Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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FOURTH YEAR CLASS HELEN CROFT. Literary Editor of “The Retrospect.” Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “I know it is a sin for me to sit and grin. Helen simply could'n endure rules, and so had to take a scat among the Freshies.” Although a good student she is always worrying about her grades. She is one of the class who has literary aspirations and can talk about books like a highbrow. She is a staunch believer in “Equal Rights.” GERTRUDE ELLIOTT. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “Her very foot has music in it, as she comes up the stairs. Gertrude is always ready to perform some deed of mischief and just as ready to escape the punishment. She never bothers herself about anything and is never known to be in a hurry. She is not in love with her text books, and usually disposes of them as soon as pos- sible. NORMA HUMMEL. Two Years Latin—Two Years Com- mercial. “’I ho:e who know her best like her best. Norm! cares more for outside affairs than for her studies. She seems a quiet, demure girl to most of 11s, but gay and frivolous to those who know her well. She is fond of keeping secrets and does not even tell her friends. If there is any- thing wrong in Mr. Gardner's class and he doesen't know whom to blame it on, I get it every time. FLORENCE HEINTZ. Four Years Latin. “ Though prodigal to our ranks, yet none the less welcome. “Flo is a graduate of Jackson Center High School and has proven herself a friend to those deserving such a maiden’s friendship. She is a girl who is always in the best of humor, which proves her disposition is sunny. She loves her studies, and we believe she finds enjoy- ment in them. (Page Sixteen)

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FOURTH YEAR CLASS EDWIN RAMGE. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. What shall I lo to he famous?” Edwin is one of those breezy, slangy individuals who is very proficient in the art of rapid speaking. Because of this he gives us an impression of great knowl- edge. He likes to bother the teachers and anyone else he can. He is extremely in- terested in wireless telegraphy and we expect him to develope into an Edison II. ALICE McAVOY. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. ‘‘Variety is the very spice of life That gives it all its flavor.” No one ever saw Alice worried, and you ought to hear her laugh. Although she claims not to show • favoritism to any of her studies she must be especially fond of Solid Geometry as she was encored for it the second time. She is a light-hearted care-free girl who believes in having a good time wherever she is. LEO HEMMERT. Four Years German. “Out upon it. I have loved Three whole days together; And am like to love three more If it prove fair weather.” Leo is a sturdy fellow with jovial dis- position and handsome features. It was once rumored that he had a serious thought, but investigation proved this to be false. His grin means nothing but high spirits, and he can drive away the blues in five minutes. His affections change directions so often that it is hard to tell who the real girl is. EDITH BAKER Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “There was a soft and pensive grace. A cast of thought upon her face.” Ever since Edith has entered high school she has been a diligent pupil. She is a quiet little lass, whom to know is to love. A smiling countenance she always carries wherever she is. She is always ready to help her friends and has a love for all that is genuine. (Page Fifteen)

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FOURTH YEAR CLASS FRANK SCHMIDT. Four Years Latin—Two Years German. “lie u. ctl words of learned length That seemed quite beyond his strength.” Schmidt? O, Yes. He's the boy who is always talking with his hands. And he also has a habit of carrying around a wise look under his brow, for which we under- stand the reason when we look at his grades. Frank is always startling us with some new invention. I»y the number of questions lie a ks lie needs about twice as much information as the rest of us. PAULINE PLANKELL. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Again arose that oft repeated cry. ‘Pro- fessor I don't see why.’ ” Pauline is a bright and cheerful per- sonage and always wants to know the why and wherefor of all things. She is one of our good elocutionists and she ought to develope her talent along this line. She also has a great desire for col- lege life which she expects to enjoy in the near future. IRVIN HENRY. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “All’s right with the world.” Where Irvin got this benevolent look we do not know: it surely isn’t his usual one. He doesn't allow studying to inter- fere with his high school education. Al- though he has been often reproved for in- dulging in his sense of humor at the wrong time, he has recovered from the disgrace and still enjoys breaking rules. MARIE BRINKMEYER. Assistant Editor of “The Retrospect. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. Fair she is, if my eyes be true. And true she is,as si e has proven herself.” If you want anything done well, get Marie to do it. “Never put off until to- morrow what you can do to-day” is her motto. She never neglects her studies, still she has many leisure hours to spend with the Cook. No doubt she will pursue an extended course in domestic science. (Page Seventeen)