St Wendelin High School - Foslin Yearbook (Fostoria, OH)

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SE N I 0 R C lass Officers John Blaser ............. ................ P resident Rosemary Marks ...................... Vice President Jean Zeyen ......... ,........... S ecretary William Park .......... ........... T reasurer

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DATES FOR REMEMBRANCE Sept. 8-SWHS opened the book of knowledge for a new year with a record enrollment of 202 happy and not-so- happy students. Sept. 'I'I-Preview game at Fostoria Memorial Stadium proved the ability of the Mohawks. This game was high- lighted by the first public appearance of the SWS Marching Band. Sept. 13-After two years of observing the progress of the Fostoria Underpass System from SWHS's front porch, the grade-elimination project was opened with formal ceremon- ies. Rosemary Marks, senior, was privileged to dine with Governor Frank Lausche of Ohio. Sept. 'I6-How convenient! SWHS students stepped out their front door to view cars of yesteryear as the Glidden Tour of Antique Automobiles passed by. Sept. 25-Bon Voyage was expressed in many ways in honor of Father Robert H. Ruffing, pastor, at a farewell program prior to his leaving for a three-week trip to Europe. Sept. 28--A disc jockey show highlighted the year's first CYO meeting with Johnny Seever as M. C. Sept. 30-Seniors launched Wendelette-Foslin Campaign with an assembly. Oct. 'I-Student Council elected Donald Miller, president, and Rosemary Marks, secretary. Oct. 6-Freshmen met their Waterloo as seniors scored a victory in the annual Initiation Ordeal. Oct. 13-Five seniors: Rosemary Marks, Don Miller, Bill Park, Jean Zeyen, and Dan Ziegman participated in a Journalism Workshop held at Bowling Green University. Oct. 'I6-Where did they go? Our first six weeks are over! Oct. 'I9-Wendelette-Foslin Campaign ended as Magazine Drive opened. Oct. 20-Assembly on Youth featured Bill Park and Bar- bara Karcher in speeches on Operation Youth and Girls' State respectively. Oct. 22-On his return from Rome, Father Ruffing spoke at our first-night rally. Oct. 23-Feast of St. Wendelin commemorated by a free day. Oct. 26-Ghosts, cowboys, clowns, and many other weird characters filled the grade-school gym with the happy spirit of the Hallowe'en Party sponsored by the CYO. Oct. 29-Indeed, it was a huge success! The first issue of the Wendelette came through with flying colors. Oct. 30-Our Pastor Father Ruffing presented the students with rosaries blessed by the Holy Father. Nov. 9-End of Magazine Drive. Over l,0O0 subscriptions were netted. ll SoC.. - Nov. 'I0-Open house provided opportunity for parents to meet the faculty and to observe the progress of the students. Nov. 13-Friday, the l3, proved to be a lucky day for the senior-sophomore Mission Party. Nov. 20--Six weeks' tests completed two-sixths of the year's work. Nov. 23-25-Father Kelly, O.M.l., a one-time missionary in Africa, directed the annual retreat for the high school students. Nov. 26-27-Thanksgiving Vacation. Nov. 27-Principal Father Joseph Schill received promo- tion to Edgerton, St. Mary Parish. Father Donald Hunter, from St. Peter and Paul Parish, Sandusky, was named new principal. Nov. 29-Mystery, comedy, and the Christmas spirit pre- vailed as the CYO sponsored three one-act plays. Nov. 30-Father Robert Ruffing introduced Father Donald Hunter to the students in an informal assembly. Dec. 3-Every Pupil Tests were administered Dec. 6-Mothers sponsored Annual Football Banquet. Fol- lowing the banquet, Father Joseph Schill was feted at a Farewell Party held in the high-school auditorium. Dec. 8--Feast of the immaculate Conception initiated the opening of the Marian Year. Dec. 'I7--CYO Skating Party at Tiffin Skateland. Dec. 22-Students sang carols and an invisible Santa Claus presented a treat at the annual Christmas assembly. Dec. 23-Jan 4--Christmas Vacation. Dec. 31--The Rev. C. S. Schmenk, CYO moderator, was transferred to St. Anthony Parish, Columbus Grove. Jan. 'I-Students initiated the New Year with a Holiday Formal, Candy Cane Capers. Jan. 6-Mr. Ralph Lupidi's combo provided music for CYO semi-formal dance. Jan. 20--21-Third six-weeks' period was brought to a close with semester tests. Jan. 22--A well-earned free day was enjoyed by the students. Jan. 25--CYO held their monthly meeting with novel wes- tern scenes. Feb. 'I-CYO Skating Party was held at Tiffin Skateland. Feb. 4-Students received opportunity to spread Catholic Action as a Catholic Chronicle Campaign began. Feb. 9-Two hundred smiling faces greeted the cameraman as representative from Marchion Studio snapped picture for the yearbook.

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John R. Blaser Mr. President-that's Johnny . . . president of the senior class and the CYO . . . an honor student . . . lucky enough to have had an audience with the Holy Father while in Europe . . . famous for his stag parties. . . usually seen in the evenings with Aurice heading toward Jackson Street . . . spends his summers relaxing at the lake and playing golf with Johnny . . . a real great guy and a true friend . . . celebrates every October 24. Roberta A. Brickner Bertie to all . . . brightened the world on November 3, l936 . . . pos- sesses a winning smile, beautiful au- burn hair and big brown eyes . . , an 'A' student . . . winner of an award in typing and home arts . . . life of the party when she gets near a piano . . . faithful member of the Girls' Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and school or- ganist . . . favorite pastime is square dancing . . , wants to be a medical secretary, , . friend to all. Florence M. Bulkowski A popular young miss with a win- ning personality . . . has dancing dark eyes that can hardly be seen when she laughs . . . with a prayer to the Little Flower, Tootsie usually gets what she asks for . . . uses her public-speak- ing course to best advantage while presiding as vice president at CYO meetings . . . avid music lover . . . sings in the Girls' Glee Club and Mixed Chorus . . . sings extra well on October l9. James E. Coleman Jim or Little Mo greets everybody with a friendly, Hi agrees with a million other men that women are the worst drivers . . . skating is at the top of his list for sports , . . likes to listen to the Hilltoppers . . . will read or listen to anything about l-lot Rods . . . two-year member of Boys' Glee Club . . . never forgets to celebrate April 8 . . . a handsome smile is one of his assets.