Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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 THE NORUJESTER -e — HISTORY OF THF CLASS OF 27 The historian has a peculiar task. He must tell of triumph and defeat: of right and wrong: of affairs that ought never to have happened and of bright pages in the records of all. It shall he no part of our purpose to dwell on these mistakes that we have made nor the bitter experiences of our history. They arc all too well known already and wc pass them to be forgotten. In September. 1924. in the old school building, the members of the class of '27 then mere freshmen, met. elected officers and transacted other business. Stuart McFarland had the honor of being our first president: Betty Kern whose memory we all cherish, was the first vice-president Other members of the class were: Nash Kelley. William Miller. Abram Jones. Alfred Thomas. Vincent Parrish, Warren Armstrong. Gladys Strawscr. Louise Hill. Jack Bornhauser. Frederick Wing. Bison Parker. Mary K Royer. Miriam Mills. F.mily Furniss. Mildred Shaw. Marthel Ryan Emily Bode. Bertha Thompson and Cameron Brown During our Freshman year Abram Jones was elected to represent us on the Srudent Council. On the boys' basketball squad our representatives were Nash Kelley. Bill Miller. Warren Armstrong. Stuart McFarland, Cameron Brown. F.lson Parker and Abram Jones Mary Katherine Royer and Louise Hill represented our class on the girls' team The success of the Annual in '24 was made possible by the efforts of Louise Hill. Mary K. Royer and Nash Kelley. On the school orchestra the work of Alfred Thomas. Mary Katherine Royer and Marthel Ryan was outstanding. In the Sophomore year our members remained practically the same. Several of the members of our class left Arlington, while Alice Guston. Winifred Duval from Central High in Omaha. Nebraska. Gene Huddleson. Alice Meyers from Pittsburgh, and Mary Bee back from Florida, were the addition to our roll. As before wc took a prominent part in the various activities of the school Our representation on the Annual Staff was increased from three to four namely. Stuart McFarland Warren Armstrong. Nash Kelley and Louise Hill The Arlington Hi-Y Club was organized February 2 V Bob Marquardt. Fred Wing. Bill Miller, members of our class, were elected charter members of this organization Betty Kern and Stuart McFarland stood up for the Sophomores on the Student Council. The same members of our class played in the School Orchestra. On the bovs' basketball squad wc had the same representatives, while Kellev. Miller and Armstrong were awarded letters at the team banquet sponsored by the Hi Y On the girls' squad our members increased from two to four. Captain Huddleson. Mary K Royer. Marthel Ryan and Mary Bee Ames. During our Junior year we were reinforced by the arrivals at Arlington of Wendell Barnes from West High, and Clara Knuutincn In this, our Junior year our importance grew. Besides candy sales, a dance and a banquet, wc tendered the Seniors we were again prominent in athletics and other activities. On the girls' basketball team wc were again represented bv the same girls. Of the five boys of the boys' basketball team three were Juniors one of these. Nash Kelley, was captain of the team A record to be proud of and WV are Again we were represented by the same players in the School Orchestra, while on the Annual Staff Louise Hill. Jack Bornhauser and Winifred Duval upheld the Junior colors Our membership in the Hi-Y increased from three to eight Bill Miller was President of the club and Fred Wing, another Junior was Secretary and Treasurer. A golf team was organized during this year and finished second in county league, being nosed out by Aquinas Warren Armstrong was captain of this team. As there are sorrows in the lives of individuals, so they come in the lives of organizations and today we drop a silent tear on the grave of our classmate Betty Kern, to keep her memory fresh and to do a last act of devotion to our comrade, before we leave these scenes rage Nineteen

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 xs- THE NORIDESTER -G - Betty Kern died nearly two years ago at Miami Beach. Florida, just after her arrival there. A wonderful girl, with a smile and a good word for everyone, she had friends on all sides who have sadly missed her. We shall not forget her. but as the years come and go hold her in fond recollection and cherish her in our hearts. In this, our last year, we have become high and mighty Seniors Though at times our destination has seemed blurred and the road difficult However we are proud to be the third graduating class of Arlington High The numbers of this illustrious class are: I ouise Hill, our president: who came to Arlington from Northwood School in the fifth grade. Mary Kath enne Royer, who came to Arlington in 191 if from Clintonville: Marthel Ryan, who came to Arlington in 1918 from Indianola: Jack Bornhauser. who entered Arlington in the fourth grade from Grandview. Mary I.ouise Ingalls, who also came from Grandview in 1926; Vin cent Parrish, who entered Arlington in 192 from Lancaster. I Ison Parker, who came to Arlington from Crestview in 1922: Rita Cahill, who came to Arlington in 1926 from Grand view: Fred Wing, who entered Arlington from Fast wood in 1919. Stuart McFarland, who entered from Grandview eight years ago: Warren Armstrong, who has never gone any place but Arlington Warren started in the school conducted in King 1 hompson's basement, which was the first Arlington school; Wendell Barnes, who came to Arlington from West High in I 925; Nash Kelley, who entered Arlington from Notre Dame Academy in 1921. Emily Bode, who entered from Grandview in her I reshman year; Winifred Duval, who came from Central High of Omaha. Nebraska, in her Sophomore year; Emily Furniss. who entered the first grade in King Thompson's basement. Abram Jones, who came from Highland Junior High in 19 2 5 and William Miller, who entered Arlington from Grandview in 1918. In this, our last year, we have been more prominent in school activities than ever before. Mary K. Royer represented us in the high school orchestra, while Stuart McFarland organized an orchestra of his own which enjoyed a successful season. We sponsored candy sales, gave a short play, and much needed advice to our under-classmates. The Hi Y club this year had for president. Warren Armstrong, as vice-president Bill Miller and for secretary and treasurer Stuart McFarland and Vincent Parrish respectively. On the girls basketball team wc were represented by Captain Ryan. Louise Hill. Mary K. Royer. Mary Bee Ames, and Mary Louise Ingalls. Our representatives on the championship boys team were Captain, Miller. Kelley and Armstrong, while Vincent Parrish managed the famous team On the Arlington s first football team six Seniors were to be found, namely: Captain Jones. Nash Kelley Warren Armstrong. Bill Miller. Stuart McFarland and Vincent Parrish Jack Bornahauser managed this team, which won six of its eight games. The golf team this year again had three Seniors Warren Armstrong. Nash Kelley (Capt ), and Jack Bornhauser. swinging clubs. I he Annual Stall this year was almost entirely composed of Seniors. We have tried hard to make this year i Annual the best produced at Arlington, and we express sincere appreciation for those who have aided us. especially Mr. Jackson, our faculty advisor Clarence.” our Senior class play, was a successful and delightful comedv made possible by the untiring efforts and patience of Miss Vance, who directed us. Tonight marks the end of a delightful and worthwhile high school career and the History of the Senior Class of 27. While here we have gathered potential energy and power to push our way forward in the struggle which the world will surely piesent to us We expect the heat of the noon-tide and the cold of winter's frost, we have been taught that and have pie pared for it. But we shall go forth and acquit ourselves like men and women Already we can hear the breakers and see the tide coming in that shall beat us out on the wide seas W ith i last farewell we bid good bve and castaway. illiam Miller. Paqc TiCt'nly-Oru