Rowe High School - Viking Saga Yearbook (Lakeville, OH)

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The Last Will and Testament of the Class of ’38 PILOT LIGHT 1938 ▼ We, the most progressive and intelligent class ever to graduate from Rowe High School, are on the verge of departing from our beloved Alma Mater and therefore do bequeath our various talents to students who will attempt to fill our places but will never quite succeed—(so we believe). I Harold Buie, bequeath my chairs and dryers in the various beauty salons to Harold Bennett. To Evelyn Hicks, I Dorothea Iluberich, bequeath my vocabulary of snappy retorts. I, Charlotte Dewey, bequeath my infinite patience and length to Hazel Fuller. We, the senior triplets, Donald Zeller, Robert Rector, and Richard MeElroy, will our studious and angelic natures to Dernll Evans, George Rector, and Henry Brooks. We only wish that the latter three would ar-lange to be in the same grade so that the tradition oi a perfect trio in every class could be carried on. 1, Jay Childs, bequeath my curly hair and rosy cheeks to any girl who can use them. To anyone who goes against my wishes I will my attack of the “itch.” 1, Shirley McMillen, bequeath my long fingernails to Anna Maki. To Gladys Parris, I, Irene Kangas, will my clinging feminine ways. I Robert Wiley, bequeath my quiet dignity to Kenneth Davis. In return for his promise to charm all the girls with it as I did in my day, I, Haroid Atkins, bequeath my cute grin to Raymond Kangas. To Norwood Lane, I, Anthony Christopher, will my flirting ability. I, Dorothy Beach bequeath my quiet and bashful manner to Wilbur Brown. I, William Tinney, bequeath my hate of women to Floyd Valentine. It’ he is found willing to accept my first request, he may have a second gift—namely my ability to avoid the afore-mentioned section of human society. After searching far and wide, I, Clyde Smith, have decided to will my hidden gallantry to Harold Hillyer. I, Frances Ann Graff, bequeath my long- cherished giggle to Bertha Bailey. To Barbara Cheney, I, Grace I oomis, bequeath my rough and tumble ways. We, Arvine Seppi and Charles Massie, bequeath our mighty muscles to Russell Silkey and Leslie Frank. 1, Evelyn Simpson, bestow my permanent wave on Wilma Bartlett and may she sufier the ridicule I suffered when I appeared with a fuzzy top. To Mary Louise Ryan, I, Darwin Hollister. bequeath my incomprehensible bashfulness. 1, Jean Whitney, bequeath my love of sweets and passion Tor dieting to Matie Phillips. May she remain slim until I lose weight. After long consideration, I, Richard Shu-make, have determined to will my ability to slide down in my seat so as to be unnoticed in Economics class to Ahti Orrenmaa. .My passion for falling down, I, Bernice Greaves, bestow upon whomever designated by Miss llunnell and Mr. Williams as the best at choosing weak chairs in which to sit. I, Leon Stephenson, will my dapper, man-about-town manner to James Bast. To Ross Buie, I, Myron Pease, bequeath my sense of humor which is such that 1 burst out laughing when the joke is over. My poetic talent, which has been so useful to me in writing in autograph albums, I, Betty Jane Childs, bequeath to Mary Christopher. 1, Margaret Clarke, will my ability to smile in any situation to Jeanette Sauro. To Esther Hill, I, Lydia Gaus, will my gorgeous blush. To Orel Hicks, I, Duane Kent, will my playful nature, and my book on how to slide desks around successfully and make a general nuisance of yourself. I, John Lahti, bequeath my beautiful pompadour to Ralph Cox. He may also have my imported brush to care for it. To Ethel Bennett, I. William Pataky, bequeath my love of money and my ability to care for it. I, Ernestine Groff, will my ambition to Continued on Page 34 14

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PILOT LIGHT 1938 V Senior Play Cast “FOR PETE’S SAKE” Miss Sarah Pepperdine . Charlotte Dewey Jasmine Jackson Eetty Childs Cicero Murglethorpe Leon Stephenson Pepter Pepperdine Richard McElroy Bill Bradshaw---------------Robert Rector Thorndyke Murglethorpe William Tinney Mrs. Georgiana Clarkston . Jean Whitney Nadine Clarkston----------Marjorie Swartz Peggy Clarkston . Mabelle Wheeler Malvina Potts----------- Charlotte Dewey John Bolivcr Myron Pease Dupont Dorby -- Anthony Christopher Director Mrs. Ruth Kitchen Cla ss Night Play The class night play centered about the problems of Louise Reese, high school girl, who struggles with an inferiority complex, tries to hide her identity and to avoid responsibility as class orator. Finally her classmates appeal to the better side of her character, and Louise wins victory over herself. Her oration, “True Success Cannot Come Without Honesty” is an expression of her changed life attitude. Main characters included: Marjorie Swartz, Louise; William Tinney, Jack Eld-ridge; Betty Childs as the colored Mandy; Charles Massie as Neb; Charlotte Dewey, Class Prophet; Frances Ann Graff, Class Historian; Dorothy Beach, Class Jester; Robert Rector, Class Poet; and William Pataky, who presented the class will. The entire senior class participated in the program. Junior Play Cast “OH PROFESSOR” Jake---------------------Norwood Lane Miss Fredricka ---------- Ethel Eennett Dr. Aristotle------------Kenneth Davis. Fluff---------------------Barbara Cheney Jean ------------- — Mary Christopher Bertha ------------- Dorothy Congdon Belle ---------------- Mary Alice Hall Michael Pemberton Francis Dickey Patricia Patterson Jane Ward Professor Percival Courtwright ------------------------- Wallace Bittler Jimmy Anderson Ersel Dye Mile. Fifi ----------- Hazel Louderback Directors: Mr. Harold Crook, Miss Mina Drown Operetta Cast “PICKLES” Ilona-------------------Betty Jane Childs Jimmy Jones ---------------- Ersel Dye Jigo -------------------- Francis Dickey Jonas H. Pennington Richard McElroy June Pennington Mary Louise Ryan Lady Vivian------------Frances Ann Graff Arthur Crefont------------ Kenneth Davis Kinski--------------------------------Jay Childs Louisa ------------------ Voletta Lane Hans -------------------------------- Jay Ring Rumski --------------------Robert Rector Bum ski --------------------Donald Zeller Choruses1 Tourists, Burgers, Viennese Maidens and Gypsies Director----------------Miss Alma Tailing Accompanist --Mrs. D. F. Macmillan One Act Play Cast “A MATTER OF CHOICE” Mrs Brent-------------------------Dorothy Lawrence Phoebe----------------Mary Alice Hall Mr. Brenc-------------------Donald Zeller Jeanette---------------Mary Christopher Henry---------------------Richard McElroy Marcia -------------Mary Louise Ryan Aunt Margaret------------------------June Brauch Director: Miss Mina E. Drown Vocal M usic The music department has had an especially active year with a varied program which included five radio appearances, the operetta, “Pickles,” a vocal concert, and thr formation of a new group. The Madrigal Singers. The sextette is made up of senior girls: first sopranos, Grace Loomis and Dorothea Huberich; second sopranos, Lydia Gaus and Betty Jane Childs; altos, Dorothy Beach and Irene Kangas. They sang over station WICA on February 26 and were invited back to sing on two programs, March 18. They have also sung on programs at the Baptist Church in Conneaut and at the East Conneaut Methodist Church. The boys' quartet which has appeared on W. I. C. A.’s program is composed of Edward Powell, first tenor, Donald Zeller, second Continued on Page 28 16