Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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Mrs. Beulah Barnes is queen of her domain, the library, and is always eager to help stu- dents with their reference work. When she is not busy with her history students, she cup- ably takes over onyone's classes. She exerts a gentle homeroom influence over the eighth grade. Miss Florence Birks, by her wise help, has changed muny giris' future lives. She took upon herself the responsibility of interviewing girls and determining for what they ctre best suited. Many boys, 05 well as girls, have been led into the realms of the home ec. kitchen, there to learn the mysteries of the culinary arts. Miss Mildred Battels always has Cl friendiy and cheerful greeting, and is a friend to all. Full of fun in school, as well as out, she has generously devoted much of her time to selling season passes and tickets at the games. Her good-nqtured understanding has helped many a seventh grader along the rocky road to high school. Mrs. Kathryn Boyle, easily identified by her fiery red hair, came to us two years ago from Chicago and has since become a beloved figrre here. Noted for quick wit and for her fascinating book reports, Mrs. Boyle can make her classes interesting. This year she directed the iunior and senior plays. Miss Mildred Fink, the tiny, pretty person who senzls her charges merrily scrambling about the gym, is not oniy cm excellent gym and health teacher, but is a very capable leader of the G. A. A. Her classes are constantly being astounded by so much ability en- veloped in such a tiny person. An animated conversationclist, she talks constantly of her Alma Mater, Miami U. Mrs. Lo's Fish is known for her ability to bring out the artistic best in her students, and her classes have produced some very beautiful, individual work. Her talents are not confined there, however, for she teaches home economics and French as well cs urt. Her son cmd her trip to Switzerland and France are her favorite topics of conversation. Dr. Ally Compton Hundmen, our versatile language :tprofesora, enriches the day of almost every student in Plainville. Her classes in Lchn, Spanish, and Lotin-Americcm History are enioyed by many of us. The iunior class, for which she is co-sponsor, is especially helped by her expert leadership. Mrs. Vera Fields Hopping has this year un- dertaken the difficult task of Blue Devil adviser, and through her experience in the commercial department, the responsibility has been welI handled. Leaving us for about 0 rnonth in the first semester, she returned with her new nctmo, but to mcmy of us she is still Miss Fieic's. Mrs. Lucille Jackson, capable music director of the Junior High, is usually seen walking down the hall behind cu stack of music. Mrs. Jackson has done on great deal toward de- veloping a better taste in music among her pupils. A willing helper with activities, she always has the right tune at the right time,

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Charles Merrill Patrick, Principal Privileged Seniors! Privileged citizens of tomorrow! You will be the first gradu- ating class in the new Era of Peace. One of your greatest privileges and responsibil- ities will be, in your small way, to have learned to live, and so live, that each of you will be a guarantor of this coveted peace. We must not fail those who gave their lives that we might have this opportunity. You must know that the richest, most priceless thing on earth, and the thing least understood, is that mighty love, tenderness and craving to help which our God feels toward us. Each of you must nurture this divine love, that you may be prepared to live the life that will keep forever the peace. Maw

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Miss Nina Keckley is co-sponsor for the juniors. A math expert, she loves to stump her classes with diFFIcuIt problems, then re- veal a simple solution. She not only conducts interesting math classes and quiet study halls, but also has a lovely singing voice, and a sense of humor to accompany her repertoire of college experiences. Miss Martha Keegan receives more and more compliments every year, and the class of '46 wishes to throw its bouquets. Aside from be- ing our indispensable annual adviser and cioss sponsor, Miss Keegan makes English classes delightful with her incomparable manner of relating her boundless knowledge of authors and their work. Mrs. Mildred Krefder is our version of St. Christopher, for with patience and under- standing she guides our youngest school- mates through iunior high arithmetic and pre- pares them for higher math. But these stu- dents do not claim all her attention; the en- tire faculty and student body gain from the culture, wisdom, and graciousness of Mrs. Kreider. Mr. Norman Kusel, better known to all of us as i'Doc, is a coach whose ability may be judged by the continued success of his team. The big smiie that decorates his face after victorious games is a familiar sight, and we hope it will continue to be seen at Plainville in future years. Mr. Robert Martin balances fun with hard work, as he keeps his students alert with frequent tests and amused with his assort- ment of humor. Despite his responsibilities as financial director for school organizations, he always manages to find the time and path tience to be an understanding senior class adviser and a real friend. Mr. Carl Mesch, who was welcomed to Plain- ville last fall, is an enthusiastic American his- tory teacher, has a dependable grin, and enioys telling of his travels throughout the country. He was our baseball coach and assistant coach in basketball and football. Mr. Robert Miller, our young, goodlooking mathematics-science teacher, is an Ohio U. graduate and new member of Plainville's faculty. As coach of the Junior High Basket- ball Team, lie developed future varsity mae terial. His ambition is to become a college professor of mathematics. Mr. James Morner can usually be seen rush- ing through the halls, to take care of any one of his many duties. Besides directing the choral groups, the band, and dance band iin which he plays a good saxi, he has put his hobby to work for us by taking these and many other good pictures. Mr. Dan Suiter shares real understanding with his boys. He is 'imaster of the c1rts'i of mechanical drawing and industry, as well as Hi-Y sponsor. His talents, along with the knowledge he has imparted to his students, are truly a boon to the various stage produc- tions to which he willingly gives his time and eHorts.