Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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FREDERICK ACCUNTIUS—Fritz To work, each man in his degree, Is the best way to truth. PAUL BACKUS—Tulskie Laugh and be merry; remember Better the world with a song. Hi-Y—1; Band—1; “The Whole Town's Talking —Cast. DOROTHY AUFDERHAAR—Dot Daily self-surpassed. Glee Club—4; French Club—1. MABEL CLAIRE BAILEY—Boots How many lives she made beautiful and sweet! Girl Reserves—2; Glee Club—3; Dance Orchestra—1. PAULINE BASIL—Polly A fair flower that dost so comely grow. BOB BOWSHER—Bob He reads much; He is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men. Editor of Lantern; Editor of Retrospect; President of class—2; Tennis Team—1; Radio club—1, Pres.—1; Hi-Y—2; Glee Club—1; Pep Club—Treas. DOROTHEA BEERY—Dot Persevering to the last. Glee Club—4; Home Ec. Club—1 BURNETTA BROOKHART—BEE A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Girl Reserves—2; Glee Club—3; Retro spect—Typist.

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The Refaospecl i Minor Divison j i i ▼ • ■! '!■ i■ i»»i■» «► i imi »i••• • • Senior Class History Have you noticed the numerous golf courses dotting our country? There is a far greater course you probably haven’t observed as carefully—the course of life. The first four holes we know as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior. Our aids in this adventure take the shape of Clubs; various in shape and size. At first it was difficult to acclimate ourselves to the surroundings. The clubs with which we play seemed strange, and indeed we were awkward in handling them. Because there were others who followed us, we pushed on. We felt a little more assurance as we teed off down the Sophomore fairway. Having learned better how to use our clubs, we tried to master our difficulties. On this hole we were conspicuous because of our ability. Since the fundamentals were mastered, we eagerly pushed forward. New devices and means of progressing enabled us to accomplish more without conscientious labor. Each hole required fewer strokes; each one brought into vision a more beautiful scene. So the Junior green lost its glamour when the Senior one appeared. Now we have completed our last hole in the trial sphere. We feel proud that we have accomplished what was set before us. The mastery we have gained here governs our success on the next green—life. These four were comparatively free from difficulties because of the help of our instructors. The hazards in Life are great and many, but these we face fearlessly and confidently. May we never fail to observe the required rules and to piay the game fairly. May we give freely of our knowledge so that others may succeed on this trying course. —ROSEMARY KOENIG Senior Class Poem School days are now a mem’ry One we’ll hold forever dear. Our hearts will long recall The joys experienced here. We feel we’ve done our duty To our school and comrades, too. Faithfully pushing upward With a purpose firm and true. Now to all we say farewell, And in the years to come May you hold in fond remembrance The Senior Class of Thirty-One. —FRANCES WINEMILLER

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JOHN BURK—Johnnie An honest and perfect man, RUTH CARTER—Ruthie I thank whatever Gods may be For my unconquerable soul. IVA CARTER—Iva Instructed by the heightening sense Of dignity and reverence. “Smilin’ Through.” RICHARD COPELAND—Dick He has not left a wiser or better behind. Glee Club—2; “The Whole Town’s Talking”—Cast; “Smilin’ Through”—Cast DOLORES DIEGEL—Dodo She is the loveliest of the festal throng. Glee Club—4, Vice Pres.—1; “Sunbonnet Sue.” BEULAH FOGT—Billie Thou hast a charm to stay the morning star. Glee Club—3. CLEMENS FISHER Hence loathed Melancholy. Glee Club—1. EDITH FINLEY—Edith A dear flower that growst by the way. CORAL FRAZIER -Coral A wee modest flower. Home Ec. Club—2; French Club—2; Glee Club—3.