Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Page 28 text:

 €1k Retrospect Senior Class History Four years of struggling, defeat, triumph, and happiness have witnessed the proud and bold class of 1930 attain their goal of glory and achievement. Now comes that word. Commencement—a word of vast importance, when we shall recall that the best part of our lives, spent under the very strict and equally gentle guidance of our loyal teachers who were destined to become subjects of immortal memory, has departed forever. Our minds, at the same time, in the process of such excellent development as may be gained from education, were unconsciously storing away love and respect for all our associates. Mathematics, English, Latin, and Science, instruments of worry and strife, are destined to become the foundation and background for our adventures through the ways and byways of life. No more shall we have petty grievances to contend with, but man-sized obstacles, which will balk us at every turn. When that time comes, every moment of our high school days will have seemed but one consecutive period ot joy and laughter. These aforesaid four years were not spent in vain—for each of us has the satisfaction of having been outstanding in some accomplishment, be it scholarship, athletics music, or social activities. “Every man shall receive his due reward”; so goes an old proverb, and none is more true. So shall we receive our reward for the efforts we put into our line of activities and interest. The change in our characteristics during these four vears of invaluahlp PvnpHpn o Some say it’s foolish to go further, They claim they have an education. But they will find that in the future Success is based on good foundation. They’ll go out and get a job. And maybe, if they do not shirk, They may rise above the mob. But only if they slave at work. But those who do not falter, Who heed advice and common sense, And who are willing, at Learning’s alter, To socrifice some time and patience. They will be rewarded With a prize which few have won The success that is awarded To those who CARRY ON. —JAMES INGOLDSBY —DICK STULTZ Senior Class Officers President ...... Vice President Charles Swink Donna Wentz Treasurer Secretary James Ingoldsby Oneta Metzger

Page 27 text:

 EMILY UNDERWOOD—' Goof •‘With sparkling wit and refreshing personality. We like her well”. Glee Club—4: Girl Reserve—2; Debating Team; “Feast of the Red Corn”; Sun Bonnet Girl—cast. ZENITH WAGNER—“Zen” “The weight of fame is the path of duty. Glee Club—1. MELBA WALLS- “Meb” “Quiet and industrious, she'll make her way. don't fear”. Glee Club—1. ALLEN WARNER—“Al” “A1 with his jazzy voice. As a cheer leader is our choice”. Hi-Y—1: Track—1; French Club—1; Cheer Leader—2. DONNA WENTZ—“Snooky” Never a sigh, when you can sing, but laugh like me at everything”. Glee Club—4; Girl Reserve—1— Vice Pres. '30; Lantern—1; “Feast of the Red Corn” LEO WILDERMUTH -“Stinch” “An athlete truly, have we here.” Football—3: Basketball—3; Track—3. MARY WINEMILLER—“Mary” ‘Capable, jolly, and popular is Mary.” Home Ec. Club—2: Glee Club—4: “Feast of the Red Corn” ANDREW ZINK—“Andy” “My memory is the thing I forget with. Band—3; Orchestra—3; Glee Club—4; Lantern 1; Tulip Time”: Across the Street”: “A Prince There Was”; Minstrel Show —east: “Seven Keys to Baldpate”. LURA ZWIEBEL—“Zwivel” “To be a stenographer is her aim . Glee Club—4: Home Ec. Club—2; “Feast of the Red Corn”: Seven Keys to Baldpate . 19 3 0 K5SES2S Cl)c Retrospect

Page 29 text:

Senior Class Prophecy €l)t ttctrojspcct 'Twas the last day of April, 1952 that signified the period of absolute harmony and peace in this old world. A new president had come to rule whose heart and soul were for the people and whose tact and own quietude of spirit had encompassed 'round about them stimulating a desire for the environment of unity and brotherly rove. There was no need for peace conferences or means of arbitration and even Coingress was at loss when it met for session to discuss difficult problems and perplexities because there were none to introduce for argument. Our honored President, Malcolm Rohrbough, sat in the executive chair looking pleased at the state of affairs, but he was also studying zealously to discover a way by which that most guarded halo of peace might be impressed upon the minds of the people in such a way that they might always desire to preserve it. It was that enormous task confronting him that made him feel the dire necessity of calling upon a loyal band of helpers to assist him in upholding those present high ideals. On the first day of May a decree was sent out from the White House to every) member of the Senoir Class of 1930 bearing the request of the president that each and everyone discontinue his various tasks for an extended length of time to accompany his honorable wife, formerly Bonnie Brookhart, and him on a pilgrimage to the Fountain of Youth in that glorious land of Florida. Surely such an adventure would renew the spirits of his burden bearers and offer an opportunity to stress upon each individual the importance of pledging his most loyal support to back the important issue introduced by him. 'Twas the last day of May that brought together once more, in happy reunion, a class of men and women which had not met together since the good old school days of 1930. Each heart held a story of its own as it met the warm and welcome handshake of the President and first lady of the land. It made quite a beautiful story with treasured imaginary pictures combined to hear each newcomer tell about himself. Of course the members of our class who represented us in the National Legislature were naturally there with the President to greet us all and it was quite a surprise to discover who held those honored positions. At last a woman attained to the noble position as Vice-president of the United States and we were very much elated when we found that Meltha Carter had accomplished that noble feat. Our surprise was not exceeding when we saw Richard Finke very efficiently holding the office as Secretary of State, but a great lot of his success depended upon the extraordinary handling of the United States Treasury supply by Bernard Shaw, secretary of that fund. Quite efficient and dependable bookkeepers were also valuable asests to those two highly-intrusted offices and they were very satisfactorily taken care of by our two business ladies, Mildred Kentner and Lura Zwiebel. Some found it extremely difficult not to envy Elva Scherer her coveted position as private secretary to such a person as the President of the United States. Everyone was greatly pleased when we entered the House of Representatives and discovered the oratorical ability that Raymond Musser possessed in delivering his messages as Speaker of the House. It wa rumored, however, that his continual habit of talking was taken down a notch or two when he married Doris Bachman, star comedian of the “Talkies.” Our foreign relations with France increased remarkably after Frederick Slusher became foreign ambassador to that country and complied to its peoples’ wishes by puchasing great quantities of their “Blue Moon Perfume.” Doc Martin, renowned financier, most usually escorted him on those trips and even granted him the use of his private yacht in order that he might be introduced to some of the pretty little French girls as no American girl seemed to fit his qualifications. Carolyn Headapohl and Audrey Kohler journeyed all the way from Dallas, Texas where they were operating a beauty parlor. That journey was quite a lucky one as it brought to pass, two very appropriate matches. Audrey had always said she wouldn’t marry because she didn’t want to change her name but when she realized that she 19 3 0