Rockford High School - Rocket Yearbook (Rockford, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1936 volume:

edited and published by SENIOR CLASS of ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL Rockford Ohio Volume No. 5 the Rocket of 1936 foreword The class of 1936. endeavoring to carry on the work of previous years, has published this, the fifth volume of The Rocket. in a last effort to please and satisfy you. Is our caravan travels through the school of adult life we are about to start, we hope that by merely opening the pages of this book we can recall some sweet memory which is cherished very dearly. It is our sincerest wish that the classes to follow will continue this publication with greater success and perfection. —D. W. Stover. Pres. dedication Each year that an Annual has been published in Rockford High School, there has been someone who has had to take the responsibility of its completion. The same person has remained faithful to the task for the past five years and better books have resulted from his ability to direct the staff in its work. In honor of Mr. Now's willing cooperation With the Rocket Staffs during the years of the book's existence in Rockford High School, we the class of '36 wish to dedicate this, the fifth volume of the Rocket, to him. —Jane Borchers. See. 1936 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET HH Hi Dick Lloyd Vernon Brumbaugh Forrest Jewell Mary Ellen Doran Helen Burris Bessie Smalley Gordon Spitler Jane Bore hers Phyllis Shaffer Mr. Now Mary J. Roberts the Staff Edilor-in-Chief Associate Editor Business Manager Circulating Manager Advert ising Manager Photography Artist Athletic Editor Dramatic Editor Jokes Faculty Advisor Gordon Spitler Jane Borchers Mary Jane Roberts Phyllis Shaeef.r Dick Lloyd Vernon Brumbaugh Mary Ellen Doran Helen Burris Bessie Smalley Forrest Jewell Mr. Now PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET VERN CLAY. President EMMA Mussulman. Vice President Truman Abbott. Clerk John Henkle H. o. Beerbower board of educat ion 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Our Superintendent Again the graduating class of Rockford High School is leaving as one of its contributions to the school and community a record of the school during the last year of the class in high school. It is to be hoped that this record may show— not bookworms or educated fools” as the term has been used.—not star athletes who have had no time for scholastic development.—nor musical, dramatic, or journalistic prodigies, but a large group of students each of whom has been cn abled to follow a balanced and well rounded program of intellectual, physical, artistic, moral and religious development which will enable him to solve the problems more easily and enjoy the benefits to a maximum extent during the remainder of the journey through life. The theme of Pioneering which the editors have chosen for this fifth volume of the Rocket is a very appropriate one. for the class will find itself in a world which is attempting to pioneer in a perhaps even greater degree than did their forefathers of the era of the covered wagon. This spirit of pioneering is one of the basic characteristics of man. Continuous adjustment in social, economic, moral and religious life is essential to the existence of any nation. However, it should be kept in mind that pioneering in new fields does not indicate the discarding of all previous knowledge as being of no value, but rather the using of the old as a foundation upon which to add the new. As the covered wagons started on their journey across the plains they took with them as much as possible of the old civilization, to be used in building up new homes in the land of greater opportunity. —H. W. NhWTON Superintendent H. W. Newtcn Colossal Norwalk High School. Norwalk. O.. 1918. A. B.—Hiram College. 1922. A. M.—Ohio State University. 1925. Superintendent of North Fairfield Schools. 1922-1924. Superintendent of Camden School. I.orain County. 1 925-1951. Superintendent Rockford School. 1951 — 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Principal H. O. Now Ability Celina High School. Celina, O., 192V A. B.—Findlay College. 1927. Miami University. 1936. Arlington High School. 1927-28. Rockford High School. 19 30 — A true Pioneer never shirks from duty. He ever strives to blaze new trails and to make old trails more pleasant for those who follow. Many of the class of 1936 will be remembered for landmarks along their trails throughout their school career. In scholarship, athletics, dramatics, music, and. in fact, in all phases of school life this class has had pioneering traits. It is our sincerest hope that each member will find his place in the thicket of the world and blaze new trails for a new and better world. —H. O. NOW o ur rrincipa p O N E E R ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 • Mrs. Nora B. Whitley Inspiring Rockford High School. Rockford. O.. 1903. Western College. Oxford. O.. A. B., 1908. Rockford High School. 1928— I.atin. Mathematics. Mr. Woodrow Purdy Collegiate Delta High School. W. Toledo. O.. 1930. Otterbein College. Westerville. O.. A. B., 1935. Rockford High School. 19 35— Industrial Arts. Biological Sc.. Social Sc., Physical Education. Mr. Paul S. Hinkle Despondent Rockford High School. Rockford. O., 1927. Miami University. Oxford. O., B. Sc., 1931. Rockford High School. 1933— Girls' Physical Education. English. Am. Government Miss Vera E. Barr Animated Lancaster High School, Lancaster, O., 1924. Ohio State University, Columbus, O., 1929. Lancaster Business College. 1930. Rockford High School. 1931 — Commercial. Miss Martha L. Steinle Efficient Delphos High School. Dclphos. O.. 1927. Oberlin College, Obcrlin. O., Sch. Mus. B.. 1931. Rockford High School. 1931 — Music, English. Mr. Horace B. Wilson Witty Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Ind., 1921. Purdue University. Lafayette. Ind., B. Sc.. 1925. Rockford High School. 1929— Vocational Agriculture. Miss Dorothy Liggitt Sivect Belle Center High School. Belle Center, O., 1930. Miami University. Oxford. O., B. Sc.. 1934. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKE Mrs. Elsie M. Koeppel Precise Osborn High School. Osborn. O.. 1916. Wittenberg College. Springfield. O.. 1917. Miami University. Oxford. O., 1920. Rockford High School. 19 34— English. Commercial Arithmetic. Miss Mabel Wolfe Miss Stober Miss Tussing Wise Rockford High School. Rockford. O.. 1906. Kent College. Kent. O.. 1922. Ohio State University, Columbus. O., 1931. Rockford School. 1912— Junior High. Miss Eva Tolan Cultured Rockford High School. Rockford. O.. 1926. Miami University. Oxford. O.. 1927. Ohio State University. Columbus. O.. B. Sc.. 1932. Rockford School. 19 34— Fifth and Sixth Grades. Miss Helen Stober Considerate Rockford High School. Rockford. O., 1925. Bowling Green University. Bowling Green. O.. 1928. Rockford School. 1929-Third and Fourth Grades. Miss Thelma Groth Girlish Rockford High School. Rockford. O.. 1932. Bowling Green University. Bowling Green. O.. 1935. Rockford School. 19 35-Fourth and Fifth Grades. Miss Cedell Tussing Polite Wayne High School. Waynesfield. O.. 1923. Bowling Green College. Bowling Green, O.. 1925. Rockford School. 19 34-Primary. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 School Song Tis to thee our Rockford High That our loyal voices raise. That thy fame shall never die And thy name we all shall praise: For through our high school years Sweet memories hold dear. We will guard thy name and adore thy fame Thou shah be our shining star! When for contests we shall meet. On the field or on the floor May we never feel defeat But score one victory more. For through our high school days We will set Rockford ablaze With our work well done and our victories won We will honor Rockford High! PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET c asses seniors Ci.ass Motto Class Flower Class Colors First Honor Pupil Second Honor Pupil Honor Lies at Labor’s Gate Red Rose Red and White Edward Hager Louise Smith D. W. Stover Friendly Class Pres. 4: Class Play 4: Ag. Play 4: Hi-Y 2. V 4. Sec. Trcas. 4: Hi-Life 3. 4. Asso. Bus. Mgr. 3: Stud. Council 1: Operetta 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Basketball 4. Mgr. 2: Baseball 4: Football 1. 2: Soft Ball 3; Athletic Show 1. 2. 3. Forrest Jewell !Zealous Vice Pres. 3. 4: Class Play 3. 4: Rocket 4: F. F. A. 2. 3. 4: Ag. Play 2. 3. 4: Stud:nt Council 3; Cheer Leader 3. 4: Glee Club 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Football 3. 4: Kitten Ball 3: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3. Jane Borchers Athletic, lovable Class Sec. 4: Class Play 4: G. R. 2. 3. 4. Sec. 2. Pres. 3: Ag. Play 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Student Council Sec. 3. 4: Drum Major 3. 4. Asst. 1.2: Hi-Life 2. 3. 4: Rocket 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3. Kahl Bricker Nice personality Defiance High School 1 : Class Pres. 3: Hi-Life 2: Student Council 4: Football 2. 3. 4. Mgr. 2: Basketball 2: Baseball 2. 3. Forrest Jewel I Jane Borchers Kahl Bricker 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Mildred Alspaugh Studious, quiet R. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4. Ruth Baucher Witty, full of fun G. R. 2. 3 .4: Class Play 4. Naomi Bilter Naive, likeable G. R. 2. 3. 4: F. H. A. 3. 4: Ag. Play 4: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3; Class Play 3. Rfa Book Intelligent Baseball Mgr. 1 : Football Mgr. 2. Vfrnon Brumbaugh Others before Self F. F. A. I. 2. 3. 4: Gle? Club 3. 4; Operetta 2. 3. 4; Minstrel 2. 3: Rocket Staff 4: Ag. Play 3. 4: Football 3. 4: Kitten Ball 3: Athletic Show 2. 3: Cheerleader 4. Ruth Buckey Sweet smile, cute Class Vice President 1: Sec.-Treas. 3: Class Play 4: F. H. A. 3. 4. Sec.-Treas. 3; G. R. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 2; Hi-Life 2. 4: Minstrel 2: Operetta 2. 3; Athletic Show 1 : Basketball Mgr. 3.4. Helen Burris Small but mighty Class Play 3. 4; Ag. Play 4: Rocket Staff 4; Hi-Life 3; F. H. A. 3. 4: G. R. 2. 3. 4. Treas. 3: Glee Club 4: Operetta 4: Basketball I. 2. 3. 4: Athletic Show I. 2. 3. Mary Campbell Jovial W. Manchester 1: Hi-Life 2: Ci. R. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 3. 4. Gene Chivington Jolly, sweet Class Play 3.4: G. R. 2.3.4: Band 3.4: Glee Club 2. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2: Athletic Show 2, 3. Joy Chivington Conscientious Girl Reserve 4: Athletic Show 1. Basil Davis Serious-minded F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Pauline Detro Coy Class Play 3. 4: Band 4: Glee Club 4: Operetta 3. 4: F. H. A. 3. 4: Fall Fair Play 4: Athletic Show 1. 3. Alspaugh Baucher Bilter • • • Book Brumbaugh Buckey • • • Burris Campbell G. Chivington • • • J. Chivington Davis Detro PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 19 3 6 Mary Ellen Doran Artistic Class Play 3. 4; Ag. Play 3: G. R. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Hi-Life 3. 4: Basketball 3; Rocket 4. Martin Fahnche Jolly F. F. A. 1.2. 3. 4. Wanda Fennig Good sport F. H. A. 3. 4: G. R. 2. 3. 4: Student Council 4; Glee Club 2. 4: Operetta 2. 4; Minstrel 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3; Class Play 4. Eugene Freeman Grand Hi-Y 4: Hi-Life 4; Football 4: Baseball 3. Don Felver Accommodating Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 4: Minstrel 3: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Play 4. Lowell Felver Nonchalant Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 3: Football 1. 2 3. 4. Melvin Gehm Modest Glee Club 4: Operetta 4. Edward Hager Brilliant Class Play 3. 4: Student Council 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 4: Operetta 4; Minstrel 3: Football 2. 3. 4. Dale Hileman Just like Gale F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sec. 4: Glee Club 3. 4: Operetta 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4: Baseball 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. Gale Hileman Independent F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sec. 3: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 3. 4: Operetta 3. Ralph Hoenie Confident R. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4. Lucille Hooks Vivacious Class Sec.-Treas. 1 : Class Play 3. 4: Ag. Play 4: G. R. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Life 4: Gle Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4 Minstrel 2. 3; Athletic Show 1. 2. 3 Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Fennig D. Hileman Freeman G. Hileman D. Felver O Hoenie L. Felver Hooks 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Paul Kimmel Worthy of Praise F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4; Hi-Life 3. 4: Glee Club 3; Operetta 3: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Baseball 3. 4: Athletic Show 2. Jacob Keoppel U nobtrusive F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Ag. Play 4; Glee Club 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2; Football 2. 3. 4; Class Play 4; Athletic Show 3. Dick Lloyd Witty, popular Class Play 3. 4; Ag. Play 4: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Sec.-Treas. 3. V. Pres. 4; Hi-Life 1. 2. 3. 4. Asso. Bus. Mgr. 3. Bus. Mgr. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4; Minstrel 2. 3: Rocket 4: Baseball 2. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4: Football Mgr. 3. 4. Forrest Montgomery Conscientious Hi-Y Club 2. 3. 4: Hi-Life 3. 4; Basketball Mgr. 3. 4. Robert Putman Different Football 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2. 4. Robert Rager Clever Hi-Life 3: Basketball 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4: Athletic Show 2. Mary Jane Roberts Dependable Class V. Pres. 2: G. R. 2. 3. 4. Sec. 3. Pres. 4: Hi-Life 4: Rocket 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 4: Operetta 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2, 4: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3: Class Play 4. Velma Robison Neat, cheerful G. R. 2. 3. 4: F. H. A. 3. 4 : Glee Club 1. 2. 4: Operetta 1. 2, 4; Minstrel 2: Athletic Show 2. Iris Roebuck Refined Glee Club 3: Operetta 3: Minstrel 3: Athletic Show 2. Doyle Rumple Interesting F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 3. 4; Basketball 2.3.4; Football 4: Baseball 4: Athletic Show 2. 3. Doyt Rumple Obliging F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4: Ag. Play 4: Glee Club 4: Operetta 2. 3, 4; Hi-Life 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2, 3. 4: Athletic Show 3. Ralph Rutledge For the Girls Ag. Play 4: Band 2. 3. 4; Operetta 3. 4; Minstrel 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Hi-Life 4. Kimmel Keoppel Lloyd • • • Montgomery Putman Rager • • • Roberts Robison Roebuck • • • Doyle Rumple Doyt Rumple Rutledge P O NE E R SSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 Ruth Rutledge Reserved R. H. S. I. 2. 3. 4. Dwight Secaur Nice F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Y 3. 4: Operetta 3. 4: Football 3: Basketball 3. 4; Athletic Show 3. Gerald Sell Nice kid Class Flay 4: Ag. Flay 2: Hi-Y 2. Fres. 3. 4: Band 2. 3. 4: Operetta 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Baseball 2. 4: Football 4. Phyllis Shaffer Amiable Class Plav 4: Ag. Flay 2. 3: Rocket 4; G. R. 2. 3. 4; Band 2. 3. 4: Glee Club I. 2. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4; Minstrel 2: Hi-Life 3: Cheer Leader 2: Basketball 1 : Athletic Show 1. 2. 3. Ralph Shindledecker Entertaining Hi-Y 4: Band 4: Operetta 3. 4: Baseball 4: Basketball 2. 3; Football 2, 3. 4: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3. Earl Seibert U nassuming Athletic Show 2. Bessie Smalley Dignified Class Sec. 1: F. H. A. 3; G. R. 4; Hi-Life 4: Rocket 4 ; Glee Club 4: Operetta 4. Louise Smith Initiative Class Pres. I: Class Play 3. 4: Ag. Play 2: G. R. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Life Asso. Ed. 3. Ed. 4: Band 1. 2, 3. 4: Orchestra 1, 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Mintrel 2. 3: Operetta I. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Athletic Show 1. 2. 3. .Jack Smith Perseverance Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Cheer Leader 3. 4: Basketball 4; Athletic Show 1, 2, 3. Gordon Spitler “Dominating but Swell Class Fres. 2: Class Play 4: Rocket 4: Hi-Life 2. 3. 4: Band 1: Operetta 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 2. 3, 4: Athletic Show 2. Yvonne Wilson Pleasant Class Flay 4: G. R. 2. 3, 4: Hi-Life 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 2. 3: Orchestra 1: Athletic Show 1. George Yocum U n forget table F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4: Minstrel 3: Football 3, 4. 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET ERGING from the thickets of the forest we catch a glimpse of a group of gay and joyous young people. They are the pioneers of the class of 1936. Four years ago they were sixty-three strong and in the midst of a long journey, the journey whose goal was to reach the “wide plains of life,” well prepared. Miss Philips was the sentinal for the first fourth of the journey, watching and leading the class onward and forward. Student leaders chosen by the class were: President, Louise Smith: Vice-President, Ruth Buckey: Sec.-Treas., Lucille Hooks: Council Rep.. D. W. Stover: and Dick Lloyd as reporter for the Hi-Life. Many activities were accomplished that first year. One thing left along our trail was the oil painting which we presented to the school. This was the first time and the last time that a Freshman Class has been known to give a gift to the school. The next year ye were counciled bv two advisors, Miss Steinle and Mr. Wilson. Ne never could quite figure out whether it was the size or the need for discipline that accounted for two advisors. At any rate our pathway blazed farther and as time progressed more hacks appeared on the trees, representing our outstanding leaders, activities, and scholarship. Student officers chosen for our second year were: President. Gordon Spitler: Vice-President, Mary J. Roberts: Sec.-Treas., Forrest Jewell: Council Rep.. Edward Hager: and Hi-Life Reporter, Kahl Bricker. Class History We start now on the last half of our march. Our third year was one of the most outstanding, socially and financially. Our various projects proved very successful. With the help of Miss Barr and Mr. Cartwright, we gave some unusual entertainment. The Junior-Fun Nite, the play “The Little Clodhopper, and the Junior-Senior Reception were highlights of the year. Class officers were. President. Kahl Bricker: Vice-President, Forrest Jewell: Sec.-Treas., Ruth Buckey: Council Rep., Edward Hager and Mary J. Roberts: and Hi-Life Reporter, Phylliss Shaffer. And now we see our goal, in a very short time we shall scatter across the plains of life: fifty-two of the sixty-three have braved all obstacles. Class officers for this our final year are: President. D. W. Stover: Vice-President. Forrest Jewell: Sec.-Treas., Jane Borchers: and Council Rep.. Bricker. Do you believe us when we say “we have blazed our trail? A pioneer is defined as one who goes before, preparing the way for others to follow. Many marks along the trail can be found tesulting from the influence and leadership of many members of our class in the various organizations. As we pursue our chosen occupations we hope to keeo before us always our motto: “Honor Lies at Labor’s Gate.” With this our ideal we hope our future careers will be as successful, individually, as our high school career has been collectively. —Louise Smith PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Class A beautiful evening in May, 1936, saw the large schooner. Seniors, pass through the Golden Gate of Learning into Adventure Bay. with each passenger taking a different course. After several years two of the passengers, Mildred Alspaugh and Yvonne Wilson, who were aboard the schooner in 1936, met at a night club in Paris. As they renewed their friendship they decided to see Paris together. Among the singers at the night club, they noticed one, who had to take any note above A with her eyebrows, whom they recognized as Louise Smith. That evening they went to a hotel and were escorted to their rooms by a bell boy who was none other than Rea Book. They slept until about noon and then attended a matinee in the afternoon. The person who played the leading role was Comedy Ed, who had the record of being the greatest comedian since Eddie Cantor. Imagine their surprise in meeting Don Felver. That same day they went to the circus and recognized Jake” Koeppel as 'the man on the flying trapeze and Mary Campbell as the fat lady. They were astonished to see their classmates engaged in these occupations. After returning to their hotel in the evening they picked up a newspaper where they saw a familiar name and after reading the article they learned that their classmate Helen Burris, was a writer of Etiquette in the Parisian Newzy.” While in Paris they visited one of the world famous dress shops. Upon entering this shop they found Jane Borchers as dress model. They recognized her immediately and talked with her for sometime. After a month’s visit in Paris they decided to go to London by airplane and had as their pilots Robert Rager and Bob Putman and as their stewardess Pauline Detro. They landed at the air port and were taken to a hotel. In the evening they went on a sight seeing tour. It was a very foggy evening and after walking for some time they discovered that someone had taken their purses. They returned to their hotel and called Scotland Yard. Two detectives came to interview them. These detectives were Vernon Brumbaugh and Forrest Jewell. They were successful in finding the purses. The next day they visited Westminster Abbey where they saw Ralph Shindledecker who was one of the guards. While admiring the interior of the building they met Mary Ellen and Kahl Bricker who had been living in London for some time. Kahl being employed as an announcer at the L. N. D. radio station. They informed them that they had two children whom they called Mary Ann and Kahl Junior. The, next week they sailed for Africa with Doyle Rumple as Captain of the ship. After they arrived they took a trip through the dense part of Africa and found George Yocum bicycling through the jungle. They then spent some time at a mission where they found Wanda Fennig and Joy Chivington as missionaries. They told them that Forrest Montgomery was a minister farther down the coast. They also learned that Lowell Felver was a big game hunter. 1936 «. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Prophecy After staying in Africa for several weeks they returned to their native country by airplane. The airplane landed at Rager’s Airport, Rockford. Ohio. During their absence Rockford had grown in size until it now had a population of 25,000; so of course they wanted to see all the improvements that had been made while they were traveling. While driving to the city they saw Ralph Rutledge selling hot dogs from a small roadside stand. On the way they crashed into a Ford which was driven by Dick Lloyd. They were seriously injured and rushed to the Sell Hospital. When they regained consciousness they found Lucille Hooks as their nurse. Dick Lloyd escaped injury in the crash. After recovering from the accident they continued their sight-seeing trip in the city. First they visited the University and were not surprised to find Edward Hager as President. He informed them that Gordon Spitler was now postmaster of the new Post Office recently constructed and that the former Ruth Buckey was Gordon's wife. They next inspected some of the new factories, first the Limburger Cheese factory of which Doyt Rumple was the manager. He told them that Melvin Gehm was President of the famous Gehm Dog Biscuit Co. and that his secretaries were Bessie Smally and Mary Jane Roberts. Earl Seibert was employed as floor cleaner. They visited a Jewelry Store and found Eugene Freeman as proprietor. He told them that he had recently sold diamond rings to Basil Davis and Ralph Hoenie who were in partnership raising guinea pigs with tails. Their friends told them to be sure to see a modern dairy farm so they decided to visit the Hileman Bros. Dairy Farm. They enjoyed the visit very much. One day they bought their groceries from the Home Grocery and discovered that D. W. Stover was manager and that Jack Smith was the delivery boy. In opening a can of dill pickles they found the name Martin Fahncke at the bottom of the label as Manager of the dill pickle factory. They were not able to locate their other classmates until one day they were observing some swimmers and recognized Gene Chivington, who told them she was practicing for the Olympics. She said Ruth Baucher and Naomi Bilter had just been married and had gone to Tama for their honeymoon and that Dwight Secaur had performed the marriage ceremony. She told them that Ruth Rutledge and Phyllis Shaffer were nominated for senators from Ohio. At the glass school house which they were visiting they found Iris Roebuck as teacher of first grade. She told them that Velma Robison was the hostess in the largest hotel in Ohio City. One breezy fall day while riding in the country they were surprised to see Paul Kimmel picking bitter sweets One of the neighbors told them it was because he had been disappointed in love. On returning to the city, the journey of the two passengers came to an end and they saw the schooner glide tranquilly on down the “Stream of Life” with each of its passengers meeting success. —Mildred Alspaugh Yvonne Wilson PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 Class We, the Senior Class of '36 realizing that R. H. S. is about to lose the most enthusiastic and industrious class that has ever pioneered through the four long years of study, do hereby make and publish our last will and testament. First: To Prof. Newton we will the names on the lockers and hope he profits by them. Also extra time to eat candy. To Mr. Now we will .the latest issue of the Private Life of Mae West and all of the paper wads on the study hall floor, also the ability to pull cats' tails. To our sponsors, Mrs. Whitley and Mr. Purdy, we present the junior class and we hope our sponsors will keep on the look out for it and guide it aright as they have our class. To Mr. Hinkle we will a stiff doebie” hat to trample at ball-games, also a pair of soft soled shoes, so as not to disturb future seniors when they are studiously occupied. To Miss Barr we will a pretty green bicycle and a pair of orange shorts to work off her excess weight and to strengthen her nervous system. To Miss Steinle we will a pair of roller skates to keep that figure and a green hair ribbon to tie back her flowing locks. To Mrs. Keopple we will the Senior Lit Classes' ability to hypnotize and fall asleep. To Miss Liggett, we will a bright red lip stick to bring out her high-lights” and a box of Pep to be taken every night at eight. To Mr. Wilson, we will a brand new piece of green blow gum. Second: I. Ruth Baucher, will my beauty and ability to break boys' hearts to Ruth Bollenbaucher. I, Ed Hager, will my manliness and many sweet girl friends” to Charles Nuding. My overflow of knowledge to some weary junior. I, Mary E. Doran, will my exclusiveness” to my namesake, Mary E. Clutter. My dreamy low voice to Jean Harden. I. Frosty” Jewel, will my ability for trying to be a conscientious objector and my gentleman like ways” to Glenn Miller. 1, Iris Roebuck, will my loud melodious voice to “my secret flame (it's still burning) Bevan Fetters. I. Paul Kimmel, will my knowledge of ag to Charles North, my “way with women to Glenn Boilenbacher. I. Jane Borchers. will my voice to Robert Severns in hopes that he will learn to croon. My sweet personality to Fern Davis. I. Mildred Alspaugh, will my swiftness in basketball to “Marg” Graham. I. Jacob Koepple, will my haircut pompodour to Homer Frahm and my football ability to Max Roebuck. I. Bud” Brumbaugh, (let this be understood by all ferns ) do hereby will my heart, soul and entire person to my one and only, Jean Hileman. I. Kahl Brickcr. will my ability to highbat to Louise Hawk. My love for Mary Ellen to any one who will accept it. I. Yvonne Wilson, will my secret power to break the hearts of strong” men to Eileen McGough. I. Melvin Gehm. will my present from Ruth Baucher when a Soph” to Lloyd Leininger. My smile to Ruth Hebb. I. Ralph Hoenie. will my ability to act dense to Betty Pond. The freckle behind my left ear to Lois Bennet. I. Gale Hileman. will my Cleo to John Rowland. I, Velma Robison, will my interest in Ft. Wayne to Rosabelle Boyer, my short answers to Bessie Snyder. I. Bessie Smalley, will my Wa-hooing personality to Glenn Proffitt and my ' Ralph” to Jean Erysinger. 1. Mary Campbell, will my lipstick to Ted Kolter. My slender figure to “over-grown Betty Frysinger. 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Will I, Lucille Hooks, will my unique coiffures to my sister, Estrea. My interest in a “certain” young man to Bette Jackson. My 'love' for Rager to Ruth Brehm. I, Bob Putman, will my “Tarzan Like Ways to Velone Laffin and will the small dark spot by the side of the door in Wilson's room to R. H. S. as a memorial of one eventful” day. I, Ruth Rutledge, will my blonde loveliness to Wilma Thompson in hopes that she treat it justly. My sweet disposition and ability to Grace Brown. I, Phyllis Shaffer, will my ability to sell Rockets” to Robert Springer, and my theme song I Ain't Got Nobody I hereby bequeath to Martha Kirkpatrick. 1, Ruth Buckcy, do hereby will—give and bequeath all of my ties, binds, loops, hooks, and strong holds on Chuffy” to “Siby Crabtree. I, Helen Burris, will my excess height and demanding attitude to Irene Sealscott. I, Bob Rager, will my capacity for “sweets” (candy and girls) to John Rutledge. My book on —A—A—A—Airplanes to Wavalene Replogle. I, Rea Book, will my Herculean stature and rapid flow of words to Mildred Stover. I, Louise Smith, will my ideas to Margaret High. My dreams to Paul Linn. I, Gerald Sell, will my laugh to Gerald Smith—my beard to Billy Hoverman. I, Wanda Fennig, will my center on the boys basketball team to Betty Van Fleet. I. Dale Hileman, will my knowledge of Physics to my pal Fizz” Snyder. My vocabulary to Mary Louise Mallow. 1, Mary J. Roberts, will my Boots and Saddle (to be used properly) to Mary H. Fast. I, Joy Chivington, will my great big red purse to Frank Shindiedecker. I, Dick Lloyd, will my alibies and childish habit of chewing my nails to Keith Dull. 1, Doyt Rumple, will my ability to keep things moving” to Eugene Leininger. I. Doyle Rumple, will my nickname Popeye” to Bob Purdy. I, Earl Siebert, will my loud and outspoken ways to meek Litlle Bill Chivington. I, Gene Chivington, will my position on the office staff to Magdelina Weitz. I. Frosty Montgomery, will my ability to make new' basketballs appear to Buster Graham. I, Don Felver, will my “chink like traits to Stanley Bricker. I, D. W. Stover, will my idle time to Skeeter Hawk: ability as grocery boy to Jack Hays. I. Eugene Freeman, will the cookies in my locker to those hungry students of eighth period. I, Gordon Spitler, will my position as Editor of the Rocket to Bob Hooks with Jack Fox and Bob Cayw'ood as assistants. Lloyd Siebert may lick the stamps if any letters are mailed. I, Basil Davis, will my position as official gum provider to Raymond Young. My stream-lined to Juanita Roberts. I. George Yocum, will my explanations to John Miller. I, Ralph Shindiedecker. will my neatness, tardiness, and loviness to Thorsen Hinkle. My sore thumb he may have also. I. Martin Fahncke. will my grin to Mary E. Piorstorff in hopes it will frighten some of her men. I. Dwight Secaur. will my Chevy” to my brother Gerald for use on Saturday nights. My class ring to Betty Kettenring. I. Polly Detro. will my Oh! I’ve something to tell you to I.ucille Temple. My good time to Mary Ellen Jewell. I. Jack Smith, will my Greek Profile and Roman Hands to Arlo Sharp. My high-hatted ways to Bud Shindiedecker. I, Lowell Pelvcr, will my nickname Pete the Chemist to Ruth Shaffer with the hope she will use it justly. I, Ralph Rutledge, will my gift of gab” to Gerald Smith. The peanut in locker 305 to Jean Frysinger. I. Naomi Biker, will my newly found love for Jack to Ruth, my pal. (Maybe she ll give it back.) |SKAL| Class '36 Witnesses: Lucille Hooks and Gene Chivington PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 19 3 6 The midget squaw. Miss Barr, assisted by the mighty chief. Mr. Hinkle, with their tribe of forty-five Cherokee Indians, made camp September 3. 1935. in pioneer territory of Rockford Hi. which was recently vacated by the present Seniors. From this large tribe, the five active members are: President Vice-President Secretary Hi-Life Reporter Council Representative Jean Hileman Betty Pond Mary Helen Fast Virginia Hays Bob Hooks In this settlement of hearty pioneers a Heap-Big Pow-Wow was given, by the Seminole Seniors, in honor of these Boisterous Cherokee Juniors. The next tribal gathering was the Cherokee’s Junior Fun Night. As is customary, the Cherokees gave a thrilling and successful play, “Who Wouldn’t be Crazy?” As the finish of the Junior year drew near, they, the Juniors, looked for-to the pleasure of giving the Junior-Senior Reception. We all know the past year has left this class more experienced but we also think the graduating class of ’37 will blaze bigger and more lasting trails as time passes. —Mary Campbell First Row: Mr. Hinkle. Ruth Bollenbaucher. Ruth Brehm. Grace Brown. Bob Cay wood, Mary Ellen Clutter, Keith Dull. Mary Helen Fast, Bevan Fetters, Jack Fox. Betty Frysinger. Second Row: Marjorie Graham, Louise Hawk, Virginia Hays, Thorsen Hcnkle, Markaret High. Jean Hileman, Estrea Hooks. Bob Hooks. Ted Kolter, Velone LnfTin, Lloyd Leininger, Eileen McGough. Third Row: Glen Miller. John Miller. John Rowland. Charles North, Charles Nuding. John Nuding, Mary Ellen Pierstorf, Betty Pond. Glen Proffitt, Max Roebuck, John Rutledge. Irene Sealscott. Fourth Row: Robert Severns, Frank Shindeldeeker. Lloyd Seibert. Bessie Snyder. Wilbur Snyder, Robert Springer. Mildred Stover, Lucille Temple, Wilma Tompson, Betty Van Fleet. Magdalena Weitz, Miss Barr. 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Sophomores Or. a breezy September morning the Sophomore Pilgrims settled at Rockford Hi. They had two advisors, Miss Steinle and Mr. Wilson. Their first great task was to elect the following leaders in their camp. President - - - WARREN DEITSCH Vice President - STANLEY BR1CKER Secretary-Treasurer RUTH SlBERT Hi-Life Reporter - ROSSABELLE BOYER Council Representative - FERN DAVIS After having been settled for about six weeks they welcomed a new member, Paul Becker, into their midst. The Pilgrims entertained the Freshmen at the annual Sophomore-Freshman Hallowe’en Feast. In March the Freshmen returned this colonial hospitality. —Ruth Rutledge First Row: Miss Steinle, Paul Rocker, Edith Bcldon. Lois Bennett. Second Row : Leroy Black. James Borchers, Rosabelle Boyer. Stanley Brickcr, Clarence Burnett, Chester Carr, Third Row • Bill Chivington, Sibylana Crabtree, Kern Davis, Warren Deitsch, Elnore Fleming, Homer Frahm. Fourth Row: Dorothy Freewald, Irene Hager, Jack Hays, Paul Hawk, Charlotte Hill. Alma Hinton. Fifth Row : Mary Ellen Jewell. Cleo Lee, Eugene Leininger. Paul Linn, Wilma Linton, Harold Moody. Sixth Row: Paul Martz, Kenneth Myers, Rena Meousen. Elizabeth Noack. Wavalene Replogle, Juanita Roberts. Seventh Row: Edgar Schaadt, Madonna Sell, Ruth Shaffer, Arlo Sharp. Phyliss Shindledecker. Martha Jane Shock. Eighth Row: Edna Seibert. Ruth Sibert, Gerald Smith. Helen Smith, Belle Stump, Mr. Wilson. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 For eight long and tedious years this class chopped its way through the dense “Woods of Learning.” At last it came to a clearing in the middle of which was a large brick cabin, known as Rockford High School. The members entered therein and this band of hearty backwoodsmen was christened “The Freshmen Pioneers.” Their camp director for the year was Miss Liggitt. From their midst they chose the following “Pioneers” to be their standing officers for the remaining year: President Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Council Representative RALPH WEISMAN RUTH HEBB Robert Purdy Billy Henkle On the first day of November. 1935, the Pilgrims of the class of ’38 held a feast in honor of these way-faring Freshmen, who in return entertained the Sophomores with a party on March 19. —Iris Roebuck First Row: Peter Uolnn, Alien Bollenbautfh. (Ron Hollenbachcr, Loola Bollrnbacher, Marlin Bollenbachcr, Floyd Brehm. Max Butler, Kathryn Carr. James Custer, Albert Clutter. Ruth Courtney, James Findley, Madeline Fox. Second Row: Nadine Fox, Mary Frahm, Charles Frye, J -an Fry si nicer, Chester Cause, Crayce Gibson, Dewnin Graham. Jean Harden, Charity Hill. Bill Hoverman. Bill Henkle, Libby Havlicek. Ruth Hebb. Thin! Row: Kathleen Hawk. Bette Jackson. Glen Kaylor, F.dwin Kiimrnl, Betty Kettenrinic, Fred Kerns. Martha Kirkpatrick, Mary Louise Mallow. Carl Martz, OIru Merkle. John Pond, Bob Purdy. Helen Roberts. Fourth Row: Betty Sehumm, Dewan Scalscott, Gerald Sscaur, Ruth Sell, John Shaffer, Max Shaffer. Richard Shaffer. Bud Shindlodecker, Dalton Smith. Arthur Ward, Ralph Weisman, Raymond Younjr, Miss Liscicitt. 1936 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET First Row: Eighth Grade Emma Lois Borchers. Patricia Burgess. Margaret Courtney. Marilyn Crouch. Junior Frysinger. Rex Frysinger. Lowell Hawk. Harold Huffman, Rosemary Hull. Paul Kolter, Robert Lloyd. Second Row Evelyn Penn, Ernestine Roberts, Martha Rowland, Blair Smith. Clay Stump, Jeannette Young. Seventh Grade Jacqueline Aab, Samuel Belna, Lawrence Borchers, Victor Carr. Lucille Cay wood, Ann Dugan, Dale Eichlar. Third Row Burel Gibson, William Huffman, Raymond Ickcs, Lucille Ketcham, Lewis Kolter, Helen Kuehm. Jerome Near. Russell Rager, Norma Replogle, Herbert Roberts, Helen Shaffer. Mary Taylor, Miss Wolfe. Fourth Row: Sixth Grade Frank Aab. Alex Belna, Marjorie Buel. Junior Cay wood. Kathryn Cook, Clois Dudgeon. Virginia Fox. Vivian Frysinger, Harold Hawk. Junior Henkle, William Ketcham. John May. Lois Meihls. Fifth Row Helen North. Eugene Renal. Jean Rcbbins. Lee Roebuck. Bernice Shock. Joan Stover. M aryl in Strawbinger, Robert Ward. Fifth Grade Harcld Buel. Jerry Dugan. Genevieve Eichar. Madge Grimm. Thomas Hadder. Sixth Row Betty Lou Hays, Donna Hebb. Isabel Hurless, Lois Penn. Emerson Shear. Betty Shindeldecker. Gloria Smith. James Whitley, Eva Tolan. Fifth Grade Carl Crouch. Donald Drake, Don Long, Lowell Meihls. Seventh Row Manuel Ralston. Dorothy Robbins. Keith Rutledge, Dick Shaffer. Harold Shock, Richard Strathearn, Dorothy Taylor, Patsy Van Fleet. Fourth Grade Mary Louise Bair. Dick Campbell. Jack Frysinger, Vivian Frysinger, Marguerite Henoch- Eighth Row Robert Huffman, Richard Kolter. Maxine Reed, Lee Roberts, Phvllis Rutledge, Dorothy Schumm, Donald Strawbinger. Betty Swander, Thelma Groth, Bob Beams. Max Bennett, Maurice Cay wood. Junior Cook. Ninth Row Opal Fleming, Junior Hurless, Geraldine Kimmel. Robert Meihls, Marion Replogle. Ernest Roberts. Orley Roberts. Louise Rowland. Edward Rumple. Virginia Schumn, Dorothy Stelter. Third Grade Billy Bair, John Boyce. Tenth Row Gene Carr. Anna Courtney. Dale Crouch, Charles Dudgeon. Wavel Gibson, Maurice Ickes. Junior Miller, 1) meria Moody, Joan North. Lucille Roebuck. Betty Rowland. Eleventh Row Ruth Shock. Max Stover, Maurice Williams. Helen Stcber. Second Grad Billy Beer bower, Joanne Boyce. Carl Cook. Charles Dugan. Paul Eichler, Ilo Frysinger. Jimmy Frysinger, J. P. Grimm, Billy Hurless. Twelith Row Ann Ickes, Mary Ketcham. lames Reed, Lois Roebuck. Bessie Rumple, Grace Rutledge, Dick Shrider. Bonnie Jean Smith. Don Williams. First Grade Paul Badger, I)oyt Crouch. Melvin Davis. Thirteenth Row Orval Ebersole, Mary Fleming. Joan Hawk, Mary Long, Bobbie May, Billy M -ihls. Betty Lou North. Betty Ann Now. Faye Shock. Mae Maire Shock, Jack Smith. Bill Williams, Miss Tussing. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 1.—Tee Hee, Chuckle, Gaw Faw . . . 2.—Come up and ace me sometime! . . 8.—R. H. S. Shirks ... 4. Twins? Not quite! ... 5. Have a seat! ... 6. Whether dost thou goest, fairest maidens? ... 7. Forrest, you heathen! ... 8. The Three Musketeers! . . . 9.—Goo! Could it possibly be Hetty V. F.? ... 10. A Dictionary and Edgar . . . 11.—Lucy’s R’’ and not Raster! . . . 12. Demure . . . 13.—Hotcha! ... 14. Freshman Bells! Ahem! We mean Belles! . . . 15.—Guess who? . . . 16. Time will tell! . . . 17. Statuettes . . 18.—They’ll get killed yet, my, my, tsk, tsk! . . . 19.—Our Supt. Mr. Newt —, ouch, a mistake, it’s Mr. Now . . . 20. Our bunch, off for u picnic . . .21. -Charlotte . . . 22 - Our Heroes ... 23. R. H. S. Chcerer-Uppers ... 24. Dale and Gale, no. it’s Gale and Dale, we give up, it’s the Hilrman Twins”! ... 25. Milo, The Strong Man! tNewton's right hand man) . . . 26. It’s Father Coughlin, A1 Capone. AI Smith, maybe it’s Andy Gump oh. we see now. it’s only Mr. Nc wton ... 27. How ya doing? ... 28. Noisy but Nice full of PEP ... 29. “A Thrill of a Lifetime.” tin two school-bound issuest . . . 30.- A sour mug Mr. Wilson, probably caused from an acid condition of the stomach . . . 31.—The Old and the New! . . . 32.—Bill and Jean. 1936 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET activities School Calendar SEPTEMBER December March 3 School opened. 3 Senior carnival (Major Bows 3 Assembly (Dr. John Paterson. 12 F. F. A. meeting. and his amateurs). returned missionary). 17 P. T. A. (initiated the new 4 Chapel (Rev. Wahl, speaker). Girls' tournament. teachers). 6 At Coldwater. 6 Sectional tournament. 20 First football game at Versailles 6 -7-8 Hi Y to Tiffin. 9 Girls' tournament (Rockford (tie—ho: day). 1 1 G. R. chapel. won). 23 Hi-Y meeting. 13 Mendon at Rockford. 10 P. T. A. 26 G. R. induction. 14 At Van Wert (good game). 1 3 Grade operetta. 27 Van Wert at Rockford (rain 17 At Ohio City (team was hot). 16 Basketball banquet (John Mauer and mud). 18 F. F. A. assembly (public speaker). October 20 speaking). Class spelldown. I. C. H. S. at Rockford. 18 School spelldown. 2 Chapel—Rev. Roebuck speaker. 27 Alumni games. Hi-Y (Van Wert pot-luck). 4 At Elida (firs: victory). 30 Hi-Y alumni night. F. H. A. meeting. Senior-Junior party (Indian 19 Freshman-Sophomore party. 8 night). P. T. A. January 1936 20 23 Hi-Y (Business men's supper). District spelling contest. 1 1 Paulding at Rockford (another 3 At St. Henry (hard to lose). 24 F. F. A. box social. win). 7 St. Johns at Rockford. 25 Amateur hour assembly. Hi-Y (open meeting for new 8 F. H. A. meeting. 27 Junior play ( Who Wouldn't members). New Year's chapel (student Be Crazy”). 15 G. R. business meeting. council). 28 Senior scholarship test. 17 - 18 Fall fair. 10 Celina at Rockford (did we 31 G. R. meeting. 18 Oakwood at Rockford. lose?) Fall fair play (Shirt Sleeves). 14 Assembly, P. T. A.—K. Egan. April 23 Athletic assembly (football rules 15 Public speaking (at Kenton). and demonstrations). 17 At Ft. Recovery. 1 Assembly (Mr. Roland Kruse. 24 At Antwerp (too bad). 20 G. R. meeting. speaker). 25 - 26 Teachers' meeting (no 21 Pop Corfman's Graveliers. Hi-Life party. school). 22 - 23 - 24 Snow. 7 Hi-Y chapel (Comparative 31 Mark Twain assembly (senior 28 Junior Fun-Nite. Religions). English). Hi-Y chapel (Bunce. speaker). F. F. A. (Pest War Feed). November 29 Neptune at Rockford. 8 Baseball at Mendon (first game). 30 -31 F. F. A. to Columbus. 10 Good Friday (Simon of Cy rene). 1 Sophomore-Fershman party. 31 Coldwater at Rockford. 14 St. Henry at Rockford. Piqua at Rockford. 16 Hi-Y conference at Celina. 6 8 Music assembly. At Bradford (rotten). February 18 21 County scholarship test. Hi-Y meeting. 1 1 Dedication of flag. 4 F. F. A. 24 At Ft. Recovery. American Legion program. 7 Home Ec. to Columbus. F. F. A. banquet. 12 P. T. A. (Dr. O. E. Harvey, 10 G. R. party at Mrs. Ketcham's speaker). 1 1 P. T. A. May Chapel (Rev. Rayle. speaker). 12 Sophomore assembly (Lincoln's Basketball at St. Johns (first birthday program). 1 At Washington township. game). 14 At I. C. H. S. 2 District scholarship contest at 15 At Celina Hi (another victory). 15 At Willshire. Bowling Green. 18 G. R. meeting. 17 Traffic assembly. 5 F. F. A. meeting. 16 Hi-Y (induction ceremony). Hi-Y (reports of Tiffin con- 8 Junior-Senior reception. 20 F. H. A. ference) . 12 Sophomore picnic. 22 Ft. Recovery at Rockford (first 18 At Mendon (cold). 15 Senior play. home game). 19 - 20 Farmers’ Institute. 17 Baccalaureate. 26 At Neptune. 20 - 21 Institute play. 18 Final exams. 27 F. F. A. (rabbit supper). 22 St. Henry at Rockford. 20 Neptune at Rockford. Junior assembly (Pilgrim girl 25 Girls' tournament (first round). 21 Commencement. and present day boy). 26 - 29 Boys' county tournament. 22 Alumni banquet. 19 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET organizations The Student Council Five years ago a pioneer organization, which became known as the Student Council, was introduced into this school. In the five years that it has been a part of the school, the Council has developed into one of the most important organizations of R. H. S. Beginning as a small group, it has increased its membership from time to time as new organizations were formed in the school. It is a representative group consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and one representative from each of the four classes in high school, one from each of the following organizations: Hi-Y, G. R., F. H. A.. F. F. A., and the faculty advisor, Mr. Newton. The purpose of this organization has been to cooperate with the faculty in planning various activities and in bettering the school in general. Some of its functions in this capacity are: planning chapels and assemblies, selecting cheerleaders, and editing the school hand-book. A special feature of the past year was the purchase of song books for chapels and assemblies. The officers for the past year were: President - - - Edward Hager Vice-President - - Jean Hileman Secretary-Treasurer ...... Jane Borchers The officers for the coming year of 1936-1917 are: President ... Keith Dull Vice-President - - Betty Pond Secretary-Treasurer ....... Clco Lee In the five years of its existence in Rockford High School, the Council has proved itself a great asset to the school, and we will feel that our efforts have been rewarded if in the future some help may be derived from its accomplishment. —Edward Hager First Row: Edward Hager, Joan Hileman, Jane Borchers, Charlotte Hill. Mr. Newton. Second Row: Eugene Leininger, Ted Kolter, Bob Hooks, Kahl Bricker, Billy Henkle. 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET The Hi-Life “Extra! Extra! Extra” is the cry. Is something wrong.'? Has something terrible happened? No, it is just the signal that another edition of the “Hi-Life” is hot off the press. What is the “Hi-Life”? You’ve guessed it. It is the school paper published bi-monthly by the pupils of Rockford High School. This paper contains accounts of school work, school life, athletics, jokes, and now and then a bit of scandal. One of the greatest functions of the staff this year was its social gatherings. These were held in the form of monthly parties at the homes of various staff members. These parties were extremely successful and greatly helped to enlighten the work and general routine. The staff for 1935-36 was: Editor - Louise Smith j4sso. Editors—Betty Van Fleet. Mary Helen Fast Joke Editors—Doyt Rumple. Ralph Rutledge Art Editors—D. W. Stover. Mary E. Doran Agriculture Editor - - Robert Severns Exchange Editor - - Ruth Shaffer Alumni Editor - Jean Hileman Club Reporter ... Paul Kimmel Hi-Y Reporter - - Forrest Montgomery G. R. Reporter - Betty Pond F. H. A. Reporter - - Mildred Stover Feature Writers—Betty Frysingcr, Gorden Spitler Sports Writers—Girls. Lucille Hooks; Boys. Eugene Freeman Class Reporters—Seniors. Yvonne Wilson: Juniors. Virginia Hays: Sophomores. Rosabelle Boyer: Freshmen. Jean Frysinger Typists—Jane Borchers. Ruth Buckcy. Mary J. Roberts. Bessie Smalley Business Mgr. - Dick Lloyd Asso. Bus. Mgrs.—Robert Springer. Keith Dull Faculty Advisor - - - Mr. Hinkle —D. W. Stover First Row: Mary Ellen Doran. Robert Springer, Keith Dull. Betty Van Fleet, Mary Helen Fast. Louise Smith. Dick Lloyd. Second Row : Ruth Buckcy, Betty Pond. Rosabelle Boyer, Ruth Shaffer, Virginia Hays, Mildred Stover. Robert Severns. Jean Frysinger, Jean Hileman. Third Row: Mr. Paul Hinkle. D. W. Stover, Yvonne Wilson, Bessie Smalley, Mary Jane Roberts. Lucille Hooks. Betty Frysinger. Jane Borchers. Fourth Row : Doyt Rumple, Forrest Montgomery. Ralph Rutledge. Paul Kimmel. Gordon Spitler. Girl Reserves The school year of 1935-36 will long be remembered as an outstanding year in the annals of the Girl Reserve Club. During the year the club, under the direction of Mrs. Tom Ketcham. Miss Barr, and Miss Liggitt, successfully sponsored many activities. During the summer the club sponsored a Mother-Daughter l ea. We also spent four happy days at Russel's Point and returned home to start the school year. Our public projects were a Bake Sale and assisting the Parent-Teacher Association to serve dinner at T he Farmers’ Institute. We presented. “The Last Christmas.” at a P. T. A. meeting and sponsored a Christmas assembly. We entertained the Mendon club by giving a Valentine Party in its honor. Our monthly programs were varied from those of previous years. At these meetings women of our community gave talks on subjects that were of interest to girls. These were: etiquette, health, and dramatics. The officers of the club were as follows: President Vice-President Secretary Mary Jane Roberts Betty Van Fleet Valone I.nffin Treasurer - Mary Helen Fast Council Representative - Charlotte Hill Club Reporter - Betty Pond -Mary Jane Roberts First Row Miss Harr. Betty Frysinger, Hetty Pond, Charlotte Hill. Valone Laffin, Mary Jane Roberts. Hetty Van Fleet. Mary Helen Fast. Jane Bore hers. Miss Liggitt. Second Row Cleo Lee, Helen Burris, Velma Robison, Kstrea Hooks, Mildred Stover. Virginia Hays. Rosabelle Boyer, Gene Chivington, Margaret High. Lois Hcnnet, Marjorie Graham. Bessie Snyder. Third Row Juanita Roberts, Wavalene Replogle, Mary Ellen Clutter. Mary Campbell, Louise Smith, Yvonne Wilson, Grace Brown, Jean Hileman. Louise Hawk. Martha Jane Shock. Sibylana Crabtree, Ruth Buckey. Helen Roberts. Fourth Row Ruth Shaffer. Kathleen Hawk. Bessie Smalley, Lucille Hooks. Naomi Bitter. Magdalena Weitz, Irene Sealscott. Ruth Courtney, Wilma Thompson. Mary Ellen Doran. Charity Hill. Grace Gibson, Mary Ellen Pierstorf. 1 9 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET The Hi-Y Club The Hi-Y Club can truly be called a pioneer organization. Since its formation in 1931 the club has progressed in an entirely new field, that of introducing the religious attitude into the school life of Rockford High School. As time sped on the scope of this club enlarged greatly, so that at the present its influence is felt throughout the school and community. Several of the activities of the club for the past year are: Selling candy during noon hour. Selling concessions at home basketball games. Sponsoring a return engagement of Pop Corfman’s Gravcliers. Presenting a Chapel Program. Sponsoring a Business Men's-Hi-Y Supper. The representation of our club by an officer in the summer training camp, and the attendance of five members to the state conference were two major activities which gave benefit to the club members alone more than the remaining students of high school. The officers of the club for the past year were: President - GERALD SELL Council Representative - TED KOLTFR Vice President - - - DICK LLOYD Faculty Advisor - - - MR. Now Secretary ■'Treasurer D. W. STOVER Pastor Advisor - - REV. R. B. BAIR Business Men s Advisor ... VERNON WlNKLER Considering the past achievements of the Hi-Y Club, one can truthfully say that its organization has not been naught. —G. Sell First Row: Mr. Now. T« 1 Roller. I). W. Stover. Gerald Sell. Dick Lloyd. Forrest Montgomery. Second Row: Chester Carr, Charles North. Jack Smith. Gale Hileman, Don Felver, Dwight Secaur, John Miller, Dale Hileman. John Nuding. Third Row : George Yocum. Keith Dull. Lowell Felver. Ralph Rutledge, Lloyd Leininger, hdward Hager. Stanley Bricker, Robert Springer. Frank Shindledecker. Ralph Shindledecker. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 F. H. A. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Eileen McGough Mary Ellen Jewell alonc I.affin - Betty Pond Historian Council Representative Hi-Life Reporter Advisor - Ruth Shaffer Wanda Ecnnig Mildred Stover Miss Liggitt On a bright sunny morning, in the merry month of September, this Chapter of the state organization for all high school girls taking Home Economics, emerged from the thick back woods, leaving their spinning wheels behind. The first main event on the year’s program was the opportunity in helping sponsor the Fall Fair. The F. H. A. presented an Assembly program in which a play entitled “Mother Says Hey Say” was given. The F. H. A. Chapter was well represented at the Farmers’ Institute. A style show was sponsored which proved a success. Home projects are being carried on again this year, which prove to be of great help to the students. Besides the home projects, many field trips have been taken. We are now looking forward to a camping -trip this summer. Our F. H. A. Chapter this year has been a successful organization, and our meetings well attended. —Pauline Detro First Row: Nadine Fox. Cleo Lee. Mary Louise Mallow. Helen Burris. Betty Pond. Valone I.afTin. Kathrine Carr. Ruth Courtney, Libby Havlicek. Helen Smith. Jean Harden. Second Row: Edith Beldon. Marjorie Graham. Ruth Brehm. Eileen. McGough. Ruth ShafTer, Mary Ellen Jewel. Bessie Snyder. Ruth Hebb. Ruth Sell, Miss Liggitt. Third Row: Mildred Stover, Mary Ellen Clutter, Ruth Buckey, Bessie Smalley. Martha Jane Shock. Mary Ellen Pierstorff, Sibylana Crabtree. Velma Robison. Pauline Detro. Madeline Fox. Fourth Row: Naomi Bitler. Magdalena Woitz. Louise Hawk. Lucille Temple. Dorothy Freowald. Irene Hager, Rena Meeusen, Lois Bennett, Wavalene Replogle, Grayce Gibson. 19 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET F. F. A. The Agriculture class of ’35-'36 started out with an enrollment of 44 and has not lost a member this year. The officers for the year are: President - Paul Kimmcl Treasurer - John Nuding Vice-President - Glen Proffitt Council Representative - Eugene Lcininger Secretary - Dale Hilcman Hi-Life Reporter - - Robert Severns Assistant Reporter ------ Warren Dcitsch The sponsoring of the Fall Fair was the first and most important event of the year. There was a large number of exhibits and record crowds attended the evening entertainments. The rabbit supper was then held. The purpose of this was to celebrate the success of the Fall Fair. The Parent-Son banquet was an important event which was held in April. The Agriculture classes took part in several judging contests during the year. The one which the boys always look forward to is the State judging contest held at Columbus the first week in June. —Paul Kimmel First Row: Hill Chivington, Warren Deitsch, Robert Severns, Eugene Leininger, Glen Proffitt, Paul Kimmel. Dab Hileman. John Nulling, Forrest Jewell. Mr. Wilson. Second Row: Marlin Bollenbacher. Glen Bollenbacher, Floyd Brehm. Chester Gauze, Homer Frahm. Gerald Secaur, Charles Nuding, James Findley, Richard Shaffer. Thin! Row: Vernon Brumbaugh. Kenneth Meyers. Paul Linn. Max Shaffer, John Rutledge, Raymond Young, Basil Davis. Doyle Rumple. La Doyt Rumple. Edwin Kimmel. Glen Miller. Fourth Row: Arlo Sharp, Clarence Burnett, Albert Clutter. Paul Hawk, Leroy Black. Gerald Smith. George Yocum. John Shaffer. Jacob Keopple, Gale Hileman. Dwight Secaur. Most Popular Girl - Mary Helen Fast Prettiest Girl - - Mary Helen Fast Most Popular Boy - Stanley Bricker Most Handsome Boy - Kahl Bricker Most Popular Football Boy - Kahl Bricker Most Popular Basketball Girl - Jane Borchers Most Popular Basketball Boy - Paul Kimmel Winner of the Derby - Glen miller Best Scholar - Martha Kirkpatrick To be a perfect person it will be necessary to select traits from people as indicated below. PERFECT GIRL PERFECT BOY Hair - Mary Ellen Jewell Hair Glenn Proffitt Eyes - Mildred Stover Eyes Jack Smith T eeth - Lucille Hooks Teeth Gordon Spitler Lips - Ruth Buckcy Hands Robert Springer Hands - Velma Robison Posture Forrest Montgomery Legs - Marjorie Graham Brilliance Edward Hager Posture - Phyllis Shaffer Smile Paul Kimmel Brilliance - Mildred Alsaugh Friendliness Chester Carr Smile - Ruth Baucher Personality Wilbur Snyder Friendliness - Mary Ellen Jewell Walk Forrest Jewell Personality - Jane Borchers Appearance Robert Hooks Walk .... Bessie Smalley Wit - - Dick Lloyd Poise - Valone Laffin Dignity Stanley Bricker PERFECT TEACHER Neatness - Miss Barr Personality Mr. Purdy Humor - Mr. Wilson Good Sport • - Mr. Now Friendliness - Mr. Hinkle Dignity Mrs. Whitley Poise - Miss Steinle Witty Mrs. Keopple Brilliance - Mr. Newton Likable Miss Liggitt Popularity Contest Girls Glee Club The Girls Glee Club, meeting in two sections, has had another interesting year under the direction of Miss Stcinle. Most of the class time was spent learning songs of all types from our books, ' Song T ime.” and reviewing songs in the “Glenn Song Book for Girls. Some time was spent training voices in the technique of proper control. The public appearances of the year were at the Farmers' Institute, when •the girls contributed several numbers to the program, and at a high school assembly of which group singing comprised the rest of the program. 1 he largest event of the year and one in which the glee club played an important part, was the presentation of “The Lucky Jade. the high school operetta. First Row: Mary Jane Roberts. Kathryn Carr. Velma Robison. Nadine Fox. Mary Louise Mallow. Madaline Fox. Ruth Shaffer. Jean FrysinKer, Helen Burris. Pauline Detro, Miss Steinle. Second Row: Mary Ellen Clutter. Ruth Hebb. Estrea Hooks. Mildred Stover. Mary Ellen Jewell. Juanita Roberts. Helen Roberts, Virginia Hays. Margaret High. Marjorie Graham. Betty Pond. Third Row: Betty Frysinger, Betty Van Fleet. Betty Kettenring. Kathleen Hawk. Elizabeth Noack, Bette Jackson. Ruth Sell. Bessie Smalley, Gene Chivington, Charlotte Hill, Mary Helen Fast, Valone LafTin, Lucille Hooks. Fourth Row: Martha Kirkpatrick. Elnore Fleming. Grace Brown. Jane Borchers. Jean Hileman. Yvonne Wilson. Louise Hawk. Mary Ellen Pierstorff, Ruth Courtney. Wilma Thompson] Mary Ellen Doran, Charity Hill. Louise Smith. 19 3 6 P 1 O N E E R S S U E O F THE ROCKET Boys Glee Club Although the Boys Glee Club did not appear in public during the year, they learned many new songs and prepared for the big event of the year, the operetta. Only seven of the fifteen mcmbrs had had previous training, but they all made strides toward learning to sing parts and to read music. The glee club members formed the nucleus of male voices in the performance of “The Lucky Jade.“ The members, listed according to the part each sang, are: First Tenors: Keith Dull, Melvin Gehm. Jacob Keopple, George Yocum. Second Tenors: Vernon Brumbaugh. Dale Hileman, Gale Hilcman. Glen Miller. Ladoyt Rumple, Jack Smith. BARITONES: Stanley Bricker. Edward Hager. Forrest Jewell. John Rutledge. Edgar Schaadt. —Jack Smith First Row: Vernon Brumbaugh. Hoyt Rumple. Dal Hileman. Keith Dull, Forrest Jewell. Jacob Keopple. John Rutledge, Louise Smith, accompanist. Second Row: Gale Hileman, Edgar Schaadt. Melvin Gehm. Edward Higer, Stanley Bricker. George Yocum. Jack Smith, Miss Steinle. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 1936 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET High School Operetta Mary Ann - Louise Smith Horace - - - Ralph Rutledge Fanchon - Jane Borchers Downs - - - Forrest Jewell Liza - Mary Ellen Doran Col. Waver I y - - - - Dick Lloyd Mrs. Courtney Phyllis Shaffer Herbert Wilbur Snyder Nancy - - - - Marjorie Graham Bill - John Rutledge Jeanne - Margaret High Ted - - - Stanley Bricker John - Jack Smith Sheriff - - - Edward Hager Mr. Courtney - - Ralph Shindcldeckcr The annual high school operetta. The Lucky Jade.’’ was produced two evenings. April 30 and May 1. under the direction of Miss Stcinle. When Mr. Courtney and Mary Ann returned home from a season in New York they brought with them Horace Ferguson, a famous marksman, whose real purpose in coming was to acquire the valuable jade ear of an old voo-doo idol. The ear was in the possession of Liza. Mary Ann s old negro mammy, and was the source of her power to foretell future events. She prophecied ill for John Endicott. Mary Ann's bashful lover, but a rosy future for Horace. The ear disappeared before Horace could obtain it. and its possession in strange hands brought many misfortunes upon the house. John believed Horace to be the thief and challenged him to a duel. The Sheriff had been attempting to fordose a mortgage on The Bfechcs. and appeared just in time to prevent the duel. Liza’s prophecies were resolved in such a way that the Lucky Jade was restored to its rightful owner and the Courtney home saved, while John not only won Mary Ann but came in for a bit of additional good fortune as well. —Bessie Smalley First Row: Miss Steinlo director, Hetty I’ond accompanist. LaDoyt Rumple. Mildred Stover, Mary Ellen Doran, Margaret High, John Rutledge, Lucille Hooks. Stanley Bricker, Marjorie Graham, Wilbur Snyder. Forrest Jewell. Louise Smith, Jack Smith, Dick Lloyd. Jane Borchers, Ralph Rutledge. Phyllis Shaffer. Ralph Shindledecker. Edward Hager. Fern Davis, Don Felver, and Max Butler. Second Row: Melvin Gehm. Elisabeth Noack. Mary Ellen Jewell. Mary Ellen Clutter. Dwight Secaur, Charity Hill. Estrea Hooks. Keith Dull. Robert Springer, Chester Carr, Mary Ellen Pierstorff. Velma Robison, Glen Miller, Wanda Fennig, Ruth Sell, Martha Kirkpatrick. Yvonne Wilson, Vernon Brumbaugh. Betty Van Fleet, Louise Hawk. Elnora Fleming, Grace Brown. Kathryn Carr, and Jean Frysinger. Third Row: Ladoyle Rumple, D. W. Stover. Bette Jackson. Kathleen Hawk. Helen Burris. Betty Frysinger, Pauline Detro. Madeline Fox. Gene Chivington, Ruth Courtney. Bessie Smalley, Mary Jane Roberts. Charlotte Hill, Dale Hileman. Jean Hileman. Ruth Hebb, Betty Kettenring. Valone Laffin, George Yocum, Ruth Shaffer, Juanita Roberts, Mary Louise Mallow, Mary Helen Fast, Helen Roberts, and Nadine Fox. Grade Operetta Queen Bee Officer Buzz Drowsy Drone Sun Moon Evening Star Baby Bee Evelyn Penn Harold Huffman Clois Dudgeon Leland Prysingcr Anna Lee Dugan I.uiclle Ketcham Wavcl Gibson Bruin Woof Woof woof Woof Woof woof Cuckoo Sandman Morning Wind Richard Koltcr Max Stover J. P. Grimm Billy Bair Billy Bccrbower Emerson Shear Jerry Dugan on the afternoon The elementary grades presented their yearly operetta ' Honey Pirates'’ and evening of March 1 3. As the curtain rises the Bees dart in and out of the hive carrying their burdens of sweets. The Queen Bee enters and all work stops as they pay her homage. She tells them that Bruin is prowling around waiting for a chance to get at their honey. She calls forth Officer Buzz, her policeman, and orders him to keep a sharp watch for the bear. Just before sunset Sun shines in and as he sets in the west. Moon and Stars shine in from the east. They tell the Queen that she had better guard the hive well for the woods are full of bears. The Queen orders Officer Buzz and Drowsy Drone to guard the hive throughout the night. The Bees then cluster about her and go to sleep. The Queen s guards soon drop off to sleep and then the Bears creep in and rob the hive. The Canterbury Bells and the Blue Bells ring merrily the next morning as they are blown about by Morning Wind. The Queen awakens to find her guards fat saslccp. She is much distressed. She sends the Bees into the hive only to find that the honey has been stolen. She then orders the Bees to bring the Bears to her to be tried. When they arc brought back. Officer Buzz, acting as the judge, decrees that they should be put to death. The Queen intercedes, however, and suggests that instead they be given a pot of honey as a good will token. The Bears are so overjoyed that they give a concert for the entertainment of all. Sun. Moon, and Stars come to celebrate the happy event and everybody promises to be everybody else’s friend. —Joy Chivington First Row: Gone Carr. Joan Boyce, Gloria Grimm. D’Meria Moody, Joan North, Betty Now, Lucille Roebuck, Anna Courtney, Billy Beerbower. Billy Bair, Richard Roller, J. P. Grimm, Max Stover, Mary Ketcham. Vivian Frisinger, Dorothy Stetler, Virginia Schumm. Geraldine Kimmel, Mary Fleming, Mae Marie Schock. Joan Hawk. Second Row: Maurice Williams, James Graham. Jack Smith. Donald Straubinger, John May, Herald Hawk. Wavel Gibson. Manuel Findley, Charles Dudgeon, Lee Roberts, Krnest Roberts, Richard Shrider, Jimmy Frysinger. Third Row: Junior Miller. Emerson Shear. Joan Stover. Patsy Van Fleet, Virginia Fox. Vivian Frysinger. Donna Hebb, Dorothy Schumm, Harold Huffman, Lee Frysinger, Evelyn Penn, Ann Dugan, Clois Dudgeon. Lois Penn. Mary Louise Bair, Dorothy Robbins, Marguerite Iienkle, Helen North. Gloria Smith. Jerry Dugan. Fourth Row: Betty Pond, Louise Smith. Betty Lou Hays. Marilyn Straubinger, Genevieve Eicher, Bernieee Shock. Marjorie Buel. Lucille Ketcham. Emma Lois Uorchers, Marilyn Crouch. Lucille Caywood, Margaret Courtney, Patty Burgess, Jeannette Young. Martha Rowland. Helen Shaffer. Jacqueline Abb, Norma Replogle. Isabel Hurless, Kathryn Cook, Madge Grimm. Lois Meihls, Betty Shindledecker, Louise Rowland. 4 —______ p ONEE R ISSUE O F THE ROCKET .. 1936 First Row: Louis Kolter, Lucille Ketchem. Anna Lee Dugnn, Chester Carr, Jane Borchers, Charles North. Louise Smith. Jerry Dugan. Jimmy Whitley. Second Row: Jack Smith. John Rutledge. Robert Springer, Clarence Burnett. Ralph Rutledge. Richard Lloyd, Gerald Sell, Paul Kolter. Pauline Detro. Third Row: John Pond. Charlotte Hill. Betty Pond. Grayee Gibson, Mary Jane Roberts. Patty Burgess. Phyllis Shaffer, Gene Chivington, Helen Shaffer, Jean Robbins, Billy Henkle. Band One of the outstanding organizations of our school is the band. The various activities of the past year consisted of playing for: the Durbin Bean Bake, Halloween celebration. Memorial Day, Armistice Day, Fall Fair. Commencement exercises. Farmers’ Institute, all home football games, pep meetings, and a number of parades through town. This year the band was composed of 20 members including Jane Borchers, the drum major, and 10 other seniors. We lost one our our members in December when Belle Stump moved to Oklahoma. A number of new members practiced with the band during the past months so they could step into the vacant places left by the Seniors. The band, under the leadership of Miss Steinle. has been a great success and promises to carry on next year better than ever before. —Dick Lloyd 1936 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Football Versailles - 0 Rockford - - - 0 Van Wert - - 14 Rockford - - - 0 Elida - - - - 12 Rockford - - - - 14 Paulding - 7 Rockford - - - - 26 Oak wood - 0 Rockford - - - - 42 Antwerp - 7 Rockford - - - 0 Piqua - 6 Rockford - - - - 13 Bradford - - 32 Rockford - - - 0 Total - - - - 78 Total - - - - 95 When the Rockford brain and brawn men of 1936 began the season, it was with a determination to redeem themselves of the former years of continuous defeats and to regain that athletic prestige common to Rockford High. With plenty of new material to replace the five men lost by graduation, last year, the team under Coach Hinkle’s inspiration and guidance together with the squad’s rejuvenated spirit, ended the season more victoriously than had been realized in the last five years. The tigers first revealed their strength when they won over Elida, their first victory of the season. Next year’s squad will feel the loss of 14 members which made up the backbone of those fighting Tigers. -—Euge-ne Freeman Firat Row Doyle Rumple, Eugene Freeman. Vernon Brumbaugh, Don Felver, Lowell Felver, Frank Shindeldecker, Gordon Spitler. Edward Hager. Forrest Jewell. Second Row: Mux Butler, John Nuding. Ralph Shindeldecker, Wilbur Snyder. Kahl Bricker, Stanley Bricker. George Yocum. Jacob Keopple, Keith Dull. Third Row : Coach Hinkle, Gerald Sell, Ted Kolter, Asst. Mgr., Dick Lloyd. Mgr., Asst. Coach Purdy. 19 3 6 P O N E E R ISSUE O F THE ROCKET Girls Basketball Coach Paul Hinkle’s girls' basketball squad brought Rockford High School its first girls’ tournament championship in the history of the school when the wearers of the Red and Black defeated Neptune in a hard fought game in the finals of the annual Mercer County tournament. After a season sprinkled heavily with defeats the locals came back to upset the dope bucket and snatch the tournament championship. Letter were awarded to the following: Jane Borchers, Mary Helen Fast. Jean Hileman. Louise Smith. Lucille Temple, Irene Sealscott. Wanda Fenning. Lucille Hooks. Helen Burris, and Ruth Buckey. manager. Jane Borchers was elected honorary captain. Betty Jean Van Fleet was named Senior Manager for the 1936-37 Rockford season. SEASON 1 6 Fort Recovery 23 Rockford - - - 6 Neptune - - - _ . 10 Rockford - - - 9 Mendon - . _ 13 Rockford - - - - 14 Ohio City _ . 23 Rockford - - - - 43 Alumnae . - 7 Rockford - - - - 16 Washington Twp. - - 18 Rockford - - - - 19 Fort Recovery . 1 1 Rockford - - - 7 Neptune - - - 16 Rockford - - - - 16 Washington Twp. - - 16 Rockford - - - 16 Willshire . 16 Rockford - - - 7 Mendon - - - 12 Rockford total - - - - 769 Opponents total - - 765 Rockford TOURNAMENT - 19 Mendon - 17 Rockford • - - - 16 Neptune - - - - - - 15 Sitting: Helen Burris, Lucille HonkH, Jean Hileman, Irene Sealscott, Jane Borchers, Wanda Fennig. Lucille Temple, Mary Jane Roberts, Louise Smith. Mary Helen Fast. Standing: Mr. Hinkle, Ruth Buckey. Jean Frysinger, Ruth Bollenhacher. Phyllis Shindledecker. Kstrea Hooks. Marjorie Graham. Betty Van Fleet. PIONEER ISSUE OP THE ROCKET 1936 Boys Varsity H The Rockford Tigers, under the supervision of Coach Purdy, came through the season with 13 victories out of the 23 games played. They were runners-up in the county tournament and so entered the sectional tournament at Shawnee. They lacked not one of the pioneer characteristics which had spun their ancetosrs on to victory. COURAGE: With Spider's. Snyder's and Rumple’s courage it's no wonder the opponents just stood with their mouths open. If you wanted to see any of these boys you’d have found them in the thickest of the fight. SKILL: Kimmel's. Lloyd's, and Rager's eyes for the bucket surely made our score hit the top. Kimmel was high-point man for the team this year. FORETHOUGHT: Miller. Hinkle. Sevcms. and Hileman always seemed to be where they were needed, and knew just what to do. MANAGEMENT: (Last but not least) With Mr. Purdy’s coaching and Manager Mont- gomery furnishing the lemons, gum. water, and tow'els we ll call it a pretty successful year. Rockford . 49 St. Johns 9 Rockford - 36 Coldwater _ 44 Rockford _ 28 Celina 18 Rockford - 25 I. C. H. S. - 33 Rockford _ 21 Ft. Recovery 29 Rwkford - 25 Wilshire - 24 Rockford _ 27 Neptune 18 Rockford 18 Mendon - - 16 Rockford _ 18 Coldwater 22 Rockford - 29 St. Henry - 30 Rockford _ 39 Men don - 11 — — Rockford _ 32 Van Wert - 27 Total - - 589 Total - - 486 Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford _ 45 17 23 24 56 Ohio City I. C. H. S. -Alumni -St. Henry -Maria Stein 16 29 SO 25 24 Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford - 30 - 44 - 28 - 26 • St. Johns Coldwater I. C. H. S Shawnee - 16 36 41 8S Rockford Rockford - 31 14 Celina -Ft. Recovery 32 26 Total - - - 128 Total - - - 131 Rockford . - 32 Neptune 23 • Indicates tournament games —Helen Burris Seated: Glen Miller. Doyt Rumple. Paul Kimmel. Dick Lloyd. Robert Rager. Standing: Mgr. Forrest Montgomery. Dale Hileman. Wilbur Snyder. Robert Severns Thorsen Henkle. Coach Purdy. Reserves The Rockford Reserve Red and Black team cannot, according to the number of games won. call it a successful season. But that is not all that is taken into consideration when determining whether or not a season is successful. Many of the boys on this team were under-graduates and this year’s season will piove to be ecellent experience for them in future years. The boys showed plenty of courage and sportsmanship by always coming up smiling although they met with defeat many times. We hope to see more of this team next year. This team was also under the management of Coach Purdy. Rockford - 16 Wiltshire - - 32 Rockford 14 St. Johns - - 10 Rockford 6 Celina - 7 Rockford 8 Cold water - 25 Rockford 6 Van Wert 30 Rockford 8 Ohio City 31 Rockford 13 I. C. H. S. - 19 Rockford 5 St. Henry 14 Rockford 18 St. Johns 17 Rockford 18 Celina 35 Rockford 1 1 Coldwater 25 Rockford 5 I. C. H. S. - 16 Rockford 4 St. Henry 1 1 Rockford total - 132 Opponents total - - 272 First Row: Robert Caywood. Stanley Bricker, Paul Becker, John Miller. Max Butler. Second Row: Coach Purdy, James Borchers, I). W. Stover, Doyle Rumple, Jack Smith. Robert Purdy. Mjrr. Dewain Graham. Wearers of the R Football Kahl Bricker Lowell Felver Forrest Jewell Vernon Brumbaugh Jacob Keopple Glenn Proffitt Stanley Bricker Frank Sbindledecker Gerald Sell Don Felver Edward Hager George Yocum Wilbur Snyder John Nuding Gordon Spitler Robert Putman Ralph Shindledecker Dick Lloyd, Mgr. , 1935-36 Basketball Wilbur Snyder Gordon Spitler LaDoyt Rumple Paul Kimmel Dick Lloyd Glen Miller Robert Rager Jean Hileman Jane Borchers Helen Burris Lucille Temple Irene Sealscott Mary Helen Fast Wanda Fennig Louise Smith Lucille Hooks Ruth Buckey, Mgr. Forrest Montgomery, Mgr 1936 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Baseball Many boys turned out to Coach Purdy’s call for baseball players, but after a few practices the squad was cut to permit more individual help for those remaining. The boys show plenty of fight and grit and at the time of this writing all are expecting a fairly successful season. As can be seen from the following schedule, a tough season lies ahead. To many of the players this means their last chance to fight for the glory of old R. H. S. Schedule April 8 Mcndon there May 6 Washington Twp. there April 14 St. Henry here May 12 Coldwater - here April 24 Ft. Recovery there May 20 Neptune here —Helen Burris First Row: Dale Hileman. LaDoyt Rumple, Paul Kimmel. Wilbur Snyder, Bob Putnam, Robert RuKer, Be van Fetters. Second Row: Coach Purdy, Ralph Shindledecker, Gerald Sell. LaDoyle Rumple. Dick Lloyd. Stanley Brieker. and managers Max Butler and Bud Shindledecker. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 Intra-murals This year was a pioneer one in the movement of something new in physical education. Of the two periods of physical education a week, one was spent in the gymnasium or out of doors if the weather permitted and the other in learning first-aid remedies. Both the boys' and girls' classes were divided into teams and the noon hours were spent in playing basket ball. The Sophomore girls, with Alma Hinton as captain, led the girls teams and Doyt Rumple’s team led the boys. The cheerleaders this year were also chosen in a different manner and were elected for the various seasons of play. For football Jack Smith. Bill Hoverman, and DeWain Graham were chosen and for basketball Vernon Brumbaugh, and Forrest Jewell led the cheers. Another event of the year which proved to be outstanding was a field meet in which all the schools of Mercer County met at the county fair grounds in Celina. Over one thousand boys and girls from the county met on May 7 for this occasion and participated in the various events. Ribbons were given for winners of first, second, and third places and we are proud of the fact that several of these ribbons may be seen around Rockford. Rockford won first places in the following events: girls three legged race, boys wheelbarrow race, girls wand race, girls soccer kick for distance, boys standing high jump, and girls tug of war. Second places won were: boys 100 yard dash, girls 220 yard relay, boys 220 yard dash, boys wheelbarrow race, girls wand race, girls basketball throw for distance, girls soccer kick for distance, girls baseball throw for accuracy, running around baseball diamond, and boys tug of war. Third places were taken in girls 100 yard relay, boys three legged race, boys 440 yard run. girls baseball throw for distance, girls basketball throw for distance, girls soccer kick for distance, and boys hop. skip and jump. —Hei.f.n Burris PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Nippy Andrews Hub Tilson Winifred Proctor Victoria Buzzer Ezra Buzzer Sylvanus Sperry Canary Twist Tom Courtney Birdsie Littlefield Hulga A Mother Senior Class Play Mary Ellen Doran Ed Hager Jane Borchcrs Phyllis Shaffer D. W. Stover Jake Kcopple Gene Chivington Forrest Jewell Gordon Spitler Wanda Finnig Louise Smith Her little boy Annie McCall Mrs. Preston G. Polk Mrs. John Polk P. Millard Hopewell Lawrence Proctor Mrs. Mortimore Santly Miss Santly A farmer A collector A looker - - Rea Book Ruth Baucher Lucille Hooks Ruth Buckcy Gerald Sell Dick Lloyd - Mary Jane Roberts Yvonne Wilson Don Felver Helen Burris Pauline Dctro On the evening of May 15. the Senior class presented th;ir annual play. America Very Early. Winifred Proctor, who is separated from her husband, a New York advertising man. buys an old homestead in Connecticutt village, aud turns the landmark into an antique shop. She has a young woman. Nippy Andrews, as her partner. At the end of two months. Winifred still has high ideals, although she has been cheated by her neighbors and otherwise swindled. But when her husband appears, on the eve of his departure for a year's sojourn in London, and wagers $10,000 against her returning to live with him that she cannot make 6 per cent in a year on her $20,000 investment, she becomes hardened and endeavors to outwit her customers. She does. But at least she does not sell fake furniture to discover that she has become more hardboiled than he is. There is a happy ending, when Nippy falls in love with Tom. —Ruth Buckey Seated: Jane Bore hers. Dick Lloyd. Forrest Jewell. Mary Ellen Doran, and Rea Rook. Standing: Phyllis Shaffer. D. W. Stover. Yvonne Wilson. Mary Jane Roberts. Gene Chivington. Wanda Fennijr, Ralph Shindledecker, Lucille Hooks. LaDoyt Rumple. Ruth Buckey i Edward Hager, Gordon Spitler. Don Felver. Gerald Sell. Louise Smith. Jacob Keopple, Pauline Detro, Mrs. Whitley, Helen Burris, and Ruth Baucher. 19 3 6 P O N E E R S S U E OF THE f SOCKET Junior Play Inmate No. I Inmate No. I Pluribus Pentlie Miss Lavelle Mr. Higgins Mr. Marshall Jack Marshall Bevan Fetters Wilma Thompson Ted Kolter Mary Helen Fast Jean Hileman Glen Miller Glenn Proffitt Wilbur Snyder Lois Meredith Reggie Mortimer Marjorie -Beatrice -Janet ... Evelyn Winslout Edward Gordon Hardboiled McCalferty Betty Frysinger Robert Springer Betty Pond - Virginia Hays Marjorie Graham Betty Van Fleet Frank Shindeldecker - Keith Dull One of the outstanding landmarks of the Junior Class as it pioneered through the halls of learning during the past year was the presentation of the annual Junior Class Play. Only true pioneers are able to reach such heights as were attained in Who Wouldn’t be Crazy.” The play took place in the Courtyard of the Good Samaritan Sanitarium, which was an institution for the mild mental cases. The action really began when Jack Marshall was mistaken for his friend. Jimmie Anderson, and taken as a patient to the sanitarium. His father was a doctor, but he refused to help him get out. Jack was fascinated by Lois Meredith who was visiting her friend. Evelyn Winslow. Evelyn was an inmate and wore much expensive jewelry. When her fiancee, Edward Gordon, came she regained her right mind. She gave Lois her jewels to take to town to put in a safe, but Lois was kidnaped, Jack was frantic, but he escaped and went after her in his airplane. He found she had been kidnaped by two inmates whose object was to obtain the Winslow Jewels. With the help of Pluribus and McCafferty they captured the thieves. Everything ended happily when Lois accepted Jack’s proposal of marriage. Specialty numbers were furnished between acts by Robert Springer. Betty Pond, and Margaret High. —Bessif Smalley Wilmn Thompson. Keith Dull. Bevan Fetters. Wilbur Snyder, Betty Frysin er. Virginia Hays. Robert Springer. Betty Pond. Marjorie Graham. Frank Shindledecker, Betty Van Fleet. Jean Hileman, Glen Miller, Glen Proffitt. Ted Kolter. Mary Helen Fast. PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET .� 1936 Fall Fair Play Esther Rand Theodore Rand Diana Rand Norman Aldlrich Franklin Rand Julia Rand Kitty Clarissa Scott Mary Helen Fast Forrest Jewell Lucillle Hooks Ralph Rutledge D. W. Stover Pauline Detro Betty Frysinger Wavalenc Replogle Midge Waring Ronald Rand Richard Crandall Auctioneer Alpha -Omega Margie Sea nd I on Baggagemen Ruth Courtney Vernon Brumbaugh Dick Lloyd Jacob Keopple Naomi Bilter Martha Kirkpatrick Jean Hileman Townspeople The above group followed the pioneers of seven years ago, who presented the first annual Fall Fair Play. The domestic comedy. 'Shirt Sleeves,” was very true to life, balancing precariously between the dollar aristocracy above and the hand-to-mouth strugglers below. The aristocratic Rand family did not realize that a new shirt-sleeve era was fast approaching, until they read in the paper that the bank had closed. This meant that they were ruined and left in their Shirt Sleeves.” Even the house and most of the furniture was sold to pay the mortgage. Mrs. Rand was so humiliated that she left, taking Diana and Esther with here to Aunt Mary’s. Theodore went to work on a dairy for Elmer, who was in love with Kitty, the maid and “life of the party.” Donald married Margie Scandlon. an antipode of the Rands, although his mother did not approve of her. They stayed with Mr. Rand, and Margie's kindness to him during his illness proved that she was a grand girl after all. When Mr. Crandall offered Mr. Rand a position on the New Employment Commission. Margie told about his unfair dealings with the Campaign Fund, and demanded his resignation. He surrendered and gave the position to Mr. Rand. The family unit was reestablished, thus completing the Shirt-Sleeve Cycle. Mary Ellen Doran and Jane Borchers furnished entertainment between acts. —Blssil SMALUiY First Row: Jean Hileman. Vernon BrumbauRh, Pauline Detro, D. W. Stover, Mary Helen Fast. Forrest Jewell. Lucille Hooks. Ralph Rutledsre. Second Row : Mrs. Whitley, Helen Burris. Mary Louise Mallow. Valone LafTin. Ruth Baucher, Ted Kolter, Betty FrysinRer, Madeline Fox. Ruth Hobb. Ruth Shaffer. Wavalene Replogle. Third Row: Naomi Bilter. Martha Kirkpatrick. Ruth Courtney. Doyt Rumple, Dick Lloyd. Jacob Keopple. KuRene Lelninger, (Jerald Smith. Mr. Wilson. Miss LiKRitt. 19 3 6 PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET Special Assemblies and Programs A wide variety of assemblies given during the year brought contrast to our school life. A The Senior Literature Class interested the assembly with a program in honor of Mark Twain. A short sketch from Tom Sawyer kept the assembly quite hilarious. A very interesting Thanksgiving assembly was presented by the Juniors on November 27. The stage was typical of the pilgrim age. The Pilgrim orchestra and the contrast between the Pilgrim boy and girl and a Present-Day boy and girl were the most interesting features. The Girl Reserves were in charge of a Christmas assembly in which a play entitled “The Last Christmas” was well given. An assembly directed by the Student Council gave new hope and courage to the students of Rockford High School by discussions on what the New Year should mean to everyone. Another program sponsored by the Student Council was the entertainment by Mrs. Kathryn Egan on January 14. Mrs. Egan, an accomplished harpist, gave musical readings and vocal and harp selections. Then too, the amateur contest conducted by the Student Council provided much enjoyment and held the interest of the students for some time. The Sophomores gave a very appropriate “Lincoln assembly in honor of his birthday. The entire program carried out the spirit of the day. Rev. John Patterson's entertainment with a movie showing buildings, places of interest, and methods of work in India, proved very interesting to the student body. The Hi-Y Club was in charge of the Easter programs. The first assembly was based upon a discussion of various outstanding religions of the world and the second, given on Good Friday, included a play “Simon of Cyrene, the setting of which was taken from the time of the crucifixion of Christ. Another program sponsored by the Hi-Y was a chapel program in which H. Ross Bunce from the State Y. M. C. A. spoke to the students. The Seniors in an attempt to uphold their reputation as high-type entertainers have prepared an interesting assembly for Class Day. AN ADOPTED CINDERELLA The Rockford Dramatic Club presented “An Adopted Cinderella,” a three-act comedy drama on February 20 and 21. Lois Gray, an orphan girl, encouraged Myra Canton, to master the violin. Lois was accused of stealing the ring of Cecily Sargent, but was proved not guilty when Cecily found her PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET 1936 ring in the lining of a coat. It was then that Lois and Johnny confessed their love for one another. POP CORFMAN S GRAVELIERS This group of men. who make their living by using the shovels and such other tools in a gravel pit near Upper Sandusky, showed to the patrons of our community that they arc able to entertain in a first-class manner. Their program consisted of old-time music as well as many of the popular numbers with costumes to go along with them. —Bessie Smalley This publication of the Rocket” is completed and with it comes the realization of the completion of this high school gear, the final for fifty-two Seniors. The Staff is very sincere in wishing good fortune and happiness to these Seniors in all of their life’s undertakings and success to the upperclassmen who will so shortly follow in their footsteps. —Gordon Spitler. Editor. 1936 «� PIONEER ISSUE OF THE ROCKET our Congratulations XXX The First National Bank of Celina Celina, - Ohio “Home for Savings” Three Home Companies The Mercer Casualty Company (Stock) WRITING FULL COVERAGE AUTOMOBILE GENERAL LIABILITY PLATE GLASS — also — Under Same Management The Celina Mutual Casualty Company WRITING FULL COVERAGE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AT ATTRACTIVE RATES — and — The National Mutual Insurance Company WRITING GENERAL FIRE AND TORNADO INSURANCE DIVIDENDS TO POLICYHOLDERS ON ALL FULL TARIFF POLICIES All Policies Non-Assessable SAFE — SOUND — CONSERVATIVE E. J. BROOKHART. Secretary Celina, Ohio School Supplies and Typewriters Van Wert Book Store Hal V. Hunt 1 20 West Main Street Van Wert Phone 2347 SOHIO GAS and OIL Atlas Tires and Batteries Greasing a Specialty K. R. Shrider Rockford. O. Compliments of Compliments of the McKirnan Bros. NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES Phone 58 Rockford. O. Celina. Ohio G. D. Shear. Agent Paul Linn—What is a modern kiss? Bill Hoverman—A Cosmetic Lunch. Ruth Baucher was feeling bad and went to the Doctor. She explained the trouble and asked if he thought it was in her appendix. Doctor—No. but I think you will find the trouble in your Table of Contents.” BAKER fi] RUN IN-OIL WINDMILLS GY PUMPS PLUMBING WINDMILLS HEATING We Can Furnish Any Make of Water System That it Would Take to Supply Your Needs All Kinds of Repairing Reasonable Prices Moody Brothers Water Well Drilling Contracting We are Equipped to Drill Any Size and Any Depth Holes Phone 189 W. Pearl St. Rockford. Ohio With Our Compliments Kopp's Jewelry Store Bruns Bros. Insurance Schunck Jewelry Store Ritter Beauty Shops Rentzch's .... The Pogue Co. Wineburghs Van Wert Sweet Shop Clark Shoe Store Balyeat Clothing Store Brandt's Dry Cleaning Shop Robison Shoe Shop Strayer's Cash Grocery Foreman's Hat Shop Van Fleet's Drug Store Flick's Coffee Shop - - Celina, Ohio Celina, Ohio Celina. Ohio Coldwater: Celina, Ohio Celina. Ohio Celina, Ohio Van Wert. Ohio Van Wert. Ohio Van Wert. Ohio Van Wert. Ohio Rockford. Ohio Rockford. Ohio Rockford. Ohio Rockford. Ohio Rockford. Ohio Rockford. Ohio Mrs. Wolfe—Who can tell me just what an island is? Blair Smith—It is a piece of land that went out for a swim. Raymond Young—So Estrea told you I was witty, did she? Edwin Kimmel—Well, she didn't express it exactly. She said she had to laugh every time you opened your mouth. Clay’s Market A FULL LINE OF HOME DRESSED MEATS — and — FANCY GROCERIES Free Delivery Service Vern Clay Phone 78 Rockford. Ohio Roomy, Comfortable, Smart, and Above All Safe THE FORD V-8 for 1936 Make your next automobile investment the soundest money can buy. CITIES SERVICE GASOLINE AND KEROSENE TANK WAGON SERVICE Goodyear Tires Ford U Fordson Parts LLOYD Motor Sales Rockford Ohio Mendon Service Company IMPLEMENTS TRACTORS Both New and Used HARDWARE REPAIRS GRAIN FEEDS SEEDS Mendon Ohio Bette Jackson—Dear, what is the true definition of a groom ? Ralph S. Decker—Why, a groom is a man who takes care of dumb animals. Mr. Hinkle in Government class asked the pupils what an isthmus was. No one seemed to be able to answer the question so he answered it himself. He said that an isthmus was a neck of dirt reaching out into the water. D. W. Stover—Oh. I see! That’s why you wear a collar, so you don't have to wash your isthmus. Compliments of KETCHAM BROS. Rockford. Ohio Compliments of The Ohio Electric Power Company GRAIN SEEDS FLOUR COAL WAYNE FEEDS The Farmers Grain Sc Supply Co. Phone No. 5 Rockford, O. Compliments of The Van Wert Bootery Van Wf.rt, Ohio City Garage SUNOCO GAS « OIL Dependable Repair Work MILLER'S SPECIAL Croquignoie—Ringlet and Combination From $1.25 to $5.00 Visit cur shop for your graduation hair dress Millers’ Beauty Shop 115 W. Fayette St. Phone 1687 Celina. Ohio South Main Street Phone 67 Rockford. O. Dave Weitz. Mgr. Dr. J. E. Berry Geo. F. Weber JEWELER DENTIST Acknowledged Expert Repairman West Market Street Celina, Ohio Opp. Court House Celina. Ohio Alma Hinton—Why did you just say what you did? Glenn Proffitt—Oh! My tongue fell on my eye tooth and I couldn't see what I was saying. Miss Liggitt—After that Shawnee game I was so hoarse that I couldn't talk for three days. Edwin Penn—My. how you must have suffered. Make Manhattan KELLER’S Restaurant Cash Grocery Your Home Full Line of A Peace eor Good Eats FANCY GROCERIES FRUITS and FRED SCHLENKER « SON VEGETABLES S. Main St. Celina. Ohio Rockford - - Ohio FACTORIES: Rockford. O.. Ohio City. O. OFFICES: Rockford. O.. Celina. O. SHARP CANNING COMPANY Packers of Canned Goods Special! i : Tomatoes and Pulp QUALITY FLAVOR FRIGIDAIRE RADIOS MAYTAG WASHERS ELECTRIC STOVES CONION IRONERS Everything Electrical W. G. McKeddie 121 S. Washington St. Van Wert. Ohio Bob Purdy—Dad. what is a spark plug? Mr. Purdy—Today it is a small part of an auto, but it used to be an old hoss a fellow could drive around with one hand. Gerald Sell (at Hi-Y banquet)—I think it is a shame that cattle must die in order for us to have this steak. Don Felver—Yes. it is tough, isn't it? PONTIUS Hardware Carry a Full Line of LOWE BROTHERS' PAINTS AND VARNISHES Let us help your painting problems We also carry in stock, standard brands of fence, both field and poultry, barb wire, steel and oak posts, farm gates at right prices. A Complete Line of Builders' and General Hardware Ahvays at Your Service Rockford. Ohio WHERE Correct Glasses ARE MADE Drs. Himes Sl Bair Optometrists Phone 2289 Van Wert, O. ScharfF’s Flowers For All Occasions Van Wert. O. Phone 2071 Coursages and Bouquets for Commencement Compliments of Celina Bottling Works Manufacturers of Ai.i. Kinds of Soft Drinks We Acknowledge the Congratulations from the Following PHYSICIANS and DENTISTS R. E. Riley Dr. Wiley G. I. Scheetz Dr. Fugazzi E. D. Rush Guy Bryson Lester Eichenauer Celina, Ohio Rockford, Ohio Celina, Ohio Mrs. Wilson—How much better Now’s lawn looks than ours. Mr. Wilson—I don't know why it should. He borrows my lawn mower and 1 borrow his hose and we both use the Miller's roller. Betty Van Fleet—Why don't 'they give you a speaking part, if you're such a wonder on the stage? Virginia Hays—The manager says I'm too beautiful for words. Warren’s Store, Inc. VARIETY Compliments of Mercer County Auto Club Celina. Ohio Celina. Ohio Featuring Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices E. J. Brookhart. President Herbert W. Schindler. Sec y Compliments of J, C. Penney Company COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Better Quality for Less Van Wert. Ohio Congratulations from SCHINE'S VAN WERT THEATRE Van Wert. Ohio Attend the Movies Regularly! No place can you get so close to life for so little money. Thomas Jewelry Company Van Wert, Ohio Bulova Elgin Hamilton Watches FIRESTONE TIRES TUBES ACCESSORIES Vulvanizing Retreading Sinclair Gasoline Grease Oil Temple Temple The Tire Men Rockford. O. Tolan Memorial Works Rockford, Ohio Monuments Grave Markers Fine Lettering a Specialty The Celina Manufacturing Company Manufacturers Celina. Ohio Jack Hays—When are you going on your vacation? Ralph Hoenie—I don’t know. I' through using my suitcase. ve got to wait until the neighbors get Paul Kimmel—I'd be afraid to go out on the ice with that girl. Robert Severns—Why so? Paul—She looks like a red hot mamma to me. CHEVROLET CENTRAL Cars and Trucks MEAT The Only Complete Low Priced Car MARKET HOME KILLED MEATS COLD AND SMOKED MEATS Robbins and DAIRY PRODUCTS Robbins Our Beef is All Corn Fed D. D. Clouse. Prop. Sales and Service Phone 25 Rockford, O. Rockford - - Ohio Free Delivery Service Continue with Determination to Save Rockford Compare New Low Prices At Your Hardware A. L P. Company Food Store HARDWARE Where Economy Rules PLUMBING HEATING Jack Hawkins, Mgr. Pereection Oil Stoves Rockford, Ohio Globe Heaters U Ranges Gene Chivington—All the big berries arc on the top of that box. I suppose? Ted Kolter (in Kroger store)—No, mam, some of them arc on the tops of the other boxes. Vernon Brumbaugh—My Austin has a 100 mule-power motor in it. Forrest Jewell—You mean 100 horse-power, don t you? Vernon—No. I don't. It always balks just when I'm in the biggest hurry. It Pays to he Well Groomed McSherrys’ Barber and Beauty Shop Rockford - - Ohio When You Are in Celina STOP AT CELINA SWEETS For Lunches and Home Made Ice Cream Candies The Celina Sweets Shop If you wish to buy a farm or town property here in Mercer Co. or any other county or state, we are associated with all leading Real Estate Dealers in the United States. Information Free Give Us a Call J. E. HAMBURGER Room 18 Union Block Celina. Ohio MILK OF QUALITY Fresh Milk Pasteurized Milk and Cream Cottage Cheese and Various Other Dairy Products Del icious Healthful SMITH'S DAIRY Phone 26 Rockford, O. NORTH’S 5c to $1.00 STORE Rockford. Ohio SCHOOL SUPPLIES. CANDY. HOSIERY. LINGERIE. NOTIONS. JEWELRY AND COSMETICS At All Time of the Year Compliments of MONTGOMERY WARD THE STORE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Complete Outfitters for The Home The Farm The Family The Business House The Car. Etc. Over 25.000 Items to Choose From MONTGOMERY WARD W CO. VAN WERT. OHIO When an Englishman is told a joke, he laughs three times: first, to be polite, and second, when the joke is explained and third, when he catches on. When a German is told a joke, he laughs twice: first, to be polite and second, when the joke is explained. He doesn't catch on. When a Frenchman is told a joke, he laughs once: he catches on immediately. When an American is told a joke, he doesn't laugh at all: he's heard it before. —Oh, well, you're an American aren't you? Whether You Plan to Create or Conserve Your Estate Home Feeds The Starting Mash Northwestern Growing Mash Mutual Life 32% Supplement See Me for Complete Line of Can Serve You Feeds and Seeds High Quality at Low Cost — JOHN F. PENN LITTLE District Agent Northwestern Mutual ELEVATOR Life Insurance Co. Rockford - - Ohio 5 Men's and Boys Ladies’ and Clothing Furnishings Rubber Loot Wear and Shoes At Your Services for Style and Quality at Popular Prices Children's Hose and Shoes Prints Street Dresses Anklets and Slips KOHN WILLIAMS Rockeord, Ohio Lowell Felver—I saw your girl yesterday. Kahl Bricker—Did you? What did she say? Lowell—Oh! nothing. Kahl—That wasn't my girl. Warren Dutch—Can a girl live on love? Eugene Leininger—Yes. if she stays single. Compliments of The Kroger Grocery Baking Co. XXX COMPLETE FOOD MARKET XXX Highest Quality Lowest Prices Try Us Manager - - Carl Krebs Rockford. Ohio Our Sincere Congratulations to the Class of ’36 HEARN’S STUDIO Celina. Ohio Compliments of Goldstein’s DEPARTMENT STORE Celina. Ohio MYERS CLEANERS NORTHWESTERN OHIO’S LARGEST CLEANERS Dclphos. Ohio All Models Erigidaire Crosley Tri-shelvador Prices Start at $79.50 Hays Radio and Electric Shop 109 W. Fayette St. Phone 1172 Celina, Ohio Duce—Now, men. don't be afraid. Each bullet is intended for a certain ob jective and there’s only one chance in ten thousand that one is marked for you. Private—It’s not the one marked for me that I'm afraid of. It's the one marked ’’To whom it may concern.” ’’Come on Mack.” said the passerby to the Scotchman. Let's go for a sail.” No sir. replied Mack. I just paid six bits for my dinner and I'm taking no risk of losing it. READERS OF “The Rockford Rocket )) Will Have Money in Their Pocket And A Lot oe Satiseaction From the Furniture They Purchase From XXX The Balyeat Furniture Co. 'The Better Home Store Van Wert, Ohio Message To Seniors If you arc making a good record in high school and can furnish a recommendation from your principal, we would be glad to have you consider International for further education. International College School of Commerce” FORT WAYNE, INDIANA J. Lyle Tucker. Pres. Mrs. Now—Did you expect me to accept you the night you proposed? Mr. Now—Yes, it was Friday night the thirteenth of the month. Your apartment was number 1 3 on the thirteenth floor and the elevator boy who took be up was cross-eyed. Yvonne Wilson—What must I do to keep my hands white? Iris Roebuck—Why. just do nothing, my dear. Personal Service of the type that ever gives first thought to the interests of depositors and friends is our ideal. You will enjoy banking here. You will find pleasure in the personal contacts and satisfaction in efficient service. Why not open your account or stop in to become better acquainted. y HE ROCKFORD NATIONAL BANK Rockford. Ohio Compliments of Carroll A.Stubbs INSURANCE Mutual Savings U Loan Assn. Cclina, Ohio The Pantry Lunch FOR EATS Celina - - Ohio Belva Mendenhall. Prop. YOU'LL ENJOY The Class of '36 and all their RAGER’S friends always welcome at our studio, where we help you to face Tasty Foods the world with a smile. Fresh Baked Goods x x x Delicious Pastries Special Sunday Dinners AGLER Furnas Ice Cream Photographer Rockford - - Ohio Van Wert. Ohio Would-be Advertiser—Are you certain that advertisements in your paper bring results? Dick Lloyd (while selling Hi-Life ads)—Absolutely. Why the last time a man advertised a lost dog the dog walked in while he was writing out the advertisement. Bevan Fetters—Does your mother darn your socks? Keith Dull—Sometimes she uses stronger language than that about them. Compliments of The Lake Theatre Celina. Ohio THE ROCKFORD PRESS Established 1883 by DhWitt Clinton Kinder XXX THE PRESS PRINTERY Printing That Pleases” We Extend Our Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’36 THE EQUITY DAIRY STORE All Dairy Products SYMON’S Lunches and Reereshments Variety Store Rockford - - Ohio Store Hours 8:30 a. m. to 12 p. m. Phone 1223 Celina, Ohio “Of course it rides like a big carl It IS a big carl The 1936 Hudsons and Terraplanes combine: Low Operating Costs Record Performance Proved Ruggedness Duo-Automatic Hydraulic Brakes Safety Engineered Chassis All Steel Construction Style Leadership —All into a low priced car! The Wagstaff Bros. Hudson-Terraplane Dealers VAN WERT.................................OHIO Sales and Service — Phone 2)28 We Invite You to Vistt Our Showroom at Your Earliest Convenience — Compliments of Sincere Compliments of Celina Lumber THE MORRIS 5 � 10c to $1.00 STORES. INC. Supply Co. Van Whrt. Ohio FERD WlNKELJOHN. Manager 2 jality and Quantity Celina, Ohio As Good as the Best Compliments of Go To FIGLEY’S NADINE S BEAUTY SHOP For the Best CAFE Permanents And Every Beauty Service Where You Are Always Welcome By Experienced Operators Rockpord. Ohio Celina, Ohio Jean Hileman—It’s awfully rude to flirt with fellows you have never met. You don’t know that fellow over there. Betty Frysinger—I'll apologize to him after I'm acquainted with him. Betty Kettering—Are you going Martha Kirkpatrick—Gracious no. to announce your engagement at once? not until after my birthday. I’m afraid it would scare off a lot of presents. Shindeldecker Bros. XXX GENERAL CONTRACTING Herff-Jones Company Designers and Manufacturers of Class Jewelry EXCAVATING Graduation Announcements CONCRETE Cups Medals Trophies SAND Indianapolis. Indiana GRAVEL XXX Rockford - - Ohio Official Jewelers to Class of 1936 Rockford High School “Pull Easy Trailer All Kinds of Blacksmithing H. Weisenborn Rockford, Ohio The Citizens Banking Co. Celina, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Better Prepared Than Ever to Serve You Mildred Alspaugh (who enjoys her Shakespeare)—What is your favorite play? Bob Putman—Well. I believe I as anything. ike to see a man steal second as well Gabriel—What was that fellow kicking about? Peter—He was mad because he had to take a harp instead of a radio. Stoves, Kalamazoo Furnaces College and High School Washers. Maytag Ironers STFWART-Warner and ZENITH Headquarters for All Radios Athletic Equipment Kei.vinator Refrigerators Wilson — Spalding — Goldsmith Buy on Easy Payments CEL.INA MAYTAG CO. MAIN AUTO SUPPLY CO. 216 S. Main St. Ft. Wayne. Ind. Phone 1610 Celina. Ohio Home of WOWO ROCKFORD Mercer County's Only Daily LUMBER CO. THE DAILY STANDARD “Everything to Build Anything Phone 82 The Standard Printing Co. Rockford. Ohio Celina, Ohio Autographs Autographs This Annual from the press of ° CS(il23© S© rin I i n QUALITY SERVICE MAIN 4921 CATALOG-BOOK COMMERCIAL [pcQDra ocas 217-219 NORTH UNION STREET LIMA- OH IO Engravings in this Annua! from PONTIAC Engraving Sl Electrotype Co. 812 W. VAN BUREN STREET CHICAGO wmm