Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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The Faculty 1. Miss Mary O. Conrath has been principal of our school for ten years. She received a I’ll. I!, degree from the Universi- ty of Chicago and is now doing post gradu- ate work at Columbia University. As prin- cipal and Latin teacher. Miss Conrath has won unbounded admiration. 2. Miss Sarah Howell has been for many years a teacher in our public schools, having devoted her last fourteen years to High School work. She has charge of the Algebra and General History classes. Con- stant study and extensive experience have made her an invaluable teacher. 3. Miss Hulda Swartz has for five years unravelled to the pupils the mysteries of the German language. She is a graduate of Western Reserve University. Miss Swartz has been a most successful teacher. 4. Miss Emma L. Nixon, a graduate of Oberlin College, had work in English, Literature and History. This was Miss Nixon's third year with us, and by her tact she has won the love and friendship of all. Owing to ill health she was forced to resign her position in February, to the re- gret of all. 5. Miss Catharine Fissel kindly ac- cepted the position left vacant by the resig- nation of Miss Nixon. Miss Fissel is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and has already won the confidence of teachers and pupils. 6. Mr. W. T. Gardner, our commercial teacher, has shown his talent by his efficient work in this particular line. During the three years that Mr. Gardner has been with us, he has made a friend of ever}- pupil in the school. He is a graduate of Marietta College. 7. Mr. II. R. Gifford is a graduate of Otterbein College, l ie has charge of Alge- bra and Geometry, in which he has proved to l:e a very efficient teacher. 8. Miss Bessie L. Daugherty is anoth- er graduate of Otterbein College. She teaches both English and Music. Miss Daugherty has proven herself capable of filling this position and during her two years with us, has given entire satisfaction to all. 9. Dr. J. A. Bolton, a graduate of Western Reserve University, is our in- structor in Science. Dr. Bolton is always pleasant and jovial and his good nature and merry smile has helped us over many diffi- culties. 10. Miss Garnet Thompson was chos- en to fiil the position which Miss Collette had held during the first term. She has done good work in both Botany and Civics. Miss Thompson is a graduate of (ftterbein Col- lege and a classmate of Miss Daugherty and Mr. Clifford. 11. Mr. O. B. Thomas has charge of Mechanical Drawing, along which line his work has been very satisfactory. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University. eg FIVE

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('Mss or w . EDWARD ELLIOTT. Four Years Latin and Two Years German. ‘‘Among the names which we will never for- get. Is that of our President, Elliott.” Edward, the President of our class, is one of the favorite sons of Wapakoneta’s athletic meadows. He is a peerless manipu- lator of the spheroid in any of its forms and looks to the safety of the girls frequently. Edward's home is in Muncie. Indiana. OLGA ABE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “Spend much time in reflection.” Olga is a thoughtful girl, intent upon mak- ing the most of her High School life in study as well as pleasure. Olga is also a dis- tinguished pianist. CARL ABE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. He boasts most every day, For he was born that way.” Carl has a good memory whenever he wishes to make use of it. Ilis peculiar and boisterous laughter seldom fails to rouse all the pupils from their lessons, to the great annoyance of the teachers. ANNA ANDERSON. Two Years Latin and Two Years Com- mercial. Peace is seldom denied to the peaceful. The words gentle” and “unobtrusive” may well be applied to Anna. She is quite studious and happiest when she can please her teachers. SEVEN