Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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MUSICAL ACTIVITIES One of the most outstanding representations of Blume High was the band. It was seen and heard at all home games—both football and basketball. They paraded several times through the business district and on the football field, proudly bearing and wearing the school colors, red and white, under the leadership of their colorful and gallant drum major, the late Lee Haman. Their stirring music encouraged the teams to play with unflinching hearts. The student body cooperated with the band in showing the team that it was pulling for them. On March 21 at the try-outs for the Eisteddfod, several soloists competed to see which member would represent our school at Ada and New Bremen, March 31 and April 21, respectively. The representatives chosen for Ada were Bill Martin, cornet; Bill Bibler, clarinet. Those chosen for New Bremen were Leonard Line, cornet and alto horn solos: Mary Neidemire, saxophone; Bill Bibler, clarinet; Junior Musser, trombone: Junior Musser, Roland Morris, Leonard Line, and Bill Martin, brass quartet; John Smallwood, Howard Krapf, Bill Bibler, and Jim Shaw, clarinet quartet. The whole band competed in a difficult overture number “The Wedding Ring.” Under the able leadership of Prof. O. E. Steiner the band was considerably enlarged and improved. Several grade school boys were added to the ranks in order for them to gain experience and knowledge. And so, after such a successful year, we are justified in saying. “Hats off to the Band!” TOP ROW—F. Wisener. L. Koch. E. Koch. H. Distelrath. J. Smallwood SECOND ROW—R. Ewing. Mr. Steiner. P. Stech. J. Shaw. A. Hamilton. J. Case. R. Morris. B. Bibler. B. Stine-baugh. J. Musser THIRD ROW—M. J. Taylor. R. Koch. M. Neidemire. R. Herrmann. B. Martin. L. Line. F. Fisher FOURTH ROW—B. Bubp. R. Neidemire. B. Clark. J. Miller. B. Parish. B. Jarvis FIFTH ROW—H. Krapf. G. H. Dickas. J. Heffner. E. Boogher, D. Jones. J. Howell. D. Howell. K. Frische BAND ORCHESTRA TOP ROW—H. Fessler. C. Loew. P. Stech. F. Wisener. Mr. Steiner, R. Ewing. B. Stinebaugh. R. Morris. J. Smallwood Ever since the organization of the orchestra, it has been an influential activity of school life. This year, under the excellent direction of Mr. Steiner, the orchestra improved remarkably. Several new members were added to the ranks to take the place of vacancies caused by a few members who had graduated. The orchestra is an excellent organization for the music-minded instrumentalists of the school. The practice of popular and worth-while compositions proved beneficial and entertaining to all the members. It really is an art for an orchestra or band to get to the point where they watch the director so much that they all play simultaneously. Practice and indulgence must be used to try to gain this art. Each Monday at the seventh period the SECOND ROW-E. Abe. M. Smith. E. Smith. R. Koch. M. Neidemire, B. Martin. L. Line. J. Musser THIRD ROW—C. Underwood, R. Herrmann. B. Clark. J. Shaw, B. Bibler, H. Krapf, J. Case. E. Koch strains of some number could be heard. Several brief concerts were given before the curtain at school plays and between acts and at other musical programs. Several members made appearances. Four students from the string section, namely, Lena Ruth Vossler, Ruth Herrmann, Ruth Koch, and Cornelius Loew, played a selection at the Band Concert at New Bremen on April 21. The number was “Largo” from the New World Symphony wth the popular strain of “Going Home.” And now we, who have been under the guidance of Mr. Steiner, wish to express our gratitude for the valuable teachings and entertainment derived from his directorship. We thank you, Mr. Steiner.

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CLUBS COMMERCIAL CLUB Pres...Glenn Bowman V. Pres..L. A. Youngs Secy.....Carmen Shaw Treas..........Betty Botkins MIXED CHORUS DEBATE COMMERCIAL CLUB—TOP ROW—F. Stroh. R. Heil. P. Feisal. M. Schragle, L. Jauert. M. Musser, Mr. Taylor. M. Headapohl. C. Duvel. G. Bowman. L. Lynch. SECOND ROW—E. Cartmell. M. Youngs. F. Rostorfer. B. Gross. A. Helmlinger. L. Disney. M. Bimstein. P. Zu-ber. A. Bowsher. R. Koch THIRD ROW -B. Botkin. L. Perkins. M. Rinehart. M. Bowman. V. McClintock, F. Kantner, C. Shaw. L. Youngs. V. Basil DEBATE CLUB—TOP ROW—J. Wlsener. L. Stiles. E. Jackson. C. Taylor. F. Hamilton. R. Hiner. J. Moser. SECOND ROW—M. Youngs. L. Perkins. K. Wentz. Miss Wilson. C. Loew. E. Abe. R. Swonguer. (Ralph Lusk not pictured) MIXED CHORUS—TOP ROW—Mr. Steiner. C. Loew. J. Smallwood. F. Hamilton. K. Wentz. SECOND ROW—H. Fessler. H. Bailey. H. Distelrath. E. Koch. B. Stinebaugh. P. Metzger. R. Morris. V. Brack ney. B. Martin, E. Cornell THIRD ROW—J. Shaw. O. Cannon. E. Smith. S. Naus, S. Seitz. D. Goetz. C. Abraham, L. Hoopingarner. M. Schuler. D. Fritz. J. Case FOURTH ROW—L. Perkins. R. Beery, I. Bailey. M. Smith. E. Abe. R. Schneider. M. Bimstein. J. Pfenning. A. Bowsher. R. Koch. R. Swonguer FIFTH ROW—D. Smith. M. Seitz. L. Wise. A. Blank. P. Gierhart. C. Underwood. D. Cannon. D. Diegel. L. Beckwith. A. Smith. E. Shappell The Commercial Club of Blume High School was founded in 1932 for the purpose of studying the problems of the business world. The object is to offer to its members facilities for acquiring valuable knowledge of business and its requirements of the profession for developing ability in the business world. Eligibility requires two majors or one major and two minors in Commercial Work. Mr. Taylor is the splendid leader of the club. Twice each week the chorus met and practiced. Several members motored to Dayton to hear Don Cossack and the Russian Male Chorus, a wonderful organization. The major project was the Eisteddfod at Ada, March 31. The preliminary try-outs were held here March 21 with Prof. Sidney Hauenstein of Bluff ton college as adjudicator. The successful members were O. Cannon, soprano; C. Underwood, alto; H. Fessler, tenor: C. Loew, baritone and piano solos; O. Cannon, E. J. Abe and Shaw, girls’ trio; F. Hamilton, C. Loew, R. Swonguer, J. Smallwood, boys’ quartet; C. Loew, C. Shaw, O. Cannon, H. Fessler, mixed quartet. Of these, C. Loew took first in piano, second in baritone: and the mixed quartet took first. The subject for debate this year was one used by the State Debate League. It was: Resolved: that at least 50% of all state and local revenue should be derived from sources other than tangible property. Both teams met the teams from Lima South and Bluffton. A debate between the home teams before the assembled school ended the season. This was the only defeat suffered by the affirmative. The negative lost one debate to Lima South. The Coach was Miss Wilson. The affirmative side consisted of: E. J. Abe, C. Loew. R. Swonguer wath K. Wentz, alternate; the negative, L. Perkins, J. Wisener, L. Stiles with J. Moser, alternate.

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DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS “A LUCKY BREAK” Things begin to brighten up around Hotel Mullet in Matasquam with the arrival of John Bruce (Rol Swonguer), a local boy who has made good. While he is enjoying his visit, Abner Ketcham (John Wisener) breaks the news that Petroleum Amalgamated, in which he thinks John Bruce is heavily involved, has gone to smash. John does not deny the report and he accepts a job as assistant manager in Hotel Mullet. This plan is run by Martha Mullet (Carmen Shaw) and Nora Mullet, her daughter (Betty Botkin) for whom Mrs. Mullett has a career planned. Among the guests at the Hotel are Mrs. Barrett (Mildred Rinehart) and her daughter, Claudia (Betty Sheets), who is in love with Tommy Lansing (Richard Hiner). John Bruce (in reality a millionaire) works at his humble job until Charles Martin, his business manager (Leonard Perkins) A LUCKY BREAK—TOP ROW—H. Gibson. A. Bowsher. Miss Zeigler. R. Koch. J. Wisener SECOND ROW—M. Rinehart. M. Youngs. P. Metzger. R. Hiner. shows him a paper in which is the news that Petroleum Amalgamated has made a wonderful recovery. Mr. Bruce is then able to help Tommy Lansing with a $10,000 contract for a job on the basis of which he elopes with Claudia. Mrs. Barrett is very much disappointed and annoyed and, as the curtain goes down, John Bruce and Nora Mullett are in each other’s arms. Others taking part in the play are Kathryn Wentz in the role of Elmine Ludine Smith; Herbert Fessler as Benny Ketcham: Mary Jane Youngs and Lulu Mae Terwilliger as the French dancing teachers, Jura and Charlotte Charente; Bella Mac Watt (Annabel Bowsher), Alchiba Spinster (Pauline Metzger), and Alphecca Spinster (Ruth Koch), as guests at the hotel; and Harold Gibson as the busman. THIRD ROW—H. Fessler. L. Terwilliger. K. Wentz. B. Sheets. FOURTH ROW—L. Perkins. B. Botkin. C. Shaw, R. Swonguer. THIRTEENTH CHAIR—TOP ROW—C. Koch. C. Graham. F. Hamilton. E. Stroebel SECOND ROW—H. Fessler. L. Terwilliger. K. Woif. Miss THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR Zeigler, E. Abe. M. Smith. R. Swonguer THIRD ROW—L. Perkins. D. Diegel. E. Garretson. L. Youngs. C. Shaw. C. Loew. . Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Crosby (Lee Haman and Carmen Shaw) entertain a group of friends at a dinner at their home at which the engagement ot Will Crosby, (Roland Swonguer) and Miss Helen O’Neill, (Laura Alice Youngs) is announced. Congratulations are extended by everyone except Edward Wales (Fenton Hamilton) who explains that he will make known the reason the next day. Wales engages a spiritualist, Madam Rosalie La Grange, I Emily Garretson) to conduct a seance after the dinner during the conduction of which he is stabbed and killed. Tim Donohue (Edward. Stro-bel) arrives and conducts an investigation in which he openly accuses Miss O’Neill. Through divine help and good acting, Madame La Grange reveals the identity of the real murderer, Philip Mason, (Cornelius Loew) by means of another trance. We then discover that Madame La Grange is Helen O’Neill’s mother w'r.o sent the girl away to school at an early age. Other members of the cast included Lula Mae Terwilliger, Mary Eastwood; Helen and Bradish Trent, Crosby’s daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor Jane Abe and Charles Graham; Howard Standish (Leonard Perkins), Elizabeth Er-skine, (Mary Ruth Smith): Grace Standish (Kathleen Woolf), dinner guests; Marie, (Donna Diegel); Sergeant Dunn, (Herbert Fessler); Doolan, (Carl Koch).