Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1931 volume:

“®lu Hferamllra of 1931 Yearbook of BersaiUes Ifujlj cjfool Uoraaillps, (Dljfo @ � fJttblir.it rft ®y Clje Huninr Class Page 2 THE VERSAILLES “lU'rsatlU's” Editors-in-Chief....... Advertising Managers Litei'ary ............. Athletics ............. Jokes ................. Typists ............... Artist................. . Delma Trautman Dwight Berry Newton Beale George Wasson Bertha Mae Stover Lucille Bennett Betty Urquhart Walter Rhoades -Paul Gasson Gladys Johnston Dorthy Pequignot Ethyl Schieltz Alice Keeler ...Luther Sherry At last! We have reached the goal for which we were all more or less earnestly striving. The year of 1930-31 has been brought to a successful close, and vacation is at hand. One enterprising VACATION youth has estimated that if all the sighs of relief that “heaved ’ were collected and turned loose at the same instant, they would create a blast sufficient to blow the High School Building down the Athletic Field. However true this statement may be, sufficient it is to say that we have heard no regrets expressed concerning the expiration of the term. For the next three months, the reference room of the library will be useful solely as a trysting place, and the encyclopedias will remain unmolested in their neat and orderly rows. And best of all, when the alarm clock goes off, and you reach over and choke it and then go back to sleep again-----oh, Boy! Won’t that be a grand and glorious feeling? THE VERSAILLES Page 3 As expressed by the late Theodore Roosevelt, the greatest American ideal, the corner-stone of the American Republic, is: Let every man pass for what he is worth.” Theodore Roosevelt, “WE PASS FOR guided by this principle, fired by an unconquerable WHAT WE ARE” determination, rose from a common status in American life to a sublime figure in American history. Everyone has a desire to surpass; to rise to something better. And he is blest who realizes that by determination, difficulties will disappear; that we must respect ourselves if others are to respect us; that we must control our temper, our tongues, our passions, if we are to be a benefit to mankind; that there is no higher education than that which teaches a man to be always at his best. When we desire instruction or consolation, we turn to Nature. There we find something so vast, so grand, so helpful that even the unbeliever is aided. An instinct within us responds to the lure of Nature. We learn philosophy from the wise insects, true happiness from the birds, and even he who possesses scant imagination can find noble character in flowers. How well the English poet puts it: “One impulse from the vernal wood May teach you more of man, Of human nature and of good Than all the sages can.” The interest shown by the citizens of Versailles in High School affairs has always been the stimulus of a better school spirit. Realizing this fact, many citizens have made contributions to aid the Junior Class in editing “THE VERSAILLES”. Such generous deeds have been and always will be appreciated by the school. The spirit of munificence and benevolence is a great aid to any enterprise. Accordingly, the student body and the authorities of Versailles High take this opportunity to express thanks to these generous citizens. These days bring forth queer verse. For example, we found this on the flyleaf of a Freshman’s algebra : “I love your smile And sparkling eye, I love your—goodness! My pen’s gone dry!” Page 4 THE VERSAILLES Qpitirattmt Eu (Our uLrarljrrs It is with a feeling of incompetency that we would essay to leave here some humble memorial to the faithful guidance of our Teachers. Theirs has been the Inspiring Motive which has guided us through the weary hours of the day ; which has gloried in the strength of our young Manhood and Womanhood; and which, we are fully aware, can find its fitting Memorial in our attaining the upright, honorable Manhood and Womanhood we pray God we may achieve. THE VERSAILLES Page 5 J. B. Hartman, A. M., B. Sc. Superintendent of Schools Columbia University Ohio State University Algebra I Naomi E. Swartz, A.B., B.S.inEd. Wittenberg College English III and IV Home Economics Huldah Ann Kley, B.S. in Ed. Ohio State University Miami University Miami-Jacobs Business College Toledo University History, Social Civics Public Speaking L. F. Rhoades, Jr., A. B. Principal of High School Wittenberg College Physical Sciences Mathematics Jerome Fambrough, A.B. Middle Tennessee Teachers’ College Agriculture Manual Training Mechanical Drawing Athletics Coach Jane Steen, A.B, B.S. in Ed. Western College for Women Wilmington College Latin French Athletics Coach Mabel R. Murphy, B.S. in Ed., B.C.S. Office Training School Zaner College Commercial Marybelle Ham, B.S. in Ed. Chicago College of Music University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Music Charles Williams, A.B. Ohio Northern University Mathematics English Citizenship Page 6 THE VERSAILLES (Our Mr. Hartman is a school executive of sterling worth, and is well known as such among his co-workers. He comes to us with high standards and lofty ambitions, taking inspiration from the splendid condition in which Superintendent Everhart left the school system. The pupils of Versailles may be justly proud of their modern building with its beautiful location and surroundings. The curriculum of our school system offers the General, College Preparatory, Scientific, and Commercial Courses. From these, each student may select the course best suited to his liking and ideas of future work. Even though we have these four appropriate divisions in our curriculum, each course affords a well-rounded education with frequent opportunities to develop new ventures in each field. As we strive earnestly and constantly towards the goal of educational advancement, there are extra curricular activities that offer development mentally, socially, morally and physically to each student. Miss Ham, our music supervisor, has charge of the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs. The students who join these organizations are placed in the divison n whch ther voices are suited. Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs have weekly practices. The tireless effort of these musical organizations is appreciated by the student body as well as the general public on numerous occasions. Our school Orchestra and Band, conducted by Mr. C. M. Hengen, offer opportunity to pupils interested in other musical lines. The Band proves a valuable asset to our school, especially at the football and basketball games. The Orchestra does its part in various school programs, and always gives worth while entertainment in the variety of selections. The Dramatic Club is under the efficient direction of Miss Kley. The members of this club display their talents in one-act plays, skits, readings, and some three-act plays at various times during the school year. The genuine value of this club is felt by the entire school. The school cafeteria is directed by Miss Swartz. This department is operated during the winter months. The dining room is very fittingly furnished and is large enough to accommodate the pupils who desire to patronize this department, as well as those who bring their lunches and may enjoy a chat with their schoolmates. Due to the unusually mild winter, the patronage was not sufficient to conduct this department as long as usual, although it proved a genuine convenience to the pupils while it was being operated. The eagerness in the athletic realm is manifest early in the fall by the number of boys who go out for football. Each evening of the season, in spite of weather conditions, finds Mr. Fambrough and his boys in practice on the field to fit themselves to meet their opposing teams in the best possible way. Shortly after school opens in the fall, cheer leaders are selected by THE VERSAILLES Page 7 the student body to lead the yells and songs. These cheer leaders are selected for their ability to lead the cheers. This is an ideal opportunity given to the leaders to show their school loyalty. At the beginning of the basketball season, new cheer leaders are chosen—thus giving this privilege to a number of eligible pupils. Pep meetings are held to inspire the student body wth interest to support the school team with their presence, cheers and songs. The basketball season follows the close of the football season. The boys’ team is trained by Mr. Fambrough. This type of athletics attracts boys who may not be interested in other games. The girls’ team is under the supervision of Miss Steen. Fresh material is worked in with the experienced players, and whether new or old, each girl plays the game with the best of her ability. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams play various teams throughout the county, and each game, whether won or lost, is a battle of wits, and gives the players inspiration in some definite way. Versailles High School attempted a new enterprise this year; namely, Inter-class Tournaments in basketball. Games were arranged for all four classes to vie with each other and prove their merit in this well-liked athletic game of basketball. The players were selected from each class, choosing only those who are not actively engaged in the regular basketball teams, thus giving each class a fair chance of winning. The first game was played between the Junior and Senior boys. The score was 12 to 11 in favor of the Juniors. The second game was a contest between the Freshman and Sophomore girls, and it was a very exciting battle—the score was a tie, 9 to 9. These teams were given another chance to decide the winner, and the victors in the second fray were the Sophomore girls, who won by a margin of 9 to 5. The Freshman lads tried their skill against the Sophomore boys, and were defeated by a score of 9 to 2. The victory was easily won by the superior pass-work of the Sophomores. Next, the Junior and Senior girls played a game, which ended in a victory for the Junior girls, with a score of 11 to 2. The Junior boys competed with the Sophomore boys, but the underclassmen were the victors, with a score of 20 to 14. The Junior and Sophomore girls’ game was a heated fray, the game ending with a close score of 11 to 9, in favor of the Sophomores. The Junior High School girls challenged the Freshman lassies to a game, in which the Freshmen came out victorious with a score of 22 to 5. Other interesting school events, such as the Music and Literary Contest,; and the various social functions terminating the school year, such as the Junior-Senior Banquet, Senior Class Night, Graduation exercises, the Annual Class Play, and the Alumni entertainment, proved to make our school year one of worth-while achievements, lasting friendships, and pleasant memories. Page 8 THE VERSAILLES We give this page to the citizens of our community Who have contributed Ten to Twenty Dollars to the Junior Class for the purpose of publishing “THE VERSAILLES” THE GEO. H. WORCH LUMBER COMPANY Versailles, Ohio THE VERSAILLES Page 9 WALTER APPLE—“Walt” Dramatics ’30, ’31 Football ’28, ’29, ’30 “Haste in his hurried accent lies.” ISABEL ALEXANDER North Star ’28, ’29 Dramatics '31 “Studious at ease, and fond of the simple things.” ADOLPH ALTHOFF—“Dolph” Glee Club ’29, ’30, ’31 Basketball ’31 Band and Orchestra ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31 “And when a lady’s in the case, Why then, all other things give place.” MARY AYETTE—“Et” Dramatics '31 Glee Club ’31 “Black, curly hair and eyes of brown, Always a smile, never a frown.” JOHN APPLE Dramatics ’30, ’31 Football ’28, ’29, ’30 Glee Club ’30 “The world belongs to the energetic.” MARGUERITE BEGIEN—“Maggie” Glee Club ’29, ’30, ’31 Basketball ’28, ’29, '30, ’31 Dramatics ’30, ’31 “I’m ever happy when I hear sweet music.” Page 10 THE VERSAILLES DEANE BIGHAM Glee Club ’30 Football ’28, ’29 Basketball ’29, ’30 Dramatics ’30, ’31 “I never dare be as funny as I can.” EMIL BRANDT “Emil is a friend to both big and small, and not in vain, for he is liked by all.” VIRGINIA BROWN Glee Club ’29, 30, ’31 Basketball ’29, ’30, ’31 “Brown is brown, white is white: What Virginia says is usually right.” LA RUE BYRD Glee Club ’31 “The way to have a friend is to be one.” BERNIECE BYRD—“B” Glee Club ’30, ’31 Dramatics ’31 “With a sweet smile, and a winning way, Berniece spreads happiness every day.” DONALD FIELDS—“Don” Glee Club ’29, 30, ’31 Band and Orchestra ’28, ’29, ’30 ’31 “Versailles” Staff ’30 “This is the boy with the curly hair, and when it comes to studies, he’s right there.” THE VERSAILLES Page 11 DORTHABEL GERLACH—“Dot” Glee Club ’29 ’30 ’31 Dramatics '30 ’31 Basketball ’28 ’29 ’30 “Dot is frivolous and gay, smiled on by all the fates, She likes ice cream and candy, fiigs and—dates.” RICHARD GRILLOT—“Dick” Basketball ’28 ’29 Football ’28 ’29 ’30 “Versailles” Staff ’30 “Dick is a dark-eyed, curly headed boy; His smiles and glances ai’e—Oh ! so coy!” CARL HARDMAN—“Shorty” Dramatics 31 Basketball ’30 ’31 “He likes the girls, but none of them know it.” ROBERT HARDMAN—“Bob” Football 30 Basketball ’30 ’31 He is a good athlete and not afraid to try, With his ambition he is bound to rise.” ROBERT HARN—“Bob” Glee Club ’29 ’30 ’31 Band and Orchestra ’28 ’29 '30 ’31 Dramatics ’30 ’31 “Versailles” Staff ’30 “Air and manners are more expressive than words.” LEONA HESSON—“Loney” Glee Club ’30 ’31 “A lot of modesty and quietness filled with wisdom.” Page 12 THE VERSAILLES MARY HOLE Glee Club ’29, ’30, ’31 Dramatics ’31 Basketball ’28, ’29 “Pretty and sweet with golden hair, In all the school there’s none more fair.” JOHN HOUGH—“Gordon” Basketball ’28, ’29, ’30 Glee Club ’29, ’30, ’31 Band and Orchestra ’29, ’30, ’31 “After all, there are only two things in life that count—and these are character and personality.” CARL ST. MEYERS Dramatics ’30, ’31 Glee Club ’30 “No sinner nor no saint, perhaps; But well, the very best of chaps.” JEANETTE MILLER Glee Club '29, ’30, ’31 Dramatics ’30, 31 “Being gifted with a tongue, 1 use it.” JESSIE NISONGER—“Jess” Basketball ’30, ’31 “She’s mighty serious in thinking, And an earnest student, too.” C3 ; THELMA OLIVER Glee Club ’30, ’31 “I take my stand— Change me if you can.” THE VERSAILLES Page 13 HARRY PLESS1NGER—“Spencer” Glee Club ’31 Football ’29, ’30 Basketball '30, ’31 “Not a man of words, but of deeds: In what he does, he usually succeeds.” ROBERT PAULUS Russia ’28, ’29 “To appreciate him, one must know him.” PAUL RHOADES—“Dusty” “Paul works with keys, you know, not piano keys or door, He works with keys of typewriters, and gets work galore.” ELMER RISM1LLER—“Scrubby” Football ’29, ’30 Basketball ’29, ’30, ’31 “Elmer is boyish and witty and tall, Renowned in sports and loved by all.” FLORENCE SCHIELTZ—“Flo” Glee Club ’29, ’30, ’31 “Now when we come to Florence, we don’t know what to say; For we all know that she is fine in every way.” LOVA SP1LLERS—“Lo” Glee Club ’29, ’30, ’31 Dramatics ’31 Basketball ’28, ’29 Lova, we like you very much; It’s just your talk, and ways, and such.” Page 14 THE VERSAILLES KENNETH SUBLER—“Kenny” Dramatics ’30 ’31 Literary Discussion ’30 ’31 “For they can conquer who believe they can.” PAUL TRITTSCHUH—“Red” Basketball ’29 ’30 ’31 Football ’28 ’29 ’30 Dramatics ’30 ’31 “He has a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute.” MARTHA ULLERY—“Merl” Glee Club ’29 ’30 ’31 Dramatics ’30 '31 Basketball ’28 ’29 ’30 “When joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash.” CARL POLY—'“Lopy” “His friends are many; His foes—has he any?” MAXINE WEBSTER—“Maxie” Paulding High ’28 ’29 ’30 Glee Club ’31 “Likeable, sweet and kind, Another like her is hard to find.” GERTRUDE BANKS EVELYN GOUBEAUX Seniors Not Listed OSA BUTTS EARL RISMILLER THE VERSAILLES Page 15 Cnmmenremrttt THURSDAY EVENING MAY 21st, 1931 8 :00 O’clock Grand March—“Processional Triumphant”.....................St. Clair Versailles High School Orchestra Invocation........................................................ Rev. W. H. Fields Idylle—“Love’s Sunshine” ....................................Wolff Valedictory ...................................................... Paul Rhoades Saxophone Solo—“Silver Threads Among the Gold”..............Holmes Theme and Variations Robert Harn Address—“Some Unexplored Frontiers”............................... Dr. R. C. Ellsworth Overture—“Longing for Home”............................Ascher-Mahl Versailles High School Orchestra Presentation of Class of 1931..................................... Superintendent J. B. Hartman Presentation of Diplomas ......................................... C. L. Warvel, President of Board of Education Benediction ...................................................... Rev. W. H. Fields Page 16 THE VERSAILLES arralaitreate erutr? SUNDAY EVENING MAY 19th, 1931 8 :00 O’clock Processional—March from “Athalie” The Community Choir Mendelssohn Invocation Rev. H. A. Lewis Anthem—“We Praise Thee, 0 God” The Community Choir E. H. Heyser Scripture Reading Rev. H. A. Lewis Solo Mrs. Frank Phillips Sermon Rev. John Brinker Anthem—“The Lord My Shepherd Is” The Community Choir Barnes Benediction Rev. H. A. Lewis THE VERSAILLES Page 17 A JUNIOR ESTIMATE OF THE SENIOR CLASS Whoops! Here we were at last. Plopped right down into V. H. S. and told to go to work. That is, by the superintendent, but we didn’t—we wanted to know just where we were; who the other natives were . . . And we found out. Those snooty Sophomores soon let us know how we rated. We didn’t even rate—we were just tolerated and that was all. We were green, it is true, green with envy. But what Freshmen aren't? That long year finally passed, and the next found them Juniors with no particular position to speak of. They didn’t laugh at us this year, for we had learned the importance of the Sophomore Class from them. We found out some of their real characteristics; we had strengthened the friendships which began the year before; they were our criterions; we learned High School Customs and Ethics from them; we watched their steps through the halls of knowledge for three years. And now, at being asked to give an estimate, we are quite overwhelmed at the honor! The Seniors have done well in their studies. As usual, in every class there are those of brighter brilliance and those who can not be seen except with a telescope along with high-powered lenses. This class has both of these. But with painstaking care the faculty has touched ’em up a bit, and now they are ready to cast their effulgent rays on a world other than V. H. S. We can see how this class will add to the industrial world, for into Life’s FIELDS it is sending a MILLER, a WEAVER and a MARKER. They say that Maxine Web- ster is compiling a dictionary, but I will not believe it until I hear that JIM WEAVER is in the band and that SIR THELMA OLIVER TWIST has another Literary Production ready for the press. In years to come, I can fancy DICK GRILLOT and CARL POLY as two big business men, but we hope they won’t become HARDMF.N, for we have plenty of them now. Some of the students will brob-ably stay at home and begin (BEGIN) to do nothing. I know others who would like to go to FLORENCE or VIRGINIA, or the BANKS of some peaceful river, and read detective stories. In spite of the fact that this class thinks it possesses all the good qualities to be found, there are those who say they are wrong. They have both class and school spirit. They have always supported good causes—one can perceive that by the manner in which they have managed their class activities. Now they are a bit egotistical, but then every class passes through that stage when they consider themselves the mightiest of the mighty. And with Hartman for law, supported by Rhoades for order, it’s no wonder they are so well behaved. They say Jessie rides NICE-ON-’ER little Shetland pony, and if Harry keeps on PLEASING’ER, he will make a success of it yet. While looking at the mills in Holland one day, we saw two GRIST-MILLERS, namely Earl and Elmer . . . Did you ever hear EVELYN go boo? (GOUBEAUX.) Our Seniors are not socialists, but they are real social lights in the school. They make all their class parties a success. The Jun- Page 18 THE VERSAILLES ior-Senior Banquet of last year was so well managed that it will remain as a fond memory to the guests and hosts. JOHN gets HUFFY once in a while, but that is to be expected since his hair is red. We have slipped over LaRue (which in French means “street”) but hope nothing will come of it, —it was all for the best. Did you ever see ISABEL ALEX AND ’ER boy friend? They’re a sight for a Blind Man. “GER-LACH the door,” says Dot as she hands the key to a neighbor. After hours of trying to pronounce his name, we find Paul is just a sneeze. TR1TT-SCHUH! We have often wondered if the storm left MARY HOLE? Did you see LOVA SPILLEII sister’s ink ? We have two APPLES in our Senior bunch, but since MARY ET (Ayette) them, we shall have to depend on the Sophomores for the future supply. And we have the new meat market which Dean is opening will specialize in big hams (BIGHAM). We know that Carl isn’t a saint, even if his name is Saint Meyers; but he’s a good scout anyway. Wouldn’t it be funny to see Leona HESS ON a donkey trying to cross the RHOADES when the donkey didn’t want to cross? Berniece is one of those BYRDS that everyone likes to see; one to whom everyone delights in returning her cheery smile. There’s EMIL BRANDT and an ELMER GREWE, Both of these lads just adore “Chop Suey”; Two ROBERTS, a KENNETH and MARTHA ULLERY, The last four named proved valuable in our schoolery. And now we come to the unwelcome part. We must face the fact that the Seniors are leaving us, never to return as students in old V. H. S. Seniors, we are going to miss you. Next year, when we enter V. H. S., we shall be Seniors. It will be up to us to raise high the standards which you have held up so well. How well we do the task remains to be seen. We will try to pass on the splendid spirit of loyalty that belongs to Versailles. We shall be interested in all your achievements, and being then members of the Alumni, we are certain that you are still interested in your old V. H. S.., As you leave the threshold of V. II. S., we wish you the best that this world can give, as a token from the Class of ’32. THE VERSAILLES Page 19 § nior Class iEntertaummit “THE UNION DEPOT” TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 19th, 1931 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 8:15 O’clock CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Spriggins, who takes her ‘bus’ home............Jessie Nisonger Mrs. Martha Ketchum, who has lost her best umbrel’-Evelyn Coubeaux Miss Jerusha Ketchum, her daughter .....................Mary Ayette Billy Bunch, who hates Sunday School.................Paul Rhoades Station Master, who regulates everything.............Kenneth Subler Portia Bennett, who answers questions...................Mary Hole Tommy Bennett, aged eight, who asks questions........Carl Hardman Itarial Strollers, who sing and dance....Dorthabel Gerlach, John Apple Esra Pitkin, who holds on to his trunk................Walter Apple Pricilla Pitkin, his wife ........................Marguerite Begien Mrs. Chatterton, who interviews everyone................Ruth Stahl Rev. S. R. Visage, who knows that in the midst of life we are in death............................Paul Trittschuh Flora, Jeanette Miller Birdie, Sixteen year old schoolgirls..............Marguerite Begien Violet, Martha Ullery Dude, who remains but a moment........................Robert Paulus Mr. Jacob Nagg, who is traveling with his wife.......Harry Plessinger Mrs. Maria Nagg, who is taking her husband.....................Maxine Webster Prof. Ruggles, who is on his way to lecture.....................Elmer Rismiller Woman, who is carrying her baby......................Jessie Nisonger Prima Donna, who has with her an Opera Company.......Martha Ullery Mrs. Poor, who is stranded with her three children—Florence Schieltz Her Childi'en..............Earl Rismillei', Virginia Brown, Osa Butts Miss Jemima Blathers, who longs to show the world a good Stepmother.........................................Gertrude Banks Mi’. Joseph Spookendykc, who is looking for a house keeper................................................Deane Bigham Benjamin Harrison Spookendyke...................................James Weaver Grover Cleveland Spookendyke, Joseph’s children..................Dick Grillot Susan Josephine Spookendyke............................LaRuc Byrd Mary Jane Spookendyke....................................Leona Hesson Country Bridegroom, Emil Bi’andt Country Bride, who are going on a “tower”...........Isabel Alexander Counti’y Bridesmaid ................................ Thelma Oliver Country Best Man................................................Elmer Grewe Ticket Agent .............................................Carl Poly Miss Prim, who fails to disclose the extent of her peregrinations.........................................Oso Butts Miss Margaret Hussel, who dai'es and does ..............Lova Spinel’s Miss Mary Olds, Mary Hole Miss Martha Olds, who are Margaret’s horrified aunts.Bernice Byrd Mr. Harry Fields, who assists Margaret.........................Adolph Althoff Page 20 THE VERSAILLES SENIOR CLASS ENTERTAINMENT, Continued Laurel and Hardy.................Robert Harn and Donald Fields Six College Boys—Adolph Althoff, John Hough, Robert Harn, Donald Fields, Harry Plessinger, Robert Hardman And Others Stage Manager .................................Carl St. Meyers Music...................................High School Orchestra Cast Subject to Change. Class program FRIDAY EVENING MAY 15th, 1931 Salutatory..........................................Virginia Brown Instrumental Solo—Selected..................................Robert Harn Class History .......................................Mary Hole Class President’s Address.......................... Donald Fields Music—Double Quartet—“Morning” ......................Oley Speaks Dorthabel Gerlach, Osa Butts, Jeanette Miller, Maxine Webster, John Hough, Donald Fields, Robert Harn, Adolph Althoff. Martha Ullery, accompanist. Class Poem .................................Isabel Alexander Music—Solo—“Roses of Picardy”—Wood..............Carl St. Meyers Class Prophecy ................................. Lova Spillers Music—Girls' Trio—“Mother Machree”—Ball (a Capella)......... Martha Ullery, Dorthabel Gerlach, Jeanette Miller Class Will .....................................Kenneth Subler Serious Reading................................ Gertrude Banks Humorous Reading............................Evelyn Goubeaux Class Song—(Parody) ......................................Class THE VERSAILLES Page 21 rljonl 5d uts The Freshmen Cry Did you know the Freshmen had a party? Oh, yes, they had one about Christmas time. If you don't believe it, take a look at this: It was almost Christmas time. The invitations had been issued. Oh, this was going to be a better party than any Freshman class ever had, believe it or not. All the guests are assembled. Up the steps to the time of our V. H. S. Band, comes the Grand March. At the front are Margery Bennett and Richard Schilling. On they come. Now they are crossing the stage. Richard, smiling, steps forward and begins to speak: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am glad to—” He says no more. Cheers drown him out. They throw popcorn and confetti at him. As soon as he can make himself heard, he shouts, “C’mon, let’s go!” And the party is on. The main event of the evening was a play in which some gangsters figured. Their acting was so realistic that the audience sat stunned into silence. John Graham sent them into gales of laughter in a yodeling contest. Then there was an apple-eating contest. Of course, Ward Hole won. Suddenly there is a commotion at the door. A country couple had come to town to see the “sights”. They caused much amusement for the whole party. The rest of the evening was spent in games, puzzles and charades. . Then came the call to supper. The table was beautifully decorated in class colors of green and white. Huge bunches of snowballs adorned the chairs. The guests proceeded to eat. It was the next day. Albert Kelch woke up, stretched, and said, “Gee! I wish we could have a party like the one I attended in my dream!” Teacher—“What is the definition of ‘home’?” Earl Pepiot—“Home is where part of the family waits until the others are through with the car.” Mr. Williams—“Now that you know what a collective noun is, give an example.” George G.—“A vacuum cleaner.” Mr. Hartman—“If you had three apples and I asked you for two, how many would you have left?” Bob B.—“Three.” Mary K.—“How many senses senses are there ?” Cecilia M.—“Six.” Mary K.—“How is that? I have only five.” Cecilia M.—“I know it; the other is common sense.” Ward Hole (in General Science)—“How can you tell which Page 22 THE VERSAILLES combines with which to give off what?” Mr. Williams, the Freshman English teacher, requested the class to hand in an essay. Mr. Williams was presented the next day with a paper like this: “GOATS” A goat is about half as big as a sheep, if the sheep is big enough. A female goat is called a buttress, a little goat is called a goatee. A goat will eat up more than any animal that ain’t a goat. My father is an awful good man. Everything he says is so, even if it ain’t so. This is all 1 know about goats. Margery Bennett. Honest To the Minute Here’s a story about a Scotchman that’s different. A conductor on a London street car noticed an elderly Scotchman and a young Scottish lad. The old man was holding a watch in his hand and studying it with intense interest. Suddenly he seemed satisfied, and looked up. Seeing the conductor, he beckoned to him. “What is it?” asked the conductor. “I want to pay the rest of my grandson’s fare,” replied the Highlander. “He has just become twelve years old.” The conductor has since recovered. John B. Wilson—“Pa, you remember you promised me Five Dollars if I passed in school this year?” “Yes, John.” “Well, Pa, you ain’t gonna have that expense.” Mr. Williams is noted for his speed. Example—One morning he was in such a hurry that he slammed his wife and kissed the door goodbye. Freshmen are students of few words, but they surely keep those words busy! “Dad, what is influence?” asked Henry Apple. “Influence, my son, is something you think you have until you try to use it.” Bob B.—“I notice you got up and gave that lady your seat in the street car the other day.” Francis Smith—“Since childhood I have respected a woman with a strap in her hand.” George R.—“1 can truthfully say that you are not two-faced. ’ Loretta G. — “How do you know?” George R.—“I am sure that you would wear the other one if you were.” THE VERSAILLES Page 23 Jjflrrsljman Class Reading from left to right—Irene Alexander, Henry Apple, Margaret Baltes, Myrtle Becker, Margery Bennett, Franklin Briggs. Second row—Maramina Brandon, Marjorie Brown, Robert Brumbaugh, George Coffield, Pauline Ecabert. Loretta Goubeaux. Third row—John Graham, Robert Grilliot, Otis Harman, Merle Hartle, William Houser, Mary Henkaline. Bottom row—Treva Hoke, Ward Hole, Robert Hollinger, Maxine Jacobi, Drusilla Johnston, Albert Kelch. Page 24 THE VERSAILLES JFrcaljmmt (Elaaa Reading from left to right, top row—Ruth Kelch, Mary Key. Velma Lamy, Helen Littman, Cecilia Magateaux, Alma Marshall. Second row—Earl Pepiot, Earl Pittsen-barger, Paul Reser, Cletus Rhoades, Herschel Rhoades, Florence Rismiller. Third row—Berniece Roosa, Richard Schilling, Francis Smith. Esther Schutz, Ralph Stifel, Elmer Stuck. Bottom row—Mildred Weaver, John Wilson, Catherine Wilson, Homer Wood, Evelyn York. THE VERSAILLES Page 25 rijnol ftJiuus SOPHOMORE RIDICULE Do You Remember? How glad you were when you returned to school in September, a full-fledged Sophomore, who didn’t come to seek knowledge, for aren’t the Sophs the instructors? Free at last from the taunts of the upper classmen! Free to get revenge by teasing the Freshies who took our places in the Study Hall! Gee, wasn’t it great to know you didn’t have to listen to the rejuvenation of Miss Kley’s stock of old jokes with just a light coat of veneer? How, under the guidance of Miss Swartz, we wandered o’er the bonnie braes of Scotland with Ellen and Rhoderick Dhu? Then again over the lessons which we had heard before from our Sunday School teachers? Wasn’t it jolly to visit Merrie England, and didn’t you enjoy the party at the Red House? How we spent our time at leisure in the Forest of Arden ? When they presented us with the cup for basketball? Gee, weren’t we proud? And the splendid showing of our boys and girls in athletics? When it looked as if the Juniors were sure to win? Didn’t we show the class spirit? The good time you had at the basketball games? Our V. H. S. Band? Your partner in assembly? The programs? And the plays? Hasn’t this been one grand and glorious year? Now, aren’t you glad you are a Sophomore? He Knew History Miss Kley—“Who was the greatest general in France?” Walter Lange—“General Foch.’’ Miss Kley—“Right. Now who was the greatest German general?” W. L.—“Hindenburg.” Miss Kley—“Very good. Who was the American general?” W. L. (thinking hard)—“General Motors.” Miss Swartz—“I want some good current literature.” Henry W.—“Here is a book on electric lighting.” An Explanation Paul Beare, a well known student of Versailles, was telling his sweetheart, Catherine Etter, how he had been attracted to her. “You were a lovely flower and I was a bee,” he explained to her. “I was a mouse and you were a piece of cheese.” And then he wondered why she arose and left the room. Hazel T.—“And you would really put yourself out for me?” Joe V.—“Indeed I would!’’ Hazel T.—“Do it please; I’m awfully sleepy.” Are Versailles girls vain? Listen to this: Conductor—“Your fare, please.” Mary M.—“Do you think so?” Page 26 THE VERSAILLES “That’s nothing,” said a student as his teacher put an “0” on his paper. Miss Swartz—“Florence, what are you going to make?” Florence C.—“Some biscuits.” Miss Swartz—“But why have you brought out the fashion plates as well as the cook book?” Florence C.—“Well, I’m a little green at this. Do you make biscuits from a recipe or a pattern ?” Mr. Rhoades—“This makes the fifth time I have punished you this week. What have you to say?” Joe Vogel—“1 am glad it’s Friday.” In Vain The editors dashed around the school, Begging janitor, student and teacher To give an idea of what they should have, For the “Versailles” needed a feature. WANTED—Young lady to work in bakery. She must be from the east and well bred, and she will get her dough every Saturday night. WANTED—A position in a bank handling money by a young man. Has no objections to leaving town. WANTED—A position as night watchman by a man who has never done a day’s work in his life. For sale—A large dog. Will eat anything. Very fond of children. FOR SALE— A full-blooded cow, giving milk, three tons of hay, a lot of chickens and several stoves. Robert C.—“My cocoa is cold.” Myron L.—“Put on your hat.” John A.—“May I have the last dance?” June F.—“You’ve had it.” All Accounted For A little girl was put in an upper berth for the first time. She kept crying till her mother told her not to be afraid, because God would watch over her. “Mother, you there?” she cried. “Yes.” “Father, you there?” “Yeah.” A fellow passenger lost all patience at this point and bellowed forth : “We’re all here, your father, mother, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins—all here—now go to sleep!” There was a pause, then, very softly: “Mamma.” “Well?” “Was that God?” THE VERSAILLES Page 27 §npIutmorf (Class Reading left to right, top row—Ruth Althoff, Ralph Apple, Juanita Raltes, Cecil Barga, Paul I3eare, Edith Border. Second row—Emerson Booher, Arthur Brandt. Donald Brandon, Arlene Clark, Robert Coffield, Florence Conkling. Third row Mary Davidson, Gorsey Deeter, Catherine Etter, June Falknor, Marjorie Fiebiger, Geraldine Gerlach. Fourth row—Mac Greer, Marjorie Ham, Esther Hesson, James Henry, Galen Hollinger, Richard Kelcli. Page 28 THE VERSAILLES npliomorc Class Reading left to right, top row—Gary Kimmel, Walter Lange, Myron Loxley, Mary Manier, Lowell Manning. Mabel Myers. Second row—Florene Miller, Harold Oehrt-man, Lawrence Rismiller, Louella Scherer, Helen Schellhause, Joseph Shappie. Third row—Evelyn Simon. George Subler. CarL Subler, Eda Trittschuh, Hazel Trittschuh, John Turpin. Fourth row—Joseph Varner, Joseph Vogel, Albert Wetzel, Henry Wenning. , THE VERSAILLES Page 29 Umttnr KtfUtti; Juniors! How happy we were that at last we bore this name after two years of long, hard toil! Once more we hoisted our flag of maroon and grey and started out on another cruise, with the solemn vow that we would keep our colors as pure as when first confided to us. We slipped happily over the glassy waters for a month, and then beheld the threatening black clouds rolling in upon us. A great storm, and for several days we labored against the misfortunes of falling grades. But we steered through the danger, and the dark clouds broke, showing the silver linings. Early in the year, we chose new officers. Newton Beale was selected as pilot to us, with Walter Rhoades and Warren Se-man as ensigns. We were soon to need their ability as helmsmen, for a band of pirates, those awful six-weeks exams, headed by our teachers, boarded our ship and threatened to haul down our glorious colors. But we gallantly defended «.ur name and our honor; the defeated enemy retreated, bearing as loot the rank as Junior of several of our unfortunate midshipmen. In May we dropped the helm and descended to the ball room for an evening of frivolity. And so we neared our journey’s end on the eve of our last function —the Junior-Senior reception. And thus, with the maroon and grey still streaming in the breeze we entered port and dropped our anchor. A Tragedy He had hovered about her all eve- ning, notwithstanding her efforts to repulse him. At length, stung to madness by her evident desire to rid herself of his presence, he was about to leave. Then the flut tering of her fan disarranged the lace at her throat, leaving her white neck bare and gleaming in the moonlight. With a wild cry of passionate longing, utterly ob-livous of the consequences of his rash act, he flung himself upon her. The next instant he lay crushed at her feet. Poor little mosquito ! Miss Kley, in one of her “Who’s Who” questions, recently jotted down the name of Henry VIII. The following is one of her replies: “Henry VIII was king of England and was born in his family’s country home, Anno Domini, and had 60 wives. The first he ordered executed but she was beheaded. He revoked the second, and the third died; then he married Ann Bowling, daughter of Tom Bowling, inventor of the famous alley of that name. When he died he was succeeded to the throne by his aunt Mary, Queen of Scots, or the Lay on the Last Minstrel.” Recently our modest, unassuming president, Newton Beale, stepped into the Opera House. He was exceedingly surprised when, in the magical feature act, the gentleman gave him a white handkerchief and inquired what color he would like to have it changed to. Deciding that a tint somewhat between scarlet and rose would be the most becoming he at last replied “Red”. Page 30 THE VERSAILLES The air became close and his vision obscured when the actor asked him to kindly walk down the street to the Dye and Cleaning establishment. Where Did He Go? Mr .Williams (in Geometry)— “What is a pol-y-gon?” Warren S.—“A dead parrot.” Miss Murphy—“Why did you spell pneumatic ‘newmatic’ ?” Dorothy P.—“The ‘k’ on my typewriter is not working.” Miss Steen—“How many times have I told you to be at class on time ?” Ed. Brandon—“I don’t know! I thought that you were keeping score.” Paul G.—“Why are you wearing that old sweater to class? Haven't you any shirt?” Luther S.—“Sure, I have a lot of shirts, but they are both in the wash.” The Shirt Tale Do you Juniors remember that day last year, when we took English from Miss Swartz, and Lester Long came in with a beautiful, ravishing shirt? And how we all asked him how long he intended to wear it? And he said, “Oh, Boy!”—and the next day every member of the class wore smoked glasses ? Gladys had George’s rose-colored ones and two sizes too large. And do you remember how Miss Swartz raved ? She said she could stand the Freshies’ jade-green and the girls’ lip-stick, but the shirt! Oh, my! Tangerine, henna, or cerise—she couldn’t tell which was too much. She also said she was sorry, but he would have to remove it. It added greatly to his beauty, but the color was intended for girls. So he went home and removed it tearfully. Too many Versailles football boys carry the substitute complex from the football field to the dance floor—“Let’s sit this one out.” THE VERSAILLES Page 31 HJuttinr Class Reading from left to right, top row—Frances Armstrong, Estella Baltes, Newton Reale, Lucille Bennett, Dwight Berry, Roy Border. Second row—Edwin Brandon, Doris Brandon, Richard Coffleld, Ralph Fiebiger. Harry Frantz. Paul Gasson. Third row—Cecilia Gavitt. Edward Gerlach. Margaret Gerlach, Gerald Grillot. Rita Griliot, Paul Heins. Fourth row—Alice Hoke, Helen Ilgen, Lillian Jacobi. Page 32 THE VERSAILLES Sfutttor Class Reading from left to right—top row—Gladys Johnston, Alice Keeler. Mildred Labig, Lester Long, Thelma Magato, Veronica Magato. Second row Russell Oehrtman, Dorothy Pequignot. Wilma Petitjean, Walter Rhoades, Luther Sherry. Ethel Schieltz. Third row—Frederick Schilling, Warren Seman, Bertha Mae Stover, Edith Stuck, Delma Trautman, Helen Trittschuh. Fourth row—Betty Urquhart, Helen Ward. George Wasson. THE VERSAILLES Page 33 We give this page to the citizens of our community who have contributed from Five to Ten Dollars to the Junior Class for the purpose of publishing the “VERSAILLES”. THE BUCKEYE OVERALL COMPANY $5.00 Versailles, Ohio Coldwater, Ohio THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.....................$5.00 Versailles, Ohio THE PEOPLES BANK COMPANY $5.00 Versailles, Ohio We give this page to the citizens of our community who have contributed from One to Five Dollars to the Junior Class for the purpose of publishing the “VERSAILLES”. GRILLOT’S DRY CLEANING SHOP $4.00 Versailles, Ohio E. F. KAMMAN’S GROCERY STORE $4.00 Versailles, Ohio H. H. PESCHKE SON, HARDWARE $4.00 Versailles, Ohio MANIER’S HARDWARE STORE $4.00 Versailles, Ohio WARD’S DRUG STORE $4.00 Versailles, Ohio JOHN P. GASSON POULTRY FARM $4.00 Versailles, Ohio HARNS DEPARTMENT STORE $3.00 Versailles, Ohio REED’S CLOTHING STORE $3.00 Versailles, Ohio THE VERSAILLES BUILDING LOAN COMPANY $3.00 Versailles, Ohio Page 34 THE VERSAILLES THE VERSAILLES GRAIN COMPANY.....................$3.00 Versailles, Ohio LEONARD MARKER COMPANY...........................$3.00 Versailles, Ohio GRANT SISTERS, MILLINERS ........................$2.00 Versailles, Ohio MANIER’S DRY GOODS STORE ........................$2.00 Versailles, Ohio THE FASHION SHOP ................................$2.00 Versailles, Ohio WEBSTER’S 5c TO $1.00 STORE......................$2.00 Versailles, Ohio BRIGGS’ BAKERY ..................................$2.00 Versailles, Ohio IRA L. SPENNY, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN $1.00 Versailles, Ohio MILLER BROS., Furniture, Funeral Directors $1.00 Versailles, Ohio PESCHKE’S RESTAURANT.............................$1.00 Versailles, Ohio WOLF MEAT MARKET................................. $1.00 Versailles, Ohio F. L. FALKNOR, DENTIST ..........................$1.00 Versailles, Ohio FRANCIS RADIO SALON..............................$1.00 Versailles, Ohio MOORE’S DUCO SHOP................................$ .50 Versailles, Ohio THE VERSAILLES Page 35 {Rit xc irn HeraatUes Versailles has long been noted for its music. Perhaps, it is because its people love it so much. They are always trying to improve along that line, and thus far they have succeeded, due probably to the united efforts of the students, those at the head of the Music Department, and those in search of better music. The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs have made a very commendable record this year. On Saturday, February 14, thirty members of the Girls’ Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Harn, furnished the music for the Darke County Teachers' meeting, held at the Memorial Hall, Greenville, Ohio. The following selections were rendered : “Make Your Own Sunshine”...............Foerster “Mother of Pearl” (A Capella).....Ernest R. Ball “Allah’s Holiday” (Arranged by Riegger)...Friml But this program was only the beginning of the success of this organization. On Friday evening, April 10th, a chorus composed of the following students; John Hough, Robert Harn, Harry Plessinger, George Wasson, Dwight Berry, Luther Sherry, Donald Fields, Adolph Althoff, Ethel Schieltz, Jeanette Miller, Marguerite Begien, Maxine Webster, Martha Ullery, Dorthabel Gerlach, Thelma Oliver, and Osa Butts, represented Versailles High in the Triangular Music-Literary Contest, held at New Madison High School. The schools participating were: New Madison, Arcanum and Versailles. The musical number rendered was, “Morning”, by Oley Speaks. The judge gave his decision. Versailles won First Place. “To the victor belong the spoils” thus, Miss Harn, in behalf of the Chorus, was presented a beautiful Silver Cup. This accomplishment did not terminate the efforts of the High School Chorus, for, on the following Friday, April 17, they competed with Franklin Township High and Gettysburg High at Arcanum for County Recognition. Again Versailles was awarded the cup and recognized as best in the county. Moreover, we must not forget the two other musical organizations —the High School Band and the High School Orchestra. These organizations, under the capable direction of Mr. C. M. Hengen, have furnished the music for the Public and School Entertainments during the school year and have added much to the success of our school presentations. “Voice of the Universe; Priestess of Earth; Life’s Lyric of Love am I. Song of the Angels in the House of God. “I whisper of passion; I breathe of romance; I am the inspiration for work and play. Though 1 am a balm of peace, yet on the battlefields I stir men’s hearts and urge them to greater deeds of valor. 1 dwell in the peaceful chambers of content, but I am present always in the pits of war. I lead the true lovers to the altar; I muse by the cradle, I stalk by the open grave. I am the incense upon which devout prayers rise Heavenward. Know me, I will comfort you always. I AM MUSIC.” Page 36 THE VERSAILLES (g le? Club THE VERSAILLES Page 37 itutlj rljntfl (Drrl| Sitra Page 40 THE VERSAILLES Alumni Association The Alumni Association was organized in 1885. Since that time, each year has added new members, and now the membership is about 590. One meeting is held each year during Commencement Week, and at this time many class friendships are renewed. Those who have been called to their Eternal Home are designated by a star ( ) placed after the name. The following are members of the Alumni Association, beginning with the year 1916 : CLASS OF 1916—Myrtle Harvick Becker, Edith Humrichouse Beirise, Helen Goodall, Clarence Grow, Jennie Dunkel Gutermuth, Claude Hiatt, Carolyn Wood Hole, Elsie Baughman Klipstine, Francis A. Manier, Rhea Begin Manier, Ivan Miller, Bertha Oliver Oehrtman, Hubert Pequignot, Zelma Zechar Ressler, Gladys Moore Hiatt, Eva Riley Crowell, Carolyn Sammet Shilts, Ernest Shaffer. CLASS OF 1917—Harold Douglas, Donald Gutermuth, Robert W. Mile, Edward Hole, Myrtle Nischwitz, Geraldine Oliver, Marion Reed, Robert Straker, Ruth Goubeaux. CLASS OF 1918—Mary D. Didot, Martha Kley Douglas , Mary Hardesty, Hugh Huber, Gladys Kamman Grieb, Huldah Ann Kley, Lloyd Littman, Thelma Ware Peschke, Elfreda Manier, Otto C. Meyer, B. Miller, Dawn Miller, Mary Bess Minser, George Niswonger, Margaret English Pease, Winifred Poly, Russell Sammet, Treva Shaffer Scherer Ruth Taylor McEldowney, Margaret Hole Thompson, Irvin Thompson’, Maude Williams Ingalls. CLASS OF 1919—Shirley E. Baker, Bonnie Blue, Otto J. Dapore Helen Ballinger Gump, Kathryn Hahn Luste, Stella Pittsenbarger Hahn Chelcie Sebring Krickeberg, Forrest E. Love, Esthei Martin Roll, Grace McLain, Rollie McGinnis, Ellen Nischwitz Judy, Frank R. Reed , Stanley Sando , Ada Huber Stover, Nellie Brown Wicks, Pearl Williams Philomena Humrichouse. CLASS Oh 1920—Joseph D. Begin, Thelma Blue Stone, Dorothy Oliver Briedenstein, Bertha Cashman, Henry C. Douglas, Edna Farley Fred Frankman, Alfred Heller, Beatrice Humrichouse Nye, Annabel Alexander Johnson, Edith Klipstine , Elsie Littman, Jessie Nicholas Beach, John Nisonger, Ottis H. Oliver , Florence Petitjean Brown r CLASS 0F„ 1921—Henrietta Barber, Velma Buechly Hovatter, Ruth Border Keller, Forest C. Boyer, Esther Brandon Christian, Jeanette Didot Sherman, Dorothy Hole Frankman, Mildred Minser, Carol Hard- T r1 Zechar, Esther Herod Goddard, Emily Jackson, Ellen Begien Kin-dell, Virginia Long Weisenbarger, Cletus Magato, Willard Moore, Elsie 4 THE VERSAILLES Page 41 Petitjean Smith, William Poly, Joe Reed, Klyta Kley Urquhart, S. Lee Whiteman. CLASS OF 1922—Mabel Bookwaltcr Yourex, Junietta Brown Krei-der, Ruth Brown Greenwood, Welcome Burns, Leo C. Cashman, Charles DeLaet, Dorothy Grewe Banister, Ruth Jacobi, Anna Margaret Jones, Erna Niederkorn, Colette Pequignot, George Pittsenbarger, Ruby Preston, Esther Smith, William Poly, Josephine Treon Runkle, Freda Williams Hill. CLASS OF 1923—Raph Alexander, Ralph Brandon, Norman Burns, John Ehrhart, Alma Fischer, Frances Hutchens, Lois Frankman Peters, Arnold Grillot, Dorotha Grillot, Whilma Grillot Manier, Mary-belle Harn, Geraldine Hardman Baker, Crystal Hesson, Dessa Hill Short, Mildred Hole Miller, Florence Klipstine, Ina Linder, Ursel Mar-chal, Gladys Trittschuh Mendenhall, Helen Miller Phillips, Emerita Poly, Ralph Schellhause, Julia Simons, Lorin Spenny, Ruth Clark Williams. CLASS OF 1924—Ralph Beare, Thomas Begin, Anita Border Spenny, Florence Boyer Christian, Ira Brown, Kenneth Brandon, Lloyd Davis, Judson Fiebiger, Florence Simons Ehrhart, Ruby Kley, Helen Long Brandy, Ruby Fiebiger, Homer Fields, John Frantz, Kathryn Hanna, Forest Ilile, Vernon Marchal, Paul Niederkorn, Willard Nisonger, Pauline Nickol Sullivan, Bernard Petitjean, Arthur Rismiller, Louis Schlimmer, Opal Scheffbuch, Farrell Hahn, Edgar Sherry, Myrtle Trittschuh Hartwig, Harold Urquhart, Glenn Zeller, Walter Rismiller, Eugene Goubeaux, Norbert Grillot, Lowell Gutermuth. CLASS OP' 1925—Ruth Armstrong, Raymond Begien, Hazel Border Hole, Anibel Boyer Stephen, Helenetta Brandon Boomershine, Tom Brown, Leonidas Burns, Ruth Frankman Phillips , Harold Gerlach, Hubert Grillot, Margaret Grillot, Helen Hardman Littman, Mabel Hutchens Brumlauge, Norbert Littman, Faye Williams, Faye Linder , Ranold Loxley, Mary McLain Seman, Corrinne Meyers, Grazia Michael, Velma Nickol Seman, George Showalter, Bertha Springer, Elsie Stonerock, Vernon Trittschuh, Ellen Wasson Fields, Delbert Schieltz. CLASS OP' 1926—Georgia Trittschuh, Loma Kamman, Ward Swinehart, Martha Fields, Paul Begin, Lohman Blue, Mary Huber Poling, Evelyn Schilling Matthews, Martin P'ackler, Dorothy Wickard, Clarence Brown, Veronica Grilliot, Paul Bigham , Russell Smith, Ruth Spenny, Deba Plaines, Ralph Pittsenbarger, Estella Cashman, Harold Klipstine, Vitalis Grillot, Overal Jacobs, Mabel Klipstine, Paul Grillot, Mary Ullery Runnels, Arthur Border, Bertha Hesson Frank, Magloire Barga, Lawrence Dapore, Marguerite Finfrock Orth , Cary Medford, Raymond Trittschuh, Leafa Oliver, Earl Martin, Charles P. DeLaet, Page 42 THE VERSAILLES Chalmer Hile, John Meyers Jr., Helen Fischer Goodall. CLASS OF 1927—Ethel Miller, James Daugherty, Ray Seman, Hazel Sherry, Mildred Wise, Richard Hole, Herman Schilling, Roena Long Utz, Genevieve Gephart, James Urquhart, Earl Monnin, Juanita Emmons, Helen Miller Treon, Kelsey Smith, Milton Didier, Ethel Hole, Evelyn Milne, Ward Horner, William Reed, Thelma Brown, Ruth Sub-ler, Walter Starr, Lyndon Francis, Anna Hess, Frances Thompson Rhoades, Wallace Kimmel, Donald Fiebiger, Bernice Rhoades, Mary Boyer Printz, Lester Petitjean, Helen Kelch, Mabel Minser, Robert Ash, Benjamin York, Mary Pequignot, Pauline Wetzel Miller, Kathryn Martin Loxley. CLASS OF 1928—Martha Grillot, Philip Brandon, Madge Falknor, Orville Brewer, Alma Begien, Wayne Berry, Clark Medford, Margaret Magateaux, Robert Brandon, Mary Etter, Milton DeBrosse, Delbert Hannan, Wilhelmina Snyder, Edson Varner, Brida Dunwoody, Edwin Rismiller, Emett Grillot, Ruth Nischwitz Brown, Joseph Guillozet, Gertrud Fritz, Harry Banks, Elson Spraley, Lucille Sherry, Herman Mar-chal, Bridget Boomershine Lantz, Carl Harman, Herbert Boomershine, Jennie Fackler, Norman Ward, Geraldine Brown, Norman Treon, Dale Bayman, John Paul Swinehart, Bessie Martin, Harold Rismiller, Louis Francis. CLASS OF 1929—Virginia Houser, Victor Dunkel, Harold Pearson, Paul Gerlach, Leona Grillot, Chalmer Burns, Arlene Daugherty, Virginia Falknor, Kenneth Coffield, Mary Beal , Harriet Watson, Lowell Apple, Edna Baltes, Albert Goubeaux, Bernard Smith, George Ward, Genevieve Michael, Raphael Dapore, Lucille Meyer, Esther Hardman, Dorothy Miller, Burl Marker, Hazel Oehrtman, Esther Hanna, Chalmer Hesson, Paul Foy, Jeanette Ash, Wilma Paulus, Edwin Begin, Joseph Williams, Edward Monnin, Leona Gerlach, Lillian Meyers, Gladys Byrd, Norman Trittschuh. CLASS OF 1930—Chalmer Alexander, Charline Begin, Glenn Bennett, George Berry, Marcus Bornhorst, Carl Boyer, Ethel Brandon, Alma Bruns, Bernard Buxton, Nellie Coffield, Bertha Cramer, Melvin Fast, Eva Fiebiger, Lucille Francis, Oswald Grillot, Arlene Moore, Evelyn Meyers, Raymond Marchal, Charles Lange, Ralph Labig, Norman Kley, Donald Ilile, Lois Harman, Charles Nisonger, Verner Oehrtman. Orlan Oliver, Robert Routson, Luella Petitjean, Paul Recker, Glenys Rhoades, Dorothy Schilling, Alfred Wickard, Amelia Simon, Marthalee Seman, Veatch Smith, Joyce Stamm, Werner Stuck, Marion Trittschuh, William Varner, Esther Worch, August Zumbrink. THE VERSAILLES Page 43 In itlrntorinm Upon returning to their studies last September, the members of the Junior Class were much grieved to learn about the death of one of their much beloved classmates, William Kelch. His many friends mourn deeply their loss. Page 44 THE VERSAILLES Sramatir (EUtb The Dramatic Club of this year was organized under the supervision of Miss Kley. The following officers were elected for the year: President, Paul Trittschuh; Vice-President, Mary Hole; Secretary-Treasurer, Isabel Alexander. Under a new arrangement, any student in the school may belong to the club, providing an interest is shown in the work. Over fifty students signed for membership in the club. Besides readings, dialogues, vaudeville sketches, etc., given in conjunction with the Public Speaking class, four plays were presented during the year, as follows: “TURKEY RED” (One Act) Grandmother Fitzray ..............Bertha Mae Stover Mrs. Fitzray..............................Mary Hole ioa'}’ her daughters .................... ary Ayette Janice, Lova Spillers Veronica Mont, a college chum ..............Osa Butts Seraphema, the colored cook ..............Ruth Stahl Place—Fitzray’s home in the South. Time—Thanksgiving Day. “HERE COMES THE BRIDE” (One Act) Cynthia Carson, a husband-hunting old maid......... Gertrude Banks Hiram Hawkins, her mail-order husband-to-be........ Merle Hartle f- THE VERSAILLES Page 45 Peter Hawes, the station agent ...........Kenneth Subler Lois Allen a sister of the real bride.....Martha Ullery Betty Allen, the bride..............................Mary Davidson Maurice Dansforth .........................Edwin Brandon Bertie Dansforth, the groom.......................Donald Brandon Scene—A railroad station. Time—Spring. “BILLY’S COMING” (One Act) Etta Reynolds, not married very long ____Florene Miller Ross, her husband .........................Doras Brandon Violet, their dusky maid ..................Evelyn Simon Johann, a girl friend of Etta’s .... Ruth Althoff Joe, an expert furniture mover.....................Ralph Fiebiger Lopear, his capable helper...................Paul Gasson Detective ..................................John Graham Billy, the monkey .................................Jocko Scene—A well-furnished living room. Time—Morning. “TAKE MY ADVICE” (Three Act) High School Auditorium, Thursday evening, April 14, 1930 8 :15 o’clock Bob Mannion, Editor of the Eureka News..Carl St. Meyers Jimmy Samson, whose business is waking up towns ................................Walter Apple Jud Fenton, a town character who has never been accused of working ...Carl Hardman John Wargrim, a power in the state, who controls and dominates Eureka ...Paul Trittschuh Peggy Acton, who arrived in Acton three months ago ............................Berniece Byrd Virgy Mannion, Bob’s sister, who works in the office of the Eureka News....Lucille Bennett Mrs. Nelson-Dodd, a social power and president of the Uplift Society ......Evelyn Goubeaux Marcia Wargrim, daughter of John War- grim ..............................Bertha Mae Stover Place—Office of Eureka News. Time—The Present. Page 46 THE VERSAILLES Jarultij Of all Latin teachers, Miss Steen is the best She can always translate Quid Verum Est. Mr. Fambrough makes boys for football. Some even practice in the hall. Now Miss Murphy talks about corporations and trusts, And always refers us to Stanton and Lutz. Mr. Williams tells us how to draw circles and squares And when we are naughts he gives us some glares. Mr. Fambrough knows his drawing and everything such; The boys like to take it; but the girls—not much. Miss Harn has the grandest room of them all And in it are books stacked along the back wall. Miss Swartz is an English teacher, too; And is always trying to find some good clue. Miss Harn teaches music and Miss Swartz teaches art, And if they start talking, you can’t get them apart. Mr. Williams has classes in English, too; Say, we should know our English by the time we are through. Miss Steen is surely a good French Professor; Yes, of a great deal of French she is the possessor. Miss Kley teaches history from A unto Z, And she knows all the countries from sea unto sea. Mr. Fambrough operates on dogs and on cats, And plays with the cutest little white pet rats. Mr. Rhoades, the Chemistry teacher, sure is swell, But sometimes his mixtures make the awfullest smell. Miss Murphy writes long, but she teaches shorthand, If we don’t know our lesson, we think we ll be canned. Now Miss Murphy plays “Kat on the Keys”— And can type as fast as a cool autumn breeze. Mr. Rhoades takes care of the money bag, Gee, But he locks his room with a great big gold key. Mr. Fambrough teaches wood work in the basement, you see ? He is sure a fine teacher if you should ask me. Miss Steen, it seems, teaches girls basketball— And when it comes to dumbbells, she sure knows it all. Miss Harn is the woman who waves the baton; She sure is some looker with that new uniform on. But, what’s a school without a head ? Of Mr. Hartman many good things may be said. Mr. Hartman likes math, as he stands at his post; But I guess he likes Algebra, he teaches it most. THE VERSAILLES Page 47 JfantbaU quab Greenville Versailles opened up the gridiron season with a pitched battle against Greenville. The boys played true to form, with the spirit of old V. H. S. in them. For the first half, they held the green and white to a scoreless tie. About the middle of the third quarter, our weak spots began to appear. Greenville scored two touchdowns during the remainder of the quarter and a half of the game. Versailles profited by the defeat, as Coach Fambrough saw our weak spots and immediately set about building them up. Holy Angels, at Sidney After a week of strenuous practice, the remodeled team launched itself against the Holy Angels, at Sidney. The scoring machine worked faultlessly during the entire game. Versailles marched triumphantly from the field after administering a walloping to the Holy Angels. Arcanum, at Arcanum Versailles drove across Arcanum’s home field 55 yards for a touchdown during the first two minutes of play. It looked like a victory for V. If. S. Due to three regular players being injured in the second quarter, Versailles was handicapped, and defeated, but not before they had put up a rough “scrap’’. Page 48 THE VERSAILLES Piqua Reserves The Orange and Black again hit their stride and defeated the Piqua High Reserves team by a large margin. The fighting was fast and furious on both sides, and as Versailles was out for blood, they emerged triumphantly. Bradford, at Bradford The enemy of enemies—Bradford. Versailles met Bradford on her home field. Grim fighting ensued. It seemed as if an irresistible force had met an immovable object. Neither team could gain an advantage over their opponent. Versailles rejoiced over the tie, which was the result of this issue. (Bradford had beaten all the Clsss A teams in their section.) Celina, at Celina On the evening of October 80, Versailles played her first night football game, at Celina. Although the squad had only one night’s practice under the flood-lights of the Celina field, the boys went into the battle full of the old “P. and G.”. It took more than darkness to frighten the Versailles team, and during the entire game they forced Celina to fight with her back to the wall. The Green and White fought with the ferocity of a cornered beast, but to no avail. The Orange and Black forced her way through the Celina line for two touchdowns and victory. Celina’s two touchdowns came late in the game, after V. H. S. had substituted the second team. Sidney, at Sidney Although outclassed by the strong Sidney team, the boys went into the game with the same fight and hard tackling that had been witnessed in the three previous games. The boys were game until the end, and should be complimented on their “never say die” spirit, which they plainly showed during this game. V. II. S. got in scoring territory several times, but seemed to lack the punch to put the ball over the goal line. Rockford, at Rockford The tables had truly turned, for Lady Luck had deserted Versailles and favored our opponents. The first to score was Rockford, they failing to make the extra point. Versailles dug in their toes and came back with a touchdown, also making the extra point. During the combat, Rockford scored two more touchdowns, also making the extra points. V. H. S. showed a spurt of speed and added seven more points to their score. The old pep and fighting spirit were missing in this game. It was an “off day”, as it is known in the sport world. THE VERSAILLES Page 49 (Stria’ Haskrt Hall The 1930-31 season for the girls’ team did not prove as successful as was predicted at the first of the year. The final count, however, stood with six games won and six games lost. The team was considerably weakened by last year’s graduation, and the only remaining regular was Betty Urquhart, who served capably as Captain. The Versailles winning spirit was apparent in several of the games, but failed to be evident in others. This “bad luck” jinx followed them to the tournament, defeating them in the first game with Monroe. Had this team been defeated, Versailles, without doubt, would have played for first place. Two of the regulars, Marguerite Begien, running center, and Jessie Nisonger, forward, are lost by graduation. But by building a team around such a nucleus as Betty Urquhart, forward; Geraldine Gerlach, forward; Helen Ilgen and Billy Brandon, centers; Mary Manier, running center; Gladys Johnston, Ethel Schieltz and Thelma Magateaux, guards, with the other experienced members of the squad, the season of 1931-32 for Versailles will surely end with many victories to its credit, credit. Page 50 THE VERSAILLES £ rafimt0 (£amp0 Versailles 24 Gettysburg 38 Versailles 26 Arcanum 27 Versailles 19 Greenville 11 Versailles 14 Gettysburg 34 Versailles 34 Hollansburg 13 Versailles 30 Alumni 27 Versailles 12 Monroe Township 30 Versailles 21 Arcanum 27 Versailles 17 Palestine 19 Versailles 34 Covington 15 Versailles 20 Jackson 3 Versailles 34 Ansonia 11 Total Score .... 285 Total Score 255 TOURNAMENT GAME Versailles 6 Monroe 25 THE VERSAILLES Page 51 Hmja’ laakrt lull qua Versailles opened their basketball season in November, 1930, with a victory over Gettysburg, their greatest rival. The next game, with Arcanum, was fast and ferocious, but “Lady Luck” was favoring the Arcanum puintet. The Greenville game was uneventful and the boys were unable to break through the strong defence of the Greenville squad. During the next three games, the Versailles squad, due to a sudden rally, came through with three flashing victories. But in the next four games, the boys seemed to have hit a streak of tough luck, and were defeated by Fort Recovery, Union City, Bradford, and Arcanum. There came thegrand victory over Palestine, but the odds were against them and they lost the following two games. Then came the triumph over Ansonia, upsetting “the dope” after Ansonia’s sensational victory over Union City. Then the Tournament came. Versailles drew the stiffest opposition in the county—Jackson. The boys started the game with a show of pep and an eagerness to win. The score ran nip and tuck for the first half, but several of our regulars were fouled out, and in their weakened condition, the team was unable to cope with the opposition which Jack-son gave us—thus giving Jackson the victory. Page 52 THE VERSAILLES pasotta (Santps Versailles ...................... 34 Versailles ...................... 18 Versailles ...................... 18 Versailles ...................... 22 Versailles ...................... 45 Versailles ...................... 21 Versailles ...................... 18 Versailles ...................... 11 Versailles ...................... 21 Versailles ...................... 16 Versailles ...................... 18 Versailles ...................... 16 Versailles ...................... 28 Versailles ....................... 8 Versailles ...................... 34 Total Score ...............328 Gettysburg .................. 20 Arcanum ..................... 25 Greenville .................. 23 Gettysburg .................. 19 Hollansburg ................ 22 Alumni ...................... 15 Fort Recovery ............... 21 Union City .................. 31 Bradford ................... 31 Arcanum ..................... 20 Palestine ................... 15 Covington ................... 42 Minster ..................... 29 Jackson ..................... 41 Ansonia ..................... 21 Total Score ............375 TOURNAMENT GAME Versailles 20 Jackson 41 THE VERSAILLES Page 53 Psalm of Chemistry I. Mr. Rhoades is our teacher, we shall not pass. II. He maketh us to stand up and explain the structure of matter, and he exposeth our ignorance before the whole class. III. He restoreth our sorrow. He causeth us to labor with acids and bases, for our grades’ sake. IV. Yea, though we walk through vapors and hydrogen sulphide, we shall gain no knowledge, for it catches in our throats instead of in our brains. Atoms and molecules, they distress us. V. He prepareth a test for us. Our memory runneth over. VI. Surely brain trouble shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we shall be troubled with stupidness forever. Russell O.—“If I said that you were handsome, what tense would that be?” Alice K.—“Pre-tense.” Mr. Williams—“What is the interest on a thousand dollars for one year at two percent? Joe, pay attention!)” Joe Vogel—“For two percent I ain't interested.” John H.—“Do you know what Miss Kley is figuring on now?” Carl St. M.—“No. What?” John H.—“Paper.” Florence S.—“What do you do for your freckles?” Thelma O.—“I turn out the lights” “Take away women, and what would follow?” screamed the orator “Me!” yelled Bob Ham, out in the audience. A soldier lost his left arm in the war, so his right arm was left. His left arm was not left, since it was cut off, and his left arm was right. If he had lost his right arm instead of his left, his left arm would have been left instead of his right, but that’s not right, for his right arm was left and not his left. The dear old lady came into the drug store and looked doubtfully at the young man behind the counter. “Young man,” she asked, “I wonder, are you a properly qualified druggist?” “Yes, Ma’am.” “Passed all your examinations satisfactorily ?” “Certainly.” “You’ve never poisoned anyone by mistake?” “Not to my knowledge.” She heaved a sigh of relief. “Very well, then. You can give me a packet of cough drops.” Walter A.—“Where do bad little girls go?” Maxine W.—“Most anywhere.” Dwight Berry is now preparing to fill the vacancy left by Valentino ! Page 54 THE VERSAILLES Employer—“Are you afraid of work ?” Mac G.—“Certainly not—I can lie right down beside it and go to sleep.” Miss Kley—“Didn’t I tell you to be prepared with your history lessons ?” Galen H.—“I didn’t think it was necessary, Ma’am; I’ve heard that history repeats itself.” Girls—The best way to keep that school girl complexion is hid in a drawer.” Franklin B.—“There’s a salesman outside with a mustache.” Mr. Hartman—“Tell him I’ve got a mustache.” John A.—“Do you know the difference between trying to kiss you and trying to kiss Betty Ur-quhart?” June F.—‘Til bite.” John A.—“Exactly. And she won’t.” “Marriage,” said Mr. Rhoades, “is like a railroad sign. When you see a pretty girl, you stop, then you look, and after you're married, you listen.” Marguerite—“In your future husband, what would you place first of all in his qualifications— wealth, social position, looks, or personality?” Jeanette—“Well—first, I’d like to have him put in his appear- ance.” Edith B.—“I just love birds.” Arthur B.—“I have always been told that I was a little cuckoo.” Gerald G.—“I am crazy about you!” Bertha Mae—“Well, run along —this is no insane asylum.” Maxine W.—“Sing the song John Hannan sang when he lost a penny.” Dorothy P.—“What is it?” Maxine—“I would climb the highest mountain if 1 knew I would find you.” The Girl—“Love is blind.” Warren S.—“I see.” John Hough—“What did she say when you turned out the light and kissed her?” Deane B.—“Said she felt as if she never wanted to see my face again.” Albert K.—“When your Pa uses the paddle on you, doesn’t it make you sick?” Paul R.—“Naw, he tells me that it is the board of health.” Father—“I’m afraid, my son, ■that I will not see you in heaven.” B Otis H.—“What have you been doing, Dad ?” Harry F.—“Why is a policeman like a crab?” Betty U.— “I don’t know. Why?” Harry F.—“Because he pinches.” THE VERSAILLES Page 55 Aittnprapfys He stands the shadow of a mighty name. —Lucan—Pharsalia. Page 56_________THE VERSAILLES___________ Autnpraptjs There be of them that have left a name behind them. — Ecclesiasticus.