Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

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1929 THE SWASTIKIAN Page Eleven Charline Begin Marcus Bornhorst Ethel Brandon Bernard Buxton Alma Bruns Melvin Fast Nelle Coffield Chalmer Hesson Bertha Cramer Paul Recker Eva Fiebiger John Hough Lucille Francis Raymond Marchal Evelyn Meyers Oswald Grillot Luella Petitjean Donald Hile Glenys Rhoades Norman Kley Dorothy Schilling Ralph Labig Coral Sebring Charles Lange Marthalee Seman Richard Manning Lois Harman Verner Oehrtman Amelia Simon Orlan Oliver Marion Trittschuh Robert Routzohn Esther Worch Harold Schumacher Veatch Smith Curtis Baltes Joyce Stamm Glen Bennett Werner Stuck George Berry William Varner Carl Boyer Lawrence Wimmers Kenneth Bey Alfred Wickard

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Page Ten THE SWASTIKIAN 19 2 9 SENIORS On September 9, 1925, forty-five studious young boys and girls entered old V. H. S. This was entirely a new step, but they soon mastered their environment. These energetic “freshies” were ready to participate in all the activities the Freshman year offered. The class was well represented in football and basketball. A Girls’ Soccer team was organized, with Miss Schad as coach. Many of the students made a fine showing in Literary and Choral Club. The election of officers was held at the beginning of the year, with the following iesults: President, George Wilson; Secretary, Virginia Falknor; Treasurer, Richard Wilson. The following September thirty-six members returned to begin their Sophomore year. Part of this term was spent in Lemoine Hall. Our talent still increased and many of the class took part in Glee Club, Orchestra and Operetta. At an early date the class was organized with the following officers: President, Gertrude Boomershine Swallow; Vice-President, Joe Williams; Secretary, Virginia Houser; Treasurer, Harold Pearson. We continued our journey, realizing that only two more years would pass before we would be the big IT. Now we were Juniors, with the same spirit and pep as before. The last semester was spent in the new building. The class published “The Swastikian”, under the direction of Miss Jones. Due to the efficient management and co-operation of the High School, it was a success. The Junior-Senior reception was held in the High School auditorium, May 10, 1928. The banner was restored to the Seniors and all hard feelings were forgotten. The Seniors bade farewell to V. H. S., and welcomed the Juniors in their places. The officers for 1928 were: President, Dorothy Miller; Vice- President, Virginia Houser; Secretary, Jeanette Ash; Treasurer, Geo. Ward. During our journey, several members withdrew. Two Junior boys, namely, Paul Gerlach and Chalmer Hesson, were promoted to our class, making a total of thirty-five. At a meeting, the class chose the following officers: President, Kenneth Coffieid; Vice-President, Lowell Apple; Secretary, Esther Hardman; Treasurer, Arline Daugherty. In October a “hard-time party” was held at Spring Hill, which was well attended. This year finds us at our height in Athletics, Honorary, Literary, Dramatics, Glee Club and Orchestra. We, the Senior Class of ’29, desire to express our sincere appreciation to the Faculty for their untiring efforts to benefit us. —Lucille Meyer.

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Page Twelve THE SWASTIKIAN 19 2 9 JUNIORS In September, 1926, sixty-one Frosh entered the old School building. In March they had a few days’ vacation, in which they moved the necessary school equipment to temporary quarters near Fountain Square. Pupils watched the workmen destroy the old building and erect the new one during the next few weeks. Annabel Brandon, Clara Emerick, Bonita Sargent, Sarah Starr, Carrie Trittschuh, Edson Mathews and Gale Shatto left during the first year. Leona Fritz died December 28, 1926. The next Autumn saw these helping to initiate the new freshmen and the newly married Faculty members. On Hallowe’en they enjoyed a masque party at the home of Ethel Brandon. On January 3, along with the others, they entered the new school, which was quite in contrast with the old one. At the end of the year they enjoyed a picnic at Edgewater Park. Later in the day they went to Evergreen. From there some came home, but the remainder of the crowd went to Weaver’s Grove, and spent a most enjoyable evening. The Class of ’30 organized November 1, when they elected the following officers: President, Marion Trittschuh; Vice-President, Orlan Oliver; Secretary, Eva Fiebiger; Treasurer, John Hough. At a meeting, called to order November 10, by the president, the Junior Class decided to put out an annual. Miss A. M. Jones was Faculty adviser. The Editorial staff was appointed by Mr. James Garner. In October, a wiener roast was held at Harman’s farm. Mr. Garner, Miss Jones and Miss Barnhart chaperoned the affair. Luck was with the Juniors in the Inter-Class Basketball tournament, for both teams won. To celebrate, they arranged a coasting and skating party. When the day came for it, the temperature was 5 degrees below zero. However, about half of the class, Miss Jones and Mr. Garner attended. Juniors selected a yellow gold class ring with a red stone on which is their emblem in gold. After several disputes, the class decided upon red and white as Class Colors. A number of profitable candy sales were conducted at the school during the year, as well as athletic games.