The Plains High School - Yearbook (The Plains, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

Hill I I I I i i i mi i iii iii i i in ii ii i i i i ii in imi i i i i m m mi i m i mi imi i i i mi i i 11 11 i i i i i i i ii 11 i i i i i i i iii mi mu mi i i i m mi i i i mu i i A review of the happy experiences of a people who, tomorrow, will be the builders and supporting timbers of a world s oc iety. A Yearbook Published by the Senior Class of The Plains High School The Plains, Ohio May 1956 OUR HOME The buildings around which the branches of the trees bud forth in the springtime while indide tomorrow’s citizens, of The Plains, are growing in knowledge, wisdom, and love. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The Trunk of the Tree As part of a Democratic government, the people of The Plains School Area elect our Board of Education. This body decides the policies of the school and protects t e interests of the citi- zenry by developing better and better educational standards. They are the friends of all students and put forth great effort to provide the students with all the facilities possible. The membership consists of: Mr. George Shafer, president, Mr. Ralph Calendine, Mrs. Lloyd Kittle, Mr. Elmo Scott, and Mrs. Emma Cade, Clerk. OUR EXECUTIVE HEAD Mr. H. W. Humphrey The Forester FACULTY ?• r. Robert Burs on Miss Louise Diver The Guiding Branches Mrs. Anna Rose Long long afterward in an oak I found the arrow still unbroke; And the song, from begin- ning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend. Miss Beryl Cone Mr. Richard Shoemaker Mrs. Adda Maccombs ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Those who cultured the tiny seedlings Row is Mrs. Mabel Howell, Mrs. Emma Beckley, Mijs • Camilla Weisenbach. Row 2: Mrs. Glenna Weatherby, Miss Elva Cooper, Miss Irene Elliott. Others: Miss Alta Cooper. Carole Mackie, Secre- tary-Treasurer; James Vessalo, Vice-President; Sally McDonald, News Re- porter; and (center) Wayne Keims, President. CAFETERIA STAFF Those who provide the nourish- ment for the roots of mankind Mrs. Violet Bryan, Mrs. Neva Thompson, Mrs. Lenore Stauffer. BUS DRIVERS Those Who Weave Among the Trees Those who weave among the trees Mr. Russell Jellison, Mr. James Tipple, Mr. Richard Shoemaker, Mr. Basil Cullison. 4 Gersld E. V.'ebb Lois M. Thonpson V rna V. McHerg Raymond E. Kelrhner Av© A. Kittle Patricia A. Jrckson Mary E. Talbert Secretary, joxnn; president, weyne; Treasurer, Rite; yews Reporter, vyarren; vice- president, Relpn. Nina C. Wright David G. Harrison Ralph E. Talbert w John B. Stage Rita S. Howard Class Flower and Rings barren L. Brooks Wayne P. Kelms w ’1 I f Zeta V.. Phillips LASS � 'OTTO: OUT OF HARBORS INTO DEEP CHANNELS What do ne plant when we plant the tree? We plant the snip th t will cross the sen. We plant the mast to carry tne sails. We plant tne planks to withstand the pales— Tne keel, the keelson, and beam and knee— We olant tne ship wnen we plant the tree. Barbara S. Beckley Arthur D. Powell Diana S. Metcalf J oAnn Lee TINY TWIGS TO TAUGHT TIMBER We were a group of eager, but rather frightened children, who entered the first grade room at The Plains School where we met our teacher. Miss Anna Gochnauer, September nineteen hundred forty- four In a few hours we had forgotten our scare Of the present Seniors the following members started in the first grade at this school: Patsy Bryan, Nancy Hawk, Rita Howard, Verna McHarg, Diana Metcalf, Zeta Phillips, John Stage, Mary Talbert, Ralph Talbert, Charles Thompson, James Vessalo, and Gerald Webb• We were taught the first steps of learning reading, writing and arithmetic For an activity in learning, we planted flower seeds in a container on the window ledge and watched these grow day by day After a brief vacation we entered the second grade and there we rad a pleasant atmosphere with Miss Vera Sproul as our teacher That year Wayne Keirns, Jo Ann Lee, and Nina Wright joined our hap- py group. It was then that we learned to tell time and to under- stand the Indian History. We moulded various objects from clay We journeyed up the steps into the third grade with Miss Irene Elliott. She greeted us very cheerfully That year we had a post office in the rear of the class room, and that was the only time tlat a teacher permitted us t o write letters to each other in class time. During the year we visited a chick hatchery, a modern bakery, the fire department, and a real bank The fourth year we advanced into Miss Alta Cooperfs room. Sue Canale became a part of our group that year. That was the first year that we elected class officers. We gave what we thought was an elaborate tea in honor of the sixth grade, as that social func- tion was traditional for the fourth graders Mrs. Joyce Romire was a new teacher in our school system and she was our fifth grade teacher. We had an enjoyable trip to Mari- etta where we visited many interesting and educational spots. At Christmas season we had a party with a gift exchange. It was that year, too, that we managed a stare In which we sold school supplies. Finally, the last year in the Elementary Building took us to the sixth grade to be with Miss Elva Cooper. Ava Kittle and Carol Mackie enrolled in our class We published a newspaper and sold it for five cents a copy Then came the Christinas Pageant which was presented by the students from our building and our class members had many of the major parts. We were invited to many of the activi- ties of the High School, and we became indoctrinated with their mode of living. At the conclusion of those six years, we were graduated with proper and dignified ceremonies In nineteen hundred fifty-one, we all proudly approached the High School Building and entered as seventh graders. Raymond Kelch- ner and Arthur Powell joined us. Miss Beryl Cone met us as o r home room teacher. The customs and procedures in high school were differ- ent, but we soon became accustomed to our new pathways The class president was Wayne Keirns. Our candidates for the King and Queen contest were James Vessalo and Mary Talbert, who were awarded the title of Prince and Princess. The next year we remained with Miss Cone in the same room, but we were eighth graders. Warren Brooks entered 1;hat year, and the class president was James Vessalo. V ayne Keirns and Mary Talbert were the King and Queen contestants. They won the contest to be- come the festival's King and Queen Ralph Talbert and James Vessa- lo loyally and patriotically assumed the responsibility that the American Flag be flown over our school building TINY TWIGS TO TAUGHT TIMBER (continued) Now we were next to be Freshmen of The Plains High School� Mr. Richard Shoemaker was our home room teacher and remained with us the balance of our years. Many of our members joined the Glee Clubs and the Future Homemakers of America. Under the supervision of Mrs. Anna Rose, we were in charge of the Silver Savings Bank, a project studied in connection with the General Business Class. We went to Columbus to see many educational places. We had a triple- trio. Ava Kittle was the president; Janes Vessalo and Ava Kittle were the King and Queen contestants and were awarded the title of Prince and Princess. Then we rolled forward to the Sophomore year when Dan Stotts enrolled. Many of the Sophomore girls served for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Ralph Talbert was the class president. John Stage and Nina Wright were honored by being the King and Queen selectees at the Fall Festival In our Junior year many, many episodes happened. David Harri- son enrolled; the class president was Nina Wright; the King and Queen contestants were Raymond Kelchner and Rita Howard. During the entire year we wore our class rings with pride. Many of our group participated in the musical When You Were Sweet Sixteen” ably directed by Mr. Harry Fierbaugh Patsy Bryan, Raymond Kel- chner, Ava Kittle, Carol Mackle, John Stage, Mary Talbert, and Nina Wright were Prince of Peace Contest participants. We presented a class play Mother is a Freshman ably directed by Miss Louise Diver. We sponsored a Junior-Senior Reception honoring the gradu- ating Seniors. After what seemed a long, long time, we became Seniors. Here we added to our rolls Barbara Beckley, Patricia Jackson, and Lois Thompson. Our class president was Wayne Keirns. King and Queen contestants were Warren Brooks and Nancy Hawk who were the selectees. Patsy Bryan, Wayne Keirns, Raymond Kelchner, Ava Kittle, JoAnn Lee, Carol Mackie, John Stage, and Nina Wright were participants of Prince of Peace Contest. We did many activities to Increase our funds—we had skating parties, we sold many items. We published our Year Book entitled, Twigs to Timber.” We presented a Senior Class play. We enjoyed the Junior-Senior Reception given in our honor by the Junior Class. We shall never forget the wonder- ful time we had on our trip to the Nation's Capital and to New York City. For many years we have been Twigs gaining strength and force. Now we believe that we are substantial tinker that will make for the building of a better world. Nancy Hawk Jo Ann L©e Verna McHarg TIMBER FOR TOMORROW And now we’ve turned twelve well-worn years Each filled with joys, and tears; And Life, the everlasting, waits Just beyond the school’s broad gates. Not in enjoyment nor in sorrow Do we leave our dear old schools Although It is but a sweet memory. We never shall forget the rules. In the schools broad field of learning Is the bivouac of our life Be not one that’s disconcerning But, be a scholar in the strife. Cur story is not completed yet We close this chapter reverently done The words are old, the story new We haven’t finished-just begun. Mary Talbert Patricia Jackson Carol Mackie When gray threads mar life’s pattern And seem so out of line. Trust the Master Weaver Who planned the whole design; For in life 's choicest patterns Some dark threads must appear To make the rose threads fairer. The gold more bright and clear. The pattern may seem intricate And hard to understand. Eut trust the Master Weaver And His steady, guiding Hand. SENIOR INDEX Becklej, Barbara S« Christmas Service 2-4 Class Play 4 Festival Queen 2 FHA 1 Latin Club 2-4 Silver Savings Fank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-4 Brooks, Warren L« Cla ss Officer 4 Class Play 3-4 Festival King 4 Football 2-3 Football Manager 1 Silver Savings Eank 1 Bryan, Patsy A. Christmas Service 3-4 Ch ss Play 4 FHA 1-2-3-4 FHA Officer 3-4 Latin Club 2-4 Prince of Peace Contest 3-4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Canale, E. Sue Christmas Service 3-4 Class Play 3-4 FHA 1-2-3 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Harrison, David G. Easeball 3 Basketball 3 Football 4 Vocal Music 4 Hawk, Nancy K Christmas Service 4 Cla ss Play 3-4 Festival Queen 4 FHA 1-2-3-4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Howard, Rita S Cheerleader 3-4 Chris tmas Servie 3-4 Class Officer 1-2-3-4 Class Play 4 Festival Queen 3 FHA 1-3-4 FHA Officer 3-4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Vocal Music Officer 4 Year Book Staff 4 Jackson, Particis A• Band 1-2-4 Christmas Service 4 Class Officer 1 Class Play 2-4 Festival Queen Contest 1 FHA 1 Latin Club 2-4 Latin Club Officer 4 Newspaper Editor 4 Silver Savings Fank 1 Vocal Music 1-2 Reims, Wayne F• Band 1 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Christmas Play 4 Class Officer 1-2-4 Class Play 3-4 Easter Service 3 Football 2-3-4 Latin Club 3-4 Silver Savings Eank 1 Student Body Officer 4 Track 2-3-4 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Year Book Staff 4 Kelchner, Raymond E. Band 3-4 Baseball 4 Basketball 2-3-4 Chris teas Service 3-4 Class Officer 2 Class Play 3-4 Festival King Contest 3 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 2-3-4 Vocal Music Officer 3-4 Year Book Staff 4 Kittle, Ava A Band 1-2-3 Christmas Service 3-4 Class Officer 1-2 Cla ss Play 3-4 Easter Service 3 Festival Queep Contest 1 FHA 1-2-3-4 FHA Officer 3-4 Homecoming Attendant 3 Prince of Peace Contest 2-3-4 Silver Savings Eank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Lee, Jo Ann Christmas Service 4 Class Officer 4 Class Play 3-4 FHA 1-2-3-4 Prince of Peace Contest 4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Year Book Staff 4 Mackie, Carol A. Band 1-2-3-4 Band Officer 4 Cheerleader 4 Christmas Service 3-4 Class Officer 3 Class Play 3-4 FHA 1-3-4 FHA Officer 3-4 SENIOR INEEX--Continned Prince of Peace Contest 3-4 Prom Queen 3 Silver Savings Eank 1 Student Council Officer 4 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Vocal Music Officer 3 McHarg, Verna M. Christmas Service 3-4 Class Play 3-4 PPA 1-2-3-4 Silver Savings Park 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Metcalf, Diana S. Christmas Service 4 Class Play 4 FHA 1 -2-3-4 Silver Savings Pank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Phillips, Zeta M. Band Majorette 3-4 Christmas Service 3-4 Class Play 3-4 FrA 1-2-3-4 FHA Officer 4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-4 Powell, Arthur D. Baseball 2 Basketball 3 Class Play 4 Football 4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Stage, John B. Baseball 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Christmas Service 3-4 Class Officer 3 Class Play 3-4 Festival King Contest 2 Prince of Peace Contest 3-4 Silver Savings Bank 1 State Student Council 3 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Vocal Music Officer 3 Stotts, Daniel G. Christmas Service 4 Class Play 3-4 Vocal Music 4 Talbert, Mary E. Band 1-2-3-4 Cheerleader 2-3-4 Christmas Service 3-4 Class Play 4 Easter Service 3 FHA 1 Homecoming Queen 3 Latin Club 3-4 Prince of Peace Contest 3 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Vocal Music Officer 3-4 Talbert, Ralph E. Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Christmas Service 4 Class Officer 2-4 Class Play 3-4 Football 4 Latin Club 3-4 Latin Club Officer 4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Year Book Staff 4 Th oir.ps on, Cha rle s R • Baseball 1-2-3-4 basketball 1-2-3-4 Christmas Service 4 Class Play 4 Football 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 3-4 Latin Club Officer 3 Silver Savings Bank 1 Track 1-2-3-4 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Thompson, Lois M. Band 1-2-4 Christmas Service 4 Class Officer 1-2 Class Play 2-4 FKA 1 Latin Club 2-4 Latin Club Officer 4 Newspaper Editor 4 Silver Savings Bank 1 Vocal Music 1-2-4 Vessalo, James E Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Christmas Service 4 Class Officer 1-3 Class Play 3-4 Festival King 1 Football 1-2-3-4 Football Captain 4 Latin Club 3-4 Silver Savings Eank 1 Track 1-2-3-4 Year Book Staff 4 Webb, Gerald E. Baseball 4 Basketball 4 Chris tmas Service 4 Class Play 4 Football 2-3-4 Silver Savings Eank 1 Track 3-4 Vocal Music 2-3-4 Wright, Nina C Christmas Service 3-4 Class Officer 3 Class Play 3-4 Easter Service 3 Festival Queen 2 FHA 1 Latin Club 3 Latin Club Officer 3 Prince of Peace Contest 2-3- Silver Savings Bank 1 State Student Council 3 Vocal Music 1-2-3-4 Year Book Staff 4 Juniors SEASONED BOUGHES Row It Jim Bosley, Joann Brooks, Irene Brooks, Charles Burdette, Charles Clonch. Row 2t Mary DeWeese, Pauline Ewing, Martha Finnearty, Donna Hook, Nanoy Horn. Row 31 Margaret Keeton, Charles Lee. Row 4j Sally McDonald, Sue McDonald. Row 5: Thelma Newlun, Joyce Nichols, Dean Pickett, Ruth Porter, Bernita See, Mary Sharpe, Barbara Stalder. Row 6: Doris Thompson, James Thompson, John Thompson, Howard Warner, William Williams, Paul Wilson, Donald Yoho. MATURING LIMBS Row 1: Donald Adams, John Adams, Ronald Adana, Buelah Brown, Darrel Brown, Paul Cain, Loree Calvin, Danna Channel, William Charney, Nancy Cochran, Row 2: Ronald Dowler, Raymond Finnearty, Ronald Frost, Clifton Gates, Gary Johnson, Jack Johnston, Nancy Kirkendall, Ralph Kittle, Shannon Lovsey, Betty Mackie. Row 3: Gail cCoy, Daniel McDonald, Ellen McKnabb, Eileen Perry, Dean Platt, Janet Rutter, Jerry Smethers, Theodore Smith, Nancy Smith, Janice Stover. Row 4: Richard Strole, Carl Tope, Muriel Williams, Jack Wilson Others: Henry Collins, Sharon Kovalcik, Donna Porter, Paul Powell SPROUTING LIMBS Row 1: Harold Bails, Larry Bell, Millard Bryan, Theodore Eumgardner, Fred Burdette, Thomas Cade, Alice Canale, Sherry Casto, Kay Cochran, Richard Collins. Row 2: Virginia DePue, Mary Eddy, Janice Hanning, Nancy Hawk, Donna Hunter, Everett Lee, JoAnn Lonas, Larry McAllister, James McDonala, Shirley McKihben. Row 3: Lulu Murphy, Oakey Phillips, Carol Rowland, James See, Roger Secoy, Janice Stalder, John Stern, Joan Tipton, Carlos Thompson, Beth Williams Row 4: Timothy Williams, Marilyn Wilson, Sue Woods, David Woodruff. Others: Ernest Mitchell PRODUCING BRANCHES 8th novr i: Riiiara uanny Adams, _________ Adams, Sharon Alton, Howard Brooks, Louella Brooks, Clyde « , „ Brown, Robert Bryan, Larry Calendlne, Dale Carr, wayne Cochran J Row 2: Shirley Collins, Sue Coon, Basil Cullison, Robert Davis, Mary Ewing, Floyd Hart, Cecilia Hart, Charon Hart, Larry Korn, Edward Hornsby. Row 3j Sheridan Kelchner, Maurice Kittle, Linda Koon, Martha McDonald, Ruth McKib- ben, Jam©s McKnabb, Karen Michael, Patricia Nichols, Sharon Pevton, Larry Pickett- How 4: Ralph Porter, Roger Porter, Carra Riley, Clarence Riley, Roberta Riley, Jan- ice Rowland, Shelia Rutter, Nannette Scott, John Shrieves, Janes Six. Ro!L5: rr?he? Sl71 fck, Robert Sofronko, Odell Stover, Donald Strole, Michael Thompson, Row 6 Br0nda WallaC0’ Thomas Walraven, Wilford Walraven. now 6. Janet Westfall, Kay Whetstone, Everett Wigal. Others: Ronald Burkey, William McGee STRONG BRAUCRES Row 1: Carolyn Cade, Donna Channell, Howard Clendenin, Lillie Clendenin, Patricia Cochran, Fred Collins, Ben DePue, Mary Guseman, Ralph Hartman, Kenneth Harvey. Row 2: Charlotte Hill, Paul Jones, Carol Keeton, Lois Lee, Victor Lewis, Patricia Lovsey, Donna McDonald, Anita McWilliams, Gilbert Phillips, Harvey Phillips. Row 3: Paul Powell, Donald Radford, Barbara Scurlock, Margaret Secoy, Thomas See, Effie Sharpe, Sandra Smith, Roger Talbert. Row 4: Clarence Tinkham, Sandra Tinkham, Thomas Thomas, Barbara Thompson, Peggy Thompson, Wanda Ware. STRONG BRANCHES Row li Sharon Bosley, Ruth Brooks, Eugene Brundige, Janes Bryan, John Carsey, Gerry Casto, Delbert Cline, Edward Dowler, Sharon Dowler Row 2: John Durfee, Janes Eggleston, Clifford Gabriel, Mary Gates, Lynn Graham, Carol Guseman, Gary horn, Melanie Lovsey, Janes Mackie, David McAllister Row 3: Grace McHarg, Patty Mourn, Calvin Murphy, Barbara Perry, Richard Pickett Kenneth Poston, James Powell, Mary Riley, Robert Scott, Linda See. Row 4: Mack Smathers, Janes Smith, Katie Smith, Sandra Thompson, Loretta Ware, Wanda Wilson, Wyona Wilson, Jane Yoho GROWING BRANCHES Dennis Davis, Kiirea ueweeao, uaji oa - Row 2: Pauline Dowler, Judy Glass, Karen Goldsberry, Linda banning, eci John Hickman, Mary Lee, Elaine Lenigar, David Lovsey, Maxine McCoy. Row 3j Eugene McKibben, Linda McWilliams, Judy Mackie, Richard Metcalf, Miller, Elizabeth Murphey, Samuel Nichols, David Porter, Donald curl Jean Sedwick Mf __ Row 4: Janet Steele, Harry Strole, Lucille .are, « alter v harton Others: Jesse Wash SPROUTING BRANCHES Row 1: Dolly Adams, Gary Alton, Ella Brooks, Robert Brooks, Ronald Bumgardner, John Calvin, Gary Carr, Richard Culllson, James Dailey. Row 2: William Eggleston, Patrick Hooper, John Jackson, Rita Lee, Nancy Lonas, Dennis McAllister, Gary McGraner, Barbara McKnabb, Charlotte Perry. Row 3: Mary Powell, Judith Sharpe, Barbara Smith, Patricia Smith, Sue Smith, Frank Stalder, Cheryl Thompson, Riley Tipple, Paul Walraven. Row 4: Everett Williams, Phyllis Winner. SPROUTING BUDS Sharon Culver, Millie Culllson, Joyce Cummings, Robert Depue, Gary Dowier, Rose Foster. Row 2: Patrick Gabriel, William Gilkey, Robert Glass, Milton Hartman, Neil Hawk, Margaret Hickman, Roger Hornsby, Larry Kelchner, Diana Koon, Kathy Lange1, San- dra Lee, Barbara Lewis, Gregory Linscott. Row 3: Joseph Lucas, Patricia Lucas, Dennis McGraner, Shannon McPeak, Julia Mich- ael, Fils Perry, Phyllis Powell, Richard Phillips, Robert Secoy, Ronald Six, Joseph Stage, Sandra Stalder, Ronald Thompson. Row 4: Charles Wallace, Shirley Ware, Donna West, Ralph Wilson. Others: Pamela Bartlett, Patricia Mash. TINY TWIGS 3 3 m Jr JBS ■3® 4 2nd Row 1: Paul Bartlett, Eenny Black, Marian Buck, Rusty Eudworth, Ronald Calendine, Billy Cline, Jane Coon, David Cullison, Harold Gilkey, Linda Glass, Carol Goldsberry. Row 2: Clifford Hooper, William Lee, Kenneth McCoy, Carla McDonald, Elaine Michael, Henry Murphy, Roger Peyton, Larry Platt, William Riley, Elizabeth Scott, Mark See Row 3: Dennis Six, Ralph Six, David Smith, Judith Stage, James Steele, Earbara Tay- lor, Rhea Thompson, James Yallace, David Y alraven, Theodore V est, Sherry Wilson Row 4: Terry V ilson, Ronald Windland, William V inner Foster, Carolyn Graham, Michael Hooper, Judith Knight, Larry Lee. Row 2: Alma Lee, William McCallister, Hope McCormick, Mailene McV illiams, William North, Sandra Nichols, Ralph Peyton, Charles Pickett, Roger Six, David Smith, Fred Steele Row 3: Denver Stover, Donna Turrill, Pauline V are, James V harton, Gregrey V oodruff, Others: William Harvey THE YOUNG SEEDLINGS Coon, David Dailey, Robert Dowler, Mary Gilkey, Lueva Gilkey, Robert Kart, Patricia Horn Row 2: Garry Hunter, Larry Hunter, Robert Jones, Linda Knight, Judy LaFollette, Freda LaFollette, Gary McKibben, Kay Nichols, Theodore Potts, Robert Powell, Charles Rupe. Row 3: Donald Riley, Patricia Smith, Joyce Sedwick, Ronald Stover, Ceorge Tinkham, Eileen Tipple, Vonesta Warren. Others: Carolyn Coon ALMA MATER Whene er we take our book of memories And soan Its pages through and through. We 11 find no days that glow so brightly As those we spent at The Plains School Within our Alma Materis portals We meet her children hand to hand. And when there comes the day of parting. Still firm and loyal we will stand. Refrain: Alma Mater, Plains Higji School Alma Mater, brave and fairl For we own thy kindly care. Alma Mater, Plains high School, When we read thy story o’er, We revere thee and cheer thee As we sing thy praise once more. FOOTBALL TEAM f,It aint the individual, Nor the army as a whole. But the everlasting teamwork Of every bloomin' soul.” HOMECOMING QUEEN Flowering Shrub Here we see the home- coming queen and her att- endants. Seated is queen Ava Kittle, who received a beautiful boquet as well as a good luck kiss from Captain, James Vessalo. With Ava is her court, Mary Talbert and Betty Mackie • Row 1: James Thompson, Fred Burdette, Gary Johnson, Carl Tope, Jack Johnston, Larry McAllister, Carlos Thompson, Ronald Adams, Timothy Williams, Darrel Brown, Oakey Phillips, Raymond Finnearty, John Adams, Ralph Kittle, Dana Channel. Row 2: James Smith, Maurioe Kittle, Larry Calendine, managers, Charles Burdette, Ralph Talbert, Wayne Keirns, Donald Yoho, Jack Wilson, Gerald Webb, William Williams, Dean Pickett, Charles Clonch, Charles Thompson, James Vessalo, John Thompson CHEERLEADERS Rocking the Boughs It was tnese four girls wno were never absent from a gprre. Many evenings tney could be neard prac- ticing old cneer8 end learning new ones. Here tneir new uniforms were being disolayed. pictured are Rita Howard, c rol Yackie, Msry Talbert, and Betty Vickie, kneeling. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM The tree of deepest root Is found Least willing still to quit the ground. Row is Ralph Talbert, Charles Thompson, James Vessalo, David Harrison, Paul Wilson. Row 2: Willard Adams, Wayne Keims, William Chamev, Charles Clonch, John Stage, Charles Burdette, Daniel 4dams• Stand Up And Cheer Stand up and cheer Cheer loud and long for The Plains High School For today we raise the Blue and Gold above the rest, Our boys are trying. And they are bound to win the fray; Wefve got the team, We ve got the steam. For this is our dear High School s day. Raht Rahil Rahil I (repeat except the last line) RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM Row is Ralph Kittle, Jim Bosley, Gerald Webb, Donald Yoho, Charles Lee, John Thompson, Darrell Brown. Row 2: James Smith, Ronald Dowler, Millard Bryan, Ronald Adams, Carlos Thompson, Dana Channel, Jack Wilson, Donald Adams, Jack Johnston, Timothy Williams, Robert Davis, Larry Horn. Row 3: Gail McCoy, Danny McDonald, Ronald Frost, James See, Earnest Mitchell, Cakey Phillips, Larry McAllister. Sons of the Gold and Blue Sons of the Gold and Blue, Fight for your Alma Mater, Cheer while your team is scoring. Fight for the fame of The Plains High, name. Over the foe watch the home team go. Undaunted forge ahead. Triumphant march, ahead Triumphant march ahead Hearts that are brave and true. Hark, how the bleachers cheer. Loyal and eager, too. Play for the victory is near. Shoulder to shoulder fight and win. Sons of the Gold and Blue. BAND The Breeze Through the Trees Our marching band, led by drum major Raymond Kelchner, was a very important part of our school. Their very fine appearances at the football games will long be rementoered by the high school students. Other outstanding performances deluded assemblies and concerts. Lower Brass Woodwind HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Musical Branches These boys and girls com- posed the high school chorus, which was indeed a very out- standing organization in our school. This group, under the supervision of Mr. Elmer Horsky, participated in var- ious school activities, in- cluding concerts and assem- blies . FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Those Who Make The Houses Of Timber Into Homes Of Use Here are pictured the girls who, with the excellent administration of Miss Beryl Cone, took an interest in the basic principles of homemaking. This group was composed of all girls who were in home economics classes. The functions of this organization included not only local, but county, state, and national work, with awards being given for outstanding work at all levels. PRINCE OF PEACE The Olive Tree Row 1: Patsy Bryan, Ava Kittle, JoAnn Lee. Row 2: Wayne Keirns, Carol Mackie, John Stage, Nina Wright, Raymond Kelchner. Branches The MPrince of Peace” speech contests were a source of much interest during the fall weeks of school. Three of our local churches sponsored contests in which the speakers tad been trained at The Plains School. Patsy Bryan, Ava Kittle, and Carol Mackie spoke at The Plains Methodist Church where the Reverend J. A Thorn- ton was the pastor. Wayne Keirns, JoAnn Lee, and Nina Wright were at the Church of the Nazarene. The Reverend Lena Brandenburg was pastor there. Raymond Kelch- ner and John Stage contested at the Church of God, in Athens, with the Reverend Raymond E. Kelchner as pastor. Ava, John, and Nina were award- ed the bronze medal in their respective contests. LIBRARY CLUB Volumes of Leaves The members of the Lib- rprv Club were the boys and girls who worked in the Library and who dispensed books in the English room. The club members worked in library care and book- mending projects, too. Membership in the club gave points toward the school honor pin. Row It Ronald Adams, Paul Cain, Patsy Bryan, Shannon Lovsey, Ava Kittle, Darrel Brown, Jack Johnston. Row 2: Nina Wright, Nancy Cochran, Mary Sharpe, Donald Adams, Thelire Knewlun, Carolyn Cade, Effie Sharpe. Row 3: Oakey Phillips, Thomas Cade, Harold Bails, Millerd Bryan, Willard Adams, Robert Bryan, Daniel Adams. FESTIVAL KINGS AND QUEENS Royal Oaks Here we find the contestants in the annual Fall Festival King and Queen Contest. They certainly look like Royal Oaks.” The senior con- testants Nancy Hawk and Warren Brooks were the recipients of the award of King and Queen at the Festival with the Juniors placing second as Prince and Princess. Row lj Warren Brooks, Nancy Hawk. Row 2: Betty Mackie, Ralph Kittle, Martha McDonald, Ronald Burkey, Joyce Nichols, Clarence Tinkhaxn, Barbara Thompson. Thomas Cade, Donna Hunter. SILVER SAVINGS BANK The sturdiest timber has roots of thrift Row 1: Fred Burdette, Fred Bumgard- ner, Janice Hanning, Carlos Thomp- son, Larry McAllister. Bank Officials Row 2: Sherry Casto, Patricia Cochran, Alice Canale, Sue Wood, Beth Williams, Millerd Bryan. Few 3: Thomas Cade, Joan Tipton, Nancy Hawk, Donna Hunter, James See. Row 4: JoAnn Lonas, Timothy Williams, Mary Eddy. The Silver Savings Bank which was composed of members of the Freshman General Business Class and super- vised by Mr. Robert Bur son became a very important organization in our school. Through this group was learned the saving habit. Small savings soon count up as we say, From the tiny acorn, the mighty oak. This was a benefit not only for the bankers, but for the entire student body� LEATHER STYLING This was a typical scene from the shop department. Here our Senior boys were seen as they aid leather work with the assistance of their capable instructor Mr. Herman Humphrey. Included In this group were Mr. Humphrey, Warren Erooks, Gerald Webb, Arthur Powell, and Daniel Stotts. LATIN ENTHUSIASTS The seedlings sprouting from foreign soil It was the second period that foreign voices could be heard coming from Mrs. Maccombs1 room. Were we being invaded? No, it was only the Latin club composed of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Here was learned the language on which much of our own English is based. Al- though all mem her s of the class took their translating very seriously there was still time for some fun. The following poem was commonly heard when conjugations, declensions, tenses, moods, and translations became exceedingly difficult. Latin is a dead tongue. Dead as it can be. First it killed the Romans, And now it's killing mei Row 1: Margaret Keeton, Wayne Keirns, Lois Thompson, Raymond Kelchner, Ralph Tal- bert, Patricia Jack- son, Earbara Beckley, Sue McDonald. Row 2: Doris Thompson, Bernita See, Barbara Stalder, Ruth Porter, Sally McDonald, Theodore Smith, Charles Thompson, James Vessalo, Nina Wright, Mary Talbert, Patsy Bryan, John Adams. HAWAIIAN PARADISE In Hawaii, where the tall Palm beautifully thrives, one finds a kindly warm, romantic atmosphere. It was that same feeling that pre- vailed at the Junior-Senior Recep- tion in March. There the mentoers of the Junior Class sponsored the first activity given in honor of the Senior Class. The girls ap- peared as beautiful buds in their pastel-colored evening dresses. The boys were well-groomed, polite, and gracious. The Senior Class President, Wayne Keirns, presented the color staff to the Junior Class President, Jo Ann Brooks, who placed the ribbons of the Junior Class colors on it. All enjoyed the social function long to be remeirbered. SENIOR TRIP Yes, after what seemed like a lifetime of earning money and planning details our Senior Class was finally aboard the Sunday evening train for Washington, D. C. and New York. Suit cases, pocket books, candy bars, red apples, and black oameras all were a part of the hustle and bustle involved. Upon arrival in Washington the tours began before we unpacked. We visited the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington's Home, and many interesting places. After that, the same commotion all over again, getting packed and ready to leave for New York City. Once more the settling into a hotel took place. We were experienced in hotel life by that time. Then began the tours, sightseeing and subway rides which all added up to excite- ment and a good time for everyone. We saw the United Nations in operation. Times Square with all Its lights, the Bowery with its citizens, and many unbelievable sights. One more time for packing and off for home. Back home, again, and the gifts were given to fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, and friends. Also distributed were the post cards which were written, but just never were mailed. THE YEARBOOK STAFF Authors of TWIGS TO TIMBER Wayne, Ralph, Jo Ann, Rita, Raymond, Nina, James. COMMENCE KENT The Senior Class, of 1956, was Indeed honored to have its speaker at Commencement, the Reverend Carl Hix, from Ironton, Ohio. As we listened to the Reverend Hix speak about spiritual growth, we recalled the poem: I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all aky And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robbins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me But only God can make a tree. We believe that only God can grant the strong spiritual growth needed for a more perfect life in our futures. We, the Senior Class of 1956, appreciated the inspira- tion which he helped us to grasp at our final High School performance. Commencement. ROOST ON A TWIG WAKE UP AND BUY FROM OUR ADVERTISERS Compliments of THE ATHENS RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Altman's Department Store Athens Hone Telephone Company Athens Ice and Storage Company Athens Messenger Athens Pharmacy Beasley and Mathews, Incorporated Beckley's Store Eelk-Simpson Department Store Carroll 's Market Chapman's Jewelry Store College Book Store Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Cor-Rad Bakery Cornwell and Company, Jewelers Cornwell 's Children Shop Cox Brothers Credit Bureau of Athens Cuss ins and Fearn Fair Store Figg Dress Shop Gibb's Store Harris Furniture Store Jeffrey Jewelry Company, Incorporated Kerr-Kunter Hardware Company Kroger Baking Company Kyle ' s Lamborn Studio Logan's Book Store McKee's Drug Store Milldeck's Shoe Store Ohio Food Market Ohio Fuel Gas Company Quick's Drug Store Robert's Clothing Robinson Brothers Scott's Sisler Company Stanley's Shoe Store Swearingen Sport Store Uhlman's Department Store University Dress Shop Wolfe Hardware Company Woolwcx' th Company Young Appliance Company Rapp's Wallpaper and Pair.t Store Best Wishes THE ATHENS COUNTY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION Athens Algeo Motor Sales - Pontiac Sales and Service Beasley-Mathews, Inc. - Ford Sales and Service Clifford and Baker Motors - Plymouth-DeSoto Sales and Service Roger Dean, Inc. - Mercury-Lincolr. 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CALENDINE AND SON Tops in Cleaning Contractors i DON RAE CLEANERS Painting - Paperhanging The Plains Dial 2683 For Pick-Up and Delivery Dial 2881 A Oror lrg Service Institution in a Growing Community DORMAN AND HOUSEHOLDER Pure Oil Products Metered Fuel Oil - Gasoline COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE COMPANY OF OHIO Kerosene - White Gasoline Dis tributors Athens Dial 31533 Dial 31577 Compliments of Pick-Up and Delivery Shirts Laundried COTTINGHAM COAL COMPANY DOVER CLEANERS You name the coal. Chauncey Dial 2863 we have it Lump Oil Treated Mac: I woke ur last night with the feeling that my watch was gone, so I Stoker Quality started looking for it. Jack: Was it Gone? Mac: Nope, but it was goingi Prompt Delivery Dial Athens 31852 The Plains 2132 Good Food Courteous Service FAIR VIEW DRIVE IN 275 V� . Union Street Athene Dial 20122 DOWLER FERGUSON AND HUGHES FUNERAL HOME Gilbert Shannon FIRESTONE DEALER STORE 9 N. College Street 16 W. Union Street Athens Athens Dial 31812 Dial 31804 Industrial Motors Our Specialty ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away, Nor any coursers like a page Of prancing poetry. 102 • union Street Athens Dial 31521 Compliments of MATHEW'S GOOD YEAR SERVICE EARL MATHEWS INSURANCE Wholesale and Retail All Kinds of Insurance Security Bank Building 190 West Union Athens Athens Best WishesJ GOLISEERRY AND SWAIM Distributors for FAIRMONT FOODS COMPANY Sohio Froducts Gasoline Imperial Ice Cream Kerosene and Furnace Oils Dairy Products Delivery Service 606 E. State Street Athens Dial 31504 Elliott Street Athens Dial 31671 Groceries and Provisions HENRY AND SON Texaco Gas General Merchandise HOLLEY� S HOME OWNED Hovoline Oil 11 The best friend your car ever bad.” The Plains Dial 2611 Chauncey HUFFMAN Ambulance Service TRANSPORTATION SERVICE JAGERS FUNERAL HOME 34 N. Congress Street Athens Dial 31567 Local and Long Distance JAYNES Moving I Exclusive Lines of Furniture Athens Simmons - Dr ex el - Pullman - Wiliet Ethan Allen- Reywood-Wakefield- Kling Dial 31414 RALPH HARTMAN Rugs and Carpeting Tractor Sales and 598 E. State Street (opposite the airport) Service Dial 31576 The Plains Dial 2285 C oir.pl Imen ts of Quality Dairy Products HOUCK AND VAN DYKE, INCORPORATED KASLER DAIRY 79 E. State Street Athens All Forms of Insurance ; Dial 31957 5 W. Union Street Prompt Service Athens MARCINKO� S SERVICE STATION Dial 31939 The Plains Dial 2295 Compliments of Flowers For All Occasions ARTHUR McCOY NEAL!S FLORAL PRODUCTS 245 W. Union Street Pepsi-Cola Distributor Athens The Plains Dial 27623 After Hours 25555 Fresh and Cured Meats McGRAKER'S GROCERY The Plains Still sits the school-house by the road, A ragged beggar sleeping; Around it still the sumachs grow And blackberry-vines are creeping. Dial 2983 Bulldozer—End Loader PENDERGRASS HARDWARE Hardware - Benjamin Moore Paint Bach Foe Service G. E. Appliances - Refrigerator Service Grading and Excavating Chauncey For Expert Work Dial 2341 See Platt's Shell Station Hudson Sales and Service Tires - Batteries Auto Repairir Carl Michael and Son The Plains ALVA PLATT 200 W. Union Street Athens Dial 2351 Dial 31679 Compliments of R. D. ROGERS JEWELER NELSON VILLE FURE MILK COMPANY Engraving - Watch and Jewelry Repair Grade A Pasteurized Dairy Products Watches - Diamonds - Jewelry Nelsonvilie Dial 385 73 W. Washington Street Nelsonvilie Best Wishes From THE NELSONVILLE TRIBUNE Alone and warming hio five wits. Read It First In The Tribune The white owl in the belfry sits. Nelsonvilie SPRANGLER � S SURPLUS STORE SOUTHERN OHIO TRADING COMPANY Surplus Furniture Clotring - Shoes - Dishes Antiques - Used F'urniture- Building Supply Liquidators of Estates Cbauncey 444 West Union Street Athens Dial 31437 WVen your Plumbing Is Shot, Call Scott Doctor: Stick out your tongue. Son SCOTT PLUMBING COMPANY Small Boy: Whet for? The Pie Ins Dial 2121 I m not mad at you SOUTHERN OHIO ELECTRIC COMPANY Compliments of SUNKYBANK GREENHOUSE Electricity Your Silent Servant! 252 E. State Street Athens Dial 31615 Electric Appliances See us before you buy. James: It s a good thing my name is James 29 S. Court Street Athens John: Why? Dial 31061 James: That is what everyone calls me Compliments of TIPTON'S CLOVER FARM FOOD MARKET SEBRING LUMBER COMPANY, INCORPORATED Groceries - Meats - Produce - Frozen Foods Confections - Koushold Supplies Luufcer - Eullding Materials Enjoy the Charm of Clover Farm 98 Columbus Road Athens Dial 31921 The Plains , Dial 2905 The history of the world is the record of a man in quest of his daily bread and butter Uncle: In my first job I was a store detective A song to the oak, the brave old oak, who hath ruled In the greenwood long. Modern nephew: Oh, you mean you were a counter spy! Congratulations Senior Class of 1956 Your Class Photographer BOB WILSON'S CAMERA SHOP 67 Washington Street Nelsonville, Ohio Coinpliments of WRIGHT PAINT AND HARDWARE WHITE S MILL Distributors for VanGuard Paints and Finishes Flour - Feed - Grain Wholesale and Retail Athens Dial 21521 Plumbing and Electrical Supplies GAIL WATKINS EQUIPMENT COMPANY Willys Cars and Jeeps International Trucks - Farma11 Tractors You Can’t go wrong by stopping at WrightfsI Route 3 Athens Hie Plains Dial 31389 Call Collect for Free Delivery Dial 2105 Best Wishes! WHEATON PLUMBING SUPPLIES 200 W. Union Street Athens Dial 31664 There’s one thing in God’s nature world That means a lot to me It symbolizes much of life-- It is a lovely tree! With roots so de p in God ’s rich earth It’s not disturbed by weather— Like families with faith in God Wr o live in peace together Its trunk, the body strong and firm. Like parents anywhere To guide, control, direct, sustain Tie offspring which they bear. T s branches wr ich like children spread In every known direction Until tr e fruitage of their growth has reached its full perfection. And so a tree appears to me The gem of God’s creation As it portrays our families Which constitute a nation. INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers • (over Monulocturers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City