Ridge High School - Reflector Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1952 volume:

1 Q I U3--1 I tg-E -H - f.-. . , X 3 1 I .L -5 ' , ,:1j J - , J ' ' ,nv .4 A w, 1 Y' .N A 'LX 1. Faith Ellen and Mary E11en-- Z. Helen and Doris-- 3. Junior beauties 4. Jacqueline and Patty-- 5. The Thing -- I. Going home-- 7. What will Mrs. Sawmiller say-- 8. Where these pictures were made-- 9. Mary Ellen posing- IO. Senior class party-- ll. Junior High field trip-- 12. Maynard and Don-- 13. Dotty Lou, May Queen-- 14. 3rd and 4th grade Halloween party-- 15. Future Seniors. 16. DeWayne and Arlene-- 17. Charlie Harris 18. i'Hot Rod kings-- 19. Christmas program-- ZO. Seniors selling pop Hr 'f 'f 0 can 4. Q I 4. ,Di 9 X Q ' W if s, f' 4- X 'A 4 X ., ..s -J ' 'J' Qff . mr . A' 5' 1 -1 XX .131 ' . , Mfg, in V ! QT. ' ' '- 'Q If ' 7 '1 -S - 'v R' ,fr - ri 1 .-. O' J ' ll, ' -:fq53,,,.-- FIRST RO'-V: George Daniels, Dale Dias, Kent DuCheney, Raymond Etzcn, Margaret Evans, Jerry Galloway, SECOND ROW: Donna Gribler, Ellen Hines, Robert Johns, John Kreischer, Jane Kreischer, Leslie Mace. THIRD ROW: lslaihern l.lcGee, Max Mercer, Nancy Miller, Linda Mohr, Judith Moorman, Linda Perry, FOURTH ROW: Phyllis Rem, Richard Sperry, Doyr Slegarnan, Carrol Stern, Patty Tribolr, Margerie Wsrmer, FIRST GRADE ,,, This page sponsored by: HARTER AND SONS FUNERAL HOME Dephos, Ohio 8 1 t- 4 A 1 Z in ' eff ' 5 -, if i !f4 X X A lv. f - L. ' f- 'Q 4 , 5 l 0 I9 , 1 3' X, I, ' ' Li t U N! f 'v x L' f ' 'X , N 4 ' f - -Xi Qual? I . Y I - 46 ,M Q an ,r . - ! ,A , X4 if, M? -fi jf, N X If r , K. ' l ,tr-C Xxnl 'X 'fi -iybfm, g rv - f '51 'A f-::f', il4, I ,Q as lf, T 'D .A L ...- 'W 'L .-' 9 45 ,n , A , FIRST ROW: Gaylp Aslmlmuglm, Aladkllm' Bowen, l31.mnu Cuupcr, jurry Compu, Ilouua Duklhcuq. SECOND ROW: Wllbur flnms, Bkmrbtxm R415 F.R'IX1xm1.1ul, 1Q..ml-.N 1.1110 Ix1Ci.I1N, Incl Rqndcll Ixlcrrls, Jerry filillrtf. THIRD ROW: Mari. Klum' Slumk, Julmm- Suglmllmlx, Ru lyrd W.uLkins, Rnburt XVT-yur, JIIUIH, Sllllity, FOURTH ROW: Judy Llribhr, Blllj, Smmmllldgcr, Plullp Owrhull. SECOND GRADE L,, This page sponsored by R. CASE TRACTOR SALES Van Wert, Ohio 9 -L U . it I0 Vi.. Q , ag ..-0. Y C, -X A , Qi. vi ' Y x Y Q X if I-. 'xx -ix fl ai Q.-7 .A QF' 0 X N 1 .. X 1' -1' 2, a ' 1 . Y I. , rs 0 0 G I. x .6 ' s , ,qr W -4 ' P l ? 4 R' ' ' x 4 x ,lr X n k LST Rancell Bell, Sharon Book, Rhett DeCamp, Carolyn Dias, Ralph DuChv2ney. SECOND ROW: Kent Lrrit1ii5nuj.se:, Juni. Hrnes, Lconaro johnson, Joyce Moflleery, Barbara McCollum, John Miller. THIRD Rsbfrr F-iosrer, Davrd Osborn, Roger Oxerholt, Richard Reiuenbach, Connie Tabor, Veda White. I f' f- 0 r - - .C . A I . , -Y 'w gr 'xg' - '11 0, I ' Q n 1 o. WP .5 Q-3 4 f' . 7 ..f -. if f' Q fri: Lui.: bff.-xqrr, Pobcrr Evans, Pauy lreton, James Johns, Janetwiace, Philip Nebcl. SECOND ROW '. 41, James Spcrry, Clrfford Swany, Gary Thatcher, Douglas Wcrmcr, Christine Weyer. The page rs sponsored by the DELPHOS FOOD LOCKER Delphos, Ohio 10 I Q 0 11' H nt 0 ' I 1. , 7' , .gl f-14 1 1 A ,A Xi QE, 15-r ' 1'-7 '- T7 I 4 4 fx 1 J 4 l . 16 ' . A : - 6 ' A 1 vi I ' 4 A A . L I , v tv T? 1 1 I W Q-3 fx , 1 ' , ,UN 'V x . ,fx , a J 'lA 4 ' X fx 1 rf , -s. 'I ' s' :- Y 5 -i 'Q lr. F I E , .5 x Ib I 1 N ,I ' FIRST ROW: Lewis Bowen, Dwight Coopur, lxlary Ann Cowgil, Lcroy Ernie, David Evans, Marjorie Galloway, Harvey lreron, SECOND ROW: Parry Krcischer, Myrna McGee, James Ovcrholt, Benny Rcidenbarh, Tommy ' ' HIRD ROW: Robcrr Shook, Joanne Watkins, Eddie Yakos, Reynolds, Clair Saam, Bob Shively, T SIXTH GRADE J , E 3, 'As 1--v v., I -,,,,r A - 4X I ' I :Ax i - , L 0 ' N' '- 'X '3 , 'h ., . , ,p ,X -Y , 1 -rj Y X: 11 . oy ' O 'W' -1 1' N Dick Galloway. Nancy Hinus, Larry Lyllc, FIRST ROW: Edward Bakrr, Dick Eldr-r, Carlunc Evans, Suu Ann Evans, , SECOND ROW: Bobby McGee, Anne Millur, Rox Schaadr, Party Sliiveluy, C-.1rySlewart, Diane Tabor. This page is sponsored by PURDY MOTOR SALES LEWIS COOPER Van Wert, Ohio Producer of Hybrid Seed Corn Van Wert, Ohio 11 4 .Q Q Q Sa 2. ! if '17 ' 2' 'I i X I. 'fin x A 'Sf Q P I , . FIRST 'Q is ' 'S Q 5' xx-- SEVENTH GRADE RO x 5.17. Cooper, Larry DuChency, Phyllis Erzlcr, Don Good, Phil Johns, Wayne Longstreth. SECOND ROW: r.s lean Navel. Larry Nlhiser. Jerry Rolslen. Joan Schladr, Priscilla Weyer, Iva Whire, HGHTH GRADE QA W . . - 'v - gl V - ' F7 'ml K fur- ,S fo ,Q v - U 1 , vi . ,, L f f . J::.-4 DH wizifon, ifcnny Gillispie, Phyllis Gribler, Bernard Hines, Helen Johnson, Helen Long, Rosa 'IND POZ'-Z Llrr, Pnling, Parry Reynolds, Rex Ritchie, Beulah Swany, Ronnie Utrup, Roger Wagner, Bobby This page is sponsored by ONEILLS MARKET Delphos, Ohio 12 BACK ROW: Ronnie Utrup, Larry DuCheney, Wayne Longsrrerh, Phil Johns, Don Good, Larry Poling, Mr. Hams. FRONT ROW: Gary Cooper, Jerry Ralston, Kenny Gillespie, Rex Ritchie, and Bernard Hines, TIGER HITTENS The .lunior High has had a successful year with the record of four wins and one tournament win. We want to Thank The Cheerleaders for the ve ry commendable job they SCORES did also. OPPONENTS WE THEY Middle Point 39 41 York 60 ze Buckland 44 22 3 3 fT:Ohio City 33 34 f1Convoy 37 3-l 211Union 48 38 iT1Willshire 26 4-4 :51Wren 30 38 :Fl-Ioaglin Jackson 32 34 :i:Middle Point l6 30 TOURNAMENT Wren 38 Z5 Willshire 37 56 Ifilseague Patty Reynolds, Linda Merris, Ioan Schaadt, Phyllis Gribler This page sponsored by PRESLER MOTOR SALES OHIO POWER COMPANY Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert, Ohio RINCWALD LUMBER Middle Point, Ohio 13 dt-:tt . . John Reidenbach Cxfgcn., ulifzflfllj POW: Jacqueline Shook, Harold -A ,La ?.1cGamfm, Joe lualhcrs. THIRD ROW: Bill FRESHIVIEN or I-'ICERS . . Sandra lXlo-arrnan . Cai-tha June Pollock . Harold Wollenhaupt . . . . . . Patt-yGood . . . .lXlr. H is f G QP ly? l C. , Wh fv- 'L .5 L if - ff The Freshman class started their first 1 year of High School out with sixteen members, v seven boys and nine girls. We held many parties one of which was ' a Christmas party, December 29 at Sandra x lVloorman's house, a Halloween party at F. '- rg-,IQ Patty Good's house, and a Wiener roast at L, f', .A Cartha June Pollock's home. We also held ' l ' a Skating party November 28. 4 Q We had four Basketball players, David Cowgill, Billy Gallaway, Ronnie lVlcCleary, Harold Wollenhaupt. Cartha .Tune Pollock from our class was a Cheerleader and we i sold Hot Dogs at the home games. 0 fs . -.5 9 . .Q 1 xv-3 K x 7 'M fl A 1 4 1 ' X .X ,Ny Y I I ,. .1-. -'L' 51- .L -,::P y f , - ' f d. P ,. G ,Ula-way, Carrha Iurie Pollock, David Cowgill, 1 ?.f,Ilsr, Thelma June Whlrc, Ronnie Mcfllcary, I I K 'ira l.io0rrr.ar., Patty Good, Carole SuL'Dcm1nI, Thls Page 15 Spongored by the followms Van Wert Merchants R. El. MILLER AND SONS ALSPACH FUNERAL I-IOIVIE I 14 FREDERICKS SOPHOMORES OFFICERS President. . . . .Faith Ellen Rogers Vice-President. . . . Maynard Kerns . .Donald Arn . Donald Arn . Bob lwatthews . lVlrs . l-loltkamp Secretary. . . Treasurer. . Reporter. . Advisor. . The Sophomore class started their second year out with six menubers, two girls and four boys. We held a Box Social which the public was invited to January 23. We held a Cake Walk, Square Dance and did many other entertaining things. We sold candy at the home basketball games and have two boys on the team. They are Maynard Kerns and Bob Matthews. Now that we are on the second rung of the ladder, we are all hoping to advance on to the third. 11 1 1 J . .Q fi . 1 ' 4 Richard I-lines, Mayna rd Ke rns A6 10 2 , , v' 'K - Jw I Faith Ellen Rogers Mary Demint 7'.- 52. v L , 4 r 1 K Bob Nlatthews Dona ld A rn This page sponsored by the following Yan Wert Merchant STOLLER EQUIPIXIESNT CO. PORTRAIT STUDIO IXIORRIS 5 AND IO . T i 355 1 ' f 'cv-, xx X ,. 11 7.14 xvyn JUNIORS OFFICERS President. . . . Mary Kay Poe Vice-President. . Josephine Clark Secretary. . . . Paul Moorman Treasurer. . . . . Gene Goodwin Reporter. . . Margaret Dunifon Advisor. . . Joseph Mitchell We started our Junior year out by receiving our class rings the second day of school. A All of our boys played Basketball and we had two X 9 4 1 cheerleaders, Mary Kay Poe and Margaret Dunifon. dl We sold Ice Cream at the home games and also pro- grams. F Y We held a Christmas party at Gene Goodwin's home GPN? L:.OOd m' on Decenuber 17, and a party at Mary Kay Poe's home ,-- 'ff' 3 ,I 4 4 ff' Ja. Ya ' I-.av Pee il after our Class play which was Have A Heart. We gave a swell prom with Don Underwood's Or- chestra playing for us. We are nearing the last and final step ofthe lad- der and hope that we all make it together. ' f 1 i-' ,. ...TIL Cluf. i.O 7Y'Y'Y.r1T' ,- sf X in ff r fri r,r,r' YP' 4z..,,,, ' xfr. ' l,.1' if-V' rm ? ' ' I G .-,J '57.f., .-1 i 1 'I V . 7 page Alflffuflffffl by , , . ,'. ,. ,.,., ,, ..'- 4 :'r.r'..l:,P.5 Ursxi w lf,r,. lllily. S'l'ONl1Q STORE' rj bf v Vf1r1VVf:r1 rt :A A.. Alf. 16 -1 ia.- vf L' Q, Tm- -1-1' .rfi-ff--g-.,' r,.. '1, T:':-,zz ' :r'YTi?'rr1 ffl - ul K I .g ' Q 'VLA h . - uri' I .Al 1 Y q sr ll, ..A 14131 RDF:- I 4. JUST POSING 12,5 W' .4 agziifif.-fm MQ 5.2.13 gdb Il 1 4' -I 4 'QA .l'! 5 ' ?'.4'2?J I , . f I K . I-4 I, Marrlyn .md Jo--2, Mrss Exams Concgntrating--3, Sumor Gxrls--4. Byrm1KThL- Cormtkriqr.rrL'yLv.md-- .4 5, JoefDrcamboaIjMitchull--U, Who took thc picture Rrchgrrd--7. Wh.al's on your shag--N, mm ll I kwl Paul--9. Dnwaync and his John Dcurc--IQ, Ilavmg troubles Dick--Il, Hmmm- Lu--13, .X supcrrur .JL r life--13, DuW.1ync, Arlene, and Don--14, It's BEET'S boys--IQ, Buck and Drrk playmg Tull. This page sponsored by thc following Yan Wu-rr fxlcrdurmlf HIGGINS CAMEIRA SUPPLY DUSTIXIAN FURNI I'L'RI-Q 5 IO BALYEAT THE CI,O'I'HER VAN WISH I' BOO TER Y I7 Il I-' OUR TWELVE YEARS The great day QSeptember 9, 19401 had arrivedg there were 21 shining students under the care of Miss Stockert. During the first year we learned when to talk and how to talk, which was pretty hard for some of us Qand still isjg thus, we found out where most of the corners were as well as how to stay in at recess. Second grade showed us that we were really on our way. By this time we had decided whether we liked or disliked school. Opinions differed. We were taught by Mrs. Virginia Smith and Miss Ruth Slattery. Third grade we were taught by Miss Slattery. The first of October, James Stemen moved to Toledo and about Christmas time Jeannette Chambers, went to Yan Wert. Doris Hines joined us during the last semester. For our fourth grade we moved on down the hall where Mrs. Edna Hyman was teaching. Carole Sue Dustman had left us during the summer and Carolyn Brennenaman had joined us. Fifth grade we added Dick Goodwin and Arelene Perry to our class. We again had two teachers Mrs. Hyman and Mrs. Olwyn Allen. Gene Wollen- haupt moved to Pleasant before the term was over. In the sixth grade Mrs. Hyman taught us by herself. During the vacation we lost Colleen Youtsey and Harriet Linton. We were glad when this year was over because next fall we'd be upstairs. Now, we were upstairs where we met our first man teacher, Mr. Roy Hebb. We had lost Carolyn Brennenaman but were joined by Rose Elaine Shook. We felt quite superior to those grade school youngsters. We had the same teacher in the eighth grade, too. The eighth grade was another step forward, our last year before we'd be in high school. Donald Brown moved to Cleveland during the Christmas vacation. Our Freshman year made us feel proud. We had to take our Initiation like all freshman. We managed to struggle through Algebra in time to sell popcorn at basketball games. Dick Putman was back after attending school in Fort Wayne during the eighth grade. La Donna Long joined us from Hoag- lin-Jackson and Suzzone Conley went to Van Wert. During our Sophomore year Richard Evans began to really get his pep up and kept things alive in dull classes. Remember the egg in English class Richard! l ! I bet Miss Bowyer does. We sold candy at the basketball games. Now were we proud! The second day of school we got our class rings. We also had other things ahead! Our claas play The Whole Truth , given November ZZ, 1950 went over with a bang, thanks to our wonderful director, Miss Betty Evans. We held a prom for the Seniors May 11, in the school auditorium. This was our last year of school life. We had lost Rose Elaine Shook during the summer. We still had 17 Brilliant Scholars ----- Our class play, graduation exercises, and class trip brought our grand and glorious twelve years to a happy ending. This page sponsored by LINNINGER AND SONS - Van Wert, Ohio 18 SENIGR CLASS President V. President gl' k,i's,.,n. iserlfqq-Q. ,V A4 gl A 1 . 1' A ,Al it K 'U r, RIOQY-Q55 .s J w I 'n -'J -' px-:7 .V ! MARY ELLEN RITCHIE, Ritch Commercial Course-Class President 4: Class Reporter lg Class Sec. 3: Y- Teen I, 2, 3, 43 Reporter I, 25 Treas. 3. 4: Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4, Sexretre 1, 2, 3, 4: Rocket Staff 3, 4g Operetta Ig Class Play 51-52, Districts Test I, 2, 3, Annual Staff. Ambition-Always succeeding in what I do. Ml DON RICHARD DAVIS, Don Mixed' Course-Basketball Manager 2 3, 43 Baseball Manager 2, 3, 4, Class Pres. 2, 33 Class V. Pres. 4: Annual Staff, Class Play 51-52, F,F.A. 1,2 Ambition-l have none. Class Officers SYENATIN Class Motto: ALWAYS FORWARD PURMORT BROS. INSURANCE CO. WILSON'S GIFT SHOP GOODSELLS WALLPAPER STORE 19 TREASURER I . W, 5 ,- :gl .i' . SENIORS RICHARD PAUL EVANS, Dick Vo-Ag Course-Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1,23 R Society 2, 3, 4, So- ciety Pres. 4: Class Play 51-52: Class Treas. 2,3,4g F.F,A, V, Pres. 4: F.F,A, Sec. 3: Annual Staff: 4-H Reporter 4: F.F. A, 1, 2, 3,4g District Tests l,2. Ambition-Get the most done with least amount of work. 'IF -v.-:sg-'. -A.4' ,rs- Z BOXXIE LL' LOGAN, Butch Lined Course-Class Treasurer 25 Y- Tee: i,2, 3,.1: Y-Teen V, Pres. .lg Pranrst I,:, 3, .gg Annu.:-1lStaffg Rocket Staff 3, 45 Cheerleader I, 23 Class Plaj. 51-52, Operettalg 4-Hg R Soc1e:1.'2,3,4gBowling Green Music Competition Contestg State Musical Competition. Ambition- Be an interior decorator, REPORTER .,,, N 5. fifty Ni ',., ' , -S .. 1 .si fl sf SECRETARY WILBUR DeWAYNE HYMAN, Butch Vo-Ag. Course-Basketball I, 2, 3,4g Baseball I, 2, 3, 4: R Society 2, 3, 45 Class V, Pres, lg Class Sec. 45 Class Reporter 3g F.F.A, I,2,3,4g F.F.A. Pres. 4g 4-Hg Class Play 51-52: Annual Sraffg One Act Contestg Glee Club 3.4. Ambition - Do things the right way. mace ponsored by the following Delphos merchants RICKER LUMBER CO. SCHERGER MEMORIALS sd' -if I RICHARD EUGENE PUTMAN, Putt Commercial Course-Basketball 1, 2, 3,4, Baseball 1, 2, 3,45 R, Society 2, 3, 4g Class Play 51-52, Annual Staff, Glee Club 3g Rocket Staff 3. Ambition-To be able to sleep all the time, DOTTY LOU STEWART, Dot Commercial Course-Class Play 51-525 Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4: Sextette I,2, 3,43 R. Society 2, 3.4, Y-Teen I, 2,3,4, Chorister3, President 4, Rocket Staff 3,45 Annual Staffg Operetta lg May Queen 3: Cheerleader l, 2,43 4-Hg All State Chorus: Bowling Green Music Competitiong Ambition- To become a good private sec- P L P SENIGHS DORIS JANET HINES, Pre Face lxlixed Course-Glee Club t,2, 4: Y- Teen l,2, 3,45 Annual Staff, Rocket Staff 35 Opercttag Class Play 51-52 District Tests 3, Ambition-To be a good nurse or skater, Pe- HELEN JOAN DEMINT, Pie Face Commercial Course-Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4:6166 Club 1,2, 3, 4: Sexzctte 3, 4, Class Play 51-525 4-H Recreation Leader Ig Annual Staff, Rocket Staff 3,45 Operetta g Ambition-To be a good skater like Doris Hines. retary. the following Van Wert Merchants THOMAS JEWELRY STORE XY? gat? I N. v -351' ' v FN . ' I Q 5 5 - H1-,Q 'L .u I . . qos., . ' f '. 0 O'-XO - . 1 RICHARD FREDRICK GOODWIN, Dick' Commercial Course-Basketball I, 2, 3, .gg Baseball 1.2. 3.4g R. Society 2, 3, 4: 4-Hg Class Play 51-525 Class Secretary lg Annual Staffg Rocket Staff 356126 Club 3. Ambition-To become a millionaire. 'Q 'ffT7L TJAPION RUTH DAVIES. Davies Mixed Course-Y-Teen l,2, 3,4g Y- Teen Treas. zgG1ee Club l. 2, 3. 43 Sexterte l,2. 3. 45 Class Pres. I: Class Play 51-52: Rocket Staff 3,45 Annual Staff, Operetla. Ambition-Get through college and be a laboratory technician. SENIORS BETTY JO VOGT, Jo Commercial Course-Y-Teen l,2, 3, 4, Glee Club I,2, 3,43 Sextette 3, 4, Operetta rp 4-H Sec. 2. 3: 4-H Treas. 4: Class Play 51-52: Rocket Staff 3,4 Annual Staff. Ambition-Live in West and have Aberdeen Angus Cattle. ARLENE CAROLE PERRY, Perry Commercial Course-Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4g Y-Teen 1.2, 3.4, Y-Teen Reporter 3, 4, Rocket Staff 3g Annual Staff, Class Play 51-52g Operetta I. Ambition-To succeed in everything I do ,556 Q! . 1' N Tx This page sponsored by the following Delphos merchants WIEGERS DRY GOODS STORE REMLINGER STORE BETTY JANE SHOP Q X,J ffm of VK. V EVELYN MARIE KERNS, Kernsie Commercial Course -Class Reporter 29 Class V. Pres. 3: Y-Teen l,2, 3, 456162 Club 1, 2, Rocket Staff 3.4, Annual Staff 4, Operetlag District test l,2, 3, Class Play 51-52. Ambition-Travel around the world. f snsa SENIORS If A-J ' 'TTY' - fp F' , . -'ff ', ' YC- A . ALBERT SWANY JR. Buck Vocational Agriculture Course- Basketball 1, 2, 3: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, R. Society 2,3,4g F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, 'V A 4-H 1, 2, 3,44 Glee C1ub3g Class Play 51-52, Annual Staff, Class V. Pres. 2, F. F.A. Reporter I,2. Ambition-Doing nothing. MARILYN ANN RITCHIE, Lynn Commercial Course-Y -Teen l,2, 3, 4, County Y-Teen Pres. 4g Glee Club 1,2, 3,41 Annual Staffg Rocket Staff 3,45 4-l-I Sec. and Treas. 2, 4-H Reporter lg Class Play 51 -52, Operetta. Ambition-Get most out of life that I can. 'PRIX N ws.. l.aDONNA LUCILLE LONG, Donna Commercial Course -Y-Teen 1.2, 3, 4gG166 Club 1.2, 3,4gOpe1'eIla lg 4-H 2, 3, 4, 4-H Reporter 2, 3, Rocket Staff, Annual Staff, Class Play 51 -52. Ambition-Work in factory. lv: -. This page is sponsored by the following Middle Point Merchants CRAWFORD GARAGE FRIESNER HARDWARE TWELVE Y EARS TOGE THER .an-. . +- + 1n.1.TED, LEFT TO RIGHT: E'-tlyr. Horns, Rlchard Evans, Mary Ellcn Ritchie, Betty Io Vogt, Albert wr., Pfani 1 ?.'c'.z':, STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dewaync Hyman, Bonnie Logan, Helen 'H U 'iarc P,tr:an, Dont. Lou Stewart, FJAIIOU Davies, Don Davis. ' 5.2 page :g,f,r1emrf'fl by the following Van Mert merchants Ef,E'.'ISIOfI AND R!-.DIO LAUDICKS JEWELRY STORE ELT!-.IQP f'-.IIT WORTMAN MOTOR SALES 1 - I IDIS 5' E., Z4 LAST Wlll AND TESTAIVIENT We, the Class of nineteen hundred fifty-two, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament, to be read on the sixteenth day of May and was hereby witnessed by the following members of the Senior Class. Richard Evans Marilyn Ritchie Richard Goodwin Bonnie Lu Logan I, Don Davis, will my position of manager to Joe Leathers. I, Mary Ellen Ritchie, will my position as Senior Class President and my place in the sexteete to Josephine Clark. I, Ladonna Long, will my ability to tumbling to Margaret Dunifon. I, Dotty Lou Stewart, will my ability of cheerleading to anyone who wants sore joints which enter after thrilling games. I, Albert Swaney, will my seat in Study Hall to anyone that wants it. I, Arlene Perry, will my friends to anyone who has enjoyed them as much as I have. I, Marion Davies, will my laboratory table to anyone who will enj oy it as much as I have. I, Richard Putman, will my ability to drive a car to school to Walter Harris. I, Helen Demint, will my ability to stay out late and have a good time to Sandra Moorman. I, Richard Evans, will all my burned out flash bulbs to Gradon Elder who has had to sweep them up for the last three yeaI'S. I, Bonnie Lu Logan, will my position as school accompanist to Cartha .Tune Pollock. I, Richard Goodwin, will my temper on the basketball floor to anybody that can control it and my seat in bookkeeping class to anybody with a brain. I, Marilyn Ritchie, will my position as County Inter, Club Council Y Teen President and my temper to Mary Kay Poe. I, DeWayne Hyman, will my good times at Ridge School to anyone who want them. I, Betty .Io Vogt, will my ability to be able to show Aberdeen Angus Cattle only, and being able to move on a farm where there are race horses to anyone who would enjoy it as I have, and will. I, Doris Hines, will my ability to try to skate to Margaret Dunifon and my seat in study hall to Thelma White. I, Evelyn Kerns, will all the homework that I've had in the past four years to my brother, Maynard who is seldom seen carrying a book home. I will my friendship of Ridge High School to anyone who enjoys it as much as I have. To the Juniors: We leave six book's on Good Behavior fwhich some need badlyj and seventeen seats in Study Hall, although they will need only six. To the Sophomores: We leave, our favorite book, on How to Throw Eggs and Their Uses , and hope that they don't get into as much trouble as we did. To the Freshman: We leave our Good Luck and hope that they will reach the goal that we have reached To the Eighth Grade: We leave, our strong minds and bodies, for which they will need for the four years of High School. To the Faculty: We leave a peaceful school and noon hours that they can enjoy. This page sponsored by the following Van Wert Merchants. COMMUNITY GAS W. L. TANNER DULL LUMBER AND COAL CO. HENRY C. PRIOR 9 x 55 f Y Z- .xx X I X X i X J ,f' -if ,ff PRGPHECY lt is the year 1900 and the biggest Alumni Banquet, and dance in the History of Ridge High School is in full swing. Guy L.ombardo's orchestra is playing for the big occasion in the gymnasium. Everyone of the 1952 Seniors are present. We see Richard Evans entering with his camera in one hand and three albums of his favorite trick shots under his other arm. Close behind follow his two boys and his little girls with Baby Brownies snapping shots of things around the auditorium. ln one corner we see Don Davis, an undertaker, and Dick Goodwin, head of the Van Wert Recreation Department, having a heart to heart talk. Dick who gives the boys a good workout, also gives Don a good supply of customers. Don's motto is You Kill Em: l'll Chill Em. l..aDonna and Carl Wollenhaupt are handing out small sample tubes of tooth paste to everyone. She and Carl have started manufacturing it in their new factory. They call it 'Aids in Tooth Decay Bonnie Logan enters wearing a beautiful sable coat. She and her husband pooled their money and now own one of the largest cattle ranches out West. Bonnie has a hobby of collecting rare furs. Dressed in her jungle attire we see Marion Davies, a big game huntress, who had succeeded Frank Buck in his work in Africa. She just got back two weeks ago from one of her tours in which she was hunting Rhinoceroses. We find Dotty Lou tall, lank and underfed as she opens her sample kit, we can un- derstand. She has been appointed head saleswoman of Jantzen bathing suits and her territory is Fairbanks, Alaska. Arlene and DeWayne Hyman sit chomping on a large cud of gum which they have dis- covered. lt's a new method of reprocessing gum which they find under the chairs in their restaurant. A Buick station wagon pulls up outside and soon the room is filled with 12. little bright and shining faces. Yep! none other than Marilyn and Frank. Much to their humility they explain that they had seen Cheaper by the Dozen. Evelyn Kerns who is here just came down for tonight from Washington where she was just sworn in as the first lady President of the U. S. After serving as Vice-Pres- :dent for two terms, she has finally attained her goal. We see that everything is set for the entertainment. Dick Putman after many years has turned electrician, he has a natural gift for arranging the indirect lightingg the bulbs must be well hidden. The lights dim and the band plays soft strains of music. First on the program will be a boxing and stunt act done on skates by Helen Demint and Doris Hines. They are pro's now. They made their fame by skating from coast to coast on wheels, as McGee and McGouch. A modern dancer now takes the stage and it is non other than Betty Jo Vogt. She is the only gal who has ever been known to succeed in tying herself in knots and not being able to untie herself. After succeeding in doing this. Mary Ellen Ritchie takes the stage in her Public Speaking attire. She is now Speak- er of the House Also, she is editor of the New York Time. From her recent editorial she gives the great and difficult story The Three Bears. Mr. Buck Swany, a comedian, rare wit, and playwright now appears on stage and has the audience in stitches in no time. After searching for many years, he found that this profession required the least work. Siddenly! the lights go out and we are forced to leave the Alumni Banquet and our twelve years together. Q This page sponsored by THE VAN WERT COUNTY FARM BUREAU CO-OP. .:- ff 'itil THE WHOLE TRUTH promise to tell nothing but th 5CI X'3.1'1tS When Mrs. Joseph Martin made her family and e truth, she had no idea that the results would be so complicated. Everything in the Martin house ' da ' off, Mr. Martin hold runs smoothly until, on the servants 5 d that an impressionabl e business asso- suddenly receives wor ciate is coming and Mr. Martin must impress him with many El' b th become the chauffer and maid servants. So Johnny and iza e Aunt Helen takes over the cook's duties, and the local pastor is th weethearts of the two converted into the butler! But then e s children arrive unannounced, as does Mrs. Martin's wealthy Axint Mat, who dislikes servants! The Whole Truth causes countless complications but leads to a happy conclusion, The three-act comedy given Novem the direction of Miss Betty Evans, was sented by the cast of twelve, with the h Evelyn Kerns ....... Tick LaDonna Long gl Doris Hines .... Arlene Perry, Rose Elaine Shook, and Marilyn Ritchie ...... Cast Mr. Joseph Martin Mrs. Martin. . . of Characters John .... . Elizabeth .... D Rev. Jacob Teasle. Helen Martin . . Aunt Mat Worth Tom De North . . Lucile Armtage. . . Whilford Mundorf . Johnson .... Harriet . ...... . This page sponsored bythe following VAN WERT MERCHANTS HOTEL MARSH-Come to our Smorgasboard EISENHAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY THE WHOLE TRUTH Directed by Miss Betty Evans ber ZZ, under capably pre- elp of: et Sale Manager Stage Managers . Prompters .Richard Evans . Mary Ellen Ritchie DeWayne Hyman otty Lou Stewart . . Don Davis .Marion Davies . Betty Jo Vogt Richard Putman Bonnie Lu Logan . Dick Goodwin . Albert Swany . Helen Dernint 111 ln- OUH PHOIVI On May ll, 1951, the Juniors carried out an old tradition of honoring the Seniors with a Prom. We used the West as our theme. Around the edge of the gymnasium we built a Corral. The sides of the walls were decorated with hats, boots, and cowboys., On the inside of the corral was a buck- board. The dinner was served by the Sophomore Class. The Program for the evening: Master of Ceremonies. .Don Davis Welcome ......... Mary Ellen Ritchie Response ..... . . .Jim Moorrnan Class History. . . Jean Geisman Dotty Lou Stewart Class Prophecy ..... Dick Evans Solo... .... .. Remarks ......... Mr. Sawmiller After the program we danced to the music of Tony Schlagbaum's band. Refreshmenl 3 were served in the meantime. This page sponsored by ST. MARY'S PACKING BORDENS CHEESE COMPANY COMPANY Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert, Ohio Z8 Z . :fig 3? NI yf- ' Q F ff -. , f. 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On their third gallon--7. Buck is in the office again--8. Bonnie and Dot posing--9. Senior super salesmen--Io. Boys phys. ed. class-- II. Marilyn posing--12. Byron and Paul--I3.Just before Jr. class play--14. Study hall 7111. period--15. Our COORS. This page sponsored by the following Van Wert merchants CL.ARK'S SHOE STORE WINEBURGH STORE BEAURPE BROS. INC. MCKEDDIE RADIO AND ELEC. SHOP XI arS'IlIQI -1 1 7 Z Rl -s RS o 04 i 30 on .JQLXXT AQ Bl s.. ,,,i. Q feiierswl 1 -,ty -L5 . 40 QT. -is '1'f,'fe me 31 X - vu .-L 3 I ec-in jackson LT Q City 5 ci'-5 Point - vw:-G 'OVRXAMEXT X 'ef' Trldeaglle ,ras :Tl 'fu BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Leathers, Manager: Bill Gallaway, Dick Evans, Maynard Kerns, Bob Matthews, Paul Moorman, Byron Good, Harold Wollenhaupt, Don Davis, Manager. FRONT ROW: Coach, Walter Harris: DeWayne Hyman, Dick Goodwin, Gene Goodwin, Dick Putman, Ronald McCleary, David Cowgill. FIGHTING TIGERS This year we started out the season with high hopes of a successful season, but we did not do as well as expected. This year thirteen boys participated on the team. The high scorer this year was Gene Goodwin with 152 for a 9 point average per game. Dick Evans had the highest foul shooting percentage with a 64.711 for the season. The four seniors wish the best of luck to Coach Harris' teams in the future. We hope these Seniors will continue their fair play in the life they are about to enter. The team wishes to thank all the fans who faith- fully attended the games this year. We also wish to thank Mr. Marsh, Mr. Sawmiller, and Mr. Mitchell for their part in getting us to the games and keeping the score books. This page sponsored by SHEEITER MOTOR SALES Delphos 30 lg Aw ,WT Q7 222, M 5:35-1 A 1 'T SM-5-si f 7 4 . . 4 1 ' ,-,Q L S all' 1 J G ' ru. I C sr 3 f L AIMS p ' - pu,-,,.. 11 x 'Ml 1. JA '7 fy BACHING THE TEAM MANAGERS Joe Leathers and Don Davis ly given by the cheerleaders, coach and managers. They never receive any of the glory or become heroes, but if C0-ACH it were not for them the team could not exist. lter Harris 1 -..l.1 u-'ms ,.v.. CHEERLEADERS if fx Kay Poe, Margaret Dunifon, Dotty Lou Stewart, Cartha June Pollock. This page sponsored by the following Van Wert merchants CONTINENTAL CAN COMPANY HIl..LER'S GULF STATION GUNSETT HARDWARE The team deeply appreciates the services so willing- THE TIGER BATSNIEN 1 f' STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Leathers, Manager: Bill Galloway Don Arn, Maynard Kerns, Harold Wollenhaupt, Bob Matthews, Ronnie lx1cClea ry, Dewayne Hyman, Don Davis, Manager. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT Paul Moorman, Byron Good, Gene Goodwin, Coach Walter Harris, Dick Putman, Dick Goodwin, Albert Swany. This year we have 13 boys out for baseball There are 4 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores and 3 freshmen out for the sport. So far we ha played 3 league games and l tournament game Willshire Union Ohio City Willshire Ridge Z Ridge 5 Ridge O Ridge 1 Mr. Harris is our coach this year, and we feel confident with good coaching and hard practice we'll win our remaining games this spring. This page sponsored by VAN WERT TRACTOR SALES VAN WERT BOOK STORE 33 '14 A ' w ' 3,0 , A , dgigg' '3:f-H., ' ' f'1+5': ' -lr- ..-glr-' '- ' As 'V fi Dwight Smith f STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: John Reidenbach, Richard Hines, David Advisor ' Co'-xgill, Harold Wollenhaupt, Robert Matthews, Ronnie McC1eary, Donald ' Arn, Bill lireischer, Joe Leathers, Bill Galloway. SEATED: Gene Goodwin, Paul Moorman, Richard Evans, DeWayne Hyman, Maynard Kerns, and 5 530 Albert Swany. ,G . ,.i'3e,X:xgxWX Q2NNg,i:e9xO President. . . DeWayne Hyman Vice Pres. . . Richard Evans F,F,A, Secretary. . Paul Moorman Treasure. . . Gene Goodwin Reporter. . . .Maynard Kerns Sentinal. . . . Albert Swany There are sixteen boys enrolled in Vocational Agriculture. We have had a busy year so far. De'-'Jayne Hyrrian, our president, was elected secretary of the County Council. The first of June, Maynard Kerns, Paul Moorman, Albert Swany, DeWayne Hyman, Richard Evans, along with IVlr. Koenig attended the state F.F.A. convention at Columbus Gene Good-.vin and Paul Moorrnan attended F.F.A. Camp and served as cook for two nr.-eeks. '-Ve initiated the seven freshrrxan boys to the Green Hand Degree in October. The Chapter also sponsored a Halloween Party which was enjoyed by the whole high school. The Junior-Senior Ag. class conducted a corn picker safety campaign in which helped pre-:ent many an accident. In fiom-ember, Mr. Koenig resigned to accept a higher position. Since then we have been going to the March F oundation School where Dwight Smith is our instructor. This page sponsored by the following Middle Point merchants MIDDLE POINT EQUITY ELEVATOR MCGINNIS MOTOR SALES BUETTNER WELDING SHOP Wham. -- - 'l 'Z-I AU' if .- , , lW2 . - - . -5?-'X 'T 'F v 3 if 'fl .KL 1-1- MTS- JOYCQ Holtkamp STANDING, TOP Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marian Davies, Margaret AdVi50T Dunifon, Sandra Moorman, Jean Miller, Helen Demint, Doris I-lines QNX Betty Jo Vogt, Marilyn Ritchie, Evelyn Kerns, Mary Ellen Demint. SECOND ROW: Thelma White, Sue Demint, Gloria McGannon, Josephine Clark, Patty Good, Jacqueline Shook, Faith Rogers, Carole Y'T E E N S Jean DuCheney, Cartha Pollock, LaDonna Long. FRONT ROW: Mary Ellen Ritchie, Bonnie Lu Logan, Dotty Lou Stewart, Mrs. Holrkamp, Mary K. Poe, Arlene Perry. President ..... ..... D otty Lou Stewart Vice President. . . Bonnie Lu Logan Secretary. . . .... Ma ry K. Poe 00275, L Treasurer. . Mary Ellen Ritchie p OL15-,S Reporter. . . .Arlene Perry Ile-Side waz-f Chorister. . . . . . . Margaret Dunifon nt Advisor ............. Mrs. l-loltkarnp The Ridge Y-Teen Club consisted of twenty-five girls and our advisor Mrs. Holtkamp. A candle-light service was held to install the new club members and officers. A tea followed the installation with mothers and friends attending. Mrs. Jarvis and Mrs. Cvallamore were guest speakers at our regular monthly meetings. Movies were shown at one of the meetings. The Y-Teen Club took care of the check room at the home basketball games. The Club also held a bake sale to raise rnoney. The Y-Teens sponsored a Christmas Dance, which was enj oyed by all the high school members, teachers, and friends. The admission to the dance was a pair of socks, which were sent to an orphanage. Our project for the year was to buy new slip covers for the davenport and chair in the Y-Teen room. We also sent a box of chocolates overseas. Marilyn Ritchie was named County Y-Teen president. Mary K. Poe represented our club at Dennison University last summer. The Club gave an Easter Chapel Prograrn in April. This page sponsored by ODEWELLERS CLOTHING WEIG LES GROCERY STR.-XWN5 GROCERY Delphos Delphos Middle Point SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Evans, LaDonna Long, Carole Sue Demint, Cartha June Pollock, Thelma White, Bonnie Logan. SECOND ROW: Carol Jean Ducheney, Faith Rogers, Josephine Clark, Patty Good, Mary Ellen Ritchie, Arlene Perry, Mary Ellen Demlnt, Jacqueline Shook, Mary Kay Poe, Gloria McGannon. THLRD ROW: Marian Davies, Marilyn Ritchie, Dotty Lou Stewart, Jeanne Miller, Helen Demint, Doris I-lines, Betty Jo Vogt, Sandra Moorman, Margaret Dunifon. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB It is ha rd to discover a better method of education than that which experience of so many ages has evolved. and this may be summed up as consisting in gymnastics for the body and music for the soul. ---Edgar Allan Poe Bonnie Lu Logan Accompanist The r-.1.'entj.'-four girls in the Girls Glee Club know this statement to be true. Althougr. our activities have been limited during the year, we have enjoyed singing under the superb direction of lVliss. Evans. D ie to bad weather, our Christmas Program was postponed but everyone en- ojsed the program that was presented in January. This program consisted of a ,nay by the first and second grades, a Christmas Pageant by the third and fourth grades. and a Christrnas Operetta by a group from the first four grades. Our Glee C. in sang, Carol ofthe Bells and Sing Songs of Joyn. '-Ve uvere represented at the district solo and ensemble contest at Lima March ZW, by Bonnie Lu Logan, a piano solo and Dotty Lu Stewart a soprano solo. 'Ire County ,Spring Festival was held at Hoaglin Jackson School on April 29. The rnas 1, chorus was under the direction of Mr. Herbert Jones. The Girls Glee Cnr, from Ridge sang, Prayer Perfect and The Woman In the Shoe . Dir anti-:ities we re ended for the year by singing at the Baccalaureate service ff-H WU Vf1Vf1l'Jffff1 5'1V12i'Nf:reZ Cheribum Song and Prayer Perfect . '-Ve e:-:tend to Bonnie l,.u Logan our heartiest thanks for her splendid co- f:r2:t1or.anfl ezccellentaccompaning. 'I 3.12 page sporisored by KRUTZ SOI-IIO SERVICE Delphos N fbi I. ap xx. vu lgQf 'la SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harold Wollcnhaupi, Bob Nlaltlieaxs, 5.1155 Evans, Ronnie McC1e.iry, and Dt-W.i1.ne Hiiiian. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: John Reidenbacli, Bill kreisclier, Bonnie Lu Logan, Daxid Con-gill, Joe Leathers, and Bill Galla-my. 19 BOYS' MUSIC X Miss Betty Evans Director Ridge should be proud of the high school boys who have kept the last year's new organization alive. Although the boys did not appear on any program this year, they were busy learning the fundamentals of singing and acquiring the knowledge of music theory. Thanks, Bonnie Lu, for you accompaniment. This page sponsored by the following Van Wert Merchants. UNDEZRWOOD MUSIC JOHN EARL INC. CUSTER AND SONS BROOKSIDE DAIRY 37 ST ENDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Myrna McGee, Carlene Evans, Josephine X Clark, Llargaret Dunifon, Jean Nebel, Linda Merris, Anne Miller, Sue Ewazis. SEATED: Priscilla Weyer, Faith Ellen Rogers, Mary Kay Poe, Sazzdra Lioorrnan, Jeanne Miller. e GIRLS' 4-H CLUB President ..... Mary Kay Poe Vice President. . . Faith Rogers , Secretary ..... Jeanne Miller I l Treasurer. . . , Sandra Moorman r ' Advisors. . . Nora Pressler and i .... . . . Mary Rogers j. Pizjx Poe Nora Pressler refzierh Advisor There were thirteen girls' enrolled in the Ridge Sewing Sisters this year. The meetings were held every two weeks during the summer with something planned for every meeting. Mary Kay Poe went to the state for her Complete Costume and Faith Rogers presented a demonstration on preparation of a Chiclfen Salad, and received first place. Jeanne Miller won second at the County fair with Home Furnishings. This page sponsored by the following Delphos merchants LYOIXJS CLOTHING STORE COMMERCIAL BANK FIRST ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Polling, Richard Evans, Paul Moon-nan, Berry Jo Yogi DeWayne Hyman, Gene Goodwin, Albert Swany. SECOND ROW: James Overholt Clau Saam, Marjorie Gallaway, Clifford Swany, Robert Shook, Gary Copper Dick Gallaway, John Reidenback, Larry Nihiser, LaDonna Long, Rex Shaadt Larry DuCl1endy, Bill Gallaway, Jerry Ralston. THIRD ROW: Helen Long, 43 gl Joe Leathers Beulah Swany, Bob McGee, Rosa Long, Bonnie Logan, David Cow- gill Ronnie McCleery, Joan Schaadt, Phil Johns, Harvey Irelon. cmgf? .... af BOYS 4H CLUB President. . . . Carl Wollenhaupt Vice President. .DeWayne Hyman Richard Dupeiy Secretary. . - . Betty Jo Vogt Carl Wollenhaupt Adv1SO1' Treasurer. . . .Paul Moorman P1'e5ldef1f Reporter. . . .Richard Evans There were 34 members enrolled and 33 completed. We had a total of 877 points out of a possible lOOO. A large scrap book was made by Lawarence Nihiser for our club. lt has a picture of each member and their projects and other events of the year. Rosa Lea, Helen and LaDonna Long filled the book for this year. It will be passed around to different members for the club each year. Our advisor was Richard Dupery and the assistants were David Leathers and Robert McCoy. This page sponsored by M. M. GDOD HYBIRD SEEDS MOWERYS HARDWARE 39 'vi -.-iso., l'Coar:h Harz-is',' suggested the slogan, To Lire a clean and worth while-some life and NATIONAL SEAL' CO' R SOCIETY as 1 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dotty Lou Stewart, DeWayne Hyman, Don Davis, Paul Moorman, Albert Swany, Bonnie Lu Logan. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Gene Goodwin, Dick Goodwin, Richard Evans, Mr. Harris, Mary Kay Poe, Richard Putman, as YC? RICHARD EVANS MR. HARRIS President Advisor The Society was founded during the President, , , Richard Evans 'f col year of l9l9-1920 by the students and Vice P1-eg, , Dick Goodwin cali: of Ridge High School. lt is an honor Sec.-Tres. . Mary Kay Poe czetjx composed of eleven students this year, Reporter. . . Gene Goodwin ,o are to 'oe awarded for their efforts in tra Curricular activities. Wifi, som-ei, Jpfmoored Sake raffleget each This page is sponsored by the following garne ar., also had a free throw contest '.f.'r.ic?. prizes were given. Our willing and able Van Wert Merchants HAROLD BA LYEAT WILSON AND GIROD KENNEDY MANUFACTURING CO. Cornplzsh tasks we atterrlpt to do in the best ssible way, for the Club. 40 ROCKET STAFF l STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Margaret Dunifon, Helen Dernint, 4 O ! Paul Moorman, Gene Goodwin, Byron Good, Dotty Lou Stewart, 'X' 1 Bonnie Lu Logan. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marian Davies, Betty Q ' A Jo Vogt, Mary Kay Poe, Mr. Mitchell, Mary Ellen Ritchie, Evelyn V 'ta Kerns, Josephine Clark. X f' T if-gh I MARY ELLEN 'x RlTCl-HE MR. MITCHELL Emo, Advisor STAFF The Ridge Rocket was edited this year by the Typing ll Class and the Shorthand ll Class with Mr. Mitchell as our advisor. Our aim was to make each new issue better than the previous one. We hope you have enjoyed reading the Ridge Rocket ' this year. We wish to extend the best of luck to the success of the Rocket in the years to follow. This page sponsored by the following Delphos Merchants WALSH JEWELRY STORE, WEIGLES GROCERY, WESTRICH STORE, AND FETTICS FLOWERS -41 Editor-in-chief Asst Editor - Feature Editor. Art Editor V - Production lvlgr. - Typist - - - Grade Reporter Jokes .... Circulation Mgr. . Girls' Sports . Boys' Sports . .Mary Ellen Ritchie . .Mary K. Poe .Josephine Clark Bonnie Lu Logan . Evelyn Kerns, and Helen Demint Dotty Lou Stewart IvlargaretDun1fci1 . . Byron Cood . Betty Io 'Vogt . Marian Davies . Cene Goodwin, and Pail Moorman 'X rv' 1 1 L A - ...fs- THE YOUNGEH YEARS '-141 . G 's.-., 411 Er ji ' rx Ki ii! Z ln iyi. 9 ,Q- 0 ML. ickarrj Evans 2. Dotty Lou Stewart 3. Marilyn Ann Ritchie 1 'dry Ellen Ritchie 5. Richard Putman 6. Helen Demint ' -'n Kerns 8. Betty .Io Vogt 9. Bonnie Lu Logan 1. ....6lj .'?. L., .fi-.5 A ax Ofc.-5 !f J s vu, lene Perry 11. Diclf Goodwin 12. DeWayne Hyman 13. Doris Hines F-donna Long 15. Marion Davies 16. Don Davis 17. Albert Swaney 'Illia page Sponsored by the following Van Wert Merchants HARDEI-IS DRIVE IN EAST END MARKET E!-.GLE'1' BUILDER SUPPLY VORE KNOLL, FUNERAL HOME F rf- Y, L . ki X. lr '. r F,-ff -gy -y X - .. .7 .g ., V . 8 1- ' fl I' Q ' S. N x , 1, Trmc to ear -- 2, Home EQ. Class-ng, Boys glw club---4, Our bus drrvcrs---5. Pup scssron----. Chemrsrry lab one qrrrur day---1 hir, !,1rrchc1l'5rj.p.ng class---S. lrcan'1 be that dusty---7. Marxorr, Mary Ellyn, and Arlene---13. Biology class---II, Must be a brg srorf.---11, Must be valuable ?x1arj,'E1ler1---13, Byron ns up the flag pole agam'--14, Grrls phys. cd, class. Thms page sponsored by the followrng Van Wert Merchants BAXTERS SERVICE STATION WILDS MEAT MARKET CCWAN AND SCNS FUNERAL HOME 43 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR SEPTEMBER School opened, sure swell to see all ottr old pals. First baseball game, Doggone lost I4 to 0, Le-ok Perty Yep! had our individual pictures taken. OCTOBER Y-Teens installed their officers, in which their Mothers attendee. A tea followed the Meeting, -Poor Freshmen--Initiation. Loads of fun wasn't it, Sandra you'd sure make a good football player. -Elected our cheerleaders, they are Dotty Lou, Mary , Margaret, and Cartha. -Seniors went to Marsh and had their pictures taken. -Had loads of fun at the F.F. A. 's fall party, Some odd costumes and faces were displayed. NOVEMBER -Opened our basketball season with Middle Point over there, Really was a good game even though we did lose. -Played Union in baseball, Yipeeceeeeeel we won 4'5- -Juniors had their class play, Have a Heart. It was rea lly swell kids. -Look at the Birdie, had our group pictures taken for the annual. -Played York in basketball WE WON---Really swell game fellows, -Thanksgiving vacation, all our waistlines were greatly increased, Had a high school skating party at Y which resulted in back aches. Basketball game with Buckland. Tough time fellows. DECEMBER Basketball game with Delphos Jefferson on their new gym. Shucl-as--we lost. Craml Craml Every pupil tests. Game here with Ohio City, good game but lost, Y-Teens Christmas Dance , Santa was really good to us wasn't he? Ball game at Convoy, lost, but that's O.K. Guys, Christmas vacation started, Santa stopped at all our houses. JANUARY Ball-fe'haEl game with Union here ---- ---- B oyl was .t a THPILLER, WE WON ............... Bazlvetball game at Hendon, Nice try but they won. Delayed Chr.stmas program because of too much grzcw, It was enjoyed by everyone. Evelyn Kerns, !.1aryEllcn, Marion Davies, Dotty bou, aid Dot. Unk the D..-1..R, lest, P.a1.ecW.Ilh.rf: over there. lt was a sad night for Se or really had a big time at a class party at Llarmnp Danica, I think everyone was very much whaiizted from laughing when they arrived home, Bazketball game with Neptune, The fellows tried hard, but tl-at's all right. Played Wren, here, Rather a gloomy night. Lost. Sophomorea had a box social, how did you like the 44 16-- cooking of the girls in the high school, fellas? Really was a swell evening, --llad a basketball game at Hoaglin Jackson. Mighty good try, fellows. --Basketball game at Ohio City, we lost but just one of those things, FEBRUARY A game here with Middle Point. Shootl we'd like to have won, but such is life, Good attempt anyhow. Evelyn Kerns, Marion Davies, Doris Hines, Dick Evans. Don Davis, DeWayne Hyman, took the Senior Scholarship test at Van Wert High School. Y-Teens had their County Banquet at the Y'2 The girls turned out very well on our attendance. Basketball game with York. It was truly a killer- dillerl But luck just seemed to be with them. Junior High Tournament started at Hoaglin Jack- son. We really walloped Wren. Good game boys. Started County Tourney at Delphos Jefferson. Dotty Lou our Candidate from Ridge entered the contest at Schlnes for Miss Valentine. Juniors sponsored an Alumni game here at the school. A nice evening of entertainment. MARCH F.F. A. Had a party here at achool. Everyone en- joyed themselves very much. Loads of fun. Grades and Junior High presented their Operetta. It was swell kids, Seniors had a supper here at school to raise money for class trip. Mmmmmmmmm and was the stuff good! APRIL Preliminary tests. Baseball game at Hoaglin Jackson. Athletic Banquet. County Y-Teen dance at Y ,Everyone had a splendid time I'm sure. We're many of your toes smashed, Girls? Baseball game with York. Ooooooooohl Those Seniors and their Class Play. Sure was good, didn't you think? Don't strain your voices kids. Yip the County Vocal Festival at Hoaglin Jackson. MAY Y-Teens Free Nite at the Y Boys and all had a wonderful time. Swimming, skating, and dancing. High School had a skating party at thc Y which as usual caused aches and pains. The most eventful time of all. Our Prom, Thanks loads Juniors for the swell one. It was bcatttiful. The last few words to us. Our Baccalaureate Services. Welll Kids .... That was it Q Speeches, Diplomas and the send off. Commencement, which wc will long remember. Yipeeeceeeeeeceeeel Last day of school. However we will never forget the wonderful memories which will rest in the back of our minds, as to our old school days back at Ridge. 'ids 54.1 . - ' 1 . -. f -' qd -- -La'---4 JIO. Jn.-lv 6 - -I 'li-A . .-ni'-fl -. 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N L'-Q,?wQ ,Q lf.: X 1 v - . .f, .: ':'-GI ., . X , . . , A ,..-Vx xl -sq '-.1- g iq X vw .,1,-Q. x ,,,,. . VY fr' . .X Mg, .: Q25 . r uv R- X QMS? ix '- Q , 1 5 L. tx ERN 'IKQQ . 4 ' V' '4 , ,.4,.xk ,x 'JN-xi-5 :E .--ga ,P 5 ,, li: 1 . . C' ,N-X X-K., W., - 1 5 ,Ml 1' .. s,., 1:3 f' -..1 yt 1 . 5 QI 1 w .1 w-x w :Mm H1 , - X 1'. i n , . 11' 'L 'L' x V, ,xt ,,' 1 E X r 1 d ,f. M, ,.w 'Q , , 1 ,Vx I, 1 4 p ' n f K, f 1 1 ' 1 1. ' - 1 1 f F v L I 3 DEDICATION We The Class of195Z dedicate this reflector in nienuory of 'S f TUB 'nw MIRIAIVI JOAN JOHNSON beautiful life has been kind on earth life of service and goodness and worth 5 e lived in the highest atmosphere iwrougght well her tasks from year to year Z ?!'5F ' 'QC f' Joseph Mitchell Advisor Business Manager lggggwymfvf Assistant Advertising Manager llc? Omer Assistant ' fA9Z..Lay Cy High School Editor 7mm Qfgjkf Assistant Snapshot Editor 5,55-bduffwfgz HEFLECTOR STAFF We are honored to try to bind together dear memories for you and give them to you with our best wishes in this REFI..ECTOR . We have strived to capture in these pages the smiles and the tears, the hard Work and the rewards, which symbolizes school life, that will now, and in years to come call to memory all the events of the year. Sports Editor .DQR LLM Assistant j,1,gc43Ql5f:41g A Society Editor Assistant 0-...... Richard Evans Editor -in-Chief Editor-in-Chief , '7- if 'D QL4,gJfz1 fi ffbifbdj Assistant gsagyfrsao Production Manager I ,5,,.:??5fv M7f Assistant fl f I We Ggiffn rade Editor , , .f 6254747146 Zi! 'i f'9'4ftf Assistant WZ fifwtz Advisor I This page sponsored by the following Van Wert merchants VAN WERT INSURANCE AGENCY WORTMAN BROTHERS CO. MARGARET E. ROBERTS ALLIS CHALMERS BOSS MEN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT Our County Superintendent is R. G. Brand. He was Superintendent of Ohio City-Liberty Centralized before he became County Superintendent five years ago: We hope that he will always feel welcome at Ridge: 40 if SCHOOL BOARD Standing, Left to Rightg Ralph Sawmiller, Russel McCoy, Wilber Pollockt Sitting, Left to Right: John Tomlinson, Fred John- son, Lewis Cooper, Joe Osborn. page sponsored by MCCOY FLOWER SHOP Van Wert, Ohio 4