Rockford High School - Rocket Yearbook (Rockford, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1938 volume:

Edited and Published by Senior Class of 1938 of Rockford High School Rockford, Ohio MR. S. L. BEATY, Superintendent Dedication A ready wit and an easy smile; whose ideals and principles have won our respect and consideration—our superintendent and friend. Mr. S. L. Beaty. To him we sincerely dedicate this volume of the Rocket. Foreword The purpose of our yearbook is to portray vividly what takes place in our school during the year. To the seniors “The Rocket” is a souvenir of high school days with all the work accomplished and the social life enjoyed recorded in black and white, ready to refresh each one’s memory in the years to come. “Actions speak louder than words,” thus, it is our aim to picture more clearly by snapshots the students and faculty as they appear in every day life—natural, relaxed, unposed. Students of the Rockford Public School — the “Rocket” is Yours! May it bring back happy thoughts in days to come. THE EDITOR Table of Contents Dedication ........................... 2 Foreword ............................. 3 Scenes 6-7 School Board ......................... 8 Superintendent and Principal ......... 9 Faculty ........................ 10-11 Faculty on Vacation ................. 12 Senior Class History ................ 14 Senior Snaps ........................ 15 Seniors .................... 16-17-18-19 Class Will ....................... 20-21 Class Prophesy ................ 22-23-24 Ministers ........................... 24 Senior Statistics ................... 25 Juniors ............................. 26 Sophomores .......................... 27 Freshmen ............................ 28 Grades 29 Contest Winners ..................... 30 Rocket Staff ........................ 32 Hi-Life Staff ....................... 33 Student Council ..................... 34 Band ................................ 35 Girls’ Glee Club .................... 36 Boys Glee Club ...................... 37 Girl Reserves ....................... 38 Hi-Y ................................ 39 F. H. A.............................. 40 F. F. A.............................. 41 Junior Safety Club .................. 42 Travel Club ......................... 43 Travel Snaps ........................ 44 General Snaps ....................... 45 Senior Play ......................... 46 Junior Play ......................... 47 F. F. A. Play ..................... 48 P. T. A. Play ....................... 49 Football ............................ 50 Girls’ Basketball ................... 51 Boys’ 1st Team ...................... 52 Boys’ 2nd Team ...................... 53 Junior Hi Team ...................... 54 Boys’ Baseball ...................... 55 School Calendar ..................... 56 R. H. S. Roster ............. 57, 58, 59 Senior Memories ..................... 60 Cheer Leaders and Civic Section.. 61 to 84 Rockford From Above Rockford Public School Rockford Tforty Years Ago THE JUDICIARY LEFT TO RIGHT: Dwight Keopple, Hale Beerbower, John Henklc, Kenneth Shrider Truman Abbott Rockford, Ohio Board of Education Rockford High School. Rockford, Ohio Dear Sirs: We, the students of the Rockford Public School, wish to use this letter as a means of thanking you for all that you have done for us. We realize that you have received little compensation for the time, money, and interest that you have generously contributed. The benefits we have received as a result of your guidance are many and we want you to know that we appreciate them. The thoughtfulness that has prompted you to maintain a good physical plant and educational equipment and opportunities is characteristic of yourselves. Your accomplishments act as a firm foundation for the educational program of tomorrow as well as today. Again let us thank you for all that you have done. We want you to know that your efforts have not gone un-noticed or un-appreciated by any of us. Sincerely, THE STUDENT BODY AND EXECUTIVES Mr. Beaty and Mr. Purdy, wc have seen you in many different circumstances We have heard you speak in assemblies, and watched you cheer the Tigers on to victory. We have seen you in social life and in all instances you have proved yourselves worthy of your positions in the school. We wish to express our admiration to you, the grandest advisers as well as ‘•pals” to everyone. MR. S. L. BEATY, Superintendent MR. W. W. PURDY, Principal OUR FRIENDS S. LEONARD BEATY Walkerton High School, Walkerton, Indiana T6 B. S. A. Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., ’22 M. A. Ohio State University Columbus, O., ’32 Rockford High School ’36 Voc. Agriculture. Superintendnet of Rockford School 1937. NORA B. WHITLEY Rockford High School, Rockford, O., 1903 A. B. Western College, Oxford, Ohio, 1908. Rockford High School, 1928 Latin, German, Mathematics. ELSIE M. KEOPPLE Osborn High School, Osborn, Ohio, 1916 Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio, 1917 Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1920 Rockford High School 1934 English, Economics, Business Training, Bookkeeping. CLIFFORD P. BUNNELL Mt. Blanchard High School Bowling Green State University 1928 A. B. Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio, 1931 Ohio State University Summer 1935 Science, Boys’ Physical Education. HERMAN BRICKER Tully-Convoy High School 1933 Bowling Green State University 1937 B. S. in Education Typewriting I and II. Shorthand I and II. marjory mcdaniel Ft. Recovery High School 1925 Oberlin College 1929 A. B. Government, History, English. ESTHER PENN NOGLE Rockford High School, Rockford, Ohio, 1925 B. S. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1929 Vocational Home Economics DeVOTA CUMINS Washington Township High School 1929 Findlay College 1933 A. B. Music, Girls Physical Education, English. Music, Girls’ Physical Education, English. AND COUNSELERS WOODROW PURDY Delta High School, Delta, Ohio, 1930 A. B. and B. S. Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, 1935 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1935-36 Rockford High School 1935 — Principal 1937— Industrial Arts, Biological Science. MABEL WOLFE Rockford High School, Rockford, Ohio, 1906 Kent State Normal, Kent, Ohio, 1922 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1931 Rockford School 1912 Junior High FAYE KIRKPATRICK Celina High School 1933. Bowling Green State College 1936 Diploma 2nd and 3rd BURESS B. McBRIDE Rockford High School 1918 Bowling Green State University 1927 Elementary—Intermediate 6th and 7th. CEDELL TUSSING Wayne High School, Waynesfield, Ohio, 1923 Bowling Green College, Bowling Green, O., ’25 Rockford School 1934 Primary FLORENCE FRAHM Celina High School 1928 Capital University 1930 Elementary Miami University 1937 Rockford School 1937 4th and 5th MARTHA L. STEINLE Delphos High School, Delphos, Ohio, 1927 Sch. Mus. B. Oberlin College, Oberlin, O., 1931 Music, English FAYE HARDIN Rockford High School 1932 Bowling Green State University 1935, ’36, ’37 Public Speaking, Girls’ Physical Ed., Eng. Lit. THE FACULTY ON VACATION Please Don't Tell On Us Kiddies Place—A section of some hills, somewhere in a tourist camp. Time—Anytime, — so what. Freddy Shock is the late arrival, accompanied by Baby Cedell and Baby Elsie who love the fresh mountain air, as can be seen. The “wee wee tot” on the clothes line, is Miss Cumins who hung up her wash then hung up herself—You figure it out?!?!? But wait until she sees her doll, Miss McDaniel cramping her style in the sand pile. Mr. Beaty spends his time fishing, with no results, we wonder why?!? Mr. Bricker spends his time keeping the sun off Mr. Beaty (the sun is in the left hand corner), and therefore is very tired, since the Supt. fishes all day. Miss Kirkpatrick reclines on a hammock for her daily dose of tan, while Prin. Pretty Boy Purdy plans mean, bad, tricks, and hides behind a tree to see results. Miss Wolfe plays peek-a-boo, from behind a rock. Miss Penn (Mrs. Nogle to you) hugs her knees and waits for a weiner which Mrs. Whitley is so kindly roasting for all three. Mr. McBride, the proprietor of the camp (he’s very dressy) picks his teeth in glee. So what. Miss Frahm who believes in discipline, works on Mr. Bunnell, who doesn’t mind at all. Please Don’t Tell On Us, Kiddies. CLASS HISTORY What? Our class history? That will be somewhat difficult for we have completed our high school career. It was in the fall of 1934 when we entered high school and it was then that we discovered that we should not be free until the spring of 1938. After eight years of easy travel, we entered the freshman class timid and self-conscious, but soon we were striving with our upper-classmen to take part in the school activities. Under the direction of Mr. Hinkle, we organized our class and elected our officers. They were: President, Stanley Bricker; vice president, Rosa-belle Boyer; secretary-treasurer, Cleo Lee; Student Council representative, Harold Moody. Later the sophomores entertained us with a Hallowe’en Party, which courtesy was returned by us on February 22. Following a summer’s vacation, we opened our sophomore year with much enthusiasm. We chose Warren Deitsch as our president for the year; Stanley Bricker, vice president; Ruth Sibert, secretary-treasurer; and Fern Davis as our representative to the Student Council. With the help of our sponsors, Mr. Wilson and Miss Steinle, we welcomed the freshmen into the social activities of the school with a Hallowe’en Party as is the usual custom. The next year found us as “Jolly Juniors’’ and without much extra effort we lived up to our name. Again we found it necessary to elect class officers. The result was as follows: Paul Becher. president; Rosabelle Boyer, vice president; Ruth Sibert, secretary-treasurer and Stanley Bricker, Student Council representative. The high spots of the year were the presentation of the junior play, “Heart Trouble’’ and Junior Fun Night, each of which was a huge success. The climax of the year was the Junior-Senior Reception to which much of our attention was devoted. Alas! we have nearly reached our goal. The last year of our high school life has come. We owe much to our teachers who have helped us reach the top of our high school career. We soon must part, but memories of our high school days will never fade. Our officers for our final year are: Fern Davis, president; Phyllis Shindeldecker, vice president; Eugene Leininger, secretary-treasurer and Rosabelle Boyer, Student Council representative. DIGNIT AIRIES 1. Senior Class Officers 2. Quite a foursome 3. Senior lassies at Columbus 4. Captain Becher 5. Big Chiefs off guard 6. Three Musketeers 7. Ruth, when were you in Spain? 8. Loafin’ on the job, eh? 9. Outdoor girl. THE RACE President ......................... Fern Davis Vice-President Phyllis Shindeldecker Secretary-Treasurer Eugene Leininger Student Council Rep. Rosabelle Boyer Hi-Life Reporter ............. Evelyn Pierstorff PAUL BECHER v u % Celina High 1, Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Play; Class Pres. 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 3, 4; Pres. Student Council 4; Jr. Safety Club 4; Hi-Life Busi. Mgr. 3; Sr. Play. LEROY BLACK F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4. JAMES BORCHERS Hi-Y 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Jr. Play; F. F. A. Play 4; Safety Club 4; Minstrel show 1; Band 3, 4; Operetta 1; Hi-Life 4; Softball 1; Glee Club 1, 4; Sr. Play. Class Motto .. After the Struggle, the Reward Class Flower ........................ Yellow Rose Class Colors .................. Purple and Gold First Honor Student . Edna Siebert Second Honor Student . Fern Davis , i ROSABELLE BOYER fc Vice-pres. 1, 3; G. R. 2, 3, 4; Ath. show 1; Student Council 4; Jr. Play; Basketball 3, 4; Hi-Life 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Sr. Play. STANLEY BRICKER Pres. 1; Vice-pres. 2; Student Council 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Hi-Life 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2; Softball 1; Baseball 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Jr. Play; Jr. Safety Club 4; Sr. Play. CHESTER CARR X Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Sec. 4; Football 3, 4; Base-Ball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Jr. Safety Club 4; F. F. A. Play 4; Ath. show 1, 3; Hi-Life 3, 4; Rocket 4; Student Council 4; Musicale Concert 3, 4; Sr. Play. BILL CHIVINGTON F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Mgr. 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 3, 4; Baseball Mgr. 3; Travel Club 4; Jr. Safety Club 4. ♦ , «ml SIBYLANA CRABTREEitt c G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ath. show 1; F F. A. p y 3, 4; Hi-Life 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Travel Club 4; Sr. Play. FIRST ROW: Class Officers, Paul Becher, Leroy Black SECOND ROW: James Borchers, Rosabelle Boyer, Stanley Bricker. ROW: Chester Carr, Bill Chivington, Sibylana Crabtree. IS WON FERN DAVIS Operetta 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. R. 3, 4; Ath. show 1; Mi istrel show 1; Student Council 2; Vice-pres. 4; Class pres. 4; Travel Club 4; Musciale Concert 3, 4. WARREN DEITSCH F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Class pres. 2 Student Council 4; F.F.A. Play 4; Ath. show 1; Asso. Busi. Mgr. Hi-Life 3; Sr. Play. HOMER FRAHM F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-pres. 4; Pres. Jr. Safety Club 4; Hi-Liie 4; Baseball 3; F. F. A. Play 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Sr. Play; Travel Club 4. DOROTHY FREEWALD G. R. 2, 3, 4: F. F. A. Play 4; Basketball 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ath. show 1; Travel Club 4; Sr. Play. IRENE HAGER F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Life 3; Travel Club 4 G. R. 4. JACK HAYS Football 3, 4; Ath. show 2; Minstrel show 1 Operetta 1. ALMA HINTON Glee Club 1; Basketball 3, 4; Operetta 1; Minstrel show 1: F. F. A. Play 4; G. R. 4; Ath. show 1, 2; Jr. Safety Club 4; Travei Club 4; Sr. Play. CHARLOTTE HILL 1 Student Council 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Band 2, 3, 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basbetball lj Ath. show 1, 3; Operetta 1, 2; Hi-Life Ed! 4; Rocket 4; Jr. Play; Minstrel show 1-Travel Club Pres. 4; Sr. Play. 1 A 4 ft 1 0 Q I MARY ELLEN JEWELL f ri (w s Co Glee Club 1. 2, 4; Operetta lr2; Marshall, Mich, and Angola, Ind. 3; F. H. A. 1, 2-Vice-pres. 2; Minstrel show 1. FIRST ROW: Fern Davis, Warren Deitsch, Homer 'V Frahm. — SECOND ROW: Dorothy Freewald, Irene Hager, Jack Hays. f THIRD ROW: Alma Hinton, Charlotte Hill, Mary Elleifct ({? 5 Jewell. IU JC CLEO LEE FIRST ROW: Cleo Lee, Eugene Leininger, Paul Linn. SECOND ROW: Wilma Linton, Kenneth Myers, Elizabeth Noack. Student Council 3, 4; Sec. Treas. 3; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-pres. 3; Ath. show 1; Operetta 1; Rocket Asso. Ed. 4; F. F. A. Play 3. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Sec. 3; Class Sec. 1; Travel Club 4; Music-ale Concert 3, 4; Sr. Play. EUGENE LEININGER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-pres. 3; Pres. 4; F. F. A. Play 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Asso. Ed. Hi-Life 3; Jr. Class Play; Class Sec. 4; Travel Club 4; Sr. Play. PAUL LINN F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Play; Baseball 3; Sr. Play. WILMA LINTON VM F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Travel Club 4. KENNETH MYERS F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Sec. 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Ath. show 2; Travel Club 4; Sr. Play. ELIZABETH NOACK Glee Club 1, 2: Operetta 1. 2; Ath. show 1, 2; Minstrel show 1; Jr. Safety Club 4; Hi-Life 4. EVELYN PIERSTORFF THIRD ROW: Evelyn Pierstorff, Wavalene Replogle, Juanita Roberts, Celina High 1, 2; Jr. Play; Glee Club 3; Hi-Life 4; Ath, show 3; Sr. Play, WAVALENE REPLOGLE Glee Club 1, 2, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. R, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Play 2, 4; Ath. show 3; Jr. Safety Club 4; Operetta 1; G. R. reporter 4. CM JUANITA ROBERTS Operetta 1. 2: Glee Club 1, 3, 4; G. R. 2, 3, 4; Ath. show 1; Minstrel show 1; Music-ale Concert 3, 4; Jr. Safety Club 4- Sr Play. (.1IT, EDGAR SCHAADT v Glee Club 1, 2; Minstrel show 1; Operetta 1, 2; Cheer Leader 3; F. F. A. 3, 4; Ath. show 1, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Football 1, 2. 4; Baseball 1; Hi-Y 3, 4. i ' 1 J GERALD SMITH F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. Club 1. 4; Hi-Life 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Sr. Play. MARY HELEN SMITH F. A. Play 2; Glee Jr. Safety Club 4; RUTH SHAFFER Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Travel Club 4; Ath. show 1, 3; Operetta 1, 2; Hi-Life 2, 3; Rocket, Bus. Mgr.; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Historian 2; Safety Club 4; Musicale Concert 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 4; Minstrel 1; Sr. Play. PHYLLIS SHINDF.LDECKER . SjL'C?' Celina High 1; G. R. 4; Hi-Life A o Ecb'' 3; Rocket Ed.; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; Jr. Safety Club 4; Vice-pres. 4; Ath. show 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Vice-pres. Class 4. Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Hi-Life 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rpeorter 4; Minstrel 1; Operetta 1; Ath. show 1; Musicale Concert 3, 4; Sr. Play. RUTH WILGES vA ' ' Spencerville High 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Band 3. 4; G. R. 3. 4; Hi-Life 4: Rocket 4; Musicale Concert 3, 4; Sr. Play. . r MARTHA JANE SHOCK G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treas. 3; F. H. A. if 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3; Ath. show 1; Hi-Life 3, 4. RUTH SIBERT Sec. Class 2, 3; Jr. Play; Sec. Student Council 4; Sec. G. R. 4; G. R. 3, 4; Sec. Safety Club 4; Hi-Life 3, 4; Rocket 4; Sr. Play. EDNA SIEBERT G. R. 3, 4; Vice-pres. 4; Ath. show 1, 3; J Play; Hi-Life 4; Sr. Play. FIRST ROW: Edgar Schaadt, Ruth Shaffer, Phyllis Shindeldecker SECOND ROW: Martha Jane Shock, Ruth Sibert, Edna Siebert. THIRD ROW: Gerald Smith, Mary Helen Smith, Ruth Wilges. WE WILLI Be it remembered that we, the class of 1938, of Rockford High School, situated in the town of Rockford, in the County of Mercer, in the State of Ohio, being in our usual unsound state of mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us made. To the faculty we will a bottle of “little white pills” to take the morning after a faculty party. To the freshmen we will a trust fund of one cent to be invested in the stock of the United Perpetual Motion Machine Manufacturing Company, Inc. To the sophomores we will two home rooms on the the third floor. To the juniors we will our title “Dignified Seniors.” I, Paul Becker, will my participation in sports to Max Butler; my sportsmanship to the boys on next year’s team. I, Leroy Black, will my “way with girls” to Edwin Kimmel; my “time out” for sleep in government class to Ralph Weisman. I, James Borchers, will my position as Drum Major to my brother, Lawrence; my “mighty right” to Bob Purdy. I, Rosabelle Boyer, will my basket ball jacket to Jean Frysingcr; my sweet smile to Kathryn Carr. I, Stanley Bricker, will my nickname “Sleepy” to Harold Pierstorff; my football suit to Bill Hoverman. I, Chester Carr, will my good natured disposition to Robert Lloyd; my freckles to Tom Wilson. I, Sibylana Crabtree, will my fish hook that I use to catch “some poor fish” 1o my sister, Margie; my lipstick to Emma Borchers. I, Fern Davis, will my position as president of the class to Carl Martz; my Max to anyone who will have him. I, Warren Deitsch, will my pet expression, “It must be Love,” to Gerald Se-caur; my seat on the bus, beside Norma Gehm to Arthur Alt. I, Homer Frahm, will my vocabulary to Marlin Bollenbacher; my friends who finish dressing me when I get to school to anyone who needs them. I, Dorothy Freewald, will my hobby, wearing boys’ class rings, to Ruth Hile-man; my position on the Girls’ B. B. team to Grayce Gibson. I, Irene Hager .will my loud, boisterous voice to Ruth Courtney; my seat in literature class to anyone who takes it next year. I, Jack Hays, will my quiet disposition to Lowell Snyder; my shorthand book to Glen Kaylor. I, Alma Hinton, will my “disappointment in love” to Berdine Pierstorff; my broad grin to Betty Kettenring. I, Charlotte Hill, will my brown, curly locks to Charity Hill; my physics book to Mary Frahm. NGLY WILL I, Mary Ellen Jewell, will a few of my excess pounds to Nadine Fox; my “absent-mindedness” to Olga Merkle. I, Bill Chivington, will my “bashfulness” to George Commers; my position as manager of the teams to my assistant, Leland Frysinger. I, Cleo Lee, will my “Monday morning headaches” to Mary Louise Mallow; my ear-rings to Lavaun Eichenauer. I, Eugene Leininger, will my back seat on the bus to Dcwan Sealscott, so that he too can wave to some Blackcreek girl next year. I, Paul Linn, will my admiration for junior girls to Albert Clutter; my red hair to Bill McKirnan. I Wilma Linton, will my “girlish blush” to Vera McGough; my Eng. Lit. book to Leola Bollenbacher. I, Kenneth Myers, will my popularity with the junior and senior girls to James Custer; my Ford to Billy Harb. I, Evelyn Pierstorff. will my friendly manner to Helen Book; my long finger nails to Mary Martin. I, Wavalene Replogle, will my musical talent to Ruthilene Wert; my large, over-grown figure to Jean Hardin. I, Juanita Roberts, will my Ohio City boy-friend to Ruth Sell; my form to Kathleen Hawk. I, Ruth Shaffer, will my position as manager of the Girls’ B. B. team to Al-iceruth Edwards; my “ideas” to Libby Havelicek. I, Phyllis Shindeldecker, will my Editorship of the Rocket to Helen Roberts; my position as “right hand man” in the office to Charles Frye. I, Martha Jane Shock, will my ice skates to DeWain Graham; my habit of singing when I’m alone to Ann Dugan. I, Ruth Sibert, will my “towering height” to Mary Kimmel; my “speed” in typing to Fred Kerns. I, Edna Siebert will my intelligence to Martha Kirkpatrick; my government notes to Harold Moody. I, Gerald Smith, will my love for Jean to John Pond; my good times to Clifford Vaiden. I, Mary Helen Smith, will my “gossiping nature” to Delores Bollenbacher; my giggle to Dorothy Burris. I, Elizabeth Noack, will my friendliness to Rosemary Byers; my peculiar “cackle” to Genevieve Leininger. I, Edgar Schaadt, will my gentlemanly manner to Bud Shindeldecker; my sleepy nature to Billy Henkle. SO GLAD A-l-1 A-b-o-a-r-d! All aboard! The conductor’s call reaches the ears of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Leininger (Cleo Lee) and the six little Leiningers, who from where we are standing, looks like a stream of suitcases walking on legs, struggle toward the train. As the Carr Special, with Chester Carr in the conductors cab, advances forward down the rails of life, the Leininger family is scurrying down the asile trying to find eight vacant seats. The family no more than gets seated when the cry of “peanuts and popcorn” rings through the Day Coach. Six childish howls succeed the cry. “Mamma, I’m afraid of that man.” Mama looks up and much to her surprise she sees Homer John. Papa too glances around, jumps to his feet and grabs Homer’s hand. “Well Homer Frahm, what brings you here?” “My feet, of course. What do you think I walk on?” comes the reply. Our same old Homer, always pulling a fast one. The train draws to a stop. The Leininger family leaves the train to start their venturesome walk through New York City. The train speeds on, leaving behind eight wide eyed Leiningers who are probably standing half dazed as they gaze at the Empire State Building. “Oh the Merry Go Round Broke Down, amidst a howling sound. Each time it’d skid they’d miss a kid as the Merry Go Round Broke Down.”—Yes, we all have our troubles and here at Coney Island, where we left the Carr Special, we find Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Myers (Sibylana Crabtree) and their triplets enjoying the fun of their surroundings. Kenny’s pocket-book is almost flat but Sib says, “We only live once.” “What darling little girls,—” “Oh what is that noise?” Such a fuss those monkies are making.” “Why Bill Chivington we should expect to find you here. You and the monkies have so much in common,” “How about joining our party?” “Oh, that’s too bad, I have always heard that birds of feather flock together.” Leaving Coney Island we call a cab. How familiar that name looks. Where have I seen it before? Deitsch—Why of course it must be the same Warren Deitsch of our high school days. To think he would own a chain of taxi cabs. “To the most popular show on Broadway,” is the command given to the driver, who, after traveling through three miles of dense traffic, we find to be Leroy Black with a permanent wave, henna rinse, and horned rimmed spectacles. He stops in front of an immense building which has an ocean of people pushing and shoving toward the main entrance. Bright electric lights flash the name “Becher’s Burlesque.” After being knocked around for fifteen minutes, we finally wriggle our way through the mob into the building. Two ravishing blonds in grass skirts come forward to usher us to our seats. The girls, although very shy, finally answered the questions we ask them. That is after they had spotted the “ten” in C. C.’s hand. We soon learned their life’s history, found they had graduated from Rockford High School in 1938 and that the taller of the two was president of the class during the term of 37-38. Too astonished to think correctly we realize that the girl is Fern Davis and her companion is Alma Hinton, varsity member of the R.H.S. Girls’ Basketball team during the years of 1936-38. After renewing our acquaintance with the girls we ask them about their employer. It is true that the owner is the Paul Becher who attended school with us and that he is attending West Point where he has a high scholastic standing. To think although he owns this show, he has attended only twice. How queer that he should establish such a popular show, merely because he wanted his name in electric lights. How some people change. But now the lights are dimmed and we hurry to our seats. The Hawaiian orchestra strikes up some real music of their native land. The spot light shines upon the leader, and who is that swinging the baton? None other than Charlotte Hill who was always musically inclined. The curtain rises. A silver screen appears before us. A cow, dressed in the latest of gowns, reigns the screen. The following words are flashed before us. “New York—Chicago—Boston—Cleveland—St. Louis—San Francisco—from ast to coast you will find our exclusive dairy products and fashionable clothing - TO SEE YOU SHAFFER AND SHINDELDECKER—“The” Leading Stylists.” Ask for our— Fancy Butter Cubes Heart Shaped Milk Bottles Ready Whipped Whipping Cream Windsor-Vanderbilt Dresses Rockefeller Hats Streamline Coats -----o---- “Flash! Borchers Tree Toads. “Say it With Toads.” Call 1910 Main Avenue, Free Delivery. Each toad tied with a red ribbon. Green ribbon given if preferred” “Flash! Are you too fat? Skinny? Bald? Is ‘Middle Aged Figure’ or ‘Forty Fat’ slipping up on you?” If so it will pav you to pay a visit to me.” WILGES BEAUTY SALON 1313 Broadway Ruth Wilges, Prop.” ----o---- “Are You Dead? Are you expecting to die or do you have a friend or relative who is dead or about so? If this is so in your case call 1678 immediately.” EDGAR SCHAADT’S UNDERTAKING FIRM, 99999 East South Street.” LATEST FLASHES OF THE DAY “Utopia—Paul Linn, newly appointed ambassador, regained his memory last night as the result of coming in contact with a falling flower pot. His only trouble is that he cannot remember where he lost it.” “Hollywood, California—Dorothy Freewald, new star of the screen and radio, eloped with Jack Hayes a prominent Hollywood director.” Washington, D. C.—Today Speaker of the House, Stanley Bricker. filibuster i all day, delaying the new bill which prohibits the double ring marriage ceremony. If the bill passes women can lunch with married men and need not fear the tell tale ring on his felt hand. It has been hinted that Bricker is in favor of the bill but feels that he must make a good impression on those opposed. Miss Edna Siebert, our first lady president, says unless Mr. Bricker stops this foolishness she will show him to the bouncer.” ----o---- —The News Flashes come to a close—Previews of coming attractions take their place. To be shown Sunday-Monday-Tuesday—“Too Much Jazz.” Starring Elizabeth Noack and Gerald Smith (King and Queen of the Movies.) “THE” picture of the year. Put it on your “must see” list—also “Coo-Co Colic” a three reel pen comedy drawn by the world famed artist, Ruth Sibert. The little girl who has put Walt Disney in the shade. The silver screen is curtained. It is succeded by the stage show. The main attraction of the evening begins. A spot light shines on a charming little lady attired in the wearing apparel of the Gay Nineties. The smart little figure goes through her dance. A group of chorines also dressed in Gay Ninety fashion dance onto the stage. After singing and dancing “In The Good Old Summertime” they disappear, leaving the charming young lady alone once more on the stage. We find, after looking twice, she is our old school mate—Mary Ellen Jewell. Next comes the “No Talk Comic Twins” “How well they fit their title. I do wish they would remove those masks. Ohhhhhh of all the crazy stunts!” Off comes the masks. “Where have I seen those faces before? I’ve got it! During those good old school days. They are Irene Hager and Wilma Linton. Imagine seeing them here. They never did say much. Oh, they have gone. I knew they were too good to last.” Sweet Hawaiian music greets our ears. Lovely voices lilt the soft strains. Six beautiful Hawaiian maidens in their native dress slip across a set of sandy beach and palm trees. Grouping together in the center of the stage they lift their voices in song. How sweet they sound singing “Aloha Oe”. Glancing at my program the names of the girls seem to stand out before me. How wonderful to have six old classmates Rosa-belle Boyer, Wavalene Replogle, Juanita Roberts, Mary Helen Smith, Evelyn Pier-storff and Martha Jane Shock sing us a farewell song; their voices still reaching us as we leave to travel on down the rails of life. Our Bible Instructors Rev. Garrison Roebuck Rev. R. B. Bair Rev. B. H. Roberts SENIOR STATISTICS Name Nickname Hobby Will Be Cause of Death Paul Becker “Beck” Studying Dean Overworked brain Leroy Black “Sleepy” Farming Bald Wet Feet James Borchers “Zeke” Motoring Chain store manager Broke-down arches Rosabelle Boyer “Rosie” Dancing Nurse Doing “Big Apple” Stanley Bricker “Stan” Arguing Great orator Sprained tongue Chester Carr “Chet” Asking questions Happy Cracked face Bill Chivington “Billy” Driving old Fords Post-ofTice Mr. Licking stamps Sibylana Crabtree “Siby” Reducing Stenographer Fell from boss’ lap Fern Davis “Babe” Working physics Married Non-support Warren Deitsch “Deitsch” Fishing Stage director Fell from stage Homer Frahm “Homer John” Making love Chaperon Broken heart Dorothy Freewald “Dot” Basket ball Acrobat Nightmares Irene Hager “Reeny” Sewing Famous Old age Jack Hays “Slim” Baseball Coach Lonesome Alma Hinton “Jack” Making eyes Maid Eavesdropping Charlotte Hill “Charley” Hiking Chemist Wrong bottle Mary Ellen Jewell “Jimmy” Eating Housewife Fell over bucket Cleo Lee “Shorty” Acting Movie star Rehearsing (?) Eugene Leininger “Sam” Driving Plymouths Farmer Walking in sleep Paul Linn “Red” Loving junior girls Stump speaker Dynamite Wilma Linton “Sis” Writing poetry Poet Making rhythm Kenneth Myers “Kenny” Wrecking new Fords Coal miner Burst coal vein Elizabeth Noack “Lizzie” Business Training Doctor Pills Evelyn Pierstorff “Eveliner” Posing Mannequin Stiff neck Wavalene Replogle “Billy” Tickling ivories Tutor Los of sleep Juanita Roberts “Toby” Movies Dentist Slipped in bathtub Edgar Schaadt “Schaadt” Loving school teachers Undertaker Suicide Ruth Shaffer “Ginger” Milking cows Opera singer Choked on high G Phyllis Shindeldecker “Shing” Bathing Debater Too much water Martha Jane Shock “Jane” Skating Sonja Henie II Broken ice Ruth Sibert “Sixty” Art Walt Disney II Fell in paint Edna Siebert “Ed” Shorthand Business lady Love attack Gerald Smith “Smitty” ♦ Joking Judge Hanged Mary Helen Smith “Dink” i Boy friends Old maid Bad conscience Ruth Wilges “Whitey” Cutting out dolls Preacher Seeking souls DOWN THE HOME STRETCH FIRST ROW: Mr. Bricker. Peter Belna, Marlin Bollenbacher, Max Butler, Kathryn Carr, Albert Clutter, Ruth Courtney, Janies Custer, LaVau 1 Eichenauer, Nadine Fox. SECOND ROW': Mary Frahm, Charles Frye, Jean Frysinger, Chester Cause, Grayce Gibson, De-Wain Graham, Jean Harden, Libby Havlicek, Kathleen Hawk, Billy Henkle, Charity Hill. THIRD ROW: Bill Iloverman, Glen Kay lor, Fred Kerns, Betty Kettenring, Leola Bollenbacher, Edwin Kimmel, Martha Kirkpatrick, Mary Louise Mallow, Carl Martz, Olga Merkle, Harold Moody. FOURTH ROW: Berdine Pierstorff, John Pond, Bob Purdy, Helen Roberts, Dewan Sealscott, Gerald Secaur, Ruth Sell, Bud Shindeldecker, Clifford Vaiden, Ralph Weisman, Miss Cumins. This year’s Jolly Juniors were under the guiding hand of Miss Cumins and Mr. Bricker at the beginning of the school year, but at the end of the first semester our one adviser, Miss Cumins, was in greater demand elsewhere and her vacancy was filled by Miss McDaniel. Those chosen to lead the class were: President Martha Kirkpatrick Vice-president Clifford Vaiden Secretary ........................................... Betty Kettenring Student Council Representative ........................ Edwin Kimmel Hi-Life Reporter ................................... Berdine Pierstorff The first semester held just as many exciting events for these Jolly Juniors as did the second semested, for in October they were entertained by the seniors with an outdoor party at Sunset Park and November saw them sponsoring a Carnival which was well attended. December brought the dramatists of the class together and the play “That’s the Ticket” was well presented. As school days became less in number these fun-loving pupils looked forward to giving the seniors the customary reception. Their efforts were not wasted for the seniors received a “thrill of a lifetime” at this event. Since “Experience is the Best Teacher” these juniors seem well fitted for their next year’s activities. HALF THE RACE IS OVER FIRST ROW: Miss Penn, Arthur Alt, Anna Bollenbachcr, Delores Bollenbacher, Luther Bollenbach-er, Helen Book, Emma Borchers, Patty Burgess, Ned Clay, George Cominers, Hobert Commers, Jesse Crabtree. SECOND ROW: Wilbur Cully, Harold Dilbone, Dale Dudgeon, Anna Fahncke, Bernard Frahm, Le-land Frysinger, Rex. Frysinger, Norma Gehm, Blanche Ilavlicek, Bill Harb, Lowell Hawk, Forrest Hays. THIRD ROW: Vera Jean High, Ruth Hileman, Kenneth IIoiTman, Harold Huffman, Rosemary Hull, Paul Kolter, Robert Lloyd, Mary Martin, Martha Merkle, Fern Myers, Evelyn Penn, Gerald Pierstorff. FOURTH ROW: Ernestine Roberts, Martha Rowland, Billy Schwarck, Lowell Sell, Vera Sell, Bill Shaffer, Blair Smith, Ruthilene Wert, Clarence Williams, Robert Whitmore, Jeanette Young, Ruth Zizelman, Miss Steinle. SOPHOMORES President Ruth Hileman Vice-president ........................................... Helen Book Secretary-Treasurer ................ ................. Vera Jean High Student Council Representative ........................... Paul Kolter The class of ’40 has finished its second year in high school. This class caused lots of excitement during the year. Although quite a number of last year’s class did not enroll again this year, the class was strengthened by Mary Madonna Martin from Neptune and Harold Leigh-ner from Hicksville. Patty Burgess left in February to live in Portland, Indiana. Several members were in the Fall Fair play and others participatel in the glee club programs. The sophomores were well represented on the varsity football and basketball teams and also on the intramural champion-ship teams. On November 12 the class gave a party in honor of the Freshmen to introduce and welcome them to school activities. THEY’VE COVERED THE FIRST LAP FIRST ROW: Mrs. Keopple, Jacqueline Aab, Ada Ruth Ammerman, Floyd Arnold, Samuel Belna, Bevan Beougher, Jeanne Betzel, Lela Bollenbacher, Lawrence Borchers, Dorothy Burris, Charles Butler. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Byer, Rosemary Byer, Eileen Chivington, Edwin Counterman, Margie Crabtree, Ann Dugan, Aliceruth Edwards, Dale Eichler, Bill Huffman, Raymond Ickes, Lucille Ketcham, Mary Kimniel. THIRD ROW: Marcella Knott, Lewis Kolter, Helen Kuehm, Genevieve Leininger, Helen Ma.rtz, Don aid McBride, Vera McGough, Bill McKirnan, Harold Pierstorff, Lester Pifer, Norma Jean Rep-logle, Herbert Roberts. FOURTH ROW: Richard Schumm, Amos Schumm. Anna Schwarck, Marjorie Sell, Helen Shaffer, Helen Jean Shanebarger, Norma Siebert, Tom Smalley, Lowell Snyder, Alma Jane Willrath, John Willrath, Tom Wilson. President ............................................... Samuel Belna Vice-president ...................................... Donald McBride Secretary Treasurer ..................................... Lowell Snyder Student Council Representative ........................... Tom Wilson Hi-Life Reporter ...................................... Jacqueline Aab Last September found approximately fifty students assembled in the study hall. All faces were new in the life of R. H. S. Those students were the Freshman Class of Thirty-eight. After a few “get acquainted” days, the freshmen were assembled in the study hall with the upper classmen. The seniors took charge of the meeting while the freshmen took their turn, one by one, and did as they were told. This was their “initation” into R. H. S. High school life proved to be different from school life of former years. Election day came and at this time the freshmen elected the leaders of their class. The sophomores favored the freshmen with a party on November 12, their first social event of the year. Other activities followed. The Freshmen Class was well represented on the Honor Roll during the school term 1937-’38. GROOMING FOR THE START FIRST ROW: Miss Wolfe, Harold Buel, Betty Jean Cook. Jerry Dugan, Genevieve Eichar, Madge Grimm, Isabel llurless. Lois Penn, Lee Roebuck, Gloria Smith, Jimmy Whitley, Patsy Van Fleet, Frank Aab, Lois Ansel man, Mary Eleanor Beaty, Alexander Belna. SECOND ROW: Marjorie Buel. Victor Carr, Clois Dudgeon, Betty Dee Fast, Virginia Fox, Vivian Frysinger, Burl Gibsor, Haro! I Hawk, Junior Henkle, Bill Ketcham, Wayne Martin, John May, Keith Mills, Helen North, Donald Nuding, Russell Rager. THIRD ROW: Eugene Reed, Jean Robbins, Charles Sea right, Martha Shock, Bernice Shock, Joan Stover, Marilyn Straubinger, Betty Vantilburg,—Mr. McBride, Gene Anselman, Mary Louise Bair, Shirley Ann Beaty, Robert Beams, Dick Campbell, Bette Commers, Ruth Mae Fast. FOURTH ROW: Jack Frysinger, Vivian Frysinger, Marguerite Henkle, Robert Huffman, Junior llurless, Geraldine Kimmel. Richard Koltcr, Don Long, Leland McBride, Maxine Reed, Marion Replogle, Dorothy Robbins. Lee Roberts, Louise Rowland, Edward Rumple, Pyhllis Rutledge. FIFTH ROW: Dorothy Schumm, Dick Shaffer, Harold Shock, Marlese Standiford, Donald Straubinger, Dorothy Stetlcr. Betty Swanders, Bill Caywood. Carl Crouch, Joan Dilbone, Manuel Finley, Betty Lou Hayes, Phyllis Hiles, Kieth Rutledge, Betty Ruth Shindeldecker Richard Strathearn. SIXTH ROM : Bob Ward,—Miss Frahm, Charles Beams, Billy Beerbower, Joanne Boyce, Dale Crouch, Gordon Dilbone, Charles Dugan, Paul Eichler, Ilo Frysinger, Jimmy Frysinger, Gloria Grimm, J. P. Grimm, Billy llurless, Mary Ketcham, Helen McBride. (Continued on next page) AS OTHERS SEE IIS FIRST ROW: Paul Becher, Phyllis Shindeldecker, Edna Siebert,, Stanley Bricker, Cleo Lee, Jack Hays, Vera Sell, Bill Hoverman. SECOND ROW: Sibvlana Crabtree, Lucille Ketch im, Ann Dugan, Helen Book, Aliceruth Edwards, Jean Frysinger, Harold Moody, Ruth Sibert. THIRD ROW: Clifford Vaiden, Lavaun Eichenauer, Ruth Shaffer, Kenneth Myers, Fern Myers, Martha Kirkpatrick, Bob Purdy, Ruth Hilemin. FOURTH ROW: Blair Smith, Bill Chivington, Dor: thy Frecwald, Lowell Snyder, Helen Kuehm, Norman Siebert, James Borchers, Bill McKir lan. Most Popular ........... Most Studious........... Most Dignified ......... Most Bashful ........... Most Sophisticated ..... Most Angelic ........... Most Romantic ........... Most Artistic .......... Most Affectionate ...... Most Reliable .......... Best Looking ........... Best Dressed ........... Best Actor ............. Best Athlete ........... Best Worker ............ Best Bluffer ........... Biggest Tease .......... Biggest Flirt .......... Laughs and Talks Most Cleverest .............. Quietest ............... Wittiest ......... Busiest ................ st Solemn ...✓....... BOY Paul Becher Paul Becher Stanley Bricker Jack Hays ........ Bricker, Hoverman .S. Bricker ..... .B. Hoverman ..... H. Moody ......... C. Vaiden P. Becher ........ K. Myers B. Hoverman ...... B. Hoverman ...... B. Purdy .... .P. Becher ....... B. Smith B. Chivington .... .L. Snyder ...... B. Chivington .... H. Moody ......... Norman Siebert James Borchers Paul Becher ...... .Bill McKirnan ... GIRL Phyllis Shindeldecker ............ Edna Siebert ............... Cleo Lee ................ Vera Sell S. Crabtree, L. Ketcham ... A. Dugan. H. Book A. Edwards, J. Frysinger ..... R. Sibert ............. L. Eichenauer ..... R. Shaffer F. Myers ............. L. Ketcham M. Kirkpatrick ............. R. Hileman .............. E. Siebert J. Frysinger D. Freewald .......... H. Kuehm J. Frysinger ......... J. Frysinger Vera Sell ............ Ruth Shaffer . Phyllis Shindeldecker ............ Vera Sell GROOMING FOR THE START SEVENTH ROW: James Reed, Lois Roebuck, Bessie Rumple, Grace Rutledge, Dick Shrider, Madelyn Snyder, Joan Vantilburg, Tommy Vantilburg, Billy Bair, John Boyce, Gene Carr, Maurice Cay wood, Darrell Clouse, Anna Louise Courtney, Charles Dudgeon, James Emercon. EIGHTH ROW: Wavel Gibson, James Graham. Maurice Ickes, D’Meria Jean Moody, Joan North, Bernadine Nuding, Orley Roberts, Lucille Roebuck, Betty Rowland, Ruth Shock, Max Stover, Maurice Lee Williams —Miss Kirkpatrick, Eugene Beams, Donald Clouse, Doyt Crouch. NINTH ROW: Melvin Davis, Judith Dugan, Loella Friedly, Roger Krugh, Mary Irene Long, Junior Miller, Jimmy Pontius, Barbara Raudabaugh, Carl Rumple, Lillian Shrider, Jackie Simons, Dorothy Swander, Billy Williams, Mary Lou Williams, Richard Young Billy Anselman, Orvale Ebersole. TENTH ROW: Barbara Edwards, Arnold Emerick, Joyce Heffner, Ann Ickes, Bobby May, Betty Lou North, Faye Shock, Don Williams,—Miss Tussing, Patty Andrews, Emil Bair, Eddy Blossom, Pauline Book. Junior Borchers, Marjorie Carr, Joan Cay wood, Keith Davis. ELEVENTH ROW: Donald Eichler, Bobby Ebersole, D’meria Grimm, Janey Grimm, John Ickes, Reginald Krugh, Barbara Malston, Gloria Mills, Robert Miller, Donald Replogle, Jean Rutledge, Dorothy Shock, Norma Jean Smith, Kenneth Standiford, David Valentine, Junior Williamson, Luanne Williams. Anna Mary Emerick, Edward Ammerman, Barbara Lou Mathews, and Norman Koepplen are not shown. VARIED ROCKET STAFF FIRST ROW: Phyllis Shindeldecker, Ruth Shaffer. SECOND ROW: Paul Becher, Chester Carr. THIRD ROW: Stanley Bricker, Charlotte Hill, Cleo Lee. Ruth Sibert, Rosabelle Boyer, Homer Frahm, James Borchers. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Purdy, Ruth Wilges, Mrs. Keopple. Editor ..................................... Phyllis Shindeldecker Associate Editor ........................................ Cleo Lee Business Manager ..................................... Ruth Shaffer Circulation Manager ................................ Charlotte Hill Advertising Manager ......................................... Chester Carr Jokes Editor ......................................... Paul Becher Photography Editor Stanley Bricker, James Borchers Dramatic Editor ................................... Rosabelle Boyer Sports Editors Girls ................................................ Ruth Wilges B°ys ................................................ Homer Frahm Art Editor ........................................... Ruth Sibert Literary Critic ................................................ Mrs. Keopple Adviser ............................................... Mr. Purdy FIRST ROW: Mrs. Keopple. Martha Kirkpatrick, Martha Jane Shock. Fdna Siebert, Elizabeth Noack, Ruth Sibert, Ruth Wilges, Charlotte Hill, Charity Hill, Homer Frahm, Betty Lou North. SECOND ROW: Rosabelle Boyer, Jacqueline Aab, Jean High, Alma Hinton, Ann Dugan, Ruth Hileman, Jean Frvsinger, Lucille Ket-cham, Cleo Lee, Anna Mary Emerick. THIRD ROW: Dorothy Freewald, Blair Smith, Leola Bollenbacher, Helen Smith, Bcrdine Pierstorff, Edwin Kimmel, Bob Beams. FOURTH ROW: Gerald Smith, Robert Lloyd, Rex Frvsinger, Chester Carr, Bill Ketcham. Editor-in-Chief ........ Charlotte Hill Class Editor ..................... Ruth Wilges Feature Editor ........... Charity Hill Sports Editor .......... Homer Frahm Business Manager ...... James Borchers Faculty Advisor ................. Mrs. Keopple Fifteen years ago Rockford High School started a school paper. This paper came about largely through the influence of Earl Wilson, now working on one of New York’s leading newspapers, and Gladys Woten, both of whom graduated in 1925. The first school paper was published in mimeograph form and remained this style of paper until the school year of 1936-37 when it was changed and printed at the Press office. The paper has always carried the name Hi-Life. The name itself indicates the contents of the paper for in the Hi-Life is found all the different phases of school life. In this manner people not attending school get an idea as to how the school js conducted and also learn about the activities carried on in the school. THE HI LIFE Tbundnv. February UK by Sfuflrnl of KorWurd fligh School. THE PEOPLES' CHOICE LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Wilson, Eugene Leininger, Paul Kolter, Mr. Beaty, Paul Becher, Ruth Sibert Mr. Purdy, Cleo Lee, Fern Myers, Rosabele Boyer, Edwin Kimmel, Chester Carr. President ........................................... Paul Becher Vice-President ...................................... Fern Davis Secretary-Treasurer ................................. Ruth Sibert The Student Council, as its name suggests, is a representative group consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, a representative from each class in high school, one from each of the various clubs, and Mr. Beaty, as faculty advisor. The purpose of the Student Council is to co-operate with the faculty in the management of the school, and to strive in every possible way to keep the school in a position of higher honor and credit both at home and among her competitors. We have strived faithfully in the past school year to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this organization. We hope that in the future the Student Council will continue to be “as successful” as it has been in previous years. LISTEN FOR THE LONESOME DRUM SEATED: Jimmy Whitley, Jeanette Young, Rex Frysinger, Lucille Ketcham, Lewis Kolter, Jacqueline Aab, Richard Kolter, Helen North, Betty Dee Fast, Lowell Hawk, Helen Shaffer, Ann Dugan. STANDING: Robert Lloyd, Clois Dudgeon, Marguerite Henkle, Jack Frysinger, Harold Dilbone, Jean Frysinger, Paul Kolter, Grayce Gibson, James Borchers, Miss Cumins, Charlotte Hill, Ruth Wilges, Chester Carr, Jerry Dugan, Marilyn Straubinger, Vivian Frysinger, Harold Huffman. The R. II. S. Band is no doubt one of the foremost organizations of the school. There are thirty-five members in the band at the present time with many beginners in both the grades and high school which we hope will be in the band soon. The members were sorry to lose Patty Burgess during the year, although three new members were added. The band participated in many activities some of which were: the Hallowe’en Celebration, Armistice Day, Fall Fair, Memorial Day, Fall Band Concert, P. T. A., and the Farmers Institute which resulted in playing at the County Institute in Ce-lina. The band also won a place in the County Music Festival. During the football and basketball season the band showed their loyalty by playing at the home games and pep meetings. The band under the direction of Mr. Danner has made rapid strides of improvement and promises to improve even more next year. AT THE COMMAND FIRST ROW: Helen Book Delores Bollenbacher, Cleo Lee, Olga Merkle, Ernestine Roberts, Kathryn Carr, Rosemary Hull, Nadine Fox, Vera Jean High, Mary Louise Mallow, Mary Martin, Helen Kuehm SECOND ROW: Charlotte Hill, Ruth Shaffer, Mary Ellen Jewell, Ruthilene Wert, Anna Bollenbacher, Evelyn Penn, Jacqueline Aab, Martha Merkle, Ada Ruth Ammerman, Norma Jean Rep-logle, Grayce Gibson, Helen Roberts, Lavaun Eichenauer, Kathleen Hawk, Norma Fahncke. THIRD ROW: Martha Kirkpatrick, Bcrdine Pierstorff, Betty Kettenring, Jean Frysinger, Miss Cumins, Ruth Hileman, Ruth Courtney, Charity Hill, Marcella Knott. Wavalene Rcplogle, Pianist. Under the direction of Miss Martha Steinle, forty girls began another term of music. Much time was spent in practicing songs for the Fall Band Concert and the Music Festival. The beginning of a second semester saw Miss Steinle leaving the girls and preparing for a phase of home life. A person well trained in music Miss DeVota Cumins, was selected to fill the vacancy left by Miss Steinle. Thus, under her supervision the work was carried on in a very dilligent manner. The Glee Club appeared in several public performances including: Fall Band Concert, Farmers’ Institute, Spring Band Concert, Music Festival, and the Commencement Exercises. OF THE BATON FIRST ROW: Herbert Roberts, Leland Frysinger, George Commers, Bill Shaffer, Harold Huffman, Blair Smith, Charles Frye, Harold iMoody, Bob Purdy, Dewain Graham. SECOND ROW': Robert Lloyd, Richard Schumm, Lowell Sell, Edwin Counterman, James Custer, Fred Kerns, Raymond Ickes, James Borchers, Gerald Smith, Clifford Vaiden. SEATED—Miss Cumins. Directed by Miss Martha Steinle, first semester, and Miss DeVota Cumins, second semester, a group of twenty boys made up the Boys’ Glee Club. The periods set aside for Boys’ Glee Club, were spent in the learning of parts, reading music, and practicing songs for the various activities of the year. The boys appeared at the Fall Band Concert, Farmers’ Institute, Spring Band Concert, and the Music Festival. The Boys’ Glee Club, combined with the Girls’ Glee Club produced a very satisfactory mixed chorus. CLEAN LIE INC - CLEAN SPEECH SEATED—Left to Right: Jeanne Betzel, Eileen Chivington, Norma Jean Replogle, Dorothy Burris, Lucille Ketcham, Margie Crabtree, Rosemary Byer, Sibylana Crabtree, Cleo Lee, Ruth Sibert, Ruth Shaffer, Edna Siebert, Rosabelle Boyer, Helen Roberts, Ruthilene Wert, Vera Jean High, Helen Jean Shanebarger, Ada Ruth Ammermin, Ruth Zizelman, Fern Myers. STANDING—First Row: Helen Kuehm, Alma Hinton Ruth Hileman, Ann Dugan, Miss Cumins, Jean Frysinger, Aliceruth Edwards, Ruth Wilges, Charlotte Hill. STANDING—Second Row: Jacquleine Aab, Mary Louise Mallow, Kathleen Hawk, Helen Shaffer, Phyllis Shindeldecker, Dorothy Freewald, Ruth Courtney, Mary Kimmel, Martha Jane Shock, Fern Davis, Grayce Gibson, Wavalene Replogle, Charity Hill, Mary Martin, Juanita Roberts, Ernestine Roberts. President .................................................. Ruth Shaffer Vice-president ..................................... Edna Siebert Secretary .......................................... Ruth Sibert Treasurer ...................................... Rosabell Boyer Student Council Representative ........................ Cleo Lee Hi Life Reporter ............................. Wavalene Replogle Under the supervision of Miss Cumins, faculty advisor, and Mrs. J. Warren Wert, outside advisor, the Girl Reserve Club was very successfully conducted. Meetings were held the first Tuesday and third Monday of each month. Those meetings were held in discussion form, followed by a social hour. A joint Hi-Y G. R. party was held in the school auditorium, January 10. Various activities were sponsored by the club in order to make money, enlarge the club, and promote fellowship. New members were taken into the club at a very impressive Candle Light Ceremony conducted the twenty-eighth of February. Clean Scholarship - Clean Sportnmnship LEFT BACK: Harold Dilbone, DeWain Graham, Robert Lloyd, Bill Hoverman, Harold Huffman, Blair Smith, Lowell Hawk. RIGHT BACK: Harold Moody, Jesse Crabtree, Bud Shindeldecker, Dewain Sealscott, Edgar Schaadt Clifford Vaiden. STANDING: Homer Frahm, Bill Harb, Gerald Smith, Paul Kolter, Paul Becher, Mr. Bunnell, Stanley Bricker, Chester Carr, James Borchers. President ....................................... Stanley Bricker Vice-president ............................................. Paul Becher Secretary-Treasurer ................................ Chester Carr At the beginning of the school year the club staged a badly needed membership drive which resulted in twelve new members. Following the very impressive induction ceremonies, the members united themselves in the carrying out of the purpose of the Hi-Y. That is “To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian char-acter.” During the Thanksgiving vacation the Club’s president and faculty advisor together with three of its members attended the Ohio Hi-Y Conference at Scott High School in Toledo. The sponsoring of the Annual Business Men’s Hi-Y Banquet was also an added achievement of the club. Two of the members were privileged to attend Camp Nelson Dodd during the summer; their numerous references to the two weeks of Hi-Y training have caused the club to look forward to sending at least three boys to camp before next year. OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR ARE President .... Vice-president Secretary .... Treasurer .... . Bill Hoverman Clifford Vaiden ... Lowell Hawk .... Robert Lloyd HAPPY HOME MAKERS FIRST ROW: Helen Smith, Fern Myers, Delores Bollenbacher, Jean Harden, Mary Louise Mallow, Ruthilene Wert, Evelyn Penn, Kathryn Carr, Dorothy Burris, Jacqueline Aab. SECOND ROW: Cleo Lee, Emma Borchers, Anna Bollenbachcr, Helen Book, Martha Merkle, Nadir.e Fox, Rosemary Hull, Norma Jean Replogle, Rosemary Byer, Margie Crabtree, Ernestine Roberts THIRD ROW: Helen Jean Shanebarger, Sibylana Crabtree, Irene Hager, Wilma Linton, Dorothy Freewald, Phyllis Shindeldecker, Helen Kuehm, Wavalene Replogle, Betty Kettenring, Martha Jane Shock, Vera McGough. FOURTH ROW: Norma Gehm, Ruth Sell, Ruth Zizelman, Blanche Havlicek, Mrs. Nogle, Libby Ha-vlicek, Ruth Shaffer, Ruth Courtney, Helen Shaffer, Norma Fanncke, Grayce Gibson. President ............... Mary Louise Mallow Vice-president ......................... Jean Harden Secretary .................... Ruthilene Wert . Treasurer Evelyn Penn Historian ............. Delores Bollenbacher Student Council Rep. Fern Myers Reporter ................ Mary Helen Smith Advisor .................. Mrs. Esther Nogle When girls join the Future Homemakers Association they are asked to follow this pledge: “We are Home Economic sisters striving to be better homemakers both today and tomorrow. We carry out the purpose of the Future Homemakers Association and we serve the association, the home and the school to the full extent of our ability.” A freshman girl taking home economics must complete three projects (sewing, cooking, etc.) besides her school work. The girls of the upper classes must complete four outside projects to get credit for the year’s work. A girl not only learns to do new things by belonging to the F. H. A., but also enjoys the various activities of the club. From June 11 to 19 last summer the F. H. A. took a trip through the southern states. This trip was not only enjoyable, but it also proved to be educational. The girls learned about the terrible home conditions of the south, and this caused them to be thankful that they lived in a community where home economics is being put into practice. The F. H. A. took some moving pictures on the trip, and these were shown at a P. T.A. meeting, along with the pictures of the F. F. A. On February 25 the F. H. A. gave an assembly, which proved interesting to the entire school. This summer the F. H. A. plan to go on a few short trips and picnics. The club also plans to go on a hike to Fort Amanda, a historic place near Lima. The F. H. A. has been successful this year, and this was made possible through the cooperation of the members of the club, and the adviser, Mrs. Esther Nogle— Miss Penn to all the girls). THE GOOD EARTH FIRST ROW: Arthur Alt, Marlin Bollenbacher, John Wiiirath, Dale Eichler, Floyd Arnold, Kenneth Byer, Ned Clay, Lester Pifer. SECOND ROW: Gerald Smith, Edgar Schaadt, Bad Shindeldecker, Edwin Kimmel, Homer Frahm, Eugene Leininger, Kenneth Myers, Warren DMtsch, Bill Chivington, Paul Linn. THIRD ROW: Chester Cause, Lowell Snyder, Dale Dudgeon, Harold Pierstorff, Leroy Black, Robert Whitmore, Samuel Belna, Tom Smalley, Tom Wilson. FOURTH ROW: Forest Hayes, Dewan Sealscott, Richard Schumm, Jesse Crabtree, Clarence Williams, Bernard Frahm, Amos Schumm, Albert Clutter, Luther Bollenbacher. FIFTH ROW Donald McBride, Wilbur Cully, Edwin Counterman, Bill McKirnan, Mr. Beaty, Lowell Sell, Gerald Secaur, Peter Belna. President ........... Vice-president ...... Secretary ........... Treasurer ........... Reporter ............ Student Council Rep. Adviser ............. . Eugene Leininger ... Homer Frahm ... Kenneth Myers Bud Shindeldecker Edwin Kimmel ... Warren Deitsch ... M. S. L. Beaty The F. F. A. is a nationally known organization of Future Farmers of America. The purpose of the organization is to prepare boys to make better farmers and educate them as to the possibilities of farming in the future. This is the ninth year for this organization in Rockford High School. The first main event sponsored by the F. F. A. is the annual Fall Fair. The Fall Fair this year was considered the most successful, partially due to the added attractions: the colt show and trailer backing contest. I Following the Fall Fair was a pest hunt contest which benefitted the community considerably. Other activities of the F. F. A. were: participation in the judging contest at Columbus, during Farmers’ Week; sponsoring of an assembly program; and handling hybrid seed corn for the farmers in this community. This organization has 100 percent membership in state and national organizations. It started with 43 members at the beginning of the year and has not lost a member. THE JUNIOR S CLUB FIRST ROW: Bill Hoverman, Gerald Smith, Chester Carr, Homer Frahm, Phyllis Shindcldeckcr, Ruth Sibert, Ruth Shaffer, Harold Moody. SECOND ROW: Leola Bollenbacher, Kathleen Hawk, Jean Frysinger, Rosabelle Boyer, Mrs. Keop-ple, Alma Hinton, Olga Merkle, Helen Roberts, Grayce Gibson, Mary Frahm. THIRD ROW: Bill Chivington, Stanley Bricker, Edgar Schaadt, Paul Becher. The Junior Safety Club of the Rockford High School originated under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Keopple. Although this is the first year of activity for the club we have endeavored to make it a benefit to the school and community as well as to the members by attempting to promote and establish safety from accidents of all kinds. This club is composed of four officers—President, Vice-president, Secretary-Treasurer, and Student Council Representative. These officers are to be elected from the sociology class yearly with the following qualifications required; good stage presence, good driver, especially interested in club, ample time for duties, and dependability. The membership of this club is limited to members of the junior and senior classes. We, the old officers and members, have done our best to live up to the purpose and qualifications of this club, and it is with the best of wishes that we turn it over to you, the old and new members of the following year. The officers for the past year were: President ........................................... Homer Frahm Vice-President ............................. Phyllis Shindeldecker Secretary-Treasurer .......................................... Ruth Sibert Student Council Representative ....................... Chester Carr “R. H.S.” TRAV SEATED: Mr. Purdy, Eugene Leininger, Cleo Lee, Charlotte Hill, Paul Kolter, Miss Cumins. FIRST HOW: Phyllis Shindeldecker, Charity Hill, Ruth Shaffer, Helen Book, Margie Crabtree, Jacqueline Aab, Dorothy Burris, Lucille Ketcham, Ann Dugan, Jean Frysinger, Rosabel 1c Boyer Alma Hinton, Bill Chivington. SECOND ROW: Martha Merkle, Anna Bollenbacher, Betty Kettenring, Sibylana Crabtree, Thomas Smalley, Chester Carr. THIRD ROW: Kathleen Hawk, Evelyn Penn, Ruth Sell, Fern Myers, Mary Frahm, Irene Hager, Wilma Linton, Dorothy Freewald, Mr. Beaty, Gerald Pierstorff, Kenneth Myers, Lowell Snyder, Homer Frahm, Lewis Kolter, Albert Clutter, Edwin Counterman, Jesse Crabtree, Rex Fry-singer. This is the first club of its kind that has ever been formed in Rockford High School. The membership is open to anyone in the high school. Formerly, the different organizations have taken trips, but this is open to anyone, who is interested. The first meeting was held in November, and the following officers were elected President ......................................... Charlotte Hill Vice-President .............................................. Paul Kolter Secretary-Treasurer .................................. Cleo Lee Student Council Representative ................. Eugene Leininger Faculty Advisors ............ Miss Cumins, Mr. Purdy, Mr. Beaty A set of rules and regulations, regarding membership, dues, and the like was made and agreed upon. The long trips taken last summer by the F. H. A. and F. F. A. proved interesting as well as educational. This is the main reason for forming the Travel Club. The F. H. A. went south through Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Indiana. Many points of interest visited were, the Rhododend-ren Festival, Great Craggy Gardens, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina; Norris Dam and Norristown, near Knoxville, Tennessee; Muscle Shoals or Wilson Dam in Alabama; Lookout Mountain, and the scene of the Battle in the Clouds, at Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mammoth Cave in Kentucky; and the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina. The trip covered 1800 miles during a period of eight days. The F. F. A. went south through Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Indiana. Points of interest in it itinerary were, the High Railroad Bridge in Kentucky, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennesse, Daytona Beach, the “Keys” and the Everglades in Florida; the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Muscle Shoals or Wilson Dam in Alabama; Norris Dam in Tennessee, Lookout Mountain and the scene of the Battle in the Clouds in Tennessee. The trip covered nearly 3400 miles and extended for a period of fifteen days. TRAVEL MEMORIES 1. Girls’ Travel Club at Mammoth Cave. 2. Cherokee Indian Reservation at Smoky Mts. National Park. 3. The Queen steps out. 4. Ohio Monument at Chickamauga Civil War Battle Ground. 5. Jesse Crabtree in his natural habitat at Keys Florida. 6. We lived here at Decatur, Alabama. 7. Tunnel Smoky Mt. National Park. 8. Guess who. 9. Preparing to Roost. 10. Our home at Ashville, N. Carolina 11. Be careful or you’ll see stars. 12. Kentucky and Dix Rivers from High Bridge—317 feet high. 13. Palms on the Keys. 14. Yes, it’s the Pierstorff sisters. 15. W.P.A. worker, Norris Dam. J6. “Doc,” 17. Seminole Indian Reservation, Everglades Florida. 18. Rockford’s Nimrod “Ted.” 19. Ferry over Ohio River, Vevay, Ind. 20. Foothills of the Smoky Mts. 21. Watch out girls, you’ll fall. 22. The Smoky’s. 23. Native co-operation. 24. Wilson Dam, Muscle Shoals, Ala. 25. Margie, one of the Crabapples. 26. No, not hermits, just a couple of school boys. 27. Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla. 28. Ambition Personified. 29. Oh, Shaffer, what’s his name? Buckwheat, that’s right. 30. Jean with one of the next year’s football stars. 31. Back home. 32. They went Places—3,400 miles, IN GENERAL 1. Fred, our custodian 2. Harold Leighner and Earl Reish we welcome you. 3. Senior Cleo (patra) 4. Soupy Beaty 5. On the girdiron 6. Lowell—derby winner of “38.” 7. Heap big, strong man. 8. Sophomore “Missie” 9. Where goest thou, fair lady? 10. Trombone Johnnie. 11. Another trombone tooter. 12. Lucille and Ann—Did you guess? 13. Our little girl. 14. Business Men’s B. B. Trophy—Con- gratulations North Side. 15. “Sweetest Little Feller” — Leland Frysinger. LIFE BEGINS AT SIXTEEN A glorious, heart-warming comedy of American youth was presented by the senior class. May 20, in the school auditorium. The opening scene of “Life Begins at Sixteen” found Mr. and Mrs. Hollis preparing to leave lor a trip to Havana, which was the prize awarded to Mrs. Hollis for naming a new beauty soap. Upon the leave of his parents, Paul Hollis, a serious minded chap of sixteen, appointed himself “head of the family.” The appointment, however, was protested by Paul’s twin sister, Frannie a wholesome and charming girl who thought and spoke for only the best. Paul first decided that the Hollis Shoe Store must undergo a modernization campaign, which resulted in a sale with an orchestra, live models, handbills and all the trimmings. At the same time he had a hunch that his sister Marjorie had a racketeer suitor, namely Crandal Smythe. He enlisted the “Secret Seven” a club composed of his friends, and of which he was the president, to help him prove that Mr. Sythe was really a racketeer. Such hilarity and jams these sixteen-year-olds got into were terrific. The plans of Paul and Frannie did not work out as they were expected to but others were worked out you may be sure. “Life Begins at Sixteen” was a never-to-be-forgotten play. SEATED: James Borchers, Rosabelle Boyer, Warren Deitsch, Dorothy Frec-wald, Stanley Bricker, Ruth Wilges. STANDING: Sibylana Crabtree, Kenneth Myers, Charlotte Hill, Edna Siebert, Mary H. Smith, Gerald Smith, Cleo Lee, Eugene Leininger, Ruth Sibert, Paul Becher, Juanita Roberts, Paul Linn, Ruth Shaffer, Homer Frahm, Alma Hinton, Chester Carr, Evelyn Pierstorff. THAT'S THE TICKET SEATED: Mary Louise Mallow, Lavaun Eichenauer, Jean Frysinger STANDING: Miss Cumins, Kill Hoverman, Max Butler, Clifford Vaiden, Ralph Weisman, Mr. Bricker, The John Betterlys are a typical group. There is little to distinguish them from dozens of other families who inhabit our Mid-West cities. Mr. Betterly, played by Max Butler, has “made good” in a small town business and moves up. But competition being keener, he is only moderatly successful. He is a true Mid-Western, however, and keeps up his spirit. He is a trifle slow but is looking forward to an old age that he hopes to make free from business care. Mrytle Betterly, Lavaun Eichenauer; started to talk at the early age of nine months and she has been talking ever since. But now after forty years she shows signs, signs only, however, of running down. She fears for her health; she looks for the worst in most things. Nick Barnes, portrayed by Bill Hoverman, John Betterly’s business partner, is an up-to-date young business man, who maintains his partnership largely because of his infatuation for Peggy. Peggy Betterly, Mary Mallow, a student at the state university, is a joy to the beholder. Alertness, poise, charm, looks, dress—she has all these. Godiva, the negro maid, well played by Jean Frysinger, is not just “another maid.” All the geniality of the race she has, also all its lasitude, all its freedom. She scorns conventional maid’s attire—her guady dress, her slippers, her flappy cap, proclaim her carefree nature. But she is devoted to the Betterly’s. Harkaway Boggs, Clifford Vaiden, is a lawyer in a small way—stiff, formal, important, dogmatic, rather dull. Ralph Weisman is the ambulance attendant. THREE HAYS OF GRATAE SEATED: Berdine Pierstorff, Gerald Pierstorff, Alma Hinton, Betty Kettenring, Sibylana Crabtree, Wavalcne Replogle, James Borchers, Martha Kirkpatrick. STANDING: Dorothy Freewald, Homer Frahm, Chester Carr, Warren Deitsch, Bill Iloverman, Cleo Lee, Rex Frysingcr, Blair Smith, Eugene Leininger, Robert Lloyd. CAST Grace Warner Philippa Waring ...... Kate Waring .......... Janet Waring Effic—the maid ....... Dr. John Cashion Billy Jackson ........ Tommy Burns .......... Bebe Sallie ............... Charlotte Lanny ................ Dick ................. Jim .................. Mr. Smith ............ A telephone messenger A telephone man ..... A taxi driver ........ Martha Kirkpatrick .......... Cleo Lee Dorothy Freewald Wavelene Replogle Alma Hinton Eugene Leininger Jim Borchers Bill Hoverman Sibylana Crabtree Betty Kettenring Berdine Pierstorff ....... Blair Smith .. Gerald Pierstorff Warren Deitsch ...... Chester Carr Rex Frysinger Homer Frahm ..... Robert Lloyd Miss Kate Waring wears a hat that is ten years old, and dresses of the same vintage. She keeps count of the coffee by the spoonful, and guards her carpet with canvas runners. Morever, she bosses everybody around her, particularly her sister Janet, who has “possibilities” if her sister Kate were not imposing invalidism upon her. But then comes Philippa, a cousin, and her roommate, Gracie to spend part of the spring vacation with Cousin Kate—and what those girls do is a-plenty! Gracie is as delightful a little scatterbrain as you’ve met for a long time. She brings with her pet dog, Bijou; a pair of scales (she tends to check her plumpness); a flare of men; and unceasing ideas of a devastating nature. She and Philippa change the staid old Waring house into the scene of a lively house party—first hav-iing sent Miss Kate into the country on a wildgoose chase. Several college-boy chums arrive, and some young people of the town. Janet begins to revive. She borrows some clothes and makeup, and a different hair-dress. Tom Cashion, the young doctor who proved to be an old school friend of Janet’s willingly joins the party. Gracie and Philippa stay for three days. They order groceries, arrange the furniture, play games, dance, give Miss Kate’s bed to Bijou, they demoralize Effie. Miss Kate returns unexpectedly but Grade’s ideas come with a rush of inspiration. Janet emerges into a very attractive woman, and Dr. Cashion certainly finds her so. They fall in love and plan to be married. The girls depart for school, having had a grand time on their vacation. dt u “GOOD GRACIOUS GRANDMA” “Good Gracious, Grandma, directed by Olen Ransbottom, was the play given for the benefit of the P. T. A. Two college boys need a chaperone in order to entertain the daughters of an old family friend, so one of the boys impersonates Grandma. Then come a series of explanations which makes the play a rollicking comedy. Those having parts in the play were, Dee Snyder, Wilbur Snyder, Jane Borchers, Margaret Crone, Mary Ellen Hays, Mrs. Floyd Hill, Heber Martz, Dick Hays and Fred Shock. “BIG IDEAS” Farmers’ Institute Play The cast of characters for this play included Mrs. Bessie Robbins, Orville Dish-er, Lois McSherry, Paul Hinkle, Carlotta Smith, Dick Hays, Marguerite Purdy, Robert Caywood, Robert Hart. Margaret Crone, Lawrence Borchers, and Nora Whitley. “Big Ideas contained the ideas of an enthusiastic young man for making “easy money. The play was quite successful and was witnessed by a large and enthusiastic audience. Robert Adams was the director. LEFT TO RIGHT: Olen Ransbottom, Mrs. Mary Hill, Fred Shock, Dee Snyder, Jane Borchers, Margaret Crone, Wilbur Snyder, Heber Martz, Dick Hays, Mary Ellen Hays. TIGERS ON THE GRIDIRON STANDING: Coach Bunnell, Jesse Crabtree, Lowell Snyder, Stanley Bricker, Clifford Vaiden, Kenneth Myers, Gerald Secaur, Edgar Schaadt. Jack Hayes. Robert Purdy, Bill Hoverman, Bill Chivington, Manager. SEATED: Wilbur Cully, Warren Deitsch, Leroy Black, Max Butler, Chester Carr, Blair Smith, Charles Frye, Paul Becher, Bud Shindeldecker, Hobert Commers, Tom Wilson. The Rockford Tigers of the gridiron included a light, scrappy, but fast backfield behind a hard charging line. Many of the players had not the test under competition but the first two games proved to be the desired tonic. The team showed an amazing improvement as the season drew to a close. Prospects for the coming year look bright although the loss of Captain Bricker along with Becher, Hayes, Deitsch, Carr, Myers, Schaadt, and Black will leave a large gap to be filled both in the line and in the backfield. The under classmen who have seen much valuable service are preparing to make up for this loss. The team always entered the game determined to have victory as the goal. The instructions as well as willingness to play fair and square (last) (before considering the inexperience of the players and the competition met with) resulted in a successful season. Schedule of ’37-’38 Coldwater ....................... 33 Versailles ...................... 33 Sidney ........................... 0 Pandora ......................... 13 Elida ............................ 0 Antwerp .......................... 0 Lima St. Rose ................... 12 Bradford ........................ 30 121 Rockford ......................... 0 Rockford ......................... 6 Rockford ........................ 20 Rockford ......................... 7 Rockford ........................ 13 Rockford ......................... 7 Rockford ......................... 6 Rockford ......................... 0 59 TIGRESSES OJV THE COURT Although the fighting Tigresses met defeat several times during 1937-38 they displayed an unequaled spirit of sportmanship and courage. Before Christmas the team was under the supervision of Miss Faye Harden. Following Christmas vacation, Miss DeVota Cumins (formerly coach of Mendon’s team was hailed as coach by the Rockford team. The Tigresses won their first victory in a breath-taking game against Mendon’s dames which resulted in a score of 13 to 11. In the tournament the team was defeated by Washington by a score of 6 to 7. The team wishes to congratulate Phyllis Shindeldecker, a senior, as high-scorer and honorary captain. The girls who received letters were: seniors, Rosabelle Boyer, Alma Hinton, Dorothy Freewald, Phyllis Shindeldecker, and Ruth Wilges; junior, Jean Frysinger; sophomores, Ruth Hileman, and Mary Martin; freshman, Ann Dugan. Ruth Shaffer proved herself to be a helpful and efficient manager. She was assisted by Aliceruth Edwards. The team extends its best wishes for success to the future teams. The schedule was as follows: November 23 December 3 ........... December 10 ....... December 15 ......... December 17 ......... December 22 December 29 ......... January 4 ........... January 7 January 14 .......... February 5 February 19 ......... Rockford at Neptune Mendon at Rockford Washington Twp. at Rockford Rockford at Ohio City Wren at Rockford Neptune at Rockford Alumni at Rockford ...... Rockford at Wren Rockford at Ft. Recovery Mendon at Rockford Rockford at Willshire ... Tournament at Mendon SEATED: Mary M. Martin, Ruth Hileman, Dorothy Freewald, Phyllis Shindeldecker, Alma Hinton, Rosabelle Boyer. STANDING: Ruth Shaffer, Mgr., Ruth Wilges, Jean Frysinger, Miss Cumins, Coach, Ann Dugan, Emma Lois Borchers, Aliceruth Edwards, Assistant Mgr. TIGERS ON THE COURT KNEELING: James Borchres, John Pond, Paul Becker, Lowell Hawk, Bob Purdy STANDING: Bill Chivington, Mgr., Stanley Bricker, James Custer, Max Butler, Clifford Vaiden, Blair Smith, Mr. Bunnell, Coach. Coach Bunnell, using one returning letterman as a nucleus developed a squad possessing a fighting spirit and showing good sportmanship. The local squad was composed of members lacking in experience under competition. The highlights of the past season include the close and well earned 36-33 victory over Wren after the opponents had doubled the score in an earlier game. Other highlights were a victory over Washington Township and one point losses to Mendon and Amsden during the last minute of play. There were six lettermen, namely: Borchers and Becker seniors; and Chivington manager; Purdy, Pond and Vaiden, juniors; and Hawk a sophomore. Paul Becher, honorary and acting captain, and James Borchers will be greatly missed next year although the 1938-39 prospects look very good as there are four lettermen and three others who saw' much first team experience, these will form the nucleus for next year’s squad. Lowell Hawk was winner of the derby award given annually to the player who shows the most improvement during the basketball season. WITH THE UNDERSTUDIES SEATED: Samuel Belna, Harold Huffman, Kenneth Hoffman, Gerald Secaur, Dale Dudgeon, Earl Rcish. STANDING: Mr. Bunnell, Coach; Lowell Snyder, Peter Belna, Donald McBride, Herbert Roberts, Leland Frysinger, Manager. The chief aim of the second team squad is to gain experience for varsity play. The experience received while on the second string proves to be the making of future champions. The second team enjoyed a successful season and we seem certain of a greatly improved varsity next year. Schedule Played at Celina ..................................... Celina Washington Township ......................... Rockford Wren ........................................ Rockford Wren Wren St. John ................................ St. John St. Henry .................................. Rockford Coldwater .................................. Rockford I. C. H. S.............................. I. C. H. S. St. Henry ................................... Rockford They also played Fred Shock’s team three times; winning one, losing one, and tying one. JUNIOR HI WONDERS SEATED: Lee Roebuck, Harold Hawk, Burl Gibson, Russell Rager, Donald Nuding, Bill Ketcham, Victor Carr. STANDING: Coach, Fred Shock, Eugene Reish, Frank Aab, Clois Dudgeon, Junior Henkle, Wayne Martin. A newly organized basketball team, the Junior Hi Wonders, is composed of boys from the seventh and eighth grades. Under the guidance of “Coach” Fred Shock, the boys spent much time and energy in practice, which brought to their favor the majority of games played. Here’s hoping the Junior Hi boys continue to have a ball team as it furnishes much fun and entertainment as well as good training for high school years. J Junior High Schedule We They 8 Willshire ... 13 24 Second team (Rockford) ..................... 4 15 Lincoln (Van Wert) ......................... 6 39 Mendon .................................... 16 21 Neptune .................................... 4 18 Van Wert (Second ward) .................... 17 20 Second team (Rockford) .................... 21 24 Freshmen ................:..................... 6 19 Agricultural Boys 6 27 Becher’s team ............................. 21 19 Second team (Rockford) .................... 19 19 Alumni Girls 18 10 Mendon ................................... 3 NATIONAL SPORT A FIRST ROW: Marlin Bollcnbachcr, Ned Clay, John Pond, Bob Purdy, Sevan Fetters Frank Shindeldecker, 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 Shindle-decker, Luther Bollenbacher, Robert Whitmore, Chester Carr, Dew'ain Graham, Billy Harb. The baseball season was punctuated by “Rain—No Game” but Coach Purdy had a fine group of boys and they played clean sporting baseball. The Tigers spent a successful season. Their record showed a number of wins and few losses. They played Mendon, Coldwater, Neptune, and Washington Township in the County League. A game with Willshire was also found on the schedule. SCHOOL CALENDAR September 7. School opened. 14. Class elections; P. T. A. 17. Coldwater at Rockford (football season opens) Initiation. 21. Meetings: Student Council; G. R.; F. H. A. 24. Football at Versailles. 25. High School Day at Ohio State. 29. G. R. Meeting. 30. Jr. Safety Club organized. October 1. Sidney Holy Angels at Rock ford. 5. G. R. Meeting. 8. Pandora at Rockford; Sr.-Jr. Pafty. 12. P. T. A. 15. Football at Elida. 19. Seniors picked class rings. G. R. night. 22. Football at Antwerp. 26. Safety Club Meeting. 29.-30 Fall Fair. November 1. Student Council Meeting; Lima St. Rose at Rockford. 2. G. R. Day. 3. Bible study. 4. Football at Bradford. 5. Teachers convention; no school. 9. P. T. A.; Bible study. 10. F.F.A. and F. H. A. meeting 11. Armistice program. 12. Sophomore-Freshman Party. 17. Bible study. 19. Magician show (Nemars) Rockford at Celina (basketball season opens) 20. Jr. Carnival. 22. Travel Club organized. 23. Basketball at Neptune. 24. Six weeks exams; Bible study. 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation. 29. Cafeteria opened. 30. Rabbit supper; Standard Oil Motion Pictures. December 1. Bible study. 3. Basketball at Mendon. 6. Student Council. 7. G. R. meeting; Jr. Play. 8. Bible study. 9. Safety club. 10. Jr. Assembly; Basketball at Washington Township. 14. P. T. A. 15. Bible study; Basketball at Ohio City. 17. Wren at Rockford. 20. Meetings: Hi-Y; Student Council; G. R. 22. Bible study; Neptune at Rockford. 24. Xmas party; ’Xmas vacation started. 29. Alumni basketball game. January 3. Vacation ended; Student Council. 4. G. R.; Basketball at Wren. 5. Bible study. 7. Basketball at Ft. Recovery. 11. Hi-Y—G. R. Party. 12. Bible study. 13. Safety Club. 14. Sophomore assembly; Mendon at Rockford. 17. Meetings: Hi-Y; G. R.; Student Council. 18. P. T. A. 19. Bible study. 21. Basketball at St. John. 25. Safety Club; St. Henry at Rockford. 26. Bible study. 28. G. R. assembly; Coldwater at Rockford. February 1. G. R. meeting. 2. Bible study (test) 4. Basketball at I. C. H. S. 5. Basketball at Willshire. 7. Student Council. 8. P. T. A.; G. R. meeting. 9. Bible study. 10. Safety Club; R. H. S. skating party. 11. G. R. assembly; St. Henry at Rockford. 14. Business Men’s game. 16. Bible study. 16-17 Farmers’ Institute 18-19 Basketball Tournament: Boys and Girls. 21. Meetings: Hi-Y; G. R.; Student Council. 22. Safety Club. 24. Bible study. 25. F. H. A. assembly. 25-26 Basketball Tournament: Boys and Girls. 28. G. R. meeting. March 1. G. R. meeting. 2. Bible study. 3. Student Council election. 7. Meetings: Hi-Y; Student Council; Jr. Hi Night. Sen- ior Skating Party. 8. P. T. A. 9. Bible study. 14. Hi-Y Induction. G. ing. R. Meet- 16. Bible study (test) 17. Skating Party. 21. Meetings: Hi-Y; Council. Student 22. Hi-Y Banquet at Van Wert. 25. Hi-Y asembly. 29. Travel Pictures. April 2. Scholarship tests at Celina for seniors. 4. Meetings: Hi-Y and Student Council. Musical Concert at Mendon. 5. Band Concert. 6. Chemistry and Physics trip to Dayton. 7. Skating party. 8. Travel Club Assembly; Hi-Y Banquet. 12. P. T. A. 14. Safety Club. 15. Good Friday. 18. Meetings: Hi-Y; Student Council. 19. G. R. Meeting. 22. Freshman Assembly; Athletic show. 26. Safety Club. May 2. Meetings: Hi-Y; Student Council. 3. G. R. Meeting. 10. P. T. A. 13. Field day. 14. Science classes to Ft. Wayne 16. Senior sneak. 16. Meetings: Hi-Y; Student Council. 20. Senior Play. 22. Baccalaureate. 24. Commencement. 27. Alumni Banquet. 1887 W. A. Hammond Clyde Smith Hilda Vance Lewis Voke 1888 Mary Hanson Gus Hunter Otho McKillip 1889 Belle Alexander A. M. Courtwright Grace Christ Lilly Jordan Minnie McLaughlin Anna Musselman Emma Musselman Minnie Snyder Alice Snyder Edward Voke Hattie White 1890 Mollie Bientz Thomas Bowers Arthur Cook Mary Dull James McKillip Nellie Miller Vida Pennell Howard Pontius Mabel Voke Brotie Wagner Fannie Wisterman 1891 W. O. Carroll Georgia Cole Fanny Dysert Luther Rutledge Sarah McSherry Almedia Yant 1892 1893 Ella Dysert Henry Hughes Leona McLaughlin Adelaide Vance 1894 Etheleen Tennery Cora Voke 1895 Mollie Cole Ocie Frysinger Clara Penn Ada Springer Sadie Uhrich Owen Vance 1896 Elma Belle Gaskill Lowell Robinson ? H. S. ROSTER 1897 Francis Karns Ora Shaffer Clara Tennery Bertha Truby 1898 George Kinder Frank O’Neil. Carl Smith 1899 Catherine Hunter Hattie Lloyd Anna Penn Grace Van Fleet 1900 Herbert Bice Edward Hughes Eva Mussulman Jessie Pontius Edna Snyder Perry Teeple Jesse Tennery 1901 Flora Bevington Vern Bissell Bessie Dull Edith Eaken Burley Eaken Bessie Gordon Edna Harris Lucy Ickes Grace Kampf Edward Lloyd Jas. McLaughlin Harry Miller Lizzy Riley Bessie Van Fleet 1902 Myrtle Cordier Lucy Hileman 1903 Nora L. Borchers Lorin Clutter Chas. Dull Noah Hinton 1904 Minnie Hileman Pearl Ickes Bess Kampf Counceller Keoppel Cecil Kirby Loren Layland J. W. Lloyd Frank Robinson Mabel Rager Ralph Shock Franke Smith Hettie Sullivan Minnie Truby Grace Wagers 1905 Roscoe Beaghler Geo. Borchers Katherine Chivington William Clutter Edith Cotterman Bessie Dysert Maggie Eaken Hila Figley Savilla Hedges Harvey McLaughlin Jennie Ryan Ethel Ryan Ocie Stump 1906 Hoyt Bastian Arch Cordier Pet Dull Herbert Frysinger Jean Kinder Augustus Karns Mamie Keoppel John Pixler Flora Robinson Earl Shock Delphene Stump James Smalley Arminta Sell Lida Truby Mabel Wolfe 1907 Aimce Bissell Neola Blossom Vane Campbell Lewis Curl Roy Mygrants Tina Robinson Maude Wolfe 1908 Hazel Dixon Crete Frysinger Joseph Hinton Nora Hawk Nelle King Luella Loree Eloise Symons Ralph Truby Paul Bollenbacher Mary Coil John Clutter Clara O’Neil Emma Pierstorff Harold Pond Orel Stump Mildred Smalley Ray Warthman 1911 Alevilda Clay Orvis Dellinger Harry Pursley Cecil Martz Clarence Morrow Grayce Overholt Jesse Sell Gil Shambaugh Hazel Wilson 1912 Dana Burgess Mary Bissell Mayne Chapman Charolette Frysinger Bessie Harb Mabel Harb Hazel Huffman Tom Ketcham Robert Loree Le Roy Pifer Ruth Strete Cloyd Shingledecker Herbert Springer 1913 Fannie Henkel Mary Johnson Elizabeth Lee Chas. Rhoades Ora E. Robbins Charles Sanft Sherman Sell Irene Smalley Robert Symons Reginald Truby Naomi Wagers Lela Wiley 1914 1909 Hazel Bastian Mary Dixon Chas. Felver Ray Hays Ralph Ketcham Zelphia King Arden Page Russell Pursley Lela Randolph Ray Sullivan Nelle Warrick Clara Cecil Bice David Burgess Frank A. Burgess Ermal Clara Clouse Julia Ruth Curtis Margaret Dellinger Lester Dull Lewis Frysinger Mary La Moreux Bessie Page Arthur Pierstorff Luella Robinson Albert Randolph 1910 Anna Roebuck Christian Bissell Brooks Roebuck Ethel Boyd Roland Shimp Don Ray Steele Ruth Sullivan May Tickle Myron Van Voke Nettie Wolfe 1915 William Coppersmith Fannie Coil Bernice Dull Robert Dysert Naomi Dysert Gerald Hays Ethel Horner John Kirkpatrick Heber Martz Blanche Pifer Mildred Rhoades Ruth Shaffer Helen Symons Albert Voke Mary Wolfe Clyde Wood 1916 Naomi E. Barks Paul Dudgeon Faye Dudgeon Mabel M. Frysinger Charolette Layton Dolan Loree Florence Ulmer Pifer Hattie Pifer Winnifred Pifer Helen Schultz Audrey Lucille Smith Georgia Strete Kenneth Symons Lola Tingley Wade Wolfe 1917 Donald Bay Lucy Behymer Albert Dudgeon Leah Dysert Lowell Frysinger Charlotte Hedges Ruth King Lucy Layton Clara Lee Ray Martz Hannorah May Nelle May Lottie Morrison Jessie Ralston Veda Rogers Eva Schultz Wiley Strete Ilo West Jessie Williams Arthur Wirsching 1918 Alice C. Abbott Marion Adams Emma Barks Lou Esther Criswell Mary M. Fair Claude Ganoe Lucy Gilliland Pearl Hart Ruth Ickes Irene King Ruth Larue Burris McBride Mamie Martin Ruth Purdy 1919 Katie Clouse Dwight Davidson Loretta Dilbone Voyle Dudgeon Luella Felver Mac Foor Taylor Gluth Cleo High Gladys Lucille Hill Dee Jackson Helen Karns Martha Keoppel Dale Moore Mary Nye Kenneth Pifer Boyd Pond Joseph Rhoades Harry Rogers Lewis Shaffer Russell Smith Reid Tolan Mae West Irene Wickerham Kenneth Wollet 1920 Margaret Barks Dale Cavender Thelma Clouse Velma Dull Eva Gibson Dale Herrman Floyd Hinkle Berneice Hileman Orville Hileman Lela High Cecile Krugh Dwight Keoppel Russel Kuhn Urban Leininger Wallace Martz Lloyd Pifer Mary Purdy Elta Shinaberry Franklin Strete Gladys Stover 1921 Oscar Abbott Floyd Cook Darst Dilbone Eugene Basil Felver Ellen Foor Basil Granger Earnest W. Hamilton Wesley Harper Lowell Hays R. H. S. ROSTER Florence High Calvin Jackson Dorothy Jackson Victor Leininger Jesse Merinar Julia Montgomery Bessie Morrison Genevieve Myers Florence Nutt Rex Risher Wilbur Robinson Myrtle Stetler Gladys Stover Wilbur Stover Reah Tickel Mary Voke Elva Wirsching Ruth Wollet 1922 Bert Boyd Lela Campbell June B. Felver Pauline Fisher Donald Frysinger Kenneth Hileman Violus Martin Donald Martz Fern Mahoney Ralph Wright Marjorie Wolfe Dale Wiley 1924 Keitha L. Bayman Chas. E. Behymer Madge G. Buck Meril G. Buckey Kenneth Carr Gladys M. Felver Donald Fleming Lester Fleming Lois L. Freewald Merrit E. Frysinger Dorsie Grimm Mary Kirkpatrick Mabel Morrison Mervin B. Pifer Lowell Shaffer Max Smith Rema L. Smith Margaret L. Stayman John Edwin Tingley Fred Tolan Thelma Warrick Esther Winkler 1925 Gaylord Montgomery Mabel Alt John Dolan Purdy Anna C. Baker Bessie L. Rogers Gladys Shaffer Clark Sipes Ronald Strayer Boyd Snyder Ruth Tingley Esther Wickerham Robert Woten Mabel Youngblutt 1923 Helen Atkinson Grant Cook Cleatus Dysert Lloyd Eichar Grace High Godfrey Haruff Winifred Hileman Berneice Harper Marcella High Pauline Lombard Mary Lombard Harley Miller Martha Mosier Oliver Nutt Wade Ralston Ralph Spitler Loree Spitler Genevieve Snyder Ethel Simon Van Symons Homer Shindeldecker Nadine Stallter Violet Smith Harold Stetler Clarence Shaffer Carl Voke Pauline Wisterman Lee Warthman Clyde Campbell Mary Carr Madaline A. Chilcote Clarence E. Copeland Helen Cook Marie Davis Dale Davis Opal Dietrick Grace Dull Marguerite Foor Inez Hole Norbert Huffman Theodore Keopple Ford Keopple Clarence McCristy Catherine McDougle Wayne Morrow Ceola Moyer Esther Penn Janice Risher Neil Smith John Sidenbender Donna Staffer Helen Stober Lowell Temple Fay Van Tilburgh Mabel Williams Earl Wilson Clarence Woten Gladys Woten Albert Zizelman 1926 Robert Adams Martha Bayman Joseph Barks Helen Barnett Howard Buck Paul Daugherty Lowell Davis Edna Dickerson Albertiah Dysert Denice Denman Mary E. Dustman Irene Dye Forest Farlow Helen Freewald Hubert Frysinger Ilo Granger A. J. Hawk Marguerite Hawk Luther Heffner Lucille High Helen Hileman Norman Hoenie Minnie Kearns Marie Kettering Prudence King Elizabeth Lloyd Geo. Maier Ruby Nutt Waldo Rumple Marcille Smith Russel Strayer Bert Strete Rowena Strayer Neva Stettler Cloyd Temple Eva Tolan Gretchen Williams John Williams Lee Winkler Claude Youngblutt 1927 Orville Dale Alt Emma Book Mary Behymer Francis Behymer Robert Carr Hulda Carr Lola Ruth Downing Gale Davinson Max Felver Morris Fleming Robert Gephart Ruth Harper Guy Kileman Paul Hinkle Kenneth Lehman Francis Little Virginia Lisle Rose Moser Don Penn John Reid Piper Glenn Purdy Lawrence Ralston Pauline Rowland La Neice Shaffer Beatrice Shaffer John R. Simon Florin Sutton Wilbur Squires Bernice Tavener Ivan Temple Alberta Tickle Max Tyndall Leland K. Warrick Violet Williams Lois Wilson Adrienne Werheim 1928 Leo Dull Marcus Doran Robert Evans Mary E. Fleming Glen Goodwin Edward Harden Ruth Hinkle Clarice Hooks Louise Hawk Donald Hoffhines Lucille Hoffhines Glenda Harden Francis Moyer Ruby Merinar Edwin Penn Rema Purdy Rea E. Piper Irma Robinson Gerald Rumple Rufus Stober Kenneth Smith Mildred Shaffer Doris Shaffer Lewis Williams Carl Wittung Lester Wittung Mildred Zook 1929 Clifford Becher Harold Buck Paul Brandt John Belna Edna L. Beitler John W. Bales Paul Cook Edith Dudgeon Wilbur Graham John Kallenbarger Katherine Kinder Harold McBride Burl McCristy Pauline Moist Ronald Martz Myron Putman Roseanna Shindeldecker Victor Shindeldecker Josephine Smith Nadine Smith Wilma Fern Steele Dean Stober Louise Temple Eugene Tickel Silas Wirsching 1930 Olive Book Lucille Book Irene Brandt Verba Brunstetter Carlie Copeland Carl Cross Donald Custer Chester Grimm Lewis Gibson Lula Hileman Eva Kettering R. H. S. ROSTER Lawrence Koontz Gladys Kimmel Harriet Keopple Cleo Lautzenheiser Nora Lee Norville Proffitt Lawrence Purdy Olen Ransbottom Zola Sites Ruby Stover Wilfred Stover Robert Van Fleet Virginia Williams 1931 Vonola Agler Marjorie Alspaugh David Campbell Clara Copeland Edgar Croyle Lean Denman Jason Doran Carl Fleming Reid Hawk Milton Hays Aloys Hinton Mary Helen Hooks George Kinder (Jr) Robert Lisle Edward McHugh Lester Miller Esther Morrow Pauline Mosier Max Putman Nola Shear Marea Koch Carl Lee Evelyn Lee Arthur Lee Lavondale Little Eleanor Lloyd Charles Near Armetha Nolan Mary Louise Pond Lois Purdy Esther Rhoades Woodrow Rogers Wanna Sell Shirley Shaffer Vergil Shaffer Edith Shindeldecker Max Shock Echo Stallter Glenda Stover Marjorie Stover Charles Strabel Doris Sullivan Louis Switzer John R. Williams Eulalia Wert Mary E. Wollet Margaret Yocum 1934 Ralph Brehm Harold Shindeldecker Leslie Black Dorothy Shock Irene Shope Willis Sill Charles Schumm Cnarolette Stober Clara Belle Stover Marjorie Smith Dee Snyder Mary Tavener Theo Temple Carl Thompson Leverl Tucker Marjorie Van Fleet Henry Winkler 1933 Vivian Brookhart Minnie Brehm Lester Bollenbacher Edgar Shindeldecker Gladys Bilter Mildred Shindeldeckei yjary Burris Carrie Smalley Betty Smith Lowell Stettler Pauline Wilson Fermi.i Wilson Edith Wirsching Walter Winkler 1932 Ruth Alspaugh Arline Baker Maxine Brubaker Ruth Burris Ruth Buck Marcile Brunstetter Carl Caywood Carl Clutter Leah Compson Lauretta Deitsch Gadie Dull Nadene Eichar Helen Farlow Reginald Fisher Raymond Flick Robert Fox Lucille Freewald Mary Graham Thelma Groth Faye Hardin Paul Jewell Elaine Johnson Ray Kettering Sarah E. Carr Dwight Custer Ruth Crone Mildred Denman Olcn Deitsch Luther Egger Richard t rahm Ralph Flick Lola Fleming Federick Felner Grace Gecowetts Robert Hart Gordon Hawk Bertha Mae Hooks Eugene Hays Stanley Hooks Clara Keoppel Carl Kimmel Martha Koontz • Robert Kimmel Marcella McSherry Wilma Morrow Lloyd Miller Kermit May Virginia Meyers Mabel Now Eugene Pifer Neil Putman Madeline Rutledge Dorothy Rutledge Delila Schaadt Robert Sell . Charles Black Phylliss Bissell Glen Cross Irene Custer Carl Copeland Kenneth Deitsch Norma Deitsch Dolores Frysinger Dale Fisher Lou Esther Felver Pauline Gibson James Gibson Elmer Gehm Kathryn Graham Clifford Hoffhines Forest Hileman Robert Hays Richard Hays Robert Ickes Eileen Jackson Margaret Koch Lavaun Koch Glen Leininger Earl Lee Billy Lisle Dolores Martz Dorothy Nutt Marguerite Purdy Carl Rutledge Arthur Rutledge Mildred Rager Josephine Schaadt Ethel Sealscott Leroy Sell Harold Shaffer Mildred Shaffer Mary Shepard Mabel Sibert Pauline Sill Mary Sites Carlotta Smith Boneta Snyder Helen Van Wald Paul Williams Rosalie Williams Lowell Witter Warren Weisenborn Nina Wilson Eveyln Yocum Doris Yocum 1935 Thelma Adams Martha Borchers Margaret Crone Lloyd Dull Katherine Fast Norman Fahncke Jesse Feldner Agnes Fleming Arthur Florence Agnes Fleming Frances Frahm Lorrain Frahm Laura Gibson Albert Haruff Donna Hays Mary E. Hays Mary Hromish Glendola Groth Lloyd Gause Lee Kolter Dan Lutz Lois McSherry Kenneth Miller Helen Nosek Mary Proffitt Harold Painter Dwight Shear Ruthana Shock Edwin Stewart George Stover Alma Swander Carl Sell Olive Sell Chester Smith Ruth Weisman Harley Yahn Lucille Yocum 1936 Mildred Alspaugh Jane Borchers Ruth Baucher Rea Book Vernon Erumbaugh Kahl Bricker Helen Burris Naomi Bilter Ruth Buckey Joy Chivington Gene Chivington Mary E. Campbell Mary E. Doran Basil Davis Pauline Detro Donald Felver Martin Fahncke Wanda Fennig Lowell Felver Eugene Freeman Melvin Gehm Lucille Hooks Dale Hileman Gale Hileman Ralph Hoenie Robert Rager Ralph Rutledge Ladoyle Rumple Ruth Rutledge Ladoyt Rumple Velma Robinson Iris Roebuck Mary Jane Roberts Dwight Secaur D. W. Stover Bessie Smalley Louise Smith Gerald Sell Gordon Spitler Phyllis Shaffer Ralph Shindeldecker Earl Siebert Jack Smith Ivonne Wilson George Yocum 1937 Ruth Bollenbacher Ruth Brehm Grace Brown Mary Jane Commers Mary E. Clutter Robert Caywood Keith Dull Betty Frysinger Bevan Fetters Mary H. Fast Marjorie Graham Virginia Hays Thorsen Hinkle Louise Hawk Margaret High Jean Hileman Bob Hooks Estrea Hooks Ted Kolter Ruby Lantz Lloyd Leininger Velone Laffin Eileen McGough Glen Miller John Miller Charles Nuding John Nuding Charles North Glenn Proffitt Mary E. Pierstorff Betty Pond John Rowland Max Roebuck (Jr.) John Rutledge Irene Sealscott Frank Shindeldecker Robert Springer Robert Severns (Jr.) Mildred Stover Lloyd Siebert George Edward HagerWilbur Snyder Forrest Jewell Jacob Keoppel Paul Kimmel Richard Lloyd Forest Montgomery Bob Putman Bessie Snyder Lucille Temple Wilma Thompson Betty Van Fleet Lawrence Wick Magdalena Wcitz SENIOR MEMOIRS Stan is a boy who looks far ahead To climb the ladder tall, We all join in wishing him success In this world so small. Jim is our clerk in the Kroger Store And you should see him work, Out there on the basketball floor He was never known to shirk. Paul is upright, studious, and grand And is considered an all around man, To go to West Point and be a cadet Is the thing on which he has his heart set. Leroy is one we wonder about Is he just quiet, bashful, or what? This is something we cannot decide For at mischief he has never been caught. A jolly girl is Rosabelle When it comes to dancing, she does very well. Our Chet is short and fat. Always worried about other’s affairs His way with girls he has down pat, Girls, if not worries, will give him gray hair Siby is a lady of leisure With a very winsome smile The fellows work hard to please her, For her, they’d walk many a mile. Fern has that certain way With a slow caressing smile, Which turns the clouds into sunshine And makes our lives worth while. Warren is of the quiet type And never has much to say, And when the girls appear upon the scene It frightens Warren away. Homer is tall, skinny, and shy, And seldom has the blues, But when you see Homer out at the games, He’s always after the news. Dorothy is a blonde With a red head’s temper But of brunettes she is fond It’s hard, but we’ll forgive her. Alma is fun loving and jolly, She’s also slightly plump; But boys are here greatest folly, For each new one she falls kerplunk! Charlotte plans for a bright future Just what those plans are we don’t know Perhaps it may be a preacher; Nevertheless we’re sure she’ll make it a go. Irene is quiet as a little mouse And is very seldom astir Wait till she settles in her little house, We’ll all look up to her. Jack believes in the old motto “Be seen and not heard,” But when he steps into his auto He is first cousin to a bird. L—is for Leininger, a real farmer man Intending to raise everything that he can. L—is for Lee and Leininger, I guess Nothing so nice as a sweet caress. Wilma is bashful, and oh, so shy It makes us all wonder why. Paul is fond of telling stories, He can hand an awful line, And when it comes to cutting up That’s where our Paul will shine. Kenney always says “the worlds no better if we worry, Life’s no longer if we hurry.” Elizabeth is a good natured lass Liked and respected by all the class. Wavalene is pleasant, smiling, and serene One of the best pals we’ve ever seen. And here comes our Ruth The smallest of all. In typing she excells She’s at your beck and call. Helen is good in her studies, a shining delight, And she never gives up when she thinks she is right. Ruth Shaffer is always busy as a bee. Yet always has time for a little teo-hee. A truer friend you’ll never find Than Martha Jane is all the time. S—is for Siebert who works hard and crams So she’ll be exempted from final exams. Gerald, even though a blonde quite true Says that a junior girl will do. Says Juanita no matter where I may go I’ll always think of darling Joe. To Phyllis, our Editor, kind and true We dedicate this verse to you. Evelyn’s full of life, she’s full of fun A jolly companion for everyone. Of the Senior Class, he’s a pill That’s fun loving, mischievous Bill. Mary Ellen is quiet and reserved And a heart worth its weight in gold She is a friend to everyone All of her goodness can never be told. Ruth Wilges is one who likes to have fun And a very intelligent girl One boy, I’m sure, who knows her well Thinks she’s an elegant pearl.. Ed is an intelligent lad But school books are not in his line, ’Tis seldom he is ever sad Always plenty to occupy his mind. COMPLIMENTS OF CLAY’S GROCERY FANCY GROCERIES - CANDIES - PASTRIES FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES MEAT MARKET A FULL LINE OF HOME DRESSED MEATS FI SH AND OYSTERS THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY THE BEST FREE DELIVERY SERVICE PHONE 78 - ROCKFORD, OHIO m wmPUMPS WINDMILLS oAKER plumbing heating RIJN-IN-OIL'can urn s 1 ar y ma e °f Water Sys-WINDMILIS tem take t° 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 West Pearl Street Rockford, Ohio Bob P. and Ann D. were waiting for Ann’s mother to go to the game. “We’ve waited many minutes for that mother of mine,” said Ann. “Hours, I should say,” replied Bob. “Ours! Oh, Bobby, this is so sudden.” INNOCENT With a grinding of brakes an officer stopped his car and shouted to a small boy playing in a field: “Say there, Sonny, did you see an airplane come down near here?” “No—no, sir!” replied the lad, trying to hide his sling shot. “Honest, I was just shooting at a bottle.” WE have GOOD HAIR CUTS at.......... DENMAN’S BARBER SHOP Men — Children — Ladies All Hair Cuts 25c You’ll Receive S-E-R-V-I-C-E — at — ROBINSON SHOE REPAIR SHOP Workmanship . . Quality Rockford, Ohio COMPLIMENTS OF FEGLEY’S CAFE “the home of good cats” Where you are always welcome Rockford, Ohio FOR SERVICE AND SATISFACTION give 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 Bldg. Rockford, O. SHINDELDECKER B RO S. 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Ransbottom, Manager ELGIN and PARKER WATCHES Sheet Music - Wrapping Paper Greeting Cards JEWELRY A Full Line of Justin Leather Goods WISTERMAN’S Jewelry Shop Aviator—I’ll bet this stunting has 50 percent of that crowd scared stiff. Homer—(taking flying lessons)—Yeah, and 50 percent of the people up here. Baby Eskimo—Bawwwww! I wanna’ drink! Mother Eskimo—Hush up, it’s only two months until morning. VAN FLEET DR U G STO R E DRUGS WALL PAPER SCHOOL SUPPLIES Compliments of — c. SHINDELDECKER distributor for Compliments of— PONTIUS HARDWARE —Rockford, Ohio Soldo Gasoline and Oils The Home of “HOME FEEDS” LITTLE ELEVATOR Phone 50-2r Rockford, O. When in need of INSURANCE — See Us FIRST We guarantee adequate protection at the Lowest possible cost H. 0. PURDY SON INSURANCE and BONDS “What did you name youah baby, you name him that?” Mose?” a friend inquired of a proud father. “Well, mah name’s Mose, an’ mah wife’s “Electricity,” said Mose. name’s Dinah, and if Dinahmose don’t make “Queer name,” said the friend, “why electricity, what does dey make?” CENTRAL MEAT MARKET Richard Avery, Proprietor A complete line of Quality Meats and Dairy Products Phone 25 Rockford, O. FORD SALES SERVICE Goodyear Acme Tires Cities Service Gasoline Kerosene and Oils Tank Wagon Deliveries LLOYD MOTOR SALES Phone 235 Rockford, O. For— QUALITY CLEANING AND PRESSING BRANDT’S CLEANING SHOP Phone 134 Rockford Compliments of ROCKFORD LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Our Ambition is to Please You 115 Phones 173 Don’t forget to visit— THE ROCKFORD THEATRE —Completely Redecorated with new sound and screen Willard Kaminer, Mgr. Stranger—Which way to the bus sta- K. Meyers—What kind of a radio have tion son? you? Rus. R.—Turn left and you’ll be right. Stranger—Don’t kid. I’m in a hurry. E. Leininger—Railroad type—whistles Rus—Then turn right and you’ll be left, at every station. THE PREMIER S H O P MILLINERY a n d READ TO WEAR Compliments of BOB WOTEN’S Service Station North Main Rockford, O. Johnson’s Winged “70” Gas Kerosene Oils Greases Courteous Service ENGRAVING BY FT. WAYNE ENGRAVING CO. FT. WAYNE, IND. PRINTED BY ROCKFORD PRESS ROCKFORD, OHIO BICYCLE HEADQUARTERS Complete line of BICYCLES ACCESSORIES All makes of bicycles repaired U. S. SPORTING GOODS CO. Van Wert, Ohio T 0 L A N MEMORIAL WORKS | Rockford, Ohio MONUMENTS GRAVE MARKERS — fine lettering a specialty — R. Shaffer—It would be easier for you to get a job if you made your self presentable. Tramp—Yes, lady, I found that out years ago. A. Clutter—I’m going to run around the track. Will you time me? B. Shaffer—Sure, wait until I get my calendar. Plumbing Metal Work ROCKFORD HARDWARE ROCKFORD, OHIO Electrical Wiring Paints-Varnishes WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS Van Wert Bootery Wineburghs S. A. Edwards, M. D Van Wert, Ohio Dr. Fugazzi H. Leonard Sidle Fred Hennermanns Leather Shop Van Wert, Ohio Balyeat Clothing Young’s Drug Store Clark’s Shoe Co Van Wert Times-Bulletin Van Wert, Ohio Bowers Drug Co Schunck Jewelry Store H. D. Confectionery Foreman’s Dress Shop Farmer’s Grain Supply Company Rockford, Ohio Want to Know your Initial Name? Do you want to know what your initial name is? Well, pick out your first name from the first column according to your first in- itial and your second name from the last column according to your second initial. Don’t be depressed at the results, because it’s all in fun. aggravating big cockeyed . cradle rocker disillusioned eavesdropping egg fickle flirt gossiping half-baked hillbilly idiotic jealous knock-kneed kill-joy loony moldy .... megaphone neurotic obnoxious pesky querulous rattlebrained sniffling ... stool-pigeon tattooed uninvited vixing wisecracking yellow zealous ROCKFORD HI SONG I P t jjj jIj £u n c - rer na-1 € ••1 I da P’ r 4hd thy am we all will praise fivt 6 r on ifc- ttrj y-rtoy+ r—r JJJ J I J- J: c=e j j j j r r r f. F r F ,r3 r 3= J ; s-.-J- —i— — t) T r • u h • w rrn • o- colour ti r yea r« ••I da«jS •S eet l c l ili jr-1 r r ■ rf cm- •- vl� � hold set RocH-ford a- 1 1 J r b,r wt W th u u r L_ J- J : =t= � r Ci- rf-k -r -r-7- 1 J3-r X —i n l W - ,iil JJJ I j • n rt ?—I—1—1 J. J _ J 1 ty mi mi W • «� W m i ■f i - r f fondltX |dm«.| And a lric-torie� won And « � r 1 1 1 1 ri dera tky WorK' well I9 • name Tbovt sho done Y c wil r r ,'u I ho- r r r r' our shin- ih Star, nor Roc K ford High. 1 1 1 I A 1 J J J J r c L L. J J --cJ-: •, p; w r— ■ r r r l r m • 1 1 r r — F F |EL 11 COMPLIMENTS OF THE ROCKFORD NATIONAL BANK ROCKFORD, OHIO “SERVICE PLUS COURTESY” ROCKFORD LUMBER CO. Everything to Build Anything Phone 82 Rockford, Ohio FIRESTONE Tires, Tubes and Accessories Vulcanizing, Retreading, Regrooving Sinclair Gasoline, Oils, Greases Sporting Goods, Guns Ammunition TEMPLE TEMPLE “the tire men” Rockford - Ohio An inmate of an asylum was leaning on a gate when a farmer drove by with a load of fertilizer. Inmate: What are you going to do with that? Farmer: Put it on my strawberries. Inmate: I put sugar and cream on mine, and they put me in here. Gas . . . SOHIO .... Oils K. R.SII RIDER ATLAS Tires — Tubes — Batteries Phone 193 Rockford, Ohio CHEVROLET CARS ANI) TRUCKS the only complete low priced car Compliments of KETCHAM BROS. Rockford, Ohio ROBBINS ROBBINS SALES and SERVICE Rockford, Ohio NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CELINA MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY MERCER CASUALTY COMPANY all of CELINA WRITING FULL COVERAGE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AT ATTRACTIVE RATES INSURE IN YOUR HOME COMPANY CARROLL A. STUBBS, Special Agent H. O. PURDY SON, Local Agent CAREER INFORMATION FOR SENIORS In choosing your career, you are naturally interested in the opportunities, possible earnings, preparation required, and similar features of occupations under consideration. The field of Bussiness offers many opportunities to High School graduates. Included among them are Secretaryship, Accountancy, Business Administration, etc. Information on these vocations, of interest to High School seniors, will be furnished on request, without obligation. As for free catalog. MI4MI-JACOBS COLLEGE Second Ludlow Sts. DAYTON, OHIO B. Purdy—What kind of a dog is that? Bob—Doesn’t look like a police dog to Zeke—Police dog. Zeke—I know it’s in the Secret Service. Plan for a Business EMANS GROCERY Career 502 South Shannon Street Route 118 We invite you to consider In- Van Wert, Ohio Grocery Meats Free Deliv. ternational for your training. Our enrollment is limited to high school graduates and three references are also required. Pollock Radio Co. International College “Everything Electrical” The place to take your radio “School of Commerce” when you want it Established 1889 repaired 120-22-24 W. Jefferson 114 W. Main St. Fort Wayne, Indiana Van Wert - - - - Ohio GIBBON’S CAFE offers you APPEASING DINNERS at rates that tease 402 South Main St Celina, 0. WOLFF’S SERVICE STATION Distributor of Gulf Products Firestone Tires Delco Batteries Celina, O. Phone 1414 THE CITIZENS BANKING CO. 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Main St. Celina, 0. Compliments of GOLDSTEINS DEPARTMENT STORE Celina, Ohio DR. GEORGE F. WEBER DR. LeROY WEBER Optometrists Celina Ohio CELINA MANFACTURING COMPANY Manufacturers Celina, Ohio Teacher—There is no difficulty in the Old man—What might your name be, my world that can’t be overcome, if you try. boy? Student—Did yo evah twy squeezin J. Crabtree—It might be Jimmy but it toothpaste back into de tube? ain’t. Compliments of McKirnan Bros. Celina, Ohio When You Are in Celina STOP AT CELINA SWEETS For Lunches and Home Made Ice Cream and Candies THE CELINA SWEETS SHOP The Ace Beauty Salon 118 V S. Washington Street Phone 2405 SALLY ROSER, Mgr. Van Wert, Ohio Modern - Lindentann BEAUTY SHOPPE 209 East Main St. Phone 2897 MILDRED DERWORT, Mgr. Van Wert, Ohio SPRUNGER HATCHERY FINEST QUALITY BABY CHICKS Our Customers say: “They Live and Pay.” 809 West Main St. Van Wert, O. Phone 3141 KARR BUSINESS UNIVERSITY ENTIRE FOURTH FLOOR EVANS CENTRAL BUILDING VAN WERT, OHIO 50 FIRMS NOW EMPLOYING OUR GRADUATES (John H. Karr, A. B., President) Mr. Bunnell—(making an assignment in Mr. Beaty—“Don’t you think it's about chemistry class) “Today, we’ll take arsenic; time the baby learned to say ‘papa?’” tomorow, chlorine.” Mrs. Beaty—“Oh, no, I hadn’t intended Ralph W.— We won’t need the chlor- telling her who you are until she becomes a ine.” little stronger.” “ Everything in Music ” NEEDLERS Music House Van Wert ... - Ohio Van Wert Clothing Co. Van Wert, Ohio The Good, Better and BEST in Young Men’s Suits and Furnishings SCHOOL SUPPLIES TYPEWRITERS VAN WERT BOOK S T O R E Hal V. Hunt 120 West Main St. Ph. 2347 Van Wert, O. SCHARFFS FLOWERS.... For All Occasions Van Wert, Ohio Ph. 2071 Corsages and Bouquets for Commencement COMPLIMENTS OF THE AGLER STUDIO L. C. Blake 113 West Main St. Vail Wert, Ohio K. Hoffman—My dog took first prize at the cat show. L. Frysinger—How come? K. Hoffman—He ran off with the prize cat. Doc—“When did you first suspect that your husband was not all right mentally?’’ Mrs. McBride—“When he shook the hall tree and began feeling on the floor for apples.” HERFF-JONES COMPANY DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY, GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEDALS, CUPS AND TROPHIES INDIANAPOLIS —: Jewelers to Rockford High School :— Compliments of CROWS Cream Station East Central Ave Van Wert Congratulations from SCHINE’S VAN WERT THEATRE Van Wert, 0. Educational ! Inspirational ! No place can you go so close to life for so little money 4 BETTY ANN ’ DINNERS AND SODAS 244 West Main St. Van Wert . Bobs Service Shop . Radio and Refrigeration Service Ph. Celina 1214 118 N. Main R. O. Wisenborn E. Counterman—So you went on a whal Miss Cumins—Give the principal parts ing trip with your dad? of ill. L. Pifer—Yeah, out to the woodshed. Ed Schaadt—111, iller, dead. FACTORIES: Rockford, Ohio, Ohio City, Ohio OFFICES: Rockford, Ohio, Celina, Ohio SHARP CANNING COMPANY PACKERS OF CANNED GOODS —: Specialty: Tomatoes and Pulp :— Quality Flavor STRAYER’S CASH GROCERY Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Phone 35 Free Delivery Rockford, Ohio NORTH’Ss t ore Rockford, Ohio School Supplies, Candy Hosiery, Lingerie, Notions Jewelry and Cosmetics At All Times of the Year Compliments of WHERE J. C. PENNY COMPANY CORRECT GLASSES ARE MADE Complete Outfitters for the entire family BETTER Quality for LESS! Van Wert, Ohio DRS. HIMES BAIR OPTOMETRISTS Phone 2289 Van Wert, O. Voice—(on telephone)—H. Moody won’t be to school today, he’s sick. Mr. Beaty—Who is this talking? Voice—Disyere am mah pappy talking. Mrs. Keopple—Write a sentence using the words, “He spied her. Carl M.—“A little bug crawled up the wall; it was a he spider.” MARSH FOUNDATION FARMS HYBRID SEED CORN DUNFIELD SOY BEANS FRANKLIN SEED OATS W. G. Weigle, Farm Mgr. Van Wert, Ohio A ii to g r a p h s