Rutland High School - Norwester Yearbook (Rutland, OH)

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5 0 2 CLA33 OF ' 9 Dear friends, it's time for us to leave Our class of Rutland High; It Is so hard for us to tell Teachers and pals good-bye. We may not see them again, alas For many, many years; 3ut we will think of our days here So class, let18 dry our tears. We entered here as little kids Scorned by higher ranks; Now we are at the top, at last, We owe our teachers thanks. Let's cheer our teachers, one and all With a big long three times three For the patience they have had with us Let's give it loud and free. To our parents, too, we owe some thanks For their hand that guided us; They were kind when we did wrong And never made a fuss. We must rememoer what help we've had Though we may never repay; We must make good in this oig world, Then we'll come back here for a day. Our graduation is in sight And as we stand in line, We'll remember with a tear Our class of forty-nine. Reva Kessinger

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o CO On September 5, 19 5, thirty-nine eager freshmen entered Rutland High School, This group Included Margaret Buskirk, Phyllis Burson, Dorothy Caton, Carol Ann Dawson, Naomi Eads, Marjorie Furst, Edith Jacks, Reva Kesslnger, Joyce Miller, Reva Mollohan, Betty Nelson, Dorothy Rife, Kathleen 3pauldlng, Mildred Thomas, Helen Taylor, Beulah Jordan, Mary Woodard, Charles Amos, Tommy Anderson, David Colwell, John Dyke, Donald Eblln, Merlyn Farmer, Herbert Cray, Ivan Gray, Kenneth Haley, Max Likens, Clark Nichols, Ralph Russell, John Southern, Carol Snowden, Lindy Scnoonover, Raymond Thomas, Charles Wyatt, Fred William- son, Donald Wells, Floyd Williams, Clifford Michaels, and Eugene Richards. We took part in the usual freshman activities and chose as our leaders: David Colwell, president; Don Eblln, secretary; Fred Williamson, treasurer. Our class sponsor wa3 Mr. Patterson. That year we lost several classmates but gained Barbara and Frank Starbuck who moved here from Columbus. Early in our sophomore year under the leadership of Mrs. Hoppes we chose Donald Wells for president and David Colwell was elected vice-president. Our main social event was a Wiener Roast held near Breezy's Lake. We lost two students this year but welcomed a new pupil, Edna Brogden, who came from Canton. In the fall of 19 7 the ■Class of ' 9 moved forward under the leadership of Mr. Null, Class officers were: Clark Nichols, president; Raymond Thomas, vice-president; John Dyke, secretary; Frank Starbuck, treasurer; and Helen Taylor, reporter. This year we were kept very busy selling refreshments at the football and basketball games. We had our good times, too, and have pleasant memories of a Wiener Roast at Compton's Dam, a banquet and theater party given In honor of the Class of 'J+8, and a class play The Groom Said No with Mr. Trotter as director. The cast of characters included Mildred Thomas, Clark Nichols, Fred Williamson, Kenneth Haley, Barbara Starbuck, Helen Taylor, Carol Ann Dawson, Phyllis Burson, Reva Mollohan, Dorothy Rife, and David Colwell, We lost three members of our class but gained Lanada and Wanda Thomas. Another year was passed and we, as seniors, quickly donned the cloak of dignity and easily assumed the task of being an example to our fellow schoolmates. We regretted losing Clark Nichols who moved to Texas, but were much pleased with our new classmates, Mary Epple and Charlotte Epllng. We also lost Herbert and Ivan Gray. Mrs. Cain was appointed class sponsor. Officers elected were: Frank Starbuck, president; Fred Williamson, vice-president; David Colwell, secretary; Raymond Thomas, treasurer; and Dorothy Rife, reporter. We enjoyed two class gatherings, a skating party and a Christmas party. Many campaigns have been conducted to help raise money for a spring trip. We've also presented a class play which will be mentioned elsewhere. Now, we are looking forward to May with its Junior- Senior Banquet, Class Night, Baccalaureate, and finally Commencement. After May 13, we shall no longer be students at Rutland High School. We shall be the new Alumni and we snail have left behind only priceless memories, well-worn books, a striving faculty, and hos18 of under classmen challenging the difficulties of the world with a smile, and a prayer in their hearts for those who have gone on before. ---Raymond Thomas € ©