South High School - Pot O Gold Yearbook (Lima, OH)

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llllltrlltllll W aw aw-Qi The Class of '23 Five years ago we came to South, A hopeful looking crowd, And trampled down that sawdust trail, All feeling very proud. We entered in and gazed about No lockers were in sight But the large and airy rooms Filled each pupil with delight. Of pictures there were none, the walls Were all plain white, Outside the school the lawn was mud, No shrubbery was in sight. The football field was on its way, The auditorium too, The library books could not be found, So what were we to do? ' But since that time there's been a change As every one can see Our football Held has bleachers in, 'We're proud as we can be, The lawn is green with velvet grass And shrubbery down each side, O, that this class of '23 Could ever here abide. But the time has come to meet our doom, And this victorious host No longer as belonging to Old South Hi can boastg For the undisputed Powers have Determined to defy- Our dear old class of '23 Must quit its work and die. ' We've been faithful to our studies, The end indeed is sweet, With tests and every problem we've been Faithful to competeg While the colors blue and gold we most ' Proudly wave on high. O school so true and friends so dear, We grieve to say Good-bye. Every teacher dear did nobly, and the Principal the same, No underclassmen sneered at us, Or discredited our nameg But alas! Will you forget us, This class and what it's done? We hope that we'll endear your minds Forever and anon. Farewell, school world forever, you may Still be true and fond, But our hearts turned cold and lifeless - Cannot to your warmth respond, For through this wide mysterious world We go forth to take the test, ' And whatever comes or doesn't come To do our very best. -Bonita M. Bresler 23 .ig uuc:r:1::r:.-azoauucbunnuxnuus 1111111111111 51:21 gtg

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1 lllllwlll DEVONA VVELKER- Dee Be good,'sWeet maid, and let who will be clever. Blue Triangle Club '20, '21, '22, '23, Welfare League '21, .'22, '23, Rainbow Staff '21, '23, Iotan Debating '23, Ye Merrie Players '22, '23. , RUHL VVHITNEY-f'D0CJJ A man who tries when others fail. Class Basketball '21, '22, '23, Football '23. ESTHER WII,HELNI--rrBHbJ, Better late than never. Choral Club '20, '21, '22, '23, Ye Merrie l Players '21, '22, '23, Welfare League '21, '22, Blue Triangle '22, '23, In India, - , . Paul Revere, Miss Cherry Blossom, ' ln Old Louisiana, Gypsy Rover, 1 Strongheart , Junior Pin Committee, Junior Reception Committee. 1 ARNOLD WINGET-'rrWhif6jI,, The top of his ladder Reaches above the common lot. Science Club '23, Commercial Club '23, Secretary '23. t G1LsoN WRIGHT- Gil A A small edition of big purport. Class Baseball '21, '22, '23, Class Basket- ball '22, '23, Rainbow Staff '21, '22, 23, Asst. Athletic Editor 21, '22, Athletic Editor '23, Class Reporter '23. ALVIN ZURFLUH- Zurf ' If energy means success, my success is assured. ' Class Baseball '21, '23, Class Basketball '21, '22, '23, Rainbow Staiif, Collector '22, Class Business Mgr. '22, Asst. Business Mgr. '23, Student Manager, Athletics '23, Iotan '22, '23, Constitution Com- mittee '23, Hi-Y '22, '23, Ye Merrie Players '23, Patty Makes Things Hum, The First Lady of the Land. STANLEY HILL-frHi1lJJ He gives his best with all his heart, Who can do more? Orchestra '22, '23, Band '22, '23, Class Baseball '20, '21, Class Basketball '20, '21, I-Ii-Y Club '20, '21, Glee Club '22, '23.

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S S E lillliilliil Histor of the Class of 'Z . EARLY one hundred students started their high school career in South High school at the beginning of the'school year in 1919- Many had been in South High school the year before in the eighth grade, but nevertheless they realize that they were most simply freshmen, or more often known as sheep. By andby, the greenness began to disappear and we started out bravely on our freshmen course- Many social events marked this successful year. Who doesn't recall that wonder- ful weinie roast we enjoyed so much at Hoover's Lake? And who doesn't remember of several lasting friendships made there? If you don't just ask Johnny or Mid. As for athletics, the class proudly boasted of three well known football men, Berger, Winega1'dner and DuPere, who were letter men. The class was also well represented in basketball. In all activities the class made splendid headway under Donald Peltier, as presi- dent and their pep and class spirit were always noticeable. When the next September rolled around we were known as Sophomores. Almost the Hrst thing we did was to re-elect Donald Peltier, as our president. Again we were well represented in the athletic world, in football and basketball, as well as in the girls' varsity team. Berger was elected Captain for the football team of '21. I As the year before we had many good social times. The Hallow'een party is best remembered by all, especially those who assisted in devouring the .good Heats. Nevertheless, the rest of us received our share and we'll never forget our good sociable time. Their names? Well, I better not mention those. At the end of the year, several Sophomores chaperoned by Miss Jane Conrath, motored to MacBeth's Park, and from all accounts certainly enjoyed themselves. One of the most successful years the Class of '23 has known was the Junior year. Everyone returned in September, realizing that two golden years of their High School life had already passed and that two very important years loomed before them. Robert Berger was chosen to guide us through this year. - The class was better represented in all activities than .the two preceeding years. In athletics, it was the scrappy Junior team who secured the Championship in the Inter-Class basketball team. In dramatic circles several Juniors gained renown Several parties were held and as usual at every affair a certain class of nearly starved students always located the eats and put them in a safe place. Two very important events of the year were the Class Play and,the Junior-Senior reception. The play chosen was Patty Makes Things Hum, which was really a very decided success. The school year was closed by the Junior-Senior reception, which, like the play, was also put over in a grand style by the Class of '23, In the fall of 1922 about seventy students once more trod the Walks leading into the famous institution of learning, namely South High school. Apparently, judging from appearances, they seemed rather shaky and uneasy. CAnd it was said that several remarked that they felt more like freshies than dignified and sedate Seniors, as Miss Bowlus saysJ. At second glance one recognized that they were the Seniors of this year- However, they recalled their great desires for learning more and diligently plunged into a great eventful year. They started right by electing officers with Robert Craig as president. The class was held together splendidly by several social events and a wonderful spirit of friendliness was maintained throughout the entire year. W'ho doesn't remember what a good time we had at our iirst party at Audrey Shade's home? Surely we do, for that was where Miss Conrath enjoyed herself so much. Then the good times we all had in the hallowed and dear Room 204! Nearly every noon the Seniors were having some amusements all their own, such as Dutch and Dick drawing pictures, Mary at the piano, Tiny and Bill throwing chalk, and Mary Sprague teasing every one. All and all, everyone must agree that in their Senior year they were better acquainted with everyone else due to these little informal good times. The class met with marked success in presenting The'First Lady of the Land, a four-act play, March 16th at Central auditorium. As was the custom every year, the Juniors gave a very delightful reception to us. ' Then came graduation! The night looked forward to for many a year! It was all over in such a short time and then the Seniors were out in the world to Work their way and a.scend to the height of success, not by an elevator but step by step. -Zalia Harbaugh. OP 7 1 :::l1:ir7t-r1ils01h1r:r:rvr':r:1::n1u1asn:s-:hn H4111 1 :11:.:1.f:n-52:1 '11-axlfifivuf QP