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

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ite gesture was running his hand through his hair to keep it out of his eyes. His unhurried attitude, his deliberate actions and his devil-may-care manner belie his ability to entertain his companions with spontaneous witticisms. Slugger Sellers plays a mean game of basketball. Although she creates a quiet, dignified first impression, with her friends JANE SHANNON is the life of the party. A confirmed swing fan. she is happiest when dancing to a good band. She loves to tease by telling tall stories as the absolute truth. Her pouting lower lip and baby complexion give her an innocent air. Were she that kind of a girl, SUSAN STOLTZ might easily boast of the foreign countries which have been the scenes of her exciting and romantic-travels. College, records, and journalism occupy her thoughts when not busy with plans for her numerous activities. Horses, Hawaiian music and Gary Cooper are to her liking. This year North High sent us pert ANNETTE STOl'T. Art seems to be one of her leading interests, although we often see her with a Spanish book under her arm. Annette has a fondness for gardenias, for collecting souvenirs from restaurants, and for a certain radio program entitled Moon River.” She especially disapproves of people who frown or who have superiority complexes. A stranger might be slightly shocked to see JANE TAYLOR come walking down the street. There is nothing about her jolly manner or startling blue eyes that is strange, but we can’t say the same about her walk. With her feet slightly turned out, she trudges merrily along in what can better be called a paddle.” The distance she is covering is probably either from the drug store to school or vice versa. Since the first grade HELENE TEFFT has been the apple of the eye of almost every male member of our class, to say nothing of last year’s graduates. Behind her reserved manner lies her boisterous and fun-loving individuality. Accomplished as an athlete, sincere in her friendship, she is definitely an outstanding senior. Although a newcomer to Arlington, JEAN WARNER. who hails from Ithaca. New York, has made a place for herself in the hearts of her classmates. She holds the enviable position of being the sole feminine member of the second-hour physics class. Such luck! Jean yearns to prepare at Cornell for a journalistic career. Lots of success, Jean. Practical and straightforward, VIRGINIA N EST is one of the most dependable girls in our class. Each morning she is the guiding genius of the Little Cicero Class” conducted in Mr. Davis’ room. No one can say that Virginia is not doing her part in seeing that all the boys pass their Cicero. To Virginia fell the difficult task of rounding up the ping-pong tournament entrants. We are sure that we would have given it up as a hopeless job—but not Virginia! Vice-President of the Senior Class, JACK WILCE is the tallest and lankiest boy in the school. He seems to be following in his father’s athletic footsteps. Besides playing center and being co-captain of the basketball team, he played football and high-jumped for the track team. Freckles, a very wide grin, and a nice mop of brown hair characterize this jovial fellow. TOMMY WILSON, who served as class president for our first two high school years, has acquired various and sundry nicknames, the most famous of which is Squi. Maestro Wilson, of the Scotch Highlanders, is a favorite kid brother in our class plays. Perhaps it is his carefree happiness interspersed with serious Hashes which makes him a typically American High School Boy. Hers is a different personality. Although Rl'TH WINDERS has a few radical ideas, we like her for her quick wit and ability to cut capers in the most depressing moments. Dark and petite, Ruth is one of Arlington’s prettiest femmes. Besides being an ace basketball player and cocaptain of our team TOM WUICHET is brilliant and popular. He has always led the class in a scholastic way. which has resulted in his being named valedictorian. A confident manner enables Tom to get whatever he goes after. The favorite of his teachers, Woosh will undoubtedly go far. The class treasurer. Eddie, is one of Arlington's well-known Casanovas. His broad, happy smile and vital amiability make his a pleasing personality. When he is not playing football, basketball, or golf, he is talking about them. Both amusing and confusing. ED ZARTMAN has given us many enjoyable memories. The names of all characters and places referred to are purely fictitious and resemblance to any living person is coincidental. Page Twenty-three

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with the triumphant announcement, “I made it.” Not infrequently he attends detention. His hobbies are sleeping, play-ing ping-pong, and enjoying the chairs in the drug store. The tall, likable chap with the straw colored hair is a favorite of everyone in the school. You may have seen him in the very thick of a football scrimmage in the fall or running around the track in the spring. HOWARD NUDI) is a regular fellow. Although he is the smallest member of our class, GEORGE PACK contributes to our group with his ping-pong and French ability. George is a whiz at tennis, his favorite game, and was elected captain of the team this year. A turned up nose and deep, sparkling brown eyes characterize FLORENCE PARKER. Formerly known as a tomboy, Flo is a leader in girls’ athletics and obtains top-notch grades. We like her for her frankness; we know her to be a true and sincere friend and a sweet little girl with a great big smile. We all can remember one day last fall when the sad news came that we were to lose our Hi-Y president and track captain, GUY PETERSON. It. was a pleasant surprise to hear that Guy was coming back—and in time for track, too. If this tall dark fellow keeps up his track record, he will certainly become a star. LAURA LEE PFENING has been one of our attractive cheerleaders for two years, and has otherwise engaged herself in various activities throughout the school. Twisting her slender fingers through her curls, flitting through the halls, or being extremely busy with one thing or another, Jerry is a familiar picture. Behind DOR PITTON'S quiet demeanor lies an active mind which is busy following a wide variety of subjects. Although we know him best for his football and track activities, his interest outside school centers on building model airplanes. He is also intensely interested in all things musical. The proud owner of a thirty-two Ford and a much-pursued girl is HOB REED. He expects to enter veterinary medicine at State next year, although we wouldn’t blame him for joining the army. Bob tackles hard and deadly on the gridiron, as he does in every conquest. A Tyrone Taylor profile, a distinctive walk, and a muscular physique make him a man-of-the-world now, but we remember the days when he was a bashful, blushing boy. Serious minded DOUGLAS REID is something of a traveler. After attending four different high schools in as many years, he arrived in Arlington about the middle of this year. Behind his quiet manner lies a keen intellect and a sense of humor. PATRICIA ROBBINS’ determined air. and her constructive ideas for change have earned her the reputation of a reformer. A diligent student, she has gained the respect of her teachers and her friends. Pat’s varied tastes include her love of movies, politics, and chocolate ice cream. MARTHA ROSENCRANS seems to have been busy ever since she came to Arlington. “Mart” takes part in practically all activities. She especially likes sports such as basketball, riding, tennis, and swimming. Just watch Martha at any basketball game and you can tell when her brother is sent in. She is good-humored, and universally well-liked. We can’t imagine Arlington without her now. ED SAMPSON works hard at whatever he does, but the quality that makes him outstanding is his ability to be a good-natured target for everyone’s puns. Ed proudly holds a position on the basketball team, and although he doesn’t always play, he enters the game with as much enthusiasm as any of the other players. He intends to enter Cornell in the fall. We hope that Ed. with his dark good looks and ready laugh, continues there his scholastic and athletic prowess. M RGE SANBORN has earned the reputation of being our happy-go-lucky girl during her twelve years at Arlington. Always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Toni” never seems to fret very long about her troubles. Thus we can chalk up a cheery and popular personality to her credit along with her athletic emblems and Hi-Y pin. LANA SANOR, better known as Billie”, is the cute young miss whose coiffures are the envy of all the girls. An accomplished equestrienne, Billie has taken ribbons to prove it. Scholarly and sweet, she belies the old adage, beautiful but dumb. Always willing to lend a helping hand, PETE SAYERS eagerly accepts all tasks with his well-known infectious smile. He enjoys debating with all his teachers on problems that puzzle hi intellect. Pete possesses an enviable record in sports in which his greatest achievement was the captaincy of the football team. His sports career was brilliantly climaxed by a berth on the Greater Columbus All Star Football Team which was in Florida during Christmas vacation. He is most often seen with a group of girls, which he jokingly calls his harem. Food is his hobby; no buttermilk is safe within six blocks of him. JOHN SCHMIDT has an indomitable cheerful spirit. Although he broke his leg at the beginning of track season, he can be remembered for his pole vaulting and high hurdling. His slow anil easygoing ways are envied by those of us who rush madly around hither and thither. The song. Asleep in the Deep”, will ever remind us of John’s Bu88o Prof undo. B. H. (before heinie), JACK SELLERS' favor- Page Twenty-two

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IN fITICIM Judge Patricia Robbins frowned over her spectacles at the gasping jury. A new and astonishing angle had just been disclosed by the attorney for the defense, W. R. McClelland. The first witness for the defense, J. P. Sellers, the famous sports commentator, professed to have seen Miss Parker in the company of millionaire playboy. Bud Jaeger. At the mention of Jaeger’s name, the defendant, Mr. Hodges, jumped to his feet, threatening to kill him, but he was only pulled down again by his faithful guardian. Ed Sampson, better known as “Block.” The witness went on to explain that Jaeger and Miss Parker had been with the widely known roustabouts, George Pack and his wife, the former Jane Taylor. At this point, Mr. Paul Nash, attorney for the plaintiff, took the witness over for cross-examination. He immediately uncovered the fact that the observations had been made by two of Sellers’ stooges who had at one time been coaches Tom Wuichet and Jack Wilce. These men had just been released from the state asylum where they had been detained since the winter of ’49 when their teams had both been put out for the third consecutive year in the first round of the state tournament. This, of course, invalidated the testimony of the witness, so the bailiff, the former wrestler known as “Slug ’Em Down Pitton, removed him from the stand. At this point, the entire courtroom was thrown into a turmoil by the lusty screams coming from a short, stocky woman who was heard to scream, “Slugger,” and then faint. Cries for a doctor produced two veterinarians. Bob Reed and Carr Grossman, and a slightly flustered osteopath. Merry Blackford. While these three eminent authorities were deciding whether to apply horse liniment or to correct her arches, the situation was saved by the arrival of two M.D.’s, Fred Hall and Ted Miller. Their efforts were quickly rewarded and she was recognized to be the former wife of Sellers, none other than Prin Altick. Immediately, the doctors were summoned to another corner of the courtroom where they found it necessary to apply similar aid to a tall, blond man. He was identified by his assistant, Richard Best, as being the famous hair stylist. Monsieur Wallie Kvions (Curlie). The courtroom was silenced after the patients had been removed by the two nurses, Mildred Bowen and Nancy Martin, from the new Carlson Memorial Hospital. The judge rapped her gavel and said that she would have no further interruptions in Case No. 11189—Breach of Promise—Parker vs. Hodges. The next witness to be sworn in for the defense was Keith Forrest who claimed to be Miss Parker’s personal trash man. In his testimony he referred to several questionable letters, a number of which were written to the party of the first part, in a very affectionate manner by one Kenneth Morgan. The remainder were identified by the court handwriting expert, Mr. Robert Deaton, as being in the handwriting of Howard Nudd, alias Wimp, alias Pinky, now serving twenty years up the river. He had been convicted of manslaughter for running down the famous clarinet virtuoso, Mary L. Hutchinson. After the cross-examination had been finished, the witness departed from the stand to be greeted by flashes from the cameras of the star photographers. Bob Ives and James Allen, of Garvin’s Gazette. The court was adjourned for a ten minute recess at the request of the two court secretaries, Maryan Burdorf and Marjorie Sanborn, in order to allow them to arrange certain minor details. When they had completed their arrangements they settled back and listened with interest to a discussion which was developing among the most interested spectators in the first row. There, a discussion was raging between Ed Minor, noted shoe merchant, and Douglas Reid, who had just returned from his consulate in Canada. Dick Herl and John Schmidt, who were seated between the two pugnacious gentlemen, dozed peacefully on the fresh plaster-cast which adorned Schmidt’s shoulder. Martha Rosencrans and Ernestine Althoff entered and seated themselves beside Jean Davis, a regular court fanatic, to spend a few minutes of their precious vacation from the worldly problems of the Y. W. C. A. With the addition of these new viewpoints the discussion rose to such a pitch that only the quieting influence of sergeant-at-arms, Thomas Carlyle Wilson, restored the courtroom to its former degree of peace and quiet just as Judge Robbins returned to her bench. The case was resumed as another of the court bailiffs, George Heath, swore in the plaintiff’s first witness, Lana Sanor. Under the careful questioning of Mr. Nash, an interesting sidelight concerning night clubs, late hours, and many other women unrolled itself before the courtroom. Her testimony centered about the Black Hawk Nite Club, a high class night spot, operated by Robert Gibsen and his assistant, Jane Shannon. Miss Shannon has risen from the position of hostess, a place now occupied by Eunice Hudson. The jury woke up with a start as Miss Sanor told of the interest Hodges had shown (Continued on i ngc 48) Pafte Twenty-four