Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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CLASS OF 1913—CONTINUED ELIZABETH MEYER. Four Years German. “A face more fair, a form more neat, It ne'er hath been my lot to meet. Elizabeth is a pleasing, unpretentious and lovable girl. She is cheerful, jovial and al- ways presents a happy trend of thoughts. Elizabeth is an ardent lover of music. MAX R. MENSCHEL. Four Years Latin and Four Years German, ‘•'plie secret of his success is his constancy of purpose.” Max is a student in all the senses of the word, lie is liked by teachers as well as pupils because of his quiet, unassuming way. Never yet has he been known to fail to re spond when called upon to recite. He has always been punctual and regular in at- tendance and is considered a great honor to his class. CHARLES MELCH1NG. Four Years Latin. “Never sigh when you can sing. Rut laugh, like me, at everything. My, what a man Charles will make! Has engergies fit for a governor. Could not keep still if he had to and often tries the patience of his teachers to the utmost. Studies some, plays more. Charles is witty and a speed-maniac. Realistic at times and somewhat of a bluffer. DONALD MOORE. “Even I . Regain my freedom with a sigh. Donald has a slow but determined gait and when he once decides to do a thing, it «s quite sure to be done. During his High School course. General History seems to have been his “hobby.” FOURTEEN

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CL ILS OF lDl i—CONTINlr FD PEARL LANG HORST. Four Years German and Three Years Latin. “Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour.” Pearl’s chief aim seems to have been to take school life as easy as possible. She has occupied more seats in the assembly room than any other member of her class. Four Years German. “Think out your work, then work out your thought.” Edith is a diligent worker, yet amused at any worthy humorous digression from seriousness. Edith never forgot why she came to Plume High School. ALVINA LINK. “I love to dwell betwixt the hills and dales. Neither to be so great as to be envied, Nor yet so poor the world should pity me. Good-natured, unassuming, always ready for a good time and lots of fun. Here’s to the girl who has failings but few, Here’s to the girl who is sweet; For here is a girl who will always be true, No matter how seldom vou meet. DEAN LIN SO N. Three Years Latin and Two Years German. And like winds in summer sighing, Her voice is low and sweet.” Patient Dean is somewhat modest. She is of a peaceable and non-intrusive nature, and only on rare occasions permits her pres- ence to be felt by a hearty laugh. THIRTEEN

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CLASS OF 1913— CONTINUED CAROLINE MOSLER. Four Years German and One Year Latin. “Silence is golden.” Quite, demure, attentive, always prepared, never out of order. Teachers would teach for the sheer pleasure of teaching, if all the pupils were like Caroline. DUDLEY NICHOLS. Two Years Latin and Two Years German. “It is easier to look wise than talk wisdom.” Dudley often attempts to bluff the teach- ers or to waste time in foolish arguments. W henever he does not have his lessons it is usually because he has devoted his time to wireless, in which he is a specialist. FLORENCE MYERS. Two Years Latin and Two Years Com- mercial. “What is ambition? I'is a glorious cheat.” Pleasant, contented, and likes to be amic- able and candid to all. Florence at times is known to study, and others, not. She is easily distracted by occasional incidents. PEARL N El DEM I RE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “Our thoughts and our conduct are our own.” A very studious, delightful, and sensible girl. Cares nothing for shallow remarks and impotent witticisms. Does not want to be an Alumna, but would rather remain at school. FIFTEEN r