Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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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)

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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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I■■i MORITZ CLAUSING. Class Poet. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “We're glad he came to town. Moritz has never been known to at- tend to anybody’s business but his own. He has never caused the teachers any an- noyance and is one of the best humored fellows in the class. Webster isn't much ahead of him when it comes to orations, lie has much outside work to do, and so we suppose he composes most of his poems while following theplow, as did his patron saint Burns. ALMA ELLIOTT. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “For nature made her what she is, but never made such another.” Alma has lived in Wapakoneta until this last year when she moved to Jackson Center. This does not hinder her having a good time with her old “bunch.” In the class room she assumes a quiet, and timid attitude, 'though always in for a good time out-ide of school; which makes her well liked by all. MARIE McBRIDE. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Her smile is sunshine and her heart is gold.” Marie’s home is in Santa Fe but she has been going to school with us for four years. She is a quiet, retiring little girl who is afraid that her social engagements will interfere with her studies. She has a winning smile which captivates the hearts of all of us, and she is a friend to everyone who meets her. ALICE KATTERHEINRICH Three Years Latin—Two Years German. “As quiet as a mouse is she. And yet no trap has caught her.” After completing her course at the New Knoxville High School, Alice continued her studies at Wapakoneta High. Her chosen field is music, in which we expect great things of her. She has taken her place in the orchestra and has the dis- tinction of being the only music teacher in our class. (Page KiRhtecp)