Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOL-CLASS OF 1917 CLARK KRIDLER. Nature made some men long.” W hen you begin at his feet to size him up you wonder where the other end is. To find him, just walk down West Auglaize street. ROBERT KREITZER. My memory is the thing 1 forget with.” I lob knew it when he went to class, but then it was gone! Nevertheless, lie is a good fellow, and has demonstrated it in the last four years. MARIE KOLTER. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; An excellent thing in woman. If you are looking for Marie just locate Pauline, or vice versa, for the two are always together. Marie is well liked because of her friendly disposition. LENA LOEGEL. ‘‘I have not seen; I will not see.” Lena has a habit of confusing the Presidents. She insists on putting James K. Polk in the wrong place, and no one can convince her otherwise. 23

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THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOL-CLASS OF 1917 CLEO HARDIN. “The truest friend is she, The kindest one in doing courtesy.” l»y her fine disposition and excellent work Clco has done much to help this Class win its laurels as one of the best ever in High School. Wc wish her success. HERBERT IDLE. Debating Society. Class Play. Xoble, wise, valiant and honest—the man of the hour.” Herb has branched ofT into song and oratory. No doubt lie will in later years be singing love songs or representing his fellow men in Congress, HAROLD ICE. Class Play. “He knows not what his greatness is.” Electrician, carpenter, mechanical draftsman, photographer—he answers them all. Harold has busied himself in many ways scientifically and mechanically, and will certainly make a success of it. MARGUERITE KREIN. Joke Editor of the Retrospect. Class Play. “Great diminutives are rare occurrences.” Although extremely small for a Senior she has become quite popular with her classmates. Her great ambition is to become an actress and live in California. 22

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 THE RETROSPECT—BLUME HIGH SCHOOL-CLASS OF 1917 RUTH MEALS. “She was a kind and thoughtful creature. Ruth has a quite disposition but is nevertheless a good friend and a very good student. She has proven herself a valuable addition to the Class of T7. ANNA McCUNE. “Proud of all the Irish blood that’s in me. Here is a talkative little .Miss who is ever jolly and ready for a good time, but also faithful in her school work. MARY PIPER. “My eyes make pictures when they are shut. Mary has a habit of relating incidents in a confused order. 'Phis seems insignificant, however, when it is considered that she has caused one poor fellow to worry himself thin over her. ELLA RAIN. “Thou hadst small Latin but much German. Ella is another girl who entered our class this year. Although not conspicuous in school affairs, she has not failed to impress others by her earnest work. 24