Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1924 volume:

s� Wm ■1 ■' . • ; - THE RETROSPECT THE RETROSPECT 1924 Voiu M K XVIII PUBLISHED ANNUALLY By The Graduating Class OF BLUME HIGH SCHOOL THE RETROSPECT � (Lmtti'itts: Prbiratjtut 'prcial Jilratimt fiaxmtt CMtors anit jHtsiitrss lHanagyrs S'rnicr Class Jitninr Class Sfaplttunore Class JFrcsluttau Class Organisations thlrtirs 3i’krs £ Urrtising THE RETROSPECT—— Foreword WE, the Senior Class of Blume High School, present this book to our Faculty, Students, Alumni and many friends so that pleasant memories may be recalled through the deepening mist of years. With this volume of “The Retrospect” we send our heartiest wish that you wiM enjoy reading, as we have enjoyed publishing it — — ■— — — — — — • 11 • ■ i m 7} THE RETROSPECT -——— -------———--- To W. Sanders Idle, who by bis unstinted labors for good among us and by bis winning personality has won his way into the heart of each of us of the Senior Class of 1924— this seventeenth volume of the Retrospect is respectfully dedicated. Wittenberg College, A. B. Ohio Northern University. Resident of Wapakoneta. ■ THE RETROSPECT —• THE RETROSPECT Special Mention We, the members of the Senior Class of 1924, wish to express as best we can our appreciation for the many kindnesses done for us by our earnest and beloved superintendent, C. C. Nardin. This is the first class of Bluine High School fortunate enough to have had the influence and support of Superintendent Nardin for four years. We are proud to claim that distinction. Since the school has been under his guidance, Mr. Nardin has appreciably uplifted the standards of Blume High. He has considered the public in all affairs and his work has met with universal approval. Probably no other man has advocated so streneously and so thoroughly the principles of economy, right living and good citizenship. A high degree of scholarship has always been demanded by him and he has striven to make us realize our opportunities and utilize them. His hard work for the passage of the bond issue in 1922 provided the means necessary for the building of an addition to the present high school. We must accord him credit for the advance Blume High School has made in athletics. He gave his permission and support for the organization of a football team. In former years the girl’s basketball team was not permitted to compete with teams outside the city. Thanks to Mr. Nardin, we girls are now enjoying inter-school sports. Superintendent Nardin's record before coming to Wapa-koneta is testimony of his triumph over circumstance. Born at Stryker, Williams county, Ohio, he lived in that place for twenty-two jears. He worked his way thru high school by delivering groceries. Following his graduation, he taught in the rural schools of Henry and Williams counties for four years. He attended Buchtel College, Akron, Ohio, and graduated from that place in 1904 with a B. Sc. degree. Mr. Nardin taught in the Ridgeville Corner’s High School for two years and then became principal of the Hicksville high school. From there he was advanced to the position of superintendent of the Hicksville schools, a position he held for five years. Leaving Hicksville he became superintendent of the schools of Bluffton and, for the same period of time, directed the education of that city. In 1920 the Wapakoneta Board of Education was successful in securing Mr. Nardin and for four years his work here has been most commendable. He took a graduate course at the University of Wisconsin Summer School iti 1910 and 1911. In 1913 and 1914 he was enrolled as a graduate student at Ohio State University. Mr. Nardin attended Columbia University in 1918. THE STAFF THE RETROSPECT —-- The Staff Editor in Chief..............................Doroih Dcering Assistant Editor.............................Gcordis Zieg.cr Business Manager..............................Minor Sibert Assistant Business Manager and Artist........Robert Slusher Eiterary Editor..............................Editli Krabach Poets...........Elizabeth Whiteman, Leonard Montgomery Art Editors...................Ethlyn Spees. Marjorie Kolter Music and Dramatic Editor..................Carolyn McFarland Athletic Editors..........Kathryn Minton, Richard Rupperc Joke Editors..........................Vonda Blank, Paul Sillin Staff Poem A foreword, to our reader W ho looks these pages o’er; We hope you'll like the annual ()f the Class of ’24. 'Phe Staff has worked their hardest To place on the pages here The choicest hits of news and fun, The happenings of this ; ear. And we hope that we’ve succeeded That our efforts have not been in vain. For the annual, we enjoyed working We hope in reading you’ll do the same. E. W. - THE RETROSPECT I 1 1 ! Former Editors and Business Managers ! YEAR EDITOR BUSINESS MGRS. j • 1909... Leslie Nichols ... Donnet Chiesa j 1 1910... Emmett Lusk ...Harry Kahn j | 1911... Wilhelm Tacusch... ...Rue Melching j I 1912... 1913 .. Max Menschel ...James Anderson 1914... ...Carl Werner 1915. 1916... Don Copeland ...I'arry Kohler 1917... 1918... Evelyn O'Neill .. Robert Allen ! 1919... Earl Fisher ...Erwin Spees 1920.... ...Melville Shaw • ' 1921... Edgar Raberdlng.... ..(■scar Rabcrding 1 J 1922.... j 1923... ...Reinhold Erickson | jj 1924.... ..Minor Sibert Faculty THE RETROSPECT The Faculty MISS PERA CAMPBELL Defiance College—A.B. University of Wisconsin Resident of Wapakoneta. MISS ESTHER DEMPSEY Ohio State University—B. Sc. Resident of Columbus MR. HAROLD L. EDMONDS MISS MARY COLE Ohio State University—B Sc. Bliss College Resident of Wapakoneta. Ohio State University Resident of Canal-Winchester MISS FLORENCE HANNAHS Dennison—Ph. B. Ohio State University Resident of Johnstown MISS SARAH HOWELL Assistant Principal Wapakoneta High School Resident of Wapakoneta MISS DOROTHY KPENNING Ohio State University—B. S.; B. A Resident of New Bremen MISS NORA MAY LOGAN Michigan State Normal Cleary Business College University of Michigan—B. A. Resident of Toledo THE RETROSPECT The Faculty MISS GRACE MYTINGER Oberlln Conservatory National Summer School for Music Supervisors Pennsylvania Supervisor’s School Resident of Chillieothe MISS CLARA POSTLE Ohio State University—A. B. University of Wisconsin Resident of Wapakoneta MR. HAROLD ROCK Defiance College—A. R. Resident of Defiance MISS MILDRED SCHMIDT Ohio State University—B.S. Resident of Chillieothe MR. C. P. STEIN Efficient Janitor of Blume High School for sixteen years MR. O. E. STULTZ Rluffton College—A. B. , Ohio Northern University Resident of Wapakoneta MR. THOMAS WILEY Ohio State University—B. So. Baldwin University Actual Business College Resident of Wapakoneta MISS MAY WING Hiram College—A.B. University of Wisconsin Radeliffe College Columbia University Resident of Fairfield 8388BIT) - THE RETROSPECT GARY ANDREWS Future—Miami: Science; Manual Training; Orchestra (4). As my violin singeth, so doth my heart.” GLENN BRACKNEY Future—Case College; Agriculture; Science; Parasite (3). Mischief is my middle name.” CARL BRIEDEWISER Future—Capitol University; Latin (1) (2); Science: Boy’s Glee Club. “None but the brave deserves the fair.” EDNA BILLINGS Future—Stenographer; Latin (1) (2); Commercial. ‘ Sad to say she will never be an old maid.” VONDA BLANK Future—Business College; Home Economics; Commercial; Parasite (2) (3); Retrospect; Class Play. “She lives in a crowd of folity.” LOUISE BROKAW Future—Secretary; Commercial; Latin (1) (2); Girl's Glee Club; Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club. “All prodigies die young, and I feel sick ” MARCELE BUBP Future—Normal; Latin (1) (2); Science; Latin Club “An innocent face but you never can tell ” ADA BURDEN Future—Nurse; Commercial; Science. With malice toward none, with charity for all.” - THE RETROSPECT JOSEPH BURKE Future—Business College; Latin (1) (2); Science. His words arc few. But they ring true. IICLDA CAMPBELL Future—Stenographer; Home Economics; Commercial: Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). Laugh and the world laughs with you. GARNET CHESBROUGH Future—Miami Jacobs; Home Economics; Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree. PAULINE CRAFT Future—Bookkeeper; Home Economics; Commercial. A quiet, modest maid is she. Good and kind as maid can be.” MARY CROW DOROTHY DOERING Future—Stenographer; Home Economics; Commercial: Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). Happy and light of heart is she, A smiling lass you’ll always see. DOROTHY DIEGEL Future—University of Cincinnati; I atin (1) (2); Science. So modest, half her worth is not known. Future—Ohio State; Latin (3) (4): Home Economics; Science; Girl's Glee Club (1) (2) (4 ; Parasite (2) (3) (4); Retrospect; Basket Ball (2) (3) (4); Home Ec. Club (2); Operetta 2); Staff Play Where duty calls, there am I. VIRGIL DuBOIS Future—Electrician; Latin (1) (2); Science: Lower Class Play (3). Get behind me, Worry. RETF GLADYS ECKENWEILER Future—Miami-Jacobs; Home Econom ics; Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4); Girl s Glee Club (1) (3) (4). ‘A sunny smile and sturdy disposition.” MARVIN EBINGER Future—University of Cincinnati; Latin (1); Science: Manual Training; Parasite (3);Football (3) (4); Boy’s Glee Club (4); A. v. a. Club. What a piece of work is man!” HORACE FENTON Future—Defiance; Latin (1) (2); Science; Class President; Football (2) (3) (4); Parasite (2) (3); Operetta (2); Class Play; A. W. A. Club. Disturb not my slumbers, for I dream great dreams.” LLOYD FINKE Future—Ohio State; Latin (1) (2) (3) (4): French (2) (3): Lower Class Play (3); Boy's Glee Club (4); Class Play; Para site (2) (3). None but himself can be his parallel.” MARIAN FISCHER Future—Bryn Mawr; Latin (1) (2) (3) (4): French (2) (3); Science; Parasite (2) (3); Class Treasurer; Girl's Glee Club (1); Latin Club; Class Play. She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with and pleasant to think upon ” BOYD FRAZIER Future—Engineer; Latin (1) (2); Science; Commercial (8) (4); Football (3) (4); A. W. A. Club. MEREDITH FRY Future—Business College; Latin (1) (2); Science. There’s honesty, manhood, and good fellowship in him.” ROBERT GANTIIER Future—Business: Manual Training; Science: Latin (1) (2). All the world loves a lover.” Brevity is the soul of wit.” THE RETROSPECT RICHARD GESLER Future— Engineering; Commercial; I atin (1) (2). Industrious habits in him reign. LACRENA GUTMANN Future—Hliss Business College; Home Economic ; Latin (3) (4); Commercial; Home Ec. Club; Latin Club. An excellent student and a willing helper. MERLE HARROD Future—Ohio State; Latin (1) (2); Science; Basket Iwill (4); Class Play. To be handsome is a trying thing. CECIL HASTINGS Future—Miami-Jacobs; Home Economics; Commercial: Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4); Girl s Glee Club (1) (3) (4). Let care and study go hang. ADRIAN HITTEPOLE Future—Postal Mail Clerk; I atin (1); Manual Training (1) (2) My knowledge I keep to myself until I find too many are in need of it. NED HOEGNER Future—Ohio State; T atin (1) (2); French (3) (4): Science; Boy’s Glee Club (1) (4); Parasite (3). Tall and slim and. to sum it up. Peck’s Bad Boy. MARY HORN Future—Stenographer; Home Economics; Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2); Girl’s Glee Club (1) (3) (4). A girl that has so many pleasing wTays. RALPH JIM ISON Future—Business; Science; Manual Training (1) (2); Latin (1) (2); Latin Club. A mind for pranks and a hand for work. THE RETROSPECT — THELMA JOHNSON Future—Purdue; Science; Latin (1) (2). “Not only good but good for something.” ALMA KNATZ Future—Normal; Latin (1) (2) (3); Science; Girl's Glee Club (1) (3) (4); Latin Club: Class Play. “A pretty little maid to be heard as well as seen.” MARGARET KNARR Future-Bookkeeper: Commercial; Latin (1) (2). “A tender heart that knows no guile, No tl'.ots of evil e'er defile.” MARJORIE KOLTER Future—Commercial Teacher; Commercial: Home Economics: Home Ec. Club (2) rs) 4 : Glee Club (1)- (3) (4). Staff play; Retrospect. With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” EDITH KRABACH Future—Journalist: Latin (3) (4); Commercial; Retrospect; Latin Club; Staff Play. “An excellent student and a determined worker ” ALBERTA KREITZER Future—Milliner; Commercial; Home Economics; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). “Why worry. C re will kill a cat.” MARGARET KNOST Future—Musical College: Latin G) 2); French (2) (3); Science: Latin Club: Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Glee Club (1) (3) (4); High School Pianist. “From her heart and from her hands Comes celestial melodies.” ALVINA LANNING ’ +'. ’� ■ • A Future—Miami Jacobs: Home Econom- ics: Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2) 3) (4). “She is a girl that would steal any heart, any time, anywhere.” — THE RETROSPECT MARGARET LEAR Future— Stenographer; Home Economies: Commercial: Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). “O: Fair and stately maid, blue eyes and curly hair. JOHNNIE LINE Future—Ohio State: Manual Training:; Science; Orchestra (4). “Men of few words are often the best.” ANNA LIOKOMOVITZ Future—Bookkeeper and Stenographer: Commercial: Home Economics; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4); Basket Ball (3). “Her ideals are lofty and her aims are many and varied.” DAVID LOCI AN Future—Case College; Science: Latin (1) (2); Glee Club (4); Football (3) (4); A. W. A. Club; Class Play. “That cheerful grin will get you in where a knocker is never known.” FOREST LOTRIDGE Future—Electrical Engineer: Manual Training (1) (2): Science; Football (3) (4): A. W. A. Club; Latin (1). “Absence cannot hearts divide. Carolyn McFarland Future—Maryland College; Latin (1) (2) (3) (4); French (1) (2); Science; Retrospect; Latin Club; Parasite (2) (3); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Staff Play. “Naughty dark eyes with bright prospects.” DAPHANE MINNICH Future Miami-Jacobs: Home Econom- ics; Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). With simplicity and sincerity.” ALVIN MOELLENKAMP Future—Architect; Manual Training (1) (2); Latin (3) (4); Science; Boy’s Glee Club (4); A. W. A. Club; Football (4). “Every inch a man.” the retrospect KATHRYN MINTON Future—OberlIn: Home Economics; Katin (3) (41: Science; Home Ec. Club (2) (3); Latin Club; Parasite (2) (3): Retrospect; Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4). Can t. (3) (4); Cheer Leader (3) (4); Staff Play. “I’m as sure of my goal in life As I am in a basketball strife.” LEONARD MONTGOMERY Future—Normal; Science; Agriculture; Retrospect; Football (3) (4); A W. A. __ Club. — “All poets are not lean, gaunt and hungry looking.” FLOSSIE MYERS Future—Stenographer; Commercial. “In quiet she has learned to dwell. But someone, someday, will break the spell.” MADGE MESSER Future—Miami University; Latin (1) (2) (3); French (2) (3); Science; Latin Club; Basketball (1) (4). “Life's a jest, and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it.” KATHRYN NISWONGER Futuro—Normal; Commercial: Home Economics; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4); Glee Club (3) (4). “A heart of gold she bears.” MARCELLA PATTON Future—Ohio State: Spanish (3); Home Economics; I«atin (1) (2). “She brought a barrel pf sunshine.” HAROLD PFAFF Future—Ohio State; Latin (1) (2); Science. “One of the few immortal names that was born not to die.” LESLIE PHILLIPS Future—Civil Service Work; Manual Training; Science. “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” THE RETROSPECT VIOLET RIDENOUR Future—Normal School; Latin (1) (2); Science. “No sin to smile, the general art wins one many friends. CARL RINEHART Future—Ohio State; Agriculture (1) (2) (3) (4); Ag Club (3) (4). “A cheerful smile is not likely to be forgotten. HOWARD ROMSHE Future—Ohio State; Agriculture (1) (2) (3) (4): Ag Club (3) (4) “Some men are like nails easily drawn, Others are like rivets, not drawn at all. RICHARD RUPPERT Future—Ohio State: Latin (1) (2); Science; Parasite (2); Retrospect; Staff Play; Class Play; Football (2) (3) (4); Basketball (3) (4), Cap’t. (4); A. W. A. Club. “Too often with the utmost care, adjusted twice a single hair. CAT 11E RIN E S A M M ETING ER Future—Nurse; Home Economics; Home Ec. Club: Commercial; Glee Club. “To know her at all is to love her a great deal. ORVILLE RITNKLE Future—Ohio State; Agriculture (1) (2) (3) (4); Ag. Club; Science. “Never let your studies interfere with your career. M A RG A R ET SCIIA U B Future—Oberlin; Latin (1) (2); French (3) (4); I.at in Club; Class Play; Girl’s Glee Club (1) (3) (4). “Believe me, I speak as my understanding instructs me. and as mine honesty puts it to utterance. SALOME SCHULER Future—Bookkeeper; Latin (1) (2); Commercial; Glee Club. “Good goods comes done up in small packages.” —THE RETROSPECT VERNARD SEIGLE Future—Agriculture; Agriculture (1) (2) (3) (4); As? Club. “A smile is golden so they say. So I practice day by day.” MINOR SI BERT Future—Wittenberg?; Latin (1) (2) (3); Science: Retrospect: Staff Play; Parasite (2); Lower Class Play (3): Cheer Leader (3) (4); Boy’s Glee Club (4). “Ambition is the spur, which makes men struggle with destiny.” DONNET SHAW Future—Salesman; Manual Training (1) (2); Science. PArL SILLIN Future—Radio Operator; Commercial; Retrospect; Staff Play; Class Play. “Business and wit are excellent variations.” “I am full of wit and humor, so they say.” ROBERT SLUSHER Future—Ohio State; Manual Training (1) (2); Latin (3) (4); Latin Club; Science; Parasite (2) (3); Retrospect; Class Vice President. “The World knows nothing of its greatest men.” BERNADINE SPEES Future—Stenographer: Home Economics; Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2) (3). “Her eyes are stars of twilight fair. Like twilight too her dusky hair.” ETHELYN SPEES Future—Stenographer; Home Economics; Commercial; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4); Science: Retrospect. “Surpassed by few in powers of mind.” CECIL SWARTZ Future—Miami-Jacobs; Commercial; Science. “A possessor of black and shiny hair, a necessary asset for a sheik.” THE RETROSPECT ORAL SWONGUER Future—Fniversity of Cincinnati; Latin (1) (2); Commercial; Latin Club. A bright-eyed lass with a place in the hearts of all.'' Ll-DKNA VEIT Future — Miami-Jacobs; Commercial; Home Economics; Home Ec. Club (2) (3) (4). “The light that lies in a woman's eyes and lies and lies and lies ” STELLA WEHNER Future— Stenographer; Home Economics; Commercial: Hemp Ec. Club (2) (3) (4); Glee Club (1) (3) (4). “Always gentle, kind and true.” KATHRYN WEAVER Future—Secretary; Commercial; I atin (1) (2); Glee Club (1) (3). “If she will she will, you may depend upon it.” 1 I I.'ABETil WHITEMAN Future—Wittenberg; Latin (1) (2) (3) (4); French (1); Class Secretary: Retrospect; Staff Play; Lower Class Play (2); Basketball (2) (3) (4); Parasite (2) (3); Glee Club (1); Latin Club; Class Play. “Cause I s wicked. I's mighty wicked, but anyhow I can’t help it.” LEONARD WICAL Future—Ohio State; Latin (1) (2); Science. “His ways are ways of pleasantness.” ALVIN WINGET Future—Druggist: Commercial; Manual Training (1) (2). “Come on, little man, get a move on.” GOERDIS ZIEGLER Future—Ohio Northern; Latin (1) (2) (3) (4): French (2) (3); Retrospect: Parasite (2) (3); Staff Play: Lower Class Play (2) (3) ; Latin Club; Orchestra (3) (4); Glee Club (1); Class Play. “There is no fairer ambition in life than to excel in talk.” - THE RETROSPECT In Memoriam BERNARDINE TOBIAS “For the one face I looked for was not there, The one low voice was mute; Only an unseen presence filled the air. And baffled my pursuit.” “He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes, He kissed their drooping leaves; It was for the Lord of Paradise He bound them in His sheaves.” WILDA BEERY m THE RETROSPECT - Robert Runkle The members of the Senior Class of '24 deeply regret the serious illness which prevented Robert Runkle, a member of our class, from graduating. Bob has always maintained a high scholastic record and he was prominent in all athletic and social activities. He was popular among all the students and his cheerful disposition makes hint a general favorite and a pleasant companion. Here’s to Bob Runkle. We recommend him to the class of ’25 as a rare acquisition. President...... Vice President Horace Fenton Robert Slusher Secretary Treasurer Elizabeth Whiteman .... Marian Fischer Ui SERVICE”. CLASS COLORS Green and White CLASS FLOWER Lily-of-thc-Valley --------------—------------------—---------------- THE RETROSPECT ----------- Class History It was on one of those beautiful spring days late in the month of May when the story begins. The setting sun was throwing its crimson rays among the clouds in the dark blue sky and the ermpfires were beginning to glow in a little Indian camp not far from the rippling waters of the Auglaize. All was hustle and bustle in the camp for the youngest son of Chief Waughpaugh was returning home on this day. He was expected to arrive at any moment. Suddenly a rustle was heard like the sound of cracking twigs and a youth appeared among the nearby bushes. He was tall, slender, and handsome, embodying all the grace and beauty for which his Indian forefathers were noted. With stately step he approached his father who, surrounded by the wise men of the tribe, was seated upon a little knoll in the center of the village. After the first greeting (for Chief Waughpaugh had not seen his son for one long year) the youth seated himself at his father’s feet and all became still. Only the 'distant hooting of Bthe owl and the splashing of the waters as they washed upon the rocky shore broke the ; long, dead stillness that followed. Finally, the Indian Chief arose from his seat and. standing erect, like a mighty oak towering above its companions in the forest, he addressed the tribe and then turned to his son with these words: “Well, my son what have you seen and accomplished in this long year that you have been away from us?” “O, kind and generous father”, replied the youth, “I have had untold experience in my new and strange adventures. Many things were shown to me in a new light and the problems of all became my problems; but, dear father, I have much to learn and to accomplish: more knowledge to seek and greater difficulties to surmount before 1 can take my position in life. I beg of thee to allow me to return to that wonderful place where opportunities await me.” After the lad had spoken, his father, again stretching forth his arm, asked of his wise men; “Shall we permit him to return into the forests to brave the hardships and treacherous beasts which may spring upon him at any time and destroy him?” After a long, deep silence the wise men spoke in one voice: “Let him go.” Again the youth returned; then for three more years battled against the difficulties and overcame them. Many were the trials and temptations that were his; many were the dangers and the wild beasts that confronted him on every side. Ilut at the end, he sought his home bringing with him the results of those long years of toil. It so happened that it was on the day of the year in which we have the same Indian camp and scene that we saw three years ago. The lad was larger and stronger now; his mrscles were hard and tense; his whole person made a beautiful picture in the evening twilight, for he was growing into manhood. This time all of the people were gathered around the fires eagerly waiting to hear him speak. Chief Waughpaugh finally broke the silence: ‘“My son, you have been gone three long and weary years. Weary ones they have been for us who here awaited your return. Often have we thought of you during this time and now we wish to hear you speak to us again.” The young man arose to his full height and with a deep, soft voice he spoke: ‘‘O father and wise men of my tribe, I may never be able to repay you for what you have done for me.These years have been hard yet pleasant ones. Untold experience and knowledge have been mine. Whether I have profited by these or not remains to be seen when I go upon that great Journey of Life. I have made many new friends. THE RETROSPECT Class History Continued “I have met wonderful people, and my knowledge has increased greatly. Without these experiences I could not think of battling the greater and more difficult problems that I must eventually face. I thank you for what you have done for me. After lie had spoken, a deep silence fell over the camp r.nd as the glowing embers were dying, the Indians one by one crept off to their tents. Finally, after all had departed save the Chief and his son, the youth seized his father’s hand with one mighty grasp and with a sad goodbye sped away into the Wilderness of Life. All was still, tor another son of old Chief Waughpaugh had departed. MIN’OR L. SI BERT. Class Poem Away in the sky in the azure blue There’s a castle built I’m told Where all that we say and all that we do Help its beautiful structures to mould. Through four years, beyond all measure We’ve worked at our tasks, big and small: Hoping in the end to our pleasure We should find we'd surmounted them all. And now that our work here is finished We’ve attained our castle so high For by hard labor our tasks were diminished And our ladder, Success, reached the sky. —■� THE RETROSPECT-- Class Prophecy Years had passed since that eventful graduation day, and as I sat in my lonely room reviewing those happy days, a longing to know what had been the fortune of my former classmates crept over me. So strong the desire became that I determined to consult a sorceress whom 1 knew to have unusual powers. As I rapped cautiously at the door which was beautifully engraved in oriental designs, my heart pounded gladly for 1 felt certain that my visit would be of avail. The door was opened by a colored girl, whose attire and speech distinguished her as belonging to the Orient. The room to which she guided me was very nearly dark, although as my eyes became accustomed to the gloom, 1 perceived it to be eastern in its furnishings, while there was a peculiar smell like that of incense burning. I wondered as I sat there how long the sorceress would keep me waiting, but— good heavens! What was that in the corner? Now it moved; ah, yes, it was a woman. As she advanced toward me 1 noticed that she was very tall and powerfully built. Her hair was dark and lustrous, while her skin was olive. There was a mystic charm about her, however, that inspired in one a feeling of awe and fear. Site looked at me search-ingly and so magnetic were her eyes that I felt she was penetrating my very soul. “'Your purpose?” she said pointedly, in a deep contralto that roused me from my reflections. When I had stated my mission, she moved to a farther corner of the room and produced, it seemed out of nowhere, a large crystal and placed it on a table a little distance from me. Then again she regarded me intently before speaking. “Now”, she said, “if you will close your eyes and remain silent, I will read to you the crystal's revelations. By no means attempt speech for if you do you will break the charm and all will be lost.” So, obeying this injunction, I relaxed my position while 1 waited with throbbing pulses. It seemed hours before she began, and then her voice seemed hollow and far away. “1 see”, she said, “a group of bright energetic young people entering upon life's road. Some are going one direction; others in another; still others arc hesitating while they watch with wonder the course of their fellows. Ah, the picture fades and the figures are no longer discernable.” There was a few minutes silence, then again her voice roamed on. “Again the picture comes into view. This time it is the office of a large building in New York. There are a great many people moving about while typewriters are clicking busily. In all, there is a general air of prosperity. Across the door is printed in large black letters, ‘FENTON FINKE, TOY FROGMAKERS'. In the private office the two owners of the concern are wraggling over the construction of a tiny frog. Beside the desk is the secretary. Miss Margaret Lear, waiting patiently for directions while she smilingly regards a picture of the wife of Mr. Fenton, murmuring, 'How Marian Fischer has changed!’ “Suddenly the door is thrown open and three oil men, Mr. Marvin Ebinger, Mr. Howard Ronishc, and Mr. Donnet Shaw enter.. Miss Lear is waved out while the men draw their chairs close to discuss a big deal. Outside in the general office room there is unusual commotion. It seems that Boyd Frazier, the head bookkeeper, is celebrating his tenth wedding anniversary to Alvina Lanning. Here the picture grows dim and another seen- comes into view. “This scene is a charity ball in Cleveland. Many people of all ranks and t’asses are present. A little playlet is being enacted for the pleasure of the merrymakers. The lights are switched off and the curtain rises on a small stage. The audience is not a little surprised to find that Elizabeth Whiteman has the leading part. As the curtain falls and the players are duly applauded, Madame Margaret Knost, the renowned violin- —— THE RETROSPECT - — —— Class Prophecy Continued ist, is announced as being next on the program. The performance is ended and amidst the wild clapping of hands the players arc receiving congratulations front their many friends and admirers. Among those who are first to congratulate them are the two welfare workers, Miss Marcella Patton and Miss Dorothy Diegel. They chat pleasantly of school days and Madame Knost mentions that Gary Andrews and his wife, formerly Carolyn McFarland, have just returned to America after a tour over all Europe where they were hailed as America’s best musicians. The little group stops talking, however, to nod and smile at our ambassador to Japan, Mr. Minor Sibert, Miss Dorothy Doering, the first woman mayor of Cleveland, and Professor Robert Slusher, the eminent chemistry instructor at Harvard, who are discussing several of Professor Slusher’s latest chemical discoveries.” Here the sorceress explained that again the picture had disappeared. Then after a few minutes she resumed her revelations. “I see”, she said, “a large room in which many ladies are lounging about, laughing and talking, evidently a woman's club. Their attention is centered around one woman. Miss Kathryn Minton, who has come back to Wapakoneta for a short visit. Her work as a physical culture teacher in a prominent college provides material for many amusing tales, and the ladies are listening to these with apparent appreciation. Among this group arc Kathryn Weaver, Gladys Eckenweiler, Margaret Schaub, and Mary Crow, all happily married to Wapakoneta men. The editor of the ‘Daily News’, Miss Ethelyn Specs, and her assistant, Miss Laurena Gutman, are busily taking notes. They recall old times as they relate to Miss Minton the fortunes of other members of the class. “Forest Lotridge, after marrying early, joined the circus and is becoming quite famous. “Alma Knatz has a good position in a Chicago plant as a designer of unique gowns. “Johnnie Line had won a prize for raising the best potatoes in Auglaize county. “Ada Burden, Thelma Johnston and Violet Ridenour after trying marriage decided to establish an old maids' society. Men were excluded forever. “Edna Rilling and Carl Brideweiser are settled comfortably in Botkins. “Harold Pfaff had become a civil engineer and was now laying plans for a bridge which should extend across the Atlantic. “David Logan and Leonard Wical had set up the first chop suey house in Wapakoneta. “Ralph Jimison is doing nicely in the shoe business. “Garnet Chesbrough has become a minister’s wife. “Ah! The picture fades, but another is taking its place. It is of a beautiful flower house in a western city. A woman is standing in the midst of the flowers. The postman arrives and she addresses him as Richard Gcsler. while he tcasingly insists on calling her Alberta Krcitzer although her husband, Cecil Swartz, denies it. Together they read the letter from Mrs. Swartz’s old friend, Stella Wehner, who has established a home for blind cats and dogs in San Francisco. Stella’s letter is bubbling over with news. She is giving a house party and desires the Swartz’s to join them, since the week of the house party will be ‘Entertainment Week’ in San Francisco. “She states that the program includes Goerdis Ziegler who is giving a series of lectures on ‘Better Living.’ “Merle Harrod in a reproduction of ‘THE SHEIK’. “The much-talkcd-of bout between the champions, Alvin Mocllenkamp and Alvin Wingct, will also take place then. - THE RETROSPECT Class Prophecy Continued “The tight-rope walkers, Cecil Hastings and Leonard Montgomery, will give a demonstration of their startling feats. “In another part of her letter Stella states that a society called ‘Get-together Club’ is being formed in San Francisco, and which is arousing the interest and cooperation of many. The founders of the club are Glenn Brackney, Oral Swonguer, Louise Brokaw and Meredith Fry. “While they are still perusing the letter, they are joined by Marjorie Kolter, the little artist who occupies the next-door apartment. Marjorie has received news in the form of an invitation to the wedding of Madge Musser and F.dson Morris. Mr. Morris had finally saved enough money by means of his bee business to take this important step. Here again I was informed by the sorceress that the picture was no longer to be seen. Then again her voice lolled on. “This time the scene is in the ‘Bayer Hotel' in Florida. Its rooms are all taken since many people have migrated to a warmer climate on account of the winter months. The proprieter of the hotel, Orville Runkle, however is touring Europe with his friend, Carl Rinehart, who is making scientific investigations. He has left the care of his business to his able assistant, Hulda Campbell, while Catherine Sammetinger has charge of the financial end. Before leaving, Mr. Runkle had an expert accountant, Mr. Joseph Burke to go over his books. “Among the guests of the hotel are Robert Ganther, a prominent New York lawyer and his family. “The Misses Vonda Blank, Mary Horn, and Bcrnadine Spees, who have found it necessary to make this trip to recuperate their health after a strenuous summer of Red Cross lecturing. “Vcnnard Siegel who has recently discovered oil on his farm, and his secretary, Anna Liokumovitz. “Paul Sillin, the noted cartoonist, is also taking a well-earned vacation at Bayer Hotel. “Mrs. G. Vanderbilt and Mrs. W. Blaine, formerly Catherine Niswonger and Flossie Myers are also wintering here. “The famous authors, Salome Schuler and Margaret Knarr, of the book entitled ‘The Power of Little People’, are sojourning through Florida. “Adrian Hittepole and Leslie Phillips are making a study of farming, and have chosen this hotel as their home. They have not accomplished much, however, since both are very much interested in a certain little widow, Mrs. Kramer, formerly Miss Ludina Veit. “Mr. Richard Ruppert, director of Paramount Pictures and Ned Hoegner, the famous comedian, are stopping here on their way to Atlanta. “The Misses Daphane Minnich, economist, Marcile Bubp, sculpturess, and Pauline Craft, an artist for magazine covers, have decided to spend their vacation together. “Harold Thomas and Virgil DuBois, well-known jugglers are performing this week in Florida. “And now,” said the sorceress, arising, “the crystal remains blank, which means that there is no more to tell.” I left that dark and gloomy room much satisfied with my visit, though I did not recover from the surprise of these revelations for many days. THE RETROSPECT Class Will We, the class of ’24, in order to form a more perfect school, establish order, insure brotherly love, provide for the common amusement, promote athletic welfare, and secure the blessings of the faculty to you, our underclassmates, on this 1st day of April in the year of Our Lord nineteen hundred and twenty-four, do give and bequeath our possessions to you, our humble successors. First: We bestow upon the Junior Class our executive ability and our success in collecting money for the welfare of our school. (We hope they will use this in the next canvass for the Music Memory Contest.) Second: To the Sophomores we give the esteem with which the faculty regards us. Third: To the Freshmen we bequeath our poise and knowledge, along with a barrel of green apples. Fourth: We leave all the numerous, elaborately battered vanities of the senior girls to Dorothy Coil and Mary Adelaide Buchs. Fifth: The immensity of Alvin Moellenkamp to Micky McCray. Sixth: The demureness of Margaret Knarr, Salome Schuler and Da-phane Minnich to Gus Abe, Helen Bailey, and Kate Kreitzer. Seventh: The Mary Pickford curls of Flossie Myers to Mable Smart. Eighth : The athletic talent of Kate Minton and Rich Ruppert to Anna-belle Kreitzer and Fred Berlin. Ninth: Louise Brokaw's swimming ability to Frieda Swink and Mary Katherine Klipfel. Tenth: The flirting ability of Gary Andrews to George Henry Koch. Eleventh: The skepticism and love of girls of Bob Slusher and Bob Ganther to all the boys of the lower classes. Twelfth: The diligence of Margaret Lear and Laurena Gutman to Paul Fisher and John Miller. Thirteenth: All the Senior Caesar and Cicero ponies are given willingly to the lower classes for easier riding. Fourteenth: The Senior pictures to Bob Runkle. Fifteenth: To the next cand salesman the business ability of Donnet Shaw. Sixteenth: All candy wrappers bequeathed to Mr. Stein via waste basket. We hereby, do nominate and appoint the President of the Junior Class, Ralph Idle, as executor of this last Will. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned, have hereunto set our hand and seal. WITNESSED BY Easy Wiggle Gabby Ziggle THE SENIOR CLASS THE RETROSPECT JUDICIAL ACCUSED BIRTH FAVORITE STUDY AMBITION Harold Pfaff......... Gary Andrews.......... Carl Brldeweser....... Margaret Knost........ Edna Billing.......... Paul Sill in......... Vonda Blank.......... Ada Burden............ Joseph Burke.......... Horace Fenton......... Hu Ida Campbell....... Mary Crow............. Dorothy Dlegel....... Dorothy Doerlng...... Minor Si her t........ Virgil DuBois........ Eudena Veit.......... Gladys Eekenweller... Marvin Ebinger........ Forest Dotrldge...... Boyd Frazier.......... Meredith Fry.......... Eloyd Flnke.......... Pauline Craft......... Ralph Jimison........ Elizabeth Whiteman___ Madge Musser.......... Marian Fischer........ Ned Hoegner.......... Robert Ganther....... Marcile Bubp..........I Richard Gesler....... Laurena Gutmann....... Edith Krabach........ Mary Horn............. John Dine............. Thelma Johnson....... Garnet Chesbrough..... Glenn Brackney........ Flossie Myers......... Alvin Moellenk mp..... Alvin Winget.......... Cecil Hastings....... Carolyn McFarland.... Richard Runpert...... T.ouise Brokaw....... Alma Knatz........... Eoonnrd Wical........ Merle Harrod......... Margaret Knarr........ Marjorie Kolter....... Alberta Kreitzer..... Alvina Banning....... Margaret Dear........ Anna Eiokumovitz...... David Dogan.......... Danbane Minnich...... T eonard Montgomery... Kathryn Niswonger.... Marcella Patton....... T eslie Phillips..... Violet Ridenour....... Carl Rinehart.........j Howard Romshe......... Catherine Sammetinger Orville Runkle....... Margaret Schaub...... Salome Schuler........ Vennard Seigel....... bonnet Shaw.......... Robert Slasher....... Rernadine Snees...... Kthelvn Snees......... Cecil Swartz. ....... Oral Swonguer........ Stella Wehner......... Kathrvn Weaver....... Goerdis Ziegler....... Adrian Hittenole..... Kathryn Minton....... Jan. 1, 'Of.____ June 6. 'Oil____ July 81. i.... July 27. Or,... Feb. 22. � 4... Aug. 8. 06_____ June 14. 00... July 20. ’05____ Jan. 13. 05____ March 4. '05.. Oct. 19. 04.... July 8. 05_____ April 25, 01... Aug. 23. 06____ May 7, 06...... Dec 7. 0T,..... Nov. 4. 06..... July 28, 06____ Dec. 20. 0',___ April 4. 05____ Jan. 30 05.... Sent. 17. ’04 March 3. 06.. Feb. 20. 06.... Nov. 30. 06... Oct. 25. 06.... March 12. 06.. July 28. 06____ Feb. 9. 07..... Nov. 30. 06.... July 10. ’06____ April 23. ’06... Sept. 14. 05.. Sept. 10. 05... Aug. 7. 06..... June 19. 06... Nov. 16. 06.... May 9. 06....... Feb. 8. 06..... Sept. 18. 04... Aug. 5. 05..... Tan. 20 07.... March 30. 06. Oct. 11. 06.... Sent 16. 05... Feb. 20. 06..... July 6 07...... Tune 20. 06... Dec. 30. 07.... May 9. ffi..... Feb. 5. 07..... Feb. 7. 06..... Oct. 17. 06.... Oc.t. 22. 06..... April 22. 07... Mav 14 06... Nov. 12. 05... Sept. 2 05..... Aug. 21. 05.... Aug. 16. -07 .. Sept. 23. 05... Aug. 15. VM.... Aug. 12 ’06 ... .Tiilv 10. 06.... Oct. 13. 05 ... Nov. 22, 06.... Oct. ?8. 06 ... Mav 17. 06 ... Tnlv 8. 05... Feb. 27. 06 ... Tnlv 16. 05.... Feb. 9 06 .... Aug 20. 07... Tan. 20. 06.... Oct. 7. 06..... Aug ?6 06... April 27. 06.. Ane. 22, V6.... Tnlv 11. 06... Nov. 4. 06..... How to remain a bachelor.. Music ...................... Edna ....................... Music ..........-........... Carl ....................... Riddles .................... Paint ...................... How to win a husband........ Ways to keep silent......... The repose of the mind...... Daily Dozen ’.............. Pictures ................... Dessons .................... Retrospect ................. History .................... Dodging Studying............ Cecil ...................... Comb and Mirror............. Arguing .................... Mary ....................... Alvina ..................... Bookkeening ................ Philosophy ................. Typewriting ................ T don’t know................ Powders ................... Hair ....................... French. Oui! Oul!........... Nothing .................... Civics ..................... English .................... Girls ...................... Sociology .................. English .................... Dresses .................... Farmer ..................... Civics ..................... How to grow' tall........... Mischief ................... Silence .................... What to do with Myself...... How to Grow................. Machines ................... Eddie ...................... Girls ...................... Shorthand .................. Stylos ..................... Bookeeping ................. Hair ....................... How to Grow Tall............ Drawing .................... Shorthand .................. Boyd ....................... Everything ................. People ..................... Patent Doathers............. Personality” .............. How to Get Fat.............. Overcoming Nervousness...... What Happiness Is.”........ The Incapacity of Women_____ Colors ..................... Funny Papers................ Agriculture ................ The Art of T ooking Demure Miss Campbell............... Bobbed hair................. Business ................... Poetry ..................... How to Get Thin............. Girls ...................... Teachers ................... Books ...................... Dudena ..................... Elocution .................. Typewriting ................ How to win a Husband........ Behaving: .................. Caesar ..................... Basketball ................. Bachelor ................... Second Heifltz.............. Happily Married............. Great pianist............... Be Carl's wife.............. Joke Editor................. Beauty Artist............... Screen Flapper.............. Silent Orator............... Great Chemist............... To Get Thin................. Be a Photographer........... To be Good.................. Editor Newr York Times”.. To be President............. Be Second Harold Eloyd... Belle of Wapakoneta......... Toe Dancer.................. Orator ..................... Grow a Mustache............. Head National Convention.. To be a Policeman........... Steel Magnate............... Office Girl................. Shoe Salesman............... Great Actress............... Interior Decorator.......... Private Secretary........... Marathon Dancer............. Prize Fighter............... Become a School Marm”.. Champion Wheat Raiser_______ Member of Congress.......... Journalist ................. Tight-rope walker........... Influential Farmer.......... To Get Thin................. School Teacher.............. Owner of Candy Factory______ Become a Talker............. Stop Growing................ Be a Tall Man............... World s Fastest Motorist____ World’s Greatest Violinist... Taxi-driver ................ Private Secretary........... French Designer............. Be a Sheik.................. Rich Farmer................. Settlement Worker........... Artist ..................... Milliner ................... Musician ................... Musician ................... President’s Confidante...... Billiard Shark.............. Dress Designer.............. Poet ...................... Stenographer .............. Own a Beauty Parlor........ Detective ................. Teacher ................... Politician ................ Debater ................... Nurse ..................... Farmer .................... Warren .................... A certain Someone.......... Read Excelsior ........... Merchant .................. Inventor .................. Text Book WYiter........... Secretary ................. Heart Breaker.............. Reader .................... Stenogranher .............. Expert Bookkeeper.......... Fame as a Public Speaker. Sergeant .................. Basketball Star............ THE RETROSPECT TRIALS ’24 PROBABLY WILL BE Henpecked Husband ......... Music Teacher ............. Bachelor .................. Music Instructor .......... An Old Maid ............... A Joke .................... Novelist .................. Milliner .................. Second Daniel Webster _____ Quick Service Man ......... Human Skeleton ............ Bookkeeper ................ Modern Prieilla ........... Mayor of Wapak ............ Lawyer, not I Jar ......... Oarage Owner .............. Cecils Wife ............... Nurse ..................... Farmer .................... Bl? rdldss ................ Public Speaker ............ Accountant ................ Book Worm ................. Same ...................... Shoeater .................. Chorus Girl ............... Home Decorator ............ Secretary ................. Fashion Plate ............. Knock-out ................. Somebody's Darlin” ....... Farmer .................... Economist ................. Second George Eliot ....... Someone's Wife ............ Potato Grower ............. Thin Woman Tn Circus ______ Married ................... Scientific Farmer ......... I ate ..........’.......... Champion Heavyweight ______ Smallest Man in the World Candy Eater ............... Eddie's Girl .............. Man of Leisure ............ Same ...................... French Buyer .............. Grocery Boy ............... Movie Star ................ Married ................... Artist .................... Style Critic .............. Boyd’s Wife ............... Music Teacher ............. Typist .................... Salesman .................. Model ..................... Farmer .................... Dressmaker ...... ......... Writer of Good Nature...... Policeman ................. School Marm ............... Scientific Corn Raiser .... Rich Landlord ............. Doctor .................... Politician ................ Pretty .................... Small But Mighty .......... Orator .................... Confectioner .............. Woman Hater ............... Teacher ................... Lion Tamer ................ Broken Hearted ............ Elocution Teacher ......... Some Man’s Wife ........... Merry Widow ............... Congresswoman ............. Clown in Circus ........... Physical Director ......... CHARGED WITH Unsociabfllty ....... Basltfulness ........ Looking north ....... Curled hair ......... Looking at Carl ..... Pseudo % it ......... Vamping ............. Being too demure ____ Too much talking _____ Always being drowsy Smi.Vs .............. Noflsy .............. Being too sweet ..... Being too busy ....... Remembering dates Nonsense ............ VERDICT .. Guilty..... . Guilty..... .. Guilty..... .. Guilty..... .. Not Guilty. .. Guilty..... .. Guilty.... .. Guilty..... .. Not Guilty. ..Guilty..... ... Guilty... .. Not Guilty. .. Guilty.... .. Guilty.... .. Guilty.... .. Guilty.... Flirting .................. Not combing her hair ....... Being sarcastic ........... Seeing Mary every night... Too many dates ............. Staring at the girls ...... Wearing goloshes .......... Blushing .................. Breaking 50 good resolutioi Being a maker of mischief Playing hooky ............. Playing hooky ............. Being too industrious ..... F ecitlng ................. Studying too hard ......... Too quiet .................. Being too quiet ........... Being pretty .............. Winning smile .............. Driving a Ford ............ Wearing false hair ......... Dancing ................... Supplying candy ............ Being tardy too often ..... Being the long of it ...... Being the short of it ..... Dangerous driving ......... Happy-go-lucky disposition Always being orderly ...... Being easllv injured ...... Fashion’s dame ............ Teasing the girls ......... Being a ladies’ man ....... Coquettishlv sweet ......... Giggling ............,..... Over-eating ............... Liking Bovd ............... Being on honor roll ....... Being vain ................ Smoking ................... Studying too much ......... Being too thin ............ Bobbed hair ............... Reading love tales ........ Blushing .................. Attention divided ......... Grinning .................. Having false teeth ........ Trsing freckle cream ...... Bluffing .................. Being flighty ............. TTurrving ................. Reading poetry ............ Making eyes at the girls .. Thinking too much of girls Having nretty eyes ........ Being bright .............. Talking too hard .......... Plaving a saxophone ....... Telling jokes ............. Having secrets ............ Excessive talking ......... Making the girls laugh — Big puffs ................. Guilty....! Not Guilty. Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty....; Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty.... Guilty.... Not Guilty. Not Guilty. Not Guilty. Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty..... Guilty..... Not Guilty. Not Guilty. Guilty..... Guilty..... Guiltv.... Guilty..... Guilty.... Guiltv.... Not Guiltv. Guiltv.... Guilty.... Guiltv.... Guiltv.... Guiltv..... Not Guilty. Guiltv.... Guiltv..... Guiltv.... Not Guilty. Guiltv..... Not Guilty. Not Guilty. Guiltv.... Not Guiltv. Guiltv..... Guiltv.... Guiltv.... Not Guilty. Guilty.... Guilty.... Guiltv.... Guiltv.... Guiltv.... Guiltv.... Not Guilty. Guiltv.... Guiltv....i Guiltv....I Guiltv... Guiltv.... Gufltv... Guiltv... Guiltv... Guiltv SENTENCE Talk 24 hours without stopping Be a stump speaker Look to the south Curl it Acquitted, good girl Curb his wit Sentence suspended Sleep on Smile forever on Leland Keep on No more basket-ball Forget 1492 Join Puritan church Eye shields Practice what he preaches Forget her Buy a box of figs Become a Jiggs Wear them all summer Don’t be selfish Make more Three periods with Miss Logai 1% day suspension 1% day suspension Get to work Sit by Liz Join a woman’s club Wear a mask Frown Give it water Hop 2 months fast Get up at 6 a. m. Call a halt Get a move on Quit It Get serious Acquitted Care!!! Released on bond TJfe In monastery Watch your step Frown for 10 days Diet for 2 months Avoid Boyd Flunk in every subject Smoke sawdust Wear a wig Tell the girls how Stay in Buckland forever Close your mouth Stop It Keep quiet 1 month confinement Get up In time Learn ‘‘Excelsior backwards Wear goggles Make use of them No more study Banished from English Avoid neighbors Make ’em over Confess them publicly Marry talkative man Look natural No more rats i I i i THE RETROSPECT ' The Ole H nGOut Junior Officers President.......................... Ralph Idle Vice President ............... Russell Bayliff Secretary ...................... Helen Heinrich Treasurer ................................ Mary Barber Colors Crimson and Black THE RETROSPECT Junior Class Poem For three school years, through rain and shine We’ve worked vvitli you and now it’s time To tell, as every Senior Class should do, How very much we think of you. They tell us that in bygone days The Seniors took a different phase And laughed at the Juniors in work and play But listen, for we’ve different things to say. We honor you, Juniors, and appreciate The efforts you’ve made to cooperate; We like your spirit, we like your will, And wish we were to be with you still. So now once more we bid adieu; We Say “Hats Off’’ and “Three Cheers to You” And into your hands we give the rule Of the best of them all—Blume High School. E. W. Mary Wintzer llo VVingct Pauline Williams Edward R. White Dorothy Wentz Gertrude Wenk Lucille Weber Kathryn Walter Irvin Tobias Henry L. Thrush Frieda Swink Evelyn Steiner Margrete Katherine Specs Cleola Snider William Smith Alice Sillin Alma Sielschott Alto Mae Shultz Bernard Seitz G. Arlin Schmidt Otto Ruvoldt Floyd Ruck Ralph Roby Dana Richardson Carolyn Raberding Arabelle Pitts Clay Moore DcWitt C. Miller William A. Metz Ruth Metz Junior Roll Eva Maxon Francis Marshal Walter A. McClure Lucy McClintock Carl Loegel Leona Lanning Harold Kridler Kathryn Kreitzer Charles Kolter Virginia Klipfel Mary Katherine Klipfel Melville King Dwight Kemper Earl Kauffman Ralph Idle Kathrinc Howell Almond Hittepole Walter Hern Irwin Hadapohl Zenith Hartung Harold Harrison Bernice Gross Electa Geyer Carl G. Frische Kathryn Foos Hilda Fitzpatrick Doris Fischer Alma Feil Viola Engel Jeanette Entrick Calvin Elsass Alma Eckenweiler Opal Dill Lois Diegcl Howard Dardio Dorothy Crusie Ferris Crosley Harold Crider Vera Cornell Cornell Copeland Jacob J. Coil Charles C. Clay Mary Carter Yvonne Cannon Bailey Bush Eugene Buchanan Miriam Brackney Cora Brackney Myron Blume Leona Becker Walter Bayliff Russell Bayliff Mary Barber Helen Bailey Edmund Bailey Goldie Ambos Helen Heinrich Russell Fogt Veronica Cannon Augusta Abe THE RETROSPECT Junior Class History .......... }$ And it came to pass in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty one, in the month of September, that an eager body of chosen people young men and maidens to the number of one hundred and twenty three, were gathered together as a Freshman class in the High School, also named Blume, to commune together of certain things pertaining to knowledge. And it came to pass that they were guided in these matters by one Charles, surnamed Nardin, and one Sarah, sur-named Howell, she of the many faithful years of service in training the youth of this city, called Wapakoneta, and ably assisted by men and women, each one proficient in his chosen subjects but whose names I have refrained from mentioning lest I weary you with the length of this epistle. And it came to pass again in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two in the month of September, that this body of young men and maidens left their different places of abode and came together as of one mind to continue their search, as Sophomores, for the truth as it is written in books, and still to be guided by a corps of worthy instructors. And it came to pass again in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three, that these same chosen people though diminished in number, but not in enthusiasm, returned as Juniors to this school called Blume High and there by diligent application have vvaxed exceeding strong, excelling on the field and in the class room thereby have fitted themselves worthy even so of walking in the paths of the Most High and also of sitting in th places of the chosen ones, they who are called Seniors, if so it be their privilege to return as such in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four. —DEWITT C. MILLER. THE RETROSPECT Sophomore Class Poem The sophomores have won the bet, And for the finish they are set; Their minds have soared to heights sublime, And toward the goal they’ve stepped on time. Their brilliant eyes and shining faces. Have always ■found their accustomed places; So far arc they from their first year’s work. That few of them have time to shirk. All praise to them in their upward stride. May their courage increase and not betide; Until the four year course is done, And their High School race has been well run L. M. Sophomore Class Roll Margaret Ague Doris Belcher Fred P. Berlin Robert VV. Brewer Edwin Blackburn Genevieve Blankcnbakcr Alma Brading Mildred Braun Irvin Brautigam Raymond Brorein Roy Buchanan Grace Burden Helen F. Burden Marie Burke Ho Campbell Harold Chritler Margaret Comer Norma M. Cornell Wesley Crow Vida Darst Charles Dawson Iona Delong James Doty Amelia Elsass Elton Elsass Sophia Emerson Lucille Foster Lcland Gcphart Ferd W. Gross Donna Fite Paul E. Fisher Eunice Frideger Donna Gross Pearl Gross Clayton Gerstner Richard Gutman Herman Hager Ernest Harrison Hazel Harshbarger Dean C. Hartman Marie K. Hcadapohl Lucille Heffner Helen Heisler Julia M. Hclmlinger Stella Hemmert Hilda Hibncr James Kettering Clem Iloutz Evelyn Howell Evon Hibner Goldie Huff Koneta Kelly Arthur A. Klipfel Jr. J. Rudolph Koenig Cora Kolter Florence Kreitzer Goldie Krites Norma Lane Earl Link ( Rose Liokumovitz Ruby Long Ledona Lynch Alberta McAtee Helen McCray Belle Marker Helen Martin John Miller I to Minnich Harold Musser Roy M. Niswonger Mildred Phillips Lenora Reineke Carl H. Roberts Helen Ruck Marjorie Schminke Bertha Schneider Raymond Schneider Violet Schwepe F’lorence Seitz Marcelle Shockey Mary Ellen Slonaker Gertrude Smallenbargcr Mabel Esther Smart Lehetta Smith Nathan Smith Wancta Smith Wm. Philip Stark James Spees Paul Steva Verdin B. Stuckey Richard Tangeman Evelyn Underwood Nelson Underwood Gladys Vetter Elmer Weber Norma Wentz Regina Yinger Kolter Ziegler Lucile Zint Opal Lytli Sara Rinehart Lucille Frazier — THE RETROSPECT Sophomore Class History ’Twas a day in September in old ’22 1'hat we first entered Blume Hi which then seemed so new. During the first day within that large structure so fine, Some say that we did of the emerald shine: But as days swiftly came and as swiftly did pass, We began to be called an extraordinary class. And soon, yes, too soon, our first year was o’er And we entered the class which is called Sophomore. We were now a step farther, on the road to success. We resolved to do great things and not a bit less. So far we’ve succeeded in this our one aim. For this year, our class has achieved much great fame. In basketball, football and sports, we have learned That our class, a great name, has certainly earned. Then also the glee clubs and orchestra too. Give no little thanks to our classmates so true. Who worked with such earnestness, all through the year With musical instruments and voices so clear. We also excelled in our Literary work And never in anything did we once shirk. Now we have finished one half of the way Which leads to success with its bright beaming ray. And so we’ll strive on to fulfill our aim And hope to finish with honor and fame. LUCILF, ZINT THE RETROSPECT THE RETROSPECT Freshman Class Poem The Freshmen came shyly clown the aisle Void of system and out of style, Hut on their faces of tender age. Was clearly shown a clean white page. They entered this school with a purpose grim Full of pep and courage and vim, We know their course wras directed aright, And they’ve pursued it with all their might. L. M. Freshman Class Roll Martha Abbott Alice Agenbroad Audlene Archer Donald Archer Martha Aufdcrhaar James Bachman Delbert Becker Forest Beech Velma Beery Frank Billger Forrest Billger Paul Boesel Gertrude Brorein Walter Brautigam Charles Brown Robert Brown Thelma Brown Mary Adelaide Buchs Lora Burgoon Helen R. Burk Althea Cannon Winifred Campbell Waneta Crider Roy Christler Dorothy Coil Dorothy Comer John F. Conkle Herman Crow Joseph DeLawder Violet Dickson Viola Dresher Alice Eckenweiler Leona Eckenweiler Roger Elsass Francis Emerson Marion Erb La Vera Feil Lois Fessler Bernard Fisher Louise Fisher Harold A. Fogt I.ucile Gehrlich Florence George Mary Goeke Doyle Hahn George Heffner Dorothy Heil Geraldine Hemmert Mary Cathryn Heinl Richard Hcngstler Harold Heslet Grace Hole Coral Knox Dorothy Koch Arthur Koehn Carl E. Krieger Forest C. Hunter Clayton Kantner Opal Katter Nelson Keysor Helen Klopfenstcin Wilburt Knerr George Henry Koch Anabel Krcitzer Oliver Kuck Glenn Fanning Isabel Lavely Waldo Line Mary Lusk Opal Lynch Winona C. Lynch Orval McCray Dorothy Martin Elmer Lunz Leah Malston Mabel Mann Adolph Manzelntan Lela Marker Mary Elizabeth Mason Willie Mault Charles Mayer Cora Metz Cordelia Metz Wilma Metz Ruth Mertz Cletus Metzger Ruth Meyer Donna Miller Marjorie Miller Howard Niswonger Robert Paul O’Doncli Kenneth Pfaff Florence Presar Bertha Rantge Mary Miller Lola Millictte Kathryn Myers Roland Neidemirc Carl Hemmert Corinne Presar Nelson Presar Mabel Rinehart Sara Ritchie Gretchen Rohrbacher Aubrey Romshe Hoyland Rostofcr Hilda Ruck LaVera E. Ruck Myrtle Ruck Josephine Sargent Harold Scherer Howard Schnell Bernard Schneider Gertrude Schneider Fred Schuler Herbert Schuler Marie Schuler Lura Schumann Joseph H. Seifert Virgil Sheipline Bertha E. Smith Frederick A. Smith Marion A. Smith John Snyder Jr. Helen Stanton Harold Steiner LaRue Stroh Conrad Veit Martha Veit Thurlow Weber Adelia Wchner Lester Weimert Florence Werner Edmond White Ogreta Winemillcr Anna Wmtzer Charles Wisener Grandon Wolfe Orval Zwiebel Harry Zerkel THE RETROSPECT Freshman Class History THE MELTING POT Nine months ago Blumc High School existed merely as a place to the incoming body of Feeshmen. it had no life in its body. It had lain an empty shell for three months; and into this was poured a stream of humanity. From this seething mass poured into the melting pot last September, two results were inevitable. Where was once an empty shell there sprang into being a thing of life that thinks, feels, acts and sings as a Unit. This was Blume High. And second, out of this leavened mass of Freshmen arose new individuals, each seeking and finding his own level, and taking into his hands the shaping of his destiny. There is not a place in our democracy with a greater equality of opportunity than school. We Freshmen hope we have helped to make Blume High a better living organism. We have given our best material in sports, music and other activities and no amount of former prestige aided us to become the class we were. Only our true worth counted. The Freshmen realize that there are few places where the fire is so hot and the pressure so great as in school; and having been poured into this cauldron as ore, we hope to come out as pure gold. MARY GOEKE activities THE RETROSPECT Annual Staff Play “Whiskers” a very clever one-act farce, was given by the Retrospect Staff between tile picture shows at the Brown Theater, February 26 and 27 under the supervision of the Senior Class for the benefit of the Retrospect. The play was a complete success, especially financially. The story of the play is as follows: On account of a family quarrel. Chester Phelps has not seen his millionaire uncle since boyhood. On the day of Chester’s wedding to Mabel Adams. Uncle John comes to the bride’s house disguised in black whiskers and asks permission to see the ceremony. Mable’s Aunt Sarah hides him in a closet. Chester is evading jury duty, and fears that the sheriff, “a fat man with a black bushy beard” will find him. The bridesmaids think that Uncle John is a burglar after the wedding presents. Chester and the best man take him to be the sheriff, artd they gag and bind him to prevent his interfering with the wedding. Aunt Sarah rescues him and explains. Uncle John is ruffled, but admires his nephew’s spirit. “1 insist upon being allowed to give away the bride,” says Uncle John as the wedding march is heard. CAST Miss Sarah Adams (a rich spinster) ...... Edith Krabach Mabel (her elder niece, the bride). Elizabeth Whiteman Inez, (her younger niece, maid of honor) ............ ..................................Carolyn McFarland Francis Page, (a bridesmaid)..............Goerdis Ziegler Evelyn Birch, (a bridesmaid)...........Marjorie Kolter Ethel Ross, (a bridesmaid)..............Dorothy Doering Anna (the colored maid) ............... Kathryn Minton John Phelps (a rich old bachelor .......... Minor Sibert Chester Phelps (his nephew, the groom) ..... Paul Sillin Parker Glenn (the best man) ........... Richard Ruppert THE RETROSPECT •— Senior Class Play “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh,” by Harry James Wilson, class play for the class of 1924. has for its theme that of an ambitious social climber, possessing a hyphenated name; trying to. push herself, her mother, and her sister into the midst of New York Society. How ably Sir Walter Scott has put it when he said “Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” The action of the play depends on Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh. who has succeeded in bringing her younger sister Violet to the -notice of Anthony Rawson. scion of the House of Rawson. Violet docs not like Anthony, but prefers Geoffrev, his younger brother. In the meantime a representative of a tombstone firm, calls and discloses some knowledge of his, concerning the Bumpstead-Leighs and the De Salles, saying that they were formerly of Missionary Loop. Indiana and that the father of this family had made all his money by selling patent medicine. Imagine the consternation of Anthony as this information is disclosed. Anthony hits upon a plan to see whether his English guests are imposters or not and lie invites Mr. Swallow, the monumentalist, over for lunch. Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh, in the meantime. has heard of his coming, and is quite readv to thwart his purposes: this she does and Mr. wallow leaves, puzzled but content. Violet falls in love with Geoffrey and confesses all, but the Rawsons are forced to ask their guests to stay until after the ceremony; and so all is well that ends well. THE CAST Justin Rawson ................................. Miss Rawson ................................... Geoffrey Rawson ............................... Anthony Rawson ................................ Mr Leavitt .................................... Mrs. Leavitt .................................. Peter Swallow ................................. Kitson ........................................ Mrs. De Salle ................................. Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh .......................... Violet De Salle ............................... Nina .......................................... .... Horace Fenton .... Geordis Ziegler ....... Lloyd Finke ......... Paul Sillin .. Richard .Ruppcrt ........ Alma Knatz ...... David Logan ..... Merle Harrod ...... Vonda Blank Elizabeth Whiteman .... Marian Fischer .... Margaret Schaub THE RETROSPECT —-- The Parasite For the purpose of bringing before the public the affairs of our high school the “Parasite” was started. It took the efforts of Miss X'aoini Caldwell and the present Senior class to perceive the need in the school. They decided that a school edition would promote school spirit; this scheme was carried out. In the year of 1921-22 the paper made its debut. It was a huge success and for two consecutive years was in the hands of the class of '24 who this year passed their labor on to the Juniors. They have maintained the high standards set by their predecessors. The staff wishes to thank all who have so willingly assisted in its endeavors, especially our daily newspapers which have so kindly given us space in their publications. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief .......................... Mary Wintzer Assistant Editor ......................... Bailey Bush Senior Editor ......................... Dorothy Doering Sophomore Editors ............ Cora Kolter, Fred Berlin Freshman Editor .......................... Mary Goeke Exchange Editor........................ Kathryn Kreitzer Joke Editor .............................. Mary Barber Proof Readers........... Helen Heinrich. Dwight Kemper Associate Editors.... Frieda Swink, Leona Becker, Russel Bayliff, Calvin Elsass. --- THE RETROSPECT Boy’s Glee Club No High School is complete without its Boy’s Glee Club, which adds much to the school’s popularity and standing. Blume High School may well be proud of her Boy’s Glee Club: it has made many appearances in public and covered itself with honor. Miss Grace Mytinger is director and organizer, and to her belongs much credit for putting the fellows in shape and enduring the trials of having in charge a large number of real boys. This organization consists of 35 boys, who sing college and humorous songs which have a strong appeal for them. They have made five or six public appearances, notably at the Brown Theatre and the Kiwanis Weekly Luncheon. It is a regretted fact that the school year is so short, that this organization will be forced to disband, when it might have accomplished greater results. However, the work accomplished is of such a nature that it deserves commendation. Gary Andrews Edwin Blackburn Robert Brewer Eugene Buchannan Carl Bridewescr Bailey Bush Fred Berlin Russel Bayliff John Conkle Wesley Crow Marvin Ebinger Walter McClure MEMBERS Orville McCray Carl Frischc Lloyd Finkc Ned Hoegner Almond Hittepole Carl Heslet Walter Hern George Heffner Richard Hengstler Carl Kreiger John Line Forest Lotridge Alvin Moellcnkamp Howard Niswonger Kenneth Pfaff Carl Roberts Orville Runkle Minor Sibert Herbert Shuler Harold Scherer Charles Weisner Thurlow Weber Alvin Winget Lester Weimert THE RETROSPECT The Girls’ Glee Club OFFICERS President ............................................................ Dorothy Doering Vice President .......................................................... Frieda Swink Secretary-Treasurer ..................................................... Lucile Zint The Girls’ Glee Club has become one of the established organizations of the High School and this year has a membership of fifty girls under the special supervision of Miss Grace Mytinger, who has given her undivided attention to the Glee Club. We all feel that the quality of work being done this year is better than that of any year previous. For the past two years, try-outs have been held at the beginning of the year for the Girls’ Glee Club and each member must qualify by taking an examination. The Girls’ Glee Club has appeared in public a number of times at the County Teachers’ Institute, The Farm Bureau, and at the National Harvester Demonstration at the Legion Hall. At the present time the girls’ are working on a number to be used at the Inter Scholastic High School Music Contest to be held at Memorial Hall in Lima on April 25th. F.arl in the year, one of the most faithful members of the organization, Wilda Beery, was called by death. Martha Abbott Alice Agenbroad Mary Barber Velma Beery Wilda Beery (deceased) Helena Burden Louise Brokaw Althea Cannon Dorothy Doering Leona Eckenweiler Lois Fessler Hilda Fitzpatrick Kathrvn Foos Cecil Hastings Mary Horn Alma Knatz Marjorie Kolter MEMBERS Isabelle Lavely Doris Lehman Mary Lusk Alberta McAtee Lucy McCIintock Belle Marker Lela Marker Mary Elizabeth Mason Dorothy Martin Helen Martin Marjorie Miller Mary Miller Lola Millette Kathryn Niswonger Bertha Ramga Josephine Sargeant ' «r - � - ' Margaret Schaub Gertrude Smallcnbarger Lehetta Smith Waneta Smith Helen Stanton Cleola Snider La Rue Stroll Frieda Swink Oral Swongucr Evelyn Steiner Florence Werner Anna Wintzer Lucile Weber Pauline Williams Lucile Zint Florence Kreitzer THE RETROSPECT Home Economics Club OFFICERS President .............................................................. Margaret Lear Vice President .......................................................... Louise Fisher Secretary ...................................................... Mary Katherine Heinl Treasurer ...................................................... Mary Adelaide Buchs The Home Economics Club is composed of sixty girls who have taken or are at present taking Home Economics... They have bi-monthly meetings which usually occur on Wednesday noons. A group is selected to make out the unusually appetizing menus. These meetings are intermingled with pleasure and business. Occasionally a very enjoyable program is presented by the girls or some outsider. The club brings the girls closer together and furthers their common interests and pleasures. At the end of each year a party is given to which each girl may invite a guest. This is always looked forward to by all because of the pleasure experienced at this social function. Becker, Leona Belcher. Doris Brorein, Gertrude Brown. Thelma Buchs, Mary Adelaide Burden. Helen Carter, Mary Chesborough, Garnet Cornell, Norma Cornell, Vera Delong, lone Dickson, Violet Dill, Opal Eckenweiler. Alma Elsass, Amelia Fisher, Louise Fite, Donna Foos, Kathryn Frazier, Lucille MEMBERS George. Florence Gever, Electa Hastings, Cecil Headpohl, Marie Heinl, Mary Kathryn Heinrich, Helen Hemmert, Geraldine Hole, Grace Howell, Evelyn Howell. Kathryn Knox, Coral Koch, Dorothy Kolter, Marjorie Lanning. Alvina Lear, Margaret Liokumovitz, Anna Lusk, Mary Lynch, Ledona Malston, Leah McClintock, Lucy Meyers, Flossie Millette, Lola Minnich, Daphane Minnich, Ilo Ruck, Myrtle Sargent. Josephine Schminke, Marjorie Schneider, Bertha Shockey, Marcile Schultz, Alta Seitz, Florence Slonaker, Mary Smith, Lehetta Smith, Waneta Stanton, Helen Veit. Ludina Wehner, Stella — THE RETROSPECT The Blume High Ag Club OFFICERS President .................................................................Howard Romshe Vice President............................................................Orville Runkle Secretary and Treasurer......................................................Charles Clay The Agriculture Club of Plume High School was organized in the Spring of '22. The purpose is three fold; namely, educational, social and physical. The club meets every two weeks during the school year. The meetings are conducted by the boys and consist of talks by business men, as well as by the boys; debates; stunts; games; and occasionally refreshments. Father and Son Nights have been held for the purpose of interesting the fathers in the work being carried on by the boys. This organization also helps to bring about a closer social relationship between father and son. These meetings have proved a great success and have been well attended. It is hoped this will become an annual affair. Agriculture is the one thing that must come to the front because everyone depends on that which the farmers produce. Edmund Bailey Erwin Brautigam Glenn Brackney Charles Clay Charles Dawson Marvin Ebinger Carl Frische Almond Hittepole Irvin Headapohl Walter Horn Carl Loegel William Metz John Miller Leonard Montgomery Walter McClure Wilbur Poppe MEMBERS Leslie Phillips Nelson Presar Dana Richardson Carl Rinehart Howard Romshe Orville Runkle Vennard Siegel Raymond Snyder Arlin Schmidt William Smith Harry Thrush Harold Steiner Edmund White Floyd Ruck Karl Link Bernard Fisher Harold Fogt Marion Smith Nelson Underwood Frederick Smith Forest Beach Elmer Lunz Raymond Brorein Waldo Line Adolph Manzelman Walter Brantigan Paul Steva Virgil Sheipline Harold Heslet Oliver Kuck James Bachman Richard Hengstler THE RETROSPECT Vocational Agriculture at Blume High Lour years ago a group of freshmen look up the work of preparing themselves for their llifc s work. 1 hey were not the kind who knew it all, but the kind who wanted to learn, and have succeeded. Today they can boast of taking a complete high school course in Agriculture and they have something to show for their work. They did not pick the easiest road, but the one that would return them the most knowledge. A course of this type requires 1,080 hours of class room work which outnumbers by a large margin the hours spent on any other high school course. This docs not include project work which requires each student to carry out a piece of work, on the home farm, that was studied during the current year. The project work usually extends into the summer months. The five year course includes the studying of Field Crops and Horticulture, Ani-mal Husbandry and Poultry, Soils and Dairying. Farm Engineering, and Farm Shops. Mr. T. C. Wiley has instructed the boys thru the entire course and much credit is due him for his splendid teaching. The boys who completed the four year’s work are: Howard Romshc, Orville Runklc, Vernard Seigel, Carl Rinehart. The Blume Hi-Y Club President ................................................................Minor Sibert Vice-President ...................................................Robert Slusher Secretary ..........................................................Bailey Bush Treasurer..................................................................Fred Berlin Richard Tangcnian, Arthur Klipfel, Harold Christler, Paul Sillin. Rudolph Koenig, Carl Frische During the past school year a small group of Blume High boys had the opportunity of attending the State Older Boy’s Conference at Zanesville, Ohio. This event occurred over the Thanksgiving recess and the result was the formation of the Blume Hi-Y Club. This Club is affiliated with the State Hi-Y Organization and under its guidance and supervision. From that small group the Club has expanded until it now has ten members with new boys being admitted as it grows older and is better known. Each member must pledge himself to “create, maintain, and extend, throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character”, which is the definite purpose of every Hi-Y Club. Although the Hi-Y is new to Blume High School and this community, the national organization is itself of long duration, having first been formulated in 1870. This Club does not have an exclusive membership but its real aim is to help form true, strong characters in every boy during the adolescent period so that each may have a genuine and solid foundation upon which he can build his future. At frequent intervals different nearby clubs have been visited and a Sectional Conference was attended at Lima. The great event, however, occurred when “The Torch” was received and passed on early in March. Under the splendid leadership of Mr. Wiley the club has accomplished some fine things and it is sincerely hoped that the Blume Hi-Y Club will become a permanent part of dear old Blume High School. I______________ - THE RETROSPECT The Orchestra Another of Blumc Hi's advantages is its orchestra. From year to year there has been added to its number earnest and eager workers who desire to build it up and make it one of the best of its kind. In all of its appearances not only at school affairs but also social functions it has been greatly enjoyed and appreciated. The members have willingly cooperated with Miss Mytinger in her untiring efforts to make it a recognized musical body in the school and community. The members are: First violin: Gary Andrews, Louise Brokaw, Alma Eckenweiler, Markaret Knost, Carolyn McFarland, Frieda Swink, Geordis Ziegler, Lucile Zint. Second violin: Alice Agenbroad, Raymond Brorein, Electa Geyer, Kathryn Howell, Cora Kolter, George Henry Koch, Dorothy Martin, Marjorie Miller, Catherine Myers, Salome Schuler. Clarinet: Carl Frischc. Cornet: Gerald Bobb, Harold Christlcr, John Line, Raymond Schneider. Drums: Verdun Stuckey, Robert Brewer. Piano: Margaret Lear. — THE RETROSPECT Music Memory Contest The Music Memory Contest is held to promote enjoyment of better music. Each year a list of pieces is published, giving the composer of each selection and his nationality. The thought of a Music Memory Contest originated in the home of an Ohioian who had conceived the plan of such a contest and conducted a similar contest among his own children. It started on this small scale but has been greatly enlarged. The list of selections was published in November. Under the supervision of Miss Mytinger, students began to memorize the numbers. Much credit is due Miss Mytinger for the success that Wapakoneta achieved. After those entering had become familiar with most of the selections, Miss Mytinger gave a series of tests and selected those who held the highest scores as the ones to enter the county contest with St. Marys. In the grade schools Wapakoneta gained the right, through this contest, to send to Columbus three teams, and also one person competing individually. Those on the team were Robert Tangeman, Margaret Heffner, and Hazel Stuckman with Richard Copeland as the individual contestant. At Columbus the team won the first prize, a victrola. This is for the Williamson School, which they represente I. Richard Copeland won a coronet and eight dollars. St. Marys won the High School Contest and sent their team to Columbus. Blunie High School, however, sent three people on the at-large team, each member competing individually. They were Dorothy Martin, Helen Martin and Anna Wintzer. Of these, Dorothy Matrin won a scholarship to Bowling Green and Anna Wintzer a scholarship to Western College for Women at Oxford. All of the Wapakoneta contestants won pins for having perfect scores in the first contest. This year Wapakoneta succeeded much better than before. THE RETROSPECT — A. W. A. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Horace Fenton .... Ralph Idle . Myron Blume Marvin Ebingcr One of Blume High's newest and most out-standing organizations is the A. W. A. The association was formed to promote and secure better and cleaner athletics in the high school. The membership of the club is limited to all letter men of the high school. 1 he present members of the club are called active members, and those who received their W’s in past years are called honorary members. The A. W. A. not only encourages the boys teams but also spurs the girls’ teams on to higher achievements. A banquet is planned to be given at the end of the year for those members leaving the school and the club. 1 he boys feel much credit is due Coach Rock and Business Manager Edmonds as follows: Charles Brown Ralph Idle Ferris Crosley Harold Harrison Boyd Frazier Harold Thomas David Logan Horace Fenton organization of the A. W. A. Otto Ruvoldt Marvin Ebingcr Francis Marschal Robert Gross Alvin Mollenkamp Forest Lotridge Leonard Montgomery Roy Niswonger I he membership of the club is Phillip Stark Richard Ruppert Myron Blume Merle Harrod Clay Moore Kolter Ziegler Richard Tangeman Athletics THE RETROSPECT HAROLD E. ROCK Coach Harold E. Rock, the football, basketball and track coach at Blume High this year has made for himself and for the school a fine record of sportnianship, and good athletics. Mr. Rock graduated from Defiance College. He is a coach of actual experience, being a letter man of honorable mention in football, basketball, baseball and track. Coach Rock developed teams of real strength which showed the efforts of wise raH coaching and training. . raH! raH! PERA CAMPBELL Here we wish to give special mention to Miss Campbell, coach of all girl's athletics in Blume High School. Miss Campbell has worked untiringly to produce a good girl's Basket Ball Team ; likewise, she is working to show Blume High and the whole county what our girls arc capable cf doing in Track work. Miss Campbell, other than being an exceedingly good coach, is very well liked and because of this is able to make her girls do just about as she wishes. Thus she promotes better spirit and better athletics. OUR CHEER LEADERS School athletics cannot be promoted successfully unless there is school spirit to back them. It was due to the splendid efforts of our two cheer leaders, Kathryn Minton and Minor Sibert that this feeling was evident at all of our games. Kate and Bus, with their ready pep and enthusiasm were the greatest of help at our football and basketball games and at track; so here’s three cheers for them. THE RETROSPECT Track Meet 1923 The Auglaize County Track Meet was held May 6. 1923 at the Auglaize County ... Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta. The meet remltcd in a tie fer first place between VVapa-koneta and St. Marys. The Wpakoneta a hlet'cs who participated in the meet feel much credit is due the coaches, Mr. Elmer Dickman and Miss Pera Campbell. Fol'owing are the events with the winners and the city from which they came as was officially accorded: BOYS RECORD WINNER PLACE 100 yard Dash .. Bricker Shot Put .Mollenkamp Standing Broad Jump . 9 feet, 5 1-2 inches ..Holtzapplc S80 yd. Dash Emrick Pole Vault ..Swartz 220 yd. Dash ..Bricker Running Broad Jump . .Packer 100 yd. Hurdles .-Packer Base Ball Throw ..McKee 1-2 mile Relay 1 Mile Race Harrison Standing High Jump . .Holtzapplc 4 feet. 6 inches . Fenton Running High Jump . 5 feet, 2 inches .Fenton 1 Mile Relav .St. Marys St. Marys GIRLS 75 yd. Dash .Gross Running Broad Jump . .Howell 1-4 Mile Relay -Wapakoneta Running High Jump ... 4 feet .Parrot Base Ball Throw . Liokumovitz 150 yd. Dash .Shaw 19 4-5 seconds . Ellcrman THE RETROSPECT Football Scores Wapakoneta 45 Rockford 0 Wapakoneta 0 33 Wapakoneta 0 28 Wapakoneta 12 6 Wapakoneta 13 9 Wapakoneta 7 St. Marys 12 Wapakoneta 20 0 Wapakoneta 0 7 Wapakoneta 6 0 Totals 103 95 THE RETROSPECT The Football Team CAPTAIN RALPH “RED” IDLE “Red , captain of the s |uad of 1923, is an end and backfield man of more than usual ability. Because of his aggressiveness and speed, he is a hard man o stop carrying the ball. He is a steady ground gainer and catches forward passes in good form. Idle also swings a wicked toe and did all the punting for Illume High. On the defense “Red” is a hard man to get by on account of his hard dead tackling. Captain Idle has another year with Illume and should prove a star next year. HORACE “HORSE” FENTON Fenton, the star tackle of 1921 and 1922, was shifted to fullback and proved his ability in exceptional playing. Fenton is a power on the offense, and is a good interference man. He hits the line like a freight. He is also speedy on end runs. On the defense he backs up the line and knocks down forward passes in clever style. Fenton has played his third and last season for Illume High and has ability to make some college squad. RICHARD RUPPERT Ruppert, a three letter man, is known amonsr his team mates as “Rich”. Playing the position of Quarterback, which is the most difficult on the team, he performed brilliantly. Many times the backfield would make a mistake leaving “Rich with the ball to make the necessary gain. He received the ball from the center like a veteran and was a good performer on the forward pass. He was always hard played by his opponents, and only due to his physical soundness and grit was he able to play his usual good game Blume High loses a valuable man in Ruppert because he has worn the mole skins the last time for Blume High. DAVID “DAVE” LOGAN , Logan is a halfback of more than mean ability, always doing the unexpected. Gaining ground by himself after the interference had been stopped was Logan’s specialty. He is both a hard offensive and defensive player. Logan is a Senior and a two letter man. ROBERT GROSS Bob is a player who always tries and is a valuable end. He seldom failed to turn in plays and always looked up interference. He also grabbed up a number of forward passes at critical moments for long gains. This was Bob’s second and last season. MARVIN EBINGER Ebinger, on the line for the three seasons Blume High has had a football team, was a capable performer. He plaved at the guard and tackle positions and was a hard offensive and defensive olayer. Because of his speed, endurance and weight he was a very valuable player. Ebinger will not be with the squad next year. LEONARD “FAT” MONTGOMERY “Fat”, the good-natured boy who always comes out of a pile-up with a smile, is a clever and steady defensive jdayer and always took care of his man and his position. “Fat” tipped the scales at 215 and was a gaad guard-mate to Mollenkamp. Montgomery played his second and last season with the squad and leaves us this year. BOYD “JACK” FRAZIER Frazier, who gained his position at guard two years ago. was played at tackle this year. Jack is a dependable player who took care of his position like a demon. He is a hard, determined, defensive and offensive plaver. He won many admirers by his hard and deadly tackling of opponents for losses. This is his second and last year and is expected to make good in the future. FOREST LOTRIDGE Lotridge, Rock’s find of the season on the line at center position, proved to be a star and the main stay of the line. Because of his physical power he was exception-allv good both as offensive and defensive player. His accurate passing was of great value to the team and always depended upon. Lotridge was especially good on breaking up plays back of the line, of scrimmage and blocking punts and forward passes. He always had pep and life and fought whether odds were with him or against him. This is Lotridge’s second and last year with the squad and he will be greatly missed by Wapak. THE RETROSPECT The Football Team ALVIN MOELLENKAMP Moellenkamp tips the scale at 225 and was because of his stature, 6 feet 4 inches, a menace to the opponents and hard to move out of his position at left guard. He got everything that came his way and was a power on the offensive. His side of the line was seldom attached by the opponent’s general due to the stone wall he represented. This was Moellenkamp’s first and last year, and he would prove a better man with more experience. HAROLD THOMAS Thomas was the find of the ends for the season. He was good on cither the offensive or defensive and always was down under punts. He was the only end depended upon to catch passes. Thomas has been with the squad for three vears and through his ha.rd and steady work proved his ability in the last half of his last year. lie was given a letter for his continual work with the squad and his fine showing made when given a chance. FERRIS CROSLEY Crosley showed up well for his first season and :s a food prospect for quarterback next year, lie is small but hard to stop in open field and is a good interference man. Crosley will be a Junior and is expected to give a good account of himself. CHARLES BROWN Rrovvn gave a good account of himself for his first vear and absorbed a lot of football knowledge. He was used at guard, olaved his psition well, and should be a comer for Rlumc High. He is a stockv. well built and tipped the scales at 145 pounds in his Freshman year. He has material to develop into a star player. ROY NISWONGER Niswonger was started at halfback but was ebaneed to team with Thomas at end because of his hard and deadly tackling ability. He was equally clever on the offensive as on the defense and few opponents got bv bis end. Rov is a Sophomore and will be a good man for next season at either the backfield or end position. OTTO RUVOLDT Ruvoldt, because of his rangy statue, made a valuable end man. He was hard to get around and rarely failed to turn in plays. He was good to grab a forward pass out of the air at a critical moment and recovered a number of fumbles of the opponents. Ruvoldt has another year and is expected to be a main star on the team. FRANCIS MARSHALL Marshall was small and aggressive but showed up well at end. He was out of the line-up part of the season with an in hired shoulder. He is a hard, clever tackier and fast and goes down under punts in good form. He has two more years with the squad and much is expected of him next year. ROY CHRISTLER Christler broke into the line-up at a number of times and showed his ability as a beginner. He is large and rangy and fast on his feet and should be a comer for next year’s squad. He is expected to take the center position vacated bv Lotridge Christler was exceptionally good for a man of one year of experience and gained a number of admirers who will be watching him next year. SUBSTITUTES The following players aided much in the success of the team bv their hard work. They should be able to make a good showing next year having obtained one year of experience, and the knowledge received from careful and skillful training under Coach Rock. These players should fill up the vacancies made by the departing regulars: Arthur Kliofel Rudolph Koenig Arthur Koehn Earl Kauffman Cletus Metzger Richard Tangeman THE RETROSPECT Basketball Scores Haskct Hall Scores Wapakoneta 13 26 Wapakoneta 23 : 30 Wapakoneta 16 Rockford ....11 Wapakoneta 16 . . 11 Wapakoneta 18 Spencerville 23 Wapakoneta 23 Sidney 11 W apakoneta 8 Cclina ....16 Wapakoneta 16 19 Wapakoneta 18 Lima Central .. 19 Wapakoneta 10 . 12 Wapakoneta 16 IS District Tournament Wapakoneta 19 12 Wapakoneta 10 St. Johns (Delphos)... 23 County Tournament Wapakoneta 9 26 Wapakoneta 12 St. Marys 28 THE RETROSPECT Basketball Team CAPTAIN RICHARD RUPPERT—FORWARD “Rich” Ruppert, our basket ball captain, has been with us four years but has not until the last two years been a member of our basketball team. He took his position at the beginning of the year as running guard but was later transferred to the position of forward because Coach Rock saw a better place for him. When Rich” gets the ball, he is certain to make a “bee line” for the goal. We will all surely miss him next year. MYRON “MOCKNEY” BLUME—CENTER “Mockney”, our stellar pivot man, was always found putting all he had into the game. He was a steady and hard player and worked with the rest of the team very smoothly. He was especially a good defensive man and always took care of his opponent. Mockney plays with the ease and grace seldom seen in a player with his amount of experience and is expected to become a star for Blunie High in the coming season. Mockney will be with the squad next year. PHIL STARK-FORWARD Phil, the speedy forward who found his berth on the team as a Freshman because of his fine work, continued as the main scorer of the team this year. Phil is especially good on long shots and plays the floor at a rapid gait. He can dribble and shoot close up to the basket as well. Phil was given honorable mention at the Sectional Tournament held at Lima for his fine showing. He has two years more with Blume High. RALPH “RED” IDLE—GUARD “Red, our football captain, plays guard and is a power on the defense. He handles the ball with.accuracy and aided much in the pass work. Red is fast and because of his weight and shiftness is a hard man to catch with the ball. This was Red’s second season with Blume High; he has another year to play and should be strong with the squad next year. CLAY “SHAY” MOORE—GUARD “Shay”, the energetic guard, found his place on the team by his continual hard efforts. Shay hails from Santa Fe and was exceptionally good for one year of ex- perience. He is a quick thinker, speedy and held down the back-guard position during the last half of the season. He seldom let an opponent get a close shot and was a stone wall in the five man defense. Shay has another year with the squad. “RICH” TANGEMAN Tangenian, the giant guard, was a very valuable man to the team. Because of his height of 6 feet, 2 inches and weight of 180 pounds, he was a hard man to get past and usually held down his man. Tangeman was also used as center and can out-jump almost all his opponents. Tangeman is a Sophomore. MERLE “HIGH” HARROD “High”, the lengthy boy from New Hampshire, secured his berth on the squad by his accurate shooting ability. He was a good man at either forward or center position, and worked well with his team-mates. His speed and height made up for his lack of weight. This was Harrod’s last and only season with Blume High. KOLTER “ZIG” ZEIGLER “Zig” played his first year with the squad and showed his ability with the team. He was used at both forward and guard and filled in well. Zig is fast and shifty and should be a strong man on the team next year. He is only a Sophomore. Wapakoncta 24 8 Wapakoneta 99 4 Wapakoneta 6 9 Wapakoneta 99 8 Wapakoneta 7 9 Wapakoneta 27 Normal School .... 10 Wapakoneta 13 17 Wapakoneta 8 ... 10 Wapakoneta 11 8 Total 140 .. 83 ! THE RETROSPECT Girls Basketball Team CAPTAIN KATHRYN MINTON—GUARD Hats off! Here conies the worthy captain of the girls basket ball five, Kathryn Minton. Kate has been in school four years and has played on the team each year. She has four letters to her credit. She also has distinction o( playing well at every position on the team. This year she played running guard and showed her ability at defense as well as offense. Wherever the ball was. there was Kate. She was a wizard at dribbling and chief basket shooter for Blunic High. The team without Kate would have been like a ship without a rudder. DOROTHY DOERING—GUARD Dot Doering took her position on the team at the beginning of the year as left guard and that position she has held thruout the basket ball season. She is greatly to be commended on her work as a guard, and given a great deal of credit as a factor in the strength of our girls’ team. She too possesses that characteristic which is necessary for any one endeavoring to play a defensive position, the power to “stick” and “stick well”. Dot is a three letter girl having played on the team since her Sophomore year. ALTA SCHULTZ-CENTER Alta Schultz, center of the girl’s team, has been a necessary factor in the makeup of the team this year. She has the grit and determination to “do or die and she has not “died” but “done.” Alta did not make the team until this, her Junior year, but she has practiced faithfully and now she is one of the best centers Rlume High has ever produced. It takes a speedy person to escape her careful watchfulness. Alta is a good basket shooter and has helped many times in piling up points for Blume High. She has won her letter with distinction. ELIZABETH WHITEMAN—FORWARD “Liz” Whiteman ,two letter man and star forward on our basket ball team this year, was invaluable to us thruout the season. Her ability to “keep cool” and shoot baskets in a time of dire need has won several of our games for us. More than once she has dribbled down the floor and encouraged the entire team by speedily dropping the ball into the basket for the glory of old Blume High. We would have been handicapped without her; as it is we are all perfectly willing—yes, more than willing to yell: “Liz Rah! Liz Rah! Rah! Rah! Liz!” GERTRUDE SMALLENBARGER—FORWARD Gertrude Smallenbarger, known to all as “Gert,” has been with us two years and both of those years she has been a member of the girl’s team and won her two letters playing the position of forward. Her swiftness, good aim and art of dodging have made her a necessary part of our team. With two more years of practice and experience Gert will develop into a real star. We have extraordinary confidence in our little Sophomore player and know she will not disappoint us. MADGE MUSSER—SUB-CENTER We now mention one who did not make the regular line-up this year but who played her position equally as well as any member of the team. This person is Madge Musser, substitute center on our team. Madge played basket ball her first year in high school: then for two entire years she was absent from basket ball practice but again she has appeared to take her place with the team and to fight for Blume High. Madge received her letter this year thru her untiring efforts. ELECTA GEYER—SUBSTITUTE GUARD This has been “Leeks” first year as a member of our girl’s basket ball team. She has proved her worth by her faithful attendance at practice and her willingness to cooperate. Though she did not have a great chance to display her ability having played in only a few games, yet during the time of her presence on the floor, she proved her mettle. , THE RETROSPECT « Ag Basketball Team This year a new team was added to Blume High’s athletics. Members of the Agriculture Club living in the country formed the squad. Basketball was new to most of them but surprising results were obtained. Practice was held once a week in the Williamson building and that with the weekly game was the only opportunity most of them had to play basket-ball. The object of the team is to give more boys recreation than can be provided by the regular school athletics. It is hard for a boy living in the country to stay after school and practice with the regular high school teams. And then, too, the high school team is not always the best place to learn the principles of the game. So a number of boys had the chance of starting basket-ball this year with the Ag. team and sonic promising material has developed. A number of games were played with teams in and around Wapakoneta. The team won sometimes but lost more. However everybody always had a good time, played square, and secured the needed exercise which, after all should, be the function of high school athletics, rattier than athletics for a few, merely for the purpose of winning games. Runklc ................................................................ Forward Sub. Miller ........................................................................ Center Line ......................................................................... Forward Rinehart ..................................................................... Forward Thrush .................................................................. Right Guard Clay ............................................................................ Left Guard Headapohl ............................................................... Substitute Slushcr .............................................. .'........ Coach and Manager THE RETROSPECT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 11th: 'ihe air is light, for everybody is bubbling over. Seniors portray lively interest in new arrivals. Air. Nardin's breath gives out before he gets over the teacher's introductions. 12th: Clouds are passing over the Freshman Class for they don't seen able to get acquainted. 13th: Friday! Sunshine predicted. We sense the relief of the week end. 25th: Hurrah! Just two weeks in school. We are hitched pretty tight to the harness. Already Mr. Rock is organizing the football squad. 27th: A good year predicted. Teachers remark concerning good behavior???! 28th: Oh! Oh! Pupils investigate weather man. Fear something is wrong, he cries so much. OCTOBER 1st: A month gone! Miss Mytinger thot that in order to start the week out right and to close the month properly we ought to sing, “Glory, Glory Hallelujah!” School sings whole-heartedly. 3d: Have you bought your football ticket yet? 4th: School gives to its feeling in big pep meeting. Freshmen looked awfully scared by such an outbreak. 5th: Rah! Rah! Football team started the season right by winning first game with Rockford. Everybody enthused. 9th: Clouds. We get our grades. Everybody looks solemn and funeralish. 13th: Why look so blue people, we’ll beat ’em next time. Poor Wapak was beaten by Van Wert. 15th: Had a speaker on James Whitcomb Riley. Seniors greedily absorb knowledge he imparts. Normal school visits us. 20th: Wonder why Air. Nardin’s so happy? Why because our football team won out against Bluff ton 28-0. 22nd: Oh ye Juniors! Why don’t you organize? Make example of the Senior class. Are they so slow? Wake up, Juniors,-its time for politics. 23rd: Well. Well. Timely warning. The Juniors actually elected their officers. About time. 26th: Another pep meeting. Cheer leaders say we never yelled so well. Why shouldn’t we, the game’s with St. Marys tomorrow! 27th: Victory. Victory is our cry. We won! We won! St. Marys beaten 12-6. Exciting game. 30th: Another month gone but the Juniors are thinking about choosing Parasite staff. NOVEMBER 1st: Sunshine again! Big Pep meeting. Lots of pep, cheer leaders say. 9th: Cupid surely is at work or its the continued nice weather that makes so many Freshmen go sparking. 10th: Never mind St Alarys we'll beat you in basketball. Anyhow the score was only 12-7. 15th: Hurrah, the class sweaters have arrived! Seniors throw lower classmen quite in the shade, so dazzling do they look. 18th: Receive report cards. Everybody trying to look jolly though their spirits are below zero. 19th: Blue Alonday. Everybody is sleepy and out of sorts. Lecture from Mr. Nardin. 22nd: Forgot to say that Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra was a complete success. 29th: Thanksgiving. How glad we are for this holiday. We have something to be thankful for. 30th: Another holiday. Rain, of course, would have to spoil the last football game. Ended the season right by beating Delphos 6-0. DECEMBER 3rd: Hi-Y Club organized. Good work. Keep it up. 10th: Teachers are asking that we read president’s message to congress. Will it never end? 12th: Basketball making its debut. Ya-a-a-a Team Fight! Fight! 15th: A day on which nothing happened. 18th- Mr. Tangeman addresses the school. Principles of the Constitution begin to sink in. 21st: Merry Christmas everybody, we won’t sec you again until January 2. Wonder- ful program. THE RETROSPECT—1 CALENDAR JANUARY 1st: Happy New Year. 2nd: The gang flocks back to the grind again. Already we sec the effect of the good resolutions. 7th: Goloshes! Goloshes! The boys must have all gotten a pair for Christmas. Ilow cute they look! 10th: We cannot permit any snowballing on these premises. Take heed, ye boisterous students! 12th: Candy Case installed. Bargains in candy offered by the money seeking Seniors. 14th: Back to normalcy again. Everybody anxious to know what the outcome of the exams are. 23rd: The atmosphere is heavy. Boots are flying in the air. 25th: “Red” Idle finds that his seat will no longer support him. 28th: Another paragraphing test. Wonder if tests make us bright? 30th: Mr. Boesel addresses high school. Poor Eib got so excited she fell off her seat and Ludcna followed after. FEBRUARY 4th: Senior start a month out right by having class meeting. 7th: I’ve got a bite! Oh, Richard, please tell us where you get the itching powder. 11th: Arthur Koe’hn would like to know who trips him so much. 12th: Lincoln’s birthday. Wonderful program. 14th: Valentine Day! Is it a wonder the stores were sold out of greetings when so many people are courting? 16th: Boys receive letters, etc. Everybody has the athletic enthusiasm now. 19th: Lessons become more complicated. Juniors are despairing. 22nd: Washington’s birthday. Last holiday for long, long while. 25th: Oh why, and Oh why, do so many people leave Cicero class? 26-27th: Staff play. Complete success. Rah. Rah. Now we can have our long cher- ished covers. 28th: Tests. Tis enough. MARCH 3rd: Good resolutions for the new month are being made. 4th: Alas for the resolutions. Was it the balmy weather that made the naughty chicks take a hike one sunny afternoon? 7th: Wake up, Horace, didn’t you know you were being watched? 12th: Oh, Girls, Girls, what what did you do with your hair? 14th: Home Ec. has good eats if you aren’t very hungry. 17th: Wonder if the Juniors were trying to show their resemblance to the Freshmen by wearing so much green? 20th: Big basketball game! Girls won it against St. Marys. Boys lost. Anyhow the scale is balanced. Teachers remark tine school spirit. 21st: Already for track. Diet, massage and your “daily dozen”. 24th: Seniors have the best showing in the drive for funds for Music Memory Contest. President Fenton and Mr. Nardin comment on this fact. 25th: Class play begun. It’s a humdinger. 26th: Program. Rev. Geo. S. Schultz addressed the school. Sixth period omitted. Joy and sorrow registered by classmen. 28th: Retrospect goes to press. No wonder the staff looks so relieved. APRIL 1st: Lots of April fools, of that we’re sure. 4th: Wonder if Forest is encouraging his mustache to keep the girls away. MAY 22-23rd: Class Play. 25th: Baccalaurate Service. 26th: Seniors will receive diplomas—Speaker—Dr. Otto H. Mees, President Capital University. THE RETROSPECT — •• WHEN DO YOU STUDY? Kant study in the fall, gotta play footbawl. Kant study in the winter, gotta play basketbawl. Kant study in the spring, gotta play basebawl. Kant study in the summer, gotta a girl. CUPID’S ARROW PIERCED THE HEARTS OF Boyd Frazier ............ Alvina Lanning Carl Brideweser ........... Edna Billing Ned Hoegner......Gertrude Smallenbarger Ralph idle ........................ Oral Swonguer Lloyd Finke .................. Elizabeth Whiteman Jim Spees ............... Cleola Snyder Edmund Bailey .......... Sophia Emerson Arthur Klipfel............ Alary Goeke Conrad Veit ............. Helena Burden Paul Fisher :.......................Alma Eckenweilcr Harold Thomas ............. Mary Lusk Jacob Coil......... Alary Adelaide Bucks Waldo Line ........... Hilda Fitzpatrick Charles Kolter ........... Augusta Abe Virgil Du Hois ........... Dorothy Crusie Russell Bayliff .......... Helen Heinrich Kolter Ziegler ........... Alma Knatz Forest Hunter.....Alary Elizabeth Alason Cecil Swartz ............. Ludina Veit John Aliller ............. Helen Stanton Kenneth Pfaff— Alama, do cats go to heaven?” Alother— No. Of course not. Why? Kenneth— Well, where do the angels get the strings for their harps?” Polly want a cracker?” “No, old dear,” replied the parrot. “I’ve just dined copiously. Got a cigarette about you?” Miss Wing—“Now I want you to throw away all surplus and unnecessary paper you have piled in your books.” Geordis— But, Miss Wing, mine are too important.” --------•-------- He— Have you a bid to the Elks' dance?” She—“No, 1 haven’t.” He— That’s too bad.” Gertrude Smallenbarger— You would be a good dancer but for two things.” Ralph Idle— What?” Gertrude: “Your feet.” NEW BOOK LIST The Hope Chest ............ Iva Payne ................. The Faithless Wife ........ The Gentle Dentist......... She and the Sheik ......... The Silken Sweater ........ Why He Proposed ........... Will He Marry Her ......... The Lady and the Osteopath .... By Ida Dora Alann .... By Etta Greenapplc ....... By Lida Lott .... By Hertes A. Little ... By Rita Lotta Gush .... By Fitzer Snugg ... By Rayne E. Day By Betty Caesar First ... By Will Duer Good Teacher—“Tell me the meaning of fascinate.” Brite Fresh—“My sistePs dress has ten hooks on it, but she can only fasten eight.” ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE Freshman Year—Comedy of Errors. Junior Year—As You Like It. Sophomore Year—Much Ado About Nothing. Senior Year—All’s Well That Ends Well. CAT EYES Mel King—“Lefty, that girl you were with last night can see in the dark.” Lefty M___“How’s that?” Mel—“As I passed you, I heard her say, ‘Lefty, you haven’t shaved’.” Teacher cranky, pupils few Questions flying, zeros too, What’s the matter, don’t you know? Monday morning, always so. The Home Economics class was discussing the correct and incorrect menus for a meal. Sophia Emerson: “Miss Dempsey, 1 saw twenty-four people get up and leave the tables at the Dixie Restaurant this noon. Miss Dempsey— Why, what for, Sophia?” Sophia—“They were through eating. THE RETROSPECT Old Lady—“Are you afraid of work?” bum____ Certainly not, madam. 1 can lie down beside it and go to sleep. No wondher me darlint is crosseyed Said lovesick young Pat to his mother, i-or both of her eyes are so purthy That each has to look at the other. Alta Shultz (at tea table)—“I’m afraid you don't like tea. Lovesick Francis Marshall— 1 like tea well enough but it s the next letter 1 really love.” --------•--------- Miss Campbell (during discussion of literature)— What do you think of Fielding, David?” Davd Logan____“I think it is far more important than pitching.” If a body see a body, Flunking in a quiz; If a body help a body. Is it any teacher’s biz? Here’s two good ones: ‘Lovable Eyes’ and ‘Hot Lips’.” It just occurred to me why they call ’em Feature Songs. Cecil Hastings (in Biology)—“When do the leaves begin to turn?” Garnet Chesborough—. The night before exams.” --------•--------- Gus Abe____“Horace ate something that poisoned him.” Helen Bailey—“Croquette?” Gus____ Not yet, but lie’s very ill.” DID YOU EVER SEE • A stove step? A peanut stand? A ginger snap? A sardine box? A sausage roll? A day pass by? A hair dye? A house fly? A brick walk? A snake dance? A night fall? A mill run? A main spring? A bed tick? An ink stand? A chicken dressing? A moon beam? A cow slip? --------•--------- QUEER QUIRKS George Heffner had made a slight mistake in Algebra and Mr. Nardin was now finishing a long tirade on hs general inefficiency. “You’re a fine fellow, you are!” he exclaimed, “Here I've taught you everything I know and still you don't know anything.” --------•--------- Where you goin’?” “I’m taking this cow up to the bank.” “Wha’ for?” To hcv her milk certified.” --------•--------- The Puritan father went to the woods for his Thanksgiving dinner and returned with five bucks shot. Nowadays “the old man” goes to the butcher shop for a turkey and comes out in the same condition. --------•--------- Teacher—“Conjugate cold. Student—“Cold, cough, coffin.” --------•--------- Marcella Patton—“Italy was considered the most cultured city in Europe.” We recommend a little sleep for this case. Drs. Punch and Judy. --------•--------- Myron Blume in a diagram shows an “undergrown dressing room in a Elizabethan theater. I'll bet they're full grown by this time, don't you? THE RETROSPECT SMART SAYINGS BY THE CHILDREN Freshman to Prof--- Say what is this about mind being master of matter? I’ve been trying to turn my pocket Kmte into a live dollar gold piece tor three hours. 1 don t believe it will work. Ain t that just like science in theory: -------- --------— IMAGINE A GIRL With eyes like Frieda Swink. Hair like Ada Burden. Voice like Carolyn McFarland. Business ability like Dorothy Doering. Sarcasm like Uoerdis .iegler. Hands like Virginia Kliptel. Feet like Marian Fischer Features like Alma Knatz --------------•-------- And to you who are looking for this giri i would advise you not to wait until you find one for they are not yet on the market. --------•-------- Dana Richardson— Gee, Ginnie, 1 got arrested the other day.” Virginia Klipfel— Why, Dana, what for?” Dana— Well, you see a train ran over a dog and cut its tail off and I got the tail and tried to put it back on. Virginia—-“Well, why would you get arrested for that?” Dana— For retailing dogs without a license.” --------•-------- A small boy (Richard Tangeman) upon visiting his uncle, stated that he had a very exciting experience upon his iournev. And what happened, ladr asked uncle. Richard— 1 seen a body floating down the river, and a short distance from the floating body came a head singing.” Uncle—“My goodness, Richard, what was the head singing?” Richard— 1, ain’t got no body.” A mosquito lit on a Freshman's head And settled down to drill. He bored away for half a day, And finally broke his bill. --------•-------- Miss Mytinger— Floyd, do you play any musical instrument?” Floyd Ruck— Yes, one.” Miss Mytinger—“What is it?” Floyd— A victrola.” --------•-------- Miss Campbell (after Leonard Wical had read a verse of poetry)— What was wrong with his reading?” Elizabeth Whiteman—“Why, he sang it.” Leonard (defending himselt)—“Well, so does everyone else only all sing a different tune.” --------•-------- Miss Campbell—“For tomorrow take the life of Dr. Johnson.” Phil Stark (absently)—“How?” When you’re up you're up, Then your friends are around; But when you're down you're down And they’re never around They say they’re your friends; but they lie For the only friends that you get in this world, Are the friends your money will buy. --------•-------- Ferris Crosley—My girl's name is Helen French. Harold Harrison—“For Gosh sake man, what is it in English? THIS APPLIES TO US Whatever trouble Adam had. No man in days of yore Could say, when he told a joke, “I’ve heard that one before. —Transcript. --------•-------- Mary Carter (in reply to the direction—Define Warp and Woof)—“The Warp threads run North and South; and the Woof, east and West. Just a slight mistake in the directional effect, Mary. THE RETROSPECT EXTRACT FROM STUDENTS NOTEBOOK Take one stick of dynamite, add one part gisoline and three parts gunpowder. If gasoline does not make mixture damp, add one part more gasoline. Place in large test tube and place over Bunsen burner. After blood has been wiped up and the remains of fellow students have been carried ou, determine how strong was the resistance given the explosion by the walls of the test tube. Just how much of the mixture would it take to blow the Leviathan into exactly one thousand piectes if the plate metal was three inches thick? Then repeat experment only adding one and one half sticks of dynamite and two parts gunpowder and three parts gasoline. Then if there are any fellow students left compare notes and make calculations as to just how much of the mixture, set off by electric spark, it would take to blow the eyebrows off a mosquito. U. TELLUM -------•--------— Alvina Panning— Results of Congress’ plan—Miss Government in the South.” Have you met her: M-m-m-m. -------•--------- Caution if fishing is a great asset. Especially if you are the fish. -------•--------- SENIORS There is a class in our school And they are wondrous wise; The only way to speak of them Is to praise them to the skies. They lead in all activites They lead in studies too; They excel ’tis told to me In everything they do. The Freshmen all look up to them To get inspirations clear; The Sophomores admire them And the Juniors know they’re here There is a class in our school That surely is the best It’s the Senior Class in our school That excels all the rest. E. W. John Snyder—“Mr. Idle, was Solomon a Wise Man?” Mr. Idle—“Yes, John.” John—“Then why did he have seven hundred wives?” --------•-------- Mr. Nardin—“Did you do very much training for the exams?” James Doty—“Yes sir, I practiced for two weeks learning how to turn pages with my feet.” --------•-------- Office Boy—“A caller with a poem wants to see you sir.” The Editor—“The devil! What's his name?” Boy—“It’s a young lady, sir; and she's a peach.” Editor—“Ah! Show her in. I’ll be glad—ahem—to look at her lines.” --------•-------- What a funny little fish a froggie are, What ain’t got no tail, almost hardly. When him run, him jump; When him don’t run. Him sit on him little tail. What him ain’t got, almost hardly. “Miss Howell, do you know what I expect to be when I leave High School?” Miss Howell—“No, Paul, I haven’t the least idea.” Paul Fisher— An old man.” --------•-------- “What is your favorite book?” “My bank book; but even that is lacking in interest these days. Woman’s faults are many, Men have only two; Everything they say And everything they do. --------• -------- Two friends were uncertainly fliwering their way home from a little party. “Phil.” said Clem, “1 wancha t' be very careful. First thing yuh know yuh'll have us in the ditch.” “Me?” asked Phil in astonishment, “Why, I thought you was drivin’!” THE RETROSPECT— Miss Howell (to Johnnie Line entering ten minutes late)—“When were you horn? Johnnie—“April second.” Miss Howell—“Late again.” ---------•-------- AND THEN, AGAIN— What a funny little girl my typist are, What ain’t got no brains,almost hardly; When her type, her don’t think; When her think, her might hurt her little brain, What her ain’t got, almost hardly. ---------•-------- Money may talk but a check book with a backing sure can whisper some mean words. ---------•-------- After a lecture on the crime wave in New York and Philadalphia in which the competition between the gangs was very strong a bright student remarked with a sigh that there was competition in every line. ---------•-------- Miss Postle—“In the winter time when you walk in the open what do you see on every hand?” J ames Kettering—“Gloves.” ---------•-------- Miss Wing—“What are the two compromises that come under the Constitution?” Alvin Winget—“First and second.” ---------•-------- Lives of football men remind us ’Tis for glory that we slug, And departing leave behind us Footprints on another’s mug. ------:—•-----;--- Calvin Elsass—“The people who stood in the pit were called groundlings. They were usually elliptical in shape.” We would like to see some of those people, Calvin.” ---7-----•-------- Francis Marshall—“Instead of studying things we should something else.” Francis probobly speaks twice before he thinks. What? MY OLD FORD Of my old Ford everyone makes fun; They say it was born in nineteen one. Maybe it was, but this I’ll bet She’s good for many a long mile yet. The windshield’s gone—and the radiator leaks, The fan belt slips and the horse-power squeaks, She shakes the screws and nuts all loose, But 1 get forty miles on a gallon of juice, When 1 can’t get gas I burn kerosene, And I’ve driven home on Paris green. She has a rattle in front and a grind in the rear, And a Chinese puzzle for a steering gear. Her coils are dead and her plugs won’t fire. And her piston rings are baling wire, But in spite of this she pulls me through And that’s about all any car can do. With high-priced cars they give you tools, Some extra parts and a book of rules. Some wire stretchers and a pair of shears Are all I’ve carried in fifteen years. And if I live to see the day She falls to pieces like the one-horse shay, If old Hank Ford stays in the game, I’ll buy another by the very same name. Miss Wing—“I wonder what makes the map of New York so crooked?” Minor Sibert: “Why, it’s the politicians.” ---------•--------- Mary Adelaide Buchs—“That friend of yours is so cheap that he reminds me of a rattlety-bang Ford.” Mary Katherine Heinl—“But, darling, his clutch is so different.” ---------•--------- The New York Evening World states that New Yorkers like to walk in the country because you can’t owe money to a cow but some of our Auglaize County farmers have found out that you can owe money ON a cow. THE RETROSPECT A little girl, just beginning her classics, was asked if she knew who Homer was. “Oh, yes she replied, “Homer was a fine old poet whose chief works were the Oddity and the Idiot.” FAVORITE SONGS AND AUTHORS “Turk Me to Sleep” ........................................ “Dapper Dan .............................................. “The Girl I'll Leave Behind Me” ........................... “Dreamy Eyes” ................................................ “Glory Hallelujah ........................................ “Why Should 1 Cry Over You (Grades) ...................... “The Sheik” ............................................... “Snakes Hips” ................................................ “That Red Head Gal ....................................... “All The World Will Be Jealous Of Me” ..................... “Lovin' Sam” .............................................. “Oh, What A Pal Was Mary” ................................. “I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles” ............................. “Three O’clock In The Morning ............................ “Memories” ................................................ “Oh. My Sweet Hortense ................................... “She's The Kind of A Girl For Me”............................. 'Tis May! 'Tis May! ....................................... “Those Wild, Wild Women ................................... “In Sweet September” ...................................... “Oh Helen ................................................ “Sleep Baby Sleep ........................................ “I’m Drifting Back To Dreamland .......................... “Smiles .................................................. ..... Horace Fenton ..... Glenn Brackney ....... Ned Hoegncr . Carolyn McFarland ........ Mr. Nardin ........ David Logan ....... Merle Harrod Leonard Montgomery ............ Opal Dill ....... Kathryn Foos ....... Cecil Swartz .... Forest Lotridgc ....... Myron Blume ... Gert Smallenbarger .... Marian Fischer ...... Stella Wehner ........ Paul Fisher ............ Seniors ...... Johnnie Miller .............. School ........ Conrad Veit .......... Mr. Wiley ...... Virgil DuBois ........ Mary Miller A BLANK MIND Miss Wing (in Hist. IV.)—“Who led the insurrection in The Phillipines in 1899?” Vonda Blank (absently)—“Cortez.” BOTANISTS WILL PLEASE NOTE Mr. Idle states that a vanity case of the genus of Mary Garden has been found. We have heard say that dollars grew on trees in some parts of the country and if Mr. Idle will find a few more of these plants or animals, dollars may grow for him. -------•--------- HOME RULE ISSUE Carl Frische—Dumnorix married his relations in all directions. -------•--------- Mr. Nardin (to Latin I Class)— Who can use “Sedentary in a sentence?” Isabel Lavely—“The old hen was in a sedentary mood.” Lora Burgoon—(in a review of “The Lodging for the Night )— It was a dark night. Not a star was seen: not a moon shine.” Miss Logan—“Where was the highest point in the story? Eva Maxson—“At the top of the stairs.” -------•--------- English Professor—Is the word “pants” a common noun? Student—Neither. Prof___What do you mean? .... . , Student__It is neither. It is uncommon because it is singular at the top and plural at the bottom. -------•---------. Lucilc Frazier—The enemy sent out 1500 pacifiers. -------•--------- Some of our students must think the way of a man who once said that a man is a boy with a mustache. Let's try it. -------•--------- The male has always been regarded as of more importance than the female. Look at the corn popper! You have never heard of a corn mommer, have you?” Martha Abbot—“We study Latin because so manv trades are studied by Latin—such as doctors, barbers, etc.’ Let's stick out a shingle that reads: J. J. Jaw D. T. Tonsorial Artist Rates Reasonable. Lady Assistant. Now open for business. -------•--------- “Conscience is a still small voice that has a tendency to become stiller and smaller. “It takes time to be successful but no time to be ruined.' THE RETROSPECT i « ■ � ! ! I I FAVORITE SAYINGS OF OUR TEACHERS “Do you realize it costs about $200 a head to educate you?”—Mr. Nardin. “I just can't understand why there is so much absence.”—Miss Howell. “The following articles may be had by calling at the office.”_Mr. Idle. Now, docs everyone understand?”—Miss Wing. “Now, let's have it quiet back here!”—Miss Campbell. “Always follow directions carefully: you’re not likely tp get hurt.”_Mr. Stultz “Now. Mr. Holly, you know—”—Miss Logan “Girls, don't stand in the cloakroom and talk.”_Miss Hannahs “Now, get paper and pencils.”—Miss Kuenning. “Get into it, boys!”—Mr. Rock “2 x 4”—Mr. Edmonds “Ned, go to the office.”—Miss Cole “Behave, Thomas Jr.”—Mr. Wiley “Parlez volts Francais?”—Miss Postle “Hurry and clean up, girls!”—Miss Schmidt “Are you sure there is marshmallow in this?”_Miss Dempsey QUOTATIONS FROM NOTED PEOPLE “A lie in time, saves nine.” HIGH IDEALS Doyle Hahn's highest ideal is to be the Admiral of the Swiss Navy. THE IDEAL HISTORY EXAM 1— Who were the main participants in the Spanish-American War? 2— What is the date for the war of 1812? 3— Name the explorer who climbed the North Pole. 4— In what President’s administration was the Monroe Doctrine signed? 5— Who made the Webster-Ashburton treaty? THE IDEAL GEOGRAPHY EXAM 1— In what state is New York City? 2— Tn what state is Chicago? 3— What is the largest river in the United States? 4— What is the capital of the United States? 5— Is a mountain just a flat piece of ground trying to scratch its back? A stag is a dear without dough.” “Never keep a parrot near your telephone. “Be Good, Sweet Maid, and you will be Clever, for nowadays it takes a Darn, Clever Girl to be Good.” “Some people are so progressive that they do not wait for April 1st to make fools of themselves.” There s nothing new under the sun, but there's a lot of old stuff pulled off under a full moon.” --------•-------- “How a bigamist gets the courage to try it a second time is a bigamistry.” “Some dumb people think a groundhog is a sausage.” Dolores—“Why so sad?” Penseroso—I just happened to think, dear, this is the last evening we can be together until tomorrow. Carl Fisher—“Columbus gave berth to America.” “Washington Irving crawled out of the window and went to picture shows.” That accounts for some of his books. Pat was on a great ocean liner bound for America. It was his first trip on the water and every ordinary event on the boat was a new one in Pat’s repertoire of experience. On the third dav out the ship burst into flames. The fire was rapidlv consuming the huge boat. All the passengers were appropriating the life preservers, and life boats. Pat stood bv for a few minutes, watching the mad rush. Finally, perplexed and disgusted. he exclaimed- “Well, if evervbodv is going to steal stuff off o’ the ship. I’ll be gosh durned if I don’t get in on the stealin’ myself.” So saying, Pat grabbed a crowbar and jumped overboard. THE RETROSPECT OUR TEN COMMANDMENTS I. Thou shalt place nothing before thy lessons. II. Thou shalt not place thumb tacks. III. Thou shalt not whisper. IV. Thou shalt not be queer. V. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s tablet paper but buy some. VI. Thou shalt not make unto thee any excuses or anything of their likenesses for lessons undone, or for those ill prepared, or for those not thine own, for thy teachers are wise, yea, very wise. VII. Thou shalt not speak against thy superintendent or principal for they will hold that one guilty of a great crime. VIII. Keep the Sabbath Day for rest and a relief from the strain of thy mind. IX. Five short days shalt thou work and do all thy studying. X. Honor thy teachers and classmates that thy days may be useful in the school which thy city hath furnished thee. --------•--------- A hair in the head is worth two in the brush. Freckles will disappear after two applications of iodine to the skin. OFF PITCH It was a wintry day in summer, Last September in July; The sun lay thickly on the ground The mud shone in the sky. The flowers were sweetly singing. The birds were in full bloom; And I went down the cellar steps To sweep an upstairs room. --------•--------- It takes some chicken to cook a man's goose.’’ _-------•--------- Why is your face so red, little girl? ’Cause, ma’am. Cause why? Cosmetics. --------•---------—;— Black—“Niggah, how much you gittin (o’ workin’ heah?” Tan—“Ten dollars per.” Black—“What? Ten dollahs per day?” Tan—“Naw. Perhaps.” --------•--------- Mother—“Now, Myron, are you taking good care of your cold? Myron Blume____“Yes, mother, you bet I am. I’ve had it six weeks and it’s as good as new.” INTERESTING IF TRUE Rock a bye Senior on the tree top As long as you study, the cradle will rock But if you stop digging, the cradle will fall And down will come Senior, diploma and all. --------•--------- Time will tell, remarked a Junior boy as he tiptoed up the stairs at three in the morning. Dad didn’t wake. Lives of Seniors all remind us, We should strive to do our best, And, departing leave behind us Notebooks that will help the rest. “Man’ a wise word is spoken in jest.” Yes, but think of the number of foolish ones that are spoken in earnest.” Miss Mytinger (to glee club)—“What has eight legs and sings?” Silence in the Glee Club. Miss Mytinger—“A quartette.” Now I lay me down to sleep Before I take tomorrow’s test. If I should die before I wake Thank heaven. I’ll have no test to take. --------•--------- Miss Wing____“And when Lord Chesterfield saw that death was near he gathered all his friends around him. But before he breathed his last he uttered those immortal words. Who can tell me what the dying words of Lord Chesterfield were?” Class (in chorus)—“They satisfy!” THE RETROSPECT« HERE’S WHERE OUR SPARE MONEY GOES AND MOST OF IT WE CAN’T SPARE Charles Kolter .... Doris Fischer ..... Ned Hocgncr ....... Helena Burden ..... Ralph Jimison ..... Marcelle Shockey ... Horace Fenton ..... Alma Knatz ........ Virgil DuBois ..... Elizabeth Whiteman Violet Schwepe ....... ......... Galoshes Beauty Magazines ....... Cigarettes ........ Cosmetics ... Chewing G'mi ............. Hats ............ Candv .. Fashion Books .... “Whiz Bang” ........ Vanities Dresses and Beads AS SEEN ON EXAM PAPERS Hilda Fitzpatrick—“Dr. Faustus was the one who sold his sole to Lucifer.” I think he sold at about 6% premium. You know that leather goods are very high. Soph (earnestly)—Now, honestly, “what would you do if you were in my shoes?” Senior (disdainfully)— Get a shine.” --------•-------- Plumber—“I’ve come to fix that ole tub in the kitchen.” Johnny—“Oh, mamma. Here’s the doctor to see the cook.” A small boy was sitting next to, a rather fussy woman in a crowded car, and he kept sniffing in a most annoying way. • Finally she asked— Boy, have you got a handkerchief?” The small boy looked at her for a few seconds, and then, in a dignified manner, replied— Yes, 1 have: but 1 don't lend it to strangers.” Miss Postle was instructing her pupils in the use of a hyphen. Among the examples given by the children was bird-cage.” That's right,” encouragingly remarked Miss Postle. “Now, Harold Heslet, tell me why we put a hyphen in bird-cage.” “It’s for the bird to sit on,” was the startling reply. He—Why didn't you answer my letter? She—I didn’t receive it. He—You didn't? She—No; and besides I didn’t like some of the things you said in it. Mr. Stultz in Biology—“What insect lives on the least food?” Bright Student—The moth. It eats holes. “How did you come out with your exams?” Oh, I knocked 'em cold.” Howzat?” “Got a zero.” When your telephone rings While you’re hard at work At your books about 9 P. M. And the plaintive voice Of your pocket-book’s curse Says, “Dear, I am alone again.” Do you manfully answer With courage and force. “My love, I have work to do?” Well, maybe you do, and if So, my man. You are one of a very few. --------•-------- Charles Kolter—“This is anesthetic dancing.” Mary Katherine Klipfel— No, it isn’t ether.” --------•-------- Ludina Veit—“Do you like corn on the ear?” Cecil Swartz— Don’t know; never had one there.” --------•-------- Kathryn Howell—“The seats were arranged in tears.' Give them our heartfelt sympathy, poor things. Edmund Bailey—“Theology is the study of dreams. The story of the Prologue was how a, rooster had a dream.” Just so it wasn’t a nightmare. f I I I ! ! I WE extend our most sincere i thanks to those business men who by their splendid co- I operation in advertising have f helped make this Dook possible. THE STAFF j advertising THE RETROSPECT- YEAR BOOK SPECIALISTS THE RETROSPECT —- B WAPAKONETA, OHIO i' We Pay Interest On Time Deposits SK.t Y A Checking Account Gives Receipt For All Bills Paid CAPITAL, $100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, $65,000 OFFICERS: W. J. McMURRAY, President WILLIAM BITLER, Vice President A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier DIRECTORS: J. M. COPELAND W. J. McMURRAY H. B. FAULDER J. F. SEITZ H. E. PIEL WILLIAM BITLER R. C. HAMAN EDWIN ABE A. G. BOOGHER THE RETROSPECT — I, Doctor Knowit, after an examination of some of the members of the Senior class of Blume High School, make this prediction of the fitness of members for the following occupations as determined by Psycho-Analysis: Minor Sibert ..................................................... Bricklayer Lloyd Finke ........................................................ Pugilist Johnny Line .......................................... Stock Broker Ned Hoe ner ............................................. Electrical Engineer Marian Fischer ................................................... Dressmaker Robert Slushcr .............................. Professor of Sociology Harold I homas ......................... Sales Manager of Corporation Virgil DuBois ............................... President of Steel Trust Madge Musser .............................................. Window Washer Stella Wehner ............................................ Interior Decorator Carl Brideweser .......................................... Private Secretary Boyd Frazier .............................................. Paper Hanger Merle Harrod ......................................................... Circus Manager Robert Ganther ....................................................... Tailor Richard Gesler .................................................... Policeman Alvin inget .............................. District Street Cleaner Richard Ruppert .................................................... Janitor I have examined only these few but upon examination of more members of the class, I will publish a complete list, and it may be obtained at Hamilton’s Book Store. —DOCTOR KNOWIT —-------«--------- School teacher asked her class in what part of the world the most ignorant people were to be found. A small boy volunteered |tiickly, “In London, England.” The teacher was amazed, and questioned the lad as to where he had obtained such information. “Well,” he replied, “the geography says that’s where the population is most dense. WANT ADS WANTED—1st period study hall to take lessons in good behavior. Price one front seat.—Miss Kuenning. --------•--------- FOR SALE—Book entitled “How to make 100% in every subject”. Author_______ Mary Goeke. --------•--------- LOST—An engagement ring with the initials C. S. and L. V.: return to Cecil Swartz. --------•--------- REWARD.—$.02 reward for the culprit who rang the bells in the Sth period study hall—was last seen in Chemistry laboratory_Miss Howell. TREAT ’EM ROUGH Cut his lip! Cut his jaw! Leave his face Raw! Raw! Raw! ---------•-------- A GOOD SPORT He lost the game. No matter for that: He kept his temper. He swung his hat. And cheered the winners— A better way Than to lose his temper And win the day. —Adapted. ---------•-------- Father says he can’t understand the young men of today. About 12 o’clock at night they are hanging on the front gate saving “Just One.” ---------•-------- “I’m buying a revolver.” “A six shooter?” “No. a nine shooter. I want to kill a cat.” “Eliza.” said a friend of the family to the colored washerwoman, “have you seen Miss Edith’s fiance?” Eliza pondered for a moment, then bent over the laundry tubs once more. “No ma’am,” she said, “it ain’t been in the wash yet.” ---------•-------- “Are you a good driver?” “Motor, golf, charity, pile or slave?” I I I j i i i i Wait a. minute J % ■ Flocks oTiajb jers Of. Just Kids Lookinc Pleasant Studious 'T'. LookiuG Girls lime for the be]I V Hello kids «— THE RETROSPECT WEST HYDRAULIC TIRE SETTER Buggy and Wagon Tires Reset While You Wait Under Hydraulic Process ♦ The New Wapakoneta Wheel Company WAPAKONETA, O. THE RETROSPECT First Desert Traveler—“Let's ask that Ford over there for water.” Second D. T.—“That’s not a Fod. It's a mirage.” First Desert Traveler—“What difference does the kind of car make as long as we get water?” -------•-------- Forest Hunter—“I loved a girl once and she made a perfect fool of me.” LaRue Stroh—“Some girls do leave a lasting impression, don’t they?” Donated by HEMMERT BROS. Wholesalers Distinctly High Grade Chocolates WAPAKONETA OHIO 1ETROSPECT ! B THE DOERING HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE, PAINTS AND SPORTING GOODS _ , , FAVORITE C Dealers In | j Wapakoneta What this country needs is more permanent wives and less permanent waves. “No, sah, Ah don't never ride on dem things,” looking in on the merry-go-round. “Why. de other day I seen dat Rastrs Johnson git on an’ ride a dollah’s worth an’ den git off at the same place he started at. 1 says to him-, ’Rastus,' 1 sayd, ’yo’ spent yo' money, but whar yo’ been’?” There Are Two Ways There are two ways of knowing good shoes. One way is to spend a lifetime in the shoe business. The other way is to look for the Florsheim crest. Enhance.... Your Apperance WITH OUR LADIES FOOTWEAR CORRECT IN STYLE NEWCOMB Z1MPFER WAPAKONETA, OHIO. THE RETROSPECT Demand POTATO BREAD From Your Grocer BUY FROM OUR WAGON Try Nut Butter Bread for Toasts. wvvwwvw MADE BY THE CITY BAKERY JOHN C. KNAUSS, Prop. YUM! YUM! YUM! Waneta Smith (in Biology) “What do they do with all these skulls?” Charles Clay—“Make noodle soup, 1 guess.” -----•—'--- Miss Postle—“Name the French kings.” Ned Hoegner—“I’m sorry, but their parents beat me to it.” STORE PHONE CANAL 1859 HEINL SWONGUER Home Furnishers and Undertakers —FULL— AUTO EQUIPMENT WAPAKONETA, OHIO — - THE RETROSPECT f TRY LEITHAUSER’S New Drug Store AND Ice Cream Parlor Phone M-1588 EASTMAN AGENCY b'yVWVVVVSAWVVWVVWVVW DOESN’T THIS PROVE IT? The male has always been regarded as of more importance than the female. Look at the corn popper! You have never heard of a corn mommer. have you? ---------•--------- Miss Postlc (dictating)—“Slave, where is thy pony?” Startled Student— It's in my desk: but I wasn't using it.” Hamilton Says: ZINTS’ We carry only the Exclu- sive Eaton, Crane and Pike line of Stationery New Shoe Store Crane’s Linen Lawn and Eaton’s Highland Linen in all shades and borders You are judged by your stationery M. Wm. Hamilton q) Phone Main 1959 Books and Stationery WAPAKONETA, O. Will Zint Jacob Zint THE RETROSPECT---- • McMURRAY Jacob Werner GREENHOUSE Sons COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PT AN CUT FLOWERS BEEF, PORK LAMB, VEAL SHRUBS CORSAGES “We go the limit for ser- PHONES: vice and quality.” Main 1583 Canal 1379 j Established OCT. 1894 j ' VWWVWVN WW'— • DID HE? Vida Darst (in ancient history) “Did Solomon have 700 wives?” Robert Brewer (exultantly) “I think so. Oh, sure, wasn't he the bird that said “Give me liberty or give me death?” The pleasantiest things in the world are pleasant thoughts: and the great art in life is to have as many of them as possible. P1EL BROS. BUY YOUR SHOES AT THE SMILE STORE UP-TO-DATE i CLOTHIERS | HARRY KAHN’S Shoe Store If HARRY SAYS: WAPAKONETA, OHIO “You’re in Style When you’re Wearing a Smile” • — — - THE RETROSPECT W. F. PAUSCH SON “Quality and Service” OUR MOTTO Home of Little Elk Food Products Delivery 9:00 A. M. and 3:00 P. M. PHONE MAIN 2621 W. F. PAUSCH SON NOW CONRAD! Conrad Veit (passionately)—“The more-1 look at you, dear, the more beautiful you seem.” Helena Burden (expectantly)—'“Yes?” Conrad (brutually)—“I ought to look at you oftener.” ( iv vwwwwww wwwvwvw wvw wwwwvwwvwwwwvwwvwvwwww • ....WE HAVE.... EARNED OUR REPUTATION AS “The Store of Friendly Service” •i Anderson’s CENTRAL DRUG STORE —— THE RETROSPECT- ....GIFTS THAT LAST.... For every occasion and to suit every purse. From the inexpensive piece of Sil-ware to the most expensive Diamond. ....Moser’s Jewelry Store.... LUCKILY A SNEEZE “Can anyone tell me what nationality Moses was?” asked Miss Campbell, “Achoo”, sneezed Walter Bayliff. “Correct”, said Miss Campbell. --------•-------- Miss Schmidt—“Are raw oyster's healthy?” Margaret Ague—“I never heard one complain yet.” Why You Should Invest Your Surplus Money With THE CITIZENS BUILDING LOAN CO. BECAUSE—Your investment is absolutely safe. BECAUSE—Your investment is secured by First Mortgage on Real Estate, the best security you can get. BECAUSE—Your investment is always worth its face value. BECAUSE—We only loan money here at home and know that the security is absolutely safe. We invite you to come in and make a deposit, whether large or small and let us explain our way of doing business. The Citizens Building Loan Company FRED A. KLIPFEL, Secretary ------------------------ THE RETROSPECT • J. D. GROLL ..The.. Furniture Store H. W. Taeusch Sons Co. Complete Home Furnishers VICTROLAS Funeral Directors THE Auto Service GROCERS Wapakoneta, Ohio Wapakoneta, Ohio Russell Bayliff—“No woman’s ever made a fool out of me!” Helen Heinrich—“Well, who did, then?” Glenn Brackney (watching Finke hurdling)—“You're a little stiff from running.’ Lloyd Finke (before thinking twice)—“You’re a big stiff from St. Johns.” SIBERT SON Leave Your Laundry at Shoe Repairers WHITEMAN NEWS STAND Most Up-to-date Laundry in the city, or phone Main 1781 Dealer in all kinds of Magazines and Papers Also Subscriptions taken for same. Shoes Repaired And Service JOHN F. WHITEMAN, Prop. VVVVWN • THE RETROSPECT You Are Always Welcome ...At The... PEOPLE’S NATIONAL BANK The Friendly Bank Always Glad to See You Always Glad to Serve You - THE RETROSPECT FROM OUR POETS Liz and Fat say they'll write a poem on “Fresh Milk”, providing we don’t condense it. Waiter—“Sir, when you eat here you needn’t dust off the plate.' Mr. Rock—“Beg pardon, force of habit merely. I’m an umpire.” WAPAKONETA MACHINE KNIVES AND TOOLS The capacity of our Knife Department has been greatly increased, and we are in excellent position to furnish all kinds of machine knives made from Laid, Solid, or High Speed for cutting Steel, Iron, Tin, Lead Wood, Paper, etc. By using only the best quality of steels and having a modern equipment for heat treating and grinding we can guarantee there are no better knives “Made in America,” than those stamped The Wapakoneta Machine Company WAPAKONETA, OHIO, U. S. A. THE RETROSPECT - ...THE... = Z0FKIE-F00S DONATED COMPANY BY -X- HUNTER’S DRUG GENT’S FURNISHERS GENT’S FURNISHERS AND - BOOK STORE For Dad and the Boys Wapakoneta, Ohio • WHERE WERE THE POLICE? “Help! Help!” cried the timid young thing as she ran through the field of daisies and morning glories, toward her escort. “Why, what are you afraid of?” “Oh, Jack dear, the flowers are so wild!” « A Complete Line of Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear .11. IT BEATS AS IT SWEEPS AS IT CLEANS Let us Demonstrate SMITH BROS. ELECTRIC CO. II DOTY DRY GOODS CO. “The Daylight Store” — - THE RETROSPECT —— I • FRANCIS SWEETLAND SAW • ! MERKLE’S BREAD Makers of Pure Candies and Delicious Ice Cream : If You Like the Best Come to Us • ,1 On Your Next Social Party, Serve Our For The FROZEN ICE FAMILY OF 20 E. Auglaize St. Phone Main 1310 I • GOOD TASTE Mr. Idle (talking on social problems) “Think how many less are the numbers in the alcoholic wards of our hospitals since prohibition. Glenn Brackney (disgustedly)—“Have you been in the Morgue lately?” . ----------------------•---------- Of all glad words in prose or verse The gladdest are these: “It might have been worse.” Cash Paid For... CREAM EGGS and POULTRY Schultz Cream Station W. F. SCHULTZ, Prop. Phone Main 1646 HEINL NAGEL ELECTRICAL COMPANY Everything Electrical Washing Machines Eureka Cleaners Radio Equipment THE RETROSPECT Asa A. Crawford HARNESS, TRAVELING LUGGAGE LEATHER GOODS AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES TIRES AND TUBES “Identify your luggage, Sir!” When the porter utters that command as you alight from a train you naturally like to point out the finest bag in the group. Come in and select one now. We offer you smart bags in Serviceable Leather that will harmonize with any costume. These bags last longest and are of the latest creation. We invite you to examine some. SOME CAR WE’LL SAY She (making conversation)—“Dad bought a Rubens when we were in Europe last year.” He (interested at last)—“Really! How charming! What horse-power?” --------•--------- What is the national air of Italy? Onions and Garlic. The Time-tested savings and loan plan, under which we operate, is as safe as anything in the land, having operated for over forty (40) years and usually paying A 6% dividend. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A LOSS, NEVER A DAY’S DELAY IN PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OR DIVIDEND The Wapakoneta Building and Savings Co. H. G. FISHER 4 DIRECTORS: President T R. B. ANDERSON C. W. TIMMERMEISTER A. A. CRAWFORD Vice-President H. G. FISHER ASA A. CRAWFORD C. F. HERBST Secretary R. C. HAMAN WM. KREITZER J. J. hay Treasurer WM. KREITZER R. B. ANDERSON L C. W. TIMMERMEISTER Attorney r G. A. WINTZER ....THE.... HELPLING STUDIO -v unir ■ - Fine Photographs and Artistic Picture Framing Your friends can buy anything you can give them except your Photograph Kodaks, Films and Supplies Let us do your developing and printing “The Studio of Quality” Wapakoneta, Ohio THE RETROSPECT WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME IDENTIFIED WITH THIS BANK Capital Stock, $200,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $100,000.00 Total Resources, $2,300,000.00 CHARLES F. HERBST, President HARRY G. FISHER, Vice-President E. A. HAUSS, Vice-President J. F. MOSER, Cashier THE LARGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN THE COUNTY SERVICE OUR MOTTO ACCESSORIES OF ALL KINDS OPEN DAY AND NIGHT WAHRER’S GARAGE SERVICE OUR MOTTO ACCESSORIES OF ALL KINDS OPEN DAY AND NIGHT THE RETROSPECT vw KOLTER SEITZ THE GROCERS (£X2) BROCKERT’S SHOE STORE The Store of Quality and Price! SSL______ KOLTER SEITZ WAPAKONETA, OHIO BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS FOR SERVICE Give us a call for your need for class play and graduation Wapakoneta, Ohio SOME BLOCK!!! “Do you play Mali Jong?” “What’s that?” “Oh, that’s a game you play with little ivory blocks.” Oh, yes, I play that. Why don’t you say what you mean?” THE WHITE MEAT MARKET John M. Wehner Son (9G) ALL KINDS OF FRESH AND SALTED MEATS Dealer in Stoves, Ranges Mantels, Furnaces Phone Main 1536 KAH SHAW 117 W. Auglaize St. Plumbing and Gas Fitting Spouting and Roofing Patterson Block Phone Main 1848 Wapakoneta, Ohio - THE RETROSPECT R. Sluaher'24 !-.ysk . 'V , V.- r i-«.. . . 4 r ■ a v-a 'r • idfc