Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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RICHARD DALE McLEISH Class Play Skiddinq 3; Science Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4. Dick is one of those people you don't always notice at first, un- til he gets a chance to shine by doing something that he is best suited to, which is almost anything. Though he is small in stature and quiet in manner, he really makes himself known by his friendliness and the capable way in which he gets things done. Ever since Dick first joined our class as a freshman, he has been an active supporter of all class activities and topped it all off by becoming the treasurer of the Senior Class-a very good one too. In his third year here Dick further added to our pres- tige by turning in his delightful performance of Grandpa in the Class play, Skiddinq. As far as studies go, Dick has retained his ambitious reputation by majr oring in math and science, doing a notable job in each depart- ment, and he intends to follow high school with an engineer- ing course in college. We cer- tainly wish him the best of luck in his field. MARIAN GAIL ROESSLER Glee Club 1. 3, 4; Operetta: 3: Home Ec. Club 3, 4, Sec. 4, Ways and Means Committee 3; Masque and Mantle, Vice Pres. 4; Blue Devil Typist 3, 4; Annual Typist 4; G. A. At 3, 4; Y-Teens 4; Scholarship Team 3, 4. Marian came to Plainville in her freshman year. Since then she has become an active member of many clubs and an active participant in sports. Red, as she is known to her many friends, has been on the honor roll almost constantly in the last four years. She is especially skilled in typing and plans to become a secretary after she finishes school. Marian has re- ceived much valuable experi- ence along the secretarial line being Doc's private secretary. A constant inhabitant of the typing room, Marian and her buddy Rita. can be seen practically any day of the week running off that neversendinq supply of stencils. She was vice-president of the Masque and Mantle Club and secretary of the Senior Home Economics Club. Marian has been outstanding as a G. A. A member, particularly in basket ball. We will long remember her as the referee who never failed to catch you when you tried to take those few extra steps. 38 CHARLES I. METZ Intramural Sports. Charles has already had a good look at the big wide world, hav- ing been in the army tor two years. He left Plainvitle in his sophomore year to enlist. After months of training he was ship- ped overseas, where he spent most of his time in France and Germany. He took in many iam- ous and picturesque sights that he will long remember. He was discharged in June, 1947. The following September he re- turned to Plainville, and we were all very glad to have him back. Charles is a qood-natured iellow with a rather subtle sense of humor. He is generally quiet but enjoys a good argument now and then, particularly when it comes to his favorite topic, the infantry. He thinks it's tops. He added many amusing and interesting moments to our gov- ernment class by relating some of his experiences of army life. He was active in intramurai sports and especially liked basketball.

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GENE LENTZ Football 3, 4,- Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket ball 1, 2, 8, 4,- Civic Day 4,- Christmas Play 2.- Intramural Sports 1, 4. Gene was once called the shortest of all shortestops. This title is a very good description of him, as he stands about 5'6 and is one of the best short-stops Plainvitle has ever had. Elm- er's main interest is sports, and as a result he can usually be found doing one of two things: either playing baseball or go- inq hunting in the winter. Gene is also a music fan, and if he is not out hunting or playing base- balL you can be sure that he is listening to the latest Tex Beneke records from his collection. When Gene was a freshman he was playing regular short-stop on the baseball team, and be- cause of his willingness to win, and his spirit never to give up, he played a very important part in Winning the State Champion- ship. Gene has also been a great help to the basketball and foot ball teams. When Doc wanted someone who would stick in there and fight, he called on Elmer. JOAN CAROL REID G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3,- Y-Teens l, 2, 3, 4,- Class Secretary 1, 3; Spanish Club 3; Ir. Classical League 4; Class Play Skiddinq 3; Prom Chair- man 3; Civic Day Councilman 4; An- nual Editor 4. Joan's remarkable combination of efficiency, intelligence, per- sonality, and good looks. have kept her at the top of the class throughout her four years of high school. Her enthusiasm and pep were well displayed during her two years as a cheer- leader. She also showed us that she was an actress as well. In the junior play Skidding, she was the lovable sister Marian Hardy. Also in her junior year, she was co-chairman of the ban- quet and prom, and helped to make it a great success. She took on the arduous and thanks less task of editing the Plains- man this year, and the class of '48 appreciates her persever- ance in this job. She was crowned Queen at the Foot- ball Royale of 1947. The Y-Teens and G. A. A. were aided by her loyal support and her willing- ness to always lend a hand. When Joan enters Carleton Colv lege this fall, we know that her unlimited abilities will bring her success. 37 CLIFFORD EDWIN LOY Football Manager I. 2: Football 31 4; Basketball 21 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 31 4; lntramurals 1,2. 3. Cliff came to Plainville as a seventh grader, and since then has gained many friends. Iust about everyone knows him as the boy With the burr haircut, the blushing complexion and the playful and fun-lovinq per- sonality. Cliff was one of the hardest workers in the class of 48. As a cafeteria employee, he proved helpful to Mrs. Reis. Cliff was asked to take over the thankless job of washing the dishes for the Carnival supper, and he and his crew did a fine job. In the field of sports, Cliff is also known as a hard worker. He participated in three major sports, and improved enough in the last few years that he be came one of the top athletes in each of the fields; which in- cludes football, basketball, and baseball. As time goes on we hope that Cliff continues to be the worker that he has been. If he does, success will be sure to follow him.

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IEAN MARILYN SAVAGE Scholarship 1, 2: G. A. A, l. 2, 4: YATeens 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 3; An- nual Staff 4; Blue Devil 1, 2, 4, Assistant Editor 4: Junior Play Skidding 3: Masque and Mantle 4. Whenever there are any school activities going on you can count on Jean being right there making them a success. Jean, one of the most sought after girls in the school, disproves the old saying: e Beautiful but Dumb eby keeping her grades at the very top. Last year she convincingly portrayed the character Mrs. Hardy in our junior play. lean moved to Rich- mond, Virginia; but we were all glad to welcome her back as a senior. She immediately got into the swing of things by be- coming our Blue Devil assistant editor. Besides doing all this, lean has taken up the hobby of raising Persian kittens. Jean has proven to us her capable leader- ship in her participation in our many senior projects, such as being in charge of the very suc- cessful carnival dinner. 80 When she says- I'm going to write a bestseller someday, we don't doubt her a bit. Good luck lean. CHARLES OWEN MILLER Hi-Y Z, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4,- Intra- murals l, 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Tennis 2, 3, 4: Blue Devil Staff 3; Operetta terry of Iericho Road 3. Charlie came to us from Lexing- ton, Virginia, in the eighth grade, and made a hit with us right away. His southern accent, easy manner, and friendly smile have never failed to make him one of the most likeable mem- bers of the class. In addition to this his musical endowment has always been of enjoyment to everyone. This ability also won him the unique distinction of be- ing in the Junior Class Play in his freshman year. Charlie has always had an ever-active inter est in sports. He participated in football, and was on the tennis team for several years, besides playing intramural basketball during that time. He was also editor of the sports page of the Blue Devil his junior year. Charlie spends most of his spare time at the Old Drug Store, where he claims to be champion soda-jerker. He says his ambi- tion is to have a lifetime job of loating, but we don't really be- lieve him. BABETTE MARIE SCHMIDT G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Home EC. Club 3, 4; Operetta Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Masque and Mantle 4. Busy Bobby adds cheer to any group. She always has some news to relate to us in a story form Which we all enjoy. One of her pet peeves is those people who come and ask her how to spell her first name. They usually go away considerably happier or slightly more con- fused. On the basketball floor this lass is a favorite choice for forward, as any player will tell you. She has been an active member of G. A. A. for four years and has been in the Glee Club for two years, having also taken part in the Operetta as a junior. But her talent doesn't end there-she sings, sews and cooks with no difficulty. With this background it is no wonder that she has been a loyal mem- ber of the Home Economics Club for the length of her junior and senior years. Her ability to knit sweaters is the envy of all senior girls. Bobby tells us her ambi- tion is to become a nurse, and we're sure she could cure anyonel