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

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EXCALIBUIQ BAN D This has been a highly successful year for the V. W. H. S. Band with its sixty members. The Band played for the following events during the year: Football games, basketball games, spring opening, and World's Fair Train. Two concerts were given February 11 and April 25. The Band participated in the annual Northwestern Ohio Band Festival at Bucyrus on May 18 and 19. Then carrie the Booster trip and broadcast for Peony Festval in June. Mr. Wolf is the conductor. ORCHESTRA The Van Wert High School Orchestra of 1933-34 is composed of twenty-five talented stu- dents under the direction of Leonard Wolf. The Chorus and Orchestra gave a joint concert January 21. The Orchestra played selections for the Junior and Senior Class plays. We gave a concert for both the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. CHORUS Van Wert High School Chorus, with its one hundred and fifteen members under the direc- tion of Mr. James Jones has completed a busy year. In October, 1933, the Chorus presented an operetta entitled Paul Revere, based on the story of that famous Revolutionary character. The solo parts were taken by Louise King, Mary Clark, Phyllis Rush, Ruth E. Smith, Byron Dannison, Melvin Gardner, Robert Raymond, Robert Marker, Ted Shank, Harold Hoghe and John McConahay. Sixty picked members competed March 18 in the Eisteddfod at Wapakoneta. As addi- tional activities the Chorus has given two Sunday afternoon concerts and has appeared before the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. THE S. pl R. CLUB In November, 1933, the S. P. Q. R. Club QSapienta, Prudenti Atque, Reverentiaj was or- ganized, with eleven charter members, for the purpose of creating an interest in Latin. An in- duction was held in the Gym, March 22, to initiate the thirty new members. Regular meetings are held on alternate Mondays. The officers are David Heydinger, president, Helen Diener, secretary. Miss Evans is the Club adviser- THE EXCALIBUR STAFF The Excalbur staff this year is very capable especially under the guidance of Mr. Gal- lapoo. Sue Welch is the Editor-in-Chief. Agnes Pennell is the Assistant Editor and John Young is the Business Manager. The other members of the staff are John Agler, Photography, LaVon Baxter, Typist, Eileen Clifton, Art, Jerry Collette, Circulation, Gordon Dasher and Phyllis Dougal, Snapshots, Princess Dippery, Calendar, Dave Evans, Advertising, Ralph Halliwll, Typist, Dick Heydinger, Jokes, Frances Horn and Carl McCoy, Organizations, Faith Miller, Faculty, Esther Thomas and Lillian Sheeran, Personals, Charles Shick, Sports, Ruth Smith, Typist- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society started the year with only seven members to carry on its four high purposes QScholarship, Leadership, Character, and Servicel. These members were Maurice Gribler, president, Frances Horn, vice president, Princess Dippery, secretary- treasurer, Agnes Pennell, Ralph Halliwill, Jerry Collette and Sue Welch. At the beginning of the second semester new members were admitted and there was a re- election of officers. The new members are: Dudley Pomeroy ,president, Eleanor Feigert, secretary-treasurer, Dave Evans, Dorothy Dippery, Ireta Elder, John Young, Charles Shick, Lillian Sheeran, Paul Alban, LaVon Baxter and Patty Gauvey. Ralph Halliwill is the present vice-president. Miss Hall is the adviser of this society. SENIOR HI-Y The Senior Hi-Y has accomplished many things this year. Harold Hoghe, John Agler QPresidentj, Melvin Gardner, Tom Edwards, Paul Ladd and Jack McKeddie were sent to the Older Boy's Conference at Wooster. The Hi-Y sponsored the County Basketball Banquet at which Coach Meanwell was the guest speaker, and was one of the sponsors of the Y-Hi-Y Christmas Dance. Y-HI Alpha and Beta Y-Hi, under the leadership of Phyllis Dougal and Betty Fell, began their year's work with the Setting Up Conference at Camp Pottowatami. Here the plans for the year were made. A few plans carried out included the Turkey Hop, Football Banquet, Dad and Daughter Banquet, Valentine Dance, the annual Y-Hi-Y Christmas Dance, and the en- tertainment of Hi-Y. We filled Christmas stockings and baskets. Our advisers were Miss Evans, Miss Ellsworth, Miss West, and Mrs. Krick. V CLUB The V Club tries to increase the interest in sports in our High School. Any person re- ceiving a V is eligible for membership in this club. Through the efforts of the Vw Club, the debt of the Athletic Association has been greatly decreased. There are seven new members in the club this year. Paul Alban is the club president. G. A. A. G. A. A. was one of the most active organzations in High School this year. A few of the important things accomplished are the Penny Lunch, Hallowe'en Mixer, and a party for charity children at Christmas time. The G. A. A. presented a trophy case to the school this spring. , The members who now have V's are Lillian Sheeran fpresidentj, Norma Kouts, Frances Horn, Eileen Clifton, Carlesta Pflum, Margaret Stuck, Helen Miller, Vera Krugh, Helen Baxter, Betty Fell, Marjorie Richards. Vlisses Gleason and Gant are our advisers. I9

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EXCALIIBIJIQ Congressional Record of the Term 1931-34 A new senate! According to law, a new group enters the senatorial chamber of higher learning each fall, so that is nothing to be proud of. But !-What has this large group of men and women from the four Congres- sional Districts done, while serving a four-year term on the benches? The first year these new senators, entering upon their careers quite ignorant of their knowledge and quite as knowing of their ignorance QFD, were appointed to their respective committee rooms and projects by Chairman Krick. In order to in- sure efficiency and order in the business meetings Senator Gribler was elected as President of the first-year Senators. This part of our term was filled with work and business, and many outside activities. The next fall the Senate again convened, with a few new faces and some gone, but in general re-election seemed to hold its place. With Mr. Gribler at the chair, we again resumed work and play, some of the politicians being on committees to in- vestigate Plane Geometry, Biology, and such subjects. And so on into the third year, when these politicians and senators began to feel important. In the spring of this term some of our group entertained the fair capital city with their dramatic ability, for the efforts of Jeanne Downs, Lillian Sheeran, Richard Heydinger, Dudley Pomeroy, Miss West, and many others produced the memorable Erstwhile Susan. Then came the grand Congressional Ball, when our group of senators entertained those whose full term expired in 1933. The auditorium of the Department of Education building was transformed into a cool, green woods, where the men spent a lovely evening dancing with their beautiful ladies. Then the Senior year came! The pounding of the gavel in September found the men and women ready for this year, with its business, both political and social. VVhen a call was issued for a committee to investigate and engage in football, Gerald Ackom, David Evans, Melvin Gardner, John McKeddie, Thomas Edwards, John Agler, Paul Alban, Richard Bebout, Daniel Lown, and Gordon Todd proved very active in this field. Then as able workers in basketball we find Gerald Ackom, Gordon Dasher, and Elden Hawk. Among the women who have engaged in this same sport are Norma Kouts, Frances Horn, Eileen Clifton, Alice VVyandt, Thelma Klein, Carlesta Pflum, Marguerite Conn, Dorothy Dippery, Jeanne Downs, and Patricia Gauvey. Both groups of these athletes showed much ability and sportsmanship. By a vote of the entire Senior assembly the following were chosen for their re- spective offices: Gerald Ackom as the best athlete: Gordon Todd and Harriette English as the biggest flirts, Lionel Miller and Lillian Sheeran as the best dressed in the senate, John E. Agler as the most handsome man, and Ruth Wilson as the most beautiful girl. Our most popular congresswoman is Lillian Sheeran, and Maurice Gribler is the most popular man, the most brilliant person is Agnes Pennell, and the wittiest, Harry YVise. John E. Agler and Lillian Sheeran are the most de- voted couple, while Lionel Miller and Jane VVatterson are the most dignified . Miss Dorothy West is our favorite instructor. The Seniors who for their scholastic records, service, leadership, and character have attained the National Honor Society, are the following: Maurice Gribler, Frances Horn, Princess Dippery, Sue VVelch, Jerry Collette, Ralph Halliwill, Agnes Pennell, Paul Alban, Lillian Sheeran, Lavon Baxter, Dorothy Dippery, David Evans, Ireta Elder, Eleanor Feigert, Patricia Gauvey, Dudley Pomeroy, Charles Shick, and John Young. Leave It to Psmith was the dramatic performance of the Senior class of this capital city in 1934, with Frances Horn, Sue VVelch, Jeanne Downs, and Dudlebf Pomeroy being the main characters. Thus the term of these senators comes to a close in May of 193-11. VVith many thoughts of the times spent in this Senate House, and with much gratitude to all those who have aided us in our work, we, the now former senators, wish each other the best of luck and separate to find success and happiness in the future of our careers, -AGNES PENNELL. I8

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EXCALII3 Prom-'33 The Prom that our class gave to the Seniors of was very lovely. The deco- rations gave the effect of a Japanese Garden lighted here and there by Japanese lanterns strung on the trees. The entrances into this garden were wooden archways, very cleverly designed with flowers climbing over them. This garden was enclosed by walls before which grew beautiful bushes and flowers. The dancers were screened from the spectators by a lattice work entvvined with vines. In the center of this garden there was a beautiful fountain artfully lighted. Around this fountain was a grassy plot. The exquisite formals of the girls added to the colorfulness of this gorgeous scene. Vtle must not forget the boys in this praise. They all looked better to the girls than usual Cas if they needed improvementj in their White flannels and dark coats. The grand march was led by our president, Maurice Gribler, and his guest, Ruth lvilson. l'eteU welcomed the Seniors and his welcome was acknowledged and an- swered by Billy Geary QSenior president of '33j. The dance programs were hand made fdepression you knowj but they were really very clever, thanks to the artists in our elass. By the time every one had daneed all the dances on their programs. l wonder if many of the little doggiesi' werenit readv to go home? Perhaps l speak from experience. who knows? The orchestra was a very good one and kept you in the land offofJa?oh well, drop it. I doubt if there will ever he another dance that can take the plaec of prom. 20