Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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 CLASS OF 1913— CONTINUE 1) LOUIS BIERLEIX. Four Years Latin. “He is a man who acts like one.,, Louis is as athletically inclined as seldom happens. Is an enthusiastic follower of all sports. If he were only a little heavier he would be a star, lie never allows the girls to distract his studious intent. NAOMI BLUME. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “Love is love's reward. (?) In school Xaomi is very quiet and her coal-black eyes make her appear as though she were on the “outs with the whole world. But appearances are often deceiving, for out of school Xaomi is a jolly and talkative girl. ELSIE BROOKHART. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. Patience! hy tis the soul of peace.” Elsie is cheerful, unassuming, pays strict attention to her own business, but is always ready to laugh at a good joke. Her quiet dignity makes her worthy of the name of Senior. GE( )RGE COXXAUGIITOX. One N ear German and Three Years Latin. Trust to your stars for success. Many a time has this young man amused the teachers and brought shouts of laughter from his classmates by his high-flown lan- guage and quaint expressions. NINE

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(' LASS OF I if IS—CONTINl El) JAMES ANDERSON. One Year German and Three ears Latin. W ho steals my purse, steals trash. “Jim is not often seen studying his les- sons. In spite of the fact that James was working outside of school hours and that he was the business manager of our Annual, he managed to make passing grades in Ins studies. He is almost always “broke. LENA BAKER. Four Years Latin. The way to fame is the path to duty. Lena is as conscientious as the day is long. She has won the foremost position in schol- arship. She is one of those persons who stand for quality. A personification of ten- derness and friendliness. Much might be summed up when we say— She is a very sensible girl. RALPH BIBLER. Four Years Latin. All work and no play makes a dull boy.' Ralph will be long remembered by his cheerful grin. Although he never neglected his lessons, he always had time for two things—girls and athletics. CHESTER BEN NETT. Four Years Latin. Nature makes some men long. Chester, the tallest of our class, drifted to W apakoneta in September, 1911. lie is an enthusiastic talker, easily excited, and apt to lose his temper in argument. During the two years that he has been with us, he has taken an active part in athletics. EIGHT

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C ..ISS OF 101-1- COM'IXFFO f JESSIE CRAWFORD. Four Years German and One car Latin. “Aspire to great things. Icssic is devoted to and absorbed in her school work. Her efforts are never futile, and she will surely make a capable teacher. Her demeanor is always appropriate for school ethics. KATHERINE CULLETOX. Four Years Latin and Three Years German. “She likes to tease as well as please, The best of life she always sees. Ever since Katherine entered High School four years ago, she has proved to be a faith- ful and diligent student. She is winsome, tactful, and looks as though she had never seen the dark side of things. Katherine is noted for her excellent Latin translations. RICHARD ELLK TT. Four Years Latin. Ignorance is bliss.’ Richard prefers every other task to that of getting his lessons. 11 is pet saying is: 1 don't know.” Richard has also played a great part in athletics. EDWARD FRANK. Four Years German. As idle as a painted ship, Upon a painted ocean. Edward is a jolly, good fellow. He is known to all by that grin, which does not wear off. Edward leans so far forward, that some think him an exception to the law of equilibrium, i. e. they doubt whether the line of gravity really passes through his feet. TUN