Versailles High School - Portal Yearbook (Versailles, OH)

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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

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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

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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.