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

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For 1937 WILL---GLASS 0F JANUARY, 1937 By WILLIAM TONEPP and CARL SPAHR We. the class of 37 Uanuaryij, being in full control of our faculties fnot facultyl. and knowing that we are soon to die a merciful, quick death, and having few regrets, do hereby. whereas, wherefore. and wherewith, not to mention heretofore and whereeunto, declare this to be our last will and testament. To our heirs, the seniors who will die one-half year after we have passed on. we hereby will the following articles: ARTICLE I-The two rows of seats next to the window in Home Room 227. These are rated high in value because of their proximity to Sittin' Bull, Minerva, and that other piece of classic statuary of a woman with no head, fwhich is not a new idea if you know what we meanfj We also solemnly swear that these seats are the hardest things: to sleep in that man has ever in- vented and are unrivaled as implements of torture, but they do give a good view of the dog fights that develop occasionally out on the lawn. ARTICLE H-Our favorite reference books, chairs, and magazines in the library. This is sarcasm in the highest degree: first, because the reference books never have what we are looking for: second, because the chairs are neither comfort- able nor safe: third. because the library does not subscribe to our favorite magazines, Nickel Western, Dime Detective, Shadow, and True Story. ARTICLE IH-The Hrst two rows of seats in the auditorium. These are un- doubtedly one of our most prized possessions because one can almost hear half the stuff that is going on up on the stage. ARTICLE IV-The space in front of 227 which has been'our stamping ground for four and one-half months. It took four teachers to patrol this notorious district: Mr. Gaskins, our supervisor: Miss Bowlus, Miss Early, and Mr. Hughes. ARTICLE V-Our civics books, American Government. we guarantee to be in perfect condition and not less than ten years old. Along with the books go all of our American Observers which we have received the last few months. Miss Taggart will verify our statement that they have been read. ARTICLE VI-Our copies of A Tale of Two Cities. and all poetry, themes and essays. We are sure that Miss Marvin has saved most of them as ex- amples of complete imtbecility. They are really incomparable with anything else in the Held of literature. To the seniors we leave our austere reputation of dignified character and conduct. CMiss Marvin would substitute the word childish for dignified in that sentencej Of course with our reputation goes the honor and glory of being tops in the student body. Finally, we give the following class of seniors that certain feeling of superiority, that certain air of owning the joint which we have assumed and which has annoyed many a student for many a day. We hereby appoint Mr. J. H. Davison the official administrator of Our will, with the stipulation. however. that he must assume the full responsibility of persuading our heirs to accept what we bequeath to them. In place of pecuni- ary reimbursement. we give him the relief and joy he will experience when we fade away into South's past history. ln witness hereof we subscribe our name this twenty first day of January, 1937. THE NTNETEEN NIT-WITS Witnesses: Mr. O. U. Dope-mbrain specialist Miss I-lazy Brain-teacher at Yoder Tech. Mr. Izzy Dumb-punctuation expert of the Sandwich Islands.

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Pot 0 Gold HlSTOIlY---GLASS 0F JMIIIARY, 1937 By WAvA ALTHAUS The Iirst mid-year class, consisting of about one hundred students, entered South High in January, 1931. After the first few weeks of confusion, we settled down to our regular routine. Miss Ethel Asher, our supervisor, aided us. We were never organized alone until our senior year but were combined with the regular classes. Our elections were also held with the other classes. As eighth graders, occupying three home rooms. we became thoroughly es- tablished at South. Mrs. C. E. Gaskins, nee Miss Elizabeth Harter, supervised us and assisted in the election, in which Carl Spahr was chosen vice president and Jack Ciriflith, reporter. We felt very grown up in our Freshman year and were proud that in the election of officers, Robert Workman, one of our group, was chosen president. This year 'Miss Helen Shanahan was our supervisor. During our Sophomore year many school activities were open to us. Our class was well represented in sports, cheerleading, dramatics, and music. In the election, under the supervision of Mr. C. E. Sinclair, one of our members, Eu- gene Feigh, was chosen reporter. In our Junior year the class consisted of about thirty students. The term passed swiftly and uneventfully under the direction of Miss Marie Bowlus. We aided the regular junior class in presenting the play, Digging Up the Dirt. Members of the cast from our group were Jack Grifhth, Howard Burnette, and Frank Ley. We also assisted the other classes in sponsoring a magazine cam- paign. and with the proceeds from this and from the play, we entertained the Seniors at the annual Junior-Senior Prom at Shawnee Country Club on May 29. At the beginning of our last school year, guided by Mr. C. E. Ciaskins, our class was organized, and for the first time we chose our own oflicers. who were as follows: president, Robert Workman: vice president, Carl Spahr: secretary, Wava Althaus: treasurer, Eugene Eeigh. We sponsored the Sophomore-Junior-Senior dance held April 24, 1936. We gave no play. but our class was represented by Eugene Feigh in the Senior play put on by the class of '36. At the annual carnival Robert Miller reigned as king. William Tonelf had the leading role in this year's operetta, Hollywood Bound. The president appointed the following committees for our final affairs at South: announcements-William Toneff, Wayne Swick, Wava Althaus: class day-Kermit Miller, Eugene Eeigh, 'Howard Burnette, Wava Althaus. Ruth Swaney: memorial-Jean Bice, Wayne Swick, Robert Miller, Vernon Patterf son: dress-girls, Jean Bice, Ruth Swaney: boys, Carl Spahr, Jack Curiffith: class will?Wiliam Toneff, Carl Spahr: prophecy-Ruth Swaney, Robert Workman: history-Wava Althaus: poem-Robert Workman, William Toneff. We made our last informal appearance at South on Class Day, January 21. On Sunday, January 24. we attended Baccalaureate service, and on Wednesday, the 27th, a dinner at Lost Creek, followed by a theater party. We received our diplomas Thursday, the 28th-Commencement night at Memorial Hall.

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Pot 0' Gold: G MARGUERITE ALLEN General Blue Triangle 1, 2, 3. 4. ROBERT E, ANDREWS Industrial Arts Seven Chances. LONEY BIDDINGER Commercial VIRGILENE ALLMAN General Carnival 3, 41 Blue Trian LOIS BICE Foreign Language Blue Triangle 1, Z: Girls' Welfare 1, 2, 3, 4: president 4: Chorus 1. 2: Girls' Glee Club 1. 2: Orchestra 1. 2. 3,41 Band 1.4: Ye Merries 3. 4: Carnival 1. 2. 3. 4: queen 4: Allewels of the Desertn: Hollywood Bound : Ghost of Lollipop Bay : Remember the Day : Digging Up the Dirt : Dress Committee 4: Thespian 4: solicitor, Pot O' Gold, 4. HOWARD BLANK Industrial Arts Football 2. 3, 4. LASS 0F l BERYL CARL Foreign Language Girls' Glce Club l. Z.: Chorus 1. 2: Jewels of the Dzsertu: Senior play ' committee. chairman: Carnival 4. XVILFRED BROWN General Football 2. BERNITA DEITLER Commercial Blue Triangle 3, 4: Carnival 4. HALE CARNES Commercial Intramural basketball 1: Kitfeflball l Z