Spencerville High School - Echoes Yearbook (Spencerville, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1931 volume:

I TX Librifg QWEQLQ FORE GRD O-DAY slips into the realm of yester- fz dayg the anticipations and pleasures of tomorrow become the dim joys and Q9 ' sorrows of yesterday. So We, the Senior Class, have created this book for those who may, in future years, wish to re-- live their school days in Spencerville High as-. School. May all who leave these halls give their best efforts to the worldg and, at the same time, re- cfeive from life the fullest measure of content- ment. Knowledge is the Result of Experience DEDICATIO Supt. C. W. McCIeary To Supt. C. W. McCleary: The Seniors wish to express their gratitude as well as that of those who follow in their footsteps, by dedicating to him this Seventh edition of the HECHOESK' It is seldom that the spirit of devotion embodied in an individual is as highly developed as in Superin- tendent C. W. McC1eary. Throughout his first year in Spencerville, Mr. McCleary has earnestly endeav- ored to raise the prestige and standard of the Spen- cerville Public Schools. It is the sincere desire of the Seniors that many more classes will have the privilege to step from the threshold of Spencerville High School under the cap- able guardianship of Supt. McCleary. Calm and Unrufflcd as the Summer Seas 0 -.3- Spencerville High School THE SCHOOL 'KA system of general instruction which shall reach every description of our citizens from the highest to the poorest, as it was the earliest, so it will be the latest of all the public concerns in which I shall permit my- self to take an interest. This sentiment, expressed by Thomas .letferson in a letter to a friend, is a fundamental principle of American life. America is the land of oppor- tunity, dotted with the many institutions of learning where increasing numbers are being prepared for more intelligent citizenship. --- 4... Board of Education Dr. R. D. Doughty, President lVlrs. A. D. Akins Mr. Arthur Croft IVlr. Grover Schosker lVlr. Francis George Bertha Pohlman, Clerk Laboring industrially and diligently, the Spenceerville Board of Edu-- catiou has sought to bring every possible advantage to the pupils of Spen- cerville High School. The members have faithfully kept the interest auil well-being of the students uppermost in their minds. It is with sincere gratitude and keen appreciation that the Class of 1931 tenders its thanks for the invaluable service rendered during the past years. 0 U p X A '1 J, ,- -M ,. .,,:,. iz' 'Z F' '45 'Y-ff -?WDwMHJLdJ Lrggwarujmm Q f y ZV?w?ZLf41-ff aw ' ,E L . , . - .fi . ,Ai .m ! ' 7 .- f7j-fpfffx? X? f Wgfclwwc MM ML WMWJW5, i Q -8- , J I Xa, ' . . Y . ,Ml.... . Y ACULTY l 'x J P fl A A N vue! WX JKLJJ Jbrff-oi' -x' fN,3 uJTe.fJ.J1,0TX 39 if .J To the Faculty belongs our best wishes, our appreciation and our gratitude, Seniors, for it was they who have given us pleasant memo- ries of our high school days and have made possible for us our grad-- uation. They have been, not mere- ly our instructors, but our advisors, our counsellors, and our friends. Therefore, it is only fitting and proper that we should dedicate sev- eral pages in memory and gratitude to them. In UQ C. W. McCLEARY, B. S. and B. S. in Ed. Superintendent Ohio Northern University Graduate Student Ohio State Fniversity History D. T. FULLER, B. S. in Ed. Priftcipal Bowling Green State Nl. A. Ohio State University Science, Biology, Physical Education AILEEN REINER, B. A. Ohio State University Capital Fniversity Latin, English, Public Speaking EDWARD W. HAUSSER, A. B. Baldwin Wallace College Mathematics. Physics BONNIE DEEMER, A. B. Ohio University English, Spanish 5 16x F ll J. P. PENNINGTON, A. B. Ohio Northern University History, Literature WILMA RICKENBACHER, B. S. in Ohio Northern University C0llllTl9l'f'l3l RUTH MILLER, B. S. in Ed. Bowling Green College Home Eronomics, Biology W. L. BALO, B. S. in Agriculture Ohio State University Vocational Agriculture ELINOR HURSH, B. M. Heidelberg College Musica Art 4 l QS? IORS To-nite We launch-where shall we anchor, has been the motto of members of the Senior Class thru- out their four years in High School. All during that time they have been preparing themselves for gradua- tion and the time when they should launch out into the world. May they make use of all the advantages they have gained in school and anchor safely and firmly on success. ll- Senior Class History In the year of 1927 there were fifty-seven who entered Spencerville High School and enrolled as Freshmen. The class was well represented in musical organizations and athletics. In 1928 we registered as Sophomores with our number reduced to forty. Our sponsor was Miss Reiner. During this year the class had one outing, a weiner roast which was held at Fort Amanda. The class was again well represented in the orchestra, glee clubs and basketball. As the Junior Class of 1929-1930 we were represented in music, ath- letics, and annual staff. Many entertainments were enjoyed during the latter part of the year. One of the greatest events of the year was the class play, Doctor Jim, which was a great success. Another outstand- ing feature of the year was the Junior and Senior Reception. Now we are the Seniors of 1931. The happiest days of our life-- times must come to an end. During the year we had a rabbit supper, :i weiner roast at Fort Amanda, and also a Ha1lowe'en party held at the High School Building. Again we took part in all the activities. The Seinior class play, After You I'm Next, proved to be a wonderful suc- cess. Graduation and Commencement are nearly here and we are now about ready to go out into the great world, so we, the thirty-seven Seniors of S. H. S., must bid thee, our Alma Mater, farewell! T12... WAYNE WEAVER Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club ZPL 4, Baseball 3, 4. Pres. Literary 3. Operetta 3, 1. Class Play 3, 4, Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Class President 4. Coinmer- cial 22. RICHARD F. NEIDHARDT Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4. Literary Society 1, 2, 3, 4. Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 4. Annual Statf 3, 4, Class Vice Pres, 2, 4. Basketball manager 4. All State Chorus 4. Class play 3, 4. PEARL L. FRITZ Girls' Glee Club 3, 4. Secretary-Treas- urer 4. Salutarian. Operetta 3, 4. An- nual Staff 2, 3, 4, Class Reporter 2. Vice President Secretary 4. Liter- ary 1, 2, 3. Dramatics 4. Bible 2, 4. Class Play 4. Scholarship Team 4. RUTH A. BEERMAN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4. All- County Forward 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Or- chestra 3, 4. Class Play 3. Annual Staff 4. Sectional Typewriting Con- test 3. FRANCES SHELEY Chorus 1, 2. Class Play 3, 4. Annual Staff 4. Girl Reserves 4. Coinniercial Club 3. Class Reporter 4. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Literary 1, 2, 2-l. KATHRYN BARNT Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Intramural 1, 2, 3. Basketball 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Operetta 4. Girl Reserves 4. Dramatic Club 4. Literary Society 1, 2, Il. Bible 2. Reception Committee 3. -1 3 MAURICE L. BECKER Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3. Literary 1, 2, 3. Athletic Association 1, 2' 3, 4. Chorus 1. 2. lntramural 2, 3. Diamond Ball 4. Class Play 4. HOWARD C. BERRY Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. Class Play 3, 4. Class President 2. An- nual Staff 3, 4. Program Committee for Literary 1, 3. CLARA M. BONIFAS Landeck High 1, 2. Commercial Club 3. Literary Society 3. Orchestra 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. All State Chorus 4. Girl Reserves 4. Public Speaking Play 4, HARRY T. BORLAND Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, Z. Literary 1. 3, 3. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, HAZEL L. BORLAND Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. Class Play 3, 4. Intramural 2, 3, 4. Basketball Manager 4. Class Secretary 1. Class Treasurer 2. Girl Reserves 4. Literary Society 1 2, 3. NORMA CARR Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Commer- cial Club 3. Dramatic Club 4. Liter- ary Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. Pres. Literary 4. Class Play 3, 4. Public Speaking Play 4. 14- WANDA CISCO Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Girl Re- serves 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Oper- etta 1, 2, 3, 4. Cheer Leader 4. All State Chorus 4. Class Play 3. Intra- mural 1, 2, 3, 4. Public Speaking Play 4. Annual Staff, 3, 4. Editor-in-Chief 1. WILBUR CLARK Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2. Literary Society 1, 2, 3. HAROLD S. DERSHEM Agriculture 2, 4. Literary 1, 2, 3. Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2. HARRY L. DONHAISER Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4. President Glee Club 4. Class President 1. Baseball 1, 2, 4. Literary 1, 2, 3. Athletic Association 1, 2, 4. Basketball 4. Orchestra 2. Class Play 2, 4. R. ENID EISLEY A Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Reporter 4. Operetta 3, 4. Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4. Girl Reserves 4. Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play 3. Literary 1, 2, 3. Commercial Club IZ. NORMA KATHRYN HILYARD Vaughnsville High 1. Glee Club 4. Liter- ary 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 4. Reporter 4. Operetta 4. Intramural 4. Athletic Association 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2. Class Play -4, Scholarship team 4. Valedic- torian. 0 ll T151 CARL W. LEASOR Chorus 1, 2. Class Play 3. Class Treas- urer 3. Literary Club 1. 2. 3. Coni- mercial Club 3. Sectional 'Pypewriting Contest 3. Annual Staff Typist 4, Hi- Y Club 4. Secretflry-'l'reasurer -l. Scholarship Team 4. MARY LEE Literary 1. 2, 3, Chorus 1. 2. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Bible 2. Glee Club 3, 4, Operetta 3, 4. Girl Reserves 4. Dramatics 4. EUNICE M. MARTIN Literary 1. 2. 3. Chorus 1, 2. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. Class Play 3, -l. Commecrial Club 3. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. Dramatic-s 4. Treasurer 4. Literary 1, 2, 3, 4. S:-holarship Team 4. RAYMOND McKlNNEY Chorus 1, 2. Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3. Basketball 3, 4. Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4. Literary 1, 2, 3. Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. Future Farmers Club 4. Base- ball 3, 4. RUTH MECHLING Basketball 2, 3, 4. Captain 3. Coach Junior Hi Girls 4. Orchestra 3. 4. Rea porter 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3. 4, Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. Girl Reserves 4. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. EARL MILLER Glee Club 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Liter- ary 1, 2, Agriculture Club 2. 3, 4. .-.101 DOROTHY G. PLIKERD Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Public Speaking Play 4. Commercial Club 3. Intra- mural 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 4. All County Guard 4. Annual Staff 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Girl Reserves 4. President 4. Class Secretary 3, CARL H. PURDY Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 4. Operetta 4. Intramural 4. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play 3, Literary Club 1, 2, 3, Commercial Club 3. Cheer Leader 4. Reception Committee 3. CATHERINE RIGDON Chorus 1, 2, Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. Annual Staff 3. Reporter 3. Class Play 3. Reception Program 3. Girl Re- serves 4. RUTH E. ROBERTS Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Operetta 3, 4. Commercial Club 3. Girl Reserves 4. Dramatics 4. President Dramatic Club 4. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Literary 1, 2, 3. NEVA M. SAWMILLER Operetta 3. Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 3. L. Bible 2. Dramatic Club 4. Girl Re- serves 4. MARJORIE SEES Commercial Club 3. Chorus 1, 2. Girl Reserves 4. Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4. Literary 1, 2, 3. '1 1 f , 8 1. CLIFFORD G. SEIBERT Chorus 1, 2. Literary 1, 2, 3. Basketball 3, 4. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Agriculture Club 3. Intraniural 2, 3. 4. Diamond Ball 4. HAROLD SEIBERT Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3. Future Farmers of America 4. Chorus 1. 2. Literary 1, 2, 3. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Judging Team 2, 3, 4. Intramural 4. ROENE SUNDERLAND Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. Dramatics 4. Class Play 3. Operetta 3, 4. Assistant Cheer Leader 4. Class Secretary 3. Secretary Literary 4. HARLEY C. SEIBERT Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3. President 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 4. Literary 1. 7? 3. Live Stock Judging Contest 1, 2, 3 MARGARET WOODWORTH Vilayneslield High School 1, Glee Club 1, 4. Chorus 2, 3. Literary 2, 3. Bible 2. 4. Class Play 3. Operetta 4. Dramatic Club 4. Class Prophet 4. VIOLA WOLFORD Chorus 1, 2. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. Commercial Club 3. Literary 1, 2, 3. Girl Reserves 4. Dramatic Club 4. JOE WRIGHT Glee Club 3. Junior Play 3. Operetta 3. Class President 3. lntraniural 1, 2. 3, 4. Annual Staff 4.. Chorus 1, 2. Commercial Club 3. Reception Com- mittee 3. Assistant Basketball Man- auger 4 ture was wrtten: World Famous Magician, Carl H. Purdy, will give first number on Lyceum Course. Another place I read Divorce granted to Mrs. Carl Leasor, formerly Miss Frances Sheley, famous movie actress. Mr. Leasor is Oil King of Oklahoma. I turned to the comic strip and there I saw a new cartoon. I looked to see who it was by and found the cartoonist to be Richard Neidhardt. I traveled for several days until I'was not far from Delphos. I heard that the street fair was being held that week and I decided to attend. As I moved along with the crowd I heard a man shouting at the top of his voice: Come see the greatest snake charmer the world has ever known. There stood Viola Wolford with two large snakes coiled round her neck. Then I. looked at the man who kept shouting, and was surprised-I didn't know Earl Miller could shout so loud. I moved on to the next booth and there was Wanda Cisco singing one'of the latest songs, with Pearl Fritz as accompanist at the piano. As I left that booth I noticed a man and his wife having trouble keeping their six lively children together. At last I recognized them, Maurice Becker and his wife, formerly Dorothy Plik- erd. Maurice owned a delicatessen store in Delphos. - ' From Delphos I went, part of the way in freight trains and part of the way on foot, to New York City. One day I saw a large group of peo- ple gathered around an airplane which had just landed. I walked over to the group and heardsome one say that it was Enid Eisley, the famous aviatrix, who had broken so many records with her plane, the Spirit of Spencervillef' With Enid was another famous person, Ruth Mechling. who had just won the golf championship of the United States. One Sunday I passed a small mission and decided to enter. At the door werhwo ushers, and I could not believe my eyes but there they stood, Wayne Weaver and Joe Wright, looking very solemn and serious. Rev. Harry Donhaiser was in the pulpit delivering his sermon. He had been the faithful shepherd of his little flock for several years. As I was crossing the street one dayil was struck and knocked un- conscious by a taxi. I learned afterward that the taxi was driven by Ruth Beerman. She was driving at breakneck speed to get three society ladies to a bridge party. The ladies were formerly Kathryn Barnt, who had married a prominent lawyer, Neva Sawmiller, wife of a famous surgeong and Mary Lee, whose late husband had willed her his large steel factory. When I regained consciousness I found I was lying in a white hospital bed. There were two nurses in the room whom I recognized as Ruth Rob- erts and Clara Bonifas. Then Dr. Howard Berry came to see if the hobo was recovering. He looked so queer in his surgeon's uniform that I had to laugh. .lust then he recognized me and said: i'Margaret Woodworth, and you a hobo! I U 121... VW' 4 1,vffhQfv7'4'V-Z-Vf4vJ' fQ7f!EE52Q v91k2AmQ wvl77L4L29L42k1iAnwf .K WV' 0ClZOQJQlfCl1'4'? ? I 9 AUTOGRAPHS ff5?LAt44L?fL Af1f:avMf'4 414fNlJQ2, JS Y3 ,, , JL' - ,f. 0CQ,17g ., Q,wfbL A wqwfwmiww p,,,LJVA0HQAw. 0 791004 6-wC0'YL,6Ln0JwJzrLJUM,,o-caan, d'Ji '7w4N j'if0wu,wM Q, ' f7n'! A44P6v u 2 Zim ,W 'I , E WWWW A I DERCLASSME Jaw, 2210624 Zh twgwh V VV 1 My W Aawjdfbv The Seniors and Underclassmen of Spencerville High School have been bound together by ties of fel- lowship, which have been made sg- cure by each having the same inte - est, that of promoting our school. To the Underclassmen the Seniors now entrust the laurels of the school to be held high and carried on. Accept the challenge, Under-- classmen, and take advantage of all the faculties offered you, so that, when you too, take your place among the alumni, you will leave the school bigger and better than when you entered it. Junior Class Motto-t'Fortes fortunia juvat. Fortune favors the brave. Class Colors-Purple and Gold. Class Flower-Carnation. 1 '. +f JUNIOR c qglss HISTORY 4, On a fine morning in September of 1929 sixty-three boys and girls entered their names on the roll of Spencerville High School as Fresh- men. Thus began the career of one of the most successful classes in Spencerville High School. A bob sled party at the home of Maria Belt helped to liven up this year of school. We entered school the next year as Sophomores, our number being lessened to sixty-two. Our class was well represented in nearly all the activities and we enjoyed ourselves more this year. We held a biology party and even the boys proved themselves democratic enough to wash the dishes. In 1930 we again entered the halls of the school to take up our Junior year. We feel that we have been doing very well as there were fifty-nine enrolled in the class, only losing four since the time, oh, so long ago, when we were Freshmen. This year we were even better represent- ed in the school activities. On November 14, 1930, we gave Climing Roses, which was a wonderful. success. The English Class motored to Lima to see the Shakesperean play Macbeth, which was then being read in class. We were very well represented in the Operetta, several of our class getting principal parts. The last big time of the year was when we entertained the Seniors at the reception, when we wished them all the prosperity and happiness in the world. -I H, JUNIOR CLASS First Row: L. to R.: Croft, Sarka, Coffman, D. Miller, Colgan, Baldwin Davies, G. Miller, Fissel, E. Core. Second Row: Stelzer, Stose, Hahn, Medaugh, Drake, Pickering, Steiger Simmons, Failor, Wheeler, Steinbrenner, Mees, Kolter, Frank. Third Row: Detrick, Decker, Brandyberry, Workman, Belt., Lee, Moor- man, Miller, Donhaiser, Hydaker, Seewer, Reynolds. Fourth Row: Graessle, Core, Golliff, Sproul, Eley, Mees. Fifth Row: Crawford, Place, Townsend, Rider, Swink, Goodwin. Mr Hausser, Sandkuhl, Workman, Stonehill, Richardson, C. Goodwin Burnett. CLASS OFFICERS President ........ ................... . Jack Detrick Vice-president ..,. . .. .John Baldwin Secretary-treasurer .. ..... Edna Decker Reporter .....,... . . Vonnie Donhaiser V ,V Q 1 Sophomore Class Motto-Character, Not Fame. Class Colors-Green and White. Flower-White Rose. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY During the month of September, in the year of 1929, seventy-six girls and boys enrolled as Freshmen in Spencerville High School, with Miss Deemer as sponsor. Officers were elected and our class motto, col- ors and flower were chosen. The class members took part in the school activities. At the close of that year only three years remained of our High School days. The next year, during the same month, the remainder of our class as well as some new members entered High School, under the new Super- intendent, Mr. McCleary. Our new sponsor was Miss Riener. This year we took a more active part in our school activities. Almost every pupil joined one or more clubs. The first gathering was held at F'ort Amanda, October 3, when we all enjoyed a Wiener roast. In December a Biology Banquet was held and many of the Sopho- more students were present. p Both our boys' and girls' teams entered the High School Basketball Tournament, and although they played very hard they were defeated in both games. We hope to enter the Junior Class with much energy to complete the remaining years of our High School education. ' 1.26.-. I 0 SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Krendel. Gochenour, XVhitney, Coil, Fissel, Craft, Roarbacli Beernian. Becker, Fritz, Sunderland, Becker. Second Row: Post, Kennedy, Carr, Sheley, Core, Kennedy, Hays, Neid- hardt, Miller, Mc-Michael, Harsh, Hydaker, Vulganiott, Ililer. Third Row: Clark, Davis, Culver, Miller, Shobe, Golliff, Reynolds, Good- win, Whyinan, Dersheni, Seibert, Kleinoeder, Hays, Post. Fourth Row: Seibert, Brenneman, Meyers, Thompson, Hilyard, Briggs Cole, Miller, Shindollar, Delaney, Martin, Leasor. Fifth Row: Crider, Sawmiller, Brooks, Frye, Bowersock, Estep, Monfort, l'l0V6l'1'113ll, Becker. Morris, Rabley, McMichael, Gilbert. A OFFICERS President . . . ..... ,,... . . John Sawmiller Secretary .. ..... Dale Rabley Treasurer . . .. Virgil Richardson Reporter . . . . . Frances Kennedy I Freshman Class Motto- Carpe diem. Seize the Opportunity. Class Colors-Crimson and White. Class Flower-Red Rose. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In September 1930, seventy Freshmen enrolled in the Spencerville High School, with ambition and high aims to succeed in the next four years. We had a wiener roast in October at Fort Amanda and the upper classmen were very busy that evening trying to initiate fifty-one of the Freshmen in one evening. The teachers were the guests of the evening. The English Class attended the play Julius Caesar, at the Central High School at Lima, and also the Big Drive, given by the American Legion at Spencerville. Other activities introduced by Mr. McCleary are The Boy Scouts. Science Club, H. Y. Club and Dramatic Club, which are thoroughly en- joyed by all of the students. The year is nearly at an end and we are looking forward to the next three years with happiness and high hopes. I -gg- I Il FRESHMAN CLASS First Row, L. to R.: E. Burnett, Laman, Hayman, Mack, Shaffer, Baldwin, White, Miller, Simmindinger, Johnson, Sutton, Zimmerman. Second Row: V. Wilkins, Moorman, J. XVilkins, Crawford, Lauth, Thomp- son, Croft, Rabley, Hennon, Goodwin, J. Burnett, Metzger, Mechling. Third Row: Leis, F. Wright, Davies, Price, Myers, May, Major, Delong, Eisley, Rohrbaeh, Detrick, Lee, J. Wright. Fourth Row: Robinson, Shepler, Brubaker, Bowersock, Craig, Sherer. Miller, Barnt, Delaney, Core, Brooks, P. Rabley, Brenneman, Coffman. Haller, Miller, Plikerd. Fifth Row: Simmons, Lippincott, Cornell, Montague, Green, H. Miller, Shobe, Roberts, Wolford, Fritz, Wells. President .... Vice-President Sec-retary .,..,.. Treasurer . . . Reporter, . . CLASS OFFICERS .. Robert Price . . .Joan Wright . Gerald Green . . .Robert Mack Robert Baldwin n ll B s 5 v ,,vv1.Q V ,bbw ,W wfvwd-bL?AMJ WW -fwwk, Ofgjwg' M mwMdDJM, ci' . M Z4 - ?:':'?ggg G Q ALA , , of H fi :P si .co 5 gk U ICR HIGH 371, ,Agia J74 WJ f.g,i.:LJ'l To the members of Junior High the Senior Class extends cordial greetings and sincere best wishes. We give to you the challenge of car- rying on the work and honor of our school in the future. May you have the privilege of doing a greater ser- vice to your school than has been possible for the classes in former years. i31T l IIQ4 junior I-ligh School N JUNIOR HIGH SONG We are faithful workers in the .lunior Highg None of 11s are shirkers in this Junior High. Sunny be the weather, dark may be the day, We are always helping in every way. Chorus .lunior High forever. Lift our banner high! This will be our motto, We will always try, .lunior High forever! .lunior High for aye! We are always helping in every way. Skillful .lunior High School, makes the victory sure, Skillful .lunior High School fame which shall endure. We mean to varry forward this banner, see it throughg For that our school is striving, ,tis that we aim to do B fx:- L 0 Junior High School Faculty MILDRED BECKER Ohio Nothern University Ohio State University Prifncipal Grades History, Reading, Agriculture Mathematics RUSHIE THATCHER Ohio Northern University Geography, English, Hygiene. Spelling, VVriting Ars.,- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Motto- The secret of success is constancy to purpose.f'., Colors-Purple and Gold. A 'Tis true our motto has been a challenge! But this desire to work and succeed has been firmly fixed by those who have gone before light- ing the paths of knowledge in such a way that it is with sincere purpose that we wish to guide well those who will follow in our footsteps. Music appreciation has been promoted by organization of both boys' and girls' Glee Clubs under the capable instruction of Miss Hursh. These organizations with the Orchestra have made public appearances, one at the Grade Operetta and Cantata. In the early fall all pupils worked to get funds for the Library. With new books in view the Busy Readers' Club and the Booklovers' Club were organized, which met every Friday afternoon. Basket Ball has had special attention. Several games were scheduled between the grades, but only one time did our team face outside talent. The faculty in charge consists of Rushie Thatcher and Mildred C. Becker, the former teaching English, Geography, Spelling, Writing and Hygiene, the latter Arithmetic, History, Civics, Reading and Agriculture. The yearly enrollment of .lunior High was seventy-six. 434-- 1 z Q i X 1 1 F '. vW'1'f':'1-'wr W. ' ,-' -wrwvur , W ,,w221,g2QfW,,.w ., V . 1 V nn j AUTOGRAPHS . . , I . 2 is 2 . . 3. - V ,,. . V1 .6 1' . X, 1 , vi 51:4 F qw . filif' 1 xi -' - L l,' x E gi , 4 T' 5 A 3 i 1 V .I,:. ,fl ,f 61 A -if IV: , k - ji I ,i ,AT f,', As 22 5, 5 1 A ' 'Lui-- WLL? , fy V 45- ,I . f Yr 2 . 5 4 A 'W 1 ,gg ,, ,' 'L fn, 'av W ' 1 . 1 ' ', .. z, I 'X ', . B , 1 1 il! 'ri Av L, .- 1,. '- , L Y, ., Mi f .. .my 1. 1 f ar A , :- 4 V c ,fr K GUS nv A CTIVITIES One of the chief aims of a general education today is to give the pupil access to purposeful activities. Spen- cerville High School, during the past year, has offered a variety of these in the literary, social, musical, and dramatic fields. These activities have been under the direction and supervision of faculty members, who were fully capable in these several lines, and who understood the high ideals and attainments which had to be set and reached. P .371 The Echoes During the first month of school, members of the senior Class, who were on the Echoes Staff met and chose their assistants. They were mostly from the .lunior Class. I , The Business Manager was Howard Berry who worked faithfully in securing advertisements and carrying on the business affairs. Dick Rider and .Ioe Wright did their work skillfully as art editors. Athletic affairs were excellently reported by Dorothy Plikerd and Dick Neidhardt. Dick also had charge of the humorous section. Pearl Fritz supplied many writ- ings in her work as Literary Editor. The Typists, Ruth Beerman and Carl Leasor, also proved their efficiency. All these, with their assistants and the class reporters, worked together under the excellent supervision of Wanda Cisco, Editor-in-Chief, who was in turn directed by the Faculty Advisor, Mr. Hausser. Q I -3 3-.. I Il Wanda Cisco . . Jack Detrick .. Howard Berry .. Layton Place . . Pearl Fritz Beulah Kolter . . . Dick Rider .... Joe Wright ...... Dorothy Plikerd . . Dick Neidhardt .. Dick Neidhardt ..... Raymond Coffman Frances Sheley ..... Vonnie Donhaiser Frances Kennedy Robert Baldwin . Mr. Hausser ..... Ruth Beerman . . Carl Leasor .... THE ECHOES THE STAFF ,.........Editor-in-Chief .. Assistant Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . Business Manager . . Assistant Business Manager Literary Editor . . Assistant Literary Editor Art Editor . . Assistant Art Editor . . . Girls' Athletic Editor . Boys' Athletic Editor Joke Editor . . Assistant Joke Editor . . . . . . Senior Reporter . . . . . Junior Reporter .. Sophomore Reporter . . Freshman Reporter . . . . Faculty Advisor Typist . . Typist l 'I 0 -3'.. Girls' Glee Club OFFICERS President ...., ........... . .. Carmen Drake Vice-President ....,. .. Vonnie Donhaiser Seoretary-Treasurer ,, ........ Pearl Fritz Librarian .,..,,..... .. Catherine Rigdon Reporter . . . ..... Enid Eisley Pianist, .. . .lesselyn Hayes llireetor .. .. Miss Hursh At the beginning of the st-hool year 1930-31, forty-one girls organized the Girls' Glee Club under the supervision of our director, Miss Hursh. Several of the members participated in the All-State chorus. The entire elub took part in the operetta, The Belle of Bagdadf' The t-lub also partir-ipated in other programs given at the school. I I A40- Boys' Glee Club OFFICERS President .............................. ,... H arry Donhaiser Secretary-Treasurer-Reporter . . . . Maurice Richardson Librarian .,,...,........... .... . Iohn Gochenour Pianist . . . . . . Carmen Drake Director . . . .,.. Miss Hursh The Boys' Glee Club is composed of thirty members this year. Under the careful training of Miss Hursh, several of our boys were chosen for the All-State Chorusl' held at Columbus, Ohio. The Glee Club was invited to sing at various entertainments. and in every case the audiences were well pleased. All members took an active part in the operetta. The Glee Club prac- ticed each Tuesday afternoon from 1:15 to 2:00 o'clock. I I ,Hg Orchestra OFFICERS Director . . . ........... ....... 3 Iiss Hursh President .....,.... . . . Richard Neidhardt Vice-President ...4... 1. . . John Gochenonr Secretary-Treasurer .,.. . . . Ruth Beernian Librarian .......,.. . .. Evelyn Steiger Reporter . . . . . Ruth Mechling Pianist . . . . . Marjorie Failor The Spencerville High School Orchestra, under the capable direction of Miss Hursh, has attained a high degree of prominence in local enter- tainments. We were also invited to play at the teachers' meeting held at the Central High School, Lima, Ohio. At the beginning of the year soine new music was bought. All ineni- bers took an active part in the work that they were given. The group lll1llllJQI'9d twenty-three. 442-4 p I Belle of Bagdad BELLE OF BAGDAD Presented March 27, 1931, by Olee Clubs Cast Mrs. J. Horace McCann-New American Consul ......,. Clara Bonifas E'lsa McCanniHer Daughter ................... . ....... Wanda Cisco Anna Blackwell-A Friend of Elsa ..,....,..,......... Carmen Drake Archie Fitzgibbons-From Dear Old London . . . . . . . . . Richard Rider Zelinda-A Dancer ....................,... . . . Norma Carr Rose-A Daughter of the Caliph .......... .... ll Iyrtle Stelzer Lily-Another Daughter ................. ..... M arjorie Failor Ali Ben Mustapha-The Prefect of Police .... ..., I larry Donhaiser Hassan L. Carib-The Caliph of Bagdad . . . ..... Layton Place .Iewel-His Favorite Daughter .......... .. Vonnie Donhaiser Bob Ballentine--An Airplane Mechanic ..... ....... B en Townsend Bill Blake--His Friend and Companion ...... . , . Richard Neidhardt Henrietta Whipstitch-A Romantic Spinster ......,. Roene Sunderland Dick TaylorhFrom Super-Supreme Film Co. ............ Jack Detrick Oriental Dancers, American Dancers, Marines, Guards, Slaves, Orientals, American Tourists, Ushers Management Costumes . . . ...,........,.............. Hazel Borland Scenery ...., ........ G ordon Swink and Ben Townsend Carpenters ....... Harley Seibert and Earl Miller Posters .... .........,................ B eulah Kolter Tickets ...., . . . Maurice Richardson and Ruth Mechling Directors .... ........... M iss Hursh and Miss Reiner Pianist .... .............,......... . lesselyn Hays 0 I After You, I'm ext AFTER YOU l'lVI NEXT Presented April 24, 1931, by Senior Class Cast of Characters l'aul llelmon, a young novelist with money ............. Harry Donhaiser Marie Delnion, his wife of 189 dinners and 7 breakfasts .,........ .. Frances Sheley George a study in black ,...,........ ...........,.................... D ick Neidhardt Henry Jones and Mary Jones. one day out on the matrimonial sea ............ ' Wayne WeaverandPearlFritz Phil Young, a cub reporter for no reason at all .......,..........,. Howard Berry Peaches, a female reporter for all reasons .,.... ................ K athryn Hilyard Pat, a crook who hangs around with a policeman .,.......,. . . Maurice Becker Pansy Delbor, a chorus girl, why waste any more words .,......... Norma Carr Mrs, C. ll, Later. a mother of Marie and nagger of Paul .............. Eunice Martin Camille, l'aul's nice little niece who finds a way whether there's a. will or not .... Hazel Borland Kate 0'Reilly, her husband was a policeman when he died, she took his place-- and how! ......,.............................,,..,............ Ruth Mechling Specialty Numbers were Offered by Clara Bonifas, Wanda Cisco, and Catherine Rigdon Mana ement Business Manager . . . . . . . ............... .. . ... .... .... F arl Leasor Stage Manager . .,......,........,............,,.,............,......... Joe Wright Take a young and popular novelist, add a beautiful if jealous wife and colored man servant, who is careless with the truth, place in a rose-cov- ered cottage and let simmer for a few minutes. Then add a mysterious young moneymooning couple, two newspaper reporters, one precocious child with a burning desire to become an actress, one musical comedy star with a string of pearls that would make Tiffany pull down his blinds, stir until thoroughly mixed. Then drop in a burglar and a mother-in-law, set over a hot fire of misunderstanding and just as it starts to boil throw in a weird sort of ghost and an Irish policewoman, flavor with thrills, love quarrels and uproarious farce. Now put the cover on tightly and let boil vigorously for two hours. Remove and serve while hot and you will en- joy another of those Baker beverages, a farce frappe. .-rg.. li l Climbing Roses CLIMBING ROSES Presented November 14, 1931, by Junior Class Peggy Rose .... Maggie Rose ..,. Hazel Sommers . Priscilla Prentice Mrs. Warren .,.. .loyce Belmont . . Winnie Clark . . . ,lack Archer , . . . Ferdie Wimbledon Jim Rose ......, Dryden Proonis . Percy Southworth Cast . . . . . . . . . . Carmen Drake . Edith Workman .. Marjorie Failor . Louise Graessle . . . . Marie Miller Vonnie Donhaiser . . . . Edna Decker Charles Workman . . . . . . Dick Rider Herman Sandkuhl . . . Paul Coffman .. Ben Townsend This is one of the most uproariously funny, intensely interesting and charming plays in print. The rapid-fire action achieves a tremendously forceful climax, and all of the characters are delightful. The cast com- prises very common but Warm hearted Maggie Rose and her crude hus- band Jim Rose, whose efforts to effect an entrance into high society will convulse any audience, dynamic Peggy Rose, a common little rosebud, who also strives to climb the social trellisg pretty Hazel Sommers, who has a fondness for orange blossoms, excitable Priscilla Prentice, an un- picked dandelion, Mrs. Warren, a leader in society, Joyce Belmont, a hot- house orchid, Winnie Clark, a pretty little neighborhood pest: Jack Ar-- cher, An1erica's famous author, over whose expected coming the town is agog but who has already arrived incognito and is working as yardman for the lowly Roses, Ferdie Wimbledon, not a candidate for orange blos- somsg loud-mouthed Dryden Proonis, the town sport, who is decidedly not a shrinking violet: and Percy Southworth, a meek acorn striving to be a dominant oak. T45... ,211 191' S' . ' gl I .2 I ul f-Hi ff Organizations GIRL SCOUTS During the second semester a group of twenty-four Freshman and Sophomore girls formed a troup of Girl Scouts, under the leadership of Miss Miller. They met every second and'fourth Tuesday of the school month. This organization has been successful and we hope to make it a permanent one in our high school curriculum. Bov scouTs The Boy Scout organization comprised a group of twenty Freshman and Sophomore boys. They wereuunder the capable direction of Mr. Hausser. Meetings were held ezfc!1i I'ugesd,ay. T SCIENQE CLUB A The Science Club was composed of twenty-seven Freshmen and Sophomores, who were interested inthe study of science. It was under the supervision of Mr. Fuller. An extension study of nature was then taken up through the aid of hikes into the surrounding community. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA This is an organization of twenty-one boys, who are taking the high school course in Agriculture and who are planning to become Americais future farmers. They are under the leadership of Mr. Balo, the agricul- ture teacher. THE MASQUERSH Early in the second semester, fifty-four Freshman and Sophomores, who were interested in dramatics, organized under the name of The Masguersf' Miss Rickenbacker was the sponsor of the girls, and Mr. McCleary, of the boys. ,4 7- Q M2 ng, 2' . Aga QM 515 N I Organizations GIRL RESERVES After Christmas a group of forty-seven girls formed an organization of Girl Reserves. The leader was Miss Deemer. Tne club met on the second Wednesday and third Friday of each school month. We hope to make this a permanent organization in the high school. 5- GANlIlQ'!DEl,..,'lfA SIGMA The Junior and Senior gilllqilv. ho were interested in draniatics, or- ganized early in the second semes r under the name of K'Gan1a Delta Sigma , the Girls Dramatic Society. They were under the capable in- struction of Miss Reiner. The group numbered about twenty-live. LITERARY SOCIETY The High School Literary Society was a group of twenty students, with Miss Reiner as Sponsor. The Society was divided into three groups, the debating section, the reading section, and the short story section. It met the second and fourth Friday of each month. HIY The Hi Y group was organized under the supervision of Mr. Pen- nington. We hope this work will be continued in the future, for it is means by which excellent standards and high ideals may be set before the students. BIBLE CLUBS Two years ago Bible classes were formed in the High School for the purpose of acquainting the students with the history and literature of the Bible. This was an elective course and was underthe supervision of the local ministers. During the past year The Reverend A. C. Yost was in charge of the Freshmen and Sophomores, and The Reverend R. B. Cole- man, the Juniors and Seniors. iw, Iunior-Senior Prom 1 The annual Junior-Senior Prom was held April 17, 1931, in the High School Auditorium. The Auditorium was decorated in the Senior Class colors of Blue and Gold. Each Senior was presented with Blue Violets, their class flower. The Juniors and Seniors were gated at individual card tables. The excellent banquet, as well as the program, was enjoyed by all. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and other games. We, the Juniors, had long looked forward to this event when the Sen- iors were to be our guests for an evening of good fellowship and enjoy- ment. We think we have succeeded in making this event an outstanding one in the lives of each Junior and Senior. At a late hour, all departed, sorry that this was to be the last time that we, as Juniors and Seniors, were to be together for an evening of merriment. PROGRAM Address .. . .......... ...... .... J a ck Detrick Response ..... .................... W ayne Weaver Piano Duet ..... . . Carmen Drake and Marjorie F'ailor Class Prophecy .. ................. Margaret Goliff Selection ...... . . . Double Quartet Remarks ......... ...... M r. McCleary Farewell Reading .... . . . Carolyn Medaugh 3 .10- Baccalaureate Services MAY 10,1931-HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Prelude-Piano and Organ Miss Becker and Miss Haller Processional ...... . . . . . ....... . . . Fifth and Sixth Grade Choir Invocation with choir response , . ............ Rev. A. C. Yost Chorus-O Holy Father ....,..................... Filippo Marchetti Scripture Reading .......... Mrs. Susie Sproul, Pastor Friends Church List! The Cherubic Host fFI'OI11 The Holy Cityul by Gaul ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Girls' Quartet with Bass Solo and Obligato Sermon .... ,....... R ev. R. B. Coleman, Pastor Trinity M. E. Church Hymn-- Lead On, O King Eternal lHenry Smart .......... Audience Recessional ..................... .. ........,..,.......... , Choir Benediction . . Rev. R. L. Wreath Postlude .... .. Piano and Organ Graduation Exercises MAY 14, 1931-HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Graduation March . . ........... Orchestra Invocation ....... Rev. R. B. Coleman Music ..... ....., M ixed Chorus Salutatory . . . . . Pearl Fritz Oration .. . . . . Carl Leasor Music ...... .. Boys' Glee Club Valedictory . . . .... Kathryn Hilyard Solo ........ ............................... W anda Cisco Address . . .... Dr. W. H. McMaster, Pres. Mt. Union College Music ............................................ Girls' Glee Club Presentation of Diplomas . . . . . . Dr. R. D. Doughty, Pres. Bd. of Ed. Benediction ............ ....,........... R ev. A. C. Yost -51- THLETICS QC The addition of amateur athletics to the curriculum of the small high school of today has three general aims. First, it leads to the develop- ment of the pupil in body, mentality, and good sportsmanship: second, it helps to hold the pupil's interest in school life and workg and lastly, it serves to draw publicity to the school. Spencerville High School has been so benefitted by the realization of these aims, that we feel we have reason to be proud of our achieve- ments in athletics. 5 BA- Freshmen . Juniors . . . Sophomores Seniors . . . Freshmen Juniors Sophomores Seniors 7th Grade . 8th Grade Intramural ,Tournament . 24 47 . 16 25 1 BOYS Juniors ..... N -'. , 6 T? 1' Seniors .......... 253 GIRLS Juniors .... Seniors ... JUNIOR HI 8th Grade x Seniors Seniors -4- Intramural Tournament The Intramural Tournament was held on March 14, 1931. The tournament began with a game between the Freshman and Junior girls, the latter winning. The Junior boys defeated the Freshman boys in a one-sided game. The Senior girls defeated the Sophomore girls by a large score. The Senior boys also defeated the Sophomore boys. In the finals the Senior girlsgjefeated the Junior girls by a score of 32- 27, thus making them the winners of the tournament. The closest and hardest fought game of the tournament was played between the Junior and Senior boys, the latter winning by a one-point lead, 23-24. The losers of the tournament seemed to take their defeat in a good attitude although they were a little down-hearted. The teams seemed to be well pleased with the decisions of the referees all during the tourna- ment. Afterthe finals the Senior teams were awarded their cups. The members of the winning teams are: BOYS 4' GIRLS Howard Berry fel Ruth Beerman fob Harry Donhaiser Enid Eisley Clifford Seibert Hazel Borland Raymond McKinney Dorothy Plikerd Carl Purdy Ruth Mechling Joe Wright Wanda Cisco Dick Neidhardt Kathryn Hilyard I l s Rf Boys' Basketball OUR BASKETBALL SEASON OF 3-1 When Coach Fuller started practice on November 3, about forty boys reported. The squad was too large so it was soon reduced to twenty fel- lows. - Berry was Captain and forward. Howdy secured many points for the team. This was his last year. Place, a Junior, was our center this year. He could get the tip off and could shoot baskets. Place and Reynolds are the co-captains for the coming year. Reynolds played both guard and center. Bill was the only boy from Spencerville to get on the County All-Star Team as a sub- stitute. Donhaiser, a Senior, was one of ourtfastest players and a good guard. His pep and spirit will be missed next year. McKinney, also a Senior, played center and forward. He could be del- pended on to add points to our score whenever he played. Hays, a Sophomore, came here from Rockford. He played both guard and forward. Gene played an excellent game and will be back next year. Seibert, a Senior, was a substitute, but he was a guard that could be counted on to hold our opponents. Miller, a Junior, didn't play much this year, but he will show plenty of speed next year. , Detrick, a Junior, played guard and was not very gentle. Jack will stand watching next year. Coffman, another Junior, was not very big, but he is quick. He can shoot baskets and should go strong next year. Mr. Fuller, our Coach, developed accurate shooting and fast passing among the team. Coach Fuller took an unusual interest in the Basketball of Spencerville High. He worked hard with the boys to make it a suc- cessful year. - Nidhardt, our Manager, was always on the job when we needed him. He heaped pep and spirit on the team which we could use when we were behind. Dick graduates this year. The drawing for the Allen County Tournament took place at Lima on February 20. The coach drew Elida whom we took into camp by a score of 38-15. In our second game we played Gomer. They were either too good for us or were playing over their heads, but anyway they won in a close game of 31-26. That defeat put us out of the tournament but we took it with a smile. For isn't that half the game to be good loosers? We, the graduating members of the team, wish good luck to the team of '31-'32. 1 -561. I B BOYS' BASKETBALL Schedule 1930-1931 Spencerville Gomer . . . Spencerville Alumni . . . Spencerville Harrod .... Spencerville Columbus Grove Spencerville Shawnee . . Spencerville Pandora .. Spencerville Elida ...... Spencerville Gomer . Spencerville Vaughnsville Spencerville Shawnee . . . Spencerville Vaughnsville Spencerville Jeiferson . . . Spenc-erville Elida .... Spencerville Bluffton . . . ALLEN COUNTY TOURNAMENT Spencerville . . . ........... 38 Elida . . . . . . Spencerville . . . . . 26 Gomer . . . Girls' Basketball The Basketball season of '30-'31 began with three letter players from the preceding year, and several new ones. Beerman, our star center, and Steiger, side center, helped lead the team to many victories. Our forwards, Failor, Kennedy, and Simmons did their part in helping to bring home the bacon. Our staunch guards were Plikerd and Mechling. They were also largely responsible for many of the victories. Our subs, Davis, Barnt, Kieinoeder and Mees, were also very faithful. Miss Reiner did her part in coaching and encouraging the team. Our manager, Borland, was always there with the kit whenever necessary. In the Allen County Tournament we drew for our first game, Harrod, whom we easily defeated by a score of 29-22. In the semi-finals we played Bluffton. This game was a thriller from the very beginning, but when the final whistle blew Bluffton had a one point lead. The score was 25-24. We were very fortunate in placing two players on the All-Star Coun- ty team, both being Seniors. They were Beerman, forward and Plikerd, guard. We, the team of 31 extend our best wishes to the team of 32 and may they beat Bluffton. -53- GIRLS' BASKETBALL Schedule 1930-31 S. H. S. ... .. 29 Gomer ... S. H. S. ... .. 36 Alumni .... S.H.S.... H16 Harrod....... S. H. S. . . . . . 33 Columbus Grove S.H.S.... ..l6 Shawnee...... S. H. S. ... ., 32 Pandora ... H27 Elida..,,.. S.II.S.... H34 Gon1er...... S. H. S. .. 26 Vaughnsville .. S. H. S. ... .. 16 Shawnee .... S. H. S. , ,. .. 13 Vaughnsville . . S.H.S.... M33 Elida....... ALLEN COUNTY TOURNAMENT S. H. S. .... ........... 2 9 Harrod ...... . S. H. S. ...... .. 2-L Bluffton ..... Total Points . . . . . . 364 'llotal Points . . . 'Z 2 r 29 . 25 19 'J J 3. 27 -1 26 28 24 18 22 4 .24 29 ...25 'SGS U I Baseball Spenverville Spent-erville Spenc-erville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville Spencerville BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1931 Gomer ..... Lima Central Beaverdaln . Shawnee .. Bluffton . . . Elida . . . Harrod . . . Lafayette .. Lima Central 'P u Athletic Banquet The annual Basketball Banquet was given by the Athletic Association of Spencerville High School at the High School Auditorium, Spencerville, Ohio, on April 2, 1931. At that time all those who had been connected with Basketball Activities met and enjoyed the evening. The High School colors of Purple and White made up the decor- ations which excelled in beauty and symmetry. The menu left nothing to be desired in the way of a sumptuous repast. The substantial were followed by desert consisting of ice cream and cake in the High School color. At the close of the banquet the two captains and the two new captains made remarks, also the Senior members made remarks. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and games. 4 Program Toastmaster .......... ......... ..... M r . Fuller Good Sportsmanship .. . Mr. McCleary Toast ..,............. .. Howard Berry Toast . . . . . . Ruth Beerman Remarks .............. .. New Captains Presentation of Letters ..... ,-. .. ..... Miss Reiner Presentation of Letters ........... ........ M r. Fuller Basketball as a Character Builder . . . . . Mrs. Grace Akins Remarks ........................ ' . . . Senior Members I i611 AUTOGRAPHS ll -gg U- I U EATURES The last few pages of an annual may be compared to the dessert course of a well planned meal. They could be done away with but some- thing Would be decidedly lacking if they were. So we have gathered together some of the outstanding events, humorous incidents and jokes, con- nected with our school days of '30 and '31, and have grouped them un- der the heading Features, Il ll 6 3-f The Journal of '30 - '31 SEPTEMBER Registration for all the students. Seniors get together with a Wiener roast. Some dance. The first Annual Staff meeting. Assistants were elected. The Juniors have their annual Wiener roast. The first kittenball game was played with Gomer. They won by one point. The Sophomores have their Wiener roast. Two little Sophomore boys get paddled. A kittenball game with Elida, they Winning by two points. OCTOBER The Juniors picked their class rings. Freshmen Wiener roast. The Freshies received a good initiation, even to getting painted with red paint. The Seniors select new class rings. One Senior girl gave the ring agent a piece of her mind. Wonder who? The Juniors finally decide what kind of a ring they will get. Public Speaking Class enjoyed a show at Lima. Some kitten we had after the show. Ask a certain Senior girl. School was dismissed because the teachers went to Toledo to attend the teachers' institute. Hope they have another soon. - Seniors are getting more dignified every day. Seniors motor to Van Wert to have their pictures taken. Another day at Van Wert. We act nice even Without a sponsor. Juniors and Seniors have a Hallowe'en party at High School. Who bursted the pumpkin on Mrs. Balo's stockings? NOVEMBER The High School selected the cheer leaders. Armistice Day. The school marched through town. .lunior class play. Oh, my pills. Where are the boys? Oh, yes, rabbit law is in. Seniors hold rabbit supper. ' At last! The Junior rings are here. The Seniors have to wait for their new rings. First basket ball game of season with Gomer. We lost both games. The Seniors receive their new rings. I -34-- Seniors receive their pictures. Basketball game with Alumni. The girls won but the boys lost. Students and teachers receive a Thanksgiving vacation. What became of the turkeys? Oh, yes, it is Thanksgiving. DECEMBER The Biology class has a Black Cat party. Basketball game with Harrod. Our teams both lost. We play Columbus Grove on our floor. Our girls tied the score and the boys won. The teams motored to Shawnee, our old rivals. The boys won but the girls lost by a few points. Freshmen begin to talk about Santa Claus. Public Speaking class gave a play Wednesday afternoon for the school. After it, school was dismissed for Christmas vacation. JANUARY Pandora came to play basketball. Our boys and girls both won by a large score. Everyone is back at work again. Vacation time is over. The Junior English Class and Public Speaking class went to Lima. to see the play Macbeth!' Ask Harry if he enjoyed the play. A fast game was played with Elida. Both of our teams win. Oh! What are those bugaboos. Oh, some more examinations. More examinations. Basketball game with Gomer. The boys and girls both lost. A big game with Vaughnsville. The girls won but the boys lost. A man gave us an illustrated lecture on history. Shawnee comes to Spencerville. Boys won but the girls lost. A basketball game with Vaughnsville. Both teams lose. FEBRUARY Basketball game with Jefferson. Boys lose. Friday the thirteenth! We don't believe in it. Basketball teams beat Elida. Farmers' Institute. School is dismissed. More Institute. We have largest crowd ever in attendance at Spen- cerville. ,T Students are back studying again. Drawing for tournament. Boys draw Elida and girls draw Harrod. M55- Last basketball game of season. Boys and girls lose to Bluffton. Supt. McCleary starts forming different clubs. First day of tournament. Boys and girls both win. Second day of tournament. Girls are defeated by Bluffton and boys by Gomer. MARCH Grade operetta and cantata. We watched the birdie for the Annual pictures today. Juniors hold a class party. They say orchestra is best ever. Glee Clubs are working hard on the Operetta. Intramural Tournament. Senior boys and girls win. .luniors are down-hearted over losing. They begin to plan the recep- tion. Mr. Pennington decides to let the pupils teach. What teachers they do make. They give us a test. And how! First day of Spring. Five Seniors take scholarship exams at Lima. Who was lost, the boys or the girls? The Operetta, the Belle of Bagdad, was presented. It was a great success. APRIL It rained cats and dogs, pitchforks and sawlogs. April Fool ! A Athletic Banquet. Hi-y Club go to Lima for an Easter breakfast. We were entertained by the Howell family of Bohemian glass blow- ers. A number of students go to Lima for the State Scholarship tests. Watch the birdie. .luniors are working hard for the big Reception. Senior Play tickets go on sale. Junior-Senior Reception. The Juniors sure can entertain. Senior Class Play. Was it good? And how! MAY Seniors go to Chicago. They're all excited. Seniors look sleepy. Annual comes out. Baccalaureate sermon preached by Rev. Coleman. Commencement. Alumni Banquet. Seniors bid S. H. S. farewell. H4 1l Wit and Wisdoni Norma C: CAs they were ready to go into a showl, I've forgotten some- thing, and I can't think what it is. Harry D: Powder puff? Norma: No. Harry: Handkerchief ? Norma: No. Let me think-Oh, I know. I was going to tell you that I couldn't go tonight. Mrs. Pennington: Where are you going, dear? Mr. P.: Downstairs to get some water. Mrs. P.: In your nightshirt? Mr. P.: No, in this pitcher. Helen H: Isn't that a rather loud coat you have on tonight? .lack D.: Oh, it will be all right when I get my muffler on. Mr. McCleary: fWorking out cross-word puzzlej, Wl1at's the definition of a dumb person in three letters? Mrs. Mc.: It can't be M-E so it must be Y-O-U. Howard B.: I don't see how you can afford to take so many girls to ex- pensive restaurants. Harry D.: That's easy: I always ask each girl, just before we go in, if she hasn't been putting on weight. Mr. Hausser: fin Physics olassl Tell what you know about Boyle's Law. Raymond C.: I don't know. I never had any boils. Please may I sit on your right hand?', Said she to Johnny Fair. I'll have to eat with itf' he said, You'd better take a chair. New Tom Thumb Golfer: Somebody lost a thimble. Old Tom Thumb Golfer: That's no thimble. Thatls the third hole. Eugene Hays: Stanley Dershem refused to lend me two dollars. Would you believe there was such a mean skinfiint in school? Wilmer R.:0h, my, yes! Why, I'm just such a chap as that myself. Ella Caged sixjz Auntie, were you ever in a predicament? Miss Reiner: No, dear, but Heaven knows I've tried. 1.67-. Farewell The time has now come for us, the Class of 1931, to say farewell. We have studied, worked and played under the roof of Spencerville High School, and we hope we have proven ourselves worthy of our school. To the uuderclassmen we give our best wishes and we hope they will ever be faithful and loyal. So now we say farewell to our teachers, friends and classmates. 0 u -5- Patrons' Page The following business men of Spencerville to make this book a success by their patronage. Banks Farmers Bank Citizens Bank Barbers Art Kennedy Grover Shosker Bakeries George Wright Bakery and Grocery Business Firms Carl S. Shaffer Coal and Ice Co. Lewis Plumbing Co. W. F. Plikerd's Hardware. Pholman's Hardware Fredrick Paper and Twine Co., Lima, Ohio. Clem Boyle's, Florist, Lima, Ohio. Clothing Stores Bill the Tailor Richman's Clothing Co., Lima, Ohio Elerman's Clothing Co., Lima, Ohio Dairies Lone Elm Dairy Drug Stores Fryer's Pharmacy Furniture Stores Collin's Furniture Co. Garages and Auto Sales V. G. Mack Motor Sales C. P. Croft Motor Sales Universal Sales Co. Insurance Carl M. 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