Smithville High School - Fabrica Yearbook (Smithville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1956 volume:

EX Libris Publishedby THE FABRICA STAFF Tom Gerig ..........,........................................................... Editor Ward Mumaw ...,... ........ B usiness Manager Richard King ..... ...... A dvertising Manager The Fabrica of 1956 Smithville High School Foreword In this book we have tried to incorporate many changes both in appearance and content. If the changes were for the better or not is for you to decide. The past year has been most interesting and ex- citing. It is our fervent wish that this book will serve to recall to memory the year past and serve to strengthen the bonds between the school and the stu- dent. If this is accomplished we have been successful. J.T.C.G. Contents Faculty Seniors Classes Activities Advertisements Dedication T0 MRS. RAMSEYER We, the Class of 1956, dedicate this years Fabrica to Mrs. Ramseyer. Her interest and understanding are greatly appreciated as are her quiet petite ways. T0 MR. BERKEY We, the Class of 1956, respectfully dedicate this Fabrica to Mr. Berkey. We greatly appreciate his keen wit and sage advice. Ima Mater Here's to our Alma Mater, Our own beloved Smithville All through the coming ages, We all will love thee still To thee we'11 all be faithful, Homage to thee we'1l pay, Through thick and thin, we'll fight to win, Until our dying day. Oh! Smithville! Dear Old Smithville, Our hearts are all with thee, For green and white we'1l fight with might, And true we'1l ever be. FACULTY , o Mr. Burkholder Superintendent To the Seniors-1956 The goal of education in the Green Local Schools as formulated with the help of teachers, pupils, and many people in our community, may be briefly stated in these words-To Know, To Do, and To Be. That is, to acquire fundamental knowledge and informationg to develop necessary and desirable skillsg to develop a personality backed by moral and spiritual values which make one an asset to ones society. You who are graduating this spring have achieved this goal in varying degrees. Mostly you have lived this phase of your life well and are to be commended for the contributions you have made. However, if you do not have the desire and courage to continue to grow in all these ways, you will be incapable of meeting the problems which you will find prevalent in each phase of your life. Economists, educators, and spiritual leaders pre- dict great things to happen in the next several decades. That is, if people on this earth will be able to live peacefully and if you and your fellow man will be ready and willing to do your part. Therefore, my hope for you is that you do not now consider your education complete. 0ne life time is only long enough to acquire a small portion of knowledge, of skill, and of moral and spiritual values. Only those who consider education a life process will be able to keep up. May you continue to grow and to enjoy each phase of your life. F. D. Burkholder Mr. McCay Principal Farewell to the Seniors . . . Each year the graduating class takes from our school some of our outstanding students. We always look at this parting with regret and a feeling that the boys and girls leaving us are not replaceable. We feel our school will not be quite the same without them. Then comes a new year bringing with it a new class. It's just like nature renews our surroundings each spring. Each year the flowers and trees seem more beautiful to us, if we are appreciative and look for beauty. So it is with our school. Each graduating class takes with them a part of our school lives, but each entering class furnishes us with resources anew. We are truly grateful for your contributions to our school for the last four years. We believe you are ready to take greater responsibility and to meet more serious challenges to your ability. May your rewards be rich in future happiness and your success in proportion to your efforts. Mrs. Norris Secretary to Mr. Burkholder Mrs. Zehner Secretary to Mr. McCay Mr. Berkey Coach History Problems Health Mrs. Ramseyer English Debate f v. 'M ' 1 f M E Mrs. Murray Latin English Speech Mrs. 0'Neall Home Economics Music Mr. Spencer Algebra Mr. Blais Coach Geometry Gen. Math Phys. Ed. Mr. Taylor Physics Chemistry General Science Mr. Clark P Agriculture Mr. Rowe Driver Training Industrial Arts Mr. Dorricott Civics World History Debate Ass't. Coach Commercial Law Selling Miss Brunn Mr. Harper Mrs Sadler Commercial Art Biology Phys. Ed. Mrs. King Mrs. Berkey Mrs. Stuckey Cooks Mr. Sinclair Janitor 13 BULLETIN NO. 1349-07-LP Memorandum to all Superintendents. For such action as the situation indicates. Subject: Death of Teachers It has been brought to my attention that many teachers are dying and refusing to fall over after they are dead. This practice must stop. On and after October 1 any teacher found sitting up after he has died will be.dropped from the payroll within fifteen days and with- out further notice. 1. Because of the highly sensitive nature of our teachers and the close resemblance between death and their natural working attitudes, investigation will be made quietly so that the teachers will not be disturbed if merely sleeping. lf, after hours, it is noticed that a teacher has not moved or changed position, the principal will in- vestigate Cif subject is principal, next in line will investigateb. 2. If doubt exists as to true conditions of the teacher, extend pay- roll check as a test: If teacher does not reach for it-it may be rea- sonably assured that he is dead. Investigator must not be confused, however, by reflex action or spasmodic clutching due to strongly developed instincts in life. 3. Where it is proved that the deceased is' being supported by a desk or other school property, an extension on the payroll will be granted. 4. In all cases, a sworn statement by the dead teacher must be filled in on a special county superintendentls form P077-88551!s giv- ing particular attention to the tenth page. 5. Twenty-five copies will be made. One is sent to each department, three to this department, three to the deceased for identification of the corpse to eliminate further investigation before burial. The re- maining copies will be filed alphabetically, numerically, by date, right side up, with two copies left to be misfiled. SENIURS Ward D. Mumaw, President, Student Council A leader of men, a follower of women. President, I, II Student Council, III, Annual Staff, III, IV Mosaic, III, IV Speech Club, I, II, III, IV F.F.A., I, II Chorus, I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Senior Play, Junior Play, Debate, III One-act Play, II Reserve, I, II Varsity, III, IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Thomas C. Gerig, President A fool cannot get angry-a Wise man will not. President, IV Vice-President, III Annual Staff III, IV Mosaic, I, II, III, IV Speech Club I, II, III, IV Chorus, IV Glee Club IV Band CConcertD I, II, III, IV Orchestra I, II, III Senior Play, Junior Play tStu. Dr.J Football, IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Janet Schrock, Vice-President 'tAnd walk with kings, nor lose the common touchf' President, III Vice-President, II Nat. Honor Soc. III, IV Mosaic II, III, IV CEditorJ Speech Club I, II, III, IV Home Ec. Club IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Orchestra I, II, III Senior Play, Junior Play, One-act Play II Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Jacquelyn Graber, Treasurer As peppy as a gingersnapf' Speech Club IV, Home Ec. Club II, IV Band CConcertJ I Cheerleader CBasketballD II, IV CFootballD IV Jr.-Sr, Banquet Committee Doris Zook, Secretary Her recipe for having friends is to be onef' Treasurer III Student Council I Nat. Honor Soc. III, IV Annual Staff IV Mosaic, III, IV Speech Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Ronald B. Besancon, Sgt. at Arms Little-but so is a stick of dynamite! F.F.A. I, II, III, IV Evelyn Wertz, Student Council She can't add, but she sure can distract, Annual Staff, IV Speech Club III, IV Home Ec. Club III, II, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Junior Play Cheerleader CBasketballD II, IV CFootballD IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Com- mittee Dale Weinman, Student Council Not that I love study less, but I love fun more. E'.F.A. I, II, III, IV CPres.D Chorus I, II Band CConcert7 II, III, Reserve, II, III Varsity IV Football IV Wanda Boreman, Social Chairman We love to see her laugh, so much of her has a good time. Secretary, II, I, III, Treasurer I, Annual Staff IV Mosaic III, IV Speech Club III, IV Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus II, III, IV Senior Play Junior Play Cheerleader CFootballJ IV CBasketballD II, IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Com- mittee Richard King, Social Chairman He looks wise. Pray correct the errorf' Vice-President I Sgt. at Arms III Annual Staff III IV Mosaic III, IV Speech Club III, IV Cihorusi I, III, IV Glee Club IV Senior Play, Junior Play Debate III Football IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Connie Arnes She's little, she's wise, and a terror for her size. Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus IV Hazel Fay Ault TNT-tall 'n' terrilicf' Home EC. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II Orchestra I, II Sarah Louise Baab Still waters run deepest Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II Band CConcertJ I, II Orchestra I, II Esther Batdorf Informal as a sneeze! Home EC. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus 1 Nancy Lee Barton A mirth quake of laughter. Annual Staff IV Speech Club IV Chorus IV J eromesville-IV Colleen Ann Beery Politeness is to do and say, the kindest things in the kindest way. Home EC. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, IV Glee Club IV Carl W. Butzer All the sleep I need is Hve minutes more. F.F.A. I, II, III, Football IV Phyllis Rae Dilyard High heels were invented by a women who got kissed on the forehead! Nat. Honor Soc. III, IV Annual Staff IV Mosaic I, IV Speech Club III, IV Home Ec. Club III, IV Chorus I, II, IV Glee Club IV Band CMarchingD IV CConcertJ I, II, III, IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Gerald L. Douglas I hurry through intersections to get out of the way of reckless drivers? John Joseph Eikleberry Got up at the crack of dawn, stuffed the crack- went back to bed. Senior Play, Junior Play Reserve, II Baseball I, II, III Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Ruth Eberly A quiet, dependable girl Whose nature seldom varies. Speech Club I, II, III Home Ec. Club IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Orchestra I, II, III Beverly Sue Edwards t'She trusts in God. You can tell by the way she drives? Sgt. at Arms III Annual Staff IV Mosaic III, IV Home Ec. Club III, IV Speech Club II, III, IV Chorus II, III, IV Senior Play, Junior Play Cheerleader CBasketballD IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Fredricksburg-II Charles Fetter I do the hardest work of the day before breakfast, getting up. Social Chairman III Annual Staff IV Mosaic III, IV Speech Club II, III, IV Chorus I, IV Glee Club IV Sen- ior Play, Junior Play Debate III One-act Play III Track III Football IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Alverda E. Goodman She shifted her brain to neutral and let her tongue idle on! Home Ec. Club II, III, IV Senior Play fStu. Dr.D Shirley Gwin 'tShe's a regular gab-about. Chorus I, Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Ellen Hartsough 'tShe Who does not talk, saves a lot of trouble. Mosaic IV Chorus III, IV Helen Hartsough When you ask her a question, it's like taking your finger out of a dike. Home Ec. Club III, IV Chorus III, IV Senior Play fStu. Dr.D Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Martha Fay Lower 'KWe don't Want her any longer. She's long enough already. Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Janet Lee Lytle She's full of peps appeal. Nat. Honor Soc. III, IV Annual Staff IV Mosaic II, III, IV Speech Club I, II, III, IV Home Etc. Club IV Chorus I, II, III Band CConcertJ I, II Orchestra I, II, III Junior Play, Senior Play, Debate II One-act Play II Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Carmen Miller The world belongs to the energetic. Nat. Honor Soc. III, IV Annual Staff IV Mosaic III, IV Speech Club IV Chorus I, III, IV Orchestra I, II, III Senior Play Junior Play Debate III Glee Club IV Jr.- Sr. Banquet Committee Clarence Miller Speak little, do much. Speech Club IV F.F.A. II Vera Morrison Silence is sweeter than speech. Speech Club IV Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II Jacquelin Moser I may do something daring yet. Home Ee. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Mary Jane Mumaw 'Genuine as a thumbprintf' Mosaic IV Speech Club I, II, III, IV Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Band CConcertD II Orchestra I, II, II Mary Louise Parsons A little woman is a dangerous thing. Home Ec. Club IV Chorus IV Glee Club IV Orrville-IV Fonda Pfouts Youth 'comes but once a lifetime. Student Council I Social Chairman II Mosaic Staff IV Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Marjorie .Ressler 'tEvery now and then she has a serious moment. Home Ec. Club IV Chorus IV Apple Creek-IV Julia. Mae Rohrer Quiet as her name implies. Mosaic IV Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV .Band CMarchingJ IV CConcertD I, II, III, IV Orchestra I, II, III Janice Ann Shisler Love is a many splendored thing. Mosaic IV Speech Club III, IV Home Ec. Club II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Band CMarchingD IV CConcertJ I, II, III, IV Orchestra I, II Leora Hostetler HO shy and sunny disposition... Mosaic IV Home EC. Club II, III, IV Chorus I, IV Band CConcertJ II, III Orchestra I, II, III Geneva Smucker Good nature is her second nature. Mosaic IV Speech Club I, II, III, IV Home Elc. Club II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Orchestra I, II, III Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Shirley Speelman Men aren't all perfect, but they're the best opposite sex we have. Home Etc. ciub 1, 11, III, IV Lula Jane Stutzman Tall, peppy and talkative is she. Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, IV Ellen Susie Swier A sparkle in her eye and on her left hand as well. Home Ec. Club I, II, III Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Joanne Swinehart Wee lass with winning ways. Home Ec. Club IV Phyllis Jane Swisher She has a certain swish', to her personality, Speech Club IV Home Etc. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Orchestra I, II Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Gwendolyn Jane Thut 'tBy the work we know the Workman. Mosaic IV Speech Club I, II, III, IV Home Ec. Club III Chorus I, III, IV Glee Club II, IV Band CMarchingJ IV fConcertJ II, IV Orchestra I, II, III Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Nat. Honor Soc. III, IV Ellen Weygandt An appendix girl: the kind that gets taken out. Treasurer II Student Council III Orchestra I Nat. Hon- or Soc. III, IV Annual Staff IV Mosaic III, IV Speech Club II, III, IV Home Ec. Club I, II, III Chorus I, II, III, IV Band CConcertD II Senior Play Cheerleader CBasket- ballj II, IV CFootballJ IV Elaine Wirth Two dimples tack her smile in place. Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, IV Chester Ross Rickett, Jr. He specializes in jubilant delinquency. F.F.A. IV Chorus IV Glee Club IV Senior Play 'Champion High-IV Walter Lee Blosser He speaks happiness aplentyf' Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee David Smucker Ihere's a Ford in his past, present, and future. FFA I, II, III, IV. Chorus I, II. Concert Band I, ,II. Charles Troyer t'Time tells on a man, especially a good time! Speech Club IV Senior Play IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Com- mittee Joyce Zeigler She would rather be looked around at than up to. Home Ec. Club I, II, III Chorus I, II, III, IV Glee Club IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee I Eileen Zimmerly She would make a violet seem ostentatiousf' Home Ec. Club I, II, III, IV Chorus I, II, III, IV Dexter Woods The shortest distance between two dates is a good line! Chorus I 'Orchestra I Junior Play Reserve, II Varsity III Track III Football IV Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee Raymond Nickle Oft he burns the midnight oil-but not for study. Some activities in which the Seniors participated are not listed because they have not started as of press time, such as baseball and track. Seniors engaged in these activities will be listed in the respective sections. Motto Look F orward, Press Onward Colors Black and White Flower Red Rose Bud lass Histor THIS IS YOUR LIFE! Senior Class of 56 In the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-two, you the Senior Class now, enter the halls of Smithville high school as Freshmen. Every thing seems so big with other boys and girls hurrying here and there. Then you all get assigned a home room which is the study hall, with Cguess whoj as your advisor, yes, the one and only Mr. Berkey. You don't know for sure if this will work but if you do your best and Mr. Berkey his it will probably turn out all right which of course it did. You hold your first meeting on September 30, 1952, to elect officers and a Well picked group you selected too. Ward Mumaw for president, a Worthy man for a very worthy job. Then you choose Richard King for Vice President and Wanda Boreman for Secretary-Treasurer. Don Nolt and Doris Zook for Stu- dent Council and Robert Starn and Tom Gerig and Phyllis Dilyard for class re- porters. As you probably know the kids did a fine job for the first year. Your next meeting was very important too. If you can remember back it was about your dues. It seems to me they were around 55.00, weren't they? Then you discussed the class color but then decided to let it wait till next year. The last meeting you held in your Freshman year was to sponsor a program. The All Girl Negro Chorus which was well received. The first year you spent in High School came to close much :Easter than you expected and you leave the famous halls of Smithville High School. Now your summer vacation is over and back to school. This year you are Sophomores, another year older and another year wiser. You now have two home rooms with Mrs. Ramseyer as the other advisor. You were real lucky, Class of 56 , to get these two advisors which you will realize in the years to come if you don't now. You hold your first meeting in your Sophomore year and pick your class officers again. You pick Ward Mumaw as class president, Janet Schrock as Vice President and Wanda Boreman as Secretary. Ellen Weygandt as treasurer and Don Nolt and Fonda Pfouts as Student Council representatives. Richard King was your royal sergeant-at-arms. One of the highlights for this year was the selecting of your class colors. Black and white were the colors you picked and later flashed these colors around on the new sweaters you purchased from Freelanders. Yes, they were pretty sweaters and were the first things you had to prove that you were one group belonging together. Your dues were again five dollars and also you held a bake sale at Freelanders to help boost your treasury. Yes, another year in your life is past Conly memories nowh but all looking forward to next year when you will be Juniors and upperclass men. Again your happy smiling faces fill the halls of Smithville High School but not as an underclass man but as Juniors. Your first meeting was held on Sep- tember 28, 1954, to elect officers. This year you pick Janet Schrock as President and Vice President, Tom Gerig. Our secretary is again Wanda Boreman and Doris Zook is treasurer. Your sturdy sergeants-at-arms were Beverly Edwards and Rich- ard King and the Student Council representatives were Ellen Weygandt and Ward Mumaw. The social chairmen were Wanda Pfouts and Charles Fetter. Quite a number of officers and a well selected group. Your dues were raised to 58.00 this year. Another important thing happens to you. You get your class rings. Every- one is betting who keeps theirs the longest but they all lose sooner or later. Another important event in your life as a Junior is about to happen. The play Those Webster's is put on by the talented actors of your class. It was a good play and was very well presented. Next you probably have the biggest event in your high school life thus far. The Junior-Senior banquet is to be held May 7, 1955. Everybody is busy doing something either on committees or getting ready. Yes, your Junior year is a big one but you have the real test ahead of you. The biggest year of your life. On September 7, 1955, you the class of 56,' enters the high school as Seniors. You now have the feeling of superiority as all the lower classes look up' to you. A class meeting is held September 14, 1955, to choose officers. Tom Gerig is elect- ed president for your final year. The other oiicers were Vice President, Janet Schrockg Secretary, Doris Zook, Treasurer, Jackie Graber, Student Council, Elvelyn Wertz and Dale Weinmang Social Chairmen, Wanda Boreman and Rich- ard Kingg Sergeant-at-arms, Ronald Besancon. Ward Mumaw was elected by the student body as the new Student Council President. This year is a Very busy one but a very memorable one. You have served quite a number of banquets from which you made nice profits. The Senior class play Midnight also proved quite a success. Other memorable events are Senior Day and Senior Skip. Then the final events are bacculauret and commencement after which you will officially bcome an alumni. Then last but not least is the biggest thrill of your life. The trip to the nation's capital, Washington, D. C. This gives you the satisfaction of knowing that all your hard work was not in vain. Yes, this was the biggest four years of your life, Class of 56 . We all hope that you have enjoyed them and that you will lead a happy and a prosperous life in the future. CLASS OF 56 , THIS IS YOUR LIFE! . Doris Zook Gwen Thut Charles Fetter Clarence Miller Class Will To Uur Heirs Teachers and Underclassmen of Smithville High School, Greetings: We, the senior class of the Smithville High School, being now about ready to cast aside our high school ways and depart for that sedate land of adulthood- and being mindful of the needs of those we leave behind in the Smithville High School, do by these presents declare our last will and testament to be: ARTICLE I Our memories of high school we take with us, to cherish forever and ever, ARTICLE II To our Superintendent, Mr. Burkholder, We suggest that if he ever Wishes to make an assembly talk and should need an example of Worthy students, that he consider our class as such an example. Where would he do better? To our Principal, Mr. McCay, We bequeath all the fear, admiration, reverence, awe, and deference, in which we held him that he may, after We are gone, dis- tribute equally among the Underclassmen. To our dear faculty, who have been our instructors in all the Wisdom of the ages, a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams, No longer need they lie awake through the long nights to worry over the uncer- tainty of Whether or not we all have our studies for the next day's classes. It has been a hard strain for them, for Seniors are said to be at all times and under all conditions difficult to manage. But they have all done their duty, and verily, now shall they have their well-earned reward. To the Juniors, We leave a grindstone to keep their noses tog a stone to not leave unturnedg several brass tacks for getting down to: a wheel for putting their shoulders to, and a rabbit's foot for luck. To the Sophomores, we leave the best year of our lives-now a hectic mem- ory. We were not wise enough to be seniorsg and we were too advanced to be freshmen. We had outgrown our freshman waysg but had not yet made a stake for ourselves in the annals of the schoolg even though some of us did make the athletic teams and showed signs of developing into real students. To the Freshman class, we leave a warning that if you don't desire having to work all the years of your high school, stop now. By next year it will be too late. By that time you will have acquired within you enough of the school spirit of Smithville High School that you'll never want to give up being a student. ARTICLE III To our class advisors, Mrs. Ramseyer and Mr. Berkey, we leave the job of sponsoring some other class. We realize that there will never be as much inspira- tion to a class advisor from any other class. We deeply appreciate all that our sponsors have done for our class through the years of our high school days. ARTICLE IV ' To our secretary, Mrs. Zehner, we leave our sincere thanks for her patience and kind interest in our welfare. To our cooks, we leave our thanks for the excellent meals served us in our high school days. To Vernie, we leave our books for him to fire the furnace with in hopes that when winter winds howl in the coming year, the fire burning will cause a warmth in the rooms of the high school, and bring a reminder of our happy days here. ARTICLE V 1 Connie Arnes, will my little features to Millard Westfall. I, Hazel Ault, will my school-girl figure to any junior girl who is willing to give up eating supper every night. I Sarah Baab, will my ability to blush at the most inopportune times to Jean Franks. I, Esther Batdorf, will my hidden humor to Bob Kennedy, whose humor ought to be hidden. I, Nancy leave another Barton to bless these hallowed halls. I, Colleen Beery, will my subscription to Slenderella to .I im Miller. x I, Ronald Besancon, leave the school Kopy Kat-less. Lee Blosser, will my cheerful personality to Ted Embry. Wanda Boreman, leave to Nancy Gresser my locker and all its contents. I leave a flashlight and a ball of twine to use while exploring the depths of the locker. Phyllis Dilyard, will my paint brush to my sister Janet. Carl Butzer, will my ability to hot rod to Bob Miller who already has a good start. Gerald Douglass, leave my ability to stay at home every day and still graduate to Charles Kingery. Ruth Eberly, will my ability to be somewhere and yet let no one know I'm there to Anita Shoup. Beverly Edwards, will my ability to be in the right place at the wrong time to Larry Maxwell. John, Eikleberry, will my skates to anybody who thinks they're good enough to wear them. Charles Fetter, will my sharp clothes to Adam and Eve. Tom Gerig, leave the Senior Class worries to next yearls Senior Class President. Alverda Goodman, will my new personality to Mrs. O'Neall. Jacquelyn Graber,'will my cheerleading ability to Gloria Long. Shirley Gwin, will my ability to take my own part, to any person who isn't able to. Ellen Hartsough, will my bashfulness to Dale Buchwalter who needs it badly. Hellen Hartsough, will my gift of blab to Larry Brillhart. Leora Hostetler, will my accordian to Mike Gerig in hopes that he will further his musical career. Richard King, leave the whole school to others feeling very lucky that I leave. Martha Lower, will my trouble-finding mind and my excuse-finding ability to Beverly Beaver. Janet Lytle, will my love of dancing to Bonnie Landry. Carmen Miller, will my expert ability at midnight snacks or smacks Ctake your pick? to Mary Lynn Hostetler. Clarence Miller, will my Memorable days in Knuckle Head College to the up and coming Juniors who will have the privilege. Vera Morrison, will my ability to wait for boys instead of after them to Karen Stewart. Jackie Moser, leave my quiet ways to Don Leaver. Mary Jane Mumaw, will my ability to get to a man's heart through his stomach to Judy Geiser. , Ward Mumaw, will my basketball ability to Larry Amstutz. Ray will my Nickle to the Juniors who will need it for their Senior Trip. Mary Louise Parsons, will my blond D.A. to Lenora Hilligas. Fonda Pfouts, will my mouse-like squeaks to Richard Dilyard. Marjorie Ressler, will my quiet happy-go-lucky ways to Dave Bogner. Chester Rickett, will my loving ways to anyone who wants them. Julia Rohrer, will my pocket-sized edition of The Art of Winning a Husband to Judy Bogner. Janet Schrock, leave my brains to those who need them. Janice Shisler, will my Hazel Bishop lips that stay on and on a certain man to Evelyn Craft. David Smucker, will my hot Fords to Mr. Blais so he can have a car to drive instead of a chevy . Geneva Smucker, will my love of school to David Wertz. Shirley Speelman, will my tallness to David Turcsanyi. Lula Stutzman, will my ability to get the most said in the shortest time to Martha Rickett. Ellen Swier, will my ability to Love 'Em and Lose 'Em and Win ,Em Back Again to Larry Rickett. Joanne Swinehart, will my pint-size shape and king-size pep to Ronnie Steiner. Phyllis Swisher, will my ability to get bawled out for not doing anything to somebody that needs it but never gets it. Gwendolyn Thut, will my toot to Mr. Walmer. Evelyn Wertz, will to some lab student next year the chance to blow up the chemistry lab. Somehow I never did get around to doing it, although I was always afraid I would. Ellen Weygandt, leave the high school piano to Lucille Falb. Dexter Woods, will my beauty, strength, and personality to Gerald Burkholder. Elaine Wirth, will my twin dimples to Bill Beaverson. Dale Weinman, will my ability to never receive an A on my grade card for a whole semester to Glen Hartzler. Eileen Zimmerly, will my braids to Lee Ann Smith. Joyce Zeigler, will my winning smile to Ronnie Birkbeck. Doris Zook, will my vim, vigor, and vitality to Mellanie Hershberger. Written by: Beverly Edwards Charles Troyer Evelyn Wertz John Eikleberry lass Prophecy Sometown, U. S. A. May 27, 1966 To Mrs. Ramseyer and Mr. Berkey, We sit with our inked pen in hand To tell to you the tale Of how the past ten years slipped by As little grains of sand. Off to Anarctica with Dr. and Mrs. Richard King, the former Ellen Weygandt, who have just completed plans for a hospital there. On, their able staff of nurses are Fonda Pfouts and Julia Rohrer, and their X-ray technicians are Joanne Swinehart and Vera Morrison. Social work- ers, Janet Schrock and Lula Stutzman and Marjorie Ressler, missionary, are expected to arrive soon to aid the staff and help the people of the country. Doris Zook and her all girl band composed of Geneva Smucker playing the violin, Mary Jane Mumaw on the flute, Leora Hostetler, her accordianist, and Sara Baab on the trumpet have al- most ran Spike Jones out of business with their hilarious demonstrations. Their most famous hit is The Gate is off the Hingesn. Chester Rickett is a successful lawyer and says he attributes his success to his very capable secretaries, Evelyn Wertz and Hazel Ault. Tom Gerig, former president of our class, is sponsoring many T.V. shows since he invented his Gerig Stratolac Mobile , which would run away like a blue streak from Captain Video . Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fetter always do their shopping in the Madisonburg branch of Wood's Meat Markets. Charles has taken over the masonry business and Wanda would like you folks to visit ner and all the little feathers in their new brick home. Lee Blosser has taken over Blosser Air Lines and is owner and chief pilot of a network of lines taking eligible women to a Lonesome Old Maid's Island , who has Shirley Speelman as Overseer. Phyllis Swisher is at the top of stewardesses. Any possibility of men passengers? For the young mothers of our community, Charles Troyer has converted the Troyer Mfg. Co. into Troyeris Speedy Diaper Service. You bring 'em, we wring lem is his motto. The managers for him are Eileen Zimmerly and Ellen Hartsough. This is their way of doing their bit for the future of tomorrow. Just last week it was officially announced that Connie Arnes, the great swimmer, has taken the place of Esther Williams. And it used to be that Connie couldn't swim a bit! Carmen and John Eikleberry are traveling famously coast to coast since they formed their professional skating team, The Car-Ike Rollersn. Clarence Miller owns a night club in Albany and it has been ru- mored that his best act recently was a duet of ballet dancers, Joyce Zeigler, and Mary Louise Parsons. Also, Martha Ray has simply disappeared from television since Martha Lower hit New York. Crowds almost split their sides watching her act. Among our college graduates are Ruth Eberly and Gwen Thut who are teaching in the last of the one-room school houses, Colleen Beery, who has at last rescued the commercial department at old S.H.S., and Janet Lytle, a psychiatrist trying to mend the warped minds of many. Dale Weinrnan is also back at Smithville and has replaced you Mr. Berkey, with a wonderful winning team. Phyllis Dilyard painted the estate of our U. S. President, and just like Grandma Moses made the cows Holsteins instead of Jerseys! Nancy Barton did all the interior decorating for the president's home. It must have been beautiful. Our governor of Ohio for the second term, Carl Butzer, has just appointed Gerald Doug- las as game warden supervisor of the State of Ohio. Maybe he'll find a DEAR someday, while on the look-out for law-breakers. A Hash from Atlantic City reveals we have captured both the Miss and Mrs. America con- tests. They are Beverly Edwards and the former Susie Swier respectively. Wouldn't it be fun to travel with them in their tours of the United States? From the news at Washington, D. C., we hear Ronald R. Besancon has been promoted to the only six star general in the U. S. His private WAC secretaries, Jackie Graber and Jackie Moser, held him up as he accepted the position. The report came from Helen Hartsough, reporter for the Washington Gazette. We'd like to send you some of Nickle's Low Calorie Baked Goods, baked in the ovens of Ray Nickle by Shirley Gwinn, and Esther Batdorf, but the distance, being so far, it seems almost im- possible. We hope you'll understand. David Smucker, has just received a Green Acres Award for his excellent dairy farming. In close competition, however, was Janice Shisler's husband! Both of these class members have now settled down to a peaceful married life. Ward Mumaw has become a promising undertaker, but at the moment, he reports, 'Business has been dead lately. Instead, he's probably wishing he could see the famous New York model, Elaine Wirth, or see Alverda Goodman, a discus thrower, perform. She says she learned her tal- ent in high school throwing books at boys! P.S. We hope you won't laugh so hard when you read this, Mr. Berkey, that your dentures get cross-wise in your mouth, and would need one of our professional nurses to rescue you! Just think, Mrs. Ramseyer, it's been ten years since we served a big banquet. Wouldn't you like to undertake one serving all the class members and their families, numbering over 2007 Just a thought! And so the last 10 years, you see We'll keep close by in memory, And look ahead with anxious eyes To see the future, as it Hies. Yours for the reading, Class of 56 By Janet Schrock Fonda Pfouts Lee Blosser Toots Besancon The most interesting thing I saw was P11 never forget the time that My biggest thrill was 38 Our Trip to Wa hington, D. C May Z7 - May 31 My Roommates were Our bus driver was Autographs Snapshots ' d f th' CIIIOITISS 21176 H13 C O 1 . This is a page for everyone, especially seniors, to fill out now. Perhaps after ten or fifteen or fifty years of living, you will find some haunting memory in reliving this school year. Will it be a pleas- ant remembrance or one you would like to forget and wish it never happened? My home room was ......,,..... My home room teacher was ,.,..., My favorite subject was ,,,.. My favorite teacher was ,,,,. Why? .................,,....,,...,,.,... ,,.,,..,,,,,,, The craziest thing happened when ..... I like ,.... ....,,. ,,,,,,,,,, I found ..............,....,..,.,.......,.....,.....,..,,.l.., The date I enjoyed most was with ......., My date for the Sweetheart Swing was ....... My theme song was ..........,,,.........,.,.,.,,..,.,, My funniest experience was ,........ Who will be the most successful boy in y class? ..,.. m Girl? ............l.,,.,,,....,,,,.,,,,,,., best of all fellows to be my best friend this year I had a yen for Cfoodb ....................,.... My most embarrassing situation was .... My best pals are ......,.............................. That someone special in my life was ..,. J.. My favorite record was ....,,,,..........,...........,, ,.... b y ,,,,. My sentiment on graduating from school ,,.... What I plan to do .,...,...........,.......,...............,,..,.............. My opinion of DA,s, hot-rods, pink-and-black, etc. ..,. ,,,,.,.., . Tallest boy in my class .,.,...,.............,.............,.....,.......,,, ...,, G irl Boy with, best build was .,,., Girl with the nicest shape was ...... CLASSES Freshmen President ..A.... ...... L ilas Indermuhle Vice-President ..,........ ......,...,...,..,.. S kip Kifer Secretary-Treasurer ....... ..... M ellanie Hershberger Reporter ...........,......A... .,.,................ B ill Etling Sergeant-at-Arms .... ...................... T om Hohenshil Student Council ,.,.. ........ N ancy Ray and Jim Miller Advisors .i.ii...,.,. .....,, M rs. Murray and Mr. Clark lflilllll left to I'lglll'AIk'1l2lllll' He1'sl1l1e1'g'e1', Skip Kifer, Lilas 1lldQl'lllUh1i Y l-'IRST RUXY: S. Deneke, .I. Hartzler, U, VVu1baug'h, .I. Stoll, B. Yoder, P.. Swisher, M. Hersh- herger, .T I'lclg:11', .I. Ililyard, IG. Miller SECOND ROVV: B. Mosier, IC. Shaw, P. Bellman, H. Geiser, B. Strader, J. Dunkle, B. O'Ha.il1, D. Yoder, Il. Hostelter, I.. Smith, G. Long, S. Sinclair, J. Bott, L. Inderniuhle, Blrs. Mur- ray 'THIRD HOXY: C. Beechy, J, Varga, K. Teach, N. Hay, J. Porr, P. Smalley, M. Donner, P. Jones, B. Botkin, M. Jackson S. Drake, B. Miller, C. Kiser :UFRTH ROXV: 12. Krabil, D. Zillll'I1Ql'Ill21l'l, R. Schzifrath, D. Ault, D. Miller, YV. Stoll, D Tape, G. Landry, J. Kasserman . II-'TH ROXV: IC. Kifer, T. Hohenshil, D, Zimmerly, G. Burkholder, J. Holderman, VV. Jenson J. Lower, L. Ault, A. Smucker, P. lfunningham, L. Doyle, P. Horst, Mr. Clark 1 SIXTH ROXV: D. Burkhnlder, X. Garman, P. Beck, H. Kuku, D, XVe-aver, l'. French, P. Krei- ble, Fi. litling, H. Hwin, J. Satir, L. Stoll, R. Hull SICVIGNTH HOVV: H. Billhart, M. Rehn, L. XYald, L. Itihlet, R. Martin, P. Tinsler, J. Irvin L. Amstutz, XV. Mumaw, ll. VVertz, G. Henning, S. Iiberly, J. Anderson, .I. Miller 1 On September 7, 1955, over 90 frightened faces appeared at Smithville High School to get an education if we would try. We became acquainted with our advisors and the pupils from Madisonburg and Marshallville in a few weeks. The first few days were used in getting to know the teachers and where to go for our classfs. Our first class meeting was used to elect officers and we did have trouble to get some fellows settled down. It is usually boys who can't behave as everyone knows. We had to elect two committees. Shirley Drake is chairman of the project committee and Jim Anderson is chairman of the social committee. Our boys had a good season of basketball games and our cheerleaders Judy Dilyard, Sue Deneke, Nancy Ray, Leann Smith were doing Hne in leading cheers to encourage the boys to play. Our class is represented in many organizations. We planned a few class parties. We went roller skating and ice skating which is lots of fun and many spills and laughs. Our class had a few proiects such as selling ppocorn balls, etc., to make money for our grand Washington trip. By the middle of the school year we were progressing nicely in all our work. We hope the future freshmen classes will do as nicely as we think we did. But in the next three years in high school we hope we can improve in many things. ophomores Class Colors - Red, Black Class Emblem - Dragon President ..,....... ....., G ordon Zook Vice-President ....... ....... C huck Snoddy Secretary .......... ..... B everly Beaver Treasurer ............. ............,..,,A,,,........, K aren Stuart Student Council ...,.., ,s.,.,A M ike Gerig and Janet Byler Sergeant-at-Arms .... ...........,......,,........................ B ob Bricker Social Chairmen .i.... ..,., D ale Buchwalter and Joann Barton Advisors ............... ,,,,.,r.... M r. Taylor and Mr. Dorricot: Nnpma l'll'llI1I ls-ft to right -fiordoim Zook. lh-w'1'ly l:H2lYt'l', Karen Stuart, Clint-k Snood FIRST ROXV: R. Heyer, J. Hahn, l'. King, J. Hyler, J, Dilyard, A. .4leo1'g'e, J. Arnes SICPOND ROVV: L. Seib, S. Stout, l-I. Stine, Q Horst. .l. Haley, H. I.a'1frll'y, K. Stuart, .I. Rae'- ton, C. Snyder, K. Miller, L. liessler THIRD RUNV: C. Mizer, J, Bogner, U. Musser. M. liickett, Il, Hilligas, .I. iievig, li. Ramsey- er, J. lierig, B. Beaver, P. Parker, M. Tinsler, M. Mast, P. Lawrence. V, Hostetler, J. Bifi- i zer, li. Zeigler, K, VVagoner. S. Mani l FOURTH ROXV: J. Hudson, L. Baer, J. Hutchinson, R. llilyurfl, J. Jackson, G. Hartzler, T. Smith. R. Kaufman, L. Lingle, 41. Griffith, B. Snyder, G. Eggelnan 1 FIFTH ROVV: J. Buss, I-5, l'3,Llltltil'l1t-'Eld, R, l-Sri:-licr, ID. Blough, L Falb, ll. Hartzler, 42. Zooli, ' R. Krlner, M, Mixer, M. Lautenschlager, .l. Goodman, H. Mosier, I', Hoover, Mr. Taylor SIXTH ROVV: TJ. Leaver, J. Mosier, U. Xxvl16G'lt'l', IC. liclgar, J. Bupp, P. Richard, Jr, Lawton, R. Denning. R. Murray, K. Hoclistetler, B. Miller, ll. Iiuchwalter, M. Gerigr. V. Snuddy One of the important things that happened in our Sophomore year as getting our red-and-black jackets. One of the projects we took on was the selling of refreshments at the home basketball games. It was a great responsibility in which we all shared. It turned out to be fun and good experience. We also had bake sales and candy sales after school and at noon which helped to bring our treasury up to a better level. On January 9 we had an ice-skating party at Larry Falb's pond and we all had a lot of fun. In sports we did very well. There were seven boys from our class on the Reserve team. We surely were proud of them. The girls did well in having won the Basketball and Soccer tournaments. The Reserve Cheerleaders were from our class. As you can see our Sophomore year turned out to be a very exciting year and also a very prosperous one. We are looking forward to two more years at Smithville High. uniors Class Colors - Beige and Brown Class Emblem - Anvil President ......,...... Vice-President Secretary ....... Treasurer Sponsors Mrs. Ted Berkey . Richard Carmony Richard Dilyard Bill Beaverson O'Nea1I, Mr. Rowe Frmn I1-ft to right I,1II Ilezlversou, Ilii-Imrd Vzmrmony, Ilin'Iinr4I IMI uni I I IIQIVI' ,. ,,,. , Y Y ,- , .. . . , r Ilml I-JDXX: lx. NlI'lL'kll'I', I.. I.aml1-s, I.. mng'e1', X. .Iul111sln1i, .I. l'l'illlliS. If. Karen. M. lleyor, S. xVt'IllSt'll SI-IVHNIP ROXY: Il. lleorge, U. I.'vter'1m11i, IC. libs-1'ly, .I. lleiser, N. llrvssvr, Ill. L ':1t't, AI. Ilurkf holder, L. Falla, Mrs. O'Ne:1ll 'I'HIIiIb IIOVV: .I. Sillv'uir, B. Yates, A. Hartzlf-1', AI. AUPUINZIXY. I'. Stoll, Il. Iiowvr. V. Ilvyuu, I.. Hilligas, S. Hr-rig, A, Shoup, I'. SKI'PlLl8I' E-'Hl'It'I'I-I ROXV: I. Iirilllizirt, 'I'. Ik-rkey, .I. Haxrlzle-r. 'I'. Iimhree. It. Ivilyaircl, IIA Miller, IP. Steiner, li. Shelly P'II 'I'H HUXV: V. Hostetler, L. Mzixwi-II, I.. Ilicketl. II. I.!ezu'erswn, It, 4'zlx'n1fmy. V. Smut. .X t'u111iin,e,'liam, Il. Vojmzis, R. Kenliemly, I.. Smut-ker. MV. Howe SIXTH HOXV: J. IQRISSUVIIIIIII, Il. I!ng'nex', U. Rzitze-I, AI. XVestfall, Ii. XYag't-rs, li. Steiner. fll. Ilirlibeck, .I. I.enning'ton. I.. Henning. ll. Kin,-:', .I. Iiunier, B, llrwwv, I'. Mosiel' We. the class of 57 . under the leadership of Mrs. O'Neall and Mr. Rowe again started the year much full of zip and spark. Our aim to have a wonderful trip as Seniors headlifhted our ambition. Our Hrst project, thought a wet and cold one, found us a happy lot picking potatoes at Ramseyer's. Again Lee's Apparel and Brenner Bros. sponsored our style show with class talent furnishing 'thep acts for entertainment and spice. Suddenly there was a rash of gay green-and-white beanies everywhere with a larger bank account resulting for the Juniors. Now we chose our class rings beauty and dash closed the deal. The Juniors all chipped in and bought a class ring for one of our members who is absent this year because of polio. A delicious spaghetti dinner was served to the public as our next project. Lest we become dull in our well doing we were off to Skateland for an evening of gaiety and fun. Happy were we when another lad named Julius Turcsanyi joined our forces to help us on our way. We have, as yet, two big projects as our Junior year ends. The Hrst, to prove our talent as actors and act- resses in our Junior Class Play. Second, play host at the Junior-Senior banquet to be held at the High School. We have found much joy in being Juniors and are ready to Onward Go . C21 CD rn P-4 +-H P-4 41p-4,-in DP Student Council President .,...... Ward Mumaw Vice-President ........ Rex Wagers Secretary .,,...,. Margie Moomaw Sponsor .. ...,.,... Mr. McCay 1'!l'lHll left In right Jim Niillel' i i The purpose and aim of our Student Council is to improve our school, help in new activities and give the students a chance to govern their own school. In the Student Council are two representatives from each class. They bring in problems for our Coun- cil to discuss and possibly solve. Under the faithful leadership of Ward Mumaw and the patient advice of Mr. McCay this year's Student Council has been most successful. By Margie Moomaw l-'lHS'l' HOW: Mr. Al.- Cay, Janet Hyler, Nunn .Io Huy, .llzirgie Mum inaw, Evelyn XVQ-rtz SECONIX IZMW: lmh XVQ-iuman, lim-v 5' Si-Ii 1-ook, VV:11'fl Mumaw, Hex NVag'ei's, .XI ike HQ-rig The National Honor Society is an organization based on certain , qualifications for membership. These qualifications are scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Cne must be a member of the Junior or Senior class. To be eligible in scholarship a B average is required, and in the other fields the ratings and selections are made by the faculty. President .....,,,.,,, ,,ii.,., D 01-is Zook ViCG-President ,,.,.i ,,,,, J anet Schrock Secretary ...V..V,. i..... J anet Lytle Sponsor ,,.,,, ..,. M rs. Ramseyer Froni left to right- FIHST ROVYZ I-Ellen We5'i:'zuull, .Inner Ly- Ilv:-, D01'lS Zouk SECOND ROXY: Phyllis llilyuwl. .lanei ational Honor Society Mo aic Staff 'YPQ FIRST ROXY: H. King, VV. Mumaw, H, Unrmony, l'. Vetter, IW. Rv2ll'f-Ill, J. Selirlwclc, l', Stull, 'l'. Gerig, L. Smuclier SECOND ROXV: Mrs. Murray, G. Smucker, ll. Zouk, li. Ramseyer, Jean Gerig, Jane 12erif.'. B. Beaver, F. Skaggs, P, Strader, B. Yoder. P. Dilyard THIRD ROXV: J. Rohrer, L, Hostetler, li. Hartsuugh, M. llumziw. J. Shisler, Fl, lflslwzirds. 1' Thut, E. XYeyg'a11dt, XV, Bore-man, J, Lytle, F. Pfouts The Mosaic is our school newspaper. It is published every month and is supported by you and the kindness of our advertisers. At the helm of this year's Mosaic Were: Editor .................. .,., J anet Schrock Assistant Editor .... .........,.,. P at Stoll Business Manager .............,..... ....... C harles Fetter Assistant Business Manager .... ,,.. R ichard Carmony Art Editor ................................. ............ T om Gerig Assistant Art Editor ......,...........,..................................,.......... Dot Varga Advisors ..........,............. Mrs. Murray, Miss Brunn, and Mrs. Becker With witty jokes by Messrs. Murnaw, King and Eikleberry, interesting columns by Janet Lytle and Pat Stoll and with the generous help of everyone on the staff this year's Mosaic was as successful as ever. if T Ai A 5 O 4 C7 Driver s Training First Semester FII-IST ROVV: S. VXVf:'Ilfl'll, ll. XYag'ers, H, l'?il'lll01lj', G. King, Y. Stunt, I.. Maxwell. ll. Shelli M. NVQ-stfzlll SECOND HOXV: G. Lzulfles, AI. Muomaw, .l. Heist-r, S. iierig. F. Skaggs, N. B2ll'l4bll. IC. YVe1' C. Fetter, I.. Rickett, Mr. Huwe, .l. lnvnit-fr. .l. Lenningtfrn. I., Smucker. ll. firuve, A. Fun 1llll,'l'h2lI'll, F, Ratzel, ll, Unpus Second Semester 1- Il-iS'l' ROVV: l,. Kessler, .I, 4l1'esser, 11. Hilligas, l,. Falb, M. Parsons NIPIUONIY HUXV: 'l'. Smith, .l. Kzxsserman. 42, Vaslwy, H. Zllert-l1ev', L. Schrouk, H, Miller, lx Burrington l'HIliIJ HUXV: M. Mizer, IC. .-Xmstulz, .l. l.e'lllllI'lg'l0ll, H. Miller, Slxmnp, T. limbree, .l. tlmnlnmn ,K ,R ,Ps . 9+ 9 1 'k ' f2b Q, K I A ,-cu- 2 . ? G ' l 53 Spee h Club lfll-IST RUXV5 J. Graber, E. VVertz, B, Edwards, D. Varga, F. Skaggs, P, Stoll, H. Heavev Jane Ge-rig, Mrs. Murray, Jean Gerig, H. Ramseyer, .I, Schrock, IT. Zook, 12. Smut-ker, J. Rohrer SICUOND RONV: M. Rickett, K. Stuart, P, Dilyard, J. Barton, C. Musser, .l. Bogner, W. Bore- man, E. XVeygandt, G. Thut, N. Barton, J. Shishler, M. Mumaw, M, Burkholder, N. Gres- ser, K. Gagoner, L. Hilligas, P. Swisher, J. Lytle, B. Landry THIPQJ ROXZV: J, Dilyard, J. Byler, D. Beck, J. Bupp, G. Zook, U. Truyer, I.. liickett, R. lung, XX.Mulnaw, C, Miller, R, Uarmony, R. XXVHKGVS, 'l'. Gerig, H. Heaverson, F. Fetter. J. Miller, J. Hutchinson President .................. ......., R ichard King Vice President ....... ...... J anet Schrock Secretary .............. ........... J anet Byler Beverly Edwards Sergeant-at-Arms ...,. ..,,., J im Hutchinson Wanda Boreman Mrs. Murray Treasurer ............. Reporter ............... Sponsor ..........,......,.. f Ui . 1, i ixxtgggmiwwmh -x' The Speech Club, as it is today, was started by our advisor, Mrs. Murray during her first year at Smithville. She thought it would be interesting to form a club that would promote social activities, improve the pupils' voices and in- crease interest in speech and dramatics. After a little brain work she came up with the idea of a Speech Club. This year, we have been promoting our social life quite well. We held a pot- luck supper and had oodles of food, a large number of participants, and loads of fun. It proved to be a very good combination. We also took the time to improve our voices by singing and teasing each other. All in all, it made for a wonderful evening. Encouraged by the success of the supper, Mrs. Murray decided to take the Speech Club up to Kent State University for the annual Speech Clinic. So, bright and early one Saturday morning, we boarded a school bus and amid much merry- making and laughter, were whisked away to Kent. There we heard several speeches and saw the play, The Caine Mutiny Court Trial put on by Kent State students. Back we came to Smithville, late in the evening, and all agreed we had had a Wonderful day. We've done our share of work, though. We competed with other schools in the Prince of Peace contest. One of our member won in the county silver medal contest. We also worked on Declamations and came out pretty well in the-m. Really, we've had a wonderful year together, with both fun and work-a year that will bring back pleasant memories to everyone. Midnight by The Seniors l-'Tl-IST HOVV: Helen Ha1'tsr1ug'l1, Janet Schrock, YVancla Bore-inan. Beverly Edwards, Janet Lytle, Ellen VVe5'g'andt, Alverfln fi0Ul'llll?l'l'l, Mrs. Murray Sl-IVOND RONV: Charles Troyer, Chester Rickett. Tom Gerig, lXY2ll'll Mumaw, Hichard King. Charles Fetter MISSING: Carmen Miller. .Iohn l'Ziklebe1'x'y Cast Julia Greenwood Ellen Weygandt Claire Greenwood A... .,.. B everly Edwards Bob Morris .....,..ll,,.ll ...,. C harles Fetter Samuel Hardman ...... ..... C hester Rickett Ellen .................,.,...,.. ..... W anda Boreman Leonard ......,... ..... C harles Troyer Joe Howard ..... ,..A..,, T om Gerig Hugh Nichols ..... Mr. Smith .,.... Paula Ward ...... Mrs. Wick ...., Kate Bagley .... Eddie Bower CContinued on Page 785 . Ward Mumaw Richard King . Carmen Miller . Janet Schrock Janet Lytle John Eikleberry oot OUR COACHES Mr. Dorricott Mr. Blais The Smithies owe a lot to their Hne coaches, Mr Blais and Mr. Dorricott. Their great spirit and know- ledge of football could not be beaten. We leave them our thanks and kind regards and best wishes for a successful team next. SMITHIES WIN PREVIEW GAME At the start of the football season the pre- view games were played at Rittman on Septem- ber 9. Smithville played Shreve who was also a Hrst year team. The Smithies Won 6-0. The game was Won in the last few minutes on a pass play, the 'Transcontinentalw from Dick Dilyard to Claude Wheeler. Everyone was Walking on a white cloud until . . . RITTMAN HWETS7 SMITHIES SPIRIT Smithville played their first game ever with Rittman at Rittman on September 23. The game was played entirely in a rain storm. With a bril liant 72 yard kick-off return by Dexter Woods starting the second half the score ended up Ritt man, 365 Smithville, 6. HOPES RISE WITH FIRST HOME GAME On September 30 the Smithies played Shreve at Orrville, our first home game. We out-fou ht and out-gained them both on the ground and n the air but lost 14-34. WAYNEDALE TROMPS SMITHS We traveled to Wooster on October 8 to p ay the Waynedale Golden Bears. The score was 7 27 We held them scoreless in the second half While scoring our only touchdown. MANAGERS Gerald Krabil Art Smucker These are the boys that Hget stuck with all the work to be done. Yet they still found time to be a buddy to everyone on the squad. Thanks, boys, for a job well done. 4' Ball NORWAYNE SMEARS SMITHIES At home again the Smithville Eleven was smashed by the Norwayne Bobcats 0-41. No com- ment. SMITHVILLE WINS! Showing great improvement and desire the Smithies toppled Shreve at Shreve, 6-O. This was Shreve's Mom and Dadys night. We played our best game of the season and won it on a touch- down in the second quarter by Larry Rickett. Time ran out in the half with Smithville on Shreveis two-yard line with a Hrst down. When Shreve took to the air it was of little avail and the Smithville fans went home a jubilant group. SMITHS BEATEN BY WAYNEDALE Smithville was host to the Golden Bears from Waynedale and got beaten 0-34. This was Dad's night. The season's ending was celebrated by a dance at the Madisonburg Grange sponsored by some local town fans. l l'4Il1l left to right- FIRST ROVV: Ted Berkey, Ifivk Zimmerly, Tom Huhenshil, Chuck l'1Ptt!'l' and Dale XVQ-inmzin, Co-Captainsg Crinely Hoover, Vlnurh- Wheeler, Jerry Satir- SICUUND RONV: Larry Riekett, Larry H1-illhazrt, Iliuk Dilyarcl. Larry lfalb, lion Ililyard, Larry XVe:1ve1', Bob Bricker THIRD HOYV: Pat lVIOsie1', Skip Kifer, Imle Iiucliwalter, Mike tlerig, I'vr1'y Krieble, Hob 111'-we, Chuck Snoody, Tony Smith E lbl'R'l'H ROVV: Bill Beave1'son. Rim-lizard 1'zu'mmiy, .lim Iiunier, V:-ul l:lllZt'l', .lim Kzisserlnan, Tom lie-x'ig', llick King Chuck Fetter Guard Co-Captain Carl Butzer Tackle Dale Weinman Guard Co-Captain Tom Gerig Tackle Seniors These are the Senior football play- ers. All played on the line this year. They certainly will be hard to replace and contributed much to the success of this years team. However, they will always have a fond recollection of playing on Smith- vi1le's first team. Thanks, boys. for a job well done. Richard King Tackle L..-....1. Cheer Leaders The football cheerleaders of the 1955 season were Wanda Boreman. Evelyn Wertz, Jackie Graber, and Ellen Weygandt. Since this was the first year of football at Smithville these girls had the honor of being Smithville's first football cheerleaders. There were some complications that came with this honor. They had to learn all the rules and regulations of the football game, and then try to get the spirit of football into the school. They held pep meetings and the football coaches, Mr. Blais and Mr. Dorricott, explained the game of football to the students and demonstrated a few different plays. Their cheerleading suits consisted of a green corduroyaskirt, and a white turtle-necked sweater with a Smithville emblem. These girls cheered through rain or snow and helped keep up the moral of the team. Making up cheer routines and holding pep meetings isn't as easy as it may seem, but these girls did a wonderful job. We hope the future football cheer- leaders of S.H.S. are as successful as these girls were. From left to right- Wanda Boreman, Ellen Weygandt, Jackie Graber, Evelyn Wertz Maj orettes 'Ihis is the snappy sextet seen at the helm of our band. Head majorette this year was Lenora Hilli- gas. These girls certainly deserve a lot of credit for all of the color they added to our band and our foot- ball games. Marcl From left to right- Nixie Johnson Marcella Donner Nancy Jo Ray Lenora Hilligas Dorothy Varga Sandra Sinclair Band Starting at top of SH: Jeannette Hartzler Karen Stuart Janice Shisler Vicki O'Hail Phyllis Dilyard Ellen Hostetler Barbara Yoder Elaine Ramseyer Shirley -Drake Mellanie Hershberger Lost in the rush! Joyce Porr Majorettes Jim Hutchinson Julia Rohrer Martha Burkholder Sue Deneke Diane Hilligas Mr. Spencer Jim Bupp Janet Byler Barbara Miller Gwen Thut Janet Sinclair Bob Miller Ronnie Hartzler Pat Parker Band Directed by r Robert Spencer There's nothing like a marching band to add to the spirit at a football game. And our band was no exception. This was, of course, their first year for marching as well as the first year for football. Mr. Spencer and the band members are to be congratulated for the fine routines and peppy music. There was always something dif- ferent and unusual to see at every game. 1 ' ' wx ., - 9-,SIs2r'5Asiisf.1sf1'xzxfa-9 4. , V X msiaaas Nf -- Home Ec. Club President ............ ,,,,,,,,,A,,,,,, H azel Ault 'Vice-President .... Marjorie Moomaw Secretary ......... ........ C onnie Arnes 'Treasurer ,,.,r, Lois Singer Reporter ..... Barbara Yoder SDOHSOI' .............,.............,.............,.............................,............Y...,...,,,,.,.,......,..,.,.... Mrs. O'Neall As sure as day follows day, the start of a new school year begins. The Home Ec. Club Hnds a corner in the school life in which to survive. At our first meeting we elected officers and discussed the possibilities of a party. FIIRST IMPW: l'. Ifilyai-cl, li. Wertz, SIXTH RUXY: l'. Stoll, B. l,owex-, l' EI,lflVlf1N'l7H HOW: K. stuart, ll. li. Wi-yganclt. l . Pfouts, C. Beery, E. Struder, C. Peterman, A. Shoup, .Xl Hilligas, J. Dunkle, B. Beaver, J. Zinwnierly, .l, Swineheart, C. Arnes Moomaw, IC. liberly, fl. Landis Bogner, E. Ramseyer, Jane Gerig, Jean Gerigr, AL Mast, J, Butzler SICCOND ROXY: S, Baab, J. Caulder- SEVENTH HOXV: S. llerig, E. Craft, 11635. N. Flarton. VV. Burenian, J. shisler. Y. Morrison. .I. G1-aber, J, llolirer THIRD RHW: IZ, l-ldwaiwls, .T. Moser, I.. Hostetler. S. Swier, M. Ressler. .L floodman, .I. Lytle FOlfli'l'li l!m.rW: E. XYirth, M. Low- er. L. Stutzman, M. J. Mumaw, E. Hartsough. E. Batclorf, H, Ault, G. Thut, P. Swisher, H. Hartsough lfIFTH ROXV: B. George, D. Varga, IN. Johnson. J. Franks, K, Strickler, Y.. singer. B, Yates, S. XVentcsh J. Geiser, L. Falb, J. Sinclair, L. Hil- ligas, A. Hartzler, M. Heyer, U. Bry- R11 liltil-LTI-I ROVV: J. Dilyard, R, Hey- er, L. Seib, A. George, J. Arnes, P Swisher, li. Stine, C. Snyder, P. King S, Mani NINTH ROXV: K. Miller, L. Ressler, M. Ric-kett, J. Haley, C, Horst, C. Hostetler, J. Hahn, S. Stout, Mrs O1Nc-all TENTH ROVV: J. Byler, B. Landry, J. Barton, P. Parker, C. Musser, C Mizer, P, Lawrence TWICLFTH Deneke, B. Yoder, M. Hersliberger. J. Edgar, li. Miller, J. Bishop, C. Goodman, S. Sinclair, M. J. Bescan- son, C. Xvolbaugh RUVV: J. Dilyard, S. THIHTEENTH ROXV: B. Moser, X. Ray, M. Jackson, G. Strader, J. Hart- zler, E. ????????, L. Smith, G. Long FOURTEENTH ROVV: J, Varga, K. Teach, M. Bellman, C. Beechy, V. O'Hail, E. Hostetler, S. Drake, C. Botkin, L. Inclermuhle FIFTEENTH ROVVQ B. Geiser, P. Jones, R. Schmale, C. Kiser, M. Don- ner, B. Miller In November the Home Ec. Club had a Sadie Hawkins party. Each girl was supposed to in- vite a boy for her escort. During the course of the evening there were square dances, movies, and other such activites to make it a very enjoyable evening. How is that for a get acquainted Party? The girls of the Club served at the F.F.A. banquet. This proved to be very profitable. In the month of March the Home Ec. Club put on a style show exhibiting the accomplishments of the Home Ec. girls. The F.F.A. boys asked the Home Ec. Club to a party. Everyone enjoyed this event. Our Mother-Daughter banquet, which is an outstanding event of the club, provided a time for the mothers to know their girls better. It also provided a time for the mothers to become acquaint- ed with each other. The girls of the club enjoyed this occasion at which to show others their wonderful mothers. The Home Ec. Club donated a coffee urn to the cafeteria. This climaxes another year, but what do you say: 1et's have another fine club next year. O.K.? Sponsors: Mrs. Ramseyer and Mr. Dorricott First Row: C. Hostetler, C. Mus- ser. B. Beaver. G. Thut. Mr. Dor- ricott. Second Row: L. Rickett. J. Bupp P. Stoll, B. Landry. J, Hutchin- son. G. Zook. i as 4 Brand new this year is the Radio Club started by Mr. Taylor. This group has meetings several days a week and learn the Morse code by constant practice. These boys are sure to benefit in later life by Mr. Taylo1 s broad experience in this field. In October the people who were interested in debate met for the first time. It was decided to have class on second period every Wednesday with Mrs. Ramseyer and Mr. Dorricott teaching. There were 12 members in the class at first. In class we discussed and worked on the question which then was, Resolved: That the Federal Government Should Guarantee Higher Education to Qualified School Grad- uates Through Grants to Colleges and Universities. We went to the Wooster College library to look up material on this question. Some of us also went to Doylstown to a N.F.L. practice debate tournament. In December the class was narrowed down to six members which were: Jim Bupp, Larry Rickett, and Gordon Zook on the affirmative side. On the negative side was Carmen Miller, Pat Stoll, and Jim Hut- chison. We then started to work on the question in earnest, and we held our first practice debate with the affirmative side debating the negative side before one of Mrs. Ramseyer's English classes. Then in January after we had worked all morning getting evidence on the question, we received the news that the question had been changed. The new question was, Resolved:That Governmental Subsidies Should Be Granted According to Need to High School Graduates Who Qualify For Additional Training. After the shock was over we then started to do our work over and we held another practice debate to pre- pare ourselves for our first debate with another school which was on January 26. First Row- Mr. Taylor R. Schafrath J. Hartzler G. Hartzler Second Row- T. Berkey B. Grove J. Bupp R. Martin Radio Club arsitv First Row: Jim Lonier, Pat Mos ier, Ronnie Birkbeck, Gerald Caskey, Dale Weinman. Second Row: Mr. Berkey, Bill Beaverson. Ward Mumaw, Rich ard Carmony, Managers. This year you might say the Varsity team had to start from scratch. The team is composed of two Seniors and eight Juniors. All of our lettermen graduated last year but we did get a transfer by the name of Ronnie Birkbeck who is a letterman from Orrville. Although we only won five games out of eighteen these guys played hard and well. Take into consideration this is a very tough league. Scores of this years games are as follows: Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville 50 43 49 49 51 40 61' Holiday 49 45 47 69 62 75 69 85 Leroy-Westfield .,.... ....... 4 2 Northwestern Norwayne Shreve ...... Rittman ,,.,,,. 74 55 Waynedale .,..,e . 36 Dalton ........ ,...... 7 5 Tournament Rittman ..,. .,,.,., 5 5 Norwayne ..,.. .. 64 Doylestown ..,., ,,..... 8 8 Northwestern .,.. ....,,. 7 0 Orrville ........... ,,.,i. 6 7 Norwayne ,,.,. A. 68 Shreve ........... ,,,.,. 8 8 Waynedale ..... ,.,,... 3 9 Dalton .,.......,. ,,,.. 9 3 Berlin ...,....... ,,.,,. 6 0 Doylestown .... ..,.,,, 7 5 County Tournament 61 68 Dalton .........,. Doylestown . 79 97 Seniors These Senior boys, Dale Weinman and Ward Mumaw were a valu- able part of our team. Dale, a guard, was a clever dribbler and ball handler. However, Ward our six foot center couldn't play for four weeks as a result of a cast on his back. His rebounding was valuable. Both boys exhibited a fine fighting spirit. Bex eily Edwards Wanda Boreman Ellen Weygandl There were six varsity cheerleaders this year instead of the usual four. They were Wanda Boreman, Jackie Graber, Evelyn Wertz, Ellen Weygandt, Lois Singer ancl Beverly Edwards. The policy of electing the girls was also changed this year. Each girl tried out separately and then all the girls did a cheer together. This way you could find out the girls own ability and how well she worked with a group. After they tried out the six girls with the highest vote were elected. Jackie Graber, Wanda Boreman, Evelyn Wertz and Ellen Weygandt were Reserve Cheerleaders in their Sophomore year and football cheerleaders in their Senior year. The outfits the girls wore this year were dark green velveteen. princess style dresses. They were lined and timmed with white satin. The varsity cheerleaders this year had a favorite cheer. It was We got the vim. We got the pep, We're gonna win, So watch your step. We got the coach, We got the steam. But best of all We got the TEAM. Last but not least we would like to thank all the kids who came to the games and made the job of cheerleading easier by helping yell. Next we would like to congratulate the boys and Mr. Berkey on having a Hne team. Varsity Cheer Leaders Lois Singer Jackie Graber Evelyn Vlertz A man: Reserve asketball First Row: Ronnie Hartzler, Ted Berkey, Dave Bogner, Kenny Hochstetler. C h u Q k Snoddy, Claude Wheeler, Second Row: Mr. Berkey, Bob Bricker, Gary King, Mike Gerig, Dale Buchwalter, Managers. The Reserve team has showed us a year of fine playing. The green- and- white Smithville boys were always out to win. They always kept their spirits high and never gave up hopes for victory. When you saw anyone of these boys you would probably find him playing, talking or thinking basketball. The boys representing our team were fine sports whether they won or lost. The teams they played and the scores of the games are as follows: Smithville Leroy-Westtield ...... 15 Smithville Northwestern .... ,..... 4 5 Smithville Norwayne .... ,.,,., 5 3 Smithville Shreve ...... ,,.... 5 1 Smithville Freshmen ...... ...... 2 7 Smithville Rittman ,,.,..,. ...... 3 2 Smithville Waynedale ...., ...... 3 5 Smithville Dalton ,,,......... ....,. 2 8 Smithville Rittman ........ ..,,,. 6 1 Smithville Doylestown ..... ...... 3 7 Smithville Northwestern ...,, ..... 6 7 Smithville Orrville .....,,, ...... 3 0 Smithville Norwayne ,,,, ..... 4 7 Smithville Shreve ,........, ,.i.. 6 2 Smithville Waynedale ......, ...... 3 5 Smithville Dalton ........ ...... 4 2 Smithville Berlin ............ ...... 3 9 Smithville Doylestown ,,,,, ,,,,. 4 4 As you can see our boys really tried. From this team will come our future varsity team. We wish each and everyone the best of luck in their basket ball-playing future. They had the pep, They had the steam, But best of all They had a fine team. We are the Smithies Of S.H.S. And we're here tonight To do our Best. We're here to Win, And not to lose, Cause we don't want Those basketball blues. Hidi Hey, Hidi Ho, Come on team, let's go. This cheer and many others sent home these girls more than once with a sore throat or a case of larengitis. Although there is Work to learning routines and trying to have successful pep meetings, the work is forgotten after a game is Won. This year four Sophomores were our Reserve cheerleaders. For Bev Beaver this was her Hrst year of cheering. However, the other girls, Karen Stuart, Janet Byler, and Elaine Ramseyer have completed three years of cheering. Thanks girls for a fine job this year. Reserve Cheer Leaders Karen Stuart Beverly Beaver Elaine Ramseyer Janet Byler Pat Jim Ronnie Gerry Gut Players PAT MOSIER-Our sharp-shooting forward, was high-point man with a total of 343 points, excluding the Tournament games. JIM LONIER-One of our regular guards, was always in there Fighting. His left-handed shooting and long set shot made the defense play honest. RONNIE BIRKBECK-Our transfer from Orrville who is the only letterman is a forward. He added a lot to the team in quickness and scoring. GERALD CASKEY-A six-foot center, although a substitute, played regularly at beginning of season. His play improved tremendously as the season progressed. LYNN SMUCKER-A shifting, passing forward. He added scoring punch at the last of the season, RICHARD CARMONY-A forward, all round good sport. Played behind Pat Mosier. BILL BEAVERSON-A good shot, always ready to play guard or forward when needed. DAVE BOGNER-Our substitute forward, moved up from the Reserves to gain Varsity experience. Lynn Rich Bill Dave Highlights of the Season Our first game was with LEROY-WESTFIELD. We Won by eight points, 50-42. Another game which held our interest was the first game with SHREVE in which we led for three quarters and at one time were ahead by 12 points. We lost but threw a scare into Shreve. The ORRVILLE game was played at Orrville on their spanking new court. It was extremely exciting. We were eleven points behind with only 4:32 ot go. We pulled through with a victory of 69-67 behind the coaching of Mr. Dorricott who took over in Mr. Berkey's absence. This was our sixth con- secutive victory over Orrville. The DALTON game was also a hair-raiser. We made most of our shots from the outside and led the first quarter. During the second half both teams put through 46 points. Then we turned back BERLIN 86-60. Excellent rebounds and defensive plays on the part of the Smithies. Our last league game was with DOYLESTOWN. We gave them a stiff battle for three quarters. We were in the lead for most of the time but ran out of gas in the fourth quarter. Thus ended another season of basketball at S.H.S. Our guys played real well and we wish future teams the best of luck and success. Managers t'Dutch Burkholder Gerald Krabil These boys are a valuable part of our team. They are to be congratulated on their fine efforts this years. LEARNING TO DO DOING TO LEARN EARNING TO LIVE LIVING TO SERVE The National Emblem of the Future Farmers of America is significant and meaningful in every detail. Used by members in all recognized units of the organization, it is made up of ive symbolsg the owl, the plow, and the rising sun, within the cross section of an ear of corn, which is surmounted by the American eagle. Upon the face of the emblem appear also the words, 'tVocational Agriculture, and the letters, FFAl'. The owl is symbolic of wisdom and knowledgeg the plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soilg the rising sun is emblematic of progress and the new day that will dawn when all farmers are trained and have learned to cooperateg the cross section of an ear of corn represents common agricultural interests since corn is native to America and grown in every Stateg and the eagle is indicative of the national scope of the organization. FIRST RUXY3 J. Kasserman. 12, l,z1!1fl1'y, ll. Smucker. .l. lf2lSSt'l'lllHll. H. Kauffman. IV, XVt-il1- mall, R. Reseanson, ll, King, Mr. Loy Flark, .Xrlvisor SECUNII ROW: W. Stoll, H. -HU5t'l'. ls. mxmg. .n-, tum-1.-H, in Hoi-st. 1., Amr. iw, Mimi-, ll. 'Pope THIRD HOVV: L. Brillliart, IT, XVt-aver, XV. AIIIIIIHXYY Il, .llllI'l'2lX, .l. Anderson, ll. Illmlgh, tl. liurkholder, C. French, lr, Steiner FOl'li'I'H ROXY: 11. Zouk, 'I'. Smith, IW. Htlvliwzilter, I., Amstutz, li, Steiner, K. Huelistetler, H. ZllHl'ChQ-'l', P. Tinsler, 1'. I-iivkett. li. Martin 1- ........l.l.- l-. Well, if you ask ITIC... Who turned out the lights? Huh? Brains! 17 ' Make mine Erin Brewfzt Another day complete . Working on the chain gang , . :5:Age or IQ. Fans Oh-h-h! I didn't One more like that and . . . Stumped for a change? Pretty, Pretty Just escaped! It's in here someplace. Jean, Tom, Jane amo, amas, amat Urchestra lr. 10 lik, 'il 'Z'-:E , , 1 'fl fl L gf 0 , I .J j 'hh' -N 7 MMM tu M F' 4-Qflj L Here lies, in tranquill sleep, the Smithville High School orchestra. It is our fervent hope and prayer that it may rise again next year to bring its eleff and beauteous sound to the air again . . 'L ' ' am D . Requiescant in pace! , FIRST ROXV: ll, Zook, l'. Ft-ttvr, XY. Mnnmw. H. 1'Jlf'llI1lIlj', LS, Ill-:1x'e1'sm1. Il. llily2lI'f-1, T. Em brew SECOND HUXV: B. Miller, li. Schrm-k. 'lf flerieg ll. Ilivklwvk, MV. Slit-livelg 1' Rick:-tt. 1 XV:1g'e1'S, R. King. T. Ilerlu-y This year brought birth to two new musical or- ganizations, the boys, and girls' glee clubs. The mem- bership consisted of persons who have taken chorus 6 or are taking it. Under Mr. Spencers capable direction these groups succeeded in creating new and different sounds for the school, The popularity of these groups increased tremendously during the year as they sang at various u, social functions and school programs. FIRST ROXV: N, Gresser, J. Zeigzler. l'. Berry. BI. Parsons, X. Johnson, IL Yurgzl. .I. Ifran SECOND ROVV: D. Zmvk. S. Herig, M. Hustetler, .I. Geiser, L. Hilligzxs, M. Rurklwlder, Falh, E. Eberly, E. Craft THIRD ROXV: P. Strader, A. Hartzler, .l. Sclnwwli, S. Swier, C. Bryan, I'. Stull, 49. Thut. L, Miller, G, Slnucker, P. Dilyax-ml, Mr. Spencer Freshman Basketball The Freshman Basketball team was organized in 1953. The first year the team was coached by Mr. Rowe, the second by Mr. Berkey and the third by Mr. Blais. The scores of this years games are as follows: Smithville .......,....,........... 32 Norwayne .... Smithville ..... .,.,. 3 7 Shreve .,...,.... Smithville ..... ..... 3 l Doylestown .. Smithville ..... ..,.. 2 8 Waynedale .. Smithville .,,,. ...., 2 3 Northwestern Smithville ..... ..... 2 7 Reserves ...... Smithville ..... ....r 3 8 Norwayne ..... ,......, Smithville ..... ..... 2 4 Doylestown .. Smithville ..... ..... 3 7 Waynedale .. Smithville ..,4. ....,. l l Northwestern Coach-Mr. Blais The team had four cheerleaders that accompany them to the games to help cheer them on. The girls wore white sweaters, green skirts and white bucks. The teams played some very good games this year. We hope in the future some worthy team will bring a championship to Smithville. ---i ,.,..,.., .,, .. . ..i First Row- T. Hohenshil D. Beck, S. Kifer A. Smucker D. Zimmerly Second Rowe- Mr. Blais, Coach Burkholder Y 4 . Garman. W. Mumaxx G. Burkholcler G, Landry Concert Band After finishing a successful first year of marching the Band moved indoors to work on concert pieces and give a little added pep at basketball games. The Concert band includes these members: First Row: K. Burrington, J. Shisler, P. Dilyard, K. Stuart, E. Ram- seyer, Mr. Spencer, E. Hostetler, J. Hartzler, M. Donner, V. O'Hail, B. Yoder. Second Row: J. Dilyard, J. Porr, S. Drake, L. Amstutz, B. Miller. J. Byler, J. Sinclair, C. Beechy, D. Hilligas, S. Deneke, S. Sinclair. Third Row: J. Rohrer, M. Burkholder, J. Hutchinson, R. Hartzler. L. Falb, J. Bupp, P. Parker, B. Miller, G. Thut, T. Gerig. After several appearances at the basketball games the Band started work on numerous concert compositions. Under the steady baton of Mr. Spencer the Band thrilled the audience at its first band concert of the year by playing such dramatic gems as Great Gate of Kiev by Moussorgsky and Steel King by St. Clair and of course the ever popular Boogie March and Johnny Peel. All in all it turned out to be a pretty great year after all with everyone having a C'ball and increasing their musical knowledge a little too. Highlights of the Senior Pla It is New Year's Eve. The Greenwood home is supposedly deserted. But it soon takes all the as- pects of Grand Central Station. Miss Greenwood, her maid, and chauffeur come to the deserted house to escape the noise of the city celebration. The story has gone around that the house is haunted. Joe Howard goes and comes from a secret door. Mr. Smith turns up carrying the apparently unconscious Paula. There is no doubt something odd is going on. Mr. Hardman, the family lawyer, starts going around with a gun. He gets in a tangle with Joe. Mr. Smith says he's a G-man but Paula Ward finds out different. The secret room turns out to be two secret rooms with a counterfeiting press in the first room used for a coverup of experiments on a power- ful explosive made from peanuts, which is being carried on in the second room. Grandpa left instructions before his death that the work he started should be carried out by Joe. In the end Mr. Smith turns out to be a foreign agent. Eddie turns out to be the real G-man and nabs Mr. Smith. When the story is told in full, there is happiness ahead for Joe and Ellen, Bob and Claire. And when rewards are due- several deserve them-they are forth coming. The night before the matinee we frantically found out Leonard didntt have his red flannels so we dug up a pair of white ones rushed to get the dye and dyed them in the automatic washer at school. No one knew that they hadn't been red in the beginning. During the matinee Ellen changed her clothes on the wrong side of the stage so she had to run around the hall. Just at that time the class bell rang. Ellen had to dodge and push everyone to get on stage correctly. Mr. Hardman, Eddie, Kate and Aunt Julia had to ad lib until she appeared. The biggest blooper happened during the actual performance when Mr. Hardman caught Joe in a suspicious manner and got the drop on him. While struggling for the gun it slipped to the Hoor. Joe told Ellen to get it and the pin fell out and the gun fell apart. The cast was horrified and Mrs. Murray added another chapter to her book, Why Play Director's Hair Turns Gray '. but the audience loved it. All in all we think the play was a big success in spite of all that happened. Senior Day Chorus Council Bill Beaverson Lucille Falb Doris Zook Richard King Toni Gerig unior-Senior Choru The Junior-Senior Chorus, composed of 64 voices and under the capable direction of Rooert Spen- cer participated in many programs during 1955-56. We took part in the Christmas program in which wc sang many old favorites as Well as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas which received wide acclaim. Then came the Spring Music and Art Festival in which the whole chorus traveled to Waynedale for a day of practice and then a program with all the schools of the county participating. To our tvvo accompanists, Ellen Weygandt and Lucille Falb we owe a great deal of credzt We cer- tainly could not get along without them. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Music Mothers for our new choral roofs Their ef- forts to better our school are greatly appreciated. Martha Burkholder reshman-Sophomore Choru The Freshman-Sophomore Chorus has been Working very hard this year trying to learn the fundementals of choral singing and have been having a whale of a time doing so. We enjoy singing anything from 16 Tons to O! Holy Night! The Chorus consists of 63 members. The majority of these are girls. The Chorus participated in many activities among these being a fifteen-minute radio program of WWST in October and of course the Christmas Concert and several Chapels and assemblies. We truly appreciate all the work Mr. Spencer has done in trying to mold our efforts into a good chorus and are looking forward to being in one of his choral groups next year. abrica Staff FIRST ROXV: C. Miller, XV, Bureman, J. Lytle, E. VVvrtz, E, Xxvt-3Yg2iHdt, N. IgPl1'fHH, B. lid wards, P. Dilya rd Sl-JVOND RUVV: J. lflikleberry, lf, Fe-tte-V, I., Sr-hruck, li, King, T. 414-rig, XV. Mumaw, H. Ca mony, T. Berks-y N NEXT YEARS F BRIC From the Editor's Notebook You have been paging through this years Fabrica. The opinion you formed is your own. How- ever, before judging too severely remember no one is perfect and that it is impossible to imagine all the work that goes into a publication such as this. I would, at this time, like to thank all those on the staff who contributed so generously of their time and talents in making this possible . . . First the faculty, without whose cooperation any pictures would be impossible. Also, Mr. Taylor, our wonderful faculty advisor. Our business managers and their assistants, Ward Mumaw, Richard King, Ted Berkey, Richard Carmony. Cur typists, Wanda Boreman, Evelyn Wertz, Janet Lytle, Ellen Weygandt. Our snapshot editors, Beverly Edwards and Charles Fetter, Carmen Miller who proof-read our copy. Carmen and John Eikleberry also supplied additional copy when needed. Also with Janet Lytle they wrote the Senior blurbs. Our artists, Phyllis Dilyard and Nancy Barton. And my assistant, Larry Schrock, whose suggestions and ideas kept me 'ton the ball . Fm sure he'll have a great annual next year. The following people contributed copy for various sections for which we are grateful. Karen Stuart ...,..,. Freshman-Sophomore Chorus Fonda Pfouts ........................ Junior-Senior Chorus Nancy Ray ............,................. Freshman Basketball Alverda Goodman, Helen Hartsough .. Senior Play Jackie Graber ............................ Varsity Basketball Elaine Ramseyer ....... ............ R eserve Basketball Janet Byler ................. .i...... R eserve Cheerleaders Beverly Edwards .................. Varsity Cheerleaders Dorls Zook .............. ...... N ational Honor Society Margie Moomaw Student Council Your Edito ra Evelyn Wertz ...........,.................................... Football Beverly Beaver ..............,,.. .,... S ophomores Mary Lynn Hostetler ...,.. ............. J uniors Mellanie Hershberger ..i... ...............,,..... F reshmen Marjorie Ressler .............. .....,..,...,.. H ome EC. Club Wanda Boreman .............,.. Football Cheerleaders Jim Hutchinson ...................,..........,................. Debate Mary Lynn Hostetler ,....... ................. S peech Club Larry Arnstutz ..............i. ........,l.. F . F. A. Tom Gerig Acknowledgements to The Northern Engraving and Electrotype Co. Canton, Ohio Mrs. Helen Harding Walmer's Commercial and Portrait Studio Wooster, Ohio Mr. George Walmer The Forest City Bookbinding Co, Cleveland, Ohio Mr. J. K. Williams The Berne Witness Co. Berne, Indiana Mr. M. L. Lehman 1 Gut Girls by The uniors First Row: Mrs. Ramseyer, Nancy Gres- ser, Mary Lynn Hostetler, Martha Burk- holder, Lois Singer, Pat Stoll. Second Row: Ken Burrington, Bill Beav- erson, Ted Berkey, Julius Turcsanyi, Jim Lonier, Gary King. Our Girls was a hilarius aggregation of comedy, good direction and master- ful adlibbing. The story revolves about the Lovejoy family which is composed of three boys. However, in order to receive a large inheritance from rich Aunt Jessie in England, the boys Rnd it necessary to change to girls due to the fact that Aunt Jessie detests boys. The plot thickens and then thins as the cast goes through a very funny time as the boys end up with their inheritance. The Cast Elmer Lovejoy ,..... .,,.,,,,,,,.,,.,,,, ,.,...,.......,. T e d Embree Hulda .................... ..............,,,r.,,..... P at Stoll Mildred ......,........., ..... M ary Lynn Hostetler Mrs. Wattles ....... .....,......,.....,., L ois Singer Chester ................. .........,.. B ill Beaverson Vivian Lovejoy .,... ............,. T ed Berkey Francis Lovejoy ,..,,, ....... J ulius Turscanyi Jessie Lovejoy ....,., .......,.,....,.... J im Lonier Phyllis ......,............ ............... N ancy Gresser Aunt Jessie ..... .,,,.. M artha Burkholder Expressman ..... ...,............... G ary King Director .....V .,... M rs. Floyd Ramseyer Baseball and Track A We sincerely iegret that as we go to press ot H baseball team has not yet been selected Why not vziite E I down in the space provided the scoies of ou1 game Vg and voui favorite playeis X , I Q .Q Our first Track practice was held March 27 with about 36 boys showing up. It is fine to see such great interest. Perhaps this is due to the stimulus of a track coach who is Mr. Blais. Of course no meet results are available at press time but why not transcribe the re- sults of various meets below? County Track Meet Placing ..... Two Crook and a Lad Une-Act Play This tense dramatic play, ably directed for us by Mrs. Murray won us a rating of Superior-Coun- ty at the state contest. The play was acted by the following people: Mrs. Justinia Simms-Vane ,.,,.,...,.,.,,. Janet Lytle Miss Jones .,... ...,,. C armen Miller Miller .......,,..,.......................,,,........,. Charles Fetter Inspector ......... .....,.... T om Gerig Lucille .,,..............,.,................ Mary Lynn Hostetler Sgt. Garrity ...................,.....,,,.Y,,..,.,, Ward Mumaw The play takes place in the Fifth Avenue apartment of Wealthy Mrs. Simms-Vane. A plot is afoot to relieve her of a 340,000 diamond necklace. How the thieves are foiled by this helpless widow unfolds in anexciting and amazing ending. Our thanks to Mrs. Murray for her patience and to the cast for a great job. SOUNDCREW These boys, headed by Richard King, took care of the P.A. system for this year. Tom Gerig Dave Bogner Richard King Charles Fetter i PROJECTION CREW With Charles Fetter as head. these students show the noon movies as well as the classroom edu- cational and Visual-Ed. movies. Jim Hartzler, Charles Fetter, Dave Bogner. Glen Hartzler STAGECREW With Ward Mumaw as chairman, the Stage Crew set equipment for assemblies as well as assisting the performers. Ward Mumaw, Bob Grove, Rex Wagers 87 FACULTY MR. CARROLL SCHROCK, Prin. MR. DON SHEPARD, 8th MRS. MRS. MRS MRS. MRS. FREDA BAKER, 7th and ELEANOR BATDORF, 6th LEONA HOSTETLER, 5th ARLENE STEINER, 5th JOANNE FRANKS, Music MR. JOHN HARPER, Art MR. ROBERT SPENCER, Music 6 EYNUQEDC for 1956 First Row: Mrs. Batlorf, Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Steiner, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Hostetler Second Row: Mr. Schrock, Mr. Shepard FIRST RUXY2 Pouch, Mr. Slieparrl, lv. Shoup, l.. Suitznmn, 'l', lVheele1 I Nha Q Itex I H hi 1 EVONID HUXV: A. Slll1IL'l-ix-'l', lr S0111-or-R, ll, Stmiley, IV, l-'e ', . , lead many Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Smithville Fine ball-handling, accurate shooting, and all-around ability to believe this years Jr. High team was one of the finest has produced. Scores of the games are: 39 32 30 37 45 61 21 32 43 32 44 34 29 Tournament Burbank .... W. Salen .... Chester ......... Apple Creek Dalton ,......,... Shreve ..,..... W. Salen ..,. Sterling .,.... Dalton Sterling ....l. Shreve Chester Wooster Twp Eighth Grad IRST RUW: li. Edg'u1', U. Striuklel, .l. SVI11-Hula, lv, Shl'lIll. 15, llevlu-y. .I. Almfnmw, .I, liunwh-1 M. XVirth, V. Hif-hesfm, Mr. She-lmrd ICVONIN fllwxxrl 11. Stutzman, li, Ifalb, IT. lhu-hwultelx .l. XVulba11lgh, M. lilzmd, Il. Slxyal-11 M. Musser, H, Moser, C. Hzlrtzler, H. 'l'AJl1ll'f1' HIHIP ROXY: H. Huff, T. 1'arpent6-r, A. Smucker. IC. Hzxrtzler, IW. lfm-tier, lv. Sulwvwk. .l. Huy der, J. Hutvhisnn, J. f:6'l'iE,', l,, VVi,2,'gins, IP. Sta11Iey, J. Hunt. K. Alzwt. .l. I':0h t'I', 'l'. XYheeh- Teacher: Mr. Don Shepard Sixth Grade llUT'l'U1Nl HUNY: 1't'2lll Mzissie. llzuidy I-'ul'Iei', llcvnald Beivhlvr. Mary lrlih-n 1-'zwu-r. 'I'im1nus Hzxrtzler, Linda Schinale, Naney Kurtz. Vicky Klinzfel. llitn Ulark. Vairfvl Sur- Slwii-Ji' Mary Jo l'0Ill'2d. Ennmi Sllilll k9l', H:n'lJzu'a Heecliy .XIIITDLE HOXV: Mrs. Bzitilnrf, lmvid 1huulzl1'd, Kenneth -Slklllffklf, Hit-ky Mussels. .lzunes Muzi ris, Verdon Truxel, Marlene Trwxel, Margaret tliwwe, Sharon Stine. Linda livnlwzilwr. Sm, dra VVoodward. Umniie Hmwer, Jim l,eax'er, Huy Lee B+-ck, Mrs. Baker 'FUI' ROVV: John Morris. Uharies Norris, George xvkl1'g'2l, Hairy Stutler, '1'hUlll2lS Kleiswz Nzuhn: VVuuds, Roger Miller. Keith Sc-hrock. Max Miller, David Keith, Esther Zinnmfrly. Judy' Hunt, Patricia Shuy. 'l'l1u1nas Swislier. 'Ferry HQl'1ll2lIl, Bonny Stradel' Teachers: Mrs. Eleanor Batdorf and Mrs. Freda Baker 92 i Seventh Grad HIST HUXVZ Phil Airullzi, Beth lJziLlglit9Vy, Num-5' i:lll'lihlIlL-lk4l', Vlyele Hunt, Iizirrell SllZlllll'y V1 ' Kuwm- Hall, ldileen Run-kliwlder. Hwunie Lie-clity. Sue Brivker, Vai'--l Hyler, Kay l-lmwv1'. Rnliliy Moser UND RUNV: Mr, Sarlirouk, Hil-llaril Tliut, linrry Naunmn, Charles Hoover, .Iulm mlm-llmi, XVemle-ll Sinclair, Ronald Elliott, 'XVaurla Amstutz. Sylvia Gerig, Karen Singer, Sylvia .xllilt-lI'SH'I'l, Gary Gviser, Galen lY1l'l1 l'l1llll1lt', l.:l1'1'y Riblet, Mrs. Hzikvl' llll-ill IIUXV: David Coniuul, 1f0,'2,'t'l' Lung, lhvmlls lilliott. Philip llrvsse-V, Alllllfl 'FlllSlt'l', Sul- I. liv Klingel, Bonnie Renneker, .luyi-e Martin, Slmw-n 4ll'llVt'S, Alarm-il Hur-listetler, .If-lY21Hr Alessr-iisqer, Nancy Shamp, lmnailrl l'a1'1wlitei' HTH HUXV: Junior lmmel, Lee NYilson, l-inlpli l.1m'e, Hunald Clzirli, Junior Haley, Nurniaxn XYnmlwa1'cl. Roger Schnmle, Larry Rif-hvson. Mzirilyn Amstutz, Fam-l Martin, Furl H911- mzm, Uharles Morris, V6-rnon Kriner wsvnt: Ann Millar, l-'ranvis llmwf-1', Fl'Hl-'lllrlll Yutzy, Ruth Vary, 111114-il Vary Teachers: Mr. Carroll Schrock and Mrs. Freda Baker Fifth Grad l lliST ROVV: Charlene Hartzler. Barbara Imwers, Bonnie Luudeinan, Laurine Amstutz, Les- ter Burkholder, Duane Singer, Gary Burden, Judy Fenner, Carol Long, Philip SL-lirock Dwaine Indermuhle. Janet Shoup. Dianne Varga. Connie Gerig, James Hartzler Falb, Pearl Kurtz, Michael Bertsf-h. Kathy Smith. Judy Hostetler. Judy Shisler. Nanci Yoder, Phyllis Smith THIRD ROVV: Mrs. Leona Hostetler. Rex Miller, Linda Sinclair, Ninetta Gordon, Sl-nrt Inm- aldson, Phil Esh. Barry Hamilton, Shirley Yuder, Janet Gwin, Bobby Strickler, lvarre Nussbaum, Betty .Io Drake, John Ainstutz. Anna Marie Ponrad, Mrs. Arlene Steiner IAWQHURTH ROW: Paul Ruhrer, Virginia lmmel, Dorthy Ammon, Barbara Hennec-ker. Linda Stauffer, Jane Hostetler, David Martin, Larry Rainseyer, Sylvan Rupp, Carl Sheller. Rie- key Stanley, Harold Stutzman, Roger Gerig, Dana Stutzman, Tinnny S0111-nelc, David Uhum Teachers: Mrs. Arlene Steiner and Mrs. Leona Hostetler Sl-ICOND ROVV: Shirley Richeson, Dean Basinger, Charles Mumaw, Marie Tinselr, lmrene 1