Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

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Page 19 THE VERSAILLES We chose the red and white flag to float at our mast, a gold ring with a ruby set, and red and white roses for our class flower. Paul Gerlach and Chalmer Hesson, having completed the high school course in three years, graduated last year with the Senior Class. Others who left our vessel this year were: Curtis Baltes, Leroy Carnahan, Eve- lyn Printz, Coral Sebring, William Scheffbuch, Harold Shumaker, Henry Etter and Lawrence Wimmers. With a smaller number, but a determined crew, we began the last lap of our voyage in September, 1929. A few from neighboring ships boosted our number to forty-three. This year we had a new group of directors, with the exception of Mr. Everhart, Miss Kley and Miss Harn; they are: Mr. Elliott, Miss Murphy, Miss Steen, Mr. Rhoades, and Miss Swartz. The following officers aided in conducting the year’s business: George Berry, President; Amelia Simon, Vice-President; Glenys Rhoades, Secretary; Verner Oehrtman, Treasurer. Kenneth Bey and Richard Manning left our crew this year. The class was represented in Dramatic Club, Glee Clubs, Music Organizations, and Athletics. The Senior Class presented the mystery thriller, “Oh Kay!” for their Class Play. Also, an interesting farewell program was given by the Seniors.

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Page 18 THE VERSAILLES SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The eventful four-year cruise on the Sea of Learning started for us on September 13, 1926. We were a crew of sixty-one, eager for a new experience, with our captain and crew as follows: Paul Gerlach, President; George Berry, Vice-President; Dorothy Schilling, Secretary; and Evelyn Meyers, Treasurer. Pleasant weather marked the first lap of our voyage, directed by a board consisting of: Supt. Everhart, Mr. Puterbaugh, Mr. Kemp, Miss Jones, Miss Kley and Miss Norris. We did not wreck our ship of learning, but were placed in an old tug to finish the year,while a greater vessel was awaiting launching. In our first voyage, we were represented in football, musical organizations, and literary societies. One disaster marked our first voyage—the death of our loved school-mate, Leona Fritz. Some were forced to leave us on this trip. They were: Annabel Brandon, Clara Emerick, Bonita Fidler, Ruth Kimmel, Bonita Sargent, Sarah Starr, Mary Belle Subler, Ruth Marker, Alwanna Ley, Carrie Trittschuh, Harry Foster, Paul Mangen, Edson Matthieu, Gale Shatto, and Ray Smith. A picnic marked our first three-month shore leave. The second lap of the cruise began in September, 1927, with a smaller but more experienced crew of fifty-one. We started this cruise in the old tug, the new vessel being uncompleted. The captain and crew were as follows: President, George Berry; Vice-President, Ethel Brandon; Social Chairman, Amelia Simon; Secretary, Marion Trittschuh. A new director, Miss Barnhart, was added. Pleasures came to us when we were at last transferred to our new vessel, which offered us greater horizons on the Sea of Learning. We sailed along until we made dock, and celebrated with a picnic. A few left our midst on this year’s cruise. They were : Marguerite Hickey, Lucille Kissinger, Anna Turner, William Cost and Paul Strieb. Rapid sailing brought us to the shores of upper classmen, and where we looked forward to new pleasures and responsibilities. On this year, the cruise of our Junior year, we had Esther Smith as a director to take the place made vacant by Mr. Puterbaugh. James Garner, a director, guided our group this year. He was assisted at the controls by: Marion Trittschuh, President; Orlan Oliver, Vice-Presi- dent; Eve Fiebiger, Secretary; and John Hough, Treasurer. Many parties were staged en-route, climaxed by the Junior-Senior Reception. Too, this year we published the High School Annual, which we hope will afford many pleasant memories of V. H. S.

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Page 20 THE VERSAILLES Chalmer Alexander Characteristic—Chesty Alex. French Hero—Milettc. He does like Mechanical Drawing and his nickname is “Lucky”. Charline Begin Characteristic—Chalter Box. French Hero—Cosette. A brunette; singing is her diversion. Glen Bennett Characteristic—Gloomy Benny- French Hero—Victor Hugo. His masterpiece hasn’t been published yet, but it may rival any of Hugo’s. Kenneth Bey George Berry Characteristic—Gold Bug. French Hero—LaFayette. A great leader and “ a friend in tied is a friend indeed”. Marcus Bornhorst Characteristic—Mercy Buckets. French Hero—Napoleon. Even the greatest meet their “Waterloo”. Carl Boyer Characteristic—Cheerful Bum. French Hero—Guy De Maupassant. Oh! the thrill of a murder mystery! Ethel Brandon Characteristic—Ever boasting. French Hero—Rosa Bonheur. The painter always appeals to one of an artistic nature.