Strasburg High School - Senoracle Yearbook (Strasburg, OH)

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AUDREY ZELTMAN Audiey is Jolly and when she laughs she makes you laugh. She can be serious and she IS always ready to do her part. of her ability. History of Class of 1937 September 11, 1933, marks the date of our entrance into the cinema studios of Strasburg High School. Screen tests revealed we were thirty-six in number and color tests that green predominated. In that opening week as Freshmen we had to undergo many try-outs to find out just where we fitted in and to adapt ourselves to studio life. Our boys vividly recall that these trials were not all confined to the school rooms, assembly halls and superintendent's office, but on that first Monday they were sub- jected to a surprise test on the school ground at the hands of their upper classmen. The memory of those paddles fwhat shapes and sizes they inventedlj lingers yet. Each Freshie had to prove his genuineness of character as an aspirant for the honors of S.H.S., and we are glad to here record that each of our boys bravely went thru the line of paddles and established his right to continue as a full-fledged Freshman. Our first year in the studios brought many more such touchstones of exper- ience, most of them trying, to be sure, but 'all a criterion of the metal of which our class was made. Miss Erma Bayer was our studio adviser and to her we owe much in changing the color from green to something more satisfactory. Hope Spidell was our presiding officer in our first year's class meetings. MARGARET YUTZY Margaret is reserved and quiet She never complains but does her work to the best

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HERBERT WELSCH Herb is one of the well-behaved gentle men. of the class. Although he is studious, he devotes much of his time to outside work. - PHYLLIS YACKEY Phy1 has been an honor student durin 8 her four years of high school. She has do ' , 01'- ne commendable work in band chestra and chorus. CAROL JEAN WALTZ Carol was a member of the band three years and of the chorus four years. Carol is always willing to help when ever she is called to do so. ROSEMARY WEINMAN Rosemary is rather quiet and studious She belonged to the chorus for four years sistance is needed. She is willing to help Whenever her asa

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When September 4, 1934, rolled around and the studios again called us from our vacation pastimes, we found that thirteen of our number had fallen by the way- side. Some found the klieg lights hard on the eyes, others found employment more pleasant and more remunerative than screen work in S.H.S. studios. We hated to part with them but part we must, and our Sophomore Band was soon doing its full share of recording in its second year. We recall as Sophomores some outstanding social events that helped to soften the stress of work and relieve the strain of constant appearance before the cameras A weiner roast in the Garber Woods, a I-Ia1lowe'en Party in the Record Building, a Chili Supper at the Kemmerle home! What memories these occasions recall! It was September 8, 1935 that our directors asked for our return for another picture and how glad we were when every one of our twenty-three characters was found present ready for work. And how we worked! Howard Johnson made us a good Junior president and under his guidance we accomplished much. Junior studio work proved more difficult but also more interesting. We began to realize that if our high school production was going to be complete we must do our best and we look back on it now as a picture worth while. ' There were some high-light experiences during the year which helped to relieve the monotony of the every day grind. Our class weakness for suppers resulted in meetings at which bean soup and spaghetti topped the menus. Not the least among these interesting events was our Junior play, In the Light of the Moon' given at Hall Theatre, November 22, before a fine crowd and the compliments we received on our attempt at dramatics are carefully noted in our diaries. The American History Class excursion to Columbus was outstanding. The lessons learned on our visit to the Ohio Penitentiary, the Home for the Feeble Minded, the Hospital for the Insane and the State Capitol will always be remembered. And then perhaps the chief social event of our Junior year was our reception for the Class of 1936. Held at the American Legion Home on Thursday evening, May 21, it proved to be a very delightful meeting of the two classes. Sixty-five were seated at the long tables which were beautifully decorated in the '36 colors of gold and green. Bouquets of yellow tea roses and yellow tulips in green bowls made a lovely setting for the dinner which was served by the Junior mothers. Our inclina- tion toward theater themes was already in evidence in our Junior year when we arranged our reception program in that manner. Bud Johnson, junior class president, was toastmaster, appearing under the title, Opening Night. Props was the topic of a talk by John Sparks, senior, and Miss Frances Kapitzky, president of the board of education, gave an address of interest entitled, Between Acts. A vocal duet was presented by Principal Paul Roby and Glenn Jones, high school teacher, and an in- strumental duet was presented by Misses Hope Spidell and Mary Garver, juniors. The theater program was concluded with an address by Superintendent H. P. Lohr- man, under the caption, On With the Show. A theater party provided diversion for the remainder of the evening. The summer which marked the interval between our Junior and Senior years passed very quickly and before we realized the curtain was being drawn on the nrst act of our last picture in dear old S.H.S. We worked hard to cultivate the proverbial dignity of Seniors but it has often been remarked by our advisers that it seems to be an elusive quality for us. The year has seemed much shorter than any of the others and as this history is penned we seem to hear the directors magaphone message that Finis must be written to our fourth production. Only one member was lost during the year and we hope to finish twenty-two strong. Loaded down with work and extra-curricular activities, we have had a busy year. So busy in fact that social events have been few. Our failing for soup was temporarily satisfied with a fall party at Schenk's Cabin and the Class will long remember the good time. Eleven of our number enjoyed the three-day jaunt to Washington, our national capital in March. We proved our staminahunder test, saw the sights, and enjoyed the contacts with the other high school students of the county. It was a fine extra of our Senior year. Our colors are Orchid and Silverg our flower, the Pink Rose, and we have chosen for our motto With the ropes of the past we'1l ring the bells of the future.