Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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VIRGIL BUCHANAN Two Years German—Commercial Course. “Only silence suiteth best. Virgil is extremely quiet and is not known very well outside of the class room. He has never caused the teachers any annoyance and has also won many friends. VERA BOYER Two Years Latin—Commercial Course. Girls Basket Ball Team. “A docile disposition will surmount every diffi- culty.” Vera is a bright and cheerful personage. Al- though a diligent scholar, she is ever ready for a good time. We are sure she will become a great basket ball player in the future. MABEL BOWERSOCK Four Years Latin—Two Years German. “May your joy be as deep as the ocean, Your troubles as light as its foam.” A gay comradeship with everyone always, and a sincere, seriousness underneath it all—these char- acteristics mark Mabel as a girl whom folks are glad to call their friend. 21 HELEN BLUME Two Years Latin—Two Years German. Glee Club: “Quality Street;” Double Quartette. “Her heart is not in her work, it is somewhere else.” This little black-eyed girl is fun-loving and carefree. Although quick to anger, to those who know her well, she is the most loyal of friends.

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 RALPH BRUNER Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Oftentimes losing long nights of sleep, Just ‘cause he studies problems so deep. Another Senior that drifted to our class last fall. He has been a faithful and earnest worker, always attending to his own affairs. He i a modest, reserved young man. ANNA BUSTETTER Two Years German—Commercial Course. Glee Club. Of spirit so still and quiet.” She is of the quiet, unobtrusive type, who are slow but sure. She is rarely talkative on any sub- ject, but has always been an attentive listener. CORA BIRK Four Years German. “She’s willing to work and will not shirk, What better can you ask?” She has been an excellent scholar, always having her lessons and having them well. She has been a kind and obliging class-mate and therefore has won the friendship of all. NAOMI BEISHEIM Two Years Latin—Commercial Course. Glee Club; “Quality Street; ’ Girls Basket Ball Team. “How brilliant and mirthful the light of her eye, Like a star glancing out from the blue sky.” This maiden is the possessor of a goody mixture of jollity and good nature. She has the ability to make friends and no one has ever been heard to speak of her in any way but the best. 20

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ALFRED BERG Two Years German—Commercial Course. “Quality Street.” “The force of liis own merit makes his way.” He is a student in all senses of the word. He is especially good in shorthand and is well liked by all, because of his quiet and unassuming way. VIRGINIA CAMPBELL Two Years Latin—Two Years German. Glee Club; “Quality Street;” Double Quartette. “My, oh my, how she can sing, She just makes the music ring.” Her laugh is contagious and ever proves a cure for “blues.” She never worries about any of her lessons and believes in having a good time when- ever she is. Virginia is the song-bird of our class. CLAYTON CRAFT Two Years German—Commercial Course. “In silence there is safety.” Clayton is the quiet individual around school. He came here to study, that is why he is so studious. He has never caused the teachers any annoyance and has many friends in our class. GLEN COPELAND Four Years Latin. “Quality Street.” “You may believe what he says.” Here is a fellow with a cheerful grin. Glen is usually very quiet, but at times lie becomes rather excited when called upon to recite. Altogether he is a friendly good-natured chap. 22