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

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CLASS HI TORY InSeptember, 1948, seventy-five bewildered Freshmen en- tered into the life of a Reading High Schooler. Most of them were horrified at the terrible atrocities that were going to happen to them on Initiation Day. At least that's what the Seniors told them, but after it was all over, we had a lot more fun than we expected. Our first job was to organize our class and this we did by electing officers. They were: Bill Schriever,president, Ronnie Groh, vice-president, Carol Kretchmar, secretary, and Iack Campbell, treasurer. Next we chose our class motto, To make the best better , our class flower, the red rose, and our class colors, red and white. Our biggest event during our Freshman year was our dance which was a big success. Other activities were the bake sales and paper drives. All in all, the Freshman class of 52 had a very successful year. In September, 1949, only sixty-nine of the original sev- enty-five returned to the fair halls of Reading. We chose our class officers immediately: Don Riesenberg, president, Ronnie Groh, vice-president, Pat Fehrenbach, secretary, and Bill Schriever, treasurer. Our biggest event was our Christmas Dance, The Santa Claus Shuffle . It was a tremendous success. Other big events during our Sophomore year were our successful paper drives and bake sales. In 1950, only 56 returned to school to become Reading's fair-hairedluniors. Our election for class officers took place in September and we elected the following: Don Riesenberg, pres- ident, forthesecond straight year, Larry Wilks, vice-president, Pat Fehrenbach, secretary, and Pat Marshall, treasurer.Our Junior year was very successful and everyone worked hard to make money for our Senior year..Our first event was the football dance inwhich Beverly Burk and Harry Lang were crowned queen and king by the Juniors. Next we worked on the Thanksgiving Day Football Game programs with students from Lockland. They were sold on Thanksgiving Day at the annual football game be- tween Reading and Lockland. This was the firstyear of our Student Council and the Juniors contributed four membersg Don Riesenberg, Virginia McCauley, Leo Feldhaus, and Carol Kretchmar. Our first year, the experi- mental year, was a success and we were looking forward to the next year when we would write our Constitution. The Junior play was given on December 4, 1950, and a great array of talent was discovered. The play, Sing for Your Supper , produced such great stars as Doris Elmlinger, Bill Schri- ever, Pat Marshall, Jack Christopnel, Ron Groh, and many others, too numerous to mention. This was the year that thirteen of our classmates were admitted to the Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed upon aJunior or Senior. Rita Mahsling was elected president, and Virginia McCauley, vice-president, andlean Bittner, secretary. During our Senior year we received our pins. We also had numerous paper drives and bake sales. But in May came the biggest event of our last three years. The Senior- Junior Prom was given during the first week of May at Twin Lanterns Country Club and we danced to the music of Jerry Thole and his orchestra. The biggest event of the night was the crown- ing of the king and queen. La Verne Elfers was crowned queen and Don Sears was crowned King, an event that will be remem- bered by all. September, 1951, The beginning of the end. . .The beginn- ing ofthe last year of school for most of us. Although it was the last it was the best. Our first job was to elect our officers to guide us through our Senior year. Don Riesenberg was elected president for the third straight year, Jack Campbell was elected vice-president, Jean Bittner, secretary, and Mary Jane Top- miller, treasurer. The first big event of the Senior year was the Senior Dinner given in November with the invaluable aid ofthe Senior mothers. This was very profitable and helped the Seniors get money for the coming events. lt was this year that the name of the Annual was changed to better represent the school. The name decided upon was The Devillan . ln November the Juniors gave the Football Frolic and crowned Dottie Jones, football queen and Gene Burdine, foot- ball king. A dance, The Washington Wiggle , was given in February by the Seniors to raise money for the coming trip and in March a rummage sale was given. Both proved to be very successful. On April 4, 1952 the annual Senior play was given and a new crop of stars was discovered. Then came the merry month of May and all the Seniors dreams came true. First came the prom held at the Hartwell Country Club, a truly unforgetable night. Then came the biggest event of the four years of high school: TheSenior trip to Washington, D. C. - -a trip that will be remem- bered by all and stories that will be told over and over again to their children and grandchildren. Now we are coming to the end of the best years of our life . On June 2, 1952, 46 Seniors received their diplomas to certify that they had successfully completed four years of high school. And thus ends the history of the class of 52 , gone, but we hope, not forgotten. Virginia McCauley Z1

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E IIIII CLASS All-IITISUIIS IS-ff I 0 Il GUIDE The Class of I952 wishes to give a very special vote of thanks to MISS WORRALL and MISS RUNYAN for all that they have done to make our last year at RHS one which we will never forget. Their eagerness to help in all our projects, and willingness to listen to our troubles will forever be grate- fully remembered. To MR. ROBERT HOWE we wish to say from the bottom of our hearts: Thanks for all the work of the past four years. Your kindness, willingness to help see us through, and always presentguicling hand will linger long in our memories as one of the outstanding highlights of our stay at Reading High.

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X Z I fb LA Twin A D TEOTAME 'r l We, The Class of I952. being in SOUND body and SANE mind do hereby bequeath the follow- in : g JEAN BITTNER wills her job at the drugstore to SHIRLEY KEMEN. That is something to cherish. DONALD RIESENBERGJ leaves his ability to get a girl to WILLIAM GOFORTH. CONNIE BRANDENBERG wills to RUTH MARTIN all the fun Jack and she have. WILLIAMSCHRIEVER givesto JIM SA NTEL his Studeabaker to sleep in during the 5th period. MARLENE EATON wills her hips and blond hair to JANET GROH. Hope it fitsl FRED SLOAN wills to RICHARD WHIPKEY his speed and president of the fan club, DORIS ELMLINGER wills her shyness to JANETTE DYKES, Gollyll DONALD STALL leaves to FRANK WINCHESTER his great love of sports. JOYCE ELMLINGER wills her vitamin pills and V-neck sweaters to HOPE DIETRICH. CHESTER STONE leaves all his height and speed to JACK NORRISH. DELTA FARMER wills her ability-flirting ability and giggles-toSHIRLEY LAMBERT. Take care, Shirl, JAMES VARELMAN bequeaths to TOM MC CA ULEY his broad shoulders and muscles. PAT FEHRENBACH wills her natural curly hair to MARY ALYCE CUTTER. You lucky girlll JAMES WILDER wills his cheer leading ability to ROBERT WULF. MARY FOLEY wills her temper and ex-boyfriends to JANET LUERS and EVELYN HIGGINS. LARRY WILKS gives to NORMAN TURNER his love to sit with the girls in home room. KATHERINE GALL wills her dark eyes, and heightto OLIVIA HEILE. Think you'll need these, Olivia? FRANK NOLL leaves his love for sports to NORMAN BROSSART. JOYCE HAMMAN wills the care ofher baby sister BEVERLY to SHIRLEY BLACKSTONE, HELEN POYNTER, JOYCE BELEW, and BARBARA BRADSHAW. You like to baby-sit, kids? RUSS LINVILLE leaves his height to KENNETH ARHTUR. Shottyll JOYCE IIA RT wills her ability to understand Civics to SHARON GREEN and JOANNE GLARDON. Hope you like it as much as Joyce does. JAMES PATROUCH and CLYDE HIGGINS leave their curly hair to EUGENE HOLMES. MARY ANN HEILE wills to LORRAINE DOAN, HELEN BULLOCK, and JOAN HECKMAN, JACK CAMPBELL. This is really a prize gals. ROBERT BRANKAMP leaves his love to drive a car to JAMES GLARDON. DOROTHY JONES wills the street light on Amity Road to DONNA SHELDT. I wonder why? EUGENE BURDINE wills to KENNETH KONRAD his corner in the halls. VIRGINIA MC CAULEY wills her athletic ability and boyfriends to DELORES MARTIN. Oh, DELORESI I JACK CAMPBELL gives to LOWELL KAMM a better car to ride around in. RITA MAHSLING wills her columnCTeen Talkj to GRACE GALLUZZO, Make it good, GRACIE. JACK CHRISTOPHEL leaves his love and ability to play sports to BOB FITZGERALD , PAT MARSHALL wills her devilshness in class to JUDY WAGNER and ETHEL DAVIS. CARL CROMER wills to DON MEYERS his ability to play golf and JAMES DE VOREwills to JACK REDWINE his ability to excel in this game. JANET NIEHAUS wills her ability to tease others to JOYCE BROWN. This you ought to likel LEO FELDHAUS leaves to MARVIN TISDALE his barbells and muscle books. MARY SCHMIDT wills her giggles and mischievousness to DOLORES DUNN. Remember this, Dolores. RICHARD GLOSSNER gives his love to play basketball to WARREN LEMON. ROSE STEVENS wills her walks home after school with Jim to JOANNE BOEHL. Have fun, Joanne. RONALD GROH bequeaths to DENVER BULLOCK his way with the girls! CHARLOTTE TANNERwil1s herenergy and laughter toJOAN RIESENBERG, and JOYCE HAMM, Take advantage, gals. CARL LOVINS leaves his shyness to RON MC DANIELS take care Ronnyl MARY JANE TOPMILLER wills her ability to get men to AUDREY PHILLIPS ibut not Artj JOHN NIEFIELD gives to RONALD VON BARGEN his attachment to work in the dark room IRENE WADDLE wills her Job at Ben Franklin s to DOTTY BITTNER Hope you like it Dotty DANIEL NIERMAN gives to JIM WHITTON his ability to keep score at a basketball game To one and all we the class of 1952 bequeath our love for Reading High School as one of our most cherished possessions May you always support our Alma Mater and do only that which will make her proud to list you as one of her s To our teachers we bid a fond and somewhat reluctant farewell From the bottom of our hearts we say Thanks for everything You have won a place in our hearts which will never be forgotten -14? is .- T1-f li' Z ,Z 2 j I I KT . ., , . , , . . . U ' Don't cheat now! I Q