Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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CLASS HISTORY OF 1922 Once upon a time, not so very many years ago, order was created out of chaos for a certain number of striving little souls. They endured eight long periods of time trying to get accustomed to and acquainted with the manners and peculiarities of this world and its inhabitants. To them life seemed a re¬ petition of the same dull procedure until a new light began to dawn which they recognized as the Four Great Seasons of Education. They entered on the first season with the same zeal and hope, which they have retained up to this time, willingly performing the required tasks and striving toward a Goal which loomed bright before them. Spring seemed glorious and they enjoyed it light-heartedly. After spending a few days of Summer, that season fascinated them, and while they enjoyed the warm sunshine still they heeded the threatening storms. However, they were so enthused that they could not restrain themselves and so expressed their sentiments in music, arts, and lively activities. This group of young people were so animated with life that they were loath to leave Summer, but Father Time could not wait and so they stepped over the boundaries into Autumn. This period seemed to cast a sad and gloomy aspect over all at first, but finally it taught these people to appreciate life in a different light. Guided through dark nights by the bright, gleaming stars of the faculty, they proceeded toward the festive white Winter. There were many dark storms throughout this season but they were cleared away by the many sports and social affairs which always accompany that Season. Nevertheless a sad and gloomy shade seemed to be cast over all: this was the end of a bright and happy year with only memories remain¬ ing. Everyone was downhearted and sad until now they have discovered that this one year of happiness has been only a forerunner of many similar bright years and seasons; and again Spring looms promising and bright in the FiTture. CAROL PUETZ

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CLASS POEM --eg,- Just as every true tneriean Loves the dear red, white and blue. Thus the members of our Senior Class Hold the class of ' 22 . Four years have we struggled and labored To attain this well earned fame. Each year was a little bit harder But we buckled right down just the same. But though we have toiled and labored Still we did not think all was hard work. For our school days were filled up with pleasures, Though our duties we never did shirk. A word such as “can’t” we knew not And success was our one greatest aim, W e feel that we’ve all been rewarded For taking our part in the game. Our days that are best are now over W ith regret we must leave them behind And go out to life’s great battle To accomplish the tasks we’re assigned. With success we will meet many hardships We will bear them as we have been taught. We will fight, we will work, we will battle, I ' ntil they are brought down to naught. And now to our dear old High School W ' e will raise a song of cheer, With hopes that extend to the future And mem’ries of our school days so dear. FLORENCE ABE KATHRYN KOLTER

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FLORENCE ABE “A full rich nature free to trust.” 11 rence is forever laughing and irakes everycne around her laugh. As c ats poet she helped to make the : mu al a success. LUCILLE ALTER Meet the only senior of the girls basketball team. She has a temper which escapes once in a while but we like her just the same. ROY BAUER “He who invented work should have finished it.” Roy is the kind that likes to argue in class. He is the teacher’s chief worry. If you don’t believe this ask any of the section I students of En¬ glish 4. ALBERT BERLET “Snowball” likes everybody and everybody likes “Snowball.” He has caused much merriment during his high school career for which we are grateful. HELEN BICE “When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash.’’ Helen is a girl that we all like. She is one of our staunchest helpers when it comes to class affairs. ORDELL BLANKENBAKER “Blessings on thee, little man.” Ordell is one of the “big” Seniors. He is always looking for a good time and usually finds what he is looking for.