Spencer High School - Spencerian Yearbook (Geneva, OH)

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CONTENTS Dedication ...... Spencerian Staff . In Memoriam Administration .. School History . . . Activities .... Sports ......... Senior Class Play . Classes ........ Seniors ...... Class History . . . Class Prophecy . . . School Candids . . Senior Activities . School Calendar . Ads and Features Autographs ..... 5 6 7 8-11 12-19 20-38 39-46 47 48-52 53-57 58 59 60 63 65 61-97 . 98 Last Will and Testament . . . . . . 99

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FQREWORD . x':io '. ,WP 1 Q a v gt? Within the covers of this annual, the Class of 1950 has tried to present a panorama of the Platt R. Spencer School from its beginning as just a part of the township school system, to its present status as the township school. Not until 1938 was it known by its present name. At that time with fitting ceremony it was dedi- cated as a memorial to Platt Rogers Spence1', the founder of the Spencerian System of Penmanship, whose first school was located on North Myers Road not far from Route 20. Mr. John Capretta was then superintendent of the school, and he, together with Miss Barbara Simmons, the music teacher, and a group of students, composed the words and arranged the music for the Spencer Alma Mater, which was performed publicly at the formal dedication of the school. Standing here with the world at mid-century, and ourselves on the threshold of adult responsibilities, we seniors look back with grateful hearts upon all which has gone before to bring us to this point of achievement as a class and as a school. With sincere appreciation we acknowledge our debt to the boards of education, parents, and the forward-looking membe1's of this community, whose vision and con- fidence and determination have made possible the continued growth and expanding usefulness of this school. ' We wish at this time to pay special tribute to th1'ee men, now retired from the Board, who have played an important part in the history of Spencer. They are: Mr. J. J. Bliss, who chose not to run for re-election, after more than 20 years of service to this school district. Mr. J. W. Simmons, who has served faithfully as clerk of the board for more than 25 years. Mr. Lyle Pruden, a member of the board since 1938 and one of Spencer's most loyal and energetic boosters, who resigned from the Board after his election as town- ship trustee last November. To these three, and to the present members of the Board, Mr. E. J. Hannenian, president, Mr. Howard Wolcott, vice president, Mr. O. D. Phelps, Mr. Stephen Weintz, beginning a four-year term of membership, Mr. G. W. Berry, appointed to complete Mr. Pruden's unexpired term, and Mrs. Martha Chapman, clerk, our warmest thanks and good wishes. May the future of Platt R. Spencer School be even better than the past!

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DEDICATION . . There is one man to whom more than any other the parents and pupils of Platt R. Spencer School ovsie a debt of gratitude. Through his hard work, leadership, and understanding in the short three- year period that he has been here, our school has prospered greatly. In view of this fact, We the Class of 1950 wish to acknowledge our debt by dedicating to you, Mr. Ingham, our last school endeavor, this 1950 Spencerian.