Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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 THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOL—CLASS OF 1917 IONA BALDWIN. “I know what's right, not only so, But also practice what 1 know. Iona came here this year to get her fourth year of High School work. She is very well liked, and has established a record as a fine student. WALTER ARNOLD. Joke Editor of the Retrospect. Class Play. “A noisy man is always in the right. 'Phis tall Senior combines bluff and a loathing for study, with a pompadour and an enormous wind capacity, and has nearly succeeded in proving the merits of the combination. MARY BYRNE. “I trust I have not wasted breath. Mary is of the quiet sort, and tends strictly to her own affairs and her studies. It is rumored that she is in love, but she will not con fess. EDGAR BEELER. Editor-in-Chief of the Retrospect. Debating Society. Class Play. ‘‘1 dare do all that may become a man; Who dare do more is none. Edgar appeared on the scene this year to attend our world-famed High School, where he has become cpiite popular. His pet diversion is exhibiting a black eye. 17

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THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOI -CLASS OF 1917 CLASS ROBERT ANDERSON President of the Senior Class. Business Manager of the Retrospect. Debating Society. Class Play. And he shall be a leader among men.” Behold our President! Bob is popular with all, and has made an excellent leader for the Class of 17. OF 1917 EVON MILLER. Vice-president of the Senior Class. Assistant Editor of the Retrospect. Class Play. High School Pianist. No magic shall sever thy music from thee. Evon’s friends are so numerous we wonder if she has any foes. Although very busy she always has a kind word for everyone she meets—and we manage to meet her often ENOLA PFAFF. Treasurer of the Senior Class. The glance that took Their thought from others at a single look.” Here is another girl with a host of friends, and she deserves them. Although not adverse to a good time, she never neglects her studies, and has won the respect and admiration of all who know her. FRED SHEARER. Secretary of the Senior Class. Literary Editor of the Retrospect. Debating Society. Class Play. Everyone speaks in bis behalf.” Here's the jolly fellow who keeps us all laughing is English Class. He's very popular with teachers and pupils—especially the girls. He has a keen sense of humor and is the most generous and good-hearted fellow you ever saw. 16

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 THE RETROSPECT- BLUME HIGH SCHOOL-CLASS OF 1917 DON BEER. 1 have accomplished my purpose, I desire no more. Don breezed in on us one day last year with the purpose of furthering his education at a firstclass High School. He seems to be pleased—and so are we. PERA CAMPBELL. “What’s in a name?” Ask Pera what “P. N. R. E. C.” means. In spite of her enormous non de plume she is quite capable of expressing her opinions at any time. BURTON CAMPBELL. Debating Society. “A mighty man is he.” Here is over six feet of brain and muscle. Burton is a good student and has a peculiar hobby of making practicable (?) fire extinguishers in Chemistry. OZRO BRACKNEY. Class Poet. Class Play. “The poetry of earth is never dead.” Ozro’s future is well planned for him. His remarkable ability as a poet has astonished his classmates and we hope he will succeed. 18