Rockford High School - Rocket Yearbook (Rockford, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1937 volume:

Vol. No. 6 o c Edited and Published by Senior Class of 1937 of Rockford High School Rockford, Ohio Foreward As Father Time continues his never ceasing toll of years, another year rolls by, and is added to the an-nals of Rockford High School. This the sixth volume of The Rocket, is issued in the hope that in the years to come, a glance through its pages will bring back old memories, and long forgotten friendships. qCKFQ Dedication In appreciation of the many loyal services she has periormed, and motherly ad-W vice given s willingly to the ¥ seniors of the past several years, we the Senior Class of 19c,7, wish to dedicate this edition of The Rocket to Mrs. Whitley. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Our Janitor. Frosh flirt. Junior President and stooge (little fellow.) Bob and Martha—spic and span. Senior class ossifers. Next years Freshmen. We three—Maggie, Bessie and Mary. Touchdown king of ’37. Berdine and Korkie. Rough lookin’ bunch. Looking east ’cross the lawn. Betty, unknown Freshie, Bob, 1. Ruth—Everybody’s girl. 2. Looks like that little Cook brat. 3. They’re from down by the river. 4. Cheerleaders and seconds. •5. They call it stick-to-itiveness. 6. Now boys—this is Patricia Ann. 7. Old glory! 8. Hungry ones trip to lunch. 9. He’s tough, too. 10. “Marj” can’t even ride a bicycle. 11. Just a couple of Seniors. 12. Blair. 13. John Willis Pond—Nice name— Nice guy. Chet Carr—Little name — Big fellow. ROCKFORD HI SONG _ 0 1 . 1 rzri 7m 1 ; 1 111 1 _j J 11 --1 IfmP I _J_ 1 Zy -J J mf • 1 J • r 9 _ _c • J i Y Ti� to tC«( .Cr Ridi rJ K, at our Jbor i«p con t«st« tfo shell moot on the fie I 1 III 1 1 1 i_ 51 voi i or ii r p- -cos roiso IlKet tY y ri the fleer Mo wo _ • 1 1 d . J 1 A 1 1 1 j mnm — M M 1 JA � 1 -- -i= r - lc-r rX- 1 r 1 l -3 r r 7 'r r 'r r c end I tK |4 nt| Ah4 a - 4 m O13 ha Dries won And our Wortf well d« JJj 'Ull 4 iz rf-f W . - r home. Thou ilnU be our iMn- i Kg star. ic-tories won And wr Work' woll done Y e will ho-nor Roc K f • d High. I J £ i= 1. Mother to the first graders. 2. Always near his car. 3. Why—Mr. Purdy!! 4. Does she tell those Seniors! 5. Such poise. 6. Miss Tolan. 7. He and the girls. 8. And now him. 9. Miss Groth. 10. Government students Beware! 11. They call themselves “The Faculty Trio.” (Ha! Ha!) 12. A good teacher. I’ll say so! io. Mrs. Keopple. i-i. So dainty and demure. 15. Coach Purdy. lu. Commercially she is Miss Barr. 17. Mr. Newton in his office. Chief Executive Superintendent H. W. Newton-Faithful Norwalk High School, Norwalk, 0. 1913 A. B. Hiram College, 1922 A. M. Ohio State University, 1925 Superintendent o f North Fairfield Schools, 1922-1924 Superintendent of Camden School, Lorain County, 1925-1931 Superintendent of Rockford School, 1931- Worthy Assistant Principal H. 0. Now—Ready, Willing, Able Celina High School, Celina, 0., 1923 A. B. Findlay College, 1927 Miami University, Summer 1935-1936 Arlington High School, 1927-1928 Rockford High School, 1930— up«rjnfcjjc e7ji r of (J jn S d n S c h o A Executive Mr. Paul S. Hinkle— Different. Rockford High School, Rockford, 0., 1927; B. Sc. Miami University, Oxford. 0., 19 1; Rockford High School 1933-1936. Miss Sarah McMahon Considerate. Sandusky High School, Sandusky, 0., 1930; Hiram College, 1931; B. Sc. Ohio State University, Columbus, 0., 1935; Sandusky Business College, Sandusky, O., 1936: Rockford High School, 1937 Am. Government. Girls Physical Education, World History, English. Miss Martha L. Steinle—Fascinating. Vlelphcs High School, Delphos, 0., 1927; Sch. Mus. B. Oberlin College, Oberlin, 0., 1931; Rockford High School 1931—. Music, English. Mrs. Nora B. Whitley—Efficient Rockford High School, Rockford, O., 1903 A. B. Western College, Oxford, O., 1908; Rockford High School, 1928 Latin, Mathematics. Mr. Woodrow Purdy Gallant Delta High School, Delta, 0., 1930; A. B. Otterbein College, Westerville, 0., 1935; Ohio State University, Cclumbus, 0., 1936; Rockford High Schocl, 1935 Industrial Arts, Biological Scicn •. Boys Physical Education. Miss Vera E. Barr Tidy Lancaster High School, Lancrster, 0., B. Sc. Ohio Stafe University, Columbus, 0., 1927; Lancaster Business College 1930; Rockford High School, 1931-Commercial. Mr. S. Leonard Beaty—Jolly. Walkerton High Schocl, Walkerton, Ind.; 1916; B.S.A. Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind; 1922; M. A. Ohio State University, Columbus, 0., 19L2; Rockford High School 1936—. Vocational Agriculture. £ Mrs. Whitley Mr. Purdy Miss Barr Mr. Hinkle Miss McMahan Miss Steinle Mr. Beaty $ V fit r? . ■ 4. Council Miss Esther Penn Artistic Rockford High School, Rockford, 0., 1925; B. S. Miami University, Oxford, 0., 1929; Rockford High School 1936—. Vocational Home Economics. Mrs. Elsie M. Keopple—Intelligent Osborn High School, Osborn, 0., 1916; Wittenberg College, Springfield, 0., 1917; Miami University, Oxford, 0., 1920; Rockford High School 1934 -. English, Commercial Arithmetic. Miss Eva Tolan Refined. Rock ford High School, Rockford, 0., 1926; Miami Universtiy, Oxford, 0., 1927; B. Sc. Ohio State University, Columbus, 0., 1932; Rockford School 1934—. Fifth and Sixth Grades. Miss Thelma Groth Pleasant. Rockford High School, Rockford, 0., 1932; Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, 0., 1935; Rockford School, 1935—. Fourth and Fifth Grades. Miss Mabel Wolfe Dignified. Rockford High Schocl, Rockford, 0., 1906; Kent State Normal, Kent, 0., 1922; Ohio State University. Columbus, 0., 1931; Rockford School 1912—. Junior High. Miss Helen Stober—Nice. Rockl'onl High School, R x:kford, 0., 1925; Bowling Green State Normal, Bowling Green, 0., 1928; Rockford School, 1929—. Second and Third Grades. Miss Cedcll Tussing—Industrious. Wayne High School, Waynesfield, 0., lU2,y, Bowling Green College, Bowling Green, 0., 1925; lioi-kford School, 1934-l'rimary. Miss Penn Mrs. Koepple Miss Wolfe Miss Tolan Miss Groth Miss Stober Miss Tussing The Judiciary The Rockford Board of Education congratulates the Senior Class of 1937 for having successfully completed the high school course of study. It is the wish of the board that happiness may be attendant in each new venture. ♦ Vern Clay, president Truman Abhoit, clerk Emma Mussulman, vice president H. 0. Beerbower John Henkle H. W. Newton, Superintendent 1. Sophisticated Frysinger. 2. Now Bevan, is that nice? 3. Velone and Maggie—Who are you waiting for? 4. Champion speller of the county. 5. You don’t look brown yet. 6. Sophomore Picnic — Turn to pages 18. 19, 20 and 21, see what time has done to us. 7. Wick—golden-glove man. 8. And they’re as nice as they look. 9. Hi—Simp! 10. Red” 11. WOWO champion speller — Our President, too. CLASS of 1937 Motto— Before Us Lies the Timber; Let Us Build. ” Colors—Blue and Silver. Flower—Carnation. Commencement Program “Corinthian Overture”—Brockton .................... High School Band Invocation .................................... Rev. Birney Roheits Girl’ Trio—“Liebestraum” ......................-............... Liszt Wilma Thompson, Bettie Van Fleet. Marjorie Graham Talk— The End of an Epoch”....Second Honor Student, Ruth Bollenbacher Trumpet-Trombone Duet—“From Day to Day” ....................... Smith Betty Pond, Robert Springer Talk—“Our Opportunities”—First Honor Student .......... Jean Hileman Boys’ Sextette “Song of Courage” ............................. C lark Keith Dull. John Rutledge. Wilbur Snyder, Glen Proffitt Charles North, Lawrence Wick Class Address--“Tickets Please” .................... Paul V. Barrett Personnel Director, The Ohio Oil Co. Certification of Class ................. County Supt. D. B. Spangler Presentation cf Diplomas ...................... President, Vern Clay Benediction ....................................... Kev. Raymon Bair “Military Escort”—Bennett........................... High School Band Our Diary n September 1933, sixty students took a step to higher learning. We began with the determination to make the best of our high school life, starting under the guidance of Mr. Hinkle. The most outstanding thing for the girls that year was the winning of the intramural basket ball tournament for which they received bronze basket ball rewards. The first social function was the Sophmore-Freshman Party in November which was repaid in February. We ended the year with the relief that our “green-freshmen” days were over, but realizing that it would not be long until we should gain the ascendancy of seniors. After returning to school we assumed a new title, Sophomores, also two different advisors, Miss Steinle and Mr. Wilson. We welcomed the freshmen into the social affairs of the school by giving an annual Sophmore-Freshman Party, for which we were well repaid later in the year. Vacation came and the first half of our high school career was ended. As juniors, and under the direction of Miss Barr and Mr. Hinkle, we had a very prosperous year. We sponsored a Junior Fun Nite and the Junior Play, Who Wouldn’t Be Crazy,” to fill the vacant space in our treasury. The seniors entertained us with an Indian affair which proved very successful. The last event was the Junior-Senior reception which took place in Holland. One more summer elapsed and we received the dignified name, Seniors. This year we were under the supervision of Mrs. Whitley and Mr. Purdy. The important events of the year were, the Senior-Junior Reception, box social, and class play, sponsored by the seniors. After gradual advancement we have reached our goal, that is graduation. Ruth Bollenbaeher Studious. Glee Club 4; Basketball 3; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. Ruth Brehm Quiet. F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. Grace Brown—Friendly. Mendon 1, 2; G. R. 3, 4; F. H. A. 4; Operetta 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Robert Caywood—Obliging. Class Play 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Mgr; 4; Athletic Show 1, 2. Marv Ellen Clutter—Shy. G. R. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Mary Jane Commers—Reserved. Montpelier H. S., I; Continental H. S., Finished - B§van Fetters Likeable. Class Vice Pres. 2; Sec-Treas. 4; Hi-Y 4; Class Play 3; Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Betty Frysinger—Sophisticated. Class Treas. 2; See. -Treas. 3; Hi-Life 2, 3, 4; Rocket 4; G. R. 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. 4; F. F. A. Play 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. Marjorie Graham Fancy-Free. Class Pres. 1; Hi-Life 3, 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; F. F. A. Play 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3: Minstrel 1, 2; Glee Club 1 ,2, 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. 2. 3, 4. Keith Dull—Jovial Class Sec. 1; Student Council, Pies., 4; Hi-Life 3; Rocket 4; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Minstrel 2: Glee Club 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2. Marv Helen Fast—Athletic, Lovable Class Sec. 2; Hi-Life 3, 4: G. R. 1. 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3; Class Play 3, 4; F. F. A. Play 3; Operetta 1, 2,3; Minstrel 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 4; Football Cheerleader 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. mmmm Ready to Begin IK VT Jean Hileman—Clever. Class Pres. 2, 3; Vice Pres. 4; Student Council, Vice Pres. 3; Hi-Life 3, 4; Rocket Editor 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; E. F. A. Play 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2, Estrea Hooks—Lively. G. R. 1, 2 ,3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1, 2; Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. Robert Hooks Handsome. Student Council 3. l n(Veri‘ 7 Ted Kolter -Comical. Student Council 1. 2, 3; Rocket 4; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4, Pres. 4; Class Play 3, 4; F. F. A. Play 3, 4; Operetta 2; Minstrel 2; Football 3, 4. Ruby Lantz—Nice Personality. Ohio City Liberty 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 4; Basketball 4. Velone Lafrin Charming. G. R. 1. 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3, 4; F. H. A. 2. 3, 4, Treas. 2; Sec. 3; F. F. A. Play 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. Lloyd Leininger—Roguish. '1 4 ' Class Vice Pres. 1; Student Council 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Football 1, 2, 4. Eileen McGough Brilliant. Rocket 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3; Athletic Show 1, 4. Louise Hawk—Helpful. G. R. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 3; Class Play 4; Athletic Show 1. Virginia Hays Imaginative. G. R. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Hi-Life 3, 4; Class Play 3; Rocket 4. Thorsen Henkle Carefree. Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Athletic Show 1, 2. Margaret High—Imperious. G. R. 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Play 4; Operetta 1 ,3; Minstrel 1; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Ath-etic Show 2, 4. Glen Miller—Oratorical. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; F. F. A. Play 2, 4; Operetta 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 3; Basketball 3, 4. John Miller Ladies’ Man. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mfjistrel 2; Basketball 2; Athletic Show 1, 2. Charles North -Dependable. Coldwater 1, 2; Student Council 4; Hi-Life 3, 4; Rocket 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Band 3, 4. Charles Nuding—Generous. Hi-Y 4: F. I1' .A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Minstrel 2; Clee Club 2; Football 4; Basketball 2; Athletic Show 1, 2. John Nuding Serious. Hi-Y 3, 4: F. F. A. 1 ,2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Athletic Sh r 1, 2. Mary Ellen Pierstc.rff—Cute. G. R. 3, 4,; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3; Minstrel 1; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Athletic Show 1. Glen Proffitt Our Romeo. Rocket 4; F. F . A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Class Play 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Cheerleader 2; Athletic Show 1. Max Roebuck IntelPgent. Itocke{, Asst. Editor, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2. John Rowland—Sincere. Athletic Show 1, 2. John Rutledge—Skillful. Hi-Life 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; See. 4; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Band 3, 4. Irene Sealseott—Strong. G. R. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. Betty Pond—Artistic. Class Vice Pres. 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Hi-Life 2, 3, 4; Rocket 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; F. II. A. 2. 3, 4, Treas. 3; Class Play 3; Operetta 1, Accompanist 2, 3; Minstrel I, 2- Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. «s. Robert Severns Fearless. Hi-Y 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2. Lloyd Siehert Conscientious. R. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4. Frank Shindledecker—Versatile. HiY 3, 4; Class Play 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2. Bessie Snyder -Original. G. R. 1. 2. 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1; Minstrel 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Athletic Show 1; Class Play 4. cW? Wilbur Snyder—Active. Allen Center. Marysville 1, 2; Hi-Life 4; Hi Y 4; Class I lay 3, 4; F. F. A. Play 4; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 3, 4. Robert Springer- Aggressive. Class Pres. 4; Hi-Life 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Class Play 3; F. F. A. Play 4; Operetta 2. 3; Minstrel 2; Glee Club 2; Band 4. Mildred Stover Blithe. r Hi-Life 3, 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 2. 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 1. 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Show 1, 2, 4. Lucille Temple Cheerful. Hi-Life 1; F. H. A. 2. 3, Vice Pres. 4; Operetta 1; Minstrel 1; Glee Club 1, 4; Basketball 3; Athletic Show 1, 4. Wilma Thompson Happy-go-lucky. Ohio City Lil erty 1; G. R. 2. 3, 4; Class Play 3; Operetta 2, 3; Minstrel 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2,3, 4; Athletic Show 2, 4. Bettie Van Fleet -Captivating. Toledo De Vilbiss 1; Student Council 4; Hi-Life 2. 3. Editor 4; G. R. 2. 3, 4. Vice Pres. 3; Class Play 3; Operetta 2. 3; Minstrel 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball Ass’t. Mgr. 3, Mgr. 4. Magdalena Weitz—Gracious. G. R. 3. 4; F. H. A. 2. 3, 4; Athletic Show 1. It Happened hile turning the pages of a current magazine, 1 was attracted by an interesting piece ot fiction entitled, rlying Petticoats.” 1, who have always envied an aviator, immediately tiegan reading. After about an hour of reading my eyelids began to droop, my magazine fell to the floor and 1 myself, was soaring through the ether waves in a very handsome plane. Floating through the clouds I adjusted my binoculars and glanced down upon the earth. 1 begin to recognize the faces f see and suddenly realize tnat many of them are old classmates with whom 1 graduated in the class of ’37 at good old Rockford Hi. Mr. and Mrs. Bevan Fetters (you will remember her as the former Betty Frysinger) are rambling along a country road in that little red and black Ford, which is, by this time, a little rusty. Bevan has made a rumble seat in the rear of the Ford to provide room tor the younger generation. ’the four little Fetter’s wear a smile of contentment while they jog along with their tow-heads and freckled faces glowing in the sun. Peering down upon Thorsen Henkle I see his face wears the look of one who has the responsibility of a family on his shoulders. His shoulders are slightly drooped and I can hear jangled phrases of I Wish I Was Single A-gain” as he unwillingly smears the plastering over the lath. Who is that hanging a washing on the line? Oh, it is Margaret High. And lying under a shade tree near her with his shoes off is Lloyd Leininger. Poor Margaret, Lloyd has been a poor provider and Margaret is doing washings for a living. Lloyd calls, and Margaret comes running with a glass of refreshing water and a fan for her beloved husband. Passing over a high school building I see Jean Hileman instructing a geometry class. She is telling little Junior Proffitt that he is chewing his gum just like his mother used to and must stop it immediately or join the cows. Sailing through the air I behold a flag-pole sitting contest. The contestants are none other than my old pals, Grace Brown, John Rutledge, and Mary E. Pierstorff. I can only hope that they have not chosen this as their life’s work. Ah, there are Mildred and Estrea, doing the Rrumba on their penthouse lawn to pass the time away while waiting for their “Johnies” to come home. Their “Johnnies” are John Miller and John Rowland, now big executives in the Sour Dough Bread Company. As I fly past their office window I see Mary Lousie Hawk, competent secretary, sitting on the lap of Theodore Kolter, A. B. (Aron Bouy.) My attention is now drawn by that well-known announcer, R. Caywood, introducing that famous duo, Betty Rosa Pond and Robert E. Springer. After listening to their delightful music 1 heard Magdelena Weitz singing “St. Louis Blues.” Next on the program is that famous trio, Bettie Van Fleet, Wilma Thompson, and Marjorie Graham. Darkness has descended and a landing is necessary to refuel. Why, here I am above that familiar city, Tamah. After landing I see a light in a large barn to my left, and out of curiosity, I venture through the brambles into the building. Some of my old friends are there playing basketball, with Glenn Miller as referee. There are Ruth Bollenbacher and Ruth Brehm guarding those big-time players. Wilbur Snyder and Frank Shindeldecker. As I leave the barn after the game, in the twilight I see an odd spectacle, oh, it is only Charlie North hugging a tree, and then it all comes back to me how romantic Charlie always was. One Night Hearing some giggling, and always ready for a laugh, I peer around the barn only to see Mary bast and Virginia Hays teeier-iottering on a horse, a wooden one of course. But what more could be expected oi them? After the take-off while still 1 lying low, 1 pass over a tree and behold a strange spectacle. 1 recognize that old jester. Boo Hooks, spraddled on a limb, and 1 know he is asleep for his snoring is beard above me drone of the motor. Alter flying for a short while I feel badly in need of some sleep so 1 stop at a lamous hotel in Vvisconsin lor the night. Yviule looking around in the lobby, perhaps to choose the softest chair, whom do 1 see come rushing up to greet me but Mr. and Mrs. Kobert Beverns (Mary Lllen Clutter) and they inform me that 1 am to be their guest as this is their hotel. On the way up to my rooms 1 notice that the elevator ooy looks familiar and it turns out to be that little Future Farmer, Charles in tiding. He tells me that he has a flower box in which he is raising his crop this year. He and his brother, John, who is the bell-boy, have decided to devote their life to the study of crops in miniature. Alter a restiul night on one of the feather-beds I resume my trip. After traveling for some timel reach Balt Lake City and I see Velone Laffin, Irene Sealscott and Eileen McGough taking swimming lessons in the Great Salt Lake from that world-renowned instructor, Lloyd Seibert. These girls are planning a trip to England, 1 hear later, to gain their fame by swimming the English Channel. 'Traveling over a large desert in Nevada I see Keith Dull sitting in the middle of it with an easel before him. Near hnn sits a large sign with the words: At your service anytime, There is no art that can beat mine. Come around and I'll prove that I can draw a dog or cat. —Keith Dull, artist. Not far away I can see someone vigorously digging into the sand and upon lowering my altitude I see that it is Max Roebuck. Max has now become a great scientist and is digging for fossils out on the barren desert. I have now come to that glamour city,” Hollywood. After landing 1 take a stroll to one of the famous studios to witness the shooting of Lawrence Wick’s current hit “On The Chin.” Lawrence, as you know, gained his fame by boxing and then went into the movies. He is the biggest box office attraction ever in any show business. While watching the chorus routine I see Ruby Lantz, Mary Jane Com-mers, Lucille Temple, and Bessie Snyder “tripping the light fantastic.” Now and then Lucille has to take time out to pinch the cramp out of her big toe but she’ll soon get used to that. As I used to be quite an expert in the art of dancing I join the girls in the workout, only to discover that my fret are not as light as they used to be. Thud! I must have fallen off the stage. But no, here I am lying on the floor. Where am I? Oh, yes. I remember now. I am lying on the floor with my nose in a magazine. The page says “Flying Petticoats” and I realize that all my experiences were only a dream. Oh, the pity of it all. Since the time has come for us to leave our alma mater, we, the class of ’37, (generous, as ever) leave to those behind some of the things which we leel they would appreciate having. We do make, publish, and declare our will in manner and form as follows:- Artice I: To our advisors, Mrs. Whitley and Mr. Purdy, we give the Junior Class with the hopes that they will be an ideal class, such as we. Article II: To Professor Newton, we give a set of song books, so he can learn a definite tune. Article III: To Mr. Now, we give all our old make-up slips and hope that, next year, Monday won’t always be the day chosen on which to be absent. Article IV: To Homei Frahm, Estrea's romantic spirit. To Gerald Smith, Charles North’s magnetic personality. To Madcnna Sell, Mary Ellen Pierstorff’s backwardness. To Margaret Daugherty, Betty Frysinger’s melodious voice. To Warren Deitsch, Bob Caywood’s salesmanship. To Chester Carr, Max Roebuck’s cute little dimples. To Bill Chivington, Betty Pond’s listening attitude. To Miss MacMahon, Lucille Temple’s romantic walk. To James Borchers, Velone’s shyness. To Sybilanna Crabtree, John Rutledge’s rosj cheeks; and to Stanley Bricker, the mole on his back. To Harold Dilbone, Lawrence’s boxing technique, and to John Henry Schwarck, his kinky hair. To some hungry soul, Virginia Hays gives the good lunches her locker puts out. To Jean Frysinger, Louise Hawk’s gossiping ability To Elnora Fleming, Mary Jane Commer’s pleasant personality. To Fred Shock, Bob Hook’s pipe. To Phyllis Shindeldecker, Lloyd Leininger’s attractiveness. To Raymond Young, Charles Nuding’s excess height. To Martha Kirkpatrick, Glen Miller’s boils on his back and store of knowledge. To Ruth Wilges, Mary Helen’s sweet girlish giggle. Left Behind To Boh Purdy, Bevan’s little red and I lack Ford. To Ruth Shaffer, Bettie Van Fleet’s position as B. B. manager and to the worthy associate, her position as Editor in Chief of the Hi-Life. To I'aul Becker, Frank’s love for La Vaun. To Elizabeth Noack, Ruth Bollenbacher’s perfect form and little red ring. To Ruth Sibert, Grace’s popularity. To Jack Hays, John Nuding’s dignity. To Clifford Vaiden, Wilbur’s orange shirt, wine trousers, and mole on the back of his neck. To Alma Hinton, Glenn Proffitt’s “seedy” bedspread. To Edwin Kimmel, Robert Severn’s puginess. To Paul Linn, Ruth Brehm’s and Ruby’s red hair. To Paul Hawk, Irene Sealscott’s fluffy golden locks. To Wavalene Replogle, Eileen McGough’s determination. To Kenneth Meyers, Ted’s popularity with little girls. To Helen Smith, Margaret High’s curly hair. To Dorothy Freewald, Marj Graham’s position on the B. B. team. To Squeek” Moody, John Miller’s ability in the art of bookkeeping. To some worthy junior, Jean Hileman’s position as Editor of the Rocket. To Ralph Weisman, Keith’s ability to exaggerate the truth. To Miss Barr, John Rowland’s cute little cut-uppish ways. To Charlotte Hill, Robert Springer’s position as President of the Senior class. To Cleo Lee, Bessie’s quiet disposition. To Irene Hager, Thorsen’s intelligent countenance. To Rosabelle Boyer, Magdalene’s bright red dress. To Mr. Purdy, Lloyd Siebert’s night mares. , To Evelyn Pierstorff, Wilma’s determination to be an athlete. To Nadine Fox, Mildred’s timidness and bashfulness. To Richard Shaffer, Mary E. Clutter’s winning smile. THE CLASS, Power of Attorney The Chosen Few Mary H. Fast most popular girl. Wilbur Snyder- most popular boy. Bettie Van Fleet - prettiest girl. Stanley Bricker—most handsome boy. Mr. Purdy most popular teacher. Wilbur Snyder - most popular football player. Jean Hileman most popular basketball pirl. Wilbur Snyder most popular basketball boy. Edna Siebert best scholar. 1. Frosh President. 2. Pals—Martha and Jean. 3. Do those Freshmen like Santie! I guess we’ve outgrown that. 4. Grandpa Becker—What big feet you have. 5. Three little ladies headed for dinner. (Candid camera.) 6. William Chivington, Esq. 7. Mamma—Here’s that little man again. 8. Tarzan of the study hall. Beginning to Finish Listen, my friends, and you shall hear, Of the Junior assembly on the upper tier, On the eighth of September in thirty-six; We turned the tables and played some tricks With Hinkle and Barr as our advisors, We selected our officers from the wiser. With Paul Becker as our leader We chose to assist him, Rosabelle Boyer, And with Ruth Sibert as Secretary and Treasurer, The thirty-five left can rest in their leisure. On the second of October in thirty-six, The Seniors entertained us with plenty of kicks. In return we gave them a gay reception, Everyone was there wtih a few exceptions. With Mr. Hinkle as the new Clerk of Courts, Miss McMahon took over the school girls’ sports. Under the direction of McMahon, Whitley, and Barr, We gathered our talent from near and far For Heart Trouble” was the play we gave Which made the whole crowd fairly rave. Some laughed, some scorned at our funny clowns, When the Junior Fun Night came to town. Now that the close of the year is here, The members of our class do very much fear, Their senior friends they will lose this year. But onward and forward we ju niors will march, To take their places when they embark To uncover world mysteries that have been in the dark. - First How: Miss McMahon, Paul Becker. Lois Bennett. Leroy Black. James Borchers, ltosabelle Boyer. Second Iiow: Stanley Bricker. Chester Carr, Bill Chivlngton, Sibylanna Crabtree. Fern Davis, Warren Deil-sch. 101 nor a Fleming. Third Row: Homer Frahm. Dorothy Frecwald, Irene Hager. L’aui. Hawk. Jack Hays, Charlotte Hill, Ainu Hinton, Cleo Lee. Fourth Row: 10ugene Leininger. Paul Linn, Wilma Linton. Paul Mart ., Kenneth Myers. 101 i .a both Noack. lOvelyn Pierstorff. Wavalene Rei -logle. Juanita Roberts. Fifth Row: Madonna Sell. Ruth Shaffer. Phyllis Shindledecker. Martha Jane Shock. Ruth Sibert. lOdna Seibert. Cerald Smith. Helen Smith. Ruth Wilgres, Miss Barr. Finishing Their Beginning President .............................. Bud Shindledecker Vice President ......................... Martha Kirkpatrick Secretary and Treasurer ................... Clifford Vaiden Student Council Representative ............. Bill Hoverman Hi-Life Reporter ....................... Martha Kirkpatrick The future Senior Class of '39 took the second step of its high school career on September 8, 1936. The class started with an enrollment of fifty pupils; but with the loss of Madeline Fox, Betty Jackson and Arthur Ward during the year, the number was decreased to forty-seven. Although a few of the previous members did not resume their school work, Lavaun Eichenauer Berdine Pierstorff, and Clifford Vaiden entered the class at the beginning of the year. The musical and dramatical ability of the class members was shown in an assembly given during the year. The Sophomore Class was also represented in the Fall Fair play, on the basketball and football squads, and in the various other activities of R. H. S. In order to become better acquainted with the freshmen, the sophomores gave a party in their honor on the evening of October 15. A Japanese setting was used and, all attending enjoyed themselves very much. On February 22, the freshmen returned the compliment by entertaining the sophomores with a George Washington party. First How: Miss Steinle, Peter Beirut. Glenn Bollenbncher. I-eola Boihn-haoher. .Marlin Bollenhachor. Floyd Brolim. Max Butler. Kathryn Carr . Second How: Albert Clutter. Kuth Courtney, Janies Custer. Lavaun Ki-cltonaur. James Findley. Nadine Fox. Mary Fra Inn, Charles Frye. Jean Fr.vsinger. Third How: Chester Cause, Grace (Jib-son. Dewain Graham. Jean Harden. Libby Havlicek. Kathryn Hawk. Bill Henkle. Charity Hill. Bill Hoverman. Glenn Kaylor. Fourth Row: Fred Kerns. Betty Ket-tenring-. Hd win Kimmel. Martha Kirkpatrick. Mary Mallow. Carl Malta. olgo Merklc. Harold Moody. Berdine Pierstorff. John Pond. Bob Purdy. Helen Kolierts. Fifth How: Kdsrar Schaadt. John Shwarck. Dew an Seulscott. Get a id Secaur. Kuth Sell. John Shaffer. Max Shaffer. Hit-hard Shaffer. Bud Shindledecker. Clifford Vaiden. Ralph Weisman. Raymond Younff. -ir. Beaty. Beginni inning - First Row: Arthur Alt. Lela Bauer. Anna Bollenbacher. Deloris Bollen imeher. Juanita Bollenbacher. Luther Bollenbacher. Second Row: Helen Hook. Kmma Borehers. Patty Burgess, Ned Clay, George Cominers. Ilohert Commers. Leroy Counterman. , _ „ ... Third Row: .lease Crabtree, Marilyn Crouch, Wilbur ( ully, Annabelle Custer. Margaret Daugherty. Harold Dilhone. Dale Dudgeon. Dorothy Dysert. Fourth Row: Anna Fahncke. Kenneth Fahncke. Leo Fleming:. Bernard l-’rahm. Iceland I 'rvsinger. Hex Frysinger. Norma Gehm. Billy Harb. Blanche Havlicek. President .......... Blair Smith Vice President .... Patty Burgess Secretary-Treasurer ........ ............. Ruth Hileman Student Council Representative ................ Paul Kolter One bright day. last September, about sixty new students entered Koekford High School and each one soon liecame an important part of the school activities. Before the school year was completed the follow mg pupils discontinued school work for various reasons: Leroy counterman. Arthur Trisel. and Leo Fleming. Preparing for First Row: Jacqueline Aab. Samuel Belna. Lawrence Borehers. Lucille Caywood. Ann Dugan. Dale Kiehler. Hilly Huffman, Raymond lekes. Lewis Kolter. Lucille Ketcham. Second Row: Helen Kuehm, Jerome Near, Norman Jean Roplogle. Herbert Rubers, Helen Shaffer. Frank Aab, Mary Beaty. Alexander Helna. Marjorie Buol, Victor Carr, Kathryn Cook. Third Row: Clois Dudgeon. Hetty Fast. Virginia FY� x. Vivian Frysinger. Hurl Gibson. Harold Hawk, John Henkle. Jr., Hill Ketcham, John May. Keith Mills. Lois Metis, Helen North. I'ourth Row: Donald Nuding. Russell Hager. lOugene Reed. Jean Robbins Herni e Shock. Martha Shock. Joan Stover. Marilyn Strauhinger. Mary Taylor. Hetty Vantil-lairg. Miss Wolfe. Hill Hook. Harold Buel. Fifth Row: Junior Caywood. Hetty Jean Cook. Carl Crouch. Jerry Dugan. Genevieve Richer, Manuel Findley. Madge Grimm. Tom Hadder. Hetty D u Hays, Isabel Hurless. Lowell Aieils, Lois Penn. Dorothy Robbins. Keith Rutledge. Sixth Row: Lee Uuohuck. Dick Shaffer. Emerson Shear. Hetty Shlndledecker. Gloria Smith. Richard Strathearn. Patsy Van Fleet. Bob Ward. Jimmy Whitley. Mary L.uise Bair. Bob Beams. Shirley B aty. Ruth Mae Fast. Vivian Frysinger. Jack Frysinger. Seventh Row: Marguerite Hcikle. Bob Huffman. Richard Kolter. Maxine Reed. Phyllis Rutledge. Dorothy Schumm Donald Strauhinger. Hetty S wander. Miss Tolan. Max Hen-nett. Dic k C'ampbell. Maui ?e Caywood, Hetty Commers. Junior Cook. Junior Hurless. Geraldine Kimmel. Hopin3 to Finish First Row: Lowell Hawk, Bud Hays, Vera High. Ruth Hileman, Kenneth Hoffman, Harold Huffman. Second Row: Rosemary Hull. Paul Kolter. Marcella Linn. Robert Lloyd, Martha Merkle, Fern Myers, Evelyn Penn. Third Row: Gerald Pieratorff, Ernestine Roberts. Martha Rowland. Billy Schwarck. Lowell Sell, Vera Sell, Billy Shaffer. Blair Smith. Fourth Row: Fay Stiverson, Bud Trisel, Ruthilene Wert. Robert Whitmore, Clarence Williams. Jeanette YounR, Jack Zizelman. Ruth Zizelman. Miss Penn. In October the freshmen were entertained by the sophomores and they returned this favor by giving the latter a patriotic party on February 22. The Freshman class was well represented in intramural and varsity sports. The class also gave a Christmas chapel, which was rated as one cf the best programs of the year. The class, as a whole, is looking forward to returning next year—one step ahead—as sophomores. Their Beginning First Row: Don Long, Robert Meihls, Marion Replogle, Ernest Roberts, Lee Roberts, Orley Roberts. Louise Rowland. Edward Rumple. Virginia Schumm. Harold Shock. Second Row: Dorothy Stetler. Dorothy Taylor, Billy Bair. John Boyce. Gene Carr. Darrell Clouse, Anna Courtney. Dale Crouch. Charles Dudgeon, Wavel Gibson, James Graham. Third Row: Maurice Ickes, D'Meria Moody, Joan North, Bernadine Nuding. Lucille Roebuck. Betty Rowland. Ruth Shock. Max Stover, Tommy Vantilburg. Miss Groth. Charles Beams, Billy Beerbower. Fourth Row: Joanne Boyce. Maurice Williams. Carl Cook. Charles Dugan. Paul E’chler. Ilo Frysinger, Jimmy Frysinger J. P. Grimm, Billy Hurless, Mary Ketcham, James Rsed, Lois Roebuck, Besse Rumple. Fifth Row: Grace Rutledge, Dick Schrider, Madelyn Snyder. Joan Vantilburg. Paul Badger. Orval Ebersole. Gloria Grimm, Joan Hawk, Ann Ickes, Bobby May. Billy Meihls. Betty Lou North, Betty Now, Faye Shock. Sixth Row: Jack Smith, Don Williams. Miss Stober, Eugene Beams, Theo Bennett. Joan Caywood, Donald Clouse. Don Cook, Doyt Crouch. Judy Dugan. Bobby Ebersole. Loella Friedly, Janey Grimm. John Ickes, Roger Krugh. Seventh Row: Mary Irene I .ong. Junior Miller, Gloria Mills. Mary Now. Jimmy Pont us, Barbara Raudabaugh. Donald Replogle, Carl Rumple. Lillian Schrider. Jackie Symons, Dorothy Swanders. John Symons. Billy Willians. Nary Lou Williams, Richard Young, Miss Tussing. 1. Snap-shot shooter. 2. You guess. 3. What we do. 4. Young mechanic and work of art 5. Swim? 6. Ping-pong champs! 7. Hi-Y summer camp. 8. Our playground. 9. Janitor. 10. Janitor 2. 11. Hi-Y—F. F. A. trip to Toledo. 12. Lowering the flag. 13. Our editor (Years ago). 14. Bachelor Bevan. Home again—to roam again. Bean Bakers. Looks fishy! Junior-Senior Reception, ’36. Yea Team! And the suits are red. No—this really isn’t school life. At the National Corn Husking Contest. When you’re up—you’re up. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SEPTEMBER 15. I1. T. A.—“At Harmony Junction. ’’ 16. Class elections. 17. Initiation. 18. Oakwood at Rockford (Football season opens.) 22. F. F. A. Meeting. 23. F. H. A. Meeting. 25. Versailles at Rockford. OCTOBER 2. Senior-Junior Party (Sports). 2. Elida at Rockford. 5. Seniors picked class rings. 6. F. F. A. Meeting. 7. Music assembly. 9. Paulding there (night). 10. Football boys went to Ohio State (N.Y.U.) 13. P. T. A. Sponsored by Commercial Club. 15. Six weeks test. 15. Sophomore-Freshman Party (Japanese Setting.) 16. Holy Angels at Sidney. 16. Band at St. Marys Festival 20. Hi-Y Meeting. 20. Seniors chose photographer. 21. Chapel Rev. Roberts, Speaker. OCTOBER 22. F. H. A. Mothers’ party. 22. Pep meeting. 23. Antwerp at Rockford. 27. G. R. meeting. 28. Seniors sponsored straw vote. 29. Piqua Catholics at Piqua. 30. Faculty meeting. 30. No school. NOVEMBER 3. F. F. A. Meeting. 3. Hi-Y (Day). 5. -6. Fall Fair play (“Guess Again”) 6. Bradford at Rockford. 10. F. F. A. at National Corn Husking Contest. 10. P. T. A. Meeting (Program by music department.) 10. G. R. meeting day. 11. Armistice Assembly (American Legion presents Hag chart.) 11. G. R. started sandwich sale. 12. Judging team went to Columbus National Grange Meeting. 17. Hi-Y meeting. 17. General Electric cooking demonstration. 18. Athletic Assembly (Who knows basketball?) 20. Neptune at Rockford (Basketball season opens). 24. Chapel program—Rev. Yahl. 25. Six weeks tests. 27-28. Hi-Y Conference at Norwood Looking oack DECEMBER 1. F. If. A. visits St. Marys’ blanket factory. 1. F. F. A. Rabbit supper. 3. School’s visiting day. 4. St. Henry at Coldwater. 4. Girls at Washington. 5. Van Wert at Rockford—Ouch! —one point. 8. P. T. A. Meeting—Sponsored by Twentieth Century Club. 9. Sophomore Assembly. 11. I. C. H. S. at Rockford (Girls at Ft. Recovery.) 14. G. R. Day. 15. Ohio City at Rockford. 18. Coldwater at Coldwater. 22. Hi-Y and G. R. Caroling. 24. Freshman Christmas Chapel Rev. Bair speaker. 24. Christmas vacation starts. 29. Alumni at Rockford. 31. Mendon at Rockford. JANUARY 1. Hi-Y Alumni meeting. 4. Back to school again. 4. McMahon. 8. St. Johns at Rockford. 8. F. F. A. Assembly (Tryouts for District Contest). 12. P. T. A. (Science Program). 13. Chapel — Rev. Gu.vcr. 15. Mendon at Mendon. 19. Hi-Y meeting. 22. Fort Recovery at Rockford. 26. Senior Box Social (Puppet Show. 27. Junior assembly (Debate on chewing gum). 29. Neptune at Neptune. 29. F. F. A. Judging team went to Columbus to judge apples and potatoes. FEBRUARY 6. Willshire at Rockford. 9. P. T. A. Mothers Night Out.” 10 G. R. Chapel-Explanation of G. R. Symbol, code, etc. 12. Washington at Rockford. 15. G. R. Meeting. 17- 18-19. Farmers Institute. 18- 19. “Little Miss Jack.” 22. Freshman - Sophomore Party-Patriotic. 22. No school (Thank you George) 23. 1st tournament game (Girls). 23. Neptune—Fort Recovery. 23. Chapel (Slusher-Smith). 24. Girls practice with Mendon. 24. 1st game—Boys tournament. 25. Rockford played I. C. H. S. in Tournament. MARCH 2. Rockford Girls play Neptune. 2. F. F. A. Meeting. 3. Temperance Assembly (Howard Hamlin). 5. Junior Play ( Heart Trouble”). 6. F. F. A. and Hi-Y visit Toledo State Hospital. (What is wrong with Harley? — where are tl.e gold fish). 9. P.T.A. Musical Program Mr. Stross, Trumpeter (and can he blow?) 9. Girls won consolation game. 10. G. R. Meeting. 15-16. P.T.A. show (“Everybody’s Here”) and they were here a-bout 8:00. 19. Junior Fun Night. 22-26 Chapels sponsored by Hi-Y and G. R. 22. Chapel (Kattenheinrick.) 23. Paul Becher—Talks on Palestine. 23. Chamber of Commerce and Athletic Dinner. 24. Rev. Bair Great Men of the Christian Church. 25. Play (“His Masterpiece”) 26. Rev. Yates. 31. District Spelling contest. APRIL 2. Elementary Music program. 2. Operetta (“The Kitchen Clock”) 2. Cantata (“Childhood of Hiawatha. ”) 3. Senior Scholarship test. 6. Assembly-Otterbein College pictures. 7. County spelldown at Coldwater (Rockford 1st and 2nd.) 13. P. T. A. Men’s Program. 14. Home Economics Assembly. 16. Baseball -Coldwater at Rockford. 17. County Scholarship test. 19. WOWO Spelling contest (Rockford 1st and 2nd.) 21. Chapel program—Rev. Roebuck 23. Baseball Rockford at Neptune tO. Junior-Senior Reception. MAY 1. District Scholarship Contest at Bowling Green. 6. County Play Day. 11. Baseball at Willshire. 13. Physics Class to Fort Wayne. 13. Freshman Assembly. 14. Senior Class Play (Huckleberry Finn.) 17. Sociology Class to Lima. 18. County Music Program. 20. Senior Sneak. 23. Baccalaureate. 24. Senior Assembly. 24. Washington at Rockford. 25. Commencement—Paul Barrett, 28. Alumni Banquet. 1. Scene from Fall Fair play. 2. Grand Champion. 3. Home Economics department, Fall Fair. 4. G. R. President. 5. Winners and losers— all are eatable, though. 6. Heap big chief of Hi-Life. 7. Colt show. 8. F. H. A. President. School Life in Black and White Editor ................ Jean Hileman Associate Editor...................Max Roebuck Business Manager ...... Charles North Circulation Manager Eileen McGough Advertising Manager .. Glenn Proffitt Art Editor ............... Betty Pond Photography Editor..........Ted Kolter Dramatics Editor ...... Virginia Hays Sports Editor ........ Betty Frvsinger Jokes Editor ............. Keith Dull Literary Critic ....... Mrs. Koeppel Advisor .................... Mr. Now Left to right: Mr. Now, Betty Frysinger, Glenn Proffitt. Eileen McGough, Max Roebuck, Jean Hileman, Charles North, Betty Por.d, Keith Dull, Virginia Hays, Ted Kolter. Hi-Lishts of History Editor ............ Bettie Van Fleet Assoc. Editors .... Eugene Leininger Phyllis Shindeldecker Joke Editors .......... Wilbur Snyder John Nuding Agriculture .............. Glen Miller Exchange ........... Jean Frysinger Alumni ............. Rosabelle Boyer Cub Reporter ......... Mildred Stover G. R............................. Ruth Shatter Hi-Y ................... Chester Carr Art Editors ............. Betty Pond Irene Hager Feature Writers..... Betty Frysinger Ruth Sibert F. H. A............Sibylanna Crabtree- Sports Writers .... Girls, Jean hileman Boys, Stanley Bricker Class Reporters Senior ............ Virginia Hays Junior ........ Martha Jane Shock Sophomore .... Martha Kirkpatrick Freshman ......... Patty Burgess Typists ............. Mary Helen Fast Marjorie Graham, John Rutledge Charles North Business Mgr......... Robert Springer Assoc. Business Mgr..... Paul Becker Warren Deitsch Faculty Advisor ................ Miss McMahon Gossip! News! Jokes! Announcements! Yvhere can you find all these? The answer is the Hi-Life, the School paper issued bi-monthly, and printed by the local printing press instead of the school mimeograph. The new Hi-Life has been a great success, with several special issues, including Christmas issue, Valentine issue, and Graduation issue. At the mid-term, Mr. Hinkle, faculty advisor for several years, was ably replaced by Miss McMahon. The faculty advisor and staff all join in hoping, that in years to come, the Hi-Life may continue to be bigger and better. Seated: Mildred Stover, Robert Springer, Betty Pond, Marjorie Graham, Bettie Van Fleet, Betty Frysinger, Mary Helen Fast, Wilbur Snyder, Jean Hileman. Standing: Patty Burgess, Charles North, Eugene Leininger, Ruth Shaffer, Rosabelle Boyer, Martha Jane Shock, Irene Hager, Stanley Bricker, Paul Becker, John Rutledge, Phyllis Shi ndledecker, Sibylanna Crabtree. Martha Kirkpatrick, Jean Frysinger, Chester Carr, John Nuding, Miss McMahon. Followers of the Gleam President ................ Betty Pond Vice-President .............. Cleo Lee Secretary .............. Velone Laffin Treasurer ......... Martha Jane Shock Council Representative ........ ............. Bettie Van Fleet Reporter ................ Ruth Shaffer Under the capable direction of our town advisors, Mrs. Bair and Mrs. Roberts, our school advisors. Mrs. Keopple and Miss Barr the Girl Reserve Club has progressed very far this year. The club was reorganized this year with added restrictions for membership. The club served hot lunches in the cafeteria at the noon hour, making it convenient for teachers and students who did not wish to leave the building at noon. The club has an enrollment of thirty-seven members who take part in our various activities, such as the two induction ceremonies held each year, chapels given by the club and also in connection with the Hi-Y Boys’ Club. This year the G. R. Girls and Hi-Y Boys sang Christmas carols for several aged and shut-in persons. The girls gave a party for the women of Rockford in order to acquaint more people with the purpose and activities of the club. We hope that in future years the club will continue to grow to be better than in the years before. Seated, left to right: Martha Jane Sh ock, Ruth Wilges, Bettie Van P'leet, Charity Hill, Bessie Snyder, Ruth Shaffer, Charlotte Hill, Helen Roberts, Mary Kllen Clutter, Jean Frysinger, Margaret High, Betty Pond, Cleo Lee, Mary Helen Fast, Marjorie Graham, Rosabelle Boyer, Juanita Roberts, Velone Lai-fin, Grayce Gibson, Betty Frysinger, Sibylanna Crabtree, Edna Siebert. Eack Row: Louise Hawk, Magdalena Weitz, Dorothy Freewald, Mary Ellen Pierstorff, Jean Hileman, Irene Sealscott, Wilma Thompson, Ruth Courtney. Advisors: Mrs. Keopple, Miss Barr. Searchers for Truth President .................. Ted Kolter Vice-President ....... Robert Springer Secretary and Treasurer.... Keith Dull Our motto—To create, maintain and extend through the school and community high standards of Christian character. This has been one of the most profitable years in the history of our club even though our membership has teen less than normal. Tne policy of the club has been to be of greater service to the boys of our school and as we look over the year’s work there comes a feeling of satisfaction to us in knowing that we have attained certain achievements. Four members of the club journeyed to Norwood with our advisor for the State Conference in November. The president attended the First National Hi-Y Congress at Berea, Kentucky last summer and with Charles North, he attended Camp Nelson-Dodd. During the school term the club sponsored the following special services for the school and community: Christmas carolling with the G. K. Club, ping-pong tournament, business men’s supper, and Holy Week services. A trip was made through the State Hospital in Toledo by the group as a whole and we are looking forward to our annual fishing trip at the close of school. Seated: Dewain Graham, Chester Carr, Harold Moody, John Nuding, Charles Nuding, Paul Becker, Lloyd Leininger, Charles North, Wilbur Snyder, Edgar Schaadt, John Miller, Gerald Smith, Bevan Fetters, James Borchers, Robert Springer, Stanley Bricker, Ted Kolter, Mr. Now, Keith Dull Frank Shindledecker, Homer Frahm. Domestic Artists President ......... Martha Jane Shock Vice-President ...... Lucille Temple Secretary ..... Phyllis Shindledecker Treasurer .................. Cleo Le ; Council Representative .... Nadine Fox Historian .........Mary Louise Mallow Reporter ........... Sibylana Crabtree Advisor ................... Miss Penn Three years ago, when Vocational Home Economics was first taught in Rockford High School, the girls taking it decided to join the national organization for home economics girls, which is known as the F. H. A. There are live degrees which can be obtained in the F. H. A. They are determined by the kind and number of outside projects each girl completes. the degiees are : (1) Little women (i) i iresiue Circle (3) Future Homemakers of Rockford (4) Future Homemakers of Ohio (5) Future Homemakers of America. The organization takes part in school activities, such as assemblies and chapels. The club earns its money mainly by-selling candy at noons and by cooperating with the F. F. A. in putting on the Fall Fair. Last summer some of the girls took a trip to Dayton. This summer they plan to make a 2000 mile trip through seven states; namely, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and West Virginia. During the school year the girls made numerous field trips. The F. H. A. has been successful in the last three years and we hope it continues to be so in tuture years. First Row: Delores Bcllenbacher, Norma Gehm, Mary Louisa Mallow, Phyl-iss Shindledecker, Lucille Temple, Miss Penn, Martha Jane Shock, Sibylana Crabtree, Cleo Lee, Nadine Fox Ruth ShafFer. Second Row: Ernestine Roberts, Anna Fahncke, Lela Jane Bauer, Martha Merkle, Emma Lois Borchers, Eileen McGough, Wilma Linton, Helen Book, Marjorie Graham, Mildred Stover Rosemary Hull. Third Row: Blanche Havlicek, Fern Myers, Marilyn Crouch, Ruth Zizzel-man, Irene Hager, Dorothy Freewald, Magdelena Weitz, Louise Hawk, Bessie Snyder. Fourth Row: Jean Harden, Mary Helen Smith, Ruth Sell, Juanita Bollen-bacher, Marcella Linn, Grace Gibson, Mary Ellen Pierstorff, Martha Rowland, Ruth Courtney, Libby Havlicek, Ruth Brehm, Evelyn Penn, Ruby Lantz, Anna Bollenbacher, Velone LafFin, Betty Pond, Mary Ellen Clutter. Catherine Carr. Cultured Agriculturists President ............. Glenn Proffitt Vice-President ...... Eugene Leininger Secretary .............. John Rutledge Treasurer ............. Robert Sever ns Reporter ................ Glen MiIIji Assistant Reporter .... Edwin Knnmel Council Representative ....... ............. Eugene Leininger Watch Dog ................ Max Shatter Advisor .......................... Mr. Beaty The F. F. A. organization has been making rapid progress because iis members have learned to organize their powers. The Future Farmers of America are putting into practice at least four essential elements: namely, (1) Banding together to accomplish detinue pur poses or to gratify specific desires (2) Adopting their own constitution and rules and regulations under winch to be governed (2) Establishing ways and means for accomplishing the purposes of the organization (4) Provid ing opportunities for members to re- spond to the needs of their organization for service. First in importance during the year was the Fall Fair, which reached its height this year. After the Fall Fair the P'. F. A. boys sponsored a rabbit supper. During the year field trips and judging trips of various kinds were taken. This year they attended the National Corn-Husking Contest and the Farmers’ Week at Ohio State University. They also had two representatives in the State Grange Chorus. The annual Father and Son banquet is held in the spring Shortly after vacation begins, the State Judging Contest will be attended. This year the F. F. A. Chapter and its new advisor, Mr. Beaty, are planning a 3000 mile trip in south-eastern United States. The organization has a 100 percent membership in the State and National Chapter—fifty boys in all. F’irst Row: Max Shalfer, Glen Miller, Eugene Leininger, Mr. Beaty, Glenn Proffitt, John Rutledge, Robert Severns, Edwin Kimniel. Second Row: Ned Clay, Marlin Bollenbacher, Bernard Frahm, Arthur Alt Glenn Bollenbacher, Clarence Williams, Forrest Hays, Billy Shaffer, Richard Shaffer, Jesse Crabtree, Billy Schwarck. Third Row: Bud Shindledecker, Leroy Black, Paul Hawk, Paul Linn, Raymond Young, Kenneth Myers, Peter Belna, Gerald Smith, Fklgar Schaadt Homer Frahm. Last Row: Dale Dudgeon, Luther Bollenbacher, John Shaffer, Wilbur Cully, Dewan Sealscott, Kenneth F'aht, eke, Billy Chivington, Floyd Brehm. James Findley, John Nuding, Lowell Sell, Charles Nuding, Robert Whitmore. School Legislators President ................. Keith Dull Vice-President ............ Betty Pond Secretary and Treasurer ...... Cleo Lee The Student Council is one of the most outstanding organizations in the school. The membership consists of the officers, a representative from each of the classes, the Hi-Y, Girl Reserves, F. F. A. and F. H. A., and Mr. Newton, the advisor. Some of the functions of the Student Council are as follows: to help in planning assemblies and chapels, to take care of certain matters for classes, and cluls such as dividing the sale of concessions between classes and clubs. Other business concerning activities, is also brought up during the year, about which the Council decides. The past year one of the accomplishments of the Council was the securing of a courtesy committee which consisted of Council members and various students who acted as ushers for the Farmers’ Institute. The officers for the following year are: President ................. Paul Becker Vice-President ............. Fern Davis Secretary and Treasurer Ruth Sibert Seated: Nadine Fox, Cleo Lee, Keith 'Dull, Betty Pond, Bettie Van Fleet. Standing: Charles North Eugene Leininger, Paul Kolter, Mr. Newton, Lloyd Leininger, Stanley Bricker, Billy Hoverman. 1. Ruth in the Junior Play. 2. Senior Trio, eh, what? 3. “Heart Trouble” is right. Huckleberry Finn Aunt Polly, who is so nervous, Betty Frysinger. Ruth Watson, her sister, Jean Hileman. Mary Jane, their niece, Bessie Snyder. Belba White, the colored maid, Mary Helen Fast. Clara Woppinger, the town gossip, Louise Hawk. Amy Woppinger, her irrepressible sister, Mildred Stover. Huckleberry Finn, the hero, Wilbur Snyder. 1'om Sawyer, Huck’s pal, Keith Dull. Fred Raymond, in love with Ruth Ted Kolter. John Finn, Huck’s father. Bob Caywood. Huckleberry Finn, a three act comedy, was presented by the senior class on May 14. The setting of this play was in a small home in Missouri where Huckleberry Finn lived with the Watson sis- ters, because his drunken father was believed to have been drowned. Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer provided much comedy with their original pranks as also did Melba, the colored maid, who delighted everyone with her melodious voice. Clara Woppinger, the Deaconess of the church, and her girlish sister Amy, kept the crowd informed about the town news. Love interest was supplied by sweet and charming Aunt Ruth and shy Fred Raymond, who proposed to Ruth from a cook book. Much to everyone's surprise Huck’s father returned and because of his brutal character Huck ran away. Aunt Polly was a greater factor in Mr. Finn's reformation. She was about to lose her home when Huck appeared and saved it for them. The play ended happily with the marriage of Aunt Polly and John Finn. Left to Right: Keith Dull, Mildred Stover, Louise Hawk, Ted Kolter, Jean Hileman, Betty Frysinger, Bob Caywood, Bessie Snyder, Mary Fast, Wilbur Snyder. Heart Trouble Mrs. Grace Morrison .... Charlotte Hill Fred Morrison ........ Stanley Brieker Laura Morrison .... Evelyn Pierstorff Patricia Morrison ....... Ruth Sibert Junior Morrison ......... Paul Becher Conrad Tyler .......... James Borchers Tommy Caler ............... Paul Linn Lenore Appleby ...... Rosabelle Boyer Jethro Appleby ...... Eugene Leininger Mrs. Tyler ...................... Edna Siebert “heart Trouble,” a tdree-act comedy, was presented by the members ot the Junior Class on March 5. The scene of the play is laid in a small town in the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison are constantly quarreling about their children. Fred takes sides with Patricia, who is an unselfish, efficient daughter, while Mrs. Morrison agrees with everything that Laura (the spoiled elder daughter) does. Laura, trying to make a hit socially, meets Conrad Tyler, a golf pro fessional. Because of love at first sight for Tyler, she breaks her engagement with 'tommy Maler, her steady boy friend. Tommy, with Fred’s assistance, succeeds in making Laura jealous by paying special attention to Patricia. Pat falls in love with Tommy and brings Laura to her senses as also does the appearance of Mrs. Conrad Tyler. Lenore Appleby, daughter of Jethro Appleby, a Main Street banker, is in love with Junior, who provides the comedy with problems not at all uncommon to a seventeen year old. Jethro and Fred finally reach an agreement concerning the much-disput ed land which Mr. Appleby wanted for the golf club; Laura and Tommy renew their engagement and the story ends happily after all. Standing: Stanley Brieker, Paul Linn, Ruth Sibert, James Borchers, Edna Siebert, Eugene Leininger, Paul Becker. Seated: Charlotte Hill, Evelyn Pirestorff, Rcsabelle Boyer. Guess Again Janet Moore, waitress ...... Cleo Lee Bill 'Douglas, college boy ... .............. Bill Hoverman Henry Grimes, owner of the Inn .................. Ted Kolter Waldo Fitts, a porter.. Wilbur Snyder Mrs. Skinner, a guest Margaret High Dora Mae, her daughter ....... ............ Marjorie Graham Olive Ordway, a health faddist .............. Jean Frysinger Marcella Jenks, journalistic girl-wonder .... Mildred Stover Lord Wiggleton, from England ................... Glen Miller Bertie Blodgett, his valet ... ............. Robert Springer S. H. Pratt, the local banker ................ Bob Cay wood Renee Lamour, from Hollywood ........... Sibylanna Crabtree Lulu Perkins, newspaper columnist .............. Martha Kirkpatrick Scl Messer, a movie magnate.... ............... Lawrence Wick ‘Guess Again’ was a comedy in three acts presented by students of Rockford High School on the last night of the Fall Fair, November 6. This play takes place in the lobby of Edgewater Inn, a small hotel at a Southern California seaside resort. The business at this hotel is practically non-existent and the proprietor, Mr. Grimes, is in constant fear that the local banker, S. H. Pratt, will foreclose the mortgage on the inn. Bill Douglas, a college boy, and Janet Moore, both working at the hotel, fall deeply in love. Waldo Fitts, the porter, proves to be a general nuisance to Mr. Grimes. The story becomes quite complicated when Bill tries to carry out his scheme for money-making. Instead of one Lord Wiggleton as a guest at the hotel, four Lord Wiggle tons make their appearances. When the real Lord Wiggleton and his valet show up the controversy is settled for good and all. Wilbur Snyder, Bob Caywood, Mildred Stover, Robert Springer, Margaret High, Ted Kolter, Glen Miller, Martha Kirkpatrick, Bill Hoverman, Cleo Lee, Lawrence Wick, Sibylanna Crabtree, Marjorie Graham, Jean 1' rysinger. Everybody’s Here Everyljcdy’s Here, ” was the name of the play presented by the Parent Teacher’s Association, March 15-1(5 in the Rockford High School Auditorium. This play was a comedy with a local cast of eighty men anil women. It was an old-fashioned home coming in a small country town. Poular stars and noted celebrities such as Lowell Thomas, Mae Robson, Kay Francis, Constance Bennett and Phil Baker were present. Humorous characters, such as Hiram Komikal and his large family of ten, added comedy to the play. The evenings program was concluded with a very riotous and spectacular beauty contest. First Row: Evelyn Jackson, Paul Hinkle, Hazel Lloyd, P. D. Spitler 0. F. Kim-mel, Mae Strayer, Clyde Snyder, Bessie Smith, .Jane Borchers, Jerry Dugan, Ralph Weisman, Louise Smith, Wilbur Snyder, Dick Hays, 0. L. Disher, Ann Dugan, Mary Ellen Doran, Russel North, Ellen Hays, Carl Smith, Ann Burgess, Bob Hart, Della Freewald, Mable Sidenbender, Laura Young. Second Row: Eva M. Place, Olen Ransbottom. Genevieve Lee, Florence Stover, Carl Caywood, Inez Wollet, Slim Hardesty, Maude Lee, Sybil Crabtree, Doyt Rumple, Woodrow Purdy, Blanch Kerns, Doyle Rumple, John Belna, Jack Eastham John Lee, Virginia May, I. C. Vaiden, Mrs. H. 0. Frye. Third Row: Howard Frahm, Margaret Crone, Kate Sanft, Jesse Crabtree, Florence 'Dilbone, Lois Eastham, H. W. Newton, George Kinder, Carl Brandt Fred Shock, Eli Keopple, Kenneth Smith, Wilbur Pontius Blanche Spitler, Eloise Van Fleet, Robert Van Fleet. Fourth Row: Kermit May, Harold Huffman, Rex Frysinger, Marjorie Graham, Betty Frysinger, Margaret High, Lavaun Eichenauer, Ted Kolter, Harley Yahn, John Rutledge, Clifford Vaiden, Hobert Commers, Lowell Hawk, Charles North, Bill Hoverman, Charles Frye, Lawrence Wick, Leroy Sell, Harold Frahm. They Say It With Sons A group of fifty-seven girls studied music under the direction of Miss Steinle in the girls’ chorus this year. Much of the time was spent in singing the folk-songs of different countries. During the last twelve weeks of school a new course was included in the musical curriculum. This course, music appreciation, was the studying and learning to recognize dif- ferent types of music. The club made several appearances this year, singing in chapels, assemblies, and at the Farmers’ Institute. The club also sang at the P. T. A. meeting sponsored by the music department, and assisted in the Thanksgiving program given by the churches of Rockford. The club took part in the County Music Festival in the spring. First Row: Ernestine Roberts, Anna Fahncke, Katherine Carr, Estrea Hooks, Delores Bol-lenbacher, Mary Louise Mallow, Helen Book, Rosemary Hull, Nadine Fox, Cleo Lee, Mildred Stover, Marjorie Graham, Mary Helen Fast, Juanita Roberts, Helen Roberts. Second Row: Margaret High, Charlotte Hill, Ruth Shaffer, Ruth Bollenbacher, Marcella Linn, Martha Merkle, Emma Lois Borchers, Charity Hill, Martha Rowland, Evelyn Penn, Ruth Hileman, Jean Frysinger, Betty Frysinger, Mary Ellen Clutter, Lavaun Eichenauer, Bettie Van fleet. Third Row: Blanche Havelicek, Mary Helen Smith, Evelyn Pierstorff, Ruth Sell, Kathel-ine Hawk, Martha Kirkpatrick, Berdine Pierstorff, Norma Gehm, Marilyn Crouch, Fern Davis, Patty Burgess, Jean Hileman, Mary Ellen Pierstorff, Eleanor Fleming, Mragaret Daugherty, Ruth Courtney, Vvilma Thompson, Lucille Temple, Grace Gibson Pianist- Betty Pond, Director—Miss Steinle. Harmony Expellers A great many of the members of the Boys’ Glee Club were beginners this year, but they have shown much improvement. Most of the time was spent in singing music in three parts; namely, bass, first tenor, second tenor. The boys made their first appear- ance as a Glee Club at the Christmas program given at the school. The study of music and its com-p sers was introduced this year in the form of a music appreciation course. Tl.e Glee Club took part in the County I'estival this spring. They joined with the Girls' Glee Club to make a mixed chorus. Betty Pond, Pianist; Miss Steinle, Director; Bernard Frahm, Paul Martz, Lowell Hawk, Charles North, Bill Hoverman, Harold Huffman, Blair Smith, Harold Dilbone, Robert Lloyd, Clifford Vaid-en, Leland Frysinger, Stanley Bricker, Rex Frysinger, Lowell Sell. The Childhood of Hiawatha The cantata, “The Childhood of Hiawatha,” was presented just after the Operetta, “The Kitchen Clock, ” on both the afternoon and the evening of April 2, 1937. The chorus was composed of pupils of grades live to eight and numbered eighty-five. The cantata is a musical setting by-Ira B. Wilson of a part of Longfellow’s poem, “Hiawatha.” To lend an Indian atmosphere, a teepee was set up on one side of the stage, and two boys, Kussell Rager and Billy Ketcham dressed in beautiful Indian costumes, stood on the other side. The chorus was composed of so-prancs and altos, singing several choruses in unison, but most of the songs were in two parts. By way of contrast there w'ere two songs for boys’ chorus only and one for girls’ chorus. The cantata is the first production of its kind given here for a number of years past. It was very well done by the students, and enthusiastically received by the audience. First Row: Billy Ketcham, I'atsy Van Fleet, Marlese Standiford, Betty Lou Hays, Isabelle Hurless, Lois Penn, Madge Grimm, Genevieve Eichar, Mary Louise Bair, Betty Fast, Bernice Shock, Mary Beaty, Marjorie Buei, Martha Shock, Vivian Frysinger, Joan Stover, Helen North. Second Row: Russell Rager, Helen Kuehm, Lucille Ketcham, Helen Shaffer, Jacqueline Aab Lucille Caywood, Anna Lee Dugan, Maxine Reed, Mary Taylor, Virginia Schumm, Dorothy Stetler, Betty Vantilburg, Jean Robbins, Kathryn Cook, Virginia Fox, Marilyn Straubinger, Lois Meihls. Third Row. Betty Cook, Betty Shindledecker, Gloria Smith, Jerry Dugan, Norma Replogle, Lois Anselman, Vivian Frysinger, Dorothy Schumm, Betty Commers, Dorothy Taylor, Louise Rollin, Ruth Fast, Shirley Beaty, Margarete Hinkle, Phyllis Kutleuge, Betty Swanders, Geraldine Kimmel. Fourth Row: Dick Shaffer, Harold Huffman, Dale Eickler, Billy Book, Manuel Ralston, Jimmy Whitley, Burl Gibson, Cloise Dudgeon, Dick Kolter, Richard May, Don Long, Harold Shock, Robert Beams, Dick Campbell, Lee Roberts, Junior Cook, Marion Replogle Bob Huffman. Fifth Row: Lee Roebuck, Jean Anselman, Keith Rutledge, Lowell Meihls, Carl Crouch, Richard Strathearn, Harold Buel, Keith Mills, Jack Frysinger, Don Straubinger, Maurice Caywood, Victor Carr, Budd Aab, James Emerson, Junior Henkle, Darrell Clouse, Orley Roberts, Junior Hurless. The Kitchen Clock Kitchen Clock ............. Billy Bair Tea Kettle ................Joan North Dust Pan ....................... Paul Badger Broom ................. Gloria Grimm Stew Kettle ........ Charles Dudgeon Feather Duster ...... Lucille Roebuck The operetta “The Kitchen Clock,’’ was presented Friday afternoon and evening, April 2, 1937. The entire cast consisted of pupils in the first four grades and they displayed fine talent even though they were lacking in experience. The story of the operetta concerns the health and happiness of the Kitchen Clock. When the Cook forgets to wind him, he begins to groan because he can’t tick-tock any longer. He complains ef being worried to death, and so his friends, the kitchen utensils, Rag-Tag Man ............ Max Stover Night Lady .......... Mary Ketcham The Cook ............... Joan Boyce Stars ............ Bernadine Nuding and Betty Rowland plan a party for him. The Rag Tag Man and all the Rag Tags threatened to take him away to Rickety Row, but his friends stoutly defend him. Someone finds the key just in the nick of time and the Clock is glad to be wound and so prove to the Rag Tag Man that he is not yet useless. The Sleepy Children come in to help the Clock celebrate for they have been watching all these marvelous antics of the kitchen utensils under the magic spell of the Night Lady. First Row: Faye Shock, Lillian Shrider, Betty Lou North, Dorothy Swander, Charles 'Dugan, Billy Anselman, Jimmy Frysinger, Dic k Shrider, J. P. Grimm, Billy Beerbower, Charles Beams, Barbara Raudabaugh, Judith Dugan, Loella Friedly, Jimmy Pontius. Second Row: Carl Cook, Carl Rumple, Eugene Beams, Donald Clouse, Madeline Snyder, Paul Eichler, Roger Krughm, Doyt Crouch, Mary Now, Jackie Symons, Gloria Mills, Bobbie May, Third Row: John Boyce, James Graham, Wavel Gibson, Maurice Williams, Gene Carr, Tommy Vantilburg, Charles Dudgeon, Paul Badger, Max Stover, Billy Bair, Lucille Roebuck, Joan North, Gloria Grimm, Lois Roebuck, Betty Now, Don Williams, James Reed, Mary Irene Long, Joan Hawk, Grace Rul ledge. Fourth Row: Betty Pond, Dale Crouch, Bern-dine Nuding. Mary Ketcham, Betty Rowland, Joanne Boyce, Anna Courtney, Joan Vantilburg. Melody - Plus The Rockford High School Band, under the direction of Miss Steinle, is composed of students from the grades and high school. During the past year the band has successfully played for the American Legion Celebration at St. Marys, Peony Festival at Van Wert, the Hallowe’en celebration, Armistice 'Day Celebration, Fall Fair, Farmers Institute, Commencement Exercis- es, and Memorial Day Celebration in Rockford. A member of the band playing two years receives an emblem in the form of a lyre with a small “R’’ in the center. New members are practicing with the band to fill the vacancies of the seniors. The band gives great opportunity to these who are talented and love music. Drum Major, James Borchers First Row: Cloise Dudgeon, Harold Dilbone, Helen North, Jimmy Whitley. Second Row: Chester Carr, Mary Helen Fast, Lucille Ketcham, Dick Kolter. Third Row: Grace Gibson, Jean Frysinger, Lewis Kolter, Anna Lee Dugan. Fourth Row: Betty Pond, Harold Huffman, Charlotte Hill, Jerry Dugan. Fifth Row: Charles North, Ruth Wilges, Jeannette Young, Jean Robbins. Sixth Row: Paul Kolter, John Rutledge, Patty Burgess, Helen Shaffer, Robert Springer. 1. Just before the battle, Mother. 2. Careful, Zeke. The score is tie. 3. Shing. ” 4. Dorothy. 5. “Marj” 0. Captain Hileman. 7. Firsts. 8. Glen can jump, too. 9. “J ust me, ” says Ted. 10. Make it good—Stan. 11. Wearer of the DERBY. 12. Fightin’ Frye. 13. Tip, the quarterback. 14. Mary—Our star forward. 15. Captain Snyder. Pigskin Devotees The Rockford Tigers of the gridiron were composed of a line of ganite and a speedy backfield. The team was formed around seniors hut several under classmen were valuable assets to the team. Many of the boys were inexperienced in actual inter-scholastic contests. In spite of the fact, they played very good football and showed an amazing defensive ability for such a small town. The two outstanding games of the season were the 7-7 contest with Oak-wood and that never to be forgotten game at Piqua. The teams were evenly matched but Piqua got a break in the last few minutes and defeated us 7 -0. The following was the Tiger schedule of 36-37: Team Played at Oakwood .................... Rockford Versailles ................. Rockford Elida ...................... Rockford Paulding ................... Paulding Holy Angels .................. Sidney Antwerp .................... Rockford Piqua Catholic ................ Piqua Bradford ................. Bradford First Row: Glenn Proffitt, Paul Becker, Ted Kolter, Frank Shint.ledecker, Keith Dull, Lloyd Leininger, Paul Martz. Second Row: Max Butler. Kenneth Myers, Chester Carr, Jack Hays, Charles Frye, Blair Smith, Bevan Fetters. John Schwarck, Third Row: Mgr. Bill Chivington, Stanley Bricker, Bob Purdy, Clifford Va-iden, Coach Hinkle, Charles Nuding, Wilbur Snyder, John Nuding and Manager, Lawrence Wick. Fighting Tigresses Rockford Hijjh School’s Fighting Tigeresses were worthy wearers of the Red and Black this year. Miss McMahon sent a scrappy and determined group against the opponents and they fought every minute of the games in which they participated. The girls saw more action this year because of the numerous non-league games and practice games in which they participated. They played in many exciting games but the free for all scoring contest against Ft. Recovery was the “thriller” of the season. R. H. S. defeated Ft. Recovery by the score of 24-23. Girls receiving letters this year were: seniors, Jean Hileman, Mary Helen Fast, Wilma Thompson, Marjorie Graham, Ruby Lantz; juniors, Ruth Wilges, Bhylliss Shindledecker, Dorothy Freewald; sophomores, Jean Frysinger; freshman, Ruth Hileman. The following are the scores of this season: Rockford Opponents 15 Neptune 29 23 Washington Twp. 29 18 Ft. Recovery 12 11 Ohio City 37 13 Alumni 12 19 Mendon 23 10 Mendon 17 24 Ft. Recovery 23 15 Neptune 27 14 Willshire 28 24 Washington Twp. 35 18 Neptune 33 19 Mendon 16 ““Tournament Games First Row Mary Helen Fast, Ruth Hileman. Dorothy Freewald, Ruby Lantz Marjorie Graham, Alma Hinton, Phyliss Shindledecker, Miss McMahon, Wilma Thompson. Second Row: Jean Frysinger, Ruth Wilges, Rosemary Hull, Jean Hileman, Rosabell Boyer. Mgr. Ruth Shaffer, Bettie Van Fleet Hoopsters Coach Purdy, using two returning letter men as a nucleus, developed a squad of the best fighters ever to compose a Rockford quintet. The local squad was handicapped by lack of experience and seasoning in the first few weeks of the season, but after the Alumni victory, the Tigers chalked up four straight wins before being defeated by I. C. H. S. The 21-20 game with Van Wert and the 27-23 Ohio City contest were the high lights of the season. The Tigers finished sixth in the County League, but they will be remembered for their fighting spirit and good sportsmanship. John Pond, sophomore forward, whose picture should appear with the team, was absent from school when the picture was taken. The following letter men are Seniors Wilbur Snyder, Frank Shindle-decker, Thorsen Henkle, Glen Miller, Robert Severns and the manager, Bob Caywood. Bob Purdy, a sophomore, is also a letter man. Bevan betters, a senior, received the Black Derby, which is awarded each year to the player making the most improvement during the year. The following scores are records of the county league games. Rockford Opponents 22 St. Henry 29 20 I. C. H. S. 39 17 Coldwater 47 27 St. Johns 20 19 Mendon 13 15 Ft. Recovery 34 28 Neptune 34 34 Washington Twp. 19 First Row: Robert Severns, Blair Smith, Wilbur Snyder, Mr. Purdy, Bob Purdy, Thorsen Henkle. Second Row: James Borchers, Paul Becher, Bevan Fetters, Bob Caywood, Frank Shindledecker, Glen M'ller. Future Champs A second team is a valuable help in giving players experience so that they will be capable of combating a-gainst opposition when they have achieved the honor of I eing first team members. The second team of this year had a successful season and we are sure that the members have obtained that necessary experience to make a good team for next year. With the remaining varsity men and the excellently trained second team men, we see a brilliant future for the R. H.S. team of next year. The team played the same schedule as the first team. Left to Right: James Custer, George Commers, Max Butler, James Findley, Lowell Hawk, Ted Kolter, Stanley Bricker, Paul Martz, Coach Purdy, Bill Chivington, Hobart Commers, Gerald Pierstorff. National Sport Adherents Tlie baseball season was punctuated by Rain—No Game” but Coach Purdy had a line group of boys ami they played clean sporting baseball. The Tigers spent a successful season. Their record showed a number of wins and a few losses. They played Mendon, Ccldwater, Neptune, and Washington Township in the County League. A game with Willshire was also found on the schedule. First Row: Marlin Bollenbacher, Ned Clay. John Pond, Bob Purdy, Bevan Fetters, Frank Shindledecker, Wilbur Snyder, Bob Hooks, Lawrence Wick, Bill Hoverman. Second Row: Glenn Proffitt, George Commers, Robert Severns, Wilbur Cully, Stanley Bricker, Coach Purdy, Blair Smith, Bob Caywood, Homer Frahm, James Borchers, Bill Chivington. Third Row: Harold Dilbone, Jesse Crabtree. Robert Lloyd, Bud Shindledecker, Luther Bollenbacher, Robert Whitmore, Chester Carr, Dewain Graham, Billy Harb. 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I want a pup.” “I am sorry, ’’ said the dentist, “but you can’t have an appointment with me this afternoon. I have eighteen cavities to fill”—and he picked up his golf bag and went out. PONTIUS HARDWARE WHERE Correct Glasses ARE MADE Carry a full line of Lowe Bros. 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. Always at your service Drs. Himes Bair OPTOMETRISTS Phone 2289 Van Wert, Ohio ROCKFORD, OHIO QUALITY PRICE UNQUESTIONED SERVICE MAYTAG CELINA MAYTAG CO. 216 South Main Street CELINA, OHIO Firestone Tires - Tubes . Accessories Vulcanizing . Retreading . Sinclair Gasoline - Grease and Oils . . . Temple Temple THE TIRE MEN ROCKFORD, OHIO ETOR service and satisfaction give 1 us a trial. Years of experience in large cities. We repair anything in watches, clocks and jewelry . . . Diamond settings, engraving and remodeling jewelry at moderate prices. I. C. VAIDEN SON Symon Building ROCKFORD, OHIO The Celina Manufacturing Company Manufacturers CELINA, OHIO Jean Hileman: “I’ve got royal blood in Miss Steinle: It is said that paper can be my veins. I’m a deseridant of Louis used effectively in keeping a person XVI. warm. Miss Barr: “Yes. I remember a 30 - day Mary Fast: No wonder you look so an- note once kept me in a sweat for a tique. month. CHEVROLET CENTRAL CARS AND TRUCKS MEAT MARKET THE BEST KNOWN PLACE IN MEATS ffib only complete loh? Stop in and let us supply priced car you with the finest meats your $ $ can buy. Also special line of canned Robbins and goods and all kinds of Robbins dairy products SALES AND SERVICE D. D. CLOUSE ROCKFORD, OHIO PROPRIETOR At Your Service for Style and Quality at Popular Prices . . . Men's and Boys’ CLOTHING . FURNISHINGS RUBBER FOOTWEAR and SHOES Ladies’ and Children’s HOSE and SHOES . PRINTS . STREET DRESSES . ANKLETS and SLIPS KOHN WILLIAMS ROCKFORD, OHIO Father (intense wtih excitment) “Well boy, what happened when you asked the boss for a raise?’’ Thorsen Henkle: “Why he was like a lamb. ” Mr. Henkle: (hopefully): “What did he say?” Thorsen: “Baa.” Pratt Bros. Boise W. Livingston St. Celina, Ohio MANUFACTURERS CONCRETE DRAIN TILE Sizes 4” to 36” CONCRETE PIPE Sizes 12 to 48 CONCRETE BLOCKS Sizes 8 x8 xl6 . Style--Plain and faced Compliments of THE BONNEW1TZ CO. DEPARTMENT STORE VAN WERT. OHIO Compliments of Wyckoff Ross The Drug Store on the Square Established 1866 Why do they put so many holes in Swiss chesee when its Limburger that really needs the ventilation? You’ll Enjoy.. RAGER’S Tasty Foods . Fresh Baked Goods . Delicious Pastries . Dinners and Lunches . Try . . . RAGER’S Ice Cream of the Highest Quality Rockford, Ohio Mr. Disher (over phone): “Mr. Purdy your account is $3.65 overdrawn’’ Mr. Purdy: “That’s strange. How did I stand a year ago?’’ Mr. Disher: “Well, did 1 call you?’’ Students Store Clothes That Fit and Stay Fit! Peterson Clothing Store DECATUR, INDIANA The teacher had forbidden the eating of candy and the chewing of gum during school time. One day she became suspicious of a lump in Jimmies check. “Jimmie, are you eating candy or chewing gum?’’ she asked. “Neither’’ replied Jimmie,’’ I’m soaking a prune to eat at recess. ” Compliments of W. H. HECHT Insurance Agency We specialize in Life Insurance and Bonds Over 4 million of personal business in this territory CELINA, OHIO Rockford Hatchery Quality Chicks . Custom Hatching. MaKomb Brooders Dr. Salsbury Products . . . REASONABLE PRICES Phone 119 West Market Street As you are leafing through this book. Not one memory do you lack. Just remember us as you look. On these pages in the back. Ranny C. L. Ransbottom Son Rockford, Ohio Compliments Jf K R 0 G E R S COMPLETE FOOD SERVICE The Citizens Banking Co. CELINA, OHIO MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Better Prepared Than Ever to Serve You Poem (Explaining why we do not travel.) No Dough. Bob Caywood: “Mary says she thinks I am a wit.” I ed Kolter: Well, she's half right. THE CROSLEY XERVAC Treatments will help you grow some hair on your hat-covered head. This machine was tested and proved before it was put on the market. Do not delay ... stop in for consultation KINGSLEY’S BARBER SHOP CELINA. OHIO Abbott Produce Co. Buyers of Poultry . Eggs and Cream Phone 68 Rockford, Ohio ROCKFORD LUMBER CO. Everything to Build Anything PHONE 82 ROCKFORD. OHIO Mercer County's Only Daily THE DAILY STANDARD THE STANDARD PRINTING CO. CELINA. OHIO Compliments Of J. C. Penny Company Rockford Hardware Complete outfitters for the entire family BET! ER Quality for LESS! Stoves Furnaces Plumbing Van Wert, Ohio A little girl brought a note to her school teacher one morning which read as follows: “Dear teacher, please excuse Johnny for not coming to school today. He is dead. Johnny was excused. John Nuding: “What is a waffle? Bob Purdy: “A non-skid pancake. It Pays to Be Well Groomed . . . McSherry’s Barber and Beauty Shop Compliments of BALYEAT fffb Clothier ROCKFORD, OHIO Van Wert, Ohio If you wish to buy a farm or town property here in Mercer county 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 Tamah Home Store House to house service with Burs ley's Merchandise at right prices GEORGE SHROyER TAMAH, OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF The Remaklus Beckman Co. DRY GOODS LADIES’ WEAR FURNITURE LINOLEUMS We Acknowledge Compliments cf the Following Business Men Guy Bryson . . . . Dr. Schlencker Celina, Ohio Lester Eichenauer Celina, Ohio R. E. Riley. M. D. Celina, Ohio G. I. Scheetz, M. D. Rockford, Ohio M. L. Downing, M. D. Rockford, Ohio F. G. Aab Rockford, Ohio S. A. Edwards, M. D. Van Wert, Ohio Dr. Fugazzi 1 Van Wert, Ohio 1 Constructive Banking L. A. Burgess Son Service ■ DRY GOODS IS a matter of the spirit as well as of facilities. tfThe CLOTHING Rockford National Bank has the facilities it offers every AND SHOES variety of banking service under the scope of the National Banking Laws. The Loyalty of its patrons, and the PANTRY LUNCH steady increase in its deposits and its aggregate of resources indicate what Sandwiches of all kinds Rockford people think of the spirit in which it works with and for them. Clover Leaf Ice Cream GOOD COFFEE The Rockford National Bank Rockford, Ohio CELINA. OHIO SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND JANITOR SUPPLIES OFFICE EQUIPMENT THE FREDERICK PAPER AND TWINE COMPANY 216 NORTH MAIN STREET LIMA, OHIO MAIN 8100 MAIN 8500 Engraving by Fort Wayne Engraving Co. Fort Wayne, Indiana Photography by Portrait Studio Van Wert, Ohio Printing by The Press Printery Rockford, Ohio ADV. TYPOGRAPHY by Wm. L. Kabelin Editor s Note We, the staff, have endeavored to contribute to the immortal volume of the R.H.S Rocket, a 1937 edition worthy of taking its place with previous ones. With this edition goes the sincere best wishes of the staff for a life of happiness and good fortune to each member of the graduating class of 1937.