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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1950 volume:

The Viking Saga 1950 Published, by THE VIKING SAGA STAFF ROWE HIGH SCHOOL JtcJzeville, Ohio The quotations on the title pages of the 1950 Viking Saga were taken from the poem “The Building of the Ship’’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. “Dedications To Irja Napp, Our Classmate From Far-Away Estonia: Irja’s friendly manner and eagerness to learn symbolize the desire for friendship and the need of education to bring peace to this war-ravaged world. Irja’s family was one of the few to find refuge here in the United States. They had spent five years in Germany, following their flight in 1944 from Communist-occupied Tallin, Estonia, her birthplace. During the war years she lived in Berlin and later in several Displaced Persons Camps in the British Zone. It was in one of these camps at Schleswig she finished grade school (lum laude). Irja caught her first view of the Statue of Liberty from the deck of the U. S. Army Transport “General Howze,” at dawn August 9, 1949. With strong courage and stout resolutions to become a good citizen of this country and of this world, she stepped off the ship. So, to Irja and the many ideals she symbolizes, we, the Class of 1950, are proud to dedicate this Viking Saga! Board of Education Mr. Harry F. Reets Mr. Clarence H. Smith Mr. Walter L. Herbel FACULTY MR. WALTER HOLDSON Superintendent HOWARD HOPPER B. S. Kent State University M. A. Kent State University Industrial Arts MARGUERITE TOBIN B. S. Grove City College M. A. University of Michigan Mathematics. Librarian WILLIAM SAARI B. S. in Ed. Kent State University M. of Ed University of Pittsburgh Social Science, Biology M. AGNES SAWYER B. S. in Music Ed. Kent State University Music WILLIAM P. DEVAN B. S. in Biology Western Reserve University Science. Mathematics AUDREY C. SITTER B. S. in Business Ed. Mercy Hurst College Commercial RUTH J. KITCHEN B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University M. A. University of Michigan English, F nch, Latin MARGERY FULLER B. S. in Ed. Bowling Green University Home Economics EVELYN S. LYNCH B. A. Salem College English STEPHEN NESHA B. A. Marietta College M. A. Columbia University Coach. Physical Education, Social Science Farewell to The Blue and Gold Twelve years we’ve sailed the Viking ship, O’er many a rough and boisterous sea; We’ve weathered the storms and calms together, An ambitious, struggling crew were we. At times we’ve faltered from our course And some of our crew were lost at sea, But still we patiently struggled onward In hopes of reaching our port of victory. Yet the crew on board all pulled as one, Striving to reach that far-off shore. In twelve years’ time we’ve gained and lost. But always we’d willingly work some more. Our captain so true set the course As he strove to steady a wayward few, And he fearlessly guided us through the storms, Each time bettering us as a crew. Now ends our course of the Viking ship, We'll soon be facing new storms and strife, So, “Anchors aweigh! “New ports ahead!” As we embark on the challenging sea of life. But whether we sail a liner or scow, We’ll always remember the days of old The joys and the sorrows—the friendships true, Under the sheltering blue and gold. Ellen Eccleston. SECOND ROW—Miss Sitter (spor.sori, Yeryl Colby, Nela Litwiler, Lois Nelson, Greta Bristol, Joan Eddy. Irja Napp, Charleen Quinn. IrcneOlson, Ellen Eccleston, Arlene Hanger, Mary Ann Buki, Joyce Spencer. Mrs. Kitchen (sponsor). Barbara Bedette. Shirley Redding. FRONT ROW—Shirley Cole. Betty Lou Perry, Marian Cummins. Sally Shuster. Barbara Williams, Joan Miller, Miriam Kultti, Bonnie Nickels. Jean Downing, Carol Best, Joy Wheeler. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Mr. Saari (sponsor), Hugh Hubbard. Bob Horwood, Fred Frank. Alfred Gee, Jim Bunnell, George Richards. Don Williams, Gordon Griffey, Vernon Atkins, Lester Usher. Bill Turner. Tom Picard. Mr. Hopper (sponsor). Viking Saga Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Miriam Kultti Senior Editor Assistant Barbara Bedette Class Editor Assistant Greta Bristol Club Editor Barbara Williams Assistant Mary Ann Buki Sports Editor ... Assistant George Richards A1 Gee Music Editor ... Assistant Carol Best Joyce Spencer Picture Editor . Don Williams Assistant Vernon Atkins Alumni Editor . Assistant Joy Wheeler Lois Nelson Proofreader Assistant Veryl Colby Artist Veryl Colby Business Manager ................. Fred Frank Assistants ...... Jean Downing. Betty Perry, Bob Horwood, Lester Usher, Arlene Hanger, Tom Picard. Gordon Griffey, Bob Richardson, Bill Turner. Secretary .................... Ellen Eccleston Typist .............................. Joan Eddy Assistants Charleen Quinn, Shirley Cole, Nela Litwiler. Irene Olson. Shirley Redding, Bonnie Nickels, Joyce Pinney, Irja Napp. Sally Shuster. Faculty Advisors ............ Mr. William Saari, Mrs. Ruth Kitchen. Mr. Howard Hopper. Miss Audrey Sitter SENIORS Today the vessel shall be launched! With fleecy clouds the sky is balanced. And o'er the bay, Slowly, in all it's splendors dight. The great sun rises to behold the sight. Class Historian ................. Birdena Gilbraith Lawyer ............................ Fred Frank Prophet .......................... James Bunnell Poet ............................ Ellen Eccleson Donors ......... Thomas Beers and Connie Lovell Class Motto: Push, pull, or get out of the way. Class Colors: Black and Silver. Class Flower: Pink Camellia. IRWIN DONALD WILLIAMS Never idle, never blue Always merry, always true. West Springfield High School, West Springfield, Pennsylvania 1; Pilot Light 3. 4: Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 2; Boys’ Home Economics Club 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Saga Staff 3, 4; A Cappella 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 2, 3; Octet 3, 4; Quartet 3. 4; Baldwin-Wallace Contest 3, 4; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Class Secretary 2; Class President 3, 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2 ,3, 4; Senior Play 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; National Honor Society 4; Senior Play Committee 4. BIRDENA MAE GILBRAITH She was made for happy thoughts. For playful wit and laughter. Pilot Light 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Photography Club 2; Art Club 1; Girls’ Home Economics Club 2; Commercial Club 4; Hiram Scholarship Test 1, 2; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Commercial Secretary 4; Saga Staff 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Class Treasurer 2. 3, 4: Class Historian 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Girl’s Ensemble 1, 4; Bald-win-Wallace Contest 4. ROBERT EUGENE WHITMAN I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. Wellsburg High School, Wellsburg, West Virginia 1; Junior Play Committee 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. CHARLEEN ANN QUINN With Irish wit and Irish smile, Acting Irish all the while. Pilot Light 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Class Treasurer 1; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2; Band 2, 3; Sextet 2, 3, 4; Octet 4; Baldwin-Wallace Contest 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 3; Hiram Scholarship Test 1; Student Council 1; Commercial Secretary 4; Commercial Club 4; Saga Staff 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4; Senior Play Committee 4. GEORGE MEAD RICHARDS His company is an everlasting pleasure to us. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4: A Cappella 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus I, 2, 3; Octet 3, 4; Bald win-Wallace Contest 3; Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Saga Staff 3, 4. All-County Basketball Team 4; Senior Play Committee 4. ELLEN MAE ECCLESTON Niceness and wiseness, Seriousness, blitheness, AH rolled into one. Pilot Light 3, 4; Girls' Industrial Arts Club 3; Home Economics Club 2; Commercial Club 4; Commercial S.eretary 4; Saga Staff 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Hiram Scholarship Test 3; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Intramurals 1. 2, 3: Girls’ Choru3 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3, 4; Class Poet 4. Secretary 3, 4; Class Poet 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; National Honor Society 4; Girl’s Ensenmble II 4; Baldwin-W’allace Contest 4. JAMES EVERETT BUNNELL l.o joyed of life’s pleasures All he could find; Yet richest the treasures. He found in his mind. National Honor Society 3, 4; Pilot Light 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Home Economics Club 3: Junior Play 3; Student Council 4; Hiram Scholarship Test 1, 2, 3; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; A Cappella 2; Octet 3,‘ 4; Quartet 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3; Baldwin-W’allace Contest 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Class Vice President 2. 3, 4; Class Prophet 4; Senior Play; Senior Play Committee 4; All Sectional Basketball Team; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Mixed Ensemble 4. BARBARA JEAN WILLIAMS Step right up and call her efficient! Pilot Light 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3, Art Club 1; Saga Staff 3, 4; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Sextet 2. 3, 4: Octet 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Baldwin-W’allace Contest 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4; National Honor Society 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4. LELAND CLYDE BAIRD A guiet spirit but withal much flavor. Intramurals 1; Band 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Boys’ Chorus 2; Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee JOAN IRENE MILLER Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Pilot Light 4; Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Art Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Saga Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleading 4; Band 2 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 3, 4; Baldwin-W’allace Contest 3; Senior Play Committee 4. FRED LOUIS FRANK Studious and witty Likes good fun. Boys’ Chorus 1,3; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 2, 3; Boys’ Home Economics Club 3; Photography Club 2; Saga Staff 3, 4: Class Lawyer 4; Intramural Manager 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; National Honor Society 4. JEAN ANN MILLER Music is the one thing of the world that I love most. Pilot Light 4; Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Class Secretary 1; Junior Play Committee 3; Student Council 1; Hiram Scholarship Test 2; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Baldwin-Wallace Contest 3, 4; Trumpet Trio 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4. THOMAS EDGERTON BEERS Sir, your wit ambles well; it goes easily. Pilot Light 1: Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 2, 3; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Junior Play 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Boys’ Chorus 2. SHIRLEY JEAN COLE Blest with that charm, the certainty to please. Girls’ Home Economics Club 2; Pilot Light 3, 4; Saga Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 4; Commercial Club 4; Commercial Secretary 4; Senior Play 4: Baldwin-Wallace Contest 4; Girl’s Ensemble 4; Senior Play Committee 4. HUGH HENRY HIBBARD The man who consecrates his hours By vig’rous effort and honest aim. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 1.2; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 2, 3. 4; Track Manager 2 .3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4. CONNIE MARIE LOVELL Here we find all combined as one Eeauty. personality, brains and fun. Plant High School, Tampa, Florida 1. 2, 3; Pilot Light 4: Girls’ Chorus 4: Intramurals 4; Senior Scholarship Test 4; One Act Play Committee 4; Senior P'ay Committee 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4; Baldwin-Wallace Contest 4. CHARLES HENRY WADDLE Mirth, admit me of thy crew. To live with her, and live with thee. In reprov’d pleasures free. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Art Club 1; Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 4; Boys’ Home Economics Club 4; Senior Play Committee 4. CAROL ANN BEST Brown hair and sparkling eyes. Very pretty and very wise. Pilot Light 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Art Club 1; Saga Staff 3, 4; Hiram Scholarship Test 3; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Junior Play 3; Intramurals 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2; Sextet 2. 3. 4: Octet 3. 1: Band 2: Baldwin-Wallace Contest 3, 4; One Act Play Contest 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Mixed Ensenmble 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4. ROBERT LEE RICHARDSON Merrily, merrily shall I live now. Conneaut High School, Conneaut, Ohio 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Intramurals 4; Viking Saga Staff 4; Senior Play Committee 4. JEAN AMY DOWNING The voice with a smile wins. Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Pilot Light 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Saga Staff 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2; Girls’ Chorus 2. 3, 4; Sextet 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; One Act Play Contest 4; Senior Play Committee 4. THOMAS ARTHUR GILMORE If e’er he knew an evil thought He spoke no evil word. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2: Intramurals 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4. BARBARA AUDREY BEDETTE Good nature and good sense must ever join. Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Saga Staff 3, 4; Hiram Scholarship Test 2, 3; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Senior Play Committee 4. 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4. MERRITT LEONARD SIMPSON Good humor is always a success. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Intramurals 1, 2. 3. 4. LEOTA ELLEN KENNEDY Life's no longer if we hurry; The world's no better if we worry. Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Photography Club 2; Girls’ Home Economics Club 2, 3; Saga Staff 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 2. 3; Band 2, 3. 4; Sextet 3; Bald win-Wallace Contest 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4. MARY ARLENE HANGER It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Pilot Light 2, 3; Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Photography Club 3; Girls’ Home Economics Club 2; Saga Staff 3. 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Cheerleading 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2 ,3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4. THOMAS ALBERT BENNETT The force of his own merit makes his way. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 2, 3; Boys’ Home Economics Club 4; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. J; A Capoella 2; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Quartet 2; Band 2; Baldwin-Wallace Contest 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4. DONNA JOY WHEELER She’s bound to thrill the world with song And make life Dleasant all day long. National Honor Society 3, 4; Pilot Light 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2. 3; Photography Club 1,2; One Act Play Contest 3; Junior Play 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Saga Staff 3, 4; Hiram Scholarship Test 2, 3; Senior Scholarship Test 4: A Cappella 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Band 3; Baldwin - Wallace Contest 2, 3, 4; Sextet 2, 3, 4; Octet 4; Class President 2; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4; Mixed Ensemble 4. HALLIE ELWIN TRUAX No thought have I but one And that, egad, is fun. Basketball 2, 3; Basketball 3; Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committees; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 4. JOAN RUTH EDDY I have no superfluous leisure. Pilot Light 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Junior Play 3; Saga Staff 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Commercial Secretary 4; Senior Play Committee I; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4 JOHN WILLIAM TURNER I joy to see My self now live: this a ire best pleaseth mee. Boys’ Chorus 1 ,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartet 4 • Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Home Economics Club 3; Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Saga Staff 4; Intramurals 1. 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Preliminary Scholarship Tests 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Baldwin-Wallace Contest 4: Senior Play Committee 4. DOLORES JEAN WOODWORTH Her cheeks are rosy Her smile is sunny; And whatever she does Is somehow funny. Girls’ Industrial Arts Club 3; Photography Club ° • Girls’ Home Economics Club 2, 3; Intramurals 1; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4. ROY RICHARD DIXON But now my task is smoothly done: I can fly or I can run. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 2: Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4. BETTY LOU PERRY Charms strike the sight ♦ merit wins the soul. Mixed Chorus 4; Girls’ Home Economics Club 2, 3; Saga Staff 3. 4; Pilot Light 3, 4; Commercial Club � ; Commercial Secretary 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Girl’s Ensemble I 4. DONALD LLOYD BRADEN Well, the sun may have its troubles. Rut it keeps the bright side out. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 2, 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Intramurals 1, 2. (Entered Army, was not graduated). IRJ A NAPP The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Estonian High School, Schleswig, Germany 1, 2; Estonian High School. Flensburg. Germany 3; Estonian High School, Lingen, Germany 3; Latin Club 4; Saga Staff 4; Intra-murals 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Senior Play Committee 4. EDWARD JOHN FIALA The man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club 4; Intramurals 3. 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Senior Play Committee 4. DONNA MAE BROWN If a good face is a letter of recommendation. a good heart is a letter of credit. Girls’ Home Economics Club 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1 Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4. ROBERT WILLIAM KAHLER Slow and steady wins the race. Intramurals 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4. Senior Class History The final curtain is slowly descending on the drama presented by the class of 1950 of Rowe High School. This drama covers a period of twelve school years and the opening scenes are Rowe, Amboy, and Farnham schools. The cast includes Jim Bunnell, Barbara Bedette, Bill Turner, Hugh Hubbard, Ellen Eccleston, Leota Kennedy, Dolores Woodworth, Jean Downing and Birdena Gilbraith at Howe: Joy Wheeler and Ed Fiala at Farnham; and Charleen Quinn, Carol Best. Jean and Joan Miller, Barbara Williams, Hallie Truax, Bob Kahler, Fred Frank. Betty Lou Perry, Chuck Waddle and Connie Lovell at Amboy; and many others who have long since moved away. We began our first year with much zeal and interest; in fact, Bob Kahler and Fred Frank were a little over-zealous in their fight on the first day of school. Our two Romeos, Jim and Chuck, also went into action. Remember the time Jim kissed Barbara Bedette and then ran all the way home? Bashful, Jim? The biggest event at Amboy was the huge, colossal, stupendous circus. Barbara Williams was an inch-worm; Bob Kahler, a man without legs; Carol Best, a monkey; Charleen Quinn, a tight-ropc walker; Betty Lou Perry, a rabbit; Connie Lovell, a mother duck and Hal-lic Truax, a cat. Meanwhile, Mrs. Wellman struggled to develop our musical talents in the rhythm band. Remember the struggle we had in the third grade with our multiplication tables? And the weeks and weeks we spent learning to tell time? And the picnic at Miss Stevens’ cottage at the lake? Tom Beers became the hero of the day by finding the treasure at the end of the treasure hunt. Kids from Amboy will recall the time Jean Miller, while practicing her part as a chicken in a play, fell off the stage and collected a goose-egg on her head. We thought we would never survive the fifth grade after our teacher, Miss Simons, left us to work for the government. We even survived the choral reading imposed on us by Miss Stevens, our new teacher from Kentucky. Remember the story about the doll family she read to us? The highlight of our seventh grade was the snowstorm that allowed us to stay out of school for nearly two months. During the time we spent in school, besides our studies, we joined with the eighth grade to hold several dances in the gym, wrote essays on the perils of alcohol, and sold war stamps. Members of our class and the eighth grade took turns selling the stamps at noon. Of course, after we had counted the money we hurried right back to our classes. As eighth graders we became slightly acquainted with our future classmates as we gathered together to take the Eighth Grade Scholarship Tests and at the Rowc- Amboy basketball games. Remember the snowball fights we used to have----the girls against the boys? The boys usually won! And remember the day Honey and Birdena were sent out of the room to “finish their conversation.”? An annual winter scene at Amboy was the fort constructed by the girls. Any girl who didn’t have a boyfriend was not allowed inside it. As spring came along, winter sports gave ’way to baseball. At Amboy the ball seemed to go over the fence mere often than necessary and, of course, the boys would come back with their pockets bulging with more than baseballs. (There was an orchard next door.) At Rowe the baseball games always ended in arguments. “You were out.” “No, I wasn’t.” “Oh, yes, you were.” “No, you dropped the ball.” Remember how different Ellen and Barbara looked after they had their long braids cut? Remember the cheering-sections we used to have at the home games? Practically the whole eighth grade was represented. With all these happy memories, the curtain came down on the first act, the story of our grade school days. As the second act started we found ourselves deposited in the freshman home room. We were faced by the greatest ordeal of our lives—the initiation “dished out” by those vicious seniors. On the great night, awaiting our fate, we were huddled, fifty-one of us, in the music room. We looked very cute, but felt extremely foolish with our animal masks and our clothes worn backward. None of us will ever fotget the day Chuck (Curly) Waddle arrived at school with curly hair. The next day he had a butch. As full-fledged Rowe High students we elected Jim Bunnell, President; Joe Stimac, Vice-President; Jean Miller, Secretary; and Charleen Quinn, Treasurer. Under the leadership of these students and Mr. Hirshey we completed our freshman year and sponsored the “Freshman Frolic.” Our sophomore year, under the guidance of Mr. Saari, was a very busy year. We sponsored two roller-skating parties, several bake sales, sold candy at basketball games and shared the responsibility of a Freshman-Sophomore dance. Our “guiding lights” were Joy Wheeler, President; Joe Stimac, Vice-President; Don Williams, Secretary; and Birdena Gilbraith, Treasurer. Oh! That last mile up the stairs and we were juniors. Under the guidance of Mrs. Lynch we sold stationery; sponsored a dance; enjoyed a trip to Cleveland, where we visited the Museum of Natural History and the radio station, attended the Cleveland Indians baseball game and enjoyed a play. We also produced the play “Seventeen Is Terrific,” and entertained the seniors “down Mexico way” at the Junior-Senior Prom. The cast of the junior play included Joy Wheeler, Joan Eddy, George Richards, Joan Miller, Shirley Cole, Tom Beers, Carol Best, Hugh Hubbard, Barbara Williams. Jim Bunnell. Jean Downing, and Hallie Truax. Don Williams, President; Jim Bunnell, Vice-President; Ellen Eccleston, Secretary; and Birdena Gilbraith, Treasurer were elected to serve the class. Joy Wheeler and Jim Bunnell were elected by the faculty to the National Honor Society. Glory be! We were seniors! The first thing on our agenda was the freshman initiation. We were really slave drivers when the freshmen had to clean up the school. The varsity basketball team was built around Jim Bunnell and George Richards, who saw four years of action, and Don Williams, who saw three years of action. Tom Beers and Hallie Truax were on the reserve basketball team for two years. Joy Wheeler led cheers for four years while Charleen Quinn led cheers in her Junior year and Joan Miller and Arlene Hanger were on the reserve squad during their senior year. Ellen Eccleston. Barbara Williams, Fred Frank, and Don Williams joined Joy and Jim on the National Honor Society. Our officers were carried over from last year. We began working on the Senior Play “The Campbells Are Ccming”. The cast included Carol Best, Shirley Cole, Ellen Eccleston, Joy Wheeler, Barbara Williams, Jim Bunnell, Tom Bennett. Hugh Hubbard, Hallie Truax, and Don Williams. After the play and our trip to Niagara Falls and Crystal Beach, Canada, events seemed to rush us. We managed to prepare for class night, the prom, Baccalaureate and Commencement in the little time we had left after trading name cards and pictures. The curtain is finally down and now we are about to begin the sequel of our play. We bid a fond farewell to the halls of Rowe High, its students and the faculty, and step out into the world to find whatever fate has in store for us. We will indeed miss the familiar scenes which have grown so dear to us throughout the years, and we shall forever treasure the memories of our school days which have passed all too soon. We shall carry with us throughout our lives the high ideals and good principles instilled in us at Rowe, and each and every one of us will continually strive to make Rowe proud of us. Senior Class Wil We, the Rowe High School Senior Class of 1950 hereby present our last will and testament, believing whole-heartedly that we do possess strong spirits and sound minds. As a class, we first of all leave our home room to that lucky junior class. May it serve them as well as it has served us. To Bob Horwood and A1 Gee, we, James Bunnell and Don Williams will our dashing tactics in basketball. If you have trouble with the referee, just remember that the hand is quicker than the eye. To Gary Evans, we. Bill Turner and Bob Richardson will our habit of being absent from school during a few days of each hunting season. Try presenting a rabbit to each member of the faculty, and maybe you won’t need an excuse. I, Hugh Hubbard, bequeath my hatred of all women to James Bayer. You have no idea how much money you will save, and you will never be inclined to fall asleep in study hall. We, Jean and Joan Miller, do will our golden locks to Mary Ann Buki. We are tired of having everyone guess which twin has the Toni. I, Chuck Waddle, will to any junior who can get away with it, my fiendish ideas for Chemistry experiments. Mr. DeVan is considering a new emergency escape door for the Chemistry lab because of my new atom experiment. To Shirley Redding, I, Irja Napp bequeath my knowledge of English. You may be Mrs. Lynchs’ protege. I, Betty Lou Perry, the junior partner in Perry’s Antique Shoppe, do will my job to Nela Litwiler. The main objective in this business is to keep from dropping valuable objects. To those two junior short stops, Tom Picard and Ronnie Punkar, we Ed Fiala and Bob Whitman bequeath some of our height. This should come in handy during the basketball season. I, Connie Lovell, will to Veryl Colby, my characteristic southern accent. You-all will find that the boys all fall for it. To Bob Flick, I, Tom Beers will my girl in Baltimore. They say that “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” so don’t make too many trips down there. We, Arlene Hanger and Charleen Quinn, will to Irene Olson and Sally Shuster our knack for playing a good game of intramural basketball. Twenty-five points per game is a good average. I, Birdena Gilbraith, do will my driving ability to Marian Cummins. As far as I’m concerned, red lights and stop signs are only highway decorations. To Bonnie Nickels. I. Leota Kennedy, will my reputation of getting to school just as the tardy bell rings. You will find this much easier to accomplish if you don’t get up until eight forty-five. I, George (Bing Crosby) Richards, will to Les (Spike Jones) Usher, my magnificent crooning voice. If you can sing louder than anyone else, you will have no competition. We. Barbara Bedette and Ellen Eccleston will to Joyce Spencer our capacity for scholastic achievement. Assignments are not at all hard if you make up your mind to do them. To Miriam Kultti, I Joy Wheeler, bequeath my job as cheerleader. After a few more years of practice, the aches and pains will cease to bother you. I, Robert Kahler, will my Buick to Gordon Griffey. If you have a car, you never will get lonesome. It is one taxi business that you don’t need a license for. To Dayton Greenfield, I, Tom Gilmore, will my liking for Industrial Arts. Keep a first aid kit handy, and you might survive the course. I, Joan Eddy, do bequeath my knowledge of P. O. D. to Tom King. Sit near the rear of the room, and perhaps Mr. Saari won’t discover you. To Greta Bristol, I, Jean Downing will my job at Grants. Remember the customer is always right, even if you don’t think so. We, Roy Dixon and Leland Baird do will our faithful jalopies to Mr. Nesha. He can use one in case his Ford breaks down again, and give the other to Steve, Junior. We, Barbara Williams and Delores Woodworth will our pleasing personalities to Lois Nelson. Remember the old saying, “Smile and the world smiles with you.” We, Donna Brown and Shirley Cole, do bequeath to that noisy junior, Vernon Atkins, our reputation for keeping quiet. You will never get in wrong if you open your mouth no more than is necessary for class recitation and eating. I, Hallie Truax, do bequeath to Leon “Mae” Jones my ability to make bright remarks in P. O. D. class. You don’t learn much that way, but “Keep ’em Laughing.” I, Carol Best, do will a certain junior boy to any girl in his class that can take good care of him. I will leave the ball and chain, and hand cuffs on him, so he won’t escape. To Jim Whitman, I, Thomas Bennett bequeath my curly hair and muscular physique. What girl wouldn’t fall for these assets? I, Fred Frank will to any semi-intelligent junior who cannot escape quickly enough the job of writing the will for the Class of ’51. The materials needed are one deficient brain, a ream of paper, a gallon of ink, ten pens, and a nice comfortable padded cell. Signed: Lawyer Witness Seal ★ ★ ★ SENIOR GIRLS WIN SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Although the victory mentioned in the fall writeup for intramural sports due to some conflict in the girls’ tournament, the senior girls also won the softball championship. The senior girls’ volleyball team hope to make it an all-around championship in intramural sports by winning the volleyball championship also. Senior Class Pro ph ecy “Breath deep Jim—that’s the way. Ah! Now you’re doing fine! Can you still see me Jim?” “Hey Doc—you’re getting hazy!” “Don’t worry. Everything is under control Jim.” I feel as if I haven’t a care in the world—just as I did back in my high school days. Oh!—those were the days! I can still remember the fun I had with my classmates—all thirty-eight of them. Say! I wonder what they’re doing now. Everything is so confused. I can almost see people off in the distance. If I didn’t know better I’d swear that that fellow coming towards me—well I’ll be—it is Hallie Truax! What are you doing now in this great year of 1982? You mean to tell me you’re married to the former child movie starlet—Margaret O'Brien—and you own your own studio? You crashed society through your thousands made on desks modeled from the prize you spent two years to complete in our old high school shop class. Hey don’t go, Hallie! Oh well, so long! He just faded away. What’s this I see coming off in the distance? Why it’s a parade humming a tune “Sail on Vikings!” And some of the marchers—Look! A stunning lady! Why, it’s Ellen Eccleston! Did you say you’re a retired Miss “U” movie actress and that you won $20,000 and an Oscar for being the shapeliest girl in Hollywood in 1960! Hey! Who’s this big six-foot-nine inch giant striding toward me? I can’t believe my eyes! Charles Waddle! And you claim. Chuck, that you grew that tall from riding in bantam cars? You say the former Joy Wheeler is just behind you? Oh yes! Here she is—carrying the youngest of her family of—let’s see—one, two, three,------eight! And married to a laundromat proprietor at that! It was in Milwaukee that you saw Bob Kahler—the billiard wizard—the man who grew the five o’clock shadow on the eight ball! He’s married too—but to no one I know —right? Well! This is a surprise. Here is the famed piano accordian winner on the Arthur Godfrey Show—sophisticated Edward Fiala. I guess he become a regular Romeo right after he graduated. I’ve heard rumors now, that he and Ellen were “that way” about each other! There are only two left in the parade now, and one resembles Joan Miller. She still looks very young! No wonder I’ve heard of her as the youngest looking grandmother in the thriving metropolis of Hubbaville—named for their Mayor elected in 1978—Hugh (Cy) Hubbard. Hugh’s success was due to his tireless battle (vocal, that is) against the Communists and his efforts to rid the city of Model A Fords—after his discovery that they were running pink headlights! Cy has converted his city into one of the cleanest in the state. Remembering the arguments from our P. O. D. class where the girls maintained that they were equal to men and should be eligible to hold any man’s job, he appointed the former Carol Best as his Captain of Streets and she now weighs 475 pounds—sufficient ballast to hold the brushes, of the street sweeper, tight against the pavement! She employs her ten children as helpers. Her husband, Jim, is home doing the laundry. There goes Joan and here comes the last one in the parade—a man. He looks weary and exhausted and extremely old—in spite of his blonde curly hair—like that of my old classmate (Georgeous) George Richards. But this fellow is all stooped over. He’s closer now and it really is George! Did you say your six-foot ten inch height is due to your thirty years of driving spikes on the Pennsylvania Railroad? Is Don Williams still an employee of the NKP? No? You mean to tell me he was fired because his wife Marge persisted in calling him from his work to chide him for not coming straight home when the whistle blew? I can’t seem to visualize the parade any longer but what’s that I see now? It looks like a big city. Yes it is! It’s the modern metropolis of Aeroton—the city that’s built up in the air, and designed by the one and only Lee Baird—master architect of the aerial world. Lee’s shop experience and noon period sessions with Professor Hopper of Rowe High have paid off. Aeroton is managed by “The Brain,” Barbara Bedette Whitman. After graduation she married one of the smaller boys of the Class of ’50, and now she’s supporting him and their twin daughters. I guess Bob always did aspire to be a man of leisure! Now I can plainly view the main streets in the metropolis, called Bowling Lane. Look! A memorial in the square—a huge bowling ball on a pedestal bearing an inscription: The Bowling Ball that Master bowler, Tom Beers, rolled with such force that it crushed through the town with great violence—stopping at this exact spot. A supermobile is moving at snail’s pace over on the other lane. No wonder it’s moving so slowly; there’s a man pushing it! And, believe it or not, it’s Leonard (Muscles) Simpson. His wife (you guessed it—Barbara Williams) took all the atoms out of the fuel tank for her atomic hair curler! After “Einstein” Bill Turner, invented the atomic storage unit, many wives have plundered this vast source of energy to the chagrin of the man. Bill turned to invention to solace a broken heart. I now can make out the interior of radio station B. A. M. D.—owned and named for the multi-millionaire, “Bet a Million Dixon.” Why that’s my classmate Roy Dixon! Back in Rowe he was always inclined to bet on any odds at any time. And now at one of his microphones I can see the beautiful opera singer, Irja Napp, because of whose wonderful voice, two countries have become better friends. A glance at another screen identifies the new mystery laugh of the quiz show—the giggles of Donna Brown. Her undefinable laugh was cultivated at our Old Alma Mater. As my eyes move along the sound studios I can see three familiar faces, those of Shirley Cole, Betty Lou Perry, and Leota Kennedy. The trio of well blended voices is singing their new song, “Give Me a Man and Money.” Now, as a mist closes over the radio screen I can invision a newspaper before me. The headlines read, “Arlene Hanger. Prominent Citizen, Rebukes Night Clubs.” Under the headlines there are the headings, “Connie Lovell—manager of “The Sun-mau Club” held pending charges. Lovell and Hanger, old school chums, disagree and fireworks start! Another front page article states,—“Jean Downing, air stewardess, Credited With Saving Twenty-two Lives in Stratocruiser Crash.” In high school Jean had always talked of being a stewardess. And now as the pages are turned what’s this in the Want Ads? “Man wanted to do light housework. Must be thirty years of age, single, and good looking. Call 19-80426 or see Miss Jean Miller at 1202 Venus Avenue.” It looks as if Jean still hasn’t found her man; Another ad reads, “Ladies, why be pushed around and lose your place at sales? Take my course, developed over a period of fifteen years, to build your muscles Be as strong and womenly as Char-leen Quinn, “Miss Atlas of the Atomic Age.” Now my eyes rove over to the sports page. The headlines read “Girls team beats House of David quintet. Girl hoopsters coached by Birdena Gilbraith—famed player.” And Birdena never played at school either! As I glance at the editorial page, I notice a by-line by Tom Bennett—concerning the topic of the ever-present question of juvenile delinquency. Tom spent many years working out a plan to keep his eight children out of mischief. He states here that his neighbor, an old fashioned maid by the name of Dolores Woodworth, has reported to the constable complaining of neighborhood disturbances! “Vaguely I can make out the society page: Thomas Gilmore—radio announcer is engaged to a prominent socialite—movie actress—Betty Davis! Another article states, Mrs. Stuart Curtis, the former Joan Eddy, dumbfounds society with astounding new hair styling. The up sweeps she devises literally fly. Things are getting really blurred but I can make out the comic strip called “Bill Turntable,” brain child, by the renowned cartoonist, Bob Richardson. Bob graduated from doodling his love affairs on his old school books to caricaturing in a very short time. All I make out now is a bright torturing light—now I remember! I must have seen all my old classmates while I was under the knife wielded by the world famous Dr. Fred Frank. All the chagrin, embarrassment, and humiliation I have suffered—all because I swallowed my false teeth. But, it was worth it—to once again see my classmates! I ef; to right: Hugh Hubbard, Tom Bennett, Hallie Truax, Carol Best, Don Williams, Jim Bunnell, Ellen Eccleston, Barbara Williams, Mrs. Kitchen (sponsor), Joy Wheeler, Shirley Cole. Senior Play A hilarious farce comedy, “The Campbells Are Coming was the choice made by the senior class for their play. With hillbilly trimmings the characters illustrated the most effective technique for getting rid of an undesirable suitor. The roles were portrayed by Ellen Eccleston, Grandma Brannigan, who engineers the scheme; her grandson Dick, Tom Bennett, who impersonates the family idiot; her granddaughter, Betty, Shirley Cole, wild and shy as a rabbit, her old flame, Cyrus Scudder, Hugh Hubbard, who poses as Betty’s venerable suitor; and two genuine hillbillies, Catalpa, Barbara Williams, the aspiring servant girl, and her worthless old scamp of a father, Hallie Truax. Other members of the cast included Kaye, Carol Best, chuck-full of culture obtained at an exclusive girls school; Kingston Campbell. Jim Bunnell, the undesirable suitor; his snobbish mother, Mrs. Campbell, Joy Wheeler, who disliked her son marrying a mere commoner; and Jeff. Don Williams, the handsome young doctor who turns cave-man to win Kaye’s heart. The antics of Brannigans’ form a laughing climax that no normal audience is able to resist. The play, under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Kitchen, proved to be a huge success. The receipts of the play were used to purchase a gift for the school from the clas: of 1950. The gift was presented to Mr. Holdson, representing the school, by the senior class president, Don Williams. Commencement night. NAME 1. LELAND BAIRD 2. BARBARA BEDETTE 3. THOMAS BEERS 4. THOMAS BENNETT 5. CAROL BEST 6. DONALD BRADEN 7. DONNA BROWN 8. JAMES BUNNELL 9. SHIRLEY COLE 10. ROY DIXON 11. JEAN DOWNING 12. ELLEN ECCLESTON 13. JOAN EDDY 14. EDWARD FIALA 15. FRED FRANK 16. BIRDENA GILBRAITH 17. THOMAS GILMORE 18. ARLENE HANGER 19. HUGH HUBBARD 20. ROBERT KAHLER 21. LEOTA KENNEDY 22. CONNIE LOVELL 23. JEAN MILLER 24. JOAN MILLER 25. IRJA NAPP 26. BETTY LOU PERRY 27. CHARLEEN QUINN 28. GEORGE RICHARDS 29. ROBERT RICHARDSON 30. LEONARD SIMPSON 31. HALLIE TRUAX 32. WILLIAM TURNER 33. CHARLES WADDLE 34. JOY WHEELER 35. ROBERT WHITMAN 36. BARBARA WILLIAMS 37. DONALD WILLIAMS 38. DOLORES WOODWORTH Senior NICKNAME KNOWN FOR “Lee” Wavy hair “Barb” Studiousness “Beersy” Aloofness “Tom” Shyness “Besty” Dark eyes “Don” Walk “Muscles” Blushing “Cutie” Athletic ability “Shirttail” Clever remarks “Pete” Quietness in class “Jeanie” Nice clothes “Ec” Typing stencils “Pudge” Diligence “Ed” Accordian playing “Freddie” Stationwagon “Bugs” Giggle “Gilly” Dimples “Hanger” Boisterousness “Cy” Managing sports “Bob” Lassitude “Honey” Dilatoriness “Coney” Southern accent “Murky” Running around “Bone” Vivaciousness “Muki” Ambition “Letty Bou” Neatness “Bones” Laugh “Scronge” Singing “Bob” Fooling around “Simp” Whistling “Tinker” Slenderness “Bill” Blushing “Chuck” Wisecracks “Yoy” Cheerleading “Whitman” Arguing “Willy” Artistic ability “Don” Smile “Woody” Comical remarks p ’ersonal ities PET PEEVE PASTIME PREDICTION 1. Four flushers Lake Road Top gag man 2. Jazz Pets Globe trotter 3. School Procrastinating Play boy 4. Speaking in public Playing a guitar Farmer 5. Catty people Jim Power’s model 6. School Army Mayor-General 7. Book reports Gadding Clothes designer 8. Hair combing in public Writing letters Newspaper editor 9. Home work Pilot Light Career girl 10. Giggling females Cars Mechanic 11. Clashing colors Claude Adoring wife 12. Childish people Bubble gum Secretary 13. Nosey people “Stu” Neat housewife 14. Short girls Irene Bachelor 15. Loud people Women BIG boss 16. People who tease Dancing “Sassiety gal” 17. Hurrying Loafing Traffic cop 18. Getting up early Boys Olympic champ 19. Sevens Earning money Banker 20. Waltz music Billiards Bachelor 21. Hearing girls swear Clarence Housewife 22. Alarm clocks Bowling Mrs. 23. Bad luck Music Airplane pilot 24. Being a twin Cheerleading Airplane hostess 25. “Butch” hair cut Volley ball Doctor 26. Bossy people Conneaut boys Stenographer 27. Talking on the telephone Chewing gum Secretary 28. Women Sports “Frankie” II 29. Working Sleeping Truant officer 30. Gossips Barbara Gas station owner 31. Silence Fooling around Coach 32. Walking Girls Lonely Hearts Editor 33. Chattering women Eating Medicine man 34. Accidents Planning Shakespearian actress 35. Aggressive women Working Lawyer 36. Term papers Talking Decorator 37. Being “car-less” Margie Big business tycoon 38. Conceited people Sammy Lion tamer SCHOOL CALENDAR September 7—School Opened September 9—Assembly—Mr. Holdson. September 22—Assembly—Movie—“Beautiful Ohio” September 24—Freshmen Initiation October 7—Assembly—Bob Brown’s Scientific Circus October 12—Assembly—Buckeye Boys State October 26—Assembly—Mrs. Fuller October 29—Viking Varieties November 4—Assembly—Duke Montague—Memory Wizard November 4—Junior Party November 16—Assembly—Mrs. Lynch November 18—Junior Play November 23—Assembly—Sounds Of The Air November 23—Thanksgiving Assembly November 24-25—No School November 30—Assembly—Mr. Koeppe December 18—Annual Christmas Concert December 22-January 2—Christmas Vacation December 30—Alumni Dance January 5—Assembly—Ackbar Hagg—Lecturer from India January 19—Assembly—Movie—“Beautiful Ohio” January 30—One Act Play February 1—Assembly—Mr. Saari February 4—One Act Play Finals February 15—Assembly—Miss Tobin February 27—Assembly—Sorensen—Program March 16—Assembly—Mr. DeVan March 30—Assembly—Mr. Hopper March 31—Freshmen-Sophomore Party April 6-10—Easter Vacation April 18—Assembly—Mrs. Kitchen April 19—Jack Rank Program April 21—Senior Play May 5—School Exhibit Msy 13—Junior-Senior Prom May 19—Class Night May 21—Baccalaureate May 26—Commencement May 31—Last Day of School Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Ere long we will launch A vessel as goodly, and strong, and staunch, As ever weathered a wintry sea! JUNIOR TOP ROW: Alfred Gee, Joyce Spencer, Lester Usher, Mary Ann Buki, Gary Evans, Miriam Kultti. MIDDLE ROW: Ronald Punkar, Bonnie Nickels, Robert Horwood, Marian Cummins, Vernon Atkins. BOTTOM ROW: Greta Bristol, Nela Litwiler, Tom Kin . Tom Picard, Patricia Hale, Veryl Colby. CLASS TOP ROW: Gordon Griffey, Shirley Redding, James Whitman, Irene Olson, Robert Flick. MIDDLE ROW: Robert Moyer, Lois Nelson, Dayton Greenfield, Sally Shuster, James Bayer, Joyce Pinney. BOTTOM ROW: Jack Specht, James King, Leon Jones, Franklyn Zeppetella, John Emerson. President Junior Class History ........... Alfred Gee Secretary ............ Joyce Spencer Vice-President ....... Lester Usher Treasurer Mary Ann Buki We were quite a class of frightened freshmen that day in September, 1947, but after two weeks and our annual initiation we were proud to become full-fledged Rowe High students. With fleeting wings the year soon sped by and soon we stepped up one more rung of the ladder in our high school career. In the spring we sponsored a skating party in which a gay, but bruised time was had by all. After a three month vacation we again found our steps turning toward another year at Rowe High. We eagerly looked forward to our annual junior play. With much hard work from the cast and the director, Mrs. Lynch, the play was a great success. With the success of the play we began thinking of our Junior-Senior Prom in the spring. Many of the boys in our class were enrolled in sports. Those included were Ronald Punkar, Gary Evans, Lester Usher, Robert Horwood, Jim Whitman, A1 Gee, Gordon Griffey, Tom Picard, Tom King, and Robert Moyer. Miriam Kultti was elected as cheer leader. We are eagerly looking forward to the time when we shall be the leaders of Rowe High—members of the senior class. ★ ★ ★ Junior, Senior, Alumni Dance The Annual Junior Senior Alumni Dance was held on December 30 in the gym of Rowe High School. There was a business meeting preceding the dance at which President Cleo Rhoads presided. The minutes were read of the 1948 reunion by secretary, Ruth Holdson. Treasurers report was given by Allan Punkar. It was planned that the Junior Senior Alumni dance of 1950 be held on the 29th of December. Officers elected for the coming year are Don Horwood, president; Duane Punkar, vice president; Ruth Armstrong, secretary; and Allan Punkar, treasurer. With a back drop of a Happy New Year greeting, approximately one hundred and fifty students and alumni enjoyed dancing to the music of Gene Moroski’s orchestra. Ruth Holdson and Marge Emerson were in charge of refreshments while Joy Wheeler was chairman of the decoration committee. Others on the decoration com-mittee were Joan Miller, Barbara Williams, Carol Best, Jean Downing, Bob Rich ardson, George Richards, Jim Bunnell and Don Williams. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Ronald Punkar, Bob Horwood, Alfred Gee, Bob Moyer, Mrs. Lynch (sponsor), Tom Picard. FRONT ROW—Bonnie Nickels, Greta Bristol, Lois Nelson, Veryl Colby, Nela Litwiler, Mary Ann Buki, Shirley Redding. Junior Play The hilarious three-act comedy, “We Shook The Family Tree” was presented by the junior class on November 18. An audience of approximately five hundred applauded this successful production which was directed by Mrs. Evelyn S. Lynch. The cast included Hildegarde (Nela Litwiler), who nearly turns the town upside down when she decides she no longer wants to be a wallflower; Sally (Veryl Colby), her younger sister, who aids and abets her; Bobby (Tom Picard), the older brother, Jimmy (Ronald Punkar), who invents various hilarious gadgets; Mother and Father (Greta Bristol and Bob Horwood), two parents with their hands more than full; Mr. and Mrs. Shemer (Lois Nelson and A1 Gee), who practically ruin the life of their nice son; Freddie (Bob Moyer), who wished knickers had never been invented; Ellie-May and Jill (Bonnie Nickels and Shirley Redding), two extrapretty and extra-popular girls, and a mischief-making little girl named Paige (Mary Ann Buki), who even eats a tube of toothpaste. “We Shook the Family Tree” was a pleasing experience for the juniors and a success both financially and dramatically. Although hard work was necessary the cast agreed that the pleasure of participating was well worth the effort involved. TOP ROW (left to right)—James Fedor, Paul Bunnell, Lejon Guettinger, Jerry Gee, Jerry Specht, Robert Waddle. Richard Sebetich, Stuart Blood, Albert Philip, Chuck Smith, Jack Furry, Charles Olmstead, Jack Karal, Allen Waddle. SECOND ROW—John Gilmore, Robert Williams, Stanley Bartlett, Carl Loomis, Frank Cole, Charles Maurer, Janet Brown, Rhea Ross, Janet Downing, Eileen Kantola, Mary Joecken, Loren Ring, Perry Longaker, Calvin Appleby, Howard Williams, Mr. Saari (sponsor), Delton Fuller. FRONT ROW—Harry Bromfield, David Shields, Joyce Barnard, Pat Quinn. Ellen Orrenmaa, Pat Miller, Beth Eighmy, June Cole. Arlene Simpson, Phyllis Shideler, Esther Fortney, Joyce Estes, Maurice Wright, Glen Taylor, Paul Wheeler, James Norton. Sophomore Class President ..............Perry Longaker Secretary Vice-President .......... Stuart Blood Treasurer Janet Downing .. Chuck Smith Upon entering our new home room, as the Sophomore Class, by the happy smile of “Pop” Saari, our advisor. we were greeted One of the highlights of the sophomore year was the trip to Cleveland, which was paid for by dues While we were there we saw things as the zoo, the museum, the radio station, and a play. o ..uT e.re,s,?rX!,team was made UP of students from the sophomore class: Chuck Smith, Bob Waddle, Loren Ring, Jack Furry, Paul Bunnell, Allen Waddle, Jack Karal. Bob Williams, and Dick Sebetich. Beth Eighmy represented our class on the cheerleading squad. Among the extra-curricular activities in which the sophomores participated were the Biology Club, the Pilot Light, the Choir, the Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses, the Band, and various other clubs. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Charles Harke, Larry Howard, John Myers, Bill Seppi, Milton Kaiser, Richard Humalamen, Delmas Bennett, Don Nelson, Jack Clark, Richard Steadman, Fred Gross, Tom Dean, Howard Nelson. SECOND ROW—Clarence Lane, Richard Blood, Richard Hogle, Robert Best, June Bort, Pat Olson, Marian Zeppettella, Judy Hammond, Pat O'Conner, Sally Cedar, Carol Holmes, Jerry Curtis, Amos Blakeslee, Richard Speer, Chuck Penniman, Mr. Nesha (sponsor). FRONT ROW—Kay Redding, Charlotte Cole, Ruth Millison. Alice Smith, Donna Ben‘on, Annette Chartron, Alice Emerson, Carol Cook, Ruby Gee, Wilma Mix, Ann Sheehan, Betty Hopkins, Rosemary King, Lois Mook, Nancy Gaus, Joyce Dalrymple. Dorothy Wilson. Freshman Class President ............ Carol Cook Secretary ........... Howard Nelson Vice-President ........ Dick Hogle Treasurer .............. Lois Mook With the beginning of the 1949-50 school year we found ourselves deposited in the freshman home room. We shuddered at tales of the initiation told by the seniors but all too soon the great day was upon us-we survived. Among our more noted classmates are Dick Hogle, Fred Groce, Tom Dean, Dick Blood, Amos Blakeslee, Jerry Curtis and Chuck Harke who composed the Freshman basketball team. Nancy Gaus was elected to the Reserve cheer leaders’ squad. Carol Cook and Dick Hogle are our representatives to the Student Council. Fred Groce, Carol Cook, Larry Howard and Dick Hogle represent our class on the Pilot Light staff. Other activities of freshman students were the Choir, the Band, the Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses, the Latin Club, the Dramatic Club, the Girls’ and Boys’ Home Economics Clubs, the Library Club, and the Science Club. With the assistance of Mr. Nesha the school year sped by and we found ourselves ready to climb to the second rung of the high school ladder—the sophomore class. SPORTS Choose the timbers with greatest care; Of all that is unsound beware; For only what is sound and strong To this vessel shall belong. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Gary Evans, Lester Usher, Jim Whitman, Mr. Nesha (sponsor), Chuck Smith, Tom King. FRONT ROW—Robert Moyer, Alfred Gee, Robert Horwood, George Richards, Don Williams, Gordon Griffey, James Bunnell. Baseball Team The Rowe High Baseball squad of 1945-50, under the supervision of Coach Nesha, had an excellent record. The Viking’s record consisted of five wins, which gave them the league championship, and one loss suffered in the county tournament. This defeat prevented the Vikings from winning the coveted trophy. The Viking’s squad of 1949-50 consisted of three seniors who were Jim Bunnell, Don Williams, and George Richards. All had three years’ experience on the baseball squad. . The juniors on the Viking squad were A1 Gee, Bob Moyer, Gary Evans, Jim Whitman Gordon Griffey, Bob Horwood, Les Usher and Tom King. Most of these athletes have been on the varsity squad for two years. The sophomores and first year men consisted of Chuck Smith and Jack Furry. The Scheduled-games and Results were as follows: LEAGUE GAMES Rowe 8 Rock Creek 0 Rowe 9 .................... Kingsville 6 Rowe 23 ................... Austinburg 4 Rowe 15 ..................... Pierpont 0 Rowe 12 ...................... Spencer 8 TOURNAMENT GAMES 2 Rowe Andover 3 TOP ROW—(left to ritfht)—Fred Frank, Jack Furry, Gordon Griffey, Mr. Nesha (sponsor), Bob Waddle, Gary Evans, Hufjh Hubbard. FRONT ROW -Chuck Waddle, Alfred Gee, George Richards, Don Williams, Lester Usher. Jim Whitman. Track Team The Viking Saga will be published before the outcome of the 1949-50 track meet will be known: therefore, we can give only the high spots of the 1948-49 track meet and our prospects for the 1949-50 event. The 1948-49 track season proved to be exciting as several of the Rowe trackmen broke long standing records. Working hard every night after school were several boys who hoped to win the League and County Track Meets for Rowe. In both meets we placed second to Spencer, who had much more depth in their team than we had. In the county track meet, the Rowe boys broke two county records and two school records. Working especially hard every night after school for several weeks was Joe Karal. who broke the school record in the shot put, heaving the shot 45' 10 bettering the old school record of 43' 7 6 . Also training hard both morning and night after school was Don Williams who broke both the school and county records for the 440 yard dash. Don’s record breaking dash broke the old school record of 54.7 by doing the dash in 53.2. Don again broke the school record in the state track meet by running the 440 yard dash in 53.1. Not to be denied the achievement of breaking a county track record were four hard working boys who composed the mile relay team: A1 Gee. Les Usher, Tom Waddle, and Don Williams. The time for the mile relay was 3:47.2, beating the previous record of 3.50. Incidentally, the county record for the 440 had been standing for 16 years while the county record for the mile relay had been standing for 10 years. Although not breaking a record in the county meet, the 880 yard relay team which consisted of Ronald Whitney, Les Usher, Don Williams, and Dave Williams went undefeated all season—as did the mile relay team. Although having lost several of its stellar trackmen through graduation Rowe’s track team for the 1S49-50 season has high hope of winning the league and County Track Meets. Most likely to win berths on this year’s track team are Don Williams, Chuck Waddle, George Richards. Les Usher, Jim Whitman. Gordon Griffey, Gary Evans, A1 Gee, Jack Furry, and Bob Waddle. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Loren Ring, Jack Karal, Richard Sebetich, Chuck Smith, Bob Williams, Bob Waddle, Jack Furry. SECOND ROW—Fred Frank, Paul Bunnell, Gordon Griffey, Tom King, Mr. Nesha (sponsor), Bob Horwood, Lester Usher, Allen Waddle, Hugh Hubbard. FRONT ROW—Tom Picard, Gary Evans, James Bunnell, George Richards. Alfred Gee, Don Williams, Ronald Punkar. Basketball Team Rowe High Basketball team of 1949-50, under the able supervision of Coach Nesha, had a successful year. The team was composed of three seniors: Jim Bunnell, Don Williams, and George Richards; and eight juniors: A1 Gee, Gary Evans, Bob Horwood, Les Usher, Ronald Punkar, Tom Picard, Tom King, and Gordon Griffey. The Vikings started the year with a loss to Ashtabula Harbor, a non-league contest, but then hit a fast stride and won the next four games, and then lost to Edge-wood. ending league play with ten victories and five losses, and finished third in the Big Seven Race. Scores of the season’s games line up as follows: Regular Season Rowe - 21 Ashtabula - 32 Rowe - 51 Spencer - 28 Rowe - 38 Kingsville - 31 Rowe - 42 Jefferson - 27 Rowe - 45 Austinburg - 32 Rowe - 35 Edgewood - 46 ’ Rowe - 65 Alumni - 28 Rowe - 37 Conneaut - 40 Rowe - 43 Andover - 31 Fowe - 51 Spencer - 27 Rowe - 30 Kingsville - 26 Rowe - 27 Jefferson - 36 Rowe - 37 Austinburg - 32 Rowe - 42 Edgewood - 45 Rowe - 71 Andover - 48 Exhibition Games County Tournament Rowe - 47 Colebrook - 31 Rowe - 45 Andover - 24 Rowe - 40 Jefferson - 34 Rowe - 41 Edgewood - 46 Sectional Tournament Rowe - 47 New Lyme - 46 Rowe - 38 Geneva - 41 Rowe - 33 Edgewood - 38 Intramural Sports BOYS SOFTBALL The Intramural Sports program for the year 1949-50 began with competition for the boys intramural softball championship. The first game of the tournament pitted the freshmen against the sophomores. Failing to field a team, the freshmen lost to the sophomores team, which consisted of Chuck Smith, Jack Furry, Jerry Gee, Loren Ring, Bob Williams, Stuart Blood, Dick Sebetich, Bob Waddle, Jim Fedor and Perry Longaker. Eager to keep on winning, the sophomore team was all set to go against the junior team. Playing for the junior team were Bob Horwood. Gary Evans, A1 Gee, Les Usher, Tom King, Gordon Griffey, Tom Picard, Bob Flick, Jim Whitman, Bob Moyer, Jim King and Ronnie Punkar. The game was a battle of hitters with the more evenly balanced juniors winning by the margin of 19-10. The championship game saw the seniors, whose team consisted of Don Williams, Jim Bunnell, George Richards, Tom Beers, Hallie Truax, Roy Dixon, Chuck Waddle, Bob Whitman and Bob Richardson playing the juniors. The contest was a pitchers’ duel with very little scoring. The junior team beat the seniors, thus winning the boys’ intramural softball championship. FOOTBALL With football in the air, the classes decided to see who would be champs in football. The sophomore team which consisted of Jack Furry, Chuck Smith, Allen Waddle, Bob Waddle. Jerry Gee. Calvin Appleby, Bob Williams, Stuart Blood, Jerry Specht, Jim Fedor, Howard Williams, Albert Philip, Paul Bunnell, Jim Norton, Chuck Olmstead and Dick Sebetich soundly thumped the freshmen team 48-0. Playing for the freshmen were Amos Blakeslee. Delmas Bennett, Tom Dean. Don Nelson. Bob Best, Larry Howard, Dick Steadman, Jack Clark, Chuck Harke, Fred Groce and Bill Seppi. The seniors then dumped the sophomores 22-0 in a game that looked as if it might be close because at half-time the seniors were leading by only two points. The senior team consisted of George Richards, Chuck Waddle, Roy Dixon, Ed Fiala, Bob Richardson, Hallie Truax, Bob Whitman, Tom Beers, Jim Bunnell, Don Williams, and Tom Bennett. Going into the game for the championship, the seniors looked hard to beat and so it turned out. Playing for the junior team in the championship game were A1 Gee, Bob Horwood, Tom King, Tom Picard, Bob Moyer, Gary Evans, Bob Flick, Jim Whitman, Leonard Simpson, Gordon Griffey and Les Usher. The two teams played a hard fought, clean game. The juniors got as far as the senior ten yard line, but were unable to score. The seniors were all the way to the Juniors’ one foot line, but the tough forward wall of the juniors held for downs. The game ended in a 0-0 tie, thus making a tie for the intramural football championship between the Juniors and Seniors. EOYS INTPAMURAL FASKETT I,T In the mixed boys’ intramural basketball Chuck Waddle’s team won bo'h the League and Tournament Championships. At the end of regular League play Chuck’s team and Leonard Simpson’s team were deadlocked for first place. By virtue of a playoff game Chuck’s team won the League Championship with Leonard’s team coming in second. Jim Whitman’s team was third, while the hopeless Freshmen were last. Chuck’s team, which was composed of Chuck Waddle, Hallie Truax, Bob Moyer, Bob Flick, Jimmy Fedor, and Harry “Bud” Bromfield, also won the tournament championship by winning two games straight from Leonard Simpson’s team. Competition in the mixed boys’ intramural basketball was very keen with some very good talent shown. The top scores were as follows: Chuck Waddle, leading all scoring both in League and Tournament with a total of sixty-seven points: Eob Whitman, fifty-eight points; Roy Dixon fifty-three points; Hallie Truax, thirty-six points: Tom Beers, twenty-eight points; and Bob Moyer, twenty-six points. GIRLS INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL For the third straight year, the senior girls’ basketball team raptured the intramural championship. The team, composed of Arlene Hanger, Joan Miller. Char-leen Quinn, Barbara Williams, Jean Miller, Carol Best, Connie Lovell, and Leota Kennedy, were undefeated both in League and Tournament play. In League play, the Seniors were in first place, sophomores second, juniors third, and freshmen last. The seniors also won the tournament by beating the sophomores two successive games. The sophomores won second place in the tournament playoff games. STANDING—(left to right)—Joan Miller, Nancy Gaus, Arlene Hanger. KNEELING—(left to right)—Miriam Kultti, Beth Eighmy, Joy Wheeler. Cheerleaders Fight, Fight, Fight, Rowe High is a familiar cheer heard by everyone at the games and pep sessions. All the cheerleaders were elected by the student body. Those elected were Joy Wheeler, Miriam Kultti, and Beth Eighmy as varsity cheerleaders; Nancy Gaus, Joan Miller, and Arlene Hanger as reserves. They received full co-operation from the students at all pep sessions and games. Many new cheers and bright shiny uniforms added a lot to the Rowe cheering section this year. All the cheerleaders received letters for their splended work. Miss Sitter was very helpful in supervising the cheerleaders, and to make the season of 1950 another success. MUSIC We shall sail securely, and safely reach The Fortunate Isles, on whose shining beach The sights we see, and the sounds we hear, Will be those of joy and not of fear! TOP ROW—(left to right)—Bill Turner. Jack Furry, Allen Waddle, Bob Richardson, Albert Philip, Richard Sebetich, Alfred Gee, George Richards, Chuck Smith, Don Williams. Richard Steadman, Milton Kaiser, Charles Maurer, Robert Waddle. THIRD ROW—Chuck Penniman, Amos Blakeslee. Jerry Curtis, Howard Nelson, Ann Sheehan. Joyce Spencer. Arlene Hanger, Miriam Kultti, Marian Cummins, Charleen Quinn, Tom King, Tom Bennett, Gordon Griffey, James Bunnell, Paul Bunnell. SECOND ROW—Joyce Barnard, Birdena Gilbraith, Betty Hopkins, Judy Hammond. Betty Lou Perry. Joy Wheeler, Carol Best, Ellen Eccleston, Janet Downing, Eileen Kantola. Nancy Gaus, Esther Fortney, Carol Cook. FRONT ROW—Charlotte Cole. Kay Redding, Pat Quinn, Jean Downing, Shirley Cole. Shirley Redding, Nela Litwiler, Joan Eddy, Barbara Williams, Delores Woodworth, Mary Ann Buki, Joyce Estes, Ruby Gee, Lois Mook, Pat O’Connor. Miss Sawyer (sponsor). Choir With a personnel of fifty-seven members, the choir spent a successful year, offering musical talent to school events. On November twenty-eighth, they presented a variety show in order to earn money for choir robes. During the first part of the performance, the choir presented some of its individual talent: vocal solos by Kav Redding, Shirley Redding, Peg Whitman, Jean Downing, Tom Bennett, and A1 Gee Richard Sebetich played a saxophone solo. Several selections were then sung by the Girls’ and Boys’ Choruses. To close the program the choir sang. “Just Like a Gypsy. Birch Tree,” “The Rich Old Miser,” and the very beautiful “Memories.” TJ?e financial steP toward the purchasing of robes was the sponsorship of two Teen Town Dances: the first on November 21 and the second on January 13. 18’ a christmas Concert was given. The selections presented were Little Lord Jesus,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Oh Little Baby Jesus,” featuring a vocal solo by Peg Whitman, “Christmas Snow of Sweden,” and the Fred Waring arrangement of “The Night Before Christmas.” For the closing numbers. Miss Sawyer asked the alumni to join the choir in singing “Lo! A Voice” and “Silent i uAt the. R T- A'Jmeeting held on December 5, the P. T. A. members voted to bend the choir money for robes, in order to expedite their delivery for use this year. The loan was to be paid back during the remainder of the year. On December 23 and 24. the P. T A. sponsored tag days, during which members of the choir sold tags in order to obtain the money yet needed. The drive was very successful, and we were confident of canceling our indebtedness. When the date arrived for the contests at Kent, Rowe was represented in the C class, by its choir. The choir sang for the Baccalaureate Services, and for the Commencement exercises. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Betty Hopkins. Rhea Ross. Phyllis Shideler, Pat Quinn, Pat Olson, Ellen Orrenmaa, Joyce Estes. Charlotte Cole, Lois Mook. Nancy Gaus. Ann Sheehan. Joyce Spencer, Pat Miller. SECOND ROW—Joyce Dalrymple, Judy Hammond, Shirley Redding, Greta Bristol, Jean Downing, Connie Lovell, Wilma Mix, Mary Ann Buki, Joan Miller. Pat O’Conner. June Cole Janet Downing, Eileen Kantola. FRONT ROW—Miss Sawyer (sponsor), Kay Redding, Sally Cedar, Annette Chartron. Jean Miller, Ruby Gee, Carol Cook, Joyce Barnard, Mary Joecken, Esther Fortney, Arlene Simpson. Girls’ Chorus With an enrollment of forty in the girls’ chorus this year, you can imagine the one grand uproar that occurs the first three minutes of the third period on each Monday and Thursday. However, under the excellent direction of Miss Agnes Sawyer, you could soon hear the strains of such songs as “Home Sweet Home ’ or “‘In the Still of the Night” issuing from the music room, “Thanksgiving Song,” and “Praise Ye the Lord” were torn down, rebuilt, practiced, and polished for presentation at the Thanksgiving Assembly. The Girls’ Chorus dressed as Southern Belles, sang “In the Still of the Night” for the Viking Varieties Show. “I Wonder as I Wander,” “Yule Tide Night,” and “Christmas Song along with many others were practiced and prepared for the Christmas Concert. The Girls’ Chorus traveled to Kent to enter the contest there, with the song “Going A Maying.” Jean Miller was accompanist. The Senior Girls’Sextet Jean Downing, Barbara Williams, Charleen Quinn. Carol Best. Joy Wheeler, and Joan Miller composed the Girls’ Sextet. On many mornings the girls’ well blended voices were heard on devotions. For the Variety Show they sang, “Thank God for a Garden,” and “Alice Blue Gown.” To add beauty to the songs, a blue light shone upon the six girls dressed in pastel formals. “As Lately We Watched,” and “White Christmas” were their selections for the Christmas Concert. In addition to these appearances, the sextet has sung for assemblies and various other school activities. The sextet was formed when the girls were sophomores and has been a credit to the music department since. Miss Sawyer is the director. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Larry Howard, Paul Bunnell, Richard Sebetich, Vernon Atkins, Jack Furry, Robert Waddle. SECOND ROW—Miss Sawyer (sponsor), Tom King, Charles Maurer, Alfred Gee, Chuck Smith, Albert Philip, Lester Usher, Gordon Griffey. FRONT ROW—Milton Kaiser, Richard Hogle, Allen W’addle, Howard Nelson, Amos Blakeslee, Chuck Penniman, Jerry Curtis. Boys’ Chorus With a membership of twenty, the Boys’ Chorus, under the direction of Miss Agnes Sawyer acquired a means of offering very enjoyable music throughout the year. At the Viking Varieties Show they furnished a colorful background with their songs “Southern Memories” and “Water Boy.” At the auditions held at Kent, the Boys’ Chorus presented a traditional Irish song—“The Minstrel Boy.” Vernon Atkins was accompanist for the group. The Boys’ Quartet The boys’ quartet, under the direction of Miss Agnes Sawyer, has accomplished much this year. The members were James Bunnell, Tom King, Bill Turner and Don Williams. The quartet gave their versions of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” “Shine” and “I Had a Dream Dear,” for the Viking Varieties Show. At the Christmas Concert the boys sang “Oh Come All Ye Faithful.” Other numbers which the quartet has prepared are “A Toast,” “The Old Songs,” and “After Dark.” These §ongs were presented at Monroe School, January 6, 1950. STANDING—(left to right)—Carol Griffey, Neal Clark, Donna Rhoads, Joan Miller, Leota Kennedy, Vernon Atkins, Milton Kaiser, Miss Sawyer (sponsor), Ann Braden, Sally Hazeltine, Pat Myers, Jerry Curtis, Amos Blakeslee, Charles Maurer, Allen Waddle. SECOND ROW—Jerry Hall, Carol Cook, Jean Robbins, Margaret Marn, Ruby Gee, Miriam Kultti, Richard Sebetich, John Colver, John Watson, George Gee, Pat Litwiler, Charles Anderson, Nela Litwiler. FRONT ROW—Marian Cummins, Barbara W'illiams, Jean Bort, Lois Mook, Robert Punkar, George Hogle, Jean Miller, Perry Longaker, Larry Howard. Band Thirty-six students of both the high and the grade schools composed the Rowe Band. Many periods and evenings have been spent for practicing, and public appearances were made. The band has worked to help each member become better experienced, to become accustomed to working together, and to become acquainted with the different types of music a high school band plays. Miss Sawyer has spent many of her hours in preparing the younger grade students in order to promise a very talented and experienced band. At “pep sessions’’ the band marched into the gym and played several “pep numbers.” Some of these were sung by the student body, led by the cheerleaders. Some numbers the band has prepared were “Sail on Vikings,” “Roll on to Victory,” “Graduation Overture,” and “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” Mixed Octet The mixed octet consisted of the same members as last year’s, with the exception of Bill Turner, who replaced Tom King. These eight seniors contributed their musical talent for morning devotions and assemblies throughout the year. For the Variety Show they sang “Bicycle Built for Two,” and “Let’s Take an Old Fashioned Walk,” the latter accompanied by dance steps. The boys and girls wore costumes symbolic of the songs. For the Christmas Concert they sang a modern version of “Jingle Bells.” The personnel of the Octet included Barbara Williams, Joy Wheeler, Carol Best, Charleen Quinn, Bill Turner, Jim Bunnell, Don Williams, and George Richards under the direction of Miss Sawyer. ★ ★ ★ Sophomore Girls’ Ensemble A new group. The Sophomore Ensemble, has been organized this year. The members were: Lois Woodworth, Pat Miller, Pat Quinn, Peggy Whitman, Ellen Orrenmaa, Esther Fortney, and Joyce Estes. These girls worked hard under the direction of Miss Agnes Sawyer. “Still Still with Thee” and “Glory” were two numbers that the Sophomore Ensemble contributed to the Christmas Concert. The Ensemble also sang “My God and I” at Monroe School, January 6, 1950. ★ ★ ★ 1948-1949 Contests Rowe was well represented at the Music Contests at Kent and Berea in the 1948-49 school year. At Kent, the Girls’ Chorus, the Boys’ Chorus and the Choir each received an “Excellent” rating. At Berea, Marian Cummins, and the Girls’ Ensemble were proud to acquire “Superior” ratings. The Ensemble was composed of Jean Downing, Barbara Williams, Jean Miller, Joyce Calkins, Joan Miller, Erla Woodworth, Carol Best, Charleen Quinn, and Jane Ring. A saxophone solo by Joyce Calkins, a vocal solo by Joy Wheeler, The Mixed Octet, and the Clarinet Quartet each received an “Excellent” rating. Joy Wheeler, Barbara Williams, Charleen Quinn, Carol Best, Jim Bunnell, Tom King, George Richards, and Don Williams composed the Octet. The Clarinet Quartet consisted of Charleen Quinn, Mariam Kultti, Marian Cummins, and Jane Ring. Tom Bennett’s solo received a “Good” rating. CLUBS Happy, thrice happy, everyone Who sees his labor well begun, And not perplexed and multiplied, By idly waiting for time and tide! STANDING—(left to right)—James Bunnell, Stuart Blood, Alfred Gee, Lester Usher, Don Williams. SEATED—Mr. Holdson (sponsor). Carol Cook, Perry Longaker, Richard Hogle. Student Council The wealth of mankind is the wisdom they leave. President ........ Don Williams Vice-President James Bunnell Secretary-Treasurer . Carol Cook A student council was organized this year to represent the student body in certain measures concerning the school. The council consisted of eight members, the president and vice president of each high school grade with Mr. Holdson as their worthy supervisor. Meetings were held whenever any problems concerning the student body so required. One of the problems the council was concerned with was the use of the newly purchased pop-corn machine. The representatives decided that the machine would remain at the school but outside organizations would be permitted to use it for a fee of $5.00. It was agreed to ask for volunteers from each homeroom to sell and take tickets at Rowe’s home basketball games. The boys and girls doing so would be allowed to watch the remainder of the games free. This is only one example of the problems which confronted the student council throughout the year. This newly organized representative council has proved this year that it is a movement toward better co-operation and understanding between students and faculty. STANDING—(left to right)—Don Williams, Nela Litwilcr, Barbara Williams, Miss Tobin (sponsor), Ellen Eccelston, Joyce Spencer, Fred Frank. SEATED—Joy Wheeler, Jim Bunnell. National Honor Society Best they honor thee Who honor in thee only what is best. President .............. Jim Bunnell Secretary-Treasurer Joy Wheeler Sponsor ....... Miss Marguerite Tobin The traditional candle-light procession was the highlight of one of the most impressive events of the school year. The procession proclaimed six new members of the National Honor Society. Organized in 1941, the Rowe Chapter of the Society now has sixty-four students enrolled as members. The faculty select the candidates for the society basing their judgment on character, scholarship, service, and leadership. The student must rank scholastically in the upper third of their respective classes. Only 15% of any senior class may be elected to membership; 5% of this may be elected as juniors. The junior class members elected in 1949 were Joy Wheeler, who was also county treasurer and Jim Bunnell. Those chosen this year included Ellen Eccleston, Fred Frank, Don Williams, and Barbara Williams from the senior class and Nela Litwiler and Joyce Spencer from the junior class. Among the activities of the year was the county initiation at Rock Creek. After a delicious dinner a program was presented which consisted of the initiation of new members and round and square dancing after the ceremony. In March at Austin-burg High School another party was held and in May. Rowe was host to the National Honor Society. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Richard Hogle, Beth Eighmy, Birdena Gilbraith, Betty Lou Perry, Leota Kennedy, Shirley Cole, Gordon Griffey, Robert Moyer. SECOND ROW—Carol Cook, Jean Downing, Carol Best, Joan Eddy, Barbara Williams, Joy Wheeler, Ellen Eccleston, Joan Miller, Charleen Quinn, Connie Lovell. FRONT ROW—Mary Ann Buki, Joyce Spencer, Marian Cummins, James Bunnell, Miss Sitter (sponsor), Don Williams, Miriam Kultti, Shirley Redding, Bonnie Nickels. Pilot Light A great writer does not reveal himself here and there, but everywhere. Co-operation on the part of all staff members resulted in a very successful series of “Pilot Lights.” STAFF Co-editors ..................... Don Williams Jim Bunnell Ass’t. Co-editors ............. Marian Cummins Joyce Spencer Society ......................... Connie Lovell Editorials Barbara Williams Features ...................... Marian Cummins Sports ........................ Gordon Griffey Circulation .................. Shirley Redding Production ..................... Typing Class Art ............................ Joyce Spencer Veryl Colby Advisor Miss Audrey Sitter Reporters Beth Eighmy, Joy Wheeler, Carol Cook, Birdena Gilbraith, Carol Best, Shirley Cole, Joan Miller, Mary Ann Buki, Jean Downing, Joan Eddy, Robert Moyer, Ellen Eccleston, Charleen Quinn, Bonnie Nickels, Miriam Kultti, Richard Hogle, Leota Kennedy, Larry Howard, Amos Blakeslee, and Patty Olson. (Left to rifrht)—Jack Furry. Jack Karal, Mr. Saari (sponsor), Howard Williams, Frank Cole, Glen Taylor, Maurice Wright, Delton Fuller, John Gilmore, Charles Maurer, James Norton. Biology Club President ............................... James Norton Vice President ..................... Frank Cole Secretary-Treasurer ........... Maurice Wright Motto: Banish superstition: apply the scientific method. Under the direction of Mr. Saari, the Biology Club had a very interesting and successful year. The enthusiasm with which the students entered into the various activities was very encouraging. As in the past the members were paired off to operate the movie picture machine, and to keep the machine in operating condition at all times. Several movies, including Abbott and Costello antics, were also brought in by the members of the club and these were greatly enjoyed. Lantern slides were also made by members of the club. Each member made one colored lantern slide and presented a talk concerning this slide before the biology class. Since meetings were held once a week ample opportunity was given to the club members to broaden their knowledge of the Biology field. A large number of clippings pertaining to Biology were brought in; reports were made and posters and charts constructed. Various field trips were taken. Perhaps the most interesting trip taken was to Schaffner’s meat packing establishment in Erie, Pennsylvania. The outstanding characteristic noted on the various trips was cleanliness in the handling of all kinds of food. The microprojector in the Biology room was handled by most of the members of the club and the proper technique in the handling of microscopes was thoroughly discussed. In summarizing the year’s activities of the Biology Club, we should be justified in saying without hesitation “An enjoyable time was had by all.” BACK ROW—(left to right)—Bill Seppi, Clarence Lane, Delmas Bennett, Don Nelson, Mr. DeVan (sponsor). SECOND ROW—Robert Best, Dick Steadman, Fred Groce, Richard Hogle. FRONT ROW—Richard Speer, Chuck Harke, Dick Blood. Science Club Go forth under the open sky and list To Nature’s Teachings OFFICERS President ............. Richard Hogle Secretary-Treasurer ... Tommy Dean Vice-President ........... Fred Groce Sponsor .......... Mr. William Devan Under the direction of Mr. William Devan a new Science Club was organized for the first time this year. The meetings were conducted every Monday. The industrious students chose as some of the subjects for discussion and experimentation in electricity and glass blowing. Perhaps the main idea expressed in the club was the application of the scientific method. Since most of the members are ninth graders, the projects carried out were more or less an introduction to biology, chemistry and physics. The tools of the scientists were stressed and all equipment in the science department was utilized. After a successful .first year the club members hope that future years will be just as successful and enjoyable. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Richard Speer, Clarence Lane, Frank Cole, Maurice Wright. MIDDLE ROW—Dick Steadman, Robert Johnston, Janet Brown, Delmas Bonnet, John Gilmore, Mr. Devan (sponsor). BOTTOM ROW—James Bayer, Charles Maurer, Bob Horwood, Arlene Simpson, Robert Williams, Bob Flick, Jim King. Camera Club President ........... Robert Williams Secretary-Treasurer .. Arlene Simpson Vice-President ........... Bob Horwood Sponsor Mr. William Devan All the world’s a camera—look pleasant please. Another successful year has passed for the members in the Camera Club under the leadership of Mr. William Devan. During their meetings, which were held every Wednesday, members enjoyed many hours in learning the art of photography and in discussions on developing, enlarging and printing. Plans were made to take pictures of winter scenery, to work on trick photography, and to set up a dark room. The club is the proud possessor of an enlarger from Murray’s Studio and members have learned to use this and other photographic equipment. Being a member of the Camera Club has taught more clearly the art of photography and has created a real interest in it. TOP ROW—(left to right)—June Cole, Joyce Spencer, Shirley Cole, Phyllis Shideler, Shirley Redding. SECOND ROW—Lois Woodworth, Pat Miller, Janet Brown, Irene Olson, Ellen Eccelston, Rhea Ross, Charleen Quinn, Betty Lou Perry. FRONT ROW—Arlene Simpson, Peg Whitman, Ellen Orrenmaa, Miss Sitter (sponsor), Bir-dena Gilbraith, Mary Ann Buki, Bonnie Nickels. Commercial Club Commercial law consists of a system of principles and rules that are concerned with the actions of persons in their dealings with one another in the field of business. President ..... Birdena Gilbraith Vice-President . Marian Cummins Secretary ......... Mary Ann Buki Treasurer ............... Ellen Orrenmaa Sponsor ........ Miss Audrey Sitter The Commercial Club was organized under the sponsorship of Miss Audrey Sitter, our new commercial teacher. Its purpose is to help business students keep abreast of the current business world and of the opportunities that it has to offer. Local business men who were guest speakers told the club what is expected of commercial students in the business world and also sketched the work of their own businesses to the members. Movies depicting correct office procedures and manipulation of office machines were shown. The club activities were interesting and should prove of great value. STANDING—(left to right)—Pat Quinn, Sally Shuster, Mrs. Lynch (sponsor), Janet Brown, Rhea Ross. SEATED—Irene Olson, Joyce Spencer, Marian Cummins, Shirley Redding, Ellen Orrenmaa, Phyllis Shideler. Dramatic Club President ....... Marian Cummins Secretary-Treasurer .. Shirley Redding Vice-President ... Joyce Spencer Sponsor ....... Mrs. Evelyn S. Lynch MOTTO: We are but the crew on the ship of life. Some very profitable knowledge was gained by all members enrolled in the Dramatics Club. The group consisting of twenty-eight freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn S. Lynch, met twice a month and through the co-operation of its members studied numerous facts which everyone should know concerning dramatics. Plans were made to give short talks on different subjects, humorous or serious, by the club members at an assembly, to improve our diction, to conduct a meeting, to study the parliamentary laws, and to learn to enunciate clearly. Several trips were planned to attend the Erie Playhouse and Little Theater to study stage setting, acting, and to learn to appreciate good plays. “Elmer Cleans Up,” a one act comedy presented in the late spring by the Dramatics Club, highlighted their activities for the year. STANDING—(left to right)—Pat Olson, Wilma Mix, Lois Nelson. Rosemary King, Judy Hammond. SEATED—Joan Eddy, Miriam Kultti, Miss Tobin (sponsor), Greta Bristol, Janet Downing. Library Club President ............. Greta Bristol Secretary .........«... Miriam Kultti Vice-President ...... Janet Downing Treasurer Joan Eddy Sponsor..........Miss Marguerite Tobin MOTTO: There is no friend so faithful as a good book. There is no worse robber than a bad book. The Library Club, under the direction of Miss Tobin have completed another successful year of keeping the library a pleasant place to study. These students have offered their time to keep the library clean and in order; the books dusted, mended and arranged; and the bulletin boards in the library decorated. Although they are working for the students, assisting them and helping them find the information they seek, the “librarians” enjoy their tasks. Lois Nelson was hostess at the annual Christmas party which was held at her home and was highlighted by a gift exchange, games and refreshments. In sacrificing their time to the students and faculty members, they are to be commended on the efficient service they are doing to the school. STANDING—(left to right)—Lois Mook, Nancy Gaus, Miss Tobin (sponsor), Eileen Kantola, Sally Hazeltine, Carol Griffey, Sandra Smith. SEATED—Delores Strong, Janet Downing, Miriam Kultti, Jean Downing, Birdena Gilbraith. Junior Red Cross “We believe in service for others, for our country, our community, and our school; in health of mind and body to fit us for greater service; and for better human relations throughout the world. We have joined the American Junior Red Cross to help achieve its aim by working together with members everywhere in our own and other lands.” OFFICERS President ........ Birdena Gilbraith Secretary ............ Janet Downing Vice President ....... Miriam Kultti Treasurer ............. Jean Downing Sponsor ................ Miss Marguerite Tobin Willingly, these students organized to help carry out the many plans and ideas of this nation wide organization of the Junior Red Cross. With the co-operation of eyery student in Rowe School the council can be proud of a very successful year. A proof of their success is the fact that their school had 100% enrollment in the Junior Red Cross; the first grade was first to reach the 100% goal. At Christmas time the council packed boxes for the county home in Kingsville. The high school furnished the money for cookies and candy while the grades participated in bringing fruits to fill the boxes. The Home Economics department also contributed by making the cookies and later made wash cloths, bed jackets, and lap robes for veterans, hospitals and other needy organizations. The Junior Red Cross Council club members joined together to make the candy for these parcels. In April the school under the leadership of the Junior Red Cross Council packed boxes to be sent to foreign countries. The grades third through eighth were engaged in supplying the Brown Memorial Hospital with favors for holiday enjoyment for the patients. In. all, this helpful organization has co-operated fully and each member can be proud of his part in making this year a successful one. STANDING—(left to rijrht)—Esther Fortney, June Cole, Janet Brown, Mr. Hopper (sponsor), Phyllis Shideler, Joyce Barnard. SEATED—Peg Whitman, Arlene Simpson, Lois Woodworth, Pat Miller, Barbara Bedette, Joyce Estes. Girls’ Industrial Arts Club President ............. Pat Miller Secretary-Treasurer .... Barbara Bedette Vice-President ... Lois Woodworth Sponsor .........Mr. Howard Hopper When a lady’s in the case You know, all other things give place. Fifteen animated girls have brought to an end another year of fine workmanship in the Industrial Arts Club under the supervision of Mr. Hopper. Although the girls met only three times a month, they showed great enthusiasm and made good use of their time by applying their skill in making such projects as hammered trays, corner shelves, and bookends. Other objects they fashioned were plastic and metal rings and bracelets together with simple woodwork. Even if the girls did receive broken nails, cuts, or perhaps, a sore finger, their projects turned out to their satisfaction but most of all they enjoyed their year in the club and were sorry to see it end. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Howard Williams, Bob Flick, Jim Norton, Charles Maurer. Rd Fiala, John Gilmore, Frank Cole, Leon Jones, Jack Specht, Jim King, Jerry Gee. SECOND ROW—Maurice Wright, Carl Loomis, Glen Taylor, Franklyn Zeppettella, Bob Williams, Chuck Olmstead, Jack Karal, Tom Gilmore, Loren Ring, Harry Bromfield, Jerry Specht. FRONT ROW—Lejon Guettinger, Jim Fedor, Chuck Waddle, Leonard Simpson, Bob Horwood, Mr. Hopper (sponsor), Delton Fuller, Dayton Greenfield. Boys’ Industrial Arts Club Men, my brothers, men the workers, ever reaping something new. President ....... Leonard Simpson Vice President ......... Bob Horwood Secretary-Treasurer . Chuck Waddle Sponsor Mr. Howard Hopper Every Friday a group of hard-working boys entered the shop to be greeted by Mr. Hopper. These boys have accomplished many fine articles as you may have seen in the shop and at the school exhibit. Most of the members worked on their regular class projects which might be anything from small articles such as rings or bracelets to some major projects such as furniture—beds, desks or perhaps even a boat. Some other members also worked on articles along the line of hobby crafts. After working so diligently the boys have brought to an end another year of pleasure and profit. TOP ROW (left to right)-—Ruth Millison, Rosemary Zeppettella, Ellen Orrenmaa, Rhea Ross, Wilma Mix, June Bort. SECOND ROW—Mrs. Fuller (sponsor), Alice Smith, June Cole, Donna Brown, Clara Wood-worth, Phyllis Shideler, Joyce Pinney. FRONT ROW Pat Hale, Sally Shuster, Irene Olson, Rosemary King, Donna Benton. Girls’ Home Economics Club President .............. Pat Hale Secretary-Treasurer .... Rosemary King Vice-President ..... Sally Shuster Press Reporter ....... Irene Olson Sponsor ......... Mrs. Margery Fuller MOTTO: To be a “Modern Miss” Another successful year has quickly passed for the girls in the Home Economics Department under the guidance of Mrs. Fuller. Meetings, which were held twice a month, enabled the girls to do many interesting things. The project that they enjoyed particularly was packing and sending Christmas wrapped gifts to a mission in Porto Rico. Other projects made were tie-dyed neck and headscarfs for gifts, and terry cloth animals made from wash cloths. In their activities they did party cooking, learned about and did some camp cooking, to conclude the year of ’49-’50 of pleasant recollections. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Maurice Wright, David Shields, Glen Taylor, Jack Furry, Jim Norton, Allen Waddle, Paul Bunnell, Bob Waddle, Jim King, Bill Seppi, Robert Best, Clarence Lane, Bob Flick, Richard Hogle. SECOND ROW—Mrs. Fuller (sponsor), Don Nelson, Richard Sebetich, Tom Dean, Bob Williams, Frank Cole, Charles Maurer, Chuck Waddle, Stuart Blood, Bob Johnston, Leon Jones, Delmas Bennett, Albert Philip. FRONT ROW—Chuck Penniman, Richard Speer, Harry Bromfield, Jerry Curtis, Tom Bennett, Vernon Atkins, Bob Horwood, Les-ter Usher, Tom King, Jack Specht, Jerry Specht, Jim Fedor. Boys’ Home Economics Club GROUP I President ........... Vernon Atkins Secretary-Treasurer Tom Bennett Press Reporter ....... Paul Bunnell GROUP II President .......... Bob Horwood Press Reporter ........... Bob Flick Secretary-Treasurer Lester Usher Sponsor ....... Mrs. Margery Fuller “Cookery is become an art, a noble science; cooks are gentlemen The Boys’ Home Economics Club, organized in October of 1949, was one of the largest organizations of the school year which was comprised of forty-four boys. Since the membership of the club was so large, it was necessary to divide into two groups. Their baking and cooking projects consisted of baking cookies and making candy. They also learned to operate a sewing machine. Lively discussions were held concerning table etiquette, new fashions for high school boys and the selecting of accessories and clothes. During one of their meetings, Kay Graff, an alumnus of Rowe serving in the U. S. Navy in Trinidad, spoke to the boys about meat cutting and chef’s work. This club was a phase of school activities that will long be remembered by the boys and should prove valuable to them. TOP ROW—(left to right)—Vernon Atkins, Gordon Griffey, Jim Bunnell. Bill Turner. Richard Sebetich. Stuart Blood, Perry Longaker, Calvin Appleby, Albert Philip, Lester Usher, Tom Picard. SECOND ROW—Allen Waddle. Jerry Specht. Annie Chartron, Joyce Barnard, Beth Eighmy. Judy Hammond, Carol Cook, Ann Sheehan, Mrs. Kitchen (sponsor), Harry Bromfield. FRONT ROW—Ruby Gee, Nancy Gaus, Lois Mook, Jean Miller, Joan Miller, Jean Downing, Veryl Colby, Irja Knapp, Eileen Kantola, Mary Joecken. Sodalitas Latina Rowensis Labor omnia vincit. OFFICERS President Beth Eighmy Secretary .............. Ann Sheehan Vice-President Lois Mook Treasurer .............. Stuart Blood News Reporter ....... Judy Hammond The Sodalites Latina Rowensis, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Ruth Kitchen, consists of students who have studied or are studying Latin. These students learned more about Roman culture indulging in activities that the ancient Roman men and women enjoyed. The club meetings were held during the activity period the third Thursday of each month. The highlights of the year was the first party which was held to initiate the new freshmen members. This year the blindfolded victims were led into the imaginary court of the god Pluto who ruled the underworld, Hades. Members of Pluto’s court unmercifully sentenced the guilty newcomers to tasks which the other members considered extremely amusing. The club welcomed another new mem-ber, Irja Napp, from Estonia. Irja translated Latin into German when she studied this language m Europe. During the meeting in December a Christmas party was held and gifts with Latin greetings on them were enchanged. Later, a Valentine party was enjoyed and various other activities in the spring helped to make this year a success. In conclusion, a wish from all the old members to the new is for a “caelum sereum.” STANDING—(left to right)—Connie Lovell. Miss Sitter (sponsor). SEATED—Robert Moyer, Tom Picard. Jean Downing. Carol Best. One Act Play Contest “Pearls” by Dan Totheroh. under the direction of Miss Audrey Sitter, was the selection for Rowe’s entry in the One-Act Play Contest. The cast included Caroi Best portraying Peggy Lewis, a young girl about nineteen who tried to take the place of her deceased mother: Jean Downing as Polly Lewis, who was eighteen the day on which the play takes place; Tom Picard as Ted Lewis, the thoughtful brother; and Bob Moyer as Mr. Brown the bill collector. Connie Lovell was stage manager. The play takes place in the Lewis apartment. It is the birthday of Polly for whom thoughtful Tad purchases a pearl necklace as a birthday gift. Unfortunately, an expensive pearl necklace had been stolen that day from the store where the family is employed. Consequently the girls believe Tad stole the pearls because he “hung around” with a tough boy named Casey. Several incidents lead up to the fact that Tad is the thief until sadly Tad confesses that he purchased the necklace on the installment plan. Then Tad is heart-broken because his sisters had not trusted him. But when the girls tell him that “mother” would have forgiven them he accepts their apology. The phone then rings and they are informed that the “Carey” boy had stolen the “Pearls.” The play was excellently portrayed with a fast moving tempo. At Pierpont on January 30, Fowe placed second in competition with Pierpont and Edgewood. with Edgewood in first place. Alumni News CLASS OF 1949 AUDREY AHLBERG—Attending Kent State University. BETTY JANE AUGER—Waitress at the Lakeville Diner. BRYCE W. BLOOD—Unemployed. LOIS A. BLOOD—Employed by the Cleveland Trust Co. in Cleveland. FRED D. BRISTOL—Employed by the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. MERLE A. BUNNELL—Employed by the C. and B. Construction Co. JOYCE ANN CALKINS—Attending Kent State University. JOYCE BETTY CLINE—Employed at the Conneaut Banking and Trust Co. CHARLES H. COLVER—Attending Kent State University. GEORGENE CURTIS—Employed at the Astatic. JOAN E. CURTIS—Employed at Dr. Straub’s office. JOYCE E. DAGGITT—Working at the Plastic Company. SALLY ANN DOYLE—Attending Ohio State University. RICHARD GREER—Attending Hiram College. PATRICIA A. IRISH—Married to Charles Boyce. LAWRENCE JOHNSON—Unemployed. JOSEPH A. KARAL, JR.—Unemployed. PATRICIA E. MOOK—Attending Nursing School in Toledo. GEORGE A. NASH, JR.— Attending Miami University. JEAN MAE NICKELS—Employed by the H. and D. Manufacturing Co. KEITH OLDS—Attending Bowling Green University. ROWENA PARRIS—Living in Cleveland. CLAIR F. PICARD, JR.—Attending John Carroll University. FRANK W. PUFFER—Employed at The Nickel Plate Railroad. BETTY J. RAPOSE—Employed at the Citizens Banking and Loan Co. CHARLES REETS, JR.—Employed at The Nickel Plate Railroad. JANE RING—Attending Kent State University. STANLEY R. RING—Farming. RICHARD SKILLEN, JR.—Employed by the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. ELEANOR TAYLOR—Employed by Mr. Glen Lawyer in Conneaut. THOMAS E. WADDLE, JR.— Attending Ohio State University. CARLIE ANN WHEELER—Living in Cleveland. DAVID N. WILLIAMS—Employed by Lake Route Oil Co. (Shumake’s). ERLA M. WOODWORTH—Unemployed. ★ ★ ★ CLASS OF 1948 Approximately fifteen alumni of the class of 1948 were present at their second annual reunion at which a picnic supper was held at Township Park on August 14. The class officers are as follows: Duane Punkar, president; Ruth Holdson, vice president; Margaret Kultti, secretary; Betty Jean Torrence, treasurer. ★ ★ ★ CLASS OF 1947 The Class of 1947 had its annual reunion at Township Park where forty friends and classmates talked about old times. The Class officers are Don Horwood President; Doug Woodworth, vice president; Betty Cidela, secretary; and Elizabeth Montgomery Tuttle, treasurer. A committee consisting of Pat Daggitt, Shirlev Swartz, Doug Woodworth and Tim Healy, was appointed to make arrangements for the reunion of 1950. Alumni News CLASS OF 1946 Township Park was the setting also for the class of 1946 reunion. Over thirty people enjoyed the tureen picnic with their fellow class mates. Margaret (Dewey) Irish was appointed chairman for next year’s reunion. Also on this committee are Bessie Ring, Katherine Bosick, Mildred Kultti Richards, Jean Wheeler Peterson. Dick Armstrong and Allan Punkar. ★ ★ ★ CLASS OF 1943 On August 13, approximately fifteen graduates of Rowe High School from the class of 1943 with their families reunited. A tureen supper was enjoyed at the Township Park. It was decided that Susie Erickson Lloyd would be chairman of next year’s reunion. ★ ★ ★ CLASS OF 1941 The annual reunion of the Class of 1941 was held at Township Park on July 10. After the tureen dinner, a business meeting was held in which it was decided that instead of electing officers for the next year, a committee of arrangements be made. On this committee are Marie (Harrington) Soller and Barbara (Blakeslee) Bleasdale. A group picture was taken which concluded their 1949 reunion. ★ ★ ★ CLASS OF 1937 The much multiplied Class of 1937 held its annual reunion at the Holdson farm in West Springfield August 10. A tureen dinner was enjoyed by twenty including classmates and their families. The officers for the coming year are Steve Palagyi, president; Edward Wheeler, vice president; and Janet Holdson Hoskins, secretary. Others attending besides the Palagyis, Wheelers, and Hoskinses were the Ted Schliachs and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wolcott. Also present were the very faithful Holdson and Hopper families. at o (j rap SUCCESS TO THE GRADS CONNEAUT BASE WORKS OF THE General Electric Company FOR BETTER DRY CLEANING City Dry Cleaners Dial 12-404 We Call for and Deliver Compliments of The City Market House Famous for Fine Foods The Card Shop 266 Main Street CARDS and STATIONERY 8 Compliments of Lafferty Griswold | Formerly The Simonds and Bennett Co. The Syndicate Suits - Coats - Dresses Newest in Style The Store with Service “The Home of Better Shoes for Less Money’’ The M-K Shoe Co. 224 Main Street Shoes for Everybody Compliments of J. H. Davis V Insurance Agency j 8 Compliments of Hoskins Food Store 415 E. Main Road Armeni's B-Line Fender — Body Repair Wheel Aligning Conneaut, Ohio Dial 52-081 Conneaut Crain Fuel Company BLUE ★ STAR FEED — COAL Dial 12-886 Tyger Furniture Co. 226 Main Street Conneaut. Ohio Look to Olds for All That’s New Dean Wible Motor Company Tom L. Smith j Insurance and Real Estate 270 Main Street Conneaut, Ohio Compliments of j A. P. Super Market Compliments of E. A. Howson Dan McBride's Groceries — Meats Gulf Gas and Oil West Lake Road Dial 71-152 Conneaut, Ohio Compliments of Conneaut Leather Incorporated Cheney's Sunoco Service Mill and State Streets Conneaut, Ohio Thayer's Shoe Store Quality Footwear and Fitting Service Compliments of | Bennett's Garage West Lakeville, Ohio Ashtabula County’s Largest Store for Men Smart Clothes for the Younger Set G. M. Whitney Co. Conneaut ? Compliments of Compliments of Laundry Goldsmith's Frank Mallory 1003 Harbor Street Service Station Phone 52-901 242 West Main Road Insurance Co. A. J. SHUMAKE B. G. SHUMAKE Penn State Inn (leAi u4Aatti - - (laa+fvL One-Half Mile East of Ohio-Penna. Line U. S. Route 20 24 HOUR SERVICE Phone 9212 I Lake Rnute Oil | Cnmpany 8 Distributors of Atlantic Petroleum [; Products and Timkin Oil it Burners Compliments of 222 Washington Street Phone 42-731 Conneaut, Ohio Po it alti PluUa fywuAJtUuj, Ca n tte icicU PluUo napyltic Sujxp.li i Dick Tyler I I Compliments Petroleum Products Automotive — Domestic — Marine Industrial Conneaut, Ohio Domestic and Industrial Oil Burners Washington Street State Street Dial 62-941 I The Peerless $ j Mineral Products I Company jj Conneaut, Ohio I ft Glt osiol t and feuicJz Service Parts Accessories Serving Conneaut For Over 23 Years Emhoff Motor Sales I s Refrigerators, Ranges, Water Heaters CLYDE SMITH ELECTRIC Phone 62-011 567 Liberty Street Conneaut, Ohio Sales and Service Compliments of ADAMS SUNOCO East Lakeville Perry's Antique Shop Furniture and Glass 205 West Main Road Phone 31-138 Bates Motor Sales Ford Sales — Service Dial 71-961 212 East Main Road Compliments of Griffey's Dairy 155 Liberty Street Dial 12-322 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of ’50 W. T. Grant Co. Conneaut Sugar Bowl Breakfasts — Dinners Lunches Home-Made Candies 168 Main Street Electrik Maid Bakery 222 Broad Street Conneaut, Ohio Erie Cap Gown Company 1408 Villa Sites Road Harborcreek, Pa. Mrs. Willis Reiser Phone 81-401 People's Store Men’s and Boys’ Wear 217 Main Street Conneaut, Ohio A Clover Farm Store Wright's Market 666 Main Street Dial 42-931 B B Cleaners Dial 62-931 186 Park Avenue Compliments of Johnnie's Market 415 East Main Road Dial 42-246 Say It With Flowers L. A. Eaton Son Inc. Meckley's Bakery QUALITY BAKED GOODS Corner Harbor and 15th Streets Compliments of MARCY'S Conneaut’s Largest and Finest 5 Cents to $1.00 Store J. J. Newberry Company For Better DRY CLEANING De Luxe Dial 41-881 We Call for and Deliver LESTER SHIE PIANO TUNING 228 Progress Place P. O. Box 330 Ashtabula, Ohio NEW AND USED PIANOS Conneaut — Dial 32-401 We wish to congratulate the Graduating Class of Rowe High School on its Achievements. THE CONNEAUT CREAMERY CO. Manufacturers of Creamerie Dairy Products PARK AVENUE FISH CO Fresh Fish Corner Broad and Park Ave. YOUR SAVINGS PASS BOOK IS A SCHOOL BOOK TOO AND IT TEACHES A VALUABLE LESSON THE CONNEAUT BANKING TRUST COMPANY Member F. D. I. C. Compliments of HEASMAN'S Erie Commercial College Erie’s Business Training Center Eighth at State O. C. Brown, Pres. Compliments of the REC Compliments of Howard C. Kingdom —INSURANCE— % 3 Meet Your Friends | The Conneaut I —at— Drug Co. The Grandview ft ■; Restaurant ft ft Drugs - Sodas West Springfield Quality Always You Will Enjoy I | ft 8 Banking at the Compliments of CITIZENS ft In Conneaut | Michigan Limestone Member, Federal 1 and Chemical Co. Deposit Insurance 1 Corporation 8 I | ” if George Simon a Look to Olds for All Music Store 8 i That’s New Phone 61-011 K Records — Instruments 1 Dean Wible Music j Motor Company Compliments of Nielsen's Brookside Dairy Wallpaper Store W. H. Baird and Sons Main Street Dial 62-113 Conneaut, Ohio Compliments of LAKE VIEW DAIRY ★ ★ ★ Pasteurized Milk ★ ★ ★ FRESH FROM FARM TO YOU ★ ★ ★ C. D. ASHBY WORTH REMEMBERING Many of the parents and grandparents of the present graduating class have been associated with this company. For you, of the class of 1950, a similar welcome is extended. • For Homes • For Loans • For Systematic Saving The Conneaut Building Loan Company 219 Washington Street Compliments of BLOOD'S ELECTRIC SALES Crosley Refrigerators — Ranges — Radios Bendix Automatic Home Laundry Main Street E. C. Blood, Prop. Congratulations and Best Wishes WARREN ROGERS the Jeweler CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’50 CARLISLE-ALLEN COMPANY ASHTABULA ★ ★ ★ PAINESVILLE ★ ★ ★ WARREN CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1950 WADDLE KOONS FIRESTONE 210 Main Street and SHELL GAS OIL Main at Harbor WALRATH'S MARKET Staple and Fancy Groceries Quality Meats Dial 12-856 Broad Street I a 8 • a CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To THE SENIORS of ROWE HIGH SCHOOL C. J. RHOADS AND SON THE PLASTERMAN s s THEO. J. EHRLICH ★ ★ ★ Farm Bureau Insurance ★ ★ ★ 305 Buffalo Street Conneaut, Ohio Phone 72-901 Compliments of Qm W. A. GOLDSMITH Corner of Broad and Jackson Streets 1 Marshall Cleaners 1 If your clothes are not 1 i becoming to you . . They should be coming I to us . . . it 1 1 Dial 31-881 175 Main Street LOVELY LADY FASHION SALON L. G. BALFOUR CO. Attlaboro, Mass. The Latest Fashions and Styles Ready to Wear In Juniors and Misses Phone 71-801 289 Main Street CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1950 STATE and OHIO THEATRES For Good Entertainment Attend Movies Regularly SANGER ELECTRIC A Complete Line of FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES and SPARTAN RADIOS CUMMINS RADIO TV and Radio Service TV. Radios and Refrigerators Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations Diplomas - Personal Cards Club Insignia Memorial Plaques Represented by HAROLD C. JONES R. D. No. 2 Medina. Ohio BLICK'S STUDIO and PHOTO SUPPLY 212 State Street Ccnneaut, Ohio 662 Main Street Phone 51-021 Compliments of CANsie Doll Hospital LA BOUNTY SMITH HARDWARE 201 Main Street Conneaut, Ohio Compliments of CHILDREN'S SHOP WE CONCENTRATE ON CHILDREN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF ROWE HIGH MORRIS FLOWERS AM I DON'S FOOD MARKET FANCY GROCERIES AND MEATS Dial 12-796 Home of Chucklemug Dolls 219 West Main Road “Doc” Nash Res. Physician jOHNSTON'S Rainbow Tourist Camp Ice Cream Bar — Television 472 West Main Road West Lakeville BRITTON'S GROCERY Meats — Produce Hardwa re West Lakeville Phone 61-118 j. ralph McLaughlin DEPENDABLE JEWELER 223 Main Street 570 State Street Conneaut, Ohio Compliments of T he Pond Lumber Co. Broad Street Conneaut, Ohio The Gift Shoppe The House of Unusual Gifts 207 Main Street ! Conneaut, Ohio Lyons and Carnahan Grade and High School Text Books H. B. Vorgang, Rep. See Herrick Irving Compliments of Walter W. Pauli GOOD LUCK CLASS OF '50 For Roofing and — Insurance — [ F. W. Woolworth Sheet Metal Work Broad Street S Company Gulick's Quality Compliments of M. C. Dairy Products Griffey's Store ROBINSON 411 Broad Street West Springfield, COMPANY Phone 32-711 Pennsylvania ★ ★ ★ COAL Compliments of Compliments of ★ ★ ★ j Builders' Supplies Conneaut Frozen Brown - Jones ★ ★ ★ Food Lockers 454 State Street “The Thrift Store” 231 Broad Street I 310 Harbor Street Conneaut, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS We enjoy the younger crowd . . . COME IN AND SEE US CONNEAUT DUCK PIN ALLEY WES and FAYE Laux's Drive-In Frozen Custard and Sandwiches Eagle's Nest Ice Cream and Confections Magazines and Papers Main and Mill Phone 71-464 WA L RAT H'S MARKET Staple and Fancy Groceries Quality Meats Dial 12-856 Broad Street Electrical Service and Contracting Dial 61-761 Code Way Electric Co. 172 Marshall Street Sterling Jewelers Diamonds — Watches Gifts Conneaut, Ohio Ashtabula, Ohio For . . . Selection Quality Value ★ ★ ★ ft ft 8 Of 8 : FORTUNE-BYERS COMPANY Laundromat ONE-HALF HOUR LAUNDRY 381 Broad Street Phone 71-891 Frew Jackson 430 Dorman Road Phone 42-701 Clai i FAST SIDE HOME SUPPLY Meats - Produce Notions - WE DELIVER— Dail 61-921 b ueficA it Miili t Incorporated Manufacturers of Rayon Underapparel Nylon Underapparel For Women and Children Ihe Complete Line of SPORTI NG GOODS and EQUIPMENT Phone 62-645 J. CHICATELLI, Prop. i Compliments of SANFORD TIRE and WELDING SERVICE State at Broad | Conneaut, Ohio Compliments of § CHAPMAN'S SERVICE Phone 32-651 I I Compliments of The PELTON Company Your Family Store Since 1894 CARLICK'S RED WHITE Complete Self Service Food Market LAKEVILLE DINER Home Cooked Food “Hot Doughnuts After Basketball” Open Daily From 8 A. M. to 12 P. M. Compliments of SHANGRI-LA SHOPPE China - Gifts and Pottery Junction 5 and 20 West Springfield, Pa. MATSON'S JEWELRY 237 Main Street Conneaut, Ohio P,i ntcr a ft, 3 nc. lOM'.ld UNDH AO� «0 � T Of l� ! COCA-COIA C3 «r Nf t� PAINESVILLE COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. 4636 Valley View Blvd. Ashtabula, Ohio