Reading High School - High Lights Yearbook (Reading, OH)

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SENIUR SPONSGRS MR. HENDERLY Well iiked by both the feHOWS and the girls. Perfect manners, and the model of cour- tesy. Dependable and highly respected, Mr, Henderly is our pride and joy. MISS HALL Though busy about a million things, Miss Hall always has the time to listen to our troubles, give us a helping hand, and a soft shoutder to cry on. MR. SINGER Our first high school sponsor, Mr. Singer has been with us all four years. He has been the guiding hand and the tower of strength we needed.

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DONALD DON WATSON Popular, handsome, Mr. Eliis' prize, a fine tenor VIRGILYN VIRGiE WHITWORTH Attractive, energetic, magnetic per- sonalify, our cheerleader captain KAYE KAYNA WILLENBRINK Attractive, and neat, artistic, strik- ing dark hair, sense of humor. JUDY WILLET Tall, attractive and personabfe, sfar athlete MARIAN YORK Quiet and conscientious, very fal- ented artistically 1a 'Hti $a-24x'i' . Vutar-I t y - $?$QdeHmkbg:$m'mu -: w .n- -. '-

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '51 On a warm, sunny day in September of l947, Reading High School was blessed with a new addition to its family. Eighty-three timid freshmen, all sizes, shapes, and models were embarking on a great new adventureehigh school, The first day was an ordeal. However, things were running fairly smoothly so elections were held for class officers, To guide the class along through the first year were: Johnny Arand, President; Peg Apking, ViceaPresident; Marlynn Ulland, Secretary; and Dona Hampton, Treasurer. The sponsors were Mr. Singer, MlSS Lang, and Mr. Pritchard. Then something happened that surprised us as well as the rest of the student body, our name was placed on the scholarship plaque, a feat never before accomplished by a Freshman class. Along came the money making schemese-paper drives, bake sales, Blue-Devil emblems, and class nu- merals. On April l4, l947, the class of TH put on 3 one-act plays instead of the usual fulJ-length one, 'JElmer Cleans Up, Tai Chen, and Among the lnvited Ghosts . Actors and actresses blossomed forth and we also discovered great musical talent. The plays were a huge success and were climaxed by a cast party at Johnny Arandis house. in December the class of '51 decided on their class mottoaLabor Omnia VinciteiLabor conquers Alli. Their class colors, blue and silver; and their class flowerethe forget-me-not. On May 21, 1948, the last Freshman activity was held, it was a fitting closing to a successful year ea most unusual dance entitled The Big Splash'l. The gym was decorated to resemble a Circus Big Top and side shows and displays entertained all. -. By this time there were many romances, new friendships, and a wonderful atmosphere of belong- ing to R. H. S. l One chapter of new life had been lived by June, 948 During the summer we all grew in mind, stature, and social development. Our first step as Sophomores was to elect class officers who were: Ed Redwine, President; Verna Schriever, Vice-President; Kaye Wil- lenbrink, Secretary; and Rainie Elfers, Treasurer. Mr. Singer was appointed our permanent sponsor with Miss Hall and Mr, Henderly to aid him, Our big Sophomore activity was the Christmas Dance, held on December 29, 1948. The name of it was the Holiday Hop . Jerry Thole provided the music and a good time was had by all. Through bake sales, another dance, and paper drives the Sophomore class had netted $600 by the end of the yeareestablishing a new record. As we entered our Junior year, the Class of '5l at last began to come into its own. Getting right down to business we elected officers: Don Watson, President; Dick Brune, Vice President; Virgie Whit- worth, Secretary; and Peg Apking, Treasurer. Ken Scott was elected Sergeant of Arms Mr. Singer, Miss Hall, and Miss Runyan were our sponsors. On December 2, the Junior Class Play was held. The title of the play was The Brain Storm . No one will forget Al Luer's performance as Willoughby Ad- ams, nor Virgil Hank as Inner Willy-long under- wear and all. The Juniors gave a dance entitled the Pigskin Trot which was climaxed by the naming of a Senior boy and girl as King and Queen. Upon returning from Christmas vacation we were delighted to receive our Iong-awaited class rings. Some -of the boys had theirs for only a few days, but they didn't seem to mind. activity came near. The Junior Prom was held at Twin Lanterns on May 5, l950. Charlie Lohmueller provided the dreamy music while the Junior-Senior Classes, dates, and faculty made merry. Prom favors were miniature gold photograph-holders. Loretta Grein and Johnny Viox were chosen Prom King and Queen Also in May, the Juniors contributed several members who took the Miami Scholarship Tests at Oxford, the day after the Prom. They were-John Arand, Sharon Anderson, Vivian Brown, and Peg Ap- kin . g The summer passed quickly as did the rest of the year, and when September again rolled around the class of '51 prepared for the final chapter of their high school career. Officers were chosen: Dori Sears, President; Frank Bemmes, Vice-President; Laverne Elfers, Secretary; and Harry Lang, Treasurer. We were very happy to have Mr. Singer, Miss Hall, and Mr. Henderlyethree of the baste-as our class spona sors. We also elected to be our representatives to Student Council, Don Sears, Peg Apking, Vivian Brown, and Eddie Redwine. We sponsored a dance, The Harvest Hop which was a tremendous success and speaking of suc- cesses, remember the Turkey Dinner? Four of our Seniors participated in Junior Town meeting. They were Virgie Whitworth, Virgil Hank, Vivian Brown, and Johnny Arand. Verna Lee Schrie- ver was crowned Annual Queen at the Annual Dance, and Bev. Burk and Harry Lang were crOWned football King and Queen at the Junior Dance. In the spring we gave another very enjoyable play which brought us to the realization that we had just a few more months together in high school. The week of April 22-29 we enjoyed the ultimate goal of our high school social lifeeour Senior class trip. We journeyed to New York and Washington by way of the B. and O. For years, and years, our chil- dren and grand-children will be hearing about the wonderful time we had, On May H, the Junior-Senior Prom was held again at Twin Lanterns. This time in honor of the Class of 'Sl. If you had looked closely, you would have seen many of the same couples there as attended the previous year.After the Prom everyone scurried off to parties, parties and more parties. Some adven; turous souls even stayed up to see the sun rise. The Seniors now began preparing for graduation ethe final activity of the high school. Oddly, the percentage of absences was reduced as each membel of our class began to realize that very soon Weid be leaving Reading High forever. A last flurry of slum- ber parties, hayrides, banquets, and dances was held. Friendships became more closely knit On June ll, in the year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-One, approximately 58 Seniors re- ceived their final equipment to go forth and conquer new horizonsea wealth of knowledge and an honest liking for our fellow man. Whether or not we all will gather together under one roof again is an unanswer- able question, but there is one thing, we, the Class of '5l will never forgetethat is the miraculous pro- cess by which one group of children, of different re- ligions and different backgrounds was transformed into a group of intelligent, conscientious, young men and women. Our class motto will forever stand as a guide to our livingeLabor Conquers All-our class fIOWer will symbolize our life-long friendshipsaso to the faculty angTstudents of our own Reading HigheFORGET-US- N . All other activities faded as the biggest Junior 20