Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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Nancy Lieder Bob Moore Outstanding personalities enrich school life at SHS Creativity is a limerick, a philosophical poem, an interest- ing essay. Creativity is one of the qualities which distin- guishes Nancy Lieder from her classmates. Nancy's many writings reflect her enjoyable sense of humor and her hu- manitarian outlook on life. All those who know Bob Moore are acquainted with his political ideals and religious philosophy of life. Although some disagree with his beliefs, everyone must admire Bob's intelligence, ingenuity, dry wit, and dependability. Charm without ostentation fits the personality of Gayle Detwiler, one of the most popular and highly respected girls at SAS. As a cheerleader, Gayle has been able to spark the crowds with the same electrifying enthusiasm that so distinguishes her character. Her quiet, reassuring smile adds stability even in difficult moments. One of the most active and helpful seniors at SHS is Lynette Fisher. She finds learning so challenging and ex- tensive that she continues her studies through the summer. But Lynette also finds the time to enjoy dances, parties, and sporting events. Kathy Tomkinson is one of the Class of ’65’s most out- standing personalities. Maintaining a grade average of 3.98, she is ranked first in her class. Musically minded, Kathy also played in the band and accompanied the mixed and robed choruses. Benton Smith, one of the most casual men in school, has a cheerful temper and a taste for the beautiful. He ex- presses a delight in life through diversified talents—music, art, and humor. As cartoonist for the Quaker Bi-Weekly, Ben satirizes life at Salem High. A dedicated, accomplished musician, a hard-working, in- quisitive student, and a thoughtful, decisive young man aptly describe David Frese man. This very talented organ- ist and pianist studies himself, others, and life in order to make his own intelligent decisions. With an energy that distinguishes, Jeff Davis performs his many activities. His conscious thoughts and conscientious actions have made Jeff a powerful, efficient organizer. One talent that he effectively mines is the ability to speak. As Prince of Peace Contest winner, Jeff won honor for the school and, for himself, a trip to New York, “I serve” has been his motto.

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Classes Youth is dynamic. It is protective, candid, curious. It is thirsty for experience, perceptive when experiences are gained, understanding of the common differences of man- kind. To youth, all experience is a window through which it views the vast expanses of the untraveled world. Youth is essential for the transformation of experiences to knowl- edge, and it is the source of every issue of mans under- standing, The vision of youth is vitally important. Occupa- tion or class cannot be glorified at the expense of the in- dividual, for within the individual is the origin of all ac- complishment. When organized efforts are forced to the ex- treme and when over-organization is substituted for order, all life becomes routine. It is then that youth is replaced by the most immovable resistance to change. Youth is progressive. It is recharged, renewed, and reac- tivated by itself and its accomplishments. The inhibition of youth means the destruction of the individual, but place- ment of youth alongside his equals—alongside fellow men —stimulates a potent, creative strength. Youth can be simi- lar and unique, perceptive and naive, wise and foolish, ded- icated and irresponsible. Youth is the most complex, spe- cialized, and misunderstood force in today’s society. Youth is a force; it is more powerful than a hundred years of wisdom. As Socrates was a “gadfly” for Athens; so too is youth—all of youth—a “gadfly” for a dormant society, urging it to stop injusticet brutality, hatred, and prejudice. Dazed, the dormant society tries to comprehend youth as it philosophizes and experiments with life. And youth stares back, charged with its characteristic vitality, wondering what society does with its spare time.

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Gayle Detwiler Benton Smith Jeff Davis