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

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1943 volume:

.,- 1, If It f x ' f X 'SA 'Q fff 4 A Y H' 1 3 fx 'KN I if - X mx W E 19 XQ 43 ALI BU l R 'QQJ .X II I Published by THE SENIDR, CLASS Van Wert High School Van Wert, Ohio Editor-in-ChiefhMa1'garet Ellen Creenewald Associate Editor-Patricia Dull Business Manager-Edith Raabe DEDICATICN We, the class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-three, respectfully dedicate this twenty-fifth Excalibur to our friend as well as teacher, Mr. R. P. Rauch. He is known and loved for his wit and general bril- liance. He is a graduate of Van Wert High School and has spent a great part of his life in Van Wert. Mr. Rauch has been a member of the high school faculty for a period of ten years and is a graduate of Miami University and Ohio State. We carry with us from our Alina Mater many remembrances of HRoxy,s enthusiasm, wisdom and understanding. MR. RAUCH 1.1-.-Excalibur ...ll FGREWORD We, the Excalibur staff, present to the students and faculty of Van Wert High School, this, the 1943 edition of the Excalibur. Throughout this book we have attempted to impress upon your minds the memories of the past year. And to the Seniors we hope to impress upon you the memories of four glorious years which never shall be forgotten. After a few years, your life in high school will be only cherished mem- ories. But memories fadeg they are intangible. With this thought in mind, we have produced this book, hoping that in the future its contents will serve as an index to pleasant reminiscing. Let the Excalibur remind you of the carefree moments of 1943, and the happy thoughts of your high school days. CONTENTS Seniors Underclassmen Faculty Athletics Activities SEJVIO Rs 65.0 'W . -V .4 Class Motto: The way is hard, but the prize is great Class F lower: White rose Class Colors: Royal blue and crimson .T..l..Excalibur T.. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the years of plenty, following the first World War, the future members of the class of '43 were born. We began our education in the lean years of the depression and continued on our way, little heedful of the world around us. Then in September, 1939, the Germans marched into Czechoslovakia and 198 carefree young Americans straggled into the study hall of Van Wert High School. Highlighting that first year was the election of our Class President, Charles Zinsmaster, who has successfully held that position for four years, and the afternoon when they let us out of school to see Cone with the Wind, but most important of all was the zest with which we entered into everything, and our discovery of the satisfaction we gained from active participation in each side of high school life. In 19410, England was shaking from the effects of the German aerial blitz and the high school was shaking from the effects of the hilarious Sophomore assembly. The boys went out for football and basketball and were little heedful of the first peace time conscription, for everyone knew the war would be over long before we were out of school. And our education for life continued as some of our members were elected to the Student Council, others of us helped make The Mikado a success- ful operetta, and all of us wore out our teachers in their ceaseless efforts to pound some knowledge through our thick skulls. We emerged from all this triumphant. We were at last upper-classmen! Just what that term meant, we had no idea until we were in the midst of our busy Junior year. Several boys received their gold footballs for participation in the successful season. From football we were plunged into rehearsals for One Wild Night, which was presented to a large audience, Nov. 20. Then, one December day, the entire student body assembled in the study hall to hear Congress declare war after the infamous attack of the little, slant-eyed men. We had all the usual joys of the Christmas season for America did not yet realize she was at war. Back to school, and the Junior basketball teams took all the honors in Boys, Intramurals. We watched eight members of our class being inducted into the National Honor Society, namely: Marjorie Wilkie, ,Io Ann Mason, Irene Bell, Edith Haabe, Helen Joan Gunsett, Patricia Dull, Jack Weigle, and Charles Zinsmaster. Many of us participated in the Choral Concert and the Band Concert. In the last few busy weeks of school what fun we had working to make the Lincoln gym a reasonable facsimile of a South Sea Island. Before we knew it, Prom was over and we were once again vacationers. We began our Senior year more seriously than the others, for we were beginning to realize what was facing us after graduation. We participated in all the things we had previously-football, basketball, intramurals, Hi-Y, G. R., G. A. A., band, chorus, Student Council, mixers, and to these were added new ones. Editing the Scarlet Quill and the Excalibur, having our pictures taken, ordering our name cards, being measured for caps and gowns, checking credits, considering plans for next year-these were only a few of the things that occupied our time. Ten Seniors were added to the National Honor Society: Barbara Clark, Paul Bodkins, Howard Cobb, Barbara Kenyon, Harriet Strother, Elba Carver, Elizabeth lmler, William Collins, Donald Shaw, and Rex Criflis. We enjoyed the Commando Dance, we presented our Senior play, '4Mr. and Mrs. North , we were honored at the Senior Assembly, and again by the Juniors at a wonderful Prom. At last it is all over, and everything we have striven for in the last twelve years, and especially the last four, has been granted us. At last we are ready to leave the sheltered walls of our high school and face what is ahead of us, well-armed and unafraid. 10 .. .. - Excalibur BRANSON Acuzn- Hank', Whmz Ha11l:'l plays his 2l llNI1N'f If you d01l'f like it, yau'll have to lump-it. Hi-Y 3, 4: One Vlfild Night: Lyre Club: Chorus 3: Band 1, 2, 3. 4: Prom Committee: Class Molto, Flower, Color Committee: Dance Orchestra 3, 4: Boys' Intramurals. BARBARA Louisa ALLEN- Bobbie Bobbie has that thing called cha-rm Many un' thc boys shi- can disarm. G. A. A.CG. A. A. Cabinet 1, 2, 4: G R.: Cheerleader 1. 2. 3: Chorus 1: Prom Com- mittee: Class Motto, Flower, Color Committee : Class Treasurer 2: Girls' Intra- murals. Roncim ALSPACH- Eomziw ANDl-2llSON- CARL ANnEnsoN- Andy .. v, .. - H f B e . Ctorge Dum Andy might bc om: of his Tifvdyvr is an ivzdirid-ualist, Shi- reminds us all of a sim 'C'ma '8' , for anarfhism is his rule ray Aiig:gfcg c has fallen 'fm no And is hc happy thc1'r s no more school, Hi-Y 3, 4: Excalibur staff: One Wild Nixrht.: Chorus 31 Prom Committee: Rin! and Pin Committee: Projec- tor Operator: Mr. and Mrs. North : Boy Rutarian. Avid as happy as a lark the lim'-long day. Chorus 1. RICHARD E. ARMSTRONG- CA1.v1N BAER-Hcllbw RUTH BAER- R11tlzie AnNoLn C. BAKER, Jn.- .. . Q, Dick i'B h' n A city lad you sec in me Ruth is hm- name H 6 Diff,-'S a dillp,-I U, dollar, Just as shy as shy can bc. Siu' treats us all thi' sunw. Happy am I . from mn. What you'd call a ten ,, . , ., 1'm frm' o'clock scholar. G' R25 The Mlkadoi Ch'-lr'-'S Frw things thvru arf that Hi-Y 3, 4 : Boys' Intramurals. 1: Girls' Intramurals. lll0I'l'll HIL'- Boys' Intramurals. IYIARCIA BALYEAT- Marsh Paul is her dvlight Whrn slu-'s with him it's quite all right. G. A. A.: G. A. A. Cabinet 41 G. R.: G. R. Cabinet -1: Ex- calibur Staff: Scarlet Quill Staff: Chorus 1 : Girls' Intra- murals: Mr. and Mrs. North. Excalibur 11 WAI.TEll E. BALLIET- Arrrmm BAIIRIENTOS- Bon ANTHONY BARlllliNTOS BETTY' JEAN BATES- HELEN LoU1sE BATES- Wa1I', Barry - Barry Babe Helen.', Another one of thosv Yvs, they tell me my eyes He is om' of the bvst look- Dainty, petite and sweat is I think that I shall m vr'1' grown boys do glow ing boys I evvrsaw she sn' a povm lowly as a. That has scan many joys. But to -me thc girls an' my .-lnd if hc would give thvm With a swift smile' for all lrvv. woe. a chanel' the girls he shv meets. To sit under a. 'nicz' shady Chorus 1 1 Boys' Intramurals. could draw. one-that's for me. V Club : Football 3, 4 : Girls' Intramurals. Boys' Intramurals. V Club: Football 2, 3, 4: G. R.: Chorus 1. Boys' Intramurals. LEONA PEARL BEBOUT- JOANNA BEEMER In cheering she with all hm' might docs yell And for a lad -named Jim she fell. Asparkss Slx.e's little, shc s wise She's a terror for hm' size. G.A.A.:G'-l'It' L: Home Ee' n lamumg Cheerleader 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 : Band 1 : Girls' Intra- murals. HELEN IRENE BELL- IWILDRED ROSE BELL- PAUL E. BonKINs- Renie', Mid Spunky True as a. 11.1-vrllc to the pole' Born with heart and hair . I . , . Shc'll probably play the oy' gold Patlilcbbgy-glade? ummm all housvwifc rolc. National Honor Society 3. 4: Excalibur Staff: Student Council 4: Lyre Club: Band 2, 3, 4: Orchestra. 1, 2, 3, 4: 4-H Club: D. A. R. Con- testant. B00kh'l'!'11l'Ilg talent such as hvrs ca-n't Im sold. G. R. To him footballs are play- things--baskctballs, toys. Hi-Y 3, 4: National Honor Society 4: V Club, Student Conncil 1: Chorus 1: Class Vice-President 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 4: Boys' Intramurals: Old Kentucky Garden: Boy Rotarian. ,- 12 Excalibur BETTY Bou1ci:R- Betts MART' Louisa BRAKE HAZEL BRESLER Her smile is always very You 'may bc a friend sho Slu' 'rzvvri' is full of grief guru-L ran't forget A good friend is my brlicf. Kindness from her is no But look out if a Robert rare treat, Taylor she has met. Chorus 1 : Home EC. Club- G. A. A.: Chorus 1. 2, 3: G. R.: Lyre Club: Band 1, 2, Home Ee. Club: 4-H Club. 3. 4: Girls' Intramurals: Home Ee. Club: 4-H Club. ROBERT NIALCOLM BROWN - Brownie Brownie is a lad who's hard to please But full of mischief and 'ready lo tm-se. Hi-Y 3, 4 : V Club: Chorus 2: Football 4: Boys' Intra- murals: Invitation Commit- tee: Boy Rotarian: Mr, and Mrs. North. BIARTHA ELIZABETH Busan i-ccBushu When a task she has begun She wo'n't stop until it'a done. Chorus 1: Home Ec. Club: 4-H Club. BARBARA LEE CLARK- TIIORA BARBARA Cucxw FORREST HOWARD COBB- WILLIABI COLLINS-uBlll,, EDNA LORRAINE C0L1.1i:R- It - D KI ' I! it ' 95 K5 U . H L Bobble Bobbie owne HQ had thc hard job as Ed- nrry Bobbir's walk is seldom This Senior girl is quiet One of his nicknames is 'fvfvfUwSff1f'lftQ 1lll She isn'l very short, shz' mated and shy Corn Cobb Alfff 'afliGL NSW ty t'l? J fS l'i 'UQVII WU Cause her walk cannot bc You'd never know slLz s in And Preszdvni, of thc' Stu- W : l U W S U'-6 'I ' But she as liked by us all. duplicated. Van Wvrt Hi. dent Council was his gob. 'll G. A. A.: G. A. A. Cabinet: 4: G. R.: G. R. Cabinet 2. 4: National Honor Society 4: Excalibur Staff: Scarlet Quill Staff: One Wild Nixrhtf' Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Intra- murals: An Old Kentucky Garden. Chorus 1, 2. Hi-Y 3, 4: National Honor Society 4: Excalibur staff: V Club: Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee: Football 2, 3. 4: One Wild Night : The Mikado : Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 : Boys' Intra- murals: Boy Rotarian: Mr, and Mrs. North : An Old Kentucky Garden. Hi-Y 3, 4: National Honor Society: Excalibur Staff: Scarlet Quill Staff Editor-im Chief Q The Mikado 5 Chorus 2, 3, 4 : Band 45 Prom Com- mittee: Football 1, 2: Boy Rotarian: Mr. and Mrs. North. G. R.: Excalibur Stal? Chorus 2: Girls' Intramur: als: Mr. and Mrs. North. Excalibur 13 IWYRTLE COLLINS- Myrz BETTY CONLEY- Bez SARA CooK- Sally VIOLA Coox- Rub,' This girl has many q, win- A newcomer to our school She's not haughty, she's Here is a IIiTl Of I1 'w01'Ul 'ning way this year not proud while sort You never ,find her blue, She'll ben. success, so 'never To he-r cattiness is 'not al- All we can say is she's u for she's always ony. fear. lowed. 110041 317071- Excalibur Staff: One Wild G. A. A.: G. R.: Chorus 1, G. R.: Chorus 1, 2. G. A- A-: ChOl'US 1. 2. 3. 4: Night : Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. Band 1, 2 : Girls' Intl-amurals. DoY'r WILSON Cox - He is the one from whom you got your 'name card He's a clwxractcr that ca.'n't be maxrrecl. Hi-Y 3. 4: Excalibur Staff: One Wild Night 3 Chorus 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: PI-om Committee: Boys' Intramur- als: Miz and Mrs. North. Pretty, shy, has hair of Ncvcr lets work get her VIRGINIA ELAINE CROWE- JOHN H. CURTIS- DOROTHY JUNE DAVIS- AUDREY DICKSON- BETTY DITTO Ginny Harvey Dot Snooks Ginny likes all the shes Almost every morn late he She has caught 'maxny a Audrey may be quiet, and bfowff And loves all the hes. 'wakes passing eye oh, so still He doesrft care about the If this keeps on shc'll be But in attentiveness lies dow - G. A. A.: G. R.: Chorus 2. rules the school makes. flying high. her skill. 3, 4: Band 1: Girls' Intra- murals. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1. G. R.: Excalibur Staff: E Girls' Intramurals. Chorus 1 : 14 Excalibur Nomxm Lois DITTO- GoI,nIE NIARIE DIxoN- PATRICIA JEANN2 DULL- GLORI.-I EILEEN ELDER- LILA N. ET'1'ER-GEBOIIN lf 53 GC 1 Y, Ci ,S IC ' 3, P.D. , . Norm Dope I I 'lame .-1 'new yzrl from Oakwood Down-hearted and b-rolccn Dixie is very -rcxscrvvd and Iaatfglfsglota zm 7w'a wnt' Prvtty and swirl-t, has a xlilllfrv .t, V, I , f, H is ncvcr her plight- . shy Pwlmps Mays wh., gh, voice like a lark T' hz? qu' th 1310? u a' 'O ' For she's always a-.szngmg B-ut thm'e's always a tmiai- ,wade the Haw J ' ' A-nd to the A1'-1nyAir Corps w 'I' we C from mo-rn to night. kle in her eye. Chorus 1, 2, 3: Home Ec. The Mikado : Girls' Intra- Club. murals. gocs hm' heart' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3: Orchestra 2: Girls' Intra- murals. G. R., G. R. Cabinet: Na- l tional Honor Society 3, 4: Cl10l'uS 2, 3, 42 IHVU-4111100 Excalibur Staif:Scarlct Quill Committee: Miz and Mrs. Staff: Student Council 3: N0l't-ll.l' Chorus 3: Prom Committee: Junior Class Play Commit- tee: Girls' Intramurals: D. A. R. Contestant. PHYLLIS JEAN EVANS- Evans She can stitch, and sweep, and bake What a housewife she would make. G. A. A.g Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Intramuralsg Home Ec. Club. BETH ANN FEIGERT- :GBE-an Sim likes to put o-n a dig- nified air Bnt mischief peeks out efuerywhc-re. G. A. A.: G. R.: Excalibur Staff: Student Council 2: The Mikado : Chorus 2, 3g Prom Committeeg Junior Class Play Committee: Girls' Intramurals: Home Ec. Club. KENNETH DALE FETTER- CLAYTON Form- Forfly,' JOSEPHINE LOUISE FORSTE Ken, - Ja Lou He Ls one of many 11-ho OIL! I can give you my.-fy- g5:5n5 t few W' th Slufs 'noi vixry tall nor not tl ing, my dear y ' . , 1-'0l'1l S 01' D07ll'f run away, I doinft And. fo htm loves Nw All the girls sa-y she's a bite, never fn-mn mmf' oooflt my and at good HLY 4. HV.. Club. Chorus Hi-Y a, 4: V Club: Chorus WO' ' 4. Footgau 2 3 4 ' 49 Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' G. R.: fqfhe Mikadoy ' ' ' ' Intramurals. Excalibur 15 HELEN Fox- Foxiel' EDWARD JOHN FRERRicKs NIARGARET ELIZABETH lvl.-XRGARET JOAN GABRIEL HELEN MARIE GAMBLE - E1frlie,' FURRELLF-uFlll1dl8,, - Gabbyn , , , No one can barrow thu A 'very mac qmet girl have h5 ' H1111 dress SW- Hc'd like to see many a We all know that lllafrgaret She gnillllf 1105 be vvfy fall Yum new , plws' l . h h. foreign shore is a, tall girl But ln a co11-versation sh0'll 'Zu can miunt .fm hc' to N'jj,,j1f'fjQf,fjQj,l'f,'fjcgme tn' To see wlzfre was -written But did you. know that her cause no lull. 9 quite Smfelb- . ' ' '- ' 'many a ore. last 'nam ' was FL-rr ll? I , , , L I e G. R. : The Mikado 3 Chorus G' A' A' ' G' R' ' PYT? Club' G- A- A-I G- A- ,A- Cabmef HLY a, 4- one wild chorus 4: Band sg Girls' 2. 3. Band 1- 2- 3- 429155 Imm- 4: G. R.: Excalibur Siaffz Night.-v Band 1' 2' Inh.amm.alsA murals. Prom Committee: Girls' In- tramurals. ELBA ROSE GARVER PATRICIA JEANNE GRAHAM STI-:PHEN ARTHUR GREEN- NIARGARET ELLEN GREENE- , . - Pat Art WALD- Meg,' Llba is one of ou-r -very goo . sc Lola-rs f , 1 I V I 3. - I . - . ,- , Shi, sake? gfsignmmlts lr::11g7u'3lw42Zat'.S,find hm' shed- Jilisthalzmlllfz bashjul young Gcgggliyood natm cd, Jolly as 'U' 'uve' 'O ms' Sh.c'll be happy on down Yam 1-an soc, though, that What she'll do next-no National Honor Society 4 , the years. hc's quite zz PII-G,I'IDlElI'. one can tell. EXfH'ibu1'Sf11ff1BHHd1--2- 3- G. R.: Excalibur srsff: V Club: Football 1, 2, R, G. A. A.: G. A. A. Cabinet: Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Intra- 4: Boys' Intramurals: F, F. G. R.: G. R. Cabinet 2. 3: mu rails. A.: Mr, und Mrs. North. Student Council 3: Scarlet Quill Staff: Excalibur Stall'- Editor-in-Chief: Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Intramurals. REX GRIFFIS- Little Stinky Alflw'llglL his vote -is always unayn Some gi-rl 'will -ma-ke him chanaa his way. Hi-Y 3, 4: National Honor Society 4: Junior Class Play Committee: Boys' Intramur- als: Boy Rotarian: Mn and Mrs. North. 16 Excalibur HELEN JOAN GUNSETT BERNARD CLINTON l'IAINES NIARGERY RosE HAMMAN KENNETH HART:- Porky BETTY JANE HARTMIER GG ' 33 li I - Bernie - Mar e' Shi lays her fingers upon g Ha likes that good old Shining, red ji-'ngcr nails t e :eys HH- th d I 1 1 I nig mt air brown curly hair Then hear those glad, gay ,Ly filling! 'mp' you TC Shcffd 31030715 fun of fun Witll n, girl the moon looks When .qhe gels Ihrough 'melad'-es: How about to me some But look out, she might be fair' P 'nPm9' shcu bv there paper lend? a decoy. National Honor Society 3, 4: One Wild Night : Chorus 1: Student Librarian 2, 8, 4: D. A. R. Contestant. The Mikado 3 Chorus 1, 2', 3, 4: Prom Committee: Class Secretary 1: Old Kentucky Garden : Mr. and Mrs. North. MARY LoUxsE HILES- BETTY H1sEY- Hisey MARCTLE Hocus- Marcy U . ,, H ll l Begg Zigges 'way out on Shis the kind of E, girl -, est ain t at is never tire M'Lff,',k as may ha of shew a gm that you can'l Wim a smile she docs all But ,mam than that, she call vain. the work thatisreqzaifcd, Qfft. me qmuw called G. R.: Excalibur Staff: Assistant to Central Treas- Chorus 1: Prom Committee: urer. Chorus 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Ring' and Pin Committee: Girls' Intramurals. Student Librarian' G. A. A. 5 G. R.: Eyre Club: Band 1' 2- Chorus 1, 2: Band, 1, Z, 3, 4. G. R.: One Wild Nighty' KENNETH HOLLAND- BERNICE ELIzAm11'H HUHN ssKenny:: --ssRcd:a Kenny wants a fa-rm with Just another girl trying to lots of cows and chickens get ahead l And if he ever gets it, he'll What matters if hm- hair be as 1111121131 as the is red? dickens. G, R. : Excalibur Staff: Girls' Elias' Intramurals: F. F. A. : Intramurals. Excalibur 17 CIIESTI-:R LLOYD HUNTER- Chet A football player have wo hcrc 18's a blow to thc team to lose him this year. Hi-Y 3, 4: V Club, Presi- dent: Boys' Intramurals: ?hg1'u5 Ii, 2, 3, 4: Football El.IZABli'l'll IWIARIH IMLER- ..P- ,, IPM' To om: boy she is willing to remain true With hm' hair she looks good in blue. National Honor Society 4: Student Council 4: Class Motto, Flower, and Color Committee: Class VicePresi- dent 1: Girls' Intramurals: Mr. and Mrs. North. ,BARIIAIIA LOUISE JONES- DONNA IYIARIE JOHNSON- '6Babs Gussy You can count on lim' to bf Not tht' typo u:ho'd bash- a friend ful br' Sha-'s surf: to be a. goorl one Without the fear to tee, 'until thu' 1-nd, hor, hm. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. G. R.: Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4: Mr. and Mrs. North PHYLLIS KEII.- Phyl Phyl has blond rurly hair When fu.n's to be had shv's always there. G, A. A.: G. A. A. Cabinet 4: Excalibur StaE: Student Council 4 Chorus 1: Prom Committee: Girls' Intramur- als: Student Librarian 2: Old Kentucky Garden. HAROLD E. KEITII - Skeeter Mechanics svmvd to bc in his lim' At something like this hc'll always be jinc. Basketball 3. BAIIHAIIA LOUIS!-I KENYON isclgarbas Oh, so quiet, but plvasant 'mc all agree Someday a. grand topper sho will bv. G. A. A.: G. R.: National Honor Society 4: Excalibur Staff: Scarlet Quill Staff: One Wild Nights Chorus 2: Prom Committee: Girls' Intramurals: 4-H Club: D. A. R. Contestant. GERALDINE ELLEN KINDEII - Cerry She can from many boys choose, Shu has smzsc so she cun't lose. G. R. : Prom Committee. HERBERT L. KLEWER- lKHerky7! He is a guy that can draw I guess .hc's pretty good, too. with a saw. Hi-Y 3, 4 : The Mikado : Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4: Prom Com- mittee : Class Motto : Flower, and Color Committee: Junior Class Play Committee: Old Kentucky Garden : MI-. and Mrs. North. ISAIIELLE LOUISE KNITTLE - Knittles She aims to help you, shc strives to please This is the slogan for little Louise. The Mikado : Girls' Intra- Turals: Old Kentucky Gar- en. 18 ROBERT EUGENE KREISCHEII Jpeteb Quiet, shy, yet a friendly boy We hope a. long life he'lZ enjoy. F. F. A. 5 S Excalibur BETTY LADD- Lan.ky Slufs tall as she 'walks d0'lI'?l the hall And she's as 'nice as she is tall. RIcIIAnn LONGSWORTl'If- Mori A little bashful, a. trifle shy But always smiling, we PATIIICK H. ll'lAHER--HJl'.,, Pat's a quiet sort of lad Though on a football field he's -really not bad. ' hl' 5 HI-Y 3: V Club: Chorus 1 : Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 4: Boys. Intmmumls, F. F. A. Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Orchestra 4: Dance Orches- tra 4 Q Girls' Intramurals. JOAN MASON- Jody Many a time has she smiled Look out boys or shf:'ll drive you II-ild. G. A. A. : G. A. A. Cabinet 4: G. R.: National Honor So- ciety 3, 4: Excalibur Staff: Student Council 2, 3, 4: One Wild Night: Chorus 1, 2: Prom Committee: Class Sec- retary 3: Girls' Intramurals, DAVID H. MCCONAHAYW Mack Dave is so straight and tall But think how hard he'd have to fall. Hi-Y : Prom Committee : MI: and Mrs. North. illARGARET ANNE NICKEDDIE iccpegaa Peg has hair of black And with thc hogs she has a knack. G. A. A.: G. R.: Chorus 1. 2. 3: Prom Committee: Girls' Intramurals : Home Ee. Club I Invitation Committee: Mr, and Mrs. North. ROBERT T. Mo NROE- Buff, Bud loves to 'ride the horses around But before the Tide is over, h.e's usually o-II the slround. Hi-Y 3: V Club: Chorus 1. 2: Prom Committee: Class Secretary 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4: Football 2, 3: Boys' Intru- murals. DANIEL R. Moimls- Dan Another one of those gay chaps A medical doctor he'll lm, perhaps. Hi-Y 3: V Club: One Wild Night: Chorus 3: Band 1, 2, 3: Prom Commit- tee: Dance Orchestra 1, 2. 3: Football 2, 3, 4: Boys' Intra- murals. BETTY JANE lh'lllLI.EN- UB-In I, Always f-ull of gf-un and glee With a witty saying has she. Excalibur 19 FRED S. MVLLEN, Jing Jour: Momus OSWAL'l'f IVIARK A. PAINTER- Erwm Prsxcs Rouiznr H. l'u11'cn.um- K'Mo0n HAVIOFFLGF, '6M1lfe A , . Bob Of a girl Iurvm. -lwvvr Grave as a judge but very H0 has the gift to use tlw Miko, of course, has a mind Hunk? . .. Q Bob may 'not bv vcr!! fast nicc tongue. o.f his own Thru all' to 'mn the Jun But -when Lh.c'rc's food hc If you can but break the You can bc sure hcfll br' But he always e.r:presses if B . B ' , I - l I ll'U7l t lu: last. ice. content, old or young. in a soft low tone. and 1 ' 055 mlamum 5' Football Manager 1, 2. V Club ' Bo s' Intiamux Hi-Y 3, 4: Lyre Club: Band Hi-Y 4. . y ' '- als: Football Manasrcr 3. 4. Enrrn Edee ALIDA RAABE- As n studcnt shr s om: of the best With -which this school has ever been blessed. G. A. A.: G. R.: G. R. Cab- inet 3: National Honor So- ciety 3. 43 Excalibur Staff: Scarlet Quill Staff: Student Council 1. 4: One Wild Nizhtgn' Ring and Pin Com- mittee: D. A. R. Contestant. 1, 2, 3. 4: Band Cabinet: Prom Committee: Buys' In- tra,mura.ls: Invitation Com- mittee: Miz and Mrs. North. BARBARA RAYH-HBllfbj',, IN Sha can draw all kinds of things But all hvr pigs sho draws hare wings. Band 1. 2. IARTI-IA ELAINE Rizmmr- lN'lARJORlE Lomsi: RHOADES MARGARET JEAN Roccisx- Mortyl' - Morgan m:MPr:R- Jeanie .-is Miss Aunt Myra Opal Friendly toward all with Jvanii' has a love of sports Dodd she madq a hit -mangwr sweet' . From swimming pools to 1 Slfs aallgfays wzllmg to do The kind of a girl you. llkc trnnis courts. 1 er 1. , . G. A. A.: G. A. A. Cabinet G. A. A.: G. A. A. Cabinet: G- ,R-r G- R- Cabmet 42 EX- 3. 4: G. R.: G. R. Cabinet: G. R. : G. R. Cabinet: Excali- Calibur Staff: Ch0l'11S 1- Excalibur Staff: Scarlet. Quill N bur Staff: Scarlet Quill Staff: Staff: Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4 I One Wild Night 3 Chorus Girls' Intramurals. l 1: Prom Committee: Girls' , Intramurals : Home Ec. Club C l An Old Kentucky Garden. r 20 f Excalibur NANCY Ross- Nana L1-:AH SALSBUREY-- RI'SSEI.l. V. Slmnr- DONALD Dsnmcm' Snixw- M,xmI.YN JEANN1-1 SlIO0P-- 1 A , ll ,H Lennie Russ Don Sissy ,ffzy any, U-Y ' HL a , , Foot-loosr' and fancy frm: i , U'-I WU hm' '3 F She laughs, she from-us, It seems 'no girl has hmrf swms to be his song hhr has a new little broth- -'Ul hh 'wus sh dom 'W' the1'e's nothing in it has st-ru:-lc Bvmusc hers ,move ' than er, Tommy is his 'nomo . mule' Her 'moods they chu-nga So coma all and try your happy all Nm dm! long. Anil if hc follows m hm 'most C'U9'l'1l -minutv. luck. Hily 3, '4: National Hanoi. sLstm s footsteps. he'll Chorus 2. S. Band 1, 2. United States Navy. Society 4: V Club: Stu- dent Council 4: One Wild Night : Chorus 1, 2, 4 : Prom Committee: Class Treasurer 3, 4: Football 2. 3, 4: Boys' Intramurals: Old Kentucky Gurdon : Boy Rotarian : Ml: and Mrs. North. 'win his fame. G. A. A.: G. R.: G. R. Cabi- net 4: Girls' Intramurals: Excalibur Staff: Chorus 1: Band 2': Prom Committee: Home Ec. Club. Lois J. SINK-i'Srin.ky EILEEN BESSIE SMITH- Dovr LOWELL SPRIDGEON ALICE STEWART-HSIGZUH CC ' 59 C4 ' ' 5, Sm tt ' - S d For 'men may coma and I J pn gle Thvy say 3 is her liwky 'men '7f U0 A -maiden she is gentle and Doyt is tall and lanky m fbm' . But I go on forever. Sllwet Him so big his mommy And m every 3-rd period , . , Who always tliinlfs while ca'n't spanky. lass She docs 3l lbE - Chorus 1. Z: Girls Intramur- others speak. 818: HOME EC. Club. Hi-Y 3, 4: Excalibur Staff: Band 1, 2: Home Ee. Club. G. R.: The Mikado : Chorus Chorus 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3: 1, 2, 3: Prom Committee: Band Cabinet: Prom Com- Girls' Intramurals. mittee: Mx-. and Mrs. North. JAMES S'rooPs- Smoper All great -men ure dead or dying I don't fool so -wvll nzysvlf. Hi-Y 3, 4: V Club: The Mikado : Chorus 1, 2: Class Vice-President 2: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Football 2. 3. 4. 0 21 Excalibur llAllIlllS'l' JEAN Srimriiiau- Juuw Srrcxizx'-i'Tu.r1le LUCILLE TAl'1'-HLIlClL',' CLARK T1-Lum'- Two Gun NIONTELLA Tuonms- Harm-'Q Monty ' Quite a hit with thc girls What -more' do I ivan! out .ill about -worm-in Clarlc , , - , -, ,., is lu- of lifi-5 she' asks docs l'-now :,, V. I . 'Mahan tf:f?.iSI,Synl shi 5 Whom will lu' choose? IV4' Fun yrltilng fo school on BUFUIISUK 'lu' some almost I4llfclllfggilgg-Attila''mm may SIU. l,,.,,I,s on H.0,.kingl shall src-. frnw at last. c'v1'l'y picture show. plpasl, dgqvt get ,gud and WIN Stops' Hi-Y 3, 43 Excalibur Smffg G. R.: Chorus l: Home Ee. Hi-Y 3, 4: Excalibur stuff: mmw um out tu' gate' Scarlet Quill Staff: V Club. Club: Chorus 2: Basketball G. R,: G. R. Cabinet 4: Ilia- tiunul Honor Society 4: x- b 4 H ' cvlihur Staff: Prom Commit- 1' 2' 4: Footban 1' 2' 0' 4' iee: Invitation Committee: Assistant. in Central Treas- urer. Boys' Intramurals: Mr, and Mrs. North. Chorus l. 3: Band 2. 3. 4. X I VIOLET NIARIE Tuolxms- BILL W. Towsnv- Town JOHN T1u1Ax- jawn LINUS B. UNTERIIRINK- ,IUANITA MARIE VASKE- Red', Blondie Nita,' We clon't lcnow 'much about John is what you roll trzu' Slll' lllls fi1'1' Wd lH1i1' , mls man . ,as an nil' llf'lx1'n girls urn around hr's In Home Economics she ,md is bound ng give g,,,,,,, For all we know hr' 'mmhf Ii'v'r1- surv lu-'Il soon haw m.,.y shy l,,a,.,u,d ,whwe to sweep mln a SMVWA bc uv supermavn. Clmus 1, 2, 3' 4. Band 1' 2. Baslcgtball 1, 2: Football 1. 2: Girls' Intramurals, BUYS Intramurals' to pay a high inconu: tar. But h.r1'll got over it hy and HI. Boys' Intramurals. the' dust And afterwards the my sho docs adjust. G. R. : Prom Committee: Girls' Intramurals : Home Ee. Club. 22 0 Excalzbur M u:c:Anr'r RUSALYN WADE l'lAnL1sY RICHARD XvALI.S- - Rosie,' Music and laughtrr an' at hm' call Lvsso-ns trouhlr- hm' not at all. Hari Though he has -many sill'-nt ways Hr s om' thafll bc happy all his days. Boys' Intramurals. Nan WA1.TEns- Fool Nrd had a -mulr, but u'c ll call it a- drmkry And to make it rhymv, it sure' did look jlmkcy. Hi-Y 4: Lyre Club: Band 1. 3. 3. 4: Band Cabinet: Boys' Intramurals: F. F. A. C1.m'n lbzlun' WAL'rz- M1sNu1a1.L WEBB- Spider', Ei 77 Perf ' y He has a smile from var to Tl' l ll tl' If h'. 'l- PU 'g:Z.,i,g lm R SMH But' hv's very shy -when But what rare llll' if hr' has Ulfls TU 'f'a ' b' ' . lg fmt Basketball 4. Boys' Intramurals: F. F. A. President. is as ss Amar: Wl-:m-:n- Shorty Tiny. short, full of pep And to hm' studios sho is hop. G. R. : The Mikado 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3: Prom Com- mittee: Girls' Intrarnurals: Home Ee. Club: Old Ken- tucky Garden. JACK L. Wxlcuz- Jack- son Jaclc's a workvr i-n. Ili-Y Hr 'mme-r thinks of just ugvttiflg by. Hi-Y President: National Honor Society 3. 4: Excali- bur Staff: V Club : Student Council 1, 2, 3. 4: Prom Committee: Ring and Pin Committee: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Intramurals: Boy Rotarian: Mr. and Mrs, North. PERMILLA ANN Wl'lliRIlX'- Il'l-XHJORIE ANN WlI.KllE- FRANCES ll'lARlI-1 Wmuovsn Pele Marge - Blondie,' Wv ,FII-Oil' hm' by hw' nirlr- Shi' is oftvn known as Shi' is plrasant and happy 'namr Pda 1lIa,rg4- all the 'while .-I-nd lu-r fam is hard to llc-r groups of fricrnds arr .-lnd for we-ry our she has brat. always quite large. a smile. G. A, A.: G. A. A. Cabinet G. R.: G. R. Cabinet 1. 2, 3, G. R. 3, 4: G. R.: G. R. Cabinet 4: National Honor Society 3. 3, 4 : Excalibur Staff: Scar- 4 : Lyre Club: Band 1, 2, 3. 4 : let Quill Staff: Chorus 1 Z Band 2 : Girls' Intramurals. Orchestra 1. 3. 4. ' 23 Excalibur DONALD LEE WOLF- Don Dun has that gift of swing Featured in the dance band lu-'s quita the thing. Hi-Y 3, 4 : Lyre Club: Chorus 3: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Band Cabinet.: Prom Committee: Flass Vice-President 4: Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Dance Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4. CHARLES EDWIN Zms- MASTER- Ziny Charming smile and win- ning ways He has fair Jody in a daze. Hi-Y 3, 4: National Honor Society 3, 4 : Excalibur Staff: V Club: Student Council: One Wild Night: The Mikado : Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee: Ring' and Pin Committee: Class Motto, Flower. and Color Commit- tee: Class President 1, 2. 3. 4: Junior Class Play Com- mittee: Senior Class Play Committee: Basketball 1, 2: Football 2. 3, 4: Boys' Intra- murals: Invitation Commit- tee: Boy Rotarian: Mr, and Mrs. North : Old Kentucky Garden. MILD CLARENCE WYANDT- RONALD YOUNG- Ronnie THERON G. YOUNG ROBERT L. ZEIGLERW' G6 ' 33 46 ' 59 M In P l I e The girls are one of his TluZon's ilu' type that H ge . W H - . . delights lifes to if free up Al , b .' ,C . , Hi1:T!:,.gZi', I m as sham' To win. thein he trips with When a high, old time is to ggsoql In Hn of but But .some da-y fl pretty face all 'US WM' bf had' there he ll be' Will soymelmdy push, me will make him fall. Hi-Y: Basketball 44 Chorus 1' 2: Boys. Intlm- OUU ' Boys' Intramurals. murals' Hi-Y 3. 4: Basketball 2 liootball 2: Boys' Intramur- a s, . Lois IMOGENE ZINSMEISTER -iffZin,nJ,75 Lois Zinsmeisier is quite U. 'lllllllff But with her looks shzfll win her fame. G. R.: Chorus 1, 2: Prom Committee : Home Ee. Club. 24 E x c a l i b u 1' SENIOR PROPHECY lf the '43 graduating class were assembled before Saint Peter ten years from now and asked to give an account of their life since graduating, would he allow them to pass through them pearly gates? Let us imagine that they are lined up alphabetical- ly anxiously giving an account of themselves. How chic they all look in their horns and tails! Aha! can that be a halo and wings in this group? Branson Agler has a lease in Pair O' Dicen to see how l1e'd like being Gabriel's chief assistant. Bobbie Lou Allen has taken the place of Turner in Hollywood--no, not Lana Turner. but pancake turner in the Brown Derby. Rodger Alspach, the ardent chemist, has developed a new compound called Soapy-Sudsey Soap Suds which is the de- light of every housewife. Since Boneta Anderson started using this compound as a shampoo, her hair has been growing so rapidly that she has made a fortune selling it for dolls' wigs. Richard Arm- strong just zoomed through the prettiest pink and blue cloud testing the newest Army stratosphere kites. Calvin Baer has been demonstrating his mechanical ability. His most recent invention is an automatic screwdriver. Ruth Baer is really in high society as the Duchess of Windsor's chambermaid. ,lunior Baker is doing a ripsnorting business at his Nite-Club in Venedocia. He caters especially to the Cafe Society of the surrounding territory. Marcia Balyeat is a well-known designer. Her creations are selling like wildfire-no well-dressed race horse would be seen on a track without a blanket by Marcia. Arthur and Robert Bar- rientos have developed a new cough syrup which not only sweetens the breath but also makes a cough sound like sweet music. All the men ride on the Podunk Flagship of American Airlines because Betty Bates is the Stewardess. Helen Bates has been voted the typical lap-sitting secretary of 1953 by her office force. There were three other con- testants. Leona Bebout has at last realized her lifetime ambition and is working at the '6You Knock 'Em Down and We Put 'Em Under Funeral Establish- ment. .Ioanna Beemer has become an old-maid librarian. Irene Bell has been voted Typical Mrs. Amer- ica for the last five years. Saint Peter would surely let her through. Mildred Bell will always be warm enough-she still has Cole. Paul Bodkins is now a national hero. He has sunk fourteen battle- ships, twenty-four cruisers and fifty ,lap Zeroes. The children all idolize him in his weekly movie thriller. Betty Bodiger has achieved world-wide fame from her radio appearances as a blues-singer. These programs originate from the Chocolate Room of the Ooey-Gooey Sweet Shop in downtown Spencerville. Hazel Bresler is chief cook and bottlewasher there. She licks out each pan care- fully. She would be quite fat by now if it weren't for Malcolm Brown's Beauty Salon. He specializes in creating exotic coiffures for Spencerville's elite. Hazel, however, is more interested in his competent masseuses. Martha Busch is the most outstanding tree doctor in Mexico. She got her experience manicuring her fellow Buschs in Van Wert. Because of Barbara Clark's love for dogs, she has turned her home into a shelter for orphan puppies. Barbara Click is hailed as a second Veronica Lake and has been signed by the Glorious Glistening Shampoo Co. to pose for advertisements. Howard Cobb has received the well-deserved title Fastest Man in the World -on the type- writer. The Ajax Motion Picture Studio is adver- tising Lorraine Collier as a second ,loan Davis. Her first starring role is in I Wanna Co Back to New Orleans. Watch for it at your nearest Movie. Bill Collins is a great actor. In fact, he's the sweetest bearded lady the Ditto Sister's Circus has ever had. St. Pete is gonna love him, the faker! Myrtle Collins has just left for Patagonia as a missionary from The Little Church Around the Corner. Betty Conley is the most successful lip- stick saleswoman in the history of the business. She has been selling it to the Ubanges. Sara Cook is honored and revered for the noble work she has done in her capacity as a nurse. She is the best trained nurse for dogs with the pink eye. Viola Cook is the first woman ever to win a national husking bee. She won standing alone because, mistaking the men's ears for corn, she tossed them in the wagon and no one was left to compete with her. Doyt Cox has become one of Americafs best known chefs due to his creation of Coxie's Spotless Soup. This soup will not spot neckties because it contains kerosene, and cleans instead of spotting. Virginia Crowe was a spy in the last war, and when last heard from, was having a wonderful time on the French Riviera. John Curtis has made a fortune in chewing gum. He discovered a method for reprocessing the old gum found under the Study Hall desks. Dorothy Davis is known the world over for '6Dainty Dor- othy's Delicate Delphiniumsf' These are arranged in corsages called Debonair Dickson's Delphin- ium Delightsw by Audrey Dickson. Betty and Norma Ditto are the first sisters to make a success of a circus-a flea circus. They perform in the Bearded Lady's beard to save the expense of a tent. Marie Dixon has married the man of her dreams and is now the wife of Major General McCoy, who was cited for bravery under fire in World War Il. Patricia Dull is the lady who missed becoming President of the United States because of a hat. She threw her hat into the ring, but the election was over before they could figure out whether it was a hat or not. Gloria Elder's face is seen on all the advertise- ments for Lila Etter's false teeth. The billboards feature Gloria's face with her teeth showing and the words inscribed, See, they look real. Re- cently Phyllis Evans has been knitting little things of pink and blue-for her French Poodle. Beth Ann Feigert has gained one hundred pounds. She has a st.udio for people who want to gain weight. Her slogan is You, too, can be a natural Five-by-Five? Kenneth Fetter is spending his ninth vacation in Reno. He's their most regular customer, it seems that Reno is his favorite place for celebrating New Year's Eve. Clayton Ford is a big shot' in Montgomery Ward's Chicago store. He spends all his time demonstrating toy trains for small customers-and their dads. .losephine Foreste is now headwaiter at the Waldorf-Astoria. Helen Fox is making nightly appearances dancing with Fred Astaire at Middle- point's Night Roof Garden of Edward Frerricks' l Excalibur 25 Dew Drop Inn. Margaret Furrell has dozens of proposals of marriage since she inherited the proverbial million from the proverbially unknown Uncle in South America. .loan Gabriel is known on the ether waves as the Idaho Common-Tater. Helen Gamble is president of the B Sr C grocery chain. She has introduced a new sales method, that of having clerks wait on customers. Elba Garver has achieved fame in the literary world. Her dime novels about Two Gun Tex from Tallahassee are being sold at every drug Store. Patricia Graham is one of the nation's best known models. She is now modeling bathing suits for Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Arthur Green is the champion ping pong player in Convoy. Margaret Ellen Greenewald is the director of WLYV fWren Laundry Worksl. Rex Grillis is suffering from a fall from his polo pony. The doctors have pro- nounced the condition of his broken toe to be grave. fMaybe the reason heis been sick so long is the pretty nurse-Margery Hamman.l Helen Joan Gunsett has traveled widely on her tours as concert pianist with the New York Phil- harmonic Orchestra. Bernard Haines is the greatest Shakespearean actor since Maurice Evans. Since the cremation of Charles McCarthy, Kenneth Harr has been sitting on Edgar Bergen's knee. Mr. Peggen says Kenny's the best dummy he's ever ia . Betty Hartmier is the strong woman at Douglas Aircraft. She has taken Supermanis place. He ain't no more since he and Robert Zeigler had a duel over Zazu Pitts. Mary Hiles has realized her lifetime ambitiong she is now a riveter at Lock- heed. Betty Hisey is known in the theatrical world as Lady Peel-the greatest sensation since Gypsy Rose Lee. Since Marcile Hoghe has entered the medical profession she has become a specialist in removing growths from the headiiu fact, she's the only Lady barber west of the Mississippi. Kenneth Hol- land has been chosen the best coach in the U. S. this last year. He is coaching fleas to do ballet for the Ditto Flea Circus. Bernice Huhn is manu- facturing wave set, which has everyone's hair going around in circles. Chester Hunter is hunting tropical goldfish in Chesapeake Bay for Elizabeth lmler's private col- lection of rare fish. Fame and fortune have come to Prima Donna Johnson. Marrying County Dis- count she is a Countess of sales tax stamps for her church. Barbara Jones is an eminent entomol- ogist at Ohio State University. Phyllis Keil is head dietician at Mayo Brothers. So far only nine people have died as a result of her work. Harold Keith is known as the Chil- dren's Poet because of his poem. 'Twilight Comes Creeping and his most famous work, Tribute to a Fleaf, Every night that Arsenic and Old Lace is presented Barbara Kenyon's medical experience comes in handy. She has the only sure cure for poisoning. Geraldine Kinder has become a lone star in her field. She is the only person who can write the new tobacco auctioneer language in shorthand. The great artist Herbert Klewer, has made a fortune drawing-flies in the summer time. Louise Knittle is professor of romance languages at Harvard. Robert Kreischer is now in his thirteenth con- secutive year on Broadway. He has a front row seat, center aisle, at the Follies Betty Ladd is raising penguins on Hudson Bay-and a lot of little Jim. Jrs. Richard Longsworth is the inventor of the flying motor scooter. He solved this intricate prob- lem by placing his scooter inside a Taylor Cub, and taking off-what? David McConahay is rttnning an exclusive hunt- ing lodge in the wild northern woods of Mercer County on the St. Mary's River, Margaret Ann McKeddie has caused a revolution in the lapel- ornatnent business. She uses nothing but peanut shells. Patrick Maher has become a well-known evangelist. .loan Mason holds the record as fastest gum-chewer in New York City. She attrib- utes her ability to make her mouth move to work- ing at the bargain counter at Macy's basement. Robert Theodore Monroe is now on Oohai Island surrounded by beautiful hula-hula girls and has given definite instructions that his friends are not welcome. Too bad, Stoops and Stuckey. Betty and Fred Mullen have collaborated on their New Revised Unabridged Edition of the World Book Encyclopedia Britannica. Jr. John Oswalt is leader of the New World Order. He has converted many people to his doctrines-in fact. all of Fourth Ward Kindergarten. Mark Painter is the star pitcher for Dem Bums from Brooklyn. When the batter throws down his bat, Mike picks it up and pitches it to the bat boy. Ervin Place holds down a well-paid government job in Puerto Rico. He shovels the snow from the walks of the Embassy. Robert Pritchard has gone to France to oblige the FBI. Under the name Mademoiselle Roberta he makes Heavenly'i Per- fume. Barbara Raye is a portrait painter. Not just in the class of Rembrandt and Leonardo de Vinci, but in class all her own-her most famous works being Little Orphan Fannie, Colossalman, and Big Abner. Marjorie Rhoads is the Fifth District's Con- gressional Representative. Coach Peters has pro- moted Jean Roggenkemper to center on his all- girl football team. Nancy Ross has been doing K. P. duty in the Waves since World War ll. Osa Johnson was great in her day, but Leah Sals- burey far surpasses her feats. She has brought back lions, elephants. all alive-with Heas. Russell Sharp is the eminent Botanist who de- veloped the new crop called soy-wheat, combina- tion of soy beans and wheat. This can be used in making plastic for automobiles, and when your auto is worn out you can take it to the mill and have flour made from it. The great mathematician, Donald Shaw, is known for the Shavian Theory. which proves a circle is a straight line going around some empty space. Marilyn Shoop is the writer of the weekly magazine feature, The Mud Slingerf' She gets her news from friendly switchboard operators the world over. Lois Sink hasn't been able to look at a man for the last five years. Reason? It seems that five years ago Lou Costello kissed her. Ah, bliss! Eileen Smith is the world's greatest trick roller skater-a success after doing a spin of one hundred revolutionsg she became a Hop hitting the Hoor in one-half second. Doyt Spridgeon is the first man to become a general in the Navy. He is general clean-up man on the U.S.S. North Carolina. Alice Stewart win- ner of the national cherry pie baking contest. She credits her success to her recipe, that of using peaches instead of cherries. After graduation, James Stoops decided to get married and earn his own way. Mr. and Mrs. Stoops can be found at being the L-...l Excalibur their spacious residence five miles east on the Pennsylvania Railroad. They have found that hav- ing the sky for a ceiling and cooking over an open fire is good f?J for one's health. Harriet Strother is the featured toe dancer with the Russian Ballet. John Stuckey is starring in his greatest movie, 'iThe Drunkardf' Lucille Tait is a well-known columnist writing her column My Nite for hundreds of the Nation's leading news- papers. This column has helped thousands find new sleeping enjoyment. Clark Terry is now asso- ciated with the law firm of Snodgrass, Snodgrass. Snodgrass, and Terry. Montella Thomas is known as Monty the Milk- maid and is the champion milker in Northwestern Ohio. She broke the record by one squirt, getting twelve per second. Violet Thomas is the Titian- haired Rider of the Plains. Not since the days of Calamity .lane has there been such a woman that could out-ride, out-shoot, and out-talk a man like Violet can. William Towsey has become a second Joe Louis and now holds the world championship. No one has been able to stand up more than two rounds with him, Linus Unterbrink is winner of the ABC bowl- ing tournament sponsored by Juanita Vaske's Vap- orized Vaseline. Competing with fifty other bowl- ers, he won the tournament by forfeit, telling the kids their mothers wanted them to come home. Margaret Wade is the instructor in wading at Van Wert's New DeLuxe Swimming Pool built by Frances Winhover's Jiffy Builders. They built it in two weeks and overlooked only one major detail-no water. Harley Walls is the director of the CCC Camp at Wasatch National Forest. Ned Walters has performed a great service to mankind. He has explained Einstein's theory of relativity. Cloyd Waltz's life illustrates how any ambitious boy can climb the ladder of success. Starting at the bottom he washed windows on the ground floor of the Empire State Building. Now he has reached the top of. his career, washing windows on the top floor. Mendell Webb is known in all the great in- dustrial centers as a manufacturer of baby rattles. .lack Weigle is using his one thousand acre ranch in Texas to raise fleas as a secret weapon against Japan. Permilla Wherry has retired from the world of pro-basketball to devote all her time to Peter Ann. .lr. Flash! Flash! It has just been discovered that Marjorie Wilkie's real parents are the King and Queen of Lapland, Dan Morris is now known as Prince Charming. Donald Wolf is leader of the most popular swing band of the day, The Boogie- Woogie ,live Five for Solid Senders on a Bender. Ronald Young is raising wheat to alleviate the food shortage on the roof of his Fifth Avenue penthouse. Theron Young has been with the Metropolitan Grand Opera Co. for the last five years. He moves scenery between acts. Charles Zinsmaster is using the experience he got in his four years as President of the class of '4-3. He is President of Van Wert's Sewerage Disposal Plant. Lois Zinsmeister married a millionnaire and is now taking in washings for a living. Now that Saint Peter has heard the records, what will he do with the group? We, Martha Remmy and Edith Raabe, are now fleeing back to the old n1aid's home to await his decision. If any generous person has some flea P.S. powder we could sure use it to an advantage. SENIOR SURVEY Best looking Senior Girl ........,.. Best looking Senior Senior Girl with the best figure ........... Senior Boy with the best physique ......... Senior Girl with the best personality ........ Senior Boy with the best personality ...... Best dressed Senior Girl ..........,.........,. Best dressed Senior Boy .......... Most bashful Senior Girl ........ Most bashful Senior Boy ,..... Boy .,.......,,,... Biggest Hwolfessi' ................,, Biggest wolf .....,..,.........,......... Hardest working Senior Girl ....., Hardest working Senior Boy ....... . Most popular Senior Girl ........... Most popular Senior Boy ..,..... Most friendly Senior Girl .......... Most friendly Senior Boy ............ . Senior Girl who is best athlete ....... Senior Boy who is best athlete ....... Girl most likely to get rich first ........ Boy most likely to get rich first ........ ...............,loan Mason ........Malcolm Brown .......,loanna Beemer ...,.......Jim Stoops ......Elizabeth lmler ..........Bill Collins ..........,....Helen Fox ...................Doyt Cox ,.,....Lois Zinsmeister .........Cloyd Waltz ...................Lois Sink Zeigler ........Helen Joan Gunsett ........Edward Frerricks ..,.....Bobbie Lou Allen ......Charles Zinsmaster Baer ......,..Howard Cobb .......Permilla Wllerry ..........Paul Bodkins Raabe ........Rodger Alspach H l K A l UND ERCLA3 SMEIV i 1. 'jennyu 2. Lovebirds ? ?? 3. At Ease 4. Is that nice, Peg? 5. War Pants 6. Alma Mater 7. Chief 8. Shop 9. Watch your fingers! 10. Bob Feller, Jr. 11. Back to the Grind 12. Harrie 15. S. O. S. 14 Kattie Juniors Row 1: Houser, Truax , Canney, Grant, Sawyer, Green. Waitman, Waugh- man, Wise, McGrew. Row 2: Black, Bricker 5 Walters, Preston, Stetler, Kimmel, Green, Albright, Rice, Pierce. Row 3: Brubaker, Fel- ger. Siders, Kline, Moore, Young. Barber, Winters, Lillick. Row 1: Kiehl, CTYEI' Baltzell, Busch, Gocke: Wilkie, Severns, Bagley, Dunifon. Row 2: Johns, Hall, Richey, Robinson, Wherry, Manship, Rogers, Poling. Row 3: Routt, Showalter, Castle, Beams, Cole, Bail- ey, Poling. Row 41: Clifton, Zins- meister, Beck, Collins, Taylor, Davis, Cotterman, Dougal. Row 1: Conley, Bern- hisel, Owens, Baxter, Mahan, Fiser, Olberding Escback, Schreiner, Beard Gallapoo. Row 2: Wilmert, Ford Balyeat, Morgan, Harr Zeigler, Webster, Grubb: Munsinger. Row 3: Coon, Gallaway Bebout, Stover, Maxon Miligan, Whitcraft, Bari son, Palmer. Row 1: Towsey, Towsey Klewer, Hoffman, Pierson Leiter, Miner, stahl, shin? gledeeker, Williams. Row 2: Klausing, Blue Hillery, Youtsey, Shaw Davison, Foreman, Wil- liamson. Row 3: Miller, Gluth Morgan, Davis, Resor, Res- or. Scott. Humerickhouse Allen. 11 1 s 9 s 9 Excalibur 33 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY It was a beautiful September in 1940, the starting gun went off, and a large group of inexperienced Freshmen began their journey on the track of their high school life. Their colors were of a very bright green. After running a few yards, however, this color changed to a blue which through the years keeps growing to a really true blue. The class soon became organized and elected four outstanding members as officers: Jack Clifton, president, George Johnson, Vice-President, Margaret Stetler, Secretary, and June Conley, Treasurer. Ralph Raabe, Clyde Coon, Patty Baxter, and Eleanor Hall won the race for our representation on the Student Council. Six Freshman boys went out for football and received their numerals. ln basketball. Harlan Taylor and George Jolmson made the Reserve team. In intramurals, of course, the Freshmen boys and girls were never very outstand- ing, but as they became more acquainted with the sports, they offered more competi- tion to the upper classmen. Many from our midst were seen in the orchesetra, band, and chorus. A large number of our girls were inducted into the G. A. A. and the Girl Reserves. Several girls in G. A. A. received their scarlet numerals for points accumulated during the year. As we rounded the first turn and began our Sophomore year we elected as class oflicers Clyde Coon, President, Virginia Olberding, V ice-President, Yvonne Leather- man, Secretaryg and Bonnie Preston, Treasurer. Jack Clifton, Yvonne Gallapoo, Eleanor Hall, Dorcas Owens, and June Waitman were chosen as representatives to the Student Council. More of our boys were out for football this year, several of whom saw some action. Many of the boys were on the Reserve basketball team and two of them, Tommy Galloway and Harlan Taylor, made the grade, and were on the Varsity team. Harlan received his letter for basketball. One of our greatest achievements of the year was the winning of first prize in the Activity Ticket Drive. We were the first Sophomore class to ever have this honor and we are very proud of it. Rounding the second turn we see the Junior class officers, Clyde Coon, in his second term as President, June Conley, Vice-Presidentg Yvonne Leatherman, Secre- tary, and Yvonne Gallapoo, Treasurer. Jack Clifton was elected Vice-President of the Student Council. Other Junior members of the Student Council are Pat Baxter, Virginia Olberding, Vernon Palmer, Bonnie Preston, and Harlan Taylor. Wayne Scott honored our class as drum major of the Senior Band. Peg Bernhisel, Bud Bricker, and Bob Brubaker, were elected cheer leaders this year. A committee made up of Jack Clifton, Virginia Olberding, Dorcas Owens, Allen Willmert, and Clyde Coon chose our class rings and pins. Playing a successful season of football Dave Balyeat, Gene Bebout, Clyde Coon, Jack Davis, Clyde Ford, Tom Galloway, Lloyd 4'Dum1ny,' Miller, and Dick Showalter received their letters and gold footballs. , Harlan Taylor, Clyde Ford, Gene Bebout, Jack Davis, and Tom Galloway were on the basketball team this year. Many Junior classmen were active in the chorus, and in the band and orchestra. The Lyre Club, composed of band members who have earned their lyrepins, includes 13 Juniors: Bob Allen, Pat Bagley, Dorothy Jean Canny, Jack Clifton, Bill Cotterman, Sue Gocke, Helen Grant, Eleanor Hall, Arthur Milligan, Wayne Scott, Coralee Severns, Cora Mae Walters, and Barbara Wilkie. The Junior class presented a very timely and entertaining play, The Very Light Brigade. The cast included Virginia Olberding, Jim Stover, Allen Willmert, Jim Davis, Doris Green, Phyllis Cryer, Barbara Beard, Yvonne Leatherman, Earl Barson, Jack Clifton, Marjora Fiser, Philip Gluth, Dick Showalter, June Waitman, and Harlan Taylor. The Junior members selected to the National Honor Society were: Virginia Olber- ding, Dorcas Owens, Earl Barson, Barbara Beard, Allen Willmert, and Yvonne Leatherman. Excalibur - ...... . 35 SUPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Class of ,45 assembled as one large group in the Study Hall of Van Wert High School in September, 1941, all unaware of the work, good times, and adventures which they would have in Van Wert High. After passing from a few weeks of what we called pure ignorance and bashful- ness combined, we elected a group of four whom we thought capable of running our large and eager-to-learn group. They were Jack Lininger as president, Junior Hisey as vice-presidentg Jack Fatum as secretaryg and Guy Boyer as treasurer. After one year of fine leadership, we found that they had led us successfully through in a blaze of glory. Our school has always had a group of student electives on the Student Coun- cil to help run and make our high school a better one. Our class was represented by Mary Dannecker, Bill Shreck, Patsy Hamilton, and Graydon Jerome. Our freshman class didn't show much spirit in football the first year as we had only four boys who went out and were willing to stick with the team. They were Gene Miller, Wayne Easterling, Paul Byers, and Jack Lininger. Bob Ruhlin, James Maher, Dave Summersett, Eddie Dunno, and Joe Vaske served as assistant managers and received their numerals from the Sophomore Class. However, by the time our basketball season had rolled around, many from the Freshman Class had already shown what talent they had. They were Bob Grandstaff, Angel Barrientos, Gene Miller, Dale Taylor, Bill Shreck, Junior Hisey, and Jack Monroe. Dillon Rhodenbaugh served as manager of the reserve squad and also re- ceived his numerals. The Freshmen who weren't out for sports backed basketball and football through- out the season. They also attended the many worthwhile mixers sponsored by our Student Council. This was partly a success because of the purchase of Activity Tickets, which was very many, by our Class. During the school year our class was required to present an assembly in the Study Hall. This we did and it turned out a great success as it was commented on by many upper classmen and their teachers. This was through the leadership of Mr. Livingston, Mr. Bowen, Jack Lininger, Joan Ross, Billie Jean Brubaker, Marcia Morgan, Winnifred Schaadt, Dick Barson, Bill Fox, and Graydon Jerome. At the close of this assembly a short speech was given by Jack Lininger upon the War in which our country was in- volved and he presented a Twenty-Hve Dollar War Bond to Van Wert High School. This was well received by the Superintendent, and the Faculty and the Sophomores and upper classmen as well. After going through the first year with a bang, we were given a vacation which seemed to grow shorter day by day. However, September soon arrived and we entered Van Wert High once more, this time, however, entering as Sophomores. Once more election was held and Jack Lininger was once again chosen president, David Summersett vice-president, Patty DeBolt as secretaryg and Sue Pennell as treasurer. Student electives to the Student Council were Junior Hisey, Angel Barrien- tos, Patsy Hamilton, David Summersett, and Winnifred Schaadt. Our Sophomore class was very well represented in football this year by having ten boys out. They were Russell Beuchner, Wayne Easterling, Robert Grandstalf, Jack Lininger, Gene Miller, Richard Metzger, Jack Monroe, Paul Sherman, Gene Wable, and Howard Lamb. David Summersett, Bob Ruhlin, and Joe Vaske acted as assistant managers. In football the Sophomore Class was honored to have two boys to be placed on the Vw Club. They were David Summersett, manager, and Jack Lininger. Again the Sophomores had a number of boys out for basketball. They were Robert Grandstaff, Jack Monroe, Bill Shreck, Junior Hisey, Dick Hughes, Angel Barrientos, Gene Miller, and Graydon Jerome. Coach Peters found a capable varsity man from the Sophomore class, namely, Angel Barrientos. As our days of being under-classmen are coming to a close, we as Sophomores have enjoyed them very much and are looking forward to even better ones. - Graydon Jerome .i......Excalibur 37 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 14th, 1942, the first war-time Freshman class, since 1918, entered Van Wert High School. One hundred seventy were originally enrolled, but ten have dropped out, and fifteen new students have come in, leaving a present enrollment of one hundred sixty-seven. At the time the Excalibur goes to press, the Freshman class is leading in the purchase of War Bonds and Stamps with the sum of 3iB1,632.78. Our first actions, as an organization, proved us to be a serious-minded, thoughtful group. For our class officers we elected the following: James Showalter, president: John Holland, vice-president: Helen Kruse, secretary, Louis Darling, treasurer. Mildred Becker, Jack Thornton, Raymond Riley, Richard Mosier, and James Showalter were elected to represent us on the Student Council, and have proven worthy of the honor. In spite of the war and many other outside interests, nine of our boys turned out for football. They were: Robert Balyeat, Kenneth Bartlett, Richard Hudson, Gene Kesler, Stanley Miller, Raymond Riley, James Showalter, Forest Thomas, and Jack Thornton. Richard Baltzell, David Gluth, Walter Putman, Fred Wells, Robert Baker, Charles Poling, and Jim Showalter signed up for basketball. Much interest was manifested in ping-pong, baseball, bowling, badminton, and riding. Our participation in both boys, and girls' intramurals, showed good sportsmanship and a record better than average. Membership in the Girls Athletic Association and Girls Reserves, provided both social and physical activities for the girls. Robin Mosher was elected Freshman rep- resentative for the G. A. A. The Girl-Reserves gave a party, in the general form of a mixer: were hostesses and entertainers at a membership dinner, which was attended by three hundred fifty, and gave a Sunday afternoon mother-daughter tea, all at our local Y. W. C. A. The Girls, Athletic Association entertained their members with a chili supper, preceding the Van Wert-Celina basketball game. They gave a co-ed party on March 26 in the girls gymnasium, after which many were heard to say they had a super-duper evening. About fifty Freshmen were selected by Mr. Mohr to be in the annual Choral Con- cert, which was given on March 15. The Freshmen girls ensemble, which included Janice Purdy, Robin Mosher, Janet Carpenter, Martha Jones, Mildred Becker, Donna Miller, Phyllis Schaadt, Joan Hammond, Barbara Clifton, and Helen Kruse, sang Dream Boatli' Jack Thornton and Donald Underwood sang 'fWhat Kind of Shoes You Going to Wearf, in a boys' quartet. We have been well represented in the band and orchestra. i Also the ten Freshman essays selected by the faculty, to be sent to the American Legion Essay Contest, were by these students: Jack Thornton, Richard Kampf, Wayne Potts, David Rhoades, Paul Purmort, Janice Purdy, Virginia Allen, Betty Basil, Mildred Becker, and Robin Mosher. The subject this year was on How We, As High School Students Can Best Serve in the Present Conflictf' The Freshman assembly was given on March 19. The theme was appropriate to the occasion and showed much thought and effort had been expended by the committee members who were: Sharon Manship, Mildred Becker, Barbara Clifton, Virginia Allen, Carol Spaulding, Helen Kruse, Raymond Riley, James Showalter, Jack Thorn- ton, Glenn Woten, and Doddy Medaugh. Our first year has been one of terrific adjustment, due to new instructors, new buildings, new schedules, and IICW courses. Compensations have been many. A large number of students drawn from Van Wert's four grammar schools, have found new interests and new friends. Quite often, also finding that old friends are still the bestg we have successfully passed the test of Freshmen. We realize now, more than ever before, that America is giving us the tools, with which to make our lives successful in the truest sense of the word. Classmates, let us use these American educational tools, and weld such characters that Van Wert can point with pride to the class of 1946. Robin Mosher 1. Bathing Beauties 2. Meet the Captain 3. Edee 4. Ace 5. U. S. Navy 6. Enter to learn ? ? ? 7. Coach 8. Sparky 9. Industrious Workers 10. juniors 11. Why twin ! ! 12. Wolf I ! ! 15. Senior Beauties ? ? ? F ACU LTP mi- A - BF'73'v-W if W- . 'T I, .. 5' . . W- 1' m .N , 15. , .WA L, bm.. .A. V',.'f'L-'J ' au: A .-. ,, ,mls 1, f, f , -Eli-'Q A'!.1i'L4 V 0 ill. - 4 . .. , -..k. .2 .v In -v. ..: . f , 79' f E1 ' 91' 1' fb 1 wr A fy ,:.,,- :--wx-' 1 4-i ,4,,v, V I f- ,. , L ,,,5. , Quit:-,g A' 'I 1 '- v., -i-,Excalibur 43 l BETTY MURRAY I MR. BOWDLE, Superintendent Van W'ert Schools are justly proud this year in having a new Superin- tendent. But the man who has taken this position is not new to us. Mr. Bowdle, before accepting this new responsibility, was principal of Van We1't High School for eight years. During these years he was always willing to help, in every way possible, to better the school and its surroundings. In the first year in his new position, he has done his job ill a splendid manner. His friendly disposition and pleasing manner will remain with us in the years to come. Afi .. Excaliburll liATHLEEN BLAIR C. A. BADEN, Principal Into Van Wert High School this year came a new principal. He is lVlr. C. A. Baden who came here from the Pittsburgh-lVlonroe High School, Pitts- hurgh, Ohio. Although this is his first year, he has done many things to acquire a high standing for Van Wert High School. Mr. Baden has gained many new friendships during the past year due to his friendly disposition and his unfailing interest in each student individually. l .1,.Excalibur ill MARY KESLER F. EARL SHAFFER One of the officials on our school system that we sometimes overlook to give credit for a job Well done, is Mr. F. Earl Shaffer. His office is located in the general oflice of the Superintendent of Schools. His duties are many and varied. He is building superintendent and purchasing agent for those buildings in the City School System. He is custodian of the DePuy Fund, attendance officer, and Clerk to the Board of Education. Thanks, Mr. Shaffer. LLM. Excalibur ...M-.. Faculty ETHEL ARMSTRONG GERALDINE ARNOLD W. E. Buss GENEVIEVE BORDEN Miami University gifglglgecoueoe Instructor of Machine Bluffton College Ohio State English H Shop and Its Related Bowling Green World History plgsical Education Subjects Ohio Northern Plane Geometry Colorado American History English II Junior High Home Economics GERALD BOWEN JAMES L. BROWN DOROTHY EVERITT Huntington College Instructor of Welding Bowling Green Ohio State and Its Related Subjects Wooster College Ohio Northern Typewritirlg II Bowling Green Sh0flh3Ild II Miami Bookkeeping I World History Economics Civics RUTH FLALER RALPH GALLAPOO FLOYD GEHRES GRACE HALL Bowling Green Ohio Northern Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Bowling Green Ohio State University of Berlin, English I Commercial Geography Senior High Industrial Germany Journalism Arts University of Chicago Civics Junior High Industrial English IV Salesmanship Arts Latin I Girls Industrial Arts Latin II I. G. KATTERHEINRICH WALTER LEATHERMAN JOHN LEONARD Bliss College Ohio Wesleyan Manchester College Kent State Electrics and Its Ohio State Bowling Green Related Subjects Agriculture I, II, III, IV Stenography I Farm Project Supervisor Typewriting I and II ' 47 ll-Excalibur Faculty GLENN LIVINGSTON GEORGE MASON HAROLD MILLER HAROLD MOHR University Of Michigan Ohio Northern Ohio Northern Miami Columbia University Ohio State University of Toledo Ohio State Ohio State Industrial Arts Ashland College Vocal Music Western State Normal Mechanical Drawing Coordinator of T 81 I College Instructor of Related Biology Subjects American History R. P. RAUCH RONALD PETERS Miami Ohio State Ohio State Physical Education Commercial Arithmetic Junior High School General Business Teaching Basketball Coach Asst. Football Coach MARY SAWYER Ohio University Bowling Green Home Economics I, II, III Boys' Home Living Art GILBERT SMITH H. B. SPEITH WAYNE STETLER HERBERT TODD Defiance College Defiance College Huntington College Instructor of Auto Me Illinois Ohio State Bowling Green chanics and Its Related Columbia Bowling Green Giiiin College Subjects Wisconsin General Science Spanish I and II Algebra I Physics Chemistry Football Coach Asst. Basketball Coach RALPH WEISSINGER DOROTHY WEST LEONARD WOLF Heidelberg College English Il and III Spanish I and II Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Ohio State English III - Public Speaking Dana's Musical Institute Metropolitan School of Music Instrumental Music L.-T Excalibur .lT, Board of Education My T ill l' an mg. ilk Pictured above are the men elected by the voters of the Van Wert School district to guide the destinies of our schools. This group, known as the Van Wert City Board of Education, takes time out of a busy life to be responsible for the business guidance of our school. This is strictly a public service because they receive no compensation for their labor. The board organized this year is as follows: A. Holmes Stoops, president, is the general manager of the Stoops Packing Companyg C. W. Williman, vice-president, senior member of Williman and Sons Market. The other members are H. F. Bowers, owner of Bowers' Drug Companyg Dr. Maurice Forwalter, local dentistg and E. B. King, owner of King's Grocery. A THLE TIC S A . Football Basketball Cheerleaders Intramurals V Club G. A. A. il... Excalibur lil, Football The Van Wert High School Cougars opened their 1942 season with a 13-6 victory over the Bryan Colden Bears at Bryan. The final crack of the gun found Bryan on the Cougars 1 yard line. Cobb and Coon scored for the Cougars. An overconfident Van Wert eleven fell to a worthy Defiance opponent 27-6, in the Cougars' first home game. Defiance cut loose with an 80 yard touchdown on the first play. Coon scored Van Wertls only touchdown. The Cougars walloped Kenton 47-6 in their first league tilt. Six different Cougar players crossed the goal, Bodkins twice, Lininger, Cobb, Brown, Stuckey, and Vlleigle. Lininger made good five out of seven tries for extra points. The Cougars blasted through Bluffton 33-0 for their second league win. Weigle and Lininger were good for two touchdowns apiece. Stoops scored the remaining one. The Cougars crossed the goal line seven other times, only to have them called back because of penalties. The Cougars next won the traveling trophy when they blanked the Bellefontaine Chieftains 13-0. Stoops and Stuckey provided for the Cougars, scores. The boys were very proud of this victory. The Cougars' largest score of the season was the victory oven Wapakoneta, 4-9-0. Coon broke loose for three touchdowns this game. Other Cougar scores were made by Stuckey, Stoops, Lininger, Weiglei and Showalter. The Lima Central Dragons held the Cougars scoreless for the first time in the last two seasons with a decisive score of 21-0. Tribute goes to Chet Hunter's 63 yard punt average. Coming back after the 21-0 defeat handed to them by Lima, the Cougars won their fifth consecutive league game over the St. Maryis Roughriders, 12-0. Stuckey and Stoops scored for Van Wertls touchdowns. The Cougars won their rivalry game over Celina, 41-0. This victory made the season a great success. Stuckey scored twice for the Cougars while Stoops, Lininger, Clyde Ford, and Zinsmaster came through for the other touchdowns. Lininger made good 5 out of six tries for extra points. Turtle Stooper Forcly Rodney Piecy Coupon Barry . Sparky Corny Dorf Barry Wiggle Brownie . 1 Dave Bee Dick N i Henry 1 gi ! i x 1 1 3 i iw A. , , Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert Van Wert 56 0 Excallbur Top Row-Peters, Rhodenbaugll. Calloway, Bebout, Monroe, Young, Ford, Siders Bottom Row-Taylor, Sluckey. Stoops, Showalter, Bodkius, Barrieutos Top Row-Rhodenbaugh, Shri-ck, Putman, Hughes, Grauclstaff, Hisey, Jerome, Smith Bottom Rowfwells. Baker, Glutlx. Baltzell, Poliug 1 3 I i a I 4 58 .. ... -Excalibur Basketball The Van Wert High School basketball squad got off to a roaring start by defeating the Green Wave from Greenville 46-28. Bodkins and Stoops learned up to score 14 points apiece. The Cougars swamped an inexperienced team from Delphos 4-8-9. Every varsity player saw action in this game. Van W61'l,5 cagers continued their winning streak by downing Montpelier 43-31. This game was closer than the score indicates, as the Cougars pulled away in the last few minutes of play. Bellefontaine dealt the Cougars their first blow by defeating them 4-6-4-3 in a very well played game. The traveling trophy, which the Cougars had previously won from Bellcfontaine in football, was recaptured by the Chieftains in this game. After their stunning defeat. the Cougars came back to win a victory over Paulding 38-29, on the latter's own floor. The St. Mary's Roughriders gave the Cougars a hard go of it, but the Van Wert cagers finally came out on top of a 46-39 score. Stoops led the Cougars attack with 22 points. The Cougars scored a decisive victory over Celina by defeating them 61-44-. Stoops collected 23 points this game. This was Mendell Webb's lCougar centerl last game as he graduated at the semester. A scrappy Wapakoneta quintet almost upset the Cougars but could not quite make it, the score ending Van Wert 50. Wapak 43. Bodkins was high with 21 points. The Cougars defeated Delphos St. ,lohn's 25-23 on the St. .lohn's floor. Stuckey led for the Cougars with 12 points. Lima South handed the Cougars their second defeat 52-47. Bodkins collected 25 points to lead for the Cougars. The Bluffton Pirates defeated the Cougars 4-3-36, although later in the season this game was forfeited to Van Wert because of ineligible players on the Bluffton roster. The Cougars made a good showing against the Defiance Bulldogs, but could not quite make it and ended up on the short end of a 42-40 score. Stuckey collected 11 points for the Cougars. The Cougars fought back into the winning column by downing Kenton 50-4-6. Bodkins was hot for the Cougars with 20 points. The Cougars ended up the season by defeating Bryan 56-49. Bodkins hit the rim for 26 points in this game. In the tournament play, the Cougars had a tough job beating Liberty Center, but finally came out on top of a 28-25 score. The Cougars handed their last defeat la defeat which all teams have to give up unless they win the State Championshipl to Monteplier 33-28. nr i......1I-Excalibur-.-.,,i Girls' Basketball Under the instruction of our new physical education teacher, Miss Geraldine Arnold, many of the girls participated in the athletics. Our first outdoor game was soccer. Each of the four classes were well represented. In order to finish our tourn- ment we played outdoors no matter if the weather was warm or cold. And at times il was plenty cold. Then, we started basketball which must be the favorite sport of every girl. There were 58 games to be played in the tournament. ln order that we could finish the tournament, three games had to be played after school every Tuesday and Thursday. Instead of having an All-Star team, the basketball manager and co-manager with the assistance of Miss Arnold, chose the best players from each class. Then the four clsses competed with each other. The Seniors chosen were Permilla Wherry, Margaret Furrell, Marcia Balyeat, Bobbie Allen, ,lean Roggenkemper, Helen Fox, Joanna Beemer, Bobbie Clark, Phyllis Keil, Beth Ann Feigert. Those chosen on the ,lunior team were Mary Eschback, Dorcas Owens, Virginia Olberding, Margaret Wherry, Betty Grubb, Betty Towsey, Ruth Houser, Marcella Rogers, Pat Baxter, and Catherine Johns. The Sophomore team was composed of Dorothy Campbell, Marjorie Tindall, Sue Partin, Betty Shaffer, Virginia Stripe, Joyce Frick, Barbara Garrison, Peggy Coup- land, Helen Siders, and Patsy Reynolds. Last but not least we have the Freshmen who were Phyllis Shaw, .lane Wherry, Ruth Tindall, Margaret Curtis, Irene Lee, Joyce Nihiser, Virginia Allen, Mary Lou Gribler, Barbara Bernheisel, and Catherine Caddis. ln addition to our sports, we did calisthenics for about three weeks then were tested on them. Many of the girls had very sore muscles those three weeks. L.i...Excalil9ur 1.1 Boys' Basketball F. F. A. CHAMPS Top R0w4Longsworlh, Curtis, Grubb Bnltoln Row-Poling. Muntzinger, Palmer T AND I CHAMPS Top Row-Barrientos, Mullen, Green, Baker Bottom Row-Barrientos, Williamson, Walls Intramurals This year boys' intramurals had the most active and successful sea- son in many years. Touch football, ping-pong, boxing, wrestling, soft- ball, volleyball, and basketball, were the main sports. Basketball, as usual, dominated the scene. There were two leagues: A, composed of eight teams, and B, composed of four teams. The scrappy F. F. A. boys were the un- defeated champions of the A league. The Freshman BU team came out on top in the B league. After completion of the regular scheduled league games, a tourna- ment was held, in which the best teams competed. The Senior T and I, which had ended up in second place in league play, defeated the Future Farmers in the champion- ship game. Two All-Star teams, composed of the best players of all the teams, played a thrilling game. Members of these teams were: A. Barrientos, B. Barrientos, and B. Towsey of the Senior T and lf, R. Palmer, B. Balyeat, D. Mosier, P. Grubb, of the Freshmen, J. Cur- tis, V. Palmer, R. Longsworth, and D. Poling, of the F. F. A., H. Cobb, J. Weigle, B. Agler of the Senior BQ, G. Saam, P. Sherman, D. Summersett, of the Sophomoresg L. Miller and C. Beck of the Junior T and lf, and G. Bailey of the Juniors. The next event was a class tour- nament which the varsity players were permitted to enter. The Sen- iors, after defeating the Freshmen, met the Sophomores, who had up- set the Junior team. ln this game the more experienced Seniors de- feated the Sophomores. YVrestling and boxing were in- troduced as intramural sports this year and were enthusiastically re- ceived. The remainder of the in- tramural program enjoyed its cus- tomary popularity. Participants in the intramurals were enthusiastic and appreciative of the opportunity granted them to take part in so many competitive sports. The intramural office would like to express its appreciation to all the boys who participated, for their cooperation and sportsman- ship, to Mr. Gehres and Mr. Speith, who were so constantly on hand to supervise the job. L..-.-...Excalibur o. A. A. Anticipating a brilliant and prosperous future, the Girls, Athletic Association carried out suc- cessfully the plans and activities of another school year under the leadership of a new faculty mem- ber, Miss Genevieve Arnold, assisted by Miss Genevieve Borden. The Girls' Athletic Association inducted many new members this year, in addition to the sixty-five old members. Programs, pot-luck supper, guest speaker, business and social meetings, skits, and group singing comprised the activities of the G. A. A. The G. A. A. gave a chili supper this year, which went over very nicely. The G. A. A. also presented a pep-assembly for the Celina-Van Wert basketball game, January 22. The major sports in which the girls participated this year, were soccer, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and softball with interclass tournaments in each. They also participated in minor sports such as hiking, ping-pong, skating, hiking, tennis, swimming, and bowling. The Hi-Y sponsored a party this year for the Senior and Junior girls of G. A. A., which proved a real success and was enjoyed by all. The cabinet this year included the following girls: Jo Ann Mason ........................................ .......... .................. P r esident Jeanne Boggenkemper ....... ................. V ice-President Phyllis Keil ..,.................. .................. S ecretary-Treasurer Robin Mosher ...... .......... .............. F r eshman Representative Martha Remmy .... ....... Program Committee Chairman Helen Fox .............. ......... A ssistant Program Chairman Barbara Clark ........ ...................................... L ibrarian Permilla Wherry ....... ................. V olleyball Manager Bobbie Lou Allen ..... ....................... B asketball Manager Marcia Balyeat ............ ......... A ssistant Basketball Manager Dorcas Owens ................. ............................ S occer Manager Margaret Greenewald ..... .......................... S oftball Manager Georgia Pierce .............. ................................ H iking and Bowling Manager Barbara Wauganian .............................................................. Swimming Manager Peg Bernheisel .............. ......... H iking, Skating and Horseback Riding Manager Virginia Olberding .............................................................. Pep and Song Leader Peg Coupland .................... Ping-pong, ShufHe-board, and Badminton Manager So another successful year of the Girls, Athletic Association has been completed. Here's to suc- cess for the club in future years. iT..-Excalibur lf V Club Art Green Angel Barrientos Clyde Ford Fred Mullen Dillon Rhodenbaugh Clayton Ford Harlan Taylor Gene Bebout Dan Morris .lack Lininger Dave Summersett Dick Showalter Clyde Coon .lack Weigle Bud Monroe Don Shaw Howard Cobb Bob Barrientos Turtle Stuckey Kenny Fetter .lim Stoops Malcolm Brown Tom Zinsmaster Sparky Bodkins Pat Maher Art Barrientos Chet Hunter .ll Excalibur T., Air View of The Stadium 1410 T1 V1 T15 S v Organizations Music Class Plays Prom Baccalaureate Commencement Calendar Alumni Jokes Excalibur - . . National Honor Society ll Tl1e National Honor Society continued its functioning with the school year, 1942- 1943. To carry on its ideals the following officers were chosen: Irene Bell, Presidentg Marjorie Wilkie, Vice-President, Edith Raabe, Secretary-Treasurer, Patricia Dull, Helen Joan Gunsett, ,lo Ann Mason, Jack Weigle, and Charles Zinsmaster. The impressive induction ceremony was conducted on April 14-, 1943, in Lincoln Auditorium with the old members in charge. At this time each new member was presented with the National Honor Society pin, the keystone and flaming torch, emblem of the organization. Our new members will feel the purpose of the emblem as they continue to wear it throughout the years, keystone, emblem of stability, supporting fact and purpose, flaming torch, source of all inspiration. ln the memory of each member will live the principles of the organization repre- sented on the keystone by the letters C. S. L. S. These stand for character, scholarship, leadership, and service, which qualities are more deeply instilled through the capable guidance of the adviser, Miss Grace Hall. The following students from the senior class were chosen as new members: Paul Bodkins, Barbara Clark, Howard Cobb, Willialn Collins, Elba Bose Carver, Rex Grilfis, Elizabeth lmler, Barbara Kenyon, Don Shaw, and Harriet Strother. From the junior class the following names were placed on the roll of honor: Earl Barson, Barbara Beard, Yvonne Leathermann, Virginia Olberding, Dorcas Owens, and Allen Willmert. May these new members fulfill the principles of the motto Nnoblesse oblige , and may the tradition of the colors white and gold, signifying purity and honor be upheld. 69 Ll.....Excalibur ... Q? Vocational Agriculture The Van YVert-Marsh Vocational Agriculture Department is completing its fourth year. In the past three years, nineteen boys have graduated: six are in the Armed Forces, two in Agriculture College training, one in Industry, and ten are in farming or agriculture work. Agriculture is thought of in a much diiferent way at the present time than it was formerly. Farming is regarded today as a business. It is realized that a farmer of today must use good judgment and be a careful manager if he is going to compete in production of food for the world. Perhaps the farmer has never played such an important part in world affairs as he is today. Vocational Agriculture courses include: Instruction in crop production, Animal Husbandry, and Farm Shop in the freshman and sophomore yearsg Farm Manage- ment, Farm Soils and Farm Engineering in the Junior and Senior years. In connection with each year,s instruction, each boy conducts projects in which he can gain experience in farming and apply the improved practices studied in class. The average number of projects being conducted by the students in Vocational Agriculture this year is 3.8. These projects offer the boy an excellent opportunity to make money and also help to produce Food for Victoryf - Excaliburl..J T.6?I. The school year of 1942-413 shows the greatest enrollment in the Trades and lndus- tries division since its opening in the fall of 1939. Over half the boys of the Junior Class and almost half of those of the Senior Class are enrolled in this department of the Van Wert High School. Twenty-two boys are enrolled in the machine shop, four- teen in the welding shop, twelve in the auto-mechanics, and fifteen in the electric shop. This department operates as a part of the Van Wert City Schools in cooperation with the Marsh Foundation School, and is under the supervision of the Ohio State Board of Vocational Education. One half the school day is spent in actual shop work and the other is spent in the study of those subjects related to their chosen trade field. Some time is also spent in the study of English, American industrial history, vocational civics, and other social science subjects. The T Sv I had several students on the high school football team this past season. They were Kenny Fetter, Bob Barrientos, Art Barrientos, Pat Maher, Art Green, Lloyd Miller, Wilbur Willianisoxi, Gene Bebout, Clyde Ford, and Jack Davis. Representing the T 8 I on the high school basketball team were Harlan Taylor, Art Barrientos, Gene Bebout, Clyde Ford, and ,lack Davis. Both of the boy cheerleaders were from this department during the past school year. They were Bob Brubaker and Bud Bricker of the electric shop. The head football manager was Fred Mullen who attends the machine shop and Bill Siders of the welding shop was head basketball manager. Both of these boys did a fine job. There was a Junior and Senior team for both Intramural football and basketball from the T 81 I. They always gave a good account of themselves. Wayne Scott from the electric shop was the drum major of the high school band. He always performed excellently. Many of the boys from the T 8 I were active in extra curricular activities such as the selling of war bonds and stamps, working for the school paper and Excalibur, handling of the activities tickets, running the picture machine, being on the Student Council, and working on various other committees. Lil Excalibur l,-.. Student Council A representative group of pupils nominated by their class president and elected by their fellow classmates comprise the Student Council. These students K8 Seniors, 6 Juniors, 5 Sophomores, 41 Fresbmeni and the class presidents, meet once every two weeks with the faculty advisors, Miss West, and Mr. Gallapoo, and also the Principal, Mr. Baden, to discuss and act upon the problems confronting the school. At the first meeting Oct. 13, officers for the year were elected: Howard Cobb, Presidentg ,lack Clifton, Vice President, Wfinifred Schaadt, Secretary. The members were placed on the various squads: assembly, conduct, courtesy, finance, and social. Realizing the unusual circumstances and wanting to do something for the war ef- iort, the Student Council has successfully sponsored the sale of War Stamps and Bonds. In addition to this, it has sponsored the sale of candy and popcorn at athletic events, managed the activities ticket drive, arranged the Sth grade visitation day. and provided a Christmas basket for a needy family. This year the Council also purchased the bicycle racks that many Councils before us have tried to get. All in all, the Student Council has proved itself a necessary organization. Fresh men: Juniors: MEMBERSHIP BY CLASSES Mildred Becker Jack Thornton Raymond Riley Dick Mosier .lim Showalter Pat Baxter Virginia Olberding Vernon Palmer Harlan Taylor Jack Clifton Clyde Coon Bonnie Preston Sophomores: Senior Winifred Schaadt Jack Lininger Angel Barrienlos Patty Hamilton .lunior Hisey David Summersell .Io Ann Mason .lack Weigle Elizabeth Imler Irene Bell Don Shaw Charles Zinsmaster Edith Raabe Phyllis Keil Howard Cobb l ......T...Excalil9ur .iii 1 Ill ' HJHPHMQ' 'L 71- ,Kg-, Scarlet Quill Staff During the past school year, the Scarlet Quill staff has ,done its very best to set before the student body the local news of the school. We have enjoyed publishing the Scarlet Quill and it is our sincere hope that you have enjoyed reading it. The stall took assignments on the Monday following the Friday when the paper was issued. During that week they worked on the assignments, and on Friday a copy was taken to the Times-Bulletin Wl1El'8 it was printed, to be linotyped. A proof of the copy was brought back and checked before it went to press. Our fourteen copies printed this year had a circulation of about 600 per issue. Approximately 500 to the student body and the rest were exchanged with other schools, or put on file. The staff this year consisted of: Editor-in-Chief, Bill Collinsg Marcia Balyeat, Barbara Clark, Patricia Dull, Margaret Greenewald, Barbara Kenyon, Edith Raabe, Martha Remmy, Jean Roggenkemper, John Stuckey, and Permilla Wherry. Our faculty advisor was Mr. Callapoo. , The staff was comparatively small this yearg consequently each member had an opportunity during the year to try any type of work connected with publishing the paper. 74 Excalibur V9 Q9 'ir 1 I mil, lit' sz. ff F 3? Band Another year has passed in which the citizens of Van Wert and the student body of Van Wert High School can be proud of this fine organization. The Band opened the season with an outstanding success of many unique for- mations and stirring selections given on the gridiron. The sixty-six musicians clad in their scarlet and gray uniforms produced many gay and colorful displays, always with the full assurance of a remarkable performance in store. A small pep band consisting of about fifteen members represented the band at all pep sessions and at many of the basketball games played at home. March twenty-ninth and thirtieth again found the band in one of the most un- usually staged events ever to be presented in the Lincoln Auditorium. When the curtain opened, a large spotlight revealed a magnificent revolving sphere of the world. To make it all more impressive, the band was softly playing, When the Lights Come on Again All Over the Wo1'ld with the stage gradually becoming a scene of glowing splendor. Following this dramatic scene came a well rendered program varied by stirring marches and favorite selections and overtures of famous composers. As the lights dimmed and the concert came to a close, the outgoing Seniors pondered over the thought that this was their last concert. We, the Seniors of the band, express our gratitude to Mr. Wolf for all the fine things he has taught us and the inspiration he has given us in our music. To the bands to come-we offer this yearis band as a challenge to achieve higher goals in this department of music of Van Wert High School. Donald Wolf W . .... Excalibur 1.12 16 NM, as N f' 'eb to I . ik.iE:f:f' C3 mmf 'IM fx KX 'E mv' lx Orchestra The Van Wert High School Orchestra, under the capable leadership of Leonard Wolf, enjoyed another year of activity. As music is needed more than ever in these times to keep up the spirit and the morale of the people, the orchestra is always willing to serve our school and public organizations. This year the orchestra played for the Junior and Senior class plays, and also for the Rotary and the Kiwanis Clubs. The following students made up the personnel of this year's twenty-five piece orchestra: Allen Willmert, Doris Green, Donna Marie Johnson, Irene Bell, and llo Williamson, violins, Donald Wolf, Ruth Dodge, and Mary Ellen Gallaway, clarinetsg Marjorie Ann Wilkie and Mary Lou Gribler, flutes, Barbara Lou Wilkie, oboe, Barbara Garrison, bassoong Richard Green, cello, Betty Ladd, alto saxophone, ,loan Ladd and Richard Kampf, tenor saxophonesg ,loan Williman and Earl Zimmerman, trumpets, Patricia Bagley and Coralie Severns, trombonesg Cora Mae Walters, horny June Conley, string bass, ,lack Clifton and Robert Allen, percussiong Sue Gocke, piano. y Marjorie Wilkie f....1Excalibur Junior Class Play THE VERY LIGHT BRIGADEP' The Junior Class of 194-4 presented Kathryn Prather's comedy, 'iThe Very Light Brigade , in the Lincoln Auditorium on the night of November 20, 194-2. Peggy Richardson tVirginia Olberdingj believes in action, and as she hears everyone talking about preparedness for war, she forms a Girls' Brigade to help her city see that it should do some- thing for defense. Peggy's visions include every man, woman, and child in Central City. Ruth Richardson tYvonne Leathertnanl, who is Peggy's mother, is an easy recruit, and Peggy soon has her sitting on top of the woodshed learning to be an airplane spotter. Ruth becomes overcome with the heat and falls off the roof receiving a few injuries. Marion Haslip Uune Wait- manl, who is Mr. Richardson's sister, has come to visit the Richardsons for the summer. She takes care of Ruth until she is better and she also helps Peggy to get out of some of her difficulties. Bruce Richardson flames Davisl, who is Peggy's father, wants to become judge, but Peggy's activities have brought the Richardson family into the public eye and the chances of her father ever becoming judge are slim. Among many of Peggy's activities. the one that brings out the most comedy is the lively cor- respondence that she has with the boys in the armed forces. Among these are three who come home on leave at the same time. These boys are: Lieutenant Bill Sparks of the United States Air Force Uim Stoverjg Private Ed Clark of the United States Army CPhilip Gluthj, and Lieutenant Ned Barrows of the United States Marines lHarlan Taylorl. Now the trouble really starts because Peggy has promised to marry each of them. But as Spike Tanner CAllen Wilmertl will not tolerate the mad rush on his girl, he picks a fight with one of the soldiers. The Brigade decides to take over the city and show the council just how easy it would be for a group of fifth columnists to take over the public utilities of the city. The plan works and the city is in a panic. Bruce has the worst panic of them all. He is facing business ruin and is threat- ened with being thrown out of town. Just when things look the blackest a magazine representative Virginia Wade fDoris Greenl, offers Peggy money for her story about her Girls' Brigade. In a few minutes another magazine representative arrives. Kate Smith tBarbara Beardl, accompanied by Ted Uack Cliftonl, a photographer, Jimmy QEarl Barsonl, a stylist and interior decorator. In the middle of all this excitement, Peggy receives a letter from the wife of the President of the United States asking her to come to Washington, D. C., to talk with her about Peggy's Girl Brigade. Peggy really has very bright ideas which causes laughter throughout the play. Peggy's father is always becoming angry' with her, but in the end he thought he had a very good and lovable daughter. Other characters in the play were: Georgia Brown lPhyllis Cryerl , the mayor's daughter who takes one of Peggy's soldier boys off her handsg Viola Saunders fMarjora Fiserl, the editor's daughter, who stays with Peggy through the blackest days of the Brigade after they had taken over the city utilities: and Jake Brooks iRichard Showalterj, the sheriff, one of Peggy's closest friends. He helps her out when she gets into trouble, but he always remembers that he is a sheriff and must do his duty. .-l..iExCalibure , 77 t, we f-mia l5- ' ' -. is 4. 777' ' Senior Class Play UMR. AND MRS. NORTI-li' The '43 class play, ML and Mrs. Northf, presented May 7, was infiuenced by the war. After only one rehearsal the cast had to be changed. Because the masculine lead signed up in the air corps, tests and tosillectomy interfered with practices. The final cast did a splendid job in presenting a lively antidote to wartime gloom. Gloria Elder lPam Northj , the enthusiastic, scatter-brained heroine, Howard Cobb tCerald Northi , her sympathetic husband, David McConahay llsieutenant Weigandj , the business-like detective, with his laconic assistant, Arthur Green fMullinsi, and Donna Marie Johnson fMrs. Buonoj, the Italian building custodian were responsible for the bulk of the excitement and action. Supporting roles were admirably filled by: Marcia Balyeat fClaire Brentj, Elizabeth Imler Uane Wilsoni, Lorraine Collier fMrs. Brooksl, Doyt Cox fBen Wilsoni, Rodger Alspaugh fLouis Berexj, Don Shaw fClinton Edward, the villainj, Doyt Spridgeon lCooper, a Policemanl, Jack Weigle llnspector O'MalleyJ, Bernard Haines lFuller Brush Mani, Bill Collins lTimothy Barnesl, John Stuckey fMedical Examinerj, Herbert Klewer Uenkins, Ambulance Doctorj, John Oswalt fthe corpsei, Malcolm Brown Lfioss, the fingerprint manl, Charles Zinsmaster llones, the Police Photographerj, Rex Grillis fMr. Brooksl, and Peg McKeddie lunder-studyi. The action takes place in the No1'th's apartment, to which Mr. and Mrs. North return after a week-endls absence. A murdered man falls out of the closet as Mrs. North opens the door. The solution of this mystery, with the additional inexplicable death of the postman in the same apartment, furnishes the fast-moving and exciting plot. 78 Excalibur Chorus The Van Wert High School Chorus has completed another successful year, due to the tireless efforts of its director, Professor Mohr. The lirst appearance of the entire chorus was for a religious program which they presented at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday night of February 14-. The program, which consisted of numbers by the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Chorus, Boys, Chorus, and a Boys' Quartette, left the audience deeply impressed with its religious meaning. During the entire year different groups from the chorus have appeared in pro- grams. Their entertainment was graciously received and appreciated in such programs for organizations as: the Armistice Day assembly, Christmas Assembly, Businessmenis Organizations, Mixers, Baccalaureate, and many others. These chorus groups have played an important part in the activities of the High School this year. Each year the Chorus presents a program both for the purpose of entertainment, and also to show the public what it has accomplished. This year the Chorus gave their Choral Concert. This concert was centered around the Mixed Chorus, but every group from the Chorus took part. The acapella singing of the Mixed Chorus proved highly entertaining. They presented religious numbers 'and a selection of Russian origin in the smooth style of acapella arrangement. In contrast light, romantic and folk songs were sung. The Mixed Chorus separated and special numbers were presented by the girls' chorus and ensemble, and boys' chorus. The Barber-shop harmony of several boys' quartettes made its mark during the special presentations. All of these Chorus groups are extra-curricula for the Mixed Chorus classes. All rehearsing is done some time outside of class and the Chorus should be con- gratulated on being able to organize and accomplish so much. Due to the war, the Chorus was not able to undertake one of the usual big events of a school yearg namely, the May Festival. This event was postponed because of transportation difficulties. Every year the chorus has looked forward to this day and although very much disappointed when not able to attend, willingly accepted the postponement as one of the minor sacrifices of war. The Chorus, as always, has made another school year more delightful for the students, and should be congratulated for the fine work it has done. Ll. Excalibur T...-. QQ'- 9 Q, 2? Junior-Senior Prom Have you ever in your daydreams imagined yourself on a beautiful tropical island? Prom-goers of 1942 didn,t have to imagine it, for the Lincoln Auditorium had been transformed into just such a place. Gorgeous Hawaiian girls in grass skirts, lifesize and very lifelike stood around smiling welcomes to our guests, the class of '4+2. Huge palm trees, with cocoanuts, grew around the edge of our island. At one end of the auditorium was a sign made from flowers, which said Jn and Sr. Prom. Spotlights were focused on this. At the other end was an island scene. Very pleasing and easy-to-dance-to music was provided by Max Finch and orchestra from Kenton. A novel grand march in the form of a V was held early in the eveningg led by all of the class officers from both the Junior and Senior classes. Charles Zins- master, class president, welcomed the Seniors on behalf of the Junior class, and James Lamy, Senior class president, responded on behalf of the Seniors, thanking the Juniors for Prom. During intermission punch and cookies were served at the refreshment stands by Junior girls. In the playroom, games and cards were provided for those not caring to dance. Prom was well attended and contrary to the form of the last several years, the guests did not leave early to go to more attractive places. . Excalibur ll :M W Excalibur Staff Thirty-three staff members and Mr. Gallapoo gave a sigh of relief when this the twenty-fifth volume of the Excalibur finally went to press. This year, the annual was published under more different circumstances than ever before. Because of the present war restrictions, there were many headaches caused from worry as to whether we would be able to publish the Excalibur or not. But, with the efforts of the entire staff, here, at last, is the book of the year. The Excalibur Staff is as follows: Editor-In-Chief ..................,.......,.,.......... ....... M argaret Ellen Creenewald Associate Editor ...........,..................... .................,,.......,. P atricia Dull Business Manager .................. .,......................... E dith Raabe Assistant Business Manager ,.... ...,..,.. C harles Zinsmaster Advertising Manager ......................, ....... J ean Roggenkemper Assistant Advertising Manager ...... ..,.......,....... B ill Collins Circulation Manager .................... .,............ J ack Weigle Joke Editor ..............,,...........,..,...............,..,.................................................. Howard Cobb Calendar ..........................,.........,.,..,...,,....................................,...,.......... Beth Ann Feigert Organizations .............s,......... Marcia Balyeal, Helen Fox, Betty Hisey, Doyt Spridgeon Features .............. Barbara Kenyon, Marilyn Shoop, Harriet Strother, Marjorie Rhoads Sports 1 ...i................ J ..............................,................... John Stuckey and Perlnilla Vllherry Faculty ,..., ,,,.....,,,.,......,.,..,,....,,.,,.......................,....,.,.............................,..,... I rene Bell Alumni ..,....,. ,.,.,.,.... B obbie Clark and Phyllis Keil Art ....,.............. ......... . ......................,..........,..,............... D oyt Cox Personals .,....,.,,., .........,,.......,.,... M artha Remmy and Jo Ann Mason Photography .,..... .....................,............. R oger Alspach and Clark Terry Typists ....,,....,, .....,, A udrey Dickson, Elba Carver, Patricia Graham, Lorraine Collier, Myrtle Collins, Berniece Huhn L..-...T E x c a li b u r T.-T... The Girl Reserve Club The Girl Reserve Club is the organization for younger girls of the Y. YV. C. A. In this community, both the school and the Y. W. C. A. assume responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of this group. The purpose of the organization is to offer to girls of high school age programs and activities which will develop and train them for the responsibilities of Christian stewardship in their home, school, and community relationships. This year, one hundred twenty girls of Van Wert High School formed the Girl Reserve Club. They chose as their officers: Marjorie Wilkie, President, Virginia Olberding, Vice President, Harriet Strother, Secretary, Patricia Dull, Treasurer. The club had as one of its service projects this year the making of scrapbooks for the U. S. O. This was an enjoyable, yet very useful, task. At Christmas time, the girls went caroling and sang to the shut-ins. In February, they invited guests to a skating party. In March, the girls' mothers were guests at a St. Patrickis Day Tea, where green was the prominent color. A very impressive Easter assembly was given this year, as always, by the Girl Reserves. The meetings this year have been of various kinds. The discussion meetings with everyone taking part, as well as the guest speakers, were enjoyed by all. 4 s . Q2 . Nj! Hi-Y When October rolls around each year, the time comes for the Hi-Y activities to begin once more. This year, the task of leading the club and conducting its business was given to three seniors: Jack Weigle, President, Howard Cobb, Vice President, and Edward Frerricks, Secretary-Treasurer. These boys attended the Hi-Y Camp, which is located 60 miles north of Columbus, to obtain the necessary training to fit them- selves for their duties. The president also attended the Fourth National Hi-Y Congress which was held at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Due to war conditions the type of programs obtainable was limited, but we were able to secure many excellent speakers from among the well known businessmen and educators of our city. For the gayer side of our program, we had a few parties, the one type of meeting for which we had noqtrouble to get members to attend. First we had a Halloween Party with a patriotic theme-The theme being a scavenger hunt for the collection of scrap metal. Also we had combination parties with the girls, organizations of the school. Then to finish the year up right we had our annual Ladies' Night. Our religious program this year consisted of devotionals with out weekly meet- ings and visits to one of the various churches of our city each month of the year. To our regular advisors, Mr. Mason and Mr. Gallapoo, we added a new advisor this year, Mr. Walter Grubb, the new' Y. M. C. A. secretary. ........-.....1Excalibur.-...,ff Home Economics Club The Home Economics Club of Van Wert High .School has the honor of being affiliated with the American Home Economics Association with headquarters at Washington, D. C. The officers for the years 1942-19413 were: President, Margaret Ann McKeddieg Vice President, Mary Jane Eschbachg Secretary, Joyce Frickg and Treasurer, Thelma Kiehl. With Miss Mary Sawyer as advisor, the club met the second Tuesday of every month. This year the lneetings consisted of special talks hy outside people, talks by girls in the club, pot-luck suppers, teas, and making kits for boys overseas. The club's purpose is: To give an opportunity for choices in problems and activities of the girl as accompanies Home Economicsg to reach goals that cannot he obtained unless other experiences accompany classroom workg to broaden girls, viewpoints in Home Economics. F. F. A. The Van Wert-Marsh Chapter of the Future Farmers of America has just com- pleted another successful season. The officers elected in May were: Cloyd Waltz, President, Jerold Muntzinger, Vice President, Vernon Palmer, Secretary, Kenneth Holland, Treasurerg Ned Walters, Reporterg and Richard Showalter, Watch Dog. The Chapter for the second successive year was awarded one of the live gold medals given in the State Chapter Contest. It was also one of the two chapters from the state of Ohio which was entered in the National Chapter Contest. The parliamentary procedure team had a successful year, winning the district contest, and was entitled to compete in the state contest. The team ranked fourth in the contest. The Chapter aided in the national emergency by producing 72,408 pounds of pork, 9,120 pounds of beef, 2,492 bushels of potatoes, 22,085 tons of refined sugar, and 16,088 dozen eggs. The Chapter and members purchased 3986.70 worth of War Stamps and Bonds. Three members of the Chapter were awarded the state farmer degree, increasing the total to six. Those receiving the degree were Cloyd Waltz, Lawrence Duprey, and Robert Bell. The Chapter sent delegates to the officers training school, state camp, and Ohio F. F. A. Congress. fill...-Excalibur ... - BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM May 28, 1943-6:30 P. M. Stadium Processional, '4Americana ....,.....,,.,......,,,,.,..,,,.....,,. ,,,,,. ,,,,..,,.,,,,,.,,,,,. F o rrest L, Buchtel Van Wert High School Band Invocation .,.........................................................,.................................. Rev. V. I. Sullivan Faith of Our Fathers, by the audience ..................,,.,.l,... Directed by Harold E, Mohr Accompanied hy Van Wert High School Band Jesu, Priceless Treasuren ........,..........,..........,...,..,...,,.....,,.,..,.,.,,,..i,,,..,,,,.,.,,.,,.,,,,,,,, Bach Van Wert High School Choir Scripture Lesson ........................................................,..,.........,.......... Rev, G. A, Robinson Send Forth Thy Spiriti' ..............................,....................,.... .....................,,.,., S chuetky Van Wert High School Choir Baccalaureate Sermon .............. ..............,........................,.....,............... D r. John H. Larny Benediction ....,,......,......,......... ....................,.......................,...,... D r. Robert Burch Foster The Lord Bless You and Keep Youu .............................. ..,...............,.,...,,,,...,. L utkins Van Wert High School Choir Recessional, Marche Noblen ...................v.................................. ...,.... B ach Van Wert High School Band 5 2 5 . 'A of N COMMENCEMENT PRO GRAM June 1, 1943-6:30 P. M. Stadium Processional, Pomp and Circumstancel' ,...............,,.....,......... .......... E dward Elgar Van Wert High School Band Invocation ................,............................................................................... Dr. E. E. Snyder National Anthem, by the audience ..,........,.......,..............,... Directed by Harold E. Mohr and accompanied by Van Wert High School Band Clarinet Solo, Delecta ..................................,.....................................v. H. T. Rollinston Donald Lee Wolf, accompanied by Van Wert High School Band Double Quartet, Now Thank We All Uur God, ...................................................... Bach Virginia Crowe Howard Cobb Gloria Elder Bernard Haines Elizabeth lmler Doyt Spridgeon .lean Roggenkemper Charles Zinsmaster Class Address, The Crusade of 1943,, ,.,........................................... Dr. Gregor Ziemer Presentation of Class .............,.........,......,..........,............,......................... Mr. C. A. Baden Principal, Van Wert High School Presentation of Diplomas .,.....................,...................................... Mr. A. Holmes Stoops President, Board of Education America, by the audience .......,..,...,..,.....................,........ Directed by Harold E. Mohr and accompanied by Van Wert High School Band Benediction .......................,.................................................................. Rev. F. I. Willmert Recessional, G'University Grand Marchv .................................... Edwin Franko Goldman Van Wert High School Band 1. Peek-a-boo! 2. Gentlemen of Leisure 3. jim Brown 4. Help ! ! ! 5. K. P. 6. Dance of the Nymphs 7. Girl Carpenters 8. Army Air Corps 9. Back from lunch 10. King and Queen 11. Barbara 12. Granny 13. Handsome! 14. Old Maids ? ? 86 Excalibur Calendar SEPTEMBER Mon., 14'-Here we are again! Back to good old Alma Mater. Tues., 15-Second day of school and the fresh- men are still wandering about. Wed., 16-Students have at last got everything in hand-now all we need to do is to get teachers out of their hands. Thurs., 17-Thursday and everything is now running smoothly. Fri., 18-First football game of season. We won over Bryan--13-6. Sat., 19--Now we can sleep all morning be- cause Saturday has at last come. Sun., 20-Church and Sunday school. It is Snu- day in other words. Mon., 21-Started second week off with a bang! Dropped all my books out of locker. Tues., 22-,lust plain Tuesday. Wed., 23-If anyone knows what happened let me know. Thurs., 24-Rained. Fri., 25-Football game with Defiance. Nothing more is said. Sat., 26--Saturday's cleaning. Sun., 27-Church. Mon., 28-Blue Monday. Tues., 29-It must be rainy because I got wet coming to school. Wed., 30-G. A. A. meeting-a lot of new faces joined. OCTOBER Thurs., 1-Wondering when our first vacation is? Fri., 2-Football game. We won. Kenton 0- V. W. 49. Sat., 3-Slept, cleaned house, cleaned house, cleaned house. Sun., 4-Church. Mon., 5--We did something new today-went to school. Tues., 6-Hi-Y meeting. Wed., 7-G. A. A. Cabinet meeting. Thurs., 8-.lust plain Thursday. Fri., 9-We played Bluffton in football. Won 33-O. . Sat., 10-Cleaning house again, dirty isn't it? Sun., 11-Church and Sunday school. , Mon., 12-Homesick for school so I went back today. Am I kiddin'? I went back because it was Monday. Tues., 13-I wonder if it will snow in October. Wed., 14-l'm still wondering-G. A. A. in- duction service. Thurs., 15-Nice day for a Thursday. Fri., 16-Walked over Wapak-49-0. Sat., 17-Saturday again. Does anyone do any- thing besides work? Sun., 18-Church. Mon., 19-I'm sleepy today, wonder what the matter is? Tues., 20-If anything happens today let me know. Wed., 21-C. A. A. Cabinet. Thurs., 22-Lima Central has a very good team. They had to have one because they beat us. 21-0. Fri., 23gTeachers' Convention at Toledo. We have vacation. Sat., 211-Saturday again. Sun., 25-Church. Mon., 26f4Had all my lessons today. Tues., 27-4Nice out today. Wed., 28-G. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 29-Nothing ever happens on Thursday. Fri., 30-Football game. Beat St. Mary's 13-0. Sat., 31-Oh! another dull Saturday. NOVEMBER Sun., 1-The month that has a vacation in it. Hot Dog! Mon., 2-Got 70 in a test, because I went to church yesterday. Tues., 3--Nice day if it doesn't snow. Wed., 4-Guess what?-I went to school today. Thurs., 5vAnother dull day of school. Fri., 6-Beat St. Mary's in football 13-0. Sat., 7-Cleaning the house again. Sun., 8-Church. Mon., 9-All High School students start buying War Savings Stamps. Tues., 10-Freshmen are at last unafraid of V. W. H. S.-they now go down the steps without hanging onto the rail. Wed., 11-+G. A. A. meeting-some play Miss Remmy and Miss Mason wrote. Thurs., 12-Getting ready to beat Celina. Fri., 13-We beat Celina 4-1 to 0. Now hold Western Buckeye League Championship. Sat., 14--Pictures taken for graduation. Seniors sure are good looking. Sun., 15W-Missed church. Better luck next time. Mon., I6-Induction of new members into G. R. Tues., 17-Second day of practice for Varsity Basketball players. Wed., 18-,lust plain Wednesday. Thurs., I9-Juniors are getting nervous. Take it easy kids, the audience can only kill you. Fri., 20-Junior class play g'The Very Light Brigade. Sat., 21-Just another Saturday. Sun., 22-Some people went to church today. Mon., 23-Freshmen are ahead buying War Stamps. Tues., 24-Hi-Y meeting. Wed., 25--Sadie Hawkin's Dance. Man! Here I come. Thurs., 26-Thanksgiving day. FOOD-FOOD -FOOD-. Fri., 27-Eating left overs from Thanksgiving. Sat., 28-First realtsnowfall of the year. Sun., 29-Church. Mon., 30-Monday, here we are again back from vacation. DECEMBER Tues., 1-Happy Birthday to whoever has a birthday today. Wed., 2-G. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 3-Here's Thursday again. What do 1 do now? Exca Fri., 4-County Girl Reserve Party at Y. W. C. A. Hi-Y was invited. Sat., 5-Doing Christmas shopping with my 33.00. Does anyone have 6c for tax? Sun., 6-Sunday school-church and Youth Fellowship. Boy am I good? Mon., 7-Buying War Saving Stamps. Tues., 8-Cold out today. Wed., 9-Grade cards. Some lucky kid was given an Av in chemistry. Thurs., 10-Snowed today. Now we are dream- ing of a White Christmas. Fri., 11-Basketball season has now begun. Sat.. Sun., Mon.. Tues., 'Wed., Thur So here we all go on the run Greenville is our worthy opponent And they'll get beat, hut they don't know it. V. W. 46-28. 12--Some more Christmas shopping. 13-Church. 14'-Just another tattle-tale grey dayf' 15-Girls' Intramurals. 16--C. A. A. awards given at G. A. A. s., 17--Some boy tried to blow up third period chemistry class today. Fri., 18-Basketball game. Beat Delphos 48-9. Sal.. 19-Still shopping. Sun., 20---Seniors start decorating for Snow- ball. Mon., 21-Girl Reserves. Tues., 22-No one walked to school today No one rode in the old Model A In fact we all went today to our classes Sliding and slipping on our dear little-feet. flcy outl. Wed., 23-Who put my lock on backwards? Thurs., 24--Last minute shopping. Fri., 25-MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY. Sat., 26-Playing with my toys I got for Christ- IIIHS. Sun., 27--Last minute work on Snowball. Mon., 28--Snowball-It was a wonderful and beautiful sight. Tues., 29-Did anyone get up after a night like that? , Wed., 30-Getting homesick for school. Am I kiddin'?! Thurs., 31-Still enjoying my vacation. .IANUARY Fri., 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR and we really mean it. Sat., 2-Didn't do much because I was cold. Suu.. 3-Church. Mon.. 4---Everyone came back to school today, because vacation is over with. Tues., 5-At lust settling down after vacation. Wed.. 6-C. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 7--Why don't they take Thursday oil the calendar. We never do anything. Fri., 8-Bellefontaine won the basketball game 46-43. 'dSat., 9-Cold out, and I know because I'm out- sx e. Sun., 10-Church. Mon., 11--Navy Recruiter talks to assembly today. Tues.. 12-Paulding can mark up a loss. We Won in basketball Wed., 13---C A. A. Cabinet meeting. libur JZ Thurs., 14-Students missed Mr. Rauch this week while he was in Florida to see his son re- ceive his wings. Fri., 15-Basketball game at St. Mary's. We won 46-39. Also had a Temperance Day Assembly. Sat., 16-Sleep today as long as we want to. Am I kiddin'? Sun., 17-Hi-Y goes to Methodist Church today. Mon., I8-Went hack to school. Tues., 19-Nice out if you're inside. Hi-Y meet- mg. Wed., 20-Cold ollt. Thurs., 21-Found something that happens on Thursday-kids study for a shorthand test. Fri., 22-G. A. A. sponsors chili supper before Celina game. We won the game 61-44. Sat., 23-Nothing happened. Sun., 24-Went to church. Mon., 25-Cot a package of gum today. IMAG- INE THAT? Tues., 26--Still chewing my gum. Wed., 27-G. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 28-No more gum. Ask the teachers why. Fri., 29-Mixer. Sat., 30-Played Wapak last night. We won 50-43. Sun., 31-Church. FEBRUARY Mon., 1-It was real nice out today. Tues., 2-Delphos vs. V. W. We won 23-35. Wed., 3-Think it will snow? Thurs., 4-Shorthand test tomorrow. Fri., 5-Lima South heat us 52-47 in basketball. Sat., 6-Slept today till 11:30. Sun. 7-Church. Mon., 8-Nice to have some place to go every day isn't it? Tues., 9-Hi-Y meeting. Wed., 10-Something should happen today, but what? Thurs., 11-Thursday again. Fri., 12-Mayor Stewart of Cincinnati gave an address on life of Lincoln. Sat., 13-Lost our basketball game last night. Sun., 14-Valentine's Day. Mon., 15-Girl Reserve Coed Skating Party. Tues., 16-Played Defiance. They won 42-40. Wed., 17--Chorus practice tonight. Thurs., 18-Here's that day again. Fri., 19-Basketball game. Kenton was our opponent. Sat., 20--Another Saturday and that's all I have to say. Sun., 21-Church but not Sunday school. Mon., 22-Washington's Birthday. No school. Tues.. 23-Bryan vs. V. W. basketball game. Last basketball game for Seniors to see and last one that our boys play in. Wed., 24--C. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 25--Who borrowed my pencil? This is the week we only had classes in the morning be- cause of food rationing. Fri., 26-Mixer. Sat., 27-Cleaned house and myself. Sun., 28-Had a good dinner today. MARCH Mon., 1--Scarlet Ouills. 88 .. .., .. Excalibur............. Tues., 2-Today we tried something new And we can give credit to Miss Ar- nold, too For the first time we did calisthenics And now we all have sore stomachs. Wed., 3-G. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 4'-Tournament Basketball game. We beat Liberty Center 28-25. Fri., 5-Parents night at Rendezvous. Sat., 6-Snowed today. Sun., 7-Church-Snow is melting, am I kid- dirf? Mon., 8-G. R. Cabinet meeting. Tues., 9MHi-Y meeting. Wed., 10-Assembly today. Also got grade cards. Thurs., 11-Shorthand test tomorrow. Fri., 12-Shorthand test. Sat., 13-Cleaning house. Sun., 14s-Girl Reserves have tea for mothers. Mon., 15-Choral Concert. Tues., 16-Anyone know any good jokes? Wed., 17-F. F. A. Parent and Son Banquet. Thurs., 18-Thursday is the craziest day in the year. Fri., 19- Commando Dance in high school gym. Sat.. 20-Cleaned again-monotonous isn't it. Sun., 21-Church. Mon., 22-Dr. Hamlin spoke to assembly. Tues., 23-I heard a good moron joke today. Wed., 24-Intramurals. Thurs., 25-Study, Study, Study. Fri., 26--G. A. A. Coed Party. Sat., 27-Should not have gone to that party last night, I feel sick. Sun., 28-Church. Mon., 29-Band Concert. Tues., 30-Band Concert-nice going kids. Wed., 31-Wednesday. APRIL Thurs., 1-Faculty decided they were tired of teaching, so they declared a holidayMAPRIL FOOL. Fri., 2--Mixer. Sat., 3-Nothing happened. Sun., 4-Church. Mon., 5-Monday again. Tues., 6-Nice out and the Hi-Y had a meeting. Wed., 7-Rain. Thurs., 8-Freshmen sure are cute-and to think they'll soon be Sophomores! Fri., 9-Anything happens let me know. Sat., 10-Saturday-that's all. Sun., 11-Church. Mon., 12-Guess what happenedl? Tues., 13-Ping-pong. Wed., 14-Going to buy 4- War Stamps to- morrow. Thurs., 15-Someone set their lock today. Now, they ought to know better than that. Guess what happened? Fri., 16-You guessed right, I dood it. Now, I'm going around with .no hand. Sat.. 17-Think it will rain? If you do, don't tell Hitler! Sun., 18-Church. Mon., 19-G. R. Tues., 20-Bought a War Stamp. ' Wed., 21-Nice out. Thurs. 22-Girl Reserves put on Easter As- sembly. Fri., 23-Good Friday-also no school. Sat., 24'- Sun.. 25-Today we came out in last yearis suit We also came out in last year's hat But you can bet your life we've all gone to bat, To win this year and kick Hitler to Boot. Mon., 26-Still Easter vacation. Tues., 27- War Stampsg also Hi-Y meeting. Wed., 28-just another day. Thurs., 29-Why don't the seniors catch up in the War Savings Stamps Campaign? Fri., 30-Band Festival. MAY Sat., 1--May Day-also Saturday. Sun., 2-Church. Mon.. 3--Hi-Y meeting tomorrow night-ha- Did I fool you? Tues., 4-Today's Tuesday-Yesterday was Monday and tomorrow is Wednesday. Wed., 5-Sure am getting tired of school. Thurs., 6-Stamps and Bond Sale. Fri., 7-Senior Class Play. Very, very good. Sat., 8-Just plain Saturday. Sun., 9-Church. , Mon., 10-G. R. Tues., 11MHi-Y meeting. Wed., 12-G. A. A. meeting. Thurs., 13-Buying more War Stamps. Have you bought any? Fri., 14-Elks Party. Sat., 15-Had a wonderful time last night. Sun., 16-Church. Mon., 17- Tues., 18-Hi-Y meeting. Wed., 19-G. A. A. Thurs., 20-War Stamps today. Fri., 21-Juniors gave the seniors a wonderful prom. Sat., 22-Cleaning day. Sun., 23-Church. Mon., 24-G. R. Tues., 25-Hi-Y meeting. Wed., 26-Last school day for seniors. Thurs., 27-Some seniors went back to school because they wanted to-excuse me-the teachers wanted them to. Fri., 28-Wonder what's going on at school? Sat.. 29-Cleaning dayg after all these Satur- days the house should be clean by now. Sun., 30-Baccalaureate. Mon., 31s-Handy little people aren't we? At least that is what our mothers thought as we did the washing. JUNE Tues.. I-Commencement of the class of 43. Gregor Ziemer was our speaker. Wed.. 2-No school for anyone today. Thurs., 3-Came back to school and received grade cards. Good Luck freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors this coming year. Good Luck to the seniors that graduated and are now going into a new world. Excalibur il-2 1941 Alumni Marjorie Acheson, Dayton, Ohio. Waldo Baker, U. S. Marine Corps. Charles Baxter, Lima, Ohio. Mildred Bebout, Container Co. lofficel, Van Wert, Ohio. Donna Beck, Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Robert Bell, on farm. Marjorie Black, Los Angeles. California. Jean Blanke, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Herbert Boroff. Jack Brown, Spayd Ohio Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Alice Carey, Rationiug Board. Van Wert, Ohio. Robert Clay, Permold Plant, Medina. Ohio. Armilene Click. Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Rosahelle Coates, married. Anna Cook. married. Otis Coon, Jr., U. S. Army. Alva Cooper, Dayton, Ohio. Martha Craig, married. Patricia Crouse, Central Insurance Co.. Van Wert, Ohio. Normagene Deal, Office at Coal 81 Ice Co., Belle- ville, Michigan. Hegin Debolt, Central Insurance Co., Van Wert. io. Hugh Elder, Jr., on farm. Virginia Eschbach, Wright Field. Dayton, Ohio. .James Fox, Tank Depot, Lima, Ohio. Elmer Friemoth, U. S. Army. Donna Gamble. Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Jeanne Gauvey. A 8: P, Van Wert. Ohio. Catherine Gentry, office work. Cincinnati. Ohio. Miriam Gillespie, Mather College, Cleveland, Ohio. Betty Gipe, at home. June Gipe, married. William Good, U. S. Navy. Mary Gorsuch, married. Forest Gribler. Jr., U. S. Army. Deo Haines. U. S. Army. Boglnie Hale, Central Insurance Co., Van Wert, to. Betty Harman, Murphy's 5 8 10, Van Wert, Ohio. Miles Harner, Willow Run, Ypsilanti. Michigan. Charles Henry, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Norma Hillery. National Seal, Van Wert. Ohio. Catherine Hisey, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Dora Holland, General Electric, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jane Holmes, married. Vernon Hoverman, U. S. Air Corps. Barbara Hunt. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. .lack Hyer. U. S. Navy. Margaret Imler, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Jeanette Inwood. Fort Wayne. Indiana. Betty Jones, married Jayne Jones, Vllright Field. Dayton. Ohio. Louise Jones, National Seal. Van Wert, Ohio. Paglicia Kenedy, National Cash Register, Dayton, io. Leonard Klewer, U. S. Army. .Jeanette Kline. married. Donald Kreischer. U. S. Army. Ernestine Lake. Central Insurance Co., Van Wert. Ohio. Grace Landis, at home. Roger Leatherman. U. S. Army. Graydon Lee. U. S. Army. Walter LeValley, Dustmans, Van Wert, Ohio. William Lintermoot, Container Co., Van Wert, io. Dale Long, Marsh School Dairy, Van Wert, Ohio. Gene Longsworth, U. S. Marine Corps. Dorothy McCleary, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Clara McClure, married. Robert McCollum, U. S. Marine Corps. Miriam McConnell, Purdy Motor Sales, Van Wert, Ohio. Rosemary McCoy, married. Elizabeth McGrew, Container Co. Cofiicei. Wert, Ohio. Anna McNew, at home. John Maney, U. S. Army. William Maxson, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Van Janice Merriss, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. William Miller, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Martha Miller, office nurse to Dr. Forwalter, Van Wert, Ohio. Helen Myers, married. Jeanne Parks, married. Leo Pollock, Jr., Container Co.. Van Wert, Ohio. Anna Mae Pond, Borden Coal Co., Van Wert, Ohio. James Potter, U. S. Navy. Doyt Rogers, U. S. Navy. Gordon Rogers, on farm. Betty Ross, Central Insurance Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Leroy Ruyse, Government employee. Robert Runnion, Spayd Ohio Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Emma Marie Saam, Central Insurance Co., Wert, Ohio. Alva Salisbury, U. S. Army. William Saulisberry, U. S. Marine Corps. Donald Scott, U. S. Army. Edith Sharp, Selective Service Board, Van Wert, Van Ohio. Maxine Sherman, Murphy's 5 Sz 10, Van Wert, Ohio. Betty Shreck, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. Marjorie Smith, married. Richard Steinmetz, U. S. Army. Meri Stetler, Davy Tree Surgery Co., Van Wert, O rio. Dale Stripe, U. S. Army. Richard Stump, General Electric, Decatur, Ind. Doyt Taylor, U. S. Army Air Corps. Orville Thomas, Jr., U. S. Army. Doris Tindall, Murphy's 5 8 10, Van Wert, Ohio. Patricia Todd. Firestone, Van Wert. Ohio. Donald Uhl, U. S. Army. Docgimthy Uhl, People's Savings Bank, Van Wert, no. Lawrence Vaske, U. S. Air Corps. Rosalie Warner, Central Insurance Co., Van Wert, Ohio. George Weck, U. S. Army. William Wilkie, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Charles Patil Williams. Cagil' Willmert, Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati, io. Marie Willoughby, married. Carl Winters, U. S. Army. Harold Wise, U. S. Army. Fred Witten, U. S. Army. Barbara Yager, Ohio State University, Columbus, O rio. 0.00. Zinsmaster, Jr., Container Co., Van Wert, hio. Virginia Zotz, Ohio Power Co., Van Wert, Ohio. 90 Excalibur 1942 Alumni Harry Adams, Pennsylvania Railroad, Van Wert. Ohio. Joan Adams, Office Work, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey Agler, Kennedy Kit, Van Wert, Ohio. Velora Agler, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. Charles Albright. Nathan Bailey, Army. Jean Baltzell, Married. Gordon Baxter, U. S. Army. Romaine Bayles, Married. Helen Beamer, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Jack Beavo, U. S. Army. Alice Beck, Married. Betty Bell, Ofiice work, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mary Beverly, Advance Machinery Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Grace Black, Married. Kathleen Blair, Principal's Office, V. W. H. S., Van Wert, Ohio. Kenneth Brake, U. S. Army. Charles Brodnix, Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Forrest Brittsan, U. S. Army. Betty Buechner, Central Insurance Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Dorothy Burley, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Joanne Carter, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Francis Cole, U. S. Army. Joan Conley, Married. Kenneth L. Conn, U. S. Marines. Gloria June Conrad, National Seal Co., Van Wert, Ohio. John Coon, U. S. Navy. Robert Cooper, Working, Dayton, Ohio. Frank Corathers, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dorothy Coupland, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Doris Courtney, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. Austin Cox, Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. Duane Cryer, On Farm, Van Wert, Ohio. Jane Davidson, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. Joe Detwiler, Schines Theater, Van Wert, Ohio. Lawrance Duprey, On Farm, Van Wert, Ohio. Wayne Duprey, U. S. Army. Wilson Duprey, Ohio State University, Columbus. Ohio. Ruth Dustman, Out of town. Leonard East, Kennedy Kit, Van Wert, Ohio. Robert Edsall, Evans Motor Freight Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Joan Eggeress, Connecticut College for Women, New London, Connecticut. Patricia Elder, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Peggy Easterling, Married. Robert Eschbach, Evans Motor Freight. Van Wert, Ohio. Madlyn Evans, Patterson Field, Dayton. Ohio. Richard Feigert, U. S. Army. Jeanette Fiser, Delco Products Co., Dayton, Ohio. Gloris Ford, Selective Service Board, Van Wert, Ohio. Dorothy Forwalter, Ohio State University, Colum- bus, Ohio. Walter Fouty, U. S. Marines. Eugene Francis, U. S. Navy. James Fraylick, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Mary Friskney, Hopkins Cafe, Van Wert, Ohio. Neil Geary, U. S. Army. Dorothy Germann, Container Co. fOfficeJ Van Wert, Ohio. Charles Glander, Working, Shelby, Ohio. Margie Glander, Vfforking, Shelby, Ohio. Martha Gorrel, St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Virginia Graham, Married. Robert Guinn, F. B. I., Washington, D. C. Thad Hall, Capitol University, Columbus, Ohio. Esther Harman, Murphy's 5 St 10, Van Wert, Ohio. Jacqueline Hartley, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert. Ohio. Robert Heath, Working. Canfield. Ohio. Lois Hoffman, Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Oscar Hofmann, At Home. Cogfeen Humrickhonse, Ahlenius Co., Van Wert, no. Marilyn Hunstead, Ohio State University, Colum- bus, Ohio. Dorothy Hunt, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. John Kilburn Hunt, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Janet Jerome, Working, Dayton, Ohio. Geruadean Johnston, C. B. S., Los Angeles, Cal- ifornia. Leo Jordan, U. S. Army. Betty Kear. Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Marvel Kiehl, At Home. Arthur Kissel, Valparaiso College, Indiana. lyiglyi Alice Klinger, Giiiin College, Van Wert. io. Lois Kreider, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert. Ohio. Gaylord Kreischer, U. S. Air Corps. June Kreischer, Bowers Drug Store. Van Wert, Oiio. James Lamy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bill Leffel. U. S. Navy. Fred Leiter, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Velma Linton, Deceased. Carl Longsworth, U. S. Air Corps. Eugene McCollum, U. S. Marines. Arlene McConnell, Working, Fort Wayne, Indiana. James Manship, U. S. Marines. Homer Maxson, Marsh Foundation, Van Wert, Ohio. . Vernon Medaugh, Wright's Filling Station, Van Wel't, Ohio. Dean Miller, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. Russell Miller, Kennedy Kit, Van Wert, Ohio. No6ina Milligan, Central Insurance Co., ,Van Wert, no. James Monroe, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Richard Morgan, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Richard Morris, At Home. Robert Mosier, U. S. Army. Betty Murray, Superintendeufs Office, V. W. H. S.. Van Wert, Ohio. Ida Mae Myers, Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Valparaiso, Tl... Excalibur 91 Ralph Parrish, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Ted Paullus, Taxi Driver, Van Wert, Ohio. James Perry, U. S. Army. Ralph Peters, St. .Ioseph College, Collegeville, Indiana. Richard Peltijohn, U. S. Army. Glen Poling, Working, Lima, Ohio. Clark Pollock, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Starley Pollock, Married. Thomas Preston, F. B. I., Washington, D. C. ,Ioan Putman, St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Eugene Redrup, At Home. Virginia Reed, National Seal. Van YVert, Ohio. Mary Resor, General Electric, Fort Wayne, In- diana. Nancy Reynolds, General Electric, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fred Schlalter, Clark's Shoe Store, Van Wert, Ohio. Patricia Scott, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. .Iohn Shoop, Bliss College, Columbus, Ohio Charles Siders. Ford Garage, Van Wert, Ohio. Nelleta Sidle, National Seal, Van Wert, Ohio. Dorothy Smith, Container Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Ruth Smith, Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Constance Soldner, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Gene Springer, International Business College, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Roger Steele, U. S. Army. Lillian Stephens. Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Betty Stevens, Married. .lane Stover, National Seal, Van Wert, Ohio. Norma Sunderland, Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Walter Thompson, At Home. William Tindall, U. S. Army. Robert Tindall, Borden's Cheese Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Stanley Tolan, International Business College, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donald Unterbrink, Olympic Bowling Alley, Van Wert, Ohio. Jiiglyadakin, Ohio State University, Columbus, no. Eddie Vikupitz, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. William Wagonrod, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. Eugene Wandell, Working, Lima, Ohio. Helene Webster, National Seal Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Bygon Wermer, Stoops Packing Co., Van Wert, no. William Wermer, At Home. Betty Williman, At Home. Ann Willoughby, Working, Springfield, Ohio. Heleln Marie Wise, Capitol University, Columbus, O io. Perry George Wise, Ohio Northern University. Ada, Ohio. ,Ioselph Wolf, Ohio Northern University, Ada, O io. Minnie Wooderson, Selective Service Board, Van Wert, Ohio. - llo Wyandt, Van Wert Manufacturing Co., Van Wert, Ohio. Betty Yocum, International Business College, Fort Wayne. Indiana. Donald Young, Makuh Garage, Van Wert, Ohio. I iI ?-B : mtlt - :EQ I yu ,181-ff! -Q ETYX 1 . sffdi lfkf- tarts., ' ,. l' h2i :t'. ,lc EEL? oft- if gf, A 1, Q... - - Q-tu 1. One Flight Up 2. just Friends ! ! 5. Where's Virgil 4. Class Quiet! 5. June 6. Our President 7. Hard to handle! 8. 8:29 9. Toothpaste Smile 10. Men ! ! I 11. Doyt Excalibur 93 Jokes For Sale: A folding bed by a lady that dou- bles up and looks like a piano. Mr. Wolf: We will now play the Prisoner's Song. Hank Agler: Good Lord. 1 just finished that. lf you think these jokes are old and should be rut upon the shelf, ,lust come around a few of you and hand some in yourself. Coach Smith was performing an experiment in Chemistry. ln his hand was a tribe in which .he was pouring various substances. He remarked, lf anything should go wrong in this experiment, we. in the whole laboratory would be blown sky high. Drawing a long breath, he said Come closer stu- dents so it may be easier to follow. Guess l'll double my incomej' said Sparky, as he folded a dollar bill. 'Llt ain't fair, said the weatherman as he looked at the clouds. Mr. Katterheinrich: There's a person in this class who's making a fool out of himself. Now when he's through I'll begin. She was only an usher's daughter, but she sure knew how to put you in your place. She was only a taxi driveris daughter, but you auto meter. Father: uW'ho was that boy l saw you kissing last night? . l Daughter tMeg GJ: What time was lt? A kiss that speaks volumes is seldom a First edition. ' HA guy picked my pocket. Brown: What did he get?,' Young: Young: Practice Ziny tCalling at 8:00 p. 1n.l: HCood evening. Hot Coal. Jody: Hello, howls my flame? Ziny t2:00 a. m.,t: Well, ashes of love, kiss your cinder good night. Mr. Speith: Can you give me an example of wasted energy?,' Rodger Alspach: Yes sir, telling a hair-rais- ing story to a bald headed man. lt is the little things in life that tell, said Marcia Balyeal as she yanked her kid brother from under the sofa. Jack L.: Why is love like photography? Craydon J.: l'll bite. jack L.: It has to be developed in the dark. 19 A joke is like a neat ankle, it has to be seen to be appreciated. Doyt S.: Why do you paint the inside of your chicken coop? Rex G.: 'g'l'o keep the hens from picking the grain out of the wood. Coach Peters tto Freshman entering class latel: When were you born? Freshmanz' On the second of April. Coach Peters: '6Late again. Barber: Do you want a hair cut? Liny: Naw, cut 'em all while you are about it. Mr. Philosopher: Life is like a game of cards- When you're in love it's hearts, Vilhen you're engaged it's diamonds. When you're married it's clubs, And when you're dead it's spades. Waiter, this soup is spoiled. Who told you? A little swallow. Howard C.: Honey, do you know what you can get Ginny offer. from germs? O.: No, dopey, what have you got to The overweight woman was being Watched by two freshmen as she stepped on the scales. The machine 'gCosh, Jim, she's hollow. Oh, he's so romantic. registered 75 pounds. '15 When he addresses me he always calls me fair lady. Force of habit, my dear. He's a street car conductor. Dearest Margaret, hopelessly in love, I ocean for one glance wrote Donald, who was would swim the mighty from your dear eyes. I ya would walk through a wall of flame for one touch of your little hands. l would leap the widest stream for a word from your lovely lips. As al- ways, your Donaldf' P 5 rain. Cox.: Date: Cox: Cob: Pal : for corn. l'll be over Saturday night if it doesn't Do you dance? Oh, yes, I love to. Well, then let's love. What is a buccaneer? A buccaneer is an awful price to pay as as 95 Mrs. Katterheinrich flocking out of the win- dowl Q Katty, here comes company for supper. Katty: Quick, everybody run out on the porch with a toothpick. Lady Ito Bob Brubakerl : Does your mother know you smoke?,' Bob: Madame, does your husband know you talk to strange men? L., Excaliburii.-. Congratulations Class ol '43 - To You - n uu Victory in 1943 - and - All the Years to Come l -The 0HIgWl.1R ip0. I WINEBU RGH'S For .... S ' i n Rem-eati0n l LADIES and Mrssns APPAREL W a M-rw HOTEL MARSH BUILDING m::g...c:: 11:51:22-azzi..-13... H om imen Your ii C Pl ts ll of RENDIEZVUUS Mabel Nickel U . Hosiery Repair 1 BG II Y- w- C- A- ii Ro m 6 1. o.o. F. Build g - Excalibur..T.,l Greetings and Best Wishes -'f:dlllll5illll'2'- To the Memhers of the 1943 GRADUATJING CLASS of Van Wert High Sehooll THE CONTAINER COMPANY VAN WIERT, OHIO 96 Excalibur Bob Z.: How about a little kiss, gi1'lie?,' Bobbie Lon: No, I have scruplesf' Bob Z.: Well, that's all right, I've been vac- cinatedf' S'funny but a teacher can be easy on the eyes and hard on the pupils. Then there was a cannibal's daughter who liked the boys best when they were stewed. Another business where two heads are better than one is in a freak show. .Iody S.: All the boys say I'm the salt of the earth. Dick A.: Swell, we need each other, I'm a good egg. You need lots of sugar to fix up a jam. To say the least, is not the woman's way of doing it. Do you ever knock on wood? Oh, yes, constantly. Then you,re superstitious? No, Pm a carpenter. Edith: So you were embarrassed when your boyfriend walked in and found you doing the dishes. Marge: Yes, I was caught redhandedf' Here lies the body of Susan Jones, Resting beneath these polished stones. Her name was Brown instead of Jones. But Brown won't rhyme with polished stones. And she won't know if it,s Brown or Jones. Chuck P.: How did you get that black eye? Ned W.: I was protecting a little boy. Chuck P.: That's noble, who was he? Ned W.: Me. Mr. Bowen: Have you had any stage ex- perience? Herb Klewer: Well, I had my leg in a cast once. Coach Peters: Dear, dear, Pm certainly not playing the game I used to Dlay. Caddy ldisgustedlyl : What game was that? Dorcas O.: What is a hug? Bobbie C.: Just energy gone to waist. Peg: HI can't think why I didn't accept Ronnie the first time he proposed. Pat: 'fThat's easy: you weren't there. Griffis: Confound it, I've locked the keys inside the car. Patsy: Never mind, it's such a nice night we might as well ride home in the rumble seat. Mr. Weissinger fa lodgerl: It's disgraceful, Mrs. Skinner. I'm sure two rats were fighting in my bedroom last night. Mrs. Skinner: Well. what did you expect for 353 a week-a bull fight? Katty: 4'A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answerf' Malcolm Brown: i'That's why we all Hunkedf' Book Salesman: This book will do half your workf' Paul Bodkins: Good, I'll take two. Our idea of a soft job is being valet to Mahatma Ghandi. The height of diplomacy: To say on surprising a lady in a bathtub, I beg your pardon, SIR. Hlf you refuse me, he swore, I shall dief' She refused him. Sixty years later he died. Puppy love has put many a man in the dog house. When girls are fit as fiddles, they draw the beans. Turtle: HlVhere've you been? Stooper: 'fln a phone booth talking to my girl, but someone wanted to use the phone so we had to get out. Barbara Beard: Oh, Dick has the most pow- erful pair of binoculars! Yvonne Gallapoo: 'nGood, I dearly love these strong, virile men. Monroe: Mister that sure is a sure footed horse you sold mef' Dealer: How did you find out so soon ? Monroe: He kicked me in the same place three times. MIS .Ioe still mopping Hoors at the hotel? L'Yes. he's still the same old fl001'fllISllCI'.n The dumbest cluck in the world is the fellow who saw the sign, Murderer Wantedf' and ap- plied for the job. First Freshman tlooking at mummy in a mu- seumi: HI wonder what this sign with these words 'l187 B.C.' means? Second Freshman: I bet that's the license number of the car that hit him. Earl Barson: I suppose you hatch all these chickens yourself. Dick Showalter: No, we have hens to attend to thatf' .lohn Stuckey lwith hands over Babe's eycst: lf you can't guess who it is in three guesses I'm going to kiss you. Babe Fiser: Slack Frost, Davy Jones, Santa Claus. Teacher: What is your idea of a good busi- ness letter? .lack Weigle: 'iSomething like the modern woman's dress. short enough to be interesting and long enough to cover the necessary points. . ... .Excalibur ...lf ZANORSS CONFECTIONERY 234 S. Washington Street Il H For Home-made lee Cream Candies Compliments of the BALYEAT Furniture Company WWLSBIG5. F n-nLn.1-1a2.-.-1qria:1 u1n1n14r1uiu1n1u1a...n1 .. uv.. - 11.1 .n Congratulations LQ The Van Wert BOOK STORE HAL V. HUNT 120 West Main Street -nr-an----n-P 'n-A-nine--f --if-an Headquarters For A11 . Graduation Gifts HIINJES A SON ierioioinioioioioienioioioicrioi CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1943 BAJLYJEAT the C L 0 TH UER K.G1.K. CONFECTIONERY E93 Sealtest Ice Cream Q303 Tested and Approved by Good Housekeeping Bureau .iaicrio1u vla1an2 We Congratulate the Graduating Class of 1943 n n Ell'llll'l'5 GBUCEIW 'm'1lQiIE1E M By Wilkinson Printing Co. ENGRAVINGS By Ft. Wayne Engraving Co. PHOTOGRAPHY By Portrait Studio Li... 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W. curing Graduating Class GROCERY -mmmw ., n We Are Proud of You 'T ii The qi 0 The Home of Fine Agler Studro fl Foods .zzz:.::..::.:,...:::..:::.....Ei:il..,.,::,.t:t::,:,.m:L,.t:2-21- Everything for Every Sport Your sporting goods store offers a Q , T time selection of implements and ' equipment for a large variety of 4 Sports and Games. And a practical line of gifts for those in the service. Many shoppers are pleased to rind just what they want and are amazed at the wide range of prices. .4 .V sw 13,9 .9 .,- . TRY YOUR SPORTING GOODS STORE FIRST U. S. SPORTING GOODS CO., Van Wert QQ.,-1,... Excalibur zz:::1:::i:::u..-:ini:--::in-11:1-:i:i2:a:1-ni::-1:1 i:::i::1::.::...7 :rl-::.--:zz The CLARKYS 2 il GUNSETT Shoes it COMPANY U HARDWARE - PAINTS U -4 P C. Electrical and Plumbing Supplies Extend Congratulations 9 4 Y e a r s in to the V AN WE R T U Class of 1943 Ii Compliments of 'Van Wert Memorial Works 1 f: .- Monuments and Markers A Home Buy Will Satisfy A Q 1- ll-llllSEY Sz. BEBOUT, Proprietors Elmer Hisey and Doyle Bebout 225 N. Washington St. VAN WERT, OHIO On State Route No. 127 . Excalibur 101 OLYMPIC RECREATION Van Wert's Modlern Bowling Center Complignents Compliments 111ERRoLDfS 55 of . . Illrs. miller and IIIarie's Your Patronage is Appreciated nness suor - men's stone 11 '0 - N Compliments 8 of H sToRE M For II Good Groceries H Company gi EGG' S Main and Shann S een 1: !, :2:u....,:3:......,.......,..,.......u.. Best Wishes Congratulations to the from C1385 of '43 Thomas Jewelry Co. wllumnn 8 sons 'G-QYQYUJ' Your Food Market 104 West Main Street H VAN WERT W Better Food Makes Better Meals 102 Vllhy take life too seriously? You'll never get out of it alive. Drill Sergeant: What has 24 feet, green eyes, and a pink body with ,purple stripes? Rookie: I dunno, what? Drill Sergeant: I don't know either but you'd better pick it off your neck. Mr. Mason: Is my wife home?,' Maid: No, who shall I say called? Some girls keep their love letters-others let their love letters keep them. A cat has nine lives, but a frog croaks every night. Plumber: I've come to fix the old tub in the kitchen. Son: Ma, here's the doctor to see the cook. Policeman: How did you get up that tree? Dan Morris: Ain't you got no sense? I sat on it when it was an acorn. Hi h heels were invented by a short girl who S , got kissed on the forehead. An optimist is a sick man learning to play a harp: a pessimist is one learning to use a shovel. Freshman: 'Tm going to graduate with the highest honors. Sophomore: I'm going to graduate. Junior: I'm going. Senior: Oh well, I can always diff ditches. U ADVICE T0 BOYS: If she looks young-she's old. If she looks old-she's young. If she looks back-follow her! We is broommates. We sweep together. Dust we two. Clayton Ford: This hamburger tastes like a rubber tire. Waiter: That just goes to show you how the automobile has replaced the horse. My analyze over the ocean, My analyze over the sea, Oh, who will go over the ocean, And bring back my anatomy? Co-education: A co-ed should hold her youth but not when he's driving. 'iHello, Coach. I thought you were not to drink while in training. What makes you think I've been drinking, Coach? I'm not the Coach. The Sultan got mad at his harem, And invented a scheme for to scare 'em. He caught him a mouse. Which he loosed in the house: tThe confusion is called haremscaremb. Excalibur Gigolos are fellows who believe that the world owes them a loving. Ross twins' Dad: Have you seen my collec- tion of antiques? Art Green: Gosh, are your daughters that old? Dave M.: Why do you use such a long cigar- ette-holder? Donald S.: The doctor told me to keep away from tobacco. .Iudge Cin courtl : How old are you? jim Stoops: 15. Judge: You've given that age in court for the last seven years. Stoops: Yes, I'm not one of those who say one thing today and another tomorrow. 99 Mr. Baden: This makes four times I've had to punish you this week. What do you say to that? Bud Bricker: Pm sure glad it's Friday. Peg Mc.: He is the most tender-hearted man I have ever seen. Lois Z.: 4'Kind to animals? Peg Mc.: I should say so. Why, when he found the family cat insisted on sleeping in the coal bin, he immediately ordered a ton of soft coal. Mr. Speith: What is it that keeps the moon from falling? Rodger A.: I think it must be the beamsf, Can you imagine anything worse than a giraffe with a sore throat? Kenneth Holland, just arrived in town, was walking across the street and happened to notice a sign on a hardware store: Cast Iron Sinks. He stood for a minute and then said: Any fool knows that. as Martha fat proml: Wait right here for me, Bill, while I go powder my nosef' Martha fthree dances laterl: Been waiting long? Bill: No, but I've been looking all over for you to give you your compact. Everybody is crazy over me, said the inmate of the first Hoor of the insane asylum. I thought Wanda's boy-friend said he wanted to travel. lip, he merely said he was filled with Wanda- lust. They say that a man is run over by an automo- bile every half hour. The poor guy. Mr. Mohr: Have you read about those new instruments that can tell when a man is lying? Mr. Bowen: Read about them! I married one. The only thing that seems to be able to stay in some pupils, heads longer than twelve hours is a cold. .l-Excalibur - .4 - Best Wishes 'f for A Happiness and Success - I - N NW. .ai Q1gf!e.f2rg, 11,xQ,g:,YQg1b in ,3..,.lf53 '-'?!ff'v2' wh? psig F -IK A iff fi? Vgbyf V. JL 'Ze QT NATIONAL SEAL CGMPANY 103 Excalibur T...-1 Cnngrafcnllaltiens and Best Wishes 'fwsxemwv to the CLASS OIF 3194!-3 u6'rxg94KQJ,,ff'an Kennedy Mannifaetnring Company Excalibur 105 Then there was the night watchman who was always staying out into all hours of the afternoon. John M.: How about going home? Dave B.: I've been there before. Waiter, there's a piece of steel in this soup. Sure, that's from the spring chickens we use. 99 Scientists have definitely proved that the humble bee has not enough wing space with which to fly. However the humble bee does not know this and fiies anyway. We editors may dig and tail, Until our finger tips do boil, But some poor fish is sure to say, I heard that one tl1e other day. In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to-what the girl has been thinking about all winter. Little Willie Burns Sat on a stove, Little Willie Burns. Little Willie Burns Didn't' go to heaven. Little Willie Burns. Me leave she raging At the door. Me wish she wasn't Quite so soreg Me go to kiss her But oh, my dear, She moved her head, Me bit her ear. Warden: What kind of exercise would you like to take? Number 89762 fcondemned to diej : lid like to skip the rope. Experience is what you have left when every- thing elese is gone. I Definition of an American: An American is a fellow whose grandfather was a German forty-eighter, who settled in Wisconsin and married a Swede, whose mother's father was a Hungarian and their son in the twentieth cen- tury right now, is six feet tall, goes to state col- lege, plays football, can't speak a word of any known language except American, and is even doubtful whether he even had a grandfather. Who you shoving? I dunno-what's your name. 991 If she wants a date-meter. If she comes to call--receiver. lf she wants an escort-conductor. If you think she's picking your pocket-detector. If she's slow of comprehension-accelerator. lf she goes up in the air-condenser. If she's hungry-feeder. If she's a poor cook--discharger. If she eats too much-rectifier. If her hands are cold-heater. If she fumes and sputters-insulator. If she's narrow in her views-amplifier. Curious fiy Vinegar jug: Slippery edge Pickled bug. .lohn Oswalt: Say you must think you're a pretty hard guy, don't you? Clark Terry: I am-I wasn't born, I was uuarried. There was the Scotchman who took the springs out of his Ford because someone told him they'd give. The grouchy man stamped into the store, slammed the door behind him, and barked at the salesman: Do you sell dog biscuits in this punk little store? Yes sir, replied the salesman. will you eat them here, or shall I send them around to your kennel? Miss West: This is the third time that you have looked on I-Ierbert's paper. Dave McConahay: Yes, Miss West, he doesn't write very plain. 6'Everything comes at once, sighed Hank Agler, as he looked at his plate of hash. A kiss is to osculate. To oscillate is to sway back and forth. To sway back and forth is to swing. To swing is to hang. So what's the use in kissing a girl if you have to hang for it! lf little Red Riding Hood lived today The modern girl would scorn her: V She only had to meet one wolf- Not one on every corner. Him do not feel The same for me Me find another Wait and see! Me love him so Me cannot eat At sight of him Me heart, it beat. Me love him flew Him done me dirt. Me did not know Him were a Hirt. To all who love As I got did Lest they all got fooled May God forbid. Bo: f'My uncle plays the piano by ear. Mo: That's nothing, my grandfather fiddles with his beard. Visitor: It isn't often that I get such a good dinner. Junior: Same here, Mr. Jones. Teacher: In giving a speech, which is correct. a herd of camels or a flock of camels?'i Senior: Neither, a pack of Camels. Marriage is a hit or miss proposition. If you don't make a hit you remain a miss. There is no one who welcomes a burnt out lover less than an old fiame. May I print a kiss upon your lips, She nodded her sweet permission. So they went to press and I rather guess They printed a whole edition. 106- ... . .Excalibur...,...... Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1943 l THECENTRAL STATES GAS CO., Inc. Compliments Compliments The Presserette of mamma Bowers Drug CLEANERS Company Complignents G R H As steady as life itself L. Z. Savings invested here do Grow E05 Service Station fmsr fenennt snvmas f::1 s. Lonn nssocumon T. C. Wilkinson, Pres. J. S. 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