Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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FRANK WESLEY SUMMERS His armour is his honest thought. eWotton Frank is one redhead who doesn't possess the traditional hot temper. We donit know of anyone who is customarily such a quiet gentle- man and at the same time such a menace in a helmet and football uniform. His record on the foot- ball team earned him a place on the uEastern Hills All Stars in 1946. His title The Crusher came as a result of his stature and his reputation as a wrestler; we're sure we wouldnit like to get in his way. As a patrolman in Murie- mont's Civic Day program in his senior year, Frank did much to contribute to the success of the undertaking. Frank has long been known for-his love of a good ioke eask him to tell you his favorite eund his ability to draw cur- toons. With these two qualities combined, we wouldn't be sur- prised to find a comic strip some day signed F. Summers. TEXANNA LEE PEACOCK iiAnd had a face like a blessing. e-Cetvames Sincere, thoughtful, and friendly are the adiectives to describe Tex- anna. Usually called Tex by her many friends, she has been one of the biggest assets to our class. She has an inexhaustible supply of original ideas which have made her a valuable helper in putting across our proiects. Last year Tex was program chairman for the From, and she has drawn many a clever poster for our dances and plays. We owe many of the at- tractive sketches in our annual to capable Tex. To add to her ac- complishments she was in the chorus and drum corps a year, a member of the Y-Teens for two years, and G. A. A. for three. In her senior year Tex was vice- president of the G. A. A. Among her hobbies are swimming, sketch- ing, and horse-back-riding. Tex loves horses and hopes some day to own a ranch. 20 ROBERT LEWIS SUMMERS His eyes in flood with laughter. eShakespeaTe Long and lanky Bob is well known to all the sports fans of Pluinville. Let this boy get a ball into his hands, and he really goes to town. His ability to snag passes in football and to sink baskets on the cage floor has won for him a host of admirers. Bob does- n't like to talk before a group of people, but with his friends he is by no means shy, and u more fun- loving fellow our class cannot boast. It was Bob's friendly, easy- going personality that won him the iob as councilman he went out for in the Civic Day elections. Our class has the distinction of num- bering among its members two sets of twins, Margaret and Mil- ton Collins, and Frank and Bob Summers. Bob and his brother do not look much alike, but their family characteristic of height has helped to make them two athletes Plainville regrets losing and will long remember.

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MARILYN GERTRUDE MEYER iiA fair exterior is a silgm recommendation. -Sy'rus Quiet, soft-spoken Marilyn is the girl with the sparkling eyes and smart clothes. At home on the dance floor as well as on skates, Marilyn is also an ardent record collector. As one of our typists she will no doubt be of great value to her employer some day. A dependable worker on all class protects, Marilyn is usually found at all the games selling cokes, cookies, or taking tickets. Animals, cashew nuts, and pastels are all obiects of this gal's devotion, and, wonder - of - all - wonders e she Hiikes to write letters. Marilyn is kept active by her membership in the Chorus and Home Economic Club, of which she is the head of the Social Committee. In this ca- pacity she has succeeded in greatly increasing the popularity of the club's gatherings. And the staff of The Plainsman had reason to be grateful for her help in pre- paring the copy. RALPH MOORE SIPE No sooner said than doneiso acts your man of worth. iEnnius This tall dark senior is the one who thrills ali the girls with his Vaughn Monroe rendition of Racing With the Moon. He has proved himself to be a talented actor and a cooperative workers Ralph, shocking everyone, openly declares that he likes school and all of his teachers. Furthermore he goes on to say that his favorite subiect is Latin! A rare specimen, indeed. His portrayal of the ir- ritable publicity agent in 'lBest Foot Forward was a good piece of acting, and in the role of the father in the Christmas Play, he impressed everyone with his fine performance. Ralph also has been a faithful member of the chorus for three years and has a fine baritone voice. Although he, him- self, thinks that he is not very ambitious we would like to dis- agree, for'Ralph has been a tire- less Worker. MARY LOUISE PATTEN iiIt is quality rather than quantity which matters ?Seneca Mary is the little girl who always seems to have something to do. Her reputation for a job well done is evidenced by the fact that she has held so many oFFices. Her chief iob has been as Keeper of the Funds and she has per- formed this task for such organ- izations as the Senior Class and Y-Teens. The little lady can act, too, as demonstrated by her ster- ling performance in Best Foot Forward. Mary is happiest while rooting for her favorite team, whether it is in high school, col- lege, or professionoi competition. Known as the girl who can barely see out the windshield, she is, nevertheless, always in demand to furnish transportation. We are hereby issuing a proclamation to Miami University: Watch for our lMighty Mite' and take good care of her next year, because we value her highly.

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KATHARINE JEAN THOMPSON HOf manners gentle of affections, mild. MPOPE Known for her friendly smile and cheery llHi, Jean is always in evidence where there is a game going on. Football, basketball, and baseball interest her, and her own basketball and baseball abil- ity can be attested to by fellow G. A. A. members. Jeanis support of Plainville teams is practically legendary and during her Senior year she could usually be found with pop-corn or something of the sort to sell. Pen in hand, she tells us that receiving mail is one of her favorite hobbies and we're sure that if she keeps it up, it prob- ably wonlt be long before she knows someone in each of the four corners of the world. Partici- pating in Y-Teens, the Bond, and the Glee Club as she does, it never ceases to amaze those around her that she can always manage to assume the responsibil- ity for iust one more iob. JOSEPH D. WALKER NA man whois not afraid to say his say, though a whole tounfs against him? b-Longfellow Big Joe will be remembered by all of us for his outstanding athletic ability, his size, and his long eye- lashes. He has played fullback on the football team and center and forward on the basketball team. Joe is also an enthusiastic talker, and will argue your arm oFf if you give him half a chance. He's will- ing to be convinced, but you cer- tainly need good arguments to back up your point. In the elec- tion campaign preceding Civic Day, Joe gave us a sample of his politician's skill when he went out after the ottice of Police Chief, and won it; We predict for him a career as business man or poli- tician. With the fair sex, Joe has been an oE-again-on-again type of lady killer, but the girls like it. He is planning to major in Busi- ness Administration at Ohio State, and he also hopes to make Buck- eye's football squad. MIRIAM HOPE THOMPSON nA silent, shy, peacetloving-friendf, eWhittieT Quiet as a mouse during school, when the bell rings Miriam lets loose and really has a good time. She likes driving and a certain Junior, and can usually be found giving her attention to one or the other. Her friends call her Pat for no apparent reason except that it's shorter than Miriam and, thank heavens, doesnlt rhyme with irium. An active member of the Home Economics Club, she holds the bag for that organiza- tion. in other words, shels their Treasurer. Pat would almost rather dance than eat and she does it with such grace that it's all to our advantage that she likes both ballroom dancing and iitterbug- ging. Welre sure that one thing this lovely lady need ialweys be- ware of is a pair of scissors, for someone may try to steal a few of those tresses that we have so long admired.