Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 146 of the 1927 volume:

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W 5-3 :.1.L-'ky 'Us 4 muimumnmanwm Foreword '33 In this, our Story Book, we have endeavored to inclose some of the charm as weii as valued accom- piishmen ts of this one year of happy, high school life. We sincerely hope that it may serve as a key to those ever-cherished treasures caiied memories 'f 4.41-ivan: , To ,1 man whose earnest sincerity, fine ideals. and fair' ness have won for him the admiration of the student body .ind the entire community. and in recognition of his good work as principal of Van Wert High School, we. the Class oi' Nineteen Hundred Twenty-seven, respectfully dedicate this, our annual year hook, to MR. MAX R. MENSCHEL if Q A 1 x 4 F P af g. I. V, , 1 I V . i ? L L K Maxi-i liwgeggfg, 1-5,ff,,:a:. . . aux QQ , ' V . V -,I fi-. P Ye . :fi . I MS - ' 4.1 1 .1 'Uri 1f.:V -2.2 15 fi? - .1 'S .fJ5- - -- . . A . - .. M W..,Nl.Km ,WM ,XV W., .L ,. AQ...V.3,M wQg,aW,..L.,,, .V,,..f.UN, MAJ-55 ., WE. N. . 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' Nag' 1 Vg V b A v,- 'L g, Lt, rv A . , 0 .. .---.W ye, 4 5,g,k, vi, v t sid, , fa , v ' V X .z :i'Q .3 pa Q W sv 2 0 '-, .. t 2 - f kr' la Qs, 5 'Ki 6 In Y, r' fiXg:. . Y . fo-'ts' , f liui ,zftq L , ff ff 1 I fn! pf wb . E- i lk, ? if 1 A 5 J r Y Mistress M ary, quite contrary, How do your fateful grade cards grow? ' With A's and B'S,Gf2d F's and C's s All in a pretty row. '. tag, M5 'I L. ...,, . M by-4 1,- . Wy? . .-idx -s , :fir . , -gif' ,. 4 4 . ,vip .L 4 ar R. QL 3 'ix we , ,, in A ,LJ rv 9 x v ' L' af f 'EL ,, ,,.- .Vnw Q F ji . ' V +, X. I JF 4' -, U qt-Q1 ,A N, , X Y 1 1 IJ, ,fm .. - -6:3 4 ' L , 1 Hn? JL 461 gli, . fy? V ,W , 4 N Q , ,3-. g . 'fi M M ' :W A ,Y T' 1 'U r O' . 4211 3 1 ,a Q W J Q 'f 11 ... 4 L fm . ' .4 X W 4 322 ff 1: -,. my P 0- 5 'B 5 -1 I 5: M QQ' if . 1 W. v 7 E . M. , 1 111: 'QQ ' R K LEW ' 4 'FF' 1., Tull y ' ' 53 . f- ,H ,, 7 ' JM , M251 .. W-lfwx . f. '.' 'P' 'fe 'a HM Is if 7'7we.,7 V V X 73177 gafyx X Pa! X65 of fauna axis: i l W ya off M If 515512 U12 VAN Cfiecfo , Cjfgcelp fizcff, IADEEXI-7 Vik fx I 'Nvf fel! L me Posxei .L 1 find?-a-Za: .K U95 U 2 Q57 5 ! 4 Board of Education T is indeed an inspiration to high school students to know that someone besides themselves is really interested in their welfare. ln this respect the members of the Board of Education have proved themselves not only loyal but very efficient. In addition to considering the various problems submitted to them to the best of their ability, they were willing to assume the great responsibility of plan- ning and arranging for a new school building. This fine structure, erected for the grades of the third ward and which contains the splendid auditorium, used so often for plays, recitals and the showing of educational pictures by the high school. stands as proof of the sincere desire of the School Board to obtain the best opportunities possible for Van Wert students. We wish that our Board of Education might know how much we appreciate the results of their long and. undoubtedly, often tiresome hours of deliberation, and that they have not labored in vain. l'f1g,'f EX 1 eEXCALHNM? ARMSTRONG, ETHEL St. Mary's, Ohio English l Miami University Chio State University SULLIVAN, H. L. Van Wert, Ohio Superintendent of Schools Chio University Ohio State University Columbia University BOWLAND, ORRIN D. Van Wert, Ohio His.ory and Civics Manager of Lyceum Course Ohio Northern University University of Chicago CHRYST, MARY Yan Wert, Ohio History, Geography Wittenberg College Page Twelve COTNER, WILBUR C. Van Wert, Ohio Chemistry, Biology Faculty Adviser of Excalibur Chio Northern University Chio State University FANCHER, CLEORA Lodi, Ohio English ll, Public Speaking Ohio NVesleyan University University of Michigan FISHBAUGH, GRACE Mendon. Ohio English, Geography Ohio State University CROSBY, OTIS A. Detroit. Michigan General Science, News Writing Faculty Adviser of Kampus Klamor College of Detroit XVittenberg College 1927 EXt:ALiBtJRm A A TY GRISEMER, HULDA JONES, JAMES H. Van Wert, Ohio Van VVert, Ohio Shorthand I Music Typing I, II Dr. O. H, Evans School of Music Terre Haute Normal Indiana University Ohio Northern University HUGGINS, VICTORIA GALLAPOO, RALPH Van Wert, Ohio Commercial Arithmetic, Algebra English Ohio Northern University MENSCHEL, M. R. Van Wert. Ohio Economics and Salesmanship Principal Oberlin College Columbia University HANKHAMMER, ANNA Van Wert, Ohio Art. Music. Writing Michigan State Teachers' College Ohio Northern University Leesburg, Ohio Algebra I, ll Plain and Solid Geometry Chio Wesleyan University Graduate Work at Ohio State HALL, GRACE Van Wert, Ohio English III, IV Ohio Wesleyan University University of Berlin. Germany LEHNING, H, W. i192 7 Van Wert, Ohio Manual Training Ohio University Ohio State University Page Thirlzeu EXCALHMMQW l SHARKEY, KATHERINE Van Wert, Ohio Latin Latin Western Reserve University MERCER, F. M. Elementary Mathematics Guidance Chio University MCGINNIS, R. J. Van Wert, Ohio Athletic Coach Geography, English Miami University Sorbonne University, Paris, PLOTNER, ENID West Mansheld, Ohio Home Economics Ohio State University France Page Fourleeh NOTT, ELwooD E. Stockbridge. Michigan Commercial College of Commerce, Madison, Bliss College of Commerce . ZIPPERLIN, REVA Columbus, Ohio History, French, Orchestra Ohio University Ohio State University WILLIAMS, A. G. Van Wert, Ohio Manual Training Olivet College Hillsdale College Michigan State Normal School SPIETH, H. B. Defiance, Ohio Biology, Physics Faculty Manager of Athletics Defiance College Ohio State University 1927 VVis .- Z A P QSWTWEW 'Wa N .. Q1 - H ,g.. 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X- L D 6,- :' 3 ..f- U ' fv- As the wisemen sailed to Gotham The gods heard them prophesy, These Seniors shall come and shall conquer Wz'th their Purple and Gold held high. J eeee or ef19Z 7--raw-rj--owe EXCAUBUR I I Senior Omcers LUTHER GUNSETT-Presidenr JAMES HARRIS-Vice-President A more honorable, dignified and ca- pable president to direct our uncertain future could not possibly have been found. Especially, in arranging and circulating petitions to be signed, did Gunne gain widespread notoriety. For three years Luther has successfully met and overcome the many trying prob- lems which have threatened the welfare of his class. James Harris was Gunne's able assistant. lt was Jim who guided our ship when Gunne was unable to be present. His un- tiring efforts to better our class in every way, has made our class the best ever. We take pleasure in recommending Jim as a superior vice-president. VIRGINIA MARKER-Sec'y-Treas. Virginia Marker was the charming little miss who called the roll and kept the lucre. Although she was never overburdened with the shining shekels, she took very good care of the precious few we had. Jinnie has proven a remarkably eHicient ofhcer, and we feel that we were indeed very fortunate to have such a capable per- son to lill this responsible position. 1927 r Pnye Sfzlux v EXCALHHH2 ACHESON, MAURICE- Red!, Maurice seems to be The Seniors Peck's Bad Boy With his hair, freckles and that smile. Hes the very picture of ioy. ARNOLD, WINIPRED- Winm'e BELL, VAUGHN- Dolittle This is our stylish would-be sheik, Now, girlies. where are your specks? Take one more look before you grab, Cause he leaves your hearts perfect wrecks. BROWN, ELIZABETH- Berry You may think her bashful. But oh! gee, you don't know That wherever little Donnie is, Winnie is sure to go. BLAKE, MARGARET-'fBoots A'Boots is always in a hurry. As a cheer-leader she's the 'class'. Always laughing and yelling, ls this little Sr. lass. BANTA, WILLIAM- Brill American history is her special, Curly hair and big, brown eyes. Just plain powder is her facial. She's weakened the hearts of many guys CHILCOTE, PAULINE- Pollie Does she like debate? Oh, l'll say she can bluff. One Hrst-shaken at Mr. Nott And he surrenders fast enough. Bill just came to us this year, BUSCH, REYNOLD1USl'H We're glad to claim him, too. He ranks first-class in drawing and singing, As we say-credit to whom credit is due.' .1927 At manual training, he's a Lehning, And Si can drive a Ford also: He's from the country and you know, For Prom, made Alice a handsome beau Page Seusnlnw A EXCALIBUR CLARK, RUSSEL- Rus - DILBONE, GERALD-HFGIU Russ just entered our school this year, And we must say. has played his part, Being elevator boy in the Lottery Man, Vv'e think. gave him his start. CONN, LOIS- Connie This is the lad who likes to Wash dishes, A very timid, frail, little thing, But we all know that 'Fat' will feel better, When he gives Maudie her ring. PAWCETT, ILO- Ike Very quiet and yet bewitching, Most always on a date, When Lois comes running down the street By gosh, you know you're late. EDWARDS, JANE- Jrmm4e At music she is like a bird, But when athletics are at choice, Oh, we are very glad to say That Jane forgets her voice. COBB, DELMAR- Chuck A quiet but sincere Senior, And to all he's polite and kind, A person who could take Delmar's place Would surely be hard to find. e I 1927 Page Eighlem DRAKE, FOREST- Drake A wonderful personality, A laugh like that of a fairy, The ouestion now before the class 'Will Percy and lkey marry?' FELL, FAENELLA- Fae Our Editor-in-Chief and We're proud of her, A true blue girl, One look from you and it is sure Her friendship wand she'll hurl. Very handsome with curly hair. Someone started a fad, And all the girls formed a society To tease this bashful lad. f e EXQCAUBYUR DROLLINGER, OTTO- Dutch ENGLISH, JOHN-- Johnnie Otto had a date one nite With a pretty little blonde flirt. When the roll was called in New York next day She found Otto had gone to Van Wert. FRICK, OPAL- Open Opal likes dancing and peanuts, At Huhn's she has a reserved chair. French is her favorite in the studies. Success to you, Opal, what 'er you dare. GEARY, CARMEN- Carmen This is another Senior miss, Who had such a time with Seniors, She's cute and that's the reason why All the boys like to tease her. ENDSLEY, FLOYD- Endsley Floyd is our model Senior. 'A's' seem to grow on bushes for him. He'll be president if he keeps on. Why, around him the faculty even seems dim. -1927 Student manager, musician, football player, Giggley. studious, funny, Hi-Y actor. Ever dependable. for being noisey, Sporty, active, a real good guy. GOWANS, ELLEN- Ellie On the stage shes a regular clown, ln artistic painting Cie., her facej she's great, And you'll have to go some to iind any- W one Who can walk with Ellen's gait. GUNSETT, MARGUERITE- Peg At the typewriter she is satisfied, And also in showing a good time to Bus, But when its time to entertain 'ML ,m Home Reading Marguerite is sure to fuss. EVANS, DAVID- Dude Of the United States Dave, we break the news now, Ah, if Miss Hall only know, That David was the dignified Senior Who furnished the students their 'chew'. Page N inelzen EXCALHHHZH FALLER, RAYMOND-'1Tommy We again boast of an artist With his pencil he accomplishes fame, Now don't misunderstand-but without a pencil He can draw Lucille just the same. HARVEY, DONNA- Donny An able student in her studies, Very capable on our staff, Always seen helping someone else And always ready to laugh. HELMAN, MIRIAM- Mlm College is your next move, Mim, We hate to lose you-that's clear, But we hope you win friends throughout your life Just as you've won them here. FEB-ER, HAROLD- Febe 'AGee, it's great to hear you laugh, Febe, And it's nice to see you smile, We've all copied after your happy Ways Thar makes Van Wert High worth while. it 1927 Page Twvrty FINKHOUSE, GLENN- Fink Curly hair and snappy eyes, He possesses numerous charms, But just the same, girls, let him alone l-Ie'd rather have a banjo in his arms.' HENNERMANN, ALlCE1i'All'6,, Oh, my this dainty student Ever and ever so many days, Has brought real ,joy to her friends ln her sweet and charming way. KESLER, VIRGINIA- Jean Oh, those miserable, miserable days When Jinny conquered Caesar, Then came the chance to graduate And Jinny up and seized her. GUNSETT, LUTHER-UGLIUUQU He likes athletics, shows and girls, Come, Gunne, now don't deny it. lf you'd put your heart up for sale We know that many would buy it. 1 EXCAILIBUR HARRIS, JAMES-A'J1'mmy He is fine in athletics, On the stage-quite a hit, Something about him every one likes, Guess you'd call it Wit. KING, DORA-' 'Dorrie This fair Senior will be a nurse, Yes, we're real sure she'll succeed, Working hard to the winning point, Has always been Dora's creed. LEIST, CLARA- Lez'sty There are so many things that you've said. And heaps of things you've done, you know, That have brightened the lives of your friends. Vv'ho hate so much to see you go. HARTMAN, CHARLEs-- Chod An all around good sport. A true friend and a born athlete. We've been proud to have him in our class. We know that success and Chod will meet. HARVEY, VIRGIL-AAVIFQJ' Public speaking is his major, English. of course, his minor, Had Miss Hall wanted some boy to chew gum She couldn't locate one fincrf Mc:Co1-LUM, EDITH- Mac lt's proven true through her High School ' years. Her smiles are dearer than gold, She laughs and throws away her cares, Her friendship, then we'll always hold. MACDONALD, MABLE-iIMGb9!, She lives on athletics all the year through, Of course. in them, she's smart. XVe suppose when Mable gets to heaven She'll play basketball instead of a harp. Ho1f11MAN, WALTER- Walt Every morning he comes to school With a gang of kids in his Ford, Although his ways are very quiet, He's a prominent student at third ward. 1927 Page Twenty-ofu EXCALHMMbEWfs l JACQBS, RICHARD-'iDfCki, HA very Hne student and loyal. too, To this class which has claimed him so long. We see in the future great success for him And we know we can't be Wrong. MANKIN, AGNES- Aggie A groan is heard, a heart gets -jumpy, As Mr. Nott says 'Dictationf 1 To her shorthand pad and pencil Agony' claims no 'relation'. MARKER, VIRGINIA- Jinm'e This Winsome maid, as you Well know, ls friendly, fair and bright, And this is why when she is near Things always seem quite right. JEROME, RICHARD- Dick A good student, we call him, When it's teasing time he's right there, But just talk to him about a girl And oh! he's sure to flare. KING, RAYMOND- Ray Miss Sharkey. the idol of his dreams. Mr. Bowland the cause of his night-mare. For with his French and History in hand, The snores we hear. are not rare. MARSH, MARGARET-iiPeg '4When lVlargaret's in her Overland All the world is at peace, But when she hears the tardy bell The peace just seems to cease. MATTHEWS, LUCILLE- Lucy Slow and easy going, But she gets there just the same, There is sure to be a winner Vwfhen Lucille is in the game. r KREACHBAUM, JAMES- Jim' '4He has beautiful hair and a good per- sonality And blushes so easily you know, That when the girls talk to him Jim says, I believe I'll sfo. or l9Z7AA W Page T-wcrzly-17110 w .. .1 EXCAJLIBUR--ee MILLER, PAUL- Moonbeams A very good sport is AMoonbeams' With his broad funny smile, To iust one chance to tease someone, 'Moonbeam' would walk a mile. MICHAEL, MAUDE- Mike Way up. up in your studies. Always laughing, too. Having heaps and heaps of fun. We hope success goes with you. MIHM. ROSE--HROSl'9U Rosie is a good true pal, From bookkeeping she'd run a mile. But she wins the hearts of everyone Does Rosie with her smile, NELSON. REYNOLD- Nelson He can get the grades in bookkeeping, He likes typing. too, And those who can draw like he XVe must remark are few. l NICKEY, EDWARD- Abe He signed up for nine subjects one time, His smartness, he thought, to shower, So after school little Abie spent His extra three-quarters of an hour, MILLER, HELEN- Jerry We'll miss your everlasting smile, Your always cheerful way, , Scattering happiness where'er you go. Throughout the whole long day. MILLER, MINNIE- Minnie She's rather slow and easy. Winning though. in more ways than one, , She has won the hearts of many friends, We'll miss her when she's gone. OECHSLE, ELMER- EI -i'Many marvelous boys in this marvelous 5- world 4 XVould marvel at a marvelous 'Nlarvelf 192 7 But this little lad is all marvelled up For the love of a one certain 'Marvel'. Page Twenty-tlsree AJEXCALIBUR ORT, DONALD- Don PRITCHARD, PERCY- Perp 'We need more students like you, Don, The laughing, happy kind, Just keep it up until the end And success you're sure to End. MILLER, RUBY- Rube She's not the every day Happer, Flappering here and there, Paut what she does is done, and right, Quite haDDV but still unaware. MOORE, WANDA- Pepsy She likes the rough out-of-door sports, No work inside can she toil, We hate to give Pepsy up, For, to the Purple and Gold she is loyal. OSBORN, JOE-HJOQU When Joe makes up his mind to sing No one on earth could stop him, His mouth's very wide, heard above all, But we lay the blame onto 'Jim'. 192 7 Pug: Twnnly-four A'Oh, where, oh where has my little heart gone? Said Percy one day in a fright, I know where it is, said a neighbor of his. Ike has it, now isn't that right? PAINTER, IBEAL- Peter 'iSmall, pretty hair and eyes, Don't try to lind her a steady, Oh! how we hate to let her go, Cause-she's engaged-already. PoTTs, NELLIE- Potsy A very good cook and server, And we think-Miss Plotner's pet, Always grinning and if you know Nellie, A very ine friend you have met. RUCKLOS, RICHARD- Dick He' is one of our many 'Runts'. With a girl called Connie on the brain, He's great in basketball and a real good sport, We sometimes call him 'Windy' as a nick name. JEXCAUBURH 4 Sl NlliR, HARRY-- Senior Very slow and easy, Not like the most of us. The only time you hear of Harry ls when Nott says, 'A test'. RAt11JAisAuoH, Ros1NA- Rose Very quiet and retiring, Of course, we have no doubt That anything could be done wrong XVhen Rosina is about. SANDERS, MARVEL- Marue 'Oh, she can read shorthand and type I really believe when she sleeps, She sowed her seed in commercial subjects And As are what she recaps. SMITH, JOHN- Johnnie 'He's right there in athletics, His fame spreads in all directions. But on little Beatrice in particular He showers his affections. S'l'lEWAR'l', HARQLD- Szew This Senior loves to ride a bike, He wears a dangerous red, Whenex'er a girl goes up to him He is sure to turn his head. SMITH, BERNICE- Nice Never a haughty look from her, She's always, always the same. With her Geometry, like Miss Huggins. She is sure to rise to fame. SMITH, EUTHEMA-'AThema At composing poetry she's right there, And noisy-you'll never Hnd her match. Never a joke thrown in the air That this girl fails to catch. STICKNEY, ROBERT- Bob Laugh for the company, Bob, laugh for the company, ,, And always keep your gay, old spirit, Our praises ring high to athletics And rest assured you get your share of ity, 1 .1927 or Page Truenfy-five aeawxaenafexcarisUR, v ' .eee 1 HOMAS, JAMES-iAJZ'H7 Vyfe boast of him as the biggest Senior, ln football he's like Stonewall Jackson, And from teasing bashful girls f He gets a lot of satisfaction. SMITH, MARCTEL-'fCeiIy ln Business English she loved to sleep Or anywhere, she wasn't particular, She wasn't bothered for absence of pillow She could sleep sitting straight perpen dicularf' SPAYD, MARJORIE- Marje This is our snappy. snap editor, A fine worker on the staff, Always tip-top in her studies And she enjoys a good laugh. WILSON, JORDON- Jor We call this Senior 'Professor' For his polite straight way. VK7hen Jordan walks into the classroom He puts the kick into the day. 3 STEWART, MARGARET- Muggs With her little Ford and heaps of friends Shes in her height of glory. But when it's time for studies Well, that's a different story. SWITZER, KATHRYN- Kate Exceptionally tasty with her clothes, No wonder-Squee's on her mind, To every one of her acquaintances She takes pride in being kind. Tossm, HELEN-i'l3usy This is our little country lass, Editor-in-chief of the Kampus K. A clcan sport in everything she does What more need we say. WEIDNER, MARGARET-'iI99g,' Curly hair and big blue eyes, Very good taste for clothes, Shorthand pads and typing tablets Are two things Margaret loathesf' TTT' as e i92,7Ae e fe if :lv-slr 1 avgexeatnmnew WISENIAN, LAURA-A'Wise Laura spends her income Buying typing erasers. One of the many Senior girls Whom We call Gloom Chasers. WORTHINGTON, MARY JANE- Jane At her typewriter her heart's content. She never utters a sound, Not like her many neighbors. Whose mouths work as hard as they pound. BOWDEN, JOHN-' 'Johnnie' Johnnie is Wonderful in football. And head overheels in love, too, Keeping him booked up with dates ls about all the girls can do. YEATES, HARSEN- Yeates Never a tight was this lad in, As teacher's pet he takes the prize, No, detention wasn't originated for him, He iusts sits in there for exercise. eaawwvwieeiefe owne e Page T 'went y-.rezfeu ll IZXIHAIIBIIR Who's Who ACHESON, MAURICE Science Club, '24, '25, '26, '27. Mound Builders. Boys' Glee Club, '26, '27.. ARNOLD, WINIFRED Journalism Club, '24, '25. Mound Builders. Girls' Athletic Club, '26. Girls' Glee Club. Jr. Business Girls' Club, '27, Y-Hi. Prom Committee. Orchestra, '24, '25. BLAKE, MARGARET Home Economic Club, '24, '25, Dulcy. Dramatic Club, '26, Vice-President. Prom Committee, Chairman. Class Treasurer, '26. Am I Intruding? Chairman Personal Committee Excalibur Stall Nous Autres , '27, President. Cheer Leader, '27. BANTA. BILL Howe Military School. Varsity Track, '23. School Dramatic Club, '23. Howe Harold Staff, '23. Tattler Staff, '23, Lima Central. Radio Club, '24, Glee and Masqueraders Clubs, '24, '25 Mirror. Athletic Club, '25, Van Wert Dramatic Club, '27, BELL, VAUGHN Science Club, '24, Sec. '24, Athletic Club, '27. Orchestra, '24, Glee Club, '25. BROWN, ELIZABETH Latin Club, '24, Ohio Club, '25. Music Club, '26. Organization Editor Excalibur Staff. Ring and Pin Committee, '27. Invitation Committee, '27. Nous Autres , '27, CHILCOTE, PAULINE Rockford, '24, '25, Gypsy Rover. Belle of Barcelona. Basketball, '25, Van Wert High, '26, '27, Athletic Club, '26. Jr. Business Girls' Club, '27. BUSCI-I, REYNOLD Football, '23, '25. Athletic Club, '23, '24, '25, '26, '27, Travel and Geog., '24, '25, Baseball, A '24. CLARK, RUSSELL Science Club, '27, Orchestra, '27. The Lottery Man, '27. CONN, Lois Dramatic Club, '24, Journalism Club, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26, ,Lurgor Business Girls' Club, '27, - 1. Page 7 'rv nrty-sigh! EDWARDS, JANE Camp Craft Club, '24. Dulcy. Music Club, '25. Girls' Athletic Club, '26. Music Editor Excalibur Staff. And Home Came Ted. Prom Committee, Chairman. Mound Builders. Feast of the Red Corn. Y-Hi. Cheerleader. '27. Girls' Glee Club. COBB, DELMAR Varsity V. Bachelor Science Club, '24, '25, Orchestra, '24 Glee Club. '25, Baseball, '25, '26, '27. DILE-ONE, GERALD Science Club, '24. Dulcy. Bachelor Science Club, '25, Photogxaphy Club, '26. Dramatic Club, '27. FAXVCETT, ILO Journalism Club, '24, '25, Girls' Athletic Club, '26. Junior Business Girls' Club, '27. Y-Hi. FELL, FAENELLA Y-Hi. Music Club, '24, '25. Editor Excalibur Staff. And Home Came Ted. Prom Committee. Nous Autres, '27. Orchestra, '24, '25, '26. DRAKE. FORREST Nature Study Club, '24, Science Club, '25, Ohio Club, '26, Vice-president. Travel Club, '27, President. And Home Came Ted. DROLLINGER. OTTO Business Manager Kampus Klamor, '27. Science Club, 22, '23, '26. Prop. Man And Home Came Ted, FRICK. OPAL Nature Study Club, '24. Girls' Glee Club. Dramatic Club, '25. '26, '27 Feast of the Red Corn. Athletic Club, '26. And Home Came Ted. Mound Builders. Music Club, '27. Nous Autres. GEARY, CARMEN Y-Hi. Dramatic Club, '24, '25, Polished Pebbles. Mound Builders. Feast of the Red Corn. ENDSLEY, FLOYD Journalism Club, '24, '25, Poster Club, '26, '27, President. ENGLISH, JOHN Journalism Club, '24, '25. Du1cy. , '26, '27. H 1927s -EXCALIBUR f Scarlet and Gray Staff, '25, Athletic Club, '26, Excalibur Staff, '27, Boys' Glee Club, '26, Student Manager Athletics, '27, And Home Came Ted, '26, Prom Committee, '26, Junior Hi-Y, Senior Hi-Y. Class Treasurer, '25, GOWANS, ELLEN Y-Hi, Girls' Glee Club, The Feast of the Red Corn. Alumni Editor, Scarlet and Gray. Society Editor, Kampus Klamor. The Lottery Man. Girls' Athletic Club, '26, Home Decorating Club, '27, Polished Pebbles, Mound Builders, Dramatic Club, '25, GUNSETT, MAROUERITE Domestic Science Club, '24, Dramatic Club, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26, Typing Committee, Excalibur. Prom Committee. Ring and Pin Committee, '27, Invitation Committee, '27, EVANS, DAVID Dramatic Club, '24, '25, Junior Hi-Y Club, '25, Science Club, '26, Athletic Club, '27, Baseball, '26, FALLER. RAYMOND Aff club. '25, Science Club, '26, '27, HARVEY, DONNA Latin Club, '24, Ohio Club, '25, ' Home Decorating, '26, Literary Editor, Excalibur Staff, Nous Autres, Secretary, '27, Feast of the Red Corn, HELMAN, MIRIAM Class Secretary, '25, Girls' Glee Club. Y-Hi, Secretary, '25, Dramatic Club, '24, Girls' Athletic Club, '25, '26, Secretary, Dramatic Editor, Excalibur Staff, Nous Autres, '27, Am I Intruding? Prom Committee. Mound Builders, FEBER. HAROLD Bachelor Science Club, '24, '25, Dulcy, Boys' Athletic Club, '26, '27, Prom Committee, '26, Football, '27, Boys' Glee Club, '27, Mound Builders, '27, FINKI-IOUSE, GLENN Dramatic Club, '24, Nature Study Club, '25, Science Club, '26, Travel Club, '27, HENNERMANN, ALICE Nature Study Club, '24, Music Club, '25, '26, Junior Business Girls' Club, '27, '25 KESLER, VIRGINIA Latin Club, '24 Girls' Glee Club. Dramatic Club, '25, Girls' Athletic Club, '26, Feast of the Red Corn. Music Club, '27, Mound Builders. Y-Hi. GUNSETT, LUTHER Class Vice-President, '24, Dulcy, Class President, '25, '26, '27, Nature Study Club, '24, Dramatic Club, '25, Athletic Club, '26, '27, Football, '27, Kampus Klamor, '27, And Home Came Ted, Boys' Glee Club, '26, Junior Hi-Y, Hi-Y, HARRIS, JAMES Class Vice-President, '2f', Dulcy. Travel and Geography Club, '25, Business Club, '26, Vice-president. Athletic Club, '27, Excalibur Staff, '27, Baseball, '26, '27, Football, '27, Am-I Intruding? And Home Came Ted,' The Lottery Man, Junior Hi-Y, '25, Boys' Glee Club, '27, Mound Builders, '27, KING. DORA Home Economics Club, '24, Radio Club, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26, Qelltfile Study Club, '27, - I, LEIsT, CLARA Nature Study Club, '24, Dramatic Club, '25, Music Club, '26, Feast of the Red Corn. Kampus Klamor Staff, '27, HARTMANf CHARLES Class Vice-President, '26, Junior Hi-Y. Senior Hi-Y, '27, Athletic Editor, Excalibur Staff. Athletic Club, '24, Secretary and Treasurer, '25, '26, '27, Varsity V Club, Football, '24, '25, '26, Captain, '27, Basketball, '24, '25, Captain, '26 and '27, Baseball, '24, '25, '26, '27, HARVEY. VIRGIL Travel and Geog, Club, '24, Ohio Club, '25, Science Club, '26, Kampus Klamor Staff, '27, JEROME, RICHARD Art Club, '24, Dulcy. Science Club, '25, Vice-president, Business Club, '26, And Home Came Ted. Secretary Excalibur Club, '27, Assistant Business Manager Excalibur Staff, Senior Hi-Y, '27, Boys' Glee Club, '27, 192 7 O Page Twenty-uint EXCAUBUR KING, RAYMOND Science Club, '24, '26, '27. Travel and Geog. Club, '25. Nous Autres. MARSH, MARGARET Latin Club, '24, Secretary-Treasurer. Y-Hi, Cabinet, '25, '27. Society Editor, Scarlet and Gray, '25. Home Decorating Club, '26. And Home Came Ted. Ring and Pin Committee, '27. Invitation Committee, '27. Journalism Club, Secretary and Treasurer, '25. MATTHEWS, LUCILLE Camp Craft Club, '24. Music Club, '25. Home Decorating Club, '26. Excalibur Staff, '27. KREACHBAUM, JAMES Science Club, '24, '25, '26. Travel Club, '27. MILLER, PAUL Dramatic Club, '24, '25, '26. Music Club. '27, Junior Hi-Y, '23 MICHAEL, MAUDE Y-Hi. Feast of the Red Corn. Latin Club, '24, Journalism Club, '25. Music Club, '26. Junior Business Girls' Club, '27. MIHM, ROSE Art Club, '24, Girls' Glee Club. Technical Club, '26. Y-Hi. NELSON, REYNOLD Art Club, '24, Journalism Club, '25. Poster Club, '26, Secretary-Treasurer. Ring and Pin Committee. Art Editor, Excalibur. Senior Hi-Y, '27. NICKEY, EDWARD Science Club, '24, '26. Radio Club, '25. Dramatic Club, '27, Boys' Glee Club, '26, '27. MILLER. HELEN Dramatic Club, '24, '25. Home Decorating Club, '26. Prom Committee. Feast of the Red Corn. Textile Study Club, '27. Y-Hi. MILLER, MINNIE Home Economic Club, '24. Radio Club, '25. Home Decorating Club, '26. Textile Club, '27. OECHSLE, ELMER Music Club, '24. Dramatic Club, '25, '26. Business Club, '26. ORT, DONALD Science Club, '24, Athletic Club, '25, '26. Football, '26. Glee Club, '27. Prom Committee. Varsity V Club. Photographer, Excalibur Staff. MILLER, RUBY Art Club, '24. Girls' Glee Club. Music Club, '25. Home Decorating Club, '26. Textile Study Club, '27. Y-Hi. Feast of the Red Corn. MOORE, WANDA Y-Hi. Feast Oi the Red Corn. SMITH, JOHN Hi-Y Secretary, '26, President, '27. Junior Hi-Y, President, '25. Prom Committee. Nature Study Club, Vice-President, '24. Dramatic Club, '25, Secretary-Treasurer. Athletic Club, '26, Secretary-Treasurer, '27. Boys' Glee Club, '26, '27. French Club, '27. Football, '27. Basketball, '27. , Music Club, '24, '25, '26. Girls' Business Club, '27. OSBORN, JOE Glee Club, '24, '25, '26, '27. Science Club, '24, '25. Junior HiAY, '25. Excalibur Club, '26 CJunior representativel. Excalibur Staff. PRITCHARD, PERCY Dramatic Club, '24. Ohio Club, '25. Photography Club, '26. News Writing Club, '27. PAINTER, IBEAL Dramatic Club, '24. Girls' Glee Club. Journalism Club, '25. Girls' Athletic Club, '26. Textile Club, '27. Y-Hi. POTTS, NELLIE Dramatic Club, '24, Girls' Athletic Club, '26. 5031.6 Decorating Club, '27, Vice-President. - 1. Basketball, '24, '25, '26, '27, Captain '27. RUCKLOS, RICHARD Science Club, '24, '25. Photography Club, '26, President. Athletic Club, '27. Prom Committeee. Basketball, '26, '27. Baseball, '26, '27. SEMER, HARRY Baseball, '26, '27. Science Club, '24, '25, '26, '27. RAUDABAUGH, ROSINA Home Decorating Club, '26. Music Club, '24, '25, '27. SANDERS, MARVEL Latin Club, '24. Science Club, '25. Business Club, '26, Secretary. Junior Business Girls' Club, '27, President. MCCOLLUM, EDITH Music Club, '24, '26. Journalism Club, '25. Qs?-istant Joke Editor, Scarlet and Gray, '25 - I. Girls' Glee Club. The Feast of the Red Corn. Joke Editor, Excalibur Staff. +,,,.f-ma, 1927 EXCALIBYUR MCDONALD, MABEL Nature Study Club, '27. Girls' Athle ic Club '25 '26 President, '26, Y I - v Editor Girls' Athletics, Excalibur. Basketball, '24, '26, '27, Captain, '26, Y-Hi. Nous Autres, '27. HOFFMAN, WALTER Science Club, '24, '25, '26, '27- JACOBS, RICHARD Y Business Manager, Excalibur Staft. Junior Hi-Y, '25, Senior Hi-Y. '26. Boys' Glee Club, '26. The Lottery Man. Science Club, '25, '26- Nature Study Club, '24. MANKIN, AGNES Home Economic Club, '24. Geography and Travel Club, '25, Home Decorating.Club, '26., Junior Business Girls' Club, 27- MARKER, VIRGINIA Class Secretary-Treasurer, '27. Class Secretary, '26, Journalism Club, '24, - Dramatic Club, '25, '26, Vice-President, '25, Typing Committee, Excalibur, Chairman. Prom Committee. Y-Hi, Cabinet, '24, '27. Invitation Committee. Orchestra, '24. '2S. And Home Came Ted. The Mound Builders, Girls' Glee Club, '27. STEWART. HAROLD Nature Study Club. '24. Science Club, '25, '26, Poster Club, '27. Nous Autres. SMITH, BERNICE Girls' Athletic Club, '24. Ohio Club, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26, News Writing Club, '27. Kampus Klamor Staff, '27. SMITH. EUTHEMA Dramatic Club, '24, Girls' Athletic Club, '25, Photography Club, '26, News Writing Club, '27. Alumni Editor, Kampus Klamor, '27. STICKNEY, ROBERT Dramatic Club, '24, '25, Dulcy, Athletic Club, '26, '27. And Home Came Ted. Football, '27. SMITH, MARCEIL Camp Craft Club, '24, Athletic Club, '25. Basketball, '25, - Home Decorating Club, '26. Textile Study Club, '27. i192 7 SPAYD. MARJORIE Latin Club, '24, Science Club, '25, Secretary. Home Decorat'ng Club, '26, S.Izip Editor, Excalibur Staff. WILSON, JORDAN Dramatic Club, '24, '27. Science Club, '25, Athletic Club, '26, SI EWART, MARGARET Camp C aft Club. '24, Ohio Club, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26. Travel Club, '27. Nous Autres. '27. SWITZER, KATHRYN Dramatic Club, '24, '25, Business Club, '26, ,Junior Girls' Business Club, '27 Y-Hi Cabinet, '27. THOMAS, JAMES Football, '26, '27, Athletic Club, '25, '26, '27. Travel and Geograuhy Club, '24, - Varsity V Club, il-'OSSEY, HELEN Class Vice-President, '25, Scarlet and Gray Editor, '25. Journalism Club, '24, President, '25. Dramatic Club President, '26, Am I Intruding? Y-Hi President, '27. Kampus Klamor, '27 Editor. Prom Committee. Chairman, Polished Pebbles. W EIDNER, MARGARET Journalism Club, '24, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26, Business Girls' Club, '27. And Home Came Ted. Prom Committee. Dulcy. WISEMAN, LAURA Music Club, '24, Girls' Glee Club, '27. Travel and Geography Club, '25, Home Decorating Club, '26, Junior Business Girls' Club , '27. WORTHINGTON, MARY JANE Dramatic Club, '24, Music Club, '26, '27. Girls' Athletic Club, '25, YEATS. I-IARSON Travel and Geograohy Club, '25. Bachelor Science Club, '26. Music Club, '27, P010 Thirty-nf. IIXCHXLIBTLR wlflte Cruise of 927 T was a very enthusiastic and cheerful group of young sailors who gathered on the docks of Van Wert and made up their minds to go on a four-year cruise. A long journey. Our destination was Port Graduation. We boarded a large ship called Van Wert High, on Monday, September seventh and set sail. It seems we took for our motto. l'Do or Die and our aim was that glorious olympic peak Success We chose as our oflicers the following: Captain, Arthur Shingledecker: First Mate. Luther Gunsett: Second Mate, Norma Hester: Master, Dale Wilmore, and Pilot, Mr. Menschel. Our ship sailed on a silver sea of memory and we had not been on board an hour until we were all introduced to another group of sailors. They cer- tainly proved to us what staunch and true friends really are. These were called the faculty. One evening a meeting was called on deck and everyone noticed and com- mented on the Wonderful sunset. The pale purple color lighted the Western sky and the golden sun was just sinking, when some one exclaimed, Our Colors. How hard We have tried to live true to those beautiful colors, The Purple and the Gold. About two months afterwards we organized clubs and every sailor belonged to one. Every second Friday these clubs met and discussed interesting and edu- cational topics. . , Sometimes in the gym of our ship we had parties, Valentine, Hallowe'en and Christmas parties. Thanks for the good times and lingering memories. Under Captain Shingledecker's careful guidance, our Pilot, Mr. Menschel, steered us straight into the Sophomore Harbor. One year of our voyage spent. We parted then for three months and assembled again on September thirteenth, nineteen twenty-five, and set sail once more. This year the following officers were chosen: Captain, Luther Gunsett: First Mate, John English, and Master, Miriam Helman. Our pilot, it seems, was unanimously chosen for the entire four years. In the early part of November the first edition of the Scarlet and Gray reached the hands of the fun-loving sailors. Oh! how proud we were of it. We were very glad to have won the Inter-Sailormen's Basketball Tourna- ment this year. T Then one peaceful day Captain Gunsett announced that he could see the Junior Harbor, so accordingly We packed our troubles and landed safely on June 6. Were we glad? Yes, but it meant one more glorious year of our cruise had slipped softly, oh! so softly by. We set sail from the Junior Harbor on Monday, September 13. Was that unlucky? No, it was a memorable year. Our officers were: Captain, Luther Gunsettg First Mate, Chod Hartman: Second Mate, Margaret Blake, and Master, Virginia Marker. A magazine campaign was held this year and we were very fortunate to have our sailors come out in the lead. Victors An all Sailorman's play was given entitled, Am I Intruding? Then two other plays were presented by some of our noted actors and actresses, A'Home Came Ted and The Feast of the Red Corn. All were smashing successes. Then came the Sailor's Prom. Our gym was beautifully decorated With our colors. We all had a peachy time but memory pulled at our heart strings and made us sad, for this event marked the closet of the year-and on June eighth, pulled into the Senior Harbor. From our Senior Harbor we set sail on September' sixteenth, and our last A 1927A P g Thirly-Iwo I EXCALIBUR officers chosen were: Captain Luther Gunsett: First Mate, James Harris: Master, Virginia Marker. Then another magazine campaign was held. We still had clubs and we published a wonderful paper called Kampus Klamorf' We took part in the High School play entitled, The Lottery Man. We took our same big part in athletics, and had many parties, but it was not until the night of out play Dulcy when our gorgeous pennant was unfurled, that we realized that Port Graduation was not far away. It was then that We thought of our discoveries. We had made many moves, but the one that stood out prominently in the minds of all of our sailors was that we had made hun- dreds and hundreds of real true friends. It was only a few weeks until Port Graduation loomed up in front of us- like a great ghost-that it was. As we neared port we all gathered together for the last time, our whole wonderful, loving group. The same sun was sinking in the west and the same Pale Purple blended itsi color with the Gold. Although we were being separated then, we knew that somehow we would always be held together by that wonderful bond-love. We hope we have done oun good and let us ask this one last thing of each other: Don't ever forget the dear old class of '27. EDYTHE MACCOLLUM, '27. 1927 Page Thirty-flares V e EXCALHHHVM W L ,,,, ,,, Page Thirty-four MA Sevmziovrls Wislall School has been one long, hard struggle From the first grade to the last, Yes, there have been smiles and tears, But oh! hasn't the time gone fast? First when you were Freshies And the school years looked so long, Then you wished that you were through school, But now, Doesn't that wish seem Wrong? And then you were Sophomores, Happy and care-free. Time sped quickly and quietly on, But oh! you didn't see. Next you Were Juniors, Then came parties and plays. Don't you love to remember each one? Oh! those good old Junior days. Now you are Seniors, Above all years you cherish these four, But don't you wish you could turn back the years And be Freshmen just once more? 1927s voWEXCALMMMQWo Q 'E 1-Li fo. One I love, two I love, Three I love I say: Four I love with all my heart- But the Juniors' minds run that way eeWi927hHe4HLf EXCALIUBUR 4 Jzuzvmims President A A A AAUSTIN EDWARDS Vice-Presidem A A , AWAYNE EIRENBARY Secretary-Treczsurer A A A A ,ESTHER PUQIATF AINSWORTII, VIOLA ALSPACH, GAYLORD ALSIPAUOHA NEVA BARTOW, ELDORA BAXTER, D'NELDA BLACK, EVIELYN BONNIQWITZ, MARY ELLEN BOWIER, MAROUERITE BOWER, ROWENA BRANDON, LUCY BUCK. HELEN CLIITTON. TED CORATHERS, DOROTHY COUNSELLOR, 1,018 COURTNEY, EVALEEN CROAIWELL, HELEN CULLY, MIRIAM DORIVIAN, LOUISE DUCRWALL, ELOISIE EARLY. MARY EDWARDS, AUSTIN EIKENE-ARY, WAYNE ENOLISII. ESTI-IER EVANS, EMMALINIS IQVAN. MARLEARIET Page Thirly-.fix IIIAEMMINO, DOYT IIRHISNER, IJEONARD IIULEATIS, ESTHER GANT, ROBERT GOODWIN. PAUL GRIBLER, HAROLD HAWRIS. ALMA HERTEL, CI.ARl2NCl1 HERTEL, GODIIREY HILEMAN, PAULINE IlOEKliN.WII,L.IIXlN1 IRELAND. FERN JONES, DAVID A. JONES, DAVID G. KELLER, VIRGINIA KENNEDY, GRACE KINO, CLARA KLEIN, JOHN KLINE, MIRIAIVI LANE, ISABEL LARE, ARDETH LEHMAN, RALPH LEVALLEY, HELEN LOCKE, LOYAL MALLORY, VIROINIA -EE-H3192 7E E EXcAIHRnI QwfwwfhFf I 0 MARVIN, I',xI'I. MA'I'IIIfws. D.-xI.Ia MIIUAUIIII, IBIQAIRIIZI MII.l.lfIi. OVAI. MoIII.IaR. HIILVN MoIII,I4R, RAIAIQNIJ MORIIAN, JULIA MOSLIRI-. GAYIDRIJ MLIRIIIIY, RoI1,I1R'I' MIZCOY. CARI, MciCoI.I.UM. GIQORIII NIlwIIIfRRI', IZUGISNI1 PARKS. III,oRIaNciIi I'IfARsoN. DORIS PI-III.I.IPI', IESIHIIR PRIIvm', I3I,IzABI2'I'II RAI'IxIoN,Ip. RU'I'I'I RoIsI1R'I's. HIISIIIIR ROI-5IfR'I'S. .ILFLIA ROBINSUN, JAMIIS Roov. BI5A'I'RICIa RLIIIRIIIIIIZ I,oIs Sc:IIUI.'I'z. RoBI1R'I' SciIIwI1IRI.I2. IfI,oI'In Jmmzzms SIIlNL1I.I-lblwflilili. .'ARl'lIL'R SIIUISRS. RIc:IIARIu SIIMII. MARCIIJQ SIIROIII.. liVl5I,YN S'l'.'XlII.. VIRLIINIA S'I'lfMlfN. DOYI.li S'Isl5'l'I.l5R. I,OR.'XlNl4 SAI'l2WIXR'I'. ECHO iQ'I'Ic1RNIrY. IVIARLEARIW' 'l'I'iA'I'CII!fl2. NAoIxII TIIOMAS. Vv'II.l.l.NM 'I'RIZI5I7lfNf1IFR. GIIORIIII UNCAIIIAIQR. PIfRRI' WIIYMAN. MARII? WIIIIAMS, Ifl.IZ.'XBliTH Vv'Il.l.lAlXlS. MARY XX'IsIi, Hl5I.lfN XVISII, PALII Y'QIlI'I'.XKliR, AI,'lUX WOOIDARII. Ifl.NOR.'X WoR'I'IIINca'I'oN, NQRAIAN WI'ANIu'I', GIQRALIJ WYANIYI1 HARUIIJ 31927 Page Thzrfy-.Iezwn aEXKlALLBLU? Adfventwres in Wonderland NCE.upon a time, many, many years ago a good fairy came to us and waving her wand, told us that we were soon going to a magic city, hitherto unknown to us. We were very anxious to start, but the fairy queen insisted that we wait awhile. Then in the year 1924, the queen returned and said she was ready to take us on this wonderful journey. As she waved her wand a magic carpet appeared. We stepped on it and fairly glowing with eagerness and anticipation, realized that we were gliding away. We soon learned that we must study as well as enjoy the many wonderful experiences offered us. After a week the queen said that we needed someone to guide the carpet and so we selected Wayne Eikenbary to direct our course and Austin Edwards, Vir- ginia Mallory and Mary Early as his assistants. We found many friends along our way and were thoroughly happy. It was not without a tinge of regret that we greeted the suggestion of the fairy queen to stop and rest. Our vacation passed rapidly and the wonderful month of September arrived. We assembled on the steps of Van Wert High School and anxiously searched the horizon for our carpet. It soon appeared and we chose leaders as before. Aus- tin Edwards became our guide and Esther Eugate, Ralph Snyder and Virginia Mallory his assistants. This year was filled with many pleasures but also more work, and we were tired, indeed, when the fairy queen remarked that we had successfully covered half our journey and that we might rest again. The memories of our delightful adventures clung in our minds during this short vacation and we were glad when, at the beginning of the third year, our magic carpet descended and our leaders assumed their duties. Austin Edwards guided our way very skillfully. We were proud of our athletes, actors and musicians who represented us so well in this fairy realm of unending activities. In early spring we gave a play entitled, Applesauce. It was a marvelous success and the queen was delighted. Then came one of the greatest experiences-the Junior Prom! This, indeed, was another well-managed event to be added to our credit. Suddenly, with a severe shock, we realized that only one year of these happy care-free adventures remained for us. Many plans have been made this last year with our beloved queen and we are certain that our dreams shall be fully realized. ELENORA WOODARD, ' 2 8 . I9-T21 A Beautiful Tomorrow As times glides into the golden tomorrow, And each student has gone his way. Won't you stop to look back, take one more glance To see what has made your beautiful day, Won't you stop to consider the things you've said, Have you made someone sad or blue, Have you caused a heartache, made tears fall, Has the day been gloomy because of you? It isn't the beauties of Mother Nature. Of the hills, the blue sky, and the birds so gay, Nor is it the flowers, the woods, or sunshine That really makes a beautiful day: But if-when you look back o'er the hours Great deeds loom up in your way, You have lessened the burden, made someone smile, Then truly, you have lived A Beautiful Day. 1927 MAC. '27. Page Thirty-eight eeeEXCALMMHQk Q W x l ji N Q W ff i . X Vi?-9 ftxylf 1 ,f L Q Sir '!!iK, V6 X J w- ln... ., Q Pt 4 C ff-2 A Q f of lcfx' f N'Nf VW -A xx AY A 9- fm A'N1sQ., 'W f iff 5 Get-up. get-up to Sears and Roebuck To get a Caesar pony for aid: But if you have a wreck with examination You'Il see the mistake you'Ue made, at at iazifkwmweekk I I I EXCAMBURE I I I I I I L Ifqesidenzv. , , I .,,, EDWARD LINSER R Vzce-preszdenz I , . CHARLES RICHYX I Secrezary-'1'reasurer. . . , .RICHARD LONCWELL AcII,I2R, PRINCESS ALBAN, THOMAS ARIYIENTROUT. ROBERT ARNOLD, EVELYN BATIIS. GLENN BELL. I,ADOYT BERNARD, NIAURICIE BLACK, GENE BOHAAI, EDITH BUOE, ALICEROSI2 BUSCH. EDGAR CLIIITON, VACIILA COIYIER, KENNETH CORATHERS, TENNYSON CORDIER, MIXBEI- COVERSTONE, MARY DIAS, BEULAH DILTS, WILMA DIMKE, MILDRED DITTO, VIELVA DONAHUE, I,ESTIfR DONART, LESLIE EMIQRICK. AUTH f3I3IGER'I', FRIEMON14 FELL, HELEN I5OWI,ER, MARIAN Vox. MORTON f5UGA'I'E. RUTH GAUVEY, RICHARD GECOWETS, JERROLD CIEISMAN, DONALD GOOD. EARL GOOD, RICHARD GRIQILACH, MARGAIQI GRIBLER, SARAH HARTIYIAN, MIRIAN1 HAWK. NORVILLE HAWKINS, PAUL I-IERRINC, LUCILLE HIDSLEY, DONALD HOY, FLOYD I-IUIIIIINE, EDGAR HURST. MARJORIE INGLEDUE, PAUL JACKSON, MILDRED JEROME, ROBERT JOHNSON, GEORGIA JONES, DOROTHY JONES, FRANK JONES. MARIE M1927- l'age Forty EXCAMBYURH f JONIAS. l7.'XL7I.INlf KINNIlI:I', Iimlfx KIIQIIR. Ifl.lZ.'XI5lf'l'li KIcIcIINs. IELILIINI1 IQOUI-s, NAORII KOIIIS, VIRKEII, l.lfI'I'IiR, IiIIN,fx I.INsIaR, liIuwIxRIu l,ONc1wI2I.I,, RIciII.xRII MQCOIQ I,U'I'IIIlR MCGINNIS. ROIIIRI' MAIIIIAUIIII. VIlR.-I MAII-II5ws. DIfI.Os MlI.l.lfI2, GIQNIIV.-x MII.I.I2R. M,fxRc1,II2Ii'II MII.l.IfIQ. MARIAN MIIIIQR, I3I,xIIlR lVIOHI.l5R. M.fxRcI.IxRIfI' MONAIIAN, CIIRISIINI MOORV. l.OL.'IsI2 MORIIMIQR, l.l3I.I.'X MORION. DAVID MYIQRS. CI.I1I'I..-I NIQIIIIQRII. MOIJIINA NIc:HOI.s, RIax NORRIS, VI1RNIxI. NUSSBAUM, Vx'Il.I..'XRlJ CTCONNOR, JOSIQIIII OIECHSLIQ. lVl.'XRC3UlfRI'I'I' I'AI.Ml'R, NIIXRJORIH Sophmmwmes 192 RICIIIN, C.II.,xRI,Ias ROIsIiR'I's. DOYI' ROOIJ. IfI7l'I'H RUCKIOS, HARRY SCIIIIRIIII. lVlIZNRll5'I I4A Sc1HUs'I'IaR, MIIIJRIQIJ SIIIERRICK, .IOIfvIaI.I'N SHIMI1. JUNIOR SIIOw,xI,TI2R, CARI. SIIRIIII.. M,xRc1ARI2'I' SINN. HARRIIQT SMITH, DOROTHY STARKIQY. VAUOHN TIQRRIQ NI2I,I.IIa THOMAS. I.I.OYIu THURMAN, MARcIUERI'I'E TRUAX, JONIQ UNCAPHIIR. CIIARLIIS UNCAIIIIIQR, DOROTHY W.fII.'I'I2R, PAULINIE VJIFISMAN, PAULINIE WIaI,I.s, Is.-IBIQI, WHI'I'NIiI', ROPIIQRT WII,KlNSON. RAYMOND XVISIS, NORMA WIsI3MAN, FOSTIQR VJITHROW, CARIEY WIRICEHT. CARI. WOOIJRUIIII, MAROARIII' SCIIAIIIINIQR, ISSTHIQR l age Fnrlg one -EXCALTB UR The TfwentyfNiners N one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five we started on a trip of four years through regions unknown to any of our enthusiastic travelers. We had heard rumors that this journey would be very pleasant. Of course we had heard whispers of Indians, and many rivers to be forded, and steep places to climb, but what were such dangers as these when such priceless discoveries of knowledge were offered as reward? We started with faint hearts and faltering steps, but as we progressed our steps became firmer and our hearts steadier. The first day we gathered together and selected Richard Good as our leader and Richard Longwell, Mildred Bell and Harry Rucklos as assistants. The first year of our journey passed nicely, and we found that we were very tired and needed a vacation, so our leader called a halt and we stopped our wagon and pitched camp. This vacation ended and we broke camp and started on our way. Some of the travelers were tired and their wagons were broken, so they did not go on but waited on a second train which was coming behind. For this second trip we changed our leaders and selected Ted Linser as leader with Charles Richey and Richard Longwell his helpers. Just as we were nearing the half-way mark of this second lap we lost one of our dearest and best travelers, Crystal Parker. She was suddenly taken from our midst by a terrible accident, but her spirit is still with us and fond memories of days when she was with us still linger in our hearts. The rest of this second lap passed very peacefully. Now we are ready to pitch camp again for a vacation. As yet we have had no Indian attacks or crossed any large rivers, but we still have two laps to finish before we reach our destination. BEULAH DIAS, '29. 19127 Let's Smile and Laugh If you have a smile. then wear it: Wear it every single day, If you have a smile: 1et's see it, Don't keep it stored away. You never can tell what minute That it might disappear, And in the place of a pleasing countenance. Your face might wear a sneer. If you have a laugh, let's hear it, Laugh through every single day, If you enjoy life-then show it, Meet it in the happiest way. You never can tell what minute. That a laugh might disappear, And in the place of those happy expressions, You maybe could trace a tear. You've heard this same old story, It's ages and ages old, Life is only what you make it, At least- that's what we're told, And it's proven true through the years, Personality is dearer than gold, Laugh, and throw away those tears, Then your friendship, we always hold. UMA .. , 192, 7 C, 27. fly-lnfa ei2XCAi,iBiJR be Z ?f N ' 1- y 1 bil Q XKWN W X XL 2 ' 2 M X N 'EQ , -A-ms r i 5 , - ' f 6 Q f - e , , 1 N- e , , 1' . ii Hush-a-bye baby on dictionary top: Wz'th your diligent study you cannot flunk. Take advice from the Seniors who say unto you This studying business isn't all bunk! e 31927 A -M HEXCALHNMQ President.. . . . VIC'0'IJf6'SIC16f7l . Sccrelary- Treasurer . . . Freshmen . DANIIQI- HELAIAN FLOYD GEARY MARTHA HUAIIDHREYS AILXANDIQR. CARI. ALLISON, GLADYS ARAIs'I'RONc3. 'IBHAD BAIQR. I.ILAs BI5I.L, MILDRIQD BLACK. BESSIIQ BLAKI5, JULIA BOWDRN. EI.IZABl'5'I'H BOWIER, GERTRUDI3 BREWER. FORRIfsT BROWN. EDNA BROWN, ISABE1. BURK, MAE BUSCH, ERAIA CHAMBERS. MII DRIAD CHILCOTI5. IVA CLARK, MAROARIQT CLII2'I'ON. GERALDINIZ CONN. JEANE'I I'E GONNOLLY, FLORA COOPER. WAl.'I'liR GO'I I'IaRIvIAN. EDNA GULLY, EVIELYN DANNISON. ANNABIQL DEGAAII1. RACHIQL DIiMOSS.DARRlE1.I. DIERWORT. MILDRLD DIQWITT. I.II.I.lAN DIiWI'I l', 'VOM DII GIiR'l'RUlDE2 DONIQR. GIQOROE DOUGLAS. IVIARCIELIJX DRAVING, NORYYIA IEAIANS. HAROLD ENDSLIEY. RUBY ENIILISH, JAAIIis l2U'I'sI.I2R. KAIIIRYN f2VANS.C1iT.lA EVANS. ROBIERTIX I'ARNIasI, EEAIIIRICK VIECIITER, JACK fTlil4EliR'I'. HI3LIiN VIQROUSON. JACK ITINKHOUSILLl1STlfR FISHER. MARY FI.IiMINc3. PAUL IfOwLIiR. ISLINOR FOX. GAYLORD GAAIBLI2, LIIIQ GAAIBLI2, MARCILI1 GKARY, FLOYD, JR, QII,1.ILAND. EUOENI3 GLIQASON. ELIZ YBIVIII GOUTY. HAROLD GRAHAM, HIQLIQN GRIP-LIER. ARTHUR 1927 :gf FLUI1 wmv Glillilllli, ROBIQKI' GRILL, HIiRIvIAN GRUBB. FIORIENCIZ GRUNEWIXLD. CLARIENC GUNsI3'I I'. AONIQS HAINIQS, XVALTER HAI.I.lWlI.I., GAYLORD HAR'I'ZIil.l,, WEIKERT HAR'I'zOcI, FLOYD HARTZOLI, MARGUERITE HAYLS, BYRON HIQIST, GEORGIA HIQLAIAN, DANIIQI. HIQNKIQL, EDWIN HIZIZMINCIIIUYSRN. CARL ITOI1MAN.RI1INH0LD IKOLISROOK, BARBARA I-fUAII1HRIiYs, MARTHA JEiROMIg GWIQNDOLYN .IOIINs'I'ON. IRIQNE KIQAR, EVISLYN IiI2sI.I2R. LAWRENCE KIQSLIQR. VIQRA KIQSLIQR, XVILLIAM RINO. CARI.'l'ON KINNIQY. MARIE KIRCHNIQR. THIQLMA K NODLI.. HERBFRI' EXCCAUBUR KOHN. IRIQNF KRHSCI IVR, fllilflllzlilfjli KRliISCHl1R. NIARGUlzlQl'l'lz KRHQDIER. MIl.lDI4lilD KRUGH, AMANDA I.15V1Nr2sS, MARJQRHI MCCO1.1,L'M, MADc.x5 MCDONALD, RUTH MCNIQAI., DANH51. MANKRN, I'f1.0RrlNc'1f MATHHWS, JOY MIHM. I'1.oY1J MII.I.lEIR. G13RA1.lu MlI.I.IiIi, 1.015 MIl.I.liIi. RUTH MON'l'1XC3LllE, M.XIiClZlI. MORR1soN. MARY li1,I.x4N fVlOR'I'lMIiR. IDI.,-X MOWRRY, NIILDRVIH MoYr2R, IfRANc:1as MOYLQR, H1il,iiN MURPHY, NIARII- NORRIS. I1vA1YNrI Ours. RALPH PAINTYQR, KLf1'I'H IJli1XRSC7N.W1XX'NIi PHQRCIQ, LAVON Pllikffli, PAUI. Po'1 1's. MARY RAI.S'I'ON,NlIlI7Rl11D Freshmen R.XUID.XI51XL'f.Ii. Jlassui RYYYMONU, MARTHA R.'XX'51QjNID,XxVylI I,l,X'YI R1isoR. Cl..XRIiNffIf Rx1Y'Nol,ws. PAUI, RHQDLQNRALRQH, IQXRI, RH.1'Y. I1'Y,'151.YN R1l,14Y, MARY RHQR11-YNR1aM1115R, DAVID ROIKll'NKI5MIJI5R, RomfR'1' SAUIX1. MORRIS SCHAI 11NxaR, IiS'I'HlfR Sc:Hus'1'1sR RUH-I SHAW. M'XIi'I'II.'X SI1lN41I.ramr:1R12R.GYJRALDI SH1Nc3L11DIiCKliR. KARL SH1vla1.Y, MARII1. SHOCK. MAX SIDLI2. IRLQNLQ SMITII. ANVIXVX iSA11'1'H. IfU1.AIi1X, .YA11 VH, KIQNNYYYH SMV1-H, ILOYID SxH'1H,M.ARJoRHa SRAYD, MARY SRRQUI.. I.f5oRA S'1'1-'rI,raR,fE1,1zA1s1f1H S'I4I5WARD, NTARJORIIZ S'1'1fYvAR'Y. JOHN STI'I lsSWOR'I'II. IIRFIQXLXN S'I'Ol,l.l2R, CUR'I'!2L LS's'Uc3R, VIVIAN 'I'A'1 sa, ANOLIA N. 'If-XYI.OR. OPAL 'I'HoA1As. D1aI.oRls Tlcili, MAYINIQ 'I'lNDA1.1,, IEIJYTHIE 'I'oAH.1NsoN, CARI, 'I'R1l1PY, RomiR'1' XVABIQI.. KATHRRINIZ WALDRON, HARRY WYQAVYQR, .IRNNINGS KVIEBIER. MARCELIA WYQCK. l.Yis'l'12R WYQYSMAN. HARRY XVIILIAMS, WILBUR WlI,I.lN11XN, CHARLES Vv'lI.l.IAMSON, ALTA Yfxslf. Eucaliwa Wlsli, IRYQNL5 XVOR'IAHINf3'l'ON, MARJORIE WYANDT. PAU1. YOUNG. l.ow121.1, YOUNLQ. MARCQUERITE BAKIQR. BRRNADINE BAKER. FRANK DIQMOSS. HUBFRT YVIZHAGH, FRIIEDA Wll,l,l1XN1S.IVIARJORIE A A -A A A192 Page lmrlx ive - s--,mor-itiisuie---a a------M Story of the Slender reen Shoots UST as the autumn leaves began to fall a very unusual happening occurred. Nearly two hundred slender, green shoots were transplanted from the racky soil of the grades to the more cultivated soil of the High School. These shoots were transplanted to represent the green but growing class of 30. After a few days under the reign Qrainj of administration, these slender. green shoots began to show some life and in a few weeks they chose someone to guide them in their tiresome way. The following leaders were chosen: Presi- dent, Dan Helman: vice-president, Floyd Geary: secretary-treasurer, Martha Humphreys. Early in the school year the more developed plants gave us a reception, which strengthened us very much, of course. We are like some plants. We spread our roots into the many different activities of the school. On December 13 about twenty or thirty girls were taken into the Y-Hi. You see we are well represented there. We have several members of the Freshmen class in the High School Orches- tra and many Cthousandsj in the choruses. Bob Gribler was the only Freshie plant to receive a letter and we are sorry he is not with us any more. Several Freshies Cboysj received numerals and are very proud of them. In the High School Play, the Freshman class was represented by Celia Evans and Dan Helman. Also, we, the whole class, earned thirty-two dollars by selling tickets and helping to have a full house both nights. Several of our girls and one lone boy are on the basketball squads. They are: Jeanette Conn, Martha Humphreys, Elizabeth Stettler and Georgia Heist and Gene Gilliland. Although we have had only a couple Honor Rolls so far, these names have appeared: Ruby Endsley, Celia Evans. Vera Kesler, Ruth McDonald, Iva Chil- cote, Geraldine Clifton, Evelyn Cully. Annabella Dannison, Norma Draving, Marcella Douglas, Evadine Norris, Mary Spayd, Marjorie Steward, Irene Johns- ton, Reinhold Hoffman, Paul Fleming, Weikert Hartzell and Paul Wyandt. It is hoped that more will appear later on. As in the other classes, the Freshmen are well represented in Room 25 after ,chool every night. Thus far, you see, we are not altogether green, are we? We're growing!! And, some day we hope to blossom into a plant which will bear worth- while fruit-so-watch us grow!!! CELIA EVANS, '30, 19127 How Mr. Bowland!Discofvers Land Say, you'd'ought to see Mr. Bowland discover America It's a sight you never forget, A chair is America, and he is Columbus And then he calls on Gunsett. What will I do with this pole in my hand? It's hard to tell, murmurs Gunne, The class roars. but Columbus says Well, I don't see anything funny. The pole he has is to unlock windows But he says that it's Old Glory. I-Ie sails in and plants the pole on the chair, That's the way he discovers land Be Gorry. MAC, '27, - --f-- ---1927 ---- P gi Fo ly-six ovWEXCALMMHK r Ili , J?-it 9 X Cf? 1' f .1 uv!! A was .. . ,. Ms if fi-K 4 'ullhfof Ti I .' N . ' XX , iff: QfhQt'5 Q ?f'f231.. A925256 fngei'ffi?5:55n35g Hippety-hop to the candy shop To get little Tommy some candy. Although he's already in Junior High He Ends Webster's Grocery comes in handy efe eee19Z7rfr AEAEAEQYICALIBIJRAA junior HighmIEighT:h Grade ALLEN. RICHARD BARIIOUR, MARY Ii. BARNES, ROSALII2 BAXTER, EVELYN BOWER. CLEO CLARK, MARTHA COII., BISRNICE CONLEY, WILIQRISD COSTIN. RUTH DANIELS, CHARLES DIPI'I:RY, LAWRIQNCIL CAMBLE, ELEANOR Gl5IPPkiR'I'. ROBERT HARVEY, HAROLD ARMSTRONG. MARY I,, ECK, RALPH EMMONS. VIROIE EAIRICH. FLORENCE FACKLER, BERNEDA KESLER. CHARLES KUHN, ROBERT Jl3WliI,L, GERALDINE LEHMAN, HENRY MCGEE. NORMAN MAY, BERTHA MAY. LIYWARO HOKEIII-. ISVELYN KI.lk1N.ffl.'Cll1Nl1 fVl.XS'I'lfRS. MAXINL NIIYVHYS, MILIJREIJ IVIOORI4. RUTH WIYLRS, MARY K.-X'I'HRYTXJ PRI'I'CI1.'XRD, KATHRYN RUSSliI.I.. VIROINIA SAHIE. BLATRICE SAMPSISIJ.,Vv'l1.LIAM SINN, MARLIARIJIA UNQAIHHER, f31.I.liN WELLS, GAYLORD Vw7II,I.IMAN. MARGARET IVIOTIAINCEIER, MARCILI5 PRISHEY, DELBERT SAUIYI, WILSON SHINNABERRY. VELIYIA TERRY. URIQTTIX 'I'INDAI.I,, ETHEI. WI'XI.CU'I I', ETI-IRL VVILSON, QMAH XVRICJHT, ISABEL - A HHHIIQZ7-A A -A I P :ge Forly-righ! EXCAMBUR unior HIighmSeQvemh Grade Ac3I.IiIz. I3IJI'I'H Ac3I.IfIz. lIaIiNIf BAI.YliA'l'. DoRo'I'III' JANI- CASSIIJY, RoIsIaR'I' BONNliWl'IgZ, JANIJI' CHANlBliRS.AI.lCli CI.II2'I'oN. DoNALIJ CoLIa, DoNALIJ CoLIi, DORIS Cook. 1.0Wlil.I, Coox, MAI1JoIzIIf Cos'I'IN, JOAN DIiWI'l I'. GWIQNDOLYN DUIJLIQYI ERVIN IEAKIQNI ERWIN EIs'I'I2Iz, ALLIQN ENGLISH, JAMES IENGLISH, MARY Ac3I.I2R. AIJLLINIQ AGLER, EI.MIfIz AoLIiIz. HIQLIQN BLAKIQ. ANNA Buss Comma, GUY CORDIIQR, OLAN DANNISON. HIQLIEN EAKIN, HELEN IEXLINE, CHARLIQS GROVE, ARTHUI1 HIENKLIQ. DARWIN KIaNNIaIJY. BERNICH KNo'I'T, RUIQUS l.l2HRMAN.PAUI.1N1I l.IN'I'ON, HAROLD LOCKARD, FRED l.Y'I'I.Ii, FRANCES CSUNSIAXI ll IfLoIII4NciI1 HAIwI1Y. l.l2l.I.X HoI,IsIeooI4. MAIN' IZ. .JAcjKsoN, MARY ALIciI-' JoNLs, NIARYIN 1.1-HMAN,ROI5I1R'l l.IavINIass. MII.IkDlQl5IJ MoIQc1AN. MII.IuIQIfIw MYIlI2s.CI,AIaI1 OIIIZ BI2'I I'I' I7.fXNf3l.lf, HAIQIII' PIIQIQCIQ, JAsoN SHociI4. VIIANCIS S'I'OI.I.l-R, MILIJIQIQIJ SuxIxII1IzsI2'I I', DoIao'III Vw'II.I,IAMS.Vl,ORlfNC1If NVILLS. EIJNA I.I I'I.Ia, HIQLI-,N MACIQ, I.IioNAIzII M.-xv, RICHAIQIJ MoIII.IeIz, VAIQA NI5wIaIiIzI2Y. HoI I' NoIzIzIs. GIQIIAIIJINIQ RICKIQTTS, CIIIis'I4IaIa SIDIQRS. CLAY'I'oN Y NlzI.I S'I'liI'HlENSON. ff1XRNI'S'I' SIIQIIDII, P2Uc3I2NIi SWAIQTZ. GIiRAl.IJINI1 TURNIER, ARLO WALIJIQON, AIJRoN WALIJRON, OVAL WILLIAMS, HARRY XVISIZ IETIA WISI1, MARIL 1927 A EXCALIBUR r The Pigmies Without tt Cottntryv ETTING the High School play the part of Gulliver and the Junior High School play that of the Pigmies we will try to give you a brief history concerning ourselves. The Pigmies on learning that they must leave Gulliver for a long period to journey into another country wept very sorely. This was finally overcome and each one marched off bravely. On entering the strange land we learned that we should take part in ath- letics and other sports. The basketball season soon came and the basketball teams were organized. the girls' team being coached by Mabel McDonald and the boys by Virgil Kouts. The teachers were very courteous and gave us permission to give a play entitled, When Patsy Made Old Glory. Nor did they stop at this, but gave us also many hours of their valuable time in helping us to prepare for it. This event was very successful. The money received from it was used to finish paying for the piano and the remain- ing sum was paid out on baseballs, ball bats, ball gloves and basketballs. The months quickly passed. We learned that a Sl20,000 bond issue was going to be introduced at the next election and if carried by a two-thirds vote that a new school building was to be erected. Election day came and after the votes were polled and counted we received a message saying that the issue had by far carried, and that we were to have a new school building. The splendid school board held a special meeting and decided that work must begin at once. In less than a year the new school building was completed. The time was passed more quickly by organizing an orchestra. This orchestra consisted of fourteen different instruments. At last the great day came! We Pigmies were to get back to our own land to finish our education with Gulliver. But Alas! we Pigmies were not to have the opportunity of finishing our education in the new building for it was for the smaller Pigmies. We are having the opportunity to finish our Junior High School education with Gulliver in the main building. Gulliver is very courteous to us, for his pleasures are shared with us. Now we have a very highly recommended school. We have the opportunity of assembling in the assembly room and enjoying the Chapel programs and organizing clubs of our own. Thus is ended the history of Gulliver and the Pigmies for we are now old enough and prepared to become Gullivers. HAROLD HARVEY. 19-27 Where, Oh! Where I shot a paper wad into the air, It fell in the study hall, I knew not where. For so swiftly it flew, my sight Could not follow it in its flight. it I breathed a joke into the air, It fell in the study hall I knew not where. For who has hearing so keen' and strong. That they could follow that joke along. Long, long afterwards in Detention that night. ln Freshie's hair that that wad stuck tight, And that joke from the end to the beginning, Has kept every one in High School grinning. MAC, '27. 1927 Pall Fifty , N i, ,, 4 h,.. . i t i. . . , . . . Q ., f WJ . A '- ' 4, . .. -V V . . 4f,, . . f I 12. 3.1 a,, .Wu , V ' V l U .V m ff if t 1'-N 1 I s M Q A M , . eff lf talk s I l 9 , H- i I 5' I i 25 , -P HX V ,. eq -2 WWW? ' ...... ' -'tis 5 N' ' 'ul --f f ' ' ' .4.L 4 ' QU! 1 , A X I ,fu i,, ,. - e i- it fe 'f 4T:4, if I J -1 s ol 1 A fi , t ' Y 1 Ld? H ' it .V 35 . .M ,jg- , X :3+'.yg, X 3 123-- ' V , .Y sf tlt.tfET::f V ' fjfffi h 74 .Q fi? ' -' vfigis, Y' ' -'aw ' vii '- This stranger came to Van Wert city, ' To attend our famous games of football. ' He sat upon the -bleachers high ' And excitement caused this disastrous fallQ 5 -,-.,.. iff AHF., ' V,5.i.,x gm 't F x ' f u ,E K, 5 'L - Ii. 4 DJ' ,Img ,oi -ff: I ,V . ' 11,16 V f'-fmou.r ffoobs, . 1 yi.. hnmg fb mc hflflflaj for Ifnijlafx ffaurajearu Eff ww 471 74' gud' Mafef aan! Dealer iuf M Vps? Nw, smug iwxw' asf' ' 'vb' Af . 4 -A , ,M W up A. 'H Man Lear: Home f gs: j m ls'-n' -Hn-1: ju! fzaaamf- ' Q EXCA lsllBlUlR The Junior Prom NE of the gala affairs of the season was the Junior Promenade given by the Junior class, honoring the graduation of the class of '26. It was held in the high school gymnasium which was transformed beautifully by the effects of the decorations and lighting. The predominant colors used were purple and gold. the class colors of the Juniors. The scene was one of unusual beauty, not only for the unique setting, but also for the vari-coloned frocks of the many girls and women present as shown by the subdued lights and the rays of a spotlight streaming across the floor of dancing figures. After the program, refreshments were served, carried out in the colors of the two classes. The chaperones present were members of the School Board and faculty. The program was as follows: Welcome Address. . . , . J . . Luther Gunsett, Junior President Response, . . . .Leland Agler, Senior President Songs , . ,......... Wayne Eikenbary Promenade Songs . . . . . Fred Wollenhaupt Dancing Reading. . . .,,...., . . . , Dessolee Chester Dancing and Refreshments P i927 - eeee P-iw-M' Page Flty EXCALIBUIR Lyceum Course MR. ZELLNER-PROTEAN CHARACTERISTIC HE program of Mr. Zellner was decidedly unique and colorful. Vivid characterizations from life. literature and history. in full costume and makeup appeared in rapid suczession with a startling fidelity to life. The whole was beautifully staged. exquisitely lighted and presented to the audience with much skill and artistry. OSWALD RYAN Oswald Ryan is one of the ablest of young men who are serving the cause of human pro- gress now. He has a fine knowledge of great international forces that have operated in post- war Europe. He gave us a fine spirited talk, discussing with us the great civic problems which America faces today. IMPERIAL CONCERT ARTISTS This group of musicians consisted of a pianist, a violinist and two fine soloists. The concert was splendidly rendered to a large audience. The numbers on this program were chiefly of classical music, The instrumental and vocal numbers showed the great skill and love of music that the performers possessed. HUDSON QUARTETTES The Hudson Quartettes were a group of talented musicians that came to us thoroughly recommended by good critics. They showed fine artistry in the varied musical program that they presented to us. The music was not only of a fine type and class but it was rendered accordingly. ' THE OLD HOMESTEAD The Old Homestead was a comedy drama with the old farm quartette and all the trimmings. It was a play human to the very core, with pathos. sentiment and many laughs. It was a story of New England life that was deeply rooted in its truthful adherence to human nature. THE DE MARCO ITALIAN QUARTET The program of the De Marco Italian Quartet proved to be truly delightful. The mem- bers of the company were extremely versatile and their entertainment was arranged differently than the ordinary musical program. Quaint costumes lent charm to their unquestioned artistry. The ensemble group of harp. violin, cello and flute was especially effective, MR. BOWLAND We are sincerely grateful to Mr, Bowland for his interest and the splendid way in which he managed the Lyceum Course. He has made it possible not only for high school students, but a large number of the lovers of better entertainment in Van Wert to enjoy six very fine numbers this year. l92 7 Page F i fly-two ea-new-f-txcatnuneHNAfa1feh lr v i Annnotll Exhibit of the Home Economics ond Wood Working Departments S is the usual custom, the Home Economics and Manual Training De- partments held an exhibition in the gymnasium. It was held to give the parents and citizens of the city an opportunity to see what the students of these departments are doing. The aim of this exhibit was to display at least one article made by every member of each department. The Home Economics Department displayed many garments made by the eighth grade girls and the High School girls. Plates of costumes made by the girls were also displayed. The Manual Training Department showed many useful articles, including lamps, chairs, tables, bird cage holders, chests, desks and other articles. This exhibition gave people interested in school work an idea of the excellent work being done in these two departments. EL1zAB13'rH BRowN, '27, -e- Nmx- V eeWel9Z7 af Page Fifty-111 fi EXCALHHN? L ES 'mmmmmmq gn wall'-X tEx9XYlQ EQ Q PQEJJ-JQ!s51LqxA1 If C242 Ac -fw ,.v,, W .,LG ,,, I QWawfmmwwi5H 1Q b1--..-- li . Jllllllll flllllllll '--IQFQI Ill' 'll 1-I -Jll if 5 ll' MU' Ill! . I v-Q . .Qu W H39 Wgo 1.5 Hee fO.1T3,9 EA GB li A M, ,V QAQM , i'ffQL,f.fgff. ' x-, . 4 -tgwff W 1 K fkffai Qg'?wW ' M- ' 5530 fu wr-MY , vw vififffbf , M, 1927 i EXCALMMMy fx f' - MMWLSJ X1 0 f 63 C 4 ,A f l 1 y' 'I ii' J 9 W K X jg g g i 1 JL? wie ag' WIBQFK, 5 Hifi f xNXk 1 A ia!! X mhyfa' HUM Q? X' - S at Now you'te a pirate! says Miss Fancher, As she capably directs some new play. But I don't know how, cries the pupil. Why, says Miss Fancher, Act this way sei927W-f ewwfaeexcatnnntewwe TTTT l i I l 1 Dulcy is a bride. who in her eager determination to be helpful to her husband and her friends, plans a week-end party at her home near New York. Dulcy. as characteristic of her. summons an ill-assorted group to her party. Their brief association becomes an unbroken series of hilarious tragedies. Meanwhile she has all but ruined her husbands plans to put through an important busi- ness merger with a rich capitalist. Among her guests is a rapturous scenario writer, who con- spires to elope with the daughter of the capitalist, who loathes motion pictures. The plausible rich young man from Newport, whom Dulcy invites because he may be useful in assisting the aspirations of the capitalists wife to become a writer for the films, turns out to be an escaped lunatic. The ex-convict. whom she has employed as a butler in her work of social uplift, steals a diamond necklace from one of the guests, Everything goes wrong. including the bridge. golf and billiards. But the most exquisite torture she inflicts upon her guests. is when she in- vites the scenario writer to recite one of his hectic plots to interpretive music played on the piano by the lunatic. lt is with this experience of Dulcy's bored guest that the play reaches the highest level of satirical fun. Her final blunder unexpectedly crowns all her mistaken efforts with SUCCCSS. TTTTTTTTTWTTTTT eeeee J927ee as see I age Fifly-.tix x l l l ---ee Applesauee was the clever play staged hy a numher of the illustrious members of the .lunior Class. Vee were given not only a fine display of dramatic ability hut also our monev's worlhf ' lhe play is hased upon the courtship of Bill McAllister and Rollo .lenlrins for the favor ot llayel Robinson. The former character is the son of a wealthy family hut iust a happyrgo lueltv, unemployed sheik. Rollo is a self-made man, of accumulated wealth and a fellow who prides himself for his success. Vvfe are given a hint of his stinginess throughout the play. llalel has iust become engaged to Rollo when Bill proposes. However. llavel soon dis covers that she doesn'l want to lose Bill. accordingly she and Rollo quarrel. Bill returns and marries Hayel against her parents's wishes. 'lihey live in a small flat uptown. Bill does noi und .i ioh hut pawns his lford and buys a tent by which he thinks heis solved the rent proh lem. Upon the refusal of a job from his father-in-law he involves Ha7el in .1 compromising situation. Bill gets his Uncle Mat and his father-in-law together and luv the use of much apple-sauce persuades his father-in-law that he has a job with Mat and that he and llalel are to live in the old McAllister mansion. which plan in the end materialives. l'i1,Qz f 1 Y ly-.sfvnr - e iiiiaeieaisiuuist- Tlte Lottery Man HE centrgl figure in this famous comedy is a newspaper reporter, Jack Vv'righL. Vwlright owes his employer money and he agrees to turn in one of the most sensational scoops the paper has ever known. His idea is to W conduct a lottery with himself as the prize. The lottery is announced. Thou- l sands of old maids buy coupons. Meantime Wright falls in love with a charm- i ing girl. Naturally, he fears that he may be won by someone else and starts to get as many tickets as his limited means will permit. Finally the last day is announced. The winning number is H23 and is held by Lizzie, an old maid, in the household of the newspaper owner. Lizzie refuses to give up. It is dis' covered, however. that she has stolen the ticket. With this clue the reporter threatens her with arrest. Of course the coupon is surrendered and Wright gets the girl of his choice. Other characters who add much to the plot and to the humor of it are: Mrs. Wr'ght, Foxy Peyton: Stevens, the chauffeur: Mrs. Peyton, Lizzie Rob- erts the companion of Mrs. Peyton, l-ledwick Jenson, an Irish maid, and Ham- ilton. the butler. l . , ..- I, . age' !'1!lyfwzg,'b! effEXCALHNM?wwf Zlflfl U .Qf a N35 ' 'gi tif Q !2l.qi .. 'div 9 IK Hi f L ai. I , X S X f Ring around more club days Wz'rh programs we'd call snappy: When Friday comes with short periods Then all the world is happy. e e119Z7err HQ ff r rlEX4CAlLllBlUlR l Boysl leef lub HE Boys' Glee Club, under the able supervision of Mr. Jones, consisted of about thirty voices. We are proud of their splendid work this year. During the year an operetta, A'The Mound Builders, was given much study by the club. Several other selections with which to compete in the Spring District Eisteddfod were also prepared. Voices from this group were selected to sing in various quartettes, duets and other arrangements at many events. Much glory was brought to this Glee Club when they rendered a selection for the radio broadcast program through station WOWO, Fort Wayne. Of the many congratulatory remarks received, a great number were in praise of this group of voices. At the dedication of the new Third Ward building this chorus again gave a very Hne rendition of vocal selections. The audience was especially enthusi- astic about these numbers. We are indeed fortunate in having Mr. Jones as director, whose untiring efforts have produced these Well trained voices. i'?'TL' -Q-11927 1- Maul I ,g Sfrli' as-iiaccatintm i A zirllsl Glee Club ' lflil-IOUGI-l the girls have not shown a great interest in orchestra work they have indeed proved that a large number of them are quite musically inclined. Their club this year was a line organization and progressed very rapidly under the fine supervision of Mr. Jones. When the Seventh Annual High School Eisteddfod of Northwestern Ohio. District No. Three. was held in Van Wert on April 29. l927. in the new aud itorium. the girls did their part very well. Van Wert has for several years taken a very prominent part in the Eisteddf fod. Both afternoon and evening sessions were held and the following pro- gram included: I. Tenor Solo- Marcheta . . . . . . . . . . , . . 2. Violin Duet-'AMelody from Miniature Suite 3. Boys' Quartette- Aura Lee. ..... . , . . . 4. Alto Solo-A'Come Eill My Hands . . 5. Girls' Chorus- While Bells of Memory Chime EVENING SESSION l. Piano Solo--'lSparks . . . . . . . . . 2. Girls' Duet-UMy Old Kentucky Home . 3. Baritone Solo- On the Road to Mandalay 4. Boys' Chorus-A'Sailing . . . . . . . . . 5. Soprano Solo-A'Ho Mr. Piper 6. Mixed Quartet-'Loves Greeting . . . . 7. Mixed Chorus- l-larkf Apollo Strikes the l.yre Scherlinger . Busch Old Melody l-laigh . 'liest Moskowski . . Foster .Speaks Godfrey Marks Edward Elgor Bishop .192 7 e Page Six! f'lEXCALlBUlRf A TTii rcltestm Left to right-Eugene Black, first violin: Charles Richey, trap drums: Eugene Newberry. corner: Harold Gouty, first violin: Paul Ingledue, first violin: Russell Clark, second violinl Elenora Woodward, piano: George Trefnnger. saxophone: Carl Shingledeclcer. saxophone, Mil- dred Derwort. second violin. HE High School Orchestra offers fine experience for a student who pos- sesses talent for any orchestral instrument. High School students should be encouraged to avail themselves of this opportunity. The orchestra is under the efficient supervision of Miss Reva Zipperlin. one of the High School teachers. The orchestra displayed its talent at the various plays and other perform- ances held in the new auditorium. They were enthusiastically accepted by the public. Both their classical and popular orchestrations showed fine preparation and much practice. The Junior Hi orchestra, which is under the supervision of Miss Anna Hankhammer, one of the Junior Hi teachers. promises talent for future High School orchestras. Already they have performed before the public at basketball games, assembly programs, etc. This year the High School orchestra was composed of fourteen members. 1927 We Page 51 rlyelzuo EXCALHNH? l Nous Autres Club UR French Club was organized by the second year French class. W meet every two Weeks at the Y. W. C. A. The first few meetings were , conducted both in French and English. But after that all the meetings y were carried on in a businesslike Way in French. We all' played French games l sang French songs and conversed in French. The club was under the super vision of Miss Zipperlin, our Hprofessor de francais. 1 l . I lwsftlenf , .lVlARGARlE'I' BLAKE l VIicc-presiclent . OPAL FRICK I Sem-fury I . .DONNA HARVEY l I f l2l.IZABlE'I'H BROWN MIRIAAI HELMAN RAYAIoND KING I lVlAR.lORIl2 SIHAYD I MARGARET JANE STEWART HAROLD STEWART MABISL MCDONALD MARcIARI5T BLAKE FAIENFELLA FIELI. I 1 l I F1927 OPAL FRICK DONNA l'lARVliY WII.I.IAIwI BANTA EDWARD NICIQIQY JoIIN SMITII yr' .YI IM HWHHAH-HMEXCALMMHLWHH -Meme l I Junior Girls' Business Club O I-lo and a bottle Of rum! Our good ship is now ready to Set sail-all provisions on board for a long, long voyage of nine months. But look- ing down from my point of vantage it seems tO be rather a queer look- ing crew. Well. well, now l see what's wrong? The whole crew, excepting One. is Of the fairer sex. Miss Grisemer and Mr. Nott are the pilots. About half of the crew is looking back regretfully because the ship will never come back to V. W. H. S. But they are determined to have the best trip ever across the sea Of knowledge. President .... . , MARVEL SANDERS Vicerpresident . ...,.. ISABEL LANE Secretary . .... , . . . , . . ,HELEN BUCK VIOLA AINSWORTH HELEN CROMWELL MARVEL SANDERS WINIIIRED ARNOLD ILO FAWCETT NAOIYII THATCHER LUCY BRANDON ALICE HENNERMANN MARGARET WEIDNER HELEN BUCK PAULINE HILEMAN LAURA WISEMAN PAULINE CHILCOTE ISABEL LANE MARY WILLIAMS LOIS CONN AGNES MANKIN HELEN WISE Lois COUNSFLLOR MAUDE MICHAEL DORIS PEARSON MARY KATIIERYN SWITZER WANDA MOORE HrfWHwf192 76-ew A no A Siztyef 7 A EXCALHHH?EeHEMEN .eee extile Club HE Textile Club Of l926-1927 was Organized in October, l926. with Miss Plotner as faculty adviser. The members consist Of girls who are interested in interior decoration, clothes and fashions. A program com- mittee was elected with Ibeal Painter as chairman. Interesting talks pertaining to textile study were given by several citizens of the city. The meetings were of great benefit tO the girls. The Textile Club of '27 wishes great success to the I Textile Club Of '28, V President ..., , ,JULIA MORGAN Vzce-preszdenr , . , . .Nl,il-LIE PO'I I'S Secretary , . . JULIA ROBERTS NEVA ALSPACH lfVlEl.YN BLACK MARGUERITE BOWIER ROWENA BOWER DOROTHY CORATHERS WII,M1X DILTZ IELOISE DUCKWALL ESTHER ENGLISH lil.l.l2N GOWANS lVlARGARli'I' GREILACH SARAH GRIBLER ALMA HAWKINS DOROTHY JONES MARY JONES EIJNA KENNEDY GRACE KENNISDY DORA KING MARGARET MARSII BEATRICI2 MEIJAUGII ROSE lVlIHM HELEN MILLIER MARIAN lVlIl.l.ER MINNIE Nlll.l.l5R RUBY lVlll.l.liR LOUISE lVlOORl2 JULIA MORGAN IEEAL PAINTER E192 7- NELLIE l7O'l I'S lVlll.DRliIJ RALSTON RUTII RAYIYIONII JULIA ROBERTS MILIJRIQII SCHUSTER RUTII SCHUSTER JOEvEI,YN SHI1RRIc'R lVlARCl5Il. SIYIITII VIRGINIA S'l'Alll. OPAL TAYLOR NlEl.l.IlE TERRY l3AUl.lNlf WAIJIIQRS lVl.'XRJORllf VvlOR'l'llllXi UNI liXCAlLllBlUR as u I l Setevmee Club No., HE first meeting ofthe Science Club was held October 22, l926, in Room l Zl. We organized and elected officers. Every meeting the club changed residents. The ro rams were made b the resident with the aid of a p P g H Y P , COmm1lteC. Our programs consisted of reports on the lives of famous men, and reports concerning scientific things. Mr. Spieth, our faculty adviser, deserves credit for making the club such a success. Presidenr , .ARTHUR SEIINoI.EDEeRER Secretary . . . . .....,,.. DOYT FLEMING Faculty Adviser. ..,..,... . .lVlR. SPIETH lN'lAURlCli Ac:HI3soN NORVII.l.lf HAWK JOSEPH O'CoNNoR 'IXHOMAS ALEAN DoNAI.D HII,sLEi' Dow RoRIfR'I's Dow l5lSl.L WAIJIER HOFFMAN BIQRNHARDI' S'I'li'IAl.lER liDoAR Buscn WILLIAM HOEKIEN RICHARD SIDI5Rs l RUSSELL CLARK IfI.oI'D Hoi' CARI. SHINczI.I2DIac:RER I DIQLAIAR COBB lflX1AR HUFITINE ARTHUR Sl'lINQll.EIJl9iiKER I KIiNNE'I'II COMl:R DAVID A. JoNEs CARI. SHowAI.'IIaR I TIeNNI'soN CoRATIIERs l l.I1s'I'LR DONAHUE RAIfMoND FALLIER LEDNARD FRIESNER PADI. FEIGERT Dow l'3l.lilVllNLj NoRI'oN Fox ROBERT GANI' PAUL HAWRINS gl RoBI5R'I' JEROME RAYMOND KING VIRGIL KoU'I's RALPH LEHMAN EDWARD LINSER DALE lVlAT'l'HEWS DAVID MORTON liI.MI5R lVlll.l.ER REX NICRoI.s HARRY SIEMEER DOYT S'l'liMAN JUNIOR SHIMP l.l.OYD THOMAS PAUL WISIE CARI. WRlC3H'l' ROBERT Vv'Hl'l'NEY HARRY NVEISMAN NORMAN Vv'OR'I'HlNGTON Pay: Sixty-six CAIAIBUR.-..-:--...+::i Iczienee Club Not. Z ERE we aref lVlr. Gallipoo and his group of young scientists. This club is one of the best of its kind and we have studied many interesting things which have happened during the year along scientific lines. We give interesting reports which make the club more fascinating than ever before. We hope that next year's club will have as much success as We have had. President A A A A A A ARIQHARD Goon Vice-president A A A AJAQIQ FI2RciDsoN Secretary AAAAAA A .HAROLD GRlBl.lili CARI. AIArexANDuR THAD ARMSTRONG MAURIC5 BERNARD I?oRRusT BREWER GEORGE DONER HAROLD EMANS RUTH lfMRlCK JAIxIIes liNGl-lSH JACK lililiGUSON PADI, lil.liMlNCl lVlARlAN l3OW1-liR c3AYIAoRD Fox FIAoi'D GEARY RICHARD GOOD HAROLD Gouri' ARTIIUR GRIIsI.IfR HIQRMAN GRll.l. WAIA'I'IfR HAINIQS IQIJWIN HINKI.I2 RlilNllOl.D HoI1AIAN C3XNliNlX,l.YlYl JIaRoMI2 FRANK JoNI1s IAAWRIQNCIQ KIQSIAIAR C.:XlQl.'l'fJN KING CIAARA KING HI3RIsIiR'I' KNODIEI. GIQRALD MILIAIQR RAl,l,ll Ocics XVAXNIE PIeARsoN DAVID Roc3ciI2NKuMPIiR A 192 7' MoRRIs SAUM GVRAIAD SlllNfil.l:l3liflK KliNNli'I'll SIxII'I'II .IoIIN S'l'lEWAR'l' liRliIiMAN S'I'I'I-swoR'I'II CDRI-Is S'l'Rl5l.l.llR WIIAIAIAM TIIoMAs CARI, 'l oMIAINsoN JANI5 TRUAX lAIas'I'IaR WIKQK CIIARIAIQs WIIAI.IAxIs Wll.lwJLlli xVll,l.l'XlXlS PADI VJYANIYI' l.OWlil.l. YoIIN4, l'R l'I1 ,rv Six EXCALIBURM - Camp ire iirlsl Club E, the girls of the Camplire Club are a healthy set of little Indians Our motto is good sportsmanship. We are happiest when We can get out and make a big bonfire, tell stories and sing songs by its light We always take advantage of the good times the great outdoors affords us With Armstrong and Miss Huggins as our supervisors we have great times. President . , . .MARGELLA DOUGLASS Secrezarg . I , . , . GEORGIA HEIST Treasurer . . I ,....... . , ,ROBERTA EVANS GIADYS Al.I.ISON l.Il,.'XS BAER JULIA BIA-XKIE ISIJITH BOHAM lfI,IZABl1TH BOWDEN MAE BURKE IiRAIA BUSCH IYA CHILCOTE GERALIJINE CLIIfI'oN l3I,ORA CoNNoI.I.Y ISIJNA Co'I I'I3RMAN MILIIREIT DIiWI'I l' l.ll.l.IAN DliWI'l I' lVlIl.lDRliIJ DIMKIi GERTRUITE DIIIVZ iVlARCliI.I,A DOUGLAS NORMA DRAVING ROBERTA EVANS HELEN IPEIGERT MARY FISHISR Page Si:r!1'-fight ELINOR FOWLER HELEN GRAHAM FLORIENCIE GRUEP, AGNES GUNSETT GEQRGIA HIEIST IRENE JOHNSON lVlARGUERITli KOHN VERA KESLER MARIE KINNEY THISLMA KIRCHNER lVlIl-DRliD KRIEDER AMANDA KRUGH MARJORIE STEWARD DOROTHY UNCAPHIER lVlARGUFRITE KRIIZSHER EDNA LEITER lVlARJORIE LEVINNESS VERA MARBAUGII Joi' MATHEws RUTH MCDONALD 192 7 RUTH lVlll.I.FR I.oIs lVlILl.liR NIARCEARITI' lVlII.I.fER GENEVA MILLER HELEN MOYER IlRANCIs lVlOYIiR NIARIIZ lVllI.I,l2R MARIII MURPHY CLIEYI..-X MYERS MODIENA NEIIIORD MARJORIE PALMITR EVELYN RILEY MARY RILEY JIESSILE RAUDEBAUGH lVlARTHI'X SHAW EULA SMITH ANITA SMITH MARJURIE STIQWARD lfDY'I'Hli 'l'lNlJAl.l. 11EXCAtrBURQ-gag l music Climb lt i llli Music Club was organized this year to study good music. The mem- t bership exceeded that of any other year. Most of the members had some musical ability and we had a great variety of talent. This enabled us to have many unique and original programs. One of the best meetings was the study of Indian music. lt was as follows: Vocal solo, 'By the Waters of the Minnetonka. report on the origin of lndian music, vocal solo. By l ' the Sky Blue Waters and introduction to The Feast of the Red Corn. 1 l'res1'der7l Secretary llRlNlfl-SS Ant M: l2I,IJOR.'X I5Me'i'oxx' C31 INN BATES Mu IJRVID Blfl.l Blkhlli Bisxciii Iiunn-N11 Blsxcik lSAISl-l. Bicowx lVlIl.IJRliD Ciitmmi-Rs XK'Al.'1'i4ia Cjoom-,R NIARY li. COVIfRS'l'ONl' Iiviltrw CUI.I,Y X'i4i,x'.ix Di'1s'l'o I,1'si,u1 DoN,xRT MARY Ii.ixRI,i' XVAYNV IilK1-Nlmlti Roslxa Il.w!mAP,AUcnt BilA'l'1z1c1t- Roov Iimtu Rooll lots Ruvlziuui' Ill ow SCHWHIKUQ lVl.fXBI'I, SHIVH Y IRIQNLQ Sintra M.'xRc1.xia1fr SHICEVI, l'l.'XRRlI5'l' SINN Dokoim' SMITH Rum' Iiwiusrirr Crit ia IEvANs M,fxRtaARia'1' lixvws OIPAI, ITRICK ISARI. Goou C1,.fxRlfNCi2 GR11l1Nw MIRIAM HARTMAN l.Uc3u,11 HIQRRIMQ M.x1z.1oR1i' HURST Gi2oRc1IA .IoHNsoN P.fw1.lNi2 .IoNifs l2X'I5l.YN KITAR VIRGINIA Kiisuik Hi-MIN Ui Vattiii' M.xRci11.ii Smrtu MARY SPAYD l.OR.'XINl5 S'H5'l'1.1112 l,.'XUI.lNl' Wiiissmx Bi-'irti' W1I.1.1.'xMs r 1927 .-'XI,IU WAYNE EIKUNISARY Ciqtm Ewxists Al.'l'A Vv'il.I.I:XMSON liU41I5NI5 Wisrf Clam' Vv'I'I'llIROW liI.NORA Xvoomizu IlARsiaN YATVS lVlARC3Ul?Rl'I'I4 Yotm. lVlll.DRl5D Mfxuviri' PAUL Mu.1.1211 Mmzcaauifr' Mouiua CHRISTINI5 MoNAH,xN lfUf3l7NI5 NITWBKRRY IEVADIQNIQ Noizieis KIQITH PAlN'r11R In VON Pulizciil lfS'I'HIIR l7lIlI.I,lI'Y VwllI.I.lAM R,-ximomn VIVIJXN S'l'uc:K Awotm 'I'.fx'i'11 KATHIQRINV NVABI-l liRIliDA XVIWIAKEV Norma Wtsi lizifwi Wisif .and ol l i l Pap' Snffv-num visa-if 1 EQXQCA Ll B U Rt ff rf- Truuvel Club HE Travel Club consists of twenty-eight active members who are inter- ested in travel. The meetings were very enjoyable as well as unique. Some were devoted to special reports and discussions about improvements in travel, which have led to modern comforts and necessities: others to beauty spots of North America, which attract the traveler today. Other talks were given by citizens who had traveled aboard. This club was very beneticial and we learned many new things about the world. Presidenz ..... ...., F oREsT DRAKE Vice-President . . . .ELIZABETH PRIDDY Secretary .,.. ..... C ARL MCCOY Treasurer . , . .LOUISE DORMAN Rom RT ARXll4N'lliOU'l' D'N11l,1m.x l7a.XX'lil-li ,-X1,1c11- Rosif Boris lotlsiz Domi.-xx liORlfS'l' DRAKV lIx1Nl.Xl,INLi EVANS J.-xcix l7l l'Cfll!ill G1 i-NN Iflxmtotrsi Vi-lex IRFLAND XllRl.XXl Krmif tl.XfXll-5 Klil1.XClll5.-XUNI ' ag Sizwffx Vuec31N1A M.fxL1.oRY Giaouczla lVlCCOl,l.UM CARI. MCCOY Ouviriis lVlll,l,lZR Oval. lVllI.l.IER RAYMOND MOHLER JOHN MURPHY lil.ORlfNCli PARKS P.-wt. Puilzcts f2l.IZAl5li'l'll PRIDDY EARL RHOIJIENBAUGII HESPER ROBERTS EVELYN SPROUI. l.l5ORA SPROUI, ECHO STUART MARQQARET STEWART NIARGARIET STICKNEY CYRII. VARNFIELD JENNINGS VJEAVER ALTA WHl'I'AKER NIARIE XVHYNIAN ... 21.92 WXCALHHHQ liX'l'I,YN Aizxoiin BiiRNAoiNif Bmiitit Wii.1.1.xx1 B.fxN'i,x ClIIR'I'RUIbl- Bowl-iz MARcaAizifi' CLARK .ll-. xNNl-'I Il: Corvx ANNAM1 D.xNN1soN RACZIIAISI. DIQCAMP Bi-U1.Ali Dms C3i11m1.IJ DILBONIA lllll IEN l3I2l,I, lfS'l'lll5R l3Ut3A'Iil5 Rui-ii l7lItkA'l'l- l l l l l D to Cl lb HE Dramatic Club of l926-Z7 was organized in October with forty-one members present. This club was organized not only to study dramatics, but to improve the dramatlzation work of the members. lt studied l famous plays and actors throughout the year. The meetings were very enf , joyable as well as beneliicial. Miss Fancher was our faculty adviser. lfresidenz . . . .WIl.l.lAM BANTA i Secrezary RUTH FUc:A'r12 i MARc31I.ii GAMB1.ii M,xi:'iii.fx R.-XYMONIW ji CARMHN Gramm' Roisisier Rtxgraitwxmiiwiz lfI.IZABl5'I'H Gi.i2AsoN Iisriiifie SKIll.'Xl-l5Nl4R l CARI. l'lliRMINGl'lARPliN Roniaia'i' Sciiitiiyrz l Bixieimim Homizoox lfI.lZAl5lf'I'II Si'i-'i i'i.i4u i MAiz'rH,'x Huwfuiziivs Iliioiu-s 'I'iioM,xs i NAOMI Kours MA1ac1Ui21ei'itl-' 'I'iiURM.w , Ifkiainiaiziczx Kiuiicisiimz Maxima, 'I'iciiA lVlARCIl.l2 lVlON'I'AC3Uli Romiki' 'liziififi' MARY l2I.I.IiN Moizizisori M.,xizcii411..fx Vwll'l5l'l-F 1 Iinwmm Nicxiai' .loiaauiw Wiisorv j Iirrxiiaiz Oi2c1Hs1,ia lVl.'NRC2ARl4'I' Wooinieuiti- lVlARClUI3RITIi Orstiiisrif Mmei' J. Womiiixfriom MARY Ports 1, l l l I 1927 Fagff: 5 emfnty-me I WII,l.I.KM KIESLIZR e aIEXcAI.IIBtJRe I 1 I I I 0 Athlettc Club HE members ol' the Athletic Club are boys who belong to a varsity squad I and are deeply interested in athletics. The meetings were under the super- vision of Mr. McGinnis, the athletic coach. The surest Way not to fail is to determine to succeed, said Mr. McGinnis. We accepted this statement as our motto. No wonder we had such a successful season. The club has enjoyed its work and has also received some Very beneficial knowledge. We hope that i next year's club will be even more successful. Ifresidem , AUSTIN EDWARDS ly Vice-Ifresidenz . .JOHN BOWDEN I Secretary . . . JOHN SMITH i FRANK BAKER VALIGHN BIQLI. .IDIIN BDWDIIN RIIYNDLD BUsciH VACIl.l..'X CLIIITON ALIs'I'IN IEDWARDS IiDwIN HINRLI5 GIQRALD lfRNIlf DAVID IEVANS HAROLD IIIQIAISR l.I4S'l'lER ITINKHOUSI7 RICHARD GAUVIQI' Jl5RROI.D GI1ciowI'I's l age Seventy-ffuu DDNAID GIQISMAN IEDQIQNIQ GIl,I,AND PADI. GOODWIN I,LI'I'HI1R GUNsIa'I I' HAROLD HAINES Cl.'XYI.ORD l'lAI,l,IWII.I. .IIXMES HARRIS CHARLIIS HARTMAN NVIiIKI?R'l' HARTZIJII. l3I.OYD HAR rzocz DANII3I. HIQLMAN GODIIRIQI' HI2R'I'I,I2 DAVID JONIES II9Z 7 RICHARD l.ONGWIiI PAUL NIARVIN ROBERT IVIURPIIY DONALD NTURRAY RICHARD RUc:RI.os VAUGHN STARKEY ROBERT STICKNIIY JAIVIES THOMAS GIEORGIE TRI5I1I2INcII R RAYMOND XVILKINSON FOSTER WISENIIIXN JOHN SMITH HMTKCAUBURMMMHVWHH: A l Junior HIFY HE Junior Hi-Y Club began action September I5, l926. The meetings were of a business, religious, and social nature. The members attended an enjoyable service at the church of Rev. Bartow. The leaders of the club were Mr, Greenwald, Y. M. C. A. adviser: Mr. Galipoo, the faculty adviser, and Rev. Bartow, the religious leader. President , , , . . , ..,. RICHARD GOOD V1'ce-Presidenz . , , . .RICHARD LONGWELL Secretary . . . , . .NoRvILI.E HAWKS Treasurer , . ,..,, . ....,,..., EDWARD LINSER THOMAS ALBAN RICHARD LONGWELL JACK FERGUSON DELOS MATTHEWS CYRIL VARNSEIELD DANIEL HELMAN CHARLES RICHEY NoRvILLE HAWK WEIRERT HARTZELL RICHARD GOOD HARRY RUCKLOS VICILLA CLIFTON DAVID MORTON EDWARD LINSER FLOYD GEARY A 11927 A Page Sezfznly-thrze TT EWQWEXCALMMHQEMEEEWEHJW A A. l 2 l 1 1 I 1 r l I l I l I l I l 0 1 YRHZL Club HAT is the Y-Hi? No need to ask that questionf The Y-Hi is rec- cgnized in Van XVert as an organization of eager girls who are ready l i' r service, whose slogan is to face life squarely, and whose purpose is to find and give the best. One of the big things the Y-Hi achieved this year l Was to inaugurate the first Van Wert County Girl Reserve Conference held at 5 the Y. W. C. A. The advisers chosen were Mrs. J. W. Spieker, Miss Grisemer, T Nliss Zipperlen, Miss Huggins, and Miss Plotner. President L i . . . i s , , . HELEN TOSSEY Vice-President i . . MARGARET BLAKE f Secretary , i , . , , . HELEN FELL 3 Treasurer , E MARY EARLY l i eeeeeeeeeee i927 Page Seventy-four HHEXCALIEURWE aa a ft l l l l J l l I HEY Climb HE Hi-Y Club is a group Of boys who have banded themselves together I to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards Of Christian Character. Our motto is the four Cs, clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. Our meetings consist Of devotional and social hours. The club membership is not limited, but I for the good Of the club the membership is kept down tO a comparative sm'all number, During the year we have several meetings with the Y-Hi in order tO encourage co-Operation. President ..... .,...,... J OHN SMITH Vice-President . , ,.., LUTHER GUNSETT Secretary . . . ......l..,.... . . .AUSTIN EDWARDS Treasurer ..............,,,....., RICHARD JACOBS JOHN ENGLISH AUSTIN EDWARDS CHARLES HARTMAN REYNOLD NELSON ROBERT GANT JOHN KLEIN XVAYNE EIKENBARY GEORGE TREIIFINGER WILLIAM HOEKEN JOHN SMITH RICHARD JACOBS LUTHER GUNSETT PAUL GOODWIN RICHARD JEROME A A 1927 if A H A Pape Srvenfy-,MIP AEXOALuRueWa1MaEE2h, News Writing Club ORTI-ll East! Westf South! N-E-W-Sl Newsf Thats what we are looking for. The North Wind blew and Helen Tossey was ushered in, a president of our club. The breezes from the East brought Mabel Cordier in as vice- president. The West and South winds blew, and Richard Rucklos came forth to call the roll and guard the money bags. Under the guidance of Mr. Otis A. Crosby these aerial leaders successfully guided us through the year. With these Zephyrs directing us we learned the essentials of journalism. With this indispensable information We helped the Success of Our high school paper. EDNA BROWN MAEEL CORDIER EVALEEN COURTNEY KATHRYN EUSTLER DARREI. DEMOSS OTTO DROl-LINGER GERTRUDE GAMBLE LEE GAMBLE ELLEN GOWANS VIRGIL HARVEY PAUL INOLEDUE MILDRED JACKSON ARDITH LARE CLARA LEIST HELEN lVlOHLIiR LEILA MORTIMER WILLARD NUSSBAUM PERCY PRITCHARD 1192 7Afw ge Sfzienl? 4: PAUL REYNOLDS JAMES ROBINSON HARRY RUCKLOS HENRIETTA SCHAREI MAX SHOCK BERNICE SMITH EUTHEMA SMITH HELEN TOSSEY ISAEELLE WELLS EXCALHHHQ Excalibur Club HE Excalibur Club is organized every year by the members of the Excali- bur staff, The purpose of the club is to bring together the staff for general discussion of plans and the assignment of duties to each member. The meetings are carried on, as nearly as possible, according to parliamentary law. At the second meeting We decided to do something that had never been done by a preceding staff. That was the buying of a pin suitable for our use as compilers of the High School year book. With Mr. Cotner as adviser, the club edits and publishes this annual Excalibur. President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer RICHARD JEROME RICHARD JACOBS DONNA HARVEY REYNOLD NELSON MIRIAM HELMAN JOE OSDORN JANE EDWARDS JAMES HARRIS JOHN ENGLISH VIRGINIA MARKER MARJORIE SPAYD DONALD ORT . . .EAENELLA FELL RICHARD JACOBS RICHARD JEROME . . . ,JOE OSBORN MARGARET BLAKE ELIZABETH BROWN LUCILE MATTHEWS WILLIAM BANTA ELIZABETH KIGER MARGUERITE GUNSETT EDITH MCCOLLUM MARY ELLEN BONNEWITZ eel9Z7 Page Seventy- eu 74 EXCALHHMQ 1927 EXCALMNMQ 'J' fb, ' 1927 TTTTT EEXOALTBDRAAA ya l Tliefglpnster Club HE Poster Club was Organized for the purpose of making posters for the various departments and organizations Of the High School. Club meet- ings were held every other Friday morning. Our plans Of management T were such that there were no programs during the year, the club periods being spent in Working upon the posters. At the Iirst meeting held in the school steps were taken to elect the necessary Officer. Floyd Endsley was chosen president. Miss Sharkey was the club adviser. The club is composed entirely Of those Who have artistic ability. The Work this year not only furnished pleasure for the members, but provided them with much useful practice as well. Then, too, it was of great assistance tO the school. FLOYD ENDSLEY, President HAROLD WYANDT TOM DEWITT GERALD WYANDT TED CLIFTON l..OYAL LOCKE EUGENE KIGGINS HAROLD STEWART AGNES MANKIN FLOYD ENDSLEY ij AMA A-H1192 7A ek-AAA 'W , 5,,JQfZQT-7 Q i C S7 'QLK 1 1 E ,, V1 P l .-:vi ,.,-qv..-E,3,,?qWiEm rm W , .AJ t x f-X N ffq- Y 46-'Y X Ex I b 119, .. , ' f - A 2 KV! -LJ' ' n 29 7 . u m,,,,,.! A courageous banal of line sportsmen Who won many uzctorzes-Ahem! Can always feel sure that by their loyalty The Scarlet and Gray is proud of them. 1' fi? E1-A-H NA 6' vwvn W fn , f ti RQ-V GA, Clszxx -M5 I4 , f 5 Nxiq 1 , MIA- 7 A ,Wa A w-:M C x drag, x ' , xx ,f +1 EXCAUBUR JOHN ENGLISH---Student Manager John is one of the best managers Van Wert has had. He saw that all the players were supplied with everything. His services have been appreciated by all players. RALPH MCGINNIS-Boys' Coach Mac , although being his first year to handle our athletic activities, has proven a great success, by producing winning teams. He has trained the boys in the fmer points of the game and has instilled them with the fight that usually put our boys on the long end of the score when the final gong was sounded. He has proved himself to be an efhcient coach, a thorough teacher and a real leader in all phases of high school activities. KATHERINE KYLE-Girls' Coach This was Miss Kyle's first year as girls' basketball coach. She proved her ability as a coach by the efficient way in which she developed a strong aggressive basketball team. We are proud of Miss Kyle's basketball team and the record that they have made. MR. SPIETH-Faculty Manager Mr. Speith has been faculty manager for the last few years. There is not to be a better one found anywhere in the state. He furnishes the team with the best equipment that can be obtained. Much of the success of our athletics is due to Mr. Speith's splendid efforts. MARGARET BLAKE--Assistant Cheer Leader Boots worked with Jane. She is one of the peppiest girls in high school. She proved this time and time again, by her constant support of school activities. WAYNE EIKENBARY-Cheer Leader This Junior has a mighty good voice which he puts to a good advantage leading the rooters in cheers. He was always on the job arranging pep meetings and doing all in his power to help build up school spirit. JANE EDWARDS-Cheer Leader Whenever our team was in action you could always iind Jane there helping lead the cheers, keeping up the school spirit. A A 1927 A A Page Eighfy-on EXCALIBUR JOHN BOWDEN--Fullbflfk Johnnie proved himself best of several aspirants for full back. He played whole- heartedly in the game. Johnnie was equally strong on offense and defense. ROBERT STICRNEY-Half Back Bob was an all round man. He played the back field, but was often shifted to end which he played very well. He was also a hard hitting half. CHARLES HARTMAN-Captain Chod Hartman, captain and quarterback of the team, V. W H, Sfs premier athlete, is the highest type of high school sportsman. Chod. playing his fourth year on the team, developed into a fine field general and a leader who had the confidence of the team at all times. He personified thefighting spirit of Van XVert and of his brilliant playing we need say nothing more than that in one game alone he made two touchdowns, gained more than 300 yards, and kicked four field goals. JAMES HARRIS-Half Jimmie did very well at half back. He played his one great game at Deiiance which we all remember. He is another which we lose this year. HAROLD FEBER-Tackle Febe was a player of football caliber. He was generally seen breaking through the opponent's interferences to throw the runner. Sorry to lose him this year. l 1927 Page Eiglfy-lzvo f EXCALIBUR l Lui HER GUNSETT-Center Gunne playing his first year on the team was our fighting center. Although small, ask any of his opponents whether his lack of weight hindered his effectiveness. JOHN SMITH-Halfback Johnnie was one of our powerful reserves, and was ready at all times to speed up the game. lntercepting passes was a habit of his which he did well. CAPTAIN-ELECT PAUL GOODMAN-Tdtfkle Parkie -This was Parkie's second year on the squad, but the first year to earn his letter. He was a clean fighter and a hard tackler, A real inspiration to his team at all times. ' DONALD GEISMAN I-lap . It was Hap's first year to earn a letter. Many times he was called to play either guard or tackle. ROBERT MURPHEY-End Bob also was a real end although this was his first attempt at football. He made good. Bob has the speed and weight and took to football as a duck takes to water. e A1927 f'a,vc Eighlvv-thrf-4 EXCALIBUR VICELLA CLIFTON-Tc1CkI6 Bud very seldom missed a tackle. Lack of experience at the first of the season was Bud's only hinderance, but he made rapid improvement. We are glad to have him again next year. J AMES THOMAS-Guard Jim was a stone wall on defense and a bear on the offense. Heart and soul in the game, Jim had the old lightin' spirit. Sorry to say we lose him this year. AUSTIN EDWARDS-Half Doc in his second year as a regular, was always playing a fast game. Doc was always sure-footed and a real line plunger. He has one more year in which we expect a lot from him. DAVID JONES-End Jonesi was a great end, this being his second year to earn a letter. But first as a regular. He was an end that the best couldn't get around. GODFREY HERTEL-Center Dutch was the one called on when Gunne was taken out of the game, but he filled the place like a veteran. He has another year with us. ll Nag: Eigllly-four 1927 a EXCALIBURE -M Mf- ootla ll Retvieftw OW' disappointing to the sturdy and eager hand of soldiers who were chosen to defend V. W. H. S. to have their First contest cancelled when the Uwould-be battlefield was rendered a sea of mud. thus preventing the arrival of the Decatur army. Then Van Vdert opened their season against the strong l..ima South team. and after a Herce hattle they went down to defeat by a 9-O score. October 2. AT DEHANCE lu the next game the local squad journeyed to lletiance with the intentions of hringing home the harion. After the smoke of the lmttle had cleared away the locals were found to he on the long end of a 12-I: score. October U. AT VVAPAKONETA V Again hard luck followed the team and in our next skirmish with XYapak we were forced to play the entire .game deluged hy water and mud. lforeeasts predicted a victory for the Scarlet and tvray hut hecause N, of a. light team was forced to a scoreless tie, Uctoher lo. GREENVILLE OUR GUESTS -ln the next game the Scarlet and Gray administered a severe druhhing lo the strong' Greenville team, scoring at will and was Content after olttaining a score of 44-0. Oetoher 23. AT VAN WERT The Scarlet and Gray held the strong Paulding team powerless and which had previously defeated Dehauee 12-15. The Paulding team was at no time very dangerous and the Scarlet and Gray succeeded in shoving across three touchdowns and one held goal for a score of 2141. ST. MARY'S HERE The Scarlet and Gray again went on a rampage and rough-shoulilered over a strong St, Marys team hy a 33-Il score, The local army was not forced at any time during the contest. Octoher 30. AT l.llVlA Inrthe nertt game the locals seemed to have lost all Fighting spirit which has heeu a factor in former games in securing victory. and were completely outelassed hy a strong Lima Fentral team. The game ended with the score 4441. November 13. AT ADA Although haudicappd hy the ahsenee of three star fighters who were out hecause of injuries, the Scarlet and Gray suhduetl the powerful Ada team hy a 6-0 score, Novemhet' 20. DEFIANCE OUR GUESTS ln the Turkey Day classic. Defiance came here with the expectation of securing revenge for the defeat suffered earlier in the season, VVith the return of three players they presented their strongest team and sue- ceeded in holding the locals to a 0-0 score in a hattle that was played in a drizzling rain. November ZS. Thus ended a successful season with Five wins. two ties and two defeats. 01 1 Van VYert . .. . .. Taulding .. , . . 0 9 Van XVert . 0 Lima South .. Yan Vt'ert 12 Defiance . .. 6 Yan VVert . 0 VVapak .. . 0 Van Vt'ert . .. . 45 Greenville .. . 0 Yau VVert . 33 St. Marys 0 Van Vl'ert U Lima Central 44 Yau XVet't . 6 Ada . .. . 0 Yan Wert . . 0 Defiance .. 0 192 7fwMW-nf- Page Eighty-five - ei.-nccatlaultf YW Boysl cC1SkQllC Bull JOHN BOWDEN--'Johnnie''-Forward Throughout the scason Foach Mctiinnis found Johnnie to be an ever ready and consistent reserve. Ile showed remarkable calmness when called upon critical games. CHARLES HARTMAN-Captain To Captain Chod Hartman, forward, a great deal of the credit for a successful season must go. The spirit and fight that his presence in the game instilled in his teammates pulled the game out of many a hot fire. He is a fine Hoor man, a dead shot, audx an inspiring leader. Lastly, he was high point man, totaling 155 for the season. U - PAUL GOODWIN- Parkzen-Center After playing one season for the Scarlet and Cray, I'arkie came out his second season to add more honor to his name, which he did. In every game throughout the season Parl-tie displayed his worthi- ness and dependability are shown by the fact he scored in every game. RICHARD RUCKLOS-''Dick -Forward Although Dick is no giant in stature, he proved a tower of strength or ability and never failed to carra hits share of offense and defense. He was always there, ready to pass or shoot, sorry to say this is ic 's last year. JOHN SMITH- John -Forward After a rather slow start John came through and proved to be a very powerful reserve. His Eapagnlityv to acore is shown by the iact his good shooting in ther Defiance game pulled it out ot' the re or an 'ert. ROBERT MURPHEY- Bob -Guard In speaking of dependability in a basketball player, Bob is an A-1 example. He was always ready to get into the game whether .he was needed at guard or center. He displayed his value in many games by breaking up shots, and dribbling through the opponents' for a basket. AUSTIN EDWARDS- Doc -Back Guard Vlfitb the foundation of one year's experience, Doc entered his second season with a strong determlnrxiqtiou to lv? gnfasset to the team. With this in mind, he proved to be one of the best guards arounc is par o io. 11927 E1,gv5!y-sz L Exeatunnt - ---- Review of Boys? Basket Bull Games Van Vvlert opened its season with Union at the Y. M. C. A. At the crack of the final gun we were winners. 30-8-Dec. ll. Then the next week we met our old rivals, Ridge, on the new gym floor. Winning this game. 33-l-1-Dec. 18. ln the next game Van Wert subdued the fast Convoy five on own home floor. 18-11- Dec. 27. On Jan. 27 we traveled to Defiance and in one of the fastest and hottest games of basket- ball, we brought the bacon home by one point. 19-18. On Jan. 8. we beat York in a very slow game on the home floor. Z2-13, Jan. 12. We traveled to Convoy and again defeated the Convoy lads. 20-1 l. Jan. 15. We gave the Kenton fans and also some Van XVert fans a surprise by beating the fast Kenton Eve on our home floor. 19-9. Jan. 22. We beat the Ada quintet. They showed a poor brand of basketball in this game. 40-7. Jan. 28. Van Wert went to St. Marys. This game was marked by poor playing of both teams, Van Wert being winners. 27-9. Feb. 5. Van XVert went to Ada and here the dope bucket was spilled. XVe lost our first game of the season. 13-22. Feb. ll. Van Wert migrated to Lima South and were beaten in a rough game. 9-16. Feb. 12. Van Wert went to Ridge and in a fast and exciting game beat them. 22-18. Feb. 18. Defiance came here with blood in their eyes for revenge. but did not get it. Thev got a good beating. 28-14. Feb. 19. Van Wert journeyed to York Township and added the thirteenth victory to our list by downing them to the tune of 28-14. THE TOURNAMENT Van Wert drew the fast Lima Central crew. But with the old Hght Van Wert spilled the dope by beating them 23-27. ln the second game we were beaten by the fast Kenton team which played in the Hnals by 20-22. We are very proud of the good showing that our boys made. Finally. on March 16, the Van Wert cagers ended the season by decisively trouncing the Alumni 26-9. - 1927 -- Page Elglrlqi-.rfvv lEXCAl.lBlJRe Letter Girls ELIZABETH KIGER-Guard Bill made a commendable showing and will be a valuable asset to the team for two more years. She is a scrappy guard with lots of speed and ability. MABLE MCDONALD-FOfW3fd Mac being a veteran, again proved herself worthy of her place on the team at for- ward for the fourth season. She was a hard, consistent player who could always be depended upon to fill her place as well as to inspire and pep the team when they most needed it. JUDY ROBERTS-Captain-elect--Center Judy managed to get the tip off from almost every center she jumped against. Judy has been a valuable player and as a reward for her services the letter girls have awarded her with the captaincy of next year's team. DoRoTHY UNCAPHER-FOfLL7Gfd Dot, playing her Hrst year on the team, immediately came into prominence with her shooting ability. She was one of the fastest girls on the team and with a little more experience should develop into an exceptionally good player. NELLIE POTTS-Captain-Guard Nellie was always in the game and fighting until the final whistle blew. She could always be depended upon to do her stuff when we needed just a few more points. PAULINE HILEMAN-Sub Pauline played a steady game all season. She could take any position on the floor and be depended upon to do her best. MARY ELLEN BONNEWITZ-Center Bonny, one of the lightest girls on the team, is proving to everyone that old adage. good goods come in small packages. But what she lacks in size she makes up for in speed and aggressiveness. ALICEROSE BUOB-Center One of the hardest lighting and one of the cleanest players is the share of the spoils that rightfully belongs to Alice. Her work was of a steady and dependable type. The following girls should have honorable mention as they substituted practically all season: Mary Potts, Esther English, Elizabeth Stetler, Martha Humphrey and Jeanette Conn. Page Eiglzly-eight 9 7 l .J -1EXCA1L1BlUR Review of Girls' Basket Ball ' DECEMBER 1 1 The season opened this year with our girls meeting Union Township High School girls. Van Wert put up a good fight but yielded to Union High in the last few minutes of play. The final score was 18-14. DECEMBER 1 9 The Van Wert girls lost the second game of the season to Ridge High School. The game was fast throughout, the score at the end of the game being 11-9. DECEMBER 2 2 1 The third is the charm. Our girls took revenge on the Convoy girls who, for the last three years have defeated Van Wert, and came out with the better half of a 13-8 score. JANUARY 7 On this date the girls journeyed to Defiance to bring home their second victory. The game was a fast one as the score 9-8 might indicate. JANUARY 8 York came in to put a stop to Van Wert's winning streak. Van Wert held the lead until the last few minutes of play when N. Potts was put off for fouls and York put through enough baskets to make the score 21-18 in favor of York. JANUARY 1 2 i 1 Our girls went to Convoy where they started back on the right track again. The game was fast although Van Wert was never threatened throughout the entire game. The xfmal score was 23-8. JANUARY 15 As a preliminary to the Van Wert-Kenton boys' game, Van Wert girls played the fast Ohio City team. It was a hard game, but our girls came out the winners by the score 19-16. JANUARY 22 Previous to this game Ada had defeated our girls six times, but Van Wert was determined this year to win over them. At the end of the game Van Wert held 28 points while Ada had 7. JANUARY 28 On this date our girls won their most decided victory of the season, defeating the St. Mary's girls by the score of 35-19. FEBRUARY 5 On this date we were scheduled for a fast game. Ada at Ada. Earlier in the season Van Wert had defeated Ada, therefore they came back strong. In spite of this our girls walked off with them. The final score being 23-14. FEBRUARY 12 ' After winning six straights, Van Wert girls gave the second game to Ridge. The game was more exciting than the score Z4-15 indicates. Our girls started out with a basket the first half-minute of play. FEBRUARY 18 Although Katie's Flappers took a game from Defiance earlier in the season they flopped before the Defiance girls in the last home game of the season. The final score 22-14. FEBRUARY 1 9 Our last game was with York. Our girls could not get started the first quarter. At the end of the quarter York held a 7-O lead. Van Wert came back strong in the second quarter ' holding York to a lone field goal while they made eight points for themselves. Van Wert continued their fighting and the game ended Van Wert 21, York 15. Page Eiyhfy-:lille A 1lEXCCALllBlUlR .s,.M,s..r- l .. Baseball .4 .,..W -C ITH the appearance of the sunshine days and a dry field the would be Cobbs, Babe Ruths and Alexanclers made their appearance on the Van Wert High School baseball diamond. Of the many who came out, Hartman, Bowden, Harris, Rucklos, Semer Cobb and Murphy had previously won their letters in this sport. With such a wealth of old players and with a lot of good new recruits this year promises to be a banner one for Van Wert on the diamond. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Van Wert-Delphos ,.... . . April I5, Van Wert-Paulding ..l.. . , .April 22, Van Wert-Lima Central . . . , .April 28, Van Wert-Paulding .... . A .May 6, Van WertiLima Central . . . . .May l3, Van Wert-Ohio City . A . . . .May 20, there there here here there here 5 me-A-A 1x6 -ll9Z7- - HG 1, M li' , gb, b mhxlk.. - Q.. fy 5 0 X' A , ' CS , 1 4, V ' f S I , it - f,, by ' 4, ,' WJAH XV' , ' r , -f Q' ,l ll 79,1032 S ly m ,ml Y , 1 Q2 :M l X J Q 1 flikqf l ' . I .y , I' ' Said Simple Simon to the Pieman, Have you seen the latest jokes? ' Said the Pieman to Simple Simon, No, who are folks? S ,fl . s 'm 237 9' .! A ' my .5 G-3 , fe 31 M141 xl ,l .li A f ,E mfg . M., mfkvsg ls' ii . 'V ,. 'wiki fu T31 ,.4 +1 if! EAI ,A -:wi yan. .43 -,wi V u - 'f-lil' - fi! x ,Q N ' eu .if-if 'if . fmt, PAW 1 k,.4,4, . 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Everybody feels time and acts accord- ingly. -Menschel and his announcements still going strong-so is Liederkranz. -Football tickets given out: step up and get 'em while they're hot. -We hear that Reva Z. went horseback riding. Everything went ine, but the horse walked home alone. -Start the school year right by having a date. Our motto Uj more fun. -Little late for the fair, but we selected four squawkers to cheer on the athletes. -Pug Moore resigns, What'll we do? -Here's what we do-R. J, McGinnis is the solution. -Ah, now we have it-A High School Paper. -Our football game does not materialize. Weather man gets wrong number. -Break the rule-let's stay for church. -There ain't no such day. WHEN SHOES ARE THE 'P o 'I'i-ni VAN WERT BOOTERY is THE ANSWER Hosiery, Too. l 16 EAST MAIN STREET Page Nilzely-one fx W! C59 a if as , , , I H il' i vi- AL l' V, s emily. lays . eww 1 1. ,W U im., .-. . ,. L-J . , M 5 Qi ltr 4 mizm. 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Yea-Ateam. 12--Columbus discovered America and Wei-discover that one month of school is gone. 13--Study Hall undisturbed. No orchestra practice today. 15-- Kampus Klamorn-the name of the High School Paper. 16-We went hunting and brought back bunny feet. None of us can get less than Es. 19-Chod tries his running ability and runs down a can of ferocious, snarling, snapping hoppers. 20-Helen Tossey tries to blow up in Chemistry Lab., and almost succeeds. ZZ--Clubs organized. Big chiefs elected. 23-Big marathon race. Greenville vs. Van Wert. We win. 45-O. 25--Ohoopeel Big snow falls. Four flakes to be exact. Z6-Help!-we feel faint--very faint-water. Oooh! grass SAVING IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE . President Coolidge has said that Everyone knows that it is not what is earned but what is saved which measures the difference between success and failure. The way to decide where savings are greatest is first to look into the ability of the store to buy right than the reputation of the store for selling right. The buying power of this store is tremendously increased because of the co- operative buying for all the stores of this nation wide organization. This advantage is your advantage each time you buy from us. J. C. PENNEY COMPANY - 31927 me - Page N inety-t-wo JEXCAUIBUR 1 ' X M U- T . X ali., ' 4 E me 'H 0 ip ,, ii- f ' ql il, Mi 1 1 X. If :L l Wacgwgs fsneum ng-595 vznggnforts N33-'-3 ' PR . ...vig ,saga 9 '- -S351-l -'Wag if 551695: t e .,,.e:a me F-gg! Hszzxmr' Witte. Hws -w AL'5',Sglau.nrl N., , .Hs 5 9 - oat: 4-fa-.,.-5, ' Timvtly Nu-n Fr. ST I Dcgin rg. s. - mv as' fu u.H 'l'- ,TF .. ra in-43,1 B41 7, Urn.. .v :nv 411 'Z-D -We have gone to bed early-this morning. -Mayor Ort enforces trafhc laws on his corner-X-17. -Mac bawled us out about the cheering. Perhaps we needed it. Game with Paulding. We beat. Rather rough on the Sugar Beet Town. -Three Bears given. Good time was had by all but Goldilocks. -Two upper class president step out with Freshmen. You Seniors and Juniors better watch out. Bunny feet are the bunk. They don't protect our football fellows. Doc and Chod got hurt. -The day before the day before the game. -Our dramatists try out for the High School Play. -More snow. Freshies observe it by bringing their sleds. -Today's the day. -The night after the morning before. -Moon is up, the stars are shining. A sigh-it is too romantic. -Bobby Menschel ties up traflic with his speedy kiddy car. Freshies gaze at him with longing eyes. -Y-Hi girls forbidden to sell candy to basketball fellows and girls under penalty of two black eyes. -Big crowd. Ten to be exact, enjoy frozen feet. Ada game. -Hot discussion in Y-Hi. Carried over to UK. K. -Mac says Tuesday rapid calculation. Thursday rapid mastication. -Doctors busy treating patients for turkeyitis. 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He wore shoes which were not mates, for three days and didn't know it. 3-High powered ticket salesmen for the Lottery Man end on high. 4--Hi-Y Conference. Dick Jacobs and Nelson walked off with the hotel key. 5-Another Sunday comes along. We all feel religious.we got up and went to the after- noon service. 6-High School play given for first time. Last chance to buy your chances for Lottery Man. 7-Professor Mcnschel read the Athletic Rules-Betting prohibited by members of teams- many bets were cancelled. 8-Why is everyone so palid? Grade cards today. 10- Annie's Junior Band performs this morning. Very good. ll-MFirst basketball game. V. W. H. S. gave Union a good spanking. 12-Not a doggone thing doin' and that's that. 18--Game in new gym. Thousands attend. Boys win, yea. 22--Bye till next year. 24--'Twas the night before Christmas, And there W3S11't even a peep: Not even the Seniors Were able to sleep. 25-Freshies find their stockings. Some even see Santa at Sunday School. 26-Drums musted, dolls broken and we're just miserable. Too much candy. 27--Excalibur pins arrive. 28-Let's go coasting! 29-Town Creek frozen. We all go skating. 30-We all shovel snow this A. M. 'il-We all stay up to see the old year out and the new year in. Page Ninety-fauf Compliments of HUHN'S CANDY SHOP 192 7 EXCALIBUR. . 1. , ,b cams C7 e' W of' ' ' c' 'ffx T.. . , ' 'XE ma... CM' imvg LU45 Jmp 7 ,Fug 4 f W JTSKIE? - wig j E:Egl:Q.Q. S-gh 1 ing? ij . J AN 25 cal 'YV l!'llllEAg1:iy U x las Tig S RE a..llx11w- A am gm: A 4154? Mi lllllll 'N-5 kk Ill 'Illll J Q' IIQQ 'IYQIEQ , ' , H 'Eg lar? B Ill Ph fx, z TL, ww! VV fx if .-4 N 4. Y 'Q' ' ' 'l'T'x 1 'iiiirrgrf' 1 Jain' 4555, yi: . n 'av lNTH D UCINC J wsufd l 12 ' J Lhlhf QD, H Mauna ' Mi, rum- X 3, xnxx wlfvl I1 Cum-.s mr. v' ' 'Qi rggm 21 Jenn-Q XGM .M .,...,?-..,, 'yu L' 3--My goodness, evcrybody's back to school wearin' the most outrageous lookin' socks-- Xmas presents, you know. -We busted our last year's resolution today. They all went down the ally one by one. -Kids again-Mr. Corner discovers that three studious Seniors who remained to make up work after school, robbed the kitchen and made candy in the Chem. Lab. 7-Big basketball game today. Us vs. Defiance. Both teams victorious. 8-Say Jimmy, that last scene was to sweet for words. 9-Girls get new pointers on applying shellac. 10-Gee. it's great! Just give one big push and you slide clear over to the Strand. S'Great. ll -Review started with all pomp ceremony and impertinent questions-never heard of most of 'em before. -Mr. Jones had a button in chorus today. But he soon got over it. -Supergobflazious Cpatent applied forj program. Parnel, the one man band. Gee it was keen. 17-Exams this week. gosh. ain't it awful? I8-Getting closer all the time. 19--Tomorrow's the fatal day. 20-Well. Guess, so far so good. 4 5 I2 13 21-3:45, whee, they are all over and everybody survives. Z2-Fellows and girls beat Ada. Cute girls on Ada team. Aren't they, Bill Banta? 23--Sunday-everything peaceful. 2441-Iome rule starts. Our faculty must be Irish. they like the home rule. 25-Mr. Galipoo lost his equilibrium. He found it again, before he hit the bottom. 26--Freshies had their pictures taken today, all dolled up. 28-Went to show at the Strand. W. C. F. N. some thriller 29-No game tonight heavy attendance at Strand tonight, said Riley. 30-Heck. it's rainin'. Oh well, nothin' doin' anyway. 31-Miss Hall had an encounter with a kitten. Page Xzmfly- live lE1XCCAlLlIBlUR e f ' MQ: iSTmiv.iS5T AROUND MYLIN 'EJEELZ TN L , ' MM-we FR- m,1lM I '-L 'kg A g 3 ,-5. N A '. 'P V1 xxN5w i I' Q FEB CNR-w AND fTlDF1jf comes fi? . . ! , fm ,ilzgif Q L . Q as ' tw A . 1 ' ,Lv 5 l ' L ' i if x 6-Xfxrie-'1'.t-in,g,yf-1 M lg C 2iiT5'. 7. - -, 5' ?,2a+1lYlsr1scur.n. iii.. .-'.'.'.:' 3 'rv-vga: qhag Ji . I 5 L-31:5 uP 5oml2'TIml. A-Egms lg E:. Tctvagizvs FWZ? UI Z' D- . -I: F 4:-Q Eg x MQ fi 1 ' ' 4 V Q- .xi 2-L , , a o o 9 o I0 5 ' 'W' 'WANKS X xf 2 Y Vvwfp- E TZKQF X- f 'kY,l.gyL.,ffk 'vQ',fcf7kv-,f BTH U61 1-February, we greet you.-Shakespeaic 2-Ground hog dayl The pig saw his shadowfoh, well, that cloesn't mean a thing. 5-Fellows and girls' teams go to Ada-Girls win but boys lose-Ouchl wotta' life! 6-Sunday again, yeh. they come every week-s'funny. 7-Fair weather-ground hogs are prevaricators. 0-Menschel makes a few announcements-cuts periods a little short. 'l'li.inks Prof. ll-Fellows lose to Lima South-tough! ll-Went to Ridge-girls lose, fellows win-Whu! 14-Valentine Day and hearts running riot. Freshies brought gorgeous lace paper affairs to school. 16--Beautiful day-Spring approachesl I ll 18-Announcements, Clubs and such. Defiance cometh-girls lose-fellows win. I9-Fellows and girls fbasketballj go to York. We win, hurrahl 20-More Spring weather and Spring trottin' duds. 21-Basketballs over for the girls and nothin' to do except stay home. 22-Washington's birthday and a vacation-everyone hiked somewhere. 23-All of us tired! Hikin's hard on a fellow. 25-Think it'll rain. Z6-Well, it did! 27-The big parade-to Sunday School. 28--Last day of February-everyone kinda mournful. Athletic Outfitters Widaw U.S.SPURTING GOODS CD. ww WED? OHIO School and College Novelties e e 11927 Iingn Nilmfy-.vi.r r -1 f an . . f. ww-fwmwrew'qmwsy.+spnQtwas EXCAUBUR - , , .-.....-.-.,..-..-.?.---- .-, ., M-.- . f X fl tl 4, -- J Y ii ' WH5 - F' M ff f are ,-,Y ,,,,,,,,g 3 f A . -I-.U,mm,,,fAr Mon a4Ifufl t new 2 Z QSM E-' 5 ,x -pcokcv-wvNfv at gym-nudi!.0 'Uf v W ts T ffifi- Ehgiakffs es .- ja .- -rf.-L Dewnaf ,, fl? O 151xv'4f l i ' ,.-S 1 W Wwe BB. ' Huw' 1 r 5 N 1' H M I . 215 5 Qhcars l7 75h--is I .. I lj S., 9 'Ju'Ds'?UT ' an M LSTYH . 1 ' -ns fnlihnu' AR 14. 'r F. ClUm.vBu'n IJ. a lion? Let you know later. 1-Well, the lamb trotted in. Will he go out like 2.-Dedication of new building. Half holiday. Lotta kids took hikes. . 3-Tomorrow's the tournament and everybody's goin'. 4-Van Wert knocks off Lima Central in the first round. On with the onion-tops flavored with bacon. 5-Aw. gosh durn, Kenton beat us! The game -was close though and the fellows fought hard. 6--Blue Sunday, tournament affects haven't worked off. 7-Monday and nothin' to look forward to since tournament's over. By golly! the class pla y-whee I 8-Chod Hartman's gettin' to be a pest askin' everybody to buy Excaliburs--he's sold 'round a thousand-that's the ole fight, Chod. 9-Alma Hawkins Ends her duties as prop. manager for the Junior play very tiring--judging from her hurrying fits and worried looks. 10-Nothin' doin', 11-Play was a wow! 12-Sure hope the Senior play is as good as the Junior. l3-It may be the thirteenth but everything's O. K. 14-Bill H. was sleeping in the Study Hall-wonder why? Late hours? 15--The Ides of March-poor day for Julius Caesar. 16--Heap big basketball games. High School vs. Blue Triangles: Alumni vs. Boys, boys win: Faculty vs. Rotarians and will wonders never cease? 17-St. Patrick's Day-the dear old stunt has a lot 18-Charles Richey sports a red shirt. 19-Saturday night and everybody went to town. 20 -Rained all day. 21-Town Creek tries to rival the Ganges. 22-Ach, what a witness. of followers. 23-Everybody sleepy-wonder if the C. N. Minstrel had anything to do with it? 24-B. B. girls given big blow out down at Jude Roberts. Keen time. 25-Too bad isn't it, about all those Chemistry students dying the other day. 27-Oh, Gaylord! where did you get that hair cut?- 192 7 Paga N inety-sawn EXCAUBUR UL?-xqof '1- ott m-:N MH:- Wftm e X f fzkcmoffg-,UR 1' ' Agfa: ' N--C , Gus n. Teness A Gena-GSK it ca ' - if 16 I AP' , Q , E... -f z' A. Q94 f'::. ,B li l iQ T' 'Quay ,119 APRIL Q dawg G l - Q- be '47 .Sex-mon OULM I f MR 15. 1 -- Vum. Vsmny I ' 129-V 'ril Urrro JQR ,-Elfiigz n HYE ,Q 'igfiggif' e on 'pq Q j . :':::1: K 5. . . '-H' -A XJ A TW? 'X5 :gssffg p,w,1-gn 'Dom Knew li Q I EEFFSIFF ML awww 'WIT 1 '-2'-I-2 I-YPR.1o. - - 'F -- .7 ,, . . A sDgJi,,,.f4. AE- o! '11, 02, Nnrr.mH Sfleutu rm-nu 7E5T ,Q CANT? F11 1-April Fool, thought we weren't going to write anything, didn't you? 1 2-Freshman girls find out they like butter by the famous dandelion test. fFirst dandelion blossomsj 3-????She must be a peach. Dick Jerome had a date with her. M. C. 4-We'll start Monday right. Five nights! -An uneventful day except for the arrival of 3 345. -The sweet odor of Fleur-de-Lys CU floats down from the Chemistry Lab. this A. M 5 6-When the moon shines over the Ford, Raymond F. will be at Herring's front door. 7 8 -Miss Hall started house cleaning early. You won't find any paper or gum in- the desks of Room 9 now. -We got fishin' fever. Mother wonders where her gold nsh are. M. N. O. goldfish now -Did you know Floyd S. had a date tonight? Well, he didn't. - Just before the battle. Mother. N'other Chemistry test. 9 10 ll-Verily, verily, we say unto you. he who sitteth upon a tack riseth up again. 12 13 -Did you know Wednesday, the 13th, was unlucky? Just ask Jimmy Harris. Percival P. nails Norton, F's biology book shut, in manual training. He didn't discoxer it until two weeks'later. 15-F. Fell wonders if Easter generally comes on Sunday. 16-Thank Heavens, the Excalibur goes to press. 17-Today is the first Sunday after the first new moon after the sun crosses the equator. I short-it's bunny day. X 18-What's the excitement in French class? Why the villian has been caught in their classic How rheumatic! 19-And so they lived happily ever after C?J. 22-These English tests, Flunk or doum. Is this French? Oh no, just as example of Senior Class presents Dulcy. -Today's Sunday. Paul VV. says , Which shall it be, Elenora, the Paige or the Ford? -Nothin' to do but sign friendship books and quarrel over the synopsis books. 24 25-Ade did ad awbul dime to hab a code ? 26 29 -Sunshine today. Ginger snaps and camera snaps. Eisteddfod. 30-'Snow use, it's all gone-April, we mean. 192 Page Ninwfy-eighi -Town Creek is holding it's own. Spring rains. EXCALIBUR Q 3 .115 M- if X mv , . If HE' EEE? gg' m e, riffs-. f SE . .. - ' xcc A - R T 7 , 1,,, W ,,,, iiiffv, i 1 5,- ' fl' t xr 'ffm-53 fr- - e, .,w,. sink, Cmss '15ns:TDf '-L mer 10 J-Ho? in 711: New Qym-fl uD17'ofrv'uM f- fl my '67, 'B-e5A1rDes'r'if C 5'-Jill A ctnsg unsrve'-'Do ,E LJNLH N-lf-r '2':f','Q, p?rQji 5 6 a vu. Q T?x7srvTUR ELDRQZWD bf? , an ' ' LEWIS Hvol y sk ' f -.4 ' K I il ', 3 ' ' fri L f f 9 Vu, f , -1 Q ' . . JG-'wan Cllous Y. KW! 1 -'Mi , f 5 . X -f fb 14: , N .Q--W' el' ' 'fs 55 LWAQQQTQXQXHS Tiactiivgigfixe H I -: A Tv-OSC JU' ef S' 'T' 0 S 534 . ' 7' . ' ' Q' 1, pp fs? D , . . f I .ff Q I. . 1' '11 41,1-S' f 'igJ'L: '.,:..-:. ' '-mel ll! 'ar 1 K Thnoghn JO KJ K . 1-ff wc! x X Ig! 7557 ff lqND l'91l'r:N6 il LM D U . ,.as:,.aV' .aa ntgnfas rf S' C-rn TH, 3433 1-We hear that Raymond and Lucile H. have fallen out. Sounds fishy. 2-We thought so. It was fishy. He sent her a May basket. 3 -That's all there is to it-May. the third. 4--Zimmermon has his regular mid-week date. Miss Fancher-you know. 5-We think it would be a fine idea if some more people would tell us what college to attend 6-We've got a lot of talent among these Seniors. They'll be famous someday. Operetta The Mound Builders. 7-It's Saturday. What more could we wish. 8 find one of his shoes. -Hon. Don Ort missed half the sermon this morning. It's Whispered that he couldnt -In the spring a young man's fancy turns to the fish pond. 9 10-Social interest centers in inter-class baseball. l l -All girls in French class take a sudden interest in France since E. got an amorous letter from there. 12 13 stumbled over his black cat and crashed into the m -Who did Sis Reynolds have at prayer meeting tonight? --Mr. Bowland walking under a ladder in the house while trying to put up his umbrella irror. if I4-Which we believe is bad luck especially for the mirror. 15-Betty B.'s kodak is on the blink. She took Dick Jerome's picture. 16-Only 223 days until Christmas. Do your shop-lifting early. Avoid the rush. 17 18-Wrigley's prize given to Jimmy Thomas for swimming Treacheorus Town Creek. A stick of Spearmint. 19-Mr. Lehning says And the Lord said unto Moses, 'Let there be light,' and there was light as he punches the electric light button. 20-The postmaster has prohibited the sending of any more invitations. The mail is conjested. 22-Sheik Osborne steps forth. We wonder where. 23-The beginning of the end. 25-We pack our books home for the last time ffor the first time for somej. 27-Junior Prom a great success. 29-Baccalaureate sermon. Seniors are trying to get accustomed to caps and gowns. 30-Commencement and in the cruel, cold world. 31-Farewell party. V Page Ninety-nine EXCALIIBIUJR f?6Q,,'bx.a,e,J-igtx itll KLANQ5 , , A f ' With Best Wishes for the l927 Class FRANK G. HELMAN 6'QL,,.ft'1QMof0gs,y XSL., GENERAL,! Eeef Paul M.- I can't talk. I have a cold in my head or something. Bill B.- Oh, well. then it's a cold, of course. 4: It 4- ik il Mr. Bowland- Who signed the Magna Charta? R. Jerome- Please, sir, it wasn't me. Mr. Bowland Cdisgustedb-- Oh, take your seat. CSuddenlyJ- Here, I don't like your manner. I believe you did do it. ' 41 14 4: 4- 4- Mr. Speith- Where is the population of our country most dense? R. Siders4 Just above the ears. 4: 4: wk 4: Pk Mother- Who took those cookies from the pantry? Jinnie M.- I gave them to a little girl who was hungry. Mother- You have a heart of gold-who was that little girl? Jinnie- Me, if 4: 4: 4: 4: She took my hand in sheltering nooks, She took my candy and my books, She took my lustrous wrap of fur, She took my gloves I bought for her, She took my words of love and care, She took my flowers so rich and fair. She took my ring with a tender smile. She took my time for quite a while. She took whatever I could buy, And then--she took another guy. Zanor's Fancy Ice Cream Is the Best A great variety of Fancy Sodas and Sundaes at our new Fountain Phone 3173 234 S. Washington St Page One ilunafrcaf A A EXCALIBUR CONGRATULATIONS Z7 and BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE from the Home of Fashion Park Clothes and Mallory Hats 0 ,f 0 I 1 I I 1 1 Miss Zipperlin--'AWho were the Cavaliers? .Ioe Osborn- Supporters of the King. Miss Zipperlin- Would you like to be a supporter of the King? Joe Osborn- Naw, l'd rather be one of the Queens 4: 4: 4: 4: 4: Wyandt- It's had when it's raining pitchforksf' Yeates- Yeh, but it's tougher weather when it comes to hailing street cars. 4: 4: 4: lk 4: Customer- This coffee tastes like mud. l F The 's no reason Why it shouldnt it was ground this morning. 4: 4: ik Pk 4: Opa .- ' re Mr. Speitli- What is density? James-- I don't know but I can offer an example, Mr. S.- The example is very good, sit down. BETTER FURNITURE MAKES BETTER HOMES Make yours a better home by buying your furniture here. We are exclusive agents for Kayser upholstered furniture and Berlsey and Gay dining room and bedroom furniture. BALYEAT FURNITURE CO. Page One llzmdretl ami Une EXCALIBUR GOOD FOOD AND QUICK SERVICE ...At-. DAIKIESI LUNQH 213 E. MAIN ST. Chewing Gum Gum at school as you all know And all the teachers tell you so, The habit though not very new Is out of place and as they say. Your mind works just that very way But still they chew. lt starts about the second week When every teacher'll always say This chewing gum it will not do And if it continues another day You'1l have to dispose of it some way But still they chew. The recitation had just begun XVhen somebody cracked their chewing gum, Did the teacher hear it? I guess she did. Boys please bring your gum to the basket, How many more times must I ask it? But still they chew. A few days later or some A pupil recited, chewing gum, And what is the teacher going to do? I'll just send you to the dentention room But still they chew. But chew gum they continually will Though the teacher talks and lectures still, I guess their like a stubborn crue. You could talk till judgment came And it would be the same And still they chew. BY AGNES MANKEN IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL Let our Dematicians aid you in your scalp and facial prob- lems. We have four experts. Lincoln Way Barber Shop Dr. G. K. Miller OPTOMETRIST Van Wert, O. GLASSES FITTED MUTUALITY Because our customers depend on us for an essential service-and because we, in turn, depend upon their patronage for our business maintenance-the rendering of good publicl service becomes a double obligation upon each member of this organization. THE OHIO POWER COMPANY 1927 Page Ulm llzmdcni :md Twa EXCALIBUR - DRY CLEANING PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION he PRIESSIE ETTE S For Those Who Care Mr Cotner was performing an experiment in chemistry. In his hand was a tube he was ld n in this experiment pouring .various substances. He remarked, If anything shou go wro g , we, in the whole laboratory would be blown sky high. Drawing a long breath, he started- Come closer students so it may be easier to follow. 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- Are you Hungary? ' Yes, Siam. Then Russia to the table and I will fry ya some Turkey on clean China. All right, take my Panama, after you Sweden my soffee, Denmark my bill. 4- il 4- 4- 4- Virgil K.- Was that test very steep? Ted Linser- A Hfty per cent grade. lk HF 4- 4- 4- Julia- I thought you took Caesar last year. Carmen G.- I did, but Miss Starkey encored me, 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- Prof. Jones-- Now just what do you mean by saying Dick Wagner, Suddie Beethoven and Freddie Handel? George Tref- Well, you told me to get familiar with some great composers. 4- 4- 4- 4 4- John E.- What shall we do this period? Luther4 l know, let's flip a coin, heads we skip, tails we sleep and if it stands up straight-we'll study. by heck. 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- Kate S.- Hey, who are you waving at? Deloras T. fa freshmanj- Why Mr. Nott, didn't you see him wave at me? , ' ' ' b h' d u how many people were Kate- Gracious no! He was just showing that boy e in yo excused from the study hall? Mr. Bowland- Name a man who had a great son. Gene Black- Walter Black. IVIILLINERY AND HOSIERY The Hat ho 116 S. Washington St. Marguerite Allen Fryer Page One Humirezi ami Thrn W e EXCALIBURW- - DAUGHERTYS MUSIC STORE PIANO and STRING INSTRUMENTS McKinley and Fisher Sheet Music Editions. ll4 N. Washington St. Miss Hall- Can you mention a case of great friendship coming about through literature? Paul Hawkins- Mutt and Jeff. lk 4- 4- 4- 4- John Smith- Abe Nickey sure has a lot of music in his soul. Elizabeth B.- Well, now I never knew it. J. S.-- Can't you hear his shoes squeak? Il- -r 4- 4- 4- Guess I'll double my income, said Febe as he folded a dollar bill. 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 'The three R's are still taught in Van Wert High School but they're not Reading, Riting and Rithmetic but Rah-Rah-Rah. 4- 4- 4- 4- 4 Iireshie-- Oh say! I have a funny face at home that- Senior- Yeh! and I think you have one with you too. 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- You've heard what the last witness said, persisted the counsel, and yet your evidence the contrary. Am I to infer that you doubt her veracity? The polite young man waved a depreciating hand. Not at all, he replied, I merely to make it clear what a liar I am if she's speaking the truth. is to wish For the well-equipped, promotion is rapid, financial rewards certain, the clay's work full of Business Needs You COURSES: Accounting Business I aw Business Administration Income Tax the thrill and stimulation of worth-while ac- complishment. Anthony Wayne Institute is a college of com- merce that equips you for a business life. It will send you out thoroughly trained and ready for the responsibilities business is eager to place upon your shoulders. It enrolls only those who have a high school education or who can meet college giggrigizigp entrance requirements. g'?:g,v5:a?:g Extension and Resident Schools gl-ii-3553:-gi-:gigs Summer term open June 6 Filing and Fall term opens Sept. 6 Office Systematizing Business English Sales-letter VVriting Address: J. R. ZIMMERMAN, President FORT INDIANA IQZ7 Page Une llunzlred zulaf Four EXCALIBUIR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE i CLASS OF '27 For the sweet girl graduate a complete line of party, evening and afternoon frocks. These frocks combine eloquence with ease, fit comfortably, hang gracefully, and to be at ease in surroundings of elegance is the distinguishing characteristics of the sweet girl graduate. TTMEMWNE RG STOR What is more appropriate for the grad- uate than a gift of lingerie in all the new and wanted soft-petal shades. We would suggest chemise, stepins, bandettes, pajamas and gowns or a pair of our famous Layson 25 Pontex hosiery of line chiffon silk in cor- rect evening and afternoon shades. classj fMiss Huggins was laboring over the attendance when John English came trotting into Miss Huggins- John, where have you been? John E.-- I been comin'. 4: -of -or ao- 4- CMiss Plotner had reserved the day for etiquette when Roberta Evans stepped on her foot D Miss Plotner4 What if I would give you a nickel for being polite? Roberta-- O gee! I'd step on your other foot and say pardon me, again -or Pk xr lk 4 CWinifred A. was running downstairs hurrying to Sullivan to take dictation when she met Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Menschel on the landing.j Mr. Sullivani Go upstairs again and come down quietly. QShe obeyedb Winifred- You didn't hear me this time did you? Mr. Sullivan- No, you came down like a lady should, Winifred- Um-I suppose so. I slid down the bannisterf' 192 7 Page Ona Iluudred nn! lr v IEXCALIBUREJ- KEEPING WELL Is Better Than Getting Well- Let Us Help You To Keep Well WM, W. ULAM, DC, REGISTERED CHIROPRACTOR 16 Years in Practice. Oflice Phone 2368 Humphreys and Hughes Block Residence Phone 2945 Just a little note, I wrote, Now it won't bother a soul To pass' it just six seats, Oh, I hope that she can go. Well, there it has passed three seats, All ready for the fourth, Just so the teacher doesn't look My old note's headed north. On nfth it gets stuck, Who is it fur? said he, Just pass it on to John And pity sake let me be. John is studying very hard, But the note he meekly takes, And then gets back to those dear old Of all the trouble he makes. Hey, Joe, take that note. I yell, But Joe 'is talking to Don, John's still wrapped up in Caesar And my note's crossing the Rubicon. i John accidently finally awakens, And finds the note still in his hand, Detention Pass it quickly, John, I scream. For the teacher has changed his stand. So scared, so scared he threw, Oh, please don't ask me where For as I peeked from behind my book, I saw the note in the air. What is the need of a study hall teacher, They only make matters worse, And all the people around me Are laughing fit to burst. I knew what was coming, I knew that familiar walk, Beside my seat he took his stand, And began that familiar talk. sessons, I scooted. and scooted, way-way down, As I heard him say Detention, And onto the night I already had. He added a big long extension. Of all sad words in white or black, The saddest are these, Detention, Mac,' But the pleasantest words I'll ever hear, I won't be around this ioint next year The Gunsett Cornpan EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS to the Class oil ll927 Puge Une Hundred and Six .1927 f IEXCALIJBUR PRESTHHE Sound practices and sound principles in the conduct of business are essentials in giving a bank prestige in a community. Prom the beginning, the officers of the Peoples Saving Bank have been con- servative in loaning of money and the buying of securities. Con- servatism in banking is one of the requisites necessary to build a strong institution. SERVICE adds greatly to the prestige of a bank. The simple application of the Golden Rule is one of the doctrines of this bank. To give maximum service certain equipment is required. Within a few months our building will be ready--it will be one of the finest banking homes in this section. Every facility will be provided for the convenience and comfort of the public and our patrons. PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK I The Bank of Cordial Efficiency VAN WERT, OHIO Mr. Bowland- When was the revival of learning? Godfrey H.-- Just before exams. . fa- 4- Ik 41 4- , Peg. W.-How do you sell this cheese? Grocer- I often wonder myself. Ik if lk Ill lk Fresh- I want a can of consecrated lye. Druggist- You mean concentrated lye. Fresh- It does nutmeg any difference, that's what I camphor. What does it sulphur? Druggist- I never cinnamon with so much wit. Fresh- Soda you think you're pretty witty, don't get so smart or by Gingerale go. SEE OUR WHITE GOLD FRAMES AND MOUNTINGS All the Latest Styles HIMES EYESIGHT SPECIALIST A. B. Huvuss W. G. BAIR -fee 1927 arcs Page One Hundred mul Seven EXCALIBUR A O SOCIETY BRAND The short Way of saying correctly cut clothes for young men BAILYE The C lothier John S- You raised your hat to that girl, you don't know her do you? Harold F.- Naw, but my brother does and this is his hat.' 4: 4: 4- 4- 4: 'Jane the music teacher is waiting for you in there have you washed your hands Mother-' and face? Jane E.- Yes mother. Mother- And your ears? Jane E.- The one on the side of the teacher. Compliments of BONNEWITZ PEONY GARDEN Junior-- Hey, whatcha gonna do when ya graduate? Senior- I am going to teach. Juniorr- You can't teach, you're too dumb. Senior- I ain't gonna bea teacher, I'm gonna be a college prof 4: 4: ar 4: ak Mrs. Cotner Crushing into living rooml- Oh Wilbur, I dropped my diamond ring off my fmger and I can't find it anywhere. Wilbur- 'lNhat's all right, Honey, I came across it in my trouser s pocket THE VAN lkzge One Hmuirfd and Eighl COMPLIMENTS OF WERT AMUSEMENT CO 1927 EIEXCALIBUR School's Out! N O W W H A T ? Wholesome Fun Good Environment Health Fellowship Character Life Work Helps At Your Own Young Men's Christian Association , Main and Shannon Streets. Summer Program Summer Rates Teacher- How many days in each month? i Pupil- Thirty days hath September, all the rest I can't remember. The calendar hangs there on the wall, so why bother me at all. It il 4: 4 wr M. Weidner- Boo hoo-some one told me that Mike could get his pants pressed by having the steam roller run over them. Dad- Well- M. Weidner- He never took off his pants. Boo hoo hoo. ir 4 4 n- -n Jimmy- Am I a little pale? Johnnie- No, you're a big tub. v 1 nf -u if Foster-- Will you go to the dance with me? Evaleen- Sorry, but I can't, I'll introduce you to some beautiful, charming girl whom you can take. Foster- I don't want to take a beautiful charming girl. I want to take you. MAKE YOUR SHIP COME IN- Thru the Gateway to Independence Set sail today. Start on your voyage of Happiness and Prosperity by saving toward a future home. Systematic saving has helped many to find the way 'to financial independence and have their modesttships comein. We have helped many Own their Own Homes. We can help you, too. Opportunity beckons-you are master of your fate. Have a definite goal with a definite plan for success. Put forth your best efforts and the sun of happiness and prosperity will shine on your pathway. The Van Wert Building and .Savings Company opens the Gate of Opportunity and Tender the Key to Home Ownership. H. L. SIDLE, Secretary. 192 7 Page Om: Hundred ami N in y lEXCAl.lBUlRf W Compliments of Van ert National Bank Van Wert, Ohio Miss Zipperlin- What is the leader of Indian tribes called? ' Bill Banta- Chiefs Miss Zipperlin- Now what are their daughters called? Bill Banta- Mischiefs. 4: 4- lk 4: 4: Tramp- Boy, would you give me a nickel for a cup of coffee? John B.- Let's see the coffee first. 41 4: we lk 4: Mr. Bowland Cafter writing LXXX on the boardj-i'What does that mean? Alma H.- Love and kisses. 4- li 4: 4: 41 Supt. Sullivan- I am so glad to see so many shining faces before me. CThere was a sudden application of powder puffs, ik 4: lk 4: 41 G. Jones-- ls that the same gum you were chewing last period? John Smith- Naw, I gave that Lo Don. Say lt With Flowers For the graduate at high school or college no gift is as appropriate or as much appreciated as a boquet of roses or a corsage of valley lillies or sweet peas. We are prepared at all times to care fore your floral decorations. Be it a colonial boquet or whatever you may desire. ' Give us a call-we Jare always at your service. C. H. TRlElFlFllNGlElR, Florist Page One Hundred and T en :MEN El-3lXCAlLlBlUR-: E FELLJS f CAMPU5 STYLES :iw 'V l lx 4 7 X V . PRETTY SLIPPERS EOR EVERY OCCASION Follow the Gang to FELLS' SHUE HOUSE H ome of Florsheims Congratulations to the Class of 1927 Mother- This lettuce tastes tcrrihlc. Didnt you wash it? Virginia MJffk0fT'AWllY yes, and with that pretty pink soap, too. 4: Ik 4: a: 4: Mr. Noll lilluslrating rule for dipllxongs in Sl'lOl'llLll'1Lll--AAWfilC, wlxilu. wire. wife COIL that last onc's .1 good onclf' 4: 4: wa: rs: 4: Mr. Cotncr- Who can namt an important thing wc hnvc now but didn'L have lllly years ago? John Smith- Mc. fUf,qf' ffm' lllzfvlntf um! l A IZXCALIBUR BOWER'S DRUG COMPANY A Good Drug Store 114 East Main St. Phone 3105 Thrilled I was thrilled today-thrilled indeed. My brain got the hippity-hops. My head buzzed and things whirled around, And my heart turned flippity-flops. I'his subject never appealed to me much, ' My thoughts never did roam, Facials Shampggs But I must say-this particular day They simply would not come home. Asas I stood there and waited so eagerly, I felt like a couple of B. B.'s. All at once I got nervous and my hands turned cold, Then I knew I had the hee-bee-jee-bee's. 135 Central Ave. First Class I-Iair-Bobbmg He has a heart-that man-oh, yes, At least he held my attention. When he finally exclaimed with a very broad smile No, you won't have to stay in detention. MAC, '27, GRA +0 094 Q 'nnasinq b ' Q all lla 0 IK 33' .X-57-iv WON-99? Seniors 1927, Congratulations You graduate but once from those Happy School Days-there- fore a good picture to record this eventful step in life and remember- Photographs Live Forever HOFMANN ART STUDIO Page One Hundred and Twelve IEXCALIBUR Buying Insuranee is Buying Protection Against Loss PEARSONS POLICIES PROTECT Humphreys and Hughes Bldg. Miss Fancher-- Give me an example of deficiency. Gene Black-- Next time you go fishin' pick up deticiency 'em wiggle. -of 4- x 4- -k Marjorie S,- HahY did you hear everyone clap when I left the platform? Donna- I don't blame them a bit. an 4- xr at it Bob S.- Does your sweetie know much about cars? Dick J.- Heavens no, she asked me when I cleaned my car if I stripped the gears.' fs- x -s -of 4: Esther E.- He's mad at me, I slapped him. Judy R.- Now you know you shouldn't have done that. Esther-- AI know but he's an idiot. Judy- Well, but you must remember that idiots are human beings-just like you and me. 4: 4: 4: 4: 4 Doc- Carmen Geary swears that she has never been kissed by a boy. Bob- Well, now isn't that enough to make any girl swear? 4 , .4 May and June bring the sweet girl grad- uate and the perplexing problem of an ap- X propriate remembrance, comes, too, the happy solution-a fancy box or basket of K '25 K candies, their exquisite purity of taste making them a most acceptable gift. l'z1gu Om' lllmzlruzl :md Thirlwll W EXCAUBURfgQwA Quality School Supplies -- Quality Drugs HINES 25 SON Try this Drug Store First QUALITY ALWAYS FIRST But PRICES ALWAYS LOW Marjorie--A'Education broadens one. James T.?'iHere's where I stop then, :sf if 4: 4: 4- Carmen G.-- Is this color fast or genuine? Clerk- It is as genuine as the color in your cheeks. Carmen- Er-er show me something else, please, U EMBER OF THE CENTRAL s'rATEs'FoREMos'r scHooL OF BUSINESS .tpunrfgtwti g gif? 1x20-122-124-WMJEFFERSON S11 PHONE A-l354 FoR'r WAYNEJND. Mrs. Williams-'AWake up ,the gas is leaking. Mr. Williams--'APut a pan under it and go back to bed. -sc wk 41 :of at John- Say, did you ever notice that an ignorant person is quite often a loud talker? Don-i'Well, you don't have to shout it at me. WHERE MONEY TALKS I am twenty-five dollars. I am not on speaking terms with automobile dealers. I am too small to buy a house and lot. I am not even large enough to pay the rent. I am hardly lit to buy a suit of clothes. But, believe me, when I go to a Fuller Brush Man for a set of dandy cleanin gtools, I'm Worth a THOUSAND DOLLARS! RAYMOND STOLLER, Rep., Y. M, C. A. l9Z7A TTT AJQ I K ll I! I AEXCALIBUR i BONNEWITZ BATTERY STATION STORAGE BATTERIES Radio and Electrical Supplies 121 S. WASHINGTON I wonder what the Fresh would do Without the Senior's light To guard him and protect him And watch o'er him at night. But lives of Freshmen oft remind us We were that way in our time And departing left behind us Initials on the desk of time. Initials that perhaps another Glancing at with great pain Thinks that maybe he'll do better And digs away with might and m When's he's finished with the task He steps back for a better view And on inspection finds hes nearly Cut the poor old desk into. In the morning Mr. Menschel Winds the desk is almost gone And he scolds the little Ereshie What, Oh! What ain. And tells them carving is a wrong. Then the Freshies all do mourn And this is what they say We'll start in getting better Every day. in a backward way. MABLE MCDONALD, ' 27 The Wilkinson Printing Company Can and 'will make printing talk for you so that you will be proud of it. And you should be. Printers of The Excalibur. The Concordia, of Fort Wayne The Hi-Li-Ke, of Celina The Bellerophon, of Convoy The OiCitian, of Ohio City The Talisman, of York Compliments of C. W. WILLIMAN I CENTRAL AVENUE I9Z 7 l'zrge Une llundrezi and Fiflwn Pi? M. f 1 ,.. A 3' n a 5 , . ffm .N . ?'f,Q,:j-it 3' - 1-mic.. ' .sf ,e -!.,, jr . 3.27-,, -,:. M, f c EXCAMBUR Compliments of HARRY M. GUEASON Van Wert, Ohio Harold Gribler-'AWhy are you running, John? John M.- To stop two boys from fighting. Harold G.- Who are the boys? John M.- Me and another fellow. x 4: -of -or 4 fChod was being carried off the football field. Marguerite T.- Who is that? Richard L.- Why he's our best man. M. T.- But, Dick, this is so sudden. -r -r in 4- if Mr. McGinnis- Is this problem complete? Paul R. Cscratching his headj-Ml don't believe it's all there. fu 4 -of wo- nr Mary Ellen- Let's eat here. V Asutin- No, let's eat up the street. Mary Ellen- But I don't like asphaultf' When Hungry or Thirsty or After the Show--Visit PEANUTSINN Candy Pop Cigars Cigarettes Peanuts Sandwiches C. E. HAMMOND, Prop. 192 7 Pzge Une Hundred and Sixteen r - .-nf J' In Ffa LP :-eiig it M. it :si-9325! Y X . ,,f.uw, Cx IEXCAJLIBUR Something new and different is what the high school fellow want. That's what you get in the- Famous Nottingham Suits by Grz'fT1'n You'll like their Snap VAN WERT CLOTHING CO. OUR ADVERTISERS Through their generous support have helped to make this book possible. Let us show our ap- preciation by patronizing these good merchants Whenever We can. :-: 1-1 :-: Gant-UI can marry any g l I pl I belle Lanew- Yes, you b y u don t h pp t pl y Perry Dry Cleaning , , .,,. -W ICH!!! E PEXCALIBUR J. E. JOINER, President. On November l, 1926, I became owner of the Lima Business College, mak- ing it a sister school of my equally large and well-known Springfield Business College. at Springfield, Ohio. The Lima Business College. as you know, was organized nearly 40 years ago. It has always been known as perhaps the best and most thorough Business Training School in the state. Its graduates are legion, and occupy important positions everywhere. Many of the best business men of Lima and nearby towns and cities are Lima Business College graduates. I brought to this school financial assets of 3100.000 and a determination to maintain the high standards which were the ambition of its founder of so many years ago. Today, I am happy to say that even in this short time, success has crowned my efforts. The Lima Business College is BETTER than ever before. We have the most modern and up-to-date systems oftraining and ofiice practice. Our teachers are experts. Graduating students are in practically every office. Wherever you hear of a position requiring highest skill and paying a first class salary there you will find a Lima Business College graduate giving satisfactory service. Since November lst, more than EIGHTY NEW STUDENTS have enrolled with us. Student social organization and athletics are coming to the front: the very atmosphere of the school is alive with enthusiasm and confidence. At my Springfield Business College the same fine conditions prevail. Both institutions are fully Accredited by the United Accredited Association of Private Business Schools ,and as such present advantages which are not to be obtained in colleges of lesser rank. If you are ambitious-4-if you look forward to a successful future don't post- pone the day on which you 'make your start. Phone or call or postal will bring you full information about either of these exceptional schools. LIMA BUSINESS COLLEGE College Building, 210 N. Elizabeth St. - - Lima, Ohio SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS COLLEGE College Building. 206 N. Limestone St. Springfield, Ohio Jim Thomas- Why the noise? L. Gunsett- The barber is shaving himself. Jim T.- But w'hy the argument? L. G.- He is trying to persuade himself to have a shampoo. fu 4: wk fu It Freshie- I-Iow do you like my room as a whole. , Senior- As a hole it's all right-but as a room, no good. 1927 E 1 age One Ilzmdrcaf ami Eighteen .-. ' , . . . - . A 4 I ' X AJ is ir' 4 .MA v.1.iezf':, f ' ei 5 if ' ' 'S .C , S .2 ' ' ' . . ad . ' . .,,'. n. jg-fu 5, P , .. ..-is-txlzua y EXCALIBUR sr ,, vim-s. gg., WILD BROTHERS For QUALITY MEATS A Satisfied Customer is Our Best Advertisement Mr. McGinnis- I want you to be able to bound Ohio. Clarence R.- But I don't understand. Bob R.- Sh-sh--he means bind Ohio. ws- lk fr 4: lk Pop Bowland- Son, was that Delphos I just came through? Little Boy- I don't know, sirf' Pop B.- Isfthe next town Van Wert? Little Boy- I don't know, sir. Pop B.- You don't know much, do you? Little. Boy- No, sir. but I ain't lost. fr 4- -or 4- -sf Mrs. Menschel- Have you ordered the winter coal yet? Mr, Nlenschel-- What a fuelish question. 4- lk for lk -u Lady Cto a wise little boyj- Sonny, haven't you a handkerchief? Eugene Wisc- Sure, but I don't lend it to strangers. xr 4: 4: il In y. Miss Hall- What do you suppose Sir Walter Raleigh said when he placed his coat at Queen Elizabeth's feet? Paul Miller- Step on it-kid, step on it Meet Your Friends at YOUNCYS DRUG STORE 112 W. Main Phone 3254 192 7 Page Um: Iluudrezl um! Nillcltelt aEXCAlLllBUlR+ L .rs .-', , ' fi 3535: S' ' , f Beautiful CIGTICS Q gi Shoes .flf 4 , e THE JAMES CLARK SHOE CO. 78 Successful Years First Flea- Hey, been on a vacation? Second Flea-- Nope, just on a tramp. we if Pk Pk 4: 1- wk nf 41 41 Neighbor--'ADO you know that the sixteenth parallel runs through your front yard? Mr. Jones- Thanks old top for the information. lf I catch him doing that again I'll inform the police. PF -of 4: HF as Mr. McGinnis Cirritateclj- Now then, Bob, what is the next word? What comes after cheese? Bob M.-- A mouse. 4 wx ik 4: as Come here, sir! said the stern parent, What is this complaint Mr. Menschel has made against you? It's nothing at all. Ma, replied Jimmy Harris. A'You see Chod Hartman bent a pin and l only left it on Mr. Menschel's seat so he could see it and he came in without his specks and sat on it and now he wants to lay the blame on me. Compliments of THE AGLER STUDIO Specialist in School Photography We Frame Diplomas Correctly 113 West Main Street Van Vvlert, Ohio 192 7 ge Ulu, Humlrml nm! Yqtwliy - 4 EXCALIBURJN'--'-t'f-pxsoot THE Sunni IQUMPA Y Glenn 13.- Where have l seen your face before? Opal F.- Well, I suppose the same place it is now. if 4- 4- 4- 4- Betty-- Galli Curci sings high. Paul- Yeh, but three bucks is too much for any concert. lk 4- 4- 4- 4- Raymond King- The preacher used very poor discretion Sunday. Mary-- How's that? Raymond-- He said A fool and his money are soon parted, and then he passed the collection plate. 4- 4- 4- Pk Pk Mr. Crosby- Name the Hve senses. Freshie- Nickels 4- It lk if HF First Sailor- There's a shark following us. Second Sailor- Maybe he is hungry, throw him a deck of cards. First Sailor-MHe's no card shark. Knodel Meat Market Fresh and Cured Meats PHONE 3415 f'n,g'1' Um' llnl1il'r1'tl rlml 7'rrw'f1fj P EXCALIBUR Since 1876 PURMORT BROTHERS L'-fiiifm. .UQ -, -..-,.'2af'a2fg:is:ea li y,5y,m,:11 w awk. ,W , lv-ef 4 11, 'fzeinrb Y1'1xPi,aa+-K: 2::..2f.-1-Hao - X F, L,ALlnII1'5' 'qw ' ' ' ' we-'fi :FWSHQ - fwfr-' Wwe C :wif-inigw, ':f.,l.axu5fL':'fzi 1 vm are-wi muff ,xx ,, J, new WI. ,c The Insurance Ofice of Unexcelled Seruzce All Kinds of Insurance and Bonds Written D. A. WALTERS, Manager O. M. MCGEE, Mgr. Life Dept. Oflice-Central Insurance Bldg. Phone 2622 Prof.- I have discovered a new star. Student- What is she playing in? Sunday School Teacher Caller half hour discussion on the life of Peter! And now who can tell me who Peter was? No response, lk lk lk Bk lk S. T,-'ABut surely some one knows, Little Don Ort- Sure I know, Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater had a wife and couldnt keep her. S. 1927 I A Um' flnmlrwrl and Tftuv I3 IU EXCAUBYUR THE BONNEWITZ CO. Van Wert's Style Store Presents ,6E,'s:1ia, The Newest Modes Hiifiiy for SUMMER AND VACATION WEAR Dayvlirocks - Dance Erocks Rare Sport Frocks Dress Perfumes Sport Coats Coats Travel Coats Sweaters Millinery Jacket Suits ' .Jackets BONNEWITZ A Progressive Store Mr. Cotner-A'When the rain falls, does it ever rise? Margaret B.- Yes sir. Mr. Cotner- When? M. B.- In dew time. -r -r 1 4- 4 Teacher- John, who did the ancients say supported the world on his shoulders? John S.- Atlas. Teacher- Now if Atlas supported the world, who supported Atlas? J. S.- I suppose he married a rich woman. f192 7 E 1 I age Om: llululred and T wergfy- JEXCALIB URW .1-eh-ee SCHOLLER6 WATCHES and DIAMONDS For Everything Guaranteed . -' Q Q xn'C 4Ch'n'1'.oW D321 'l X -fiiiiiifieasgstszzussn.: '-3 ' ' Q -Tix-Egg' N : '.5h2i:5555555525e55L Why are you scratching yourself, Harry? Harry S.-- Because l'm the only one who knows where I itch. at nr sf lr -k Wayne Elkenberry fin a restaurantl- Do you call that a veal cutlet, waiter? Why it s an insult to a calf to call that a veal cutletf' Waiter-'AI didnt mean to insult you, sir. I 1: sf 4: 4: 4: Miss Hugginsg- Now this problem also says there are six feet in one box. How do you work it? Paul M.- Well, that depends. of course, on how big the feet arc. 4: Ir wr 4: lk Evelyn A.- Mother, I have to sing a solo this morning. Mother Cmuch alarmedj- A solo, all by yourself! lr xc Pk wk 41 Mr. Knottn- Now folks, don't think I have forgotten the spelling test I promised you for today because I havent Mac- Um-we have. The Bank with the Chimes The F irst ational Bank HOMIQR J, GII-I.Il.AND. President. .IAMIES M. COLLETT, Cashier. I' P 'd-nt, FLORENCE WISEMAN, Asst Cashier HARRY S. CONN, Yzce- rest r l ftzgf' Om- Ilzzfnirnl' fu -. ll9Z 7 A ad Thirfyffuur, wif I S EXCAUBUR Conklin Fountain Pens Eastman Kodaks and Supplies lPlENNlElLlL BROS. Phone 3026 105 West Main St. TULIPS ROSES NARCISSI LILIES DELPHINIU MS GLADIOLIS POPPIES b IRIS The World's Greatest Collector and Growers of Oriental Poppies QHKKNT L C,fsFsDE.NS Special Attention to Boquets and Baskets. Mr. McGinnis- Well, it's funny you cant get arithmetic. ll's just plain common nse. Maude M,- Hum-now what are you trying to insinu.1te? wk 41 4: 4: -of Mac'- Mother, do you suppose l could get a dress out of .1 piece of material forty-Eve inches long? Mother-'AWhy. no, by the time you took your ms off of the sides where would you be? is 4- ak 4: :A- Earl G.- I want a pencil. Clerk-- Hard or soft? ' Earl- Soft, l'm writing a love letter. The Fraternal Building, lLoan and Sayings Company Has been helping Van Wert People acquire, build and repair homes for 33 years. 51,4-00,000.00 of Deposits make it possible. Frank A. Manship, Seey. T. C. Wilkinson, Prest. 1927 'o I 0 ll l l' Z TTUl'.'Ifj'-V6 1lEXCCAlLlBlUR Fred Hennermann Harness Shop Auto Tops, Tents and Awnings, Trunks and Leather Cioods HARNESS and SUPPLIES 123 E. Central Ave. Van Wert, Ohio. Phone 3117 lt ain't fair, said the wcatherman as he looked at the clouds. ik is ac nk as Miss Z.-- Now, Don. since you say a cynic is the place your mother washes dishcs can you tell me what a stoic is? Don Ort- Sure, that is the boid that brought 1ny little sister. we :or wr we 1: Boss-HI want a real good boy who will be partly inside and partly outside of mv shop A. Gribler- Thats all right Boss, but what'll become of me if the door lams shut' 4: :sc x wk 4: Judge- What's your name? Swede- Ole Olsen. Judge- Married? Swede-' 'Yas. ay bane married. Judge- Who did you marry? Swede- Ay married a woman. Judge- FoolishI Did you ever hear of anyone that didn't marry a woman? Judge- Yeas, my sister. She bane marry a man. BlIANClI-llll BROTHERS Our Own Make Candy and Ice Cream Phone 2437 IQ Mgln St P 11927 - :ga Um' llfzfzdruf mn! fwrrlzly-si.u QQ 'N lam F 's 5 Q , f fA W 'W EXCALIBUR iiEaEQ?3g5a22a 4 3 ' Q YOUR ANNUAL IS THE MATERIAL MANI '- FESTATION OF THE CLOS- ING CHAPTER IN YOUR GRADUATION LIFE Botll n,9pe ancl pictures slioulcl be artisti ally arranged fume engray- ings extraordinary' Service com- FORT WAYNE PERSONAL SERVICE will enalale you to aclnieye exactly fiiese results economically. pletely satisfactory. 0 . 'F 7 .rig s Iris tfl2'5'il:X y 9. . 1' 5 i--: I Ei. fm Q Glq' W RN C0 Q ak-M ,X !51 ':: !E - ' X. Q wg r .. g i, , 'Ly 'M 1 '1f4me'rQfa ffax 1 I ia I ii, -1 4 t , I V.,,,,.i,,, I , . 1 I , 12' f'f?2'T VQ:'f7'.5L'f' Ih A2Nf'f'S?f'f?jf f ' I I Q ' I f i f QM , 0 W 7 1' ' ' W 5 P s : .' .,.. I. if' ' LSU! 2-'ng 4'-'Ragga-ra-, M gi ,ll as ,X ...,. Z mv? U ' I Q ' 'Q I A I ' : . I X ., at A..W-W.gm.,,Mg,f,L,, I ..:,.h, 1 , rg5,Mr2,:,fr-f:.fM3,-NL ': .z:. .-..f ,1,:.53,.,,fE...,, I u 'f N ampa. 1927 P 01 lddrlll rr - 1. I il is, '-, We 'Q is ,A w., -fi f' K 'J 'S , T Z if 'Ti Q ,J 1 ff , .- iw .ei K fa., 1, .. ,N . tm A iii: lf L. 1, , ,, - .Age , -.tin F ' T f-F w' A 'i1?'i.tc ' iff- t KLA 4 I V .-,.. ,.-, -. ,M ' en 4 ,, W., 1 . - up ,V '- A ga, lEXCALlBURi W HAT T COUNTS! This school of business occupies its own big building in the heart of Dayton's business district-the instructors are selected experts- ll courses are complete and thorough- These are important considerations, but what counts most of all is the striking success of our graduates, a wonderful record. Short and Extended Courses--Catalog on Request. Miami-Jacobs College DAYTON, OHIO. This school is chartered by the State of Ohio to confer degrees. The Last Will and Testament of the Class of '27 Vw'e, the dignihed and yet peppy class of twenty-seven, Before we leave this scrumptous school, our seventh heaven, Having a full misunderstanding as to what the under classmen anticipate. We very unwilling give and bequeath these things we designate: First, we wish our funeral services to be given due attention, They are to be held in that place where we spent our last days, Detention. The faculty as acting oflicers with Mr. Sullivan as preacher. And a magnanimous tear is expected from each and every teacher. All estate that we have acquired either through exploration or conquest, We bequeath to the under classmen to preserve or to molest. ' Red Acheson's and NVinnie Arnold's freckles, we leave to Mary Ellen. And all the chalk found on the floor, will be saved for Mr. Nott's bellin'. Don Ort's and Percy Pritchard's love for mental accumulation. We hereby give, bequeath and squander on the Board of Education. John English's and Mac's giggle, we leave to Mr. Spieth. And all the chewing gum under X-17 to Mr. Menschel, we bequeath. John Smith's and Mable McDonald's love for gum to Miss Hall, And all the seats in Room 26 to the janitors for starting fires next fall. Elizabeth Brown's desire for teasing Junior boys, we give To Ruby Endsley. whom we know will cause that love to live. All the pennies thrown in the study hall, are without a doubt. Bequeathed to the Y-Hi girls for those lollypops they're always yellin about. Clara Leist's and Vaughn Bell's great desire for love stories, to Floyd Sweikle, And anything eatable to Raymond Wilkinson, from Miss Maude Michael. Ellen Gowans and Carmen Geary's wiggly walk to Marceil Spayd, And on the clean wall of the study hall, we hope more hieroglyphic will be made Jinnie Marker's and Jane Edward's free and easy gift of speech to Vaughn Starkey. And all the Ponies of the Latin books. we solemnly give to Miss Sharkey. Luther Gunsett's and Mac's desire for getting up petition riot, We gladly give and bequeath to any one who's daring and nervy enough to try it And to every one, we leave our great flame of school spirit, Long may she all live to honor and to cheer it. All the rest of our property, belongings, paraphernalia, we leave, To Supt, Sullivan, whom we know is always glad to receive. I We hereby appoint the said Mr. Sullivan as sole executor of this will. And if there's any change we hope he'll pay the highest cafeteria bill. We hope that Mother Study Hard will forever be the student's guest, 'Cause now the Seniors have folded their hands are are going to take a rest. In the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred twenty-seven. we the Senior Class. Have acknowledged this testament and please let's have no back sass. EDYTHE MACCOLLUM, '27. e 192 7' Page 0112 Hundred and Twenty-eight A ,C - -'J' x V . xl. ,i ,,. inf k ,f,1'e9,'l,4' hug lk mga? -S. 'P' MG ,,. , ., . , A ,. ,,. , . h . t. may ,..- g:, .m vig 5 if 1, ,slim -f up V . vi, ,W xv, m pg! and i 'hh U. H!-ri., sfkq A im .a i ,E ., .ce 1 E, 4 f as 4. . .J. I , f ' ' 'I' HM-L ygjvuv' ..r,1,u,afg.,f 5, Q K s , ' fi Hifi ' f wi. 4-fn it - fi if ff 5 rv-,i . IQ, . R if E1 in al' K .. -as Sis , Aw . iw f is - , , . fv g 'S '- ,rw . v .. 1- ' . Our Future The gate to our High School days is now closed, Lonely and silently. we stand outside Awaiting the pangs ofthe mighty future. Will our lives be worthy, we must now decide. - Behind us, just a falling star, Its work is done in a World of strife. Just as our school days have been One tiny flame in the fire of life. But before us, the great golden sun appears, And brings the light of our future flame. Just as it scatters its light ,far and near. So help us that we may do- the same. 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