Rutland High School - Norwester Yearbook (Rutland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1956 volume:

THE WESTERNER PUBLISHED BY SENIOR CLASS RUTLAND HIGH SCHOOL Rutland, Ohio . We wish to publish this yearbook in honor of James Campbell, who is missed by all of us. His accidental death occurred while hunting with a friend. Although he had not yet entered high school, his death was a shock to all of us as he was well known throughout the high school. Jimmie could always be found where there was activity. He played left end on the Junior Hi football team and center on the Junior Hi basketball team. Like all students, you would see him sitting in study hall studying for a test or thinking about the game that was to be played. After school, he was the first to appear at the practice ground. In memory of Jimmie, whose kindness and friendship will last forever, we pub- lish this book. The Senior Class This is our Office Staff-- Yes, it takes patience and understanding to receive all of the excuses, troubles, wishes, petty complaints and naughty students that come to the office daily. But Mr. Smith handles them all efficiently and wisely. Rose Patterson, secretary to Mr. Smith, is not only an efficient clerical worker, but also has a friendly, pleasant disposition which will be remembered by Rutland High Students. We never saw her angry. ORIN H. SMITH B. S. In Education Ohio University ROSE SLAWTER PATTERSON (51) Principal of High School Secretary to Principal JAMES VENNAW A. B. in Education Salem College Head Coach. Physical Ed. History MARY CHAPMAN A. B. In Education Ohio University M. A. - Ohio State U. Latin, English ELIZABETH LLOYD A. B. In Education Fairmont State College English. Geography CLARENCE DICKEN B. S. in Education Ohio University Industrial Arts GARNET MOORE B. 6. In Education Ohio University Home Economics JOSEPH M1CHELITCH A. B. in Education . Fairmont State College History, Drivers' Ed. Assistant Coach ETHEL CHAPMAN B. S. in Education Ohio University Vocal Music HENRY NULL, JR. A. B. in Education Fairmont State College Science. Math NONGA ROBERTS Ohio University Eighth Grade CHARLES STEWART. President A hard worker, and willing, too. He blushes easily, as big men do. HAROLD CARSON. Vice-President Well can he talk of this and that. Give witty replies and tlt-for-tat. DONNA WILL, Secretary Her school-girl complexion will be the envy of all when she tenderly cares for her patients. IUDY STEWART, Treasurer and News Reporter Ambitions may be hid. but talents — never. JIM DYER Eat, drink, and be merry. For tomorrow we go to school. UNDA BUCK She is a form of life and light, laughing eyes and manner bright. LYNN BARTRUM Not only good, but good for something. BOB SEARLS Swift as an arrow in its flight, he plays sports with all his might. PAUL NELSON I ain't no saint; I'm as bad as anybody. LARRY PICKENS His hair is like a shining light, that beckons to all the girls in sight.H JEAN EDWARDS How long will your name be Edwards? We envy hlml JO ANN CARTER SPAULDING When Jo Ann arrives at St. Peter’s gate, we hope he says not. -five minutes late. JIMMY HOBBS Don't study too hard, you might learn some- thing. Senior Class LARRY LIKENS He may stop you, a question to ask. But willingly tackle the hardest task. LEO MORRIS Resolved, that school teachers be prevented from over-burdening the weak. EDNA STANLEY She is a maiden fair to see. who can both kind and friendly be. ROSE KESSINGER She’s all that’s fair, all that's pure, silent, steadfast and demure. EARL STEVENS Serene and calm, he pursues his course, takes each task smiling, for better or worse.” CHARLES SMITH With talk and chatter and lively fun he wins many friends and keeps them won. Senior SANDRA PIERCE Brains, ability and ambitions. What could beat that combination? JANET TURNER It matters not how hard the task, Janet cheer- fully does whatever you ask. LAVON CARROLL The world knows little of its famous men. JOE BOLIN I can If I will, I could If I would, but I take the path of least resistance. LUCY TURNER Between sewing and cooking her time she spends, to her fate as a housewife, we think this portends. SUE MULLINS Sue could talk, for she knows a heap, but her trouble is thls--she Just won't speak. Senior GENE SCHOONOVER “I'd like to sing. Won't someone start the music? WELDON BARTRUM Frequently within my brain, I gently think thought. EDNA GERMAN And all that’s of dark and bright, meet In her aspect and her eyes. CLASS MOTTO Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. CLASS FLOWER Pink Rose CLASS COLORS Rose Red and White 11 Donna Will Lynn Bartrum Edna German Judy Stewart Rose Kesslnger Larry Pickens Jim Dyer Leo Mortis Jo Ann Carter Charles Stewart Sandra Pierce Charles Smith Edna Stanley 14 SENIORS: (Left to right) Harold Carson. Vice-President; Charles Stewart. President; Judy Stewart, Treasurer; Donna Will, Secretary. JUNIORS: (Left to right) Bill Frye, Vice-President; Phyllis Rice, Treasurer; Jack Denison, President; Nancy Sisson, Secretary. oosowotio oooo ro 9 tuitor In 1953 a serious and eager group of approximately 52 students entered Rutland High School for four years of work and play. As Freshmen and Sophomores they par- ticipated in many of the school activities and were especially active in athletics. This year the Juniors began selling refreshments at home football and basketball games in order to raise money for their big social event of the season, the Junior and Senior Banquet, which will be held some time in April. The Juniors have several other money making projects including the selling of magazines. JUNIORS LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Lloyd. Reva Wheeler. Patty Crouser, Norma Gifford. Delores Johnston, Wanda Graham, Joan Rife. Barbara Bolen, Elolse Spires, Carol Gibson, Minnie Kitchen. Robert Holliday, Leroy Chapman, Eugene Blrchfleld, Bill Edwards, Betty McCaskey, Janet Brogan, Phyllis Rice, Barbara Back, Nancy Sisson, Bill Frye, Bill Scragg, Gene Long, Raymond Wilcox. Jerry Schoonover, John Jeffers, Larry Lathey, Fred Morris, Clarence Might, Tom Turner, Jack Denison, Henry Milam, Lynn Ballengee, Jim Cremeans, Kenneth Longstreth, Robert Rife. ABSENT: Lawrence Hysell, Joyce Wolfe. 16 SOPHOMORES: (Left to right) Judy Chase. Treasurer; Tommy Williamson, President; Emma Hysell. Secretary. FRESHMEN: (Left to right) Elaine Steele. President; Mary Hysell. Secretary; Lanna Turner, Vice-President; Judy Galllon, Treasurer. 17 0 -)- onon O tu tu, i-H (J W ft- on Sopi lotnores Sophomore cu An impressive group of students entered Rutland High School as Freshmen in 1954. This class consisted of seventy-six students and was the largest ever to enter Rutland High School. The Sophomores have participated in many school activities and athletics. They are collecting class dues this year in order to get some money for different class projects. LEFT TO RIGHT: James Sears, Robert Smith, Bob Searles, Ray Stone, Glenmer King, Tommy Williamson, Ronald Leopard, James Sheets, Douglas Long. Miss Chapman, Janet Riggs, Judy Morris, Dorothy Sisson, Donna Martin, Richard Likens, Sue Turner, Marilyn Scragg, Barbara Mont- gomery, Ruth Searls. Dale Stanley, Richard Warner, Paul Smith, Robert Goode, Tom Stewart. ABSENT: Dallas McGuire, John Priddy. LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Carpenter, Ted Smith, Ronald Miller, Carl Hysell. Denver Higley, George Justice, Willian Coy, Tom Jeffers, Larry Carson, Ronald Elliot, Kenneth Hysell, Curtis German, James Goode. Marjorie Foley, Audrey Clonch, Phyllis Barrett, Charlotte Birchfield, Grace Barrett, Dorothy Combs, Charlotte Harrison, Sandra Dugan, Dorothy Brewer, Belva Davis, Jidy Chase, Emma Hysell, Naomi Carroll, Mildred Hawkins. Mr. Null, June Spaulding, Janet Haley, John Ferrell, Allen Biddle, Duane Barr, Larry Dugan, Pat Eads, Dan Holliday, Judy Hayes. ABSENT: Jack Handley, Anna Browning. 0? udunjsdjjo In 1955 a group of sixty-five students entered Rutland High School as Freshmen. These students are beginning to become well orientated to high school ways and are gradually becoming active in school activities. We feel sure that they will soon be very active in all school affairs as well as in athletics. LEFT TO RIGHT: Linda Bush, Betty Jeffers, Bonnie Carson, Barbara Jones, Janet Caton, Judy Gallion, Shirley Ballengee, Mary Hysell, Suzanne France, Janice Cheatham. Mr. Dicken, Patty Hampton, Audrea Cross, Bill Kitchen, Roger Musser, Herbert Justice, Donalds Hobbs, David Carson, Roma Cremeans, Jimmy Graham, Carolyn King, Geridine Deweese. Jack Morris, Darrell Dugan, Keith Kennedy, Larry May, Danny Cremeans. LEFT TO RIGHT: Wanda Smith, Beth Pratt, Thelma Shaffer, Geraldine Stacy, Juanita Priddy, Helen Sigman, Yvonna Smith, Linda Turley, Dee Thomas, Elaine Steele. Mrs. Moore, Raymond Nelson, Robert Romine, Richard Nelson, Wayne Pratt, Roger Turner, Donald Nelson, Larry Turley, Larry Stafford, James Stacy, Don Nelson, Lanna Turner. Ralph Priddy, Cecil Nelson, Allen Page, Tommy Osborne, Ronnie Rife, Gary Rife, Donald Sheets. ABSENT: Robert Vance. SECRETARIES AT WORK MIMEOGRAPHING THE SCHOOL PAPER M C — H O WT3 WOhUHO a assroom Scenes w A R M U P Y 0 U R F 1 N G E R S a ass room Scenes rivets Education Driver education was introduced at Rutland High School this year. The car—a 1955 Chevrolet—was loaned to us, courtesy of Roger Dean, Athens, Ohio. Mr. Michelitch, instructor of the class, completed a course at Ohio University last summer, which qualifies him to teach Driver Education. The students in the picture were the first to take the course at Rutland. All of them now have passed their State Driver's Test and have their Operator's License. It is a one-semester course. KNEELING: STANDING: ABSENT: (Left to right) Wanda Graham. Rose Kessinger. Ronald Leopard. Eugene Blrchfield. Nancy Sisson. Carol Gibson. Linda Buck, Edna German. Barbara Back, Sue Mullins. Edna Stanley, Jean Edwards, Jo Ann Carter, Lucy Turner, Mr. Michelitch. Joyce Wolfe. 27 The Triarky Club, formerly the Pep Club, was organized October 1, 1954. Charter members still in school include: Sandra Pierce, Janet Turner, Donna Will, Jean Edwards, and Edna Stanley. Membership is based upon scholarship, character, and leadership. Officers for this school year Include President, Donna Will; Secretary-Treasurer, Sandra Pierce;, and Reporter, Nancy Sisson. During the past school year, the club has earned money by selling ad-programs at the football games, collecting dues from members, and sponsoring a bake sale. Triarky funds are divided between the band and athletics. This year, Triarky decorated for the football banquet, presented a P.T.A. program on Founders Day, and contributed a check to the band. SEATED: (Left to right) Donna Will. Dorothy Sisaon, Barbara Montgomery. Phyllis Rice. Jean Edwards, Edna Stanley, Judy Chase, Janet Turner, Joan Rife. 28 STANDING: Sandra Pierce, Miss Lloyd, Janet Caton, Barbara Jones. Thelma Shaffer, Lucy Turner, Judy Morris, Lana Turner, Elaine Steele. Mary Hysell, Judy Galllon. Suzanne France, Wanda Graham. Nancy Sisson, Mildred Hawkins. SEATED: Emma Hysell, Judy Stewart. Jean Edwards. Earl Stevens, Donna Will, Robert Rife. Charles Smith, Janet Turner. STANDING: Sandra Pierce, Miss Ohlinger, Linda Buck. Jimmy Hobbs, Lynn Bartrum. Jim Cremeans, Jack Denison. Lanna Turner. cSpyglass The Spyglass Is published once every six weeks—ar the end of the grading period. The publication is a newspaper-magazine type in that past events and coming events are published. It contains a fun page, sports section, editorial section, society section, and honor roll. Miss Ohlinger is faculty advisor and supervises the me- chanics of publishing the paper in her secretarial practice class. It is a mimeographed paper and is heartily welcomed by all students at the time of its circulation. Janet Turner attended a workshop on high school publications at Ohio University last summer so that she could better serve as editor this school year. She has done a fine job! t'auor.........................................................................Janet Turner Society Editor.........................................................Sandra Pierce Feature Editor..........................................................Tudy Stewart Sports Editors...........................................Jim Cremeans, Jack Denison Art Editors...................................................Donna Will, Jim Hobbs J°kes...................................................................Earl Stevens Circulation Managers........................................Charles Smith, Jim Hobbs Reporters: Senior Class..........................................................Judy Stewart Junior Class.........................................................Robert Rife Sophomore Class...............................................................Emma Hysell Freshman Class........................................................Lanna Turner Band Reporter................................................................Joyce Wolfe Glee Club Reporter....................................................Donna Will Typists....................................Judy Stewart, Sandra Pierce, Lynn Bartrum Faculty Advisor.....................................................Martha Ohlinger 29 LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Ohllnger, Judy Stewart. Lynn Bartrum. Donna Will Harold Carson, Jim Dyer. Sandra Pierce. WESTERNER STAFF These are the students who, together with their advisor, worked, worried and fretted, and finally got the yearbook put together and sent to the publisher on time. Yes, it was a lot of work but we believe it was well worth it; for this book of mem- ories may be kept and cherished for many years to come. Sandra Pierce attended a workshop on high school publications at Ohio University last summer to learn how to edit a yearbook. She did a wonderful job as editor. Editor........................... Society Editors.................. Artist and editor of novelty pages Sports Editors..................: Business Manager................. Faculty Advisor.................. .............Sandra Pierce Lynn Bartrum, Janet Turner ................Donna Will . Jim Dyer, Harold Carson ..............Judy Stewart ..........Martha Ohlinger 30 {Rutland KujL [Rand KjJ DRUM MAJOR: MAJORETTES: BAND. riRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: David Carson. (Left to right) Emma Hysell, Shirley Ballangee. Nancy Sisson. Suzanne France, Judy Morris, Marjorie Foley, Sandra Pierce, Donna Will. Joyce Wolfe, Mary Hysell, Barbara Bolen, Bonnie Carson, Dee Thomas, Janet Haley, Wanda Graham, Linda Buck, Naomi Carroll. Mr. Krinke, Leo Morris, Charles Smith, Richard Likens, Dorothy Sisson, Richard Warner. Phyllis Rice, Charlotte Harrison. Judy Hayes, Mildred Hawkins. QL GUs One of our largest organizations is the Glee Club. Under the capable direction of Mrs. C. O. Chapman, the Glee Club has been very active. A combination of the Girls' Glee Club and the Boys' Glee Club gave an excellent Christmas Concert before the Christmas holidays this year. These two clubs also gave a black-faced minstrel in February which was very well received. Behind their singing is a wonderful activity in which students learn to work one with another. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Janet Turner President Linda Buck Vice-President Judy Chase Secretary TOP PICTURE FIRST ROW: Left to Right; Phyllis Rice, Judy Hayes, Lanna Turner, Delores Johnston, Elaine Steele, Norma Gifford, Shirley Ballengee, Reva V heeler, Patty Young. SECOND ROW: Janet Brogan, Lucy Turner, Sue Dugan, Belva Davis, Linda Buck, Jo Ann Carter, Edna German, Phyllis Barrett. THIRD ROW: Janet Haley, Linda Bush, Sue Tbrner, Betty McCaskey, Joan Rife, Marjorie Foley, Audrea Clonch, Linda Turley, Patty Hampton, Charlotte Harrison, Patty Crouser, Grace Barrett. FIRST ROW: BOTTOM PICTURE Left to Right; Judy Morris, Wanda Graham, Mary Hysell, Sandra Pierce, Judy Chase, Joyce Wolfe, Donna Will, Janet Turner. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Champan, Naomi Carroll, Mildred Hawkins, Dee Thomas, Sandra Tillis, Charlotte Schoppert, Judy Gallion. THIRD ROW: Janice Cheatham, Bonnie Carson, Audrea Cross, Dorothy Brewer, Charlotte Birchfield, Dorothy Combs, Suzanne France, Lynn Bartrum. ABSENT: Betty Jeffers, Yvonne Smith, Anna Browning, Wanda Smith. 33 FIRST ROW: (Left to right) Mrs. Chapman, Roger Turner, Richard Likens, Jim Cremeans, Larry Dugan, Fred Morris, Henry Milam, Darrell Dugan, Bill Frye. Ronald Leopard, Jerry Schoonover. SECOND ROW: Wayne Pratt, James Sears, Paul Walls, David Carson, Jimmy Graham. Keith Kennedy, Herbert Grate, Richard Warner, Leroy Chapman, Danny Cremeans, Jack Morris. ABSENT: Lawerence Hysell. Pat Eads. Roma Cremeans, Charles Musser. e instma Concert Bill Frye - FB Harold Carson - RH COACHES Assistant - Joe Mlchelltch Head - Jim Vennarl The 1955 backfield possessed more versatility than any other backfield that we have had here at Rutland since the reign of Coach Vennari. In Dyer we had a blocker and a runner; in Frye a passer and runner; in Carson a runner, passer and punter; and in Cremeans a runner, passer and punter. In addition these boys had a fine attitude and were excellent competitors--a coach's dream backfield. Jim Dyer - QB Jim Cremeans - LH The 1955 line did a great Job this year, considering the fact that most of them were inexper- ienced. As the season progressed, they developed into one of the best lines in our conference. Especially did they show great offensive and defensive charging in the latter part of our schedule. So we pay tribute to these unsung heros of our line Pat Cads - LC Larry Dugan - RE Jerty Schoonover - FB Bob Searls - RE Lawrence Hysell - C Doug Long - RT Joe Bolin - LG La von Carroll RT FIRST ROW: Assistant Coach Mr. Mlchelltch, Pat Eads, Jack Denison. Larry Dugan. Jim Dyer, Charles Stewart, Jerry Schoonover. Lawrence Hysell. Bill Brewer. Head Coach Vennarl. SECOND ROW: Faculty Manager Mr. Null. BobSearls. Harold Carson. Jim Cremeans, John Jeffers, Lavon Carroll. Larry Pickens, Joe Bolin, Doug Long, Manager Larry May. ABSENT: Bill Frye. KNEELING: FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: Darrell Dugan and Lawrence Hysell. Assistant Coach Mr. Mlchelltch. Larry Lathey, Tom Jeffers, Bill Edwards. Duane Barr, Doug Long, BobSearls. Head Coach Venn an. Faculty Manager Mr. Null. Jimmie Graham, Leroy Chapman. Lanry Carson, Gene Long. Allen Biddle. Robert Romlne, Roger Turner. Danny Holliday. Manager Larry May. R E S E R V E S files 11 me of iQjj cfootbcill At the opening of the 1955 football season, little did we think that our team would be runners-up in the SEOB Conference. But it was a great satisfaction to us to know that our backfield was relatively well intact with such stars as Jim Cremeans at the tail back spot, Harold Carson at the wing back spot, Jim Dyer at the blocking back, and Bill Frye at fullback plus that scrappy little back, Jerry Schoonover, who could play and did play almost every position in the backfield. Our problem was the line, but it was encouraging to know that we had the nucleus of a good line with such stars as Charlie Stewart at RG, Larry Pickens at LG, Joe Bolin at LG, Bill Brewer at Center, Pat Eads at LE, John Jeffers at RT. So the problem was to fill the other positions and by observation, the changing of players' positions, and field chart records, we filled them with such stars as Jack Denison, LT; Larry Dugan, RE; and Doug Long at a tackle spot. In order to have a successful team, it is necessary to have powerful reserve strength. This strength was taken care of by such stars as Lawrence Hysell at center, Darrell Dugan, at either a backfield or a line position. Bob Searls, a great competitor, who could fill in at a guard position or at either end position, Bill Edwards, who was at both a guard and tackle position, Larry Lathey at an end position, Roger Turner at an end position, Allen Biddle at a tail back position, Leroy Chapman at a guard position, Gene Long at either a backfield or line position, Jimmie Graham at a tail back spot, and Duane Barr at a tackle position. To substan- tiate the fact that they had strength, this reserve team won six games out of seven played. They really did a fine job and we're proud of them. The 1955 football team deserves a lot of credit. They must have really wanted to play football for this reason: Other years we have had transportation to take the players home after practice. This year we had none and almost every day we had everybody present for practice. Some boys lived as far as fifteen miles from Rutland. This is characteristic of true Rutland tradition. The Rutland community and student body should be very proud of these boys repre- senting Rutland High School. Another outstanding thing about the 1955 football team is that we placed 5 men on the All SEOB Team and 6 on the honorable mention list. They were: Charles Stewart at guard. Jack Denison at tackle, Larry Dugan at end, Jim Cremeans at halfback, and Harold Carson at a defensive halfback. On honorable mention were: Jim Dyer, Bill Frye, John Jeffers, Bill Brewer, Pat Eads, and Jerry Schoonover. Much of the credit for this year's successful team is due to the wonderful leadership and hard work of Coach Jim Vennari. Coach Vennari is a tireless worker with the football players and always has the utmost admiration and cooperation of his players. Since Mr. Vennari has been at Rutland, he has had 3 championship football teams. 40 The assistance of Mr. Michelitch has also been a great help in building the team this year. The school and community should be very proud of this lad. As far as we know he is the first one from Rutland to achieve the honor of being selected by coaches as one of the 33 boys who represent the ALL OHIO team. He was also from the small- est high school represented. Also credit is given to the other 10 players who helped him achieve this honor. Jim is an honor student, is one of the sports editors of the school paper, is a member of the Boys' Glee Club, takes part in the annual school plays, and in the re- ligious activities of the community. He is a gentleman both on and off the athletic field. Jim Cremeans 1955 FOOTBALL RECORD They We Eastern 6 42 Parkersburg Little Reds 6 52 Jacksonville Trimble 6 72 Chauncey 6 13 Plains 6 41 McArthur 7 50 Belpre 42 20 Vinton 0 73 Middleport 0 20 Wahama 6 18 Coach Vennari 41 Jim Cremeans - F Pat Cads - F Larry Dugan - F Darrell Dugan - G Jerry Schoonover - G V A R S I T Y R E S E R V E S 44 TOP PICTURE SEATED: (Left to Right); Pat Eads, Weldon Bartrum, Jim Cremeans, Harold Carson, (Captain); Jerry Schoonover, Kenneth Hysell, Bob Searls. STANDING: Mr. Michelitch, Assistant Coach; Mr. Null, Faculty Manager; Darrell Dugan, Larry Dugan, Duane Barr, Manager; Mr. Vennari, Head Coach; Gary Rife, Manager. BOTTOM PICTURE SEATED: (Left to Right); Allan Biddle, Donald Nelson, Earl Stevens, Jack Denison, Jimmy Graham, David Carson, Roger Turner. STANDING: Mr. Michelitch, Assistant Coach; Mr. Null, Faculty Manager; Duane Barr, Manager; Dale Stanley, Jim Sears, Cecil Nelson, Jim Goode, Mr. Vennari, Head Coach; Gary Rife, Manager. The 1956 Basketball team is the best that we have had here for the past 4 or 5 seasons. They have broken a record in scoring. This team is the only team that I can recall making 105 points in a single game. This was against Vinton, Jan. 24, 1956. A few times, this team has scored over 75 points. In Kenneth Hysell, we have the best rebounder in the county. In Jim Cremeans, we have one of the highest scorers in the county and also a good rebound man. In Harold Carson, we have a high scorer both in FG and free throws. In Weldon Bartrum, we have a good rebounder and an accurate shooter. In Jerry Schoonover, we have a good defensive man. Schoonover is also part of the fast break team with Cremeans and Carson. We have had a fast break team in the past, but this fact break team has been more successful. This 1956 Basketball team also has good Reserve strength in Pat Eads , Bob Searls, Darrell Dugan, and Larry Dugan. Our winning record wasn't a successful one. We did, however, break another record in winning five games which we have not done for the past 4 or 5 seasons. Al- though we were defeated by most of the teams we played, we certainly were not defeated as far as fight and the determination in our hearts to win were concerned. 1955-56 Varsity Basketball Record We They Harrisonville 70 45 Eastern 87 75 Racine 60 48 Wahama 51 35 Vinton 81 83 Jacksonville-Trimble 70 67 Chauncey 70 46 Belpre 92 75 Wilton 71 78 Harrisonville 69 61 Vinton 84 105 Shade 69 75 Racine 78 64 Plains 72 62 Eastern 98 61 1955-56 Reserve Basketball Record We They Harrisonville 27 32 Eastern 49 32 Racine 55 43 Wahama 35 31 Vinton 49 39 Jacksonville-Trimble 31 22 Chauncey 44 37 Belpre 54 18 Wilton 46 31 Harrisonville 25 22 Vinton 28 33 Shade 32 30 Racine 39 32 Plains 51 31 Eastern 49 37 I Scoring: Rutland—Cr 15 yards, 20 yards, 35 I yards. Carson: ran 35 Lvards. Passed to Q “1 rd HUl ' ’ . . J I ITT, NVcMthor Warl jf £0$, 52-6 ki.-L.'., yard ndf„. .. jjf8:.52-6- ms Car. fcs'ttfjft ofiSSx a 20- «� ” next tvns ir '« R, ' i’ ? '• ft m« rye . i g: axv A VV J ' 'Va, Ar id.s � .ajNjA rtJ tfT . r $ fo if Ofojv S3r C v v s S.%00� „ V . 1 5%,«. c N « 0 ► [C v' O'Vx o $3f nd an Jmonh) v $ t4 % ■ « Oe, Yo v � •.. .� „� . . ,(J,f'eH. ( t 4' : S % .of, ■ ,'� • , «tVffe ’as % j W, i- _ -j� 0 V ,otoeS ttfc 9« tuor lit (Sports The 1955-56 Junior High Basketball Squad consisted of the following boys: Herbie Grate, Bill Hobstetter, Max Coy, Roy Cremeans, David Martin, Jimmie George, Paul Walls, Lee Combs, Junior Carter, David Pierce, Robert Southern, Henry McKnlght. Harold Darst, Larry Hoffman. As the yearbook went to press a picture of the squad was not obtainable. The season's record to date is eight wins and one loss. MR. NULL JUNIOR HIGH COACH FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: ABSENT: Robert Chapman - LG, Hiram Slawter - LT. Robert Southern - RG. Freddy Stewart RT. Dean Will - RH. Max Coy - E, Jerry Eads - E. Robert German - C. Larry Long - QB. Richard Dugan - QB, Roy Cremeans -RH. Jimmie George - FB. Lee Cgmbs - LH. James Sigman and David Martin. Junior Hi Football Record We They McArthur 6 18 Pomeroy 24 6 Pomeroy 6 24 47 Who Will Win The Cake? These are a few scenes taken at our annual fall festival. Sponsored by the senior class, it is held in the high school during the fall season. Amid a fall atmos- phere of corn shocks, pumpkins and colored leaves are attractions such as a shooting gallery, spook house, cake walk, fortune telling, bingo, dart throw, movies, crown- ing of king and queen and prince and princess. Besides being a great deal of fun for students and adults alike, it provides funds which help to finance the senior trip and athletic expenses. Elected Harvest Festival Queen and King (from the high school) this year were Linda Buck and Ronald Leopard. Marlene Hoffman (grade 5) and Rusty1 Little (grade 2) were elected princess and prince respectively. 49 .9 Sc untor-oemor CBanquet The one night of the year when everybody's good manners and good looks are working over- time is at the Junior-Senior banquet given in honor of the seniors by the juniors. The 1955 banquet featured a former teacher, Mr. Vandali (from Barboursville, W. Va.) as guest speaker. A theme of April Showers was carried out and there was dancing to the music of Chet Haddox and his orchestra. Held at the Farmers' Hotel, Gallipolis, this banquet was a gala affair and a huge success. Yum - Yum Three Male Teachers Look On Peekin' Thru Last Year's First Lady Which One Will You Take? u omeconung a ueen Joan Rife, a Junior, reigned as the 1955 Homecoming Queen in November. Joan is also a cheerleader and is a member of the Girls' Glee Club and Triarky Club. Her attendants were: Linda Buck, Judy Chase and Shirley Ballengee. An overwhelming victory over Vinton High School made homecoming very successful for us. of n ro ew gymnasium OUR JANITOR FLOYD BRALEY MR. McHAFFIE ASSISTANT TO MR. McHAFFIE eia ss fProphecy After teaching school for six years I think I deserve a vacation. Donna Will, who has served as the president's physician for three years with no vacation, wants to take a vacation with me. It is a bright, sunny morning in 1966 and we are departing from our New York City hotel room. Donna, hurry or we'll miss the plane! I'll hail this cab. Donna, look who the driver is—Bob Searls our classmate from Rutland. Why, there's Harold Carson. He's still a bachelor, and making quite a name for himself on Wall Street, and has a penthouse on Park Avenue. Well, here we are in Washington, D.C. and as we stroll through the National Art Gallery, we see a picture that looks vaguely familiar. The name was Jim Hobbsbrant self- portrait. Why, it's Jim Hobbs, a '56 grad. At the airport in Philadelphia we are greeted by the former Sue Mullins, who has married into a socially prominent family. It seems that she had just entertained Rose Kessinger and Alta Clonch before they departed on an expedition to the moon. At the Chicago airport we saw Lucy Turner, the Powers model. She was wearing a gorgeous costume which she told us was designed especially for her by the famous fashion designer, Jo Ann Carter Spaulding. As the plane arrived in St. Louis, we saw Charles Smith of the Associated Press waiting for the plane from Hollywood. It carried the now famous blonde beauty of our class, who had made a fortune as a star of M. G. M., Lynn Bartrum. As we board the plane for Nevada we meet Charles Stewart. He is on his way to Reno to secure a divorce from Edna Stanley. He seems to be tired of saying yes, dear . We learned later that our pilot for this trip is Paul Nelson. In Las Vegas, city of vice, which we had heard so much about, we met Jim Dyer, who was touring the country lecturing on temperance. While we were sitting in the Golden Nugget , having a coke, we hear Jean Edwards, that fascinating personality of the casino, warbling cigarettes , cigars ! Jean, we'll have a package of------Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum please. We hate to leave Nevada, because tomorrow Weldon Bartrum is going to test his fab- ulous new racer. In Hollywood we are happy to see our friend Saidra Pierce, who has taken the place of Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper as Hollywood's society columnist. She also owns half interest in a cat ranch with Edna German who manages it. We visit the Brown Derby and whom do you think was the hostess? It was none other than Judy Stewart. As we enter our hotel lobby we see Earl Stevens. He tells us that he is the manager of it. We told him how much we en- joyed the food in the hotel and he told us that Bill Brewer was the head chef. Our arrival in Dallas was very exciting. It seems that there had been a bank robbery and the thief was in the airport. Leo Morris, chief of police, was directing a thorough search of the premises. While we are strolling down the street we see Larry Likens drive by in a gold- plated Cadillac. He made his million in the oil fields that he learned about in geography class. From Dallas we flew to New Orleans, home of the Mardi Gras. We just had to get our hair set before the Mafdi Gras, so we made an appointment at Bud Joe’s Salon. Little did we realize that it would be Bud Carroll and Joe Bolin. Joe was the manager and head barber, while Bud took care of the ladies. He was an expert in manicures, fingerwaves, and the latest complex hair- styles. Bill Rjffe's Devilettes , a famous jazz band, was one of the main attractions of the Mardi Gras. On the plane to Miami we met Linda Buck. She was singing the “blues which had made her famous as a night club eptertainer. In Miami we went on an excursion boat and were guests of the captain, Larry Pick«ns. Our vacation is drawing to a close and it is surprising to find that we have met all of our class of '56 except Gene Schoonover. After some investigation, we learn that he is a star of i if. Grand Ole Opry. We flew to Nashville for the Saturday night show, which we enjoyed very r.jcn. As we arrive in New York we are very tired but very happy. Janet Turner and Donna Will 53 We, the Senior Class of Rutland High School, City of Rutland, County of Meigs and State of Ohio in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six, do hereby make known, to all who may be concerned, this our last will and testament, making all former proclamations null and void. We, the Seniors, present our individual bequests as follows: FIRST: Charles Stewart leaves his girlish voice in class plays to Bill Frye to be used in class plays only. Donna Will leaves her position as the only girl in Physics Class to Joan Rife, who is already discouraging female entrants. Lynn Bartrum wills her jolly good times in Langsville to Patty Crouser, who is now enjoying herself. Sandra Pierce wills her football and basketball charts to Phyllis Rice providing she can figure them out. Judy Stewart wills her many nicknames to Elolse Spires, who has a good many herself. Harold Carson wills his backhand basketball pass to Jim Cremeans, if he can catch it. Weldon Bartrum leaves his place in English Class to Leroy Chapman providing he doesn't disturb class. Bill Riffe wills his square-dancing ability to Henry Milam, so he can go to Wilkesville more often. Gene Schoonover wills his ability to sing hillbilly songs to Fred Morris so he can croon to Betty Nichols. Jim Dyer leaves his parking place by the school building and his muscles to Kenny Longstreth, who could make good use of them. Jim Hobbs wills his brief forms in Shorthand Class to Minnie Kitchen, who doesn't need them. Jo Ann Carter Spaulding wills her wedding gown to Nancy Sisson providing she can wear it. Janet Turner wills her cheerleading ability and untidy notebook to Joyce Wolfe, but she can't have Joe. Sue Mullins wills all her worn-out library books to Wanda Graham, who will probably keep the dust from accumulating on them. Enda Stanley leaves all of her unfinished Home Ec. projects to Barbara Bolen in hopes she can put all the pieces together. Larry Likens leaves his ability to count sales tax stamps to anyone who wants the job and Clarence Might Just volunteered. Edna German leaves her beautiful dark eyes to Janet Brogan as they would go well with her hair. Bill Brewer leaves his study attitudes to Jerry Schoonover in hopes that he will soon start to use them. Bud Carroll wills his list of female admirers to Robert Rife providing he has a very large little black book . Linda Buck leaves her winning smile to Carol Gibson, who doesn't need it, I am sure. Leo Morris leaves his trips to Wahama to anyone who can afford them and Bill Scragg would enjoy taking them. Lucy Turner leaves her disposition to Betty McCaskey in hopes she will display it. Alta Clonch leaves all her many boyfriends to Anna Browning providing she can handle them. Paul Nelson wills all of his unattended-to-school business to Jack Denison, who could probably find some way to do it. Larry Pickens leaves all his unworn suits to Eugene Birchfield, who looks nice in school clothes. Rose Kessinger leaves her quiet and demure ways to Norma Gifford in hopes that she'll use them and pass them on to someone else. Charles Smith wills his typewriter to Gene Long in hopes that he can make better use of it. Bob Searls wills his love for football to James Goode, who seems to enjoy the game. Jean Edwards wills her neatness to Reva Wheeler, who is already well versed in the matter. Earl Stevens wills his taxi-service for basketball games to Bill Edwards, but remember. Bill, there's no fee. SECOND: We leave all our many talents, and our good reputation to the Junior Class. THIRD: We leave all our worn-out, marked-up testbooks to the Sophomore Class. FOURTH: We leave our hopes with the Freshman Class that they may someday become Seniors. FIFTH: We leave quiet, peace, and contentment to the Faculty of dear old Rutland High School. To this, we do hereby place our hand and seal in witness of the Principal. Senior Class Lawyers Sandra Pierce and Judy Stewart 54 O. J. PAUL CONTRACTING CO. 2005 Maple Avenue General Contractors Industria 1-Commercial-Re pairing W. J. Paul, Manager Dial 3-5306 Zanesville Ohio Leaders In Refrigerators-Home Freezers F eed-Seed-Fertilizer -Lime-Grinding Cockshutt And New Idea Farm Machinery Meigs Co. Farm Bureau Co-op. Assn. 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