Troy Township High School - Trojan Yearbook (Coolville, OH)

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TROJAN mmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmw HISTORT OF OF ’36 On a pleasant autumn morning of ’32 twenty-eight snappy eyed, enthusiastic children appeared along the dark corridors of Troy High, and wandered to the freshman home room where they huddled in groups, impatiently awaiting confinement. At the sound of “ting-ling-ling,” came the mad scramble for the coveted back seats. And it was just too bad; as it always is and always will be “First here, first served.” My, how reluctantly we unfortunates took front seats and eyed our teachers suspiciously. But we turned out not to be such a bad group after all. Heartily we entered into the numerous activities with a real school will and the thrills and pleasures we got from them couldn’t be counted. Three of the girls, Myrtle Kincade, Inez Brafford, and Frances Tanthorey were received on the basketball team with due appreciation. Several of our “dumb chicks” under the supervision of Mrs. Aletha McFarlan were in the quartet and chorus of the Troy Music Department. “Love Pirates of Hawaiia,” the operetta, extended its privileges to some of us and it was given triumphantly. Back again for another joyous year and there were twenty-five of us, with a new classmate, Herman Bernard. This year we had a new superintendent, Mr. Penrose. A number of us enrolled in the Glee Club, supervised by Miss Merrit. A play “Nothing But the Truth” included several of our class. “Hearts and Blossoms” was an achieving activity during our Sophomore days. Dear old Troy again and we were Juniors. We had gained two new classmates, Ruth Malone and Naomi O’Neil. The Junior play brought to light our talent. The days have passed quickly and we are Seniors. You will recognize us for we are widely known by our dignified appearance. There are twenty-three of us with one new member, Erma Jackson. Happily we all chose our subjects and activities, and are working with a steady determination. The Music Department is now working on its operetta, “The Gypsy Rover,” which includes many of our class. The title of the Senior play has not been chosen as this is printed. The Senior class officers are as follows: President ......................................... Francis Gaskins Vice President ...................................... Myrtle Kincade Secretary-Treasurer ..................................... Emma Bailey Historian .............................................. Naomi O’Neil Advisers .............................. Miss Knecht and Mr. Gardner Colors, Blue and Gold. Motto: Be Square. Flower, Rose. THE FUTURE OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1936 Once more a class graduates from Troy High School and we are all anxious to know their future. I therefore asked the old philosopher of life to tell me their future good fortunes and misfortunes. The old gentleman sank deeply into thought and revealed a few facts about each boy and girl. As I listen with interest this is what I hear: Russell Archer has become a great jurist. Hon. Archer still has his rosy cheeks and was married shortly after graduation to Helen LeMasters. They are both very prominent in the social world, as are their two rosy faced children. The PAGE TEN

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TROJAN -CLAS§ 'DIF 19313 Glenn Weser F. F. A. 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; F. F. A. Vice Pres. 4; Judging Contest 2. 4; Essay Contest 1, 2, 4. Naomi O'Neil Bclpre H. S. 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Basketball 3. Helen LeMasters Music 1. 2, 3; Basketball 3; Operetta 1. Herman Bernard Music 1, 2; Essay Contest 2, 3, 4. Victor Russell F F. A. 1, 2, 3; Music 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Operetta 3, 4; Dairy Judging Team 3; Recreation Ball 2, 3, Baseball 3; Plays 3f 4. Sadie Blake Music 1, 2. Alene Scott Music 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, Leon White 4; Softball 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. Gertrude Deeter Operetta 1, 2, 4; Music 1, 2.3.4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Track 1. Russell Archer Music 1, 2, 3. 4; Operetta 1, 3; F. F. A. 1; Essay Contest 1, 2. 3, 4. Ruth Malone Rosary H. S. 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Music 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Plays 4. PACE NINE

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TROJAN one thing that attracted my attention mostly is that poor Russell still has a little lock of hair on the back of his head that refuses to stay in place. Helen is known for her famous short stories in different papers and magazines, and is still a very quiet, diligent person. Emma Bailey, much to the surprise of all of us, according to the old philosopher, is a graduate of Columbia University and is teaching school in New York City. She was expected to marry Glenn Weser shortly after she received her diploma from high school, but the romance finally ended. But Glenn after receiving his agricultural knowledge from Ohio State built a modern farm home near New York and is waiting patiently for Emma. The next person is Herman Bernard. You would hardly recognize him as he is six feet tall and lives in one of Hollywood's beautiful homes. Under the instruction of Mr. Gardner he has become the finest crooner of the time and can be heard over various stations. Herman has remained single, although he has broken the hearts of many girls. Sadie Blake, noted at one time for her giggling and her boy friend Jimmie, has become very sober and sedate in her later years and is doing missionary work in China. I then asked about Inez Brafford and the old philosopher had to think even more deeply. Inez is in the dairy business. She is happily married and her husband has a large dairy in Athens County. Her children go to school at Troy. You may not believe it but one of their teachers is Miss Knecht. Yes, it still is Miss Knecht. The wise elderly chap then mentioned the name of Bernard Chapman. He tells me that Bones is connected with a large hospital. The first thing that enters my mind is that Bernard has become a doctor. But the philosopher said that Chapman has completed a course of “mopology under Mr. Joe Baker, and is doing a good job of it on the hospital floors. A great actress now appears. Everywhere the old philosopher sees posters and advertisements with a picture of a beautiful girl. Whv the girl is Gertrude Deeter! Mr. Davies is seen in the picture. I am told that he is her manager. Gert and Okey’s friendship ended after twelve years of happy adventures. And now the universally known actress, Gertrude Deeter, and her manager refuse to remember their old friends at Coolville. At last Professor Penrose's dream has come true. One of his beloved students graduated from West Point. During his education there Francis Gaskins was an all American football star. Leon White has become a daring airship pilot and keeps Mary Jo worried continually as he takes many chances with his ship and is the wonder of the nation. Glenn Sharp is a prominent American golfer. But as yet he has not equaled the records of Bobby Jones, or McDonald Smith. Clyde Stout has recently opened a large department store in the Swearingen Square in Lidy. The public thinks Clyde is the boss but Clyde thinks differently, as his wife is continually in the store. Erma Jackson is head sales lady in White’s store in Coolville and lives across the street. Glenn Gaston has decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. So after he finished college a large poultry house was built, and Glenn married one of the neighbor girls. Victor Russell, as the result of hard labor, has become boss of the section gang. But at home Mary Lou is boss over master and children. Dorothy Pierce is doing quite well in her drv cleaning plant on Rock Street. while the main office is in Athens on West State Street. Paul McDonald is now mayor of Coolville. Although you will never believe it the once famous couple. Myrtle Kincade and Frank Jones, have parted and Myrtle has become the wife of the honorable mayor. Alene Scott won a scholarship from art school and is in Paris studying art. Mary Johnson refuses to have anything to do with the boys and is hostess on an airship. She has many exciting adventures. It was seen recently in the papers that Mrs. George Williams flew on her ship. A red headed girl next appears with a naval officer. Oh, you know who that is, without asking. There are two small children with them. They have auburn hair, too. And last, the poor author of this, R. M.. has settled down in Coolville and under the supervision of Mr. Thompson, the principal of Troy, has become one of the most efficient teachers of the school. i PAGE ELEVEN