Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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RICHARD P. FOX Men who know much say little. HRousseau A true man of distinction, Richard is more silent than boisterous. it is quite evident, however, that when he isn't saying anything, he is merely assembling his thoughts, for when the words come they are wise. We have an idea that he is really watching everything that goes on and that if he had a mind to, he could tell us quite a few things we hadn't noticed. Dick tells us that he likes Plainville very much, and this must be true, else why would he travel all the way from Milford iust to go to school. His love for dear old Plainville was only questioned once and that was the time he tried to blow the place up with' a physics experiment. From this accident came Dick's suspicion of steam boilers. All we can advise is, Take it easy, bub, which is merely repeating his own 'iavorite expression. CAROLYN BIRD CARLSON HBom with the gift of iaughtevf egabatini Always ready to take on an ad- ditional iob, Carolyn was a real asset to the Class of '47. Par- ticipating in G, A. A., Y-Teens, Glee Club, and Band, she could well be expected not to have time for anything else. Such was not the case, however, and she was always present at sports events and ready to offer her. car for any trip. Even while taking tickets at the door, Carolyn was sure to see every play on the basketball court and she is one girl who could tell you iust why the play was called that certain way. Com- ing from nearby Terrace Park in the seventh grade, Carolyn has an advantage over most of us in that she knows iust about twice as many people. In her chosen pro- fession, that of a surgical nurse, her ability to make friends will count. And to whatever training school she enters she will bring loyalty and enthusiasm. RICHARD DELBERT FREY uI never met a man I didn't like. dRogers Wherever you find any sport, you will also find this darkhaired athlete, for he is a real enthusiast. He has excelled in tennis, foot- ball, basketball, and baseball, but his favorite is basketball. The rest of the class looked, no doubt wistfully, at the last Will and Testament to find out who was the lucky man to inherit Dick's charm and goodelooks. On finding that he did not leave them to anyone, we have decided that the meanie wanted to keep them for himself. Can you blame him? His ability as a leader was proved by the fact that, with Dick as president, the Hi-Y had one of its most success- ful years. Always calm and col- lected, Dick often confounds his friends by laughing one moment and being serious the next. But we say, l'More power to anyone who can do an about face as smoothly as you!

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ELINOR JEANETTE BLACK 'iA maiden never hold; of spirit still and quiet.u eShakespeare Jean is so tiny she could slip right past you in a crowd, but she makes quite an impression on you with her high grades. She likes dancing, singing, horse-back rid- ing, and traveling. Jean Is also a competent seamstress. During the time she has been with us, Jean has participated in a good many school activities. Latin Club, Home Economics Club, and Glee Club have all had her support, and she has been a hard worker on the activities of the Music De- partment. Jean was the girl we envied during her junior year, for while we pursued our humdrum routine, she was spending a six- weeks vacation in Florida. We've never seen Jean lose her temper, nor have we heard her say a mean word about anyone, which is a reputation we wish she could share with more of us. And it ex- plains why this little dark-eyed senior is one of our favorite people. MAITLAND L. CLARK HA constant friend-a thing rare and hard to findf' -Plutarch With a smile and a bright red shirt which are sure to attract at- tention, Maitland made a very ef- fective coke salesman at basket- ball games. Aided and abetted by his experience at Buckeye Boys' State, he never failed to come up with the right answer in Govern- ment class. If you hear Maitland letting out with a very Santa Claus-like laugh, don't be alarmed, it's iust a hangover from his impersonation of that kind gentleman at the Y-Teens Christ- mas party. As Devotional Chair- man of the HiaY in his senior year, he did much to promote the success of that organization. His dependability and originality were also demonstrated by his work as an enthusiastic member of the Science Club. We shall find it very difficult to forget this pleas- ant gentleman with the always ready greeting. MILDRED JEAN BONNELL llShe sings like a lark'leCe-rvantes Jean is the type of person who can liven up any gathering, and her Infectious laugh usually pre- cedes her through the halls. The possessor of a beautiful soprano voice, Jean has appeared in op- erettas, musicales, and other per- formances during all four years in high school. She was also a member of the Triple Trio and the Chorus. Frankness is a dominant part of Jean's character and this sincerity makes her compliments really appreciated. Art is one of her many hobbies and perhaps her favorite, for she has definite ability along that line. Ar: ener- getic worker in all class activities, Jean can usually be seen at basketball games selling tickets, hotdogs, and cakes. In her am- bition to be a commercial artist, we are certain Jean will succeed for there's no holding her back from whatever she attempts.

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BEULAH MARIE CLARK tiLocks nut wide disptead, Madonna-wise on either side her head. -Tennyson Always calm and emcient, Beulah has maintained a steady high scholarship average during her years at P. H. S. A whiz at math, Latin, or English, she aspires to be a teachereafter she has traveled around the world, that is. As circulation manager for the Blue Devil, she has added greatly to that paper's success this year. And no matter who is bawling for Beulah, she can be depended upon to do whatever favor is asked of her. She was the high- powered chairman behind this years record-breaking carnival. If you have ever found little bits of nail polish an the floor, they can usually be traced to Beulah, who spends her odd moments chipping it OFF. Don't be fooled by that look of sadness which she sometimes wears-wit will pass. She is prob- ably only thinking of her unfin- ished homework. DONALD EDWARD GElGER N0 dangers fright him, and no labors tire. --I0l't'nSOt1 It Don ever bothered to think about it he would no doubt ac- cept Shakespeare's i am sure care's an enemy to life as his phitosophy of life. He has a great sense of humor and is usually seen aiding in perpetration of a practical ioke.- He is happy as long as he can sit down and bang away at a piano or think of a way to escape speaking in front of a group of people. Don is active in all sports, and he plays them all well when his trick shoulder does not interfere. His dark skin, his unusual laugh, and his ability to ilout-iitterbug al- most anyone make him stand out in a crowd. But Don is by no means all play and no work; we've seen him really buckle down at his books, and we realize that behind his skill in basketball lie hours of patient practice. Plain- ville will miss Don and his beloved car, The Black Beetle. LOUANNE CLARK Trust her not! She is fooling theel --Longfellow Louanne is the little lady with so much energy that she'd just as soon do a iob as look at it. Rare, indeed! With all her vim and vigor, she was always being called on to help with some sort of protect. An active G. A. A. member, she will long be remem- bered as a mean shot on the for- ward end of the basketball Hour. In the role of Blind Date in Best Foot Forward Lou earned for herself a reputation as a fine actress. Making posters is also one of her talents; belonging to so many organizations, she gets plenty of requests for them. Her long, dark hair is the envy of all she meets and we'd like to know how she rates that beautiful wave in it. We're sure it won't be long before sheis known in some hos- pital as that nice little nurse who always brings a smile with her.