Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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NELSON CHARLES BECKLER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, Baseball 1, 2, 4; Intramural Sports 3: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3,- Spanish Club Reporter 3; Civic Day Mayor 4. Nelson Beckler, who is usually called Nels by his compan- ions, is one of the most quiet, but most active Seniors in our class. Having participated in numerous events, he has been one of Plainville's leading ath- letes, starring on the gridiron and the baseball diamond for four years, as well as being a fine student. He has gained many friends and followers with his friendliness and easy going nature. Nelson has always up- held the standards of a gentle man, which he is, both in the scholastic and athletic phases of our school life. These are the reasons why we chose Nelson to be our mayor for Civic Day this yeari Nelson has held offices in the many school organizations to Which he has belonged. He has always had a great desire to be an ofticer in the Navy, and we all feel sure that his wish will be fulfilled, because any- thing that Nelson sets out to do usually ends successfully. MARION RAE BOEWER Glee Club 1: Y-Teens l, 4; G, A. At 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Annual Typist 4; Commercial Club 3; Blue Devil Typist 3. Everybody at Plainville can say that Marion has always been a good sport and a good friend. Of course she stands up for her opinions and even the Atomic boml: couldn't Change them. We wouldn't be a bit surprised. if in ttve years the paper read that Marion Boewer was run- ning for councilman. If it was up to Plainville High she would Win 1000b. Marion shines in any, and all sports, and has been a loyal member of the G. A. A. She is the best outfielder Plain- Ville ever had in girls softball. She bowls about 145, and won three awards for bowling 200 on different occasions. Marion likes basketball and has played it for two years. Almost every Saturday night, you can see her litttnq around the skating rink, showing the teachers her new steps. She never took a lesson ebecause the teachers took from her. ThatIS Mim's secret record, and even it she doesn't say much about it, just watch her. 28 WALTER BERGEN COHEE Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Football, Manager 1; Intramural l, 2, 3: Spanish Club 3; Masque and Mantle 4; Annual Business Staff 4. Benny, as he is better known to us, was really one of those boys who would do anything for a friend. Whenever there was a class activity, Ben was always on hand lending his enthusi- astic and zestful support. Ben's talents are not limited to busi- ness-like activities only: He was active on both the basketball and track teams all through school. He was a supporting member of the Masque and Mantle this past year, contrib- uting much with his part in How To Propose. He has also become well known as a trav- eler. for he has made many trips to Indianapolis during the past school year and incidentally be- coming a rabid hockey fan be- cause of this. He also travels around Mariemont pretty much, for he is constantly driving his little black Studebaker through town. Benny isn't sure where he will take up his higher educa- tion, but Wherever he goes we know that he will be a refreshe ing addition to that institution. 4-...1-emi. m- mmmmm-

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DOROTHY BACOT BLAKENEY Q As A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens l, 4,- Glee Club and Operetta 27 Spanish Club 3; Scholarship Team 2, 3: A Sign Unto You 3; Assembly Committee 3, 4; Annual Literary Staff 4; Blue Devil Ad- vertising 3, 4. Sometimes we can't help but wonder where Dorothy gets her supply of conversational ma- terial, for she is nearly always talking. Dorothy has her own opinions on every matter and does not hesitate in expressing them. She has a seemingly in- exhaustible supply of energy, much of Which she uses par- ticipating in school activities, in- cluding the Y-Teens and G. A. A. She was also on the Literary Staff of the Plainsman and was a member of the Student As- sembly Committee. Her persuas- ive manner and ingenious abil- ity as a saleswoman has proven invaluable not only to the senior class but also invaluable to. the Blue Devil, of which she was advertising manager this year. At the present time her favorite number one possession happens to be the frat pin bestowed upon her by a certain blonde from Blanchester. She also tells us that her pet dislike is being so young. Come now Dorothy, 'fess up! H It's not really so bad, is it? JAMES C. ANTHONY Basketball 1, 2, 3l 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4,- Intrav murals 2; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Spanish Club, President 3; Science Club 3. 4; Class Vice President 1, President 2,- Masque and Mantle 4: Operetta Jerry of Jericho Road 3,- Class Play Skiddingl' 3. lim, the ever-smiling, happy-qo- lucky guy, is one of those rare individuals who has spent all twelve years in the Mariemont Schools. Jim has been very popular with his classmates throughout this time because of his ability to keep people laugh- ing, and to take a ribbing With a smile. He has been one of the Class standouts in sports, par- ticipating in three major ones at P. H. S. He is a four letter man in two of them, and has quite a tow awards as a result. He ex- cels in track because of his speed and hurdlinq ability. Ale though Jim is a good athlete, he is also a good student, and has the ability to do any job given him. Jim has many interests, so it's pretty hard to keep up with him. He is active in clubs at school, likes to fool around with photography, takes an interest in music, and likes to play prac- tical jokes on his classmates. As IiIn goes on to college, we wish him the best of success. 25 PAT BINGHAM GA A. A. 14 2; Y-Teens I. 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home EC, Club 3, 4; Masque and Mantle 4; Operetta South in Sonora 1; Operetta Jerry of Jericho Road 3. Pat has enough personality, wit, and pep for a dozen girls. and her impetuous actions have made her popular with every- one. Her spur of the moment re- marks can send anyone into hysterics, but she always man- ages to keep a sober iacei Tall and willowy, with a knack for responsibility-ethat's Pat, You can see her in the box office at the Ambassador or in a cream colored Plymouth, always look- ing her best. She likes dancing and horseback riding,- she dis- likes short boys, that is, 5'3 tall. Her pet ambition is to be a so- cial worker for displaced chil- dren. The postman, she says, is her best friend. Pat has partic- ipated in many school activities here at Plainville, perhaps cons centrating in dramatics more than anything else. She was very active this year in the Masque and Mantle, our new dramatics club, especially shin- ing in How To Propose. We wish good luck to Pat, and hope that she always keeps cheerful.

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NANCY CLARE BOUDE Y-Teens l. 2, 3, 4,- G. A. A. 11 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4: Spanish Club 3. Secretary 3; Blue Devil Staff 3, 4, Art Editor 4; Carnival Concessions Assistant 4. Nancy is one of the few people who has stayed with our class since kindergarten. Her person- ality is one that adds enthusiasm to almost any undertaking, and she is noted for coming up With dry witticisms on every subject. An active member of G. A. A., Nancy could be seen cheering the teams to victory every Tues- day afternoon. She is one of the more fortunate individuals who possesses a decided art ability, and it was certainly used to a good advantage. Every time one of the senior money-making pro- jects was being planned, Nancy was called upon to make post- ers. And, incidently, the picture of the high school on the head- ing of the Blue Devil was de- signed by Nancy's capable hand. She is not only blessed with artistic ability, but is also envied tor her Huffy blond hair and smooth look in dress. An assistant of the concessions, Nancy helped make this year's carnival the best. Her future life Will certainly be entertaining. GORDON LEWIS COLEMAN Basketball 1, 2, 3. 41 Captain 2, 4; Track 1r 2,- Class Vice President 4: Civic Day Fireman 2; Junior Play Skidding 3; Operetta South In Sonora 1: Masque and Mantle, President 4, Good natured, well-known by everyone, Mike is one of those people Who stands out in a crowd, partly because of his White hair, partly because of his accent, and partly because he's just himselt. A good asset to any class, Mike the got that nickname from a little dog he once owned and loved very muchl has proved to be a very versatile person. He played on the first string oi the basketball team ever since he came here from Hazard, Kentucky, as a freshman, and as captain this year, our Roly-Poly has really been on the ball. As president of the Masque and Mantle, Mike helped that organization to be an industrious and efficient club in its first year. In such positions as vice president of the Senior Class and Chairman of the Va- riety Show, Mike always did his jobs well, and could be de- pended upon under any circum- stances. We'd wish him good luck, but, because of his per- sonality, heill never need it. 27 RUTH CHARLANE BROWNING Y-Teens 1; French Club 3; Junior Play Skidding 3; Masque and Mantle 4; Student Director of How To Propose 4. Ruth claims that her chief de- sire is to have black hair and blue eyes, but her friends are all satisfied with her as she is. She throws herself wholeheart- edly into whichever of her va- ried activities her interest is cen- tered on at the time. Her main interest is drama, which was well shown by her work in our Junior Class play, and the Masque and Mantle plays. Her portrayal of the little old lady in Sunny Morning was very in- teresting, due to its great con- trast to Ruth. But drama isn't her only interest. She is quite an artist and enjoys tinting photographs or drawing car- toons. Glance in the art room some afternoon, and see the beautiful paintings done by Ruth's capable hand. If she so chooses she can go far in the field of commercial art. This in- terest in art is carried over to her choice and taste in clothes We Wish her good luck for there is no stopping her.