Rockford High School - Rocket Yearbook (Rockford, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1933 volume:

THE ROCKET VOLUME NO. 2 Published by the SENIOR CLASS OF ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL ROCKFORD, OHIO Nineteen Hundred Thirty-three THE ROCKET FOREWORD The class of nineteen hundred and thirty-three presents this volume with hope that it has not unworthily carried on the work done in previous years. This Rocket is a record of the past school year. If this book brings satisfaction to you now, and in later years brings back memories of school days, it will have fulfilled its purpose. We have devoted our sin-cerest and best efforts to the compilation of this book, and we wish that our successors may continue the year book and make it more beautiful and perfect in the future. John R Williams, President :� =■- .—:-rr TO! KOW: Gordon Hawk, Mabel Now. Vivian Brookhart. Marcella McSherry. Mr. Now BOTTOM HOW: Virginia Myers. Neil Putman. Kohert Hart, Kugrene I’ifer. Olon Deltsch, Mary Kvelyn Wollet. ROCKET STAFF Editor-in-Chief ...... Assistant Editor...... Business Manager .... Circulation Manager Asst. Cir. Manager .. Advertising Manager Asst. Adv. Manager . Sport Editor ......... Art Editor ........... Jokes ................ Faculty Advisor ...... Mary Evelyn Wollet . Marcella McSherry ..... Eugene Pifer ...... Robert Hart ... Vivian Brookhart ... Virginia Myers ..... Gordon Hawk ........ Mabel Now ...... Neil Putman ...... Olen Deitsch ......... Mr. Now I’aae Four - 4 . A 0 • ' THE ROCKET r Page Five ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING Page Six THE ROCKET Mr. A. H. Dull. Mr. C. V. McSherry, Mr. Vorn Clay. Mr. C. D. Dueran. Mr. W. B. Frl-singrer. BOARD OF EDUCATION President ................... Vern Clay V. Pres.................. C. V. McSherry Clerk ................. Darst Robbins Nobcdy can please everybody but this beard has tried and almost succeeded. Everybody in our school circle has been very loyal and willing to cooperate with this board and faculty. The school belongs to the community and the board is elected to manage it for them and how they manage it depends largely on public sentiment. Managing a school differs from any other business as it is compulsory. The pupils can not pick their teachers and the teachers can not pick their pupils 1 ut must cut the garment from the cloth furnished fit or unfit. 1933 is the last year for Clay, Dugan and McSherry, as members of tin's board. Frysinger and Dull have two more years to serve. —Vern Clay . Page Seven DRIVERS D. hlcoks R. Tolan C. Davis E. Penn Bert Rage Eight 0 ] V THE ROCKET o— V N V Superintendent H. W. Newton A. H. Hiram College, Portage County Ohio. A. M. Ohio State University, Columbus. Ohio “He reigns supreme over Rockford School, And there is never a time when he allows us to fool” ANOTHER VOLUME With the publication of this years Rocket the Seniors of R. IT. S. have aided in a very realistic manner in adding another volume to their “Book of Life.” A large portion cf the years interests and activities of many people have been incorporated into this history of the school year of 1932-33. Even though the members of the class are graduating this year we would remind them that they will be adding each year another volume of their history. It is our profound hope that the experiences of these years of school life may be of value to them in choosing the material for each new volume. May each new volume picture, in increasing manner, the splendor of lives filled with worthwhile endeavor and the achievement of happiness. I‘aae Ten Principal H. O. Now A. H. Findlay College. Findlay. Ohio “A better teacher cannot be found, His store of knowledge is completely sound.” To The Class of 1933 As you leave the halls of Rockford High School to enter other lines of activity, may you always remember that success comes to those who persevere. We know that you are not quitters, or you would have fallen by the wayside, as others have done. There is no greater joy that comes to a teacher than to see some of his former students taking their places in the world along with others. We have tried to give you some idea of what you will face later, but each day will bring you face to face with new experiences. It will be up to you to solve your problems. Can it be said of you, “Rockford High School is better for his having been there?” Will the world be able to say, “this is a better world, for his having lived in it?” Will it be able to say, “There was a Man?” Pttae Pleven THE FACULTY NORA B. WHITLEY A. B. Western, Oxford, Ohio English, Latin, Mathematics She has the greatest of patience and the kindest of care, Dear Mrs. Whitley, we declare, is a teacher quite rare. ELIZABETH PHILLIPS A. B. Western, Oxford, Ohio Girls Physical Education, Mathematics, American Government. “Her clever expressions and judgement concise, 'Tis seen her decisions are always precise. PAULINE M. HANSLEY B. S. Ohio State University Science and Home Economics “Her cakes and pies are hard to beat, And nary a cookbook does she seek. R. R. SHEFFER B. S. In Education, Bowling Green College, Bowling Green, Ohio. Boy’s Physical Education, Manual Training, American Literature. “Our coach seems too jolly to be a teacher. But what say you Mates? He wouldn't make a preacher.” VERA E. BARR B. S. in Education, Ohio State University. ‘ Commercial “She teaches her pupils with many a care, As authority of commercial affairs is this teacher quite rare.” MARTHA L. STEINLE Sch. Mus. B, Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio Music and English “Sweet matured and gentle is our music director, She wins all our hearts with hardly an effort. H. B. WILSON B. S. Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Vocational Agriculture “The Agriculture teacher of Rockford Hi, In all our opinions lie ranks very high. Page Twelve ✓ V THE ROCKET f THE FACULTY MABEL WOLFE Kent State Normal, 0. S. U. Mathematics, History, Junior High. “Very neat and very exact She is known to all by her judgement and tact.” EMMA MUSSULMAN Valparaiso College, M a r i on Normal, Marion, Ind., Kent State Normal, Lebanon College, Miami University. Junior High. “Her line and effort have been all for our school, Her discipline just-precision, her rule.” DOROTHY JACKSON Ohio Northern, Ada, Ohio. Filth and Sixth Grades. ‘Commendaile is the service which she has rendered. By her ability and tact she will be remembered.” JULIA MONTGOMERY Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Third and Fourth Grades. One and all the kiddies love her. In adoring tones to her they refer. HELEN STOBER Bowling Green Normal, Bowling Green, Ohio. Second and Third Grades. Liked by everyone, loved by her pupils, She allows neither shirking nor any scruples.” MAE M. LISLE Miami University, Oxford, Ohio First and Second Grades. A pretty fair teacher, we all do say— Liked by all and adored by her children.” MRS. HOOKS In culinary arts she reigns supreme, And upon us all she heartily beams. Page Thirteen “A teacher is one. who teaches, instructs, or guides,” according to Webster. 1 am not sure which of these terms fits best, when it comes to applying them to one of our faculty who is leaving our group this year—having served enough time to permit her to retire. Perhaps we should use all of them. However, I feel that we have not yet characterized this teacher properly. Miss Mussulman has lived a term of service, in the fullest meaning of the word. Her life surely can be considered a blessing to the community of Rockford and vicinity. All who have been in her classes feel proud that they were permitted to have such as she to guide them in their school problems and fit them for the greater problems of life which are met after leaving school. The teaching profession has its good and bad points, as has every profession, but in a recent conversation with her, I found that Miss Mussulman feels that the better part of the profession far over-balances the less enjoyable part. I was quite interested to learn that, in comparing earlier methods used in education with later developments, she feels that educational methods have been continuously improving. “It is true,” said she, “that there seems to be a rather indifferent attitude on the part of a large number of pupils, at present, regarding their school work, but our present system of compulsory education is not to blame. “The reason for this attitude is due, largely, to the great desire, on the part of parents, to have their children in schol and to bring home good grades, but not to carry books to and from school. If parents would only realize that the mark of an education is not completely in high grades, school children would be far better off.” Someone has said that the final aim in education is the molding of character Throughout her years of teaching this seems to have been the aim that Miss Mussulman has had in mind. We trust that teachers in the future will keep this as their goal and strive to keep this goal in mind as she has done. Of the forty-three years that Miss Mussulman has spent in teaching, forty have been in the Rockford Public Schools. This is a splenid record for anyone to set. In the forty years, Miss Mussulman said that there were, on the average, more than twenty pupils changing in her group each year. This makes a total of about nine hundred children that have been guided by her in the many years of service. The first three years of teaching was done in the rural schools, the first one being located in Hopewell township. She said, “I will feel lost when it comes time for school to open next September, and it will be hard to realize that I am no longer in school. I have enjoyed teaching immensely, and gave no thought to retiring until about a year or two ago, and it was then suggested by someone else. I am going to enjoy living the best that is possible. 1 have no definite plans for the future, but hope to be able to content myself at something worth while.” Those of us who know her know that she will not waste her time, but will spend it at something helpful. Miss Mussulman: the faculty and student body of the Rockford Public Schools wish to give praise to you for such untiring service. We realize that we shall miss you in our school, but we are happy to know that your reward will be cne of the best. We wish to congratulate you for attaining su,ch a high goal. May your life as a private citizen in the community be as beneficial to the community as your life of service in our school has been to us. We hope that in the future you will be able to think back over these many years of service with pleasure, and as you look over the pages of this book may happy memories of school come back to you, making it possible for you to live again, those happy days that you enjoyed so much. —H. 0. Now Page Fourteen Page Fifteen SENIOR OFFICERS President ... Vice President Sec.-Treas.... JOHN WILLIAMS “With the winning charm of his handsome face, John will fit into any old place. Class Pres. 4; Class Play 3-4; Ag. Play 2-3; Glee Club 2-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Minstrel 2; Baseball 2; Hi-Y 3-4; Hi-Life 4. EDITH SHINDLEDECKER “Always cheerful and full of fun, ‘Patty's a buck,’ we all declare.” Vice Pres. 4; Class Play 3-4; Atr- Play 3; Hi-Life 3-4; Cheer leader 1-2-3-4. ROBERT KIMMEL “The Seniors with jokes arid fun abound. There is never any gloom when ‘Charlie’ is around.” Class Pres. 2; Class Sec. 4; Student Council 4; Hi-Life 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. First Honor Student ........... Edith Shindledecker Second Honor Student ............. Mildred Denman Class Colors—Purple and Gold Class Flower—Yellow Rose Class Motto—“New ive launch; Where shall ice anchor?” .... John R. Williams Edith Shindledecker ... Robert Kimmel Page Sixteen SENIORS LESTER BOLLENBACHER “Our schoolmate, Tony, is a skilled musician And in the future he will hold a famed position.’ Celina 1; Operetta 2-3-4; Glee Club 4; Orchestra 4; Band 3-4; Football 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Tumbling Team 3-4. GLADYS BILTER “So very quiet, so shy and reserved, Her scholastic reputation is richly deserved. Sherwood 1-2-3; Celina 3; Tumbling Team 4. MINNIE BREHM “With only a casual qlance, you’d think she couldn’t sing, But nevertheless her talented voice can make the rafters ring. Celina 1; Glee Club 2-3-4; Operetta 2-4. DWIGHT CUSTER “Just with a glance and an observing stare You’d never think he was a student so rare. Football 1-2-3 4 Basketball 2-3 4; Baseball 2-3-4. OLEN DE1TSCH “He can make a smile with his funny jokes And menu a chuckle he often provokes. Coldwater 1; Operetta 2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; F. F. A. 2-3-4; Band 4; Basketball 4; Rocket Staff 4. VIVIAN BROOKHART “With her merry brown eyes and her cheeks of blushing rose, Her cheery voice is heard where’er she goes. Ag. Flay 2; Glee Club 1-2-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3 4; Operetta 1-2-4; Rocket Staff 4; Tumbling Team 3-4. MARY BURRIS “Mary, whom we could by no means call plain, Countless are the masculine hearts she has slain. Operetta 1; Glee Club; Baseball 2. SARAH ELLEN CARR “Shy of action, sweet of face, Sally will all Dee’s cares erase Glee Club 1-2; Operetta 1-2; Orchestra 3; Band 3-4; Baseball 2. LUTHER EGGER “He is short, and plump and very blond ’Tis often said, of girls he is fond. Ag. Play 2; Band 3-4; Orchestra 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Hi-Y 3-4. . Rage Seventeen SENIORS FREDERICK FELDNER ‘“A great personality’ We all say of Freddie, With answers to questions he is always ready.” F. F. A. 1,-2-3-4; Glee Club 4; Baseball 4; Class Play 4; Operetta 4. RUTH CRONE “With a voice so sweet and rare,” She will be heard over the air.” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Operetta 1-2-4. MILDRED DENMAN “She is studious and oh, so quiet Should she drink milk or go on a diet?” Hi-Life 4. RALPH FLICK “He’s handsome and dark and of stature high, In response to maiden's prayers he is always nigh.” Liberty twp. 1-2; Basketball Manager 3; Football Manager 3. RICHARD FRAHM “With his pranks and cheerful wiles, He gets into trouble once in a while.” Celina 1-2-3; Hi-Y 4. LOLA FLEMING “Of all the Seniors she is the most meek, But whenever we’re stalled it’s Lola we seek.” R. H. S. 1-2-3-4. GRACE GECOWETTS “A form so perfect, so guiltless of defection, ’Tis small wonder she so readily wins our devoted affection.” Van Wert 1-2; Class Play 4; Glee Club 3-4; Operetta 4. BERTHA MAE HOOKS She walked two miles each day to school, How difficult to follow such a rule.” Class Play 3; Glee Club 3-4; Operetta 3-4. ROBERT HART “To girls he always seems to refer, We wcnder whether it’s blondes or brunettes he prefers.” Class Play 3-4; Operetta 2-3-4: Glee Club 2-3-4; Band 4; Orchestra 3-4; Drum Major 2-3; Minstrel 2; Hi-Life 2-4; Rock-ket Staff 4; Hi-Y 3-4; Football 1; Baseball 4; Tumbling Team 3-4. Page Eighteen . A THE ROCKF l V SENIORS GORDON HAWK “Of ads he has sold wore and more, To make our Rocket better than before.” Operetta 3; F. F. A 1-2-3-4; Rocket Staff 4; Football 3-4; CLARA KOEPPLE “We never find her lonely, we never find her blue, In happiness or sorrow she'll stand ready to see y o u through.” R. H. S. 1-2-3-4. MARTHA KOONTZ “She can cook and sew and bake, A good housewife she will make.” Glee Club 1; Operetta 1. EUGENE HAYS “He’s often seen with merry mates, We wonder how he remembers all his dates?” Spencerville 2; Mendon 3; Glee Club 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Operetta 4. STANLEY HOOKS “For honors in sports to Pete we give thanks, We’ll place him as chief in our athletic ranks.” Student Council 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4. M ARC ELLA ifcSHERRY “By her winning way and ready smile, She diminishes our cares in a very short while.” Pres. 3; Vice-Pres. 1; Secretary 2: Class Play 3-4; Ag. Play 3-4; Hi-Life 2; Rocket Staff 4; Operetta 1-2; Band 2-3-4; Orchestra 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2. WILMA MORROW “She’s a pretty, blond maid, and to do favors is always eager. Her supply of kindness and generosity is never meager.” Ag. Play 2-3; Glee Club 1-2-4; Basketball Manager 4. Operetta 4. VIRGINIA MYERS “Fun loving, vivacious, and she wins us all, Numerous are the hearts that are at her beck and call.” Class Play 3-4; Ag. Play 4; Student Council 3-4; Hi-Life 4; Rocket Staff 4. CARL 1(1 MM EL “For thinking of witty answers lie’s quite the best, In almost every bout he’ll stand the test. Operetta 4: Glee Club 4. Page Nineteen THE WROCKET SENIORS KERMIT MAY “A splendid lack is our surmise of Kerrnit, But ’tis often said, he’ll never make a hermit.’’ Class Play 3; Ag. Play 4; F. F. A. 1-2-3-4; Football 4; Basket ball 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4. MABEL NOW “Her outspoken sallies, her gaiety and cheer, Some handsome youth will in the future hold dear.” Celina 1-2; Glee Club 3-4; Hi-Life 4; Rocket Staff 4; Basketball 4: Operetta 4. 1)0HO HY RUTLEDGE “Always sure of herself and right on the spot, A friend staunch and true is our pal ‘Dot’.’’ Glee Club 1; Operetta 1. LLOYD MILLER “He's a sensible lad and one quite jolly, To do ana wrong, he’d think ’twas folly.” Ag. Play 3-4; F. F. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; Operetta 3-4. EUGENE PIFER “We feel confident that our school mate Gene, In the future in a prosperous printing shop can be seen. Shamrock, Texas 1-2; Class Play 3-4; Rocket Staff 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Hi-Y 3-4; Hi-Life 4. MADELINE RUTLEDGE “She's slightly p I u m p and round of face, Bat when searching for laziness, you’ll ne’er find a trace.” Glee Club 1-3; Band 3-4; Operetta 1-3. DELI LA SCHAADT “How blond and tall is this sweet maid, ’Twon’t be long 'er her fortune will be made.” R. H. S. 1-2-3-4. ECHO STALLTER “Full of fun and not very tall, But oh, how she goes when she gets the ball.” Class Play 4; Operetta 1; Orchestra 3; Band 3-4; Glee Club 1; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 2. NEIL PUTMAN “Writing plays is his delight, By this he will reach great heights.” Vice Pres. 2; Class Play 3; Student Council 3; Ag. Play 3; Minstrel 2; Hi-Life 3-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Rocket Staff 4. Page Twenty iMEBBB - H THE ROCKET ;— y vy'. '1- 1 SENIORS ROBERT SELL “On a farm this lad makes his home, I think he will never far from there roam.” F. F. A. 1-2-3-4. GLENDA STOVER “She is very blond, and very short, And ninny are the suitors that play her court.” Glee Club 1; Operetta 1. MARJORIE STOVER “A sweet sort of maid and very clever. In attempting to make friends is her chief endeavor.” Hi-Life 4. DORIS SULLIVAN “With her cheerful wiles and sunny smiles, She erases our cares all the while.” Lima South 1-2; Class Play 3. MAX SHOCK “Not very tall and with a curly black mane, But about those curls he is never vain. F. F. A. 1-2-3-4. CHARLES STRABEL “Charles is quiet and always serene, Aral about the girls he's never seen.” Jefferson 1-2; R. H. S. 3-4. EULALIA WERT “She has played the xylophone through high school days, She'll always be remembered by her gentle ways.’ Orchestra 1-2; Operetta 1; Glee Club 1. MARY EVELYN WOLLET “Mary Evelyn, so charming and neat. With Iter good looks has us all beat.” Secretary 1-3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Rocket Staff 4; Operetta 4; Class Play 4. MARGARET YOCUM “Masculine hearts she has by the score. Not contented she wishes for more.” Wren 1; Willshire 2; R. H. S. 3-4. LOUIS SWITZER “Ever powerful! Ever right! In basketball he’s a shining light. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Football 1-4 Baseball 3-4. Page Twenty-one : a GZm ■!■ . A m SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1929 sixtv-six timid Freshmen enrolled in Rockford High School. We organized ourselves with Glen Gross as president, Marcella McSherry vice president and Mary Evelyn Wollett as secretary and treasurer. Mr. Clarkson was our class sponsor. The school year soon passed and then vacation. The three months of vacation seemed very short and soon we were back in school. There were a number of new faces but we were very sorry to see that some of our old classmates were not present. We had for our class sponsors Miss Strobel and Miss Mosier. Our class officers were Robert Kimmel, president, Neil Putman, vice-president and Marcella McSherry, secretary and treasurer. During our sophomore year we held our first class party. This was a Thanksgiving party and was a big event for all. We were represented this year on the football and basketball teams. The school year passed quickly and vacation came. In the fall of 1931 we came back to school as “Jolly Juniors” with fifty-five members in our class. This year we were to have two new new class sponsors, Mr. Campbell and Miss Barr. At the beginning of our school term we elected Marcella McSherry as president, Lewis Switzer as vice-president and Mary Evelyn Wollett as secretary and treasurer. The last big event that we were to enjoy as “Jolly Juniors” was the Junior Senior banquet given on Mayl3. The auditorium was beautifully decorated in blue and white. The program consisted of speeches and a magicians show. We have been strong in our loyalty to our beloved R. H. S. We love her; we have tried to give her our best. This year we have contributed to Football, Basketball, Glee Club, Orchestra and Band. We also presented the play “George In A Jam” with success under the able direction of Mrs. Whitley, Miss Hansley and Mr. Wilson. In the fall of 1932, forty-nine dignified and serious seniors returned to the ranks and endeavored to leave an impression with R. H. S. that would always be a fond remembrance. One of our greatest achievements of this year is the editing and publishing of this edition of the Rocket.” Our class officers are John R Williams, president, Edith Shindledecker, vice-president and Robert Kimmel to hold our overflowing purse. In the latter part of November we chose our class rings. We are now looking forward to presenting our class play and graduation. Edith Shindledecker Page Twenty-two A i THE r ROCKET 7- W } CLASS WILL 1933 Wo, the Senior Class of Rockford High School, realizing our days are few among those with whom we have created a most fascinating friendship do as follows, hereby recognizing this to be our last will and testament. Gordon Hawk gives and bequeats his ability to talk to Dick Hays; his pipe to Mr. Newton. Dorothy Rutledge gives and bequeaths her perfect form to Pauline Sill. Neil Putman gives and bequeaths his ability to write plays to Rotort Hays. Wilma Morrow gives and bequeaths her boy friend, Buddy, to hi lee n Jackson. , John Williams gives and bequeaths his romantic spirit to Elmer Gehm; his highly prized pipe to Ralph Brehm. .............. Mary Evelyn Wollet gives and bequeaths her quiet disposition to Lou Esther Felver; her red ear rings and lipstick to Mildred Rager. Louis Switzer gives and bequeaths his ability to get dates to Lari Lee; his position on the Rockford High School basket ball team to Bill Lisle. Marjorie Stover gives and bequeaths her curly hair to Ethel Sealscott. Lola Fleming gives and bequeaths her famous spit-curl to Marguerite Purdy. Kermit May gives and bequeaths his wonderful smile to Carl C opeland; his basket ball ability to James Gibson. Vivian Brookhart gives and bequeaths her giggle to Phyllis Bissell. Richard Frahm gives and bequeaths his nickname “Pork ’ to Leroy Sell; his childish ways to Kenneth Deitsch. Olen Deitsch gives and bequeaths his girl friend “Boneta” to Harold Shaffer; his wise cracks to Forest Hileman. Virginia Myers gives and bequeaths her ability as an actress to Margaret Koch. _ Lester Bollenbacher gives and bequeaths his long name to Irene Custer. Robert Hart gives and bequeaths his unique laugh to Rotort Hays. Mable Now gives and bequeaths her “Lawrence” to Boneta Snyder. Minnie Brehm gives and bequeaths her musical ability to Josephine Schaadt. Stanley Hooks gives and bequeaths his Junior girl Marguerite’ to some Junior boy, preferably to Glen Leininger; his position on the basket ball team to Earl Lee. Edith Shindledecker gives and bequeaths her ability to cheer lead to Nina Wilson. Dwight Custer gives and bequeaths his melodious voice to Dale Fisher; his boxing ability to Charles Black. Mary Burris gives and bequeaths her broad shoulders to Mildred Shaffer. Truman Cherry gives and bequeaths his bashful disposition to Helen Van Wald. .... Ruth Crone gives and bequeaths a free auto ride to all Junior toys who are eligible. Robert Sell gives and bequeaths his ability to exaggerate the truth to Paul Williams. . Echo Stallter gives and bequeaths her mighty right to Mary Katherine Shepard. Clara Koeppel gives and bequeaths her many toy friends to Carlotta Smith. Mildred Denman gives and bequeaths her reputation as being the most Continued to Page jz Page Twenty-three CLASS PROPHECY In the city of Chicago, year of 1943 (ten years after our graduation) we three individuals were pondering over our Class memories. Just give us your attention for a few minutes as we reveal our travels through the Eastern and Southern States. It is here that the future is revealed. As we traveled eastward to South Bend we drifted into a discussion of “this and that” and at length got around to casual mention of the big football game, between Northwestern and Notre Dame and we decided to attend it. And who was the Captain of the Notre Dame football team?—None other than the mighty “Louie” while Edith Shindledecker was leading the yells. What a game!! But we must travel on. Our next stop was in our old home town Rockford. We decided to visit school and found Eugene Hays as the Agriculture teacher. We found Lola Fleming working in a dry goods store. She informed us that former Mary Evelyn Wollett and Ralph Flick were owners of a Coffee Shop in Tama so we decided to stop. We found two of our classmates employed there, namely Truman Cherry as delivery boy and Mable Now as stenographer. Lola also informed us that Gordon Hawk and formerly Bertha Mae Hooks own a large stock farm, four miles south of Rockford. We found Max Shock helping on his father’s dairy farm. We next stopped at Columbus and stayed over night at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel. We picked up a Hollywood Magazine and saw the picture of Grace Gecowetts who is a toe-dancer. The radio was turned on. The voice of the announcer sounded familiar. Upon my word! It was Olen Deitsch introducing Lester Bollenbacher with his ever-famous “squeeze-box.” As we walked down the street to our car we heard a band. As it approached we found Bob Hart leading the famous German Toy Band. Bob informed us that Luther Bigger, his old pal, had become an undertaker. Next we journeyed to Pennsylvania. To our disappointment we ran out of gasoline,, close by was a little house, so we went there to get some gasoline. We rapped on the door and to our utmost surprise it was opened by Clara Koeppel who is now an old maid after being disappointed in love thirteen times. She had no one to care for except herself and her cat and therefore she wrote many letters to classmates. Through her we learned that Minnie Brehm is a singer in Africa, while Richard Frahm holds the championship as prize fighter of that country. While driving through Harrisburg, Pennsylvania we saw a sign which read: Just Like Mother Makes Buy your Cakes, Pies, Rolls and Bread at Kimmel’s Bakery Harrisburg, Pennsylvania We next made way to Washington, D. C., where we found Neil Putman as a great statesman and Frederick Feldner the Secretary of War. From these people we learned that Robert Sell had become a great politician. We journeyed on to Massachusetts. While at Boston, we picked up the Boston Bugle and found Gene Pifer as the editor. In this paper the headlines read, “New Bachelor’s Society Founded by Lloyd Miller.” Page Twenty-four 1 ■ b . —o THE ROCKET V Gene informed us that the former Echo Stallter and the former Sarah Ellen Carr were married and living in a double house. We next went to New York it being Sunday, we decided to attend Church. We were very much surprised to find Kermit May as the preacher. He asked us home to dinner with him. We enjoyed our visit immensely and also the information he gave us of some of our former classmates. He told us that his eld pal, Carl Kimmel had become a veterinary in the West. Also that Delilah Schaadt is the wife of a cowboy in the West. We were traveling at a very fast rate of speed when all at once Crash! 1 We knew nothing until we arrived at the Baltimore Hospital. We found our nurse to be none other than Wilma Morrow. She told us that the Doctor was the husband of the former Margaret Yocum. After we recovered we journeyed to North Carolina. We went to the Beauty Shoppe and found the owners to be Marcella McSherry and Doris Sullivan. We learned from them that Ruth Crone had won much fame as the leader of a Girls Glee Club. Marcella and Doris also told us that Dwight Custer became a poet. While in Florida we decided to attend a Circus. As we entered we saw a sign which read: “300 lbs is what she weighs It takes two chairs to seat her The Circus Cock at where she boards Says she’s an awful eater.” We find that another one of our Classmates had found fame. We had a talk with Dorothy after the show. She told us much of the great thrills of Circus Life. Dorothy told us that Marjorie Stover had become a kindergarten teacher. Also that Mary Burris and Eulalia Wert are married and spending their winters in Florida. We found Charles Strabel picking cotton in Georgia. We next traveled to Tennessee where we found Martha Koontz and Madeline Rutledge selling Shadowproof Window Blinds. Madeline told us that Gladys Bilter is a school teacher in Kentucky. Madeline also told us that Glenda Stover is traveling in the Alps. We next found Stanley Hooks as the Big Butcher of Bucyrus. He told us that John Williams had become President of the Limburger Cheese Association. Now that our vacation has come to an end, we wish to say that we are well pleased with the success of our former classmates. Each and everyone of them met with great fame. By Vivian Brookhart Virginia Myers Mildred Denman '_________________ ------- I Page Twenty-five JUNIOR CLASS AND HISTORY TOP ItOW: Carl Rowland, Robert Hays. Ralph Btvltm. Kenneth Dietsch. Bill Lisle. Warren Weisenborn. Lowell Witter. Forest Hilo.nan. Karl Lee. SKCOM) ROW : Nina Wilson. Lou Esther Felver, C'ai lotta Smith. .Josephine SchaadL Mildred Shaffer. Mary Catherine Shepard. Rosalie Williams. Pauline Sill. Margaret Koeh g Ethel Sealscott. Irene Custer. Kathryn Graham, Phyllis Hissell. THIRD ROW : Mr. Sheffer. Kenneth Miller. Carl Rutle lge. Charles Black. Dale Fisher. Arthur Rutledge. Glenn Cross. James G.bson. Glen Leininger. Paul Williams. I.eslie Black, Elmer Gehrn. Dick Hays, Carl Copeland. Clifford Hoffhines. HOTTO.M ROW: Lavaun Koch. Boneta Snyder. Marguerite Purdy. Delores Fryslnger, Pauline Gibson, Eileen Jackson. Mary Sites. Miss Barr. Doris Yocum. Norma Dietsch, Helen Van Wald. Mildred Rager, Evelyn Yocum. Mabel Siebert The Juniors started the year 1932-33 with an enrollment of fifty-five pupils but with the loss of John Williams, Edith Schaadt, Delo.es Martz and Clara Bollenbacher it decreased our number to fifty-one the second largest class in school. The class advisors are Miss Barr and Mr. Sheffer, the class officers are Marguerite Purdy, President; Glen Cross, Vice President; and Mildred Rager, Secretary-Treasu re r. Our first social function of the year was the Senior-Junior party which was in keeping with Hallowe’en and did we get the “shocks (electrical ones.) On the day before Christmas Vacation all the Juniors assembled in Mr. Sheffer’s room for a Christmas party. Everyone received gifts and at the end of the period each received a big popcorn ball. Junior fun-nite was a night which will be remembered by all the Juniors and by every one who attended. Harley Yahn and Leroy Sell’s wrestling match was the hit of the evening. This proved that Harley was the best man. The “silver basketball trophy was presented again to the south side business men. The Junior play “Jimmy be Careful,” showed great talent that our class really possesses. The play was under the direction of Miss Hansley and Mrs. Whitley. The Junior class sponsored the sale of candy during the basket ball season. Many of the members of the class represented us on both the football and basketball squads and much is expected of them next year. The class feels as if it has been very successful in everything it has undertaken and hopes to do much better next year when we will he “Dignified Seniors.’’ —Marguerite Purdy Page Twenty-six SOPHOMORES TO I HOW: Lloyd (Jausc, Hill llavvk, Albert Haruff. Leroy Hill, Leo Kolter. Norman Fahncke. Jesse Fiddlier, Jven Fleming, Dan Lutz Til I It I) HOW: Mr. Wilson. Lloyd Dull, G orgo Stover. Carl Sell. Harley Yahn. Chester Smith. Arthur Florence. Edwin Stewart, Dwight Shear. Glendola Groth. SKCOXI) HOW: Cecil overly. Agnes Fleming:. Delores Fickert. Kuthanna Shock. Helen Nosek. Martha Borchers. Hetty Lisle. Edna Fast. Alma Swandor. Marguerite Bayles. Irene Good paster. Laura Gibson. Muriel Brough. BOTTOM HOW : Mary Ellen Hays. Irene Stover, Donna Hays. Mary Margaret Crone, Lois McSherry. Lucille Yocum. Miss Steinle. Lauretta Fahncke. Ruth Jlurless. Mary I’roffitt. Anna Schumm. Bessie Smalley. Olive Sell. CLASS HISTORY rl lie Sophomore class started out with a membership of forty-five pupils. But owing to various reasons five.of them dropped out. Early in the year the class choose as its officers: Helen Nosek, President Mary Prcffitt, Vice-president, Dan Lutz, Secretary-Treasurer, and Margaret Crone as representative lor Hie Student Council. Kahl Bricker was elected class reporter, but as he stopped attending school, Irene Stover was chosen in hi? stead. The Sophomores entertained the Freshmen at a party on October 24. Then the Freshmen entertained the Sophomores at a George Washington party on February 22. —Helen Nosek Page Twenty seven FRESHMAN CLASS AND HISTORY TO I RON: Basil Davis. Lowell Felver. George Vuouiii. Doyle Rumple. LaDoyt Rumple. Edward Hait'tM , Forrest Jewell, Gordon spitler. Dick Lloyd, Robert Hager. FOIRTII ROW : Robert Putman, Donald Felver. Paul Muter. Eugene Freeman, Ralph Rutledge. Mary Jam Roberts. Vivian Fob nor. Ruby Fast. Billy Smith. Ralph Sli indie-decker. John Rowland. Dale Hileman. Gale Kileman, Raymond Butler. TlilUl) ROW: Gerald Sell, Forest Montgomery. Joy Chivington, Lucille Hooks. Louise Smith. Jane Horchers. Ruth Buckey. Gene Chivington. Virginia Graham. Kathryn Fenton. Mary Ellen Doran. Ruth Baucher, Miss Phillips. SECOND ROW: Yvonne Wilson. Phyllis Shaffer. Wanda Fennig. Betty Grimm. Helen Burris. Mildred Alspaugh, Hazel Linn, Rose Carr. Ruth Rutledge, Iris Roebuck, Pauline Detro. Velma Robison. Glenda Springer. Naomi Bilter. BOTTOM ROW : Jacob Koeppel, Ralph Hoenie. Earl Seibert. D. W. Stover, Dwight Secaur. Jack Smith. Martin Fahncke, George Belna. Paul Kimmel. Rea Book. The future Senior class of ’36 began its high school career very successfully this year. Of course we are “mere” Freshmen and are supposed to he quite green and dumb. Maybe we were, but, are we now? No, just plain no! There were sixty-three Freshmen, now there are sixty-one. Only two, namely, Lola Kincaid and Glenda Springer discontinued school work. Alter getting acquainted during the first few weeks we selected our Class OiTicers: President ............................. Louise Smith Vice-President ........................ Ruth Buckey Secretary-Treasurer ................... Lucille Hooks Student Council Rep...................... D. W. Stover Hi-Life Rep.............................. Dick Lloyd The first big class activity was the Hallowe’en Party when we were entertained by the Scphomores and spooks. Although we are Freshmen we do have lungs and can use them too. We proved that at a very peppy pep session. Perhaps the greatest excitement of the year was the party in which we entertained the Scphomores with a Washington’s Birthday celebration. The cne and only method by which we increased the amount of money in our treasury was by selling candy at the Annual High School Operetta. We have been very well represented in the musical department and in all sports. “Red” Book, the baseball manager, is perhaps the only Freshmen to ever acquire this honor. —Agatha Louise Smith. Page Twenty-eight JUNIOR HIGH TOP HOW: Wilma Thompson. IOlnora FI mirm. 'ro l Kolter. Stanley Cherry, Bob Hooks. Charles Thompson. John Miller. Lucille Temple. Donna Bonnet. 111 I) I,i ; HOW: Wavalene Replogrle, Lois Bonnet. Kuth Mark. Ruth Shaffer, Rena Meeusen, Betty Bond. Juanita Whiston, Marjorie Graham. Belle Stump, Phyllis Shindlc-deeker. Miss Mussulman. KOTTO.il HOW: Harold Moody. Ross Lohw, Jimmy Borchers, Jack Hays. Thorson Hinkle Bob Cay wood. Jack Fox. CLASS HISTORY The Junior High had an enrollment of twenty five at the beginning of the year. Lorraine Custer, on account of illness, was forced to w ithdraw. Ruth Nolle Mark, Robert Church and Albert Uarard were added during the year making the number now twenty seven. This group has taken its part well in the activities, both of the Senior Hi anti Elementary Grades, showing that there is excellent ability in store for the next four years. Page Twenty-nine i'age Thirty THE A ROCKET V i A 7 THE GRADES GRADES 5 and 6 •9 Top Row: Miss Jackson, James Custer, Lowell Hawk, Max Butler, Paul Kolter, Peter Belna, John Willis Pond, Frederick Kearns, Arthur Ward, Clay Stump. Second Row: Kathryn Carr, Roljert Lloyd, Ivan Muter, James Findley, Junior Frysinger, Bob Purdy, Dewain Graham, Glen Kaylor, Billy Hinkle. Front Row: Madeline Fox, Evelyn Penn, Mary Taylor, Martha Rowland, Patty Burgess, Naomi Mark, Mary Louise Mallow, Isabel McMichael, Nadine Fox, Helen Roberts, Ruth Hebb. GRADE 4 Top Row: Junior Caywood, Jerome Near, Lewis Kolter, Bobby Ward, Samuel Belna, Billy Helfrick, Russel Rager, Herbert Roberts, Junior Gibson, Lawrence Borchers, Victor Carr, Miss Montgomery. Second Row: Norma Jean Replogle, Virginia Fox, Marilyn Straubinger, Jackie Aab, Lucille Ketcham, Lucille Caywcod, Ruth Shaffer, Bernice Shock, Helen Kuehm, I,ois Anselman, Anna Lee Dugan. GRADES 2 and 3 Top Row: Lowell Miehls, Clois Dudgeon, Donald Drake, Buddy Aab, Don Long, Junior Johnson, Maurice Findley, Harold Hawk, Alex Belna, Junior Hinkle. Second Row: Dorothy Taylor, Marjorie Buel, Donald Meeusen, Harold Shock, Billy Ketcham, Jimmy Mullen, Billy Pifcr, Mary K. Mullen, Martha Jane Mark, Betty Lou Hays, Miss Stober. Front Row: Maurice Caywood, Billy Smitley, Kathryn Cook, Vera Smit-ley, Vivian Frysinger, Joan Stover, Lois Miehls, Dorothy Robbins, Louise Rowland, Donna Hebb, Dick Shaffer, Richard Strathearn, Keith Rutledge. GRADES 1 and 2 Top Roivs Lois Penn Genevieve Eichar, Geraldine Dugan, Emerson Shear, Carl Crouch, Jimmy Whitley, Tom Hadder, Robert Jackson, Harold Buel, Isabel Hurless, Madge Grimm, Gloria Smith, Mrs. Lisle. Second Row: Edward Rumple, Marion Replogle, Robert Huffman, Richard Kolter, Junior Hurless, Darrell Clouse, Max Bennett, Jack Frysinger, Eugene McDonald, Robert Meihls, Robert McMichael. Front Row: Lee Roberts. Donald Straubinger, Junior Cook, Marguerite Hinkle, Vivian Frysinger, Betty Swander, Mary Catherine McDonald, Virginia Schumm, Ruth Shock, Phylliss Rutledge, Opal Fleming, Dorothy Stetler, Geraldine Kimmel. Page Thirty-one Is •V THE ROCKET CLASS WILL 1933 Continued from Page 13 intelligent person in school to Glen Cross. Gladys Bilter gives and bequeaths her ability to blush to Rosalie Williams Robert Kimmel gives and bequeaths his popularity with the girls to I-.es-lie Black, his position on the basketball squad to Clifford Hoffhines. Sarah Ellen Carr gives and bequeaths her pleasant personality to Pauline Gibson. Grace Gecowetts gives and bequeaths her ability as a tap dancer to Charles Black. Eugene Hays gives and bequeaths his stream-lined Chevrolet to Warren Weisenborn. Madeline Rutledge gives and bequeaths her large waist line to Dolores Frysinger. Lloyd Miller gives and bequeaths his knowledge of Agriculture to Arthur Rutledge. Charles Strabel gives and bequeaths his solemn look to Dwell Witter. Marcella McSherry gives and bequeaths her knowledge of physics to all Juniors who need it (it is quite evident that most of them need it.) Martha Koontz gives and bequeaths her boy friend Doyt Putman to Kathryn Graham. Carl Kimmel gives and bequeaths his ability to pull wise cracks to Glen Cross. Ralph Flick gives and bequeaths his “tough look’’ to Bud Rowland. Glenda Stover gives and bequeaths her slender form to Eileen Jackson. Luther Egger gives and bequeaths his knowledge of electricity to Elmer Gehm. Max Shock gives and bequeaths his Ford truck to Elmer Gehm to haul his “Ton Litters” to market. Eulalia Wert gives and bequeaths her (Cafeteria) job to Mildred Shaffer. Bertha Mae Hooks gives and bequeaths her practice of high-hatting to Mildred Rager. Eugene Pifer gives and bequeaths his position as Business Manager to the most capable person in the Junior Class. Frederick Feldner gives and bequeaths his perfect posture to Kenneth Miller. Doris Sullivan gives and bequeaths her popularity to Carlotta Smith. Margaret Yocum gives and bequeaths her class notes to Glen Cross. Delilah Schaadt gives and bequeaths her popularity with Alumni boys to Helen Van Wald. We, the Senior Class, give and bequeath our class rooms, beloved teachers and Senior books to the present Junior class, hoping that they will become as bright as the present Senior Class of ’33. Signed—Seniors Carl Kimmel Lloyd Miller Page Thirty-two . A THE ROCKET f N • Page Thirty-three -| L-pp, A : l) ) ROCKET : r i Y ' SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1932-33 Sept. 7—School Opened. Sept. 16—Football: Versailles at Rockford. Sept. 23 Football: at St. Marys. Sept. 29—Football: at Payne. Oct. 7 Football: Elida at Rockford. Oct. 14 Football: at Paulding. Oct. 20—Fall Fair, Stunt Night. Oct. 21—Football: Sidney Holy Angels at Sidney. Fall Fair, Play Night. Oct. 24—Sophomore - Freshmen Party. Oct. 26—Senior-Junior Party. Oct. 27—Football: Van Wert at Rockford. Nov. 4—Senior Government Assembly. Nov. 11—Armistice Day Assembly. Football: Celina at Rockford. Football Banquet. Nov. 18—Basketball: Coldwater at Rockford. Nov. 22—Basketball: Neptune at Rockford. Nov. 23—E F. A. Rabbit Supper. Nov. 30—Chapel, Rev. Shepard Speaker. Basketball: I. C. H. S. at Celina. Dec. 2—Hi-Y convention at Columbus. Basketball: Washington Twp. at Rockford. Dec. 7 Parent Teachers meeting. Dec. 9 Basketball: at Van Wert. Dec. 13 Assembly, Mrs. Whitley’s home room. F a c u 1 ty Play. Dec. 16—Basketball: Ohio City at Rockford. Dec. 22 Christmas Chapel: Rev. Johnson Speaker. Basketball at Mendon. Dec. 27—Agr. Meeting at 8:00. Dec. 30 — Basketball: Alumni games. Jan. 4—New Years Chapel, Rev. Wahl. Jan. 6—Basketball: Shawnee at Rockford. Jan. 11—Assembly, Phys. Ed Program, Dr. Jarvis Speaker. Jan. 12—Hi-Y Magician, D. Claud ius Brown. Jan. 13—Basketball: St. Henry at Coldwater. Jan. 14—Basketball: Celina at Rockford. Jan. 20 Basketball: I. C. H. S. at Rockford. Jan. 24—Business Men’s Game, Juniors. Jan. 25 Parent-Teacher meeting. Jan. 27—Basketball: Ft. Recov- ery at Ft. Recovery. Feb. 1—Senior Assembly, Miss Wolfe’s Room. Feb. 3 Basketball: at Celina High. Feb. 7 E E A. Meeting 7:30. Page Thirty-four SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1932-33 Feb. 8—Chapel, Rev. Katter-heinrich. Feb. 10—Basketball at Wapakon-eta. Feb. 11—Basketball: Ft. Recov- ery at Rockford. Feb. 15—Farmers Institute. Feb. 16—Farmers Institute. Feb. 18 Basketball: Mendon at Rockford. Feb. 22—Assembly, H i - Y Program. F'reshman Party (for Sophomores.) Feb. 24—Tournament at Celina. Feb. 28 F. F. A. Meeting (Ft. Recovery.) Mar. 1—Parent - Teachers Association Meeting. Assembly, Mr. French of N. W. S. of C. Mar. 8—Good English Assembly Program. Basketball Banquet. Mar. 10—Elementary Operetta. Mar. 15—Chapel, Rev. and Mrs. Ray Robbins. Mar. 17 Junior Class Play. Mar. 19—Hi-Y to Lima. Mar. 24—F. F. A. Banquet. Mar. 29—Hi-Y to Van Wert. Mar. 30—Assembly, Mr. Chambers of State Y. M. C. A. Mar 31—Senior Carnival. Apr. 7—Athletic Show. Apr. 11—Baseball, at Wren. Apr. 14—E aster Chapel, Rev. Beery. Baseball, Neptune at Rockford. Apr. 20—High School Operetta. Apr. 21—Assembly, Mr. Albert Becker of WOWO. Baseball, at Ft. Recovery. High School Operetta. Apr. 22 Co. Scholarship Tests. Apr. 26—Hi-Y to Lima. Apr. 27—B a s e b all, Washington Twp. at Rockford. Apr. 28—Junior-Senior Reception May 3—Assembly Musical Program, Louis Huber and Mary Copus. Baseball, St. Henry at Rockford. May 6—State Scholarship Tests at Bowling Green. May 9—Parent-Teachers Association Meeting. May 10—Senior Picnic. May 12—Baseball: Coldwater at Rockford. Senior Class Play. May 14 Baccalaureate, Rev. Ora Johnson. May 15 Final Exams. May 17—Class Day, Senior As-sembely Program. Baseball, I. C. H. S. at Rockford. May 18 - Commencement, Hon. James M. Guyer. May 19—Alumni Banquet. Page Thirty-five m .4 () V the rocket ' sf : ■ 5= r ■ ’ TOP HOW : Mr. Newton. Glen Cross. Lo .veil Witter. Robert Klmmel, Mr. Now. BOTTOM HOW’: l . W. Stover. Mnrjorie Giuliani, Viritinln .Myers, l’hyllis Bissell. .Margaret Crone. Stanley Hooks. THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council in its second year of existence accomplished much in the way of improving' school activities. It is composed of one member from each of the grades nine to twelve, one member from the seventh and eighth group, a member from the Hi-Y Club, and a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. During the school year the members of the organization met a number of times, and performed all duties very successfully. The purpose of the organization is to co-operate with the faculty in the management of the school, and to strive in every possible way to keep the school in a position of honor and credit, both at home and among her competitors The officers for the past year were: President ................................. Glen Cross Vice President ........................ Virginia Myers Secretary ............................. Robert Kimmel The officers who will serve during the school year of 1933-34 were elected March 10, and took office at the first meeting in April. They are: President ........................ Warren Weisenborn Vice President ..................... Marguerite Purdy Secretary .................... Mary Catherine Shepard One of the important projects of the Student Council in the past year was a clean-up campaign which was sponsored very successfully. —Glen Cross Page Thirty-six ’I'OI now : Dwigrht Shear. Phyllis Hlssell Miss Phillips. Mildred Denman, Hubert Klm-mel. Virginia Myers. Mabel Now. MIDDI.I-: HOW: Isiis MeSherry. Mildred Ratter. Robert Hart. John Williams. Glen Lelninger, Clifford Horfhines. Norma Deitsch. Edith Shlndledecker, Marjorie Stover. HOTTOW HOW: Neil Putman. Eugene Idler. Kenneth Deitsch. Irene Stover. Richard Lloyd. Juanita Whiston. Warren Welsenborn. Miss Phillips. HI-LIFE The Hi-1 ife was published in sixteen issues under the direction of a staff of 22 members. The mimeographed newspaper had its second continuous year of publication- a year marked by the efficient cooperation of the members of the staff. The assignments were carefully written, the material was excellently typed and the art work was well done. The following staff is to be congratulated on the success with which it has met in producing an important part of school life: Editor ................................ Neil Putman Business Manager Joke Editor ...... Agriculture Editor Exchange Editor . Alumni Editor ..... Hi-Y Editor ....... Warren Weisenborn ......... Bob Hart .. Clifford Hcffhines ... Lois MeSherry Edith Shindledecker ... Glen Leininger Art Editors Phyllis Bissell Dwight Shear Feature Writers Norma Deitsch Marjorie Stover Spcrt Editors Girls—Mildred Rager Boys—John R Williams Faculty Advisor ............ Class Reporters Eugene Pifer Kenneth Deitsch Irene Stover Richard Lloyd Juanita Whiston Typists Mildred Denman Robert Kjmmel Virginia Myers Mabel Now ....... Miss Phillips IJage Thirty-seven Page Thirty-eight ROCKFORD FUTURE FARMERS Picsident ........................ Clifford HofThines Vice President ......................... Lloyd Miller Secretary ....................................... Dick Hays Treasurer .............................. Eugene Hays Advisor ................................ H. B. Wilson This state organization, for all high school boys taking agriculture, has had a chapter at Reckiord lor the lourth year. This year the Freshman and Sophomore group is studying, “Animal Husbandry,” while the Junior and Senior group is studying “Farm Management.” The first main event on our year’s program was the Fall Fair. The fair this year contained a large number of entries. Following the fair was the annual rabbit supper which was enjoyed by everyone. A pest war was held, with the Freshman and Junior team against the Sophomore and Senior team; the former team being the winner. A great number of pests were killed, especially sparrows. Judging teams were sent to the local livestock judging contests with other schools of the county. The boys have been successful in practically every contest. Field trips were taken to outstanding meetings and to farms where the boys had laboratory work. Two beys, Frederick Feldner and Lloyd Miller, were sent to Columbus to attend the conference during Farmer’s Week and represented this F. F. A. Chapter. The Farmer’s Institute was held in the high school auditorium. Many interesting talks were given during this year’s session. We all looked forward to the parent and son banquet which is held the last of the school year. A few weeks after school is dismissed, The State Judging Contest at Columbus is attended. The boys compete in judging contests with other schools of the state. Our F. F. A. Chapter this year proved to be a successful organization and our meetings were well attended. —Clifford Hoffhines TOI now: George Yocum, Curl Copeland Carl Rutledge. Itoliert Sell. Forest Mile-man, Karl Lee, Basil Davis, Robert Hays. THIKI) now: Carl Sell. K liner Geh.n. Ladoyt Rumple. Doyle Rumple, Paul Williams, Max Shock. Leroy Hill. Lloyd Cause. Dale Hileman. Gale Hileman. SKCOXI) KOWi Mr. Wilson. Jacob KoepjH l .Norman rahneke. Gordon Hawk. Olen Deitsch, Eugene Hays, Frederick Feldner. K � rm‘t May. Lloyd Miller. Dwight Seeaur BOTTOM now : Paul Kimmel Charles (Hack. George Helna. Richard Hays, Clifford Hoffhines. I veil Fleming. Jesse Feldner. Hill Hawk. George Stover, Paul Muter, Martin Fahncke. ROCKET (f C . J TOI HOW: taster HoilenIwicher. Luther Egger. Carl Kfunnel. Lowell Witter, Warree Wcisenhorn. John Williams, Olen Deltsch, Eugene Hays. Frederick Keldner. Kermit May. I'll MCI) ROW: Robert Hart. Eugene Lifer. Kathryn Graham. Mabel Now. Margaret Koch, Hertha Mae Hooks, Grace Gecowetts, Mildred Shaffer. Mary Catherine Shepard. Mary Ellen Doran, Yvonne Wilson. Lloyd Miller. Richard Hays. SECOND ROW: Miss Steinlo. Wilma Morrow. Lucille Yocum. Minnie Brehm. Vivian Brookhart. .Ruth Crone, Irene Goodpastur. Carlotta Smith, Irene Custer, tan Esther l-VIver, Phyllis Shaffer. Vivian Fohner. Donn t Hays. Mary Evelyn Wollet. Alma Swanders. BOTTOM ROW: Mary Ellen Hays, Velma Robison. Lavaun Koch. Boneta Snyder. Pauline Gibson. Helen Van Wald. Delores Frysinger. Marguerite Purdy. Louise Smith, Lucille Hooks. Jane Borchors. Laura Gibson. Mary Proffitt. Hetty Lisle. MIXED CHORUS The Girl’s and Boy’s Glee Clubs of Rockford High have made much progress during the year, w ith the help of Miss Steinle, our director. Altogether there are fifty-two members. The songs that wre sang during the year were a variety of classical and semi-classical numbers. Our most important appearances, both as hoys’ and girls’ Glee Clubs and as a mixed chorus, were at the Farmers’ Institute and at Parent-Teacher Association meetings. The biggest project of the year is the production of the Operetta, Miss Cherry Blossom ’ —Mary Ellen Doran Page Thirty-nine ST A X DING: Miss Steinle. Louise Smith. I a'c Kolter. Mary Catherine Shepard. Gordon Spitler, Thorson Hinkle. Til I It I) KOW: Mildred Huger. Marguerite Purdy. Mary Jane Koherts. Warren Weisen-born, Norman Fahncke, Hetty Pond. SKOOM) HOW: Kobert Hart. Lester Hollenbaeher. Luther Egger. Olen Deitsch. Madeline Rutledge. Nina Wilson. FI It ST ItOW: Lois MeSherry. Sarah Ellen Carr. Carlotta Smith. Marcella McSherry. Echo Stalltei’. Vivian Brookhart. --1 THE __V ROCKET ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL BAND BAND ACTIVITIES One of the most progressive organizations in our High School is the Band. The past year was a busy one and also a successful one. Wherever the band appeared it was always received with a welcome demonstration. We played at all home football games except the Celina game and then gave up only when our instruments froze up. At all the home basketball games we formed an important part of the cheering section and helped to add to the general excitement and noise. Cold-water gave us a heaity welcome when we accompanied the boys teams down there. Early in the year a new drum major was chosen, Mary Catherine Shepard. with Jane Borchers as her understudy. We boast of several basketball players as well as cheerleaders in our band. Our only concert performance thus far was at the Farmers’ Institute. — Mildred Roger Page Forty ORCHESTRA From left to right: Music Director Miss Steinle Pianist Mary Ellen Doran Violins Yvonne Wilson Lester Bollenbacher T rumpets Vivian Brookhart Marcella McSherry Clarinets Carlotta Smith Lois McSherry Xylophone Ixiuise Smith Clairncts Robert Hart Luther Egger Saxophone Mary Jane Roberts The orchestra of Rockford High School is just completing a very successful year considering that this is the first year for many of the players. We started the year by playing for several home comings of the local churches. Our next appearance was for the Farmers Institute. We were excused from our afternoon classes as we were allowed to remain for the rest of the program. We then played for the Parent Teachers Meeting in January. Our last and most important engagement was for the Junior play. We have had a very successful year and are hoping for a better one next year. —Lois McSherry — Page Forty-one TOI HOW: Luther Jigruer. Richard Frahm. Kenneth Deitch. Warren Welsenborno. tilenn Leininger. Harley Yahn, Nell Putman Mr. Now. ItOTTOM HOW: Leroy Hill. Lowell Witter. Kuaene Piter, Glen Cross. John Williams. Carl Copeland, Robert Hart. HI-Y In its second year of service the Hi-Y Club became one of the leading organizations of the school. Mr. Now, our faculty advisor, with the loyal support of the members sponsored a number of successful activities. Three members-of the club attended the Older Boy’s Conference at Columbus. A number of the members also attended sectional conferences and had many enjoyable banquets. Beginning the year with nine members the club gained five new members, thereby raising the number of members to fourteen. The officers of ident; Eugene Pifer, Secretary-Treasurer; and Lowell Witter, Representa-the club were as follows: Glen Cross, President; John R Williams, Vice- Prestive to Student Council. The slogan and purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian Character. The platform of our movement is, Clean Speech, Clean Sportsmanship, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living. Every member can be proud of these high ideals which can be beneficial to the school. The club wants the school to enjoy and benefit by its work. —Glen Cross. Page Forty-two THE ROCKET - 0— • Page Forty-three TOP now : Donald Foiver. Leroy Hill. Lowell Kelver. Kdwfn Stewart. Geortre Stover. IIIDDM’: HOW: Coach Sheffer. Leroy Sell. Louis Switzer. Hilly Lisle, Dwight Custer. Carl Howland. Glen Cross, James Gibson. KOTTOM HOW': Gordon Hawk. Glen Lei linger. I-ester llolleiiliachcr. Arthur Hut-ledge. John H. Williams. Forest Hileman, Harold Shaffer. FOOTBALL Custer—Dwight w'as elected honorary captain and was honored by the team. He will be lost by graduation. Lisle Hilly who has played for Rockford for two years as center changed his position this year to half back. He proved to be very successful in this position and we are glad to have him with us again next year. Williams Although John was a new man on the team, he soon proved to us he w'as made to play guard. Cross—Glen not only show's up w'ell in books but he also showed us he knows how to play a quarterback. We are glad to have him for another year. Sell Leroy with such fiery eyes almost scares his opposing player away from him. He will be w'ith us another year to show us he can play guard. Hileman Forest also won a letter by playing a tackle on Rockford’s football team. He still has another year for football. Hawk—Gordon was a man who could play right end and could be depended upon through the season. He will be lost by graduation. Page Forty-four , A i I , 0 THE ROCKET • r V Leininger—Glen put the experience he had last year into practice by really playing a tackle this year. We have Leininger for another year. Shaffer—You can call on Harold to play an end, lie knows how. We are glad to have him for another year. Bollenbacher— Tony” proved to be a strong man for a guard this year, but will be lost by graduation. Rutledge—This was Soapy's first year as center, but he proved to be a success in this position. We’re expecting a lot from him next year. Switzer—Although I iuie has been known as “Louie at the bat” he proved to be a great kipker as well as a batter. We are sorry to lose him. Gibson—“Jim” tried very hard during the season and could be seen in the lineup a part of the time. We expect him to be a good end next year. Rowland—“Bud,” although small, showed plenty of scrap and fight when called upon to enter the game. “Bud” will be with the team another year. Scores Rockford 0 Versailles 38 Rockford 0 St. Marys Rockford 0 Payne l 28 Rockford 13 Elida Rockford 6 Paulding Rockford 0 Holy Angels Sidney . 13 Rockford 2 Van Wert Rockford 0 Celina 34 Total 21 Opponents 208 Page Forty-five slAMilMi: Arthur Kutlodgv. Mttr., Clifford Horfhincs. Euirene H.iys. Hilly Lisle. Earl Let'. Glen Cross. Coach Sheffer. SKATI-ll): Dwight Custer. Kermit May. Stanley Hooks. Robert Klntmel. Louis Swlt- zou. BOY’S BASKETBALL First Team To play like smoothies was our team’s plan So i 'll tell about each one as well as 1 can. The first man weighs steaks, studies women and books But he stars at basketball—our man Hooks. A scrap—a fight—But he’ll come through with the ball For we know that May is hot on the job, that’s all. He scored two more points Mein Gott in Himmel That flash that just went past was our Charlie Kimmel. Who stretched out that jump and sent the ball blooie— Why that was our plodding dependable point-getter Louie He takes the ball off the bank-board all calm and no fluster That our steady, easy-goin’, non-excitable Custer. Give him a chase, but he’ll beat you there. For Lee's out too make a bucket, by foul means or fair. Onto the floor and feminine fans are in a daze - He’s our speedy, heart-breaking Beau Brummel Hays. No matter how hard the fight or how far he’s roamed Clifford will come through with his hair still combed. 44-64 Hike left, says the boss Oh this is basketball but still depend on Cross. Continued on Page 48 Page Forty-six 'A TV THE ‘ ROCKET ST.t.VI)l (;i Arthur Kutledke, Mkt.. Richard Lloyd, (ionite Stover. Lowell Witter, Warren Weisenborn, Albert Harruff. Chick S .evvart. Coach Shoffer. NKATEDi Forest Hileman. Earl Lee, Olen Deitsch, James Gibson. Carl Rowland. SECOND TEAM Our second boy’s team had lots of experience this year. We are expect- ing this team to be our next year’s first team. With the experience they have and only one of them graduating, much will be expected of them in another year. Rockford 7 Coldwater 29 Rockford 18 I. C. H. S 20 Rockford 16 Van Wert 17 Rockford 12 Ohio City 19 Rockford 12 Shawnee 19 Rockford 13 St. Henry 6 Rockford 17 Celina 23 Rockford 15 I. C. H. S 14 Rockford 7 Ft. Recovery 17 Rockford 27 Celina 15 Rockford 4 Wapakoneta 18 Rockford 10 Ft. Recovery 6 Rockford 13 Mendon 12 Total 171 Total 215 • Page Forty-seven iV . Continued from Page 46 Who was that sent the ball zipping right down the aisle, For those much-needed two points? Oh, yes it was Lisle. Kimmel, Hooks, Hays, Switzer, Custer and May Are through playing basketball for Rockford they say. Our boys couldn’t get started at the first of the season, but when they did get started to playing they kept it up during the season. They won the County League Trophy and were expected to win the County Tournament, but were defeated by Mendon at the last part of the game. However, they won the consolation finals over Neptune to even the score with Neptune of the beginning of the Basketball season. BASKETBALL SCORES Rockford 21 Coldwater 24 Rockford ... 24 Neptune 30 Rockford .. 22 I. C. H. S 21 Rockford .. 20 Washington Twp 16 Rockford .. 33 Van Wert 10 Rockford . 15 Ohio City 14 Rockford . 14 Mendon 12 Rockford 21 Alumni 19 Rockford 31 Shawnee 19 Rockford 33 St. Henry 30 Rockford 21 Celina 27 Rockford 25 I. C. H. S 20 Rockford 38 Ft. Recovery 20 Rockford 24 Celina 32 Rockford 19 Wapakoneta 28 Rockford 35 Ft. Recovery 23 Rockford 31 Mendon 12 Rockford 29 Mendon 33 Rockford 46 Washington Twp 25 Rockford Neptune 31 Total 553 Total 446 Page Forty-eight THE ROCKET f,------------' sT. X 1)1 ;: Wilma Morrow. Mgrr., Boneta Snyder. Edna Fast. Ethel Sealseott. Wanna Fennig'. Coach Phillips. SKATKDi Echo Stall ter. Lou Esther Felver. I eloi es Frysinger, Mal el Now, Irene Custer. Mary Margaret Crone. Delores Fickert. GIRL’S BASKETBALL This was the second year for a girl’s varsity in Rockford High School. However, only two of the team this year played on the varsity last year. The girls should be given credit for the spirit they showed in the losing games. They went through the season winning three games and losing eight. The first two games were lost by very small scores of one and two points. The girls really showed a great fight through the season. Two of the team members will graduate this year namely, Echo Stallter and Mabel Now. Rockford 7 Neptune 8 Rockford 26 Washington Twp 8 Rockford 17 Ohio City 19 Rockford 7 Mendon 17 Rockford 16 Alumni 4 Rockford 13 Shawnee 26 Rockford 7 Wapakoneta 27 Rockford 12 Ft. Recovery 18 Rockford 8 Wapakoneta 26 Rockford 21 Ft. Recovery 11 Rockford 14 Mendon 18 Total 148 Total 182 Page Forty-nine -'v IS 4' THE ROCKET Standing: Edwin Stewart, Robert Hart, Frederick Feldner, Forest Hile-man, Mr. Shefter (coach), tden Leininger, Kermit May, Robert Putman, Lester Bollenbacher. Seated: Eugene Hays, Stanley Hooks, Glen Cross, Rea Book (Mgr.) Dwight Custer, Louis Switzer, Earl Lee. BASEBALL This is the first year for the organization of a baseball league in Mercer County. It has created much interest throughout the County. Rockford High School, as in all other forms of athletics, has played an important part in the maintenance of competition. Starting the season with practically an inexperienced team Rockford has shown that there are possibilities of baseball in the future. The following boys will not be permitted to wear the R. H. S. uniforms for another season: Dwight Custer, “Pete” Hooks, Kermit May, Lester Bollenbacher, Eugene Hays, Ixiuis Switzer, Frederick Feldner, and Robert Hart. However we have found that there are several from the other classes who have been showing up nicely and much can be expected from, Glen Cross, Earl Lee, “Chick” Stewart, Forest Hileman, Glen Leininger, and “Bob” Putman for another year. The record for R. H. S. to date is: Rockford 6 Rockford 1 Rockford 17 Rockford 2 . Rockford 8 ....... Neptune 5 ... Ft. Recovery 2 Washington Twp. 4 ...... St. Henry 4 ...... Coldwater 5 CHEER LEADERS The enthusiasm of the football, basketball and baseball games would have been very low had it net been for the tireless efforts of the three cheerleaders. These school “peppers” received their positions by popular election after the try-outs conducted at an assembly. Edith Shindledecker, Carlotta Smith and Mary Margaret Crone have been very faithful in attending exciting tilts on the home floor. Page Fifty-one Page Fifty-two THE ROCKET Boys’ Physical Education The boys played speedball at the beginning of the season. After a short period of this, they started a basketball league. This league gave much interest to tiie onlookers at noons. After the basketball season had closed, they started practicing for the Athletic Show which included tumbling and various stunts. The season closed with six weeks of KittenbalL soccer. During the time they were playing soccer, volleyball was played at noons. By the time soccer was finished, it was time to start basketball. Color teams were chosen and the winning team, the green team, received silver basketballs with “1933” on them. As soon as the basketball season closed, the girls started practicing for the Athletic Show, which included calisthenics, marching, and a sailor’s dance. The season ended successfully with six weeks of outdoor track work. Girls’ Physical Education The Girls’ Physical Education Classes began the school year by playing Page Fifty-three Page Fifty-four t ' J THE ROCKET ' • 7 N b Page Fifty-five Standing: Robert Hart, Mrs. Whitley, Grace Gecowctts, John Williams, Echo Stallter, Eugene Pil'er, Frederick Feldner. Seated: Edith Shindledecker, Virginia Myers, Mary Evelyn Wollet, Marcella McSherry. ‘‘ THE S TRA NGE BEQUES 7 ’ ’ Robert Owen, nephew of Andrew Owen ............. John Williams Jack Fenway, a man of the world .................. Eugene Pifer Rene Louvre, a detective in disguise •........... Robert Hart Lincoln Long, the executor .................. Frederick Feldner Janet Benton, friend of the Owens.............. Grace Gecowetts Mamie Drew, an actress ................... Edith Shindledecker Helen Cocke, daughter of Edith Cooke ........... Mary E. Wollet Mrs. Edith Cooke, relative of Owen ........... Marcella McSherry Lilly Murphy, the maid ......................... Virginia Myers Carmel Trenton, an imposter ...................... Echo Stallter A rich uncle of Robert Owen drew up a strange will in which he bequeathed his enermous fortune to almost perfect strangers. Each person, to whom he left any money, was required to come to his home and remain there for ten days. This arrangement caused the crook, Fenway, to yield to temptation in attempting to gain possession of the letters which were written by Uncle Andrew, and given by his executor, Lincoln Long, to the people to whom he gave his money. Fenway attempts theft, forgery, and almost everything to gain his evil purpose. In the end however, he discovers that he has all unknowingly set his own trap. Andrew Owen had felt sure that if Fenway was given the chance to commit another act against the law, he would do it. Therefore, he drew up his strange will, with provisions that the crook be brought to justice, and giving portions of his fortune to Mrs. Edith Cooke and her daughter, Helen, his nephew Robert Owen, Janet Benton, Tilly, the housekeeper, and to Mamie Drew he bequethed a large fortune and gave her, her freedom and exoneration from anything Fenway had influenced her to do. Carmel Trenton was also brought to justice with Fenway. It all ends happily when Janet and Robert declare their love for one another and Janet gives her promise that in the future she will be “Mrs. Robert Owen.” Page Fifty-six Mary Evelyn Wollet S10ATI'.'I): Dolores I'lvsiiitfoi'. Helen Van Wahl. Mildred Shaffer. Mildred Ragrer. La-vaun Koch. STAVDINO: Dick Hays, Kenneth Deitseh. Bill Lisle. Warren Weisenhorn, Glen Cross. “JIMMY BE CAREFUL Lavaun Koch ....... Glen Cross ........ Mildred Hager ..... Warren Weisenborn Helen Van Wald .... Dolores Frysinger .. Mildred Shaffer ... Kenneth Deitseh .... Dick Hays ......... Bill Lisle ........ ...... Tillie ..... Pietro ... Emilie ..... Jimmy .... Ma Blake Ellen Means ..... Verna . Billy Blake ...... Chris ....... Herb Friday, March IT was the date chosen by the Juniors to present their annual class play. This year’s choice was “Jimmy, Be Careful,” a three-act comedy drama portraying the ups and down of one Jim Fisher whose friends think he is crazy and his fiancee breaks her engagement to him when he buys a piece of unprofitable clay land. However the clay land produces a “gusher” and Jimmy finds happiness in the love of Emilie, his former fiancee’s younger sister. —Miss HansLey. ' Page Fifty-seven SKATKI): Carlotta Smith. IJoycl Miller. Marcella McSlierry. Kermit May. sTA l)l (;: Anna Schumm. Miss Hansley. Mrs. Whitley. l ick Hays, Virginia Myers. “CAN YOU BEAT IT” Marcella McSherry Kermit May ....... Virginia Myers .... Dick Hays ........ Carlotta Smith ... Anna Schumm ...... Lloyd Miller ..... Mrs. Timothy Todd ..... Timothy Todd ....... Fann Todd ... Jan Meredith .. Mrs. Van Dresser ........... Sarah . Daniel Dickerman On Friday, October 21st a special cast of R. H .S. students presented the annual play which is given as a closing feature of the Fall Fair. “'Can You Beat It?” is a comedy, the plot of which is centered around Let-itia Todd, a social climber, who is married to Timothy, just a plain good scout. Frances, their niece, lives with them and keeps Letitia on edge because she wants to be herself. —Miss Hansley. Page Fifty-eight SEATKI): Mr. Now. Miss Steinle, Miss P lillips. Miss Inckson. Mr. Sheffer. STA l)l (i: Miss Stober. Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Whitley, Mr. Newton. Mrs. Lisle. FACULTY PLAY “ THE GHOST WALKS” One of the interesting events of the school year was the presentation of a mystery play “I he Ohost Walks, by the members of the faculty, December 13, 1932. 'rhe cast was composed of ten members: Nora Whitley as Betsy, the superstitious colored maid; H. W. Newton as Ezra Parker, the executor of the Peter Dunn Estate: Elizabeth Phillips as Helen Adams, Peter Dunn’s niece; Helen Stoker as Jane McEnore, a stock actress with Helen; H. B. Wilson as Joe McEnore, her husband; H. 0. Now as Paul Jackson, formerly Helen’s leading man; Martha Steinle as Vivian Ccle, a stage-struck maiden; Robert Sheffer as Donald Clark, from New York; Mae Lisle as Jean Cramer. Donald’s aunt, and Dorothy Jackson as Dorothy Masters, who hopes to marry Donald. This is the second year, that the faculty of Rockford has presented a play and it is hoped that a precedent has been started that the Faculties in the future will continue. The first play was the comedy, The Family Upstairs,” with a cast of practically the same characters. The success of these plays have been due to the splendid cooperation of the faculty as a whole. —Miss Jackson Page Fifty-nine A “ (} K THE MftyA'.’SjZZrrr. ' 'L—L-ZJ ROCKET XT v U y vr — Standing: Mary Catherine Shepard, Bertha Mae Hocks, Carl Kimmel, Mallei Now, Eugene Hays, Lou Esther Felver, Forest Ilileman, Louise Smith. Frederick Feldner, Ruth Crone, Eugene Pifer, Robert Hart, Olen Deitsch, Vivian Brookhart, Luther Egger, Kathryn Graham, Norman Fahncke, Minnie Brehm, Lester Bollenbacher, Mary Proffitt, Lloyd Miller, Dolores Frysinger, Dick Hays, Donna Hays, Hermit May, Miss Steinle, Neil Putman. Kneeling: Mary Ellen Hays, Mary Evelyn Wollet, Jane Bcrchers, Helen Van Wald, Mildred Shaffer, Phylliss Shaffer, Lucille Hooks, Irene Custer, Car-lotta Smith, John Williams, Grace Gecowetts, Warren Weisenborn, Mary Ellen Doran, Wilma Morrow, Yvonne Wilson, Pauline Gibson, Margaret Koch, Bon-eta Snyder, Margaret Purdy, Lavaun Koch. HIGH SCHOOL OPERETTA Cherry .....................k................. Carlotta Smith Jessica ................................... Grace Gecowetts Jack ........................................... John Williams Harry .................................... Warren Weisenborn Kokemo ........................................ Robert Hart Tcgo .......................................... Olen Deitsch On the evenings of April 20 and 21, the high school glee clubs produced the colorful Japanese operetta, “Miss Cherryblossom’’ at the high school auditorium. The story takes place in the tea garden of Kokemo, and the Japanese setting and costumes make the operetta distinctly different from those of previous years. “Miss Cherryblossom” is the story of a lovely American girl whose parents have died, leaving her in the care of Kokemo, a Japanese tea garden owner. The three acts reveal the arrival of her father’s secretary, who is in secret po-sessicn cf her father’s fortune. A young American in this party falls in love with Cherry, who is already engaged to marry Togo, a rich politician. In spite of foreboding, there are many humorous situations and the operetta ends happily. —Miss Steinle Page Sixty STANDINGS Lois Meihls, Donna May Hcbb. Dorothy Robbins, Joan Stover, Virginia Fox. Nadine Fox. Junior Gibson. Blair Smith. Max Butler. Clay Stump. Paul Kolter, Patty Burgess, Norma Jean Replogle, Ann Lee Dugan. Ruth Nolle Mark. Robert Lloyd. Billy Ketcham. Lucille Ketcham, Genevieve Kicbar. Jerome Near. Victor Carr. Marjorie Buel, Vivian Frysinger, Marguerite Henkle, Gloria Smith. Lois Penn. Louise Rowland. SITTING: '-“ml Hew Tom Hadder, Robert Jackson, Jimmy Whitley, Madge Grimm, Billy Henkle, Helen Roberts, Rex Frysinger. Martha Rowland. FIRST HOW: Junior Henkle, Geraldine Dugan. Mary Louise Mallow. Evelyn Penn. Kathryn Cook. Betty Smitley, Billy Pifer.Jackie Aab. John May. Helen Shaffer. Marilyn Straubinger, Harold Hawk, Clois Dudgeon. Buddy Aab. GRADE OPERETTA Under the supervision of Miss Steinle, the music teacher, and with the help of the grade teachers, “Sunny of Sunnyside,’’ was presented as the yearly, grade operetta. The cast was chosen from the first six grades with Ruth Nelle Mark, as “Sunny,” from the eighth grade. The children are to commended on their fine work and this might be considered as one of the best presentations during the school year. The operetta was much enjoyed as was last years “On Midsummer’s Day.” The operetta was outstanding in that it gave the children a chance to act natural. This characteristic made it all the more enjoyable. The story took place at an orphanage. Sunny had just returned from the hospital where she had just recovored from injuries received when she saved the life of one of the other orphans. She found her mates excited over the news that a wealthy patroness was going to adopt an orphan. After a series of events of both humor and pathos all ended happily for them. —Miss Stober. Page Sixty-one CONGRATULATIONS 4- The First National Bank of Celina CELINA, OHIO 4- “HOME FOR SAVINGS” Page Sixty-four 4 . i 0 ' v THE ROCKET r CLAY’S MARKET Phone 78 ROCKFORD, OHIO Groceries and Meats Fruits and Vegetables CANDIES A Full Line of Everything For the Table Mr. Wilson: “Well, George, how is your little brother?” Geoi'ge S. “It isn’t a boy, it’s a girl.” Mr. Wilson: “Your father told me it was a boy and he should know.” George: “I know its a girl because I saw them putting powder on it this morning.” Salesman: “Would you indorse our cigarette for two thousand dollars? Louie S.: “For two thousand I’d smoke the darn things.” E. Scldenker U. Schlenker Central Meat Market COMPLIMENTS — —of— BUYERS OF CATTLE The Manhattan We Carry A Full Line of HOTEL RESTAURANT Cold and Smoked Meats •ifc ALSO HOME KILLED MEATS Clouse Winkler South Main St. Celina, Ohio Phone 25 Rockford, Ohio . 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PLYMOUTH Motor Cars and Trucks CRON MOTOR SALES Main at Logan Street Celina, Ohio The Farmers Grain Supply Company Grain, Seeds, Flour, Feed, Hay and Coal Phone No. 5 Rockford, Ohio We appreciate your business CHEVROLET Sales and Service ---o--- ROBBINS ROBBINS Rockford, Ohio Mrs. Wilson: “That isn’t a very good looking piece of meat.” Waiter: “Well, you ordered a plain steak. Mildred ft: (In music shop) “Have you, ‘Kissed Me in the Moonlight?’” Young Assistant: (a little confused): “I think it must have been one of the other fellows, Miss, I’ve only been here this week. Men’s and Boys’ Ladies’ Hosiery Clothing por Style and Quality “d1Jshoes, Furnishings Childrens and Shoes « Popular Price, Shoe, KOHN WILLIAMS Rockford, Ohio • Page Sixty-seven THE ROCKFORD NATIONAL BANK A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM AND UNDER GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION WITH COMPLETE BANKING FACILITIES W. F. SCHUNCK COMPLETE LINE OF SPORTING GOODS NUFF SAID 129-131 West Fayette Street Celina, Ohio Father: (Anxiously) Nurse, is it a “him” or a “her?” Nurse: “It’s a them.” Miss Hansley (Home Ec.): “What is the connecting link between the vegetable and animal kingdom?” Ruby F.: “Hash.” Chicken Dinners Fish Dinners Celina s Best Place to Eat THE COFFEE SHOP John C. McKirnan Short Orders Sandwiches Symons VARIETY Store Carries a Nice Line of LINGERIE AND HOSE Suitable for COMMENCEMENT GIFTS Rockford, Ohio When In Celina visit CELINA SWEETS for Refreshments Light Lunches Page Sixty-eight You can always find a full line of Paints, Oils, Enamels, Varnishes, also Field Fence, Oak and Steel Posts, as well as a complete line of General Hardware, at PONTIUS HARDWARE Rockford, Ohio Mildred: “Would you put yourself out for me?” Charlie: “I certainly would.” Mildred: “Well, then please do. It’s after two and I’m awfully tired.’ Mr. Now: “What is space? Elmer Gehm: “I don’t know, but I have it in my head.' Mr. Now: “Correct.” For Smart Dresses Coats Gloves, Hosiery and Accessories Visit GOLDSTEIN’S DEPARTMENT STORE Celina, Ohio EARNING POWER After Graduation You can make more of your High School education by adding to it further specialized training. College - grade courses for High School graduates, leading to stenographic, secretarial, accounting and executive positions. Free Employment Service. Catalog furnished without charge or obligation. Miami-Jacobs College Dayton, Ohio . Page Sixty-nine The New Ford V-8 8 Cylinder Car A GREAT NEW MOTOR CAR’' Fourteen Beautiful Body Types Priced from $475 to $610 fob Detroit Cities Service Gasoline Kerosene Tank Wagon Service and Prices Goodyear Tires Lloyd Motor Sales FORD SALES and SERVICE Rockford. Ohio POTATO B R E AD We can’t make all the Bread So tve make just the BEST of it. Frank Baker Bread Company Two elderly men, both extremely deaf, met on a country road. Dave had a fishing pole in his wagon. When he saw his friend Jim he stopped the horse. “Coin Fishing?” shouted Jim. “No,” Dave replied, “I’m goin fishin.” “Oh, said Jim, “I thought mebbe you was goin fishin.” Flick’s Coffee Shop —for— Dinners, Lunches, Short Orders Sandwiches, Soup, Ice Cream, Sodas, Pop, Home Pie and Cakes. Good Coffee All Late Magazines and Sunday Papers Mrs. Jennie Felver Millinery Hemstitching Foundation Garments and Girdles Smocks and Lingerie Dress Making N. E. Corner Main-Market Streets ROCKFORD, OHIO COMPLIMENTS —of— Carroll A. Stubbs Insurance Surety Bonds Celina, Ohio Page Seventy COMPLIMENTS —of— GUS 0. 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Ohio Faqe Seventn-three We Photograph The Baby The Graduate The Bride and Groom Parents and Children Grandparents -----We try to make all pictures with the charm that pleases.-- THE AGLER STUDIO Across the Bridge and Twenty Minutes Away, at VAN WERT OHIO Mrs. Newton (pouting): “You don’t value my kisses as you used to do.” Mr. Newton: “Value them? Why, before we were married I used to expect a dozen in payment for a box of candy, and now I consider one of them sufficient for the payment of a new dress.” Scharffs Flowers VAN WERT, OHIO Tel. 2071 e. l. mckinley produce corp. Phone 24 Rockford, Ohio Augustus Cook, Mgr. 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Miss Phillips: “How can you chew your gum so long?” Mary Ellen Doran: “Oh, I soak it in gasoline to get more mileage.” Mary C.: “What is stronger than a mother’s love?” Luther: “The smell of spring onions on a young girls breath.” Miss Phillips (Government): “Name one of the State Universities of Ohio.” Marjorie S.: “Wisconsin.” COMPLIMENTS - of - Page Seventy-five Beougher Fisher General Merchandise POULTRY EGGS Mercer, Ohio Rockford and Mendon Phones Distinctive Monuments and Grave Markers Manufactured and Erected —by the— Tolan Memorial Works ROCKFORD, OHIO Pop: “I’m afraid I’ll never see you in heaven, Bob.’ Bob: “Golly, Pop, whatcha been doing now?” Billy Lisle: “But I don’t think I deserve an absolute zero.” Miss Hansley: “1 don’t either, but its the lowest mark that I'm allowed to give. “PRINTING THAT PLEASES” The Rockford Press-Printery Celebrating Its Fiftieth Anniversary Established In 1883 by D. C. 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