Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1947 volume:

i 7 VOLUME XXXX published by the Class of 1947 Blume High School Wapakoneta, Ohio Auglaize County FOREWORD The merry-go-round turns Bright, flashing color, (Jay, laughing figures, Around, around, around, Busily turning. Watch your spinning carrousel! A glimpse of brightness—we won a game— A dim memory of sadder days A test? Reports? The merry-go-round turns on; Forgetting is easy in tuneful motion. Remembering, too— Remember days of pure lunacy; Some days Blumc is bedlam. Watch your spinning Retro carrousel. Remember joy, and sad and crazy times, Pure fun, hard work, excitement. When your ride is done, remember. The merry-go-round turns on; New riders climb aboard, Labor, laugh, sing, and sigh, Then they, too, soon dismount And the ride is but a memory— A happy memory! DEDICATION To the Library Board, who works With untiring and unrewarded effort, To Mrs. Presar, who offers her hand In finding a magazine, a much needed book, To Miss Miller, who always has a suggestion Whether for reference work or a book for leisure, To Miss Sonnedecker who has made The library a welcome place for all, To Jocelyn Stoll, who gives her hand in selecting Books for learning and recreation for the children Each working to help the student Produce the best. A place to browse, one need not hurry! The librarians always have plenty of time To help others. To each and every person who makes Or unlocks that storehouse of knowledge, To BLUME MEMORIAL LIBRARY, We dedicate the 1947 RETROSPECT. a Enter — to learn; Go forth — to serve. 4 IRVIN L. CONRAD Blnffton College B. A. Ohio State University M. A. Superintendent FRANKLIN H. LAMAN Denison University B. A. University of Michigan M. A. Social Studies II Principal ADMINISTRATION To Mr. Conrad, for representing us to the public, To Mr. Laman, for seeing that our school runs smoothly, To Mrs. Miller, for her adept guidance of all girls, To Mr. Crites, for his sympathetic attitude toward all boys, To you, we are indebted. MRS. M. C. MILLER Miami University B. A. Ohio State University M. t Social Studies IV Dean of Girls School Council Advisor JOHN G. CRITES Ohio State University B. A., M. A. Chemistry Physics Advanced Math Dean of Boys Chairman of Science Department 6 Bottom row—(1,. to K.)-Harold Seitz, President; Mrs. Otto Boesel; Dr. D. G. Gott, Vice-president. Second row—Walter Bowsher; Vennard Killian; Edwin Stroh, Clerk. BOARD OF EDUCATION This is your Board of Education— The men and women behind your school. They take your parents' money And hire the teachers, Maintain our school buildings, And in a thousand unsung ways Provide the means that will make you A worthy citizen of this community, State, nation, and world. 7 MRS. DORIS BARR Olnrlin B. A., General Math. Junior High Mathematics. WALLACE BARR Ohio Stall- University B. S., Vocational Agriculture, F. F. A. Advisor. MRS. MARTHA BINKLEY Denison University B. A.. Social Studies I. III. Y-Teens dvi 'or. LUDWELL BINKLEY Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University B. A., Biologs . General Science. Assembly Committee Advisor, Ili-Y Advisor. VICTOR BLANKE Shelby Count Normal. Miami University B. S.. Ohio State University Nl. A.. Junior High Mathematics. Junior High Shop. Geometry. Algebra. Supervisor of Visual Education Equipment, Junior Hi-Y Advisor. MRS. HELEN HARTUP Adrian College B. A.. Junior High Math, Junior High English, Bed Rectangle Advisor. RUTH HOLL Bluffton College B. A., National University of Mexico, 1 atin I. II, Communications III, Lantern Advisor. ADA LOVELACE HUNT Ohio Wesleyan University B. A.. Ohio State University M. A.. Communications I. IV, Chairman of Communications Department, Chairman of Dramatic Department. CARL A. HUTCHENS Indiana State B. S., University of Pittsburgh, Distributive Education, Typing II. Bookkeeping. Booster's Club Advisor, Student Council. Athletic Director. ALMA L. KNATZ Bowling Green University B. S., Ohio Northern University, Miami University, Junor High English, Junior High Social Studies, Seventh Grade Chris' Gym. ROBERT KRIEGBAUM Wittenberg College B. A., Ohio State University, Findlay College. Sophomore Class Advisor, Typing I, II. Shorthand I. 11. Commercial Law, Business Training. Commercial Club Advisor. MARY LOUISE BLOSSOM (Not Pictured) Ohio State University B. S., Junior High Music. 8 GUINEVERE LANNING Ohio Northern University B. A.. Ohio State University, Communications II. Girls Physical Education. Junior (.lass Advisor, Cheerleaders Advisor, Assembly Committee Advi or. G. A. A. Adv isor. MRS. EVELYN LUGINBUHL Bluffton College B. A., English II, IV. DARVIN R. LUGINBUHL Bluffton College B. A., Art. MARJORIE McGRANAHAN 1‘imllay College B. A.. University of Colorado, Bowling Green University, Ohio State University, Junior High Science, Eight Grade Girls’ Gym, Advisor of Retrospect. MRS. ANNA NEWELL Ohio Wesleyan University B. A., Home Economics 7, 8, 9, Cafeteria Manager. Freshmen Class Advisor. EDNA PALMER Ohio State University B. S., Chairman of Home Economics Department. Vocational Home Economics, F. II. A. Advisor. F. E. PARKS Ohio Northern University B. S. in Education. Juilliard School of Music. Graduate in Piano. Columbia University M. A.. Band. Orchestra, Glee Clubs, Chorus. PAUL J. SCHOFER VVittenlierg College B. S. in Education, Ohio State University. Boys' Physical Education, Algebra, General Math. Football and Basketball Coach. SAMUEL SKOMP Indiana State Teachers’ College B. S.. Industrial Arts, Mathematics. H. C. BECKWITH Indiana State Teachers’ College B. S., Ohio State University, General Motors Technical Institute, Drawing I, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Radio, Photography. MRS. HULDA SCHMALTZ Hume High School Secretary. CATHERINE M. CULLETON (Not Pictured) Ohio Northern University B. S.. Ohio State University M. A., English III, Elementary Principal. 9 A kaleidoscope of activities— A group from Photography Club painting pictures, The Girls' Glee Club singing, Boosters Club officers—Alma Lou Shaw and Don Frame, Senior class officers —Tony Mullholland, Calvin Slattery, and Beverly Bailey, The Junior Class Play cast, The bookkeeping class— This was our carrousel! 10 SENIORS KATHRYN ANN KAH “She lists a wonderful gift of making friends.” Student Council 1. 2. 3. 1. President 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Photography Club 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2. 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4. 4-H Cluh 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 3. Vice-President 3; Home Room ice-President 3. NEIL A. ARMSTRONG “He thinks, he acts, ’tis done.” Band 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 4; Orchestra 3; Glee Club 2; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Retro pect Staff; Junior Hi-Y 2; Senior Hi-Y 3. 4; Boo ters Club 2. 3. 4; Junior Class Play; Home Room President 3; Boys’ State 3; Transferred from Upper Sandusky High School 1. WILLIAM R. SEITZ “His friends are many and why not.” Football 3, 4; Junior Hi-Y 1, 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Senior Hi-Y 3. 4, President 4; Radio Club 1; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mechanical Corps 1. 2, 3, 4; Home Room Secretary 1, President 2, 3; Vice-President of Junior Class. SHIRLEY ANN YOCUM “I can’t cook—but oh boy!” Band 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 1; Assembly Committee 1, 2; Lantern 1, 2; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle, Secretary 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Cheerleader 3; Home Room Vice-President 1, Secretary 2; Homecoming Queen 4. KATHLEEN CAROLYN KAH “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic. and so do I, and so do I.” Band 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4,; Assembly Committee 4; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play. IRENE ANN KATTER “Her complexion doth put the rose to shame.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 3. 4; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Boosters Club 3, 4; Junior Class Treasurer; Home Room Secretary 3. 12 SENIORS DONALD A. FRAME “No! too rerioui, not too gay, but u very good fellow in every way.” Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1.3; Choir 1; Student Council 3, 4; Retro pect Stuff; Senior Ili-Y 3. 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Junior Class Play; Home Room President 3. MARY JANE MAXSON “Her ability is unquestioned.” Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2; Choir 1; Student Council 3; Lantern Staff 3; Retrospect Staff, Editor; Green Triangle 1. Vice-President; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Tcens 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Secretary 3; Junior Class Play; Home Room Vice - Pre i dent 1. BETTY ANN BITTERS “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3, President 4; Commercial Club 4; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Secretarial Staff 3. 4; Home Room Service-Director 1; Secretary 2. DAN C. MCKEEVER “A disposition that’s hard to beat. In basketball and football a true athlete.” Student Council 1. 2, 3. 4; Lantern Staff 2; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 2; Mechanical Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room President 2; Athletic Board 4. DORCAS JANE CHAPMAN ‘‘Her talents know no bounds.” Band 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Retrospect Staff; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4: President 4; Radio Club 1; Secretary; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2. 3, I. Vice-President 3; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 4; 4-H Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Home Room Vice-President 3; 11th place in District Chemistry Scholarship Contest. MARY HARTUP “She dneth all things and doeth them well.” Band 1. 2. 3. I. Secretary 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Choir 1; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Booster Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Social Committee 3; Junior Class Play; 4-H Club 1, 2; Home Room President 1. 13 SENIORS BETTY JO LINE “All prodigies die young, and I feel sick.’ Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Student Council 2, 4; I nntern 3; Retrospect Staff; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Radio Club 1: Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2. 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; 4-H Club 2. 3, 4; Home Room Secretary 3; 2nd Place in District, 13th Place in State Chemistry Scholarship Contest; 9th Plata in District Plane Geometry Scholarship Contest. JOHN RICHARD WEHNER “Basketball is his middle name. Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Hi-Y 1. 2, Vice-President 2; Senior Hi-Y 3; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4. ANTHONY FRANCIS MULHOLLAND “His chief delight is teasing, but his disposition's , pleasing. Glee Club 1, 2; Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Hi-Y 1, 2; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Mechanical Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Vice-President 2, President 3, 4; Athletic Board 4. KATHRYN ANN BRANDT “Precious things are done up in small packages.’ Band 1, 2, 3. 4, President 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Choir 1; Student Council 1; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1, President; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 1. 2. 3; Sociul Committee 1; Junior Class Play; 4-H Club 1, 2; Home Room President 2. ALICE FAYE BURDEN “A sweet personality full of rascality.” Band 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 3. 4; Assembly Committee 4; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. HOWARD RICHARD ALLENBAUGH “An awfully nice fellow—’nuff said.” Boosters Club 3, 4; Future Farmers of America 2, 3, 4; Transferred from Harrod High School 2. 14 SENIORS NED F. BINKLEY “Sure! I have an occasional thought. Glet Club 2; Assembly Committee 1; Retrospect Staff; Radio Club 1. 2; Commercial Club 4, President; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Homecoming Escort; Lantern Staff 3. ELIZABETH ANN CROW “Happy and light of heart is she; a smiling lass you'll always see.’ Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Assembly Committee 2; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4. JAMS ELEANOR MERKLE “She always wins with her Ipana smile.” Band 1. 2, 3, 4. Drum Major 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Choir 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2. 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Economics Club 2. WALTER R. HOWELL Lives of football men remind us, that they write their names in blood, and departing leave behind, half their faces in the mud.” Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Junior Hi-Y 1, 2, Vice-President 2; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Mechanical Corps 2. 3; Home Room Service Director 3; Class Secretary 3. LAURA COPELAND “ It’s nice to Ik natural when you’re naturally nice. Band 3; Glee Club 1. 3; Lantern Staff 4; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Secretarial Staff 3. NED E. KE1BER “Modesty becomes a young man.’ Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Hi-Y 2; Radio Club 3; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3. 15 SENIORS JOYCE MAE KELLEY “Music washes away from Ihe soul the dirt of everyday life.” Glee Club 4; Choir 4; Y-Tcens 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Boosters Club 4; Transferred from Van Wert High School 4. GEORGE E. VETTER. JR. “Nature made some men tall.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Choir 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3. 4; Social Committee 4; Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Home Room Vice-President 1. NELLIE IDA CODLING “Her innocent features are very mindful facts. Orchestra 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Assembly Committee 2; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Radio Club 1; Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2. 3, 4; 4-11 Club 2. 3; Cheerleaders 3. 4. Captain 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3. 4. JOSEPH LESLIE SCHWER “A man's man.” Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 3; Radio Club 1. 2; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mechanical Corps 3; Home Room Treasurer 2. MARILYN MAY HASKINS “Not only good hut good for something.” Retrospect Staff; Y-Teens 3, 4, Secretary 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 3. 4. Treasurer; Boosters Club 3. 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4; Transferred from liellefontaine High School 3. JIMMIE DEAN WOLFE “When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash.” Boosters Club 4; Transferred from St. Marys High School 4. 16 SENIORS TOM SURLES I may look like a ladies man, but I'm not.” Band 1; Football 2. 4; Basketball 1, 3; Junior Hi-Y 1, 2; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Future Farmers of America 1; Home Boom Service-Director 3. ZENITH CAROLYN VEIT “Variety is the spice of life.” Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club I. 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2; Secretarial Staff 3, 4. ELINOR JANE PRESAR “Not that I love study less but I love fun more.” Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Boosters Club 3, 4; Junior Class Play. RICHARD D. CESLER “Quiet, sincere, studious, and very good looking. Radio Club 1, 2; Pbotographv Club 1, 2, 3; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4. ART KISER He who invented work should have finished it.” RUTH LOUELLA WERNER “A light heart lives long.” Glee Club 1. 3; Assembly Committee 2; Green Triangle I; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Photography Club 3; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2. 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2, 3, Vice-President 2. 17 SENIORS MARY LOU CAMPBELL “Her words are few, but they ring true.” Band 1: Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Commercial Club 4; Boosters Club 1, 2; Home Economics Club 2. Secretary-Treasurer; Secretarial Staff 3, 4. RUSSELL N. HOWARD “Baseball is foremost in his mind.” Lantern Staff 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Manager 3; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROLLAND L. BRAUTIGAM “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Basketball 1. 3; Junior Hi-Y 2; Senior Hi-Y 3. 4; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Future Farmers of America 1. 2. 3, 4. A. MARIE HENGSTLER “The sixth icnse, common sense, l� clongs to this young lady.” Glee Club 1. 3; Commercial Club 4; Boosters Club 1; Home Economics Club 2; Secretarial Staff 3, 4. DONNA ELAINE SHANK “She dares to give true advice with all frankness.” Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 4; Choir 1. 2. 4; Green Triangle 1, Treasurer; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 3. 4; Commercial Club 4, Treasurer; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Home Service Director 1. GUY E. DAVIS ‘‘Napoleon was a little man.” Football 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Junior Hi-Y 1, 2; Senior Hi-Y 3. 18 SENIORS RICHARD M. BRYAN “He dearly loves some devilment.” Glee Club 2; Junior Hi-Y 1. 2; Boosters Club I. 2. 3, 4; Mechanical Corps 1, 2, 3; Home Room Vice-President 1. Service-Director 2. ROSEMARY A. SPAID “The sweetest manners and gentlest heart.” Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Boo.'ter Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2. 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Choir 4. ' f. •' v e MARY KATHRYN WILLS “Short, sweet and saucy.” Glee Club I. 2; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2. 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economic; Club 2; Secretarial Staff 2, 3. HERBERT SAMUEL LUNZ “I came. I studied, I graduated.” Radio Club 1. 2. HERMAN A. WEBER “Hear much, speak little.” Glee Club 3; Assembly Committee 3; Radio Club 3; Future Farmers of America 3, 4. GERELDA GENE WAHRER “Short, sweet and hard to beat.” Glee Club 1, 2. 4; Assembly Committee 3. 4. President 4; Lantern Staff 3, 4. Editor 3; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Social Committee 3; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. Treasurer; Home Room Vice-President 3. SENIORS MARY LOU TESTER “A smile is the trade murk of a happy soul.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle i; Red Hec:anglc 2; Girls Athletic Association 1. 2, 3. •� ; Boo ter; Club 4; Junior Glass Play; Secretarial Staff 3. 4; Home Room Service Director 3. CALVIN L. SLATTERY “You look wise---pray correct that error.” Student Council 1; Junior Hi-Y 1. 2; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Booters Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. President; Home Room President 1. Secretary 3, Service-Director 4. WILLIAM F. SELOVER “What he thinks nobody knows.” Glee Club 3; Senior Hi-Y 3. 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. RUTH EILEEN ST1MMEL “We know not half the charms, her modesty conceals.” Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 2; Lantern Staff 4; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2. President; Y-Teens 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Social Committee 2; Secretarial Staff 3. 4; Home Room Secretary 3. ELEANOR M. SCHUMANN “Character is destiny.” Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Green Triangle 1; Home Economics Club 2; Secretarial Staff 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Boo ters Club 4. RUTH M. MYERS “Not a word 'poke she more than was needed.” Crche tra 1. 2; Green Triangle 1; Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club 3. 4; Home Economics Club 2; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. 20 SENIORS WILLIAM JOSEPH MILLER A dandy fellow they all say, who blushes when Kiris look his way.” Football 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Future Farmers of America 1. DOROTH ELIZABETH SCHUMANN ‘Till willing to be convinced, but show me the person that can do it.” Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4; Assembly Committee 1; Lantern Staff 3. Co-Editor; Retrospect Staff; Photography Club 3; Girls' Athletic Association 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters Club 2, 3. 4; Social Committee 3; 4-11 Club 1. 2. 3; Junior Class President: Fourth Place in District Latin Scholarship Conte BEVERLY JOYCE BAILEY “Her thoughts and heart are all for one.” Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3. 4; Retrospect Staff; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, I; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Junior Class Play; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Secretary 3, President 2; Senior Class Secretary. HERBERT P. LUNZ “A quiet tongue shows a wise head.” Boosters Club 2, 3. 4; Social Committee 3; 4-H Club 1; Future Farmers of America 1. 2. 3, 4. President 3, Vice-President 4; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 2. SHIRLEY J. BAILEY “Majestic in her person, tall and straight.” Band 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Boosters Club 3, 4. SHIRLEY FAYE SCHULTZ “Lively, frank, ardent, kind. 21 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Green Triangle I; 4-H Club 2. SENIORS MARGERY A. BOWSHER “Open thy mouth that we may know thee. Glee Club 1. 3, 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Boosters Club 1, 2; Home Economics Club 2. RICHARD ALPHEUS WILGES “Just good-natured that’s me.’’ Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4. GEORGE O. COLE, JR. “One of the most amiable of men.’’ Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. DORIS MAE ORPHAL “Worry and I have never met.’’ Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; GirK’ Athletic Association 1, 2; Boo ter Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Home Economics Chib 2; Future Retailers of Ohio 4, Vice- President; Cheerleader 2; Home Room Service-Director 1. LADONNA MARIE OMLOR “She has a kindly and sympathetic spirit.” Green Triangle 1; Girls’ Athletic Association 1; Commercial Club 4; Boosters Club 4; Secretarial Staff 4. FRANCES JEAN SIETZ “Never let your studies interfere with your career.” Green Triangle 1; Girls’ Athletic Association 2, 3; 4-H Club 3; Home Economics Club 3. 22 SENIORS CHARLES J. HAGUE “I’m Just too busy to work.” Boosters Club 1, 2, 3. 4. HELEN MAXINE MUSSER ‘Her friends, they are many; Her foes, are there any?” Band I. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 4; Green Triangle 1; Y-Tcens 3. 4; Boosters Club 2; 4-H Club 1, 2; Home Economics Club 2, 3. KATHRYN L. ERB “A good heart is worth gold.” Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Radio Club 1; Photography Club 3; Girls’ Athletic Association 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters Club 2; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. ROBERT ALLEN SELOVER “The world owes me a living.” Senior Hi-Y 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4; Home Room Service-Director 3. CAROLYN L. LEE “That load becomes light, that is cheerfully learned.” Band 2, 3; Glee Chib 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Girls’ Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Boosters Club 2, 3; 4-11 Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2; Secretarial Staff 3; Future Retailers of Ohio 4, Secretary. BETTY LOU BASIL “Always gentle, kind, and true.” Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Choir 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Commercial Club 4; Boosters Club 2. 3. 4; Secretarial Staff 3. 23 SENIORS ROBERT HENRY NIEMEYER “Fullest hearts are slow of speech.' Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Farmers of America 1. 2, 3. 4; Home Room Vice-President 2. ESTHER IRENE MYERS “Who says little has little to answer for.” Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club 3; Home Economics Club 3; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. RUTH C. MINNICH “Be wise silently.” Glee Club 1; Green Triangle 1; Boosters Club 2, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. DONALD DALE SCHOFFNKR “An honest man's the noblest work of God.” Junior Hi-Y 2; 4-H Club 3, 4; Future Farmers of America 4; Transferred from Roundhead 2. JOHN LEONARD ROSTOFER Some day I’ll be a farmer.” 4-H Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Future Farmers of America 1, 2. 3. 4. IMA JEAN KANTNER “She doeth well who doeth her best.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Green Triangle 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Future Retailers of Ohio 4. 24 Typing budget done ? Working, or just thinking? Good book! Gift of song. Report in the giving. Retro conference. Make a mistake? typical study hall. Research 25 Top row—(L. to R.)—Lewis Erb, Lois Erb, T. Erb, J. Detrick, F. Fischer, A. Fisher. Second row—B. Fisher, J. Gross, B. Gustafson, K. Harrod, S. Hainan, B. Hengstler. Third row—R. Hengstler, J. Hibner, J. Hodges, L. Hubble. R. Ilync. M. Kattcr. Fourth row—M. Kelley, E. King, B. Koch, D. Koch, F. Koch, C. Rothaar. JUNIORS This is the story of the class of '48— The story of a unity which has been strengthened By the three years its members Have known and worked with each other; Homeroom 5 Officers—(Standing L, to R.)—M. Kelley, Secretary; R. Hengstler, Vice-president; D. Koch, Service Director;—(Seated)—S. Hainan, President. 26 JUNIORS Homeroom 6 Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—L. Presar, Secretary; T. Marker, Treasurer; H. Moyer, Vice-president; J. Petty, Service Director;—(Seated)—A. Pangle. President. Challenged each other To learn more about Latin, chemistry, history; Took part in a Youth Forum, debates— Strove to attain a high scholastic record; Top row—(L. to R.)—V’. Elsass, B. Fleig, H. Koch, R. Kohler, X. Lusk, R. Mann. Second row—T. Marker, E. Matthews, T. Maxson. L. McMasters, B. Miller. B. Minnich. Third row—B. Morey, D. Morey, B. Montgomery, H. Moyer, T. Mulholland. J. Xieter. Fourth row—E. Omlor, A. Pangle, L. Parlctte, J. Petty, L. Presar, C. Shaub. 27 Top row—(L. to H.)—M. Archer, J. Baber. R. Bailey. X. Bechdolt. H. Benzing, J. Berg. Second row -R. Bower sock, R. Brautigam, ,J. Butcher. 1). Chiles, P. Cole, R. Comer. Third row—M. Cotner, B. Dardio, P. Davison, W. Deniston, J. Doorley, D. Doseck. Fourth row—A. LcMastcrs. Absent—J. Painter, D. Schuler. JUNIORS The class of '48 worked together on the production of a play— “A Date With Judy”—a smashing success, Competed with each other to sell Pathfinders To finance the Junior-Senior Prom; Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—D. Schuler, Service Director; R. Bailey, Treasurer; J. Painter. Secretary;—(Seated)—J. Butcher, President. JUNIORS Homeroom 16 Officers—(Standing L. to H.)-V. Veit, Vice-president; J. Stoutamire, Service Director; A. Shaw, Secretary;—(Seated)—M. Sheely, President. Learned good comradeship On the athletic field, Now ready for the last ride on the carrousel. Eager to take their place as next year's seniors. lop row—(L. to R.)—P. Schnell, D. Schumann, A. Shaw, M. Sheely, K. Shoffstall, J. Smith. Second row—D. Stiles, B. Strohin, J. Stoutamire, C. Taylor. J. Thrush, M. Tippie. Third row-1). Webb, J. Weber, L. Webster, S. Winget, B. Veit, V. Veit. Absent- .1. McClintock, M. Shaw, F. West. 29 Top row—(L. to R.)—M. Engel, W. Everyman, P. Finley, N. Frame, D. Gephart, X. Gillespie. Second row—C. Hardesty, D. Hawkey, D. Herron, L. House, .T. Ingleuue, 1). Kali. Third row—Nl. Kah, D. Katterhenry, J. Knoch, E. Kohler, H. Link, M. Macdowell. Fourth row—L. Matthews. Absent—T. Hughes, M. Kaehler. SOPHOMORES Sophomores—bursting with pride! ! ! And why not? ? ? They've reached the half-way point— Already brimming with happy memories of the carrousel; N Homeroom 13 Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—W. Everstnan, Service Director; J. Ingle-due, Secretary; E. Kohler, Vice-president;—(Seated)—M. Kah, President. SOPHOMORES Homeroom 32 Officers—{Standing L. to R.)—B. Van Skiver, Vice-President; J. Shank. Service Director; A. Summetinger, Treasurer; S. Specs, Secretary;— (Seated)—N. White, President. The Sophomore Class—“Mightiest of Them All”— Or so considered by its loyal members— Came forth with the first big dance of the year, The Freshman-Sophomore, on November 15. Top row—(L. to R.)—A. Sammetinger, D. Schierholt. L. Schwer, D. Schwaberow, J. Shank, S. Spees. Second row—J. Steva, V. Stiles, V. Stolzenl crg, E. Taylor, J. Taylor, D. Tomhafe. Third row—B. Thrush, S. Thrush, J. Umhaugh. B. Van Skiver, E. Walls, V. Webb. Fourth row—R. Weissling, X. White, J. Wolfe, D. Zwiebel. Absent—U. Schneider. 31 Top row—(L. to R.)—iR. Altenberger, D. Armer, M. Althoff, L. August, M. Baclunau, R. Bailey. Second row—Richard Baker, Robert Baker, C. Bellamy. M. Ballweg. H. Bowersock, J. Bowsher. Third row—M. Boyer, A. Braun, M. Brautigam, H. Buthker, J. Chapman C. Copeland. Fourth row—F. Copeland, W. Copeland, N, Coon, S. Delap, C. Doseck, B. Wolfe. SOPHOMORES Memories for the boys of struggling to make the “team And organizing an amateur basketball team; For the girls, the dream of all G. A. A. teams, Trying to win the basketball or softball tournament. Homeroom 14 32 Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—L. August, Secretary; M. Brautigam, Trea-iurer; C. Copeland, Vice-president;—(Seated)—J. Kelley, President. SOPHOMORES Homeroom 31 Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—J. Maxson, Service Director; T. McKeever. Vice-president; B. Ruck, Sccretary;-(Seated)-J. Mougey, President. New talents were discovered by the Class of '49 When they wrote, rehearsed, and produced a “stylish assembly. Their hearts beat high as they continue Their ride on the carrousel. Top row—(L. to R.)-P. Copeland, J. Maxson, T. McKeever, C. Meeker E. Mertz, C. Metzger. Second row-D. Metzger, P. Minnich, Jean Mougey, Jim Mougey, A. Mulholland. D. Xauss. I bird row—J. Omlor, R. Perrine, P. Peterson, T. Pfenning, C. Presar, A. Prieser. Fourth row-J. Procter, X. Rader, J. Reinckc, R. Roediger, B. Ruck, F. Wellman. Absent—N. Rohrhaugh. 33 Jig-saw! Puzzle? Testing milk Fixin’ Plowin' Plantin’ A busy artist Genius Burns. Markin? Wood-worker Draftsmen of tomorrow Bookkeeping troubles! The “Listeners” Problem ,boys? Nimble fingers! Flash! ! Latest news of Alaska! Hard at work! We study here? Concentrating—or just a vacant stare? Practical chemistry 35 Top row—(L. to R.)—T. Reed. 1). Rensch, S. Rensch, J. Richardson, V. Schwaberow, S. Schuler. Second row—O. Schumann, M. Schumann, B. Shaw, V. Stevenson. D. Stinebaugh, B. Stoll. Third row H. Strolun. T. Stultz. J. Tester, M. Thrush. L. Thuman, D. Veit. Fourth row—C. Wahrer, C. Walker, R. Wallace, B. Webb, D. Weber, D. Wilges, J. Winget. FRESHMEN The happy-go-lucky freshmen— Eager and anxious to stride ahead, Have finished their first real ride On the carrousel with the senior high. Homeroom 34 Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—C. Walker, Secretary; T. Reed, Service Director; V. Stevenson, Vice-president, B. Stoll, President;—(Seated). 36 FRESHMEN Homeroom 2 Officers—(Standing L. to H.)—H. Hyne, Secretary; L. Kantncr. Vice-pre Lent; V. linerr, Service Director;—(Seated)—K. Prc ar. President. Roaming through unfamiliar corridors, Trying to find x in algebra, Reading Julius Caesar for communications, Yes, even cleaning the lawn— Just a few headaches of the “greenies”. Top—(L. to R.)—H. Johnson, II. Hyne, L. Kantncr, J. Katterhenry, V. Kncrr, E. Knoch. Second row—K. Kohler. H. Kohlrieser, V. Fanning, P. Lenhart, G. Line, K. Link. Third row—L. Lunz, J. Metzger, J. Metz, S. Miles, J. Mize, H. Myers. Fourth row—J. Oaknian, A. Parish, R. Pepple, J. Phillips, G. Pohtable, K. Prcsar, M. Rausch. 37 Top row—(L. to R.)—J. Ac he son, T. Banghart, J. Brentlinger, B. Brown, M. Fisher, I). Fleming. Second row—M. Gephart, H. Gierhart, J. Gott, R. Harrod, P. Hcadapohl, C. Heiger. Third row—B. Hemmer, E. Hengstler, H. Hengstler, I). Hobbler, N. Hobler, C. Hoegner. Fourth row—L. Hole, II. House, W. Houtz, B. Howell, M. Mcighen. Absent—L. Helmlinger, M. Frank. FRESHMEN Through initiations and dances And just carefree get-togethers, They have found what Good friends their classmates are. Homeroom 23 Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—H. Hengstler, Vice-president; B. Hemmer, Service Director; H. Gierhart, Secretary; C. Hoegner, President—(Seated). 38 FRESHMEN Homeroom 17 Officers—(Standing L. to H.) K. Crow, Secretary; B. liar rod. Vice-president; X. Hartup, Service Director; (Seated) R. Eisert, President. Giving an assembly, Trying to make the team, Show that the freshmen Have earned a secure place in the school. Top row—(L. to R.)—E. Bechdolt. J. Brown. R. Burden, B. Campbell. R. Camper. M. Codling. Second row-N. Conrad, K. Crow, XI. DeLong, L. Deniston, C. Earl, R. Earl. Third row—R. Eisert, X. Erb. T. Erb, H. Fisher, B. Frank, B. Harrod. Fourth row—X. Hartup, P. XIiHer. Ab? ent—W Dowuhowcr. 39 Top row—(L. to Adams. II. Althoof, M, Archer, J. Armstrong. R. Baker, I). Botkin, X. Brad mg, T. Brown. M. Burden, G. Caldwell. Second row-M. Boyer, B. Camper, P. Clay, E. Codling, W. Comer, C. Cozad, R. Craig, D. Cummins. E. Doseck, A. Evorsman. Hurd row—A. Fiehelkom, E. Fischer. R. Friend, R. Gillespie, A. Gregg. K. Hager, G. Hall, P. Hartman, H. Hayden, R. Hemmert. Fourth row-R. Herron, 1). Hole, A. Hollcnbacher, G. Huebner, P. Hughes. J. Jones. R. Kantner, W. Keller. E. King, K. Kuck. Fifth row-C. Limbert. J. Malueg. I). Mathews, R. Metz, J. Myers, D. Xewland, E. Newland. J. .Victor, B. Petty, C. Pfenning. Sixth row—D. Presar, A. Pruitt. II. Reineke, J. Reineke, P. Rickert, G. Ruck, X. Ruck, E. Schindler, X. Schuler. Seventh row-M. Schwer. J. Shauer, D. Shaw, C. Sheets, K. Shuster. P. Slattery, M. Specs. V. Stabler, D. Stolzenberg, S. Vorhees. Eighth row—I. Watt, S. Webb, J. Wills, S. Wills, M. Winomillor, D. Win get, M. Wolfe, J. Wright, S. Zwielxd, W. Zwicbel, S. Zerkel. EIGHTH GRADE With eager minds, Seeking, questioning— With uncertain fingers Reaching toward the future, The eighth graders began Their second ride on the carrousel. Gaining self-confidence, soon Bubbling with enthusiasm, They are now ready To take their place in high school. 40 SEVENTH GRADE They climbed on a merry-go-round, A little meek at first, but soon Boosting Blume, Cheering at rallies, Topping Senior High in a Red Cross Drive Brought forth their vim and vigor. Their first ride finished, They climb off— A well-satisfied group. Top row—(L. to R.)—D. Archer, A. Bacumol, F. Raker, R. Bchm, M. Burkhard, P. Berry, W. Bice, B. Bowen, B. Burden, I). Burden. Second row—D. Campbell. C. Christler, D. Cole, G. Crossley, R. Cunningham, P. Dardio, D. Daughters, G. Erb, X. Erb, A. Fiebelkorn. I hird row—B. Fischer, M. Fleig, X. Frank, J. Freeman, E. Gillespie, P. Gillespie, M. Gross, J. Hard acre, J. Hartley, T. Hawkey. Fourth row—J. Hoegner, J. Howard, J. Howell, B. Jones, J. Kantncr, J. Kelley, E. Knerr, K. Koch, L. Koch, A. Kohler. Fifth row-O. Lambert, F. Lotridge, L. Lunz, J. Marker, M. Marker, C. Merkle, P. Miller. Nl. Morey. S. Parish. M. Parlette. Sixth row—R. Presar. J. Phillips, O. Ramgc, G. Reineke, D. Richardson, M. Rickert, R. Schellcnlrerger. Dale Schierholt, Don Schierholt, F. Schnell. Seventh row—M. Schuler, J. Stanley, D. Stiles, F. Stolzonbach, D. Thomas, P. Thuman, M. Veit, R. Vorhees, C. Vorhis, J. Vorhis. Eight row—J. Watt, C. Webb, R. Webb, M. Weber. 41 Catch any, girls? Gab fest Hi, there! Ornithology Audobon Society in session Can’t fool me. That’s an owl. Youthful chemists Talcin' it easy Thorough examination Sewing circle A Junior High study hall 42 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—B. Fisher, S. Bailey, J. Smith. B. Thrush, D. Chiles, B. Line, D. Schumann, M. Hartup, K. Brandt, J. Merkle, Mr. Parks, director; O. Schumann, M. Schumann, B. Stoll, P. Copeland, L. Kantncr, J. Mougey, A. Eversman, R. Eisert, M. Katter, J. Painter. Second row— H. Moyer, J. Ingledue, D. Chapman. Y. Lamming, J. Richardson, D Shank, M. Muxson, F. Copeland, R. Katterhenry, P. Cole. R. Weissling, J. Berg, B. Ruck, L. Ruck, L. Schwer, E. Crow, J. Phillips, B. Harrod, K. Crow, L. August. BAND Band Officers Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—M. Hartup, Secretary; N . Arm itrong. Vice-president; (Seated)—K. Brandt, President. Come—let us go to band together. Let's drill with the band on football formations. Maybe today we shall work on a star formation— Or perhaps a windmill or liberty bell. Did you hear that the band performed At the Celina and St. Marys football games? Oh, come see how nice the band looks! With their new white spats, citation cord, and pom-poms. 44 Third row—N. Brading, C. Presar, C. Walker, V. Stiles, I). Schuler, J. Katterhenry. B. Frank, B. Basil, A. Shaw, D. Frame, K. Kah, D. Doscck, M. Frank, S. Miles, X. Armstrong, R. Rocdigcr, J. Max.son, K. Hager. Fourth row—S. Thrush, R. Bailey, M. J. Gott, H. Musser, N. Hartup, B. Gustafson, B. Bailey, B. Bitters, N. Conrad, Delong, J. Thrush. BAND Come listen to the stirring music! They’re playing “Hi-Stepper” written by the director, Mr. Parks. Maybe they will play my favorite, “Finlandia” by Sibelius, Did you say they also played “Pavanne” by Gould, The score from “Oklahoma” and “May Overture” by Clerisse, At the Band Concert on April 11 ? The band had a banquet, too. They are always busy. Band Director Mr. Parks, Band Director 45 (L. to H.)—B. Fisher, L. August, k. Hager, J. Merkle, N. Brading, II. Moyer, J. Painter. MAJORETTE CORPS A flutter and shimmer of satin skirts, A gleam of silver batons, A whistle blows—the band starts down the football field. Graceful forms, clothed in white satin, Lead the band through difficut maneuvers. DRUM CORPS Tr-r-rum da-da! Tr-r-rum da-da! The drums beat and the cymbals clash. We are the drum corps. We show everybody how to keep in step. We set the tempo—we are the life of the band! (L. to H.)—M. Frank. D. Doseck, V. Stiles. J. Katterhenrv, C. Walker, B. Basil, B. Frank, K. Knh, A. Shaw, D. Frame, I). Schuler, C. Presar. 46 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—D. Schumann, D. Schuler. J. Rcincko, X. Conrad, R. Weissling, M. Hartup, D. Shank. Second row—A. Sammetinger. E. Fisher, J. Armstrong, B. Line. D. Chapman, L. Kantner, M. Katter, J. Mougey, J. Richardson. C. Presar. Third row— Nl. Kah, C. Reineke, M. Rickert. A. Gregg, A. Eversmnn, M. Schumann, J. Phillips, E. Crow, B. Miller, M. Brautigam, B. Gustafson. T. Mnxson, N. Hartup, K. Brandt, J. Merkle, K. Kah. Fourth row—J. Thrush, V. Stiles, B. Frank, D. Doseck, Mr. Parks, director. ORCHESTRA “Music is the keeper of many moods.” The carrousel turns a little more— Musicians come into view, Working diligently to master music For the Junior and Senior Class Plays, The Spring Musicale is coming, too. Singing violins, softly sighing cellos, Vibrant deep-throated basses, Blend in the strains of gay, tropical “Malaguena, Or the rythmical, care-free “Dancing Dolls,” Stirring “Francaise Militaire,” And the passionate “Russian Sailors’ Dance.” 47 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—S. Bailey, S. Schultz, R. Spnid, S. Schuler, C. Lee, J. Kelley, B. Ruck, Mr. Parks, Director, A. Prieser, M Ballweg, R Weissling, D. Shank, D. Tomhafe, D. Koch, A. Sammctingcr, J. Gott. Second row—S. Thrush, J. Nlerkle. Third row—V. Stiles, P. Copeland. Fourth row—R. Mann. D. Schuler. B. Van Skiver. R. Bailey. R. Perrine, M. Brautigam. B. Harrod, I. Phillips, B. Basil, II. Nlusser, A. Slmw, D. Stinebaugh, R. Hengstler. B. Baker. T. Erb. B. Miller, A. LeMasters, J. Nieter. MIXED CHORUS The sound of clear, young voices Floats on the air. Strains of “Listen to the Lambs,” “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” “1 Cot Shoes,” Pervade the entire school; These songsters sang at the Spring Musicale and Commencement. 48 Bottom row (1 . to H.) R. Mann, I). Schuler, K. Van Skiver, R. Bailey, R. Perrinc, Mr. Parks, Director, T. Erb, R. Hengstler, B. Baker, T. Banghart. E. Hengstler, H. Hengstler. Second row-B. Ruck, D. Stinebaugh, E. Taylor, F. Copeland, J. Shank, C. Copeland, D. Veit, T. Nieter A. LeMasters B. Miller, J. Mougey. BOYS GLEE CLUB The carrousel sways, on Tuesday fifth period, To the sound of vigorous, strong voices. “We Sail the Ocean Blue” from Pinafore, ‘Marching Song by Cain, “There's Music in the Air,” Thrilled the audience at the Spring Musicale, As did Robert Bailey, Dudley Schuler, Richard Hengstler, Anil Robert Miller, the quartet. 49 To; Picture- Bottom row—(L. to R.)—P. Hcadupohl. II. Hyne, L. Kantncr, B. Stoll. C. Hocgncr, !� i. Dciong, Mr. 7..r’ , Director, V. Limning, D. Hobler, H. Gierhart, V. Stevenson’, A. Parish, K. Link. Second row—S. Miles. D. Schumann, E. Schumann, S. Rensch, I. Katter. R. Stimmel, G. Wahrer, . White, T. Hughes, J. Bowsher, C. Bellamy, P. Minnich. Third row—D. Doseck, X. Gillespie. D. Metzger. D. Rensch. J. Mize. L. Thuman, M. Althoff, C. Wahrer, M. Rausch, D. Chiles. Bottom Picture- Bottom row—(L. to R.)—C. Walker, K. Crow, B. Basil, R. Spaid, J. Kelley, B. Bailey, E. Crow, A. Burden, S. Thrush, L. August, L. Matthews. M. Ballweg, A. Prieser. Second row—D. Shank. B. Frank, J. Gott, .1. Kantncr. S. Bailey, S. Specs. K. Kah, J. Mcrkle, C. Lee, A. Sammetinger. S. Schultz. M. Bowsher. Third row — M. Brautigam, B. Harrod, S. Shuler, J. Katterhenry, J. Phillips. I). Schumann, D. Koch, D. Orphal, V. Stiles, D. Tomhafe, K. Brandt. GIRLS GLEE CLUB A feeling of exultation, A lifting up of the spirit That comes with the blending of voices In resonant chords and delicate passages, A keener sense of awareness for finer music— These arc the gifts of the Girls Glee Club. Through such songs as “Bells of St. Marys,” “Mexican Serenade”, “Lindy Lou”, and “Fairy Pipers; Music-lovers at the Spring Musicale And the girls themselves learned that Music brings satisfaction and enjoyment. 50 FT J. Taylor. T. McKeever. Frame. J. Knoeh. ,J. Taylor. T. McKeeve, N. Frame, J. Knoch. Second row—V. Knerr, H. Hcngstler, T. Stultz, B. Shaw, D. Stinebaugh, VV. Hemmer, K. Kohler. V Webb E. Knoch. G. Line. Third row-T. Heed, H. Pepple, L. Baker, J. Winget, J. Metz, T. Banghart, J. Acheson. W. Downhower K. Presar. JUNIOR H I - Y Initiation for freshmen members, A hair-raising experience For the “greenies”, Cider afterward— To sooth their nerves. These youngest YMCA members Worked with the Red Rectangle In presenting an assembly; Sponsored an after-game record dance; As a Christian organization, Attended Lenten services In various churches of the city. Officers- (Standing L. to R.) R. Perrinc, Secretary; D. Katterhenry, Vice-President. (Seated)—B. Van Skiver, President. 51 Bottom row—(L. to R.)— V. Howell, R. Montgomery, J. Stoutamire. C. Slattery W. Seitz, D. Frame, F. Fischer, R. Gustafson, Rolland Brautigam, Richard Brautigam, Mr. Binkley, advisor. Second row R. Hyne, R. Bailey, J. Doorley, L. McNlasters, X. Armstrong, D. McKcever, T. Surles, R. Ilengstler, R. Selover, P. Schnell. SENIOR Hl-Y The Hi-Y pin is worn by many. It isn't just a piece of jewelry, It signifies the ideals of perfect living, Clean Living—self-discipline in everyday life, Clean Speech—decency in conversation, Clean Scholarship—honesty in school, Clean Sportsmanship—fairness in athletics. Collecting old clothing for refugees, Sponsoring a dance along with the Y-Teens, Attending the churches of the city, The Senior Hi-Y worked its way Into an honorable position. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—C. Slattery, Vice-President; D. Frame, Secretary; (Seated)—B. Seitz, President. 52 Bottom row—IL. to R.)-J. Painter, S. Thrush. K. Kah. M. Haskins, B K. Brandt, B. Fisher. M. Wills, J. Butcher, J. Berg. Mrs. . Line, M. Hartup, J. Smith, Binkley, advi or. A. Shaw, Second row-D. Webb, L. Presar. R. Wehner, M. Katter, B. J. Kelley, P. Cole, D. Orphal, H. Musser. B. Bailey. Third row-S. Winget, N. Codling, E. Myers. R. Myers, T. M. Archer, Q. Kah, M. Sheely, J. Hodges. Fourth row- M, Coiner, M. Tippie, V. Veit, L. Copeland, J. S. Hainan, A. Panglc, M. Maxson. Bitters, R. Stimmel, Z. Veit, X. Bechdolt, Kantner, R. Spaid, S. Yocum, D. Shank, Merkle, E. Crow, G. Wahrer, A. Burden, Y-TE E N S Younger sisters of the YWCA Working and playing Together in service— For veteran’s hospitals Afghans, tray favors, wash cloths, memo pads; For Claude Anne Mantion, a ten-year-old in France, A box of food, clothes, scarce necessities; For our town, organizing a community Y, And for our school, an Easter Chapel, A spring barn dance, Together—working and playing. Officers (Standing L. to R.)—B. Line, Vice-President; M. Hartup, Treasurer; M. Haskins, Secretary'; (Seated) —n. Chapman, President. 53 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—M. Brautigam, A. Mulholland, E. Walls, Mrs. Hartup, advisor, P. Copeland, J. Ingledue, J. Mougey. Second row—J. Bowsher, P. Peterson. L. Schwer, L. Matthews. S. Specs. M. Kah. A. Prie.er, M. Bnllweg. Third row—P. Finley, R. Weissling, A. Snmmetinger, X. Gillespie, S. Thrush, B. Thrush, M. McDowell, L. August, V . Stiles. Fourth row—J. Steva, L. House, D. Tomlutfe, D. Schwaberow, D. Schierholt, X. White, M. Althoff, C. Bellamy, P. Minnich, B. Ruck. RED RECTANGLE A glimpse Of carefree sophomores, The youngest YWCA members, Studying manners, Writing to foreign students, Hearing suggestions for their club From the home demonstration agent; In service, packing boxes For the Junior Red Cross, Planning an assembly— A radio play, with the Jr. Hi-Y; Meeting, working, having fun. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—M. Brautigam, Treasurer; E. Walls, Secretary; J. Mougey, Vice-President; (Seated)—?. Copeland. President. 4 54 Radio-Bottom ro v-(L. to R.)—R. Wallace, F. Koch, H. Weber, D. Stiles. J. Tester, A. Fisher. V. Elsass J. Baber, M. Thrush, O. Schumann, J. Hibner. Photography—Second row—(I . to R.) II. House, A. Fangio, R. Montgomery, II. Moyer, J. Metzger, D. Fleming, X. Hartup, X. Conrad, F. Davison, Q. Kah, J. Kelley, C. Copeland. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB “Keep the door locked and the lights out— I’m developing a film.” “Why do I have light spots on this print?” “This print can go into the fixing.” Everything from loading a film cartridge Tc developing a print is learned by the Photo Club. RADIO CLUB “String up that antenna. Re sure to fasten that ground tight.” Tubes, resistors, condensers, and chokes Were all in a scramble until The Radio Club sorted and studied And put them back together. 55 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—Miss banning, advisor, M. Sheely, J. Butcher, C. Wahrer, P. Peterson, I. Kutter, Mr. Binkley, advisor. Second row—A. Burden, J. Maxson, H. Baker, R. Brautigam, R. Van Skiver, R. Gustafson, K. Kah. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Programs every two weeks (anti oftener) To brighten the eyes of the students. Sighs and swoons--ahhh! Tyrone Power in “Son of Fury”, Whistles and laughs— A “Gay Nineties Revue.” An imitator, philosopher, sound effect experts, English expert and lecturer. Just a few of the entertaining and enlightening programs Carefully and diligently planned By both under and upper classmen. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)-M. Sheely. Secretary; J. Butcher. Vice-President; P. Peterson. Treasurer;— Seated)—G. Wahrer. President. 56 Bottom row—(L. to R.)-Mrs. Miller, advisor. A. Prieser. S. Hainan. A. Shaw, K. Knh. ). Ingledue, M. Kah, Mr. Hutchens, advisor. N. Armstrong. Second row-Mr. La man, advisor, A. Pangle, A. Sammctinger, M. Archer, B. Line, D. NlcKeever L Erh J. Nieter. Third row-R. Perrine, J. Mougey, T. Mckeever, K. Shoffstall, C. Vetters, C. Copeland, D. Frame. SCHOOL COUNCIL “Keep to the right! Single file! Just signals from the hall patrol A solution to our traffic problem. Aching muscles, tired and weary From the scrap and paper drives. Well worth it though! Money from these has enabled Purchase of a new clock and movie projector. Worries, troubles, complaints, comments ? Bring them to council Where school problems are aired. Officers—(Standing L. to H.)—A. Shaw, Secretary: X. Annstrong, Vice-President. (Seated)—K. Kah. President. 57 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—D. Schierholt, H. Spaid, M. Kdlcy, D. Hawkey, V. Webb Miss Palmer advisor. Second row—A. Prie.se , A. Sammetinger, I). Tomhafe, J. Kantner, P. Davison, M. Tippie, D. Metzger, D. Doseck. Third row—B. Thrush, 1). Zwiebel, P. Minnich, P. Finley, T. Hughes, C. Doseck, K. Metzger, B. Morey, L. Hubble. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA To learn more about the domestic side of life, These girls are banded together. “How Suits Are Made,” the subject of a talk By the representative of a clothing firm, Was one step toward this goal. A tea for the Freshman mothers helped them Learn how to serve as gracious hostesses. Eager minds entered in lively discussions, And even livelier games During the district meeting at Shawnee and During the regular business meetings. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)- R. Spaid, Vice-President, D. Schierholt, Secretary; V. Webb, Treasurer. (Seated) —M. Kelley, President. 58 Bo.tom row—(L. tc R.)-A. Fisher, L. Parlette, B. Hengstler, G. Vetters. K. ShoffstaU, H. Lunz, C. Hardesty E. Mertz, Mr. Barr, advisor. Second row-R. Roedigcr, M. Boeder. 1). Myers. O. Schumann, K. Presar. M. Thrush, J. Rostorfer, L. Helmlinger, I). Schoffner. J. Baber. Third row—B. Schwaberow, F. Copeland, II. Weber, J. Umbaugh, R. Bailey, H. Buthker, B. Fleig. II. Koch, D. Stiles, L. Deni.ton, J. Door ley. Fourth row-L. Lunz, M. Koehler. R. Kisert, H. Bowersock, Ned Lusk. B. Minnieh. R. Mann, R. Niemeyer, J. Hole, R. Bowersock, W. Eversman M. Bachman, B. Koch. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Industrious boys of the F. F. A., You’ve learned that agriculture is a “way of life” Built on honesty, loyalty, and hard work. Your swine sale netted you $1,980.00. Your annual “War on Pests” was won by Merle Thrush. You pleased your parents with a banquet. You nominated Lynn Parlette, Bud Hengstler and Bud Koch for State Farmer honors; George Vetters took the State Agriculture Test. You also participated in a State Judging Concst, And a Parliamentry Procedure Contest. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—K. Shoffstall. Secretary; L. Parlette, Treasurer; H. Lunz, Vice President. (Seated)—1G. Vetters, President. 59 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—A. Burden, G. Wahrer, C. Slattery, D. Orphal, C. Lee, Mr. Hutchens, advisor. Second row—R. Selovcr, R. Myers, J. Detrick, M. Haskins, R. Minnich, J. Kantncr, E. Myers, W. Selover. FUTURE RETAILERS OF OHIO To build leaders in retailing, To cooperate with local merchants, To promote thrift— These students prepare For their life work now. Getting experience, Learning business, These are our retailers of the future. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—C. Lee, Secretary; G. Wahrer. Treasurer, (Seated)—C. Slattery, President. Not Pictured, D. Orphal, Vice-President. 60 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—Mr. Krieghaum, advisor; R. Brautigam. B. Fisher. M. Sbeely, D. Shank. X. Binkley. A. Shan. E. Omlor. I Cole. J Berg. Mr. Hutchens, advisor. Second row-1. Omlor. I). Chiles. X. White, L. Matthews, L. Schwer, J. Thrush, S. Specs, R. Comer, H. Benzing. N. Bechdolt, M. Hengstler, V. Stiles. Third row-M. Engel. J. Painter, J. Ingledue, L. August, M. Kali, M. Althoff, M. Ballweg. B. Basil, E. Walls, S. Thrush. Fourth row—R. Stinunel, B. Bitters, L. Omlor, E. Schumann, M. L. Campbell. COMMERCIAL CLUB To produce a business atmosphere and 1 o have a business background— The purpose of the Commercial Club, The Business Builders of B. H. S. A representative of an insurance agency Told of the business value of insurance. The auction sale with play money Sold everything that can accumulate in a house. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—D. Shank, Treasurer; M. Sheely. Secretary : A. Shaw. Vice President. (Seated) —X. Binkley', President. 61 JUNIOR PLAY Footlights, Greasepaint, Stagefright, Hard, long hours of work And finally— A delightful “Date With Judy (Based on the radio play); Well cast, Well played, A triumph in comedy. Wasn't it funny? Wasn't it wonderful? 62 SENIOR PLAY Work and work, Practice and practice, And worry— Then finally, “Come Over to Our House The “grand marquee” read, Stand backstage and count the laughs Over this story, The story of a “normal” family Of three teen-agers. Laugh till your sides ache Over their antics! 63 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—R. Stimmel, Typist; P. Cole, Reporter; M. Cotner, Editor; E. Cmlor, Co-Editor; L. Copeland, Typist; E. Tayloi, Reporter; Miss HoD, Advisor. Second row—J. Taylor, Reporter; P. Copeland, Reporter; P. Peter on. Reporter; J. Mougev, Reporter; B. Ruck, Reporter; A. Mullholland, Reporter; C. Presar, Business Manager. LANTERN STAFF Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Groans and moans pierce the air— The editors have made the assignments. Frenzied queries are made by even more frenzied reporters As they seek material for their articles. Sheets of paper are crumpled—erasers and pencils worn out, I lie writing has begun—and must be finished before tonight! The articles are handed in— the editors read, reread, and weep For their job is to punctuate, elaborate, and elucidate. Dust off the typewriters and find an eraser— The typists have gone to work. Write, write, write—article on the game not finished. Then— Run, run. run, to the News Office—deadline at eleven. Sweet dreams and happy thoughts— A job well done is a credit to anyone. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—C. Presar, Business Manager; E. Omlor, Co-Editor. (Seated)—M. Cotner, Editor-in-Chief. Bottom row—(L. to R.)—N. Armstrong, Assistant M. Maxson, Editor; I). Frame, Business Binkley, Literary Assistant. Business Manager; IX Schumann, Literary Editor; Manager; M. flask ins. Assistant Business Manager; Second row-K. Brandt, Art Editor; M Wills. Business Assistant; A. Burden. Business Assistant; R. Stimmel typist; B. Bitters, typist; K Kali. Business Assistant; E. Crow. Business Assistant; M. Hartun Make-up Editor. ’ 1 Third row-Miss McGranahan, Advisor; I. Katter, Business Assistant; B. Bailee Literary Tester, Typist; B. Line, Literary Assistant; L. Copeland, Typist. Assistant; M. October: November: December: January: February: March: April: May: RETROSPECT STAFF Vacation’s over; work begins! For the Retro Staff this means selling hot clogs at football games. Football season’s over hut basketball begins, The sale of coke continues to the treasurer’s delight. “Smile now.” — “Hold it — that’s it!” “Ah, another picture taken for the Retro.” The Staff goes to work with a will On taking subscriptions for Retros. This is the month of work for the Committee of Paste, Scissors, and Typewriters (Make-Up Committee to the uninformed). The last minute hurry—“Articles all in?” “Where is the Picture for this page?” “Will we make the deadline?” Tis the calm before the storm. The Retro returns from the printer— A book of happy memories! Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—D. Schumann, Literary Editor; IX Frame, Business Manager. (Seated)—M. Maxson, Editor. 65 Bottom row—(L. to R)—Mr. Blanks, advisor; H. Hengstler, V. Webb. R. Hengstler. J. Taylor, E. Taylor, G. Pohlable, B. Koch. Second row-R. Brautigum, T. Erh, N. Frame, J. Shank, K. Presar, W. Downhower, B. Van Skiver. MECHANICAL CORPS Put up those curtains! Take them back down! This is but one of the chores of the Mechanical Corps. Records and music must be provided for dances. Now. a movie on Shakespeare, Then, one on farming, The Mechanical Corps took everything in its stride. The scenery for the plays, footlights for assemblies, Were among the jobs scheduled to be done. Without this crew, Blume's entertainment Would not be so entertaining! 66 Bottom row—(L. to H.)—Mr. Hutchens, advisor; N. Beclulolt, II. Rcn .ing, B. Fisher, R. Comer, J. Painter, J. Thrush, B. Bitters. Second row R. Brautigam, R. Stimmel, L. Omlor, M. Hengstler, M. Tester, M. Campbell, E. Schumann, Z. Veit. SECRETARIAL STAFF “C'mon crank the ditto.” “I have to get this test ready for Mr. Binkley.” “Oh, it’s so hard to type Latin tests!” “Here's another special notice that Must be typed and sent to all the teachers. These are some of the phrases that could be heard Mingled with the clickety-clack of the noisy typewriters As the secretarial staff, Gently perfumed with ether from the ditto machine, Labored in the office. 67 Nice work, team-—nice work! Watch your man, McKeever. A quiet moment. “Our Heroes”. Exchanging words at the bonfire. Nieter goes round the end. Fire-worshippers at the Snake Dance. 68 BOOSTERS CLUB Rah! Rah! Rah!” Many voices Roaring in unison. “Come on, team! Get that }x int!” Cheering the hoys On to victory; Remember to be Good sports, Yell till you’re hoarse For Blume; Boost! Officers—D. Frame, President; A. Shaw, Secretary. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION As the carrousel spins You see a glow Of health and power, Strength and beauty, Laughing, hard-playing, Happy Youth. Basketball, softball, Volleyball— Learning teamwork, Gaining self-confidence. Remember the comradeship, Striving for a goal. Officers—(Standing L. to R.)—A. Shaw, Secretary; J. Butcher, Vice-president; M. Haskins, Treasurer; (Seated)—B. Bitters, President. 71 FOOTBALL ROSTER Varsity Name Yr. Pos. Wt. Yrs. on Squad No. Erb, Louie Jr. B 135 3 29 Frame, Neal So. B 147 2 32 Howell, Walter Sr. T 163 3 25 Koch, Franklin Jr. G 159 3 43 McKeever, Dan Sr. B 165 4 33 McKeever, Tom So. C 150 2 40 Miller, Bill Sr. T 152 2 37 Miller, Bob Jr. G 182 3 27 Mulholland, Tom Jr. E 143 3 33 Mulholland, Tony Sr. G 145 4 21 Nieter, John Jr. B 188 3 44 Schaub, Charles Jr. E 163 3 28 Schwer, Joseph Sr. B 158 4 36 Wchner, John Sr. B 155 4 23 Coach — Paul Schofer Managers — Russell Howard, Jim Kelley, Jim Metzger, and Paul Schnell Second Team Armer, David So. T 177 1 Bailey, Ronald Jr. T 155 2 Eowersock, Roy Jr. G 156 1 Boyer, Millard So. B 138 1 Brown, Jim Fr. E 150 1 Camper, Bob Fr. G 139 1 Copeland, Charles So. E 152 2 Harrod, Ken Jr. E 148 3 Hemmer, Bill Fr. C 115 1 Knerr, Virgil Fr. B 95 1 Koch, Gene Fr. B 113 1 Kohler, Edward So. C 163 2 Kohler, Ken Fr. B 110 1 Kohler. Roy So. B 124 1 LeMasters, Allen Jr. T 165 2 Marker, Ted Jr. B 135 3 Maxson, Tom Jr. B 137 3 Mougey, Jim So. G 158 2 Nauss, Duane So. B 160 2 Pfenning, Ted So. T 158 1 Presar, Ken Fr. G 142 1 Reed, Tom Fr. T 155 1 Seitz. Bill Sr. C 150 3 Stinebaugh, Don Fr. G 138 1 Surles, Tom Sr. E 159 2 VanSkiver, Bob So. B 130 2 Wallace, Ronald Fr. B 109 1 Webb, Buddy Fr. B 112 1 Bottom row—(L. to R.)-R. Bailey. -A. Mulholland, , J. Wehner, F. Koch. Second row—N. Frame. L. Erb, W. Howell, T. McKeever, Bill Miller. J. Schwer, C. Schaub, Third row—J. Nieter, 1). Boh Miller. McKeever, T. Surles, T. Mulholland, 72 Bottom rtnv—(L. to R.)—T. Mulholland, W. Howell, A. Mulholland, T. McKeever, R. Miller, V. Miller, C. Schnub. Second row—F. Koch, J. Schwer, J. Wehncr, N. Frame, D. McKeever, J. Xieter, L. Erb, R. Bailey, Mr. Schofer, Coach. Third row—Mr. Deckard, Assistant Coach; K. llarrod, J. Mougev, D. Armer, B. Seitz. K. Pres or, A. LeMasters, D. Xauss, T. Surles. FOOTBALL The “little guys from Wapak defeat those “giants (?) from Fostoria— Redskins slide through the mud to beat Shawnee—Danny McKeever to Chuck Schaub; pass complete—Former star, Johnny Wehner, comes back in mid-season—Our long-standing rival, St. Marys, meets defeat at the hands of the Redskins. Yea, Redskins!—The undaunted spirit of Tony Mulholland inspires the team on to victory—Two pairs of brothers on the varsity go through for a good season—The “mighty leg” of Johnny Nieter gives Blume many extra points! Football Scores Blume 13 Blume 20 0 Blume 20 Blume 18 Blume 12 0 Blume 19 0 Blume 33 Blume 31 0 Blume 24 ---------------- Ada 0 — ....... Fostoria 0 ------------- Celina 13 ...... Bellefontaine 6 — --------- Kenton 26 .......... Bluffton 32 — ...... Van Wert 26 ___________ Shawnee 0 ......... St. Marys 7 74 League Games Varsity Basketball Team (L. to K.)-J. Nieter, D. McKeever, J. Wehner, B. Miller, C. Schauh. L. Erb. BASKET BALL Redskins’ season opens with a seemingly bad series of three losses— The boys snap out of it to exhibit exceptional performance—The jinx haunts the sons of B. H. S. occasionally, however—Other teams are amazed at Redskins jumping ability—At times the boys seem to play from the floor - doubling for mops, no doubt—Johnny Wehner is high point man—This year's team is hard playing, fair and square—They reach the semi-finals in tournament play only to bow to Findlay—Oh, well, we can’t win all the time— The team is to be congratulated for its clean play and sportsmanship. Basketball Scores Blume 23 ---------------------------------------- Mansfield 32 Blume 28 ..—-------- —-------------------------- Fostoria 52 Blume 18 -------------------------------------- st. Marys 25 Blume 35 ------------------------------------------ Covington 29 Blume 39 -------------------------------------------- Shawnee 27 Blume 30 ---------------------------------------- Coldwater 33 Blume 28 ---------------------------------- Bellefontaine 27 Blume 47 ............................ Delphos Jefferson 44 Blume 35 .....------------------------------- Van Wert 27 Blume 33 --------------------------------------- Bluffton 48 Blume 32 --------------------------------------------- Kenton 36 Blume 35 ----------------------------------------------- Ada 31 Blume 46 ------------------------------------ Celina 48 Blume 33 -------------------------------- _ Lima South 38 Blume 42 ------------------------------------------ Alumni 48 Blume 39 ------------------------------------------- Sidney 38 Tournament Games Blume 53 —------------------------------------- Lima South 34 Blume 45 ------------------------------------------ Crestline 34 Blume 21 -------------------------------------------- Findlay 40 League Games 75 BASKETBALL ROSTER Lcttermcn Name Yr. Ht. Pos. Yrs. on No. Squad Erb, Louie Jr. 5’6” F-G 3 38 McKeever, Dan Sr. 5 9” G 4 33 Miller, Bill Sr. 5’10” F 4 37 Nieter, John Jr. 5’11V G 3 32 Schaub, Chuck Jr. ’ C 3 30 Wehner, John Sr. 5’1(T F 4 35 Coach — Paul Schofer Managers — Paul Schnell and Jim Metzger Second Team Baker, Bob So. 5’7” F 2 66 Frame, Neal So. 5 8” F 2 44 Katterhenry, R. So. 5 9” G 2 14 Link, Harold So. 5’9” G 2 11 Miller, Bob Jr. 5’7” G 1 41 Van Skiver, Bob So. 5’7” F 2 77 McKeever, Tom So. 5’10” C 2 71 Hengstler, R. Jr. 5 8” G 2 96 Freshman Team Banghart, Tom 5’9” C 1 Brentlinger, J. 5’6” G 1 Brown, Jim 6’1” C 1 Burden, Richard 5’6” G 1 Downhower, W. 5’10” F 1 Earl, Robert 5 7” F 1 Eisert, Richard 5’8” G 1 Hemmer, Bill 5’7” G 1 Hengstler, Howard 5 7” F 1 Metzger, Jim 6’0” C 1 Knerr, Virgil 5’4” F 1 Kohler, Ken 5 5” G 1 Line, Gerald 5 4 F 1 Oakman, Jack 5 8” G 1 Reed, Tom 5 9” G 1 Veit, Don 5 8” F 1 Shaw, Bob 5 6” F 1 Stinebaugh, Don 5 6” G 1 Wallace. Ronald 5’7” G 1 Bottom row—(L. to R.)—R. Hengstler, W. Miller, Assistant Coach; Mr. Schofer, Coach; B Van Skiver, B. Baker. Second row—P. Schncll, L. Erl� , J. Metzger, Bill Miller, D. Katterhenry, T. McKeever. Third row—Bob Miller, D. McKeever, W Frame, J. Wehner, J. Nieter, C. Schaub. 77 Athletic Board Bottom row—(L. to H.)—C. Hutchens, II. Seitz, I. Conrad, F. II. Lamun. Top row—P. Sehofer, A. Mulhollaiui, J. Wehncr. Athletic schedules, New equipment, Condition of playing field Are this board’s worries. Cheerleaders (L. to K.)—A. Priesor, 1). Schuler. N. Codling. Come on, now—Yell! Composing new yells, New motions, they work To lead the boosters' cheers. Basketball Squad Junior High Boosters Attending the games, Yelling with the rest, T hese junior boosters Had good spirit. Tut, tut, Mr. Deckard. Human pyramid. The three bears. Just loafin’. It’s my lazy day. Wanta’ fight? Daffy dames. Winter wonderland. Spring fever. 79 New equipment. Pillow top - in the making. Y-Teen work session. Working hard? “Ice Cream Bars”. Helping one another. Hungry ? Building up muscles! Interesting? 80 Athletes at rest. Come on—yell. A quiet moment. Mr. Schierholt, heating engineer Vlr. Reinhart, custodian; and Mr. Kantner, truant officer Walking is good exercise. Posing? Dinner is served by Mrs. Fritz, cook. Rack to work! Open the door, Richard! 81 Homecoming Queen and Attendants. Dancing with a queen! Blume High sailors. All day suckers! 1 had but 50 cents. ‘Put your arms around me, Honey!” Rouge for rosy cheeks. Hubba! Hubba! Chorus girls! Queen caught unawares. 82 APPRECIATION We, the members of the 1947 Retrospect, wish to extend our heartiest thanks to those who have made this book possible. Through the financial support of the patrons, the help of Mr. Stanley Maxson, together with the cooperation of all others interested in the Retrospect, we have been able to offer this book as the most recent addition to the histories of Blume High School. Abbott’s Shoe Store Albert H. Brown Dry Cleaning Alpha Cafe Al’s Tire Service Archer Memorial Works Auglaize Co. Farm Bureau Co-Op. Ass’n. uglaizc Lumber Co. Auglaize Outfitting Co. Bechdolt and Lyman Bohrer Moore Pkg. Co., Inc. Botkins South Side Food Market Bowsher’s Hardware Co. Brown and Weber Restaurant Brown’s Dairy Brunswick Cigar Store Bryant Manufacturing Co. Buck Webb’s Texaco Service Buirley’s Drug Store Burden Truck and Storage Carl Hanold Barber Shop Charles Hartard DeLaval Sales Service Chesbrough’s Market City Bakery C. J. Puetz and Co. Club Restaurant Cotner Coal Co. Dan McKeever, Lawyer Denig Tractor Sales Detjen Grain Co. Dicgel Coal Yard Doering Hardware Co. Dr. Douglas Gott, Dentist Dr. Gurley, Dentist Earl F. Kent and Edwin Lockwood, Real Estate Brokers Eda’s Style Shop Emmett D. Lusk, Attorney At Law Equity Dairy Store Failor Studio F. E. Burden and Sons Hardwood Lumber Co. Ferald L. Ritchie, Insurance First National Bank Francis Sweetland Franklin and Menges Frank’s Welding Frank Veit’s Grocery Friend’s Book Store G. A Wintzer and Son Co., Meat Scrap Harshbarger Service Station Hartman Jewelry Store Haywood’s Home Store Heinl Floor Tile Covering Heinrich-Heckman Agency Home Appliance Sales Service Home Savings Loan Ass’n 84 Idle’s Beauty Salon Isaly’s J. C. Penney Co. John C. Turner Corp. Kah Co. Kaufman’s Department Store Kennedy’s Potato Chips Kent’s Country Market Koncta Cleaners L. E. Brandt, Dodge and Plymouth Lee’s General Store Lithox Corporation Lyman's Restaurant Max on’s Market Miller’s 5c 10c Store Moore’s Moser Jewelry Store Musser’s Insurance Agency Nagel Electric Store Neuhauser’s Hatcheries, Inc. Now’s Auto Parts G. H. Erb, Sons and Daughters Orphal’s Market Farlette’s Dairy Store People’s National Bank Piel Bros. Clothing Store I-urdy Garage Purvis Decorating Store Quality Sand and Gravel Co. Reeds Market Red’s Appliance Service Reliable Motor Sales Rhine and Brading Drug Store Roxy Bar Roy E. Layton, Attorney At Law Ruhl’s Cafe Schneider’s Grocery S. E. Restaurant Sibert’s Shoe Repair Slattery Service Station Smith Bros. Electric Co. Sunshine Store Swonguer Schneider Telephone Service Co. The City Loan The Dale Uhlman Department S'.otc Vossler’s Greenhouse Wahrer’s Garage Wahrer’s West End Grocery Walter Arnold, Insurance Wapa Chevrolet Wapak Hatchery Wapakoneta Farmer’s Grain Co. Wapakoneta Machine Co. Wapak Recreations West Ohio Gas Co. Wright 5c 10c Store Yocum’s General Store Zofkie-Woehler Co. 8 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS 87 Assembly Committee Athletic Board INDEX 62 56 78 Autographs--------------------------- 86, 87 Band................................. 44 Basketball 75-77 Blume High School — 4 Board of Education 7 Boosters Club, Junior High 78 Boosters Club, Senior High 70 Cheerleaders 78 Commercial Club 61 Deans .............................. 6 Dedication 3 Eighth Grade 40 Faculty 8, 9 Football ............................ 72-74 Foreword ... 2 Freshman Class 36-39 Future Farmers of America 59 Future Homemakers of America ____________ 58 Future Retailers of Ohio_________________ 60 Girls’ Athletic Association 71 Glee Club, Boys’ . ..................... 49 Glee Club, Girls’ 50 Junior Class__________________________ 26-29 Junior Class Play Junior Hi-Y 51 Junior-Senior Prom ......................._ 83 Lantern Staff 64 Librarians 3 Majorettes 46 Mechanical Corps . 66 Merchant Sponsors ------------------ 84, 85 Mixed Chorus ........................ — 48 Orchestra 47 Principal 6 Photography Club 55 Radio Club 55 Reil Rectangle .......................... 54 Retrospect Staff ....................... 65 School Council — 57 Secretarial Staff 67 Senior Class 12-24 Senior Class Play ..................... 63 Senior Hi-Y 52 Seventh Grade 41 Snaps 10, 25, 34, 35, 42, 68, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83 Sophomore Class ................. — 30-33 Superintendent 6 Y-Teens 53 88