSTON “ Jessie” Drum Majorette 2, 3, 4 Librarian 3 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Current Events Club 3 300 Club 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Leader 2, 3 F. H. A., Vice President 2 page eighteen JOAN ILEANE KAHN Quill and Scroll 4 Librarian 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 1,4 Spanish Club 3 Current Events Club 3 Tennis 1 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 3 Senior Class Play 4 JO ANN KERNS Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Naughty Nine 1, 2, 3, 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Rural Youth Council 1, Secretary 2, Treasurer 3, 4 JOHN LOUIS KERRIGAN “Johnny” Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y Club 3, 4 Letterman’s Club 3, 4 STANLEY H. KINDELL NED H. KEARNS Hi-Y 4 DONALD R. KERRIGAN “Don” First Aid Club 1 Student Council 1 Safety Patrol 1 Latin Club 2 EDWARD JR. KIESEWETTER “Ed” Choir 2, 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Reporter 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Steer Club 4 Rural Youth F. F. A. Basketball 3, 4 JOHN W. KISER “ Johnny” Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, Manager 2 Choir 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 Naval Reserve 3, 4 Blue and Gold Staff 1 Variety Show 4 page nineteen GERTRUDE L. KOLMAN “ Gertie ” Choir 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Triple Trio 3 Operetta 1, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 2 Alley Soccer 1, 2, 3 Volleyball 1, 2, 3 300 Club 2, 3, 4 Librarian 1, 2 Variety Show 4 Senior Friendship 3, 4 Co-Ed Council 4 JOAN McCLURE Latin Club 2 Spanish Club 3, Secretary 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Choir 2 Girls’ Choir 2, 3 300 Club 4 Jewelry Committee Chrm. 4 Junior-Senior Dec. Com. Chairman 3 PAUL A. MEYER Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Hi-Y 2, 3 School Club 1, 2, 3 Science Club 4 DELORES JEAN MILLHOUSE “Dee” Cheerleader 1, 3, 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Honor Society 4 Piquonian Staff 4 Operetta 1 Friendship Club 3, 4 Student Council 1, 2, 4 300 Club 3, President 4 Class President 1 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 RICHARD E. LANGSTON “Dick” ROBERT L. MASON “Bob” Student Council 1, 4 Operetta 1, 3 Piquonian Staff 3, 4 Art Editor 4 Blue and Gold Staff 1 Dramatics Club 2 Choir 1, 3, 4 Boys’ Choir 2, 3, 4 Boys’ Ensemble 4 Variety Show 4 Stage Manager 1, 2, 3, 4 Photography Club 1 Junior-Senior Prom. Com. 3 DAVID JOSEPH MILLER “Dave” “Stinky Choir 2, 3 Boys’ Choir 3 Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 T rsck 3 4 Quill and Scroll 3, Pres. 4 Operetta 2, 3 Spanish Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Hi ' Y 2, 3, 4 Smoke Signals Staff 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 3 Student Council, President 1 PHYLLIS JEAN MINNICH “Jean” Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4 Piquonian Editor-in-chief 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 300 Club 3, 4 Choir 4 Girls’ Choir 3, 4 Smoke Signals Staff 3, 4 Class Secretary 1 Friendship Club 4 Librarian 1, 3, 4 Operetta 1, 3 Basketball 2, 3 page twenty JACQUELINE ANN MORROW “ Jackie ” Spanish Club 2, 3 French Club 3, 4 Current Events Club 3 300 Club 3, 4 Librarian 3 Volleyball 2, 3 Club Co-Ed Council 4 Honor Society 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 3, 4 Friendship Club 2, 3, 4 Junior Class Play 3 SUE ANN MUNN “Suzie” Operetta 1 , 2, 3 Cheerleaders 1 Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Junior Class Play Latin Club 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Art Club 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Piquonian Staff 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 RITA JON MURSTEIN “Ree” Glee Club 1 Latin Club 2 Basketball 2 Operetta 1, 3 Variety Show 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Art Club 4 Current Events Club 3 Piquonian Staff 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Librarian 3, 4 Smoke Signals Staff 1, 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 4 CHARLES NORMAN “Pete” Football 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermens’ Club 3, 4 Track 1 Baseball 2, 3 Student Council 1, 3 Junior Leaders 2, 3, 4 Junior Class Vice-President 3 MABEL JOYCE MORROW “Jerce” Librarian 1, 3 Cheerleader 1 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Craft Club I DELORES MURPHY “Dee” Choir 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 2, 3, 4 Marching Choir 2 Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Operetta 1 , 2, 3 Class Secretary 4 Y-Teens 3, 4 Student Council 4 Honor Society 4 WALTON LANE MYERS “Jerry” “Lane” Slide Rule Club 1, 2 Piqua Flying Indians 3, 4 Vice-President 3 ROSS E. OFFENBACHER “Coach” Basketball 2, 3 Student Council 3 page tieenty-one PATSY RUTH OSTENDORF “Pat Librarian 1, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1, 3, 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 3, 4 Current Events Club 3 F. H. A. Secretary 2 Blue and Gold Staff 1 Craft Club 1 300 Club 3, 4 Class Leader 3 Glee Club 1 JOYCE PENCE Class Leader 3 Basketball 3, 4 Volleyball 3, 4 Naughty Nine 3, 4 PHILLIP O. PAUL “Phil “Flip Football 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Operetta 1 MARY ANN PENNY Friendship Club 1 Volleyball 4 Basketball 4 Naughty Nine 4 Rural Youth Council 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Band 3, 4 FLAVIL POLLOCK, JR. Photography Club 1 Junior Leader 1, 2, 3, 4 Golf 1, 2, 4 MARGARtTLOU- c PRICE “Maggie” “Pride” Glee Club 1 Craft Club 1 Librarian 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 300 Club 2, 3, 4 Triangle Club 3, 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Honor Society 4 Piquonian Staff 4 Marching Choir 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 GENE PAUL PORTER Piquonian Staff 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir 3, 4, President 4 Boys’ Choir 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Co-Ed Council Secretary 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 Operetta 3 Variety Show 4 Senior Class Play 4 Youth Council 3, 4 RICHARD D. RALSTON “Red Soccer 1 Baseball 2 Operetta 1 Glee Club 1 Softball 1 Talent Show 1 Tumbling Team 1 page tu’enty-tico RICHARD L. RETTERBUSH “Dick REGINA LOUISE RUTHERFORD “Jean Friendship Club 1 Glee Club 1 Craft Club 1 French Club 3, 4, Secretary 4 Student Council 3 Office Helper I ROBERT H. SCHULZ, JR. “Cricket Football 1, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Golf 2 Junior Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4 EDSELL L. SHEPHERD “Ed Band 1, 2, 3, 4 JAMES ROBINAUGH “Red Piquonian Treasurer 4 LOUIS SCHMIDT “Fritz Student Council 2, 4 Club Co-Ed Council 3, 4 Honor Society 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Junior Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3 Piquonian Staff, Business Manager 3, 4 Librarian 3, 4 Cap and Gown Committee 4 RICHARD LEE SHANELY “Dick Honor Society 4 Assistant Business Manager Piquonian 4 Cap and Gown Com. Chrm. 4 Student Council 2 Latin Club 2, 3, President 4 Choir 1, 2 Boys’ Glee Club 2 Operetta I, 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3 Junior Leaders 2, 3, Treas. 4 MARJORIE ANN SHERWOOD Basketball 3 Soccer 3 Volleyball 3 page twenty-three MARYLOU SLAGLE Blue and Gold Editor 1 Student Council Secretary 1 Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2 Marching Choir 2 Mixed Choir 3, 4 Latin Cluh 1, 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 French Club 3, 4, President 4 Operetta 1, 3 Honor Society 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Choir 3, 4 Librarian 1, 3 PERSIS LAVON SMITH “Percy” Librarian 3, 4 Student Council Secretary 1 Class Vice-President 1 Basketball 2, 3 Volleyball 2, 3 Soccer 3 Current Events Club 3 First Aid Club 1 Girl Reserves 1 BARBARA LEE SNOW “Bobby” Marching Choir 2 Choir 4 Girls’ Choir 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Alley Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. President 2 Y-Teens I, 2, 3, 4 Majorette 2, 3 4 Operetta 1, 2, 3 Junior Class Play 3 300 Club 2, 3, 4 Bowling 2 Badminton 3 Current Events Club 3, 4 Class Leader 3 PAUL L. STALEY “Tut” Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 4 Student Council 4 Class Treasurer 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 MOLLY ANN SMITH “ Smitty ” Archery Club 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Volleyball 2, 3 First Aid Club 1 MAXINE LOUISE SMITLEY “Mac” Office Helper 1 Friendship Club 1 Basketball 2 Baseball 2 RAYMOND L. SPIELMAN “Ray” Football 2, Manager 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 3, 4 Quill and Scroll Treasurer 4 MYRNA STARR Girls’ Basketball 1 Office Helper 1 Volleyball 1 Choir 1 page twenty-four JOANNE M. STEIN “ Jodie” Friendship Club 3, 4 Piquonian Staff Treasurer 4 ELEANOR STEINMAN “Jean” Librarian 3, 4 Volleyball 2 Senior Friendship Club 4 4 ' H Circle 1, 2, 3, 4 4-H W. O. C. A. 4 Rural Youth Council 2, 3, 4 DORIS E. SULLENBERGER “ Dodie” Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 4 Rural Youth Council 1 PATRICIA ANN TABLER “Pat” Cheerleader 1 Glee Club 1 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Current Events 3 Naughty Nine 3 Alley Soccer 2, 3 Volleyball 2, 3 JACK P. STEINHILBER “Pretzel” Honor Society 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Piquonian Staff 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Drum Major 4 Mixed Ensemble 3, 4 Boys’ Choir 2, 3, 4 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4 Operetta 2, 3 Variety Show 4 Tennis 3, 4 Basketball 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Latin Club 1, 2 BETTY STOCK Glee Club 1 Operetta 1 Friendship Club 1, 2 Cheerleader 1 JOHN W. SYMONS Latin Club I, 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Orchestra 1 JOYCE ANN THOMAS “Tom” Class Leader 1 300 Club 2, 3, 4 Y-Teens 3, 4 Student Council 4 Spanish 3, 4 Naughty Nine 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 page twenty-five RICHARD H. THOMPSON “Dick” Football 1 Track 1 Basketball 1 Cheerleader 3 Student Council 1 Quil l and Scroll 3, 4 Junior Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4 Club Co-Ed Council 1 JEAN R. ULBRICH Club Co-Ed 2 Latin Club 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 El Con 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 300 Club 3, 4 Piquonian 4 Honor Society 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Junior Class Play 3 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2, 3, 4 JACK W. WAGNER Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Hi-Y’l, 2, 3, 4 ANNA MARIE WEINGART Friendship 1 CAROLYN JEANETTE THORNE Latin Club 2 Spanish 3, 4 300 Club 2, 3, 4 El Con 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Friendship Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4 Current Events Club 3 Art Club 4 Piquonian Staff 4 MARILYN LEE VOGLER 300 Club 3, 4 Senior Friendship 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Badminton 3 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Operetta 1 Student Council 1 Librarian 1 G. A. A. 1, 2 Glee Club 1 LESTA LEE WALL Home Economics Club Current Events Club Senior Triangle Girl Reserves FLOYD E. WENRICK Football 3, 4 Junior Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4 page twenty-six MAX DUANE WINANS Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Junior Class President 3 Senior Class President 4 Honor Society 3, President 4 Piquonian Staff 4 Club Co-Ed Council 3 Junior Leaders 1, 2, 3, 4 HARRIETT LOUISE WOODROME “Woody” Senior Friendship Club 4 Choir 1 RALPH E. YENNEY Basketball 1, 2, 3 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 VETERANS TO RECEIVE DIPLOMAS JUNE 1948 RICHARD BAYMAN EDWIN COTTET DON MOTTER RICHARD ORNDORFF ANTHONY PASTORI DONALD RICE ROBERT WAGGONER RICHARD WINANS PAUL YORK WILLIAM C. YOUNG page twenty-seven YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW 1944-1945 O NLY a few of us were at the “Central” hangar that first year. But the four-year contract was made, blue prints were started, and part of the P. H. S. ’48 rocket ship was being assembled at the two subdivisions of the main factory, Wilder and Bennett. Apprentices Buying stamps and bonds, serving in blood banks and hospitals, and observing in awe the deeds of those who had been freshmen like us only a few years back, we were preparing for the days when we would be taking part in the war. Changed Design But during the summer the war ended, changing the design of our rocket ship to one of peace. We breathed a sigh of relief as we began our second year of construction, but we started working at a faster pace: jet propulsion came into being. 1945-1946 This year the two subdivisions united at the main factory, thus making production more efficient. A bright shiny part added to the ship was the Miami Valley League trophy. We were proud to have five of our apprentices, Berger, Collins, Norman, Wagner, and Winans, help the senior workmen on the actual assembly line and receive letters for that accomplishment. Detail Work Leading foremen: Pattie Runkle, Bob Schulz (cheerleaders). Deficiency loss: We bowed to Chaminade 19—18. Morale boosters: Junior Friendship sold Minnie and Skinny lapel pins for the Troy game. First and final appearances: Something new—Drum Majorettes, Bobby Snow and Gloria Johnston; last year for Marching Choir. Company Publications Joyce Driver and Jim Schulz were elected to head the Piquonian Staff. The School Page changed its name to Smoke Signals. The column “Scouting Around” made its first appearance. Production Department Junior Class Play: “Apron String Revolt.” Senior Operetta: “Rio Rico.” Opera: “The Chocolate Soldier.” Dee Murphy, Sally Fleitzman, and Tom Elwinger headed the cast and many of us had our first chance on stage. The Ensemble received superior rating in the district; Dee Murphy, Barbara Bell, and Ruth DuBois represented us. Nutrition Just think, way back then, lunches cost only eighteen cents! They must have been good, too, because Doris Holfinger won a state 4-H health contest. Post-Graduate Plans Something new: Career Day. For days after it, cosmetologists, radio artists, and F. B. I. men wandered the halls in a daze. Social Life This year everyone was a “Cat”, as the word “catty” took on a new meaning in the hep world. WRy, even the school party, the first for most of us, was appropriately named “Kats’ Kapers.” The Piqua Redskins were really red-faced; the sun shone on May Day. Wistfully we listened to accounts of the gay goings-on at the Hollywood Canteen—Junior-Senior to you. (Sigh) Won’t it be nice to be a junior! TIME MARCHES ON: 1946—1947 We moved into the second magnitude of stars. “My aching back” was the expression most used, since we had spent two years toiling, sweating, and building our rocket, the P. H. S. ’48. Little did we realize (but Kilroy did!) that this was to be a big year for us as new juniors. Education Movement The Board of Education moved its offices downtown. Not Propaganda, But Neivs That famous column “Around the Sundial” was started by Jeanine Halterman, Sue Ann Munn, and Pattie Runkle. The equally as famous column “509 North Main” was started by Superintendent C. M. Sims. Assistant Foreman Pat Ostendorf, Dee Millhouse, Dick Thompson, and Bill Bayman were elected cheerleaders. We Reach Age for Office We elected Ruth Fleeger, Jeanine Halterman, Dave Miller, and Paul Engelmann, Charles Collins, and Dick Thompson to the Piquonian Staff; some more vital joints on our rocket ship. Overtime , The 300 Club held its annual Play Day, and Schine’s Piqua Theatre sponsored a football rally, something new in the morale-boosting department. Engineers Junior class officers: president, Max Winans ; vice president, Pete Norman; secretary, Jeanine Halterman; and treasurer, Marvin Hardenbrook. Funds to Further Facilities (or Functioning) Hoorah! The two-mill levy passed on November 5, providing materials necessary for making our rocket ship a bigger and better one than we had even hoped for! Reference Department On November 9, under the sponsorship of Miss North, a Teen-Age Book Club was started, giving students a chance at good books for only a quarter. page twenty-eight Not a Lost Week End Writers’ cramp had set in, so eleven delegates traveled to Columbus to renew their enthusiasm at a journalism conference. They won t forget the football game, the banquet, the dance and, oh, yes, those talks. They did learn something, they said. r Changeover The factory lights turned into spotlights as they centered on us in our play “Second Fiddle.’’ Three cheers for the juniors, for Pop, for the cast. (You d think we were prejudiced.) Crisis The Indians bowed to Troy and tied for second place in the Miami Valley League. Just wait until next year. Combined Talent December 1, Miami Valley schools joined at our factory for a journalism clinic. Jean Minnich and Ruth Fleeeer won prizes for work on Smoke Signals. B The Spirit Moved Us The Choir presented a beautiful Christmas concert, while the Student Council trimmed the plant to look like Christmas. Neiv 1947 Production is right on schedule. The ship is now more than half finished. Production Department The Band gave its thirtieth annual concert February 20, under the new director, Wilson LeVan. March 7 and 8 the school presented an opera, “The Fortune Teller,” under the direction of Miss Betty Peterson Girls’ Gymboree, March 28. “Spring Fling,” April 11; school party with lots of fun for everybody. QuiH a d Scroll Initiation, May 23, was given in a new way—over the public address system. Ralph Holsinger of the Piqua Daily Call was guest speaker. Music Festival, May 9. Competition Dee Murphy, Beth Downey, Sarah Lu King, and two ensembles traveled to Springfield for district auditions and qualified for the state contest. At the state contest, two soloists and the Girls’ Ensemble received superior ratings. Jack Steinhilber was chosen drum major. Company Publications Jean Minnich and Fritz Schmidt were elected to head the 1948 Piquonian Staff. Ah—now we had the power ot the press in our very own hands! Hoiv Should We Govern Ourselves? Max Winans went to Boys’ State and Ruth Fleeger to Girls’ State in Columbus, where they experienced the actual mechanisms of government. Pay Day Six juniors who had worked overtime received a bonus on May 12 when they were made active members of the Honor Society. These workmen were Paul Engelmann, Ruth Fleeger, Jeanine Halterman, Jean Minnich, Sue Ann Munn, and Max Winans. From Overalls to Ties and Tales Quill and Scroll dinner and induction ceremonies were held May 24. Officers elected were Dave Miller, Dick 1 hompson, Jeanine Halterman, and Ray Spielman. Pre-Flight We took off on a magic carpet to a land of mystery and excitement. When we arrived at the “Sheik’s Garden” we found exotic dancers, scintillating singers, and mellow music. What a Junior-Senior! 1947-1948 This was the year! The most vital parts would be assembled; the P. H. S. ’48 rocket ship would be readied for its heavenly journey. When we came back to the factory, we found that a new union had been formed, the P. H. D. (petticoats hanging down). The New Look was quite the thing. Sharp Instruments AP decked out in their new look and ready with new routines worked out during grueling days at band camp, the 1. H. S. Band was a sight to behold. Executive Engineers Max Winans, senior class president; Paul Engelmann, vice president; Dee Murphy, secretary; Paul Staley treasurer. In top positions with the Student Council were Marvin Hardenbrook, Bob Mason, and Bill Bayman. Up a Notch Our assistant foreman (cheerleaders) took on top responsibility, adding Nancy Collins and Mattie Hughes to help them, and, in turn, filling their places with Jeri Kearns and Fay Montgomery. Wheels of the Factory Dee Millhouse, 300 Club president; Hannah Day, Art Club; Mary Lou Slagle, French Club; Dick Shanely, Latin Club; Gene Porter, Choir; Paul Engelmann, Band. Pass the Cigar s Twins! Taking the place of “Around the Sundial” was not one, but two columns, “Tepee Topics” and Arrow Heads.” That Old P.H.S. Drive! Piquonian Subscription, that is. Starting it off was as assembly proposing a new and different magazine. Sick Leave We were all sorry to learn that Dick Shanely would be absent for awhile due to polio, but were happy to learn later that because of his magnificent courage and perseverance he would be back to help us with the finishing touches. Apprentices at Work With Joe Blayney leading them, these workmen completed a fine production of “Double Exposure.” Technical advisors for this job were the Inglis twins, of course. page twenty-nine Honorary Supervisors Fourteen received this bonus: election to the National Honor Society. We are proud of our eleven-man trophy to our ship. As we well rem fun after the game! Valley What One of the outstanding workmen, Jack Wagner, was chosen to play with a selected group, the All-State Team. Max Winans and Pete Norman, two other fine workmen, received high recognition also. Selected as best in sports¬ manship was Marvin Hardenbrook, and on the All Miami Valley team was Ronald Easton. But every man on t e Job received well-deserved praise. 1. Q. Department . Explaining “How the United Nations Could Become More Effective” seemed to be no trouble for Ruth Fleeger and George Grunert. George even won a medal for placing in the county. Out of those taking the scholarship test at Troy, we were proud to have Joan McClure rank as one of the top ten in the county. Oops-Our Slip is Shotving Sliding into second place in the Miami Valley League after that slick Troy basketball game, we were proud to have Jack Wagner and Max Winans selected on the Miami Valley All-Star team. Production Department Band Concert, February 20. Seniors sponsored the movie “Great Expectations,” March 24, 25. Master Workmen Anne Gabel, Bob Mason, Lane Myers, and Jack Brown became comedians on W.P.T.W., Piqua’s new station. Girls’ Gymboree, March 19. At the state music auditions in Columbus, the Ensemble, better known as the “Skylarks,” received superior rating. Three students also received superior rating for solo work: Ruth DuBois, Beth Downey, and Dee Murphy. Maxine Baker and Sarah Lu King received excellent rating. “Springtime” took the place of the operetta usually given at this time of year. This, our first big variety show, was a success from the one-act operetta, “College Daze,” to Ten Pins, the tumbling act. And, of course, we will never forget Will Crosby and His Gal, Emma Lou, or the Andrews Sisters: All-School Party, April 30. Music Festival, Mav 7. Publications Department Eleven more joined the ranks of Quill and Scroll. We were beginning to realize how close the time was to our “take-off”. Already the apprentices were preparing to take the responsibilities of master workmen. Lucinda Summers was elected editor and Martin Cooper business manager of the Piquonian. Informers Joyce Thomas, master workman, and Sally Hicks, apprentice, were the two delegates from the four American Problems classes to a United Nations branch meeting in Cincinnati, April 3. We Shall Never Forget On April 6, we witnessed the impressive dedication of a bronze plaque bearing the names of those workmen before us who had died in World War II, and, along with their friends and relatives, paid tribute to them. We Point with Pride All-Sports Banquet, April 15. FINISHING TOUCHES As we entered our final weeks of production, we realized what a magnificent thing this rocket ship of ours had become, and what an important effect it would have on our future. We knew that we had to make this last working period count. We were so busy adding the final touches that time literally flew. We did not even have a minute to stop and wonder what would happen after we took off. We all would leave together, but just where among the stars would we find our places; where, if at all, would our paths cross? Taking Inventory We studied hard for exams, for, after all, weren’t they our last within the walls of P.H.S.? And, yes—we all were eligible to make the trip in the “P.H.S.!” May 21 was May Day to school children of Piqua but to us it was Hey Day. We began a “cooling off” period which lasted until May 28, the evening of the Junior-Senior Prom. Pre-flight Program Baccalaureate. On this momentous evening, May 30, we were bridled for departure. “You Can’t Take It With You” The house lights dimmed and a hush fell over the audience as the curtain went up on the final addition to our rocket ship. The senior class play, June 1 and 2, was our last and most important dramatic presentation as builders in the P.H.S. production plant. The Take-Off Commencement at last—-the event we had looked forward to for twelve years, the time when we would leave our childhood school days behind us and go out to make our way in the world as men and women. Our rocket ship was complete in every respect, and as we climbed aboard, we waved goodbye not a little reluctantly, carrying with us many happy memories of our school days. —The Astronomers page thirty f c i ¥ If, Pf J 1 -- . i � i £ yHp f | m 1 ■h |ii UbI §8 (See pages 89 and 91 for identification) page thirty-one 1: Joan Kahn, Marie Adkins, Gertrude Kolman, Sue Ann Munn, Mary Ann Penny, Jackie Morrow. 2: Phyllis Erhardt, Bobby Snow, Dick Armbrust, Jim Funderburg, Carl DeWeese, Chuck Alexander, Anne Gabel 3: Charles Bunyea, Gene Porter, Robert Henne, Louis Schmidt, Mr. Robert “Pop” Richardson, Sally Heitzman 4: John Denman, Bob Mason, John Symons “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’’ A Three Act Comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman PRESENTED BY THE CLASS OF 1948 June 1st and 2nd Staged by Robert S. Richardson CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Tony Kirby . .Dick Armbrust Boris Kolenkhov . Bob Mason Gay Wellington _Anne Gabel Mr. Kirby......Fritz Schmidt Mrs. Kirby...Mary Ann Penny f _Tom Berger G. Men ....j . Bob Henne [ ... John Denman Olga. ..Sally Heitzman SCENE The entire action takes place in the home of Martin Vanderhof in New York. ACT I: A Wednesday evening ACT II: A week later ACT III: The next day Properties. Phvllis Erhardt, Joan Kahn, Gertrude Kolman, Carolyn Thorne Stage. . . ............Ralph Hahn Bookholders .... Anne Gabel, Sally Heitzman “You Can’t Take It With You” is a play not representative of a typical American family for it is doubtful if a New York familv would keep snakes, paint pictures, practice ballet dancing, write plays, and set up a printing press in their living room, let alone making firecrackers in the basement. But this one did. They were a happy family until Alice, Martin Vanderhof’s granddaughter, fell in love with Tony Kirby, son of the owner of the Wall Street office where she worked. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby and Tony were invited to dinner at the Vanderhof’s, but came a night ahead of time. Nothing was prepared and in the mixup that followed, they had quite a time, including when big BorisKolenkhov, the ballet teacher, knocked Mr. Kirby down and beat his head on the floor. To top it all off, they were all put in jail because Mr. Vanderhof owed the government income tax for 35 years past, but he managed to get out of that, for Martin Vanderhof succumbed several years before although it was really a milkman who came there and stayed for five years and had been given his name. It all added up to two evenings of riotous fun. —Jean Minnich Penelope Sycamore Jackie Morrow Essie.. .Bobby Snow Rheba.. Marie Adkins Paul Sycamore Jim Funderburg Mr. DePenna Gene Porter Ed__ Charles Collins Donald_ Charles Alexander Martin Vanderhof . Carl DeWeese Alice__ Sue Ann Munn Henderson. . John Symons Roic Row Rote Row page thirty-two Blayney, Cooper, Rhoades, Andy JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Joe Blayney Martin Cooper Evelyn Rhoades Charles Andy President - Vice-President - Secretary - Treasurer LEADERS OF SECOND MAGNITUDE STARS N OVEMBER 7, 1947, was a memorable date for this year’s Junior Class for it was the day on which Joe Blayney was selected by his fellow classmates to lead them through their third year of high school. Martin Cooper was chosen vice president, Charles Andy treasurer, and Evelyn Rhoades secretary. The importance of these offices exceeded that of previous years as they not only planned the Junior-Senior Prom but also took on the momentous task of deciding upon class rings and pins. This is the first time in the history of Piqua High School that a junior class has had such a privilege. For this opportunity the forty-niners are heartily grateful to their principal, Mr. Robert G. Winter, and to the members of the faculty. Another change this year which gave prestige to the class was the grant¬ ing of this full page in the Piquonian for the picture of the chosen repre¬ sentatives of the Juniors. All of these officers of the class of ’49 proved themselves worthy of the trust placed in them by their fellow classmates. —Janet M cClannan and Pat Danford page thirty-three STARS OF THE SECOND MAGNITUDE Ron.’ 1: Sarah Lu King, Pat Danford, Janice Hudson, Esther Huffman, Evelyn Rhoades, Martha Hansbrough, Joan Billger, Gloria Graham Row 2: Sally Hicks Verna Eldredge, Maxine Polasky, Shirley Ketzel, Ruth Allen, Joyce Toborn, Janice Lyons, Virginia Benning Roti’ 3: Jacque Cook, Sam Dougherty, Wayne Hardman, Jim John, Hubert Howell, Duane Butts, Delores Adams, Angela Rossi Ron ' 4 : Bill Johnson, Bill Inglis, Oran Cleland, Joe Blayney, John Inglis, Charles Andy Rou 5: Jim Kruse, Rex McClure, Neil Mong, Don Baugh, Martin Cooper Row 6: Harold Davis, Dick Pence, Bill Long, Jack Cron, Raymond Price asmm a 4 , j’ w§ Jm r ja c ,1 -t-jpr PS P §| jjyfr -j Bk, wl j ■ t M: iiiiiirm mm .. Sm L, - 1 wwImL 2 S M ■ ( — i§ 4 mk ,r| K | Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4: Marybelle Snyder, Betty Critzer, Mary Walker, Pat England, Nancy Dolph, Thelma Elliot, Donna Cowhick Bob Kiesewetter, Marolyn Smith, Etta Willis, Mildred Fitzpatrick, Lucy Finfrock, Nancy Pearce, Ann Jessup Joan Wilcox, Byron Schaurer, Buck Saunders, Neil Reeder, Phillip Fess, Tom Hildebrand, Jim Supinger, Ellen Cron Paul Kasler, John Yenney, Paul Dill, Raymond Coffield, Kenneth Dix, Wilbur Sussman, Joan Emmons page thirty-four STARS OF THE SECOND MAGNITUDE Roiv 1: Virginia Bruner, Jean Fanning, Jane Fanning, Patty McEowen, Naomi Boroff, Roxanna Avy, Eileen Booher, Patty Bass, Joan Minnich Rou’ 2: Mitzi Kastner, Carolyn Bucholtz, Pat King, Helen Kuechler, Pauline Mothmiller, Eleanor Cassiday, Joan Higgins, Norma Miller, Barbara Bosserman Row 3: Harold Lyons, Janet McClannan, Cinda Summers, Vincent Caserta, Tom Jameison, Lee Landis, Lee Kiser, Joretta Boor Row 4: Jerry McMaken, Dick Myers, Jerry McColloch, Paul Long, Don Jennings, Ralph Hahn, Bob Jones, James Kippert Rote 1: Dorothy Grissom, Juanita Wion, Charlotte Berryhill, Mattie Hughes, Madonna Meeds, Kathleen Greene, Mary Gilbert, Verna Hefflinger, Lela Landis Rote 2: Juanita Snider, Janet Nill, Rosalie Gustin, Maribelle Miller, Alberta Gump, June Lawrence, Martha Weingart, Virginia Shuttleworth, Joyce Fuller, Lillian Willis Rote 3: Alberta Francis, Louise Rich, Catherine Shannon, Helen Poling, Lela Mae Smith, Phyllis Rittenhouse, Evelyn York, Jane Smith, Betty Neville, Charlyne McVety Row’ 4: Bob Miller, Spero Mengos, Dennis Rasor, Bill Ritter, David Nicodemus, Charles Hammon, Tom Kindell, Beverly Shields Row 5: Arthur Fuller, John Holloway, Don Ogesbee, Dick Schaffer, Ross Offenbacker, Bill Helsley, Ed Watkins page thirty-five “DOUBLE EXPOSURE” Roiv 1: Neil Mong, Sam Dougherty, Nancy McCulloch, John Holloway Rote 2: Bill Inglis, Pat Danford, Cinda Summers, Jim Supinger, Ann Jessup, Sally Hicks, Hubert Howell, Martin Cooper, Verna Eldredge, Janet McClannon, Jim Kruse, Ruth Allen, Bill Johnson, Evelyn Rhoades, Mary Walker, Mr. Richardson, John Inglis Pat Danford, Neil Mong, Sam Dougherty, Nancy McCulloch, Martin Cooper, Bill Johnson, Evelyn Rhoades, John Holloway, Lucinda Summers, Sally Hicks, Mary Walker, Ann Jessup page thirty-six tntxapfiT ' ’ m Ajiwnr ' fc THE CLASS OF 1949 of PIQUA HIGH SCHOOL presents “DOUBLE EXPOSURE” by Charles Quimby Burdette FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1947 Under the direction of Robert Richardson William B. Johnson .Martin Cooper Patricia Danford .Neil Mong Sam Dougherty Lucinda Summers Mary Walker Nancy McCulloch Lee Wong Johnston Hubert Howell Sally Hicks Ann Jessup Ruth Allen Evelyn Rhoades John Holloway THE PLAYERS In order of their appearance Dr. Markham P. Carruthers___ Mark Carruthers_ Maidee Holmes _____ Curtis Ellis_ Tate Smithers_____ Ginny Gates____ Norma Slater Darlene Phipps Hoisington Love Light _ Simpkins__ Marion Wylie___ Genevieve Hobart__ Sarah Crenshaw__ Cristobal Crenshaw__ Henry Hoisington_ SYNOPSIS The entire action takes place in the combined reception room and lounge of Dr. Carruthers clinic, at a rural retreat in New England. The time is June. The present. Three successive days. Book holders . .Verna Eldredge, Janet McClannan ta ge ; Bill Inglis, John Inglis, Jim Supinger, Jim Kruse Music by Wilder Junior High School Orchestra, Miss Janis Conklin conducting. Piano solos: Verna Eldredge, Janice Hudson Publicity: Sam Allison, Angie Rossi, Marilyn Smith, Beverly Shields. Tickets: Mildred Fitzpatrick, Wilbur Sussman, Spero Mengos, Pattie Jane McOwen, Jerry McColloch. Acknowledgements: Mr. Earl Slaughter, Miss Betty Greenslade, Mr. John Frehse, Miss Velma Stephenson. Programs: Composed and printed by Dennis Rasor and Bob Woodrome. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY HIGHLIGHTS P erhaps when you attend our class plays you often wonder what goes on behind the scenes. Wonder no more, for this year we would like to tell you some of the things that happened during the junior class play, “Double Exposure”. The cast will never forget them and we hope they will be of interest to you. If you heard strange sound effects while you were viewing the play, think nothing of it for they were only the productions of Lovelight, the Pekinese. He was a little nervous, weren’t we all, and barked at everything in sight. Consequently, between entrances the members of the cast could be seen dashing around the halls with Lovelight trotting along behind them, barking loudly with his mighty soprano voice. And of course, from rehearsals we’ll always remember Neil Mong tearing apart the stairsteps each time he ran up them, “Pop’s” old hat, Mrs. Dougherty’s delicious banana cake, John Holloway’s “A-ha!”, the real double exposure, the Inglis twins, Sally Hicks and her knitting, and, oh yes, Neil’s one flashy costume unintentionally displayed. —Lucinda Summers page thirty-seven STARS OF THE THIRD MAGNITUDE Ron ' 1: Nila Yaney, Sophie Mengos, Patty Tellis, Katherine Ford, Betty Cass, Donnajean Berry, Barbara Baker, Judy Brown Rore 2: Jerry Robinson, Charles Johnson, Jim Jenkins, John Micheal, Bob Barton, Ralph Hines, Bill Brubaker, Bob Washing, Richard Burch Row 3: Jack Lenard, David Thomas, Robert Beard, Dan Dunton, Bob Shultz, Urban Grieve, Jack Martz, Bob Black Ron 1 4: Reynold Freeman, Benson Jackson, Bill Baker, Eugene Hogston, Charles Francony, Bill Ross, Don Cline, John Monroe, Charles Whitlow Roic 5: Bill Grissom, Fred Dawson, Dale Snyder Row 1: Dean Russell, Norman Fuhr, Alice DuBois, Gretchen Bemus, Connie Elfner, Nancy Collins, Phyllis Engelmann, Margaret Fronda, Beth Downey Row 2: Ray Tabler, Jack Hansbrough, Charles Hetzler, Shirley Thomas, Joan Franks, Marilyn Harrell, Jeri Kearns, Martie Runkle Ron ' 3: Joe Johnston, Bill Bowes, Herb Baker, Darel Tamplin, Charles Smith, Harold Turner, Dick Steinman, Eddie Ziskin Roic 4: Jerry Fisher, Bill Wills, Ronald Morrissette, Don Copeland, Don Duer, Walter Felver Row 5: Oscar Lemmon, Walker Smithley, Bob Woodrome, Dan Cook, Joe Wilson, Carl Wion, Gaynor Millhouse Row 6: Gene Sherwood, Rolland Neves, Jim Williamson, Bob Lillicrap, Louis Kiesewetter page thirty-eight STARS OF THE THIRD MAGNITUDE .Ron’ I. Pat Neves, Lucille McVety, Barbara Barker, Carol Taylor, Joan Westfall, Nancy Kraus, Barbara Neitermeyer Row 2: Shirley Clemens, Pat Snyder, Joyce Kellar, Barbara Richards, Melodie Wright, Patsy Butts, Nancy Day, Pat Wasson, Leona Smith. Row 3: Lillie VanKirk, Dorothea Starr, Patsy Baker, Rita MclnturfF, Virginia Kiser, Juanita Howell, Lois Levering, Barbara Kloecker, Eugene Tamplin Roxv 4: Earl Alexander, Gladys Crotinger, Kay Bailey, Janice Kramer, Martha Byrd, Beatrice Sullenberger, Alice Lilley, Betty Linder, Joy Traver, Margene Kerns Row 5: Don Clark, Don Ruffner, John Kaiser, Roger Carter, Craig Upton, John Driver, Barney Jordan, Bruce Symons, Richard Rittenhouse, Tom Brackman Row 6: Eddie Warde, Adrian Gary, Cloyd Taylor, Ross Dunton, Bernard Newman, Dick Williams, Donald Owens, Jim Stephenson, Henry Washing Roiv 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4- Row 5: Rote 6: Mary Holtvogt, Barbara Bodemiller, Doris Todd, Oda Cain, Peggy Gertner, Pat Huffman, Marilyn Sears, Mariam Kindell, Bonnie Cain Gladys Apple, Irene Berberich, Joan Francis, Barbara Hartman, Alice Friend, JoAnn Pursell, Miriam Coburn, Beulah Stevens, Velma Bowman Fay Montgomery, May Montgomery, Mary Neves, Lois Todd, Barbara Olden, Edith Taborn, Ruby Crotinger, Lela Dicks Jim Howell, Norbert Schnipple, Delores Neth, Evangeline Snyder, Alice Hays, Marian San- sam, Joan Coate, Barbara Wilcox, Shirley Buroker Don Hauschildt, Bill Zimmerlin, Bill Scherer, Robert Stock, Bob Swallow, Roger Wallace, Don Davis, Elsie Curtner Everett Wion, Don Towles, Tom Taylor, Marie Jenson, Elwood Burns, Gene Ringelspaugh page thirty-nine STARS OF THE FOURTH MAGNITUDE Rote 1: Frances Franks, Patricia Wheeler, Nancy Kruse, Keitha Graham, Betty Higgs, Ginger Eby, Clara Carroll, Donald Fair Ron 1 2: Hannah Collins, Fern Dunn, Marilyn Dankworth, Margie Hill, Mary Jo Herd, Mary Whiteford, Ruby Glassburn, Bill McVety, Phyllis Francis Ron 3: Dick Blaynev, Tom Radabaugh, John Orr, Bruce Driver, Ed Cox, Douglas Fuhr, Georgia Cavendar, Luella Huffman Roie 4 • ' Dick Ferree, Dale Forest, Don Mathews, Jack Stewart, Don Fess, Joan Keisewetter, Phyllis Bowman jp m , W sp p j RA‘. rH Mj at.. -� SI Ar. 4 P jv m J 1 Rote I: Norma Neth, Mary Shaner, Alice Rupert, Goldie Saunders, Nancy Little, Mickey McVety, Rita Nash, Joyce Millhouse Ron- 2: Marilyn Booher, Francis Williams, Barbara Smith, Jeanette Leiberich, Nancy Sherwood, Mary Ellen Polhamus, Pat Penny, Norma Miller Rote 3: Albert Hackney, Mary Taylor, Ella Taylor, Nancy Reese, Nance Smith, Norman Cromes, James Werts, Jerry Meckstroth, Ned Hall Rote 4: Charles Kinney, Donald Millhouse, Bob Godfrey, Ronald Hankins, Paul DeWeese, James Collins, Carl Favorite, Stanley Thomas � age forty STARS OF THE FUTURE Row 1: Bill Werst, Joan Moyer, Geneva Sirch, Barbara Long, Theresa Clawson, Geneva Jolliff, Lillian Lawrence, Catherine Graham, Ronald Yount Rotv 2: Pauline McVetty, Carolyn Hinger, Patty Kasler, Marilyn Redmond, Margaret Shepard, Margaret Taylor, Maryanne Toland, Pat Stiles, Betty Minnich Row 3: Lloyd Fry, Jerry Lanich, George Thorne, Alan Godsey, Bill Yount, Joe Goetz, Charles Sanders, Bill Moore, John Sullenberger Ron’ 4: Dion Huffman, Bill Gunnerman, Bill Lawson, Norman Hollis, Paul Meyer, Dick Langston, David Stickler A NUMBER of new students entered P. H. S. at the beginning of the second semester, January 21. These students came from Bennett or Wilder Junior High School, transferred from out-of-town schools, or were returned veterans. Nineteen entered school from Wilder, twenty-one from Bennett, seven from out-of-town, and three veterans. Approximately twelve veterans have been awarded diplomas this year, after either attending classes or having successfully completed the U. S. A. F. T. tests. —Carolyn Thorne page forty-one BENNETT JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Rotv 1: Mrs. Opal Dix, history, English; Mrs. Bertha O’Donnell, home economics; Miss Joy Babylon, English, Latin; Mrs. Genevieve VandeGrift, English Roto 2: Mr. Sewell Cameron, Business, history; Miss Rose Ehlers, geography, history; Mr. William Alexander, mathematics; Miss Mary Adams, mathematics; Mr. Earl Alexander, science Roii’ 3: Mr. Wilson LeVan, music; Mr. George McFarland, physical education; Mr. William Piper, principal WILDER JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Row 1: Mrs. Lucile Bridgman, mathematics; Mrs. Bertha O’Donnell, home economics; Miss Maude Reed, mathematics; Mr. Martin Miller, English, history; Mrs. Clinton Gattshall, Latin, English; Miss Jean E. Robinson, science Row 2: Mr. George Carter, principal; Mr. Herbert S. Gary, social science; Mr. Donald Lowell, industrial art; Mr. Ralph Morton, science, geography page forty-two BENNETT NINTH GRADE STUDENTS W ELCOME, young stars, to our Alma Mater and may you think of it as we remember it, the place where we spent many happy hours and some that were sad. The places we will always hold sacred, as you will when you graduate—the sundial, third floor hall, certain lockers and rooms. Be happy and carefree, but don’t neglect your studies. —Jean M innich WILDER NINTH GRADE STUDENTS Rage forty-three r ‘ : i ’ ' ' V- R ° W U RhOTdis LSS Undis th FIeC8er ’ Marilyn Dankworth, Beulah Stevens, Peggy Gertner, Eleanor Cassidy, Evelyn Row 2: Gladys Apple, Betty Apple Delores Millhouse, Melodie Wright, Jeri Kearns, Verna Hefflinger, Charlyne McVety, Joan Higgins, Ralph Hines Rote 3: Henrietta Colons,gMary Lee Brant, Joyce Thomas, Marolyn Smith, Joy Traver, Martha Runkle, Nancy Rote 4: Jim Supinger, Lee Landis, John Driver, Tom Jamieson, Norbert Schnipple, Don Ruffner, Bob Kiesewetter Rote 5: Dick Blayney, Benson Jackson, Paul Engelmann, Ross Offenbacher, Max Winans, Bill Bayman, Marvin riardenbrook, lom Hildebrand Rote 6: Jerry McColloch, Paul Staley, Boh Mason, Dick Thompson, Fritz Schmidt COUNCIL OF STARS T HIS year s Council of Stars was selected during the third week of September and its first meeting was held on the following Thursday. Mrs. Eleanor Schwerer, sponsor of the group, presided during this organization meeting. At this time, from the galaxy of stars, a president, a vice president, and a treasurer were elected and from the stars of the third magnitude a secretary was elected. The folks selected for these offices were Marvin Hardenbrook, president; Bob Mason, vice president; Bill Bayman, treasurer; and Jeri Kearns, secretary. This organization has functioned only four years in Piqua High School and during this time its importance has grown rapidly. Each year it assumes new responsibilities and participates in more activities about the school. The vice president, with a group of faculty members, scheduled all assembles. The council planned and administrated dad’s night, held during the football season; it sponsored an annual all-school party; it had all of the school flags and trophies cleaned; some of its members attended and took part in discussions for discussion group No. 20, which is a group of school administrators from this district that get together each month for a dinner meeting, followed by a discussion of ap¬ propriate school problems; it decorated the school and tree at Christmas time; and it did many other important duties. This was a busy year for the Council of Stars. —Bob Mason page forty-five ASTRONOMERS Ron ' I: Hannah Day, Sue Ann Munn, Helen Day, Jeanine Halterman, Joanne Stein, Jean Ulbrich Ron ' 2: Don Barton, Lucinda Summers, Ann Jessup, Ruth Fleeger, Rita Murstein, Jean Minnich, Margaret Price, Carolyn Thorne Rou’ 3: Jim Funderburg, Jackie Morrow, Janet McClannon, Martin Cooper Rote 4: Jack Steinhilher, Paul Engleman, Gene Porter, Fritz Schmidt, Bob Mason THE STAFF Editor-in-chief Jean Minnich Associate Editors Jeanine Halterman Sue Ann Munn Literary Staff Jean Ulbrich Paul Engelmann Janet McClannon Gene Porter Ann Jessup Dee Millhouse Margaret Price Lucinda Summers Max Winans Business Staff Business Manager—Fritz Schmidt Assistant Business Managers Charles Alexander Martin Cooper Dick Shanely Sam Allison Jim Funderburg Art Editor —Bob Mason Jack Steinhilher Don Barton Hannah Day Assistant Art Editors Carolyn Thorne Helen Day Rita Murstein Secretary —Ruth Fleeger Treasurers —Jim Robinaugh and Joanne Stein Subscription Manager —Jackie Morrow page forty-six GUESS PWHO- MutfSTEIN --MAF,on (See Identification on pages 94 and 95) page forty-seven Row 1: Jacqueline Morrow, Sue Ann Munn Roiv 2: Jeanine Halterman, Ruth Fleeger, Jean Ulbrich, Anne Gabel Roiv 3: Delores Millhouse, Jean Minnich, Fritz Schmidt, Jack Steinhilber, Max Winans, Marvin Flardenbrook, Marie Adkins, Marylou Slagle, Margaret Price NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HE Piqua chapter of the National Honor Society, now in its twenty-sixth year, elected twenty members from the class of 1948 to its ranks. To earn membership in the Society, a student must be in the upper third of his class scholastically, must participate in school activities and organizations, show interest in community affairs, and be approved in character. Fifteen per cent of any graduating class may belong to the organization; five per cent may be elected in the junior year and the remaining ten per cent in the senior year. Students elected in their junior year were Paul Engelmann, Ruth Fleeger, Jeanine Halterman, Jean Minnich, Sue Ann Munn, and Max Winans. Those elected last fall were Marie Adkins, Hannah Day, Anne Gabel, Marvin Hardenbrook, Doris Holfinger, Dee Mill- house, Jackie Morrow, Delores Murphy, Margaret Price, Fritz Schmidt, Dick Shanely, Marylou Slagle, Jack Steinhilber, and Jean Ulbrich. On May 14, the Honor Society in conjunction with the Quill and Scroll held a banquet at the Schoolhouse Restaurant in Lockington. The senior members formally initiated five juniors to membership at this meeting. These members were Pat Danford, Phillip Fess, Sally Hicks, Dick Myers, and Lucinda Summers. —Jean Ulbrich QUILL AND SCROLL T HIS international honorary society for high school juniors and seniors who are out¬ standing in the field of journalism has had a chapter in Piqua High School since 1929. Starting at the bottom of the “Stairway to the Stars’’ to become a member, one works hard to reach the upper third of his class in scholastic standing and toils over stories or art for Smoke Signals and the Piquonian. After doing outstanding work on these school publi¬ cations, one finally reaches the top of the stairway, where one is inducted and officers are elected. Those serving in offices this year were Dave Miller, president; Dick Thompson, vice president; Jeanine Halterman, secretary; and Raymond Spielman, treasurer. Senior members of this honorary society were: Marie Adkins, Hannah Day, Helen Day, Ruth Fleeger, Jeanine Halterman, Joan Kahn, Bob Mason, Delores Mill- house, Jean Minnich, Jackie Morrow, Sue Ann Munn, Rita Murstein, Margaret Price, Jean Ulbrich, Paul Engelmann, Harold Hiser, Dave Miller, Louis Schmidt, Barbara Snow, Jack Steinhilber, and Dick Thompson. Junior members, who will carry on next year are: Sally Hicks, Ann Jessup, Janet McClannon, and Lucinda Summers. —Jack Steinhilber Rage forty-eight Roiv Roiv Roto Roiv Row Rita Murstein, Ruth Fleeger Ann Jessup, Joan Kahn, Helen Day Dave Miller, Jean Ulbrich, Hannah Sue Ann Munn Paul Engelmann, Jeanine Halterman Marie Adkins, Janet McClannan Day, SKY-WRITERS A TTENTION of all the Miami Valley schools was recently focused on Piqua Central as honors were won by several Writing Stars in two journalism contests. Four Piqua stars shone brightly in the M. V. L. journalism clinic at Xenia. These were: John and Bill Inglis, feature writing; Bob Mason, news writing; Dick Myers, sports and Bobbie Snow, editorial. In the Dayton Daily News contest Sarah Lu King, news writing; Janet McClannon and Pat Danford, for their column Arrowheads. Congratulations and may your stars shine as bright in the future. —Bob Mason and Jean Minnich Row I: Bill Inglis, Bob Mason, John Inglis Row’ 2: Sarah Lu King, Janet McClannan, Bobby Snow, Pat Danford age forty-nine V$ Row 1: Dick Meyers, Pat Wasson, Mary Shaner, Nancy Kraus, Alice DuBois, Norma Neth, Dick Shanely Rote 2: Barbara Richards, Barbara Bodenmiller, Phyllis Engelmann, Marilyn Sears, Connie Elfner, Gretchen Bemus, Marion Sansam Row 3: Bill Johnson, Joy Traver, Irene Berberich, Gladys Apple, Joan Francis, Alice Hays, Mitzi Kastner, Janice Kramer Row 4: Tom Brackman, Joyce Keller, Nancy Collins, Alice Lilley, Joan Franks, Luella Huffman, Nancy Day Row 5: John Inglis, Bill Inglis, John Kaiser, Lee Kiser, Nance Smith LATIN GREX T HE Latin Grex with Miss Paula Gehm as advisor spent this year trying to show the relationship of Latin with everyday life. A high light of the year was the Club’s trip to the Dayton Art Institute, where the members viewed displays of Roman architecture, jewelry, home furnish¬ ings, statues, and miniature Roman homes. The barbarian’s seizure of Rome proved to offer an excellent opportunity for a comic skit by Latin club members at one meeting. From the ranks of Cicero and Caesar the following leaders were selected by the modern Romans: Tribune (President) - Dick Shanely Scriba (Secretary) - Dick Myers Consul (Vice-Pres.) - Nancy Collins Tuaestor (Treasurer) - John Kaiser —Bill Johnson FRENCH CLUB (Write-up and identification on page 51) page fifty • ■ ' ' W T ■- -r ' -. ' -r Row 1: Marie Adkins, Kathleen Greene, Mary Gilbert, Verna Hefflinger, Pat Danford, Angie Rossi, Ann Jessup, Barbara Richards, Pat Tabler, Thelma Elliott, Judy Brown, Margaret Price, Sue Ann Munn, Jeanine Halterman. Roti’ 2: Joyce Thomas, Martha Byrd, Joy Traver, Janet McClannan, Delores Murphy, Shirley Ketzel, Mary Lou Slagle, Beverly Shields, Wilbur Sussman, Vincent Caserta, Marolyn Smith, Ruth DuBois, Jean Ulbrich, Anne Gabel, Joan McClure Rote 3: Alberta Gump, Verna Eldredge, Sally Hicks, Mildred Fitzpatrick, Cinda Summers, Bill Inglis, Philip Fess, Jack Steinhilber, Fritz Schmidt, John Inglis, Neil Mong, Mr. Robert Richardson, Sally Heitzman SPANISH CLUB “Tn UENOS dias, senores y senoritas!” | I Did you ever wonder what strange things were taking place in “la clase” of Senor Roberto Richardson during the past school year? Of course:—the 40 members of the Spanish Club were holding their meetings. These meetings, which were held every other week, were presided over by La Presidente, Cinda Summers, and the interesting programs were arranged by Sally Heitzman, La Vice-Presidente. Talks on Spanish customs, movies on Spain and the Spanish language, and folk dancing made up the programs. Of special interest at Christmas were the carols sung in Spanish. Other officers of the club were Joan McClure, La Secretaria y La Tesorera and Robert S. Richardson. Perhaps this thumb-nail sketch of the varied activities of the Spanish Club will induce many future Spanish students to join this club next semester. So “hasta luego, mis amigos —Ann Jessup FRENCH CLUB L E CIRCLE Lrancais completed an active year by giving a picnic at the roadside park on Monday, May 24th. Officers leading les eleves (the students) through the meetings of the year were: President ------- Mary Lou Slagle Vice President - - - - - - Dick Myers Secretary -------- Ruth Allen Treasurer ------ Regina Rutherford Program Chairman ----- Henrietta Collins Faculty Chairman - Mr. Richard Creamer, Miss Ruth Heitzman A Lrench Christmas play was presented for the second year students by the first year students. Games, which aid in teaching the Lrench language, were played and Valentines with Lrench poems written by the club members were made. Often the club members would translate letters for others not understanding the language. Comprenz-vous? The favorite pastime of the club was the singing of Lrench songs. Au-revoir! — Rita Murstein (See illustration on bottom page 50) 1: Regina Rutherford, Henrietta Collins, Mary Lou Slagle 2: Beth Downey, Phyllis Erhardt, Jackie Morrow, Janis Downey, Sarah Lu King, Mr. Richard Creamer, advisor Rote 3: Rita Murstein, John Michael, Dick Myers, Hannah Day, Ruth Allen, Bill Helslev Roic Row page fifty-one Ron’ 1: Beverly Shields, Pat Danford, Marie Adkins, Ruth Fleeger, Pat Ostendorf, Joan Kahn Roiv 2: Doris Sullenberger, Phyllis Erhardt, Henrietta Collins, Miss Velma Stephenson, Jean Minnich, Mitzi Kastner, Martha Hansbrough LIBRARIANS S TUDENT librarians, under the direction of Miss Velma Stephenson, have been serving the school for four years in helping readers find books and reference materials. At the beginning of each semester prospective librarians volunteer their services for library duty and then elect a president and a secretary from among the group. The elected officers make assignments to different periods and rotate the schedule every six weeks. This year Ruth Fleeger served as president and Marie Adkins as Secretary. The library was decorated in the Yuletide spirit at Christmas time with pine branches and mistletoe on the walls and Christmas books, magazines, posters, and a small tree to complete the display. Other book displays arranged during the year including “Book Week” and new books presented to the library, were a center of interest. Many new magazines and good books added to the library this year attracted both student and faculty readers, with the circulation topping 2,000 as compared with 250-300 in previous years Ruth Fleeger SMOKE SIGNALS STAFF (Write-up and identification on bottom page 53) page fifty-two Rmv 1: Duane Butts, Don Barton, Jack Brown, Bill Earley, Bill Baker, Roderick Cass, Arthur Fuller, Stanley Kindell, Oran Cleland, David Bass, Adrian Gary, Jack Agenbroad, Everett Wion, Fred Dawson Ron’ 2: Joyce Morrow, JoAnn Kerns, Delores Millhouse, Dorothy Grissom, Mary Gilbert, Donna Cowhick, Lillian Willis, Marjorie Sherwood, Bobby Snow, Anna Weingart, Joan Kahn, Betty Critzer, Eleanor Cassidy, Doris Sullenberger, Phyllis Erhardt, Katherine Berry, Janis Downey, Joan Beckstedt, Marv Berrv, Norma Clawson Marilyn Vogler, Jean Minnich Rotv 3: Mr. Earl Slaughter SKY- RIDERS Y ES, there’s been something new added at Central. The Driving classes were started in September 1947, under the supervision of Mr. Slaughter. These students learned the rules of driving and were taught how to observe them. Three periods a week the entire class met together and discussed topics from the textbook Sportsmanlike Driving ’. Two periods a week were devoted to actual driving with four students going out at a time. During these lessons each student was given an opportunity to drive under many different weather conditions and was taught how to park and maneuver the car properly. Passing the course does not automatically give the student an operators license but a card with the grade average is given at the end of the semester which may aid in obtaining one. —Joanne Stein SMOKE SIGNALS STAFF W RITING, editing, composing, and acting as critics, are a few of the many responsi¬ bilities of the Smoke Signals Staff. The students who, at the beginning of their junior year, want to write for Smoke Signals were asked to register thus. Under the guiding hand of Miss Velma Stephenson these students learn to do their job well, as witnessed by the many journalism contest winners. We, in the Galaxy of Stars, are mighty proud of Miss Stephenson and the work she and her students have done for the school page. Bob Mason and Jean Minnich Rou’ 1: Ron 1 2: Roiv 3: Ron 4- (See illustration on bottom page 52) Jacqueline Morrow, Joan Kahn, Sarah Lu King, Pat England, Alberta Francis, Roxanna Avy Beverly Shields, Angie Rossi, Pat Danford, Ruth Fleeger, Juanita Dill, Mitzi Kastner, Maxine Polasky Janice Hudson, Mildred Fitzpatrick, Marolyn Smith, Wanda Bolton, Carolyn Buc- holtz, Janet McClannan, Lucinda Summers Dick Myers, Lynn DeWeese, Don Barton Nancy Dolph, page fifty-three F. A. F. Rotv 1: Mr. Chester George, Donald Millhouse, Jerry Meckstroth, Stanley Thomas, Bob Kiesewetter, Ned Hall, Jim Werts, Carl Favorite Row 2: Gaynor Millhouse, Eugene Wagner, Norman Cromes, Ernest Saunders, Paul DeWeese, Tom Hildebrand, Richard Steinman, James Collins Row 3: Bryon Schaurer, Dan Cook, John Yenney, Ed Kiesewetter, Ed Benning, Neil Reeder, Walter Felver Roiv 4: Jim Williamson, John Davis, Don Duer, Donald Copeland, Dick Pence, Bob Godfrey STEER CLUB Rotv 1: Stanley Thomas, Jerry Meckstroth, Gaynor Millhouse, Eugene Wagner Tom Hildebrand, Richard Steinman, James Collins, Ned Hall Row 2: Dan Cook, Don Duer, Bryon Schaurer, Ed Kiesewetter, Richard Pence, Donald Copeland, Neil Reeder page fifty-four SWINE CLUB Row 1: Stanley Thomas, Bob Keisewetter, Eugene Wagner, Tom Hildebrand, Ned Hall Row 2: Gaynor Millhouse, Paul DeWeese, Edward Keisewetter, James Benning, Neil Reeder Row 3: Jim Williamson, Bob Godfrey, Paul Felver, John Davis k | ' l ' W ■ WhM j HR ■■ ■ 1 jj DAIRY CLUB Rocj 1: Bob Keisewetter, Tom Hildebrand, Dick Pence, Don Duer, Don Mill- house, Carl Favorite Row 2: Gaynor Millhouse, Byron Schaurer, Walter Felver, John Davis, John Yenney, Ernest Saunders page fifty-five Roic 1: Rita Murstein, Leona Smith, Patsy Butts, Carol Taylor, Sue Ann Munn, Helen Day Rote 2: Carolyn Thorne, Mary Lee Brant, Nancy Day, Joyce Thomas, Janet McClannan Rotv 3: Hannah Day, Ross Dunton, Mildren Fitzpatrick ART CLUB A NEW constellation which was added to the galaxy at P. H. S. last fall is the Art Club. This club was organized for the purpose of furthering the in¬ terests of the students in fine art. The guiding star who sponsored this club was the art instructor, Mr. Richard Goldfredrick. The officers of the club were: president, Hannah Day; secretary, Helen Day; and treasurer, Leona Smith. Not all students enrolled in the art classes were members of the Art Club. The art classes did many kinds of work for other organizations in the school. They have made posters and place cards, redecorated the art room, and helped with stage scenery for various occasions. In addition to these activities, a number of these artists known as the Piquonian art staff, have designed and drawn the plates from which the engravings were made for the separation sheets in this an¬ nual. They also helped arrange the special pages and added attractive designs to the remainder of the book. —Hannah Day page fifty-six STARS OF THE GRIDIRON L EAVING a trail of light across the sky, the Playful Stars of the Piqua Central foot¬ ball eleven, soared to an undefeated, untied year to capture the coveted M.V.L. trophy. On September 12, Coach G. P. Wert: and his Piqua Indians met Dayton Roosevelt here and was victor by 31 to 6. The week following, the tribe traveled to the Athletic Field in Dayton to become victorous by 20 to 6 over the Wilbur Wright flyers. The Athletic field again was the scene of battle as Dayton Kaiser played host and lost 26 to 0 in a hard fought game. October 3, banners flying and trumpets blaring, the tribe played host to the Greenville Wave in the first M.V.L. meet of the season coming through with a 14 to 0 edge over the foe. Traveling to Sidney the following week, October 10, Piqua gained a lead after the first quarter of a hard and tough contest and remained ahead to realize their second M.V.L. game, 29 to 12. Piqua’s Roosevelt Field the place, and the Miamisburg Vikings the opponents, and October 17 the date, as Piqua went ahead 17 to 7 in what was probably their hardest game to date to capture a third M.V.L. honor. The following Thursday the Redskins went to the Xenia stadium in hopes of winning their fourth League game, which they did by trampling the Buccaneers 33 to 6. High hopes were held by every Piqua spectator of winning the League trophy as Piqua was now two-thirds of the way through their schedule. So far the Redskins had not lost or tied one of the seven games played. Only three games remained; two were League games. If the home team could win those two the trophy was ours. Approximately six thousand people witnessed the defeat of the Fairmont Dragons at Roosevelt Field, October 31, as the Piquads wrapped up their fifth League win 21 to 6 and a sure chance at the trophy November 14. A wet and muddy Roosevelt Field played havoc, November 7, with the usual Piqua offense and defense as the team and fans held their breath when Lima Central went ahead and stayed there until the fourth quarter. Starting the last quarter the tired, muddy, but determined Indians fought their way back and won 14 to 12 in one of the most thrilling games ever played by a high school team. Still undefeated—still untied—the game of the year was just ahead. November 14 and Troy was the host in the battle for the Miami Valley League championship. Troy, like Piqua, had been undefeated and untied for two consecutive years, but the Indians were intent upon upsetting their apple cart and their hopes of first place in the M.V.L. The first quarter and the Indians went out front and continued to score in every period to tally a 40 to 6 set back for the Trojans. Piqua Indians, 1947 M.V.L. Champs . . . and Champs they are and always will be with the students and fans alike. —Bob Mason and Jean Minnich page fifty nine Rotv 1: Ray Spielman, manager, Bill Early, Bill Inglis, John Inglis, Phillip Paul, Martin Cooper, Buck Gary, Bob Barton, Ronald Easton, Charles Alexander, John Kerrigan, Bob Henne, manager Roiv 2: Asst. Coach McFarland, Fritz Schmidt, Jack Cron, Neil Mong, Rex McClure, Don Baugh, Jim John, Charles Andy, Wayne Hardman, Joe Blayney, Floyd Wenrich, Sam Dougherty, Bob Schulz, Coach Wertz Rote 3: John Kiser, Charles Collins, Charles Norman, Max Winans, Jack Wagner, Duane Butts, Jack Stewart, Don Cline, Marvin Hardenbrook, Dick Pence 1947 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 12 Dayton Roosevelt Here Sept. 20 Dayton Wilbur Wright There Sept. 26 Dayton Kaiser There Oct. 3 ..Greenville _ . Here Oct. 10 Sidney There Oct. 17 Miamisburg ___Here Oct. 23 Xenia --There Oct. 31 Fairmont Here Nov. 7 Lima Central _Here Nov. 14 Troy There Mr. George P. Wertz has been the coach of playful stars during the past years and he has proved his position by being chosen Assistant Coach of the Southern All-Stars. Qe-Fote. page sixty 1947 FOOTBALL SCORES Piqua Dayton Roosevelt .32 Dayton Wilbur Wright 20 Dayton Kaiser _26 Greenville_ 14 Sidney 29 Miamisburg____ 18 Xenia_____ .. 33 Fairmont _27 Lima Central 14 Troy_ 40 A new addition to the Piqua Central faculty this year is Mr. George M. MacFarland who already has won the respect and friendship of the students as a teacher and a good sport. A ? Opponent Row 1: Coach George McFarland, Manager Lee Landis, Elwood Burns, Norbert Schnippel, Oscar Lemmon, Bill Sherer, Craig Upton, Jack Leonard, Roy Tabler, Herbert Howell, Roland Neves, Bob Doppler, Manager Norman Fuhr Row- 2: Bob Cassidy, John Kaiser, Jerry McMaken, Don Ruffner, Dan Dunton, Don Davis, Ross Dunton, Walter Felver, I aul Kasler, Don Duer, Raymond Price, Bill Grissom, Manager James Kruse t age sixty one � page sixty-tu o (1 iTOI iA - J- rr 1 1947 I 1 m BEAMING STARS Top Left—Cheer Leaders Row 1: Mattie Hughes, Pat Ostendorf Rou’ 2: Jeri Kearns, Nancy Collins, Dee Millhouse, Fay Montgomery Top Right—Drum Major, Jack Steinhilber Bottom—Drum Majorettes, Bobbie Snow, Gloria Johnson, Lela Landis (See write-up on pages 83, 85 to 87, and 97) l age sixty-three SHOOTING STARS VARSITY Row 1: Jack Stewart, Don Cline, Paul Staley, Charles Andy, Dick Myers, Paul Long Row ' 2: Jim Supinger, manager, Tom Berger, Max Winans, Charles Norman, Jack Wagner, Dick Armbrust, manager Row 3: Coach, George McFarland RESERVES Row 1: Norbert Schnippel, Cloyd Taylor, Neil Mong, Bill Scherer, Jack Leonard Row 2: Don Duer, Norman Hollis, Bernard Newman, Jim John, Harold Lyons, Coach G. P. Wertz page sixty-four SHOOTING STARS r NDER the direction of their new coach, Mr. George MacFarland, the “Shooting Stars” had a very good season, winning thirteen games and losing six. They took second place in the Miami Valley League, losing only to Fairmont and Miamisburg. The team was composed of a large number of seniors. The following lettermen Max Winans, Jack Wagner, Pete Norman, Bob Schulz, Tom Berger, Paul Staley, Charles Andy, and manager Dick Armbrust were graduated June 3. The team missed the ability of Pet Norman and Bob Schulz as they were graduated at mid-term. These boys have played together since their sophomore year. A good many underclassmen also saw action and received considerable experience. After losing the first two games by close scores , the team caught on to the new style of play and won nine straight games including two M.V.L. teams, Greenville and Sidney. A scrappy Miamisburg team stopped Piqua for their first M.V.L. loss. Thev re- bounded to beat Xenia only to fall to the powerful Fairmont Dragons, the M.V.L. champs. Hamilton Catholic, runner up in the state finals, ran up the highest score against Piqua, 54—34. Piqua beat their traditional rivals, Troy, and added a few points for Piqua Call- Troy News trophy. They defeated St. Marys in the last game before the tournament and also Stivers in the first games of the tournament. They were eliminated bv Fairmont during the second round. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - - 1947- 1948 Date Opponent Where Piqua Opponents Dec. 5—Dayton Roosevelt _There . .23 26 6—Wilbur Wright Here .32 42 12—Celina Here 47 .27 13—West Milton There 36 ... 34 19—Bellefontaine _ _Here ..... 38 _34 20—Chaminade _Here 50 _35 26—Parker-Co-op Here .-. 58 40 Jan. 2—Urbana . There .... 55 _27 3—Bradford .53 _22 9—Greenville.... There 43 _32 16—Sidney .. Here 45 41 23—Miamisburg There ...32 50 30—Xenia Here 44 33 Feb. 6—Fairmont There ..... 30 43 7—Hamilton Catholic _ Here 34 ...54 13—Troy__ .39 _35 24—St. Marys 30 _25 Stivers —26 Fairmont—36 TOURNAMENT Piqua—28 Piqua—33 —Max Winans :r page sixty-five COMETS Row 1: Norman Fuhr, Ralph Gunter, Tony Tafel, Kenny Thorpe, Norbert Schnipple, Neil Mong, Don Mathews, David Thomas, Charles Morrow Ron’ 2: Jack Thomas, Jerry Lanich, Bill Brubaker, Henry Mathews, Tom Brackmann, Bob Ritter, Paul Englemann, Ed Fitzpatrick, Arthur Thomas, Dick Schnipple Rotv 3: Boh Miller, Paul Meyers, Jack Brown, Jim Williamson, Bob Barton, John Yenney, Raymond Price, Charles Andy, Fred Thomas, Charles Godsey, Carl Williams, Allen Godsey, Coach G. P. Wertz Row 4: Sam Daugherty, Don Barton, Norman Hollis, Don Davis, John Sullenberger, Max Winans, Jack Wagner, Duane Butts, Don Cline, Bill Ross, Jim Johns. till. n a . |1 f r ' tgwl WMh .? ' ’ : X O I ■ lA y, , 4 fi : S ‘- 1, . • IV ' • ' If e ’ i HH. T w ' |v. ■« 14M . 1- — .. !■ ' pL r ' • • 1 I ft ■ STARS OF THE DIAMOND Row 1: Harold Davis. Don Duer, Jim Supinger, Jack Leonard, Bob Birman, Joe Blayney, Ronald Morrissette, Ronald Easton Row 2: Bill Baker, Albert Hackney, Dick Armbrust, Norman Hollis, Jack Stewart, Coach George McFarland, Jack Cron, Rex McClure, Max Winans, Craig Upton, Bob Stock page sixty-six STARS OF THE DIAMOND T HE Piqua High School baseball team finished the season with an average record. The team then entered the State Tournament. After winning the first game from Franklin, they were eliminated in the second game by Dayton Fairview. The loss of three seniors through graduation will definitely weaken the team, but sopho- mores and juniors filling in for graduating seniors, along with the present varsity members, will cause the coming season to have a bright outlook. Those playing their final season were: Max Winans, Dick Armbrust, and Ronald Easton. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Place Opponent Place Opponent Piqua 14 here .Newton_ 11 Piqua 6 _there St. Paris_ 12 Piqua 10 here Piqua Cath. .... 8 Piqua 5 there Anna_ 10 Piqua .... 7 ... here Miamisburg .... 6 Piqua 3 here Troy 10 Piqua.... 10 here .Anna ...... .... 5 Piqua 3 there Versailles .... 4 Piqua 27 there Greenville _ .... 4 Piqua 3 there Franklin ..... 3 TOURNAMENT Piqua— ... ...14 Franklin ...... 7 Piqua .. ...... 1 Fairview ..... 6 — Jim Funderburg COMETS P IQUA S track team participated in eight meets this spring of which they won only two and placed fourth in the M.V.L. The track squad was composed mostly of young, inexperienced boys who had no previ¬ ous training until Coach Wertz took them at the start of the season. Only three lettermen—Jack Brown, Jack Wagner and Bernard Newman returned from last year’s squad while one letterman, Paul Meyer came from Sidney. The outstanding feature of this year’s Miami Valley League meet was Kenny Thorpe’s broad jump of 20 feet, 7 inches, which set a new league record. In the race for the League title Troy took top honors for the second year in a row. Piqua was fourth coming in behind Troy, Fairmont, and Miamisburg. The scores for the season are as follows: April 7—Piqua 49, Greenville 69 April 15—Piqua 44, Troy 74 April 20—Piqua 48 1 3, Bellefontaine 69 2 3 April 23—Piqua 30, Troy 86, Sidney 32 April 26—Piqua 67 2 3, Covington 50 1 3 April 27—Piqua 45 1 6,Urbana 54 5 6 April 30—Piqua 64 1 2, Sidney 53 1 2 May 6—Piqua 51, 111 Xenia 67 May 11—M. V. L. Piqua fourth place —Martin Cooper L STARS OF THE GREEN ED by senior lettermen, Flavil Pollock and Chuck Alexander, the golf team had a successful season. Sophomore letterman Bill Scherer held down number three spot while Tom Rada- baugh and Jerry McMaken occupied positions four and five respectively. Their record: Springfield .. Troy.. 4 Troy....3 Sidney...8 1 2 Piqua.11 1 2 . Piqua ..8 1 2.Piqua.8 1 2 _Piqua 4 Sidney _ 1 2 .Piqua 11 1 2 M.V.L.—Fairmont first, Piqua Second Springfield.. 4 1 2.Piqua _ 7 1 2 District—Piqua is rated a good chance to win high honor at the district meet. —Chuck Alexander STARS OF THE COURT R AIN and more rain kept the rays of the stars of the court from shining brightly this year. They had four wins to their credit but their record was scarred by five losses. Darrell Lowell, coach, brought two members of the squad to the semi-finals of the Miami Valley League tournament: John Duncan and Dick Myers. Only two seniors leave the stars this year, Jean Ulbrich and John Duncan, which means that the stars have a good prospect of shining brightly next year. (continued on page 103) page sixty-seven STARS OF THE GREEN Roiv 1: Bruce Symons, Charles Alexander, Bill Scherer, Jim Supinger Rote 2: Bensen Jackson, Jerry McMaken, Mr. Donald Lowell, Flavil Pollock, Tom Radabaugh STARS OF THE COURT John Duncan, Dick Myers, John Monroe, Mr. Darrell Lowell, Philip Fess Bill Johnson, Jack Steinhilber Rage sixty-eight JW If Sarah Lu King, Pat Ostendorf, Martha Robinson, Delores Millhouse, Evelyn Rhoades, Juanita Dill, Patty Jane McOwen Rote 2: Beth Downey, Patty Bass, Margaret Price, Barbara Snow, Jane Fanning, Pat Frantom, Charlotte Berryhill Rote 3; Thelma Elliott, Jacqueline Morrow, Sue Ann Munn, Joan Ferree, Jean Fanning, Nancy McCulloch Ron- 4: Marilyn Vogler, Jean Minnich, Regina Hildebrand, Joyce Thomas, Sally Heitzman, Jeanine Halterman, Jean Ulbrich Ron- 5: Doris Holfinger, Carolyn Thorne, Janet McClannon, Verna Eldridge, Lucinda Summers, Joan McClure Ron- 6: Joyce Taborn, Miss Hulda Heller, Gloria Johnston, Phyllis Erhardt 300 CLUB O NE hundred and eighty different girls participated in the basketball, volley¬ ball, alley soccer, bowling, and badminton tournaments, which were held in homeroom periods and after school, and more gained points in various other ways to work toward the qualifications of the 300 Club. After a girl receives 300 points she is awarded a shield and made eligible for membership in the club. From here all additional points go toward a letter which she receives after attaining 500 points. This year 40 girls earned shields and 25 got letters. Two of the activities of the club this year was sponsoring and attending Play Days. The club, under the direction of its faculty advisor, Miss Hulda Heller, went to one out of town Play Day and themselves gave one at Bennett Jr. High. Another activity was the annual Girls’ Gymboree, the success of which largely depends on the guiding hand of the girls in the 300 Club. 150 girls participated in the gymboree this year. The money taken in from the Gymboree and the other project, the sale of 1,000 pencils with the basketball schedule printed on them, is used to buy new gym equipment and also to buy the awards which the girls receive. The Club this year chose for its officers: President - - - - Dee Millhouse Vice President - Evelyn Rhoades Secretary-Treasurer - - - Martha Robinson —Janet M cClannan page sixty-nine CLASS LEADERS IN GYM FIRST SEMESTER TOP LEFT: Row 1: Marie Jensen, Doris Holfmger, Cinda Summers, Verna Hefflinger, Melodie Wright, Nancy Collins, Jeri Kearns, Nancy Pearce, Margene Kerns, Hannah Collins, Mattie Hughes, Lela Landis CLASS LEADERS IN GYM SECOND SEMESTER TOP RIGHT: Roiv 1: Joyce Millhouse, Lela Landis Row 2: JoAnn Emmons, May Montgomery, Evelyn Rhoades, Shirley Thomas Ron 1 3: Juanita Dill, Peggy Bolton Row 4: Marilyn Harrell, Jeri Kearns NAUGHTY NINE-VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS BOTTOM LEFT: Rote I: Gertrude Kolman, Gloria Johnston, Joyce Thomas, Doris Holfinger, JoAnn Kerns, Mary Ann Penny, Bobby Snow, Pat Ostendorf FIGHTING VOLLEYS - VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS BOTTOM RIGHT: Roiv 1: Hannah Collins, Nancy Dolph, Gertrude Kolman, Alberta Francis, Joyce Millhouse Row 2: Roxanna Avy, Mary Gilbert, Marolyn Smith, Carol Bucholtz, Phyllis Bowman, Marilyn Dankworth, Marilyn Booher page sei’enty GIRLS’ CLASS LEADERS E ACH girls gym class, at the beginning of the semester, elects, by majority vote, two girls to assist Miss Hulda Heller, physical education teacher, in check¬ ing attendance and conducting class. These girls also referee basketball, volleyball, and soccer games in class and see that all balls and equipment are put away before leaving the gymnasium. STARS OF THE TARGET F OR about one and one-half hours after school each Tuesday and Thursday evening, these girls practiced archery on the courts west of the school build- i n 8 The girls were divided into beginners and advanced groups, both being gold diggers; but only a few were successful in finding gold during each game. Two marksmen, Janice Hudson and Thelma Elliott, usually led in the gold rush. STARS OF THE TEN-PINS B EGINNERS and advanced bowlers held their league games after school on Tuesday and Wednesday at both bowling alleys. Pat Stiles and Joan Emmons led in the advanced group and Verna Eldridge and Ruby Crotinger were high scorers in the beginning class. VOLLEY OF STARS N AUGHTY NINE Champs of the ’47 Blue league have been active as a team since their freshmen year. Their captain for ’47 was Joyce Pence. This team really earned the title because the Wonder Women, another four-year old team, were certainly tough competitors for them. A new team com¬ ing into the limelight and gaining the championship title for the Red league, was the Fighting Volleys. These girls, mostly sophomores, certainly chose a fitting name for their team and also an excellent captain, Pat Snyder. — Margaret Price page seventy-one STARS OF THE TARGET Row 1: Clara Carroll, Gladys Crotinger, Lillie Van Kirk, Virginia Shuttleworth, Janice Hudson, Shirley Clemens, Evangeline Snyder, Nancy Kruse Row 2: Jeri Kearns, Ruby Crotinger, Joan Franks, Gertrude Kolman, Pat Danford TfImno knights STARS OF THE TEN-PINS Roic 1: Lela Landis, Gladys Apple, Martha Hansbrough, Marilyn Sears, Donna Cowhick, Barbara Richards, Judy Brown, Melodie Wright, Ruby Crotinger, Pat Stiles, Sally Hicks Row 2: Jeri Kearns, Connie Elfner, Joan Franks, Angie Rossi, Roxanna Avy, Mary Gilbert, Eileen Booher, Marybelle Miller, Alberta Gump Ron’ 3: Fay Montgomery, Marilyn Harrell, Delores Adams, Beatrice Sullen- barger, Joan Higgins, Rosalie Gustin, JoAnn Emmons, Verna Eldredge, Mildred Fitzpatrick, Cinda Summers Ron ' 4■ Miss Hulda Heller page seventy-two Roii ' 1 : Roiv 2: Roiv 3: Ron ' 4: Roiv 5: Roil’ 6: Roiv 7: Roiv 8: Gloria Graham, Connie Elfner, Esther Huffman, Pat Danford, Janice Hudson, Delores Murphy, Sara Lu King, Phillis Engelmann, Mr. Leslie Brooke Evelyn Rhoades, Delores Adams, Angie Rossi, Martha Hansbrough, Alice DuBois, Shirley Ketzel, Ruth Allen, Maxine Polasky Jean Minnich, Nancy McCulloch, Janice Lyons, Virginia Benning, Mary Lou Slagle, Nancy Collins, Barbara Snow, Marilyn Harrell Joyce Tahorn, Joan Franks, Gertrude Kolman, Maxine Baker, Sue Ann Munn, Jeanine Halterman, Doris Holfinger Jo Ann Billger, Verna Eldredge, Cinda Summers, Sally Hicks, Anne Gabel, Ruth DuBois, Sally Heitzman Jack Hansbrough, Herb Baker, Paul Engelmann, Charles Smith, Bill Bowes, Vincent Caserta, Charles Hetzler Lowell Everingham, Dick Orndorf, Dick Armbrust, Bill Johnson, Harold Davis, Bill Helslev Sherman Jones, Jerry Fisher, Jacque Cook, Jack Steinhilber, Gene Porter, Roderich Cass, Hubert Howell STARS OF SONG D IRECTOR Leslie Brooke joined the Piqua High School faculty this past year to direct the P. H. S. choir according to the high standards already set by his predecessors. This was not an easy job to undertake but the members of the choir set out to reach their goal and with Mr. Brooke they achieved their expectations with a great deal of success. The choir started the year by electing officers who were: Gene Porter, presi¬ dent; Ruth Allen, vice president; Evelyn Rhoades, secretary; and Lucinda Sum¬ mers, treasurer. Soon after this was done the group was well organized and began its year of programs which included the Christmas program, Easter program, the Variety Show, and the participation in assembly program throughout the year. —Gene Porter page seventy-three STARS OF MELODY — Row 1: Roiv 2: Rote 3: Row 4- Roiv 5: Row 6: Row 7: Row 8: Ed Kiescwcner, Dave Miller, John Holloway, Joan Higgins, Jack Steinhilber, Marilyn Harrell, Bill Ritter, Bill Johnson, Lewis Kiesewetter Wilson LeVan, Marilyn De Nise, Joan Kiesewetter, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Barbara Snow, Gloria Johnston, Lela Landis, Delores Gorman, Lois Trimpe, Barbara Bodenmiller Phyllis Engelmann Jimmy Jeffries, Bob Lotz, Gaynor Millhouse, Gene Cost, Reynold Freeman, Lowell Lveringham, Mary Ann Penny, Charles Johnson, Jimmy Lewis Bob Kiesewetter, Jack Hansbrough, Charles Bunyea, Gene Porter, John Duncan, Jerry McColloch, Jack Agenbroad, Vincent Caserta, Shirley Swartz. Marian Fessler, Jack Gilmore, Ralph Johnson, Bill Edwards, Tom Hildebrand, Bob Day, Ralph Gunter, Paul DeWeese, Bob Purdom ’ Jimmy Edge, Betty Hahn, Donald Baker, Bob Fosnight, Fred Bennett, Hugh Henning, Harold Davis, Carter, Kuby dassburn, Joyce Englemann Roger Dick Shuttleworth, Edsell Shepherd, John Denman, Philip Fess, Bill Zimmerlin Bill McVety, Dee Sando , Paul Englemann, Nancy Day, Doris Ann Holfinger, John Shinn, Regina Hildebrand Driver, Gene Bonderant, Charles Smith, Tom Jamieson, Bob Washing, Charles Rage seventy-four Director Wilson LeVan, Bill Ritter T HIS school year marks a great advance in the history of the Piqua Central High School Band, acting under the very capable direction of Mr. Wilson D. LeVan. One of the outstanding advantages which the band enjoyed, was a week spent at Camp Wakonda. During this time the band took part in a vigorous program of marching, sectional practices, and also a well planned recreational program of swim¬ ming, games, stunt nights, and many other interesting pastimes. New uniforms, even though parts of them arrived late, provided the hand with its greatest need. Along with the new uniforms came new transparent raincoats and cap covers to keep the band marching rain or shine. The band was called upon to take part in parades on Armistic Day, May Day, and Decoration Day. A complete new drum section including hell lyres helped the band’s appearance- Among other newly acquired instruments were a string bass and a bass horn. For the first time the band traveled to all the football games with the largest num¬ ber in its history. The entire personnel consisted of seventy-five people, which in¬ cluded the majorettes, the major, and the newly acquired Indians. Some of the outstanding shows of the “47” football season were: the balloon show at Troy, the two black out shows with fluorescent lighting, the skeleton dance for Halloween, and the majorettes’ twirling team. This year’s band enjoyed the use of a new temporary band room. This room helped eliminate much of the confusion and awkwardness at rehearsals, which could not be prevented when they were held on the auditorium stage. Selected groups from the band played for most of the home basketball games at the field house. This added very worthwhile entertainment for all basketball fans. In gratitude to the band for taking part in various parades and ceremonies, the American Legion presented a New Year’s party for all band members and their friends. This year’s concert band consisted of about fifty-five picked players. The concert band played for two assemblies and presented an unusually fine annual winter concert. The German Band and the Dance Band were made up of members from the senior band. The German Band played for several service clubs, while the Dance Band was organized for the variety show, “Springtime”. —Paul Engelmann Rou ' 1 : Roti’ 2: Esther Huffman, Marilyn Sears, Gloria Graham, Janice Hudson, Delores Murphy, Sarah Lu King, Gladys Apple, Phyllis Engelmann, Mr. Leslie Brooke Gretchen Bemus, Marion Samson, Angie Rossi, Pat Danford, Martha Hansbrough, Shirley Ketzel, Ruth Allen, Joan Kahn Rote 3: Rote 4: Nancy McCulloch, Sophe Mengos, Alice DuBois, Nancy Collins, Barbara Snow, Marilyn Harrell, Nancy Kraus, Connie Elfner, Rita Murstein Evelyn Rhoades, Delores Adams, Joan Franks, Janice Lyons, Virginia Benning, Marylou Slagle, Pat Wasson, Barbara Kloeker, Keitha Graham Rote 5: Jo Ann Billger, Joyce Taborn, Gertrude Kolman, Jean Minnich, Maxine Baker, Melodie Wright, Patsy Butts Ginger Eby Rote 6: Kay Bailey, Mildred Fitzpatrick, Verna Eldridge, Cinda Summers, Sally Hicks, Maxine Polasky, Sue Ann Munn, Barbara Neitermeyer Rote 7: Nance Smith, Betty Linder, Virginia Kiser, Anne Gabel, Ruth DuBois, Sally Heitzman, Jeanine Halterman, Dons Holhnger CHORAL STARS T HE Girls Choir under the direction of Mr. Leslie Brooke, and consisting of sixty-five members, met for rehearsal each Tuesday morning during activities period. The group performed for several school and community events including the Vocal Con¬ cert, singing such selections as “I Am Joy”, “Valse Bluette”, “Deep River” and “ToDawn.” Six seniors and a junior, former members of last years’ Girls’ Ensemble and Triple Trio soared to popularity this year as the “Skylarks”. This talented group of girls have become well known at high school and throughout the community for their originality and pleasing style of presentation. The girls enjoy singing together and all are music lovers. Perhaps that is one reason why they received superior ratings at the Springfield vocal auditions and at the state contest at Columbus this spring. During the last year, the Skylarks’ performed for the Piqua and Covington Kiwanis Clubs, The Lion s Club, The Rotary Club, The Eastern Star, The Piquonian subscription campaign, The Athena Club of Covington, The Sr. Eriendship-Hi-Y Banquet, The Miami Club s New Year s Eve party, The Easter assembly at school, services of various Piqua Churches, The annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A. and for a number of broadcasts over stations W.P.T.W. and W.R.F.D. Twenty girls made up the Girls’ Ensemble” this year. Their main appearance was at an assembly program for which they sang “The Night Is Young” and “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning . They also sang “Carillon” at the annual Christmas concert given on the public square. —Sue Ann Munn page seventy-six SKYLARKS Delores Murphy, Sue Ann Munn, Sally Heitzman, Ruth DuBois, Jeanine Halterman, Beth Downey STARETTES Row 1: Sarah Lu King, Martha Hansbrough, Angie Rossi, Gloria Graham, Delores Murphy, Beth Downey Row 2: Jeanine Halterman, Jean Minnich, Ruth Allen, Sally Heitzman, Maxine Baker, Gertrude Kolman, Sue Ann Munn utge seventy-seven STARS OF HARMONY Rotv 1: Rotv 2: Phyllis Engelmann, accompanist, Paul Engelmann, Hubert Howell, Jack Hansbrough, Herb Baker, Gene Porter, Dion Huffman, Neil Mong, Bill Helsley, John Randall, Jerry Fisher, Walter Felver, Bill Bowes, Don Duer Vincent Caserta, John Inglis, Bill Inglis, Charles Hetzler, John Duncan, Harold Davis, Tom Elwinger, Dick Armbrust, John Kiser, Jack Steinhilber, Bill Johnson, John Denman, Charles Smith, Lowell Everingham ENSEMBLE OF STARS Rotv 1: Paul Engelmann, Gene Porter, Lowell Everingham, Charles Hetzler Rotv 2: Charles Smith, Jack Steinhilber, Bob Mason, Jacque Cook, Tom Elwinger page seventy-eight “SPRINGTIME” A VARIETY SHOW Directed by Mr. Leslie Brooke, Mr. Robert Richardson, and Mr. Wilson LeVan Assisted by Miss Ella Farley, Miss Hulda Heller, and Mr. George McFarland Accompanists Janice Hudson, Phyllis Engelmann PROGRAM College Daze: Written and directed by Joan Franks, Bill Inglis, and Bob Mason Principals: Sally Heitzman Nancy Collins, Alice DuBois, Connie Elfner, Gloria Graham, Pat Danford, Dion Huffman, Ned Mong, Don Duer, and Dick Armbrust “Who Dunnit” (A mystery) Principals: Charles Bunyea, Duane Butts, Martha Byrd, Bob Mason, Nancy Collins, Raymond Price, Mattie Hughes, Fay Montgomery, Bob Schultz, Verna Hefflinger, George Grunert, Janice Hudson, Harold Davis, and Edith Mason Operetta Scene: John Randall, Beth Downey, Maxine Baker, Sarah Lu King, Jacque Cook Dee Murphy, and Barbara Snow Dry Bones: Don Duer, Charles Hetzler, John Randall, Neil Mong, Dick Armbrust, John Inglis, Bill Inglis, Gene Porter, Jack Steinhilber, Bob Mason, Charles Smith, and Herb Baker 4 Hits and a Miss: Doris Holfinger, Neil Mong, John Randall, John Inglis, and Bill Inglis Variations of the Schotische: Joan Beckstedt, Charlotte Berryhill, Wanda Bolton, Joretta Boor, Eleanor Cassidy, Miriam Coburn, Ruby Crotinger, Juanita Dill, Joyce Fuller, Juanita Howell, Luella Huffman, Pat Huffman, Joan Kiesewetter, Joyce Millhouse, Fay Montgomery, Beulah otevens, Pat Stiles, and Joan Westfall Ten Pins: John Kerrigan, Bill Zimmerlin Bob Kiesewetter, Richard Gray, Bob Cassiday, Bill Ritter, lorn Kindell, and John Randall SINGLE ACTS Mv _P al .Barbara Snow and Nancy Collins Soft Shoe Tap ..joretta Boor Mextcan Hat Dance . Rita Murstein Rhythm Taps . Rat Ostendorf Andrew Sisters . Bob Mason, Charles Smith and Jack Steinhilber Blackouts . .Harold Davis and Herb Baker Selected numbers by the Dance Orchestra: John Duncan, Gene Porter, Jack Hansbrough, Gene Cost, Lovvell Evertngham, Gaynor Millhouse, Bill Ritter, Bob Fosnight, Phyllis Engelmann Nancy Day, John Driver, Roger Carter, Harold Davis, and Jacque Cook Page Girl: Lela Landis Stage Crew: Ralph Hahn, Charles Hammon, Wayne Hardman, and Flavil Pollock Mak x? P: u Ed A th , . Mason ’ Bob Mason, Sophe Mengos, Barbara Baker, Dottie Grissom and Martha Robinson ’ Prompters: Beverly Shields and Joy Traver SPRINGTIME Something new began to s hine across the heavens this year as the stars of Piqua Central combined their varied talents to present a Variety Show entitled “Springtime”. This show was presented on the evenings of April 16 and 17. Was Under the direction of Mr. Leslie Brooke, Mr. Robert Richardson, and Mr. Wilson LeVan a diversified program was set up. Memories of the music, drama, and comedy, offered in this Variety Show will linger a long time in the minds of those who attended. Who can forget “Who Dunnit,” “College Daze,” “That’s My Gal” or “The Andrews Sisters.” We feel that “Springtime” is another celestial light in our magnitude of stars. — Bob Mason page seventy-nine Here Endeth, Here Beginneth A S YOU close this book, so ends one happy phase of our lives. But it is not really ended, for as we journey through life we will always carry with us the memories, experiences, teachings, and joys of our school days. So now here beginneth. As stars have their place in the sky, we are going out to make places for ourselves in this world-fast-moving, modern, and unpredictable. — Jean M innich Co ngratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of ’48 The Val Decker Packing Company PIQUA, - - Est. 1873 - - OHIO page eighty-one BANK SERVICE GEARED TO Yesterday ' s answers won ' t solve today ' s problems, nor those of tomorrow. Banking must not only keep in step with present condi¬ tions but strive to be a step in advance, so as to provide service that will really help average men and women in their daily lives. You will find this alert, pro¬ gressive spirit in this bank. We are looking ahead and we are working to help you to get ahead. CITIZENS National Bank Trust Co. Established 1865 Home of the Christmas Club Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation page eighty-two OM-ee 0 2 o o HOTEL FORT PIQUA COo □ “ fflie 3YCusic (Renter ” A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE FOR ENTERTAINING MUSIC and n APPLIANCES.... OUR SUNDAY DINNERS ARE A FEATURE PIQUA, DELAWARE, GREENVILLE Open Every Day 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. Except Saturday Piqua Phone 902 BEAMING STARS LORIA Johnson, Lela Landis, and Bobby If they weren’t busy at the football field Snow were the three majorettes who paraded with our P. H. S. band last year. could always find them practicing their new ideas in baton twirling in the school auditori- ILotz c5 Advertising 5er p ice Qeneral Electric icnx APPLIANCES Phone 1188 CAMERAS - SUPPLIES 415 y 2 NORTH MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION Moore Tire Service, Inc. 600 North Main Street D. M. WHITMORE, Mgr. AIR CONDITIONING Dealer for PACKARD MOTOR CARS Phone 26 MONROE’S Standard Oil Products Dayton Tires Exide Batteries 417 NORTH MAIN STREET Which of these New Collars does the most tor you? The SETLO —for average faces. Its medium-length points and slight spread make the most of your features! The WYTHE— for long faces. Its medium, well- spread points make your neck shorter, features fuller! The MANLO— orround faces. Its long points make you look taller! R emovable stays keep the collar points in perfect shape. They never curl or wrinkle. And the accompanying Manhattan shirts are tailored for all-round smooth fit. They wash without changing size (fabric residual shrinkage Vo or less). Come in a good choice of white, striped and solid colors. We have a fine variety of these handsome Manhattans. Step in and see them todav. 395 and $450 429 N. MAIN • PIQUA, OHIO page eighty-four Bostonian Shoes • Stetson Hats • B. V. D. • Munsingwear • Hickok • Holeproof • Marlboro Bardon of Hollywood • Brentwood Sportswear • Beau Brummel • Hyde Park • Gates Gloves • Botany EVERYBODY MEETS AT um. Gloria and Bobby were graduated this year, leaving Lela and Marilyn Harrell, newly elected, as the two majorettes for next year. “It was really an honor to lead the P. H. S. students in cheering for the Miami Valley League champions of the ’47-’48 football Plenty of Good Times at the Congratulations to the Class of y 48 at the Y. M. C. A. FOR YOU VAL-U DRESS SHOP Join Now! C. F. PENROD General Contractor Phone 2292 W-2 R. R. 3, Box 280 PIQUA, OHIO page eighty-five ‘Best e Wishes to the Chtss of 1948 THE J. W. BROWN STORE PIQUA’S FAVORITE TRADING PLACE SINCE 1883 season” agree Nancy Collins, Mattie Hughes, the past season. The girls divided their re- Jeri Kerns, Dee Millhouse, Fay Montgomery, sponsibility of cheering for the basketball and Pat Ostendorf, the six cheerleaders for games, with four cheering for the varsity games Congratulations to the Class of 1948 MAY THE COMING YEARS BRING PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS TO YOU GEO. BENKERT CO. “YOUR HOME STORE Since 1889 ♦ BROWN’S SERVICE STATION Sunoco Products 108 E. ASH ST. PHONE 279 A to Z Lubrication THE J. A. SHADE LUMBER COMPANY Since 1889 has offered Quality Lumber and Millwork. See us for remodeling and building. L. F. KOESTER, Mgr. Phone 222 Office Phone: 31 L. F. PENROD’S STELZER REED GARAGE HlSURMIfE GAS - OIL - BATTERIES For EVERY NEED Used Parts and Tires : Body and Fender Work WRECKING SERVICE - Day or Night Phone 20 525-6 Orr-Flesh Bldg. The Biggest Power Wrecker in the County 1201 Fisk St. Telephone 1139 and two for the reserve games. - 48 leaving two vacancies to be filled next Dee and Pat who have been cheerleaders year. for two years were graduated with the class of Practicing twice a week with the help of (concluded on page 97) REGAL Compliments of LUMP - - EGG THE PIQUA STONE PRODUCTS CO. “Best in the Premium Class” Coal - Coke BEfKFRT’S Crushed Stone ULi vIVIjIV 1 J Phone 162 TELEPHONES 43-44 page eighty-seven 1847 1948 Sincere Best Wishes to the Graduating Class GERLACH THE The Florist PIQUA NATIONAL G. F. RUFFNER, Proprietor BANK TRUST Phone 184 COMPANY 1521 Washington Ave. PIQUA, OHIO Starting Our Second Century Member of Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association of Service to this Community Personal Loan Department (Congratulations New Service for your Convenience and Qood Luck to the Deposits Insured $5,000.00 Maximum Class of 1948 for each depositor by The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Wherever you go have your goods moved by Member of the Federal Reserve System PiquaTransfer Storage Co. 524 Young St. - - - - Phone 62 AGENTS FOR 48 STATE SERVICE huge eighty-eight COMPLIMENTS of llmlees Identification of pictures on page 31 1. Two characters! ? ? 2. Two best friends. 3. Charles Atlas himself. 4. They’ve been at it again. 5. Our ideal couple. 6. Shirley and JoAnn. 7. Small frys. 8. Buenos dias? They love this class! 9. Three fair maidens (?) of P. H. S. 10. Joanie. 11. The gruesome twosome! ? 12. Cheesecake! 13. Three hits and a Miss. 14. “Dimples” grins for the birdie. P IQUA ' S Healthy Students use SANDER’S DAIRY PRODUCTS “Miami County s Finest” page eighty-nine Portraits by English Studio a Piqua, Ohio :: Sidney, Ohio page ninety THE LUE RECKER INSURANCE AGENCY extends heartiest congrat¬ ulations and best wishes to the class of ’48. Th ere s a FORD in your future Ford Cars and Trucks Mercury and Lincoln We stand ready to help you with your insurance and real estate needs.... See us before you make a decision.... It will pay you. LUE RECKER RALPH ZIMMERLIN REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 222 WEST ASH STREET Parts - Accessories - Service Hardenbrook Garage PUBLIC SQUARE PIQUA, OHIO Phones: 2505-2506 Identification of pictures on page 31 15. Annie and Maggie. 16. Percy and Pat. 17. Georgie, Georgie puddin’ and’ pie- 18. A rose between two thorns? ? 19 Johnny and Phil. 20. Junior. 21. Joyce. 22 and 23. Marie and Betty give out with smiles. 24. Cold out, girls? 25. Maxine and Betty 26. Marie. According to statistics a dollar IS ONLY WORTH ABOUT THIRTY-FIVE (35) CENTS AT THE PRESENT TIME. Permit us to open an account where it will not only grow with interest, but have a greater purchasing power when you need it. e T hird Savings and Loan- flffmjf 215 NORTH WAYNE STREET - - PIQUA, OHIO page ninety-one Congratulations to the Class of ’48 Congratulations to the Class of ’4 8 Cliff’s PEOPLES CORNER Corner of Wood and Wayne Streets J-( Hey You Girls! Get On The Ball! BOOHER ' S HIGH STREET MARKET Come to Y-Teen Camp We Appreciate Your Patronage REGISTER AT THE Y. W. C. A. Identification of pictures on page 44 1. Watch it students, no mistakes. 2. Einstein’s proteges (?) 3. Always busy! That’s Mr. Berger. 4. What’s cooking? 5. The chief sees all—tells nothing. 6. The great wide way. 7. Anybody running a “dark horse”? 8. A jump ball. 9. Bonjour, monsieur Creamer! Buenas dias, senor Richardson! 10. What-working (?) 11. Don’t be bashful, boys. 12. Never a dull moment. : THE SHERER-BELL COMPANY : CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE and CADILLAC SALES AND SERVICE USED CARS Bought and Sold I I 5 E. Ash St. Phone Main 750 page ninety-two PIQUA COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS PIQUA, OHIO page ninety-three X-L CLEANERS - - LAUNDRY - - Congratulations for service that eXceLs 420 N. Main St. - Phone 303 Class of ’48 Compliments of CROSBY the “DRUG MAN” THOMAS JAMIESON Identification of Pictures on Page 47 1. Jeanine Halterman. 2. Dick Shanley. 3. Jim Funderburg. 4. Ruth Fleeger. 5. Gene Porter. 6. Sue-Ann Munn. 7. Martin Cooper. 8. Joanne Stein. 9. Don Barton. 10. Jackie Morrow. 11. Margaret Price. 12. Jean Minnich. 13. Lucinda Summers. Piqua’s NORTON’S FAMILY SHOE STORE Most Reliable Clothing Store Headquarters for Saddles, Baby Dolls, Lugs THE JOHN D. MILLER STORE 319 NORTH MAIN STREET page ninety-four BORDEN’S LOW PRICE SERVICE ICE CREAM... STATION Beverages U. S. TIRES BATTERIES LUBRICATION “Good People To Do Business With” “If it ' s Borden s, 1000 South Main Street it s got to be good” Phone Piqua 848 Identification of Pictures on Page 47 14. Max Winans. 15. Paul Engelmann. 16. Jean Ulbrich, Jack Steinhilber. 17. Hannab and Helen Day. 18. Rita Murstein. 19. Carolyn Thorne. 20. Janet McClannon. 21. Charles Alexander. 22. Fritz Schmidt. 23. Bob Mason. 24. Ann Jessup. Congratulations to the NEAD’S SERVICE STATION Glass of ' 4 8 Marathon Gas and Oil Tires and Batteries A. J. COTTET 128 South Main Street “Cottet the Watch Man ’ « Phone 1259 page ninety-five Congratulations Over 37 Years of Successful Business .... - to the Qraduation Class of MIAMI 00 GRANITE .... May Success Follow You_ CO. THE COMOLLI BROS. (°RANE JTUDIO Off State Route 66 Piqua, Ohio .COMPLETE CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE Identification of pictures on page 58 1. Watch out for seeds! 2. Modern Robin Hood of P. H. S. 3. Smiles for the birdie. 4. A big smile from Katie. 5. That Monday morning look. 6. Peek-a-boo, I see you. 7. Around the sun dial. 8. Specimens of young manhood—oops!—pardon us girls. 9. Connie and Nancy. 10. Sittin’ Pretty. 11. Hi Maxine. 12. All arms. 13. What’s so interesting boys? 14. Bea-bee. 15. The undivided trio. 16. Maggie, where’s Jiggs? NEW Smith - Corona Portable and Desk Model TYPEWRITERS Also Remington Portables Underwood Portables IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Compliments of . . . c (d he . . . PIQUA GRANITE MARBLE CO. 900-910 South Main Street Largest Designers and Manufacturers of Artistic Memorials In the Middle West • Kruse Sales Service MILLER OFFICE SUPPLY CO. EUGENE MILLER, Owner AL STEINHILBER, Business Sales “On the Main Square” Next to Rapp’s Men’s Store Stu debaker Cars Trucks 401 South Main Street Phone 1766 page ninety-six ALWAYS ASK FOR The T3 T) T7 A fX ' Vith the Old-Fashioned JD Jtv ID lx. D All-Grain Flavor THE COTTAGE BAKING COMPANY PI QUA, OHIO their adviser Miss Ella Farley, the girls pre- experienced an eventful year as he headed the sented several new cheers and showed orgin- marching band. His stature and use of the ality and spirit in pep meetings held every baton added greatly to the appearance of Friday in the auditorium. the band. Jack Steinhilber, the drum major, also —Dee M illhouse THE PIQUA ICE CO. Dealers in 1 C E High Grade Coal and Coke Office . . . 733 N. Wayne St. Coal Yard, First St. Phone 1160 Phone 1101 mge ninety-seven CAP WHITNEY SPORTING GOODS School Sweaters Fishing Tackle AS MANY STRIPES AS YOU WISH Guns and Ammunition Wool Shirts and Jackets ANY EMBLEM OR NUMERAL Athletic Sox ¥ SUPPLIES FOR ALL SPORTS KAHN’S STORE 117 West High Street - Piqua, Ohio PIQUA’S MEN’S STORE “Y” GROUPS NUMBER of Piqua High students be- Sr. Friendship clubs, are sponsored by the Xi long to “Y” groups. The two girls groups, which are the Sr. Triangle and Y.W.C.A. Alpha Sepia Hi-Y, Jr. Leaders, Central Senior Hi-Y, and Beta Hi-Y are the You will be PROUD TO SERVE Compliments of POTTER’S our PASTRIES HOME APPLIANCES Home of WALTON’S PASTRY SHOP 130 West High Street Crosby Electrical Appliances 514 W. High St. Phone 262 PIQUA, OHIO Phone 555 Summer Is Near.... SUITS Dry DRESSES Cleaned Call For and Deliver See US for your summer needs ARROW AND McGREGOR SPORTSWEAR NORTHCOOL TROPICAL SUITS MANIER’S 1309 Broadway NETH STELZER “Piqua’s Foremost Men’s Shop” xige ninety-eight Congratulations to the Qraduates of 1948 FINFROCK FUNERAL HOME J. D. FINFROCK ROBERT J. GAIER groups sponsored by the Y.M.C.A. helped with scrap and paper drives, and have All of these groups have helped either at listened to several interesting speakers, football games, sponsored dances, given parties, The Hi-Y has contributed money as a UN B RITE LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANING HIGH and BROADWAY 118 BRIDGE ST. 106 E. NORTH ST. JOHN C. WILLIAMS We Trust You..,. OPEN A PEOPLES CHARGE ACCOUNT 216 NORTH MAIN STREET GET A JUMP ON THAT COLD by taking CLOVER1NE CAPSULES For Relief of COUGH and THROAT IRRITATION take TARINE GREEN AM YER « CO. DRUGGISTS No One Sells Better Drugs at Loiver Prices page ninety-nine THE PIQUA PAINT COMPANY STIIDEIITS Dean Rarry HIGH GRADE Paint Products Just REMEMBER you always can do better at riipp ' 5 Imperial Washable WALL PAPER Two Big Value-Giving Stores in 204 North Wayne Street Phone.450 piqun partial payment for the new scoreboard, The Jr. Leaders and “Y.W.” groups helped erected at the football field, and it has given a during the camping season as counselors, neon sign to the Y.M.C.A. —Jackie Morrow £At PENNEY’S Where QUALITY stays INSIDE your BUDGET Compliments to the Class of’48 ■e - s- CHARLEY page one-hundred Floor Coverings J. J. THOMPSON “Piqua’s Practical Plumber ” Furniture Your local dealer for Interior Decoration Crane, Standard and Kohler Plumbing Supplies Stokers, Boilers and Heating Equipment BUECKER’S Crane “GE’’ Electric Kitchens 128 W. ASH (See Illustrations on page 57) Roiv 1: No. 1—Molly Ann Smith, Pat Ostendorf, Juanita Dill, Dee Murphy, Pat Tahler, Joyce Morrow, Doris Hardesty, Rita Murstein, Joan Kahn, Jeanine Halterman Rote 2: Henrietta Collins, Eleanor Steinman, Phyllis Erhardt, Joyce Hoskins, Ruth Fleeger, Helen Day, Marylou Slagle, Hannah Day, Jean Ulbrich, Barbara Snow, Carolyn Thorne, Jackie Morrow Roiv 3: Wanda Bolton, Joanne Stein, Gloria Johnston, Maxine Baker, Joyce Thomas, JoAnn Kerns, Gertrude Kolman, Sally Heitzman, Ruth DuBois, Anne Gabel. No. 2—Margaret Price. No. 3—Bob Godsey THE McCartney sons SEEDS - - - PETS J. BEN WILKINSON CO. flowers for All Occasions GENERAL INSURANCE CORSAGES Agency Organized 323 North Main Street Phone 392 Meet Your Friends 18 7 8 Telephone 81 at - 421-425 Orr-Flesh Bldg, GALLAHER’S J. Ben Wilkinson Ken R. Symons DRUG STORE page one-hundred-one Compliments of THE GEO. H. RUNDLE CO. Ours Is The Business of PIQUA, OHIO Manufacturers of Making People Happy — Porter’s Liniment Porter’s Nonesuch Laxatives We are proud indeed to Porter’s Liniment Salve have this privilege! QUALITY Thank You! FISHING—BOATING—HUNTING EQUIPMENT SCHINE’S Piqua and Miami Britton Outdoor Store THEATRES Johnson Sea Horse Sales Service PIQUA. OHIO 516 S. Main St. - Piqua, Ohio (See Illustrations on page 57) Row 1: No. 4 Paul Staley, Ralph Yenney, Don Barton, Paul Engelmann Row 2: Charles Alexander, Gene Porter, Jim Funderburg, Dick Armbrust, John Kerrigan Roiv 3: Bob Fosnight, John Duncan, John Symons, Jack Wagner, John Kiser, Jack Brown Row 1: No. 5 Bob Schulz, Floyd Wenrich, Bob Brackmann, Ronald Easton Ron; 2: Fritz Schmidt, Bill John, Marvin Hardenbrook, Flavil Pollock No. 6 Ned Kearns, Fowell Everingham, Gene Cost, Jack Agenbroad CHAS. A CULLEN SOHIO PRODUCTS ATLAS TIRES and BATTERIES COMPLETE LUBRICATION Phone 648 - 700 S. Main St. page one-hundred-two The Elliott Furniture Co. Elks Building PIQUA, OHIO QUALITY FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES EASY TERMS.WE CARRY OUR OWN ACCOUNTS STARS OF THE COURT (continued from page 67) April 15—Miamisburg ... there ... We . 1 ... They . 4 April 27—Miami Jacobs here We They . 2 _ 3 April 16—Greenville here .. 2 3 April 29—Troy ... here 3 .2 April 19—Springfield here . 3 .. . 2 May 3—Sidnev _ there 2 1 April 23—Greenville there . 3... _2 May 5—Miamisburg here ... 2 _ 3 April 26—Springfield _ there... . 1 ... 4 May 8 —M. V. League Meet at Miamisburg — Jean Ulbrich 1018 Broadway Telephone Main 145 We fu rnish the HOME Smith Greenhouses A. I. BERBERICH as the Home should be florist furnished CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS for ALL OCCASIONS AT REASONABLE PRICES Member of Florists Telegraph Delivery WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF NATIONALLY ADVERTISED HOME FURNISHINGS PIQUA CITY LINES RIDE CITY BUSES To and From School AND APPLIANCES At Our Fountain Piqua Furniture Mart SODAS, SUNDAES, MILKSHAKES are the best you can buy 410 North Main Street DODGE TAXI BUS CO. page one-hundred ' three jfflabtston Home for Jfunerals n1L$€N Accounting Service 316 West High Street Phone 11 PIQUA, OHIO AUDITING - - ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING - TAX RETURNS SYSTEMS INSTALLED Raymond R. Wilson Rex S. Wilson J. R. MILES ,ns a u g r e a n n c c y e 418 W. North St. PIQUA, OHIO Phone 351 Complete INSURANCE Service PROMPT SERVICE - SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT - SAVINGS IN COST Office Phone 1240 Residence Phone 1562 Open Wednesday and Saturday Evenings Other Evenings by Appointment DR. S. C. PHILBROOK Optometric Eye Specialist PIQUA, OHIO Corner Main and North Streets EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED Father: Well, John, what did you learn in school today? John (proudly): I learned to say “Yes, sir” and “No, sir”. Father: You did! John: Yeah! Phone 1596 HALL STROHMEYER Sheet Metal and Roofing □ □ I 1 7 E. Water St. PIQUA, OHIO WATCHES LONGINES, ELGIN, WALTHAM, CROTON, EMPIRE We Are Authorized Dealers of KEEPSAKE Diamond Rings Two week service on major watch repair A New Band gives your old watch Netv Appearance “ PLEASING YOU KEEPS US IN BUSINESS ” JOHN G. MARTIN, Jeweler 102 E. Ash St. � Phone 1515 � Piqua, Ohio Most Sanitary and Fine Eating Place PUBLIC SQUARE Congratulations P o to the RESTAURANT Class of ’48 Opposite HOTEL FORT PIQUA 119 MARKET STREET A FRIEND page one-hiirxdred-four ULBRICH’S MARKET Compliments of Walker’s Shoes Equality EJoods - ' ll, 7 l ' ? YEARSLEY’S 407 South Wayne Street Dry Cleaning Phone 1085 Phone 57 317 N. Wayne St. John Inglis: How long does it take you to dress in the morning. Bill Inglis: Oh, about twenty minutes. John: It only takes me ten. Bill: I wash. Congratulations Compliments to the of Class of 1948 The Piqua Milling Co. ■s .... “Piqua’s Largest Variety Store”.... Sperry Jewelry Store 207 N. Main St. Piqua, Ohio G. C. Murphy Co. 316 North Main Street page one-hundred-five KIEFER’S Broadway Pharmacy Headquarters for HALLMARK CARDS Vatio “ Specializing in CHICKEN - STEAKS - CHOPS - DINNERS LUNCHEONS - SANDWICHES LIQUORS, BEER AND WINES Broadway and High Phone 509 - PRIVATE ENTRANCE - Hours: 11:00 A. M. - 12:45 A. M. Daily Except Sunday Phone 496 - - - 512 N. Main St. GENERAL HARDWARE.SPORTING GOODS - - GUNS and SHELLS - - KITCHEN UTENSILS - - - - ACME PAINT .... FIRE GRATE EQUIPMENT Compliments of MIAMI COUNTY HARDWARE Gerlach’s Bakery Mr. Wertz (in biology): The class will name some of the lower species of animals, starting with Bob Brackmann. P. S. (Pointing to member of football team): He’s going to be our best man. F. M.: Oh, this is so sudden. Since 1888 J. C. CRON SONS Compliments FUNERAL HOME The Miami County Compliments of Dairy CASTER’S Shell SERVICE STATION Phone 2188 P1QUA, OHIO Main at Greene Phone 17 page one-hundred-six Congratulations to the Class of ’48 from Piqua’s Oldest Business Establishment THOMA SONS YOUR JEWELER SINCE 1838 page one-hundred’Seven “JAHN § OLLIER AGAIN” A slogan signifying a service created to excel in all things pertaining to yearbook design and en¬ graving. We have found real satisfaction in pleasing you, the yearbook publisher, as well as your photog¬ rapher and your printer. JAHN S OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.. CHICAGO 7, ILL. page one-hundred-eight vmml ig|||J • V; : I ' . � A � ■• w • :t Ej iai-fr.t-it ' ■ $ r I, . i Mi