Wadsworth High School - Whisperer Yearbook (Wadsworth, OH)

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Shields, has made a remark about O I .. t 1 war exicans' Ohio Stay a Success These eleven exchange students from Mexico graced Wads- worth with their presence during the Christmas season. Miss Irma Encalada tadvisorj, Mafia Hernlandez, Georgette Gedo- vius, Berta Elena Gonzfxlez, Beatriz Azcarate, Rosita Maiia Ferndndez, Manuel Alba, Antonio Aguilar, Rodolfo Hernandez, Alvaro Hernandez, and Eduardo Unikel spent four weeks in Wadsworth as an experiment in international living. The ex- change of mail between the United States and Mexico is proof positive that the experiment was a rousing success. Could it be that the Spanish teacher, iron Harter in Spanish! Alvaro Her- idez, Manuel Alba, and Karen Van lam seem to agree by their expressions. r presence of the Mexicans made Span- students especially conscious of their ad for greater study of the language. ew people around W.H,S. this year e without Grizzly sweat shirts. Striving ive as actual W.H.S. students down to last letter, these Mexicans further be- ie members of our school by joining maiority with sweat shirts. The visitors from south of the border lived with members of the Spanish classes as brothers and sisters. Tours of O'Neil's Department Store, the Akron Beacon Journal, and the Bearfoot Sole Company were arranged for the guests. After Wadsworth, the Mexicans toured Niagara Falls, Wash- ington, D.C., New York City, New Orleans, and Putney, Ver- mont, betore returning home. , Nt: 1 Sf ?-S ' : 2 ' ' Mr. Shields and Miss Irma Encalada seem to be involved in o hot discussion. We have no idea what the conversation topic is, for both speak Spanish too fluently and too rapidly for us to under- 25 stand.

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Bob Winston, custodian of W.H.S., is being graciously as- sisted by Garth Wallace in his task of sweeping out the audi- torium. One of the largest problems that Bob and the other custodians are faced with is keeping this part of the high school clean. However, with the co-operation of the students, they do a fine iob of keeping Wadsworth High spic and span. v , . 3 .. ., I is Taking a camera break at the freshman class beatnik party at lsham are Eric Thom and Bill Hoerger. Although the beards sported by these lads may appear to be somewhat less than authentic, the boys maintain that they save money on razor blades. Publicizing of beatniks brought about a number of both class and private beatnik parties this year in Wadsworth. .J Kay Zimmerman is ready to min- gle with the audience and promote laughter among those who might be too tired to laugh at the senior class play, Onions in the Stew. Besides handing out detention slips, Mr. Hudso and Mr. Holmes also hand out written excuses fo admittance to class. Each morning a line develop in front of the auditorium as the students wait f permission to enter their classes. Here Pat Moyg gets her admittance slip from Mr. Hudson. Kay played the part of the wife and task force of cn somewhat dandyish plumber, and as a result of antics by her and other members of the play cast, her duties in the audience were not needed in the least. In the huddle traditional to ath- letic teams of W.H.S. and other schools preliminary to the start of a sporting event, the basketball team prepares to head for the hardwood. The huddle serves both a practical and inspirational purpose, as plays and strategy are discussed and team morale is boosted.

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7-2' K-, SA is Ps? The choice of their fellow classmates, Pat Per- kins and Jack Wohler enioyed the positions of hon- or as queen and king of the T959 senior prom. The prom, held in the traditional style of W.H.S., was followed by an all-night party at the Kolony, and a breakfast served at the Masonic Temple by the Masons. is 327 t x f s ' 'll tl I uv tw W ,A if Q if f ' 1 .- ,. X -,,...' i...f Selected as representatives c their respective classes, these love ly young lasses were the focc point of attention at this year homecoming game and dance Having been elected to their es teemed positions by the footba team, Janis Kaufman, Sue Frase Queen Sheila Hall, Toni Ferrarc and Lynn Doyle reigned in royc splendor over those two events. The memories of the pep rally when they were informed of the, election, the parade and hal' time ceremony, the game itsel' and the ensuing dance will alway be cherished by these girls. Royalty Reigns Crowned king and queen of the annual sweet- heart dance were Don Earnest and Kay Lyn Welty. Having been crowned in front of her throne, Kay Lyn was presented with a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses by her attendants. Following the inter- mission, a waltz, dedicated to the royalty of the event, was danced by Don and Kay. l